1912–13 Volume 37 No 1–5 - Phi Delta Theta Scroll Archive

72 THE SCROLL.The new dormitory for women will ready by fall and is a very fine $90,000structure. The Main Building is being remodeled also, and with better roomsand buildings; with all sorority women in the dormitories under the directcare of the dean and all first year men in the men's dormitories the followingyear is expected to be the best year in Miami's history.Ohio Alpha lost by graduation J. U. PIxler, Rockford, Ohio, A. D. Ellis,Kingston, Ohio, and E. W. Keever, Centerville, Ohio. Brother Pixler will enterlaw school in Cincinnati. Sixteen men are expected back next fall and with anopen rushing season there will be a hard fight for new men. ROY MAGILL.Oxford, Ohio, Aug. 26, 1912.OHIO BETA, OHIO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITYOhio Wesleykn University has just completed one of the most successfulyears in her history. Two championship athletic teams have been turned out—one in basketball, and the other In Indoor track. Ohio Beta was representedon the basketball team by Brothers R. W. Wright, forward; L. H. Webber,sub guard; and F. C. Olds, sub forward. Brother J. R, .Driver was managerof the team. In tr^ck we were represented by Brother F, P. Geyer in the highand low hurdles. The team won second place in the Ohio Big Six track meetat Columbus this year, Ohio State winning first place.President Herbert Welch leaves the university next year for a year's vacationwhich he will spend in touring Europe. Vice-president R. T. Stevenson remainsin charge for the year.Ohio Beta, too, has just completed one of her most successful years. Forthe past two years, we have ranked first in scholarship among the ninenational fraternities. Brother E. J. Carmony was honored by being elected tomembership in Phi Beta Kappa at the spring election.On Reception Day, Brother R. W. Wright received a prize of $50 forwriting a new Ohio Wesleyan song. He won over a large field of competitors.Our alumni banquet on June II, was one of the best we have ever had.Brother Scott Bonham of Cincinnati occupied his usual place as Symposiarch.There were between fifty and sixty alumni back, the largest number in thehistory of the chapter. The evening was marked by the happy reminiscentspirit which prevailed.We are sorry to lose this year by graduation five of our members, BrothersL. P. Gary, L. R. Driver, D. F. McClelland, E. J. Carmony, and J. R. Driver.However, we expect to return nearly all of our men next year, and with sixnew pledges all ready, everything points to a very successful and congenialchapter. L. R, LYNCH.Delaware, Ohio, June 30, 1912.OHIO GAMMA, OHIO UNIVERSITYOhio Gamma closed a very successful year with commencement which washeld the week beginning June ii. Many alumni were, back and heartily welcomedat the house. Owing to the fact that Ohio Gamma had just entertainedwith a banquet and dance in May, the annual dinner dance was omittedat commencement time. But next year it is the intention to hold this annualaffair because it has proved an excellent reunion of alumni and a very delightfulaffair for all. The active chapter is at work on the house proposition andwith the co-operation of the alumni in paying their notes the new house willbe a reality. At this writing the prospects are "good for an excellent chapternext year. F- Dix PRESTON,Athens, Ohio, August 20, 1912,