1950
FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 1950
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
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University Daily Kansan Presents—
Outstanding Student And Pianist Bill Composes In Spare Time
A piano major who learned to play by means of a player piano might seem to be slightly ridiculous. One look at the record of Willard Straight, fine arts junior, however, would impress anyone.
Voted outstanding student in the School of Fine Arts by Pi Kappa Lambda, honorary music society, both his freshman and sophomore years. Bill boasts a 2.7 all over point average.
Add to this the seven songs he has composed for this year's College Daze musical production plus two art songs which have been performed this spring at senior recitals, his
—Kansan Photo by Bob Blank
Willard Straight
activities as secretary and song leader of Delta Chi social fraternity and many recitals—and you have a lot of accomplishments which anyone could be proud to own.
Bill started his musical career at the age of one year, by being featured by Believe it-or-Not-Ripley for being able to sing 150 songs. He first banged the keys of a piano at the age of six.
From then until 1937 when his uncle purchased a player piano he kept his musical ambitions concealed. After experimenting with this instrument for two years he began taking formal lessons from Gene Thompson in Kansas City.
Bill was active in Southwest high school in Kansas City both musically and scholastically. He won honors from National Scholastic magazine for two of his compositions and was a member of the National Honor society.
At present, composing is competing with his work on the piano for his interest. "I would rather play the piano than do anything," he said.
Mrs. Ed Abels Talks
Mrs. Ed Abel of the Lawrence Outlook addressed members of Meta Sigma Phi, honorary and professional fraternity for journalism women, at their annual Ladies-of-the-Press breakfast April 1.
Mrs. Abels, who was graduated from the University in 1919, spoke informally on personalities she had met in 25 years in the newspaper business. Most of the persons she described are acquaintances made on annual trips taken by members of the National Editorial association. She gave short sketches on Dorothy Dix, Amelia Earhart, Will Rogers, Walter Damrosch, Sidney Lawrence, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Harry Truman.
Mrs. Abels told the fraternity that although she had been associated with a newspaper for 25 years she had never had two days that were alike. She pointed out that although newspaper work has its dark, monotonous side, it also has its compensations in the people you meet.
Emil L. Telfel, assistant professor of journalism, and Mrs. Telfel also attended the breakfast. Professor Telfel is faculty advisor to Epsilon user.
Asked for his opinion of be-bop, Bill said that he thinks that it is more a passing phase in American life than a lasting form of music. His favorite composers are Rachmaninoff, Chopin and Liszt and Robert Casadesus is his favorite contem- nary pianist.
"but composition is taking more of my time."
After being graduated Bill plans to study either at Yale or the Berlitz School of Music in Paris. "I hope to become a concert pianist," Bill said, adding that this is the wish of every student pianist he has ever met.
"If I don't succeed at that though, I can still fall back on composing or teaching."
Socially Speaking
Phi Gam Mothers Meet
Phi Deuteron chapter of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity entertained the mother's clubs from Wichita, Kansas City, Topeka, and Lawrence at a luncheon Tuesday.
Nearly 35 mothers attended. Following the luncheon a short business meeting was held.
D.U. Pledges Entertain
The pledge class of Delta Upsilon fraternity held a formal dinner dance April 1. The principal decoration was a large blue and gold pledge pin placed against a white background at one end of the dance floor. Hors d'oeuvres were served to the guests in the lounge preceding a three-course dinner.
Guests were Anne Lambert, Mary Gayle Loveless, Courtney Carroll, Mary Ann Deschner, Celia Kilgore, Wanda Denny, Margaret Quinley, Beverly Lander, Beverly Wilson, Shirley Selig, Pat Flinn, Joan Brock, Ann Boncutter.
Margaret Martin, Elmyra Crane, Joan Pace, Betty Jo Lipscomb, Mary Virginia Douglas, Barbara Fletcher, Mary Joe Busch, ack Luff, James Crates, John Scrivner, Richard Wood, and Richard Wintermote.
Eight seniors and three juniors have been selected for membership in Beta Gamma Sigma, national honorary fraternity for School of Business students, the University chapter has announced.
Chaperons for the dance were Mrs. Richard Blume, Mrs. P. W. Henry, Mrs. W. S. Shaw, and Mrs. James A. Hooke.
Juniors elected have especially high scholarship. They are J. Eur-
Honorary Elects Eleven
Kappa Announces
MISS MARY McNALLEY
Mr and Mrs. L. A. McNalley of Minneapolis announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Elizabeth, to Mr. Charles Medwolock of Kansas City. The announcement was made April 2.
Miss McNailley is a business junior and a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. Mr. Medowlock was graduated from the University in June, 1940. He received a degree in mechanical engineering.
tene Balloun, Lloyd Wayne Davis,
ind Loren E. White.
The wedding will take place in June.
New senior members are Mabel Conderman, Mrs. Jeanne A. Dodson, Thomas T. Hawkins, Keet O. Johnson, James L. Masterson, George A. Monson, Richard J. Reed, and Jack Ward Robinson.
Clubs Hold Joint Meeting
Students from Italy, Spain, Latin America, China, and India were introduced to the old time dance that is sweeping the country once more.
There was some hesitancy on the part of the foreign students at first but soon all were joining in and responding to calls such as "all join hands and circle to the left, grab your partner and take her home."
Rita Swearingen, vice president of the International club, said that cooperation was wonderful; everyone seemed to have a fine time.
Three University students were initiated March 1 into Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. They were Albert Grayson, engineering sophomore; Roosevelt Strickland, College sophomore; and John Warder, College sophomore.
Alpha Phi Alpha Initiates
Mu Phi Epsilon Pledges
Xi chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon, national honorary music sorority, announces the pledging of Martha Heck, Doris McConnell, Beverly Wilson, Mary Lynn Sommerville, Katie Nelligan, Jacque Cook, and Rita Yakle.
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Christian Faith and Heritage area officers who took oath are: Sammy Johnson, College sophomore, chairman; Joyce Rohrer, fine arts senior; comparative religion; Donna Hull, college interior; Annie Berg, Embryrine Gooch, College sophomores; and Marilyn Ross, College worship,孕命
Personal and Campus Affairs area officers who were installed are: Nancy Haffner, fine arts junior; chairman; Betty Lou Thomas, education junior; campus affairs; Jean Almon, fine arts sophomore, art appreciation; and Ella Lois Meridith, College freshman, recreation.
Social responsibility area officers installed were: Janice Horn, fine arts sophomore, chairman; Ritt Swearingen, College junior, Aniit Phillip, political effectiveness, an Anne Snyder, community, College sophomores. World relatedness are officers installed were: Betty L Brown, College junior, chairman and Ada Watson, education sophomore, world organization.
Law Wives Elect Mrs. Jack Maxwell
Law wives held election of officer and a White Elephant sale at their regular meeting Thursday. Marvin Small, assistant secretary of the Alumni association auctioneered.
New officers include: Mrs. Jack Maxwell, president; Mrs. William Mahoney, vice-president; Mrs. Richard Ashley, recording secretary; Mrs. Kenneth Beck, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Roger Lovett, treasurer; and Mrs. Robert F. Bennett, social chairman.
The program was under the direction of Mrs. Forrest Wilson. Hostesses for the evening were Mrs. Joseph Stryker and Mrs. Arthur Rudd.
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The engagement was announced by Mrs. Mary Youmkam. Sigma Kappa housemother, at a birthday party for Miss Bodwell Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Bodwell of Kansas City, Mo. announce the engagement of their daughter, Joan, to Mr. Ralph W. Dicker, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Dicker of Smith Center.
Miss Bodwell wore a lavender orchid corsage. Miss Elda Lou Phillips assisted her in serving an elaborately decorated birthday cake.
mss Bodwell is a College senior and a member of Sigma Kappa sorority.
Mr. Dicker is an engineering junior.
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