The Zeta Sigma chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, national scholastic society, initiated 10 students in the Continental Room of the Student Center November 7.
The new members are Patsy R. Cardwell, Shep Glass, Anna bel Greisser, James A. Hobby, Martha Jewell, Richard H. Jones, Joyce E. Leavelle, Mrs. Gloria B. Melson, Mrs. Melba Merchant, and Mrs. Lillian P. Orr.
Officers performing the fall initiation were Alan Haile, President; Ken neth Burkhalter, Vice President; Roshi Hodge, Secretary; and Shann Smith, Treasurer. Explaining the shield of the honor society, Kenneth Burkhalter explained that the Greek letters of Phi Theta Kappa represent wisdom, aspir ation, and purity. Alan Haile administered the pledge to the initiates. Following the pledge, the old and new members formed a circle joining hands with one another. Theme song, as Shann Smith supplied the music at the piano.
The guest speaker was Mrs. William Barber, an English in structor and a sponsor of the English Club. Mrs. Barber fo cused her speech on “How to Correct the Erroneous and Un flattering Picture of the Intellec tual Person.” Relating several methods for revising this atti tude, Mrs. Barber advised the Phi Theta Kappans to avoid going to extremes in intellectual specialization but rather to de velop a variety of interests and to voice convictions, not keep ing their intellect to themselves. Mrs. Barber recommended three books that have embodied eter nal truths for all people through the ages: “Consolation of Philos ophy,” by Boethius, “Imitation of Christ,” by Thomas A. Kem pis, and “Religio Medici,” by Sir Thomas Browne.
Other officers and members who participated in the event were: Sandi Weldin, Historian; Lesley Sims, Reporter; Olivia Booker; Carolyn Bly; and Mary Hodde.
Miss Lucile Couch Presided at the punch service. Other guests were the families and friends of members and the fa culty of TC. Phi Theta Kappa faculty sponsors present were Miss Edith S. Larson and James H. Bennett.