Asa phoenix vol 53 no 1 fall 1968 by Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority

OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

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THE NATIONAL COUNCIL

announces the pledging of Gamma Upsilon Colony at New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, New Mexico May 29, 1968

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FOUNDERS' DAY - 1968 RESPONSIBILITY AND RESPECT Founders' Day, November 15, 1968, which marks the sixty-seventh anniversary of the founding of Alpha Sigma Alpha, also affords another opportunity to reflect upon the circumstances which led to the establishment of Alpha Sigma Alpha on the Longwood College campus and upon the factors through the years which made possible its continued existence and growth. Two rna jar factors which are necessary for the success of any organization merit specific attention at this particular period in the history of Alpha Sigma Alpha. These two qualities are the inherent responsibility and respect of each individual member in any organization, and particularly in a fraternal society because while these attributes were an integral part of the success and progress of Alpha Sigma Alpha in past years, their value is now frequently disputed and denied. The relationships of and within a sorority are of many and varied types. The primary and basic relationship is of each member to each of her sisters, and it is recognized that any type of human relationship will fail if the persons involved do not observe a responsibility and a respect for each other. Within a sisterhood each member has both a right to expect these qualities of each other member and an obligation to contribute these factors to her relationship with every other member. Responsibility is defined as the quality or state of being responsible; moral, legal or mental accountability; reliability, trustworthiness, burden. In more tangible form , Alpha Sigma Alpha responsibilities are not only the basic, inherent duties of each person to every other person, but also the obligations entailed in membership in any organization. There is a responsibility to support the organization, its standards, its aims and its ideals. The responsibility must be assumed of assuring the successful existence of an organization by contributing both time and effort to all of its endeavors, whether or not an individual has a special interest in every particular phase of the organization. Whether in a position of leadership or not, each member should assume the responsibility of performing the actions and duties that her particular status demands. It is not always easy to exhibit responsibility, for a responsible decision is not always a popular decision. It takes courage, stamina and

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moral strength to accept responsibility, whether it be the responsibility of adhering to established rules and regulations; the responsibility of making difficult decisions and enforcing unpopular laws; or the responsibility of fulfilling a designated obligation. Alpha Sigma Alpha's strength lies in the responsibility exhibited and assumed by her members throughout the years, and in the continuing willingness today of her members to accept their responsibilities. Just as important, however, is the factor of respect, for the qualities of respect and responsibility are mutually dependent upon each other. The 路responsibility of one member of an organization is futile if it is not respected by all of the other members, just as it is difficult to respect a member who does not exhibit responsibility. Respect is, among other things, consideration, regard, and deference for a fellow individual. It is the esteem in which one is held by his contemporaries, and the honor which should be accorded to each person if for no other reason than that he is a creature of God. Alpha Sigma Alpha respect is much deeper and much more intensive. It is the respect of each sister for the beliefs and ideals, not only of the sorority, but of each other member. It is the respect for the traditions and standards that have served Alpha Sigma Alpha well throughout the years, and it is the respect for the rules and regulations designed to perpetuate Alpha Sigma Alpha's success. As with responsibility, respect is not always easy to give or to achieve. It may be less difficult to dispute a member's authority or a certain rule or regulation than to observe it; however if one expects to ever merit respect, he must also first accord it. Respect in Alpha Sigma Alpha is shown not only by individual members for each other, but also by collegiates and alumnae in general for each other. It is the consideration exhibited by all members that has made Alpha Sigma Alpha the strong sisterhood that it is. Our Founders have willed us a strong heritage, one which has flourished in the past, and one which will continue to thrive in years to come if the basic qualities of respect and responsibility remain strong within every Alpha Sigma Alpha. Let us observe Founders' Day this year by pledging ourselves to this goal. Mary C. Goeke) National President 3

PENNSYLVANIA INSTALLS GAMMA RHO

Gamma Rho chapter me mbers beam with pride on installation weeke nd . They are from left to right, front row: Sue Kressler, Connie Logan , Charlene Attinello , Janet Froehner, Jane Funk, June Repyneck , Jeanne Meyer, Stephanie Dean , Jackie Palma, Miss Grace Cuprys (adviser), Dianne Miller, Linda Chambers, Kay Wagn e r, Ellen Cressman, Pam Andronici. Back row: Sue Belt, Sharon Weber, Marie Jordan, Sharon Purvis , Ann Hart, Kathy Whitely, Jane Vuksta, Jane Fink, Linda Gruver, Carol Gilb ert, Marlene Yutz, Nancy Fisher, Linda Blake, Gerri Loeffler, Renee Updegrove , and Chris Peterman.

FIRST NATIONAL ON CAMPUS

GUESTS ARRIVE GET-ACQUAINTED

May 18, 1968, marked the beginning of n ation al sororities on the campus of East Stroudsburg State College. On this day Gamma Rho was installed as the forty-n in th chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha . Gamma Rho began as a local sorority, Sigma Tau , founded in 1966. R eali zing the need for a national affiliat ion, Sigma Tau contacted Alph a Sigma Alpha. On March 13, 1968, Mrs. George Linton, ational Ritu al Chairman, visited the local sorority and explained the advantages of belonging to a national sorority. Following the vis it, Sigma Tau forma lly petitioned lph a Sigma Alph a, was accepted on March 28, 1968, and was forma lly pledged on pril 6, 1968, campus Greek Weekend . The N u 1 u d1apter at Drexel Institute of Technology traveled to East Stroudsburg to pledge igma Tau as Gamma Rho colon y of Alpha igma Alpha. From then on pledging rules were fo llowed and plans for the installation weekend were prepared by the pledge officers.

The events of the weekend of May 18 began Thursday afternoon with the arrival of Miss Barbara Kinney, Traveling Secretary. Miss Kinney met with the pledges, answering questions and offering m any helpful suggestions. She then met with officers for a brief training session. On Friday Mrs. George Linton, National Ritual Chairman; Mrs. R . S. Fountaine, National Extension Director; Mrs. \ t\Talter Cox and members of the Nu Nu chapter at Drexel; Miss Helen Corey and members of Kappa Kappa chapter at Temple University; and members from Gamma Theta chapter from Syracuse University arrived. Friday evening a get-acquainted party was held in the chool cafeteria. Following the distribution of the pledge test, games, so ngs, and refreshments were provided. Saturday morning the Initiation Service was h eld at the Stroudsburg Community House, fol lo wed by the formal Installation of the chapter and its officers.

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Mrs. George D. Linton presents the charter to Jackie Palma, president of Gamma Rho.

Katie Leonard, Barbara Hibbs, and Karen Roberts admire lovely gifts presented to Gamma Rho on the.ir installation.

WHITE LUNCHEON

FOND FAREWELLS

A white luncheon at the Penn Stroud Hotel in Stroudsburg followed the ritual service. At this time the new chapter was presented with gifts from National, alumnae chapters, and other college chapters. Saturday afternoon a tea honoring G amma Rho was attended by campus housemothers, advisers, representatives from the sororities, fraternities, senate, national officers, visiting members, and the parents of the new initiates. The much anticipated semi-formal Installation Banquet was held Saturday evening at Fernwood, a resort in the beautiful Pocono Mountains. Miss Jeanne Meyer, pledge president, served as toastmistress. Special guests included outgoing President and Mrs. Leroy J. Koehler, incoming President and Mrs. Frank Sills, Miss Ruth L. Jones, Dean of Women, and Mr. Eugene Martin, Dean of Men, and Mrs. Martin.

All Alpha Sigma Alphas attended church services on Sunday after which sad goodbyes were said over lunch in the dining hall. There was sadness in the voices as farewells were said, but happiness gleamed in the eyes of every Alpha Sigma Alpha girl. A new chapter had been started, and the Alpha Sigma Alpha traditions and ideals would be carried on.

ASPIRE, SEEK, ATTAIN The traditional toasts to the new chapter were given. Sherry Taylor, Kappa Kappa, gave a toast to "Aspire" ; Mrs. Walter Cox, Philadelphia alumnae, gave a toast to "Seek"; and Miss Helen Corey, National Convention Chairman, gave a toast to "Attain." Following the toasts Mrs. George Linton formally presented the chapter charter to Jacqueline Palma, chapter president. The program ended with the presentation of mementos given to the new members. The eventful day closed with the group singing "The Hymn to Alpha Sigma Alpha." FALL 1968

EAST STROUDSBURG STATE COLLEGE, HOME OF GAMMA RHO East Stroudsburg Normal School was founded on September 4, 1893, by the enterprise of local people of East Stroudsburg. In 1926 the normal school was raised to the status of a teachers college and in 1927 the name was legally changed to the State Teachers College at East Stroudsburg. Its present form was achieved in 1962, and degrees are given in Liberal Arts, Bachelor of Science in Education, and Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education. The campus of 80 acres is located in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains, near the end of the Delaware Valley, famed for its beauty, and only three miles from the Delaware Water Gap. This section is generally known as the Playground of Pennsylvania and is within easy reach of New York and Philadelphia. Alpha Sigma Alpha is the first national sorority to be installed on the campus at East Stroudsburg. 5

THE 1968 AWARD WINNERS WILMA WILSON SHARP A WARD Elizabeth Dodson Carpenter, a member of the St. Louis, Missouri, alumnae chapter, has been selected to receive the 1968 Wilma Wilson Sharp Award.

Eliza beth Dodso n C ar pe nter

Her membership in Alpha Sigma Alpha began when she became a charter member of Iota Iota chapter at Drake University in 1922. Miss Wilma Wilson, now our beloved Mrs. Sharp, was one of the installing officers of the chapter. When Betty, as she is known by her A'LA sisters, entered the Teachers College at Kirksville, Missouri, she was adopted by the Alpha Beta chapter. She graduated in August, 1928. After teaching for forty-one years at the Missouri School for the Blind in St. Louis, Betty has retired and now lives in LaPlata, Missouri. Previously she had taught in Iowa and in Webster Groves, Missouri. In addition to Drake and Kirksville, Betty also attended Washington University, St. Louis Univer ity, and Michigan State. She also trained and taught in a St. Louis Busine s School.

She held practically all of the offices in the St. Louis alumnae chapter over the years and was chairman of the writing of the constitution for that chapter. In 1931 she organized the first Girl Scout Troop the Missouri School for the Blind had ever had. In 1966 she received a 35-year Service Award from the St. Louis Council of Girl Scouts. It was through her efforts that Mr. George P. Lantz, a St. Louis philanthropist, has not only done much for the blind school but has also aided many students in getting a college education and a job. Betty pioneered a special sight saving pro路 gram for partially sighted children in 1946. In 1962 she received the Winifred Hathaway Award from the National Society for the Prevention of Blindness as the outstanding teacher of partially sighted children. She was an officer in the P. T. A. Council and is recording secretary of Chapter B. F. P. E. 0. She is a member of D. A. R. and a member of the Executive Board of Instructors for the Blind. She is a member of Zeta Conclave of Kappa Kappa Alpha, a teachers sorority. In L aPlata she is vice president of Fortnightly Club which is affiliated with the Federated Clubs of Missouri. She is an active member of the Presbyterian Church and helps with the workshops for exceptional children at Kirksville. Her life with the blind was one of complete service, dedication and devotion. Her students claimed her as counselor, confidante, and friend long after they left her classroom. She was made an Honorary Member of the Missouri School for the Blind. The love of her students for her was shown at her retirement when they showered her with many gifts and testimonials. The Wilma Wilson Sharp Alumnae Award is bestowed annually upon an alumnae member who has distinguished herself through service to her community and her profession, has shown outstanding qualities of leadership, and has evidenced her continued loyalty to Alpha Sigma Alpha. Elizabeth Dodson Carpenter truly exemplifies these characteristics. To "give full measure" has become a way of life to her which she follows in quiet humility. THE PHOENIX

ELIZABETH BIRD SMALL A WARD

Sue Ruessman Gol ubock

Sue Ruessman Golubock has been chosen as the winner of the coveted Elizabeth Bird Small Award of A2A. The record of her four years of outstanding leadership and scholarship at Western Michigan University is impressive. Majoring in occupational therapy, she has finished with the highest scholarship average in Beta Psi chapter. She has been the recipient of the Western Michigan University Scholarship for two years and the Crown Zellerbach Scholarship. Most definitely a superior student-not only in the

classroom but also in independent study courses -her future plans for study aim towards a doctorate. Sue has been a vital force in campus organizations and activities including several offices and the two-year presidency of the O.T. Club; dorm discipline committee, typist for dorm newspaper, and publicity co-chairman for dorm annual fashion show; church choir; hostess for A WS spring breakfast and several A WS committees; a Student Association committee and the University Center Committee of the Student Services Council. In A2A she was the Mom's Day Luncheon chairman and corresponding secretary. Special honors have been her selection for Daisy Chain and Alpha Lambda Delta in her freshman year, for Pi Theta Epsilon (occupational therapy honorary) in her sophomore year, for Mortar Board in her junior year, and as a member of the Honors College. Recognition of Sue's potential for service to oth ers was shown by the University when she was chosen as one of 24 other students for the Asian Humanities Seminar, spring and summer 1967, to live and study in Japan for one month and India for two months. In this role she served as an ambassador by her perception and interpretation of the U.S. to others and by her sharing of the understanding gained of India and Japan. Her rare combination of graciousness, competence, and resourcefulness will inevitably be an influence in society.

Elizabeth Bird Small Award Candidates- 1968 The group of Alpha G irls listed below were nominated by their respective chapters for the top collegiate A2 A award. Given each year in

memory of Elizabeth Bird Small n n, qualifications include scholarship, leadership, and graciousness in daily living.

Alpha

Phi Phi

Beta Lambda

Gamma Epsilon

NANCY MoRTON KING

MARTY GEYER POYNTER

JANICE GARRISON

LESLIE LEECH

Gamma Zeta

Alpha Alpha

Chi Chi

Beta Mu

ELISE MARQUAM

SANDRA KAy GRONINGER

MARIETTA BELL

PHYLLIS

Alpha Beta

Psi Psi

Beta Nu

JEANIE

CoY

AusEON

Alpha Gamma

POINTER

LELA MAE LEA

PEGGY SCHALK HULL

Beta Gamma

Beta Pi

Gamma Eta PAMELA L. AuGHENBAUGH Gamma Theta EMILY WELLER

CAROLYN ARRIGAN

HELEN SCHLECHT

LINDA DrANE HALL

Beta Beta

Beta D elta

Beta Rho

Gamma Iota

SANDIE KONISHI

ANN CECELIA KENNEDY

RoBERTA ALLEN

MARILYN

Epsilon Epsilon

Beta Epsilon

Beta Sigma

Gamma Kappa DoNNA GAYLE PITTMAN

SusAN

RosE

MAcGREGOR

MILDRED R. GREHA WICK

PATTY HAMLIN

Eta Eta

Beta Zeta

Beta Upsilon

Gamma Lambda

MEILL YN RAND

JoANNE R. STERBENZ

MARILYN KAY DAVIS

MARY CATHERINE GERKEN

Theta Theta

Beta Eta

Beta Phi

Gamma Mu

JuDITH A. HoLMAN

JUDY ERICKSON

MARILYN REMIKER

Lors NoRELL

Kappa Kappa

Beta Theta

Beta Psi

Gamma Xi

BARBARA FARLEY

STEPHANIE J. BENNETT

SuE RuESSMAN GoLUBOCK

RuTH ANN ZoKVIC

Nu Nu

Beta I ota

Gamma Alpha

Gamma Omicron

KATHLEEN HILLEGASS LuLL

JoAN PRESTON PoRTERFIELD

SuziE SMITH

SHARON WALSH

Rho Rho

Beta Kappa

Gamma Beta

Gamma Pi

DIANNA LoUisE MuTH

R osEMARY LAMPRECHT

KATHLEEN KEPPlE

DEBBIE DoYLE

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FROST FIDELITY A WARD

Donna Dal y Perk in s

Donna Daly Perkins of Alpha chapter is most deserving of the honor of the Frost Fidelity Award for 1968. Her devotion and loyalty to AL..A h ave been apparent in several concrete instances. For example, Donna turned down the presidency of Geist, leadership honorary, to have more time for AL..A. She agreed to serve as acting president of her chapter on two occasions without ever having the honor of holding the office. With similar lack of concern about

reward for her actions, she has always been available for the menial tasks of sorority life. In her personal life Donna h as evidenced the same thoughtfulness. Her relationship with her mother has been very close due to the loss of her fa ther when she was young. Now Donna is married and her husband and she are establishing their home, but her mother will still be a vital part of their family life. Other little acts of consideration shown to college personnel, at all levels of position, reveal this sensitivity to the needs of people. It causes no surprise to learn she is rna joring in sociology and has a n interest in entering some field of social work. Donna's influence on her sisters has been deeply felt. One of her favorite ways of encouraging fellowship has been nightly silent meditations in the local church. In addition to her terms as AL..A acting president she has been first vice president and the Panhellenic delegate. Her other campus achievements have also been unusual such as Dean's List standing every semester, selection for Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, Academic Affairs Committee chairman for Student Government, plus being tapped for three honoraries- Alpha Lambda Delta, Geist, and Pi Gamma Mu. '1\Tith such qualifications and high motivation for service Alpha Sigma Alpha will hear from Donna Daly Perkins.

Frost Fidelity Award Candidates-1968 The chapter candidates for the Frost Fidelity Award are indicated below. This award was established by Donald and Emma Frost n n ,

based on intangible fraternity values such as loyalty and " unsu ng" service.

Alpha

Ch i Chi

Beta Mu

Gamma Z eta

DO NNA D ALY P E RKI NS

PATRIC IA ELLIO TT

BETTY Lo NG

CAROL SELIG

Alpha Alpha

Psi Psi

Beta Nu

Gamma Eta

B EC K Y L YNNE Di c K

ROBI N

PEGGY DWY E R

JEAN ELAINE GOEHRij'; G

CR E IGHTO N

Alpha Beta

Beta Gamma

Beta Pi

Gamma Theta

H ELEN H EL LB E RG

LI N DA Lo u i sE A N TL E

NANCY A NN WILSO N

EsTELLE RAvE EPST E I N

Alpha Gamma

Beta Delt a

SH ARO

FRAN CES J E A N

MooR E

STO NE

Beta Rho

Gamma I ota

ELIZAB E TH BROZA S

KAREN KELLY

Epsilon Epsilon

Beta Epsilon

Beta Sigma

Gamma Kappa

B ARBARA F AYE SP E ARS

TR UDY NOR FLEET

MARY CAV EN DAR

Eta Et a

Beta Z eta

JuDY GREENL E E

Beta Upsilon

Gamma Lambda

CATH Y B u R NETT

DIA NN E

ALA NNA Su E 0R x

NOREE N MUELLER

c. RA M O S

T heta Th eta

Beta Eta

Beta Phi

Gamma Mu

J uDITH A. Ho L M AN

DORENE KAR Y

Kapp a K appa

Beta Th eta

K . MIC K Y F A LL 0 :-1

LINDA M . BAKE R

G EN IA SzoT T

J ACQ UE LI ' E Ro ss w u RM

Nu Nu

Beta I ota

VIOLA Hu DA K

ADAMs

ALI CE B. A ' DER S O N

Rho Rho

Be ta Kap pa

J ENN I FER P LU M LEY

SA N DRA KAY STO NEC IPH E R

Phi Phi

Beta Lambda

KAR EN Ro sECRA Ns

LI NDA S C H U B U RG

Beta Psi

Gamma Xi

JuDY PHILLIP S

BARBARA Z oKvlc

Gamma Alpha Gamma Beta

Gamma Omicron E. GRESO Gamma Pi

KARE N WAG NE R

LYN.N M . STAMP E R

Co NN I E M u LH ALL

BARBARA

Gamma Epsilon GWEN BR U KWITZKI

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IDEAL PLEDGE A WARD Hospital or involved in bake sales at the student Union. Her actions were always motivated the goal of becoming an Alpha Sig "by givmg full measure." And when asked to give more than full measure, she did so without complaint. Leslie was president of her pledge class and the pressing duties of this position developed her ability to organize, and she grew in maturity. She led her pledge sisters in planning an unusual pledge party, enjoyed by everyone. She was also a key person in the organization of various cooperative programs with the other sororities and fraternities on campus, participated as a guide in a new student week program, and was the chapter nominee for Alpha Phi Omega fraternity pledge sweetheart. Leslie has been very active in helping at a day camp for the mentally retarded and handicapped adults. A previous summer she was a lifeguard at a church camp. Whatever the responsibility a sister needed assistance with, Leslie would be there to see it carried through, whether rush, homecoming parade, or some other activity. She has that certain knack of working well with others. All this adds up to a high quality of leadership. Without question Leslie will excel with her own sorority, her university, and her community.

Leslie Rod Haese

The winner of the Ideal Pledge Award for 1968 is Leslie Rod Haese of Gamma Epsilon. Her chapter refers to her as an "ideal individual" and "ideal woman." Her spirit was unfailing whether she was organizing pledge philanthropic projects at the Milwaukee Children's

Ideal Pledge Award Candidates-1968 The criteria for this award relate to the Alpha Sigma Alpha girl in her days as a pledge: (I) spirit and attitude during pledging period, (2) willingness to take responsibility and to accept constructive criticism, (3) evidence of growth

in maturity, (4) ability to work within pledging group and with sorority sisters, (5) awareness of sorority obligations and traditions, and (6) potential leadership qualities for service to sorority, college, and community.

Alpha

Rho Rho

Beta I ota

Gamma Beta

PATRICIA ANN CLOONAN

ANNE SHUFF

MARSHA BETH CHRISTIAN

JuNE O'SowsKr

A~haA~ha

S~maS~ma

Beta Kappa

Gamma Delta

PATRICIA O'TooLE

KAREN MEIER

NANCY BERGER

MrcHELE PoLLARD

Alpha Beta

Phi Phi

Beta Lambda

Gamma Epsilon 路

SHERRY FLETCHER

VICKI WuNDER

DoROTHY WrLsON

LESLIE Roo HAESE

Alpha Gamma

Chi Chi

Beta Nu

Gamma Zeta

KAREN STEFANCIN

JuLIENNE SEAL

BEvERLY HoGAN

GLORIA HUNTER

Beta Beta

Psi Psi

Beta Pi

Gamma Eta

KATHY RY NERSON

MARY FRANCES FORD

DrA NE HALL

MARY }ANE BROCIALE

Epsilon Epsilon

Beta Gamma

Beta Rho

Gamma Theta

CHERYL CANTRELL

RHINDA NICHOLS

BARBARA WHITTLE

KATHY STARE

Zeta Zeta

Beta Delta

Beta Sigma

Gamma Iota

ANITA BoLEs

REB ECCA ELOISE MoNROE

WINNIE WYLIE

CADETTE RoBI NSON

Eta Eta

Beta Epsilon

Beta Upsilon

Gamma Kappa

}ANN }OLLEY

FANNY MARIA SALLETTE

MARY WrcHMANOWSKI

GLORIA } EAN MoRAN

Theta Theta

Beta Zeta

Beta Phi

Gamma Lambda

ANNE E. SERGI

KARREN CANTELLI

NANCY SMITH

CHERYL PICCININI

Kappa Kappa

Beta Eta

Beta Psi

Gammu Mu

EusE RoBINSO N

DoNNA BE NZIE

MARGARET BLAKELY

SANDRA HENRICKS

Nu Nu

Beta Theta

Gamma Alpha

Gamma Omicron

REGINA McKIM

KATHY S . SANWALD

MARY NEPPL

PAT SIMON

Gamma Pi KATHY VANCE

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FOUR SCHOLARSHIPS GRANTED Special Education At the 1967 National Convention the announcement was made of a new program whereby collegiate and alumnae chapters could nominate candidates for the National Alpha Sigma Alpha Special Education Scholarships. The chapter would give a token award on the campus which would automatically qualify the candidate for consideration for the National Scholarship. By this method of selection more Alpha Sigma Alphas could become involved in the National Philanthropic Project, and more members would be aware of its impact. Roland Barry Vandeland, nominated by Gamma Xi chapter, was the recipient of our philanthropic scholarship in special education under this new program. 路

National Ph,ilanthropic Leslie Kay Langdon has been awarded our National Philanthropic Scholarship for the 1968-1969 school year, to assist her in obtaining a Masters Degree. She is a member of Beta Zeta Chapter. She has been on the Academic Dean's list ~ every semester, havLes!ie Kay Langdon ing a 3.6 scholastic average. She will receive her Masters Degree in special education. In addition to her regular teaching assignment in student teaching, Leslie has been able to teach a special education class. Upon receiving her degree, she hopes to teach in a school for the mentally retarded. Leslie has served her chapter as vice-president and has also served on the standards board. The recommendation sent in her behalf from her chapter described Leslie as a girl of extremely high character, industrious, reliable, ambitious, a hard worker and very dedicated to her profession.

Mary Turner Gallagher

Roland Barry Vendeland

Roland is a senior at Slippery Rock State College, Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. He will receive a Bach_elo_r of .Science degree in the spring of 1969, maJonng m special education and social studies. He plans to become a teacher and hopes to do teaching in an institution. He also plans to ~ork 拢_or a Masters Degree in the phase of be~avwr science. He does tutoring in the expenmental special education school on the Slippery Rock State 路 campus. He maintains a 3.178 point scholastic average. 10

Jane Ellen Baker, Beta Upsilon, is the first recipient of the Mary Turner Gallagher Scholarship, which was established at our National Convention in St. Louis. She is working toward a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in social work. She will graduate in 1969. Jane Bakel' After graduation she plans to join the Peace Corps. She became a pledge in 1967 and was initiated as a member in t~e spring of that year. Jane has served Beta Ups~lon as assistant treasurer and is presently servmg as tre~su~er. She is a member of many campus orgamzatwns on the Indiana State University campus. THE PHOENIX

A my M. Swisher

Ma rilyn Schuldt

A candidate from Beta Psi chapter at Western Michigan University is the recipien t of the Amy M. Swisher Scholarship for 1968-1969. Marilyn Louise Schuldt is a senior and is majoring in special education for the mentally handicapped with a minor in physical education. She will receive her Bachelor of Science

degree in the spring of 1969. She plans to continue her education, working toward a Masters Degree in the education of economically and educationally disadvantaged youth. She hopes to go into the field of teaching. Marilyn has a 3.58 scholastic average. She has been a volunteer at the John F. Kennedy School for Retarded Children and is a member of the student council of exceptional children. In 1964 she received an American Field Service Scholarship to live and study in Australia for one year, which was a wonderful experience for her. In 1967 she was selected for the Asian Humanities Seminar sponsored by the Honors College, where she spent one month in Japan and two months in India. Marilyn belongs to many campus organizations but is a very active member of Beta Psi. She has served as their project chairman, standards board scholarship chairman, assistant rush chairman for the Panhellenic Council, Panhellenic representative, second vice-president. of Panhellenic and is presently serving as president of Beta Psi.

Chapter Officers' Efficiency Ratings TOP TEN 1967-1968 Beta Eta 98.12 % Beta Zeta

95.79%

Phi Phi

93.91 %

Alpha

93.83 %

97.29%

Beta Iota

92.50%

96.62%

Beta Delta

91.70%

Gamma Mu

97.91%

Beta Kappa

97 .50%

Epsilon Epsilon

97 .50%

Beta Epsilon Beta Theta

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THIS WAS MY YEAR "What a way to go!" (Barham Kinney shares het路 delightful experiences after a year of traveling fm路 Alpha Sigma Alpha.)

Is it really over? Tempus fugit, I guess; but never so fast as when you're traveling for Alpha Sig. What a way to go! I'd like to share some of this fantastic year with Alpha Sigs all over the country. I often wished, as I traveled, that I could have been a Pied Piper and could have taken each chapter full of girls with me to my next stop, and so on, until we ALL would have ended up together in one huge Tational Convention. The point I'd like to make is that if you get an opportunity to attend National Conventiom-or better yet, to be a Field Representative-for goodness sake, and your sake, don' t . pass it up! Let me try to answer some of the questiOns that I'm sure you'd like to ask, and some of the questions that you did ask me as I traveled this year. WHAT DOES A FIELD REPRESENTATIVE DO? The Field Representative's job is to get to know you, your chapter, and your chapter's problems, and to do whatever she can to help. Maybe you would like some advice on how to get alumnae more interested (projects to do for and with them); how to improve panhellenic relations; how to keep treasurer's books and balance the budget; how to improve your pledge program, how to publish a newsletter; how to improve your rush program and parties. Perhaps you would like to know more about. your National Sorority, its organization, its National Officers, National Headquarters, National Philanthropy, what happens to your dues. You may want to know how many chapters have houses; whether your ritual is done properly. You'd be urprised what things a Field Representative is asked, and what she can tell you! Her major jobs are, however, rush , officer training, and inspection. WHAT WAS IT LIKE? Come, go with me for a quick trip in review. Attend a H awaiian Luau in Murray, Kentucky, with Beta Nu, an lpha Sig A-Go-Go Party in Arkadelphia, Arkan as, with Beta Mu, an Alpha Capone and a 12

Happy Unbirthday Party in Boston with Theta Theta, and an Alphasigadelic Party in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with Gamma Beta. Visit Storybook Land in G lenville, West Virginia, with Gamma Kappa, Alphatraz in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with Gamma Epsilon, and Alphalot in Philadelph ia with my own chapter, Nu Nu . Sit in on a Panhellenic workshop in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, with Gamma Xi, and feast upon a pot luck supper at a ski lodge in Gunnison, Colorado, with Sigma Sigma. See the Founders' Day program given in two different chaptersGamma Theta in Syracuse, New York, and Gamma Iota in Rochester, New York. After preparing for spring with a change of wardrobe and all, land in the m idst of the worst blizzard Oklahoma has had in seven years in March! Inspection interviews have to be conducted by candle light. Sound exciting? There's much more. Fly to New Orleans and drive from there with a National Officer to Thibodaux, Louisiana, to pledge Gamma Sigma Colony. Fly to New Mexico to do likewise for Gamma Upsilon. And, of course, play a part in the installation of Gamma Rho. We wouldn' t miss it for the world. Spend time off in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Chicago, Illinois; Denver, Colorado; New Orleans, Lou isiana; New York City; and Santa Fe, New Mexico, to mention a few. And, in each place there are always alumnae andfor collegiates anxiou to show us around. THE PHOENIX

WHY DID I DO IT? On each visit, my hostesses were more than gracious. I was presented with flowers charms, mementos, warm embraces, and the love of sisterhood. No where e lse and on no other job can one find these intangible things. For me personally this past year was a terrific growing experience, a course in living sociology. Where else could I enjoy all this and earn money, too? I would usually stay in the sorority house, the dorm, or a private home. As a result I have many homes away from home whenever I wish to return. And, can you imagine the letters I write and receive? ARE ALPHA SIGS ALIKE ALL OVER THE COUNTRY? Alpha Sigs are and are not alike all over the country. Everywhere I went there was no question of feeling at home-these were my sisters-in name before I visited them, and for real as soon as I arrived. 'We are all alike in holding high our ideals and doing our best to attain them. We are very different, though-not only all over the country-but

within each chapter because we do believe in bringing out the best in each individual. Type? No such thing! IS THE JOB REALLY ALL IT'S CRACKED UP TO BE? The Field Representative's job is an adventure in friendship, and it is not what it's cracked up to be. It is much, much more! \1Vho can put a year's worth of such experiences into words on paper? WHAT ARE YOUR CHANCES OF BEING ACCEPTED TO THE POSITION? You'll never know until you apply. Any Alpha Sigma Alpha undergraduate or recent graduate is eligible to apply. You should have average or above average grades and love AL.A . Holding at least one office in your chapter should also be one of your assets. One last thought-a final word to all those wonderful Alpha Sig women I had a chance to meet and get to know this year-to all of youcollegiates and alumnae alike-thank you , and I'll see you at Convention in 1970!

INTRODUCING .. . ... JUDY AND ELAINE Collegiates will be delighted this year to meet -our two new Field Representatives. Elaine Rahaim, a Beta Delta from the University of Southern Mississippi, radiates with southern charm and will win the hearts of all with her vivacious personality and enthusiasm. She held several offices in her chapter and was named Ideal Active in 1965. The Hattiesburg alumnae chapter presented her with the Outstanding Senior Award in 1968. On campus she served on the Annual staff and was secretary of Student Senate for the past school term. In 1967 she was a judge's aid for the Miss U.S.M. Pageant. She holds a B.F.A. with a major in art education. Judy Holman followed the urge to "Go West" after her graduation from Boston University in June. She stopped off on the way in Springfield, Missouri, at the Alpha Sigma Alpha National Headquarters where she received her training for visiting chapters on farther west. Her duties will take her north and south and will no doubt, find her back with her own chapter, Theta Theta, at some time. Judy was a great asset to her chapter, serving as treasurer, editor, and rush chairman. She received a Bachelor of Science with a major in journalism. Elaine and Judy possess the sincerity and 路d edication to AL.A that will make their travels happy as well as helpful.

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Elaine Rahaim and Judy Holman beaming with broad smiles at National Headquarters before beginning their travels for

AL.A.

ALA STATE DAYS A-MISS-LOU Beta Zeta chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha at the University of Southwestern Louisiana was privileged to hostess the 1968 A-Miss-Lou State D ay in Lafayette, Louisiana. "Reflections of A2.A" was the prevailing theme. One hundred one delegates gathered at Agnes Edwards House on the USL campus. Chapters attending included Psi Psi from Northwestern State College, Natchitoches; Beta Delta from the University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg; Gamma Zeta from Arkansas A & M College, College Heights; and Beta Zeta from USL, Lafaye tte. Alumnae chapters represented were Lafaye tte, 'ew Orleans, Alexandria, Houma, and Hattiesburg.

your NPC relationships on your campus and in your alumnae group?" and "Are alumnae really necessary?" . Preceding the luncheon, the A2.A Convention film taken at the Twenty-fifth National Convention in June, 1967, in St. Louis was shown and narrated by Hilda Giraud Hebert. Following the luncheon which was of ~ _St. Patrick's Day theme, Miss Agnes Roth, retmng USL Dean of Women, spoke on " Reminisces of A2.A." In appreciation of the twenty-seven years of assistance Miss Roth has given to Alpha Sigma Alpha, Suzanne Hebert presented her with a friendship ring from the Beta Zeta chapter. The ring was set with nine stones, one representing each sorority on the USL campus. Following college chapter entertainment, Barbara spoke informally on "The Life of an A2.A Traveling Secretary. " A question and answer period followed, and the meeting was closed with the " A2.A Friendship Song." We have made new friendships, renewed the old wh ile exchanging new thoughts, ideas, and songs, and we are anticipating another exciting day next year in New Orleans.-SuzANNE HEBERT

Smiles from A-Miss-Lou Day. From left, Hilda Giraud Hebert, Beta Zeta alumna; Mary Nezzio, Beta Zeta membership director; Barbara Kinney, Traveling Secretary; Joanne Sterbenz, Beta Zeta president; and Suzanne Hebert, State Day chairman.

In add itio n, Barbara Kinney, A2.A Traveling Secretary, was present for the occasion. A-Miss-Lou D ay acti vities commenced with registration and a n informal coffee in the A2.A chapter room. Following the business of the ope ning sessio n, a representative of each college and alumnae chapter presented a summary of the past year's honors a nd activities. New Orlea ns alumn ae offered to hostess the 1969 State Day. An informal discussion followed with our Traveling Secretary, Barbara, as moderator. Each chapter h ad a specific topic yet the entire aud ience became involved in the discussion. Topic included were: " re yo ur rushing and recommendatio n systems effective?" "How are 14

Miss Agnes Roth, USL retiring Dean of Women, registers surprise as she first saw the friendship ring presented to her by Beta Zeta chapter.

ARKANSAS " H appiness is A2.A" was the theme for Arkansas State D ay, which was held at State College of Arkansas. Beta Lambda chapter was hostess for the sixty Alpha Sigs who p articipated. The Beta M u chapter and alums were also represented. THE PHOENIX

Beta Lambda honored Miss Marie Schichtl, one of their advisers, who has recently retired from the Art Department of SCA. Miss Schichtl was the first Alpha Sig to be initiated in the state of Arkansas, and she exemplifies the happiness that comes from sisterhood. The Arkansas Children's Colony choir presented a program of songs, both religious and contemporary. This group was invited to come in conjunction with our national philanthropic project of helping the mentally retarded. Our guest for the day was Mrs. John H. Allen, ational Alumnae Director. She worked with us and delivered a challenging speech after our noon meal. Mrs. Allen asked such questions as "What are you doing? Are you fulfilling your purpose as a sorority? Are you giving full measChi Chi collegiates and Muncie alums making preparations ure?" Rush, Pledge Programs, and Finance were the for Indiana State Day. topics discussed in groups. Our chapters exNat ional Rush Chairman, Nancy Martin changed ideas, and we hope to work closely to\t\Tilliams XX, Indianapolis, was the luncheon gether next year. Perhaps this was one of the most valuable achievements of the day. Sister- speaker. Her topic was "Our Image." A tea hood extends beyond one's own chapter.-BECKY was held in the sorority suite in Rogers Hall immediately following the afternoon session. Q U INN Committees for state day were registration, Ann Siegmann Burgess XX and Lynn SatterINDIANA wait McCormick XX; morning coffee, Marlene "Bridges in A'LA" was the theme for Indiana Lipman Colvin XX and Virginia Rooney Reber State Day held April 6, 1968, in the L.A. Pit- XX; name tags, Anderson alums; decorations tenger Student Center at Ball State University and favors, Muncie alums; programs, reports in Muncie. The morning business session was and song sheets, Chi Chi collegiates; publicity, conducted by Velma Haines Thresher XX, Barbara Stout Carter XX, Gaston and Mary Muncie, in the Forum Room. Vickie Heaton Beall, XX. The 1969 State Day will be held in South XX, vice chairman, gave the creed and Dona Bend with Millie Warner Zoss XX as chairman. Pierce Beavers XX, Muncie, gave devotions. Co-chairmen will be Sue Woods Snider XX, Mrs. Wm. Schrader, Terre Haute, gave the South Bend, and Lana Orn BY, Milford. Secsecretary's report and the treasurer's report was given by Mrs. Charles Abbott, New Albany. retary will be Linda Leverage XX and treasurer Mrs. Bruce Miller BY, Indianapolis, gave the will be Carol Sutherland BY, Terre Haute. report of the nominating committee. After the business meeting, a symposium carried out the MICHIGAN bridges theme. Miss Trish Boguslaw XX represented pledges; Miss Fran Davis XX, actives, Alpha Sigma Alpha's Michigan State Day for and Dr. Phyllis Barker BY, Fort Wayne, the 1968, "It's a Woman's \1\Torld," was held at the alumnae phase of sorority bridges. Jack Tar Hotel in Lansing on March 16. RegisMiss Debbie L. Lewellen XX led "Grace be- tration began at 9:30A.M. and found 138 Alpha fore Meat" at the luncheon held in Cardinal Sig collegiates and alums in attendance for the Hall. The luncheon was followed by skits and day's activities. Miss Alice Bishop, State Day singing by the members and pledges. A style treasurer, was chairman of registration and show was presented by Emily's showing spring name tags. She was ably assisted by the Detroit and summer casual and sport fashions. Models Rho Chi alum group. The college chapters from Western, Central, were Ruth McConnel, Ruth Ogan, Barbara Hill, Jean Ward and Nancy Stephens, all from and Adrian started the day's events by presentChi Chi, and Jan Livingston Peirson, Lynn Sat- ing a selection of songs which they had used terwait McCormick, and Linda Schurr, all for their respective Sorority Sings. \t\Te found this a very pleasant beginning for the day. The Muncie alums and Chi Chis. FALL 1968

All eyes are on Jackie Moffat, song leader, as the Beta Psis present their arrangement for the State Day gathering.

collegiates certainly looked sharp in their sorority outfits, and it was easy throughout the day to identify members as either alums or collegiates from a certain chapter by the clothes they wore. After a relaxing luncheon, we were pleased to hear from our guest of honor for the day, Miss Mary C. Goeke, National President. Miss Goeke commented on the fact that it was great to be able to attend a State Day and see sisters from all the chapters within the state. It was indeed an honor to have Miss Goeke at our State Day and to have the opportunity to become better acqua inted with our National organization. Miss Diane Del Pizzo from Western Michigan University was our guest speaker for the day. Miss Del Pizzo is Ass istant Dean of Students at ' "'estern and also serves as adviser to the campus Panhellenic Conference. A very enthusiastic advocate of the Greek way of life, Miss Del Pizzo's presentation, "Sororities in this Woman's '"' oriel," provided much food for thought and a great man y challenges for preparing our sisters to live in this woman 's world .

Miss Diane Del Pizzo, guest speaker, addre-ssing State Day.

Noreen Cerveny, Beta Psi; Jackie Rosswurm, president of Beta Theta; Barbara Johnston, Beta Psi; Miss Mary Goeke, National President; and Bonnie Berlin, Beta Psi; seemed to be enjoying the State Day activities.

In the afternoon business meeting it was decided to hold the 1969 State Day at the Jack Tar Hotel. Lansing is the most centrally located city, and our accommodations at the Jack Tar have been quite good. Mrs. Jeanne Black from Grand Rapids, who was the 1968 State Day co-chairm an, will serve as next year's chairman. Miss Bernice Baur from the Tri-City alum group was elected to serve as her co-chaim1an. The co-chairman will automatically become the following year's chairman. Miss Alice Bishop of Detroit's Rho Chi alum group and Mrs. Barbara Johnson from Kalamazoo were reelected to their respective offices of treasurer and secretary.

Miss Mary C. Goeke, National President路 Miss Diane Del Pizzo, Assistant Dean of Stude,nts at Western Michigan University; and Mrs. Mary Lou DeGraw, Chairman of the 1968 State Day.

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To aid in making the 1969 State Day bigger and better, we need your help. If you have moved, are a recent alum, or do not belong to an alum group, please notify our State Day secretary so that we may bring our files up to elate. We can then send you an announcement of the date, place and time of the 1969 State Day. It really is a great time to make new acquaintances and to meet and greet your Alph a Sig isters.-MARY Lou DEGRAW

OKLAHOMA

Members and guests pause while on tour of the new College Union on Northeastern State College campus.

SLate Day festivities for Beta Gamma chapter of Alpha Sigma Alph a were held on May 4. Special invited guests were our sisters from chapters in neighboring states, Miss Jean Scott, president of another sorority on campu s, and Mrs. Emma Hood, hostess of Leoser Center.

Beta Gamma members and alumnae catch up on each other's activities while waiting for the program to begin.

Helen Schlecht, president of Beta Gamma, watches as C a rol Hinton registers for State Day 1968.

Dinner was served to Beta Gamma members and guests in the Dogwood Room of Leoser Center. Mrs. George J. Malone, Jr. was our g uest speaker, and she gave a very inspiring talk. A tour to the Murrell Home, which was built before the Civil \1\Tar, concluded the clay's celebrations. We are all looking forward to our next State Day, and we hope to see even more Alphas returning to Northeastern for this event.-RuTH ANN CowAN

PENNSYLVANIA Registration was h eld in the Little Theatre of our College Union building. vVe were very pleased by the large attendance from our alum chapters in Oklahoma. Sharron Ballard, fall pledge class president, led everyone in the singing of the fall pledge class song. Spring pledge class president, Nancy Lamb, then led the singing of the spring pledge class song. Discussion groups pertaining to rush, strengthening relations between college and alum chapters, and various ways in which alumnae could help with special interest programs were held. Summaries of each topic were given, and we hope these ideas will benefit our chapter. FALL 1968

Pennsylvania State Day was hosted 路by N u Nu chapter of Drexel Institute of Technology on April 20, 1968. It was an exciting and enlightening day for the Nu Nu women and their guests from Boston University, Clarion State College, East Stroudsburg State College, Pennsylvania State University, Slippery Rock College, Syracuse University, Temple University, and various other chapters. Special guests were Mrs. George Malone, National Vice President and Panhellenic Delegate, and Miss Barbara Kinney, National Traveling Secretary. Nu Nu sponsored a reception on Friday night in honor of Mrs. Malone, Miss Kinney, and 17

the college chapter delegates. The State Day activities proceeded on Saturday morning with registration. The representatives then split into discussion groups. They viewed ideas on the changing image of sorority life today, the rush system, the pledge programs, and the Panhellenic spirit ... in combination with the effective communication among soronttes and nonGreeks. Mrs. Jeanne Brugger, Mrs. Patricia Fenske, Mrs. Kathy Lull, and Miss Barbara Kinney spoke in terms of the psychological, spiritual, chapter, and national aspects of communication.

Following the discussions, the delegates had lunch at the Drexel Activities Center. After lunch, Mrs. Malone gave an enlightening and helpful talk concerning the sorority image. Miss Helen Selena, State Day chairman, presided over the business meeting. Representatives of each college chapter reported on their activities from the past year. It was decided that next year State Day would be at Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York. All of the women journeyed home with enthusiastic ideas for the future of Alpha Sigma Alpha.-RoBERTA Ossr

Pennsylvania delegates register .. . .

. .. enjoy lunch together

. . . meet in group sessions

NOTICE TO STATE DAY CHA IRMEN Please send date, place, hostess chapter and cha irma n's name and add ress to the Nat io nal Editor for publica t ion in the wi nter issue of THE PHOENIX . IS

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OUTSTANDING HONORS Young Career Woman of the Year

Serece is married to Bill Lewis, a 1964 graduate of Northeast Missouri State College, who was recently named one of the district's elementary principals for the coming year. Her parents are Dr. and Mrs. C. L. Judd of Unionville, Missouri.

Outstanding Junior Woman

Serece J ud d Lewis

Janice Marie Susnik, Eta Eta, has been awarded the American Association of University Women cash award as an outstanding junior woman at Kansas State College, Pittsburg, Kansas. The award is given for outstanding scholastic achievement, leadership, service, and personality. Mary Nell Bowmann of the college faculty presented the award at a reception held on the campus in the spring. Janice is a junior English major and in addition to Alpha Sigma Alpha is a member of Sigma Tau Delta, professional English fraternity and CWENS, national honor society for sophomore women. She is an honor roll student and has been selected for "Superior Student" and "Sophomore Scholar" classification.

Serece Judd Lewis was recently named the Young Career Woman of the year by the Federation of Business and Professional Women of the state of Missouri . She was chosen from 19 contestants, each representing various clubs in the state. Serece then represented the state of Missouri in the National Convention of B.P.W. Clubs to be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 21-25, 1968. In order to be eligible for the award the partiopants must be employed in business or in the professions for at least one year. Final selection is made upon the basis of personal interviews which seek to determine the reasons why selection of a particular career was chosen; what are the intentions toward furthering that career and education; as well as personality, poise and appearance. Mrs. Lewis is presently teaching seventh grade science in the junior high school in Lee's Summit, Missouri . She is a 1965 graduate of Northeast Missouri State College, Kirksville. Serece was an active member of Alpha Beta J anice Susnik chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha; a member of the college orchestra and concert band; and a She has also been a Miss Pittsburg State conmember of Sigma Zeta, honor fraternity for sci- testant, Associate Woma n's representative, Junence and mathematics majors. She plans to be- ior Panhellenic representative, KSC College gin work this summer toward a master of science Bowl participant, and an honor student at Coldegree in zoology. She plays the organ for the lege High. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Susnik, Lee's Summit Reorganized Latter Day Saint Church. Jr. of Pittsburg. FALL 1968

Musical Traveler

This spring, Becky directed Beta Upsilon in the Songfest competition as they won second place honors with their interpretation of "Elijah Rock," sung acapello by the group. This fall during rush, Becky will serve as the sorority's song director. Becky is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. \ 1\Talter Jr. , of Rochester, Indiana.

Margaret O'Connell Cited for Outstanding Achievement Becky Walter

Mis Becky Walter, a junior vo ice major at Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana, traveled to Europe with the Indiana State University Singers this summer. The group, directed by Mr. Wendall Kumlein, flew from Terre Haute to New York City, June 16, and from there to Brussells, Belgium, where they began a tour that took them to many cities of the old world . Some of the stops on their tour included Rothenburg, Heidelburg, and Cologne, Germany; Vienna and Innsbruck, Austria; Florence, Venice, Rome and Piacenza, Italy; Dijon, Aux de Bains and P aris, France; and finally London, England. It was from London that they departed July 15 to begin the return trip to Terre Haute, Indiana, again by way of New York City. Becky h as been very active in musical organizat ions on the ISU Campus. She has been a member of the Madrigals, ISU 's Opera, Symphonic Band, and Sigma Alpha Iota, women's music professional, of wh ich she has served as a member of the Social and Programs Committees, and of wh ich she is presently correspondi ng ecretary. She is a member of MENC, Music Educators National Conference, a music organization for teachers and future teachers of music. As a member of Beta Upsilon chapter of lpha Sigma Alpha, Becky h as continued her interest in music. During her pledgeship she wa ong director of her pledge cia s and sang the olo theme ong of the orority's Campus Revue kit. She also pia ed a character role in that kit.

Margaret Pughe O 'Connell EE-' 17 was awarded the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's Outstanding Achievement Plaque at the society's southwest regional meeting in Topeka, Kansas, February 10, 1968. Mrs. O 'Connell, who has been blind for ten years, was cited for her work in the Emporia chapter's fund drive during 1967. A multiple sclerosis worker called Mrs. O 'Connell and asked her to be a block worker, not knowing she was blind. Mrs. O 'Connell accepted the job and covered three blocks, including an apartment house. She had a friend read the instructions to her so she could receive the society contributions properly. Mrs. O 'Connell said that she always had been willing to do such work, but she had never been asked because of her handicap.

Margaret Pughe O'Connell

irs. O'Connell i an act ive alum and a charter member of Epsilon Epsilon chapter. She attended Kan as State Teachers College from 1916-1918. THE PHOENIX

BE WISE APPLY NOW Qualifications Announcing Scholarships We are proud to announce we are taking applications for our scholarships to be granted in May, 1969. These scholarships will be awarded for the 1969-1970 school year. We have two types of scholarships. First, we have our special education scholarships. These scholarships will be granted to both Alpha Sigma Alpha members and non-members. They will be given to students pursuing studies in any field of special education, with emphasis on mental retardation. The special education scholarships will be in the amount of five hundred dollars each. The second type of scholarship, in the amount of three hundred dollars, is our National philanthropic scholarships. They are for Alpha Sigma Alpha members only. The applicants for these scholarships may be majoring in any subject. Both types of scholarships may be for either graduate or undergraduate students.

Applicants for either type of scholarship must meet the following qualifications: l. Have a verified "B" average. 2. Have a good moral character. 3. Render loyal and unselfish service to his or her institution. 4. Be a worthy, capable, and promising student.

How to Apply l. Obtain application form from Mrs. Weldon

P. Winter, 60 Avalon Dr., Terre Haute, Indiana 47802. 2. Submit completed application form not later than January 1, 1969, to Mrs. Weldon P. Winter. 3. Each completed application form must be accompanied by a brief sketch of the nominee, his or her educational pursuits, and a small glossy photo. 4. The four recommendations required for each applicant are sent directly to Mrs. Winter.

NEW ALUMNAE CHAPTER WHO, WHEN, AND W路HERE OFFICERS

TUCSO , ARIZONA The organizational meeting of the Tucson alumnae chapter was held July 17, 1968, at the home of Mrs. Harry G. Rowe. Officers were elected and plans were made to contact other alumnae in the area before the next meeting in September. Projects and program plans will be matle at that time. FALL 1968

President-Joan Cregan Ridder BX Vice President-Charliss Oakes Kiser HH Secretary-Jo Hutchfield Ambacher AA Treasurer-Lyda Hale Wade ZZ Editor-Jean Whiting McBride n n Magazine Chairman-Juanita Roberts Rowe

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memoriam Alpha Alpha Laura Genevieve White Alpha Beta Dorothy Loehr Norton (Mrs. G. R.) Alpha Gamma Alice Kay Smead Kurz (Mrs. Karl) Zeta Zeta Carlene Wiltshire Burkhead Theta Theta Vera E. Libby Florence R . Haley Iota Iota Gladys Fairchild Muir (Mrs. Allen) Lambda Lambda Mary Rader Heffner MuMu Ruth E. Graham (Mrs. Stanley)

Nu Nu Dorothy Elizabeth Downing Bittinger (Mrs. Cecil) Margaret Henry Rossiter Spring (Mrs. Charles)

The Boston alumnae chapter sustained a grave loss in the death of its treasurer, Florence R. Haley, on May 5, 1968. Born in the quaint little New England town of Princeton, Massachusetts, on the slope of Mt. Wachusett, Florence attended local schools, graduating from Worcester South ormal School. She then enrolled in the School of Education at Boston University, where she earned her B.S. in Education and her M.A. degrees. Florence's first teaching assignment was in the English department of the Northbridge Junior High School in Whittinsville, Massachusetts. In 1927 she became a teacher in the Western Junior High School of Somerville, Massachusetts. A member of Theta Theta chapter, Florence held all the chapter offices, including that of president and of delegate to the ational Convention, and was our faithful treasurer at the time of her death. If ever anyone could say truthfully, "She was just the nicest girl ... " it would be eminently fitting for Florence. She was not only a student of voice as she sang in public and always thrilled her listeners with her depth of expression and lovely tone, but she h ad a sunny disposition, a warm heart, and a marvellous and patient shoulder on which to shed one's troubles. With a wide range of interest and a vibrant personality Florence was also a mo t dedicated teacher,

plus an extremely devoted daughter. For many years she was the sole companion of her aged mother. We are most grateful that Florence Haley was with us for so long. She epitomized the ideal Alpha Sig in her family, school, and sorority connections. She is already terribly missed and will continue to be as long as the Boston alums can recall as she was a charter member of the chapter.-CHARLOTIE ADAMS JoHNSON

Rho Rho Marie Captola Bartlett Toinby (Mrs. John) Tau Tau Verna Jane Thompson Carmichael Josephine Hupfer Hanson Virginia E. Sailors Psi Psi Nell Scott Griffith (Mrs. Walter T.)

Beta Theta Ronnie Johnson Roslund Beta Phi Carol Bishop Tesi

Florence R. Haley

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SPOTLIGHT I Wisconsin State ColRosemary Wes eyd Wisconsin Maple lege, was se~cte thea:rt of Delta Sigma Q ueen and ~wee "d nt of Alpha Mu P ·IS pres1 ef S"gma Mu Tau hi · Rosmary . "dent o Sigma, Vlce-presl f 1Gamma Beta and assistant treasurer o chapter.

II e is the recipient _of Central Missouri State c~heg Greater Kansas City h 1968Sue Rustman , Smith Award given by Connie list, Kappa Margaret E. 1. S . a member of the WENS honorar1es. IS d C . · · ·• to W h o.•s tAlumnae e C e ue chapter. Alpha Phi Delta an s been named S Pi Alpho lombdo F,.h;,, Boo<d '"' hod ""'"""'"· he has served on . : . American Colleges an f the senior class an St dents 1n t easurer o Who Among Rhetor, president anr d c orresponding secretary. was 1968 Queen uo f The pledge has serve d Zeta Zeta as

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FALL 1968

HONORS

Ann Kennedy, University ern Mississippi, Who's American Colleges and ties, Elizabeth Bird Small Dean 's list scholar.

of SouthWho in Universiat USM,

Lynnea Larson, Stout State University, was honored with the Medallion Award. JoAnn Laugel, Indiana State University, member of Kappa Delta Pi and Delta Psi Kappa.

Stephanie Bennett, Central Michigan University, De It a Psi Kappa . "Girl of the Year," and the Chippewa Award.

Frances Stone. University of Southern Mississippi, Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. Magna Cum Laude graduate of USM , Alpha Lambda Delta .

Linda J. Hardy, Stout State University, Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, Medallion Award, and secretary of the Student Association.

Sandi Greenfield , Central Michigan University, was the recipient of the David H . Morgan , leader路 ship award.

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QUEENS

Marie Rademacher, Central Michigan University, Snow Queen finalist.

Lucie Savoie, University of Southwestern Louisiana, Mardi Gras Queen.

Marilyn Woodsmall, Indiana State University, Greek Goddess candidate.

Patricia Nunn, Northeastern State College, finalist in Best Dressed contest, finalist for Miss Northeastern, finalist for Alpha Phi Omega Sweetheart. Sue Lindemann, Stout State University, Queen candidate for Mardi Gras.

Mary Ann Spellman, Creighton University, candidate for First Lady of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.

Sonya Catrickes, Temple University, Carnival Queen candidate.

FALL 1968

Helen Schlecht, Northea stern State College, Sweetheart finalist for Alpha Phi Omega, and a nominee for " Girl of t he Year."

Pamela Hartsig, Central University, Homecoming candidate .

Celeste Buck, Central Michigan University, Sigma Tau Gamma Derby Queen candidate.

Michigan Queen Barbara Tower, Central Michigan University, Sigma Chi Derby Queen candidate.

v I Jody Roony, Central Michigan University, Freshmansophomore class treasurer.

Dea Hanson , University of Southern Mississippi , is president of Kappa Omicron Phi and a member of Alpha lambda Delta .

p linda Fisher, Northeastern State College, president of Panhellenic Council.

Michelle Pollard, Queens College, Pledge Queen.

Mary Jane Orth, Stout State University, Cheerleader.

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Jane Van Winkle, Temple University, Varsity Cheerleader, Cum Laude graduate.

Pat Maas, Creighton University, attendant for Sophomore Dance Queen. Perri Brown, University of Southwestern Louisiana, Maison Blanche College Board.

Nancy Lamb, Northeastern State Co II e g e, Dean's Honor Scholar.

Joanne Sterbenz, University of Southwestern Louisiana, president of Vermilion Honor Society.

R hind a Nichols, Northeastern State College, is a member of Sigma Tau Delta .

Jane Anderson, Indiana State University, is a member of Sigma Tau Delta, English Honorary.

Diane Kopecky, Indiana University, President of Hall.

FALL 1968

State Jones

Sue lnamasu, Indiana State University, member of Alpha Lambda Delta .

Elsie Granber ry, University of Southern Mississippi , is a member of Alpha Lambda De lt a , Druid Society, Phi Delta Rho, and Lambda Iota Tau (English honorary) .

Dianne Malone, University of Southern Mississippi, was sel ected Outstanding Reporter of the Student Prinz staff.

Barbara Farl e y, Te mple Uni versity , Panhell e nic president.

Pe ggy Ba iley, Templ e Un iversity, is a me mb e r of th e Liai son Com mittee.

Laura Fish, Indiana University, member pha Lambda Delta, ian of Alpha Beta

Sherry Yeargain, Northeastern State College, pledge class president, Dean's Honor Roll.

Glori s Overlea se, Northeast e rn State College, is majorette and secretary of the Industrial Arts Club.

State of AlhistorAlpha.

Patty Perkins, University of Southern Mississippi , is a member of Druids and Kappa Omicron Phi.

Anna Williams, University of Southwestern Louisiana, elected A W S secretary.

Elise Robinson, Temple University, Outstanding Pledge.

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ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA DIRECTORY FOUNDED Farmville, Virginia, November 15, 1901

FOUNDERS

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

Mrs. W. B. Carper (Louise Cox), 4000 52nd St., Blandenburg, Md.

1201 East Walnut Springfield, Missouri 65802

Mrs. H. E. Gilliam (Juliette Hundley), Gresham Court Apts., Richmond, Va.

Miss Rose Marie Fellin, Executive Secretary

Miss Mary Williamson Hundley, (deceased)

FlEW REPRESENTATIVES

Mrs. John Walton Noell (Virginia Boyd), (deceased)

Miss Judy Holman 88 Miss Elaine Rahaim BA

Mrs. P. W. Wootton (Calva Hamlet Watson), (deceased)

NATIONAL CHAIRMEN NATIONAL COUNCIL President Emerita-Mrs. Fred M. Sharp (Wilma Wilaon) ZZ, 1405 Hardy, Independence, Missouri 64053 President-Miss Mary C. Goeke AA, 1532 North Bend Road, Apt. #413, Cincinnati, Ohio 45224 Vice President & NPC Delegate-Mrs. George J. Malone, Jr. (Helen Hooper) Bf, 5526 East 36th Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74135 Secretary-Mrs. Joe H . Brewer (Viola Caraway) '!''짜, 6214 E. Murdock, Wichita, Kansas 67208 Treasurer-Mrs. Harry G. Rowe (Juanita Roberts) 5626 E. Third, Tucson, Arizona 85711

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Extension Director-Mrs. R. Stephen Fountaine (Lynn Peters) BE, 234 Broad St., Sewickley, Pennsylvania 15143 Membership Director-Mrs. William B. Niemeyer (Anne Petree) AA, 6278 Branch Hill-Guinea Rd., R.R. 2, Loveland, Ohio 45140 Alumnae Director-Mrs. John H. Allen (Sidney Gremillion) '짜'1', 1206 Carter Drive, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401 Editor-Mrs. Stewart W. Koenemann (Bonnie Payne) ZZ, 1230 Hoyt Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63137 Headquarters Executive-Miss Rose Marie Fellin 8~, 1201 East Walnut Street, Springfield, Missouri 65802

PHOENIX STAFF Editor-Mrs. Stewart W. Koenemann (Bonnie Payne) ZZ, 1230 Hoyt Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63137 Alumnae Editor-Mrs. Gary G. Hendren (Lonna McComas) AB, 2247 Murray Forest Drive, Hazelwood, Missouri 63042 Collegiate Editor-Mrs. James A. Weaver (Jean Ann Moore) BN, 866 Cernicek Lane, Ferguson, Missouri 63135 Spotlight Editor-Mrs. Jay Schicker (Beulah Wooten) BN, 6900 Ravenscroft, St. Louis, Missouri 63123

FALL 1968

Alumnae Organizer-Miss Mary K. Reiff HH, 219 East 46th St., Apt. 2-W, Kansas City, Missouri 64112 Awards Chairman-Mrs. Louis E. Fletcher (Ruth Newcomb) 99, 141 Marked Tree Rd., Needham, Massachusetts 02192 Constitution Chairman-Mrs. George G. Gatseos (Esther Kauffman) BB, 6659 E. Eastman Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80222 Convention Chairman-Miss Helen L. Corey KK, 6310 Sherwood Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19151 Historian-Mrs. Kendall F. Bone (Shirley Pallatto) AA, 7825 Trailwind Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242 Housing Chairman-Miss Mary C. Goeke AA, 1532 North Bend Road, Apt. #413, Cincinnati, Ohio 45224 Magazine Subscription Chairman-Mrs. Allan E. King (Sue Henderson) BK, 93 Quincy Road, Riverside, Illinois 60546 Music Chairman-Mrs. Donald M. Pease (Susan Ross) HH, 517 N. Hamilton, Olathe, Kansas 66061 Philanthropic Chairman-Mrs. Weldon J. Winter (Judy DeMasters) ZZ, 60 Avalon Drive, Terre Haute, Indiana 47802 Program Chairman-Miss Barbara Kinney NN, 35 State Road, # E 10, Media, Pennsylvania 19063 Ritual Chairman-Mrs. George D. Linton (Mary Ann Sidehamer) fH, 309 Dewey Ave., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15218 Rush Chairman-Mrs. Bob A. Williams (Nancy Anne Martin) XX, 112 East 86th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240 Scholarship Chairman-Mrs. Donald D. Olson (Pauline Smith) BN, 207 Terrace Place, Terrace Park, Ohio 45174 Standards Chairman-Mrs. Eugene H. Crompton, Jr. (Hiwana Cupp) BE, R.R. #3, Box 289, Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111 Store Chairman-Mrs . A. Howard Hall (Betty Phillips) AB, 342-D Higgins Road, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068

NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE Alpha Sigma Alpha Delegate-Mrs. George J. Malone, Jr., (Helen Hooper), 5526 East 36th Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74135 Alternate Delegate-Miss Mary C. Goeke Second Alternate-Mrs. R. Stephen Fountaine

COUEGIATE CHAPTER ADDRESSES CHAPTER

PRESWENT

ADVISERS

ALPHA

Joanne Carol Black 307 Stubbs Hall Longwood College Farmville, Virginia 23901

Mn. R. K. Hubbard

Longwood College Farmville, Virginia ALPHA ALPHA

Miami University Oxford, Ohio ALNU BETA

Northeast Missouri State College Kirksville, Missouri ALPHA GAMMA

Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana, Penruylvania BETA BETA

Colorado State College Greeley, Colorado

714 First Avenue Farmville, Virginia 23901

Patricia O'Toole 219 MacCracken Hall Miami University Oxford, Ohio 45056

Mn. Richard W. Fink 194 Hilltop Road Oxford, Ohio 45056

Pat Trent 39 Kellwood Drive Kirksville, Missouri 63501

Mrs. J. J. Wimp 1315 South First Street Kirksville, Missouri 63501

Carol L. Brown 331 Mack Hall Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana, Pennsylvania 15701

Miss JoAnne Mueller 940 Lilac Street, Apt. #12 Indiana, Pennsylvania 15701

Heidi Tripp 1729 Tenth Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631

Mrs. Frank V. Fisher P. 0 . Box 957 Greeley, Colorado 80631 Mrs. Douglas L. Stutler 1845 Thirteenth Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631

EPSn.oN EPSILON

Kansas State Teachers College Emporia, Kansu

Diane Lammy 226 W. Twelfth Street Emporia, Kansas 66801

Mn. M. Uoyd Edwards 1426 Lawrence Emporia, Kansas 66801 Mrs. Ellen Post 734 Chestnut Emporia, Kansas 66801

brA brA Central Missouri State College Warrensburg, Missouri

Jayne Cortner l'anhellenic Complex B-100 Central Missouri State College Warrensburg, Missouri 64093

Dr. Jessie Jutten 205 llroad Street Warrensburg, Missouri 64093 Dr. Katherine Moroney 800 Clark Street

Warrensburg, Missouri 64093

Mrs. Robert C. Taylor 209 Grover Warrensburg, Missouri 64093

Dr. Charleen Varner 306 Jefferson Warrensburg, Missouri 64093 ETA ETA

Kansas State College Pittsburg, Kansas

Lyl Mooney 1812 South Broadwar Pittsburg, Kansu 66762

Dr. Bettie Duncan 404 East Madison Pittsburg, Kansas 66762 Mrs. Jean McColley 442 Fieldcrest Pittsburg Kansas 66762

1'HETA 1'HJrrA Boston University Boston, M&S98chusetts

Gloria A. Gazarian 131 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, Massacluuetts 02116

Mrs. Louis E. Fletcher 141 Marked Tree Road Needham, Massachusetts 02192 Mrs. Donald Rockstrom 36 Garden Street Boston, Massachusetts 02124

Temple University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Peggy Bailey 93S Foulkrod Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19124

Miss Helen L. Corey 6310 Sherwood Road Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19151

Nu Nu Drexel Institute of Technology Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Barbara J. Barnes 212 North 34th Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104

Mrs. Geo!J!l! W. Baker College of Home Economics Drexel Institute of Technology 32nd 8t Chestnut Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104

KAPPA KAPPA

Mn. Walter Cox

17H Morgan House Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19118

Mn. James N. Townseru:l P . 0. Box 63 Gradyville, Pennsylvania 19039 RHo RHo Marshall University Huntington, West Virginia

Beverly Schafer 1655 Fifth Avenue Huntington, West Virginia 25703

Mrs. Joseph R. Dial, Jr. 1107 Adams A venue Huntington, West Virginia 25704 Mrs. Herman E. Kirby 2870 Roseneath Road Huntington, West Virginia 25705

SJCMA SJCMA Western State College Gunnison, Colorado

Susan Higgins 105 Teocalli Hall Gunnison, Colorado 81230

Mrs. Robert Cxillinger 211 N. Boulevard Gunnison, Colorado 81230

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COLLEGIATE CHAPTER ADDRESSES CHAPTER

PRESIDENT

ADVISERS

PHI PHI

Ronda Ridnour Roberta Hall Northwest Missouri State College Maryville, Missouri 64468

Mrs. Luther G. Belcher 522 South Fillmore Maryville, Missouri 64468

Northwest Missouri State College Maryville, Missouri

Miss Bonnie Magill 204 Clayton Maryville, Missouri 64468 Mrs. John W . Mauzey 532 Prather Avenue Maryvllle, Missouri 64468 CHI CHI

Ball State University Muncie, Indiana

Kendra Tearney Rogers Hall Ball State University Muncie, Indiana 47306

Mrs. Oliver Bumb 1005 N. McKinley Muncie, Indiana 47304 Mrs. Kenneth Collier 3201 Petty Road Muncie, Indiana 47304 Mrs. Sam W. Dickson 3215 Petty Road Muncie, Indiana 47304 Miss Judy Heuman Director, DeMotte Hall Ball State University . Muncie, Indiana 47306 Mrs. Robert Primmer 3206 Amherst Road Muncie, Indiana 47304 Dr. & Mrs. Kenton Schurr 420 McKenzie Street Muncie, Indiana 47304

Psi PSI Northwestern State College Natchitoches, Louisiana

Robin Creighton P. 0. Box 3655 Northwestern State College Natchitoches, Louisiana 71457

Mrs. Glenn Grenene 225 South Williams Natchitoches, Louisiana 71457

BETA GAMMA

Helen Schlecht 104 N. Leoser Hall Northeastern State College_ . Tahlequah, Oklahoma 74464

Miss Luana J. Lair 109 Leoser Street Tahlequah, Oklahoma 74464

Linda Everett Box 980 UniversitY of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401

Mrs. Alexander Currie, Jr. P. 0 . Box 1 Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401

Northeastern State College Tahlequah, Oklahoma BETA DELTA

UniversitY of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Mrs. William J, Maxey 331 Park Avenue Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401 Mrs. Grady Wilson 2013 Hardy Street Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401 BETA EPSILON

Madison College Harrisonburg, Virginia BETA ZETA

University of Southwestern Louisiana Lafayette, Louisiana

Evelyn M. Ingram Box 1464 Madison College Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801

Mrs. Raymond J. Poindexter 750 S. Dogwood Drive Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801

Mary Nezzio P. 0 . Box 1484 University of Southwestern Louisiana Lafayette, Louisiana 70501

Mrs. George Ballard 131 Brentwood Blvd. Lafayerte, Louisiana 70501 Mrs. Kenneth B. Hail 108 Smith Street Lafayette, Louisiana 70501 Mrs. John Schiffbauer

50S Claymore Drive

Lafayette, Louisiana 70501 BETA ETA

Dickinson State College Dickinson, North Dakota BETA THETA

Central Michigan University Mt. Pleasant, Michigan BETA IOTA

Radford College Radford, Virginia BETA KAPPA

Western Illinois University Macomb, Illinois

FALL 1968

Iris Dockter Box 139 Woods Hall Dickinson State College Dickinson, North Dakota 58601

Miss Loraine Schumacher Dickinson State College Dickinson, North Dakota 58601

Sandra Greenfield 327 Sloan Panhellenic House Central Michigan University Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858

Mrs. Kenneth Morris 101 E. Bellows Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858

Elaine M. Noonan Box 315 Radford College Radford, Virginia 24141

Mrs. William Einstein Box 625 Radford, Virginia 24141

Rita Nyrhila 719 West Adams Macomb, Illinois 61455

Miss Charlene G. Callison 425 N. Charles, Apt . #8 Macomb, Illinois 61455

COlLEGIATE CHAPTER ADDRESSES CHAPTER

PRESIDENT

ADVISERS

I..AMJIDA State College of Arkansas Conway, Arkansas

Becky Quinn Box 157 State College of Arkansas Conway, Arkansas 72032

Miss Marie Schichtl 414 Conway Blvd. Conway, Arkansas 72032

BETA Mu Henderson State College Arkadelphia, Arkans~

Yvonne Kay White Box H-854 Henderson State College Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71923

Mrs. Virginia Wilmuth 1404 Phillips Street Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71923

BETA Nu Murray State University Murray, Kentucky

Peggy Lee Dwyer Box 193, Elizabeth Hall Murray State University Murray, Kentucky 42071

Mrs. Bill Hina White Hall Murray State University Murray, Kentucky 42071

BETA

Mrs. Russell Stewart 1628 Independence Conway, Arkansas 72032

Miss Evelyn Linn 1110 Olive Street Murray, Kentucky 42071 Mrs. Carl E. Oakley c/o Carl E. Oakley Athletic Department University Station Murray, Kentucky 42071 BETA Pt Concord College Athens, West Virginia

Hilah Eve Vaughan Box C-937 Concord College Athens, West Virginia 24712

Mrs. Tames R. Parks 107 !(ames Street Princeton, West Virginia 24740

Mrs. John Dolan

Box 322 Athens, West Virginia 24712 BETA RHo Northern Illinois University DeKalb, Illinois

Shirley Murphy 918 Kimberly Drive DeKalb, Illinois 60115

Mrs. Edward A. Rosenow 4()5!!. South Main Sycamore, Illinois 60178

BETA SIGMA

Paula Stafford 704 South Florence Springfield, Missouri 65802

Miss Earlaine Young Route 3 Rogersville, Missouri 65742

To Ann Laugel l>ickerl Hall Indiana State University Terre Haute, Indiana 47809

Mrs. Henry Tamar R. R. I, Box 490 West Terre Haute, Indiana 47885

Southwest Missouri State College Springfield, Missouri BETA UPSILON

Indiana State University Terre Haute, Indiana

Mrs. Weldon J. Winter 60 Avalon Drive Terre Haute, Indiana 47802 BETA Ptu Stout State University Menomonie, Wisconsin

Kay A. Sonntag 220!/z Third Street West Menomonie, Wisconsin 54751

Miss Edna Gaffron 1031 Tainter Street Menomonie, Wisconsin 54751 Mrs . Laurence Halvorson 702 East Locust Street Menomonie, Wisconsin 54751

Mrs. E. Robert Rudiger Route #3 Menomonie, Wisconsin 54751 BETA Ps1

Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, Michigan

Marilyn L. Schuldt Apartment 9F 2724 Westbrook Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001

Mrs. Jack C. Bacon 7043 Capri Kalamazoo, Michigan 49002 Mrs. Daniel R. DeGraw 830 Parchmount Parchment, Michigan 49004 Mr.~ . Frank Householder 800 Davis Street Kalamazoo, Michigan 49004

G AMMA ALPHA

Creighton University Omaha, Nebraska G AMMA BETA

Wisconsin State University Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Paula S. Blasco Kiewit Hall 2615 California Street Omaha, Nebraska 68131

Miss Mary A. Byers 320 North 20th Street Omaha, Nebraska 68102

Lynn Kieffer 2266 College Avenue Stevens Point, W isconsin 54481

Mrs. James Newman 609 Linwood Avenue Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481

Mrs. James W . Nigbor 1601 Fourth Ave., Apt. 19 Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481 G AMMA DELTA

Queens College Flushing, New York G AMMA E PSlLON

Universiry of W isconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cathy Panettiere 5746 156 Street Flushing, New York 11367

Miss Keturah W. Cox 179 Bainbridge St. Brooklyn, New York 11233

Lynn Stenrud 1827 E. Park Place, Apt. 25 Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Mrs. George C. Dobbs 3543 N. Maryland Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53211 Mrs. Dorothy Donohue 2867 N. Cramer Milwaukee, Wisconsin Mr.~ . JohnJ.. Kowalski 3350 W. oge) Avenue Greenfield, W isconsin 53221

COLLEGIATE CHAPTER ADDRESSES CHAPTER

PRESIDENT

ADVISERS

GAMMA ZETA

Linda Trotter Box 102 Arkansas A. & M. College College Heights, Arkansas 71655

Mrs. Robert H. Collie

Arkansas A. & M. College College Heights, Arkansas

P. 0. Box 482 College Heights, Arkansas 71655

Mrs. Jeff D. Moore 326 South Gabbert Monticello, Arkansas 71655 GAMMA ETA

Pennsylvania State University University Park, Pennsylvania GAMMA THErA

Syracuse University Syracuse, New York

Pamela Aughenbaugh 103 Stone Hall University Park, Pennsylvania 16802

Miss Martha Williams 102 Simmons Hall University Park, Pa.

Emily Weller 415 Euclid Avenue Syracuse, New York 13210

Mrs. John Cooper New Slocum Heights Syracuse, New York 13210 Mrs. William D. Sheldon 110 Scottholm Blvd. Syracuse, New York 13224

GAMMA IOTA

Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, New York GAMMA KAPPA

Glenville State College Glenville, West Virginia

GAMMA LAMllDA

Loyola University Chicago, Illinois

Marilyn MacGregor 25 Andrews Memorial Drive Box 380 Rochester, New York 14623

Mrs. Thomas J. Huttemann, Jr. 134 Parkmeadow Drive Pittsford, New York 14534

Jean Burke Women's Hall Glenville State College Glenville, West Virginia 26351

Mrs. Mary Berry Glenville, West Virginia 26351

Barbara DeBellis 1415 Lois Park Ridge, Illinois 60068

Mrs. Billy Ross Glenville, West Virginia 26351 Miss Terse Norgaard 1637 Fargo Chicago, Illinois 60626 Dr. Rosemary Hartnett 1150 C Higgins Road Park Ridge, Illinois 60068

GAMMA Mu Adrian College Adrian, Michigan

GAMMA

Slippery Rock State College Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania

GAMMA OMICRON

Clarion State College Clarion, Pennsylvania

GAMMA

Missouri Valley College Marshall, Missouri GAMMA RHo

East Stroudsburg State College East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Leslie Nuler Herrick Hall Adrian College Adrian, Michigan 49221

Kathleen Frey 212 Rhoads Hall Slippery Rock State College Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania 16057

Mrs. Gregory Wise 2425 East Toledo Road Adrian, Michigan 49221 Mrs. Richard Youngs 1251 Westwood Drive Adrian, Michigan 49221 Mrs. Victor L. Arena Keister Road Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania 16057 Mrs. Edwin L. Shannon Towers Hall Slippery Rock State College Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania 16057

Judith Michaux Ralston Hall Clarion State College Clarion, Pennsylvania 16214

Mrs. William K. Bonner 40 South Fifth Avenue Clarion, Pennsylvania 16214

Phyllis Shipp 110 McDonald Hall Missouri Valley 路 College Marshall, Missouri

Mrs. Elizabeth Allen Missouri Valley College Marshall, Missouri 65340

Jacqueline Palma

Miss Grace Cuprys 80 Elk Street East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18301

310 B Laurel Hall

East Stroudsburg State College East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18301

Mrs. William R. Kodrich R.D. #1 Shippenville, Pennsylvania 16254

Mrs. Judith Douds

727 Scott Street

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360

GAMMA SIGMA CotoNY

Nicholls State College Thibodaux, Louisiana

Theresa A. Howard 406 Dixie Street Houma, Louisiana 70360

Mrs. Stanley Anderson 512 Central Avenue Houma, Louisiana 70360 Mrs. Bert Andry 519 Levert Drive Thibodaux, Louisiana 70301 Mrs. Marion Russell

202 Debbie

Thibodaux, Louisiana 70301

Mrs. John Schifani Bur Meads Subdivision Thibodaux, Louisiana 70301 Mrs. John Stafford P. 0. Box 152 Labadieville, Louisiana 70372 GAMMA TAU CoLONY

C. W. Post College Long Island University Brookville, New York GAMMA UPSILON CoLONY

New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, New Mexico

Ginger Barbara 94 Cherry Lane Syosset, New York 11791 Mary Ann Campbell South Kennedy Hall New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, New Mexico

Miss Maria E. Sanatore 9121 87 Street Woodhaven, New York 11421

• • • • • • ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA OFFICERs• CALENDAR

RECORDING SECRETARY October

Form ASA-701R to National Secretary Monthly Report ASA-10SR to National Secretary

November

Letter to National Secretary Monthly Report ASA-705R to National Secretary

PRESIDENT October

Status Questionnaire ASA-37 to National President Chapter Directory ASA-38 to National President StatuS Questionnaire ASA-37 to National Headquarters Chapter Directory ASA-38 to National Headquarters Personnel Report ASA-34 to National Headquarters Membership Report ASA-35 for September to National Headquartesr

November

December

February

10 10

Monthly Report ASA-705R to National Secretary

March

Monthly Report ASA-705R to National Secretary

Membership Report ASA-35 for October to National Headquarters

April

Monthly Repo!( ASA-705R to National Secretary Form ASA-702R to National Secretary Letter from new secretary to National Secretary

May

Letter to National Secretary Monthly Report ASA-705R to National Secretary

June

Monthly Report ASA-705R to National Secretary

Personal Letter to National President

Membership Report ASA-35 for December to National Headquarters Personal Letter to National President

Annual Report ASA-40 to National President Elizabeth Bird Small Award Form ASA-47a to National President Frost Fidelity Award Form ASA-41b to National President Annual Report Form ASA-47c to National President Membership Report ASA-35 for February to Nationship Headquarters

April

Personal Letter to National President New Chapter Ollicers Directory ASA-41 to National President Membership Report ASA-35 for March to National Headquarters New Chapter Ollicers Directory ASA-41 to National Headquarters

May

October

Personal Letter to National President Information Form ASA-43 to National President

November

Report Form ASA-702C to National Secretary

Report Form ASA-703C to National Secretary

February

Letter to National Secretary

April

Letter from new secretary to National Secretary Form ASA-704C to National Secretary

TREASURER October

October

Letter to National Vice President

Letter to National Treasurer Monthly Report ASA-1 to National Treasurer Monthly Report ASA-1, lb, lc to National Headquarters Budget Report ASA-7 to National Headquarters

November

Monthly Report ASA-1 to National Treasurer Monthly Report ASA-1, lb, lc to National Headguarters Returning Dues ASA-5 to National Headquarters Philanthropic Contribution thropic Chairman

December

January

February

March

April

Information Form ASA-43 to National Headquarters

VICE PRESIDENT

Form ASA-701C to National Secretary Letter to National Secretary

January

Personal Letter to National President Membership Report Form ASA-35 to National Headquarters

August

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY

Chapter Ollicers Summer Addresses ASA-42 to National President Ideal Pledge Award Nominee Form ASA-47 to National President Membership Report ASA-35 for April to National Headquarters Chapter Ollicers Form ASA-42 to National Headquarters

June

Monthly Report ASA-705R to National Secretary Letter to National Secretary Monthly Report ASA-705R to National Secretary

February

Membership Report ASA-35 for January to National Headquarters March

10 10

Personal Letter to National President

Membership Report ASA-35 for November to National Headquarters January

December January

National

Philan-

Monthly Report ASA-1 to National Treasurer Monthly quarters Monthly Monthly quarters Monthly Letter to Monthly quarters Monthly Monthly quarters Monthly Monthly

Report ASA-1, lb, lc to National HeadReport ASA-1 to National Treasurer Report ASA-1, lb, lc to National HeadReport ASA-1 to National Treasurer National Treasurer Report ASA-1, lb, lc to National HeadReport ASA-1 to National Treasurer Report ASA-1, lb, lc to National Head-

November

Letter to National Vice President

January

Letter to National Vice President

March

Letter to National Vice President

April

Election Report Form ASA-402 to National Vice President Annual Vice President's Report ASA-403 to National Vice President

May

Letter from new Vice President to National Vice President

June

Monthly Report ASA-1 to National Treasurer Monthly Report ASA-1, lb, lc to National Headquarters

July

Annual Report Form ASA-7 to National Headquarters Annual Audit Report ASA-11 to National Head·

quarters

SR. PANHELLENIC REP. November

Letter to National Vice President

February

Form ASA-410 to National Vice President

April

Letter to National Vice President

Report ASA-1 to National Treasurer Report ASA-1, lb, lc to National Head-

Election Report Form ASA-8 Monthly Report ASA-1 to National Treasurer Letter to National Treasurer Monthly Report ASA-1, lb, lc to National Headquarters

quarters

Internal Revenue Report Form 990 to Revenue Service

Internal

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MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR October

Form ASA-54 to National Membership Director Pall Summary Report ASA-S7 to National Headquarters

November

Form ASA-68 to National Membership Director Member Examination Scores ASA-64b to National Headquarten

October

Letter to National Rush Chairman Form ASA-211 to National Rush Chairman

November February March April

10 10 10 10

Form ASA-212 to National Rush Chairman Lette< to National Rush Chairman Letter to National Rush Chairman Election Report Form ASA-213 to National Rush Chairman

May

Letter-Self introductory with descriptions of fall rush plans to the National Rush Chairman

December

Form ASA-69 to National Membership Director

February

Form ASA-70 to National Membership Director

SCHOLARSHIP CHAIRMAN

Marth

Form ASA-71 to National Membership Director

April

Election Report ASA-59 to National Headquarters

The National Scholarship Chairman should be sent the scholarship report on Form ASA-201 at the close of each grading period. 10 Letter to National Scholarship Chairman October April 10 Introductory Letter from newly appointed chairman to National Scholarship Chairman May 10 Evaluation of Scholarship Program Form ASA-202 to National Scholarship Chairman

Election Report ASA-60 to National Membership Director May

Form ASA-72 to National Membership Director Spring Summary Report ASA-58 to National Headquarters

CHAPLAIN October

Ritual and Paraphernalia Ritual Chairman

ASA-631

National

STANDARDS CHAIRMAN October April

10 10

Form ASA-326 to National Standards Chairman Annual Summary Report in letter form to National Standards Chairman

May

Letter from new standards chairman to National Standards Chairman

November

Letter to National Ritual Chairman

January

Report ASA-641 to National Ritual Chairman

February

A Favorite Devotional to National Ritual Chairman

Marth

Report ASA-642 to National Ritual Chairman

April

Annual Report ASA-643 to National Ritual Chairman

PRESIDENT

May

Letter from new Chaplain to National Ritual Chairman

November

February

ALUMNAE CHAPTERS

COLLEGE EDITOR October

January Marth

10 10

May

June

Copy for Winter PHoi!NIX to National College Editor Panhellenic News Report to National College Editor Copy for Spring PHOI!NIX to National College Editor Outstanding Chapter Achievement to National College Editor Letter from new Editor to National College Editor Report Form ASA-226 from new Editor to National College Editor Copy for Fall PHoi!NIX to National College Editor

April June

MAGAZINE CHAIRMAN November

Letter to National Magazine Chairman

TREASURER

January

Letter to National Magazine Chairman

October

November

June

MUSIC CHAIRMAN October February May

10 10 10

Report Form ASA-376 to National Music Chairman Report Form ASA-3TI to National Music Chairman Letter from new Music Chairman to National Music Chairman

PHILANTHROPIC CHAIRMAN November

November

January

February April May

10 10 10

Letter discussing Philanthropic plans for your local 1968-1969 Philanthropic project Philanthropic Contribution to National Philanthropic Fund Form ASA-301 Deadline for all National Philanthropic Scholarship Applications Form ASA-303 Annual Philanthropic Report Form ASA-305 Election Report Form ASA-302 Personal Introductory Letter from 1969-1970 Philanthropic Chairman

RUSH CHAIRMAN Ten days after formal pledging Ten days after Informal pledgIng

Rush Report Form ASA-214 to National Rush Chairman Report Form ASA-216 to National Rush Chairman

Ten days after formal rUsh parties

Best Rush Party Form ASA-21S to National Rush

FALL 1968

Chairman

Send Nomination for Wilma Wilson Sharp Award to the National Alumnae Director, Mrs. John H. Allen 1206 Carter Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401 Send one cor of Philanthropic Report ASA-30Sa to the Nationa Alumnae Director and one copy to the National Philanthropic Chairman. Send Ballot for Wilma Wilson Sharp Award to the National Alumnae Director Send President's Address Form ASA-113 to National Alumnae Director Send Annual Report ASA-124 to the National Alumnae Director Send Election Report Form ASA-114 to the National Headquarters

Deadline for filing Form 990 with Director of Internal Revenue for your district Send National Alumnae Dues, Form ASA-116, to the National Headquarters, 1201 East Walnut, Springfield, Mo. 65802 Send Philanthropic Contribution, Form ASA-301 , to the National Philanthropic, Chairman, Mrs. Weldon J. Winter 60 Avalon Drive Terre Haute, Indiana 47802 Send Annual Financial Report Form ASA-7a to National Headquarters

ALUMNAE EDITOR October

January

March

June

Copy for the Winter PHOENIX to the National Alumnae Editor Panhellenic Report to the National Alumnae Editor Copy for the Spring PHoENIX to the National Alumnae Editor 25-30 words for the Alumnae Bulletin to the Alumnae Editor Copy for Fall PHoENIX to National Alumnae Editor

MAGAZINE CHAIRMAN November

November

Sales Promotion Letter to National Magazine Chairman, Mrs. Allen E. King 93 Quincy Road Riverside, Illinois 60546 Send Christmas subscriptions to Alpha Sigma Alpha Magazine Agency 1201 East Walnut Springfield, Missouri

ALUMNAE CHAPTER PRESIDENTS Akron, Ohio-Mrs. Richard N. Williams, 2AO N. Revere Rd., Akron, Ohio 44303 Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, Pennsylvania.-Mrs. Joseph J, Hersh, Ravenswood Rd. R. D. #2, Allentown, Pa. 18103 Anderson, Indianli-Mrs. Jack Norris, 1803 Jefferson St., Anderson, Indiana 46016 Bartlesville, Oklahoma-Mrs. George Neal, 5804 Harvard, Bartlesville, Ok 74003 Beckley, West Virginia-Mrs. Willie Joe Chandler, 301 N. Vance Drive, Beckley, W. Va. 25801 Boston~.!lfassachusetts-Miss Mable Peterson, 47 Mt. washington Avenue, Malden, Mass. 02148 Buffalo, New York-Mrs. Gary H. Runckel, 26 Dalton Drive, Kenmore, N. Y. 14223 Calumet Region, Indiana.-Mrs. Wayne Wesley, 19050 Wildwood, Lancing, Ill. 60438 Central Louisianli-Mrs. Lyle E. Brumfield, Rt. I, Box 124, Lecompte, La. 71346 Central Pennsylvan~Mrs. William Rothman, 5602 Devonshire Rd., Harrisburg, Pa. 17112 Charleston, West Virginia-Marilyn Virginia Vorholt, 1506 Ravinia Road, Charleston, W. Va. 25314 Chicago, Illinois-Julia Palmer, 419 Meadow, Lombard, Ill. 60148 Chicago, North Suburban-Mary Anna Uecker, 10119 Old Orchard Crt., Skokie, Ill. 60076 Chicago, South Suburban-Mrs. Gregory Winfield Brown, 18428 Argyle, Homewood, lll. 60430 Chicago, West Suburba,.....Mrs. Fred Ducey, 293 Abbotsford Court, Glen Ellyn, Ill. 60137 Cincinnati, Ohio-Mrs. Kendall F. Bone, 7825 Trailwind Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45242 Colorado Springs, Colorado-Mrs. Zenas Rader Brush, 2027 Eagle View, Colorado Springs, Colo. 80009 Columbus, Ohio-Mrs. John Weller Wuichet, 2317 Dorset Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43221 Dayton, Ohio-Mrs. William Stamper, 3845 Traine Dr., Dayton, Ohio 45429 DeKalb, Illinois-Mrs. Willis Charles Clark, 133 Jane Drive, Elgin, Ill. 60126 Delaware Valley, Pennsylvania-Mrs. James Townsend, Box 63, Gradyville, Pa. 19039 Denver, Colorado-Mrs. George G. Gatseos, 6659 E. Eastman, Denver, Colo. 80222 Des Moines, Iowa-Mrs. H. W. Wheeldon, 2615 Arthur, Des Moines, Iowa 50317 Detroit, Michigan, Delta Ph .....Mrs. Albert F. Boening 527 North Cranbrook Rd. Birmingham, Mich. 48009 Detroit, Michigan, Group III-Mrs. Thomas Hannan 16903 Lauder, Detroit, Mich. 48235 Detroit, Michigan, Rho Chi-Mrs. John Todd, 26440 Westphal Dr., Dearborn Heights, Mich. 48127 Dickinson, North Dakota-Mrs. Bernard J, Kennedy, P. 0, Box 1096, Dickson, N. D. 58601 Elkhart-Goshen, Indiana-Mrs. Phillip Barnes, R. R. #4, Elkhart, Indiana 46514 Emporia! Kansas,-Mrs. Frances D. Johnson, R. # , Emporia, Kansas 66801 Farmville, Virg in~Mrs. R. W. Catlin, 1101 High St., Farmville, Va. 23901 Fort Wayne, Indiana-Mrs. Richard G. Phillips, 925 Packard Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46807 Fox River Valley, (Green Bay) WisconsinMrs. James Cecil Schuh, 615 Helena St., W. DePere, Wis. 54178 Glenville, West Virginia-Mrs . Thomas Arthur McPherson, Box 221, Glenville, W. Va. 26351 Grand Rapids, Michiga,.....Mrs. Richard LaVerne Black, 1254 Park SW, Grand Rapids, Mich. 45904 Greeley, Colorado-Mrs. Ted P. Sutter, Rt. I, Box 160, Eaton, Colo. 80615

Gunnison, Colorado-Mrs. Forrest Frasier, 410 N. Wisconsin, Gunnison, Colorado 81230 Harrisonburg, Virgin~Mrs. John Thomas Rice, 595 Sunrise Avenue, Harrisonburg, Va. 22801. Hattiesburg, Mississipp ......Mrs. John H . Allen, 1206 Carter Drive, Hattiesburg, Miss. 39401 Houston, Texas-Mrs. Cornelius John Kehoe, 5439 Sturbridge, Houston, Texas 77027 Huntington, West Virginia-Mrs. Gary L. Miller, 135 Olive St., Huntington, W. Va. 25705 lllinois Fox Valle!f-Mrs. J. Arthur Calvert, 733 Schomer Avenue, Aurora, Ill. 60505 Indiana-Kentuck!f-Mrs . Lee M. Riggs, R.R. #2, Poseyville, Ind. 47633 Indiana, Pennsylvania-Mrs. James L. Davis, 227 Clymer Avenue, Indiana. Pa. 15701 Indianapolis, Indianli-Mrs. Orvin Kenneth Gaskins, #7 East Westfield Blvd. Indianapolis, Ind. 46220 Tackson, Mississippi-Mrs. Fred B. Hines, 1817 Northwood Circle, Jackson, Mississippi 39213 Tolo, West Virginia-Marie Ann Hall Lawson Box 9, Bartley, W. Va. 24813. Kalamazoo, Michigan-Mrs. Daniel G. Cook, 2131 Homecrest, Kalamazoo, Mich . 49001 Greater Kansas City-Mrs. Keith Logan, 15408 E. 43rd St. Independence, Mo. 64050 Greater Kansas Cil!t-Mrs. John Fuchs, 3428 W. 77th Terrace, Prairie Vi !age, Kansas 66208 Kirksville, Missouri-Mrs. Dwayne L. Spangler, P. 0. Box 605, Kirksvillt, Mo. 63501 Lafayette. Louisiana.-Mrs. Martin R. Maloney, Box 1568, Oil Center Station, Lafayette, La. 70505 Little Rock, Arkansas-Mrs. Frederick Krug, #6 Arcardia, Little Rock, Ark. 72205 Lang Island, New York-Mrs. Leslie Banta, 1204 EastView Avenue, Wantagh, N. Y. 11793 Los Angeles, California-Mrs. George H. Bolton, 935 8th Pl., Hermosa Beach, Calif. 90254 Louisville, Kentuck!f-Mrs. Melvyn L. Jones, 7017 Ashby Lane, Valley Station, Ky. 40172 Madison, Wisconsi,.....Mrs. Robert Saueressig, 6404 East Gate Rd., Madison, Wisconsin 53716 Maryville, Missour ......Mrs. Phil Bram, 128 Alco, Maryville, Mo. 64468 Greater Miami, "Fiorida.-Mrs. Francis R. Gallaher, 3825 S. W. 60th Place, Miami, Florida 33155 Milwaukee, Wisconsin-Ann Wollenberg, 3902 N. 24th St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53206 Mobile, Alabama-Mrs. James A. Tharp, 302 McDonald, Mobile, Alabama 36604 Monroe, Lauisiana.-Mrs. W . D. Ballard, 2119 Oliver Rd ., Monroe, La. 71201 Muncie, Indiana-Mrs. David B. Burgess, 2704 W. Gilbert, Muncie, Indiana 47303 Murray, Kentuck!f-Frances Armstrong, Rt. #1, Lynn Grove, Ky. 42062 Muskogee, Oklahoma-Mrs. Robert H. Murray, 909 Hom, Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401 New Orleans, Lauisiaruv-Mrs. Thomas R. Warrick, 5543 Charlotte Dr., New Orleans, La. 70122 Newark-Zanesville, Ohio-Mrs. Robert Dale Smith, 3530 Dresden Road, Zanesville, Ohio 43701 Norfolk, Virginia-Mrs. Raymond F. Ohmsen, 288! E. Meadow Wood Dr., Chesapeake, Va. 23321 Northern New Terse!f-Mrs. Robert William Steverson, 31 :Eardley Road, Edison, N. J. 08817 Northern Virgin~Mrs. Louis Alvin Zink, Jr., 1218 S. Thomas St., Arlington, Va. 22204 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-Mrs. Robert E. W elch, 4905 N. W. 62nd, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73122

Omaha, Nebraska.-Mrs. Bernard Joseph Wilson, 2521 South 119 St., Omaha, N"eb. 68144 Paducah, Kentuck!f-Mrs. Max H. Brandon, 126 Lakeview Dr., Paducah, Kentucky 42001 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bux-Mont-Mrs. Walter G. Myers, 225 Forsythia Drive South Levittown, Penn. 19056 Philadelphia, Pennsylvon~Miss Elizabeth Sarkessian, 400 N. 63rd St. Apt. B, Philadelphia, Pa. 19151 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Delaware Valle!fMrs. James Townsend, Box 63, Gradyville, Pa. 19039 Phoenix, Arizoruv-Mrs. Dominie Bertolino, 721 West 11th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281 Pittsburg, Kansas-Mrs. Donald Dale Strucky, 513 Hobson Dr., Pittsburg, Kans. 66762 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-Mrs. Raymond An路 thony Bosetti, 96 South Hubert St., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15225 Pontiac, Michigan--Mrs. Andre DeWilde, 703 Sheryl Street, Pontiac, Mich. 48054 Portland, Orego,.....Mrs. Archie M. Timmons, 6516 S. E. Fumberg, Milwaukie, Oregon 97222 Queens, L. I. 1 New York-Joan Breglio, 670 6th Pl., Garaen City, So. N. Y. 11530 Richmond, Indiana-Mrs. William C. Weller, Jr., 128 SW 9th, Richmond, Indiana 47375 Richmond, Virgin~Mrs. Hayden Silver, 3428 Grandview Dr., Richmond, Va. 23225 Rochester, New York-Mrs. Glenn A. Poyzer, IS Apollo Drive, Rochester, N. Y. 14626 Rockford, lllinois-Mrr.. Norrnan C. Fransen, 2012 Eastmoreland, Rockford, Ill. 61108 St. Louis, Missour._Mrs. David John Bruegger, 12473 Glengate Dr., Hazelwood, Missouri 63042 San Bernardino, California-Mrs. Richard Moseke, 3470 N. Camellia Drive, San Bernardino, Calif. 92A04 San Diego, California-Jackie Wisherd, 4610 Nebo Dr., La Mesa, Calif. 92041 South Bend-Mishawaka, Indiana.-Mrs. Larry Snyder, 21825 Bellkay Drive, South Bend, Ind. 46628 Southeast Louisiana (Hourna)-Mrs. Charles Patrick Carriere, 109 Everette Dr., Houma, La. 70360 Southern New ]erSe!f-Mrs. Rudolf R. Riti, 1206 Eldridge Avenue, Collingswood, N. J. 08103 Springfield, Missouri-Mrs. Paul Silkwood 2825 S. Roanoke Springfield, Mo. 65804 Terre Haute, Indiana-Mrs. Glenn Andrew, 1142 N. 8th St., Terre Haute, Ind. 47807 Toledo, Ohio-Clara B. Kuney, 12725 Eckel Junction, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 Topeka, Kansas-Mrs. Ernest E. Anderson, 2801 MacVicar, Topeka, Kans. 66611 Tri-City at Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and Tampa, Florida.-Mrs. George Shideman, 1561 S. Jefferson, Clearwater, Florida 33516 Tri-City, Michigan--Mrs. Rodney Brock Manshum, 4011 Morris, Saginaw, Mich. 48601 Tucson, Arizona-Mrs. James Ridder, 902 Carnegie Drive, Tucson, Ariz 85710 Tulsa, Oklahoma-Mrs. John L. Bronson, 8957 E. 14th St., Tulsa, Okla. 74112 Warrensburg, Missouri-Mrs. A. C. Owings, Jr., 305 Goodrich Dr., Warrensburg, Missouri 64093 Washington, D. C.-Mrs. John L. Dimond, 4028 20th St. NE, Washington, D. C. 20018 Waukegan, lllinois-Mrs. John Wallace, 301 Burton, Waukegan, Ill. 60085 Wichita, Kansas-Mrs. Meade T. Smith, 1000 Country Acres, Wichita, Kansas 67212 Wilmington, Delaware-Mrs. John Harry Benson, Rt. I, Box 470, Hockessin, Delaware 19707

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Karen Knox, Wisconsin State University, Sigma Phi Epsilon Sweetheart. Jeanette Kelch, Wisconsin State University, Delta Sigma Phi Sweetheart.

Michele Marqua, Creighton University, Freshman-Sophomore Princess.

Beckie Young, Temple University, 1968 Spring Weekend Princess.

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Suzie Smith, Creighton University, 1968 Prom Princess.

Sue Sanders, Creighton University, Sweetheart of Alpha Kappa Psi.

Mary Hubbard, Creighton University, First Lady of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.

Elizabeth Lloyd, Stout State University, Sweetheart of Sigma Tau Gamma .

• • • • NEWS LETTERS COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha Alpha Miami University Oxford, Ohio The past winter and spring certainly have been bustling ones for the Alpha Alphas. Winter pledging was followed by winter initiation where many new pins matched their owners bright smiles, indicating the happiness of our new members. Immediately following activation, Alpha Alphas arrived at a local banquet hall for their scholarship and activities banquet. The new members were honored guests. Paddles were presented and awards and achievements were announced. Lis Comm received the Active Scholarship Trophy while Patricia T erpeck was awarded the Pledge Scholarship Bracelet. Pat O'Toole received the Outstanding Pledge of the Year Award. J ody Hardy was named for the D og Award of recognizing unsung service to the chapter and the Circle Pin Award for campus activities was presented to Jan Ritterspach . The new initiates entertained with a medley of sorority songs concluding with their pledge class's contribution, "Aiphie." After winter initiation the Alpha Alphas united to work on two important projects. Alpha Sigs co-sponsored the annual T ekequacade with the members of Tau Kappa Epsilon. The aquatic event, held in Billings Natatorium, enabled the sororities to exhibit their swimming and diving talents. Next, Becky Dick, philanthropic chairman, a rranged a tea for the Oxford senior citizens. Alpha Sigs provided the location- McCracken H all ; the refreshments

-cookies, tea, punch ; and the entertainment. Everyone agreed that the afternoon had been most p rofitable and enj oyable. The philanthropic committee also collected clothes, toys and other useful articles to be sent to the Hamilton Juvenile Center as a p roject. F ebruary found the Alpha Alphas participating in the Zeta Tau Alpha Songfest with such favorites as "Maria" and "What Now My Love." Some social parties with members of Delta Kappa Epsilon and Theta Chi fraternit ies filled the Alpha Sigs' calendars. Traveling Secretary Ruth R esinger visited the Alpha Alphas in March as they prepared for their annual spring formal. The theme was " Knight of Knights" from Camelot. D ecorations consisted of miniature castles, moats, drawbridges and fraternity coats of arms. The members agreed that the form a l, held in the Heritage R oom of the University Center, was a rousing success.

Swin g ing into spring at Alpha Alpha's Knight of Knights spring formal.

Alpha Alphas Donna Pearrc, Marilyn Hradek and Pat Ott entertaining senior citizens.

April saw Alpha Sig participation in the spring Greek service project, cleaning the city of Oxford. Mr. R eirss, o~ the English Department of Miami University, provtded members with an interesting and enlightening poetry reading, reciting selections from his book which is to be published next year. Alpha Sig triumphed in the realm of sports also. The A2.A bowling team walked away with a league championship as pledges, Sue Busby a~d Linda Allen, joined members, Kathy K earney, Conme Hoover and Mary J o Schiavoni, to beat an Alpha Epsilon Phi team in the Women's R ecreational Bowling League. Scholastically Alpha Alphas showed achievement in the area of members admitted to honoraries. Seven

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Saturday morning. Our booth for Saturday afternoon's carnival was throwing water balloons. It was both popular and prosperous. For one of our cultural meetings last semester we had Mr. Widdowson, a local jeweler, who spoke on diamonds. Miss Cleo McCracken, our Dean of Women, spoke to us for our other cultural meeting. The members throughly enjoyed both speakers. Several members were initiated into honorary fraternities. Donna Baum joined Kappa Omicron Phi, honorary home economics fratern ity, Diane Snyder and Pat Tomkovitch were initiated into Sigma Alpha Eta, honorary speech and hearing fraternity, and Diane Snyder has been elected treasurer of Sigma Alpha Eta.-VICKIE J o LIGHT

Beta Beta Alpha Alphas Kathy Hard and Patricia Terpack teamed with membe rs of Phi Delta Thet a to win first place in Miami's C olle g e Bowl during Greek Week.

members were admitted to honoraries an d a n u mber of scholastic awards were accumulated . We were especially proud of Sandra Grossenheider an d P atricia Terpeck for being initiated into A lpha L ambd a Delta, freshmen women's honorary. Patricia Ott and Maureen Herring were a lso recognized as being instrumental in the establishment of a new Greek newspaper on campus, Columns. At the end of the year Alph a Sigs presented their oustanding freshman woman award at the All-Greek Banquet. They then closed the suite with a Fire-up -forFinals Party and spaghetti d inner. The school year officially closed April 20. Alpha Alphas who remained behind for spring term pooled their efforts to publish their alumnae newsletter an d to plan for fal l rush. We now anticipate a prod uctive, active and ÂŁunfill ed year as we share the joys and sorrows, ups and downs, the triumphs of our sorority.- MARY J o SCHIAVONI

Alpha Gamma

Colorado State College Greeley, Colorado Spring kept the Beta Betas busy as bees. In addition to our mountain party, dinner-dance, songfest, and Mother Patroness T ea, we had a very successful spring r ush. T he fi rst week after spring break we headed for the hills to our annual mountain party, which was at Glen Isle on the Platte in Baily, Colorado. For two days we left behind books and ate, hiked, slept and had fun making up h ilarious skits. Our annual dinner-dance was at the Holiday Inn in D enver. " The R ain, the P ark, and Other Things" provided the theme and it even rained! Spring rush was a month long and a pajama party highligh ted this rush. In between activities Beta Betas had songfest practice two or three times a week. This year we decked out in bright pink dresses with lacetrimmed collars. Under the direction of Carol Genera we sang a folk song, "Banua," at the All Greek S?ngf~st. Songfest officially started Greek Week, wh i~h mcluded an all Greek function, exchange house dmners, a picnic a house mothers tea and ended with the Greek Ball on' Saturday. We were very excited when it was announced at the ball that Gayle Fiala was selected as Miss Sorority.

Indiana University of Pennsylvania Ind ia na , Pennsylvania Spring rush, pledge dance and U niversi.ty Weekend were our three main activities during the sprmg semester. Rush consisted of four open houses and the fo llowing parties: Comic Strip, Pajama, R oaring Twenties, Fraternity and Sweetheart Soiree. Our f~rma l r~sh par.ty was Coronation by Moonlight, a most Impressive affair. The wonderful p ledge class we took m~de all the h:;ud work we put into rush very worthwhi le. T~e s~~mg pledge class presented their pledge dance, Twilight Time," at the Holiday Inn. This lovely dance made the members all the more proud of the p ledges. University Weekend, April 26-28, kept us more t?an busy. For weeks we held song practices for Greek Smg. Under the excellent leadership of our song leader, Nancy Marshall we presented Nancy's original arrangement of "Softly As I Leave You ." Also fo: this ev~nt w~ made navy blue dresses which looked quite stunmn~ with _our red blazers. We combined our philanthropic proJeCt with participating in the Ugly Man on Campus contest. We also took part in the P owder Puff Football Game

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Graduating se niors join in song at t he Beta Beta moun tain party.

We had the honor of hosting Barbara Kinney, National Traveling Secretary. During her visit we had pledging ceremonies for the new spring pledges and a tea. Our Mother Patroness Tea was held May 5 at the First Congregational Church. Many mothers were present for the first time. A sorority picnic, a tea for the graduating seniors and a surprise breakfast the last week of school kept the Beta Betas busy until the last minute. Behind the scenes, our chapter was active in many campus activities and received several honors. Lynn Earhart was Freshman Ball Queen and Becky Laughter was first attendant for Engineer Day Queen at School of Mines. Finalist for Prom Queen was Judy Dickes and Heidi Tripp is a finalist for H omecoming Queen for this fall. Outstanding sophomore women were Sandie Konishi and Rhonda Kennedy. New Spur members include Pam Skoog, Mary Mollicone and Sharon Schiffner. Publicity chairman for Modeling Board is Jan Neville, and Laura Becker, Marti Manion and Heidi Tripp are members of junior class council. New Associa ted Women Students council and committee members are Kathy Inouye, Kathy Lewark, Donna Bischoff, Lynn Earhart, Pam Carlson and Marti Manion. As a sorority, Beta Betas had the highest scholastic average for the year on the campus. With the rush of graduation, finals and packing completed, the Beta Betas can look back at a successful quarter.- PHYLLIS BEJARANO

tion for the Elizabeth Bird Small Award. Several other honors were bestowed upon individual Eta Etas at the dance. Lonna Hutchison was chosen as Outstanding Active and Jann Jolley as Outstanding Pledge, while Cathy Burnett was nominated for the Frost Fidelity Award. D onna Sighel received the President's Trophy from the chapter. Best Dressed contest at Kansas State College found many Eta Etas in competition again this year. Barbara Potter succeeded Janet Bass as Best Dressed Coed, and Lynn Winbigler was chosen as one of the top ten best dressed girls. The annual Apple Day convocation on campus brought recognition to many girls in our chapter. Cathy Burnett was announced as being in Who's Who in American Colleges and Unive rsities. Five Eta Etas, Meillyn Rand, Leanne Ohlsen, Lyl Mooney, Julie Hodge and Carol Morgan, were presented to the student body as candidates for Kanza (yearbook) Queen. All the Eta Etas were delighted and proud when Meillyn was announced as queen.

Eta Eta Kansas State College Pittsburg, Kansas Before we knew it, spring had arrived on the KSC campus and numerous activities fi lled the calendars of many Eta Etas. First came our annual Sweetheart Formal which was held March 9 at the T ower Ballroom. Meillyn Rand was announced as our Sweetheart and was presented red roses as we formed a circle around her and sang the Sweetheart Song. Meillyn also received our nomina-

Eta Etas are jubilant after winning Sigma Chi Derby Day.

Sigma Chi Derby Day, held in April, gave the Eta Etas a chance to display Alpha Sig spirit and enthusiasm. When the day was over, the 2 Y2 foot trophy had found a permanent h ome on our mantle. Since we won the trophy for the third consecu tive year, we were entitled to keep it. We are also proud to say tha.t Kay Spencer was chosen as Miss D erby Day. Later in th e spring cheerleader tryouts and elections were held. Jann Jolley and Sally Stonecipher were elected to this honor. Near the end of the year the Miss Pittsburg State contest was h eld. Janis Susnik and Karen Cannady were among the candidates. As tension mounted and judges marked their ballots, we were all relieved and joyous when Karen was chosen as second runner-up. As anot her school year end ed, the Eta Etas looked back on a year filled with fond memories. -GIN BREWER

Theta Theta Linda Little presents Cathy Burnett with the Frost Fidelity Award at the Eta Eta Sweetheart Dance.

Boston University Boston, Massachusetts The Theta Thetas completed an other college year, and what a busy and fun-filled year Js was.

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Fall rush season ended with an enjoyable ChristmasChanukah party. Gloria Gazarian, Patty Hines and Judy Holman decorated the sorority house for this special event. The month of March could have been called Greek month. Both Greek Sing and the Greek Ball were held at that time. Joan Mirkin did a lovely job of directing us in Greek Sing, and we all had a grand time at the Greek Ball. The month of April brought no showers to the Alpha Sigs in Boston. On the contrary, it was full of flowers and joyous events! On initiation weekend our pledges made the members a very lovely (and tasty!) dinner. In return, the members prepared a breakfast for the pledges on the morning of initiation. At the end of April we had our Mother-Daughter Tea. We were glad that so many of our Boston alumnae could attend. In May we entertained our graduating seniors with a dinner party. T he Theta Thetas were proud of .J oan Mirkin on her acceptance to Harvard Business School. Special congratulations also go to Judy Holman, recipient of both the Elizabeth Bird Small Award and the Frost Fidelity Award, and A'2.A's new Field R epresentative from th e East. Anne Segri received the Ideal Pled ge Award and spent a lovely summer vacation in Finland. Our summer project of preparing a scrapbook for mentally retarded children kept us busy. We are now looking forward to another exciting and successful year in A'2.A. -SHERYL NADLER

Theta Thetas enjoy being together.

Kappa Kappa Temple University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The spring semester brought many changes and honors to the Kappa Kappas. For the first time we did not have a second semester formal rush. With no parties to plan we devoted our tiine to practicing the "5 9th Street Bridge Song" for our annual Greek Sing participation. Although we didn't win an award for our attempt, everyone had fun trying.

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The perfect ending of the week-end was the Greek Ball which was held at the Sheraton Hotel. Each year Temple University has a carnival. All campus organizations are invited to build booths and enter the competition. All money collected is donated to some worthy organization. For the past several years KK has built an ornate, costly booth. It seemed that the main goal of raising money was being overlooked. The theme for this year's carnival booth was "Carnival of the Future." The members built a tent shaped booth and inside placed a single sign which read, " The sisters of Alpha Sigma Alpha have donated $100.00 to Conscience instead of building an elaborate and expensive booth." Members outside the booth handed out fliers that asked the community to evaluate what the carnival has become. We received many favorable comments on our attempt to improve the event. Many honors came to KK this year. Our president, Peggy Bailey, was elected to the Liaison Committee. Lynn Snethen and Trish Hamilton were appointed to the University Discipline Committee. Our past president, Barbara Farley, became the new president of Panhellenic Council. Adrienne Zecca also became a member of the counciL-ELAINE GoDSHALL

Nu Nu Drexel Institute of Technology Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The Nu Nus had a busy spring semester. In January the annual rush party had " Alphalot" as its theme. Rushees, members, alums and five of our favorite guys were invited. Each rushee was taken into the past by a t ime machine and was accepted at the court of King Arthur by our president, Kathy Lull. After a skit, group singing and a buffet dinner, members changed into formal gowns for the pearl ceremony. The atmosphere was romantic with four large ballrooms soft music and candle lit tables. The event-the sorori;ies' annual Panhellenic Ball. Highlight of the evening was the naming of Alpha Sigma Alpha's new male Sweetheart, Joe Lenahan. It was a surprise to both J oe an d his pinmate, R obbie Ossi. The annual fraternity-sorority fund raising exhibition was March 1. Again, as last year, Alpha Sig won first p lace with the amusing display of a " Body Paint Shop." Two Alpha pledges gracefully rounded up business for the body shop. Various fees were charged for the young men of Drexel to paint on the Alpha Sigs' arms, legs, faces and backs. Pen n Center I ce Skating Rink was the scene of the first social function of the spring term. The party was also attended by our brother fraternity, Sigma Alpha Theta. During the session a surprise visit from channel 12 TV made actresses and actors of the group. The program is to be aired in the fall of 1968. Afterwards the group went to the Sigma Alpha Theta house for a warm-up party. The winter pledge class worked together for several successful events. The first was a bake sale to raise money for our local chapter funds. The second was a members' tea. Each pledge contributed refreshments and a happy disposition. . The Nu Nus h osted Pennsylvania State Day on Apnl 20. It was an exciting and enlightening day for the Nu Nus and their guests from Boston University, Templ_e University, Pennsylvania State Univers.ity, Syracuse Umversity, Slippery R ock College and Cla1ron State College.

We were also glad to have East Stroudsburg with us. Special guests were Mrs. Helen Malone, National Vice President and Panhellenic Delegate, and Miss Barbara Kinney, National Traveling Secretary. All of the women went home with enthusiastic ideas for the future of Alpha Sigma Alpha. April 28 was initiation day for our pledges and installation day for our new officers. Following the ceremonies a tea was held to honor the new initiates and officers. During the tea the new members presented their pledge gift to the chapter, a beautiful set of wrought iron candlesticks. In a more humorous vein, the winter pledge class of 1968 compiled a giant pledge book which included pledge interviews with the members along with a merit and demerit section. Nu Nu chapter held its annual dinner-dance in May at the Cynwyd Club, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. Music for the evening was provided by the Tonies. The dance was concluded with the "Sweetheart Song."-RoBERTA Ossr

Beta Gamma No rtheastern State College Tahlequah, Oklahoma Spring semester proved to be the most exciting and rewarding, as well as busiest, for Beta Gammas at Northeastern. Among the usual beauty contests, spring formals and parties, our chapter was hostess for the annual State Day celebration. Registration was held in the new Student Union . Discussion groups, composed of collegiate and alumnae members, reviewed various aspects of campus and sorority life. Mrs. Helen Hooper Malone Br was the guest speaker at our luncheon. Among the visitors on campus was Miss Barbara Kin ney, National Traveling Secretary. A reception for Miss Kinney was held in the activity room of our dorm floor upon her arrival. Other events slated in her honor had to be cancelled when our town was paralyzed in a twentyfour hour power failure. Our formal, "Parisian Holiday," graced the evening of April 27. Various awards and honors were announced during intermission. Linda Manley was chosen Alpha Sigma Alpha Sweetheart. Alpha Man was Arnold Horner, a member of Phi Lambda Chi social fraternity. Other awards presented were the Elizabeth Bird Small Award, Frost Fidelity Award, Best Pledge of first semester, Best Pledge of second semester, and Ideal Pledge. During an afternoon spring musical concer t, Carol Bitting was named as third runner-up to the 1968 Tsa La Gi Yearbook Queen. Patricia unn was chosen as Phi Lambda Chi Sweetheart and was a finalist in the Alpha Phi Omega Sweetheart contest. H elen Schl echt, also a finalist in the Alpha Phi Omega Sweetheart contest, was a nominee for Alpha Phi Omega Girl of the Year. Named to the Dean's H onor R oll were Nancy Lamb, Rhinda Nichols and Sherry Yeargain. Linda Antle Ranson is a nominee for Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. Linda Fisher will serve as president for the Panhellenic Council at Northeastern. Graduating seniors were honored at a banquet h eld at the R estaurant of the Cherokees. Eight seniors were honored and presented small, white Bibles as a chapter memento. Our chapter was saddened by the loss of our adviser, Mrs. Mary R . Saunders. Mrs. Saunders was killed when her car struck another vehicle. A memorial scholarship fund has been establ ished to perpetuate the memory of this fine woman.

Beta Gammas reg istering at Sta te Day.

Summer plans for Beta Gammas included participation in rush promotions planned by Panhe lenic. Booths providing information fo r interested girls were set up during summer enrollment at Northeastern.- R UTH ANN CowAN

Beta Delta University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, Mississippi The Beta Deltas at USM ended the spring quarter by achieving the honor of being first in scholarship. A year of co-operation was spotlighted by the ParentDaughter Banquet held in April. A program outlining the Beta Delta activities for the school year was presented to the parents. Along with the honors bestowed on the sorority as a whole, many honors were given to individual members. Frances Stone, past president of Beta Delta chapter, graduated magna cum laude. Frances and Elsie Grandberry were tapped for Phi Delta Rho, the senior honor society at USM. Membership in Phi Delta Rho is the highest honor given to women on campus. Other Beta Deltas were tapped for Alpha Lambda Delta, the freshman honor society, and the Druid Society, the sophomore honorary. Cynthia Campbell was elected president of Alpha Lambda Delta and Jo Ann Klien was elected historian. The Beta Deltas co-operated with local civic leaders in collecting for the March of Dimes. Combining work and pleasure, eager Alpha Sigs held two car washes. A year of working and planning was ended with the Starlight Ball held April 28. The pledges and the members were presented awards. The annual spring formal ended the events for the 1967-1968 school year.CHERYL HocuTT

Beta Zeta University of Southwestern Louisiana Lafayette, Lo uisiana The Beta Zetas have only wonderful memories of the 1968 spring semester to share with all of Alpha Sigma Alpha!

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Beta Zet a 's new me mbe rs are all smil es on th eir initiatio n day.

Preparations for Greek Week began early in the semester. Working and p laying together in bot h Playday and Song Fest seem to produce a feeling of increased togetherness within AL..A. We received numerous compliments on "The Wishing D oll," which was our selection for the annual Sigma Nu Song Fest. One hundred one delegates were present at the 1968 A- M iss- Lou State Day hostessed by Beta Zeta in Lafayette. Barbara Kinney, AL..A Traveling Secretary, was also present. Chapters represented included Psi Psi, Beta Delta, Gamma Zeta and Beta Z eta. In appreciation of the twenty-seven years of assistance Miss Agnes Roth, retiring USL Dean of Women, has given to Alpha Sigma Alpha, Beta Zeta presented her with a friendship ring consisting of nine stones, one rep resenting each sorority on the USL campus. The biennial Parent-Daughter Banquet was an additional highlight of the spring semester. Following a noon luncheon, parents were entertained with the presentation of "King AL..A and 1," one of the rush skits . Annual chapter awards were also presented. They were: Joanne Sterbenz, Elizabeth Bird Small Award and m ember with the highest average; _Karren Cantelli, Outstanding Pledge and pledge with h ighest average; Dana Fisher, Ideal Pledge ; Mary Nezzio, Outstanding Active ;

Members of hostess chapte r, Bet a Zeta , ma ke one fi nal ch eck before A-M iss-Lou Day d el egates arrive.

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and Diane Ramos, Frost Fidelity Award. However, the most exciting event of the afternoon was when Hilda Giraud Hebert BZ, past National Alumnae Organizer, announced that Gamma Sigma colony had been recently pledged at Nicholls State College in Thibodaux, Louisiana. "We could have danced all night" captivates the success of the Phoenix Ball, the annual spring formal. At this time the new officers were formally presented. Beta Zetas are quite excited about their new adviser, a vivacious Beta Delta, Pat Culpepper Schiffbauer. With her watchful eye and helpful advice, our chapter has shown increased unity through the short time we have worked together. We must also credit Pat with the task of reorganizing the Lafayette alumnae who already have plans to help our chapter, especially with fall rush. Scholastically, our pledges were number one for the second consecutive year, which brought another trophy to the A L..A room. We boast of our new honorary memberships : Karren Cantelli, Alpha Lambda Delta, and Gayle Harmon and Joanne Sterbenz, Phi Kappa Phi. J oanne has a lso been initiated into Vermillion Honor Society for senior women and recently elected their new president. Anna Williams is A WS secretary and Perry Brown is a USL representative on the Maison Blanche College Board this summer in New Orleans. Volleyball competition, watermelon and swimming parties were additional activities. These are our wonderful past memories which carried us into summer workshops, fall rush and another exciting, challenging year for the Alpha Sigs at USL !- SuzA NN E HEBERT

Beta Eta Dickinson State College Dickinson, No rth Dakot a Spring quarter at Dickinson State College is always busy, especially for the Beta Etas. Something new was tried this year and was so successful it will probably become an annual event. We had an informal coffee hour for all alums living in the area. The evening was spent looking at old scrapbooks and reminiscing about past even ts. We were pleased to have some of our charter members as well as our Mother Pa tronesses attend. Name tags were in the shape of open books with white pages and red covers and had the words "AL..A, Today and Yesterday" written on them. We hope to get together more often in the future as the evening was so enj oyable and brought us closer to our alums. Leave it to the pledges to try something unusual! They planned a very successful come as you are party. F or about two weeks before the party they cam e calling at very unexpected times, and whatever we were wearing at that time we were to wear to the party. Girls came in pajamas, curl ers, bathing suits, gym cloths, dresses and grubs. After a delicious feast of hot dogs and lemonade we played games and the pledges entertained us with their song, " We T en Pledges," sung to the tune of "The Children's Marching Song. " We had a picnic with Theta Chi fraternity at a Campfire Girl's Camp. W e played softba ll and had a scavenger hunt for specified pieces of junk and rare articles. Our adviser, an experienced camper, was chief bonfire builder, and we roasted wieners and marshmallows. At the annual awards assembly we were very proud of our members who were named to Who's Who. They are Ethel Schmitz, Arlene Weidmann, Vicki Koch and Gloria Hurt. Judy Erickson received honora ble recogni-

tion when she was given an award as one of the best student teachers of the year. The annual spring banquet was held at our newest motel, and we all had a very enjoyable time talking over past experiences and discussing the coming summer activities. Everyone left fee ling a little sad that it was all over, and at the same time already looking forward to fall and another exciting year in A~ A. -SusAN Wooo.

Beta Theta Central Michigan University Mt. Pleasant, Michigan The Beta Thetas plunged into spring semester fu ll of pep and energy. Our enthusiasm was put to work right away with rush. This year we changed the theme of our second rush party to "Roaring 20s." The rushees and Alpha Sigs all enjoyed singing to a honky-tonk piano and meeting everyone in their flapper attire. With rush over everyone pitched in to accomplish everything that was p lanned for the coming months. The Saturday of March 16 dawned and found the Beta Thetas on their way to Lansing for State Day wh ich was held at the Jack Tar Hotel. T hat n ight the pledges of Alpha Sigma Alpha and the other sororities made their debuts into the Greek world at the annual Panhellenic Ball. Practice for Greek Week began early with emphasis on blending the voices of all the Beta Thetas together. This task was accomplished very well by our song leader, Sue Miscisin, who also directed us as we sang a me dley called "Curtain Time" and an adaptation of "Edelweiss" with an Alpha Sigma Alpha theme. Our mothers felt like coeds again when they were honored at our annual Mom's Week-end. The highlights of the week-end were a luncheon at the Embers, a fashion show put on by the Beta T hetas and the initiation of our mothers into the Crown Degree of Alpha Sigma Alpha. Once again the Alpha Sigs came out on top when our candidate, Ted Bauman, was elected Most Eligible Bachelor for 1968 by the female population on campus. This year on Central's campus the Beta Thetas participated in an event new to our university. The brothers of Sigma Chi introduced the Sigma Chi Derby Day which was held from May 16 to May 18. It was quite unique and a lot of fun chasing the boys all over campus trying to steal the derbies they wore. On May 17 the Alpha Sigs presented Barb Tower, our candidate for Derby Day Queen, in a short skit. All that afternoon was devoted to competition between the sororities in a wide variety of contests ranging from a greased pig chase to playing a form of musical chairs, with huge buckets of ice water substituted for the chairs. Gleefully, the Beta Thetas want to report that we accumulated the most points for the day, thus capturing first place for the events. Senior Farewell held many mixed emotions. Our graduating seniors were presented with velvet jewelry boxes with the Alpha Sigma Alpha crest on the top, and they in tum gave to sorority an engraved door knocker for the house we hope to purchase next year. Almost fifty happy-go-lucky Alpha Sigs traveled to Chimney Corners on Crystal Lake for our annual houseparty. It was a good chance to hash over this semester and next and to get to know our members a little better. Before we left for the summer our Homecoming Queen candidate was chosen. We will co-sponsor Pam Hartsig with the brothers of Sigma Pi.

Beta Thetas waiting to go on stage at Greek Week Sing.

Alpha Sigma Alpha on Central Michigan's campus is very well represented in almost every organization and phase of college life. Corie Albert belongs to Phi Beta Lambda, business education fraternity; Step hanie Bennett, Marge D oherty and Pamela Hartsig all are members of D elta Psi Kappa, national physical ed ucation honorary; J oanne Burroughs and Sandra Greenfield were both initiated this semester into Senior Women's Honor Board; J oanne Burroughs also belongs to the honorary d ramatic fraternity, Alph a P si Omega; Sue Miscisin is a member of the international fraternity of music for women, Delta O micron. Stephanie Bennett, a graduating senior, is going to O hio as she has been offered a graduate assistantship at Kent State. T his past semester was one of great accomplishment for the Beta Thetas, but the semester facing us is even more fu lly planned with events and functions and, as always, we have the h ighest hopes of conquering everything in our path.- CAROL SusTERKA

Beta Kappa Western Illinois University Macomb , Illinois Beta Kappa chapter members came back to school after Christmas vacation eagerly anticipating the month of January. This was the first year that Western Illinois University had a Winter Frolics Week. A~A s participated in numerous events and worked together to achieve several awards. Beta Kappa received the Most Participation Trophy. During the week Marsha Miller received the title of M iss Frostbite and Penny Scanlon was selected to the Queen's Court. Later in January formal rush was held. "The Red Garter C lub" and "The Manhatten Club" were again used as our themes for our informal and formal parties. Next came the Best Dressed Girl contest. Beta Kappas were joyous to learn that two members were among the ten finalists. They were Dayle Soske and Lana Lawless. Last year's Best Dressed Girl was A ~A E laine Danos. Greek Week was split up this year at Western. In March Greek Ball and Sigma Sing were held. Our candidate for Greek Ball Queen was Marie Vosicky. At Sigma Sing we sang "I Am An American," during which Tut McLester read a very moving recitation. It made each

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member think deeply about her country and what it is to be an American. Greek Weekend was held in April. On Friday night the Toga Party was held, which included a parade and dance. At the Toga Party a Greek god and goddess were chosen. Beta Kappa was extremely excited when it was annou~ced that ~he Greek Goddess was Dayle Soske. Later m the evenmg a dance contest was held, and with the announcement that AL.A Dati DeRoche and her partner were the winners, Beta Kappas were ecstatic. The next day Greek Olympics were held with Pat Jacob m charge. Along with the Phi Sigma Epsilon fraternity we won several events and had a wonderful time. Bc::ta Kappa's dinner-dance, "Bourbon Stree t," was Apnl 20. It was arranged by our social chairman Ellen O 'Brien. During the evening George Bruning~r was presented as Beta Kappa's Sweetheart.

Beta Kappas are ready for an informal rush party.

Be ta Kappa was proud to accept the award for the most donations in the Red Cross blood drive. The Beta Kappas worked hard to contribute to campus life. Various honors received by chapter members include: Peggy Wood and D eb K olberg, elected cheerleaders for 1968-69; Lana Lawless and Marsha Sanner, selected class leaders ; Betty Carl, Val J ohnson, Pat J ohnston and Karen Felbinger, chosen Rhomates; Sallie Boyle, Betty Carl, Antoinette Crifase, D otie D eR oche, Karen Greene, Marsha Miller, L eo Theobald and Peggy Wood, named student councilors. D a ti D eR oche was elected president of Sigma Tau D elta, English fraternity, a nd R osemary Lamprecht was installed as president of Pa nh ellenic Council. New University Union Board members are Penny Palmer, Betty Barrington, Ruth Hartnack, Mary Jo Hall, Betty Carl, M erry Wachter, Marsha Miller, Lynne T erry, R osemary Lamprecht, Jane Gisolo and Sue Deaton. New AUSG members are Jane Gisolo, Betty Carl, Marsha Sanner, Marg Wetzel, Lana Lawless, Deb Kolberg, Nancee Berger, Lee Theobald, Ellen O'Brien, Barbar Lobenhofer, Betty Barrington , Karen Greene and Caron Mayser. Jeanne Zloch and Linda Schmidt were members of the WIU bowling tea m.- MARY Jo HALL

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Beta Nu Murray State University Murray, Kentucky The Beta Nus began their spring semester with singing, dancing and hard work. This combination went into their participation in Campus Lights, the music department's annual production . Judy Baker, Rosemary Goad, Joanne Casiero, Jennifer Dowdy a nd Vivian Walton all contributed their talents to the singing chorus. In the dancing chorus were Sally Pirtle and Amalia Dimond, assistant choreographer. The d a te of the annual Sea Mists water show was March 21-2 3. Linda M essel and Nelda Huff were chosen to perform in this, and Sall y Pirtle and Amalia Dimond were asked to dance. March 30 was the date chosen for our spring formal. The event was held in the ballroom of the Irwin Cobb Hotel in Paducah, K en tucky. The ballroom was decorated to give an atmosphere of springtime and on the tables were small handmade baskets holding arrangements of spring fl owers. Beta Nu hopes to make the spring formal a tradition. All Campus Sing was May 1. Beta Nu won th e award for the best poster describing the event. Our winning p oster was made by Beverly H ogan and Marianna Marshall , two of our very talented art majors. Although no trophy was won for our performance, we were very proud of a job well done. Beta N u seniors were h onored at our Senior Send Off Banquet held May 20 near K entucky Lake. This occasion is one which we all anticipa te with happ iness for our seniors' accomp lishments, but with sadness realizing these girls will be leaving us. May 26 was the date of the AL.A Paren t Banquet, and it was held at the W oman's Club H ouse. The theme for the banquet was "The Spirit of Alpha Sigma Alpha," and an interesting program conveyed to our parents what AL.A spirit actually is. H onors were in store for many of the Beta Nus this spring. Vivian Walton was elected junior representative of the Student Orga nization. R osemary Goad, Panhellenic president, was appointed to the 1968-69 Judicial Board, which works directly with the Presiden t of Murray State University. Carol Hamma nn pledged D elta Lambda Alpha, freshman women's honora ry fraternity . Karen Forest was named Ideal Nurse of the university nursing program. Janice J ord on was elected secretary of the W omen's Student Government Association. Carole Turley was elected president of Elizabeth Hall D ormitory Council, a nd Linda Snyder a nd Brend a Bridges were also elected as officers. The offi ce of president of Special Education Club was held by Jane Huber . . The Beta Nus set June 22 as the date for initiation of new members. In July a retreat was held to begin work on ea rly rush. We all are antici pating a fun-fill ed and successful fall rush.- SALLY PIRTLE

Beta Pi Concord College Athens, West Virginia The Beta Pi chapter found many activities demanding their time. In addition to the excitement of class registration, we began planning for formal rush. T wo informal parties were held to better acquaint us with the rushees and introduce the rushees to the many facets of sorority. The third party carried a minor theme and was used as

the display party. Our theme was A"2A Night Club, complete with a bartender, floor show and a big raid! This party was by invitation only. The fourth and final party was our traditional "Tea House of the Alpha Moon." Each member wore a very feminine Japanese kimona throughout the party. The decorations were all very beautiful and in tune with the theme. There were skits and songs to keep the rushees entertained and laughing. We gave coolie hats and many other Japanese treats as favors. As a result of our hard work we gave carnation corsages to some wonderful new pledges the following day. We co-sponsored the Saloon Swing Dance with the Phi Sigma Epsilon fraternity in February. Everyone dressed in western costume to suit the theme. Music was furnished by the Production, a local group. Everyone there had a wonderfu l time, and we considered it a huge success. We held a social with Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, and all enjoyed dancing to the latest tunes. The new pledges gave the members a Roaring Twenties party. Everyone came dressed in flapper costumes and appropriate skits were given. Cocktail glasses and garters were given as favors . The biggest thrill of the spring semester was our annual "Crimson Ball." A buffet dinner preceded the dance. At intermission we announced our 1967-68 Sweetheart, Bob Layne, a member of the T au Kappa Epsilon fraternity, and our best pledge, Kathy Granger. We gave 路 ,e buckets as favors to our dates. The Alpha Sigs put their best forth for the annual Spring Weekend here at Concord. We sponsored Kittie McClung with the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity as our candidate for May Queen. Saturday afternoon at the Olympic Games the Alpha Sigs made a very good showing in the competition and a very good show of A"2A spirit. The Spring Sing was held Sunday as the climax of Spring Weekend. For our competition entry we sang the popular "A Man and a Woman." After the Spring Sing we had our Mother-Daughter Tea. Each girl presented her m other with a white daisy corsage, our mother-patroness Rower. Ann Perkis was elected p resident of th e W omen 's Upperclass H a ll. As usual the Alpha Sigs will be well represented on campus. The year has proved to be a successful and enjoyable one for the Beta Pi chapter.- PEGGY TRAVI NS KI

Beta Upsilon Indiana State University Terre Haute, Indiana The spring semester this year was both exc1tmg and rewarding for us as we brought home a total of four bright new trophies. Our marvelous luck began with the Campus Revu e competition, which had been changed this year to permit fraterniti es and sororities to work toget her to provide more professional acts. Paired with the men of Lambda Chi Alpha, we worked to present a skit entitled "Fantasy in a Dream," which revolved about the adventures of Twiddle-Dee and Twiddle-Dum in Dreamland. h ome of such nursery rhyme favorites as Ole King Col~ M other Hubbard, Litt.le Bo Peep, The Three Little Pigs, The Old Woman m the Shoe, Little Jack H orner and of course, th e villian, The Crooked Man. The m~ny h~urs of planning and practice certain ly paid off for we won trophies not only for best costumes and most effective

lighting, but, most important, for third place in the general competition. April 20 was a busy day for us. The night before we held a retreat at the North Terre Haute Men's Club Lodge, and bright and early that Saturday morning our pledges were initiated in the First Presbyterian Church of Terre Haute. Early that afternoon a team of six of our girls, Bev Henke, Judy Hartman, Marilyn Woodsmall, Karla Kissel, Linda Williams and Marsha Lesher, took part in an Opel Kadett Paint-In, jointly sponsored by a local Buick dealer and a Terre Haute radio station. The girls covered the car with red paint and then decorated it with large yellow daisies.

It's a special night for these Beta Upsilon new initiates.

Our annual Golden Gateways Formal was held that evening at the Ramada Inn in Terre Haute. At intermission the new initiates were introduced, given yellow mums by their big sisters and were presented with individual sorority scrapbooks by chapter president, JoAnn Laugel. The new initiates then entertained us with their three pledge songs to the tunes of "Tiptoe Through the Tulips," "My Cup Runn eth Over," and " The Impossible Dream. " Songfest, our last competitive event of the year, brought more excitement and joy to Beta Upsilon. Directed this year by Becky Walter, a sophomore music major, we sang "Elij ah R ock." Since we had no piano accompaniment with us on stage to keep us on pitch, we decided to each wear a gold and green garter from the spring dance favors . . . just to bring us luck. And bring us luck they did, for we sang our way to second place in th e sorority division , bringing back to the sorority our fourth beautiful trophy of the year. Our senior picnic, held at Turkey Run State Park, was the last time we were all together. We began the day by riding tandem bikes and hiking the long, rather difficult trails, despite the mud that had accumulated from the rain of the day before. After a delicious meal served by the underclassmen, the seniors were given gifts from both the sorority and the new initiates. The new initiates, in turn, were given silly gifts by their big sisters. Beta Upsilon's Ideal Pledge, Mary Wichmanowski, a sophomore from Merrillville, Indiana, was also announced and presented with a gift.

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We returned to the campus that day to find a surprise awaiting us. T he p led ge class had purchased a beautiful, oval antique gold clock for our suite. We are especially proud of one of our members, Jane Baker, who is the recipient of the Mary Turner Gallagher Scholarship, one of four national scholarships awarded this year. Several other Beta Upsilon members have been elected to campus offices for the coming year. D iane K opecky will be president of J ones Hall ; Kathy K inch will serve as corridor chairman in Mills H all ; J oAnn Laugel will serve as cultural and scholarship chairman of Picker! Hall. Mary Wichmanowski received a Union Service Award for over 40 hours of service to the Tirey Memorial Union Board and has been reappointed copy editor for next year's I ndiana Statesman. Kaye Starkweather has been elected secretary of Eta Sigma Phi, Latin honorary, and Lana Orn and D ebbie Erlichman were initiated into the order of Pi Lambda Phi Little Sisters. All in a ll it was a won derful and exciting year, and we are anxiously awaiting another just like it this fa iLJANE ANDER SON

Beta Phi Stout State University Menomonie, Wisconsin Everyone was batting her paper eyelashes during Beta Phi's annual Sadie H awkins Week. The whole sorority, including our new pledges, got into the swing of things with our Valentine's T ea and our Hootenany, and then we finished the week with a newspaper decorated Sadie Hawkins Dance. All week long the girls did the "askin' ." Our winter p ledge class was activated on George Washington's birthday. We ended the evening with cherry shortcake. Among our many activities this spring our philanthropic projects were most rewarding. The pledges helped the local Brownie troops and presented the patients at the Memorial Hospital with Easter baskets. Singing at County Hospital and collecting Betty Crocker coupons to pay for a bus for mentall y retarded children in Marion, Iowa, gave the whole sorority a wonderful warm feeling.

Spring was the time for several social events. First was Parents' Weekend. We had a brunch for our parents and presented our "Prism" skit, which was written by Jean Kolbe and won the Most Beautiful Award at Stunt Night. At our dinner-dance in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Mary Remiker was chosen as our Sweetheart from the senior class. Senior Hum gave us a sad and sentimental ending to a tremendous year. Several members attended a very educational State D ay, hosted by Gamma Epsilon in Milwaukee. That same weekend at Stout the first Panhellenic workshop was held and was very helpful. Our car wash was rained out, so our money-making project was changed to an indoor thrift sale. K itty D aniels is our Homecoming Queen candidate for this fall. We are working very hard for her victory.ELIZABETH LLOYD

Beta Psi Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, Michigan Beta Psis are proud of the honors received by members in the spring. Newly elected officers include Lucy Slieght, president of Eicher-Lefevre Hall; Paula Braun, fall Greek Week chairman; and Kathy Hartman, homecoming steering committee member. Jackie Moffat was honored as outstanding Alpha Sig at Panhellenic Dessert. Lorrie Link and Connie Kane were doubly honored when they were selected for Daisy Chain and Alpha Lambda Delta, honorary freshman fraternity, while Norma Zubke was tapped for Mortar Board. Marilyn Schuldt, who is Panhellenic rush chairman, received an undergraduate assistantship in the area of education of the culturally disadvantaged. Beta Psi kept busy planning for fall rush. Informal get-togethers were conducted and new outfits were made. They are spring green A-line dresses trimmed in navy with navy monograming. Final touches are being added to the parties, and new songs are being learned to assure our chapter of another successful rush. Beta Psi is very excited with the news of the groundbreaking for its house. The big day was September 4, 1968, and the house will be finished by August, 1969.SuE McCARTHY

Gamma Alpha Creighton University Omaha , Nebraska

"Remin d us onc e, re mind us twi ce" is a fa vo rite song of t he Beta Ph i pl e dges.

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"Let a Winner Lead the Way" could very well have been the theme for the Gamma Alphas second semester. Not only did we lead campus activities with qu eens and trophies, but we also had many winning experiences. Such an experience was our first activity of the semester when we hosted a Valenti ne's Day party for the retarded children at an Omaha school. We en tertained the children with games, refreshments and an enthusiasticall y received dance contest. The contest was not only enjoyed by the children, but gave us a chance to brush up on a few steps just in time for the annual Panhellenic Dinner Dance on February 24. Leading the slate of awards for the evening were Suzie Smith, chosen as Best Active ; Mary Neppl, selected Best Pledge ; and Connie Mulhall, honored as our A 'LA Sweetheart. Jane Haas and Candy Grove were cited as the big and little sister with the highest QPA.

Though we could have danced all night, we were all in attendance at the initiation of our new members the following day. The university retreat house provided a beautiful setting for the initiation ceremony which was accompanied by a liturgical mass and a buffet dinner. March found the Gamma Alphas once more dancing and singing as we practiced for the production of Creighton Capers. The general theme for the yearly variety show was "What's It All About ?- 1968," and from this we developed our skit, "Politics and Poker," a political satire set in a gambling casino. The timely spoof included such figures as Hubert Humphrey and Ronald Reagan singing our renditions of "There's No Kicks Like Politics" and "High Hopes." And our hopes and nightly practices were rewarded as we once more led the way with a trophy for second runner-up . As March came to a close, we welcomed Miss Barbara Kinney, Traveling Secretary, to our chapter. Whi!e. she was with us we initiated a new member, and she JOmed us in a guitar mass and our home-cooked pancake breakfast. The Gamma Alphas ushered in spring with a host of honors and queenships. In the spring class elections, Jane Haas was voted senior class secretary. We were a lso represented by three princesses at the 1968 Creighton Prom: Eileen Barr, Connie Mulhall and Suzie Smith. Jane Kinney reigned as first attendant to the queen. Reigning over the Freshman-Sophomore Dance were Pat Maas as first attendant and Michele Marqua as princess. Several Gamma Alphas were honored as queens and candidates at the spring fraternity formals. Mary Hubbard was selected First Lady of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Mary Ann Spellman was a candidate for the same title. Sue Sanders was chosen Sweetheart of Alpha Kappa Psi , and Sue Gerlach was a candidate for Rose of Delta Sigma Pi. Not only are the Gamma Alphas winners on the dance floor but also on the athletic field, as the annual Creigh ton Picnic Day proved. We gathered early for the day of fie ld events, and proceeded to toss eggs, relay race and sprint to first place. We led the way off the field with both a trophy and several brilliant sun burns. As the year drew to a close, we held our annual senior banquet. With gifts both humorous and serious, we bid our seniors farewell. But, before graduation we held one more project, a very successful car wash. Though the Gamma Alphas were separated for the summer, we each considered plans for sorority lodge and our rush party in which we will guide our rushees "Around th e W orld with A:LA."-SALLY ScHROEDER

Gamma Beta Wisconsin State University St evens Point, Wisconsin Gamma Beta had a very busy but successful semester, adding six more trophies to our growing collection. We won th e Greek Women's Games Trophy and the Over-all Greek Women's Trophy at the annual winter carnival, "Frost Fest." Kathryn Schultz took a first place in the "dog" hairdo contest and Kathy Yingling also placed first for her " tree" hairdo. Gamma Betas went all out in winning the sack race, shovel race and the tug-of-war. Under the direction of Pat Horn, Gamma Beta sang "There is Nothing Like a Dame" and " Some Enchanted Evening" in the annual A WS Songfest. The many hours of practice paid off when we won the Greek W omen's Trophy for th e fourth time in five years.

Gamma Beta s Reta Toll ey, G raci e Gea ring and Ro se ma ry W es ley a re en joying ( 7) t heir pa ncake s during W inter Carnival.

Spring rush consisted of three parties: a round robin, an Alpha-sigadelic costume party and a formal party. It was very successful, and we received the largest pledge class on campus. In the first annual Sigma Phi Epsilon Canoe Race, Gamma Beta p laced first. After the victory dunking, Betty Morrison and Valerie Hintzman surfaced to accept the trophy. Our social lives certainly were not lacking as we found time to have a Polish immigrant party with Delta Sigma Phi, a party with Alpha Phi Omega, two parties with Sigma Tau Gamma, a little kids party with Phi Sigma Epsilon, and a weiner roast with Tau Kappa Epsilon . Our pledge program was enhanced with pledge exchanges with the TK Es and the Sig Taus. Trading pledges for a day is a great way to further inter-Greek relations, but can sometimes be a little rough. There was more than one Gamma Beta who was kidnapped by fraternity pledges and dumped off! Gamma Beta is very proud of its members who have been honored. Karen Wagner Knox, Sharon Nessa, Jean Smejkal, Bonnie Suha and Carolyn Timberlake were tapped by Associated Women Students honor society. We also claim two sweethearts: Jeanette Kelch was crowned by Delta Sigma Phi and Karen Wagner Knox is reigning as Sigma Phi Epsilon Sweetheart. Rosemary Wesley was recently chosen as Wisconsin Maple Queen and entered national competition during the summer. Gamma Beta is very honored to have Mary Ann Cwiklo Nigbor, Gamma Beta, as our new adviser. Welcome, Mary Ann. For our philanthropic project this summer, the AlphaSigs were chaperons for eighty underprivi leged girls and who knows how many mosquitoes on a two-day camping trip. We are excited about the year's success and the plans for the falL- MARY GRACE GEARING

Gamma Delta Queens College Flushing, New York Gamma Delta can proudly boast a prosperous and exciting semester. Our winter Rose Rush was more beautiful than ever before. Following this was our gay Crimson Caper Rush which was a pure delight to all concerned. Our third rush brought back many memories of childhood as we dressed as children to entertain our

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desserts from all over the world. We all had a splendid time. In springtime what could be more appropriate than a carnival. Queens College had an exciting carnival and Gamma Delta built an original space travel booth. Gwen Williams, aided by Ann Rose, devised our unique booth, and people crowded around it to t st their luck. Gamma Delta concluded the term with Panhellenic Awards Dinner. We were presented the award for the sorority with the third highest index on campus. Following this award, Gale Vaughn received the award for the graduating senior with the third highest index. We were very proud to be Alpha Sigma Alphas.- CATHY PANETTfERE

The Littl e Girl Party was fun fo r both Gamma De lta s and th ei r rus hees.

rushees. We concluded our rushing season with our traditional Fashion Show Rush. Thanks to Carol Chanda and her hard work and enthusiasm, our rushing was a success. No sooner was rushing over than we found ourselves vigorously preparing our Easter Racket. Michele Pollard did a wonderful job in making our racket the most prosperous and enjoyable ever. Soon after that Greek Letter Day was upon us and Marge Ammiratti, our p ledge mother, wrote a spectacular skit called "Cabbies Gab." The skit was political in nature and humorously discussed the presidential election to come. Happily, after a wonderful Greek Letter Day, Gamma Delta pledges and members enjoyed a beautiful Cotillion at the Malibu Shore Club. Following these activities Gamma Delta was given the honor of hostessing International Night for Queens College. Mary Verzyl, our president, worked extremely hard organizing International Night. There were drinks and

Gamma De ltas bu ilt a space travel booth fo r Spring Carniva l.

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Th e lovely Gamma Delta pledg es a re rea d y fo r t he Cotilli on.

Gamma Iota Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester , New York "Spring Serenade" became the theme of our first A "LA Weekend. Our weekend commenced with a dinner-dance at which our 1968 officers were announced. All campus organizations participated in the scavenger hunt which concluded our fun -fi lled weekend. A twelve inch high paper mache vulture trophy was awarded to the winner of the scavenger hunt. All those organizations which participated found it enjoyable. The Gamma Iotas will make the A"L A Weekend an annual event at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Highlighting our members, we are proud to congratulate three of our Gamma Iotas, Cornelia Zyerveld, George-Anne Fay and Oksana Eliazewskyj , for being nominated as candidates for Fall Weekend Queen. We all glowed along with Cornelia Zyerveld when she was chosen. The weekend is sponsored by Sigma Pi fraternity. We are a lso proud to congratulate Marilyn MacGregor for being nominated for Who' s Who in American Colleges and Uni versities. Lasagna, lox and bagels, triflle and German potato salad were a few of the unusual dishes which were served at our A"LA International Alpha Dinner. Each member prepared a dish of food representative of her nationality. At the end of each semester our secret sister, an Alpha to whom we give gifts and cards throughout the term,

is announced at our Alph Dinner. We then choose new Alphs. The Delta Upsilon fraternity at the University of Rochester welcomed our chapter to a dinner-dance at the U. of R. The members had a wonderful time and were pleased to be invited. The annual RIT Spring Weekend brought the all day and night task of building an outdoor statue and a carnival booth with the theme "Simply Sayonara." Our twenty foo t Thailand warrior statue glittered with colored glass and painted designs. The Gamma Iotas erected a fun house as their carnival booth. Titled "The Mask of Good Fortune," it included a slide from the mouth of the mask and a crawling tunnel area inside. The members were proud to be presented the second place trophy for their twenty foot king-size warrior of good fortune. September marks the grand opening of our new RIT campus and our first AL.A sorority house. New a1ms and aspirations face us this falL-SusA N BLoss

Gamma Kappa Glenville State Colleg e Glenvill e, West Virginia With th e arrival of the spring season, the Gamma Kappas began spring football practice. We had challenged the Delta Zeta sorority to a Powder Puff Football Game to be held during Greek Week in May. However, when the game was played the outcome of the game was not to Gamma Kappa advantage! On March 8 Gamma Kappa sponsored a dance which was entitled "The Mud Ball." The theme for the dance was mod. In keeping with the theme, original Gamma Kappa paintings werP. displayed around the room with revolving lights focused on them. The guests, including some of the faculty, were dressed in mod fashions. Along with the dance, a Mud Ball King and Queen were selected by student vote. A penny for each vote was charged. For W est Virginia State Day, Gamma Kappa traveled to Concord, West Virginia. Two trophies, one for scholarship and one for attendance, were awarded . Gamma Kappa won both of them ! Gamma Kappa sponsored the annual M other's Day Sing. Mother's Day proved to be a dreary day, but AL.As and their mothers were not hampered by the weather conditions. We were dressed in white A-line dresses with red corsages. Following the sing, a tea was held in honor of our mothers. At this time, each girl presented her mother with her corsage. The theme of red and white was carried out in the table decorations, flower arrangements and refreshments. "To serve and not to be served" was the attitude of the spring pledge class. It was for this reason that we selected the E TIRE pledge class to be the Model Pledge. Gamma Kappa is very proud to welcome these new members into our family. This year we circulated the round robin letter among the members of our chapter. The letter is accumulative correspondence which was circulated in alphabetical order. The letter was received, added on to, and then sent on to the next girl. In this manner, we kept up on the activities of each of our members during the summer months. The com ing year looms brightly on the horizon for us. We have already begun our tentative plans for the years' activities and projects, and we hope to be able to follow through with them.- ANNE LoRE TZ MuRPHY

Th e enti re pledg e class was sel e cte d as Mod e l Ple d ge by t he Gamma Kappas.

Gamma Lambda Loyola University Chicago, Illinois Another great semester has come to an end for Gamma Lambda. Our fall semester left us with memories of a trophy from the Inter-Fraternity Council Sing; a great Greek Week which honored one of our members, Cheryl McKinley, with the title of Miss Greek Week; the hard work put into Winter Festival and our campus decks, Merlin the Magician ; and the delicious steaks served at our "Steak and Champagne" party. All these memories plus many m ore carried us into our spring semester. Our spring semester started with an enjoyable rush period. Our first tea, brought us some hard working pledges. Our pledges entertained the members in an unusual way this semeste r. They made a movie consisting of eight segments, each starring a different pledge, illustrating their search for identity before they found AL.A . The movie was very enjoyable and could win an oscar next year. A Sadie Hawkins party was given in honor of the pledges in March . Our yacht party at the Columbia Yacht Club was just wonderful this year. It was an evening which no one could ever forget. The evening started with a cocktail hour and was followed by dinner and dancing. Engraved champagne glasses were given as favors. Our Mother-Daughter Breakfast was held on May 26. Mother Patroness pins were presented and our seniors' Last Will and T estament was read. It was a sad day because we had to say good-bye to seventeen wonderful semors. Wedding bells rang for five of our members this summer so there were many opportunities for us to all get together. Gamma Lambda also planned a hayride for the end of June and preparations for fall rush were begun. It was a busy summer.-SANDRA ELlA

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Gamma Mu Adrian College Adrian, Michigan The sound of voices raised in song seemed to be the order of the day for most of the early spring this year. Gamma Mu worked long and hard on its Spring Sing entry and came up with a close second place. Next year we plan to win first! We also had a visit from one of our Traveling Secretaries, Miss Barbara Kinney, who was a lot of fun and who offered us many invaluable suggestions. Student Government elections were held and Joan Hirschler was elected secretary. We also have a football cheerleader, Barb Creedon, in our ranks, and Linda Baker will be Panhellenic president. We closed out our year with our spring formal at the Secor Hotel in T oledo. We were very pleased to see so many of our alums there ; it was an evening to remember. Our graduating seniors presented us with a gift of a beautiful set of cut glass snack trays with matching punch cups. We were very pleased and excited with this beautiful and much needed gift, and we will remember this year's graduating class every time we use the trays. Gamma Mu has worked hard and we have grown tremendously. We have many, many plans for fall , especially for rush. We're extremely proud of all the honors which the Gamma Mus have received, and we hope that there will be even more this year.-BETSY BLACKBURN

Gamma Xi Slippery Rock State College Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania Slippery Rock's Alpha Sigs en joyed their summer vacations with a feeling of accomplishment for the past semester. Spring rush enabled us to double our membership, and we celebrated by having an initiation week-end in honor of our formal pledge class. The pledges and members entered into a triple tournament this year. A pinochle game was won by the pledges and a basketball game by the members. The play-off was a softball game played during initiation week-end, at which time the pledges' victory entitled them to the tournament trophy. Our pledges also brought the Theta Xi Pledge Exchange Plaque to our sorority this year. After exchanging pledges with each sorority, Theta Xi awarded this plaque to the sorority with the best and most cooperative pledge class. We were very proud of our girls. May week started off for Alpha Sigma Alpha with the May Queen contest which was held on the evening of May 7. Our candidate was Eugenia Soutouras. Greek Sing was Wednesday, May 8, and Alpha Sigs sang "Scarborough Fair," led by our songleaders, Marty Mogus and Penny P orter. Our spring formal sailed down the Allegheny River on the Gateway Clipper in Pittsburgh, P ennsylvania, on May 11. It was an unusual and exciting evening for everyone. Highlighting the formal was the announcement of the awards. Gamma Xi has chosen Ruth Ann Zokvic for the Elizabeth Bird Small Award and Barbara Zokvic for the Frost Fidelity Award. Both of these girls have been a tremendous asset to our chapter, and we are very proud of them. Perhaps one of our most exciting moments was when we received a letter from Alpha Sigma Alpha's National Philanthropic Chairman stating that our candidate, Roland Vendeland, was being awarded $500 from one

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Roland Vendeland, Gamma Xi's candidate, is the recipient of an A"i:.A National Scholarship.

of our National Scholarship Programs. The award is for graduate and undergraduate scholarship and is presented to students pursuing studies in the field of special education with emphasis on mental retardation. Each year supposedly has its let-downs and disappointments. Gamma Xi, however, has been blessed with the cooperation between members, old and new, and the wise guidance of our past president, Ruth Ann Zokvic. We are looking forward to another profitable and exciting year as Alpha Sigs. -FRANCI NE BROWN

Gamma Omicron Clarion State College Clarion, Pennsylvania The Gamma Omicron chapter began spring semester with the return of eleven members from studen t teaching. It was hard work for the m embers, but work pays off as eight Alpha Sigma Alphas made the Dean's List. This semester was even busier with the many activities that were planned. During open rush in March, the m embers had a Coke party at the Alpha Sig suite in Shafer Hall. The pledges soon began their pledge program. By working hard and showing their ingenuity, the pledges mad e paddles for each big sis. In March the members and pledges took part in the American Red Cross Drive. On May 9 the pledges showed a sigh of relief and happiness when they were finally initiated. When spring and its beautiful weather arrived, we began our activities by entertaining the children of H ead Start with an Easter Egg Hunt and awarding prizes to the eagle-eye searchers. Along with our spring fever came more spring activities. The big talk on campus was Greek Weekend. The members spent many hours practicing "Georgy Girl" and "Charades" for their performance in Greek Sing. After that excitement, the Gamma Omicrons took part in the Greek Olympics with football, keg rolling, sorority a-go-go rope pulling, and pyramid building in which our members came in third . On May 4 the Alphas were busy getting ready for their spring formal on the Gateway Clipper in Pittsburgh. The members had a wonderful time dining and dancing while cruising up and down the river. No sooner were the Gamma Omicrons out of one activity when they were plunging into another.

Gamma Omicrons are ready fo r Greek Sing.

The final social eve nt of the year was the Mother's Day T ea. The program began with some of the m others receiving M other Patroness pins. The program continued with our new m embers performing an amusing skit and singing for the mothers. All the members joined together to sing their favorite sorority songs. The Alpha Sigs are sorry to see our adviser, Mrs. Comes, resign. We had an enjoyable semester with Mrs. Comes, and we greatly appreciate all she has done for m and will remember her always. Our new advisers, Mrs. K odrich and Mrs. Bonner, will be installed in the fall. W e hope th ey wi ll find enj oyment with the Alpha Sigs.AGGIE YOUNG

Gamma Rho East Stroudsburg State College East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania Gamma Rho ?-yes, Gamma Rh o is the newest chapter of A'LA , and the state of your newest m embers is exuberant. Pled ging ourselves was certainly an experience, but many ne w ideas were formed for next year's first pledge class. The A lpha Sigs created a slap-stick booth entitled "Throw the O a tm eal" for Jun ior F a ir. Pled ges stood behind shee ts with only their faces showing whil e friends (?) and enemies cast spoonfuls of cooked oatmeal at them . The booth was a huge success and everyone had a terrific, although messy time. The months of April and May were very busy ones for the excited pledges of Gamma Rho colony. Besides making plans for our installation weekend , the members took part in Athen ian Weekend, which is our sorority equal to Greek Weekend. This year the theme was a " Hippie H op," and the title a llowed for a nythin g to happen. The conventional love beads, mini-dresses and buttons were worn, and the Greek hippi es d an ed amid psychedelic lights, crepe-paper poppies and m od posters. Alpha Sigma Alpha a lso sponsored Sharon Purvis as our candid ate for Miss ESSC. Sharon performed fabulously by singing two Broadway selections and made every member proud of her. We are a lso proud of two other members, Nancy Fisher and J ane Fink . Nancy won a trophy for being the top student in the sophomore lass, and J ane was elec ted vice-president of the W omen's Executive Council.

However, the most exciting part of the spring semester was our installation weekend. Many National Officers and members from other chapters were on hand to participate in the festivities . After O'lr induction a white luncheon was held where our many beautiful gifts were opened. A tea fo llowed the luncheon, and the day ended with a semi-formal banquet for our parents. It was an experience that only happens once in a lifetime, and Gamma Rho is eagerly awaiting its first full semester of being in Alpha Sigma Alpha.- J uNE R EPYNEC K

Gamma Sigma Colony Nicholls State College Thiboudaux, Louisiana Gamma Sigma colony of Alpha Sigma Alpha is the third social sorority established on the camp us at Nicholls State College in Thibodaux, L ouisiana. The need for more sororities has long bee n recognized on the fast-growing Nicholls campus, and Alpha Sigma Alpha was warmly received , with two pledgings taking place within five days. Twelve girls were pledged on April 26, 1968, and four m ore were pledged on April 30. Many of the p ledges are h onor students at Nicholls, and it is th e opinion of many that Alpha Sigma Alpha will prove to be one of the outstanding Greek organizati ons on campus. -JOA N BARRIO

Gamma Sigma Ple dg es

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• • • • NEWS LETTERS ALUMNAE CHAPTERS AKRON, O HIO Founders' Day was observed on November 18 with a luncheon at the Woman's City Club with a ceremony which impressed those present very much. At this luncheon we were happy to welcome to our group a new member, Judy MacPherson Williams AA. After her marriage in August, 1967, she made her home in Akron and is teaching in the Bath-Richfield School. Ruth Yauger llll and Jean Cooper NN hosted our benefit bridge in March for the Children's Home Allowance Fund which Panhellenic sponsored. It was held at the First Federal Bank's Social Rooms. There were eight tables in play. We were able to turn over $32 from bridge and $46 from raffle tickets which put us . over our quota of $55. Thanks go to Sandra Bray Cam AA, our Panhellenic representative and the fine support of her husband, Maurice. Panhellenic gave a check for $2270 to the representative of the Children's Home for the "children's allowance fund ." In May we entertained with a dinner party at the Woman's City Club for our president, Sue Gardner McLemore BN, who is leaving Akron to make her home at 2009 Trowbridge Road, Albany, Georgia. We have enjoyed having her in our A 'i:.A alum group so very much. She was such a willing and efficient worker for A'i:.A. We are really very unhappy at her leaving us, but never-the-less we wish her and her family every happiness in their new home. Judy MacPherson Williams AA has been elected president for the year 1968-69. We consider ourselves very fortunate to have such a dedicated young member as our leader. Lillie Greer llll has been notified that we have won the Magazine Award for 1967-68, making it the fourth straight year for our group. We are eagerly awaiting the return to their Akron home of Ann Sullivan Bajc BP and her fami ly who have been living in Marietta, Ohio, during the last year. We extend our congratulations to Lillie Greer on being elected to a third term to the Ohio University Alumni Board of Directors. We are very proud of her and know she will be an asset to that organization. We are all looking forward to the year's activities with much enthusiasm.- RHEA FETZER YoDER

ANDERSON, INDIANA Our alumnae chapter observed a new summer activity this year by holding a family camping weekend in June. Several members and their husbands and children camped at a lovely spot for the entire weekend with other members joining them for a wiener roast and pitch-in supper on Saturday evening. T he whole idea proved to be very successful and just might become as traditional as many of our other yearly events. Fellowship and social activities will highlight many of our coming meetings. In September we opened our year with a card party, and a fami ly Halloween party is planned for O ctober. Of course, our Founders' D ay observance will be held in November, and our annual holiday party for husbands will be held during the Christmas-NewYear week. As another of our annual

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customs, we ':"ill plan to help the Muncie alumnae chapter stage their banquet for Ball State's Chi Chi seniors in February. State Day activities are in March. We are looking forward to a book review in April and a "tasting party" i~ ~a~. We will wind up our year with our family picmc 1n June. Doesn't it all sound too interesting to miss a single meeting? Marian Truax McLaughlin XX who is our PanhelIenic representative is also serving as president of the local Panhellenic Council. May we wish a successful and enjoyable year of sorority activities to each of the other alumnae and college chapters around the country.-JEAN KETNER HuFFMAN

BUFFALO, NEW YORK A spring fashion review was presented by the Buffalo alumnae on Wednesday evening, March 27, in the Jenny Shop on Main Street in Buffalo. The refreshment table was centered with a spring floral arrangement. O~r own Pi Pis modeled the spring fashions and lovely hairstyles. Mrs. Anthony P. LoRusso and Miss Joanne C. Grimaldi were co-chairmen. Our officers for 1968 were installed at our spring luncheon on Saturday, May 18, at the Old Orchard Inn in East Aurora, a suburb of Buffalo. Our past president, Marni Groh, thanked all who had made the year such a success before handing over the "reins" to our newly elected president, Judy Runckel. The transition from the old board to the new was smoothly provided for at a joint board meeting on May 22 at the home of Sally Morosini. The old officers turned over their materials to the new ones. We had an open discussion on suggestions for our 1968-1969 program. Some possibilities include a fashion show, supper meeting, Sweetheart Dance, Kinder Concert and a speaker or panel discussion on some of the social problems facing the Metropolitan Buffalo Community. It looks as though our new officers are well on their way to guiding Pi Pi chapter in another year of friendship and community service.-GLORIA MILLER

CALUMET REGION-INDIANA In J anuary we had guest night at the new· home of Sue Ferguson Yerkes XX in Munster, Indiana. Earlier in the evening members and guests went to a used furniture store to watch a demonstration on antiquing and refinishing furniture. R amah Stidmon McCabe AB was in charge of our philanthropic project. In February and March we made fifty bunny Easter baskets for the Fort Wayne School. Early in May we entertained five members from the South Bend alumnae group at the home of Cathy Slanac Wesley XX in Lansing, Illinois. Everyone enjoyed the visit immensely. O ur annual family picnic was held June 30 at the home of Sue Ferguson Yerkes XX. Marcia Weible Williams XX has moved to Michigan along with husband Dar! and son Andy. We shall miss her helping hand and friendship.-CATHY SLANAC WESLEY

Betty Phillips Hall AB will be working doubly hard this year as she will be serving as president of the Chicago City Panhellanic Association. Nelle Gabrielson Raney II is recovering from a recent siege of illness which put her into Bethany Methodist Hospital for a short while. Mary Sue Palmer Parvin A and her sister Julia Palmer B I will both be taking courses at Northern Illinois University this summer but first Julia will have a short vacation with her parents in Virginia. Bess Wallwork Peterson B N reports that their vacation plans are very indefinite this summer, but they will no doubt drive somewhere. Dorothy Masters, having recently returned from a trip to Hawaii, is ma.king plans for a few short trips rather than a long one this summer.-DoROTHY MASTERS

CHICAGO , ILLINOIS-SOUTH SUBURBAN C e nt ra l Pe nn sylvania alumnae at June Smith 's apartment at " O id e H ickory Village" on April 6.

CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA April 6 dawned bright and beautiful for our drive through parts of Lancaster County to "Olde Hickory Village" where our hostesses, June Smith KK and Gerry Smith KK, awaited our arrival. June's new apartment is "swarming" with her Early American furnishings and china. Eighteen of us were served lunch which was followed by a business meeting conducted by Frances Nucci N N. We learned that Sue Rothman is serving as A"2.A delegate to Harrisburg City Panhellenic and was chairman of the Mother-daughter Tea held in late April. The guests were senior girls and their mothers from sixteen local high schools who plan to attend college. Anne Slifer KK and Peg Brenholtz Gohn KK drove from Williamsport for the meeting. They are a welcome addition to any gathering with their contagious good humor and infectious laughter. In June we are invited to Jane Shaffer Peter's A r summer home near New Buffalo which is up the Susquehanna River from Harrisburg. So come on, Alpha Sigs, get in touch with one of us and come along.-ALICE HART BEAVER

The South Suburban alumnae began the spring by attending State D ay at Northern Illinois University. We all had a good time seeing old friends and meeting new sisters. The sisters of Beta R ho made the day a huge success. Our April dessert meeting was held at the home of Mary Beth O ' Connor Cooley BK. A detective from the Harvey police force was our guest speaker. The discussion of juvenile problems was quite enlightening. Bobby Bokke Kutlik BP was the hostess for the May meeting. A wig and cosmetic demonstration gave everyone a chance to see if blonds really do have more fun. Summer means vacations and outings for all of us so we decided to dispense with the regular monthly meetings in favor of a Ju ly 27 "Night on the Town " to have d inner and see Tony Randall in the " O dd Couple" at Drury Lane in Chicago.-MARTHA CREWS

CHICAGO , ILLINOIS-WEST SUBURBAN What a pleasant surprise for the West Suburban alumnae to have as our guest Miss Barbara Kinney, Traveling Secretary, join us at our March meeting. Our program was on "Marriage Customs." Many members brought their wedding dresses, veils, and wedding al-

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Traditionally the Chicago alumnae have enjoyed their final (June ) meeting and luncheon at the home of Frances Nelson Weegar in Villa Park but this year was different. The Weegars moved into an apartment in Skokie as their children are now grown and living away from home. Consequently, we saw the new apartment but missed their lovely garden when we were entertained by Frances this month. The Weegars had just returned from a two weeks' motor trip to Florida. We will miss one of our stalwart members of many years' standing when Rosemary Northam Johnson XX and her family leave for California shortly. Her husband, Ed, has accepted a position in Fairfield so the family will be living there permanently, and we will miss her very much. Janice Hinrichs Haydel BZ and her family are planning to go West this summer and spend some time in the Colorado R ockies.

Barbara Kinney, Traveling Secretary, left, chatting with Fran Stellmach Ducey an d Audrey Herbert G e d art of the C hicago-West Suburba n alum chapter during one of the chapter's meetings.

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bums with them. What fun we had going over each others items and discussing the different customs and traditions. As part of our fund-raising project we had a wine tasting party at the home of Mrs. David Garney BP with hors d'oeuvres and wine. Then each member and her husband departed to the Leo Burnett Company to give opinions on different advertising methods. In May we held a book auction and plans were made for the outing in June which will include our annual dinner. Committees were formed for the annual picnic which this year will include our children. We wish to congratulate Betty Hall AB who was installed as the president of the Chicago City Panhellenic. Good luck, Betty.-SUE HENDERSON KrNG

COLUMBUS, OHIO Columbus alums enjoyed a dessert meeting at the home of Elaine Winn Mosely PP this March. At that meeting we were pleased to welcome as new members to our group Cheryl Cartwright PP and Elizabeth Ranson Secrest PP . The highpoint of our year came on March 23 when we acted as hostess chapter for Ohio State Day held at beautiful Ilonka's Provincial House, Columbus, Ohio. In addition to the many Ohio alumnae chapters and Alpha Alpha chapter of Miami University, we welcomed several Alpha Sigs from Huntington, West Virginia. General chairman for the day was Sarah Kinney Pegler /\/\, and the business meeting was conducted by Norma Johns Wuichet /\/\. Ingrid Schreeck AA held a memorial service for Alpha Sigs deceased since our last State Day. Ruth Jackson Pardue B I introduced outstanding members from Ohio. Mary Gaal /\/\ presented the Ohio "Golden Girls," Alpha Sigma Alpha members of fifty years or more. Following a delicious luncheon Dorothy Porter Cummings /\/\ spoke on the installation of the Lambda Lambda Chapter at Ohio State University and traced the history of the Lambda Lambda alumnae. She also spoke on the responsibilities of the Greek community as a whole. The 1968 State Day held special significance for the Columbus alumnae chapter as it marked the first anniversary of its organization. In this past year our group has grown both in size and in enthusiasm. On May 19 we held a dessert meeting at the home of Clara Wassmuth Oden !::.!::..-

DAYTON, OHIO The Dayton alums closed this year with a delightful Japanese evening at the charming home of Helen Steepleton Goodwin AA . Outgoing president Madeline Watson Knost AA prepared a delicious Sukiyaki dinner for the group to carry us all into a most interesting trip to Japan via pictures and lovely souvenirs given by Mildred Cockrel McClure. This was the first meeting for newly installed officers. Our year wasn't quite complete until May 15 when Kathy Hale O 'Brien AA had that darling little baby boy we'd all been eagerly awaiting. We' re all thrilled for her!-DrANE WEAVER SPRING

DENVER, COLORADO In February the Denver alums shared a delightful afternoon at the home of Mrs. Mark Reimers for the annual St. Valentine's Tea and meeting.

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Ohio Alpha Sigma Alphas enjoying Ohio State Day.

The locally and nationally famous Helen Lowrie Marshall was the speaker for our March meeting at the home of Mrs. David McWilliams. Mrs. Marshall, author and poet, gave a wonderful program, and everyone there was thoroughly entertained. On March 30 Mrs. George ]. Malone, National Vice President, was the key-note speaker at the Denver Area Panhellenic Workshop held at the Holiday Inn. Mrs. Malone gave an inspiring talk at the luncheon, and she was honored at a reception given by the Denver area alumnae of Alpha Sigma Alpha at the home of Mrs. Mark R eimers. In attendance at the reception were some of the college girls from Beta Beta. The April meeting was an especially interesting program on the Peace Corps in Ethiopia. Mrs Steve Farnham, a Denver alum, spent 2 years with her husband in Ethiopia and brought back many articles depicting the culture of the country along with excellent slides of their many and varied adventures. The two money-making projects this year were the most successful ever. Under the direction of Mrs. Don Boyson, Mrs. Fred Cuckow and Mrs. Gerald Nevin, the Alpha Sigs sold nuts and in May had a rummage saJe.-NANCY BLEWETT

DETROIT, MICHIGAN Our March 2 meeting held at the home of R eba Carey Fries /::,./::,. was a well attended affair .with 16 members present. Louise McArthur served as co-hostess. A major accomplishment of the business meeting which followed the delectable luncheon was the unanimous vote to send a substantial contribution to the Michigan Crippled Children's Camp . We were happy to see members from group one at the Detroit Panhellenic luncheon held at Raleigh House in suburban Southgate on May 1. The speaker, Ann Pellegreno, gave an illustrated talk on her experience flying the " Amelia Earhart Route" in a vintaged-styled plane modeled after the ill-fated one. On the heels of this event came the May 4 meeting at Norma Crane Aliber's new home in Birmingham with Helen Pointee Rapson assisting her. A surprise was in store for us when out-of-town Delta Phis began emerging from their cars. Soon we were renewing old acquaintances-some of them dating back to college

days. Guests and their locales included Louise Straight Stirton, Ann Arbor ; Alice McDonald Beer, Warren; Alice Warner Woods, Ypsilanti ; Sarah Farwell Potts, Quincy; and Gladys Hungerford, Coldwater. Naturally luncheon table conversations began with "do you remember when?" To complete the May calendar, five volunteers answered the call from the D. J. Healy Home to serve as hostesses at their Open House on May 16. The home is a haven for children whose parents are unfit morally or unable financially to care for their children . Volunters were president Florence Fagan Boening, Marion Roberts Sanborn AA, Reba Carey Fries l:J.l:J., Louise McArthur l:J.<I> and Esther Bryant Sprague.-EsTHER BRYANT SPRAGUE

EMPORIA, KANSAS March 17 was not only be a Great Day for the Irish, but a Great Day for A"LA as we celebrated our 50th Anniversary on the Emporia State campus. Letters were sent to all the Kansas and Missouri alums asking that they join us for the festivities. In a combined effort with the college chapter, the day consisted of an informal coffee and registration in the morning with Jo Ellen Elliott Blaylock EE serving as chairman. Virginia Smith Pennington EE was in charge of the luncheon arrangements which was held at the Emporia D owntown Center. Jo Markley Taylor EE handled the decorations. Later, an open house at the chapter house, of which we alums are especially proud, was conducted by the college girls under the guidance of Ruth Staton Bloxom EE. Mary C. Goeke, National A"LA President, was our honored guest and speaker at the luncheon. Other invited guests were Wilma Wilson Sharp, President Emerita ; Viola Caraway Brewer, National Secretary; and Mary K . R eiff, National Alumnae Organizer. On this day we also honored our charter members. Suzy Dozier Sanders EE, our alum president, was mistress of ceremonies. Joyce Griffith Brandt EE did a good job heading the correspondence committee. Much planning and anticipation went into this day to make it a memorable one for all of us connected with A"LA.- ELLEN MARTIN PosT

FORT WAYNE, INDIANA Our new officers were installed at our May meeting held at the home of Jan Curts McCiead XX. Unfortunately, for us, two of our members are moving this year. Gini Dunn Burke XX is moving to Louisville, Kentucky. Karen Hammontree Skelton XX is moving to Bloomington, Indiana, where her husband will be working on his Doctorate. Although we have lost two members to other alum groups we have added two legacies. A daughter, Carole, was born to Luanne Miller XX on March 20, and a daughter, Amy, was born to Jane Scudder XX on April 9. Jane Issacks Campbell received a write-up in the American Business Women's Association Journal for her extensive work at the Fort Wayne Public Library. We all envied Jan Curts McCiead XX who spent a pleasant and exciting summer at Petosky, Michigan, where her husband managed an art gallery for the summer. However, she missed the fun the rest of us had as we ended our year with a splash at our June swimming party at the home of Virginia Bowyer White rr.LuANNE ScHOOLEY MILLER

HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI In May Hattiesburg alumnae entertained Beta Delta chapter of USM at a tea honoring chapter graduates. The home of Ethel Merle Graves was beautifully decorated with spring flowers for the occasion. The tea table, covered with an Alencon lace cloth over pale yellow, was centered with a tall candelabra holding yellow candles, flowers, and velvet ribbons. Punch, decorated sandwiches, and cakes were served by the hostess assisted by outgoing president Dorothy H. Thomsen and Mildred G. Bailey. Other alumnae mingled with about fifty guests while they presented silver bowls to the graduates. Mildred G. Bailey, Ethel M. Graves, and Dorothy H. Thomsen were delegates this year to the convention of the National Council of State Garden Clubs in Biloxi, Mississippi. Our alumnae also had the largest representation at the last City Panhellenic meeting with Peggy B. Gates presiding. At this beautiful luncheon at Holiday Inn North, our own National Alumnae Director, Sidney G. Allen, presented the City Panhellenic Award for Scholarship, a large silver tray, to the USM senior sorority member who graduated with the highest average for her four years' work. At a luncheon held at the Hattiesburg Country Club in June, next years officers were installed.-MILDRED BAILEY

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA Spring finds Indianapolis alums very busy. Winter weather has finally given way to more pleasant temperatures giving everyone a zeal to work for A"LA even more. Our March meeting was dismissed so we could attend en masse the first "Evening with Panhellenic" which was held March 6. Of all the sororities represented we had the second largest group in attendance. Another annual event held in connection with City Panhellenic was the Card Party and Style Show. This, too, was well attended and not restricted to just sorority women. "The Peddler," a new women's shop, presented the style show. The fashions were most charming. April found us in the home of Mona Montgomery Miller BY. We made final plans for State Day. Letha Gaskins acquired the film of National Convention, and everyone who did not attend saw what they missed. State Day was held at Ball State University at Muncie on April 6. A very nice day was spent with sisters all over the state. Our own Nancy Martin Williams, National Rush Chairman, gave a very good speech that held us captivated. We're so proud of Nancy and know National is proud of her too. In May we started a wonderfu l evening by attending a smorgasbord at the Riviera Club to honor Catherine Allen Castor BY. Catherine and her husband are moving to Florida. Our loss and Florida's gain! We'll miss you very much, Catherine, and we love you dearly. After dinner Julia Hamlet Gerlach opened her home to us. Letha Gaskins created a beautiful picture in oils right before our eyes. As a going away gift, the picture and a lovely frame were given to Catherine for her to remember us. "Happy Birthday to us" echoed through the halls of the Highland Golf and Country Club on Saturday, June 8, as 32 sisters gathered to celebrate 40 years of A"LA in Indiana. To mention all the wonderful things said

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wou ld constitute a short story, but I will summarize the event. Toastmistress was J ean McCammon King XX who related "Memories of A2.A 's Origin in Indiana." Helen Noblitt XX then read excerpts of her personal diary she kept in 1928 about the " Installation of Chi Chi in June of 1928." An account of the outgrowth of Ba ll State in December, 1936, and then Indiana State, October, 1951, was read. Mary Turner Gallagher, who was planning to attend but couldn't because of poor health, sent a tape expressing her love for and memories of Indiana Alpha Sigma Alpha. A donation of over $275 was presented to our treasurer, Ruth Strickland, for the purpose of helping with the Mary Turner Gallagher Scholarship Fund. Nancy Williams expressed her "Excitement of the Present with National" and Mary Ellen Nease BY, our newly elected vice president, spoke of our " H opes and Plans for the Future." A poem was read by Pat Goodwin

Catherine Castor, left, rece1v1ng created by Letha Gaskins , at right.

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R eception of new members followed. They included L ois Busart Altman BY, Ann Becker BY, Merrilyn Burris XX and Patty Goodwin XX. Installation of officers concluded our gala birthday celebration. Many sisters came quite a distance to attend the celebration. Marie R auh Kingdon came from Atlanta, Georgia, to be with us. She is such an inspiration to all of us, and we want her to know we miss not having her with us each month. Our chapter has enjoyed a growth in the last year or so. one we hope will continue. Any sisters in the Indianapolis area not associated with us but interested in doing so may contact president Letha Gaskins, 2555536. We need you and want you to become a part of us.-MONA MONTGOMERY MILLER

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Lorene Nadzeika, retiring president, presenting Ruth Strikland, retiring treasurer, a check to be used for the Mary Turner Gallagher Scholarship Fund.

Many past presidents were present at the Gala Birthday celebration. Here they are modeling hats that Wef"e in style during their term of office.

Geneiveve Foltz, Lorene Nadzeika, Bernice Martin, and Helen Noblitt watch as Letha Gaskins models her hat for the celebration.

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XX as all past presidents modeled hats that were prominent during their tenure.

Bet a Psis Bonnie Berlin , Linda Cox and Ell ette Ro esse r stand ing behind invit ed gue sts Mi ss Dian e De l Pizzo , left, assistant De an of Women at Western ; Virgin ia Norton , ad viser in t he office of stud e nt activit ies and Betty Hou seholder, Social Director. All are e njoying Kalamazoo a lum 's annual Val e ntine Tea.

KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN As the last school days came to an end and the prospects of a warm relaxing summer drew nearer, the Kalamazoo alums celebrated with a family picnic at Kalamazoo's Milham Park. It was great having our spouses and families together with us and an excellent end-of-the-year meeting. Chairman Barbara Snyder Cook ZZ and Pat Friedly Hogarth B'¥ had ordered sunny skies and what with an abundance of food a good time was had by all. Ours was a busy and work-filled year with most of our energies directed towards Beta Psi's sorority house to be built in Fraternity Village. It seems forever that we have been building this house, but perhaps all has not been in vain. In March Miss Mary C. Goeke, National President, stopped in Kalamazoo as part of her State Day visit. At that time she met with members of our building corporation to discuss financing for the house. We are presently seeking local financing to meet the anticipated cost of the house. With much luck and added monetary support, we plan to break ground in September of this year. The Great Cookie Auction was also held in March as part of our Senior Farewell for the senior sisters of Beta Psi. Mary Lou Meyer DeGraw B'¥ was in rare form this year as she squeezed every penny she could from prospective buyers. Since the money went into the house fund, most everyone dug deep and took some goodies home. Thanks to Judy Bell Lore B'¥ for the use of her home and to all the sisters for the delicious cookies which we sampled prior to the auction. Our May meeting was a tupperware party. Hostesses Pat Friedly Hogarth B'¥ and Ruth Lindsey Peterson B'¥ had arranged for the party to be held at the company warehouse so that we might see everything there was to

buy. We are now "burping" tupper-ware instead of babies. We hope everyone has a restful summer and will be fired up for Alpha Sig come September. The Kalamazoo alums wou ld enjoy hearing from Beta Psi alums. We need your address and your support in our building endeavors.-MARY Lou MEYER DEGRAW

MARYVILLE, MISSOURI The Maryville alumnae entertained with a reception May 26 in the Rose Room at the J.W. Jones Student Union on the Northwest Missouri State College campus to observe the fortieth anniversary of Phi Phi chapter and to honor charter members, patronesses and sponsors. In the receiving line were Miss Ronda Renour, Phi Phi president; Nora Long Bram, alumnae president; Mrs. Clun Price, Mrs. Albert Kuchs, Mrs. Frank Felton, Mrs. Edward Tindall and Miss Bonnie Magill. The serving table, centered with an arrangement of red and white carnations, had silver and crystal appointments. Mrs. Charles Bell and Mrs. Felton poured and Mrs. William Wells was in charge of the guest list. Mrs. Bram welcomed the members and guests. Mrs. Millie Cockrill Loch read the history of the sorority. Miss Jane Costello presented Mrs. Felton, Mrs. Kuchs and Mrs. Tindall each with an engraved silver bon-bon dish. Mrs. Price received an engraved charm for her bracelet. Mrs. F. M. Townsend, who is a patroness, but was unable to attend, also was presented a gift. Helen Crouch Gregory was in charge of the large and thorough display of souvenirs and pictures of past presidents, queens and honors of the past which members and alumnae had contributed for the occasion. On May 10, 1928, the first officers and patronesses of Phi Phi chapter were installed under the direction of

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Those honored at Phi Phi's fortieth anniversary celebration were , left to right, Mrs. Clun Price, who has given 40 years of service to Phi Phi chapter; Mrs. Gertrude Wray Tindall first president of Phi Phi; Mrs. Charles Bell and Mrs. Frank Felton, Patronesses; Mrs. Albert Kuchs, former adviser; and Miss Bonnie Magill , present adviser of Phi Phi.

Wilma Wilson Sharp, President Emerita, who was serving as National R egistrar at that time . Guests included 29 alumnae, 3 7 college Phi Phis, pledges, representatives and sponsors of the other Greek organizations on campus and Dr. and Mrs. J . W. Jones.-KATHRYN BELCHER

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN Our summer outing was held in August at the home of Frances D orworth rE. It was a beautiful day so we made good use of the swimming pool in her back yard! ! The September meeting introduced us to the new officers. Ann Wollenberg rE is our young and enthusiastic president. During the summer she met with vice president Frances D orworth to set up the monthly meetings for 1968-69. They have announced plans for a card party at the Wisconsin Electric Company in Milwaukee as the philanthropic project this year. The card party will be open to the public. The prizes are elegant gourmet foods prepared by the Home Economics D epartment of the Electric Company free of charge ! We can't wait for this affair. Also in the planning stage are a Christmas party and a formal Valentine's Day dinner-dance. Helen Martin rE is our sunshine chairman. She has been collecting small items over the summer to contribute to a Parcel Post booth at an annual fair at Southern Colony, an institution for the mentally retarded. The fair is an annual money-raising project sponsored by the institution which takes place in O ctober. We hope to attend and contribute our support for their needs. We, the Milwaukee alums, would like to congratulate our new officers. May they have a very successful year. We hope during this new term that we will grow to meet some of the needs of our community and that we will also have a good time at our monthly meetings getting acquainted with each other.- LORRAINE ZMANIA BRADLEY

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MUNCIE, INDIANA March 6 our meeting was held at the home of Nancy Fickle Dickson XX. State D ay activities were discussed and decoration preparations were made. April 6 the Muncie alum chapter along with the Chi Chis hosted Indiana State Day at the Ball State Student Center. Velma Haines Thresher XX served as chairman for the alums. Our speakers were excellent. A pledge, an active, and an alum, Dr. Phyllis Barker, gave us many worthwhile thoughts. After our luncheon a style show was presented with both college girls and local alums taking part. Then Nancy Williams, National Rush Chairman, spoke on " Our Image." H er message was well received. On June 12 we held our annual picnic for Chi Chis, who are enrolled in summer school, at the home of Marlene Lipman Colvin XX. We were sorry to lose Alice Berninger Hoover XX, our past president, who recently moved to Glenview, Illinois. We will hold our opening meeting of the 路1968-1969 year in September at the home of president Ann Siegmann Burgess XX. It will include the installation of officers.-LINDA CALDWELL SCH URR

NEWARK- ZANESVILLE, OHIO State Day in Ohio proved to be one of those snowy, icy, slippery days when only the truly loyal would battle it through to Ilonka's in Columbus. Each carload was greeted with cheers upon entrance to this delightful tearoom. From this chapter to attend were Hilda Allen Baker, Helen Brown Smith, Margaret Larkin Mast, Minnie Stickle Predmore, and Louise Stewart. Although we missed the sixty who did not "slide" in, we thoroughly enjoyed the time together.

The May meeting was postponed because so few of us could take the time to go to Marietta, and it seemed unfair for Ethel Guthrie and Minnie Predmore to work so hard for so few. Some of us managed to get to the Maple Tearoom near Newark for a luncheon on June 1 for Jane Jackson Thornton, our London, England, member. She and Jim are home for a month seeing the United States. Since our officers all have two-year terms, there will be no changes for the coming year. Zina Kennedy is at Morehead, Kentucky, for the summer term while her husband finishes work on his master's. The rest of us will be doing much the same as in winter-working. A meeting is projected for late August when the vacationers will be home.- LOUISE STEWART

NORFOLK, VIRGINIA The Tidewater chapter held a tea during Christmas vacation honoring our college sisters living in the Norfolk area. This was held at Martha Owen's BE lovely home in Virginia Beach. In February the Norfolk Panhellenic sponsored one night of "Iolanthe" put on by the Norfolk Savozard players. This was for their scholarship fund . One of our members, Barbara Shafer Ohmsen B E, was honored by being included in the 196 7 edition of Outstanding Young Women of America. Our last meeting for the year was held in J une with a luncheon at the home of Phyllis Epperson Gray B E in Norfolk. Officers for the next two years were elected at this time. The Norfolk Panhellenic Tea for incoming freshmen was he ld in August at the Norfolk Museum. We set up a display giving information about Alpha Sigma Alpha. College Alphas from one of the chapters in Virginia assisted us.- BARBARA 0HMSEN

OMAHA , NEBRASKA Omaha Alpha Sigma Alpha alumnae were busy with parties, a style show, bake sale and wedding p lans this spring. At a party planned by Mary Kay Eagen Monahan and Vicki Kuzelka Budka, we bid farewe ll to many of the graduating seniors of the Gamma Alpha chapter at Creighton University. A few weeks later we honored our alumnae who will be leaving Omaha with a potluck at the home of Lois Liebel Lechner. Those moving are Ilene Borman, Jane McCarty Carstensen, Carol Scholl Burnett, Annette Maus and Jill Rinschen. Ilene Borman organized a very successful bake sale at the Crossroads shopping center on April 6. Later that month, Diana Pross modeled some stunning outfits representing our group at the eighth annual style show of Alpha Phi alumnae. -CATHERINE WAT o . FERGuso

PHILADELPH IA, PENNSYLVANIADELAWARE VALLEY The Delaware Valley alums had an evening meeting at the attractive home of Fran Sommers Dougherty TT in Media, Pa., on March 7. We admired mosaics and pieces of sculpture that Fran had done. Fran's sister, Pat Sommers Clark NN , gave a talk on upholstering

furniture as a hobby. She told us it was easier to reupholster a piece of furniture than to slipcover it, but to many of us it still looked like a difficu lt task unless one had Pat's skill. Chris Carew Townsend NN and Ruth Crist Radbill KK represented our alum chapter at the State Day Luncheon at Drexel Institute on April 20 at which Helen Malone, National Vice President, was guest speaker. She was an overnight guest in the home of Chris Townsend. We ended the season with our traditional potluck dinner at the horne of Chris Carew Townsend NN in Gradyville, Pa., on April 27 . Husbands were our guests. We enjoyed hearing the historic background of Chris and J im's horne. Fran Sommers Dougherty thrilled us with her narrative talk, slides and souvenirs of the safari in Africa which she, her husband AI and oldest child recently took. This was a delightful evening.-DORIS ROWAN FALIN

PHOENIX, ARIZONA Members of the Valley of the Sun alumnae chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha met at the home of Susan Berman AA in April for election of officers. April 20, Bernice Nielander BX was our hostess for a coffee in honor of National Treasurer, J uanita R owe. Mrs. R owe visited us from her new home in Tucson, Arizona. She discussed plans for Alpha Sig colonization in the West and highl ighted the 1967 National ConventiO'n. Following a question and answer session, Mrs. R owe was our guest at the annual Phoenix Panhellenic Luncheon. The scene of this year's luncheon was the lovely Arizona Biltmore Hotel. We all enjoyed becoming better acqua inted with Mrs. Rowe besides having a delicious lunch and viewing a fashion show. Our May meeting was a potluck supper at the horne of Pat D ubie BY. The new slate of officers was installed before supper. Our July meeting was a card party at the home of President Myrna Bertolino BX . We began planning next years activities at this time. With the coming of fall, the Valley of the Sun Alpha Sigs are looking forward to cooler weather but warmer re lationships through our association with sisters from various parts of the country.-PAT DuBIE

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA Our first meeting of the year was held in February at Kramer's Restaurant in Oakland. The group sent a beautiful silver bowl and candle sticks to the new chapter at East Stroudsburg. Mid-March several members and their husbands attended the Panhellenic Benefit held at the Playhouse. The total sum of $1 ,000 was raised as a result of the affair. It was gratifying to learn that this much money could be earned from this type of a project, since our group will be co-chairman of the benefit next year. In mid-April we all gathered for lunch in the lovely home of Bea May Little. We held a memorial service in honor of Alice Kay Smead Kurz who died April 13, 1968. Her death was as great a shock to us as it was to many of her classmates. She will be missed by all of us as well as members of her community where she was also very active.

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The last meeting of the year was held at the charming home of Mary Kay Collier Kuno. Lunch was served and the new president Beverly Radle Bosetti and members of her board were installed. T entative plans for the next two years were discussed . We all wish to thank our outgoing president, Trudy Lisensky Russell, for a job well done. -JANE CLARK BAILEY

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Alpha Sigma Alpha sisterhood, enhanced by the gracious traditions of southern hospitality, prevailed as more than eighty Richmond area alums were invited for tea in the lovely Windsor Farms, home of our president, Margaret D eacon Austin BE. A delightful and memorable March afternoon for all who attended! March 28 found many enthusiastic sorority alumnae attending the Richmond Panhellenic Association Tasting Supper. Speaking of Panhellenic, Anne Mays Magnusdal B I is the newly elected audit chairman for that group. Officers for the coming year were elected at our April meeting. We are delighted to have Anne Carter Wendenberg Silver A as our 1968-69 president. On May 25 the annual spring luncheon and installation of officers was held at the Chesterfield T ea R oom. It was our. pleasure to have Marilyn Bates and Lynn Rachael, college Alpha Sigs, join us for the luncheon. Later that same afternoon, Lynn and Marilyn ably represented us at the annual Richmond Panhellenic Association Informational Tea given for high school girls from this area who will be attending college in the faiL ANNE CowLING WARD

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Never underestimate the power of the Phoenix! Having read in it of our corning activities, two loyal AL..As from distant pastures, planning visits to the R ochester area, arranged to be here in time to join us for our June picnic held in the attractive home of Patricia Allen Hainsworth n n. How excited we were to have a visit after an absence of more than from Marion Lane 14 years. Marion is an active Cincinnati, Ohio, alumna, and she shared many of her group's clever project ideas with us. It was such a treat to have her with us. Seemed only yesterday that we met at her Canandaigua apartment! D on't stay away so long again Marion. Another thrill was in store for us when Marguerite Talbot Keating BZ "flew" in. Now a resident of Westchester County, N .Y., Marguerite arrived in R ochester to attend a wedding but came directly to Pat's from the airport in order to spend part of the evening with us. We were delighted to welcome a new member, Betty Read Altier BT to the fold and are looking forward to seeing more of her. It was like old home week with so many girls arriving who had not been able to make meetings in some time. In addition to the above mentioned, the following AL..As were present: Grace Schreiner Roe n n ; Carol Small Miller n n ; Nancy Craig Lamberson J eanne Kentner Clarke 1 I ; Betty Clancy Breese 1 Clio; Shirley Baker 1 I ; Harriet Thayer Adams 11 ; J ane Lanctot Krause 1 I ; Lorraine Rap penecker 1 I ; Phyllis Early Coleman BE ; Ann Gough Hitch BE ; Cynthia Hurley n n ; Sally Shipton Meisenzahl 1 Clio; Jane Terry Widger n n ; Betty Sears Poyzer 1 I ; Helen Carr Hickman 1 I ; Ruth Puis n n and Mary Mentesana Stevenson n n.

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!ongues stopped wagging only long enough for us to enJO! the tempting smorgasbord and for our capable pres1dent, Betty Poyzer, to conduct a brief business meeting at which officers were elected and plans were made for the coming season. Our last year' s officers kindly agreed to serve for another year. Betty Plaster Laubenstein n n will be our new m~gazine ~hairman, and all girls were urged to support th1s very 1mportant proj.ec t. On Augus.t 4 we will be guests of our college chapter at the Soronty Open House on the new R .I.T. campus. D on't breathe a word of it, but we're going to have a su;~rise "H?use Warming" for them! . . . As a moneyralSlng prOJect, we will hold two garage sales. Phyl Col~man has offered her garage for Sept. 21 and Sally Me1senzahl for October 5. All we need now is to clean house and sell lots of our charming junk to unsuspecting people! Cynthia Hurley outlined coming Panhellenic attractions which include an August fashion show and a fall luncheon. On D ec. 11 we' ll have our annual Christmas dinner party, the February 12 meeting will be at Helen Hickman's, April 16 at Harriet Adams' and Jan e Krause has invited us to her home for our Ju~e 11 picnic. It was with great pride that we learned that Cynthia Hurley was elected secretary of R ochester City Panhellenic for next year. We know she will be a credit to AL..A . Sally Meisenzahl has also brought distinction to our group. Having just organized a Welcome Wagon unit in Honeyoye Falls, Sally proceeded to capture the first prize in State competition for entering the best Welcome Wagon basket from the State of New York.JA NE T ERRY WIDGER

SOUTH BEND- MISHAWAKA, INDIANA "Cooks Night Out" was the theme for the February guest dinner held at a local restaurant. This evening is always a much looked-forward-to event because our husbands get a chance to meet one another as well as giving the gals an evening on the town. J o Gillien Ware AB was in charge of arrangements. J oan Steenbergh Garrett XX opened her home for the March meeting. Millie Warner Zoss, philanthropic chairman, introduced as guest speaker the director of the Crippled Children's Nursery School at St. J oseph's Hospital. Our chapter has assisted the nursery this past year by transporting some of the children, doing various art work and giving individual aid to one child in particular. State Day, April 6, was attended by Sue Woods Snyder XX local chapter president, Joanie Garrett, Millie Zoss XX, Naomi Pehrson MM, and Jan Hays Schrader XX . Jan served as state secretary for the convention, and Naomi was on the nominating committee for officers for the 1969 State Day. A board meeting was held April 2 at the home of Jan Hays Schrader XX. Lyn Propst M cGouran Bl was hostess for a special business meeting May 2. Sue Snyder, Millie Zoss, Marie Scanlon Brown Bt. , Naomi Pehrson and Pat Forrester XX attended a luncheon May 4 given by the Calumet area a lumnae in the home of Mrs. Wayne Wesley. The group is still talking about the lovely decorations at the lu ncheon- high buttoned shoes filled with pink carnations with a felt high bottom shoe ( to hold scissors) as favors. Our spring luncheon was held in the home of Florence Roberts Taylor AB with special guests from Elkhart chapter. A flower-vender's cart, complete with

Members of the South Bend a lumnae entertained members of t he Elkha rt group at a luncheon June 8 in the hom e of Florence Roberts Taylor AB. Left to right are Mrs. Marsh all Watson and Mrs. Larry Morr, Elkhart; Lyn Propst McGouran Bl, Jan Hays Schrader XX and Florence Taylor AB, South Bend .

umbrella, centered each tab le. Name tags, created by Pat Forrester, were lovely summer flowers. Florence not only planned her usual excellent food fair but also invited a charming guest who's presentation of "The Mother of the Groom" was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The air was fu ll of vacation plans, summer wedd ings, and new arrivals. The past year was one of rewarding activities for our chapter. Our philanthropic work not only brought us closer together but gave each a sense of contributing to a worthy endeavor. Our various luncheons and teas gave us the opportunity of renewing friendships or creating new ones with sisters from other chapters within the state area as well as the actives whom we enjoyed so much at the Holiday Tea. An August outing is in the planning for dinner and a play at one of the very fine local summer stock theaters. We also plan an early fall tea and hope that those within driving distance of South Bend will join us.-LYN PROPST McGouRAN

TRI-C ITY, MICHIGAN Fall has arrived! We look back at our summer and find we have some very nice times to remember! June 26 brought all of us together with our husbands and boyfriends to Hoyt Park in Saginaw for a steak fry. What a fun time for all! In July, we drove to Pinconning where Diane Martin Be took us through her father's IGA store, and we observed the butchering of a beef. We will be thinking of this tour often as we prepare our meals at home. Just after this meeting Bernice Baur Be left for three weeks of travel in the West with Chieko Konishi, an

exchange teacher from Japan who spoke to us at our April meeting. An outing for our fami lies took place August 18 as we traveled to Bay Port to visit Baur Farms with Bernice as our hostess. Seeing two egg factories there with 52,000 chickens, a dairy of 100 Holsteins, chasing lambs, and getting into the calf pens was a real thrill ! We're looking forward to another good year starting this fa ll. Have a wonderful year all you A"2.A sisters !! BERNICE BAUR

TULSA, OKLAHOMA It seems a long time between Phoenix issues. Makes me have that yearning feeling like when letters are far between from dear friends. When they do arrive we can't wait to read them. We always enjoy a potluck supper and that's just what we did in April at the home of Isabel Key Reeve AA . We chose as our philanthropic project the Tulsa County Farm. Elois Fry Wood Br and Lora Patterson Sipes r r found thirty homeless senior citizens there. Lora planned the making of drawstring bags. So the evening was spent in cutting and sewing bags of all colors and running drawstrings. She purchased combs, handkerchiefs, ballpoint pens and pads, and Maggie Saulsbury McGill Br brought soap and key chains to put in. The month of May took us to Tahlequah to the State Day meeting with our college chapter. Just being royally entertained and fed by the adorable younger sisters was a treat, but it was an added pleasure to have a conducted tour through the lov.ely new buildings on the campus and the early day home and estate of John Ross, the famous Cherokee Indian.

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Our June meeting was in the lovely new home of our pr-esident Sue Jones LaBorde Br. The new officers were installed and plans made for next year. Jan Simmons, Mary Russell, Sherry Yeargain, and Barbara McPherson were welcome guests from the college chapter.- LoRA PATTERSON SIPES

WICHITA, KANSAS The Wichita alumnae chapter enjoyed a year with many new and enthusiastic members. The first fall meeting was a buffet dinner prepared and served by its members. With varied and interesting programs and work meetings each month the interest was held high. Our philanthropic project was helping a pre-school for the mentally retarded. Each week two members baked and delivered twelve dozen cookies for the children. One meeting was spent making scrapbooks on various topics. We supplied them with old clothes to play with and also made a cash donation to be used for play equipment. The fall months found our members busy at work making items for our yearly money-making project, the Christmas Bazaar. Each member also sold Christmas napkins. For the Christmas party each one brought a toy to give to the school children instead of our regular gift exchange. The year was ended with a garage sale as another money-making project. At the last meeting new officers were installed for the coming year.-JA NE BALCH

Tulsa alums making articles for the County Farm are, left to right: Maggie Saulsbury McGiU, Helen Hooper Malone, Dawna Knight Shurtleff and Isabel Key Reeve.

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE The Wilmington alumnae chapter has completed a most successful year. Outstanding among our meetings was the wine education program on March 18 at the home of Barbara Mack Gorman NN at Perth. Members of Alpha Omicron Pi were guests for this most delightful and instructive evening. A family picnic was held June 28 at the Louviers Picnic Grounds under the leadership of Annette Pausewang Gruber n n. Our summer picnics are always most enjoyable. This fall we plan to make more bureau scarfs for the girls at the Gov. Bacon Health Center, D elaware City, Delaware. This project, under the direction of J oan Keener Tully NN, was so successful this past year that we are repeating it.

Proudly displaying their handmade paper tissue flowers are, left to right: Sue Jones LaBorde, Regina Brooks Sharp, Isabel Key Reeve and Rhetta Nesbitt Robinson. AU are members of the Tulsa alumnae chapter.

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