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University Daily Kansan Tuesday, November 3. 1959
'Setting' Hens Cackle
By Dorothy Boller
The "hen session" is an amazing phenomenon — one never knows quite what turn the conversation will take, although there are certain topics which are fairly common.
A "hen session" begins much like a "bull session." A group of girls collects in a room to talk for "just a minute." The minute usually stretches into hours.
There is an added incentive for the "hen session" which the fellows do not have, however—closing hours.
At the magic minute, scores of girls find themselves locked behind a closed door with no one to talk to—except each other. Group conversations which start at this time are likely to last far into the wee hours of the morning, especially after weekend dates.
The talk begins with a conglomeration of news, criticisms, questions and jests.
"Did you see
at the Dine-A-Mite?"
"Where did you go tonight?"
at the Dine-A-Mite? "Who was the SHARP guy you were with?"
"Oh him, he's a squirrel. But he sure has a cute pledge son."
"Have you got anything to eat in this room?"
"What shall I wear for my date tomorrow night? I want to really 'snow' him."
"Who borrowed my lighter?"
"What do you mean, when am going to get pinned? I've only had two dates with him—give me time!"
"I simply can't dance with that boy! His feet are just HUGE-I spend most of my time dodging him and ducking from his low swinging arm on the spins."
"Will somebody PLEASE tell me what you're talking about?"
As the hours progress, the conversation will settle down to more thorough discussions of men, other girls, clothes, money, sex and occasionally religion and politics.
Usually at least one of the girls will present a world-shattering problem to be solved:
“Shall I answer his letter? Let’s take a vote—all who think I should—”
(No hands are raised.)
"You're all wrong. I'm going to write him anyway!"
As the clock indicates that the time has come for all good girls to be in bed, the talk will end and the jokes and songs begin.
Finally, when everyone is completely exhausted from singing and giggling, someone will make the only worthwhile statement of the session. "I'm going to bed."
5 Couples Announce Pinnings
Kinser-Stumbo
Kappa Alpha Theta sorority announces the pinning of Nancy Kinser, Indianapolis, Ind., junior, to John Stumbo, Topeka junior. Stumbo is a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity.
The pinning was announced by Nancy Baber, Webster Groves, Mo. junior; La Faun McMurry, Hutchinson senior; Judy Nordstrom, Newton junior; and Mary Olson, Wichita junior,
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Bell-Mitchell
Chi Omega announces the pinning of Ann Bell, Salina junior, to John C. Mitchell, Salina sophomore. Mitchell is a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.
The pinning was announced by Susan Aldrich. Great Bend junior Betsy O'Hara, Salina sophomore, an Anne McLrath. Great Bend senior.
Trickett-D'Anna
Alpha Phi sorority has announced the pinning of Dorothy Trickett, Topeka junior, to Russell D'Anna, Independence. Mo.. junior.
D'Anna is a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity.
The pinning was announced at the Phi Kappa Psi Shipwreck Party.
Cordes-Curran
Delta Tau Delta fraternity announces the pinning of Larry Cordes. Overland Park junior, to Sandra Curran, Leawood freshman.
Goodnow-Komatz
Alpha Chi Omega sorority has announced the pinning of Jane Goodnow, Kansas City, Mo., junior, to Ronald Komatz. Parsons senior. Komatz is a member of Theta Tau fraternity.
Roberta Johnson, Joliet, Ill., sophomore, and Mary Fassnacht, Overland Park sophomore, announced the pinning.
Luskow-Koerner
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Alpha Phi sorority has announced the pinning of Wynne Luskow, St. Louis, Mo., senior, to Wendell Koerer, Jefferson City, Mo., senior.
Koemer is a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.
The pinning was announced in a skit at the Alpha Phi chapter house by Sharon Dey, Ulvsses senior; Judith Enna, Kansas City, Mo., senior; Ann Isbell, Carthage, Mo., senior; and Frances Keith, Hiawatha senior.
Delta Delta Delta has announced the recent initiation of 22 new members.
Delta Delta Delta
... On the Hill . . .
Cheryl Payer, El Dorado sophomore, was named honor initiate. Barbara Gerlash, Tarkio, Mo., sophomore, was outstanding mage.
Other initiates are: Dorothy (Susan) Tripp, Allegan, Mich., junior; Victoria Zuber, Kansas City, Mo., senior.
Betsy Wiemer, Bartlesville, Okla.; Gail Williams, Omaha, Neb.; Barbara Wingard, Independence; Linda Lou Wood, Cameron, Mo. All are sophomores.
Loree Antennet, Bazine; Suzanne Calvin, Lawrence; Cynthia Clark, Tulsa, Okla.; Sally Colladay, Hutchinson; Charlotte Dohrmann, Kansas City, Mo.
Sally Gaffey, Parsons; Brenda Granger, Wichita; Anjice Hoke, Salina; Sally Latinis, Wichita; Judith Mahan, Cape Girardeau, Mo.; Mary McKim, Kansas City, Mo.; Janet McKinney, Wichita; Kay Roudybush, Edwardsville; Suzanne Shaver, Independence.
Sellards Hall held a fall Hobo Party Saturday.
Carruth Hall
Carruth Hall has announced the election of two officers. They are: Raymond Davis, Neodesha senior, secretary; and Larry Kerbs, Kansas City, Mo., senior, treasurer.
See Russia in 1960
Economy Student/Teacher summer tours. American conducted, from $495
Russia by Motorcoach. 17-days from Warsaw or Helsinki. Visit rural towns plus major cities.
Diamond Grand Tour. Russia, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Scandinavia, Western Europe highlights.
Eastern Europe Adventure. First time available. Bulgaria, Roumania, Russia, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Western Europe scenic route.
*Collegiate Circle.* Black Sea Cruise, Russia, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Scandinavia, Beneux, W. Europe
James Stewart Vera Miles in "The FBI Story"
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