Omega Chapter in The Rattle, Sept. 1942
As appeared in The Rattle - Vol. XXXI No. 1 - September 1942
Mother’s Day Observed
Mothers‘ Day was held on April 18-19 at Penn State because of the accelerated program. It was a great success Omega entertained about forty guests in the house over the weekend. The outstanding senior and underclassmen awards were presented at this time, along with special award keys to some of the members and Theta Chi “shingles” to the newly initiated freshman.
Alumni Updates
Lieut. Robert L. Harder, Penn State, '42, has arrived safely overseas, according to a letter to his parents. Harder, 1942 Intercollegiate epee fencing champion, was graduated in chemistry May 10, and entered the army on May 18 as a second lieutenant, his commission having been earned in the ROTC. He spent some time at Carlisle, Pa, and then took a special infantry course at Camp Croft, S. C. On June 26, he was ordered overseas and assigned to the office of the censor, because of his knowledge of German and French. Harder was secretary of Omega Chapter his senior year.
Lieut. Robert L. Harder, Penn State, '42
A fencer for four years in college, Harder was made captain of the team his senior year. His enthusiasm was largely responsible for Penn State entering the Eastern Intercollegiate Fencing Tournament for the first time. The team won fourth place, thanks to Harder's taking the epee title and winning the majority of the foil bouts. He served as fencing coach for freshmen for three years.
Harder’s work in the ROTC infantry won recognition as the best tactical man.
Col. Wilbur Van Lenten, ’43
More Updates from Our Soldiers
Wilbur Van Lenten, ’43, colonel, elect. highest ranking cadet officer.
R. B. Faries, ’31, 1321 St. Service, Unit, Ft. Eustis, VA.
Bruce Brooks, ex ’44, Amy Air Corps training in in California
Edward Webb who left Omega in 1941 to take Naval Air Corps: training, has obtained his wings is now taking special advanced dive bombing training
2nd Lt. Francis Richwine, '41 , infantry, has been taking special radio training in the south.
1942 Letterman
Gerald Karver, Penn State, ’45, won the national freshman cross country event. He and Charles Hellie, ’45, a fencer, were initiated into Druid Society, an organization to recognize freshman athletes.