History of Alpha Kansas Chapter

On October 9, 1930 a group of eleven men were invited by Dr. Harry R. Wahl to a dinner at his home. After a delightful dinner, Dr. Wahl announced the purpose of the meeting and read all of the correspondence relative to the organization of an Alpha of Kansas Chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha. The proposal was explained by Dr. Wahl and discussed by everybody present. A petition asking that a charter be granted was signed by Harry R. Wahl, Dr. Merwin T. Sudler, Dr. O.O. Stoland, Dr. Ralph I. Canuteson, Dr. Carl R. Ferris, Dr. Robert T. Gants, Dr. Joseph L. Johnston, Dr. Wilfred C. Curphey, Dr. Clarence A. Gripkey, Dr. Isadore Goldberg, Mr. Harry B. Levey, and Mr. L. Lynden Woodfin. Two of the men selected for charter members (Dr. Curphey and Dr. Goldberg) could not be present at the meeting. With Dean Wahl acting as chairman the following officers were elected. (The faculty members did not vote).

President - Dr. Robert T. Gants
Vice-President - Dr. Joseph L. Johnston
Secretary-Treasurer - Mr. L. Lynden Woodfin

Dr. Carl R. Ferris was elected counselor by a unanimous vote. A vote of appreciation was extended to Dr. and Mrs. Wahl for the dinner. The meeting then adjourned.