71SH page HISTORY OF Alpha Eta Sept. 39 May 40 CHAPTER for year 19 TO 19 The Fall rushing season was preceded by a rush tour of the state and a House Party at Daytona Beach. The rush tour was composed of six active men who visited the key cities throughout the state in order to stimulate interest among the alumi and to give the rushees a preview of the chapter at Gainesville. The House Party which was held at the Riviera Hotle in Daytona Beach over Labor Day weekend was always was the climax of summer rushing. Rush week started on September 11th and was closed on September 13th with the pledging of thirty five men which peaked the number of pledges among all the fraternities. Chapter officers for the first semester were; Billy Tomaselle S.M.C. Charlie Boyd I.M.C. Billy Zachry S.C. Babe Bartlett House Manager Halph Williams Dining Room Manager Robb Hasencamp Social Treasurer The following were also elected as officers of the pledge class: Dave Walker President Bill Champlin Vice-president J.R. Crenshaw Secretary Charlie Kephart Treasurer The chapter was most fortunate this year in obtaining Mrs. Emily F. Siviter as House Mother. Marly in October a reception was given in her honor that she might become ac- quainted with members of the faculty and other house mothers. On December 14th our annual Christmas Party was held for the under-prililiged children of Gainesville. Through the cooperation of Preacher Cordon about sixty five children were entertained. Alpha Eta celebrated the 72nd anniversary of the found- ing of Pi Kappa Alpha at the Thomas Hotel March21st. The banquet was postponed from the first of the month in order that we might be able to secure Dr. Freeman H. Hart of Hamden Sydney University, our National President, to deliver the principal address. On May 10th the twenty sewenth consecutive Mother's celebration was held. This celebration is recognised as the oldest unbroken tradition on the University of Florida campus. The celebration was unique this year because it was conducted entirely by members of the chapter. Speeches were made by the officers and entertainment was handeled by mem- bers of the active chapter and pledges. Other social events during the year included Fall Frolics, Homecoming Celebration, Military Ball, and House Parties.