PAGE 1 HISTORY OF Zeta Chapter CHAPTER FOR YEARSept 19 50 TOJune 191 Zeta chapter began the school year of 1950-1951 in Septem- ber with one of its lowest memberships since the War. only twenty-nine actives and nine pledges comprised the member- ship roster. Therefore it was absolutely essential that our rushing program be successful in order that we might have a source of new blood for the fraternity. Rush week saw Zeta chapter united in effort and spirit to wage one of its most extensive and successful rushing periods in recent years. Thirty-one men were pledged to give Zeta a pledge group that ranked more than favorably with those of other UT fraternities, both as to quantity and quality. Through the year Zeta initiated into the active membership twenty-five men, while eight members of the pledge class were lost either by transfer or to the armed services. Rushing was carried on to a limited extent during the entire year so that at the end of the spring quarter, Zeta had on its rolls forty-three actives and eleven pledges. This year's pledge class, due to a limited active membership, was compelled to assume a greater share of responsibility than heretofore, and they conducted themselves in such a manner that speaks well for the future of pi Kappa Alpha on this campus. Administration of the pledge class was in the capable hands of Brothers Horton, Grafton, and Hamrick. Although these men were in complete control of the pledge class, they showed both tolerance and understanding in the exercise of their duties. Pledges were allowed to elect their own officers and make many of the decisions affecting them through these officers. The pledge president's chair was filled by Bob Davis. Charles Williams was voted the best initiate of the year and received the "Uncle Billy" Briscoe award. Bob Hall was selected as Zeta's best pledge during the University!s Greek Week exercises. The new blood of Zeta portends well for her future. For the opening of the school year Zeta's officers were SMC Winston, IMC Hill, THC Beardsley, SC Stricklin, and House- managers Franklin and Frazier. For the winter and spring quarters the officers were SMC Morast, IMC Alley, THC John- son, SC Marsden, and Housemanagers Dise and Heim. All of the officers have endeavored to perform their duties to the satis- faction of everyone and with favorable results. officers elected for the summer and fall quarters are SMC Alley, IMC Bill Henry, THC Peters. The Chapter reluctantly discharged our faithful Housemother, Mrs. Tharpe , in order to cut down expenses. Our cook for many