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Standing: M. Hendrickson, L. Myers, Mowbray, Frey, Bowen, Strow, Quarles, Scott, D. Hendrickson, C. Myers. Sitting: Gompf", Zentz, Dunty, Wheeler. Breeden, Long, Keyser. Jay Mowbray President Helen Frey Vice- President Virginia Karow Secretary LuMar Myers Historian On January 16, 1932, the professors and outstanding students of the Biology Department of Western Maryland College met and organized the local chapter, Alpha Mu, of Beta Beta Beta. T ri-Bera is a national honorary society for students of the biological sciences. It encourages scholarly attainment by reserving its membership for those who achieve superior academic records and indicate aptitudes and interests in biology. The organization has a three-fold program-stimulation of sound scholarship, dissemination of scientific knowledge, and promotion of biological research. This chapter has now earned an important position on the campus. It con- tinues to successfully accomplish its three-fold purpose. Every Thursday after- noon the members gather in the biology laboratory to drink tea, munch cakes, and discuss some interesting biological subject. Activities of the organization are varied by initiation proceedings, monthly talks by distinguished lecturers, group meetings with representatives from other chapters, and social events. This year a delightful Christmas party was held in McDaniel Hall lounge with Professor Bennighoff, as Santa, bringing presents for all. The year was pleasantly ended by the annual outing at Cascade Lake with its swimming, boating, picnic supper, and election of officers. One hundred eighteen