Qualifications for Admission to Different
Fraternities
Alpha
Theta Chi--A sleepy disposition, a knowledge of graft, a
patient bearing, and a readiness and willingness to
wait-without complaint--a national charter expected in
1947.
Alpha Tau Omega--A dress suit, a box of
cigarettes, and a simple look.
Beta Theta Pi--Most liberal fraternity in
existence. Merely the price of the initiation fee.
Application blanks furnished upon application. Address Merle
Howard, Station A.
Delta Tau Delta--Governors, congressmen,
senators, and bankers' sons a specialty. Aristocratic and
exclusive bearing a necessity. Prospective members must
furnish certified copy of family tree. and a statement of
how much money "dad" has.
Delta Upsilon--A letter of introduction
and a speedy acceptance. Ability to elude bill collectors
and a knowledge of 'Fifth" ward political methods will also
be in favor of the candidate. "Quantity. not quality," our
motto.
Kappa Sigma--A tremendous thirst, a hard
past, and a fondness for the Alpha Phis.
Phi Kappa Psi--Love for the women, a weak
eye, and a tender heart.
Phi Gamma Delta--A disposition that can
tolerate Kappas and Pi Phis.
Phi Delta Theta--A flannel shirt, cob
pipe, plow shoes, and the ability to bluff. Our new mansion,
which we have been building for the past fifteen years, will
probably be started within the next six years, but until
that time we need some young but experienced bluffers to
help us keep up our past record.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon--A wicked eye, a
corkscrew, and a strong arm. A new set of poker chips will
also be of material benefit to the aspiring candidate.
Sigma Chi--A pompadour and a clean shirt,
a friend or relative in Seward or Plattsmouth.
Sigma Nu--Perfection in etiquette, and the
art of talking a great deal and yet at the same time saying
nothing. A stand-in with one of the charter members.
Sigma Phi Epslion--Political aspirations,
and a job in the Military Department.
Extracts from the New Edition of Baird's
Manual
KAPPA SIGMA--it is claimed by the
members of this fraternity that the first Kappa Sig was no
other than King Solomon. who lived a few years before Europe
was discovered. For this reason, they contend, it is
explained why they have so many chapters throughout the
United States: the dead ones across the "big pond" having
been revived on this side. To gain a charter of Kappa Sigma,
the only thing necessary is for the boarding club applying
to send in a quarter to the Grand Officers, and a charter is
sent back by return mail with a box of cigars. Their
official badge is a star within a crescent, which symbolizes
their motto: "We won't come home until morning."
DELTA TAU DELTA--These gentlemen claim to
have the honor of owning, and keeping in repair more dress
suits than any other fraternity (at Nebraska). They also
have a bulldog and a number of men who try out each year for
the baseball team. In fact, their efficiency at the game, at
one time, became so great that they were arrested in order
to give some of the other players on the Varsity a
chance.
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BETA THETA PI--At one time this
fraternity was just like any other Greek letter
organization, but one night Merle Howard called himself
together in a meeting and elected himself president,
vice-president. secretary. treasurer. and board of managers;
he then smote the table a terrible blow with the gavel, and
issued an edict to the effect that "Beta Theta Pi henceforth
and hereafter shall become a Freshman society and a
matrimonial bureau."
ALPHA TAU OMEGA--The Alpha Taus claim to
be the Social lions, especially at Nebraska. They contend
that it costs money to "fuss," but so long as many people
have been known to live on one hamburger a day, for months
at a time, they can do these things.
They are also wonderfully (cheap)
advertisers in the newspapers in regard to burglars being
chased out of their house by some of the brave members.
PHI GAMMA DELTA--Noted as being the most
marvelous "hot air vendors" now in captivity. They are often
seen in vast droves on the Campus, discussing political
affairs (how they will do it next time). They also boast of
having a delegate every hour at the gate where the "smokers'
convention" is held (sometimes two or three). Most prominent
members are Willa Speier and Elsa Harmon.
PHI DELTA THETA--Recently divided into two
distinct fraternities. One part affiliating with the Kappa
Kappa Gamma sorority, and the other becoming an agricultural
organization. They boast of a large number of good men that
have graduated from college (some time in the eighties).
PHI KAPPA PSI--These gentlemen claim the
only fraternity that has succeeded in interpreting the
interfraternity council rulings, just as they are. They
claim that the other fraternities have put a wrong
construction on most of the rulings, and that they intend to
set them right. Motto--"It is better to be right than to be
President."
SIGMA PHI EPSILON--They are noted for
being the "sorority house models" on Sunday afternoons, and
for forcing their way into the political game. Their motto
is "A new broom sweeps clean."
ALPHA THETA CHI--A P. B. K., a job on the
Lincoln Daily Star, a boast of Dean Pound of Harvard, and
you have it. These men are also noted for entering the
political game once in a while, and having every one else
"up on their ear" about it. One of the biggest members of
this fraternity is "Tubby" Buol. Their motto is: "Hurrah for
our side."
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