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ne alpha On ritual by Cynthia Christfield " . .. To fi ll m y days with satisfying acti vities, . . ." Today, wo men are faced with more respon ibilities a nd he nce, more demands on their tim e a nd energy. Ca ug ht up in th e bustle of today's h ect ic soc ie ty, we m ove rapid ly from one activity to the next, with littl e tim e to pa use a nd re fl ect, to enjoy, to plan. The result ? We inad ve rte ntl y have placed o ur emphas is o n the word "activities," and not on th e ke y word , "satisfyin g." At th e co mpl etion of m y first yea r as National Ritual C hairm an , I sad ly re port th a t thi s mispla ced e mph as is h as s pill e d over into so rority li fe . We are sweepin g away th e vita lity of our life- lo ng co mmitment in a tid e of o nru shin g activities. We have forgotten too often the mea ning, the beauty, a nd the practice of ritua l. Th is tre nd ca n best be illustrated by the fo llow ing expe rie nce. Last e mester, a cha pte r advisor told me th at her co ll egiate cha pter was pe rformin g initiation the next Thursday night at 11 :00 p.m . My first tho ught was abo ut th e m yste ry th e la te h o ur wou ld br in g. Upon seco nd th o u g ht , I became co nce rn ed abo ut th e m e mbe rs' a nd pl edges' weariness afte r eve nin g cl asses o n a wee kni g ht. I ex pressed concern of a pos ibl e lac k of atte ntio n to this impo rta nt eve nt a nd the inability to celeb rate afte rwa rd at th at late ho ur. The adviso r rep lied , " Well , it wa th e o nl y tim e th ey co uld fit it into th e ir schedule." I wondered how the p ledges fe lt abou t their low pr ior it y in th a t chapte r's schedu le . It is o ur initiation ce remony, as well a o ur oth er rituals , that ma ke Alpha Sigma Alph a unique in th e fraternal world. T hese ritua ls are what clistinguishe u from a social cl ub or a en路ice group . They provid e u our id entity a nd et fort h for us our li fe- Io n com mitm en t. 2
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Should we not then devote more time and e net:gy to ' prepare and perform these rituals ? Satisfaction can be derived from th e mere prepa r ation of a ce remony- a labor of love, so to speak . First, a setting that will evoke the proper , so lemn m ood mu st be found. It shou ld be a well ventilated room , one that can be visually a nd a udibl y secluded from nonmembers. Furniture needs to be arranged to a llow space for the ritua l se tting and parti c ip ants. When possible, the a lta r sho uld be place d oppos ite the room 's entra nce and aga in st a n attractive,
but not distracting, background . Lighting ca n best prescribe the a ppropriate mood of th e occasio n . Mystery and so le mnity is achieved by th e so ft, d a ncin g glow of ca ndlelight. If mo re than a lta r ca ndles a re d esired , ca ndles (in sm all glasses) can be placed around th e room or can be h e ld by no npa rticipa nts. Ce ilin g lam p or table lamps ca n be cove red by ce llq ph a ne o r fabric. Colored lig htbulbs are an easy and in expensive change. Not o nl y is it impo rta nt to create the proper atmo ph ere, but a lso it i necessary to deve lo p th e m e mbers' p10ods. Th is ca n be acco mpli hed when everyo ne arrive a n
hour before the ceremony. During ~his hour, the chapla in, or her de tgnee, ca n start to pass t~e can~le . Songs, poems or readmgs wnh sisterhood as the theme, al o engender the spirit. . . . Agam , o ur hectic hf~sty l es often mterfere wtth o u~- attt.tud e: Even though we set astde ttme m our sc hedu le to.attend a ceremony and even to arn ve an ho ur early, one there we tend to fret abo ut what e lse we could be doing, what we did not co mplete , \~ h at we pia~ to do afterward. Whtle o ur bodtes are present, our thoughts must also be there. Once the stage is set, it is now time for th e execution of the ce remon y. To m ake vivid a nd cherished m emories for the ho norees of yo ur ce remon y, it is nece sary that the ritual is unhurried and uninterrupted. Proper pronounciatio n is esse ntial to capture th e aura a nd the message of o ur sacred words. The adage, " practice ma kes pe rfect," is a pplicable here. Ceremonial roles ca n be practiced in advance whe n assigned ahead of time. Nonparticipants in a ceremony a lso have a n importa nt role to play. Other than dressing a ppropriately, arriving promptl y, and being in a reverent mood , they can add their own touch to the occas ion. Perhap a no te to each honoree , a gift for a secret or little sister, or just a hug or hands ha ke cou ld be offered. It is our love for Alpha Sigma A lph a sisters, wh et h er the y are a lu mnae or collegiates, that ca n inspire us to go beyo nd the record ed word a nd create a ce remon y for the occasion. It can inspire us to personalize the established ritua ls. Ju t as we do for other activities in our li ves, we should give full measure whe n we cere moni all y celebra te a specia l d ay, honor a n achiever, or recognize an accom pli hment. We d eserve a reprieve from our hecti sc h e dul e to relax and be nourished by in spiring words and lov in g com panio n hip. Let us take the tim e "to fill our days with alisJying acti vity." Enjoy the moment - don't fn iss it. THE PHOENIX
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Dr. Rosemary Carucci Goss 2305 Capistrano St. Blocksburg, Virginia 24060
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Kim R. Meyer 8014 Rossman Gulch Rd . Morrison , Colorado 80465
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Collegiate Editor Sue Zorichok 3612 70th St . E. Inver Grove , MN 55075
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Nancy I. Z . Reese 828 S. Golf Cui de Soc Des Plaines, Illinois 60016
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Historian Esther Kaufman Gotseos 6659 E. Eastman Ave. Denver, Colorado 80224 THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA C"~.E:.f=::a.... SIGMA ALPHA (USPS 430·--640), an educational journal, is published in the fall, winter spring and summer of each year by the Sorority, 1:io1 East Walnut Street, Springfield, Missouri 65802 . The subscription price $1.50 a year. Pnnted by The Ov id Bell Press, Inc ., Fulton , Missouri . Member, College Fraternity Editors Association .
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A new chapter is installed at the University of Illinois as Rhetta Robinson , National President, presents the gavelta Epsilon Beta president, Elaine Carroll.
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by Nancy I. Z. Reese Mary Goeke Backsman , National President from 1964-70, is the 1983 recipient of the Wilma Wilson Sharp award. Mrs. Backsman is the 42nd winner of the award, which is given to an alumna who has distinguished herself through service to her community and to her profession, has shown outstanding qualities of leadership and has evidenced her continued loyalty to Alpha Sigma Alpha. An Alpha Alpha at Miami University, Ohio , and a life-long Ohioan, Mrs. Backsman is currently president of the Cincinnati Alumnae chapter and president of the Alpha Alpha Housing Corporation. The news of her award was announced at a spring meeting of the alumnae chapter, where they served cake and gave her a gift of a charm. The silver tray , given to all Sharp winners, came several weeks later. "It's the second Wilma Wilson Sharp tray I've received," she confided recently. "Amy Swisher gave me her tray as a wedding gift." Miss Swisher, Alpha Alpha advisor emerita who died recently at the age of 100 (Spring, 1982, Phoenix), was the 1953 recipient of the Wilma Wilson Sharp award. "She said she wanted to give me something that had special meaning," Mrs.
Mary Goeke Bocksman 1983 Wilma W ilson Sharp winner
Backsman added. In addition to being National President , Mrs. Backsman has served as Phoenix editor, National Panhellenic Delegate and as a member of the National Development Team. Of her years with National, Mrs. Backsman said she most enjoyed her work with the collegiates. She recalled that her term as president was a time of change for the sorority, which was growing and installing chapters on larger campuses, such as Penn State , which was installed during her tenure. Headquarters was moved from New York to Springfield, Mo., about that time, and the sorority 's housing corporation was started during her term.
The Cincinnati Alumnae chapter honored Mary Goeke Backsman (1), with a reception after her award was announced .
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Professionally, Mrs. Backsman is a practicing attorney with her own law firm, Goeke & Goeke, started by her father, now deceased. She handles mostly probate matters, estate planning, wills and trusts and real estate and tax matters. She received her bachelor's degree from Miami University and her law degree from the University of Cincinnati. Mrs. Backsman belongs to several professional organizations, including the Cincinnati Bankers Club, the Cincinnati Lawyers' Club, of which she was the first woman president, and the University of Cincinnati Law Alumnae Association, of which she was the first woman director. She is also the past president of the Cincinnati Zonta Club, a business and professional woman's club, and a member of the Lake Cowan Sailing Association. With the exception of the Bankers Club and the Alumnae Association, Mrs. Backsman continues to serve on the board of all ¡these organizations. "I always felt there was no point in belonging to an organization," she said, "if you don't contribute." Mrs. Backsman and her husband Joseph enjoy traveling and have taken many young relatives on trips overseas, a practice begun by an aunt and now continued by the Backsmans. After finishing with nieces and nephews, Mrs. Backsman said they will continue with their own grandchildren. The couple has one son, Joseph, and one grandson, also Joseph . In addition to sailing and traveling, Mrs. Backsman also enjoys golf, tennis and speaking engagements. Primarily addressing professional matters now, she said she also enjoyed speaking when she was involved with Panhellenic work. An outstanding showing of leadership and service to community, profession and Alpha Sigma Alpha from an outstanding winner of the Wilma Wilson Sharp award. THE PHOENIX
on the move (DeKalb) holds a panheUenic pledge "initiaclasses acquainted with each other and with the 11'-tf!i:~=
UNIVERSITY (Bloomington), the U. of S. ..,Piitbi<l) and meny others sponsor similar ceremonies. ,.._......r.. with IFC holds a Greek retreat at the begins.<!Jenllft1ter to -heW chapter presidents and delegates review and chapter res~nsibilities. IFCIPH also held a one-day i!i'iiiin:.l.r for nrembetsliip education. Topics included chapter ideas for constructive programming which fCi.C::v~Jl!i.路OI hazing. ~.....,..,a;.,w.o:.o...,..a:. (Farmville, VA) gives certificates to all sororrlt<Ji 路路n~eive a 3.5 or better GPA for the semester. puts doorknob hangers on aU residence hall doors activities. IFC/PH combined their rush themes as "GO used it on all publications and on logo buttons. And registra!J.ti.i$~rs increased! TE has created and produced a slide show to be viewed by 00~e2c~-bound high school seniors. The 30-minute program covers Greek ~lanthlrOJ>ie:s, leadership, social functions, and myths. The Public RelaCommittee is responsible. Also they publish the Greek Vine supported advertising, a newspaper to inform the entire Greek system. ,..........-.n.L'I.n.
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A zoo of a iob for this alumna She has a degree in zoology, has taught in junior high schools in Kansas and Iowa, has been a laboratory instructor in Tropical Medicine at the University of Iowa and raised a family . But for Mary Jean Gladfelter Hogg, EE and member of the San Diego Alumnae chapter, that was not enough. For the past 12 years, she has helped develop an internationally recognized greeting card company, Suzy's Zoo . Mrs. Hogg was born in a little town in Kansas, Cottonwood Falls, to parents that expected their children to become educated. She states that there was never a discussion as to "if' she would enter college, but only how soon could she get there. When asked, "How does a degree in zoology equip you for executive management?," she says that the experience of a good education, no matter what the major may be , permits you, or teaches you, to open your eyes, helps you learn to organize yo ur time and exposes you to many people . It also SUMMER 1983
provides opportunities to work with and explore ideas. This, she states, was an especially valuable benefit from her years of teaching and doing volunteer work in the community. Mrs. Hogg is vice president of Suzy's Zoo, a greeting card manufacturing company with corporate headquarters in San Diego, Calif. Suzy Spafford (a Kappa Delta) is president and designer of the company which bears her name. In addition to operations, product
development and marketing are Mrs. Hogg's major responsibilites. During the past few years, more and more time has been spent by both women in the development of a licensing program using the Suzy's Zoo animals on various types of products. The greeting cards and licensed products are sold all over the world. Mrs. Hogg and her husband , Merle, a professor of music at San Diego State University, have three daughters.
Suzy Spafford (left), creator of Suzy's Zoo greeting cards, and Mary Jean Hogg, her vice president, look over some of the company's latest creations.
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Alpha Sigma Alpha purchases adiacent property In March , the ationa l Council of Alpha Sigma Alph a voted to purchase the property adjacent to at io n a l H eadq u arters. The house, located on South atio nal, contains e ig ht large rooms, two bath , ba ement, firep lace and large closets. It has a great deal of character and was purchased as a n inve tm ent with the future expa nsion of Tational Headquarters in m in d. During the 1983 acade mic year, the ho use will be ren ted to Alpha Sigma Alphas or gr.ad u a t~ stud e nts a t So uth west M1ssoun State Uni vers ity. The house, located behind A'i.A National Headquarters, was first used by A'i.A to house field representatives during the summer council meeting.
Philanthropic fund contributions 1982-1983 Collegiate Chapters Alpha, Longwood College, Virginia Alpha Alpha, Miami University, Ohio Alpha Gamma, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Beta Beta, University of Northern Colorado Epsilon Epsilon, Emporia State University, Kansas Zeta Zeta, Central Missouri State University Eta Eta, Pittsburg State University, Kansas Kappa Kappa, Temple University, Pennsylvania Nu Nu, Drexel University, Pennsylvania Pi Pi, SUNY College at Buffalo, New York Phi Phi, Northwest Missouri State University Chi Chi, Ball State University, Indiana Beta Delta, University of Southern Mississippi Beta Epsilon, James Madison University, Virginia Beta Eta, Dickinson State College, North Dakota Beta Theta, Central Michigan University Beta Iota, Radford University, Virginia Beta Kappa, Western Illinois University Beta Mu, Henderson State University, Kentucky Beta Nu, Murray State University, Kentucky Beta Rho, Northern Illinois University Beta Sigma, Southwest Missouri State University Beta Upsilon, Indiana Stale University Gamma Zeta, University of Arkansas-Monticello Gamma Eta, Pennsylvania Stale University Gamma Lambda, Loyola, Illinois Gamma Mu, Adrian College, Michigan Gammi Xi, Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania 6
Gamma Omicron, Clarion University, Pennsylvania Gamma Pi, Missouri Valley College Gamma Psi, Edinboro University P nnsylvania Delta Epsilon, Mansfield University, Pennsylvania Delta Iota, University of Delaware Delta Kappa, Indiana State University-Evansville Delta NU A and B, General Motors Institute, Michigan Delta Omicron, York College, Pennsylvania Delta Rho, Elon College, North Carolina Delta Chi, Booomsburg University, Pennsylvania
Alumnae Chapters Akron Anderson, Indiana Atlanta Boston Central Arkansas Central Pennsylvania Chicago Chicago Metro Chicago North Suburban Chicago West Cincinnati Columbus Dayton Delaware Valley Denver Elkhart-Goshen Evansville, Indiana Fort Wayne Ft. Lauderdale Greater Dallas Greater New Orleans Hattiesburg Houston Huntington, West Virginia
Indianapolis Kansas City Milwaukee Muncie Newark-Zanesville Omaha Pittsburg, Kansas Pittsburgh Rho Chi, Detroit Richmond Rochester San Diego Springfield, Missouri St. Louis Terre Haute Tri-City, Florida Tulsa Valley of the Sun, Ari Washington, D.C. Wilmington, Delaware
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Jimenez and Hersh reflect on field rep experience by Sue Zorichak . The ad reads simply, "Do you hke to travel? Be an AIA field representative." In no way however could it possibly read further to ex~ plain all that being a field rep is, or means. It's more than travel, more than_ ~eeting with collegiates, admin iStrators, advisors, and ~l':lmnae, more than acting as a ha1son between National and the collegiate chapters. It's an experience beyond words, an experience that will forever adhere to the hearts and minds of those who ~ave found themselves in the position. And after. a year of seemingly e_ndless meetmgs, layovers, inspecu~ms, workshops, reports, latemght phone calls to Rhetta, memos from Rosie and National Headquarters, sharing the thrill of thriving chapters and the desperation of t~ose slowly dwindling, the frustrat~ons, the tears, the joys and the sisterhood found across the country, it's hard to believe when it's all over at last. That realization doesn't truly sink in until around the end of May, when it comes time to record for the Phoenix a year's reflections on being a field rep for AIA. If there is to be a theme to this story, let it be that of commitment. Both Lynnann Jimenez and Vicki Hersh agree that it is one of the main words that must be used in des~~ibing not only the field rep position, but on being an Alpha Sig. Without this commitment, where would the sorority be today? It starts, of course, within the chapter, and ideally continues throughout our lives (not just our college years). Without chapter consultants and thousands of dedicated alumnae educating our collegians, says SUMMER 1983
Lynnann, the Greek system as a w~ole would be, simply, nonexistent. To see the number of field rep applicants within our own sorority at an all-time low really frightens her. "If only we could clearly express all the advantages for their personal growth," Lynn emphasized, "and show how valuable this year of traveling could be no matter what career they've chosen to pursue." Added Vicki, "During my past year as field rep I've learned more about life in general than I have in 23 years of life! " And, she added , the knowledge gained cannot be measured . "You find yourself doing things you have never done before, that you didn't know you could do. Sometimes you even do them well. You learn an awful lot about being independent; you have to be able to make decisions based on everything you have inside you." Being "taken in" by sisters across the country, and finding them "sharing everything with you" left quite an enduring impression on the two. . Being asked to single out highlights of a year that's so thoroughly beyond description is a task similar to explaining what "being Greek" means to ... a Zulu tribesman. The feeling simply cannot be understood until or unless it has been experienced. With great thought and deliberation, Lynnann and Vicki agree that the following will surely count as unforgettable moments of their year representing the sorority: - National Convention in Chicago last summer -Being part of the installation of Epsilon Alpha Chapter -Visiting New Orleans and being able to return for the Mardi Gras celebration
During an informal picnic at the National Council meeting, Rhetta Robinson, National President, presented gifts to outgoing field reps, Vicki Hersh (I) and Lynnann Jimenez (r) .
-Driving over the Blue Ridge Mountains in the snow -Being taken on a tour of the Badlands with the members of BH and learning all about "roughrider" country -Getting snowed-in in Athens, WV, with the mountains all around -The Riverwalk in San Antonio and authenic Mexican food -MAPCA (Mid-American Panhellenic Conference Association) in St. Louis; such a fun city, and meeting with alums and National staff, representatives of A'i.A, NPC , and administrators from various universities. -The dogwoods in full bloom as we drove along the Skyline Drive in Virginia -The Poco nos and Delaware River in October -The Indiana State University Task Force , and obtaining many helpful skills in leadership training -Being installed as mother patronesses after the colonization and installation of Epsilon Beta Chapter. Truly, who could pass it up? 7
Alumna researches city's history
Patricia Riddle with her san, lester, and her basket af historical research.
Editor's note: The following is an article reprinted by permission from the Dickinson N.D. Press. Patricia B enzie Riddle, BH, is a member of the Dickinson Alumnae Chapter and the mother of two children. She also is a school teacher.
The Rochester New York Alumnae Panhellenic is offering scholarships to college women who are members of an NPC sorority. Their permanent collegiate addresses must be within the 144, 145, 146 zip code areas. Respond by December 15, 1983, to: Ginny Phelps 186 Kirkstone Pass Rochester, .Y. 14626 Completed applications are due by January 14, 1984.
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A headline dated July 3, 1886, in the Dickinson Press proclaimed "Rich Oil Field South of Dickinson." That headline, which was 100 years ahead of actual development, was found in research by Pat Riddle. She volunteered to research the history of Dickinson for the Centennial pageant, which was to be a high point in Dickinson's 1982 Centennial celebration. Riddle, an educator who enjoys history research, was allowed one month to complete the project. She naively thought the work would involve going some place, reading some history and compiling it. She soon discovered that Dickinson's history was scattered in bits and pieces, and that various bits of information varied in fact. For example , one account told how Wells Dickinson owned and donated some land to the city when in fact he managed the land for the railroad. He sold his first lot on Sept. 7, 1882. She started with an empty basket, and began filling it with handwritten notes and books. Her first lead: Dickinson's 75th Jubilee and 50th Jubilee publications. She talked to many longtime Dickinson residents and collected history accounts on the college, early settlers, and from 75th Jubilee information, the Fargo Forum's account of pioneer Dickinson and bicentennial information donated to the library.
Riddle's basket of notes and books revealed a rich history: Before the coming of the railroad, the area belonged to the Sioux, and whites were not allowed to cross the Missouri river without permission by the government. The railroad changed all of that. Dickinson became a site where the railroad builders and ranchers came to spend their money. At the same time, investors from the East came with their families. These families, who were used to servants, came to a community that had canvas for roofs. One area resident, Helen Kono, recalls that young girls had to lower their eyes when passing these women on the street. Within 20 years, Dickinson developed from no buildings to a town with 100 stores and churches. A second surge of growth came with the immigrants from Europe. Germans and Bohemians brought their own language and culture with them and formed mini-communities within the city. It is now a city of more than 16,000 residents. Riddle learned that the saloons were called "blind pigs" and that Dickinson was once referred to as "The Red River Trail." Riddle compiled this history and submitted it to the Roger's Company which turned it into script form for the Centennial pageant.
Chapter officers' efficiencies
1982-1983 1. Beta Epsilon, James Madison University 2. Beta Beta, University of Northern Colorado 3. Phi Phi, Northwest Missouri State University 4. Gamma Mu, Adrian College 5. Alpha, Longwood College 6. Epsilon Epsilon, Emporia State University Beta Rho, Northern Illinois University 7. Beta Nu, Murray State University 8. Zeta Zeta, Central Missouri State University 9. Delta Omicron, York College 10. Beta Eta, Dickinson State College
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Short nights, harCJ wo and lots of snacks What do short nights, hard work and lots of snack foods have in common? They are all words that describe the recent National Council meeting held at National Headquarters June 23-26, 1983. Chapter conditions, constitutional changes to be brought before the 1984 convention body, extension and Alpha Sigma Alpha's NPC responsibilities during Sidney Allen's movement through the governing chairs of NPC were a few of the many topics discussed during the meeting. In addition, plans were made for the 1984 convention to be held at the Westin Crown Center, Kansas City, Missouri, june 27-July 1, 1984. Council also voted to change the title of field representative to chapter consultant, since the new title
An intormal picnic on the porch of National Headquarters provided o break from a busy council meeting for (I tor) Diane James, Chairman of Housing, Helen Malone, Secretary, and Silvana Richardson , Vice President of Collegiate Program .
more closely describes the job responsibilities. During the meeting, National Council members had the pleasure of meeting the new chapter consultants, Beth Ann Colwell, BB , University of Northern Col-
orado and jan Verfurth, BE, james Madison University, and to say thank you to Lynnannjimenez and Vicki Hersh for their outstanding work as field representatives during the past year .
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1982-1983 ALPHA ALPHA
ETA ETA
Berta Runyan McFarlan
Martha Rogers Heavey Marjorie Hazel McFarland Gertrude Robinson Van Hercke Annette Vehlow Barnes Minnie L. Roseberry
ALPHA BETA Violet Garrett Gieselmen
BETA BETA Ruth Wood Burns Edith Taylor Harry Helen M . Hay
GAMMA GAMMA Helen Healey Bruce Edith Heaton johnston
DELTA DELTA Ethel Eleanor Goddard Emma Helsel Cowen
EPSILON EPSILON
THETA THETA Grace Whitaker Capron Florence E. Durgin H. Ruth Giessen Edith Carleton Perkins
IOTA IOTA
Patricia McCormick DiCamillo
RHO RHO Dora Lee Gammon jackson
SIGMA SIGMA Wanda McCully Buzick Bessie Wolfe McKee Rosellen Tomkins Goad
TAU TAU Mary Reece jensen
CHI CHI Harriet Taylor Pollock Liddell Donnabelle Co rtner Wright
BETA GAMMA Sandra Kay Kyser joan McDuffey
BETA PHI
Dorothy Heaton johnson Edith Cain Liike
Barbara Griese Wright
MUMU
Vivian Kellogg
Sarah Dodge Bumgardner Violet Rau Heck
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GAMMA BETA GAMMA EPSILON Donna Dauer Su lli van
Georgia Farnsworth Shouse Gladys johnson Schabinger Maxine Guinn Henson
Doris Krauser Buhl Margaret Schwab Kourg
ZETA ZETA
OMICRON OMICRON
GAMMA PSI
Virginia Frederick James
Amy Mason
Nellie Mays Hunt
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GAMMA OMICRON Lynn Arnold Rhoads
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Intellectually They try harder! This January , the members of Beta Kappa were anxiously awaiting the fall grade reports . Would there be improve ment? Since last spring we had risen from havin g the lowest grade point a mong the sororities to the third highest! When the report was finally out, not on ly did we raise our C.P.A. another notch , but we also got above the All Womens Average, one of the only two sororities to do so! The biggest reason behind the scholastic improvement was a change in the members' attitudes. A little over a year ago, some conce rned members went to the faculty a nd as ked for help. As a resu lt, Beta Kappa gained two schola rship ad visors in addition to the chapte r advisor. They are Cari Sheets , the assista nt director of student personnel services and Suzi Reid , dean of the graduate school. They worked with the chapter to develo p a new schola rship program. This included working with the members on a more individual basis to help them define their goals, a nd to work toward th e m effectively. The resu lt was a dramatic improveme nt in the members' grades . One of the first problems addressed was pledge scho lars hip . Many times pledges get too caught up in "sorority" a nd let their tudies slide. To combat this Suzi and Cari hold a ma ndato r y meeting with the pled ge class early in the pledgeship and stress the importance of scholars hip a nd time management. Late r, the pledges meet with them indi viduall y to discuss their goals and cholar hip problems. The act ive members al o contribute to the support of pledge cho lars hip , b settin g up a pledge scholars hip fund and cutting down on the amo unt of pled ge acti vitie . The scholarship program for the acti\'e member changed greatl y a lso. Stud y hours were et up in the house and are enforced by a sc h o larship 10
liaison, since there isn't room for our scholars hip chairman to live in the house . Educationals , which are programs that the chapter must put on to meet university policy, were switched from how to French braid hair or coordinate a wardrobe to workshops on time management, alco hol awareness and study skills. Our scholarship chairman , Shelly Hill, also put some new ideas to work . One thing was putting together a list of all the members grouped by their major. This way, if one of us needs help or advice in o ur major, we can see at a glance who can help.
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Along the same idea, the chapter has a get-together before class registration and divides up into small groups according to major to discuss classes, teachers, and books. Lastly, if a n active's grade point drops below a 2.0, she is required by standards board to make an appointment with Suzi and Cari to discuss the problem. Incentive also plays a large part in our new scholarship program . After semester grades a re out Suzi and Cari write up a chapter grade report. It includes everyone's grade point without names, our ra nk compared to the sororities a nd independent women, and the names of those members who receive special r·ecognition . Members are recognized for semester honors, highest overall C.P.A., most improved , and highest pledge C.P.A .
Roses are given out at a chapter meeting to those who make semester honors and most improved. The member with the highest C .P.A. gets to wear a house lavalier for the semester and the pledge with the highest C.P.A. gets the scholarship. The biggest incentive, however, is simply the chapters recognition and support. These changes in our scholarship program have brought about dramatic improvement in grade points, but it has done even more than that. It has brought about renewed pride in the chapter which is flowing into other areas as well. Right now we're number two but we're trying harder to be number one overall!
-laurie Rapala
Prestigious award For the ten fraternities and three sororities at Rochester Institute of Technology, the greatest in achievements is receiving the Outstanding Greek Chapter Award. On March 26, the Gamma Iota Chapter was, for the first time in many years, the recipient of this prestigious award at the All-Greek Banquet for the RIT Greek community. The banquet was only one facet of RIT's annual Greek Weekend, which includes such things as sports tournaments, hap py hour, and a bonfire. Many factors are considered in the selection process of this award. Such things as scholarship, leadership positions held by members, philanthropy, campus a nd social involvement are a few of the things considered. Scholarship, however, has always been a strong asset of our chapter. In fact, on March 26, again we were presented anot her great honor. At a luncheo n hosted by the Rochester Panhellenic Association, Gamma Iota was cited for academic achievement and hav ing Rochester's highest grade point average. Also at the Greek Banquet, one member received an honorable awa rd. Ruth Libbey was named the Outstanding Greek Female of RIT. Ruth's positions as secretary of Greek Council, director of Student Directorate (the campus student government), programming assistant of Independents on Campus , and many other asso rted positions in the sorority helped to make this a well-deserved honor. In lig ht of the fact that RIT is a maleoriented student body, Gamma Iota is very proud of the recognition it has brought to the sororities on campus, as well as to Alpha Sigma Alpha. -Judy Caputi
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Physically A great season The Gamma Iota Chapter is unique because of the diversity of its members. Bonnie J. Matthew, president of the chapter, ha s shown her diversity throughout the Greek and RIT community, and most of a ll throughout New York State. She has served proudly as Gamma Iota's president for two y~ars and has done a fantastic job. Bonme has worked very hard with the members to establish recognition of Gamma Iota throughout the RIT community. Alo.n~ with her duties as president, Bonme IS also involved on the women's ~ennis team ~t.RIT. Bonnie, majoring m food adminiStration and a senior at RIT, is captain of the women's tennis team, the "Tigers," and has won the Female Athlete of the Week award for the fifth time in her four year span at RIT. Bonnie's confidence and tough mentality has allowed her to become the number one singles player on the women's tennis team, On the court, she puts everything she's got into each game and never quits. Through her modesty, good coaching, and team enthusiasm, Bonnie Jed the "Tigers" to their second place finish in the New York State's Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (NYSAIA W) this year. Bonnie finished second in the New York State finals. The members of Gamma Iota are proud of their president, Bonnie J. Matthew, not only for a great season, but also for her devotion and loyalty to Alpha Sigma Alpha.
Yearbook queen Beta Sigma is proud to recognize outstanding member Kathy Chellapa, a sophomore from Joplin, Missouri . K~thy w~s recently crowned Southwest M1ssoun State's 1983 Ozarko Yearbook Queen. .K~thy is currently studying to be a chmcal psychologist , and hopes to someday work with children. Born in India, she and her family moved to New York, where she attended school in Queens until moving to Joplin when she was 12 . Kathy is a music lover as well as liking snow skiing and ho;seback riding, and recently served as songleader for Beta Sigma. -Sonia Oney
Kathy Chellapa, Beta Sigma , 1983 Ozarko Queen , Southwest Missouri State.
-Julie McMahon
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and Val made the turkey. We made one long table and enjoyed our AlA Thanksgiving dinner together as one large family . Because Delta Eta does not ha ve a house, it becomes a challenge for the members to meet at once. The holidays, however, always bring us closer together. -Patti Lewicki
Good guys finish first Alpha Chapter learned first hand that good deeds do not go unrewarded . At a recent banquet given by the Interfraternity Council and the Panhellenic Council, the chapter was honored to receive the 1982-83 Service Award at Longwood College. The plaque which we received is proudly hanging in our chapter room. The criteria for the Service Award is based upon activities which sororities do on and off campus. Activities which entitled us to obtain the award included our annual Christmas party with Kappa Alpha fraternity for the young children in our area, an afternoon of Christmas carolling at Holl y Manor Nursmg Home in Farmville , Va., the frequent visiting of Anne Rogers, our new friend. at Elder Care Nursing Home (also m Farmvlile), the adoption of Caroline Johnson who resides at the Home for the Incurable in Richmond Va., and the participation of man y of our members acting as "huggers" and helpers in the Special Olympics. These activities were trul y enjoyed by every member of the chapter . Although we were extremely honored to receive this reward, the most gratifymg parts of all of these services were the smiles and happiness brought to the man y people Alpha Chapter came in contact with. -Irene Mahoney
Straight from the heart A special Thanksgiving
Bl Sandra Serre!! represented Radford University at the Annual Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester, VA, April 28-May 1.
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Delta Eta gives thanks much differently than most chapters. Since DePaul is a commuter school, we do not have our own house. All of our holiday activities have to take place in school itself or at a member's house. Thanksgiving is a very special time for the members of Delta Eta . It is celebrated in DePaul's cafeteria with a huge turkey dinner cooked by all of the members. The dinner is held the last day of DePaul's fall quarter, which is a few days before Thanksgiving. Our Chaplain, Valerie Karolewicz, ran Delta Eta's dinner this year. Each member was assigned a food to cook,
Sisterhood is ... Someone to laugh with, to cry with, to think with, to understa nd , someone to be my friend. Sisterhood is ... a kind word, a friendly smile, a warm hug, an open heart, when it's needed the most! Sisterhood is ... love found in all of our hearts. Sisterhood is . . . forever, of which we're all a part. -Eighth Pledge Class of aX
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Jimenez, the women rushed throughout January. Colonization took place Feb. 6 with 29 women, and 34 were initiated when the chapter was installed April 30. The chapter hopes to at least double its size during this fall's formal rush, when 2,000 freshmen and upperclass women are expected to go through rush. Typical warm , humid central Illinois weather greeted the alumnae, collegians and national officers who came to assist with the in-
U of I joins Alpha Sig family by Nancy I. Z. Reese Alpha Sigma Alpha installed its first chapter on a Big 10 Conference university and its sixth in Illinois with the installation of Epsilon Beta chapter at the University of Illinois-Urba na April 30. A~A becomes the 24th National Panhellenic Conference sorority at the uni versity, which has the largest Greek campus in the nation. Located in the twin cities of Campaign and Urbana in the middle of central Illinois' farm belt, U of I was founded in 1867 as an agricultural school. It has since grown
to an enrollment of 30,000 students with a wide variety of academic departments, many of which are among the top 10 in the country. The average freshman coming into the school is in the top 10 percent of his or her high school graduating class. The Epsilon Beta interest group started with six women who had been members of a small local. Under the leadership of their president, Elaine Carroll, and with the assistance of A~A field representatives , Vicki Hersh and Lynnann
Members of the national installation teom relax with Dorothy Posh, advisor , and Elaine Carroll , EB president, du ri ng the white luncheon . They are (seated, left to right) Dorothy Posh; Rhetta Robinson , Notional President; Ela ine Carroll ; (standing) Vicki Hersh, Field Representative; Linda Snyder, Province XI Director; Silvana Richardson, Vice Preside nt of Collegiate Program; a nd MaryAnn Linton, Vice President of Development.
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Elaine Carroll, president of the newly installed Epsilon Beta chapter, accepts the group's charter from National President Rhetta N. Robinson .
stallation. Many were given accommodations in the large student union, which is run like a hotel. Events of installation day began with the initiation of members and installation of the chapter in the near-by faculty center. Officiating were Linda Snyder, Province XI Director and the installing officer; Rhetta Robinson , National President; MaryAnn Linton, Vice President of De velopment ; Silvana Richardson, Vice President of Collegiate Program; Vicki Hersh , National Field Representative and Mrs . Doroth y Pash , advisor and Champaign alumna. Acting as sponsors for the group were representatives of Delta Eta, De Paul Uni versity; Beta Rho, Northern Illinois University; Beta Ka ppa, Western Illinois Uni versity; a nd Chicago , Chicago Metro THE PHOENIX
Members of the newly installed Epsilon Beta chapter share their happiness on joining Alpha Sigma Alpha after a long day of installation activities . Charter members of the new chapter are: Elaine M. Carroll , Nancy M. Caminer, Tammy Sue Craig, Gaile M. Damijonaitis, Catherine E. Dinkelkamp, Jill Farrell, Caryn Ann Feder, Amy Flessner, Darcy Frank, Lynn Freiman , Michele Marie Hess, Catherine A. Higgins, Carrie Jones, Joanne Kralj,
and Chicago North Suburban alumnae chapters. Other n ational officers in attendance were Beth Heidel, Region III director, and Nancy I. Z. Reese , Phoenix Feature Editor. Following the installation , a white luncheon was held in the union building, and gifts to the chapter were opened at that time. Later in the afternoon a reception for parents, administrators and other campus organizations was held in the Illini Union. It was followed that evening by a banquet, attended by parents, guests and collegiate and alumnae visitors. Following toasts of Aspire, Seek, Attain by Annamarie Falbo, Delta Eta ; Doroth y Pash and Silvana Richardson, the new chapter was welcomed to the U of I cam pus by the vice chancellor, Stanley Levy. Rhetta Robinson then presented the chapter's charter to Elaine Carroll, EB president. Alpha Sigma Alpha extends a warm welcome to its newest chapter, Epsilon Beta. SUMMER 1983
Susan Lampert, Cathy Marszalek, Jane Marie McWard , Sheri Moeckler, Stacia Ozier, Sharon Joy Perlman, Margaret Pollowy, Lynette Rasmusson, Sheila Rozell , Pamela Ann Ruby, Juliana E. Sbertoli, lnge-Morie Schindler, Jennifer A. Shalla , Mary Chadwick Sidhu, Sharon M. Smith, Sharon C. Teeling , Diane J. Tennant, Carol Tobin, Christine M. Wegerer and Carolyn N. Wu .
Beth Heidel, Region Ill Director and president of the Chicago Metro Alumnae chapter, assists EB President Elaine Carroll in setting up the punch bowl the alumnae chapter gave to the newly installed Epsilon Beta chapter .
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Chapters illustrate unique attributes
Tracy Burton (I) and Joanne Weber share a sundae at the Alpha Study-Buddy Dinner .
Miami University of Ohio
Revamping programs Alpha Alpha Chapter Membership Director Mary Ann Jarvis and assistant Carla Messner have been working with the membership committee to revamp the AA pledge program. We have changed "Big Sis Hunt" from a traditional hunt to a time of giving on the part of the big sises. This is done with activities such as buying ice cream cones, receiving flowers from your big sis via a cute fraternity boy, and eating toasted rolls (a Miami treat). Another goal we are working on is to increase activities between the pledges and the actives. This will be done by an increased number of sisterhood parties and special ceremonies. The recent pledge class also had alumnae pen pals with whom they corresponded. Starlight Week (the week preceding activation) has also been reworked in order to make it a trul y special time for the pledges/initiates-to-be. We are stre ing the foUl- aims and the feelings that make our sisterhood so special. This semester the pledges have been quite busy geLLing to know each other and the members. They started with a "build-your-own- undae" party in the suite, then had several coke dates, followed by a potluck dinner. They came to song practices and participated in ongfe t, for which the also made our banner . oo n after this they held a pledges only overnight in the suite. 14
This proved to be fun as they consumed a four foot submarine sandwich and lots of popcorn! Big Sis Hunt was lots of fun and ended with a String Party and special ceremony followed by a pizza party (we love to eat in AA!!). Alpha Alpha Chapter is very proud of its new initiates. Each one has worked hard to fulfill the pledge motto ... Give Full Measure. This year the chapter has decided to retreat deep into the jungles of India for a new rush party theme. jungle Book, Walt Disney's version of Rudyard Kipling's stories, will be the focus of the new fourth period skit. Rushees will watch as Mowgli encounters the jungle with all its dangers and delights while traveling to the man-village where he belongs. The party emphasis is that like Mowgli, everyone needs a place to belong . For the rushees, that place is AIA. Decoration will include a full wall mural with scenes from the jungle Book and numerous plants. --Mary Ann Jarvis Carla Messner
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Outstanding on campus The Alpha Gamma sisterhood is a very unique one by far. Not only are we a very close group, we as a whole have the ambition and enthusiasm to be the most outstanding sorority on campus. We demonstrate this enthusiasm by our excellent participation and performance in the many Greek competitions on campus. For example, the Delta Gamma Sorority Anchor Splash is held every November at I UP, and AIAs are always there in full force. We place high in the meet, being judged on spirit, attendance, fundraising, and swimming ability. With the spring semester comes the excitement of Sigma Chi fraternity Derby Days and Greek Week. We show our singing and dancing ability, and have a wonderful time together demonstratingjust who we are and what we're made of. The Alpha Gamma Chapter at IUP not only comes out high on the competition list, we have a winning reputation with the other Greeks on campus as well. Mixers with the fraternities on
campus are always exciting, and we are usually asked to more than we can possibly fit in our schedule. Rush is a time to hear comments from outside, and they are always rewarding and supportive. We promote Greek life because of the excellent opportunities it offers to all. A winning, enthusiastic attitude combined with an ambitious group of girls sums up an excellent sisterhood, and that's us the Alpha Sig girls at IUP! -Sharon Giuglianatli
University of Northern Colorado
One chapter's treasure The Beta Beta Chapter not only has a group of exceptional members, but also has an exceptionally excellent house mom. She is referred to as "Mom," Margret Grant, and has built herself quite a reputation throughout Greeley's Greek system as being a caring, intelligent, busy, and lovable house mom, as well as one of two remaining housemothers on campus. It is quite apparent from this that the chapter could not have been more fortunate than when they got their hands on this wonderful lady!
Margret Grant, " mom" to BB far 11 years.
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Margret (Mom) Grant has been with the chapter for 11 years. Previously she was housemother to another sorority and fraternity on campus. She has been at UNC for nearly 20 years. One of Mom's favorite things involving the girls is seeing how the members develop through the years, and where they go in their lives after college. Her hobbies include keeping up on world events, knitting, reading, and of course (what would college be like without them) soap operas!! With that eternal twinkle in her eyes, she's also been known to get in on a few fraternity raids, ducking into her room at the last minute to avoid getting her purple robe and matching slippers drenched. The Beta Beta Chapter is extremely fortunate to have a Mom like Margret Grant, who has made the chapter house more like a home . -Cheri Terry
Pittsburg State University
Cartoon capers Homecoming, October 23, 1982 , was a very busy and successful event at Pittsburg State and especially for the members of Eta Eta Chapter. A week of events took place at the university, all in which Eta Eta members participated. But what proved to make the Alpha Sigs unique from other organizations on campus was their outstanding effort on their float. Following the theme of "Cartoon Capers" a grape ape was constructed canning a lion (which was their opponent). They received third place for their float, but what was outstanding was that they took this honor all by themselves . The groups placing both first and second consisted of a fraternity and sorority working together, while the Alpha Sigs placed first on an individual basis. Working by themselves required a great deal of organization and each member contributed several hours every evening for one month for their winning effort. The Alpha Sigs are also unique from other groups on campus in that they have for several years sold homecoming mums to raise money for the sorority. Each girl is required to sell 30 mums. The selling of mums is such a tradition that many people come knocking at their door asking for them and this year they ran out of mums before satisfying the demand! Spirit and pride in the sorority have prompted the members of Eta Eta to uphold the qualities of Alpha Sigma Alpha and make them a unique group on campus, and this was seen through their efforts at homecoming. SUMMER 1983
KKs show off the latest styles in balloon accessories .
Temple University
A day in the life of What is unique about a Kappa Kappa? The best way to demonstrate our special environment is to give examples of an average day for the Kappa Kappas. Each member was requested to present a brilliant narrative of her activities at the indicated times of the day. Here are the most descriptive, enlightening entries: 8:30 am . .. As the Broad Street Subway zooms along, I frantically grab for the leather strap so as not to collide with all the other sardines. It is a fortunate thing that it is only a fiveminute ride; I am holding my breath because the woman to my right decided to pour a whole bottle of perfume on herself! 9:30am ... I am at Temple's College of Allied Health. The smell of forma ldehyde fills my nostrils as my lab partner and I work on the latimus dorsi muscle of our cadaver, Charlie. 10:30 am . .. 10 :30! By 10:30 I have booked 14 flights to Ft. Lauderdale and 11 to the Virgin Islands. I have also fallen prey to the perils of an airline reservationist - I broke two fingernails on my computer keyboard! 11:30 am ... It's my lunchbreak and I'm standing at Steve's Lunch Truck outside of the Temple Law School. After three years of intense tastetesting, I can definitely state that out of all the vendors (and there are a hundred!), Steve's has the all time best cheesesteaks and hoagies. 12 :30 pm ... My photography professor thinks I am in the darkroom developing pictures from my "Churches in and around Philadelphia" assignment. I am actually doing my action-packed Alpha Sig shots: win-
ning the homecoming parade float award, doing line dances at our preNew Year's Eve soiree, singing at the Alumnae Cocktail Party, etc. etc. 2:30 pm ... "Good afternoon, this is WRTI radio news correspondent Chris Hill, bringing you the afterno~.n report. The big story today is. 3:30 pm . .. Dribble five yards, fake left, pull right, SHOOT! We're at field hockey practice preparing to beat our big rivals , Penn State. 4:30pm .. . I'm at band practice. I have now waved my flag through our Fiddler on the Roof, Star Wars , and Yankee Doodle routines. The only drill left is Funky Town, and then on to the dining hall for dinner. 6:30pm . . . So much for finishing early to study for my Operations Management exam. I just seated a party of ten and they all want steak and lobster! Am I going to be "in the weeds" all night! 7:30 pm ... If it's Tuesday, I must be studying my tax accounting. If it's Wednesday, I'm participating in a chapter meeting. If it's Thursday, I am sipping wine and eating spaghetti at one of our socials. 8:30 pm ... It's Sunday evening. It is the phone-chain hour; I call the next Alpha Sig on the list to fill her in on all the updated /upcoming events of the week . The phone-chain should only take a half hour to complete , but it is only natural that we also fill each other in on all our past weekend activities! The Kappa Kappas, as you can see, lead a very active life whether they are at work, school, or play. Each and every member has some t y pe of extracurricular activity or job that rounds out her academic schedule. She is definitely a woman of the '80s! -Molly Moyock
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Co-opping it Nu Nu Chapter is unique, not only because of the individuality of each of our members , but because of the co-op program that is part of our school. We are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to work in some aspect of our major for one to two semesters. The four- yea r program consists of one three-month co-op period and one sixmonth co-op period . The five-year program consists of three six-month co-op periods spread out over the five years. We look at the co-op program as a valuable experience. Several members have had co-ops with such companies as Bambergers, Bloomingdales, Strawbridge and Clothier, IBM, GE, McCormick, accounting firms and interior design companies, depending on each major. Therefore, upon graduation we carry with us an educational degree, plus work experience. This allows us to be very marketable when looking for a job in our senior year. Another positive aspect of the co-op program is that Nu Nu is active year round. Man y members go to school in the summer and work in the fall, or vice-versa depending upon their cycle. Although most schools do not have full time classes in the summer, we have fun , despite the heat. Our main objective in the summer is to plan fall rush. Nu Nu has just recently switched from one-year officers to six-month officers, because of the co-op program. Now if a member is going to be away on co-op for six months in New York, she can run for an office when she is back in school. This also enables more of our members to experience an office. The majority of students at Drexel University have enrolled because of the work/study program. This gives us a chance to try out two companies or even two fields, which helps decide what we want to go into after graduation . -Carla Cotugno
Northwest Missouri State
The Roberta crisis The Phi Phi Chapter is unique because its members li ve in a dormitory along with girls from three other sororities . Roberta Hall is the olde t dormitor on the campu and has been the "sororit dorm '" for man y yea rs. The 16
hall is named after a Northwest student who was killed in the dorm during a fire some 20 years ago. Tragedy struck again three years ago when Roberta Hall was condemned and the sororities were moved to another dorm. This year is special because after a long battle referred to as the "Roberta Crisis ," the sororities were allowed to move back home to Roberta. During the "Roberta Crisis," all four sororities banded together to convince the administration to allocate funds for the repair of Roberta Hall. The administration was finally convinced to repair the dorm and last year there was room for only two sororities to occupy half of the dorm, for the other half was still considered condemned. Finally, this year was one for reliving old memories as all four sororities occupied all of Roberta Hall. -Julie Critten
James Madison University
Maintaining excellence James Madison University, located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, is the home of the Beta Epsilon Chapter. J MU, as it is commonly referred, is a growing academic and athletic institution accurately reflecting the diversity of today's college youth. Beta Epsilon upholds this variation- it is comprised of members active in all aspects of collegiate life with each member striving to maintain the excellence that is characteristic of our sorority, and in turn , our university. Currently, national attention is focused on JMU's expanding athletic program. While entering Division 1 competition merely three years ago, the "Dukes" have produced a respectable football team, an outstanding
Bid Day 1983 brings Phi Phis closer together than ever.
University of Southern Mississippi
Sticking together
Beta Delta Chapter is different from others in the fact that we are small and are trying to rebuild . In doing this we are closer, more unified and have a stronger sisterhood. lt takes backbone, determination, and hard work. None of us want to see the chapter go down, and that is why we are different. We are in the process of re-electing officers; this is important because we just initiated several girls and the y are interested in getting involved in Alpha Sigma Alpha. We all help each other and are very special to each other. The sorority was built on all of the above mentioned and we intend to live up to those ideals. We will continue to tri ve and flourish with our members now, in addition to new girls we hope to attract in the future. We all stick together and love our sorority! -Janet Richardson
baseball team, and a NCAA basketball team ranked 20th in this year's Sports Illustrated poll. This intercollegiate athletic spirit has carried into intramurals where competitiveness, coup led with ol' -fashioned fun, has trademarked the program here . Last year, Beta Epsilon was awarded the Championship Division Trophy for the outstanding JMU intramural team (overall competition) and one of our members- Nancy Parsons - was named Outstanding Intramural Athlete. Academics are of great significance also . Many departments are receiving national accreditation and various professors atJMU are being cited for international recognition in their respective fields. In keeping with this tradition, man y members have been cited by different departments as outstanding members of the academic world. Linda Hefferan- History, Linda Kreutzer - Political Science, and Becky Young - Home Economics, were named the outstanding students of their departTHE PHOENIX
ments. Beta Epsilon has also been recognized as the academic Greek organization at JMU and has received the highest CPA award, along with campus involvement and community service, for the past three years. However , James Madison's most prominent feature is the "personality" characteristic of this university. It is a beautiful and friendly campus offering a multitude of activities and organizations to its students. Although there are only 9,000 students, James Madison is small enough to allow each student to make an individual contribution to the school, yet large enough to provide each student with a wide range of opportunities from which to choose. Beta Epsilon Chapter, comprised of 80 members, is also that ideal size. Each member contributes to the individuality of this chapter - a contribution which makes Beta Epsilon unique. -Lisa Woad
Sisterhood is a special feeling. This is felt by all the members at Dickinson State. Each member knows that she can always depend on another and that this feeling will continue even after her college days are over. Sisterhood is a characteristic of all sororities. With such a small group, the sisterhood seems even closer. Not just one or two girls are close but everyone is close to everyone else. This closeness is even shared with our advisors. The Beta Etas are closely bonded and this closeness will continue because sisterhood and love are held close to each member's heart. -Cecilia Can/in
Central Michigan University
Chapter expands interests The Beta Theta Chapter has had a unique semester. We began our efforts on campus by helping students move
Using a "soda-shop" rush theme are BHs (front, I to r) Cilly Conlin, Stella Campbell, Rosanna Schoenbach, Ronda Sundheim . (Back, I tor) Michelle Scott, Carolyn Birdsall, Cheryl Reinheller, and Sue Herauf.
Dickinson State College
Smaller means closer The Beta Eta Chapter has a big sisterhood. Even with only ll actives and several pledges, the spirit of sorority sisterhood still shines through. The closeness of the girls is the greatest advantage of a small group. Many of the Beta Etas are majoring in different areas and sorority has brought them together. The close togetherness of the girls is seen not only at sorority functions but in leisure time also. Beta Etas get together sometimes just to enjoy each others' company. A noticeable characteristic of our small group is that we all love to eat. When food is mentioned, chances are the Beta Etas are all for it! Lately, some of the girls have suggested having an exercise program. The exercise program is supposed to counteract the effects of our food binges. SUMMER 1983
into their dorm rooms at the beginning of the semester. It gave us a chance to get to know the incoming freshmen and other students, and also gave the Greek system a boost. Through our efforts, we received several pledges through open and formal rush. This has been the largest pledge class in seven years! To keep students informed about Greek activities, a public relations committee was formed which involved all sororities and fraternities . It listed all our planned events and activities during the semester. A progressive carolling party, put on by Panhellenic, began at the AlA house and went to a ll the other sorority houses and formed a large group, which then went to the elderly persons' home to sing Christmas carols . We also had a rush workshop with another sorority and we exchanged ideas on the rush program. Within the sorority, we had a sisterhood weekend where we all went to our
president's cabin. It gave all of us an opportunity to relax, get to know each other better in a more relaxed atmosphere, and to give the pledges a break from pledging. During homecoming, we invited our alumnae for a chili dinner and gave them a chance to meet new members of the sorority. We also had our fall formal and our Senior Farewell. Within the community , our philanthropic projects this semester were very successful. During "Exceptional Persons Week" member Diane Wagner was in charge of setting up the wheelchair basketball game. In addition, we were in charge of providing dinner for the athletes after the game. We also worked with Chi Gamma Delta , the National Veteran's Honor Society, on a Halloween party for the community and college campus children. Chi Gamma Delta sponsored the party and asked us to help organize activities for the children. The uniqueness of Beta Theta stands as a chapter which is not solely interested in the activities within our own group. The efforts of the group in community projects is a very important aspect in the sorority. Also, our involvement on campus is very important. The Greek system is a great minority at Central Michigan University, and what we do, not only as individuals or as a sorority as a whole, but as the entire Greek population is looked upon by much of the campus as not favorable. So, our involvement requires much work and careful planning; it's not only important to us, but to the people we offer our help. -Molly K. Bruzewski
Radford University
Putting it all together Beta Iota Chapter is a combination of diverse women like many other college chapters. What makes the southwest Virginia bunch . unique from other Alpha Sigma Alpha chapters is our style. We have the unique ability of "pulling it all together" when it counts the most. What may seem like utter chaos one moment will turn out to be the event of the year days later. For example , October 30, Beta Iota was responsible for the all -campus Halloween party. If there is one event that Radford University students attend, it is the Halloween party. Phone call after phone call, meeting after meeting , decorations , tickets, costumes , and much more led to massive chaos; however, we pulled it off with profits totaling over $3,600. 17
Collegiate Corner Car washes, craft programs, work with the Womens' Resource Center, campus beautification, bake sales, and volunteer work are all part of Beta Iota's busy schedule. Although we are all busy with obligations outside of the sorority, we manage to unite as sisters to complete shared goals .
dress alike for a day around campus or for rush parties. These dresses look really sharp when we see each other around campus. The other sororities on campus have look-a-likes too, but each is unique to the individual sorority.
Beta Lambdas are seen all over cam-
-Patricia Patterson
Beta Kappas take time out for a photo session before greeting rushees .
University of Central Arkansas
United individuals
Since attending National Convention in Chicago this past summer, I have reall y noticed how different Beta Lambda Chapter is from the other Alpha Sig chapters around the nation. U.C.A. is the third largest campus in Arkansas, and the on ly one with a growing enrollment. Around campus, the Beta Lambdas are known as the friendliest gir ls around; this is no different from other Alpha igs, but we are also known as the most individual sorority. We have girls from every kind of background and of every personality type. I believe that this trait helps bring us closer together. With every person so different it makes it easier to get another opinion on a discussion , or problem that might arise, or to find someone who is ca pable and wants to do a job. One small difference I noticed was that we have look-a-like dresses. We ha ve a long white dress that is used for ritual ceremon ies and for our formal Frida night party during Ru h. It is always so beautiful to see everyone dre ed in our own pecial dresse on our pecial Frida . We also have look-alike nav blue hirt dre ses. Those are for us to wear at times we decide to 18
pus. It would be hard to find a club on campus that at least one Alpha Sig is not a member. Our girls are members of clubs varying from the Speech and Hearing Association to ROTC to the Marketing Club. We have three girls on the U.C.A. Student Senate, and one of these girls holds the office of vice president of entertainment. This young lady has the job of coordinating a ll the entertainment at U.C .A., and she is also active in the sorority. She is our director of philanthropic projects. There ar~ six Alpha Sigs that have the honor of being chosen a Royal Rooter. This is the spirit organization on campus. This group sponsors pep rallies, homecoming, and booster activities for the " Bears ." One girl was chosen as a U.C.A . Ambassador. This group goes to high schools around the state and promotes U .C.A. to the prospective students. One interesting fact about Beta Lambda is that we are the on ly sorority on campus that has an active alumnae chapter. All the sororities on campus are national and all have alumnae organizations, but we are the only ones with a local chapter. These are just a few area where Beta Lambda is unique from other chapters. These are ju t a couple of ways that Beta Lambda is special to us. -Kate Dunnavant
Murray State University
Shining like stars "We are stars!" This will be the climax of Beta Nu's performance when we sing "Fame" and "I Sing the Body Electric" at the All Campus Sing. Beta Nu does feel that the members shine like stars. The light of our sisterhood seems to shine through the generations. Love can be seen in the eyes of our song leader, Jackie Shroat, who is very proud of her Alpha Sig lineage . Jackie's mother, aunt and two sisters are all Alpha Sigs from Beta Nu. Rush chairpersons, Tiffany Hurley and Beverly White should be experts in the field of rush. Beverly is the legacy of her older sister. Last fall Tiffany felt a very special joy when her sister, Crys路 tal, accepted an Alpha Sig bid. Dana Chapman, who works hard as Panhellenic treasurer, proudly wears her badge passed down to her by her aunt who is a former president of Beta Nu. From Nora Escobedo, one of our oldest members, to our pledge class president, Laura Watkins, Beta u has a strong foundation built on our legacies and we know that our chapter will continue to grow. Sherri Emmert, our recording secretary, strives to follow the wonderful example set for her by her older sister, an Alpha Sig, as does Sara Lloyd, whose sister was also a president at Beta Nu. Each one of our legacies is quite different from the member she succeeded, but as Dana said, ''I'm very proud to carry on the tradition of Alpha Sigma Alpha." -Paula McManamay
BNs recognize Chrys Brummel as an outstanding member. A December 1982 honor grad, Chrys held four offices in the chapter, as well as participating in numerous campus organizations
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Northern Illinois University
Anxious for alumnae Beta Rho Chapter has proved once again what a strong and loyal chapter it is. For a long time, we've lacked a way for our alumnae to show their support. This fall, though , with the help of alumna Shelley Seccombe (recent winner of the Frost Fidelity Award) and many other alumnae, our Vice President Cheryl Baumhardt organized an a ll-out effort to form an Alumnae Board as a forerunner to a future Alumnae Chapter. All the returning members were excited about the prospect of remaining active in Beta Rho , and have had several meetings to make plans. They formed a financial committee to help our chapter manage its money more effectively, and acquired a new chapter advisor for us. Obviously, all the enthusiasm and hard work has paid off. Both the old and new members of Beta Rho are anxious to make this new program succeed. -Robin Be/skis
Indiana State University
Fresh start This year Beta Upsilon Chapter has undergone reconstruction . Over the course of several years many members have graduated and a small number have replaced them. As a resu~t of this situation, the National Counol of the sorority reorganized the chapter to colony status . Field representau_ves Ly~n Jimenez and Vicki Hersh assisted With the process. The chapter dropped out of fall formal rush, and then in the weeks to fo llow set up separate meetings with ~eld representatives for informal rushmg. The response on campus was good. The 1982 pledge class is one of the largest for Beta Upsilon in several years. . . As a result of reconstruction, acuve members and pledges are working closely together. Pledges a_re ~~king on more duties and respons!bihtles than they have traditionally undertaken .. The chapter has been successful m several events as a new group. So far the calendar has been very full. Ho~~ coming was one of the first big activities. Alpha Sigma Alpha was pa1red with Sigma Pi fraternity for homeco~ ing activities, including _"Sycamore Sillies," which was a gathenng of all so~or ities and fraternities on campus pa1red off to do a series of different games. Several nights the girls went to the Sigma Pi house to work ~n the fl<:>a~, which received 3rd place m the m1mdivision contest. SUMMER 1983
Jill Hiatt was our homecoming ~ep resentative. Jill is a junior at Ind1ana State. She currently holds the office of treasurer and is a member of the chapter's intramural bowling team . The next weekend was our big phila nthropic project with the mentally retarded. October 23, 1982, Alpha Sigma Alpha and Tau Kappa Epsil<:>n fratern ity helped sponsor a Speoal Olympic Skating event at the Terre Haute Skate Center. Everyone had a good time and did their part, but one outstanding Alpha Sig who contn~ uted a lot of time and effort to plan th1s was our former philanthropic representative, Gina Crook. Gina has accepted the nomination as vice president, beginning next semester. The first week in November we had Greek Week. Every day of the week was full of activities, such as the Toga Party, library scholarship night, and outdoor Greek games. On November 15, 1982, we celebrated Founders' Day with a luncheon in the chapter suite. Beta Upsilon was honored to have one of their life long members, Mrs. Ruby East, present. Mrs. East was an advisor for the chapter for more than 20 years. At the last All Greek Meeting there were five high scholarship awards given to members of Alpha S1gma Alpha. Three of the girls, Gina Crook, Shawn Antell, and Jan Zbieranski, were recently inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta, an honorary fraternity for high scholastics . -Lisa Ritter
Despite the heavy " bathing suits," everything wos "Oh-tay" (in the immortal words of Buckwheat) for fHs (I to r) Norah Yeager, Nan Lewis, Melissa Juneau and Tracie Britt.
University of Arkansas-Monticello
Sippin', steppin', sportin' Neither rain , sandstorms, nor icy ocean waters, could put a damper on Gamma Zeta's spring break. We ventured out early Friday morning for the "wo rld 's most beautiful beaches" in Florida. When we arnved we headed straight for the whit~ sands for frisbee, volleyball, and tannmg, of course! After the beach we did everything in sight!! . We all had hopes of commg home with golden tans , but it was hard to tan with a jacket on all the ume! All the hours spent gathering a ne~ spnng wardrobe to look like natives was wasted and covered up by our faithful red jackets. Despite the chilly weather, ~e had ~ fantastic time and made mega memories! We grew closer with each new experience and proved that true Gamma Zetas always make the best of a bad situation! -Non Lewis
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. ,s canoe races, 1 Hs show their winning spirit. Cheering on the Phi Psi chuggers at last sprmg
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Melting pot ST ATEl That is WEARE ... PE a familiar cry that and every other student ha at one time or another shouted. At this sprawling campus, each student realizes that he/s he is contributing to the legend of this university. And while I am proud to be a student at Penn State, I am also proud of the part that each member in Gamma Eta Chapter has played in the many aspects of this college life. A large university such as Penn State offers a tremendous amount of activities to serve the varied interests of its student population. Many members of our chapter a re involved in these outside activities. As the y broaden their knowledge in different areas, they also add a new dimension to the sorority. I a m continually amazed at the diverse interests and opinions that are joined together under one roof. If ever I have a question about something new or unfamiliar to me, chances are by asking a couple of members, I'll find the answers to my questions and, better yet, offers of help. I ca nnot imagine a faster line to information outside of our sorority . That is the unique aspect of Gamma Eta . It serves as a melting pot for different ideas and sources. We, as members, are all independent but can come back to a home ba e where we have that special bond of sisterhood. That is extremel y important to me at a university which encourages competitiveness and independence. And while each of us at
Gamma Eta goes out each day to learn to stand on our own two feet, it is nice to know that there is a group of people that will also be there to lean on should we need them. -Donna Hoffman
Fall 1981 pledge sisters Evonne n ..,m .. trnl<nl;, and Gino Pristo toke a break from fA rush activities .
Adrian College
The sweaty life One two! Kick left, kick right! A new wave has hit Gamma Mu. It's called exercise! With instigations from Ellen Crane, m any Gamma Mu members have taken to the livi ng room and basement to lead a "sweaty li(e." Ellen, who is currently the chaplain, has been an inspiration to everyone in J-:Ierrick Hall. With strong dedication sm ce March '82, Ellen has taken to Richard Simmons and J oanie, exercising faithfull y every day. Since last yea r, Ellen has lost over 70 lbs! . As people walked by watching Ellen JUmp and stretch, many indulged a longside her with great admiration a nd enthusiasm. With the tape player turned up to a medium loudness, as many as e ight members squeeze into
Gamma lotos model the latest in Alpha Sig sweatshirts and gear .
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the front room and diligently try to complete the tape. Moans and groans and an occasional "HELP" ma y be heard, but with Ellen alongside giving inspiration and the drive to keep going, everyone manages to fmish with the feeling that, "I can do it!" Fitness activity has become an everyday occurrance at Herrick H all , with two or three groups exercising at different times throughout the day. Through thick and thin, Ellen Crane has been a great inspiration to the members of Gamma Mu. Fitness and fun is where it's at! -Catherine Truchon
fXs attempt 0 quick pyramid in between classes at Sl ippery Rock Stole, PA.
Missouri Valley College
The great skate A smiling face , enthusiasm, laughter, and good fellowship were the requirements and goals for the Skating Party held by the Gamma Pi Chapter. "Valley" is a small college and sometimes lacks the fellowship needed between students, facu lty and administration. With this in mind , Gamma Pi organized a skating party with the men of Alpha Sigma Phi fratern ity. The skating rink was reserved for just the "Valley Family!!" Publicity began two weeks prior to the event. Signs, pamphlets, cards, and word of mouth got the event lots of publicity an.d ini tiated anticipation from many individuals. The night fina lly arrived a nd the skating party wa a tremendous ucces . Facu lty and ad mini tration came and brought their children and over 80 students attended. It was a great evening of fun and friendship. And now a que tion which i being a ked by many people who attended i , "When is the next ~A Skating Party?" -Lisa Sheppard THE PHOENIX
Edinboro State College
Ideal chapter location When choosing a college to attend, one aspect always considered is the location. Edinboro State College is located two hours north of Pittsburgh, which has had many advantages to the Gamma Psi Chapter. Not only are we close to home, which is always a comfort, but we are also able to keep in touch with other members when school is not in session. The location also enables us to stay in touch with members that have gradu-
of this church has proved to be very rewarding. It gives our ceremonies a special touch that makes them memorable experiences for all. We also attend mass, serve mass monthly, participate in food drives, and partake in other activities organized by the church. This past semester, our rush period went very well. Panhellenic council works very hard all year and always makes this tremendousl y important period a great success . Speaking of Panhellenic, Gamma Psi is proud to announce that Jody Scarborough has been elected to the presidency of the council, taking office in fall 1983 . .Jody
These fPs almost did it, but seem to be missing something .
ated . This gives our new members the chance to meet these alumnae, after hearing so much about them . Our chapter does not have a sorority house, but we feel that we have made the best of it, and even improved on the situation. Many of us are in the same apartment building, and some have even rented out entire floors. This setup, as an alternative to a house , gives us a fee ling of togetherness, but also just the right amount of privacy. Edinboro State College has allowed the sororities on campus to each have a room in one of the dormitories for their own use. We are going to call this our "Chapter Room," and we are busy making plans for the room right now . National Headquarters is helping us with the furnishing and decorating of the chapter room , and we offer our sincere thanks to them and to the college for their generosity and help. Located across from our campus is the Newman Center, a college affiliated Catholic church that has been very helpful and inspirational to us all. The Newman Center permits us to hold our rituals there and we have taken full advantage of this generous offering. Holding our rituals in the atmosphere SUMMER 1983
has been a member for three years and is a great asset to the sorority. She is a junior, a rt therapy major from Montoursvi lle , PA, and has held the offices of standards and rush chairman and chaplain. We are all very proud of Jody and wish her the best of luck in her new office . At Edinboro, ski season has two different meanings. Not only do we have excellent ski conditions in the winter months, but also in the summer. Edinboro Lake offers a variety of water sports, including water skiing and boating. The summer months are very enjoyable here and many of our members attend summer school. The college offers three summer sessions, enabling a student to pick up as many as 12 credits . Throughout the semester, the chapter plans a summer weekend which we all look forward to and enjoy very much . We start off with a meeting Saturday morning and then a picnic at the lake throughout the day. This weekend gives all of us the chance to get together and take care of any business that needs to be done before we return in September. Our alumnae are also invited to atte nd . -Michelle Manno
Eastern Illinois University
New rush approach Fall 1983 rush for Gamma Omega is going to be very different this year. To start with, we aren' t going through the regular formal rush. We'll show up for school on the 20th of August. Dorms open the 21st, but we have so much to do !! On the morning of the 20th , we'll set up lemonade stands for all those hot parents moving their kids into the dorms. In addition, we're going to sell small potted plants with A"'i.A stickers on them. From the 21st to the 27th, we are prevented by rush rules from doing any rushing. At one o'clock on the 27th, our rush starts, and in turn , all the other sororities are prevented from rushing by rule . First, we' ll dormstorm, and give out informational pamphlets. On the 28th, we've having a formal informational part y, set with speakers, slides, and plenty of TALK.' The rushees will be asked to sign appointment sheets and interviews will be set up. The 29th will bring more dormstorming and on the 30th, we have a cookout set up with the La mbda Chi Alpha fraternity on campus. There will be more dorm-storming o n the 31st in case we missed any girls who are interested, and on September 1, we'll have a fina l ice cream social. Even though classes begin August 25 and we will be busy as ever, this promises to be our best rush yet!! -Cathy S. Wangler
Sue Clark, Ill, winner of the Greek Goddess contest sponsored by the Alpha Sigs.
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University of Delaware Tired but never alone Light on their feet at 2 a.m. were seven Delta Iotas in a University of Delaware dance marathon last February. Only one of the girls was officially entered in the contest, but six members dropped by at that horrendous hour to offer their moral support. It was much needed, I know, as I was that lone marathoner. In the last week of my pledge period I was reminded once again of the loyal friends I have found in Alpha Sigma Alpha . The marathon, a benefit for the United Way, was sponsored by Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity and assisted by the members of Alpha Sigma Alpha. Lasting 48 hours, from 8 p.m. Friday to 8 p.m. Sunday, the marathon raised $3,000. Alpha Sigs, in addition to being mood-boosters, helped by serving drinks and meals to the dancers. Two-thirty marathon-Sunday morning, my mind was fuzzy and my speech was jumbled from lack of sleep, but my heart was smiling from the warmth of sisterhood. -Connie Gasbarro
Indiana State University-Evansville
Close year 'round Members of Delta Kappa Chapter feel their chapter and school are equally unique! The university itself is unique in two different ways. First, it is a fairly young campus, established in 1965. Secondly, ISUE is a commuter campus and most of the students do not live on campus. Both of these factors have a combined effect on the uniqueness of the
6.Ns Sandra Jenks (I) and Sue Houkkolo pose with a Cincinnati Milrocran Rabat (center) at the GMI robotic lob.
chapter. Since ISUE is a young campus, the chapter is also young. Next spring will mark Delta Kappa's 11th anniversary on campus. This makes the chapter unique since most of the Alpha Sigma Alpha chapters were established before Delta Kappa. Because the university is a commuter campus, it's much more difficult to arrange practical times that the members can meet for special functions, programs or meetings. Delta Kappa has managed quite well, though, and several Alpha Sigs from other chapters have complimented on how well the chapter functions even though the members do not live on campus together. A commuter campus may have its disadvantages, but there is one distinct advantage. During the Christmas holidays or over the summer vacation, the members are easily able to keep in touch with one another. This makes that special Alpha Sig closeness last all year 'round! -Melinda Phillips
6.Ks (I tor) Roxa.nn~ Crouch, Mary Barthel, linda Rohlfer, Ella Freudenberg and Nancy Hart show off their troph1es after wmnmg the Eagle Gran Prix Bike Race last spriq.
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GMI Engineering and Management Institute
First-hand experience
Delta Nu Chapter is unique in a respect that is startling until you examine it more closely: all of its members are salaried employes of General Motorsi~ fact, it's a requirement for graduatiOn! Allow me to explain. GMI Engineering and Management Institute is a fully accredited college w1th a five year program offering degrees in engineering and industrial administration. Under its cooperative plan students alternate between 12week periods of study at school and related work experience at sponsoring umts scattered throughout the U.S. and Canada. Until July 1, 1982, the school was owned and operated exclusively by General Motors. This summer, however, GMI was set up as an institute independent of its founding fathers while still retaining its close ties with GM. Th~s has ~pened the doors to new sponsonng umts representing a broad spectrum of industry outside of GM. What does the work experience mean to Delta u? To its members it means virtually two chapters sharing a house alternating semesters, since one student body is at work while the other group is at school. The only time we're all seen together is when the composites come out! GMI's cooperative work experience has a strong impact on each individual as well. The program exposes us to the real working world and allows us to integrate our classroom learning with
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hands-on experience. As women in the non-traditional career fields of engineering and industrial administration, we are creating inroads for other women in addition to realizing our full potential. In the years ahead our sorority ties will provide a strong peer network throughout industry as well (a viable counter to the ever-present "old boys network"). Work experiences range from serving as line supervisors in assembly plants to working with the latest stateof-the-art technology. As a freshman in the program, Katherine (Kit) Hammond became involved in a new management program at the Cadillac Engine Plant in Livonia, Mich. , teaching hourly employes quality control techniques. She experienced tremendous satisfaction by being an initiator in a program that brought about a significant improvement in employe attitude, attendance, and auto part quality. Cynthia Theobald, a senior industrial administration major, and B-section chapter president, experienced the world of second shift living in the materials department this summer at GM's assembly division in Kansas City. She was also on hand when her sponsoring unit ac hieved a one minute model change - a first for an assembly plant. Sandra Jenks, B-section house manager and a senior studying mechanical engineering with Packard Electric, has become involved with CAD-CAM (Computer Aided Design - Computer Aided Manufacturing), a hot new area in the forefront of technology. A possible fifth year thesis may involve her with the development of a multimillion dollar CAD-CAM computer graphics system that would allow the total design and testing of a part without requiring a physical model. Instructions entered onto the CRT (cathode ray tube) screen create product part prints and computer programs that enable the part to be automaticall y machined. The system is so new that parts of it are still under development. At GMI Sandi and I have a robotics lab class together, learning techniques to take back to the plant. As a fifth year industrial engineering student with Hydra-Matic Division in Ypsilanti, Mich., my thesis has involved me with robotics . As part of my fifth year thesis phase I'll be exploring applications where industrial robots can be utilized to perform hazardous, fatiguing jobs. The human and technical benefits combine to lorm a worthwhile challenge. SUMMER 1983
University of Texas-San Antonio
Busy calendar What a busy spring semester we have had in Delta Upsilon! We have the largest spring pledge class we have ever had and they are wonderful. The rush event that brought these new members to us was a "collage party ." Everyone made a collage from magazines and painted with pictures a discription of themselves. What a fun way to find out about each other and to tell about your life in AlA. The new members have had a fun spring and can't wait to wear "the pin with 16 pearls. " And they have earned them! But we all took a break from our busy calendar for our annual trip to the coast for spring break. College students, Padre Island and the sun are a long established tradition in Texas. All of you Alpha Sigs should join us for our beach party! Alpha Sigma Alpha has become very active in the UTSA Panhellenic Association. We are writing a program for freshman orientation and putting together a Greek phone directory . On Valentine's Day AlA gave all the sororities and fraternities decorated goody boxes. Delta Upsilon held a dance to benefit Special Olympics, and raised $500 to pay for entry fees and to supply uniforms. Many of the Special Olympians attended to help us sell tickets and just have fun. Delta Upsilon wishes all our chapters the success and happiness that we have worked for Aspire ... Seek ... Attain!!!
--Mindy Renee Mann
Carey Linsey, Janet Provines, Michelle Helm and Stacy White show that A'I' s are all heart during Greek Week.
Bloomsburg State College
Hard to forget "Caring" - if I were to describe to you who Linda Angst is and what she is all about that is the word I would use. As her sister and roommate, to me, "caring" sums up all the pep talks, listening a nd sharing that we do. "Cal路ing" is what made Linda decide to major in special education at Bloomsburg State three years ago. Since then she has spent a lot of time in various field experiences and her commitment to her future career has grown and strengthened. Because of this commitment Linda was honored by AlA at the Chicago Convention in the form of a substantial scholarship. As a member of Delta Chi Chapter, Linda has served as secretary and on numerous committees. After leaving her sisters at Bloomsburg, Linda would like to begin a career as a counselor for the deaf. The love and commitment that Linda has shown for both her sorority and major has made the AlA members of Delta Chi very proud of her and has shown us what the "special" in special education really means. --Gretchen Ann Bachman
/),. Ts prove it can be done, at their end-of-school barbecue celebration last spring .
Linda Brace will not leave Bloomsburg State College, Delta Chi Chapter, without engraving her mark. She has been a member of the American Marketing Association, Phi Beta Lambda, and the American Society of Personnel Administrators. As is evident by the organizations, she is a business major. She has several job interviews in line in the very near future ahd will definitely captivate the interviewers with her personality. She has also held the offices of president and social chairman in the chapter, and is a dedicated sister and a leader. She also attended the 1982 ational Convention where she made a presentation on non-hazing. -Karen Hamilton
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