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:JounJerJ' ;})a'! 1977 I desire no future that will break the ties of the past. George Eliot Once again the members of Alpha Sigma Alpha pause to pay tribute to the five Founders of our sorority: Virginia Lee Boyd, Juliette Jefferson Hundley, Mary Williamson Hundley, Louise Burks Cox, and Calva Hamlet Watson. Vl' hat were they like as collegians on the small Farmville, Virginia, campus at a time when education for women was not the norm? Pompadours and large hair bows were high fashion in 1901. From The Years Behind Us we learn that Mary and Virginia roomed together. Mary was a large, fine looking girl with light hair and eyes and a keen sense of humor. Virginia was smaller, with pretty blue eyes, wavy hair, and a lovely soprano voice. .Juliette had black hair and brown eyes; Louise was small and vivacious, with very dark brown hair and dancing brown eyes. Rather quiet and efficient, Calva was the pride of the group in scholastic activities. These five friends had been rushed and bid by the existent sororities, but they decided they wanted to be sisters. They started a fourth sorority at Longwood College. The history of Alpha Sigma Alpha is fascinating reading. So much has transpired since the early days of the sorority that even the Founders could not have envisioned the growth and the far-reaching effects of their beginning. It takes courage to start a new venture, but it takes dedication and perseverance on the part of many to see the venture through 76 years with the goal of many more years in the future. Beta Nu's president this year wrote: "Pledging ASA was more than wearing a pin. It meant that the sorority had chosen my pledge sisters and me to be its future." This is how each pledge should feel when she accepts the pl~dge badge of Alpha Sigma Alpha. Respect for the arms and ideals of the sorority is learned du~ing the pledging period, and college days as an active member are perhaps the easiest time to work hard for a? individual c.hapter. The thrills of rushing, I;Ior:necorr.ung, .sc.h?larslup trophies, sports, rituals, big srs路httle srs activltres, and many social gatherings keep on.e ,c~mstantly on the alert and very busy. There is at tlus time a strong commitment to sorority. After graduation there is too often a lull from ~hich some members never recover. They miss the JOYS of alumnae activities and fail to realize that strong alumnae support is needed if strong collegiate chapters are to be maintained. As a tri~ute to the Founders of ASA, I am asking each collegran and each alumnae to take some action for her .sorority this year. Each collegian is asked to be responsrble for one pledge in her chapter. In this way each chapter can double its membership. In those

chapters where this is not possible because of total, your tribute will be to give of yourself in a special way to your chapter, to each member in your chapter, and to the philanthropic project of your chapter, remembering the emphasis upon Special Olympics. Those alumnae who are already members of busy, thriving chapters can take as your goal the addition of one alumnae member into your chapter this year. If this is not possible, then adopt a collegian from a nearby chapter as your collegiate sister for the year. Send her a note of encouragement several times during the year and invite her to attend a chapter meeting with you. Those alumnae who are not in a chapter have a golden opportunity to band together as a group of fi.v e and organize an alumnae chapter in your area. Contact the Vice President of Development for information on obtaining a charter. A lone alumnae can feel a part of the work of the National Organization l;>y sending her alumnae dues to National Headquarters. You will find the procedure in The Phoenix . Dare to believe the tremendous impact you as an individual can have upon your sorority if each member does this one small thing as a thank you to the five women who founded Alpha Sigma Alpha. These words by Howard Thurman summarize: "The future is never quite a thing apart from all that has gone before. We bring into the present ingredients and cargoes from the past, and these are with us as we take the unknown road. All that we have learned, felt, and thought, all our experience from birth to now; all the love that nourish,ed us at other times, all the yearnings rooted in our spirits -all these are with us as we move into the unknown way." Betty L. Wallick National President

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National Council Report Betty Wallick

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THE PHOENIX of Alpha Sigma Alpha

Individuals and Education (Back Cover) Helenmarie Hofman

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THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA, an educational journal, is published in the fall, winter, spring and summer of each year at 1201-05 Bluff St., Fulton, Missouri 65251. The subscription price $1.50 a year. Printed by The Ovid Bell Press, Inc., Fulton , Missouri . Send change of address and business correspondence to Alpha Sigma Alpha National Headquarters, 120 I East Walnut St., Springfield, Missouri 65802. Address all correspondence of an editorial nature to the editor, Dr. Helenmarie Hofman, 1884 Patrick Henry Dr., Arlington, Virginia 22205. ARTICLES are invited for publication in this journal. Manuscripts should be submitted to the editorial office for consideration. Acceptances are on a contributing basis only and subject to editorial review. Articles published are the personal expressions of the authors and do not necessarily represent the policies of ASA. Second-class postage paid at Fulton, Missouri 65251 .

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1978 Convention Chairperson 1eanne Van Winkle McQueen Is .

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She is ... WIFE of H. Max McQueen. MOTHER of Jennifer, 5 and Matthew, 3. TEACBER of first grade children. MEMBER and active in Chapel Hill United Methodist Church. MEMBER and active in Alpha Delta Kappa, International Honorary Sorority for '.Yomen Educators. an ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA in the Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter. She has served as program committee member, philanthropic chairperson, photographer, music chairperson, secretary, vice president, president 1972-74 as well as in Beta Upsilon as membership director, Frost Fidelity award winner; on the national scene she has been a Province Director 1970-72. an ALUM of Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana where she received a Bachelor and a Master of Science degrees in Elementary Education with endorsement in young childhood education. a CONVENTION ATTENDER, Virginia Beach, 1970; Pittsburgh, 1974; Williamsburg, 1976.

"I think conventions are the 'mountain top' experiences in sorority life. We in Indianapolis are working to make this one memorable!" ~ays our 1978 Convention Chairperson.

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Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter

L01路ene Kendall Nadzeika, Beta Upsilon; Letha Heckman Gaskins, Chi Chi (recipient, Wilma Wilson Sharp Award) and Betty Kidwell Woland, Chi Chi. The Alpha Sigs of the Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter are looking forward to hosting the 1978 National Convention of Alpha Sigma Alpha. We are proud of our city and think it has a lot to offer. We are also excited about being at the new Hyatt Regency Indianapolis for Convention.

Helen Selvage Noblitt, Chi Chi, wrote our Hymn to Alpha Sigma Alpha. \<\Te have recently become involved in the Special Olympics, and love it! Last spring several members helped with the city bowling tournament, and during the summer a few Indy alums traveled to Terre Haute to help with the state Special Olympics. Other philanthropies include helping the Julian Jameson Nutrition Camp with craft supplies and money. Each year we present the three Indiana collegiate chapters with a Founders' Day gift of money. June of 1978 is doubly exciting and important to the Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter, in addition to hosting National Convention, we are celebrating our 50th Anniversary! \Ne certainly hope you can come to Indianapolis and share the LOVE of Alpha Sigma Alpha with us!

.Judy Deig, Beta Upsilon and .Jo Ann Barr Deer, Beta Upsilon. The chapter has 42 members on the current roll and we usually have around 25 members in attendance at meetings. There is no generation gap with the Indy alums; we range in age from recent college graduates to sisters who have retired from their profession several years ago. This seems to add to our richness in sisterhood. Most members are active workers in their profession (mostly teaching), others are working as mothers, wives, or retired. We have several past national officers, and Merrilyn Burris is currently a Province Director.

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Leslie Hansen, Beta Upsilon; Anne Petree Niemeyer, Alpha Alpha, alternate Panhellenic Representative; and Betty Presnell Bliss, Cht Chi, Panhellenic Representative. 3

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Margaret Ann Mills, majoring in Elementary Education at Edinboro State College, is the recipient of the 1977 National Philanthropic Scholarship. Peggy writes that she has been a babysitter and a camp counselor and these experiences have made her eager to be a teacher. She expects to complete her education in 1979. One of the people with whom Peggy worked at camp has said, "Her dedication to her work was superb." "Peggy has a fine blend of character and integrity that makes her a person well worth a personal investment." A member of Gamma Psi, she has served her chapter as Philanthropic Chairman. In addition she has served as a Resident Assistant in the dormitory.

Margaret Anne Riese, a recipient of one of the 1977 Special Education Scholarships, has been sponsored by Delta Epsilon Chapter of Mansfield State College. Margaret is working towards a Bachelor of Science Degree in Special Education and expects to graduate in 1978. Margaret first became interested in Special Education while a senior in high school. She was involved in a course, Directed Studies in Special Education. This consisted of participating in a special class and an academic study of Special Education. The area that interests Margaret most are teenagers that have social and emotional problems that conflict with their ability to learn. This desire has come not from textbooks, but from working voluntarily with young people in this area. To keep in contact with educational changes, Margaret is a member of the Council for Exceptional Children. She is also a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honorary Society .

Mary Emily Kilsheimer, an Alpha Alpha of Miami of Ohio University, Oxford, Ohio, is the recipient of one of the 1977 Special Education Scholarships. She is working towards a Bachelor of Science Degree with a dual Major-Elementary Education/Learning Disabilities and Behavior Disorders, and expects to graduate in 1979. However, she is not waiting until graduation to become involved with her chosen field. At present she is a member of the Student Council for Exceptional Children, and the Association for Childhood Education. She also tutors in the remedial reading program. As a member of AA Chapter, she has served as Assistant Pledge Trainer. As a member of SCEC, she has been very involved with the Special Olympics on the Miami Campus, and has used her knowledge to assist her chapter's Philanthropic Chairman to involve AA members in the Special Olympics Program. In addition, she has a part-time job in the University dining hall. Mary has been described as "A very warm person, concerned and interested, always making a stranger feel at home, and a sister closer."

WATCH for AWARD WINNERS! The highest Honors that Alpha Sigma Alpha bestows on its members will be published in The PHOENIX, Winter 1ssue. THE PHOENIX

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The 1~77 _recipient of the Wilma Wilson Sharp Scholarship IS Debra Jean De Courcy. Debra is a Beta Theta from Central Michigan University at Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Debra is working toward a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education with an Elementary Provisional Certificate in her chosen Major field-Mentally Impaired, and a Minor in Psychology. After her graduation in 1978, she plans to obtain a Master's Degree in Learning Disabilities. Debra says . .. "My overall goal and dream is to develop a pre-school program for trainable, mentally impaired children." Debra has served Beta Theta Chapter as Vice-President, Junior and Senior Panhellenic representative, a member of Student Council for Exceptional Children, a Volunteer for the Center for Human Development, and a member of the Dean's List. The Panhellenic Advisor at Central Michigan has described Debra as "A credit to our Greek system."

mai''J :lul'nel' (}allagke,. Sckofa,.Jkip Sarah Ann Kreutzer, an Eta Eta, from Pittsburg, Kansas, is the 1977 Mary Turner Gallagher Scholarship winner. She is working towards an eventual M.A.

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in Music Therapy. Still in her undergraduate studies, she is Music Major with a Minor in Psycholo~y. Upon graduation from Kansas State College of Pittsburg, she plans to attend the University of Kansas at Lawrence for her Master's Degree. While visiting a home for the mentally retarded with her Eta Eta sisters, she could see how much the residents loved to sing. At this time she realized that she could use her musical talents and her interest in Psychology to go into musical therapy, so that she could help handicapped children and adults. Sarah Ann has served her chapte-r as Assistant Intramural Chairman. She has been on the Dean's List, is a member of Orchestra, Brass Chair, and the freshman representative of the Band Council.

The 1977 recipient of the Amy Swisher Scholarship, Mrs. Clara Anne Halloran, is a busy, busy person. A member of the Nu Nu Chapter, Drexel University, Clara is working towards a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Psychology Major and a Sociology Minor. Her career goal is to be a public school administrator. At the present, in addition to her regular course of study, she is enrolled in an evening law course and actively participates in local borough council. Initiated into Nu Nu Chapter February, 1976, she has served as the chapter Philanthropic Chairman. Clara has been on the Dean's List three years; held the second highest cumulative average in the Home Economics Department during her freshman year; is a member of Student Congress; Secretary of Student Congress; Assistant to Vice-President of Student Affairs; Student Director of Financial Aid; Food and Photocopying committee member; Student department head of Psychology f Sociology f Anthropology; Psychology/Sociology Club member; Women's Council Member; WKDU radio station typist; Hockey Team; Human Sexuality Committee member; Freshman Advisor; Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities committee member; a member of Sigma Society for Women (a professional society) ; and Phi Chi Honorary Society. If all of this were not enough to keep Clara busy, she is married, and says, "I have the full support of my husband in any endeavors I attempt." Esther Gatseos, National Chairman of Philanthropies

DIMOND SCHOLARSHIP Martha K. Green went from Zanesville, Ohio to Miami University of Ohio during the depression. 't\Then she graduated in 1934 there were no teaching positions open in her field in her hometown or vicinity. She attended the Alpha Sigma Alpha Convention as a delegate in Old Point Comfort, Virginia that Fall. The first of six that she has attended. Directly after the convention she visited her old school friend from Zanesville whose family had been living in Washington, D.C. for some time. They invited her to stay with them while she was looking for a job. Finally she was fortunate to find a temporary one with the Agricultural Adjustment Administration working first on the midnight shift-then the night shift and finally during the day. One of the advantages of the night shift was that it afforded an ideal time to see all the famous buildings and shrines of Washington. Her mother never quite forgave her for not returning home after the convention. But a Job was a Job was a Job. Gertrude Stein my regrets! I! It was at the AAA that she met her future husband, John J. Dimond of Lima, Ohio. She became a member of the Washington Alums. Martha was employed at the Railroad Retirement Board before and after their son John Jr. was born in Washington. Her husband completed Law School and passed the Bar. They were transferred to Chicago, Ill. Now she was a homemaker and full-time mother. The Chicago Alum group covered all of Chicago and the suburbs. 't\Te spent many hours on the El in order to attend the meetings as there was gas rationing. She was present at the Installation of the Beta Rho Chapter in DeKalb, Ill. She represented the Chicago chapter at the Regional Meeting in Detroit, Mich. At this time she was involved with PTA and active in her church. Fort Worth, Texas was the next home for the Dimonds. Martha attempted to form an Alum group there but was not successful as there were not enough Alums to sustain it. Church work, PTA and sewing were her hobbies here. Just about the time they had many fine friends and had become accustomed to the dry climate and a lack of greenery they were transferred back to Washington.

Martha again joined her sisters in ASA. She served as National Panhellenic Delegate in 1960-1961. Her husband was an avid golfer. They went on many golfing vacations. She enjoyed the beautiful scenery or went shopping or sightseeing, while John played golf. In January of 1975, after returning from a Southern golfing vacation her husband was stricken two days later with a heart attack at his desk at the office, was rushed to the Hospital Emergency room, where he died. She has five lovely grandchildren-Janet, Judith, James, Joyce and Jill who live in the Philadelphia, Pa. area and hopes to see some of them finish High School. Martha has been interested in the theater, music, sewing, and travel. She is looking forward to an Eastern European Tour with a week's cruise of the Greek Islands and Istanbul, Turkey this September and October 1977, sponsored by the Miami University Alumni Association. While attending one of the business meetings of our Diamond Jubilee Convention in Williamsburg, Va., it suddenly occurred to her that this would be an ideal time to sponsor a Scholarship in her nameMartha Green Dimond-the spelling is different but most everyone thinks it should be spelled with an "A." As it has been many years since she graduated from Miami she feels that the scholarship should be for a graduate student.

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NATIONAL COUNCIL REPORT Harry Emerson Fosdick once said, "We aspire by setting up ideals and striving after them. " This might well have been the theme for the National Council of Alpha Sigma Alpha as they met at National Headquarters, Springfield, Missouri, June 23-26, to review, discuss, and implement some of the suggested aims and ideals. I shall mention briefly some of the major areas of concern in this report because many of them you will learn of in detail through implementation of the programs. Of primary importance to those of you who receive The Phoenix is that after the spring 1978 issue, the National Organization will stop paying for postal returns. This means that if you want to continue to receive your sorority magazine, you must notify National Headquarters of a change of address. Do not become lost to Alpha Sigma Alpha; each of you is needed for the continued growth of our sorority. A very important action concerning the collegians is that a member who leaves school with delinquent accounts either to the chapter or to National Headquarters can have her membership terminated. Sorority membership has a financial obligation which each initiate accepts, and chapter members must pay all accounts prior to graduation. The Field Representatives for 1977-1978 are Marsha Brenner, Beta Epsilon, and Leslie Maxwell, Gamma Eta. Other appointments were Denise McGuire, Beta Delta, Province XI Director; Jacqueline LoRusso, Chairman of Colonies; Helen Malone, ~eta Gamma Program Chairman ; and Frances Francis, Beta Epsilon Chairman of the Nominating Committee, with MaryAnn Linton, Gamma Eta and Marcia Harris, Gamma Lambda, committee members. The resignation of Paula Keyes, Feature Editor, was accepted. Winners of the National Scholarships are announced in this issue of The Phoenix. Convention 1978 will see the addition of another name scholarship and it is the hope of National Council that the future will see more such scholarships. The time has come, however, to make it necessary for name scholarships to be secured by the donor. All future name scholarships must be secured with a minimum contribution of $5,000 by the donor. We can always contribute to existing scholarships if we do not desire to have a personal scholarship, so remember your sorority when you are considering contributions. Under the Philanthropic Program approval was granted for a one-year pilot program concerning Bonus Trading Stamp Savings. Madeline Dial of the Huntington, West Virginia, Alumnae Chapter has laid the groundwork for this program. You will hear more from the National Philanthropic Chairman. Installation of the four colonies was discussed, and areas of further extension for 1978 were reviewed. The colonies are Delta Omicron, York College, Pennsylvania; Delta Pi, West Virginia State; Delta Rho, Elon College, North Carolina; and Pi Pi, our return

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in New York, State University College at Buffalo. The wearing of the sorority badges was discussed. All members should be encouraged to wear the ASA pin. Collegians may wear the badge with anything appropriate using discretion so that the pin is never desecrated. Alumnae can have a charm or ring made from your pin if it will encourage you to wear it, or be proud to wear it just as it is. We are proud of our Alpha Sigma Alpha membership and we want our friends to recognize our badge. National Alumnae dues will be raised to $5 per member per year beginning the fall of 1978. The feasibility of changing from a biennium Convention to triennium Convention was discussed considering the term for officers, the possible programs for off-Convention years, and other considerations. The decision was made unanimously to remain with a two-year Convention. The plan for Province Days received much attention because the emphasis must be on sorority education and leadership training. A pilot program will be tried in one or two Provinces during the spring of 1978. Detailed plans were made for the educational emphasis during Convention 1978. Make your plans to attend. Read carefully all information concerning the Convention because some changes will be made in the way expenses are paid for the delegates. Join your ASA sisters at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana, from .June 21-June 24, 1978. Collegians, you will be asked to participate in a Chapter Enrichment Program during this year. Details will come from the Vice President of Collegiate Program. Look forward to full participation because the program is an exciting, enlightening addition to sorority membership. If you are an alert reader, you will have noticed that The Phoenix has a new publisher. Another of the many decisions made during the meeting. Plan ahead is also great for sorority growth, so it was with pleasure that National Council accepted the invitation of the Buffalo Alumnae Chapter to host the 1980 National Convention at Niagara Falls, N.Y. Don't miss even one exciting installment of your sorority activities as brought to you by The Phoenix. This has been just a preview of greater things to come. Betty Wallick, President

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Collegiate Corner Rosemary Ca1·cucci Goss,

EDITOR

Collegiate-Alumnae Activities This year members a,nd alumnae of ALPHA ALPHA Chapter at Miami University celebrated Founders' Day with a new ceremony which provided a -special touch. Also, Province Day provided the chapter members and the alumnae a chance to learn how to have a better chapter. Alpha Alpha has many traditions which are dear to all of the members. One is starlight week which our pledges complete before going active. Some activities include getting the signature of every active member and serving an active breakfast in bed. Another tradition of Alpha Alpha is, senior farewell. Each senior receh·ed a cook book and other farewell gifts. Fund raising activities included a party held by the seniors to raise money for the senior gift. Also, the seniors auctioned their old dorm room furnishings. At the end of the year they presented the chapter with a new toaster oven.-Laura Smith

Alumnae Open House The spring semester was busy for the women of ETA ETA Chapter at Kansas State College. The collegiate and alumnae chapters got together several times over the past year. The alumnae were invited to an open house on March 27 for refreshments and to view the house which had recently been redecorated. The gettogether was enjoyed by both the collegiates and alumnae. The annual senior dinner was held in May. This year the entire chapter was invited instead of just the seniors. Mrs. Jean McColley, Eta Eta adviser for o\·er twenty years, was the guest of honor. Mrs. McColley will no longer be the adviser for HH. She will be greatly missed. A Panhellenic workshop was held in the Student Union in April. The topic of the meeting was rush codes and violations.-Sara Powell

Traditional Dinner Traditions Throughout the year the ALPHA BETAS at Northeast Missouri State University participated in numerous activities, many of which were traditional. Every Fall and Spring we begin pledge season with our pledging ceremony and close with activation. Between these two ceremonies we have the special moments that we share with our Alpha sisters. Special events such as Province Day, Founders' Day, Spring Formal, and other campus ac• tivitics provide moments to share our lo ve. We were actively involved in Panhellenic and Greek week activities. Panhellenic helped to strengthen the Greeks on campus by compiling a brochure on Greeks. This will be sent to incoming Freshmen. There is a special period now devoted to Greeks at orientation.-Lee Ann Howard

Reflections This is a time for the ALP~A GAM MA Chapter at Indiana University of Pennsylvania to stop and reflect on its past year's activities. Last year consisted of two sessions of rush in which approximately 25 girls became new and lifelong sisters of Alpha Sigma Alpha. Homecoming and the float preparations were a major part of the fall semester. In the spring there was the "Bounce-a-Thon." We, along with Lambda Chi Alpha, sponwred this event. We bounced basketballs for the entire weekend for Muscular Dystrophy.-SuzAnne Baker

KAPPA KAPPA Chapter at Temple University closed the year by giving its graduating seniors a traditional dinner. Our graduating class consisted of four members: two nurses, a sports-medicine major, and a speech major. The delicious dinner, gifts, and jokes will be remembered by all. Some Panhellenic activities included a Spring Formal and Greek Day. Greek Day was especially exciting this year since we had a live band, booths, and television news coverage. After finals we held a barbecue and went to see a movie . -Kathy Waldron

Active Year The NU NUS at Drexel University had an exciting year which began with Greek week and concluded with the senior awards banquet and the parent's tea. This was the first year lasagna dinners were used to raise money. They proved to be very successful. In keeping with local tradition Founders' Day was celebrated in Chinatown.-Margaret Linton

Reorganization The PI PI Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha was pledged on April 21 at Buffalo State College. Afterwards there was an informal party with refreshments. In May, Special Olympics were held at the University of Buffalo. A bowling expedition for physically handicapped children was hosted at the Thruway Lanes. Alpha Sigma women participated as assistants at both events.-Danita College

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Province Day Hostesses The BET A EPSILONS were privileged to hold Province Day here at Madison on April 2, 1977. We enjoyed talking with both the Richmond and D.C. Alumnae. Some of the members from Northern Virginia and Maryland are looking forward to a summer "get together" with our D .C. alumnae. Among our special ceremonies and traditions held this year were: Special Sister-of-the-Month, Scarlet Ribbons, Parent's Day, Mother Patroness, and the passing of the Spirit Stick .. In working with Panhellenic, the BEs contributed to a Pot Luck Salad Dinner held in April. We also helped during the annual Blood and Cancer Drives During Greek Week the Beta Epsilons were in the full swing of things. We took second place in the Greek sing and participated in the Greek track meet, tug-of-war, softball games, picnic, and Greek -games. To top the week off many of the Beta Epsilons attended the Greek Dance held at the Sheraton HoteL-Betsy Caldwell

Collegi.ate-Aiumnae Activities One of the goals of the BETA ZETAS at the University of Southwest Louisiana is to keep the alumnae up to date on what we are doing in our collegiate chapter. All active alumnae are called and personally invited to any special activity we may be having. On April 5 all of our alumnae were invited to attend a special__ business 7 meeting followed by a reception at which we played ice breaker gl4Des and had a song fest. The meeting pertained mostly to our most immediate problem-housing. We hope to make this type of reception traditional in our chapter. Two other traditional events are the annual Steak and Beans dinner and the Senior Crawfish Boil. At the Steak and Beans dinner everyone with a 3.0 and above eat steak while the others eat beans. This year the Senior Crawfish Boil had to be a barbeque because of a shortage of crawfish. This, however, did not ruin anyone's fun. Panhellenic sponsored a weekend in Baton Rouge with workshops for all Greeks. Those who attended were housed at LSU sorority houses. Everyone who attended found it very educational and helpful with Panhellenic relationships.Kathy Fournerat

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Judy Nielson-A Very Unique Individual If it was possible to be on every committee and be a part of every organization I think this young woman would be able to do it. An outstanding member of the Beta Kappa chapter and active member of fifteen organizations and committees on the Western Illinois University campus, Judy Nielson still finds time for social events. Judy pledged Alpha Sigma Alpha in the fall of 1974. She became Panhellenic Association president, 19761977. This is quite an accomplishment in itself, however, it is only the beginning for Judy. Prior to being elected as president of Panhellenic, Judy was our chap路 ter's rush chairman and was helpful on numerous committees. Just recently she assisted our vice president in making a book which summarizes the entire 19761977 year of events. It's people like this who make Alpha Sigma Alpha a number one sorority on campus. Student Government Association Senator, secretary of Student Tenants Union, Student Orientation Board Leader, member of the President's Council on Student Affairs, member of the University Task Forces on enrollment and search for the new vice president of Western Illinois University, a路nd Democratic part worker, are just a few of the things Judy does outside of classes. Her list would not be complete without recognizing some of her honors. Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, Talent -Grant recipient and with all of this she has remained on the Dean's List every quarter for the past two years.

type of personality that allows her to do everything she wants to do and do it well. Does she ever have any spare time to enjoy herself? Obviously her classes and other activities take up most of her time, but she shows up at the exchanges and other social events for Alpha Sig. In her free time at home she just likes to relax and talk with her friends. Judy is graduating this year and she will be leaving an important four years of her life behind her. They are years filled with accomplishments, recognitions and thousands of new friends. Judy's ability to talk to people and make friends has been a great attribute in her college life. We will be losing a very special person to us as a sorority and as a university. I'm sure that the name Judy Nielson will linger in the memories of many people for a long time to come. We know that Judy has a bright future ahead of her and we all wish her the best of everything. Jayne Kipfer- Editor Beta Kappa chapter Western Illinois Univ.

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Outstanding Student

Senior Farewell One tradition that is very special to the BET A THETAS at Central Michigan University is that of Senior Farewell. Senior Farewell is usually the last time that the graduating women will see their sisters all together. An afternoon or evening is set aside for time to share memories and experiences from the past years. Often girls who have previously graduated will return as a surprise for the present grads. Highlights of a girl's years in sorority are reenacted by the members of her "family" and each senior wills her most prized possessions to those she will leave behind. Also, at this time the award for the Outstanding Senior is presented. This award is for the girl who has contributed the most to sorority. This year it was presented to Evon Pargoff.-Marianne P. Busch

Mother Patroness Ceremony

In Judy 's final year at W.I.U . she has been awarded two more honors for any woman on campus. In October our chapter sponsored Judy for 1976-1977 Homecoming Queen. The W.I.U. students couldn't have made a better choice when Judy Nielson was chosen to reign over the Homecoming activities. Then on February 17, 1977 Judy was named Panhellenic Woman of the Year. Judy was cocoordinator for the mid-western Panhellenic convention. Does the list ever end? I don't think it does for Judy Nielson. Judy has the

ing in contests and having a good time. The Greeks collected money for the March of Dimes and Cleaned a cemetery in the community. Greek week came to a close with a big party at Claytor Lake which was held by a fraternity on campus.- Theresa Carey

Mother Patroness and Special Olympics were the two big events that ended the year for the BETA IOTAS at Radford College. We had a great response for Mother Patroness and honored twelve mothers with the presentation of the pin. Special Olympics proved to be a rewarding experience not only for those who participated in the events, but also for all the Bls who took part. We all pitched in eagerly and had a fantastic day helpi~g. Cabin parties brought back a few familiar alumnae faces to our chapter. Hopefully next year at Homecoming ma~y more alumnae will have the opportumty to visit. Greek week brought a great deal of activity to Radford's campus. All the Greeks were playing games and compel-

Lourie Simon, former chaplain of the Beta Iota chapter was announced the Spring Festival Outstanding Student at Radford College. Lourie is a Communications Disorder major and is very active on campus. Among the achievements Lourie has attained are the following: Student Government vice president; member of Omicron Beta Kappa, a local honorary leadership fraternity; member of the National Student Speech and Hearing Association and ranking in Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Lourie now plans to attend graduate school at Madison to work on a Masters in hearing disorders. Submitted by Theresa Carey Editor, Beta Iota Chapter

Alumnae Newsletter BETA LAMBDAS at the University of Central Arkansas have just completed sending all alumnae the annual newsletter to inform them what has been happening at BA. 路 Many of our alumnae helped during rush by _serving at parties and giving rushing hints. They also dropped in on meetings to give advice or just visit. One special ceremony we observe and enjoy the most is Mother's Day and Mother Patroness awards. We celebrate by inviting parents and f_ri_ends ~o visit our sorority r~in and participate m the awards and a tea. UCA had Greek week for the first time in $!Veral years this year. There was a dance and a day for all Greeks to wear their shirts. The main event was intramural football. Alpha Sigs took the second place trophy~ Debbie Boone

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I. a letter from your chapter adviser 2. a letter from your college Dean of V\' omen, Panhellenic Adviser, or President 3. a letter from your chapter president or other ranking chapter officer if you are the chapter president, or if you would prefer a recommendation from another officer RETURN APPLICATION TO:

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Alumnae Assistance At the end of this year an alumnae chapter was formed in Arkadelphia. BET A MU Chapter hopes we will be of mutual benefit to each other. With the help of the alumnae chapter we held an open house in honor of our retiring adviser, Mrs. Virginia Willmuth. Approximately two hundred guests attended. We also held our annual parent-daughter banquet. Awards were presented at this time. Panhellenic began the year with an open house for rushees. They also spon路 sored two dances during the year-a winter formal and a Valentine's dance.Mitzi Beitz

Senior Salad Supper This spring the BET A SIGMAS at Southwest Missouri State University had its annual Senior Salad Supper sponsored by the alumnae. The alumnae each prepared a different type of salad and explained alumnae activities to the seniors. We also had a "Ring Out the Old, Ring in the :\ew" picnic to honor the seniors and pledges. The Beta Sigmas were outstanding during Greek week. For Greek sing we sang "You Are the Sisters" composed by the pledges. The Alphas placed in all but one gag game event. We were espe路 cially proud of our first place ribbon in the pyramid building competition.-Leah Wilder

Alumnae Day Last fall the GAMMA MUS at Adrian College held alumnae day with many of the alumnae returning. We spent the morning talking about our sisterhood now and hearing how the sisterhood was "way back" then. Several skits depicting sorority life were given by the pledges. One of our special traditions is our pledgebooks. If chosen by a pledge to be a " mom," the active sister has to make her daughter a pledgebook out of wood with the inside devoted to the breakdown of pledge duties. The mom also has to make her daughter a Raggedy Ann before she goes through activation.-Beth Carr

Alumnae Tea Each year the GAMMA OMICRONS at Clarion State College hold an alumna tea. This occurs the weekend of Homecoming. All alumnae are encouraged to attend. The tea is held in the suite. Alumnae are also invited to attend senior banquet and Founders' Day banquet. One very special ceremony to Gamma Omicron is the candlelight ceremony. Another special tradition is to hold a cabin party, at which pledges are faced with various activities. Anoth路e r tradition is for little sisters to make paddles for their big sisters. Big sisters make their little sisters turtles and leave three presents at their

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little sister's door. Greek week was full of activities. Events included were sorority strip, rope pull, chug-a-lug, pyramid building, relays and chariot races. Each fraternity and sorority also made a banner to display in the cafeteria. At the Greek banquet, the winner was announced along with the winners of the other events.-Jo Ann Oshnock

Greek Week Activities Greek week for the GAMMA PIS at Missouri Valley College included participating in Quiz Bowl, skits, track and field events, other sports, and tug-of-war. On Thursday at the Greek keg party trophies were presented to A2:A and 2:N. Our collegiate-alumnae activities included inviting our alumnae to the A2:A formal, having a homecoming tea, and donating a few articles for money making projects. -Sylvia Shelton

Senior Picnic GAMMA RHO Chapter at East Stroudsburg State honored the graduating seniors at our senior picnic on May 17. The seniors were given address books with A2:A decals on the front. These books contained addresses of every member including alumnae. Our pledges were initiated on May 7. After the ritual they gave their paddles to their big sisters and exchanged gifts. The new members were honored that night at a formal at the Blue Ridge Inn in Bushkill, Pennsylvania. Greek week was very exciting for Gamma Rho. On Monday Greek games, such as three-legged race, egg toss, pajama race, and tug-of-war were held on the quad. A2:A took second place in the sorority division. For Greek sing we sang "Ticket to Ride" and "Do Re Mi." The weeks of practice were worth it. We took first place. We also took first place in the talent show. The Greek dinner-dance completed the week. It was held at the Penn Stroud Hilton where A2:A president, Connie Judge, accepted the first place trophy In the sorority division -Kim Ro路 masiavag

ceived the scholarship cup. During Homecoming weekend a picnic was held at the home of our advisers, Mr. and Mrs. Maresco, which brought the alumnae and collegiates together. Our alumnae chapter performed a ceremony to honor the 75th anniversary of Alpha Sigma Alpha. At Christmas a party at our advisers' home provided a warm farewell to the graduating seniors. In the spring we had a special "Family Day" in which the families of the members and pledges attended. There was also a pearl ceremony held for the mothers.-Darleen Rasnuisser

Greek Picnic The DELTA ETAS at DePaul attended the annual Greek picnic with free beer for everyone. There were beer chugging contests, tug-of-war, relay races, sack races, etc. Panhellenic activities consisted of intramural sports among the sororities. Also all the sororities work together on the annual Inter-Sorority Council Dance. The dance carried the theme of "Lush of the Year." This year's title holder was our own Mary Beth Masterson.-Carole Nosalik

Special Ceremonies Although DELTA KAPPA at Indiana State University at Evansville is a relatively new chapter, we still have several very special ceremonies and traditions. Member's families are invited to our Founders' Day dinner, which is held at a restaurant. Everyone's family and friends are also invited to the annual awards banquet. Our pledges for the year are presented to the other Greeks on campus in grand style at the IFSC Greek Presentation Ball. We also host a Mother-Daughter Tea near Mother's Day. Many activities are organized by Delta Kappas to bring the alumnae and collegiates closer together. The alumnae are invited to all sorority functions. In addition special get-togethers are planned such as picnics, miniature golf, a progressive dinner and a Christmas party sponsored by the alumnae.

Greek Wee1c Edinboro State's second annual Greek week was held from April 22-28. The week's activities included a dance marathon, a go-go contest, couples dance contest, log rolling, canoe races, Greek sing, and the selection of a Greek god and goddess. GAMMA PSIS participated in all of the activities. The last meeting of each semester js devoted to our senior send-off. Gamma Psi had five members graduating. Each member held a lighted candle and either read a poem or explained what sisterhood meant to her.-Lou Anne Rossi

Scholarship Cup Panhellenic, along with IFC, organized a Greek awards dinner, where A2:A re-

Our participation in Greek week activities included the chariot building contest and race, Greek goddess contest, human pyramid building contest, frisbee toss and volleybali.-Jeri Souba

Philanthropic Activities

Zeta Zeta's Philanthropic

The DELTA NU-AS at General Motors Institute participated in several philanthropic activities this year. We helped to sell raffle tickets for Big Brothers, helped the Phi Delta Thetas with their Christmas party for children with cystic fibrosis and caroled at Christmas for the Genessee County Adult Activity Center. We had se,·eral rush parties including a make-up demonstration, a "mixer," a pearl ceremony, and a water balloon fight with ice cream cones afterwards. \Ve also had a sing-a-long.-Sabrina Heinrich

Zeta Zeta chapter has been very busy this year, both as a whole and individually with philantropic projects. On October 26, 1976, Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and our chapter had a Halloween party for the Higginsville State School for Mentally Retarded. Our fall pledge class organized the party and it was a great success. On December 16, 1976, the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity and our chapter had a Christmas party for eight underprivileged children in Warrensburg. Our

We Love You Mom Mrs. Louise Hilboldt has been the housemother of Eta Eta chapter for the last 14 years. Both of her daughters were Alphas, and she says this influenced her to become our housemother. Reflecting back over the years, Mom remembers well the many changes that have occurretl in the house since she took on her position. In years back the girls had to be in the house by 10:30 p.m. If they weren't in within an hour the Dean of Women was called, and subsequently, the girl's parents. They also had to sign in and out with Mom whenever they left the house. Things sure ha,·e changed; the girls now have their own keys and there isn't a curfew any more . .Mrs. Hilboldt was surprised by a tea this spring. As guest of honor, she was presented with a portrait that now hangs above the fireplace. The inscription on the portrait declared her to be the honorary "Sweetheart of ASA." Mom said later, "It's sure been fun. I don 't think I could ever leave!" "We love you Mom." Sara Powell, Editor HH

winter pledge class organized this project, and it went over very well. Then on January 28, 1977, at 4:00 un- 1 til January 29 at 4:00, the university sponsored a 24 hour Dance-A-Thon for the Missouri Association for Mentally Retarded Citizens. Our collegiate chapter sponsored Sally Eckel and her partner. They danced the whole 24 hours and earned $4,000. During winter term our President Toni Allen did a practicum for her Recreation • Major at the Higginsville State School for Mentally Retarded. She worked every Saturday morning fo.r three hours during the term. She really enjoyed it and is looking forward to working in the area of Therapeutic Recreation when she graduates. This Easter our spring pledge class gave an Easter party for five underprivileged children here in Warrensburg: Our pledges enjoyed themselves as much as the children. On April 22, 1977, through April 23, the Theta Chi fraternity sponsored a Dance-A-Thon for Muscular Dystrophy. This lasted 24 hours. Our chapter sponsored Vicki Porter who danced the entire 24 hours. Every year the Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity sponsors a pop bottle drive for the campus sororities. The proceeds go to the State School for Mentally Retarded in Warrensburg. At the end of the school year, the winners are announced. For the school year of 1976-77, our chapter won the drive. This year has been very rewarding for our chapter. It's a great feeling to see the smiles in the faces of the children. It takes so little to make them happy and what a wonderful feeling we get by sharing with their joys.

Wanted: More of the great features we are receiving from collegiates and alums! THE PHOENIX

Jlumnae cAction

Lillian Ford Donnelly, Editor

Akron Lends a Hand

Boston Compiles Directory

Buffalo Aids Colony

Akron alumnae members neared the year's end on a note of success. September saw members out raising SlOO.OO each for the special olympics and for Hope Homes, an Akron facility for the mentally retarded. Through craft-making, specially designed sorority stationery and Easter-shaped candy, members raised over $300. Members presented $150 to the area's special olympics and participated as field helpers and timers in the summer special olympics. Through the publicity by Lil Greer !::..!::.., news of the chapter's events has spread to neighboring alumnae chapters. In April, Christy Bauer rM, Lil Greer ~~. Dorothy Hollinger Scott ~~. and Karen Frame Karpinski rK attended the City Panhellenic Installation Dinner路 where Lil Greer was recognized as an honorary member. Christy Bauer, chapter delegate, hosted dinner at the famous Akron REA Express, where dinner was preceded by viewing the world's largest model train displa ys in the world.

The Boston Alumnae Chapter enjoyed a meeting at Marion Folsom's home where they welcomed Paula Braun Bovitch B'lr, Janice Carrico Shoemaker Br, and Mitzi Yundt. Other special guests were Hazel Baux, Shirley Vedoe, Gerry Bliss, Ruth Mayo, Catherine Grisley, Janet Holly, and Kay Kenndey. Kay recounted highlights of the 1976 convention. Edie Lundquist officiated at this year's Penny Sale with proceeds going to the philanthropic fund.

In February, Buffalo Alumnae President Jackie LoRusso entertained Mary Ann Linton with a dinner-board meeting. Members aided Mrs. Linton in laying the groundwork for a colony at the State U n iversity College in Buffalo. In April Paula Cyrus, Vice President of Development, visited the campus, met and talked with many of the campus girls about organizing a colony. On April 27, 1977, seventeen girls organized Pi Pi colony on the campus. Alumnae mem-

Buffalo alumnae Evelyn Bell and jackie LoRusso welcome Mary Ann Linton .

SUGGESTIONS PLEASE ... At National Convention 1978 election of the seven voting members of National Council will be held in accordance with the By-Laws of ASA. The nominating committee, composed of Frances Francis, Chairman; MaryAnn Linton and Marcia Harris, solicits your cooperation and assistance in suggesting nominees and providing a brief, factual account o拢 their ASA and community activities as well as special talents for leadership. Nominees should be ASA women from either your local area or o~her areas who have been involved in sorority activity and who have the ttme, ability and interest to serve in a National leadership role. The deadline for submission of names for consideration is February l, 1978. I recommend the following for ASA National Council: National President ... .. . . . ...... . . . . .. . .. . .. .. . . ... . ... ... .. . .. . . . Executive Vice President ....... ... . .. . . . . . . . .. .... . . . .. .. .. .. ... .. . Vice-President of Development ... . . . . .. .. . .......... . .. .. ... . .. . ... . Vice-President of Collegiate Program . . .. . ...... .. ... . ... . . . . ... . . . . . . Vice-President of Alumnae . , .... . . .. . . ..... . ......... - .. . .... . .... . . Secretary ..... . . .... .. .. .. .. .... . . ..... .. ....... . . . . . ... . .... . .. . . Treasurer . . .... . ..... . . . ..... .. . . .. . .. .. ...... . .. .. ... ... . .. ..... . Return to: Mrs. J. T. Francis Name of Contributor ... . .. . .. . . . Address .... .. ..... .. ..... . .. .. . . 602 Devon Road Richmond, Virginia 23229 . . . . . . . . .. .. . ... . . .... . . . Alumnae Chapter . .. . . . . . ....... . Collegiate Chapter ... . ... . ...... .

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hers aided the Special Olympics in May. Alumnae ended their spring with a luncheon and officer installation hosted by Sue Stahl and Mary Beth Wright.

Butler County Aids Children October saw the Butler County alums gather at President Melba Fink's home for an informal coffee. Members celebrated Founders' Day with a tea in the Alpha Alpha chapter's suite, and alums enjoyed French cuisine for their Christmas 1'\.mcheon. As the Winter of 1977 subsided, alums met in March to pot plants to raise money for their philanthropic fund and other projects: supplying the Butler County Children's Home with education and athletic equipment, providing a needy family with food at holidays, and contributing to the Special Olympics. Members held the annual senior tea for AA seniors in April. 13

Calumet Visits Home Calumet Region alum Chris McCloskey Korkorian BE hosted the March meeting where members finalized plans for the 1977 philanthropic project: birthday gifts and visitation for a local convalescent home. The Spring dinner was held at a "quaint" restaurant. In April, the members returned to the home of Sue Ferguson Yerkes XX where they continued making plans for the year. Ramah Stidmon McCabe AB hosted the May meeting at which time officer installations were held and arrangements for the summer rummage sale were finalized. Members also held workdays for projects aside from the regular meetings.

Pa. Spring Luncheon Alice Hart Beaver KK and Frances Nucci DiClemente NN hosted the spring meeting for Centml Pennsylvania's Alumnae Chapter. Fifteen alumnae enjoyed luncheon and a discussion focused on philanthropic projects for the year. Denise Ferree 6-E, advisor of York College, Colony, was a guest.

Chicago Enjoys Picnic Members of Chicago M etm Alumnae Chapter in April combined business and pleasure with a plant party at the home of Marcia Gross Harris rA. Members and guests both profited when they purchased plants and learned about the care of houseplants. Members met in May at the home of Sue Wiedow Giorango's Br where they viewed a demonstration and began work on the bazaar items to be sold at convention. Sylvana Filippello Richardson rA hosted the annual summer picnic for members and their families in August. During the summer members also assisted Beta Rho Chapter in redecorating their home.

contributed homemade cookies and hors d'oeuvres. Door prizes were also collected and donated by the alums. From the party, $100 was donated to the Stillwater Health Center with the remain<jler to be used for birthday and Christmas gifts for their adopted daughter. Erma Schmidt North AA and Caroline Savage Finch AA hosted a luncheon in May at the Historic Golden Lamb Inn in Lebanon after which installation of officers was held.

Jean Muirhead, attorney and former Mississippi State Senator, spoke on the effect of ERA to the Jackson alumnae in January. In February Wayne Miller, Jackson Police Officer, spoke on self defense for women. Members welcome Sherryl Johnson B6. and Laura Bahr Flannes B6. and held officer · installation in April followed by a dinner meeting in May.

Alums Dine at Theater March 26 marked the date Fort Lauderdale alumnae and their escorts attended a newly opened Dinner-Theater. Choice seats and a buffet added to the comedy "Never Too Late." Betty Baringer Barnes NN and Margaret Kincammon Cicchella BN arranged for the evening.

Alums View History Jean McCammon King XX, Betty Presnell Bliss XX, Sue A.nn Engle Stonecipher XX, and Dianne Ellis Ramsey ZZ hosted twenty-four Indianapolis alumnae to the program "As I Remember Our XX History." Fifteen members aided the Special Olympics First Bowling Meet at Eastgate Center in April. Bonnie Johnson Shea Bir, Barbara Lee Kassing, Cheryl White Jones Bir, Nancy Martin Williams XX and Kay Prang XX hosted the annual family picnic.

jackson , Miss. officers: Marg Pugh, Panhellenic; jean Powers, sec.; Bobbi Dixon, tJ·eas.; Ma1·tha S. Doste1·, pres.; judy McInty1·e, v .p.

Kansas Lunches on Farm Joyce Sinn Smith EE, Diana W'aggoner Gailey EE, Harlene Reed Scofield ZZ hosted the Greater Kansas City Alumnae to their May luncheon at Stephenson's Apple Farm. Richard Otto, area coordinator for Special Olympics, spoke and presented a film on the organization's efforts. Mary Kay Reiff HH conducted the officer installation. To aid the chapter's philanthropic project alums brought potted plants to sell to each other.

Maryville Honors Seniors

Dayton Plays Cards Helen Boggess Swart AA arranged for the Dayton Alumnae's annual benefit card party in April. Chaired by Janette Beckett Allen AA and Erma Schmidt North AA, members

ERA Highlights Meeting

Betty P1·esn el Bliss, Chi Chi and Merrilyn Lindey Burris, Chi Chi.

Seventeen graduating seniors at Northwest Missouri State were honored by the Maryville alumnae at the home of Harriet Lasall Ray <1><1>. Each senior was presented with a silver charm. Helen Davis Wells <1><1>, active sponsor, was also honored, while Ann Cowen <1><1> was granted a leave of absence to pursue a doctoral degree. In May officer elections were held after which the remainder of the evening was spent playing bridge. A morning coffee in June finalized the year's activities.

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"Friends and Lovers"

State Day Secretary

Milwaukee member, Sandy Phillips Brezezinski rE is serving as the .city's Panhellenic secretary. Members have planned a tour of the Domes at Mitchell Park Conservatory, a craft demonstration by Minnesota Fabrics, a holiday social and gift exchange night, a "Friends and Lovers" date night, a style show by members showing their homemade articles, and a flower demonstration. The philanthropic fund received a boost from the paperback book sale. Members have also contributed their "pet" recipes to make up a book of Favorite Holiday Recipes.

Lynda McKiernan Gamble ro hosted the Pittsburgh alumnae for a plant party in March. In April Bonnie Oswald rs represented alumnae at State Day and was named official state day secretary since she had taken the minutes at State Day for the last four years. Also, in April alums enjoyed a program on Spanish Cuisine and lunched at the home of Dr. Kathy Boykin, advisor of the Slippery Rock Chapter. In June, at the home of Bea Little Ar, a travelogue was given by the students of Washington and Jefferson College, and members welcomed former member, Barbara Moroff Sparks Ar.

Scrambled Deserts Deserts with scrambled names highlighted the Phoenix Alumnae Chapter's March meeting. Members unscrambled the words and found them to be significant to Alpha Sigma Alpha. In April members met to make plans for the Special Olympics with several members escorting children to the olympics. The May meeting, a salad supper and installation of the new officers, ended the year.

Richmond in Olympics Richmond alumnae contributed their talents to the area's Special Olympics. Several members participated in local games held on the campus of the University of Richmond. Games included the standing broad jump, softball throw, high jump, swimming, and gymnastics. Alumnae closed their spring with a picnic.

Homemade Auction St. Louis alum Libby Elliott Morre Bl; hosted the fall meeting where auction plans of homemade items was formulated. St. Louis alumnae continued their efforts to provide funds for various classrooms in the St. Louis County Special School District. The donations have provided items not furnished by state funding.

X-Ray Program Sun City Alumnae viewed a unique March program as an artist displayed his work with treated X-rays. Cards and a game party highlighted April's meeting with new officers installed in May.

Lafayette Seeks Aid Lafayette alumnae are assisting in fund raising activities with Beta Zeta Chapter because of the members concern over BZ's present housing situation. Mary Nezzio Smith BZ is coordinating a committee to inform all alumnae on how to assist BZ.

''TAPESTRY'' My life has been a tapestry of Alpha Sigma Love, an everlasting friendship in an ever changing world. A wonderous, woven magic in bits of green and gold, a tapestry to feel, to see, that never will grow old. Once along the pathway" of our ever changing world there came a smile, a friendship, an Alpha Sigma girl. She spoke with so much feeling that I knew she'd never leave. I found a friend who understands and helps me to believe. This is a lasting treasure, to have a friend so true as to listen to your troubles and help you see them through, a helping hand extended and a heart that wants to share. I have found my friends in Alpha Sig, they always will be there. We offer you our friendship, we hope you can see that we want you to become a part of the best sorority. Alpha Gamma

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Alpha Sigma Alpha National Officers and Province Directors*

1971-78 FOUNDED

Chairman of Standards--Frances Jobson Francis BE (Mrs. James T.), 602 Devon Road, Richmond, Virginia 22329

Longwood College, Farmville, Virginia, November 15, 1901 THE PHOENIX STAFF FOLINDERS Louise Cox Carper (Mrs. W. B.)t Juliette Hundley Gilliam (Mrs. H. E.)t Miss Mary Williamson Hundleyt Virginia Boyd Noell (Mrs. J. W.)t Calva Watson Wootton (Mrs. P. W.)t

Alumnae Editor-Lillian Ford Donnelly BI (Mrs. Vincent R.), 2108 Cherry Hill lane, Chesapeake, Virginia 23325 Collegiate Editor-Rosemary Carucci Goss, BII, 17 Orchard Rd., Radford, Virginia 24141 Historian-Hiwana Cupp Crompton BE (Mrs. Eugene H.), 91 Belmont Dr., Leesburg, Virginia 22075

NATIONAL COUNCIL

NATIONAL PROVINCE DIRECTORS

President Emerita-Wilma Wilson Sharp zz (Mrs. Fred M.), 1405 Hardy, Independence, Missouri 64052 President-Betty Urban Wallick zz (Mrs. Philip H.), 676 Park Avenue, York, Pennsylvania 17402 Executive Vice President-Rhetta Nesbitt Robinson Br (Mrs. Ronald), 5880 South Joplin, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74135 Vice President of Development-Paula Cyrus PP, 211 Eastview Rd., West Liberty, West Virginia 26074 Vice President of Collegiate Program-Elaine Rahaim Shiverdecker B<1, 4195 SW 67 Avenue, Apt. 106B, Davie, Florida 33314 Vice President of Alumnae Program-Sidney Gremillion Allen '1''1' (Mrs. John H.), 10064 Heritage Drive, Shreveport, Louisiana 71105 Secretary-Hiwana Cupp Crompton BE (Mrs. Eugene H.), 91 Belmont Dr., Leesburg, Virginia 22075 Treasurer-Marilyn Ramsey Garbee B~ (Mrs. E. L.), 49 St. Andrews Circle, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 74012 NPC Delegate-MaryAnn Sidehamer Linton rH (Mrs. George D.), 204 Gallup Road, Princeton, New Jersey 08540 Editor-Or. Helenmarie Herbert Hofman Ar (Mrs. Robert J.), 1884 Patrick Henry Dr., Arlington, Virginia 22205 Headquarters Executive-Rose Marie Fellin B ~ , 616 S. Kickapoo, Springfield, Missouri 65804

Province I Director-Gail Bryant Clifford BE (Mrs. Curtis D., Jr.), 1 Magnolia Court, Douglasville, Pennsylvania 19518 Province II Director (Collegiate)-Constance Bandola Garrison rT, 400 Vince Street, Munhall, Pennsylvania 15120 Province II Director (Aiumnae)-Diane Sauro Stevenson r:E: (Mrs. Kim), RD. 3 Box 355, Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania 16057 Province Ill Director-Barbara Hankins Brown BN (Mrs. Pat), 126 Shockley Dr., Huntington, West Virginia 25701 Province IV Director-Merrilyn Lindley Burris XX, 1627 Luke Lane, Lot 141, Indianapolis, Indiana 46227 Province V Director (Aiumnae)-Carmine Cree Alvey x x (Mrs. Chas. R.), 4300 University Avenue, Muncie, Indiana 47304 Province VI Director-Joyce lescelius Abner Be, 1018 S. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858 Province V Director (Aiumnae)-Carmine Cree Alvey xx (Mrs. Chas. R.), 4300 University Avenue, Muncie, Indiana 47304 Province VI Director-Joyce lescelius Abner Be, 1018 S. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858 Province VII Director-Silvana Filippelo Richardson rA (Mrs. Robert .l.), 158 Birch, Park Forest, Illinois 60466 Province VIII Director-Marcia Gross Harris rA (Mrs. Ronald J.), 2444 Forest Dr., Apt. 108, Woodridge, Illinois 60515 Province IX Director-Bonnee Crosswhite Griggs BE (Mrs. Conrad), 901 Summit Dr., Joplin, Missouri 64801 Province X Director-Diane Yencic James HH (Mrs. Don L.), 523 East 21, Pittsburg, Kansas 66762 Province XI Director-Janet Munsenreder Martin BB (Mrs. Stephen W.), 1677-B Strickland Cr., Gunter AFB-Aiabama 36115 Province XII Director-Catherine Kauffman Smoot BT (Mrs. George W.), 9504 NW 73rd Ct., Tamarac, Florida 39321 Province XIII Director-Virginia Selle Turney Be (Mrs. Arthur), 2210 E. Vista Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85020

NATIONAL CHAIRMEN Chairman of Chapter Advisers-Terri Wright NN (Mrs. Jeffrey), 4917 Morris Street, Philadelph ia, Pennsylvania 19144 Chairman of Archives--Judy DeMaster Winter zz (Mrs. Weldon J.), 501 Wedgewood Dr., Blue Springs, Missouri 64015 Constitution Chairman-Nita Hodnett Chandler BE (Mrs. W. L.), 2 Raven Rock Road, Richmond, Virginia 23229 Chairman of Colonies-Jacquline LoRusso, One Edge Park, Buffalo, New York 14216 Chairman of Housing-Doris Snodgrass Klein zz- (Mrs. Oran J.), 205 West 114th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64114 Chairman of Philanthropies--Esther Kauffman Gatseos BB (Mrs. George G.), 6659 E. Eastman Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80224 Chairman of Programs-Helen Hooper Malone, Br, 5526 East 36th St., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74135 Chairman of Rituai-Maryls Jarrett White BB (Mrs. Dennis P.), 2290 Ash Street, Denver, Colorado 80207 Chairman of Rush-Marilyn Manion Stratton BB (Mrs. Robert), 9119 Brightwater, San Antonio, Texas 78228 Chairman of ScholarshiP-Paula Halfast Br, 738 Village Avenue, # 6F, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 74012 * Watch for New Province Structure in Winter Issue. 路;路 Deceased.

FIELD REPRESENTATIVES Marsha Brenner, 1201 East Walnut, Springfield, Missouri 65804 Leslie Maxwell, 1201 East Walnut, Springfield, Missouri 65804 NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE Delegate-Mrs. George D. Linton Alternate Delegate-Mrs. Philip Wallick Second Alternate-Miss Paula Cyrus NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS Rose Marie Fellin Headquarters Executive 1201 E. Walnut Springfield, Missouri 65802

THE PHOENIX

Individuals and Education

are all different sizes. Their hearts, breathing and mouths all run in different speeds. There is no standard child or adult. No one is exactly like anyone else. 路we are not like anyone in how we act, how our bodies work, or how we learn. Let's look at a group of sixth graders from a town in Ohio. The figure below shows the reading levels of these children (Fig. I) . FI G URE I Reading Levels o f a Sixth Grad e in Town X, Ohio ~

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All classes of students are similar to this class in that the students in them are not alike. Even one child is not like himself in all he can do. Look at the scores for the three students in Figure II. Each child is different in every school subject. FIG U RE II

To say that every person is unique is to indeed say that each human being is precious. The very foundations of democracy tell us that the individual is priceless. Our country's schools have the important job of helping to insure that America remains a free, democratic nation. A nation that shows a concern for the rights of individuals. Each individual should have the right to equal educational opportunities. If every student is to have these opportunities, then individualization needs to be an educational goal just as democracy is an American goal. As we look at the public schools which are tax supported, we must look then at the American ideal that ALL children be nutured in their growth and development through education. It is the right of every individual to acquire an education within this school system and to acquire it in a manner comfortable to himself. If he is to be comfortable, then to learn at the speed which is best for him is essential. 'Vhat is individualization? It is starting where a person is and helping him to reach the highest possible level for that person whether he is learning to read, to cut lumber, to play . ball, to type, to do arithmetic, etc. There are many different ideas about individualization as well as many descriptions of it. Often open space schools, schools with resource centers, and schools with team teaching are some things that aid in individualized programs. If we could say that all people learned in exactly the same way then we could say that all classrooms could lqok alike and all teachers could teach their classes in the exact same way. People do not all learn alike. Children are people. "Children are like fingerprints; they are all different." '"'e know that children do not look alike; some are tall, some are short. They are all different sizes and shapes. Their eyes, ears, noses, and everything else

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Educators, parents and schools have a responsibility to help develop all "parts" of students. Schools must provide for the differences among children. They must help the child gmw intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially. These areas are all woven together. They can not be separated. The predominant means by which we educate today is to separate. We usually only teach the intellect. We need to begin to meet the needs of the whole child. We need to meet the needs of each child as a precious human being. Classes are usually structured to meet the needs of the "average" student. There is no average student as each student is a "fingerprint." Those who are 'fast learners are neglected. Those who are slow learners are eliminated. There is then a need for addressing students in a personal individual manner so that they feel and act not like numbers in rows but breathing, living, vital human beings. Helenmarie Hofman Editor

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