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FOUNDERS/ DAY 198 In the Archives Building in Washington there is the inscription: "The heritage of the past is the seed that brings forth the harvest of the future." November 15, 1901 , five women planted the seeds of Alpha Sigma Alpha . We have been reaping the harvest for 79 years. Our rich and glorious history only serves to acclaim a better future . It will be a better one, if we apply the foresight, ingenuity and diligence of our Founders to all of our endeavors.

In reality we pay homage to our founding every day of our lives. Alpha Sigma Alpha is a way of life -based upon the teachings and idealism and truth of our Founders. Today in 1980 each member of our sorority is grateful to the five dedicated young women who perpetuated a lifetime of sisterhood and lasting memories for each of us. Individually to ourselves we must answer the question: have we carried on as they planned ? Together, though the miles may separate us, let us celebrate this Founders' Day by renewing our faith in the sorority and pledging ourselves to be actively involved in its future.

Norman Cousins in his book The Celebration of Life says, "If an idea lives in you that was born in others, you are benefiting from a grand continuity of the human spirit." How perfectly this describes our relationship to our Founders. It was they who gave birth to Alpha Sigma Alpha and its purposes, and dedicated members have nurtured those ideas over the past 79 years. Today those same ideas live within you and me.

One of the greatest Christian leaders of the early church, Augustine, once said, "Man lives by the tradition of the past, in the hope of the future , but makes his decisions in the present." We have inherited from our forebearers and hold in our hands the treasures of the past. With these same hands we hold the future of Alpha Sigma Alpha. For as Augustine said, "We make our decisions in the present" - and this is the whole crux of the matter. Now is the time to create and mold the ~uture of Alpha.Sig~a Alpha. This responsibil~ty entrusted to us is a grave one. We are the living lmk through whiCh Is passed the best of our hentage to those who follow. By our decisions today we create our future.

From Gwen Frostic, the Michigan artist and writer, comes this thought in her book, Wisps of Mist:

And so all things of earth live this day this hour intensely Each growing to fulfill itself and when tomorrow comes it will have grown to that tomorrow.

We will grow to that tomorrow. Because an idea born in Virginia Lee Boyd , Juliette Jefferson Hundley, Calva Hamlet Watson, Louise Burks Cox, and Mary Williamson Hundley lives in us, we are benefiting from a grand continuity of the human spirit.

Rhetta Robinson National President

Rhetta Robinson (Westley E. Ballard)

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24 In Memoriam Founders' Day Message (Inside Front Cover) An Open Invitation (Inside Back Cover)

Cover photo: Gunter Hall, a gymnasium on the old campus at the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, home of Beta Beta chapter.

''Way Out West'' Beta Beta Chapter at the University of Northern Colorado

by Kim R. Meyer Collegiate Editor

Come with me on an imaginary trip.

It's a beautiful , sunny fa ll day and you are driving north on Highway85 out of Denver. You drive through miles of farm country - fie ld s of beets , pumpkins, and hay; small towns with huge silos, a feed sr01路e and a few houses and trees ; and past feedlots full of cattle. The mountains rise far to the west and you can see last yea r's snow still shimmering on the peaks . After yo u cross the Platte River you reach the outskirts of Greeley. You drive up 8th Avenue , cool and shady with its "honor guard" of elm trees.

It's your first year at college- the University of orthern Colorado , a mix of old ivy-cove red brick buildings and modern glass-and-steel ones. One of the many activities yo u participate in is Fall Rush and yo u find yo ur real home away from home- Alpha Sigma Alph a Sorority, Beta Beta Chapter, with love and friendships that will last throughout your lifetime.

* * * The University of Northern Co lorado is one of the old est colleges in ColOI"ado. It began as the Stale Normal Schoo l in 1889 - with four faculty members and 12 in the first graduating class. The purpose of the school was teacher training, and Education is sti ll one of the major colleges on campus.

The first building, Cranford Hall, was erected in 1881, destroyed by fire in 1949, and finall y demolished in 1970.

It is said that the school at Gree ley has had as many names as it has had presidents. They include the State Normal School, Colorado Teacher's College, Colorado State College of Education, Colorado State College, and final ly the University of Northern Colorado as of 1970. Current enrollment is abo ut

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II ,000 students who work toward bachelor's or advanced degrees in a full range of subject areas.

The town of Greeley, population of about 45,000, is situated in one of the richest agricultural counties in the world. The U.N.C. campus covers 243 acres in the southern portion of town.

The main campus is abo ut 30 miles from the front range of the Rocky Mountains and "the climate is invigorating and conducive to study." U.N.C. also has an 80 acre mountain campus near Rocky Mountain National Park.

Beta Beta Chapter origin ated as Theta Xeta Beta in 1909. After the reorganization convention in 1914, Beta Beta was the first new chapter to be added to the rolls on February 19 , I 9 16. Alpha Sigma Alpha became the second national sorority on the Greeley campus after Sigma Sigma Sigma in 19 15. At the time there were also three local sororities.

Beta Beta has produced man y campus officers, queens, and shared in activities to make others happ y. In 194445, when a woman achieved the presidency of the Associated Student Bod y, sh e was an Alpha Sigma Alpha. In 195 1-52 , the freshman queen, the CClub queen and the Blue Key queen were all ASA's. Many Beta Beta's have gone on to serve their sorority in a national capacity.

Mrs. Margaret Grant, the current housemother for Beta Beta, states, " I have been with this chapter for nine years and I will always cherish the memories of the man y lovely girls I have met. It has been a privilege working with the members of this chapter, watching them mature and develop, and go into their chosen professions."

Some of Beta Beta's more recent activities include attending a University of Wyoming football game and function with the ATO fraternity there; THE PHOENIX

On the front steps of the B eta B eta house, a pledge class from the 1950's ....

. .. and on those same steps in 1980.

building a homecoming float with the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and winning the " Best Use of Theme Award"; helping with Special Olympics by serving food at a track meet and driving disabled children to swimming lessons ; giving a costume party with the TKE's; serving as Santas for a Christmas Party; and holding their annual dinner d ance , which was held in Dillo n (near Breckenridge) last year.

Maybe an excerpt from a letter written by a member "from way back" to a new pledge can help sum up the special closeness of Beta Beta Chapter- "The greatest thing about Alpha Sigma Alpha is that the closeness and love between the sisters grows everyday. How lucky are we who find a sisterhood of reall y true friends. Welcome to the sisterhood, the friendship, and the loving family of Alpha Sigma Alpha."

A portion of the "new campus" at the University of Northern Colorado.

Beta Beta's in disguise at a function with the TKE 's.

The prize winning float J!"om H omecoming 1979 for "Best Use of Theme."

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"W e 111ay be meSS)' ... but we're No. 1!"

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Rhetta Nesbitt Robinson brings a wide variety of sorority experience with her in her first term as National President. Rhetta's membership in Alpha Sigma Alpha began when she transferred to Northeastern Oklahoma State University in her junior year and pledged Beta Gamma Chapter. A leader on campus, Rhetta served as president of her dormitory, as a member of the Future Teachers of America, Pep Club , Modern Dance Club, and the President's Council. She received her BS degree in elementary education and Engl ish in 1955. She completed her Master of Arts Degree in Guidance and Counseling at University of Tulsa in 1970.

Rhetta taught first grade for eleven years, taught junior high school English for four years and served as a junior high school guidance counselor for five years before being appointed in 1975 to her present position as Counselor and Guidance Dean at Clinton Middle School in Tulsa.

A campus leader, Marilyn was a member of Phi Beta Lambda, SNEA, SCC and enjoyed tennis, golf, bowling, needlework, and reading in her spare time. She graduated with a BS degree in Business Education and English.

Active in her community and church, she is a member of the PTA Council, La Sertoma, and a Museum Associate . A member of the First Presbyterian Church , she is active in the Women's Circle, and Mother's Club. Professionally, she is a member of the American Rental Association.

As an alumna of Alpha Sigma Alpha, she has served as treasurer and editor of the Springfield Missouri Alumnae Chapter, as Springfield Alumnae Panhellenic President, and as the Tulsa, Oklahoma Panhellenic President.

Nationally, she was Housing Chairman in 1975, and Treasurer, 1975-1980.

Marilyn is married to Bud Garbee, President of American Rental and Sales, Inc. They have two chi ldren , Michael , 20; and Cindy, 17. Marilyn

was recognized in Who's Who in the West in 1980.

As an a lumnae of Alpha Sigma Alpha , Marlys has served as president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, and parliamentarian of the Denver Alumnae Chapter. Nationally, she has served as Chairman of Colonies, Ritual Chairman, and Vice President of Alumnae Programs.

Marlys is married to Dennis White, an American history teacher who has a BA from Colorado State University and an MA from the Pennsylvania State University . They have two children: Christopher, 17, and Heather, 12. In her spare time she enjoys needlepoint, skiing, knitting, gourmet cooking, and bicycling.

Silvana Filippelo Richardson also returns this biennium for a second term on National Council as Vice President of Collegiate Program. Silvana began her leadership role in sorority at Loyola University, first, as recording

NATIONAL COUNCIL 1980-1982: Active in her commun ity, Rhetta is a member of the League of Women Voters, the Women's Philharmonic Association, the Tulsa Little Theater, the Tulsa Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha, and the Tulsa Panhellenic Association .

Professionally, she is president of the Tulsa Personnel and Gu idance Association, Vice President of Delta Kappa Gamma; a member of Kappa Kappa Iota, the Oklahoma Education Association, and the Oklahoma Personnel and Guidance Association.

As an alumna of Alpha Sigma Alpha, Rhetta has held all offices in the Tulsa Alumn ae Chapter, twice serving as president. Nationally , she served as Province Director, 1970-1976; and as Executive Vice President, 1976- 1980.

Rhetta is married to Ronald H. Robinson , a graduate of Oklahoma A and M Un iversity and General Manager of Southern Specialties Corporation . They have one son, Joey, 23, a graduate of Texas A and M University.

Rhetta 's personal asp irati on for Alpha Sigma Alpha is to see that all chapters reach total membership and to see more interaction between alumnae and collegiate chapters.

The position of Executive Vice President belongs to Marilyn Ramsey Garb~e, who began her leadership in Alpha S1gma Alpha as ed itor and treasurer for her collegiate chapter, Beta Sigma, at Southwest Missouri State University.

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serves as a part time bookkeeper in the family business.

Marilyn's personal goal on behalf of the sorority is to direct and help the Province Directors in strengthening the existing collegiate and alumnae chapters.

Marlys Jarrett White returns as a member of Council this biennium in a second term as Vice President of Alumnae Program. Marlys began her leadership in Alpha Sigma Alpha when she pledged Beta Beta Chapter and served as the chapter's membership director at the University of Northern Colorado.

She was also a member of Kappa Delta Pi, Pi Lambda Theta, Mortar Board and the debate team. She also performed summer stock acting in the Little Theater of the Rockies. She received her BA degree from the University of !'Jorthern Colorado and her MS degree m Ed ucat1on from the Pennsylvania State University.

Marlys has been employed as a speech and hearing specia list , audiol~gi.st , and a speech and language speC!ahst. She was appointed as coordinator of the Speech Language Program for her school system in 1964, Active in community activities, she currently serves as an election judge and a block worker for Pork Hill Recycling Project. Professionally, she is a member of the American Speech and Heanng Association , and the American Federation of Teachers. Marlys

secretary, then vice president and finally president of Gamma Lambda chapter. She received the Elizabeth Byrd Small Award in 1972. She graduated from Loyola University with a BS degree in nursing in 1972, and from Governor's State University with a MS degree in Nursing Education with an emphasis in pediatrics in 1975.

Until assum ing, in 1975 , her present position as head nurse of pediatrics at Olympia Fields Osteopathic Medical Center, Silvana worked from 1972 to 1973 as a staff nurse in pediatrics at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights , and then as a clinical instructor of nursing at Prairie State College from 1973 to 1975 . Professionally, Silvana is a member of Sigma Theta Tau- a nursing honorar y society; the Illinois Nurses' Association; and the American Nurses Association. . As an alumna of Alpha Sigma Alpha, Sdvana has served as a social chairman and as president of the Chicago Metro Alumnae Chapter. Nationally, she served as Ritual Chairman, 1972-1976, and Province VII Director, 1976-1978, until her appointment as Vice President of Collegiate Program in 1978.

Silvana is married to Robert Richardson who is a director of guidance and counseling and a teacher of psychology. In her spare time, Silvana enjoys sunning, skating, skiing, tobogganing, and embroidering.

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Helenmarie Herbert Hofman also returns to National Council, but in a different position this biennium, Vice President of Development. A graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania where she received her BS degree in 1961 and her MS degree in 1965 , she completed her Ph.D. degree in 1973 at the University of Minnesota. She was a member of Alpha Gamma chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Currently employed as an associate director of Special Projects, National Science Teachers Association, she is also an adjunct professor at George Mason University. She has taught all levels- kindergarten through graduate school; is a consultant and researcher; and has designed, developed, and evaluated a wide variety of educational programs and materials. She has edited books , published articles and given speeches nationwide on energy education, science education, middle schools, teaming, science education and the

handicapped, science, and mathematics.

Professionally, she is an active member of numerous organizations including Pi Lambda Theta, the School Science and Mathematics Association, National Middle School Association, Council for Elementary Science International and the Association for the Education of Teachers of Science. She is well published in her field of science education and h as recentl y been elected a fellow in Scientists' Institute for Public Information.

As an alumna of Alpha Sigma Alpha, Helenmarie served as editor of her alumnae chapter from 1973 to 1978 after helping to recharter it. Nationally , she served as Province Vll director from 1974 to 1976 and as Editor from 1976 to 1980. She also served on the Executive Board of the College Fraternity Editor's Association and was recently appointed alumnae Panhellenic area 3 adviser.

Helenmarie is married to Dr. Robert

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Hofman, Research Director for the Marine Mammal Commission in Washington, D.C. and a former Antarctic Re earch cientist. They have two daughters: Lynne Marie , 19, a sophomore at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; and Stephanie Anne, 15. ln her spare time, Helenmarie and her family breed and show Kerry Blue Terriers. She is ational Secretary of the Skye Terrier Club of America.

Helenmarie's goal for the sorority during her term as Vice President of Development is to develop and test the pilot programs for chapter support and chapter expansion. (See Helenm arie Hofman 's article on page 15).

Hiwana Cupp Crompton returns to National Council for her third position in twenty-two years - this time as National Treasurer. Hiwana began her sorority activity as a member of Beta Epsilon Chapter at Madison College in Harrisonburg, Virginia. She is a gradu-

EDUCATED, INVOLVED, DETERMINED

By Lillian Ford Donnally, Feature Editor

National Council 1980-1982: (bottom row) Rose Marie Fellin, National H eadquarters Executive; Sidney Gremillion Allen, National Panhellenic Delegate; Helenmarie H erbert Hofman, National Vice P1路esident of Development; Rosemary Camcci Goss, National Editor; (second row) R hetta N esbilt Robinson, National President; H iwana Cupp Crompton, N atwnal Treasurer; M a1路lys} arrell W htte, Natwnal V zce President ofAlumnae Program; (third row) H elen Hooper Malone, Nati01~al Secretary; Silvana Filippelo Richardson, National Vzce Preszdent of Collegiate Program; (top row) Marilyn Ramsey Garbee, Executzve Vzce Preszdent. (Wesley E. Ballm路d) 5 FAll 1980

ate of Madison College with a BA degree in English and has done gr~duate work in guidance a nd cou~selmg at Virginia Commonwealth Umverstty.

Before her appointment in 1973 to her present position as a guidan~e counselor at Simpson Middle Schoolm Leesburg, Virginia, she served as a guidance co unselor at Hermitage H1gh School in Richmond , 1970-1973, and as an English teacher at Hermitage High School, 1952-1 962. Professionally, she is a member of the Virginia Education Association and the Loudoun Education Association. She was named to Who 's Who Among American Women in its second ed ition.

As an alumna of Alpha Sigma Alpha, Hiwana was a member of the Richmond , Virginia, Alumnae Chapter from 1952 to 1972, serving as its secretary, 1958- 1959, and as its treasurer, 1968-1969. Nationally, she served Alpha Sigma Alpha as Sch ola rship Chairman, 1955-1958 ; Editor, 19581961; Standards Chairman, 19671970; Constitution Chairman, 19721974 ; Historian, 1974-1980; Secretary, 1976- 1978; and now as Treasurer. She rece ived the Elizabeth Byrd Small Award in 1952 and the Evelyn G. Bell Award in 1980.

She is ma rried to Skip Crompton who is employed by the Chesa peake and Potomac Telephone Company.

They have two children: Corey, 18, a freshman at the College of William and Mary, and Carol, 16, a junior at Loudoun County High School.

Helen Hooper Malone returns to National Council this biennium in a second consecutive term as National Secretary. Helen began her sorority affiliation as a member of Beta Gamma Chapter at Northeastern Oklahom a State University.

Helen is an executive secretary of MAPCO, Inc. in Tulsa, Oklahoma .

As an alumna of Alpha Sigma Alpha, she has served nationally as Magazine Chairman, Philanthropic Chairman, Membership Director, Program Chairman, Vice President, a nd Nationa l Panhellenic Delegate.

Helen is married to Richard Malone.

In her spare time she enjoys the company of her husband and Sean, her miniature poodle.

Rosemary Carucci Goss is new to National Council in her first term as National Editor. Rosemary began her sorority affiliation as a member of Beta Pi Chapter at Concord College in Athens, West Virginia, where she served as Philanthropic Chairman and Vice President. As a ca mpus leader, Rosemary was editor of Kappa Omicro n Phi - home economics honor 6

society; a member of Phi Kappa Phi; Omicron Nu , Cardinal Key; Presi dent of the Home Economics Club; and named to Who's Who in American Colleges and UniveTSities. She received her BS degree in home economics from Concord College in I 974, her MS d~gree 111 housing and household eqwpment from Virginia Polytechmc Ins.mute and State University in 1975 and IS a candidate for a Ph.D. in housing at Flonda State University .

Rosemary is currently an extension specialist in home management at VPISU. She formerly was an Instructor of Housing , 1976-1980 ; a graduat.e teaching assistant at Florida State ~111versity in 1977 and a graduate teachmg assistant at VPISU, 1974-1976. Professionally, she is a member of the American Home Economics Association , American Association of Housing Educators, College Educators in Home Equipment. She is a recipient of the Kappa Omicr-on Phi Hettie Margaret Anthony Fellowship for study at Florida State University, and the A~A National Philanthropic Scholarship.

She was thrice named a n Outstanding Young Woman of America in 1974, 1979, and 1980. She has published research in housing, energy , and household equipment- winning two awards for her energy research.

Active in her community and church, Rosemary is a member and corresponding secretary of the Blacksburg Junior Women's Club, and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in which she also serves as a member of the Kitchen and Interior Design Committee for the new church.

Rosemary is married to Robert E. Goss , Jr. a sixth grade mathematics and social studies teacher who holds a BS degree from Emory and Henry College and an MS from Radford University.

In her spare time, Rosemary enjoys crewel, plants, gourmet foods , traveling, and collecting antiques.

Rosemary's goal for the sorority during her term as National Editor is to continue to produce a quality magazine that will serve as a record of the sorority for all members and as a major source of publicity for Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Sidney Gremillion Allen returns this biennium to National Council for a second term as National Panhellenic Conference Delegate. Sidney began her sorority affiliation as a member of the Phi Phi Chapter at Northwestern State Universit y in Natchitoches, Louis iana, where she served as vice president and president of her pledge class and chapter treasurer and president. A campus leader, she was a mem ber of Purple Jacket, an honor group

for women ; treasurer and president of Phi Alpha Theta; vice presi?ent .of Kappa Delta Pi; and recogmzed 111 Who's Who Among Students in Colleges and Universities. She received her BA degree with honors from Northwestern State University in 1942 and her M.Ed. degree in supervision and child psyc hology with hi~hes~ honors from Louisiana State Umvers1ty 111 1951.

Sidney taught elementary schoo.l f?r sixteen years in Louisiana and MISSISsippi, spent six years as a teach~r tramer and instructor of educatton for Southeastern Louisiana College, spent three yea rs as a part-time instructor at Pennsylva nia State University, and two yea rs as an elementary school principal.

She left her career in 1960 to raise her 路 famil y. She is a member of Phi Kappa Phi and Delta Kappa Gamma.

Active in her community and church, she has served as president of the Hattiesburg Junior Auxiliary and as National Vice President in 1969. She has also served as a member of the Board of Directors of the American Red Cross, a member and a ticket chairman of the Shreveport Civic Opera Association, a member and a president of the Art Guild . Now a member of the First Methodist Church in Shreveport, Louisiana , Sidney had taught Sunday School for twelve years in Hattiesburg, Mississippi . Presently, she is a member of the United Methodist Women and has served in various offices of her circle. She is listed in Who 's Who Among Arne1路ican Women and Who's Who in the South and Southwest.

As an alumna of Alpha Sigma Alpha, Sidney has served as vice president and president of the Hattiesburg, Mississippi Alumnae Chapter. She served as adviser to Beta Delta Chapter, 1955-62.

Nationall y, she served as Philanthropic Chairman, 1964-1967, 1974- 1976 ; Chairman of Advisers, 1975 - 1976; Vice President of Alumnae Program, 1967-1969, 1976-1978 ; and National Panhellenic Conference De legate, 1978-present.

Sidney is married to Dr. John Horton Allen , past president of Centenary College and presently the Director of Behavioral Sciences and Dean of Students at Louisiana State Medical School.

They have two children: John H. Allen, Jr., 20, a junior at Centenary College; and Lisa Jane Allen, 18, employed in the accounting department of a bank.

Sidney considers her devotion and service to the sorority to be the most rewarding experience outside her home. Though Sidney serves by appointment of the National Council , plans are that she will continue through the National Panhellenic Offices until THE PHOE N IX

Beta Kappa Honored Past National President, Ev Bell, and Ritual Chairman, Bm路b Brown, p1路epare for the installation of the 1980-81 National Council of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

1987 when she will serve as the Chairman. She will assume the position of National Panhellenic Treasurer in the fall of 1981.

Rose Marie Fellin returns to National Council this biennium as National Headquarters Executive, a position she has held for thirteen years. Rose began her sorority affiliation as a member a nd treasurer of Beta Sigma Chapter at Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri. She received her bachelor's degree from Southwest Missouri State. She is currently Assistant Vice-President of Boatman's Union National Bank.

Active in her community and church,

she is a member of the Board of Directors of the Springfield YWCA; the St. John's Hospital Auxiliary; the American Cancer Society in which she serves as treasurer . She is also a member of the St. Agnes Altar Society. In her spare time she enjoys golf, needlepoint and traveling.

As an a lumna e of A lph a Sigma Alpha, she has served as treasurer of the Springfield , Missouri Alumnae Chapter and as a past advisor of Beta Sigma Chapter and of their House Corporation Board. Nationally, she served as National Treasurer, 1964- 1967; and was appointed National Headquarters Executive in 1967 .

Terri Meye r of Beta Kappa chapter was recently honored by being chosen October 1980 "Student Leader of the Month " at Western Illinois Univer ity.

At this University of over 12 ,000 undergraduates this prestigious award is quite an honor. Primaril y Terri was awarded this distinction due to her enthusiastic, organized and efficient leadership of sorority rush at WIU. Under Terri's guidance as Panhellenic Rush Chair the number of women who pledged sororities in the Fall of 1980 was up 70.6 % over last fall. Terri deserved this honor for the time and dedication she has donated not only to the WIU Panhellenic Association but to a variety of other activities at the University.

Aside from being a top Panhellenic officer, an active member of her sorority , she is also a former Student Orientation Board leader , UUB Homecoming Committee member a nd Wetzel Hall Government Representati ve. Terri is majoring in Corrections Education with a minor in Elementary Education. She plans to graduate in the Spring of 1981. Congratulations, Terri!

Submitted by Vic Boschini, Gree/1 Adviser, Weslem Illinois University.

The National Development Team of Alpha Sigma Alpha proudly announces the fonnation of Rho Rho Interest Group at Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia .

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MEMBER OF PHI For Connie LeMaster, now a member of Phi Phi Chaper at Northwest Missouri State University, moving to a foreign country in November 1977 was like a dream come true when her father was offered a position with American Bell International in Tehran, Iran .

Connie and her family shared a home in Tehran with their landlord.

The servants lived on the first floor (basement) while the landlord lived on the second floor and the LeMaster family lived on the third or top floor.

Although the house had a swimming pool and bathroom, it was different from American or Western European standards.

The LeMaster family had prepared for their move to the Middle East by taking courses which familiarized them with the Persian language and Iranian money. Upon their arrival in Tehran, the family found the city of five million people to be modern , congested and expensive. While citizens enjoyed such western amenities as air conditioning for their Arizona-like weather, they were also able to watch old reruns of American shows on Iranian television.

The city's congestion however, forced people to resort to driving on sidewalks and to pay rent upwards of $1,000 a month for a small apartment and $I 0,000 for a small Iranian car called a Pequot. Since the United States government did not provide a commissary in which its citizens could shop, the LeMaster family bought their food in the Tehran open markets and small stores. They found the Iranian diets to consists mostl y of fruits , rice , and cheese with much of their food heavi ly spiced with curry . They also found that ajar of Miracle Whip costs over $8.00 in the I ran ian market.

Connie and her famil y found the Iranian people to be primari ly on one of two socio-economic levels: very wealthy or very poor. During her in itial stay in Tehran, Connie found Iranians liked Americans. "They always wanted their pictures taken with Americans," indicated Connie. Connie initially found that while Iranians respected women, that their place was considered to be at home and they were not equal to men.

Though Connie herself initially experienced no problems with the I ran ian people, she attributed her luck to her dark hair and complexion. She found Iranians stereotyped most American women as too liberated. Women were

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also prohibited from wearing any type of revealing clothes such as shorts or sleeveless blouses.

During the summer of I978 , the LeMasters returned to the United States for a vacation. Upon returning to Tehran later that summer, Connie and her family found much had changed .

Her father began to receive anonymous notes at work which said, "Go home , Amer ican." Connie, who attended Tehran American School, was forced to lie on the bus floor to escape injury as angry Iranian crowds rocked the bus. Her father was escorted from the office in the midst of fires, rioting and a mass Moslem prayer session. Perhaps the most critical event for the LeMaster family occurred just prior to the evacuation of American families.

Connie's mother was arrested by Iranian army officers because she had snapped a picture of an Iranian army tank. Her mother's camera ·was confiscated and she was released later. The LeMaster family, except for Mr .

LeMaster, was evacuated from Tehran in November, I978. Mr. LeMaster left Iran in january, I979.

Since her year in Tehran, Connie indicates that she has become "a person who has come to accept differences in be liefs, lifestyles, cutures, and languages ." She says she has broadened her world outlook and has come to appreciate her homeland- the United States.

Connie found that during her stay, patriotism played a major role in the daily li ves of Americans in Tehran. Because of their minority status in this foreign county, Connie indicates that ··a very strong bond developed between Americans. I learned how important it was to understand my role as a foreigner and how my conduct and actions would reflect upon the American image," says Connie.

Perhaps Connie's most vivid memories of Tehran were the Iran ian friends she made. "Many Iranians were not in favor of the revolution - particularly those like our landlords who had been influenced by the Western cu lture," said Connie. Connie and her fami ly still maintain contact with their land lord's son who is attending school in California. The LeMaster fami ly's last contact with their landlord in Tehran was in a letter which had been opened and which had p ictures confiscated prior to delivery .

I CH (Top iruet) A young lraJIUln11141rmtl~ drive the congested Tehran streets Peman carpet strapped to the back motorcycle.

(Left inset) Connie LeMaster poses Persian carpet made by the Turkoman and a brass samot•ar used to brew tea.

(Right inset) Shopping in the Tehran markets was an everyday occurrance. one could ,,jew many types of dress who were influenced by the western and some who wore the traditional "r~ondwl!' now required by law to be worn by Iranian women.

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RELIVES YEAR IN IRAN

By Lillian Ford Donnally, Feature Editor

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This Cook Teaches New Wave

By Nancy I. Z. Reese, Alumnae Editor

How man y of us have shiny-new microwave ovens that sit mostly unused in our kitchens because we don 't know how to use them? Or as one woman said recently, it's 'just great for heating hot dog buns. " Mary Ester Rowe, MM, Flint, Mich. , alumna , has been helping cooks with just these problems for four years in her microwave oven classes for adults.

A high school teacher who retired in 1974 after 25 years of teaching English history, physical education and home economics, she teac hes evening microwave classes in two school districts and a daytime conventional cooking class for high school credit. Some retirement!

While a microwave is good for leftovers, Mary Ester points out that it can do so much more . She demonstrated

Mary Ester Rowe, MM, of Flint, Mich., prepares dinner joT heT adult education class on microwave cooking. how to make a complete dinner from main dish to dessert during a recent visit to one of her classes. (Recipes appear at end of story .) · Besides being quick , microwave ovens cook in a fourth of the time of conventional ovens, Mary Ester says they are usually less expensive to operate since they use less energy than a range to prepare foods.

Mary Ester began teaching evening classes before her retirement, and the school districts have continued to ask her back to teach for the adu lt classes.

"I haven't thought about quitting," she adds.

Mm)' EsteT spTeads softened cream cheese between la)•ers of pound cake. The p-reseroes that go on top of the cake wae made in an earlier class.

The adults in her classes are "really interested in learning," she says, "No discipline problems and they come regularl y." Quite a contrast to high school!

At the end of the class, you could see why everyone kept com ing back- the delicious meal was set out for all to sample.

Mary Ester and her husband, Clement, also a retired teacher, have used the money from her "retirement" classes towards their travels. And have they traveled - this past summer it was Greece, the summer before it was the British Isles, and before that Eastern Europe , the Soviet Union, Central Europe , Mexico and Spain.

The couple has four grown children, all in the professions or business. Mary Ester spends any spare time from her classes and preparing for them (it's not unusual for her to grocery shop three times a week) taking care of her large collection of house plants, which include a large number of African violets she grows under lights.

MICROWAVE MENU Parmesan Nibble Squares Chicken and Dressing Broccoli with Jiffy Hollandaise Layered Cream Torte Carmel Corn Parmesan Nibble Squares

2 tbl. margarine tsp. garlic powder 2 cups bite sized shredded nee or corn squares '/, cup Parmesan cheese /~

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Alpha Sigma Alpha National Officers** 1980-1982 FOUNDED Longwood College, Farmville, Virginia, November 15, 1901

FOUNDERS Louise Cox Carper (Mrs. W. B.)* Juliette Hundley Gilliam (Mrs. H. E.)* Miss Mary Williamson Hudley* Virginia Boyd Noell (Mrs. J. W.)* Calva Watson Wootton (Mrs. P. W.)*

NATIONAL COUNCIL

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

President Emerita- Wilma Wilson Sharp, ZZ (Mrs. Fred M.),

Rose Marie Fellin Headquarters Executive ,1201 E. Walnut Springfield, Missouri 65802

1405 Hardy Avenue, Independence, MO 64052 President- Rhetta Nesbitt Robinson, Br (Mrs. Ronald), 5880 South Joplin, Tulsa, OK 74135 Executive Vice President- Marilyn Ramsey Garbee, Bl (Mrs. E. l.), 49 St. Andrews Circle, Tulsa, OK 74133 Vice President of Development- Dr. Helenmarie Herbert Hofman, Af (Mrs. Robert J.), 6225 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22205 Vice President of Collegiate Program - Silvana Filippelo Richardson, fA (Mrs. Robert l.), 158 Birch, Park Forest, IL 60466 Vice President of Alumnae Program- Ma.rlys Jarrett White, BB (Mrs. Dennis P.), 2290 Ash St., Denver, CO 80207 Secretary- Helen Hooper Malone, Br (Mrs. George J. Jr.), 5526 E. 36th St., Tulsa, OK 74135 Treasurer- Hiwana Cupp Crompton, BE (Mrs. Eugene H.), 91 Belmont Dr., Leesburg, VA 22075 NPC Delegate- Sidney Gremillion Allen, '1''1' (Mrs. John H.), 10064 Heritage Dr., Shreveport, LA 71115 Editor- Rosemary Carucci Goss, BIT (Mrs. Robert E. Goss, Jr.), 2305 Capistrano St., Blacksburg, VA 24060 Headquarters Executive- Rose Marie Fellin, Bl, 616 S. Kickapoo, Springfield, MO 65804

THE PHOENIX STAFF Alumnae Editor- Nancy I. Zander Reese, BY, 354 Alles St., Des Plaines, IL 60016

Collegiate Editor- Kim Ramsey Meyer, BB (Mrs. Mark), 8014 Rossman Gulch Road, Morrison, CO 80465 Feature Editor- Lillian Ford Donnally, BI (Mrs. Vincent R.), 2108 Cherryhill Lane, Chesapeake, VA 23325 Historian- Betty Urban Wallick, ZZ (Mrs. Philip H.), 676 Park Avenue, York, PA 17402

* Deceased. ** Cut and save the National Officers Directory.

FALL 1980

NATIONAL CHAIRMEN CHAIRMAN OF CHAPTER ADVISERS- Marsha Williams Pool

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(Mrs. Wayne), 270 Larry Drive, Duncanville, TX 7513,7 CHAIRMAN OF ARCHIVES- Judy DeMasters Winter, ZZ (Mrs. Weldon J.), 501 Wedgewood Drive, Blue Springs , MO 64015 CHAIRMAN OF COLONIES- Lori Sue Tiller, BE, 90-H. Dutch mill Ct., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 CONSTITUTION CHAIRMAN - Linda Bonine Rogers, M (Mrs. Steven E.), 377 Mayberry Lane, Dover, DE 19901 CHAIRMAN OF HOUSING- Diane Yencic James, HH (Mrs. Don l.), Rt. 5, Box 316, Pittsburg, KS 66762 CHAIRMAN OF PHILANTHROPIES - Jane Marleen Davis, BY, 5235 N. 42nd Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85019 CHAIRMAN OF PROGRAMS - Bonnee Crosswhite Griggs, B:i (Mrs. Conrad), 841 W. Primrose , Springfield, MO 65807 CHAIRMAN OF RITUAL - Barbara Hankins Brown, BN (Mrs. Patrick 1.), 126 Shockey Drive, Huntington, WV 27501 CHAIRMAN OF RUSH - Denise Lewis McGuire, B~ (Mrs .

Michael D.), 219 Kuyrkendall Place, Long Beach, MS 39560 CHAIRMAN OF SCHOLARSHIP- Paula Cyrus Foreman , PP (Mrs. Stuart), 10 B Lynnebrook, Millersville, PA 17551 CHAIRMAN OF STANDARDS- Diane Sauro Stevenson , fX (Mrs .

Kim), RD 6 , Box 6534, White Oak Rd. , Mercer, PA 16137

FIELD REPRESENTATIVES Nancy Szalwinski, B~ Susanne Withsosky, NN 1201 East Walnut Springfield , Missouri 65802

NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE Delegate Alternate Delegate Second Alternate

Mrs. John Allen Mrs. Ronald Robinson Mrs. Robert Hofman

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ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA NATIONAL PROVINCE DIRECTORY 1980-1982 COLLEGIATE PROVINCES I - XV

PROVINCE I DIRECTOR Jacqueline ViLO LoRusso, PI (Mrs. Anthony P.), One Edge Park Drive. Buffalo, NY 14216

Stale University College at Buffalo, Pi Pi Buffalo, NY 14222 Rochester Institute ofTeclmology. Gamma lata -Rochester, NY 1462 3 Stale Universit)' of New Ym·k at Buffalo. Delta Tau- Buffalo, NY 14222 State University of New York at BrockfJm·t, Delta Psi (Colon y)- Brockport, NY 14420 PROVINCE II DIRECTOR C)•nthia Rhodes Christfield , M (Mrs. John), 7 York Road Deerhurst, Wilmington, DE 19803

Temple Uuiversity, Kappa Kappa - Philadelphia, PA 19122 Drexel University , Nu Nu- Philadelphia, PA 19104 University of Delaware, Delta la ta- Newark, DE 19711 Bloomsburg State College, Delta Chi Bloomsburg, PA 178 15 PROVINCE III DIRECTOR Leslie Maxwell. fH , 1641 J amestown Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15235

Penn State University, Gamma Eta - University Park, PA 16802 East Stroudsburg State College. Gamma Rho East Stroudsburg, PA 1830 1 Mansfield State College, Delta Epsi lon Mansfield, PA 16933 York College of Pennsylvania, Delta Omicron -York, PA 17403 PROVINCE IV DIRECTOR Donna Bochicchio, fP, 202 Erickson, Buffalo, NY 1421 5

Indiana University of Pen nsvlvauia, Alph a Gamma- Indiana, PA IS701 Clarion College, Gamma Omicron- Clarion, PA 16214 SlifJPPI)' Rock Stale College, Gamma Xi- Slipper y Rock, PA 1605 7 Edinboro Stale College, Gamma Psi - Edinboro. PA 164 12 PROVINCE V DIRECTOR Lynne Rachal Chambers, A (Mrs. James), 12 11 Santa Anna Rd ., Richmond VA 23229 '

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Lougwood Collt•ge, Alpha - Farmville, VA 23901 .James Madison University. Beta Epsilon Harrisonburg, VA 2280 l PROVINCE VI DIRECTOR Cherie Fink Shallock, t::.Z (Mrs. Edward).

223 Bun Oak Dr., Lynchburg, VA 24502

Radford University, Beta lata- Radford, VA 24141 Coucord College, Beta Pi - Athens, VVV 24712 Elon College, Delta Rho- Elan College, NC 27244 PROVINCE VII DIRECTOR Elizabeth Elliott Moore , Bl (Mrs. Dennis).

704 Cand leli ght Lane , St. Louis, MO 63132

Murray State University, Beta Nu- Murray, KY42071 .

Eastern Illinois University, Gamma OmegaCharleston, lL 61920 Indiana State Unive1·sil\•, Delta Kappa Evansville, IN 47711 .

PROVINCE VIII DIRECTOR Jean Hoffman , BY, RR #I 0 Creswood Resort, Greensburg, IN 4 7240

Miami University, Alpha Alpha - Oxford, OH 45056 Ball State University, Chi Chi- Muncie, IN 47301 Indiana State University, Beta Upsilon- Terre Haute, IN 47807 PROVINCE IX DIRECTOR Joyce Lescelius Abler, BT, I 018 S Main, Mt. Pleasant, Ml 48858

Adrian College, Gamma Mu -Adrian, MI 49221 General Motors Institute, Delta Nu A- Flint !VII 48504 General Motors Institute, Delta Nu B- Flint Ml 48504 Saginaw Valley Stale College, Delta SigmaUniversity Center, MI PROVINCE X DIRECTOR Patty McCarth>· DiTolla , BB (Mrs. Stephen), 8630 Dudley Ct., An•ada, CO 80005

University of Northem Culomdo, Beta BetaGreeley, CO I:HJ631 Dickinson Stale College, Beta Eta- Dickinson NO 5860 1 '

PROVINCE XI DIRECTOR Lind a Barzano Snyder, fB (l\'lrs. Gary) .

2631 Spruce St., River Grove, IL 60171

Westan lllinoi; U11iversity, Beta Kappa Macomb. !L 61455 Northem lllinui.1 U11iversity, Beta Rho - DeKalb. IL 60115 Low1la Uuiversitv, Gamma Lambda- Chicago. IL 6062!i DePaull../mvenity, Delta Eta- Chicago. IL 60614 PROVINCE XII DIRECTOR Connie Peyton Glidewell, ZZ (Mrs. Paul F.), 1908 l\ladison. Trenton. MO 64683

Northea I Missouri Slate Univtmity, Alpha Beta - Kirksvill e. MO 6350 I EmfHJria State U11ivenil)", Epsilon Epsilon Emporia, KS 6680 I Northwest Alissouri Stale Uuit>ersil\'. Phi PhiMaryville, MO 64468 Missouri l'allt•y Collegt', (;amma Pi - Marshall, MO 65340 PROVINCE XIII DIRECTOR Ka y Thomas Bent, PH (Mrs. Randy) , 5507 N. Flora. Kansas City, MO 64 11 8

Central Mi.1souri Stale Univasity, Zeta ZetaWarrensburg, MO 64093 Southwest Mis.\rluri State University, Beta Sigma - Springfield. MO 65802 Pitlsbw-gState Univt•rsity, Eta Eta- Pittsburg.

KS 66762 PROVINCE XIV DIRECTOR Paula Halfast, Bf, i38 Village Ave. #6F. Broken Arrow, OK 74012

Universit1• of Southern JHississippi, Beta Delta - Hattiesburg. tv!S 3940 I Un.ivenily ofSouthweslnn Luui.1iana. Beta Zeta - Lafayette, LA 70506 Dallas Baptist College, Delta Xi- Dallas, TX 75211 University of Texas at Sa11 A11tonio, Delta Upsilon- San Antonio, TX 78285 PROVINCE XV DIRECTOR Candi Lacy, PH. 9516 Olmstead, Kansas City, MO 64 134

University of Central Arka11Sas, Beta Lambda -Conway, AR 72032 J-le11derson State University, Beta Mu Arkadelphia, AR 71923 Universit_v of Arka11sas at Monticello, Gamma Zeta- Monticello, AR 71655

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ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA NATIONAL REGION DIRECTORY 1980-1982 ALUMNAE REGIONS I-VI REGION I DIRECTOR Joan Rindfleisch Runckel, PI (Mrs. Gary), 65 Lafayette Blvd., Williamsville, NY 14221 Stairs- Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, ew Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania Boston, AfaJsachusells- Miss Jean Barbarick, 35 Pilgrim Way, East Walpole, MA 02032 Buffalo, New York- l'vlrs. Alan Priest. 7 114 Northledge Dr., Lockport, NY 14094 Cmtral Pmnsylvania- Mrs. D. Ray Koons, RR. No.2, Box 132, Keller Dr., Red Lion, PA 17356 Delaware Valley, Pennsylvania- Mrs. William Schwarze. 3 Longpoint Lane. Media, PA 19063 Moraine, Pennsylvauia - Mrs . Robert Boy kin, RD 4, Box 352 D5, Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Philadelphia, Pennsylvauia - !\Irs Paul Butler, 635 Seminole. Philadelphia, PA 19118 Pittsburgh, Penns.vlvania - Mrs. Thomas J. Wezorek. 563 Lebanon Manor Dr., West Mifflin, PA 15122 Rochester, New York- Mrs. Daniel]. Phelps, 19 1\taylong Dr., Rochester, NY 14626 Scranton, Pennn•lvania - Mrs. William Michael Salva, '141 College Ave., Factoryville, PA 18419 Nilla11)' Valley. Pennsylvania- Miss Sandra Ross , 129 AN, Monroe St., Bellefonte, PA 16823 Wilmington, Delaware- Mrs. David Hofer, 33 Helios Court Treetop. Newark, DE 19711

REGION II DIRECTOR Suzanne Hebert, BZ, 8 17 Fox Fun,'Lafayette, LA 70508 Stales- Washington, D.C., Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama. Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi Charleston, West Virgiuia- Mrs. James Gunter, 2992 Ruth St., Charleston, WV 25302 Charlotte, North Carolina - Mrs. William A. Higgins, 13521 Five Gait Court, Matthews, NC 28215 Fort Lauderdale. Flon·da- Mrs. George S. Gamble, 1851 N.E. 34Ct., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33306 Hattiesburg, Mississippi - Mrs. Dolly Loyd, 33 14 W. 4th St., Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Huntingt011, West Virginia - Mrs. Patrick Brown, 126 Shockey Dr., Huntington, wv 25701 .facksou, Mississippi- Mrs. H. Michael Webb, 303 Shiloh Rd .. Brandon, MS 39402 Jackson Purchase, Kentucky-Sharon Tilford.

Rt. II , Colony Dr. o. 3, Paducah, KY 42001 Lexington, Kentucky - Mrs. Henry Harned, Rt. 3, Hickman Hill Rd ., Frankfort, KY 40601 /Helm Atlanta- Dawn L. Waugh, 233 ClubFALL 1980

road Cir. # 17, Stone Mountain, GA 30083 Mississippi Gulf Coast - Mrs. Micha~l McGuire, 219 Kuyrkendall, Long Beach.

MS 39560 Norfolk, Virginia- Mrs. E. Ca rl Moulds, 200 Em wood Lane, Williamsburg, VA 23185 Peninsula, Virginia- Mrs. James T. Scott, Jr., II Rutledge Rd. , Newport ews, VA 23601 Princeton, West Vilginia- Miss Sandra Farley. Rt. 7, Tanglewood A-2, Princeton. wv 24740 Richmond, Virginia- Mrs. Daniel Randolph, 9212 Chumley Rd., Richmond. VA 23229 Roanoke Valley, Virginia - Rebecca Oliver, 2908 Tully Dr.. NW, Roanoke, VA 240 19 hi-City, Florida (Clearwater, St. Petersbwg & Tampa) - Mrs. Gilbert W. Gerken. 807 Camellia Dr. , Largo, FL 33540 Washington, D.C. - Miss Joyce Hoffman, 9905 Goodlui:k Rd .. Apt. T-1. Seabrook, MD 20801

Sandy Phillips Brzezinski, l'E (Mrs. Wayne), 704 1 W. Tripoli Ave., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53220

REGION III DIRECTOR

States - Wisconsin, 1'\lichigan, Minnesota, Iowa. orth and South Dakota. i\lontana

Carmine Cree Alvey, XX (Mrs, Charles R.), 4300 University Ave., Muncie, IN 47304 .

States- Indiana, Ohio, Illinois Akron, Ohio- Mrs. Robert Karpinski. 8321 Winterwood Ave. NW, North Canton.

OH 44720 Anderson. Indiana - Mrs. James Baden, I 08 Thorn Dr., Anderson, IN 460 11 Butler County, Ohio-Mrs. Christopher Allison, Ill Olde Farm Rd., Oxford. OH 45056 Calumet Region, Iudiana- Mrs. Craig S. Korkoian, 1706 Novo Dr., Schererville, IN 46375 Ceulral Illinois - Mrs. Mark Fleshner, 5 Mitchell Ave., Mattoon, IL 61938 Chicago, Illinois - Mrs. Betty Hall, 342 D Higgins Rd., Park Ridge, IL 60068 Chicago-Metro, Illinois - Mrs. David Scholottman. 18941 Birch, Country Club Hill, IL 60477 Chicago, Illinois (North) - Mrs. Nick Oster, 1921 Habberton, Park Ridge, IL 60068 Chicago, Illinois (West) - Mrs. Harold Burgeson , 109 N. Lambert Rd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 Cincinnati, Ohio- Mrs. Roger Beathard, 418 Broadway, Harrison, OH 45030 Columbu5, Indiana- Jean Hoffman , Rt. 10.

Crestwood Resort, Greensburg. IN 4 7240 Columbus, Ohio- Mrs. James Sowards, 879 Oxley Rd., Columbus, OH 43212 Dayton, Ohio- Mrs. Roger Shoffner, 816 Long Creek Dr., Da)•ton, OH 45459 Elkhart-Goshen, Indiana - Miss Jill Hinkle, 1121 Whitfield, Elkhart, IN 46514 Fo1·1 Wayne, Indiana- Mrs. Lloyd Williams.

18 16 Caribou Dr., Ft. Wayne, IN 48604 lndiana-Kentuck)' (Evansville) - Mrs. Larry Murphy, 4021 Theater Dr. , Evansville.!

477 12 l ndianafJolis, Indiana- Mrs. John Steinharf, 8540 Conarroe Rd., Indianapo lis, IN 46278

lndianafJolis Metro- Mrs. A!ice 1\!iley, 6821 Hogue Rd., Indianapolis, I 46256 Lafa)'elle, lndiaua -1\!rs. Rick Randall, RR 3, Clinton, IN 47842 Muncie. Indiana- Miss Alice Rice. I 02 Rosewood, Muncie, IN 47304 Newark-Zrmesville, Ohio - Mrs. orman Cogswell, 1070 W. Church St.. Newark, OH 43055 Richmond, Indiana -1\1 rs. William C. Weller, Jr., 335 SW 15th St., Richmond , I 1 47375 South Bend. Indiana- Mrs. Dennis Humphries, I 008 W. Grove St., Mishawaka. IN 46544 Southemlllinois- Laura Abbott. 1206 Laura Lane, Marion, IL 62959 Tene Haute, Indiana - Mrs. Leland Black.

1830 Helman St., Terre Haute. IN 47803

REGION IV DIRECTOR

Adrian. Detroit & Toledo, Michigan - Mrs. Michael Berthold, 2 14 Front, Adrian. Ml 49221 Detroit, Jvticlzigan (Delta Phi)- Mrs. Han·ey Bumgardner, 560 East Long Lake Rd. , Bloomfield Hills. I'\ II 480 13 Detroit, Miclzigr111 (Sigma Rho Chi) - Mrs. .John Dunn , 28656 Bannockburn Dr. , Farmington , M I 48024 Detroit. Pleasant Ridge. Aticlzigan- Mrs. Scott Stanley. 547 1'\lorse. Apt. 6, Troy, MI 48084 Dickinson. North Dakota- Mt·s. Mark Greenwood. 150 4th Ave .. E. Dickinson, D 58601 Flint , Michigan- Mrs. Wendell Browning, 7415 Coldwater Rd .. Flushing. MI 48433 Grand Rapids. Michigan- Mrs ..Jerry M. Van Dusen. 7271 Belding , Rockford, Ml 48341 Kalam.azoo, Mirhigan- Mrs. Ron De Young, 1609 Kilgore Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 49008 Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Mrs. Laurel \-'.'inderl, 4677 N. 74th St. , Milwaukee, WI 53218 Mt . Pleasant. Mirhigrm- Mrs. Michaell\lartin , 1612 1'\lary Ann, h. Pleasant, MI 48858 Twin Citv, il'linue.,ota - Mrs. E. H. Stock.

I 071 i Morris Ave. , Minneapolis , MN 55437

REGION V DIRECTOR Virginia Selle Turnev , BT (Mrs. Arthur), 2210 E. Vita Ave .. Phoenix. AZ R5020.

Stales- Ot·egon , Washington, Idaho, ew Mexico, Utah. Arizona , Nevada , Texas, California, Hawaii. Alaska, Wroming Albuquerque, New Mt•xico - Mrs. Doroth y Ferrand, 6020 Northland .E .. Albuquerque, N:\1 87109 Dallas, Texas - LaQuita L. Cai'Lithers, 507 Birch Lane. Richardson, Texas 75081 13

Houston, Texas- l\hs. Eugenia H. Burson ,

I 181!:) Double Tree, HouslOn , TX 77070 Phoenix, Ariwna-1\lrs. Richard Maes, 4940 E. Cholla. Scottsdale. AZ 85254 San Diego. California -1\lrs. Robert Lannue, 777 Hacienda Dr.. El Cajon. CA 92020 Sun Cil)', Arizona -1\lrs. Robert Cad)'• 13826 Cro,~• n Point, Sun City, AZ 8535 1

REGION VI DIRECTOR Ellen Funk Akers, BA (Mrs. Jack), 8862 E. Thunderbird Rd. , Parker, CO 80134, Oklahoma, Arkansas. Louisiana, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Colorado

State; -

Bartle; v ille, Uklalwma- Mrs. J o hn Dalgarn ,

1327 S. Dewey, Bartlcs,·ilte, OK 74003 Dl'llver, Colorado- Mrs. Stephen Di Tulia, 8630 Dudle\ Ct., Arvada , CO 80005 EmjHJria, Kam1;s - Mrs. Gary Wi lson , RR l , Emporia, KS 66801 Greater Kansa.1 City- Shirley Ma lTS, l 802 D Mews D1·., Kansas City. KS 6413 l (;realer St . .Jo.,!'plt . .H i.\.5Uuri - Mrs. Roger Swcki, Box 23, Lawson. MO 64062 Kirk; ville. Mi>.louri -1\·lrs.Jam es Dougherty.

904 L Randolph , Kirks1·ille. 1\10 6350 l

Maryville, 1Hissouri- Mrs. Robert Gregory, l i 6 N. Roy Ave .. Maryville. 1\10 64468 Omaha. Nebm.1ka- Mrs . Wm. Reiff. 2335 S. 148 Ave., Omaha. NE 68 144 Northem Colorado - Kim Bernhardt, 828 12th St. , Apt. #102 , Gree ley, CO 8063 1 Centra l Arkansa,, - Mrs. Debbie Beach Harms, 120.'\ Gum. Co nway , AR 72032 Lafayelle. Louisiana - Mrs. Andrew Lundy, 30 t Aristotle, Lafayette, LA 70508 New Orleans, Lottisiaua - Mrs. A ll en Bourgeois, 4 724 Park DL South, Metairie, LA 7000 1 Pittsbm-g, Kansas - Mrs. Tom Sighel, Rt. I , Pittsburg, KS 66762 St. Louis, Missouri Mrs. James Vredenburgh. I 044 7 Gariba ld i, St. Louis, MO 63131 Soutlteast Arkansa.1 - Ms. Sharon Broswell , 603 S. Gabbert. Monticello. AR 71655 Springfield, Missouri - Mrs. Julie vVolfe , 2815 West Allen Dr ., Springfield, MO 65807 Topeka, Kansas - Mrs. Robert Hayn , 129 NE 58th. Topeka, KS 6617 Tulsa, Oklahoma- Larry Woolverton, 4821, S. Madison , Tulsa, OK 74 105 Warrensburg. Missouri- 1\lrs. Roge1· Baldwin, R. 2. Wanensb urg, MO 64093

CHAPTER OFFICERS' EFFICIENCY RATINGS 1978-1980 BIENNIUM 1. Beta Epsilon 2. Alpha 3. Epsilon Epsilon 4. Beta Delta 5. Alpha Alpha 6. Alpha Beta 7. Phi Phi 8. Gamma Eta 9. Delta Epsilon 10. Gamma Zeta

DO YOU LIKE TO TRAVEL? BE AN ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA FIELD REPRESENTATIVE! WHO?

Mature, poised, well-groomed young graduate .. .. Must have been an active participant in her college chapter and in campus organizations. Must be able to work well with others, and must have enthusiasm, initiative and orgar.izational ability.

WHERE?

~ ill travel ~xtensively, visiting coll ege chapters and representmg Alpha Sigma Alpha at workshops, State/Province Days, and an occasional conference and/or meeting. Will assist at National Headquarters, if and when her schedu le permits.

WHY?

To share knowledge, experience, enthusiasm , and constructive criticism with sorority sisters; to give training in all phases of chapter operation; to serve as a liaison between National and C.ollegiate C.hapters; to represent Alpha Sigma Alph a in the highest possible manner to adm inistrators, advisers and alumnae.

How?

For more information write: Mrs. Rhetta Robinson 5880 South joplin Tulsa, Oklahoma

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NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Advisory Committee The national council of Alpha Sigma Alpha approved the formation of a new ad hoc development advisory committee. The committee's charge is to guide and advise the national development team on expansion and chapter support.

The members of this committee were selected from over eighty women who have served Alpha Sigma Alpha extensively over the years. The selection process included an in depth service profile and almost thirty sisters met the selection criteria. The committee members represent a variety of chapters, ages, offices and geographic areas. It is a pleasure to know that each member selected as a final choice accepted the appointment. This tells us of their commitment to their sorority. These sisters are: Development Advisory Committee Member-At-Large Dr. Geraldine Cox, Chairperson 301 N. Beauregard St. #204 Alexandria, VA 22312 East/South Marcia Knopp P.O. Box 2732 Staunton, VA 24401 South Elaine Shiverdecker 7500 N.W . 30th Place, Apt. 106 Sunrise, FL 33313 Mid-Atlantic/East Mary Backsman 1361 Oak Knoll Dr. Cincinnati, OH 45224 Midwest Janice Haydel 28170 Forestbrook Dr. Farmington Hills, MI 48018 Southwest Margaret Neff 6216 E. Lafayette Scottsdale, AZ 85251 West Nancy Mathieson 2453 W. Theresa Ave. Anaheim , CA 92804 FALL 1980

Ex-officio M embers

Betty Wallick 676 Park Ave. York, PA 17402 Judy Winter 501 Wedgewood Dr. Blue Springs, MO 64015 Jackie LoRusso One Edge Park Buffalo, NY 14216 You Can Help With your help the national development team and the development advisory committee will assess our present status and plan our future as a sorority. The two major systems in this development are 1) chapter support system for assisting existing chapters in need , 2) expansion system for establishing strong new chapters. Work has begun on developing these systems.

All materials, strategies, and plans developed will be in draft stage. Region III with Carmine Alvey as project director, has been selected to test and evaluate components to these two systems. The pilot project of Region III overlaps three provinces, VII, VIII , and XI. It is in this testing stage and from your input that the formative evaluation necessary to produce a sound development program will be received.

The development project allows you , at any time, to provide input by contacting a member of the committee, the pilot project or the development team. We welcome your criticism aimed at strengthening Alpha Sigma Alpha. This program will not "re-invent the wheel" but rather will make use of all past and present ASA resources and people in order to provide the necessary support to our chapters which are our future .

Alpha Sigma Alpha, a quality sorority ... survives because of the quality of its individual sisters ...

You should contact the National Development Team for further information on how you can help guarantee a quality future for your sorority.

National Development Team Helenmarie Hofman Vice President of Development 6225 Washington Blvd.

Arlington , VA 22205 Lori Sue Tiller Colonies Chairman 90-H Dutch Mill Court Harrisonburg, VA 15

She Displays Olympian Effort How many thought about attending the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, N.Y ., only to say we could never battle the crowds?

Well, Michelle Biber, Till, a Buffalo alum, who would have more reason than most to stay home, wasn 't going to let a little thing like a crowd stop her.

Michelle, who has had multiple sclerosis for I 0 years, has been wheelchairbound since 1976.

In spite of this, just three weeks before the Olympics she saw an advertisement for a bus tour package of the Olympics. An avid sports fan, Michelle wasn't going to miss this chance to see world-class athletes perform .

While her bus tour began Sunday with a trip to a town near Lake Placid where the tour group had hotel rooms, Michelle and her group didn't get to the Olympics until Monday, Feb. 18, when they went to Whiteface Mountain to watch the giant slalom.

The problem at this point was how to get Michelle up the mountain in her wheelchair. It was easily solved as Michelle was put in a Caterpillar snow vehicle wh ich had its large flat bed enclosed and a row of double seats holding 10 people installed. The Cat and its passengers then went to the finish line and they were 路a ble to watch the race over the heads of the crowd. It was back to the Olympic village for some afternoon shopping; then that evening, the group attended the Russia-Finland hockey game. Michelle was kept from seeing the final, winning goal, however, because the tour director made her leave early so she wou ldn't "hold things up."

It was back to Whiteface Mountain Tuesday morning and this time Michelle sat back to back in the Cat with the Queen of Sweden. That afternoon, Michelle's handicap became an advan tage . The ticket taker at the indoor ice

rink cleared the way through the crowd for her and let her in the rink without a ticket to see the short programs in the men's figure skating. That night, Michelle and the tour group saw the finals in the ice dancing competition.

Although they didn't get back until 2 a .m. that night, it was up again at 4 a.m. so the tour group could get to the 9 a.m. start of the cross-country relay on Mount VanHovenburg. Michelle and the group then went back to Lake Placid for their final event that afternoon, the hockey game between Sweden and Czechoslovakia.

No story on the O lympics is complete without mention of the biggest spectator sport, pin trading. Michelle was able to trade her way to a Coke pin, one of the more prized tokens. In her p in hat, she also had several pins that had AlA on them. Many people asked her abo ut the pins and about sorority life, and she talked with a woman who knew an AlA in Emporia, Kansas.

The crowds thin out as the speed skating rink at the Lake Placid Olympic Games is empty.

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By Nancy I. Z. R eese

Michelle also was able to meet several members of the U.S. hockey team and got the autograph of an actor on the television soap opera, " Ryan's Hope ."

Michelle, who has a Bachelor's degree in social sciences from State University of ew York at Buffalo and a Master's in exceptional education for the ph ysically handicapped from State Uni ve rsit y College in Buffalo , was especially impressed with the crowds at the Olympics. "just like Special Ol ympics, the y stayed and cheered to the last guy who crossed the finishing line ."

Michelle doesn't confine herself to attending the Olympics , she has also been to two A"LA conventions, in Indianapolis and Buffalo. Michelle , who lives with her parents in Buffalo, does craft work she sells to stores and makes her ow n clothes. She is also a member of the Buffalo Board of Education advsory council on the Individualized Education Placement Program for the handicapped .

The ski lifts at Whiteface Mountain, Lake Placid, N.Y .: But how will Michelle get up the mountain to see the skiing?

Michelle B iber (Westley E. Ballard) FALL 1980

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Arizona Alumnae Recogni Not every one can combine their chosen profession with their special interest. However, Jane Davis, who is a special education teacher by profession , has as one of her main interests Special Olympics. The two go together perfectly.

Upon graduation , Jane taught two years in Lafayette, Indiana, where years before her father had started a system for special education classes for Jane's twin sister who was mentally retarded. The kindergarten through sixth grade class provided many challenges, one of which was mainstreaming the special education children into regular classes for art, music, and physical education.

After moving to Arizona, Jane monitored special education programs. For the past three years she has taught seventh and eighth grade mentally handicapped children. When she accepted this teaching position, she also accepted a position as a Special Olym -

pies coach for older children. She had already coached younger children in Special Olympics in a previous position.

Jane's presentations to local clubs brought her the appointment of the Special Olympics Northwest Area Coordinator.

Last August Jane entered several of her students in the International Special Olympics held every four years and one was chosen to participate. Jane was thrilled when she was asked to chaperone forty Arizona Special Olympic Participants to the National event.

A lthough celebr ities such as Sally Struthers , Marlo Thomas, and Phil Donahue attended, the star of the O lympics for Jane was her student, Jerome Walter who brought home two medals. The town of Peoria also presented Jerome with a plaque for bringing the city recognition. Jerome's story was filmed in April for a television special. On April 9, 1980, Jane attended a national banquet in Arizona at which

Jerome received a special award from Mrs. Eunice Kennedy Shriver.

Jane, who attended Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana, on five scholarships, participated in many activities including pledging Alpha Sigma Alpha in her junior year. She was voted as the chapter's Outstanding Pledge and as the chapter's Outstanding Woman in her senior year. In her junior year, she was also a Homecoming candidate and Sweetheart of Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity. Currently Jane spends her spare time embroidering, knitting, sewing, read ing, and cooking.

She serves as vice president of Valley of the Sun Alumnae Chapter. Her plans include pursuing a Master's degree at Northern Arizona University.

Editor's note. After this article was submitted, Jane was appointed National Chairman of Philanthropies for Alpha Sigma Alpha at the 1980 Convention.

Central Missouri State Establishes Scholarship In Honor of Alpha Sigma Alumna

By Lillian Ford Connally, Feature Editor

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THE PHOENIX

-pecial Olympics Leader Jane Davis and her student, j erome Walter, pose with the plaque which Peoria, Arizona, presented to J erorne in recognition of his Special Olympic achievements.

Jane Davis and a student enjoy a day at the International Special Olympics.

The alumni and faculty of the Home Economics Department at Central Missouri State University recently recognized Dr. Rita L. Youmans, a Department Head and Professor of Home Economics, at an alumni day banquet by establishing a scholarship fund in her honor.

Dr. Youman has been on the campus of Central Missouri State University three times in her career. As an undergraduate student, she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics from CMSU in 1937. After teaching in the public schools, receiving her Mas ter of Science degree from Kansas State University and serving as state supervisor for the Missouri State Department of Instruction, she returned to CMSU in Warrensburg as an associate professor in the home economics department. She also sponsored Colhecon and Kappa Omicron Phi .

After serving in various positions in the Wisconsin University system from 1952-1973, and simultaneously earning a Doctorate in Education from the University of Illinois , Dr. Youmans returned to CMSU to assume the role of department head and professor of

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home economics. Under her direction, the graduate program was reactivated .

Among the many honors that she has received was her selection by the Johnson Wax Compan y as a representative of Home Economics to Japan in 1976.

Dr. Youmans was instrumental in the formation of the Gamma Beta Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha at the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point, in 19551956 during her tenure there as professor. She served as adviser of Zeta Zeta Chapter at Central Missouri State U niversity prior to 1952.

She has been a cherished teacher, adviser and friend to many of the stu dents and alumni of the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point and Central Missouri State University. Her leadership and commitment to providing opportunities for students and graduates has strengthened the CMSU home economics department. This encouragement which she has given to students has inspired a schola rship which has been established in her name at CMSU. Beginning in 198 1, a junior or senior home economics student will be awarded the Rita L. Youmans Schola rship . The $500 award will be based on scholarship and leadership .

Dr. R ita L. Youmans, ZZ, Department H ead and Professor of H ome Ecomonics at Central Missou1路i State University, was recently hon01路ed at CM S U where alumnae established a scholarship fund in her honor.

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Philanthropic Means Dedication Looking over the awards presented at convention , one has to wonder what special effort it takes to be a recipient.

Take the philanthropic award; most groups are happy to be able to complete one project for a special education class and scrape up a small contribution for the national philanthropic scholarship fund, while some groups are able to do more because of the dedication of their members. But to actually win the award, what does that take?

If this year's winner is any indication, it takes dedicated members with a constant awareness of philanthropic. But it's not all work and no play as the INDIANAPOLIS Alumnae Chapter demonstrates.

The group's greatest contribution to philanthropic is its work for Special Olympics bowling. Last fall several members scored for a Special Olympics Invitational Bowling Tourney, and each spring members participate as scorers for the annual Special Olympics Bowling Tournament.

It was in the spring of 1979 that members not only scored for the bowlers, but donated a sufficient amount to sponsor a bowling banquet for the Special Olympic bowlers. The Indianapolis alums received a recognition award from the Area 8 Special Olympics at

INDIANAPOLIS alums, Marilyn Engel and judy Hallett, listen as Gene Zook spoke to the group on the need fur wills during a fall program.

the banquet. The alums also donate money to other various Special Olympic activities in their area.

But the Indianapolis alums' work for philanthropic doesn't stop there.

Throughout the year they collect trash

Former alumnae president, JoAnn Laugel, accepts a special recognition award from Sherry Rose, Area 8 Special Olympics director, during the April, 1979, bowling banquet.

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items. Ruth Graddy Strickland, BY, then delivers egg cartons, nylon net, and plastic bottles to the Julia Jamison Nutrition Camp for use in craft classes.

The group also makes a donation to the camp each year.

At monthly meetings, members "pass the cup" for Midtown Community Health Center. Once a year they send a check wh ich is used for necessities for the patients. And at Christmas, each member brings a gift which is sent to the Mental Health Gift Lift and distributed to needy mental patients.

Several of the Indianapolis alums do philanthropic work for their churches and help Crossroads Rehabilitation Center, a center of handicapped children and adults, with their spring mailings.

And at Founders' Day, the chapter remembers the collegiate chapters in Indiana by sending them a check for a worthy project.

To do much of this philanthropic giving takes not only time but money, and the Indianapolis alums are fortunTHE PHOENIX

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ate in having a fairly painless method to raise money. There are several festivals in the city at which the members volunteer their time and the group is paid by the number of persons who work. Husbands and friends are drafted to help sell bratwurst, cola and beer at the Midsummer's Night Festival and the fall Penrod Arts Festival each year. This fall, several members and their husbands collected tickets at the annual Market to Market Ball and then were free to enjoy the evening.

While yo u might think that all this keeps the alums pretty busy, the group also manages to find time fo r other sorority activities.

Each summer, the Indian a polis alums have a famil y picnic to which collegiates , home for the summer, are invited. This year will have marked the group's second annual Founders' Day luncheon. Each member contributes food and unaffiliated alums and those

Members of the INDIANAPOLIS Alumnae Chapter (left to right) Lorene Nadzeika, Bereniece Martin, Letha Gaskins and Wilma Wolf enjoy the food at the group's annual Christmas luncheon.

from other chapters are invited. There is also a n annual Christmas luncheon.

The group has a yea rl y sorority education meetin g where they try to remember all those facts learned during pledging. Last May it was, "Who is Hermes? Come and find out! " and this year's program is called "Scholarship

Profiles ," where they 'll discuss those who have national scholarsh ips named after th em.

The alums also hear programs from members who travel and have outside speakers such as Rep . Stephen Stoughto n, a member of the Indiana Ho use of Representati ves and an A~A husband , who discussed current political issues .

Some upcom in g programs include a tour of McDonald Interiors and " HapPY I65 th Birthday Indiana. " Other groups may well wonder how the Indianapolis alums do so much.

While the y are not a small group (abo ut 35 wo men), one loo k at their roster shows members with records of lo ng service to A~A. There are eleven past national officers and chairmen in th e group , three Wilma Wilson Sharp winners and the author of the Hymn to Alpha Sigma Alpha, Hele n Salvage Noblitt, XX. So with women like th at it's not hard to see why the Indianapolis alums are able to do so much - for themselves and others.

Thanks to Bonnie Shea, B arbara Kassing and Conne Steinhart for thei1路 assistance on this story.

Members of the INDIANAPOLIS alums relax with thei1路 families during a picnic in the park.

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Entertain collegiates The PITTSBURGH alums met at the home of Michelle Yasinsky, fil, in March after the long winter. In May, the group met at the home of Kathy Geib Boykin, AA, where the alums entertained a delegation of collegiates from GAMMA XI. After lunch, the group tagged and priced convention boutique items. Four members attended the Niagara Falls convention.

30 years strong FORT WAYNE Alumnae Chapter celebrated its 30th anniversary last fall in the home of Margaret Dibert, hostess of the first alumnae meeting 30 years ago. Other charter members attending were Thelma Zumbaugh, a present Fort Wayne alum, and Martha Glentzer, the first alumnae president, now from Portland. Carmine Alvey, alumnae region director of Muncie , who helped organize the chapter, also was a guest at the celebration.

Susette Middleton led the group on the organ in a songfest and a special ceremony was conducted to commemorate the anniversary. Presenting other portions of the program were Thelma Zumbaugh, Anita Staley and Margaret Dibert.

A specially decorated cake, punch, coffee, and party sandwiches were served by Mrs. Dibert and Mary Sagstetter.

Members of the BOSTON Alumnae Chapter gather under the sign of the Wayside Inn in Sudbury, Mass., where the group had lunch.

They are (left to right) Mable Peterson, Kay Bm路clay, Linda Hale, Grace Capron, Edith Lundquist, and Frances Phelan.

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New officers ATLANTA alumnae attended a Panhellenic scholarship luncheon in April.

The chapter had a luncheon meeting in May at the home of Della Higgins Hammond, A, to elect officers and make plans for the coming year. Cris Geraci Free , BI, was elected president.

Members met again in July at the home of Jean Ogilvie Frink, 80.

Hermes Day lunch The MILWAUKEE alumnae had a Hermes day luncheon at a local restaurant in May . In July they picnicked at the home of Kathy Braun, fE .

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Reorganization rally

The AKRON alums elected officers and made plans for the next year's activities in May. Members spent the latter part of May and early June taking orders for Current stationery as a chapter money-raising project. In July, Lil Greer, AA, served as h ostess for a farewell party for Pam Reynolds, B<t> .

Later in July, members gathered for a flea market, which they planned to repeat in the fa ll.

The GREATER DALLAS Alumnae Chapter recently met to reorganize.

The gro up attended a Founders' Day tea with the DELTA XI chapter at Dallas Baptist College. Any A~As in the greater Dallas area can call LaQuinta Curuthers at (214) 235-5189.

Gamesmanship FORT LAUDERDALE area alums met in the home of Wanda Gamble, XX, for a Games Party in April. In May, the group met at the home of Betty Barnes, NN, for a Si lent Auction money-maker.

The speaker at the April Panhellenic meeting was from Special Olympics.

At the meeting, the chapter nominated Elaine Shiverdecker, BA, for Panhellenic "Woman of the Year."

Travel discussed The BOSTON Alumnae C h apter met in the spring at Edith Lundquist's home in Melrose, Mass. Edie discussed her experiences on a cruise to the Greek Islands and the Holy Land .

Kay Barclay, who was the chapter's delegate to theJ une conventio n, unfortunately suffered a mishap en route and had to return home.

Recently the alums met at the historic Wayside Inn in Sudbury, Mass., which was the setting for Longfellow's famous poem. Members welcomed Linda Hale, who is now residing in Needham, Mass., and discussed money-making projects .

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In an 8-inch square glass dish combine margarine and garlic powder.

Micromelt the margarine 30 to 40 seconds. Stir in rice or corn squares till coated with margarine mixture. Sprindle with the cheese. Micro-cook uncovered, about 3 minutes, on high, stirring twice. Cool. Makes 2 cups.

Note: A good way to use leftover chicken, but if you cook the chicken for this dish, you can use chicken broth instead of the canned broth and water.

You can substitute turkey for the chicken if you wish.

Serves 6 to 8.

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(7 oz.) package herb seasoned dressing mix cups cooked chicken, cubed cup marganne cup flour tsp. salt tsp. pepper (I 0% oz.) can condensed chicken broth soup can water eggs, beaten

Prepare dressing mix as directed on box using only 1 cup water. Spread in 3-qt. ( 13x9) glass baking dish. Place cubed chicken on dressing; set aside.

Place margarine in medium glass bowl, microwave on high for about one minute or until melted. Blend in flour, seasonings, chicken broth and water.

Micro-cook on high for 2 minutes, stir, continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes or until mixture comes to boil and is thickened. Blend some of hot mixture in beaten eggs, mix well, add rest of hot mixlUre. Pour over chicken and dressing.

Micro-cook on defrost for 25 to 30 minutes or until almost set in center.

Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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sour cream mayonnaise lemon juice prepared mustard

Blend all together. Heat briefly when ready to serve, about 15 seconds on high in microwave. Pour over frozen broccoli, micro-cooked according to package directions.

cup brown sugar /2 cup margarine v. cup white corn syrup '12 tsp. salt V2 tsp. baking soda 2 poppers full of popcorn (3 to 3 1/2 quarts popped corn) 1

Layered Cream Torte ( 11 Y. oz.) box frozen baked pound cake, thawed 2 (3 oz.) packages cream cheese 1/2 cup strawberry preserves 2 tbl. sliced almonds Split cake in thirds horizontally.

Place on glass platter. Set aside. Place cheese in 2-cup glass measure . Microwave on warm for 3 to 3V2 minutes or until softened. Beat cheese until smooth. Spread between cake layers.

Spread jam on top of cake.

Microwave on reheat or roast for 2 or 3 minutes or until heated through.

Sprinkle almonds on top.

Serves 6 to 8.

Anna Valentine, AB (left), talks with Marie Dougherty at the reception thrown in her honor.

MembeTS of the Kirksville (Mo.) alumnae and Alpha Beta collegiate chapter attended the 1·eception.

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Carmel Popcorn

Bring to boil in 1-quart glass measure, sugar, margarine, syrup and salt.

Cook for 2 minutes on full power. Remove from oven and add soda. Stir well. Spray Pam or like product on the inside of large brown grocer y sack.

Pour popped corn into sack. Pour syrup over the corn. Fold down the top of the sack. Put in microwave . Cook on full power for 1 Y2 minutes , shake well.

Cook 1 V2 minutes, shake well. Pour out onto wax paper and let cool.

Dea Hanson Baxter, BA, of the Atlanta a lumn ae is president of the Georgia chapter of th e American Dietetic Association and organized the group's national convention in Atlanta.

Anna Lemen Valentine, AB , was honored recently at a tea and reception in the Alumni Room of the Student Union at Northeast Missouri State University, Kirksville. The tea was under the direction of Dorothy Pearson and Helen Hunsaker, Kirksville alumnae.

Mrs. Valentine was initiated as a member of A~A Nov. 14, 1914. For65 years she has been an inspiration to the active chapter and a lumn ae organization .

Mrs. Valentine also takes an active part in the commun ity as a member of the Christian Church, Daughters of the American Revolution and P.E.O .

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IN MEMORIAM

By Judy DeMasters Wint~r, National Chairman of Archives At each National Convention, an impressive and inspirational memorial service is held to honor our sisters. At the 1980 convention, amo ng those included on the memorial list were two past National officers- Hattie Virginia Kell y (Mrs. Roderick Thomas) and Leona Wilcox.

They were a vital part in the establishment and the preservation of the heritage we enjoy today. Hattie and Leona each made valuable contributions at all levels of Alpha Sigma Alpha -collegiate, alumnae and National.

The record of the first initiation in our sorority states that, "On January 3, 1903 , Hattie Virginia Kell y, Richmond , Virginia, was made a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha." She was one of Alpha Chapter's charter members. From the sorority's inception , the first founders planned that the organization should become a National one. It was then logical that early steps should be taken to legalize its existence, and on February 13, 1913, Alpha Sigma Alpha was chartered in the Circuit Court of Prince Edward County, Virginia. Hattie Virginia Kell y's name appears on that charter. In 1933, she presented a certified copy of the charter to Wilma Wilson Sharp, who was then the National President. This charter is a valuable possession of the National Archives.

Hattie served in man y capacities at the National level : Alumnae Editor, 1909 to 191 0; Vice President, 1910 to 1912 ; Central Alumnae Association President, 1910 to 1912 ; Alumnae Editor, 1911 to 1912 ; and Social Life on the Cabinet from 1914 to 1918.

In the 1952 issue of The Years Behind Us (concerning Hattie's cabinet portfolio of Social Life) , we find : "One of her plans is to make a study of the kind of social life that our chapter, undergraduate and graduate, now have and how this may be improved.

Another plan is to have a scrapbook into which will go all the souvenirs that you will send her of yo ur good times.

She wants to make a collection of these, so she can pass around the best ideas to chapters that want suggestions for social affairs or rushing stunts. One of the best plans is forST ATE MEETS. She is planning to have a BIG A'i.A MEET in every state that has any A'i.A's in it.

Tentative plans call for plenty to eat, rousing songs, and stirring speeches."

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She served as National Historian from 1932 to 1938. The 1935 convention was held at the New Chamberlain Hotel , Old Point Comfort, Virginia, and Hattie Kell y Thomas served as the official hostess. During Wilma Wilson Sharp's National Presidency in the early 1930's, she turned to Hattie for help in finding all the facts and photographs relating to the early history of Alpha Sigma Alpha, that it might be preserved for posterity.

When Alpha Sigma Alpha went onto the Drake University campus on Janua ry 13 ; 1922, Leona Wilcox was a charter member of Iota Iota Chapter. While a student there, she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and Kappa Delta Pi , and later she did graduate work at Columbia University.

It was during Hattie's yea rs as Historian that she and Leona served the National organization at the same time.

Leona began serving in 1926, when she was on the Board of Supervisors on Standards, and which she continued to serve until 1930. In 1928, while Leona was Supervisor of Standards, she was one of the National officers who helped install Phi Phi Chapter at Maryville , Missouri, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1978. In addition to her Standards duties, she served as Secretary for four consecutive terms from 1928 to 1936. When she first became Secretary, she was known as the "Undergraduate Secretary ." The alumnae and active chapters (which the collegiate chapters were called at that time) looked to her for suggestions and advice, not only because of her National office, but because she was always ready to help.

Although many decades have passed since both of these members made their first contribution to Alpha Sigma Alpha, their devotion never wavered.

We owe a deep debt of gratitude to Hattie Kelly Thomas and Leona Wilcox. "A stone at a time and a castle is built. " No doubt they helped paint it red and white, and assisted in hanging the A'i.A crest over the door! "Though years may separate us, And turn our locks to gray - Yet still we'll be the same old friends in dear old A'i.A ."

Even in our sorrow, it is tinged with light, for our sisters have gone out of our earthly circle oflove to the brighter love of heaven .

and Doris Feeley Lawson attend the Rho , Rho reunion.

RHO RHO REUNION Alumnae of the Rho Rho Chapter met at Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia for a chapter reunion July 25-26.

The weekend began with a dinner at the Memorial Student Center on campus.

Guest speaker for the evening was Paula Cyrus Foreman, PP, National Chairman of Scholarship. Mrs. Foreman's topic, "Those Were The Days" brought back memories of college days and the sisterhood once shared by all those present. Barbara Hankins Brown, BN, National Chairman of Ritual, served as toastmistress and welcomed guests on behalf of the Huntington Alumnae Chapter.

The highlight of the evening was the official invitation of Don Robertson, Director of Student Activities at Marshall, to reorganize Rho Rho Chapter during the 1980-81 academic year. Rho Rho Chapter was organized in 1926 and has been inactive since 1971. The reunion weekend ended with a picnic in Huntington's Ritter Park, attended by members, husbands, and families.

Rho Rhos who have served A'i.A include Doris Feeley Lawson Alumnae Organizer, 1931-32, and Paula Cyrus Foreman, Chairman of Scholarship.

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An Open Invitation Dear sisters, Twenty years ago as a pledge of Alpha Sigma Alpha I made the commitment to become an initiated member of our sorority. Being the practicalminded sophomore that I was, I chose to order the plain badge, as I assumed that I would never again wear the pin of Alpha Sigma Alpha once I graduated from college. Collegians in my chapter thought of our sorority as a three- or four- year experience to enrich only our collegiate lives. Little did I realize that my active membership in Alpha Sigma Alpha would become a lifetime involvement of friendships, travel, se lfgrowth, and a warm sisterhood that is impossible to describe to any non Greek. Even if I had a pin surrounded by rubies and pearls, its value could not compare with all of the happiness and love that I have had the opportunity to experience as an active alumna of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

I have now been actively involved in Alpha Sigma Alpha for the past twenty years as a collegiate member, adviser to a college chapter, alumna member and national officer. I believe that the one advantage that I have had was that I never had the chance to drop out of my sorority involvement, not even for a year.

As a more mature and knowledgeable woman of this sorority, I have come to learn that being a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha is for a lifetime.

You may ask, "How can that be if I don't belong to an organized alumnae chapter?"Just keep in mind that paying annual dues and maintaining your alumnae membership supports a national sorority that contributes to the education and development of college women throughout the country today.

What a marvelous contribution we all can make by strengthening a legacy founded upon specific physical, intellectual, social, and spiritual aims that we all hold dear to our hearts.

If you live in an area that does not have an alumnae chapter, you have two options . You can send yo ur dues to National Headquarters as an alumnae member-at-large or yo u can find four other interested sisters nearby and organize a new alumnae chapter. Of course, I would like to urge you to do the latter, but I realize that time and energy might not permit you to do so.

To be a member-at-large does not make you less loyal as an alumna. Just send your yearly dues of $8.50 to

Alumnae (l. to r.) Dorothy Hughes Johnson, Polly Smelser Schlosser, Doris Sunderlin McFaTland and Patricia Meehan Maim gather for a Foundas Day celebration.

National Headquarters and you can have the satisfaction of knowing that you are contrib utin g to the maintena nce and growth of Alpha Sigma Alpha .

On the other hand, I would like to urge any of you that are interested in organizing an alumnae chapter to do so. All you need do is to write to National Headquarters, requesting an organizing packet and a computer printout of all alumnae members in yo ur geographic area . Five interested members are all you need. Don't let your small size prohibit you from jumping into activities, as some of our very strongest alumnae chapters are small in number, but large in enthusiasm.

To all of my sisters who are active alumnae I would like to say a big thank you for being such loyal and interested members of our sorority. Alpha Sigma Alpha cannot exist without you and we need your continued support. If you are lucky enough to be near a collegiate chapter, keep up your good work as an Alpha Sigma Alpha ambassador. Remember that the collegiate members are our future alums and we need to continually remind them of how valuable a force we can be. Plan frequent activities with them to celebrate special events and holidays; to share in Special Olympics projects; to attend State or Province Days; or to just sit down and share happy times in Alpha Sigma

Alpha.

To all future alumnae sisters please keep in touch! Don't permit yourself to drop out, but stay active always . Even though you might be suffering from senior burnout, keep in mind that alumnae chapters operate much more informally, with significantly less demands on time and energy. We can all find a small amount of time to keep our beloved sorority moving ahead.

As National Vice President of Alumnae Program , l would like to urge every unaffiliated alumna of Alpha Sigma Alpha to pa y her dues annua ll y to National Headquarters. If yo u are a li fe member of the sorority, this does not mean that alumnae dues are paid for life. Life membership entitles you to receive The Phoenix all the time that you are living, but membership and alum nae dues are not included. If we receive responses from half of our alumnae members , our cup would trul y runneth over. After l took office, I was stunned to learn that only 3% of the income for administrat ion of our national sorority came from alumnae dues. Pleasejoin all of us in "Giving full measure ," to keep Alpha Sigma Alpha's star high in the heavens of hope, love, and joy.

Love in Alpha Sigma Alpha, Marlys White National Vice President of Alumnae Program

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