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EDITOR Miss Judith Holman 1306 South Parker #289 Denver, Colorado 8023 I

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Contents WINTER-SPRING ISSUE 1973

Alumnae Editor Mrs. Jeffrey W. Meece Cooper Valley Village B-12 Edgewater Park Beverly, New Jersey 080 I0

Collegiate Editor · Mrs. Philip Wallick, Jr. 676 Park Avenue York, Pennsylvania 17402

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An Alpha Sig 's Coo kbook

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Virginia Camp Benefits from Colleg iate Project

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Spotlight

Feature Editor Miss Paula Cyrus 624 High Street St. Albans, West Virginia 25177

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Collegiate News

Art Director

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Alumnae News

Miss Mary Jedrzejewski 3761 S. 58 Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53220

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In Memoriam

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Directory

Historian Miss Lillie Greer 393 Hol lywood Avenue Akron, Ohio 44313 THE PHOENIX of Alpha Sigma Alpha

VOLUME 58

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THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA , an educat io nal journal, is publ is hed in th e fall, wi nte r, spring and summe r of eac h year at Ed e n Publi shin g House, 1724 Chouteau Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 63103 , official publis hers for the sorority. Th e subs cripti on price $1.50 a year.

Send ch ange of a ddress an d business co rrespondence to Alpha Sig ma Alph a National H eadq uarters, 1201 Ea st W alnut Street , Springfield, Mo. 65802. Address all corre spon d ence of an editorial nature to the editor, Miss J udith A. Holman , 289, De nver, Colorado 80231.

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Postmaster: Send Form 3579 to National Headquarters, 1201 East Walnut Street, Springfield, Missouri 65802.

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An Alpha Sig' s Cookbook In 1961 , Alpha Sigma Alpha published the "Go urmet's Guide," a collection of favorite recipe of Alpha Sigs from across the country. Compiled b y Helen L. Corey KK, Marie S. Brown BLl and Edith G. Wolf n n, the cookbook was an instant success. In fact, there are innumerable Alpha Sig brides who received the "Guide" as wedding gift from their collegiate chapter.

The "Gourmet's Guide" is now out of print, but we thought you might enjoy some of the reci pes.-editor

CRISP VEGETABLE DIP

R osalie Padgham B:L Springfield Alumnae

For 8 guests u e 1 small head cauliflower separated into fl owe rets, 1 green pepper cut into strips, 2 carrots an d 2 ribs celery cut into thin strips about 2" long. Wash and th oroughly chill.

Sauce for dip: I tsp garlic salt or Y4 tsp p owdered garlic c mayonnaise tsp grated oni on

measuring scoops divided into cup measures

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tsp curry powder tsp tarragon vinegar tsp horseradish

Mix a ll ingredients toge th er until compl etely blended, then chill until serving time. T o serve, surround small bowl of dip with the crisp chilled vegetables.

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RED VEL VET CAKE

Rosalie Padgham B:L Springfield Alumnae

Cream together Yz c shortening and 1 Yz c sugar. Add 2 unbeaten eggs and beat wel l. Add a lternately the dry and liquid ingredients: 2 Yz c sifted cake flour 2 level Tbsp cocoa 1 tsp salt with 1 c buttermilk

2 oz red food coloring 1 T bsp vani lla 1 tsp soda dissolved in 1 Tbsp vinegar

measuring spoons are essential for accuracy

Mix we ll after each addition. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes in two 9" layer pans. When cool, spli t each layer in h a lf making 4 layers.

Frosting: Part I : Cook 1 c mi lk and 6 Tbsp flour until thick.

Cool Part II: Cream 1 c sugar and 1 c butter until fluffy.

Add cooled cooked mixture. Beat 15 minutes with mixer in a small b:Jwl. Add 1 tsp vani lla.

strawberry huller saves fingers w hen cleaning strawberries

ball bearing rolling pin for pie and cookie dough

OLD VIRGINIA SPOONBREAD

Louise Cox Carper A Founder

2 eggs 1 c sweet milk 1 c buttermilk Y2 tsp salt

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c cornmeal 1 tsp baking powder Yz tsp soda 2 Tbsp melted butter

Beat eggs, add sweet milk. Mix soda and buttermilk and add to egg mixture. Add ccrnmeal, baking powder and salt. Add the melted butter. Bake in 350 degree oven for 1 hour.

long-han路dled measuring cups hang individually for easy accessibility

QUICHE LORRAINE single crust pastry Yz lb Swiss Cheese, sliced % lb sliced bacon 4 eggs 1 Tbsp flour

Charlotte Adams J ohnson 88 Boston Alumnae

Y2 tsp salt cayenne pepper nutmeg 2 c milk 1 Tbsp butter

Line 9" pan with pastry. Cover with cheese. Fry bacon till a lmost crisp. Arrange on top of cheese. Beat eggs with fl our, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Add milk and melted butter. Pour over bacon and cheese. Bake in 375 degree oven 40 minutes, until custard is set. Serve warm in wedges.

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BEEF STROGA OFF 1 ~ lb filet of beef (or boneless stew beef) 2 Tbsp butter salt, pepper, nutmeg ~ c sour cream at room temperature 路路~.

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Cut beef in half inch slices. Pound beef until thin. Cut into strips about 1" wide. Melt 1 Tbsp butter in heavy skillet. Saute onion in butter for 2 minutes. Add beef and saute for 5 minutes (Meat should be browned evenly) . Remove meat and keep hot (if stew meat is used, cover and cook until tender).

Add 2 Tbsp butter to skillet. Saute mushrooms for 5 minutes or until done. Add beef. Mix and season with salt and pepper. Add a dash of nutmeg. Add sour cream.

D o not let mixture boil, but stir back and forth until heated through.

Wilma Wilson Sharp ZZ President Emeritus

HOT FRUIT COMPOTE

Combine Y2 c each: prunes, pears, peaches, pineapples with 1 ~ c applesauce. Put in casserole . Add 1 tsp cinnamon, ~ tsp ginger, Y2 tsp nutmeg. Add juice of ~ lemon and its rind, chopped. Mix and place covered in 250 degree oven for at least 1 hour before serving. The longer it bakes, the better it is. Other fruits, either fresh or canned, may be used. Serve hot as a delicious condiment with all meat and fowl.

MINT GLAZED CARROTS

Hitda Girard Herbert BZ New Orleans Alumnae

12 carrots c honey

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c butter 2 Tbsp chopped fresh or dried mint leaves

Cook carrots until tender; drain and add honey and butter. Cook over low heat until carrots are glazed, turning several times. Sprinkle with mint just before serving.

food mill prepares mashtrd potatoes, apple sauce, pureed vegetables

CHI ESE BEEF 2 lb flank steak 2 tomatoes 2 green peppers 2 Tbsp olive or salad oil I clove garlic I tsp salt dash pepper

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tsp ground ginger c soy sauce Y2 tsp sugar 1 l-Ib can bean sprouts 1 Tbsp cornstarch ~ c water

Cut flank steak in thin strips, across grain of meat. Cut tomatoes in quarters, cut peppers in big chunks. Heat oil in large skillet, add beef, crushed garlic, salt, pepper and ginger. Fry over high heat until brown on all sides.

Add soy souce and sugar. Cover tightly and cook slowly 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, peppers, drained bean sprouts, bring to a boil, cover and cook briskly for 5 minutes.

Cook slowly for 30 minutes. Make a smooth paste of cornstarch and water, add to beef mixture and cook until sauce thickens slightly. Stir occasionally. Serve with rice.

Serves 4-6. Recipe can be doubled by doubling everything but the beef.

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Virginia Camp Benefits from Collegiate Project

by Susan Ogden BE

Camp Virginia Jaycee, the philanthropic project of Beta Epsilon Chapter at Madison College, is a 90 acre camp located in the foothi lls of the Blue Ridge Mountains that has been developed by the Virginia Jaycees for use by the commonwealth's mentally retarded children and adults.

Adjacent to the Jefferson National Forest, the camp site includes 20 acres of level, cleared land utilized for the main buildings, a playground area, swimming pool, bathhouse and parking. The remaining acreage, consisting of gently rolling woodland with several small streams, will be developed to include areas for overnight tent camping, hiking, nature and riding tra路ils. Future plans include the erection of cabins equipped for light housekeeping for renting to individual families.

Eight one-week sessions are held each summer for the mentally retarded of all ages. In order to qualify for admission the applicant must be toilet trained, must be at least 7 years of age, and must be able to walk. A camp fee of $75.00 per week is charged and includes craft supplies,

canteen and insurance. Campers are permitted to remain for more than one session provided sufficient housing and staff are available, and, if in the judgment of the Director, the extended camping experience will be beneficial to the child.

The staff of the camp includes a full time director, registered nurse, and Red Cross Water Safety and Swimming Instructor. Competent counselors, some of whom are college students specializing in the field of Special Education, are also on the staff. Becky Pleasants BE serves in this capacity. Volunteers are also used to supplement the regular staff and to help with those children requiring individual instruction.

The camp program centers around the usual camping activities such as arts and crafts, swimming, dancing, campfires, story telling, hiking, nature study, vespers and games. Various phases of the program are adjusted to the needs of the individual in order that each camper experiences the joy of success in one or more endeavors.

Although the major emphasis is on enjoyment

The camp offers permanent cabins housing 12-15 occupants located in nearby wooded areas.

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and recreation, elf-help kill are taught and encouraged. Many retarded children become more adept in their daily living habits, such as eating, dres ing, and bathing, as they ob erve other children accomplishing these tasks.

The idea for the camp started in the early 1960's when William B. Robertson, a Roanoke City Jaycee member, became interested in the welfare of the mentally retarded through his work as a member of the professional staff of the Roanoke City school system and as a Board Member of the Roanoke Area Association for Retarded Children. Recognizing the value of planned recreation as both therapy and training for the retarded, Mr. Robertson conceived the idea of asking the Virginia Jaycees to buy and develop a campsite to be used by mentally retarded children and adults. The sale of apple jelly, a typical " Virginia product" was selected as a fund raising project and was found to be very successful.

A sheltered outdoor picnic area at Camp Virginia Jaycee .

Beta Epsilon Chapter became involved in Camp Virginia Jaycees through Suzie Whitlock, Beta Epsilon's chaplain, whose brother, Don, is president of the Botetourt County Jaycees and vitally interested in the growth of the camp.

Since response to the camp has been overwhelming, expansion is already needed. Beta Epsilon decided to undertake the financing of a combination basketball-volleyball-tennis court for the camp as a philanthropic project. A Christmas Boutique was devised as a means for raising funds and featured articles "homemade with love" by the Beta Epsilons. The boutique was a success and the court was 500 clo er to reality. A letter was later sent to all active and alumnae chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha a king for don a tions to help Beta Epsilon with their project. Over 150 wa given by lpha Sigs acros the country. t the Virginia Jaycee State Convention in Roanoke la t spring, Susan Ogden, Beta Epsilon Philanthropi Chairman, pre ented a basketball to the Jaycee a a symbol of the court that Alpha igma lpha will build for the camp. Plans have been made to name a park, which will urround the court, lpha Sigma lpha Park in honor of the orority.

Camp Virginia Jaycee i in great need of material and equipment to help make the camp more effecti e. lpha ig who would like to donate to the camp rna contact fr. Lew Zie ke, 6

One of the proposed basketball- vo lle yball-tennis court sites.

R obertson Hall stands surrounded by the beautiful Blue R idge m ountains.

ational Director, Virginia Jaycee , 7119 lett Street, Springfield, Virginia 22151.

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Beta Ep ilon would like to thank all the chapters, both active and alumnae, who ha e already ontributed to what we feel i an extremely worth project and to tho e who will contribute in the future.

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announces the pledging of Delta Mu Colony at Wright State University Dayton, Ohio October 15, 1972

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$PoTLIGHTED ETA ETA Kansas State College

Becky Ossana is a cheerleader and editorial assistant for the college yearbook. She is treasurer of Alpha Mu Gamma, language honorary and a member of Kappa D elta Pi, education honorary.

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Christy J ones is editor of THE KANZA, school ye arbook. She also serves on the student Education A路d viso ry Board.

Deb by Spruk, president of CWENS, sophomore women's hon orary; associate editor of THE KANZA

Charliss Dellasega is among the T op Six Distincti ve ly Dresse d Women on the campus of Kansas Stat e College.

Patsy Pierce, Who's Who in American C olleges and Universities; Psi Chi, psychology honorary; honorable mention for Out standing Senior W oman

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Robin D emot t serves as secretary of Se venth Ca vet tes, women's drill team.

She was also se lec ted Lambda Chi Alpha Crescent Girl.

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Queens and Candidates

Valerie Jordon, Beta I ota, was a memb er of the 1972 May Court at Radford College .

Caro l Sue Willhite, Beta Mu, Miss Camden , Arkansas

Barbara Payne, Eta Eta, was named K ZA Queen at Kan sas State College. She is also secretary of the Panh ellenic Council.

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Brenda Brosi, Alpha Beta, was a candidate for Homecoming Queen at ort heast Misso uri State Uni ve rsity.

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Rosemary Carucci, Beta Pi, Concord College Homecoming Queen

Sharon Norris, Alpha Beta, was chosen Greek Week Queen at Northeast Missouri State Uni versity.

Lu Wielgosz, Beta Kappa, third runner-up to Miss Macomb, Illinots

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Holly McDonnell, 1972 May Court at Radford College.

Cyndy Hughey, Eta Eta, is White Rose Queen of Sigma Tau Gamma at Kansas State College .

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Campus Leaders

Lillian Ford, Beta I ota, editor of th e R adford College yearb oo k and president of th e jun ior class

Helen Collins, Gamma Omicron, D ean's List at Clarion Stat e College

W e n d y B e s l e r m a n, Gamma Omicron president , is parliamentarian of Tau Beta S igma honorary at Clar io n Stal e College.

Janie Craft, Alpha B eta, is president of Cardinal Key, women' s honorary, at Northeast Missouri Stale Uni versity .

Franny K eyes, Beta I ota, was elected fJresident of th e Student Government A sso ciation at R adford Co llege.

R o Lyn imo11, Bet a I ota, is th e t•ice president of th e jun io r class at Radford ColLt'ge.

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M argie N ewton, Ch i Ch i, M iss Ball St ate nive rsity; M o rta r Board · Who's Who in Ame ri ca n Colleges a nd ni ver 1t1 e ; Who's Wh o A m ong Creek Fra ternities and ororities; M iss I ndiana S ororit y

Ch eryl R ew, Beta Phi, w as elected vice president psilon Omicron of Phi at W isco nsin S tate mve rsity- tout.

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collegiate news Alpha Longwood College Farmville, Virginia Alphas returned early in September to begin rush workshop. Many of the members were already back and helping with freshman orientation by serving as colleagues and orientation leaders. At workshop, favors and name tags were completed; also, many new rush songs were written from recent popular tunes. Now we are rewriting and rehearsing skits and anticipating an exciting and successful rush. Open bidding upper classmen in the fall was a "first" for us, and we are proud of our new p ledges.

This year marks the beginning of our long-term p lan of remodeling the chapter room. By rush, we will have new curtains, new wall-hangings, and two reupholstered chairs. We also have a fresh paint job!

Oktoberfest der Geist will bring a new booth on the midway . for AL.A . Our theme is a sweet shop full of chocolates. The booth will be called Alpha's Sweet Assortments and our wares are brownies, fudge, chocolatecovered doughnuts, and small boxes of assorted candy.

With this new idea, Alphas are hoping to rank high in the competition.

Congratulations to the enthusiastic members who represented our chapter in the eight-mi le walk to raise money for a local orphan home. Despite rain and blisters, they made it all the way. Also, we're proud of Beth Blanchard, 1972 Homecoming Queen at HampdenSydney College.

Alphas are looking forward to the return of student teachers; then, we will be ready to go fu ll-swing into rush.- jANELLE jUDY

Alpha Alpha Miami University Oxford, Ohio The 1972- 1973 year began for Alpha Alphas with the traditional fall rush, as AA s entertained rushees with skits, dances, and just plain interesting, lively conversation.

For the fourth period party, the suite was transformed into " Paradise Island" with wind chimes, shrunken heads, and masses of flowers. Members dressed in colorful print gowns or grass skirts and brightly-colored leis demonstrated their prowess in tininkling, an ancient island folk dance, and in speaking a few Hawaiian words.

Happy new pledges were ribboned and given their big heart sisses.

Informal rush soon fo llowed , a nd with it such enjoy-

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able events as coke dates, song fests, and bowling and charades parties.

The newest pledges were welcomed and ribboned.

This was followed by initiation ceremonies for the spring pledge class. Alpha Alphas honored those members with a 3.0 average or above and welcomed many visiting alumnae members at a scholarship banquet. Nancy Parezo received the Scholarship T rophy for having attained a 4.0 average for spring quarter 1972.

Alpha Alphas are now busily planning for the many activities ahead, including Greek Week, Parents' Day, an d Founders' day.- CAROL VoNDERHAAR

Alpha Beta Northeast Missouri State University Kirksville , Missouri NEW IDEAS . . . these two words seem to best describe the recent activities of Alpha Beta Chapter.

The first new idea of the year came with Greek Week.

This event usually comes in the spring but was moved to the fall this year in an effort to use it as a rush function. In the Greek Sing the Alphas won the Best Appearance Award. That same night Sharon Norris was named Greek Week Queen 1972- 1973. This made the second year in a row that an Alpha has held the title.

In Greek O lympics the Alpha Betas won several events but the highlight was winning the sorority tug-of-war for the second year.

New ideas brought back from Convention by Debbie Stark and Becky Sanderson helped our chapter increase the effectiveness of our rush program. Our entire campus rush was revised th is year and the ideas brought back by Debbie and Becky seemed to come at quite an appropriate time . A B's theme for rush this year was not to entertain the rushees but more of a "we get to know you-you get to know us" theme. We kept three of our basic parties but added the puzzle and ritual parties.

The effectiveness of our rushing became evident with the pledging of an outstanding pledge class .

On October 14 the Alpha Betas held a Dad's Day celebration . For this occasion we treat our dads to a football game fo llowed by a banquet. At the banquet the pledges are given the chance to prove their abi lity at skit making. Each father received an individualized memento of the day.

Homecoming is an exciting event on the NMSU campus. Several weeks prior to Homecoming we selected Brenda Brosi as our candidate for Homecoming Queen .

We campaigned for Brenda through the use of leg garters, flyers, posters, and parades. This year the Alpha Betas combined their talents with a fraternity for the building

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of a Homecoming float. After the game we had a coketail party in our chapter room. This lets Alpha Betas of many years gather together for a short visit.

-ANN SANDERS

Alpha Gamma Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana, Pennsylvania Alpha Gamma's summer reunion dreams came true this fall in the form of new furnishings for our sorority room. Two white, soft vinyl couches are offset by a black vinyl chair and ottoman and a black and white velvet chair. The new furniture is entirely modern with dome lamps and glass-topped, metal tables. Funds were acquired from our Housing Account. We intend to buy a bright red shag rug in the spring.

Enthusiastically, with new furniture to show off, Alpha Gammas began the fall season with a pre-rush party.

The theme was Alpha Sigma Alpha Night at Bimbo's.

We served root beer, peanuts, and mints. The decorations were old-fashioned and the members dressed in old-fashioned attire, some sporting black cardboard mustaches. Four of the members formed a barbershop quartet and ou r piano player played old tunes, while everyone joined in the fun and singing. Formal rush lasted two weekends.

Homecoming was October 28, and we constructed our float with Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity. The theme of this year's parade was "Nostalgia" and Alpha Gammas chose "Howdy D oody" as their entry. Marilyn Simpson and Wendy Lebo were co-chairmen.

Other activities have been participation in a bike riding event sponsored by Lamda Chi Alpha fraternity to raise funds for the mentally retarded. Maggie Larson was chosen sweetheart of S:gma Chi Delta fraternity.

- MAUREEN LEE '"'INGFIELD

Beta Beta University of Northern Colorado Greeley, Colorado This fall has been a very busy and exciting one for Beta Beta Chapter. Shortly after classes started, we attended many workshops and song sessions in preparation for our Formal Rush Week, October 14 through October 21. Our theme for Open House was "Vote AL.A ." We all wore red, white, and blue dresses and vote buttons to promote the spirit of an election year. "Alice in AL.A Land" was the subject of our theme parties. Rushees and Alpha Sigs alike enjoyed the Beta Beta's original play as they watched the antics of Alice the rabbit and the Mad Hatter on their journey thro~gh AL.A Land.

Our traditional Hawaiian final party brought the entire week to an exciting climax with the rushees tossing their pearl and a wish into our fountain .

The week after rush was Homecoming. The Beta Betas participated by building a float for the Homecoming parade with the Sigma Chi fraternity. Again, we were working hard, but enjoying it very much at the same time.

We celebrated Founders' Day with a tea on Sunday, November 12. We extended a special invitation to all Alpha Sigma Alpha a lumnae in the Denver and Greeley area. We all enjoyed meeting so many other Alpha Sigs very much.

Beta Beta Chapter ended fall quarter with our traditional Christmas Party, complete with a beautiful tree gifts for all, and our very own mystery Santa Claus. W~

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all left for home shortly afterwards to celebrate Christmas and get some rest in preparation for a fun-fill ed and busy winter quarter.-KIM RAMSEY

Epsilon Epsilon Kansas State Teachers College Emporia, Kansas As the feeling of enthusiam flows from girl to girl, fall formal rush comes to a joyful end. Everyone worked in confidence and unity.

Our new housemother, Mrs. Margaret Marshall, was introduced at a tea given in her honor on September 12. R epresentatives from all the campus organizations attended. Saturday, September 23, the Dads came down for a weekend in their honor. We all went to the football game and enjoyed the rest of the evening with dancing and having fun in all the local spots.

O ctober was a busy month for Epsilon Epsilon with rush pizza parties and a rummage sale.

"In the Hay with AL.A" was the theme for the Informal. A hayrack ride and wiener roast added to the fantastic time had by everyone who attended.

As a money-making project all the pledges helped the Phi Kappa Taus by selling tickets and hostessing their Halloween Beer Bust and dance. We also had a Chili Supper which has always been a good money-making project.-NANCY Jo MILLER

Zeta Zeta Central Missouri State University Warrensburg, Missouri The women of Zeta Zeta Chapter were busy with Homecoming from the first of the term. What an adventure! Four Alphas were elected as candidates. Representing Z eta Zeta was Liza Eilers of Denver, Colorado; representing T au Kappa Epsilon was Linda Burton of Warrensburg, Missouri; representing Sigma Tau Gamma was Debby Nichol of Kansas City, 路 Missouri; and representing Theta Chi was Mary Augustine of Morrison Missouri. Mary and Liza were elected into the final judging which consisted of ten selected candidates by popularity vote.

The theme for Central Missouri State University Homecoming was "The Great Beginning," because this was Central Missouri's first year as a university. Each organization chose a theme dealing with the first or the beginning of something. We chose the beginning of sound ~nd techni.color in motion picture cartoons by Walt Disney. Durmg the campaign week we wore mousekateer costumes with our AL.A beanies as the base for our ears. Our house decoration' s theme was "The Mules will be in Fantasia when they send the Bearcats to Never Ne~er Land." The drawing consisted of Captain Hook, Twmkle Bell, Peter Pan and the many beautiful fairies of Fantasia.-CHRISTA MELODY P EACE

Eta Eta Kansas State College Pittsburg, Kansas The Alpha Sigma Alpha house at Kansas State College is once again filled with noise and excitement. Everyone had a chan~e to make new friends during rush. Our chapter entertamed the rushees with a playboy party two open houses, and a hay ride. With the largest pledg~

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class on campus, 1972-7 3 promises to be full of fun and happy times for the Etas.

The Eta Etas competed against the men of Lambda Chi Alpha in their first annual egg-eating contest. Our team consisted of Patty Crooks, Charliss Dellasega, Denise Hamm, and Brenda Wiedner. After eating sixty-three eggs to win the contest, the team won a cash prize and a small plaque with a iarge white egg mounted on it in remembrance of the day.

The relationship between the Etas and the fraternities has been very good this year. We enj oyed run-outs with the men of Lambda Chi Alpha, Pi Kappa Alpha, and Sigma Chi fraternities . In addition, we participated in the Lambda Chi Alpha sidewalk-painting contest.

Several girls tried out for the Seventh Cavettes Drill Team this year. Sheri C owley, Charliss D ellasega, and Mary Russell are new pledges of the organization. Active members are Cathy Cook, Executive Officer ; R obin Demott, Secretary and squad leader ; and Brenda Wiedner, squad leader.

Eta Eta d ecided to combine efforts with the m en of Tau Kappa Epsilon for H omecoming house decorati ons.

This year's theme was "When I was a Kid ." We are proud of our members who were put up for the H omecoming Queen: Cathy C ook for Alpha Kappa Lambda ; Carole Beth Cukjati for our own chapter ; Charliss Dellasega for Sigma Chi ; Christy J ones for Tau Kappa Epsilon ; and Julie Weathers for Pi Kappa Epsilon.

Eta Eta also planned an informal Halloween Party when all couples came in costumes. Plans are also beginning to materia lize for State Day which will be hosted by the women of the Eta Eta Chapter.- CATHY CooK

Fall term started off well with everyone really enthusiastic about rush. The first two wee ks were Pan路 hellenic rush rather than individual sorority rushing. It was very successful with freshman teas and fraternity women 's teas where many freshmen showed up and were truly interested.

Our theme this year was " M ee t People." Our planned pa rties were a puzzle pa rty, a Fifties party, a Halloween pumpkin carving party, a Speak Easy with Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, an ice skating party and our formal rush party.

As a m oney-making project we are selling p opcorn and candy at the Friday Night Flicks. So far it is very successful and we should be a ble to raise a good amount of m oney for some needy organiza ti on .

H om ecoming again is celebrated with skits and Nu Nu will take part. Bid acceptance and F ound ers' Day is celebrated together at Chinatow n as every year.

- PHYLLIS SEDERHOLM

Phi Phi Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, Missouri All the hours and weeks of hard work by the Phi Phis of N orthwest Missouri State University were well warranted, as they can boast a very successful rush week.

Under the guidance of Gayla Buntin, the pledges organized quickly and took their out-of-t own pledge skip to Kansas City, O ctober 1. M embers Deani Haage, Kris Greenfield, Diana Mullins, and Marcie Skinner were captured and taken along to enj oy the exciting weekend activities.

Bopping around on th e foo tba ll fi eld this fall will be two Phi Phi cheerlead ers, Linda Russell and T erri Crossley. Wrestling season will find Linda Cleveland and Sue Kroeger near the mats- cheering the grapplers on to a victory. They are m embers of the wrestling cheerleading squad .

Participating actively in D ye's D olls, a n organization to recruit high school a thl etes, a re D ebbie Dale, Susie Smith, T erri C rossley, Sue K roege r, a nd Linda Clevela nd . Some of th e other a ctivities in which Phi Phis are involved include U nion Board, T ower Choir, Embers, a nd H omecomin g commi ttees.

E ta Etas build a pyramid

Nu Nu Drexel University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Nu Nus had informa l m eetings and ge t-toge thers throughout the summer, including a theater pa rty. An outd oo r party behind Sigma Pi fraternity turn ed out to be a lot of fun.

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Sin ge rs D ianna Mull ins and Patty Courtney at Ph i Ph i's Flapper Party

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Becky McAllister bestowed great honor on the Phi Phis by receiving the Amy Swisher Scholarship. The chapter was also very proud of Carol Kauzlarich, who was a recipient of the Chloe E. Millikan Scholarship.

She was one of two MSU elementary education majors to receive the award.

Homecoming, November 4, had the theme of comic strip characters. The chapter decided on Sesame Street as the skit idea, and Sylvester and Tweety bird comprised the float. Linda Russell was chosen as Phi Phi's candidate for Homecoming Queen.- MELANIE WILES

Chi Chi Ball State University Muncie, Indiana Chi Chi Chapter started the 197 2-1973 year with a bang. Rush for upper classmen started September 23.

Rush activities included a picnic, a puzzle party, a popcorn party, an ice cream social, final party, and the traditional coke dates.

Although rush kept us quite busy fall quarter, Chi Chis participated in many other campus functions. We had a booth in the annual Chi Omega, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Circus Feed. We stuck with the zodiac theme of past years. The annual Alpha Chi Omega, Delta T au Delta Watermelon Bust was also entered and attended by the members of Chi Chi Chapter. Chi Chis entered the Theta Xi Tug of War again this year, and a Campus Chester was sponsored. Homecoming was a big event on Ball State's campus. A float was built and entered with Sigma Tau Gammas, and a Homecoming tea was given with our alumnae attending.

Other activities our chapter organized were a fall retreat where we changed our basic pledge program, a trip to Wright State in Dayton, Ohio, to help rush in forming a new chapter, a hayride for the members and their dates, and a Founders' Day party sponsored by our Muncie alumnae. -DEBBIE MACY

Beta Gamma Northeastern State College Tahlequah, Oklahoma For the Beta Gammas fall semester started wi th the redecoration of our activity room just in time for a very exciting and successful formal rush. October 7 was dedicated to Parents' D ay on our campus and as is the custom, our chapter held an informal reception for our parents in our activity room .

Greek Days on the N.S.C . campus were held O ctober 17 and 18, during which there was a pledge exchange between the other sororities and fraternities, a cookout and songfest for all Greeks, and of course, the traditional shaving cream fight and tug-of-war at Beta P ond.

With many plans in the making, the prospects for the coming year look very bright.- PAM K ELLY

Beta Delta University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, Mississippi Rush! Rush! Rush! Fall quarter for Beta D eltas began with a rush of activities including formal and open rush parties, school spirit, intramurals, and a POW-MIA rally. On August 23 Beta Deltas arrived on campus for pre-rush workshop. During workshop we made name tags and party favors, worke d on decorations and scenery,

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and practiced skits and songs. Also initiation was held, and a special luncheon was given honoring our new initiates. Our work proved successful for formal rush held August 27 through September 1. The parties were Meet the Greeks, What It's All About, Theme party, Come As You Are, and the formal party. Two of our favorite parties were the Gay Nineties Party and Fiddler on the R oof.

Our parties continued even after rush. The members gave our new pledges a slumber party in the chapter room, and a surprise coke party after pledge meeting one evening. Pizza and hot dog suppers were among our open rush parties. And finally, our members received their little sisters in a scavenge hunt party.

Beta D eltas contributed to Southern spirit by plastering spirit signs a ll over the camp us, stuffing the balcony, and participating in pep rallies and parades for our Big Gold footba ll team. Sorority spirit ran high for our intramural football team known on campus as the " Big R ed Machine." The " Big R ed Machine" won first place in sorority division football games. Along with the pride for our football team our tennis team was among the top in the tennis intramural matches.

Of all the activities this past fall the most serviceable one has been Beta Delta's cooperation with Southern Cares, USM stud ent organization and local representative of the Voices in Vital America (VIVA). In cooperation with this group we sold bracelets and distributed POW-MIA literature. The funds earned through the sale of bracelets were used to provide scholarships for children whose fathers were among the POW-MIAs. On October 5 we sponsored a POW-MIA rally. At the rally speakers were Mrs. Donnie Collins, wife of a POW, and Dr. R oger Shields, head of POW-MIA T ask F orce at the Pentagon. Beta D eltas urge a ll Alpha Sigs to help our POW-MIAs.-PAM T uDOR

Beta Epsilon Madison College Harrisonburg, Virginia The busy BEs are involved once again with the other sororities and fraternities on campus. A Sunday supper took place in early O ctober with Sigma Phi Epsilon and Sigma Nu fraternities . Good food, huh guys!

Later in O ctober the BEs and their dates took part in a " Picnic, Hayride, and Beer Blast" combination with seven other sororities.

Before open bids were given out, members and rushees rallied at the Pizza Hut. The fun and laughs created enthusiasm in everyone. Open bids were given out on October 17. Welcome all new pledges! These girls found out just how great AL.A really is after the weekend retreat which took place after walk.

The BEs will sponsor a Christmas Boutique for Camp Virginia Jaycee . With the success of last year's project this year will prove to be even better.- INA WooDWARD '

Beta Zeta University of Southwestern Louisiana Lafayette, Louisiana The fall semester began with a good rush for the Beta Zetas. Several terrific girls were pledged during both formal and open rush. These girls are true Alpha Sigs, as they have much spirit, they enjoy life, and they don 't mind a little work.

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In October the chapter sponsored a toy drive: It was for the benefit of the USL D ay Care Center. Many toys were collected, repaired, and then donated to the Center. Several other activities such as the Homecoming display, the Founders' D ay banquet, and the ParentD aughter banquet were p lanned for later in the fall semester. Also, the Beta Zetas made several visits to the Johnny Scott Center as part of the philanthropic project.

T wo girls in the chapter, Tanya Guidry and Susan Napp, were invited to p ledge the Angel Flight organization on campus. D ebra Bush and Lorna Guynn, two of our p ledges, joined the flag carrying group that marches with the band. Mona E. Guidry received one of the scholarships given out at the National Convention held this summer. T he chapter is really proud of these girls .-LYNDA QUARLES

We hel d our annual Parents' Day on October 14.

This gives our parents a chance to meet our advisers and members and give them a taste of sorority life. T he day's events included a coffee hour at the house, the football game and dinner. A good time was had by all.

The Beta T heta Chapter celebrated Founders' Day on November 12. Our Mother Patroness, Mrs. Jean Mayhew, attended and awards were received by several of the members.

On November 18 we had our annual Dinner-Dance at a local country club. The Window Frame provided the entertainment and Beta Thetas provided the fun.

The semester was concluded with a Christmas party and Senior FarewelL- MELISSA McGRATH

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Radford College Radford, Virginia

Beta Iota Dickinson State College Dickinson , North Dakota One delegate and two other Beta Eta members attended the National Convention. R osie Shul te, D eb Schmid t, and Nancy Severson piled into a car and headed for Springfield. Nancy and Deb received awards for being the non-delegates who had traveled the greatest distance. It was a long trip, but well worth every mile; in their opinion everyone should have attended.

Beta Etas began fall quarter at Dickinson State College with a camp-out at Camp Nyoda on the first Friday after registration. T he Dickinson Alumnae Chapter furnished supper and stayed to listen to R osie, Deb, and Nancy give their report on the Convention. Everyone was caught by their new ideas and fill ed with enthusiasm for the . coming year. The remainder of the evening was spent singing new songs from the Convention and discussing summer activities.

September 25 brought a rush party at which entertainment was making creative things for the mentally retarded children in the area. Amongst popping balloons and tearing paper, both rushees and members had a great time.

Homecoming at DSC was held October 14. I t was a very busy time for Beta Etas as they participated in many activities, including selling mums and spirit pennants, and entering a float in the parade. Beta Eta Sweetheart, Peg Zan der, returned to ride in the parade, a lso. Rosie Shulte, an honor maiden, Leah Henke, and Doreen YellowWolf participated in the Homecoming Ceremonial.

The alumnae chapter sponsored a tea after the footba ll game where alumnae and collegiate members were able to warm up ;:tnd get reacquainted.

October also brought the Halloween Dance and the "Ugly" Contest.

Founders' Day was celebrated in November and fall quarter closed with big plans for formal rush .

- REVA HENKE

Beta Theta Central Mich igan University Mt. Pleasant, Michigan Rush started on September 20 and ended October 3 with Bid Day. Our new Crunches are great assets to our group. On September 30 we had a pancake breakfast for all our members before the first home footba ll game.

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A new and exciting emphasis was p laced on rush for Beta Iota this fa ll as members p lanned and carried through the trend of informal rush which is appearing among a ll sororities.

With Panhellenic's newly revised rush rules, rush opened the 1972-73 school year for BI on September 25, with an All-Greek Sing around the campus fountain.

T he Beta Iotas, under the d irection of co-rush chairmen, Anne Cole and Tracie Dickson, greeted the rushees at the first rush party, an open house, September 26.

Rushees viewed d isplays with much interest and curiosity.

Candlelight reading by four members culminated the evening's activities. Members entertained rushees at a second philanthropic party, "R each-Out for Sisterhood," October 3. A candlelight ceremony in which rushees participated was the finale of our first informal rush party. Bids went out October 10 and Beta Iota greeted another tremend ous p ledge class.

Open House for alumae members of Beta Iota and R adford College was held October 21 to help celebrate Homecoming at the college . Members excitedly met alumnae and explained the various displays of new awards and gifts the chapter has received in recent years. O ctober 25 , members and p ledges celebrated Halloween with a party at the home of our adviser, Mrs. Einstein.

Founders' Day was observed November 15 at the Holiday I nn in Blacksburg, Virginia. Members and p ledges celebrated the event with a dinner, speaker, invited guestfacu lty, and entertainment by the fall p ledge class.

National Panhellenic Council awarded Beta Iota a large silver tray in recognition of the chapter' s outstanding scholastic achievement. Fall quarter the B Is not on ly deve loped their intellect but also their muscles as they went on to prove that A'LA just "can't be beat" on the volleyball courts.- LILLIAN FORD

Beta Kappa Western Illinois University Macomb, Illinois Fall was a busy time of year for the Beta Kappas. We began our year with T KE powderpuff football. Every night and weekend afternoon we ran pass drills, went through blocking exercises, football strategies, and played scrimmages . One thing for sure, we certainly knew what was going on at the football games! On October 29 all the sororities played a day of elimination games . Last year we came in third.

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The men of Alpha Gamma Rho teamed up with us for our philanthropic project this year. We sold buttons for United Fund for two weeks. Buttons sold at one dollar apiece and were used as a pass to get into an alluniversity party at Lake Argyle Sunday, October 8 . A combo played and refreshments were provided. We sold almost ten hundred buttons. Members worked hard selling door to door and sitting in the Union at our booth all day. We'd all like to thank Pam Poos for organizing the drive and working so diligently.

Our big brother pledge program began two weeks after school started. We have been having a good time with them since. They do the same thing as our pledges only it is in quite a condensed form. Basically they're just getting to know our members through rundowns and getting signatures of members. We take four from every fraternity on campus; therefore it is really good for interfraternity and Greek relationships.

"Hill-Billy Heaven" was the name bestowed on our fall party. Everyone was decked out in worn blue jeans and lumberjack shirts. We engaged a combo and rented a huge old barn this year- just a slight variation on the usual formal party! Lanterns were given as favors and everyone had a Knee-slappin' time!!

Homecoming was another event we had early this year. Our candidate for queen was Terry Coles. Instead of building a house dec we donated the money designated for Homecoming to the heart fund. The men of Phi Sigma Epsilon joined with us to make a float for the parade. It's always more fun to have a little masculine help in building these floats!

After all the busy Homecoming events, rush was upon us. By cutting corners and pinching pennies we have been able to save enough money to improve our house.

We all pitched in and repainted, bought new drapes, carpeted, and fixed everything else that was in need of it. By the time rush came around we had our house in tip top shape.

Between all these events we have been busy with money-making projects, exchanges, and intramural sports of volleyball , bowling, and tennis.-JAN ZIMMERMAN

Beta Lambda State Coll ege of A rkansas Conway, Arka nsas Rush! Rush! Rush! That was the most important word for Beta Lambdas this fall. First we rushed to get back to school, then . we rushed to get organized, and finally it was time for rush itself.

Beta Lambdas came back from Convention with new ideas for rush and rush parties which we excitedly put into effect this year. We chose "AL.A Carnival" for our theme party and it was a great success. We set up booths which included a fortune teller, dart throw, picture booth, and a stuffed animal throw. To further set the carnival mood, several Alpha Sigs were disguised as a fat lady, bearded lady, and clowns. The Alpha Players presented a skit, backed up by a barbershop quartet and chorus line. The Rainbow ceremony was the theme for our formal party bringing Beta Lambdas a wonderful pot of gold in our lovely pledges.

Fall proved to be a busy time for Beta Lambdas with Homecoming and its car parade, softball and volleyball intramurals, and Greek roll call at pep rallies. Beta Lambdas love to show their school spirit, but we are also proud of Donna Chun, a cheerleader, and Emily Cunningham and Debbie Selph, who are members of the drill team.

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We have had many parties, including a Halloween party with an award for the best costume, Thanksgiving and Christmas parties, and casual get-togethers. For our philanthropic project, we held a Christmas party at the Arkansas Children's Colony, and took gifts to the children .-SusANN WALTERS

Beta Mu Henderson State College Arkadelphia, Arkansas Rush parties kept Beta Mu Chapter quite busy. We changed our informal party to "AL.A Showboat." We rented costumes for that night and we had everything from sleazy saloon girls in red satin outfits, to beautiful southern belles dressed in pastel colors with lace and ruffies from head to toe. We entertained the girls with a number of acts, from a hilarious can-can dance by the sleazy saloon girls to a beautiful solo medley of Dixieland songs. We ended the party by singing a couple sorority songs and "When the Saints Come Marching In" while forming a chain with the rushees and dancing around the room.

A coke party was held at the residence of Mrs. Ralph Williams, Jr., an alumna and past president of Beta Mu Chapter. The members sang songs to the girls and every路 one seemed to enjoy the delicious hamburger supper and visiting with each other.

Beta Mu wou ld like to acknowledge the honors of several of its members. Carol Sue Willhite has been chosen Miss Camden for this year and she also competed in the Miss Arkansas Pageant this summer. She said it was a great experience and we are so proud of her.

Carol Jo Clark and Cecille Grant have been chosen as Reddie cheerleaders. These girls are always active and vibrant and really add a lot of spark to the squad. Carol Jo Clark has also been named as Panhellenic President and Pershing Rifle Co-Sponsor. She will automatically become a sponsor next year. These are indeed high honors and we are proud to have heP represent the Alpha Sigs in this way.

Two of our members serve as officers in Heart and Key. Nancy Benton holds the office of recording secretary and Terry Bacon is parliamentarian. Nancy Benton, Darla Dixon, Ann Retherford, and Sissy Pearce are also members of the Student Senate.-JANIE FLETCHER

Beta Nu Murray State University Murray, Kentucky Beta Nus returned to Murray full of enthusiasm for fall rush. Most of the girls looked the same except some had shed a few pounds, some had sun-streaked hair, and a couple had new last names. We were proud to have some of our alumnae help us serve at our rush parties.

Raggedy Ann's presence was evident in our treasure chest display on everything from key chains to wastecans. Two other main points of interest were a bulletin board with snapshots of Beta Nus in action showing what many of us did this summer and our Convention display about the activities attended by Celia Simmons, Donna Shirley, Melanie Wilson, and Mrs. Polly Nash Zanetta, our adviser. We used our favorite skit with Sus路ie in A L.A Dreamland; and the rushees were delighted with their burlap R aggedy Ann wall hangings and gingerbread men cookies. On Friday night each girl

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was presented with a plaque picturing two little girls sharing an umbrella and "Love in A'LA" inscribed across the top.

Lana Jackson was named Ideal Pledge at the banquet following the initiation ceremony. Ideal Active was presented to Celia Simmons who teamed up with her little sister, Susan Kuhn, to claim the big sis-little sis Scholarship Award.

By this time the semester was packed with activitiesD erby Day, softball and volleyball games, shoe shines at fraternity houses, magazine sales, and dessert parties for open rush.

Everyone worked hard on our float for Homecoming even though it meant getting shellac on our "new red fingernails!" Our traditional Homecoming brunch was once again a gala event. Our alumnae enjoyed the reunion and seeing our new color TV and giant Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls which were gifts from our last two pledge classes. Field R epresentative Diana Pyle came to visit our chapter the next week. We enjoyed meeting another Alpha Sig from a different school who could give us new ideas for projects and help us to improve.

This was one of the most beneficial weeks of the semester.

The Beta Nus dressed up as witches and clowns to help the Women's Club with a Halloween Haunted House. This philanthropic project was used to provide funds for community welfare needs.

Fall retreat was held November 3 and we had fun working on decorations for our Founders' Day Dance.

This dance featured the Stumpdaddy band and was held in Paducah . We presented our dates with large brandy sniffers as remembrances of the night.

Beta Nus have also been involved in campus activities.

Three are officers in Alpha Lambda Delta-Cathie Coffman, Suzanne Jones, and Emily Greene. Pam Becker serves as WSGA representative, Celia Simmons and Jayne Scott are fraternity sweetheart attendants, and Patty Elias, a '72 spring graduate, received a graduate assistantship to continue her education in the field of business.-ALESIA GAIL SMITH

the girls decoratively painted with red and white enamel, small inch-mugs, garters, and chokers. Carnival shots of • the girls were also taken behind a saloon girl set-up.

Monday, we picked up many wonderfu l pledges. That night, Beta Pis and their new girls were invited to go to Bluefield to the Pizza Pub for a social with the D elta Gamma Phi fraternity of Bluefield College.

Homecoming was October 14. Theta Xi fraternity co-sponsored our own Rosemary Carucci. She is a junior from Cucumber, West Virginia, and is a home economics major. A tea followed the Homecoming parade as many of our recent graduates were back to pay us a visit.

Soccer games started the middle of September, the Swim Meet was October 31, and volleyball began in November.

An Alpha Sig alumna from Concord, who graduated in 1968, was featured in Glamour magazine's Spotlight for the month of October and everyone was really excited about it. She is Sandy Childress, a home economics teacher. The article was entitled "Break Away from the T eacher Stereotype," and that is just what she has done. Three cheers for another outstanding Alpha Sig! Socials with the Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity and one with the Delta Zeta sorority have been scheduled. Also, Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity has invited us to help them with their Jingle Bell Rock in December.

- BETS! MEISSNER

Beta Sigma Southwest Missouri State University Springfield, Missouri The Beta Sigmas at SMSU really rolled out the red carpet for rushees this fall with our newly redecorated house. We have new red shag carpeting, new black and white furniture, and the outside has been painted white with black trim. We're very proud of our "new" house.

The Beta Sigs got off to a great start with a very successful rush week. For the first round parties we used an idea from National Convention this summer which

Beta Pi Concord College Athens, West Virginia Beta Pis came back to Concord in August full of enthusiastic ideas for rush and money-making projects.

We got our football players off to a good start by having a "Pretty Legs" contest, using their legs. To vote, all the students had to do was donate money to the cup on which the picture of a pair of legs was pasted.

The cup having the most money won, and the "Pretty Legs" Winner was announced during half-time of a football game.

We had a social with Theta Xi fraternity in the beginning of September for all prospective rushees and friends of both groups. We also had a social for prospective rushees at Jerry's Pizza Hut in Princeton and sang songs until our voices were gone.

Rush rules were changed this year and our first party was held on September 28 at the Pipestem G olf Clubhouse. It lasted for three hours and we had a fine time getting to know all the rushees. Beer, coke, and potato chips were served and our entertainment was provided

by Bernie Davis and Kellen Kite. Sunday, October 1, was our second party. Our theme was the Alpha Sigma Alpha Mug-ln. Root beer, hors d'oeuvres, and fondue were our refreshments and favors included mugs, which

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Beta Sigs enjoy the Convention Formal Banquet at Riverside

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was the P uzzle Party. Everyone enjoyed the new idea as it broke the ice for the rushees as well as for the members. Ask your Convention delegate what the party involved as we can say that it worked for us.

R ed lights and checkered tablecloths set the atmosphere for our second round parties with the theme of "Las Vegas." The refreshments were prepared and served by the Springfield Alumnae Chapter. Peggy Carrithers was the MC for the floor show program which consisted of the following: Edith Alpha played by Cathy McBride, . a chorus girl dancing to the tunes of "Let Me Entertain You" and "Big Spender," a singing duet by Wendy Lindberg and Becky R obinson to "I'd Do Anything for You Sis," and a singing and dancing quartet. Our feature was soloist Nedra Gregory, who sang "People" and "More."

In October the Beta Sigmas played volleyball with the Springfield Alumnae Chapter. Members, p ledges, and alums had a great time, and it helped with our alum relations because we got to know them better.

The members gave a bunking party in honor of the new pledges and the next weekend the p ledges were hostesses for the members. A lot of sleep was lost both weekends but we got to know the new members better.

Judy Appleby was elected the AL:.A Homecoming Queen candidate, and we joined forces with the Sigma Nu fraternity in the building of our float. Judy is a senior majoring in business.- DEBBIE HENNE

Beta Phi University of Wisconsin-Stout Menonomie, Wisconsin The Beta Phis retu rned to the cool fall of north west Wisconsin with unlimited energy to maintain the warm Alpha Sigma Alpha smiles on campus. They knew it would take more than one bag full of ideas to keep up with the many simultaneous fall activities. Members planned carefully and divided their talents between rush and Homecoming activities.

The format of Homecoming differed from past years.

The change personified the theme " Something New, Something Different" in the election of Homecoming Queen. T he responsibility of campaigning was entirely up to the individual groups sponsoring a queen candidate. The queen was elected totally by student vote.

Members worked hard on 'something new and different' for their candidate Bette Johnson under her them e "The Winning Way." Red and gold were her colors and such were the flags carried and buttons worn during Homecoming week. Bette rode a horse in the traditional car caravan.

Alpha Sigma Alpha smiles also greeted many alumnae at the Homecoming breakfast. The breakfast was highlighted with skits, one by the new p ledges and the other by two of Beta Phi's comediennes. T he comediennes, dressed in costumes from Chiquita banana country, presented "Go Bananas with A L:.A," which was a lso a theme for one of the rush parties.

Other members and comediennes a lso had a chance to use their skills and individual abi lities in other rush parties with themes of "A L:.A for all Seasons," "Vaudeville AL:.A," "AL:.A Puzzle Party," and "Coffee House" for the preference party.

The biannual Bean and Steak Scholarship Dinner was held at which all members receiving a three-point or above ate steak and those receiving under a three-point, beans. Repeating her last semester's honors, D ianne

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T rengen received the scholarship 'trophy for having the h ighest grade point.

Scrub-a dub-dub was the tune to the AL:.A fall car wash as more than just cars were washed and rinsed.

In October we honored our parents at a breakfast on Parents' Weekend and some of our mothers with the Mother Patroness Ceremony.

T he Beta Phis took to the seclusion of a cabin in northern Minnesota to replenish the bags of ideas for the coming semester.-MARCIA PRELLWITZ

Beta Psi Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, Michigan This is the dawning of the age of Beta Psi; it is the year of our rebirth! This year, we are making our sorority the most relevant organization on campus. R elevant to today's modern woman-who has a whole new world open to her, yet, also, the freedom to be more feminine than ever before.

As a result of our new philosophy, we acquired some fantastic pledges this fall. They definitely possess the qualities that are true to the ideals of AL:.A .

We a lso were adopted by a fratern ity this fall, not as little sisters, but as social buddies. Our new partners in crime are the Sigma P is from Indiana University of South Bend. They joined us and our rushees for a day of sun, fun and foo d at Lake Michigan. A great day was had by a ll. We joined them in Indiana for a big Halloween bash!

Coming up in the near future for Beta Psis are Homecoming, with its All Campus T .G., the J ames Gang, and a lumnae tea, Dad's Day football game, and our crazy money-making projects, such as Beg-an-EGG. Yes, this is the year of Alpha Sigma Alpha, and we intend to make the most of it.- BARB BENNETT

Gamma Beta University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, Wisconsin T he members of Gamma Beta have begun a little buddy program this fall for our philanthropic project.

Once a week we meet in our suite room with six or seven mentally retarde d children from the Stevens Point area.

The kids range in age from seven to ten years old. They are mostly mongo loids and hyperactives. T wo girls are assigned to help each child work on projects or to teach him some simple games. Darlene Peterson, our philanthropic chairman, set up this project. She worked at a camp this summer for the mentally retarded and has路 brought back with her some good ideas. Some of the projects we have set up are tie-dye, coloring, finger painting, pasting and making collages.

We find this new project quite a challenge and very beneficial to our chapter. We hope that in helping these children we can make their day a little brighter.

- LINDA DEESH

Gamma Zeta University of A rkansas College Heights, Arkansas Gamma Zeta Chapter began the semester by winning second p lace in the UAM Follies. We had a group of girls present a comedy/ song routine. The trophy we re-

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ceived has been placed in a very special place in our sorority room.

Along with the Phi Lambs we sponsored a bonfire during the week of our Homecoming game with State College of Arkansas. T he outstanding attendance showed us the spirit at the University of Arkansas at Monticello is getting better!

Among our projects during the ÂŁemester has been the remodeling of ou r sorority room. We converted an unused closet into a cozy little T.V. room- red carpet and all ! Also, we painted our living and meeting rooms, and carpeted the latter.

R ush is always a busy event in our semester. O ur party was entitled "Showboat."

Our semester ended with a touch of sadness, when one of our advisers, Mrs. Thelma Collie, resigned. She had to leave us because of a promotion in her church activi ties.

To let her know how much she wou ld be missed, we surprised her with a tea in our sorority room and a lso presented her with a gift.-KAY HARROD

Gamma Eta Penn State University University Park, Pennsylvania Following the program developed by our Pan hellenic Council, Gamma Eta rushed informally this fall. The program encompassed two sets of open houses, each being three days in length, in which all sororities were involved.

This was fo llowed by several parties run independently of Panhel, which included an "Oldies" night and a "Silent F lick" night. Bids were issued and accepted at any time during the term. T hree of our members served as rush counselors; they advised and counseled several rushees throughout their rushing experience.

October 21 was Homec~ming at Penn State and the Gamma Etas opened the day with an a lumnae gathering for donuts and coffee in the suite. We were represented in the festivit ies by way of our window and lawn disp lay which we completed with Kappa Delta Rho fraternity.

Again this year, Panhel sponsored a drive for UNICEF, and we participated in this. Another annua l event was our Christmas party. Santa was again on hand presenting exclusive gifts to the members.

Our biggest revision in philosophy this year concerned Standards Board. We changed the function of the Board to handling problems of irresponsibility, personality conflicts, and general unsatisfactory participation in the sorority. Thus far it has functioned well.

- BARBARA FARINA

Halloween was the date set for our major event, "Gamma Kappa goes trick-or-treating," accompanied by our little friends, the Troy Elementary Special Children.

A party for the children was also he ld.-VICKIE RATLIFF

Gamma Lambda Loyola University of Chicago Chicago, Illinois L oyola's Alpha Sigs were busy this fall with rush, fall carnival, a fashion show and philanthropic projects. This year we had a carnival in the fall rather than our usual spring one. R ides, food and games were a part of the activities for Loyola students. Gamma Lambdas anxiously participated in running a booth raffling off stuffed animals. R ush again was a success for us, thanks to our rush chairman Margie Faut. Our theme was " R ed, W h ite and Blue" because of election year. Members dressed in red, white and blue greeted rushees with little candles we had made for them ourselves. Sonya Bernardi, our new p ledge mistress, prepared a we ll-rounded pledge program for the new pledges. Hats off to Mary J o Stack, who organized a fashion show at the Marla.c House in Oak Park. C lothes were modeled by members an d provided by Kaufman's. A dinner followed, enjoyed by all. Our annual Steak and Champagne is taking a new twist this year. Unlike other years it will be held at Sonya. Bernardi's house with Gamma Lambdas preparing the feast . Candles and pot holders were sold in the Loyola Un ions with proceeds going to charity. Again with the Knights of Columbus, we sold T ootsie Ro lls for the mentally retarded children.- CHARLENE OccHINO

Gamma Kappa Glenville State College Glenville, West Virginia Gamma Kappa had a busy fall rush. Beginning with a joint rush party held with the other two sororities, the members then held a coke party for rushees and members.

The French R iviera was reborn in G lenville at Gamma Kappa's theme party where a chorus line and French games accompanied a scene of French decor and enticing food. The preference party he ld its usual magic for our rushees as they wept happi ly and headed forth to pick up their bids.

Homecoming presented a challenge to Gamma Kappa as p lans were made for a booth at our heritage weekend event and a float was prepared with the theme "Home to the Hills."

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Happiness zs a Gamma Lambda smile

Gamma Mu Adrian College Adrian, M ichigan Gamma Mus returned to Adrian full of hopes and plans. Taking an open bid p ledge class from the upperclass women was the first major item of business on the fa ll agenda. A party held the fo llowing weekend welcomed everyone back to campus.

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"Comic Strips" was this year's Homecoming theme, and Gamma Mu actively entered into the spirit of preparing our Pink Panther display. It was good to see so many graduated members who returned to Adrian for the weekend activities.

Parents' Weekend was held a few weeks later, and family and friends were welcomed at an informal Open House.

Fall rush was our next major activity. Our first gettogethers were teas, followed by a Puzzle Party, a Red Garter Party, and a final Formal Party. Acquiring a great new pledge class was the climax of a fun-filled and successful rush period . Bid day was highlighted by an all-Greek sorority cheering session on the college mall, and a Gamma Mu home-made ice cream and slumber party that night.

After Thanksgiving vacation, thoughts turned to up coming finals and Christmas. Christmas parties, Secret Angels, and exchanging gifts provided enjoyable escapes from studying during December. Also, a spec:al Christmas party was given for the children at the Lenawee Institute for the Mentally Retarded.

It was a very busy and satisfying term, and after a "mind and body" healing vacation, Gamma Mus will return in full force looking forward to another successful semester.- FLORENCE DoNNELLY

Gamma Xi Slippery Rock State College Slippery Rock, P-ennsylvania The new semester began with a bash! A "watermelon bash" that is, for all the freshmen girls on campus. It was a great way for us to introduce the new girls to A"'2.A .

There was laughter and singing when several members brought their guitars.

Not long after that, the Gamma Xis put all their energies into building a float for Homecoming. The theme was Nostalgia and Charlie Chaplain was chosen as our figure from the past. Our efforts were rewarded when president and float-chairman Sheryl Smith accepted the third place trophy at the Pre-Game Show.

October marked the beginning of informal rush. The night of rush sign-up, an Information Center was held.

Each sorority set up a display of various sorority materials they wished to show prospective rushees. After viewing each display and talking to the members from each sorority, the girls signed up for rush. There was one party every day for a week, with bids going out on the last day. We gave the "puzzle" party, that our Convention delegate brought back to us.

Our social life has been an active one. We have had mixers with the brothers of Phi Tau Alpha fraternity from Grove City College and with the brothers of Delta Tau Delta fraternity from Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh.- PATRICE BoRKOVICH

Gamma Omicron Clarion State College Clarion, Pennsylva nia Clarion's Alpha Sigs returned to their permanent suite in Nair Hall in late August. Plans were immediately put into full swing for this year's Homecoming float. Our entry, entitled "Jolly Hour on the Trolley" was among the most attractive floats in the parade. We sponsored Chris Dolny, Wendy Besterman, and Dottie Beebe in this year's Homecoming Queen contest.

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Rush got underway during the latter part of September.

We had a puzzle party for our informal, and the theme for our formal was " A "'2.A Roundup." Gamma Omicron is proud to have taken another fine pledge class.

On October 29 we had a Halloween party for the benefit of the disadvantaged children in the Clarion area.

The party was a great success and we found it a very rewarding experience to give those underprivileged children a fun-filled afternoon.

As a fund -raising project, Clarion's A"'2.As sponsored a midnight movie Halloween weekend. We also plan to sell candy later on in the semester.

Gamma Omicrons were third last semester in Q .P .A. among all the sororities on the Clarion campus. We're all working very hard this semester to become number one!-Jo FINDLEY

Gamma Pi Missouri Valley College Marshall , Missouri Gamma Pi Chapter began the school year with preparations for rush. This year our rush theme was "Pirates Cove," an idea we got from Gamma Beta Chapter at Convention this summer.

The fifteenth of October was Missouri Valley's Homecoming. This year the theme was "The Sign of the Times." Our chapter's float was entitled "Ecology is Now." Through this float we did a service to the community by picking up all the trash around neighborhoods and using it to show on our float in trash cans. This showed how much better the community could look if we practiced ecology.

Also in October we had a SOCK HOP! This dance was open to our entire campus at twenty-five cents a person. The dance centered around old groups and their famous songs. As an added incentive we gave prizes of old records to winners of the "Jitterbug" and "Twist" dance contests.

We held our Mom and Daughter Ceremony the second of October and followed it with a party for Moms and Daughters.

Our future hopes are to get the campus involved in what we are doing and to get the Greeks of our campus unified.- MoNTENE REAVES

Gamma Rho East Stroudsburg State College East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania The Gamma Rhos came back to campus this fall anticipating a busy semester. Everyone was so excited to see each other even though e n one of the nice days of the summer we had had a picnic at Stoney Acres .

The first thing on our agenda was planning for our rush teas. We sta.rted out with the I.S.C. Tea when after president Chris Rohr's speech we sang three songs.

At the Rotational Tea the Gamma Rhos put on a circus. Many hidden talents were displayed in that circus ring made of coke cups. Since this was election year we decided to present our platform at the Invitational Tea. First we told the rushees of the changes to be made. We then showed them how it used to be in the old days of pledging. Linda O'Neill, our pledge mistress, came out as the strict, yelling pledge mistress. Following that, poems were read about love and sisterhood. To add

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humor we enacted the dilema of a member asking a guy to one of the formals. To end the platform each girl told what sisterhood meant to her. We then sang the song "Scarlet Ribbons" and tied a red ribbon on the finger of each rushee. It was a very touching and beautiful ceremony. The Preferential Tea was the traditional "Wishing Well Ceremony."

After rush we worked on our float for H omecoming, October 7. The theme for the weekend was Holidays and the theme of our float was Halloween. Janice Tauber was our candidate for Homecoming Queen.

Even though we were very busy with rush and Homecoming we still had time for our philanthropic projects.

Every Monday night two girls go down to the YMCA and help with the mentally retarded children of the community. Also we are still writing letters every week to the little girl we sponsor overseas.-SusAN YouNG

Gamma Sigma Nicholls State University Thibodaux, Louisiana This year Gamma Sigma Chapter is going to place a great deal of emphasis on open rush. We have already held a pizza party, an Ice Cream Social at the home of one of our alums, and a crab boil at the home of one of our pledges. All of our members are working very hard and we have a lot of help from alumnae in our area so we expect to attract a lot of new members.

We are also planning to work with the Acadia Day Care Center in Thibodaux in accordance with Alpha Sig's commitment to help the mentally retarded. We gave the children there some balloons and some giant lollipops which we were very gratified to see them enjoy.

Together with the Nicholl's chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity we are going to give the children at the day care center a Halloween party and afterwards have a Halloween party of our own.

For Homecoming this year, we constructed a giant Snoopy to help cheer on our team. We also participated in the Homecoming parade and bonfire and everyone had a real good time.-SUSAN ENYART

Gamma Tau C.W. Post College Greenvale, New York The Gamma Taus began their new year by initiating their Mother Patroness, Mrs. Peter K. Ewald as a member. After this momentous occasion the Alpha Sigs centered their attention on rush .

Fall rush was led by Gayle Hellert, our rush chairman.

Rush was composed of various teas, the most outstanding of which was our Chinese Tea. All the members dressed in Chinese garments and Chinese food was served. To add authenticity to the setting we used low tables, sat on the floor, and gave chopsticks as favors .

Gamma Tau honored the outgoing seniors and also the appointment of the first Gamma Tau, Mrs. Judith Pettersen, to hold a National office. The occasion took place at Manero's Steak House, R oslyn, New York.

On November 11 the Gamma Taus hosted New York's -first State Day. Because we invited the Gamma Rho Chapter from East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, we -changed the name to Province Day. Province Day consisted of various workshops, sensitivity groups and guest speakers.- BARBARA MACKIEWICZ

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Gamma Upsilon New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, New Mexico The members of Gamma Upsilon came back to school a week early to prepare for the coming year. Our main interest was to welcome all new freshmen girls by picking them up at the train and bus stations and showing them their dorms. We also helped them at registration with their classes.

Our rotation tea took place October 1, starting our week of rush. For our informal we gave a fondue party and it was a great success. Our ribboning ceremony took place O ctober 6. After the ceremony we gave our new pledges a party at the Pizza Hut. Helping the TKEs with their rush parties was a lot of fun. So, in turn, they helped us decorate our room for our party.

Future plans for fall quarter include giving parties for the mentally retarded children at the state hospital, a candy sale, and a retreat to Red River Ski Resort.

-DONA DucHON

Gamma Psi Edinboro State College Edinboro, Pennsylvania Fall semester proved to be as exc1tmg and interesting as always for the Gamma Psis of Edinboro State College.

It all began with the Panhellenic Carousel, then the rush party, pledging, Homecoming and numerous social obligations.

"A Salute to Hee Haw" commenced our rush period.

Attired in hillbilly plaid flannel shirts and bluejeans, the members entertained in their "down-on-the-farm" manner. Strictly country-style, real corn stalks, wild flowers and a genuine scarecrow entailed the decorations.

Becky Klein was rush chairman and Kathy Bloch was her assistant.

Pledging was then underway with Debbie Edwards as pledge mistress and Shirley Mathieson, the pledge trainer.

Homecoming festivities began with the running of Bobbie Clapperton as our queen candidate. Also sponsored by the brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha, the campaign included various car caravans and numerous funfilled mixers . "Puff the Magic Dragon" was this year's float entry, and Penny Post served as chairman.

- PAULA KEYES

Gamma Omega Eastern Illinois University Charleston, Illinois Fall quarter brought hectic moments for Gamma Omega. Moving into the newly bought redwood frame house at 1616 9th Street was the first challenge. One member was so anxious to help that she came a day too early. As a result, she spent a sleepless night by herself holding a candle and melting ice because her apartment lacked electricity and water. The big switch was made with trucks in a matter of hours and aching muscles, while Kathy May lent moral support because of her sprained ankle.

Gamma Omega is proud of the recent additions to the house's furnishings which include bunk beds, chests of drawers, a new table and chairs, and a baby grand piano.

Matching bedspreads are another first for the house.

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Delta Zeta University of Wisconsin , Whitewater Whitewater, Wisconsin

Gamma Omega's housedec was a big hit

It's hard to miss the new house because of the white wooden letters, a gift of Judie Palata's father, who also mounted them.

Many money-raising projects for the house were on the agenda. Members took appointments for the school yearbook portraits, sponsored a car wash, and held a rummage sale.

Rush parties were based on various themes such a3 "Our Gang. " Invitations were attached to straws which were tucked inside of paper cups, and "Spanky and Our Gang" movies were shown.

Homecoming found Gamma Omega campaigning for Belinda Carr, Alpha Sigma Alpha queen candidate.

Signs were posted, sweet reminders (cakes) were delivered to fraternity houses, and all members wore "Belinda Because" signs. The chapter's house decoration was entitled "The Panthers Will Float to Victory" and depicted a panther paddling a Venetian gondola while figures moved on a bridge in the background.

Homecoming was followed by Sigma Chi Derby Days.

Jewel Urbanek was the Derby Darling candidate, while other members competed in the various events including the swimsuit competition, games, chase, moon mark and dec-an-active.

Morns arrived for Mother's Weekend. Everyone enjoyed a banquet at the Holiday Inn, and a Mother Patroness ceremony was held for the Mothers.

- CHRIS BENIGN US

After an enjoyable summer, Delta Zeta was ready to start again with its many projects. This year as philanthropic projects we donated blood to the Red Cross, and we are also adopting a set of Grandparents, going Christmas caroling at a rest horne, and making valentines for the mentally retarded.

As money-making projects we had a profitable car wash. We are also having several bake sales and we are raffling off two tickets for a Milwaukee Buck's game and two tickets for a Packer game.

We have just completed our formal and open rush parties where we got several pledges. For our new pledges and their parents we are having our annual Parents' Brunch at Sterlingworth Motor Inn. To end our exciting year, we are having a semi-formal dinner and dance at the Fireside. The next day we are having an ice skating party.- BARBARA HENDRICKS

Delta Theta Southern Illinois Un iversity Carbondale , Illinois An enthusiastic year started early for us when we got together the weekend of July 21 to generally renovate our living room and prepare for rush. Among the weekend's accomplishments can be listed a newly carpeted living room, refinished furniture, and a huge stack of rush favors. Our "new look" can be attributed to the interest and hard work of Mrs. Pat Brown (Barb Hankins, BN). Our many thanks are extended to Barb.

We arrived at school to begin fall quarter on September 16. Miss Diana Pyle, a Field Representative, was here to great us as we milled in from summer vacation.

There was no time to unpack. Work again was started to prepare the house (and our new kitchen which would open in 2 days) for an All-Greek open house to be held in our living room the next afternoon. The open house kicked off formal rush for the fall. Rush was successful and we are very proud of our Delta pledge class.

No time to spare- practice commenced for our Sigma Pi Volleyball Tournament. We were really glad to have

Delta Epsilon Mansfield State College Mansfield, Pennsylvania The fall semester was upon us and Delta Epsilons found themselves anxiously awaiting fall rush. This year's party was entitled "The Star of A "LA. " Special thanks to Sheila Scanlon, our rush chairman, for a fantastic party.

Soon after pledging started, Homecoming was here and the making of our float for this year's parade. The theme was "Historical Events" and our entry was entitled "Spassiky and Fisher's Last Move." Special thanks to Alyssa Donovan and Barb Smith for the great job they did. Our candidate for Homecoming Queen was Dennie Hitz of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

For our philanthropic project this year we held a spagetti dinner Parents' Weekend. The proceeds went to our pledges. The night was filled with music and laughter.- CATHY CoNWAY

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the Gamma Omega spring pledge class down here cheering for us on their walkout. Our Sigma Pi coaches invited us back to their place for a party after the games.

As we mended our bruises, we managed to find time to practice for the Phi Kappa Tau Flag Football Tournament, held Sunday, October 15 . Needless to say, our physical development is really developing!

On October 7 we participated in a Community Rummage Sale which brought in much needed funds.

Panhel was the purveyor of good news for us. It was recently announced that we are no longer the smallest sorority on the Southern Illinois University Campus.

Informal rush was planned for the week of October 16-21.

T KE -Olymics were planned for October 21.

At Halloween we went trick or treat for UNICEF. This was our first philanthropic endeavor for the year.

Our first exchange was Saturday, November 4, with Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. We extended an invitation to the Delta Zetas to join us for the evening.

Our second philanthropic project was planned for Saturday, October 18. We made favors and visited Sty Rest Home. It is a home for mentally retarded and emotional disturbed children.

As Christmas approaches, we will schedule our annual tree-trimming party. It is one of our favorite events, not only because of the festive atmosphere, but it gives us time to see the past year in a different perspective.

- ADRIANE SCHULTZ

Delta Kappa Indiana State University-Evansville Evansville, Indiana The members of Delta Kappa Chapter were reunited at a late summer campout at Pounds Hollow State Park.

The enthusiasm generated d uring this time has continued throughout the fall.

Our first project for the year was helping with freshman orientation and registration on August 2, 3, and 4.

During the rest of the month of August our attention was directed on preparation for fall rush and in leading the way in setting up Panhellenic on campus.

Our informal rush party had a birthday theme celebrating our first formal rush as Alpha Sigs. Our forma l party was held in a candle-light atmosphere with four Delta Kappas telling what being in a sorority meant to them. The ideas for these parties were ones brought back from this summer's Convention.

We welcomed in our new pledges with a 4:00 a.m. "kidnapping' followed by breakfast at an out-of-town restaurant. This one night will be long remembered as a time of joy and happiness by pledges and members as well.

As our October philanthropic project we sold over one hundred dollars worth of Halloween candy ; proceeds went to the Evansville Association for Retarded Children.

The rest of the month of October was devoted to informal rush, pledging, plans for the Panhellenic picnic, and preparations for Greek Week.

Field Representative Diane Pyle paid us a visit the week of October 16. Her suggestions and advice were a big help in planning and carrying out sorority activities.

In addition to our Founders' Day activities we held a covered dish supper November 12 for our families and the Evansville Alums.

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December began with us active as hostesses for the 1972 Madrigal Dinners, presented by the Mid-America Singers. On December 16 we enjoyed an early Christmas dinner with the Evansville Alums at the Red Geranium Restaurant in New Harmony, Indiana.

Our most unusual and illustrious undertaking of the fall was to act as usherettes for the eleven home basketball games. This will carry over into second semester as welL- KATHY ScHUTTE

Delta Iota University of Delaware Newark, Delaware Delta Iota began the term with a very successful rush, putting to use several new party ideas which we learned at the Convention. We picked up some new members who have much to offer Delta Iota Chapter.

With Halloween fast approaching we eagerly planned our annual pumpkin fest. Each year we gather pumpkins from a pumpkin patch, carve them into Jack-o-lanterns, and distribute them to each fraternity on campus.

This was followed by a slumber party full of laughs and not much sleep.

As a fund -raising project, we spent a crazy afternoon making caramel apples to sell around campus. The apples made a big hit with the students, and the sale went well.

As a Founders' Day celebration, we were invited to a covered dish supper prepared by the alumnae and served at the Panhellenic House. It's always nice to get together and this was a wonderful opportunity.

All our members have been saving tea bag tags in hopes of obtaining a bushel full. It may sound crazy but with these tea tags we will be able to get a wheel chair which we will donate to a charity. We hope to reach a bushel soon.

With the end of the semester and Christmas just around the corner, all the sororities at the University of Delaware joined together for a formal dance. It was held at one of the restaurants in Newark with a live band and much festive spirit.- DONNA LoVETT

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alumnae news AK RON , OHIO Akron Alumnae h ave been d oing extensive traveling, but in separate places. Beth K olger Washke Ar went to Spain, Portugal and M orroco. Dorothy Hollinger Scott AA was in the H oly Land. Helen Frame Snyder <!><!> toured the Cana dian Pacific stopping in many places including beautiful Banff and Vancouver. Judy MacPherson Williams AA visited our nation's capitol and Ruth Yauger AA trave led to the British Isles. June Western C owan AB first went east to New York and Connecticut, southeast to N orth Carolina and finally west to Lake Powell in Utah for a cruise in a houseboat up the canyons of the Colorado River.

Lillie Greer AA represented us at the National C onvention in Springfield and brought home a first prize in magazine sa les. Congratulations to us! Lil was selected National Historian at convention. C ongratulations to Lil! During the summer Lil vacationed in Aspen, Colorado.

M au de Murphy Barrere AA is h ome after spending the winter at her home in Florida. Rhea Fetzer Yoder rr remained in Barbetron all summer doing her favorite hobby: going to the National V eterans Hospital, Brecksville, Ohio, where she has served 1750 hours as a volunteer.

June Wes tern Cowan A B took part in a raft trip down the white water of the Yougeheny River in Pennsylvania, and at present is learning to fl y an airplane. Judy MacPherson Williams AA has a new baby since our last alum letter to th e Ph oenix. It is a little girl, Wendy, a sister for Eric. Ann Sullivan Bajc Bn is teaching again this fall and is involved in many things with her busy family.

Our offi cers serving for the ensuing year are President, H elen Frame Snyder 0 0 : Vice-President, L ouise George H arris 00 : Secretary, Rhea F etzer Yoder rr: Treasurer, Lillie Greer A A ; Editor, June Wes tern Cowan AB ; Philanthropic, H elen Frame Snyder; Magazines, Lillie Greer; Panhellenic R epresentative, Ann Sulliva n Bajc ; Jud y M ac Pherson Williams AA is serving Akron Panhellenic this year as assistant treasurer.

Our first meeting in September was a picnic at the home of H elen Frame Snyder. We welcomed Jani ce Cargal AA who graduated from Miami U., Oxford, Ohio, last June as a new membe r. Also two former members have joined again, D orothy Elbright Slife /\./\. and Eunice Boesel Brucken AA .

In O ctober Akron Alums visited Weaver School for the M en tally Retarded loca ted in Tallmage, Ohio. Nine members were present to see the effi cient teaching of these children, their horticulture accomplishments, their

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Sheltered Workshop, the swimming pool with a ramp for wheelchairs and many, many other focal points.

Our November meeting was at Woman's City Club where we were guests of Ruth Yauger AA . This was our Founders' Day program.- JuNE CowAN

ANDERSON , INDIANA Summer found the Anderson Alums traveling to many points in the country. After our summer camp-out in July, Lola Erne Sparks spent three weeks in Texas, Barbara Mullen Dietrich was in Michigan, while Phyllis Wier Norris toured the southern states. Nora Fuller H anson has a new daughter-in-law.

October found everyone back in town ready for a meeting. Pla ns were made for the remainder of the year. A note of appreciation was read from The Madison County Association for Retarded Children. They reported that the two persons we sent to the Olympics for Retarded Children had brought h ome ribb ons. We hope to continue support of this group.

F ounders' Day found us mee ting with Jean Ann Ketner Huffman for a 'bring-a-dish' dinner and appropriate program.

BUFFALO, NEW YORK Brrr . . . the winds are brisk and cold The snow is drifting down, But Alpha Sigs are busy and gay In the country and in town.

We were so glad to see autumn arrive because, after our summer vacations, we returned to our agenda for this year and began our newest planned events.

This year was started with a bang! Our annual fall supper was held on September 28. Chairmen Lynda R oath and J oan Barrali planned this festive evening with the colors of patriotism. Yes, with 1972 an election year, red, white and blue were found decorating the tables and the entire room. Posters, banners, and pictures for many of the candidates were displayed. Each member made her favorite dish for all to taste. We sampled appetizers, salads, main course casseroles, and desserts to our delight. Our Philanthropic representatives, Beth Lucia and Daniele Priest, informed us about an organization called V .I.V.A. and discussed the purchase and meaning of the P.O.W . and M .I.A. bracelets.

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the preparation of this year's children's concert. Our representative, Carol Frauenheim, is the corresponding secretary for the group this year. Congratulations Carol!

"Five, ten fifteen . . . . do I hear twenty?" That was the call on October 19 as our sisters and their guests shared the fun and excitement at an auction and flea market. Our ways and means chairman, Sarah Anderson, led the festivities as we all shouted, won, lost, overbid, laughed, and carried many "new treasures" home with us. We all broug.ht our "oldies but goodies" to be auctioned.

November 18 found ou r ladies gathered together to celebrate the founding of our sisterhood. Our Founders' Day Luncheon this year was a credit to the chairmen Mary Ellen Randall and Sue Shields.

So that's the latest gossip I'll send it on to you ...

There's more excitement in the spring I'll let you know that too!

-LINDY THOMPSON R EDMOND

the Alpha Alpha chapter at Miami U . for fall rush.

Therefore, ~everal a lums made paper flowers, baked cookies, and purchased leis for the AA rush parties. Also in August, a Rush Party Luncheon was held at Gunther' s Linden House with prospective Wright State colony members in mind. From that luncheon, we gave ribbons to two Wright State girls for our new Delta Mu Colony. The girls were Karen Harrold, sophomore, and Mary Ernst, senior.

On September 5 another rush luncheon was held at the Tropics with several alums and collegiate members attending. We were fortunate to have with us at the luncheon Anne Niemeyer and Mary Goeke Backsman, both AA , from Cincinnati. During September, the D ayton alums held the pledging ceremony of Karen Harrold and Mary Ernst at Beverly Scott Ayles' house.

We were busily involved with rush plans at Wright State University which involved three consecutive weekends in O ctober. Open rush followed. We certainly enjoyed having our field representative, Diana Pyle, here for rush.-JAN CARTER SPENCER

CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA Jane Shaffer Peters AI was the hostess for our regular luncheon meeting held recently. As always when we get together, it was a lively group, attempting to catch up on "what happened to whom" during the intervening months since we had last met. Some news was good, some rather distressing. Betty Wilson Rost KK, after her bout with a double hopsitalization and then losing her "AI," looked well and rested after an ocean cruise .

Betty Urban Wallick ZZ and Jane Shaffer Peters AI were bursting with reports on the Convention; they must have had a fabulous time. Kay Lowry Pratt KK recuperatep nicely from a recent illness.

We welcomed a new member to our Central Pennsylvania Chapter-Julia Smith AI, who is now retired from the teaching profession, hails from Middletown, Pennsylvania and spent most of her career teaching in the Middletown schools. The afternoon was "too soon gone" as we say in the Pennsylvania Dutch Country.-ALICE HART BEAVER

DAYTON, OHIO For our philanthropic project, we planned a birthday party for two mentally retarded children at the Stillwater Hospital. Erma Schmidt North AA and Virginia Brodbeck AA were in charge of Ricky's birthday on June 24, and Theordora Groom Holloway \f'\f' gave Christy a party on July 23. The alums enjoyed it as much as the children .

In July, Lucille Wolfe West AA opened her home for our first rush party for the new Delta Mu Colony at Wright State University in Dayton. We hope to have a new chapter established there soon, but in the meantime, the Dayton Alums have been busy with rush parties.

August was a busy month for us. Panhel of Dayton held an Information Patry on August 15 for prospective college freshmen and their mothers. Those in charge of the Alpha Sig display and booth were a lum nae Gretchen Kreighron n n, Thelma Butterfield Brown AA , and AA collegiates Maureen Kemper and Kathy Schleicher.

Then on August 19, Erma Schmidt North AA held a coffee at her house. Alumnae attendance was great.

Several girls from Wright State University were our college guests. The meeting was primarily set up to help

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DENVER, COLORADO The fall and winter months found Denver Alumnae enjoying a Patio Pot Luck Dinner at the home of Grace Dalby Davies BB, a Colorado Florist's talk at the home of J ana Williams Yoakum EE, a World of Cheese party at the home of Linda Phillips Clark, BB, and an evening out at the Country Dinner Playhouse.

New members joining our chapter this year include BB's, Linda Phillips Clark, Marilyn Flory, Sheila Hart, Jeanne Hamilton Henderson, Linda Adams Houland, Val Strovas Leonard, Judy Hanson McCord, Linda Cornish McMullin, and Sharon Palmer Shea. Also, Rosemary R yan and Shirley See ZZ. -MELANIE McFARLAND CHAMBERLAIN

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN-DELTA PHI On J uly 12 we met at the Union Lake home of Delta Phi President Sybil Andrews Landry for a potluck picnic lu ncheon for the purpose of contacting non-affiliated Alpha Sigs in our area and inviting them into our a lumnae group.

We were proud to learn that Sara Dodge Bumgardner was a member of the committeewomen planning the Glynbourne Picnic, an annual event staged by the Village Woman's Club of Birmingham at Meadow Broo k Hall, Oakland University. The picnic is patterned after the Glynb ourne Festival in England when English gentry in formal dress gather to dine and listen to Grand O;:>era.

At the news that our September meeting scheduled for the Grosse Pointe Farm's home of Kathryn Stephenson Buchinger AB was cancelled due to Kathryn's sudden illness, Sara immediately offered her home as a substitute.

We found her gardens still in their summer bloom and the weather mi ld enough for luncheon to be served on the li ving room porch. Highlighting the menu were fresh-from-the-oven popovers Sara prepared with her never-failing culinary skill. Louise :McArthur assisted Sara with this meeting.

We were saddened by knowing it was the last meeting with us for Mary Christiansen Mowry n n for she left shortly thereafter for her new home in C oral Beach, Florida, accompanied by her husband Russell and daugh-

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ter Martha. We were also sorry to lose Charlotte Reidenbach Jorgensen ZZ who was already in Sedona, Arizona, with her husband Charles supervising the building of their new horne. But we were happy to welcome our first new "recruit," Mary Ellen Waffle Stimpson of Royal Oak, and are looking forward to a pleasant association with her.

On October 7 we met at the horne of Marjorie Howard Chapel with Marion Roberts Sanborn serving as assistant hostess. We sensed the presence of Norma Crane Aliber who had sent a variety of flowers from her garden which were placed about the living room in numerous bouquets, although Norma was on her way to Woodstock Inn, Woodstock, Vermont, on a color tour.-EsTHER BRYANT SPRAGUE

DETROIT, MICHIGAN-GROUP 2 This past summer was full of nice events for Detroit Group 2 members. Ruth and Vince Hudie vacationed in California with old college friends. Alice Bishop represented Detroit School Counselors at the AFT convention in St. Paul, Minnesota but did her relaxing on the golf course. Mary Ellen and Donald Busch spent the summer at their cottage in mid-Michigan dreaming about their past-Easter trip to the Costa del Sol in Spain .

The program chairman will have two future travel shows available when Jeanne Turner returns from her trip to Europe and Greece and Bud and Jane Charvat come back from Hawaii. Both take beautiful slide pictures. Isn't it a wonderful time of life when children are grown and it's possible to travel?

Stay-at-horne Barbara Grisdale had perhaps the most interesting summer. She attended Wayne State University for a class called "Ethnic Detroit." Each week a different ethnic culture was introduced and the discussion was followed by a visit to an authentically representative restaurant for an adventure in ethnic eating.

She may have recruited new class members for next summer.

Happy new year to our Alpha Sig sisters everywhere.MARY ELLEN BuscH

EVANSVILLE, INDIANA The Evansville Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha has many interesting meetings in store for its members. By raising our dues, we hope to concentrate more on helping our new Delta Kappa chapter than on working to raise money.

Our first meeting found us making rush favors for b. K's fall rush. Next we begain making A:LA pillows for the new pledges. Social meetings included a Christmas luncheon in New Harmony to which we invited the collegians from the area and a Valentine dinner with our husbands and friends as our special guests. Other activities planned include a philanthropic project and a picnic for the collegians and alumnae.

New officers are Marilyn Hagmann BY, president; Diane Weinzapfel BY, Panhellenic; Diana Young b.K, vice president; Jane Reinitz BY, secretary-treasurer; Sue Reynolds BY, scrapbook chairman; Marty Ruggier BY, philanthropic chairman; and Carol Riggs BY, editor.

One adjustment we made in our planning this year was to reduce the number of meetings from nine to seven in the hope that more sisters could find it convenient to attend. We are looking forward to an exciting and rewarding year and hope our sisters have a good year, too.-CAROL RIGGS

HOUSTON , TEXAS Houston Alpha Sig Alumnae began their Fall calendar with a covered-dish supper and general business meeting at the horne of Joan McDonald Maresca B I. Baby gifts were presented to the hostess and to Pat Prescott Stephenson Bb. in honor of the recent births of their sons. One of the main topics of business was a discussion of the possibilities of increasing area alumnae membership. Since Houston includes suc.h a large geographical area, the group decided to elect five area chairmen.

These chairmen would host informal get-togethers in an effort to stimulate interest in A :LA among inactive alumnae.

Further activities in October included a social gathering on October 14 at Charlie's 517 Restaurant in downtown Houston, and a Halloween Party on October 28 for the residents of Hope Village, a center for the mentally retarded in Friendswood, Texas.

However, the highlight event for the Fall season was a Founders' Day Tea on November 11 at the horne of Pat Prescott Stephenson.-SANDY RoYER BRYAN

DICKINSON , NORTH DAKOTA All of our members had a very enjoyable summer, swimming, fishing, hiking, and camping. The evening of September 8 we met with Beta Eta Chapter at Camp Nyoda for an evening of fun. The supper was served by the alums, and the entertainment was furnished by the collegians. Three of the girls told of their trip to Convention.

On September 16 we met at the Congress Inn and made plans for the DSC Homecoming Banquet. We have made the table decorations for the banquet for more than ten years.

We enjoyed visiting with new and old A:LA'ers at the traditional coffee party which was held after the Hornecorning football game on October 14. The Mother Patronesses of Beta Eta Chapter were the hostesses for this affair which was held at the horne of Kathy Kylen Grurnan.-JANICE McBRIDE HENNING

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HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA Yes, Virginia, there is a Huntington Alumnae Chapter of A:LA! The Huntington Alums made plans for the corning year at a "sack lunch" meeting held August 1 at Kiwanwista Park near Charleston.

Still working hard to fill our coffers, we held a successful rummage sale .in September. Workshops were held once a week for our November 17 and 18 Bazaar. Huntington Alpha Sigs certainly do have nimble fingers!

We celebrated Founders' Day at our regular monthly meeting in November.

We do want to mention what a happy time we had at Convention. Our group received two awards: one for our ecology display and another for having the largest percentage of members in attendance . Thanks again to everyone who made our stay so enjoyable.-PoRTIA CONWAY

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

MARYVILLE, MISSOURI

The Indianapolis alums began the year with their traditional picnic with the collegians from the Indianapolis area. Merrilyn Burris served as hostess of the punch hou r and pitch-in dinner. Assisting her were Lorene Nadzeika, Bonnie Shea, and J oyce Wazniak.

Everyone was anxious to hear about one another's summer activities. It was also good to hear from the collegiates and their chapter's p lans for the coming year.

R eports from National Convention interested everyone.

A representative from the League of Women Voters informed us about the League and its activities at the October meeting at Susan Legg's home. Nancy Maish and Barbara Kasing assisted as hostesses. We began our annual Christmas ribbon and gift wrap sales. Members also enjoyed our next meeting when our Talent Table Auction was held.

A combined active and alumnae reunion picnic was held on Ju ly 16 at the home of Carol McFarlan!d <1><1>, in Maryville. Whi le actives discussed fall rush, the a lums chatted about old times.

September 21 brought the first fall meeting of the Maryville Alumnae Chapter at the Maryville Country Club. President Carole Brown O'R iley welcomed back several old members as well as a few new faces.

Becky McAllister and Carol Kauzlarich attended from the active chapter and told of the Phi Phi plans for the fall. The a lums offered to help in several ways for homecoming, including paying "taxes" to the active chapter as suggested in the Phoenix. We were proud to lea.rn that Becky McAllister was the recipient of the Amy Swisher Scholarship.

New officers for the 1972-1973 year include: Carole Brown O'Riley, president; Dorothy Masters Vest, vicepresident; Sue McGraw White, secretary; Mary Quinn, treasurer; and J anice M cRae Thompson, editor.

The October meeting was held October 12 at the Maryville Country C lub.-JANICE McRAE THOMPSON

LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA The new year fer Southwest Louisiana Alumnae began with the summer business meeting held at Suzanne Hebert's apartment. Barbara Girard '짜'짜 was elected the new vice-president since Janice Carlesi BZ moved to Baton Rouge to continue her education at LSU. A picture of new officers was taken and published in the Lafayette newspaper. Plans to assist Beta Z eta at USL during rush were also formu lated.

D uring rush a record number of a lums were hostesses at rush parties by preparing and serving refreshments and doing kitchen -duty afterwards. We a lso en joyed glimpses of entertainment during the parties and congratulated Beta Zeta on a job well-done.

The traditional after-pledging party held at Briarwood Apartment's pool and cabana was a swimming party catered by our alum chapter. The many different dishes were delicious (we're great cooks here in Louisiana !) and a lums, actives and p led ges enjoyed relaxing at poolside .-SuzANNE HERBERT

Lafayette, Louisiana alums pictured relaxing at the afterpledging party include Mary Ewing BZ, Gayle Harmon BZ, and Barbara GiraT>d '짜'짜 .

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PITTSBURGH , PENNSYLVANIA Alpha Sigs in Pittsburgh are going to imitate the World Champion Pirates this year and "go all the way" to see "how sweet it is" to be an a lum.

In June the executive committee met at the home of Mary Kay Kuno Ar to p lan the calendar for 1972-1973.

The plans are really exciting and try to fulfi ll our fourfo ld aim. O ur activities range from picnics and philanthropy to Heinz Hall and hockey.

In August we started our year with a picnic at South Park. This was a family affair with hot dogs, hamburgers and potato salad ( all the old standbys, except baked beans !). The day dawned cloudy and wet, but by noon the sun was shining and the charcoal was hot.

After lunch we worked off our meal at a "fast" game of badminton. We alums in Pittsburgh like to keep physically fit.

Due to the diligence of Lyna McKiernan Gamble rO , Laurel King r o, and Mary Kay Kuno, many Alpha Sigs in the area were contacted this summer and invited to come a long and join us. We hope our meetings will be crowed this year as our " new" members join us.

In September a "surprise" meeting was held in the home of Kathie Trella Staving ro in Beaver. The meeting was not a surprise (Kathie was well-prepared ), but our program was. A long-talked-about project was started: a scrapbook centered on our four -fold aimphysical, intellectual, spiritual, and social. We_ hope to fill it with all of our work, study, and good t1mes. At th is meeting bean bags were also distributed. I shouldn't say bean bags- it was really a baggie with beans and a square of material. These were to be sewn and taken to the October meeting at the home of Lynda Gamble.

They were given to Louise Kish r O for use with her Special Education classes at the Western Hills School in Pittsburgh.

Congratulations go to our sisters who have attained their Masters degrees: Christine Dorn, Lynda Gamble, Jane Hodge, Louise Kish, Linda Logan, Carol Reigard, Sharon Walsh, and Mary Wiley.- JANE HooGE

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PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS With the approach of fall and winter, the Pine Bluff, Arkansas alumnae started into action. Football games, holiday parties, and the continuation of our philanthropic program were just a few of the many events we planned for the year.

In September we and our husbands chartered a bus to War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock where we were among the fans who cheered the University of Arkansas team in their clash with the University of Southern California.

October found our members involved in philanthropic work. We, along with other volunteers in Jefferson County, worked for the Arkansas Association for Retarded Children . This was truly worth our time.

The highlight of the month of November was the celebration of Founders' Day-a time where we re-dedicated ourselves to the high ideals of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

On our Christmas Calendar, we had a party for the boys, ages 14 and 15, at the Arkansas Boys' Training School. This is an annual affair and certainly a fun event for all. We also brightened the holiday season for a needy family in our area by collecting clothes, food, and toys for them.

A number of programs have been planned for future monthly meetings. Our program will feature a guest speaker on the history of needlepoint. Another community leader will discuss the drug problem. Of course, style shows, pot-luck dinners, bingo, and bridge games are always part of our activities.

Throughout the past few months, we were delighted to welcome several new members-Sondra Ashcraft, Linda Sullivant Bayliss, Rita Bates Jones, and Lynda Kersh McGarrity. These girls are all Gamma Zeta alumnae from the University of Arkansas at Monticello.

We are certainly looking forward to another year of work and fun as we continue to strive to achieve the aims and purposes of Alpha Sigma Alpha.-FoNDA J oHNSON BELL

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA The Richmond Alums spent an active summer. We were hostesses to A '2. A 's new colony at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University at a WorkshopLuncheon at the home of Nita Chandler BE on Ju ly

Pledges of the D elta Lambda Colony at VPI enjoyed the workshop-luncheon sponsored by Richmond area alums.

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29. We were honored to have as our special guests, Gerri Cox, Executive Vice President and Barbara Ripp, Province III Director.

We are extremely proud of several of our members who have attained leadership positions in A'2.A . They are: Dee Dee Francis, BE National Secretary, Hiwana Crompton, National Constitution Chairman, and Lynn Chambers A, Province Director fer Virginia and West Virginia. Congratulations, Girls!

We started off our year with our extremely successful Covered Dish Dinner at the home of Alice Anderson Garnett B I . The food was delicious and many recipes were exchanged.

We p lanned a busy winter which included our Founders' Day Banquet, Philanthropic Workshop, and a Gas Company Demonstration on Chesapeake Bay Cooking.Lou ORDOYNE MoNGER

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK My apologies to Phoenix readers who look for news of their sisters living in the Rochester area. Sorry for missing the last two issues. But I have lots to write about this time, so will get right to business.

Our Officers include President, Anne Kelly I I ; VicePresident and Panhellenic Representative, Jeanne Clarke I I ; Secretary, Betty Poyzer I I ; Treasurer, Shirley Baker II ; Panhellenic Alternate, Joanne Waskey n n ; Editor, J ane Widger n n ; Magazine Chairman, Betty Laubenn ; Housing Corporation Chairman, Mary Stevenstein son, n n ; Publicity, Cynthia Hurley II .

Plans for an active and interesting season were made at an August luncheon at the Spring House attended by officers Ann, J eanne, Shirley, Mary, Cynthia, and Ruth Puis n n, Phyll is Coleman BE, Lorraine Rappenecker I I and Evelyn Haine ZZ . At this meeting, the following news was gleaned : Betty Laubenstein has been elected to membership in Zonta. She and husband, Ed, were given a 25th Wedding Anniversary trip to Europe by their four children. . . .

Mary Stevenson has returned to teaching full time . . . .

Jeanne C larke entertained at a Collegiate Information party for Panhellenic. . . . Lorraine Rappenecker was named "Food Administrator" for Kodak Apparatus Division and Kodak Park .. . . Ruth Puis "finally made it" to Alaska. . . . Phyllis and Alan Coleman cruised the Thousand Islands. Their son Richard plays soccer at her alma mater, Madison College. Jane Widger's elder daughter, Nan, narrowly missed making the Women's Olympic Kayak team but the trials were a great experience. She attended graduate school at U. Mass. Her son, Stan Jr., a member of Phi Beta Kappa, was graduated magna cum laude from Wi lliams College, receiving highest honors in English and in Spanish studies. Instead of becoming a surgeon like his father, he plans to pursue a legal career. J oanie, a high school senior is captain of Varsity Cheerleaders.

In September, we all received a beautifu lly prepared program and roster booklet, thanks to our clever president. A great and varied program is in store.

O ur annual September Garage sale he ld at J ane Krause's II was so successful that we should be able to do a few nice things for the I I House ... . T he Kelleys and Clarkes supported the Panhellenic Scholarship Fund by attending "Monte Carlo Night" in October. O n

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Bere Gay XX, philanthropic chairman, showed slides of her shopping trip with Marilon Diggins, the chapter's "littlest sister" and concern for the past six years. Marilon is nine years old and Velva reported an eventful shopping spree for her last birthday. Sue Hahn Stamm XX has a new baby boy.- MARIE S. BROWN

SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI

At the Richmond, Virginia workshop -luncheon Anne Magnusdal BI, D ee Dee Francis BE, National Secretary, Gerri Cox, Executive Vice Presi路dent, and Barbara Ripp, Province III D irector, seem to thoroughly enjoy lunch.

O ctober 18 we gathered at Evelyn Haines' Fairport home to make craft items for the AL.A Boutique at RIT in November. . . . We all enjoyed our Christmas Buffet Dinner Party at Ruth Puis' home on Dec. 13. January or February plans include a Sunday evening bowling and pizza party and in March we will have a Tureen Dinner at the r I house. In April, we' ll zero in on a philanthropic project and our final meeting will be a June picnic.-JANE T ERRY WIDGER

The Springfield Alumnae started off the new year under the leadership of newly elected officers: president Sandy Beadles Stoll BL. ; Vice President Jane McMurtrey Green BL. ; Secretary Lahna Wilson BL. ; Treasurer Martha Wiseman BL. ; Philanthropic Chairmen Sandy Webb BL. and Becky Norman Johnson BL. ; Editor Mary Cavender Boyer BL. ; Magazine Sales Chairman Chady Boyd Miller BL. ; College Chapter Sponsors, Kathie Kinser Bellah BL. and Bonnie Crosswhite Griggs BL. ; National Panhellenic Delegate Trudy Silkwood BL. ; Housing Board President Bonnie Crosswhite Griggs BL..

Our first meeting was at the horne of Rosalie Padgham BL.. We had a speaker from the police department to talk with us on the drug problem in our commu nity.

On O ctober 10 the alums challenged the college chapter to a volleyball game. The annual homecoming luncheon for Southwest Missouri State University was held November 4 at the Heritage Cafeteria. Our holiday party was December 12 at the home of Ju anita R oberts R owe BL.. The Springfield alums have a full agenda of speakers and events set up for this year including a women's lib speaker; game parties; interior decorating tips; and of course our philanthropic project for the mentally retarded.-MARY BoYER

SOUTH BEND-MISHAWAKA, INDIANA The South Bend-Mishawaka Alumnae Chapter is enjoying an exciting year! The fall activities began with a family picnic on August 13 at the home of Janice Hays Schrader XX. It was a FUN time. The turn-out was good, food delicious, and true AL.A pep and spirit prevailed!!

Iris Kendall Weiss XX and Patricia Rish er Forrester XX were hostesses for the fall round-up luncheon meeting in September. Fourteen Alpha Sigmas were there when Judy Heuman XX, our capable president, presented the elegant silver tray, the Wilma Wilson Sharp Award, to Marie Sc,anlan Brown 8.6., the 1972 recipient of this alumnae award. The chapter presented Marie with a gold emblem-charm on a handsome chain and engraved for the occassion. She was also given an appropriate red and white corsage. It was a proud and happy occassion for Marie and all of the alumnae.

Mildred Warner Zoss XX, vice president, distributed the yearbooks which have a picture of the AL.A National Headquarters on the cover. The program for the year promises to be an eventful and the roster boasts 25 members representing six collegiate chapters. New memb ~ rs include Sharee Burns Morse XX and Vicki Daugherty Laughlin, XX. Judy Kaiser Starcevich BK and Naomi Pehrson MM were hostesses for the October "Picture Show" party.

Pat Forrester showed slides of her recent trip to the orient; Judy Heuman showed convention films and Velva

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TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA Terre Haute alums have been on the go. Rachel Davis travelled to Rio de Jane ro for a few days visit and then flew to J ohannesburg, Africa. She took a seven day Safari to see the Masai Indians in the region east of Lake Victoria and the Great Victoria Falls. The trip was quite an adventure. J ane Anderson took a group of French students to France for the summer to study and tour many countries in Europe. Mary Jo Pennington visited her daughter and husband in Germany.

Homecoming at Indiana State was October 28 with a luncheon at the Eat-A-Teria. Our Founders' Day Dinner was celebrated with the ISU Chapter on November 12.

We are very happy that our Dr. Phyllis A. Barker was selected as a 1972 Outstanding Educator of America.

The recipients are honored for exceptional services, achievement and leadership in the educational field. Dr. Barker is an associate professor of accounting at Indiana State University.

Our beloved sister Rosemary Conaway passed away in O ctober. We miss her and extend our sympathy to her three lovely daughters.

Ruby East was presented a 50-year service award by the Wabash Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross.

Congratulations to her!

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Fran Wiley. Ruth Hoare was elected chapter president.

A Style Show and Bingo Party were held in October.

Nellie Morris gave a Bee-Line C lothes party, with local collegians modeling the garments.-OoESSA HYLTON

TRI-CITY, FLORIDA A Madhatter's Convention (an original hat show) was the icebreaker for the September meeting of the Tri-City Alumnae of A "'2.A held at the home of Suzanne Shettle AB, Province XIV Director. The judges, Penny Honker rH and Margaret Park ZZ chose the hat of Norma Herberling KK as the most attractive; Cindy K irkpatrick's rY as the most original, and Sall y Constantinou's XX as the funniest.

Three new members introduced were Helen Willis A , Emma Frost n n , and Cindy Kirkpatrick I V. Elaborate plans were made for the Halloween party the chapter gives for the Upper Pinellas Association of R etarded Children at their Uparc Center. Goblins, witches, and ghosts frolicked together at the annual party on October 21.

Christmas presents for the patients in our local mental hospitals were requested by Norma Herberling KK, our p hilanthropic chairman.

A formal Founders' D ay Tea was held in Novemb ~ r with Emma Frost serving as chairman.

Among cur new officers are Billie Cousins KK, president; Kathy Roy !::.A, vice-president; Wanda Calhoun BN, secretary; and Sally Constantinou XX, treasurer.DoROTHY K. CHosE

(n路diana delegates, both alumnae and collegiate, found time to get together for a quick photo souvenir during the busy Convention days.

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TULSA, OKLAHOMA September is the beginning of an active season when organizations and school start off with a bang.

We can truly say the summer was a memorable one, especiall y for those who attended the Convention. But twenty "rarin'-to-go" Tulsa alums met in the Hayloft, a community club center, for our September meeting. Our new president Jean J ones Gill Bl started off like a pro.

She had as her hostess R hetta Nesbitt Robinson Bl. We were delighted to greet two new members, Barbara Dixon Reda HH and Sandra Cousins Bl. Dawna Knight Shurtleff Bl hosted the October meeting assisted by M ildred George Bettis Bl . T hose of us who attended the Convention shared with the group our highlights while Bobbie Thompson Burwell Bl and Lora Patterson Sipes II showed slides.

Always a favorite occasion, on Founders' D ay we visited the Garden for a program and luncheon.

We sincerely hope this will be a great year for Alpha Sigmas everywhere.- LoRA PATTERSON SIPES

VALLEY OF THE SUN-PHOENIX, ARIZONA As an end to a long hot summer, our husbands joined us for a swimming party at Camelback Inn. We a ll enjoyed a buffet dinner after our swim. It was nice to

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see everyone again and to welcome Carol Behn Maes AB to our group.

Our September meeting was at the home of Pam Staley B<l> . Plans were made for the coming year and we received a report on the Convention by Georgia Calvert BP . At this meeting we were p leased to welcome Janet Millman Walls PX, Francis Hunt Burt EE, and D ixie Winn Russo BX, to our membership. .

O ur O ctober meeting was at the home of Geri Huff TT, at which time we made favors for the Halloween party for the Tempe D ay Care Center and for our Founders' D ay.

We are looking forward to a very rewarding and fun year.-LYNNE LAUTON LuKE

WASHINGTON, D. C. The Washington Alums met in September with our president, Lois Beers, and we had a marvelous time hearing all about the Convention from our two national officers, Janice Haydel BZ, National Standards Chairman, and Barbara R ipp AA, Province III Director. We a ll enjoyed the reports, seeing the pictures, and looking at the souvenirs . J anice and Barbara very kin dly remembered a ll of us stay-at-homes with the A"'2.A litter bags they had bought at the Convention Boutique.

T he next order of business was the necessity of catching up on what each member had been doing since we last met in May. Martha Ayres AB, one of ou r "globe trotters," gave us a very lively description of her annua l trip abroad, this time a Hawaiian vacation. Martha ha d the privelege-d are we say pleasure ?-of visiting and viewing the new volcano on the island of Hawaii.

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Martha Dimond A A experienced another aspect of nature, tropical storm Agnes, which ravaged so much of the eastern seaboard. Martha and her husband were in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, during the worst of the storm and had to cut short a business trip. They later had a very relaxing vacation in the south where John played golf and Martha indulged in sightseeing.

Louise Johnson BZ was invited to give a summer course at Center College in Danville, Kentucky, teaching classes to those who wish to teach deaf persons. We are all very proud of Louise. Her work at the Maryland School of the Deaf speaks for itself. After her summer school classes, Louise went up to beautiful Vermont for two weeks of rest and relaxation with her parents before preparing for her year's teaching. But Louise can' t relax for long. Back in Frederick, she decided to enter two items in the Frederick County Fair. Need we add that both (a photograph of her cat and a baby's knitted sweater) earned blue ribbons?

Margaret Wildon Banks BE will be enjoying a bit of a bonus this fall. Her married daughter Betty, a merchandising major at Penn State, will be back living at

home while doing her in-store application. She will receive her degree in March.

Sarah Lee Eiselman NN spent most of the summer at home caring for her mother and entertaining the many friends who stopped by. In addition to the friends and relatives who enjoyed the Eiselman's lovely swimming pool, an inner-city boy scout troop came with their family and friends for an evening of swimming and a bar-bque.

We were sorry that H elen Lortz EE could not be with us in September but we will look forward to having her with us more often after her retirement. Helen has had a very successful career as an officer in the Food for Peace Program, a career that has necessitated her traveling in many lands and being away much of the time .

Lois Beers, our president, visited her mother in Oklahoma in October and from there traveled to California to visit family and friends before returning home. We were sorry she was not with us in October when we visited Sarah Eiselman's for lunch.-RowENA MAYSE CREMEANS

In Memoriam Memorial contributions may be made to the Alpha Sigma Alpha National Philanthropic Fund. An acknowledgement of such a gift is sent to the family of the person in whose memory it is given and to the donor.

ALPHA ALPHA Devona Stroup Mehl Ruth Crawford Yocum ALPH A GAMMA Katharyn Brown Rodkey Clara Ferguson Hills ZETA ZETA Lillian V. Thomson KAPPA KAPPA Dorothea M. Bishop LAMBDA LAMBDA Margaret Syfert Johnston

MU MU Louise Strait Stirton Helen Mitchell Maruska

NU NU Mary Louise Warner Marshall

PHI PH I Marjorie Brown Holmburg BETA ZETA Pam Johnson BETA SIGMA JoAnn Kuhn Carr GAMMA EPSILO N Gertrude Volkmann Witte

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NATIONAL OFFICER DIRECTORY Founded

National Chairmen

Longwood Colle g e , Farmville , Virginia, Nove mber 15, 190 I Chairman of Advisers-Mrs. J o hn H. Allen (Sidn ey Gremil lio n) \!'\!', 254 Rutherford , Shreveport, Louisiana 71104

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Chairman of Colonies-Mrs. Dennis P. White (Marlys Jarrett) BB, 2290 Ash St., Denver, Colorado 80207

Mrs. W. B. Carpe r ( Louise Cox)* Mrs. H . E. Gilliam (Jul iette H undley)* Miss Ma ry William so n Hundley* Mrs. J . W. Noell (V irg inia Boyd) • Mrs. P. W. W oo tto n (Calva Watso n) *

Constitution Chairman-Mrs. Eug ene H. Crompton ( H iwana Cupp) BE, 2903 Ed gewa t e r Circle, Mechanicsville, Virginia 231 11 Music Chairman-M iss Gretchen Siferd Wapako neta, Ohio 45895

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Philanthropic Cha irman-Miss Barbara Johnston Southworth, Kala mazoo, Michigan 4900 1

National Council President Emerita-Mrs. Fred M. Sharp (W ilma Wi lso n) ZZ, 1405 H ardy, Independenc e, Mi ssou ri 64053 President-Mrs. Geo rge D. Linto n (MaryAnn Sidehamer) 204 Gallup Roa d , Princ eto n, Ne w J e rsey 08540

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Program Chairman-Mrs. Th omas L. Shu pe (B ernice A. Baur) Be , 1861 Pinnebog Rd., Elkton, Michigan 487 31 Ri t ual Cha irman-Mrs. Robert L. Richardson (Silvana Fil ippello) 1/\, 747 Red Oa k Lan e, Apt. 5M, Park Forest South , Ill. 60466 Rush Chairman-Mrs. Jerry Shiverdecker (Elaine Bt:. , 2 742 N .E. 208 Street, Miami , Florida 33160

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Executive Vice President-Mrs. Wa lter G. Cox (Geraldine Vang) NN, 24 C olone l Barton Drive, Portsmouth, Rh ode Island 02871

Scholarship Chai rman-M rs. J oh n L. Falcon ( Nunie Roque) BZ, 6706 Indian Lake, Missouri City, Texas 77459

Vice President of Deve lopment-Mrs. George G. Gatseos (Esther Kauffman) BB, 6659 E. Ea stman Ave ., Den ve r, C olo rado 80222

Standards Cha irman-Mrs. E. Wayne H ayde l (Janice H in richs BZ, 11807 Old Gate Place, Rockville, Maryland 20852

Vice Presid e nt of Collegiate Prog ram-Mrs. Rona ld Keeley (Ethel Schmih) BH, 1721 Ave nu e E, Bis marck , North Da· kota 5850 I

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Vice President of Alumnae Prog ram-Mrs. W el d o n J . Winter (Judy DeMasters) ZZ, 501 W edgewood Drive, Blue Spr ings, Missouri 640 IS

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Secret ary-Mrs. J am es T. Francis (Frances J obson) 602 Devo n Ro a d, Richm on d , Virg inia 23229 Tre asure r-Mrs. H owa rd R. Neff (Margaret Angelcyk) 6216 E. Lafayette Blvd., Scottsdale, Arizona 85251

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NPC De legate-Mrs . Jo seph H . Backsman (Mary Goeke) AA , 1361 Oak Knoll Dri ve, Cincinnati , Ohio 45224 Ed ito r-Miss Judith A. H ol man 88, 1306 South #289, Denver, Colorado 8023 1

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He a dqua rters Exe c utive-Mi ss Rose Marie Fellin B:L, 1001 E. Harri son, Sp ringfield, Misso uri 65804

National Headquarters Rose Ma ri e Fel lin, H ea dqu a rters Executive 1201 E. Walnut, Springfield, Mi ssou ri 65802

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Alumnae Ed itor-Mrs. Jeffrey W . Meece (Peggy Dwyer) BN, C oope r Va ll ey Vi llage B12 , Ed gewater Par k, Beverly, NJ 08010 Collegiate Ed ito r-Mrs. Philip H . Wallick, Jr. (Betty Urban) ZZ , 6 76 P3rk Avenue, York, Pa. 17402 Fea t ur e Editor-Miss Paula Cyru s PP, 624 High Street, St. Alb a ns, West Virg ini a 25177 Art Director-Miss Mary Jedrzejewski B<l>, 376 1 S. 58 St reet .

Mil waukee, Wi sco nsi n 53220 Hi storian-Miss Lillie Greer ro n, Ohio 44313

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Field Represent.atives Debbie Bukas 1/\ Diana Pyle B/\

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PROVINCE DIRECTORY AREA & DIRECTOR Province I Mrs. Jack Petterson (Judith Wilcox) IT Pace College Counseling Center Rm W-1 00 Pace College Plaza New York, New York 10038 Province II Mrs. Robert F. Stratton (Marti Manion) BB 120 Ruskin Ave., Apt. 805 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213 Mrs. Ralph Peters (Jane Shaffer) 402 Candlewyck Road Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011

ALUMNAE CHAPTERS

Gamma Iota; Gamma Rho; Gamma Tau

Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton; Boston ; Northern New Jersey; Rochester

Alpha Gamma; Gamma Eta; Gamma Xi; Gamma Omicron; Gamma Psi; Delta Ep silon

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Province Ill Miss Barbara L. Ripp AA 610 We st Main BelAire, Maryland 21014 Province IV Mrs. James L. Chambers, Jr. (Lynne Rachal) A 4401-F Sprenkle Lane Richmond, Virg inia 23228 Province V Mrs. David M. Nester (Pam Aughenbaugh) 3531 Casa Grande Drive Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70814

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Province VI Miss Pat O'Toole AA 1813 Bairsford Drive, Apt. 2-D Columbu s, Ohio 43227

Province VII Mrs. Kenneth Morris (Judy Vance) B9 807 S. Douglas Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858 Province VIII Mrs. R. D. Lineback (Linda Wyrick) XX 538 Ha wkeye Drive Iowa City, Iowa 53340

Province IX Mrs. John T. Owens (Judy Hartman) 1416 Locu st Drive Columbus, Indiana 47201

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DelawMe Valley; Willmington; Washington, DC

Alpha; Beta Epsilon; Beta Iota; Beta Pi; Gamma Kappa; Delta Lambda Colony

Beckley; Charleston; Huntington ; Norfolk; Northern Virginia; Richmond

Beta Delta; Beta Zeta; Gamma Sigma

Hattiesburg; Jackson; Lafayette; Greater Miami; Monroe; Mobile; New Orleans; Southeast Louisi ana; Tri-City, Florida

Alpha Alpha; Chi Chi; Beta Upsilon; Delta Kappa; Delta M u Colony

Akron; Anderson; Butler County; Calumet Region ; Cincinnati; Columbus; Dayton; Elkhart-Goshen; Evansville; Fort Wayne; Indianapolis; Muncie; Newark-Zanesville; Richmond; South Bend Terre Haute; Tol ed o

Beta Theta ; Beta Psi; Gammu Mu

Detroit (!'.<I>); Detroit ( l'.P); Detroit (~PX); Grand Rapids; Kalamazoo; Po_ntiac

Betc; Rho; Beta Phi; Gamma Beta; Gamma Epsilon, Gamma Lambda; Delta Zeta ; Delta Eta

Chicago; Chicago North; Chicago South; Chicago West; Dekalb; Des Moines; Fox River Val(Green Bay); Milwa ukee; ley Rockford; Waukegan

Beta Kappa; Beta Nu; Gamma Omega; Delta Theta

Loui sville; Murray; Paducah

Beta Eta

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Alpha Beta; Ep silon Ep silo n; Zeta Zeta ; Eta Eta; Phi Phi; Beta Sigma; Gamma Pi

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