SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 1956 THE MICHIGAN DAILY Maize Team Named Winner of Fr osh Weekend National Traditions Form Pattern For University Sorority Chapters By SUE RAUNHEIM Amid the excitement and fervor of Frosh Weekend, the Maize Team was named the winner of the 1956 competition for its pres- entation of an original skit, "Maize Madness. " In the League ballroom, Yel- lise's Hive-A-Ways, coeds and their dates danced to the muoic of Paul Brodie and his orchestra while an atmosphere of buzzing bees and colorful spring flowers prevailed. Students, dressed in anything from sweaters and skirts to formal dresses, laughed and applauded as the Maize Team presented "Maize Madness." The theme revolved around "Yelloise," a little yellow bug whose fatal bite gives every- body in Maizeville a bad case of "Maize Madness." Backdrop of Flowers. .Coeds performing in front of a backdrop of spring flowers, dressed in baseball uniforms, pink party dresses and black leotards, danced and sang their way to winning fame. In .the center of the dance floor, spring flowers made of cardboard and painted diflerent vivid colors, stood around a beehive while yel- ' low balloons with Jovial faces buzzed above the flowers. Programs, in the shape of bee- hives, with a little black bee pop- ping out, were handed to each coed b ya young lady dressed in a maize colored gown, carrying yel- low roses. ' Coeds Danced, Sang The Blue Team presented their skit Friday night. Coeds dressed in blue outfits sang about the Em- bassy which needed a leader. Af- ter finding a coed to meet the. qualifications, they are sadly dis- appointed when she decides to -Daily-Join Hirtzei MAIZE MADNESS-Judges observe the situation, as members of the Maize Team, winners of the 1956 Frosh Weekend competition, perform a song and dance routine from their skit, "Maize Madness." -Daily-John Hirtzel CHAIRMEN POSE-Gerry Wise, Blue Team general chairman and Donna Wickham, chairman of the Maize Team take time out for relaxation from their duties by dancing with their escorts at Frosh Weekend. marry a Michigan State University man, portrayed by a coed with her front teeth blacked out. An effective decoration consisted of a mannequin, dressed in a blue sweater and dark skirt, stand- ing on a soap box, campaigning heartily. The enormous crowds stood aroun k admiring the scenery, drinking cokes at small tables set up i nthe hall and having their pictures takent 'Bewildered Bugs' The judges for the event were Assistant Dean of Men John Bing- ley, Sue Arnold, newly elected president of the League and Hank Berliner, president of SGC, sub- stituting for Hazel Frank who was unable to attend. They were classified as "Bewildered Bugs," in the Maize Team program. Sue Arnold commented, "I couldn't have been more pleased. Both shows showed much effort and work," while Dr. Bingley added, "It's good fun." General Chairman for the Maize Team was Donna Wickham and leading the Blue Team was Gerry Wise. Star Mythology To Appear In Michifish Spring Shows MAIZE AND BLUE: Frosh Weekend Chairmen Reflect on Jobs By PAT NORTON Taking a few minutes out of busy schedules, Donna Wickham, gen- eral chairman of Maize Team for Frosh Weekend anil Gerry Wise, general chairman of' Blue Team, reflected on the many things they have gained as a' result of their positions. Both enthusiastically agreed that the new friends they have made among coeds working on the shows was most rewarding of all. "One needs to be a part of some activity during his college career or he will come out just as he came into the University," Miss Wickham declared as she observed one of the Maize show rehearsals. Good Job for Freshman Coeds Miss Wise knew, were re- sponsible for arousing her interest In the League, and Frosh Weekend in particular. "It is the greatest thing a. coed could do as a fresh- man," she declared. Continuing, the petite, dark hair- ed coed added that Frosh weekend was a "'wonderful way of meeting outsiders.': She was referring to women outside of her class and dormitory. "Now when I cross the diagonal people recognize me and call me by my first name. It makes me feel I am a real part of the campus," the energetic young woman smiled. Made Lasting Friends Wool stockinged-feet propped on a table, Miss Wickham was a pic- ture of complete relaxation as she puffed on a cigarette and remarked that she had met people during the past few weeks who would continue to be her friends for at least the next three years.X "I never anticipated meeting such capable women, she said seriously. "Everyone on the various com- mittees acts as one." With final rehearsals still before her, Miss Wise. was at ease, prob- ably for the last time until after the dance and show, yet she had a business-like manner about her; revealing the diplomatic way she has taken on her duties as general chairman. Leadership Training "At first I was afraid, she ad- mitted, but soon I learned it really wasn't such a big job. I've learned a great deal about how to lead an organization," she added. Keeping the numerous commit- tees integrated, she felt was her hardest problem as general chair- man for the Blue Team. Letting Frosh Weekend slip from her mind for a minute, dark haired Miss Wickham commented that she was considering a career in mathe- matics or speech. "Whatever I do," she empha- sized, "I want to work with people." Swimming talent will be dis- played Thursday, Friday and Sat- urday, May 10, 11 and 12 at the Women's Pool as members of Mich- ifish present their spring show, "StareDip." Coeds and men are preparing three performances based on the mythology of the stars, to be held at 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, May 10 and 11 and at 3 p.m. Sat- urday, May 12. The oft-read about animate and inanimate forms of Greek and Roman constellations will come to life in the myriad ripples and shadows of the pool, as 24 women glide through their formations. Water Drama With sparkle and spray, dra- matic numbers will depict the Chained Lady, the Sea Monster and Aquile, the Eagle. The show will continue as coeds give their version of how The Greater and Lesser Dogs and the Greater and Lesser Cats would ap- pear if transferred into a water medium. Arranging themselves to form a linear design, the swimmers will then portray Draco, the Dragon. The Lyre will be seen unfolding, with agile coeds taking the part of all the strings. Splash Comedy A change of pace will character- ize the next portion of "Star Dip," as male members of the show pre- sent comic diving routines. Members of the club are chosen from Junior Michifish. The junior group is organized, according to club offiicals, "to give the inex- perienced person a chance to learn some fundamentals of synchron- ized swimming and to give the experienced person a chance to better her skills." Junior Michifish Good form in the basic swimming strokes is desirable as a require- ment for entrance into the group, but there is not limit to members chosen. Aspirants are judged on the form of strokes and not speed. In addition to instruction and practice in various strokes, Junior Michifish members practice such skills as the back. dolphin, front surface dives and other stunts that will be a part of their routines as senior Michifish members. In order to qualify for the senior club, coeds must pass tests includ- ing swimming the crawl, back, side and breast strokes. SPRING HAIRSTYLES !! They're-smart -suave -individualistic 11 Haircutters to please (EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the third in a series of articles dealing with the history and traditions of sororities on campus.) By JANIE FOWLER Delta Gamma owes its existence to the bad weather in Mississippi! In 1874, three coeds at the Leavis School in Oxford, Miss., finding the prospect of spending their va- cation away from their families bleak, banded together to form a society based on their ideals of friendship. From this incident have grown the 81 chapters of Delta Gamma. An interesting sidelight in the sorority's history finds the women changing their colors from pink and blue to bronze, pink and blue to eliminate confusion with the men of Beta Theta Pi. Chapter Traditions Coming to the University campus in 1885, local chapter traditions in- clude the annual ice cream social with proceeds going to aid the blind as part of the Delta Gamma Sight Conservation philanthropy. Juniors in the house also char- acterize graduates at their tradi- tional Senior Sunday breakfast. Begun as the Adelphi colony in 1953 by four University coeds, the local chapter of Delta Phi Epsilon joined the national group in 1954. New York Origin With groups on 21 campuses, D. Phi E. originated in 1917 at New York University. Among house traditions is the giving of a blue garter to each girl who announces her engage- ment and the presentation, of a plate to seniors at a brunch given in their honor. Other honors awarded in the sorority are the president's key given to the past president at the spring pledge formal, the Delta Eta Cup which goes to the out- standing active and the scholar- ship bracelet worn by the pledge SALE KNITTING WORSTED 4 oz. $1.00 Sock & Sweater YARN 2 oz. 70c SOCK KI/T $1.25 Monday 6 P.M.-9 P.M. Friday 9 A.M.-6 P.M. Evenings by appointment Colonial Yarn Shop 324 East Liberty Open 9 to 6 Closed Saturday I NO 2-7920 Oa 4 vel-Y alivIr. 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