Viking_Yearbook_52

ALPHA PHI OMEGA Iota Iota chapter of Alpha Phi Omega received its charter June 3, 1950. APO became the first men's service fraternity to be organized on the Vanport campus. Iota Iota chapter at Vanport is one of over 225 chapters in the national organAL CASSIDY President DON THOMAS Secretary ED VONDRA Treasurer BILL SNODGRASS Vice-President ization. The purpose of the fraternity is to assemble college men in the fellow­ ship of the Scout Oath and Law, to de­ velop friendship and promote service to the school and community. Previous experience in the field of scouting is the only requirement for membership in APO. APO's first school project was the so­ liciting of advertising for the 1950 Vik­ ing yearbook. The services APO has do­ nated to the school since then have been varied. Highlights have been the "All­ High Senior" dance, winning first place honors in the 1950 Anniversary Day clean-up competition, assistance in Com­ munity Chest, Chest X-ray, and Red Cross drives, operation of a lost and found booth, and most recently, the spon­ sorship of the Vanport Quartet Fiesta.