ALPAA GATOR VOL. II UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA MAY 5, 1951 ISSUE NO. 6 SPRING FROLICS TERMED SMASHING-GALA WEEKEND By Dale Evorett 'Twas a night during Frolics and all through the Pike House not a creature was stirring--well maybe a mouse.' That's the way it was when the Pikes and their dates evacuated G'ville last Sat- urday to St. Augustine Beach to pitch the biggest and most successful Spring Frolics party that Alpha Eta has seen in many se- ALPHA ETA INITIATES ONE mesters. The Shamrock Inn, complete with coctail lounge, large dance floor, open Devitt John Adams, a freshman and patio, and miles of ocean front, became son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Adams of Sara- the "Pike Annex" and the stage was set for sota, was formally initiated into the two very full days and one night of fun bonds of Alpha Eta of Pi Kappa Alpha on and frolic for some 160 people. April 18th. That party mood descended promptly Devitt is a native of Chicago and at six Friday evening when a buffet din- moved to Sarasota in 1945. He was presi- ner was served at the chapter house. dent of the student body of Sarasota High Nine o'clock found the good brothers, School in 1949-1950 and Jr. Interfratern- pledges and their dates dancing (or trying) ity Council representative during his to the torrid rythms of Xavier Cugat and pledgeship. his orchestra--Overheard more than once Devitt's iniation signifies the "Check That Vocalist". fifth active brother from Sarasota. The party resumed at one o'clock with open house at the Pike abode. Saturday morning the convoy started "WHERE'S BROTHER STORTER OF 'll?" as all hit the road to St. Augustine Beach where every meal was a picnic and every Did you ever wonder how the U of F minute a party. The "ninth street corner" football team acquired the nickname "Gator had its quietest Saturday Night in history It stems from the yell "Bo Gator" which while St. Augustine had it's liveliest fans used whenever they recognized or Sunday afternoon as the sun "sank slowly demanded the talents of the Captain of the in the West"--so did the Pikes. team, Neal Summer Storter. The houseparty was chaperoned by Born in 1890 in Everglades, Florida housemother, Mrs. Johnson, and Mr. and Mrs. typical Gator Country, Brother Storter Knight, owners of the hotel. Arrangements is a member of II K A. He acquired the for the weekend were made by Social Chair- nickname of "Bo Gator" soon after arrival man, Dale Everett and Dining Room Manager, on the campus and is now the fanatical, Ralph Hook. popular "Go Gator" cheer. In 1927, Brother Storter was chosen a member of the all time, All-Florida football team. Since his present address KEEP SENDING US ALUMNI NEWS! is unknown, please contact the Alpha Eta Gator if you have any information.