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===one Alpha's Opinion=== supports us as individuals in all our post-college years, cements a life -time commitment to Alpha Sigma Alpha . While benefiting our personal lives, we know that we help assure the continuation and extension of our college chapters while supporting Special Ol ympics and special education.

The Alpha Sigma Alpha we knew on the day we pledged was

by Marti Stratton, Province Director like a tiny, tightly closed rosebud, and Nominating Committee Chairman beautiful in its own right but still possessing unknown mysteries and beauty. As our lives in sorority continue , its beauty is constantly revealing itself, just as the rose To fill my days with satisfying activities, slowly opens to reveal itself. ExcitTo find dominant beauty in art, literature, ing college experiences and dear sisters are just two aspects of the nature and friendships, beauty and enrichment sorority To know the peace and serenity of a Divine Faith, membership provides. Yet if we alTo love life and joyously live each day to its ultimate goodlow our sorority affiliation to conThis is my creed in Alpha Sigma Alpha_ tinue on an active level after graduation , we discover a different kind of beauty through our activities and the new sisters we meet.

Our involvement with Alpha SigThere are women with Alpha love ma Alpha began the day we .......-i~-_,and spirit, older/younger than ourpledged. When we learned our selves , from other colleges and Creed, we were introduced to a universities who add a new dimenphilosophy of life. Our Creed chal sion to our lives . By remaining lenges us to involve ourselves fully involved, we have widened our hoin life, for life, not for just our col rizons and refused to limit our lege years. experiences. We have accepted the To be involved in life is to be an invitation of our Creed to risk livactive participant in it. Being an ing life fully. observer dilutes the experience .

Working with Alpha Sigma AlSome of the things we do are for pha at the National level is to see others, to help or to share. Other the " rose" in a greater light and at activities and experiences are for its most beautiful and fully open ourselves, for fun , excitement or stage. Through my involvement I education. These involvements have met many wonderful and help us to "joyously live each day." volved? We hear it all the time; committed collegians and alumMy involvement with Alpha Sig" Get involved! " and we answer, nae from all over the country . The ma Alpha is something I do for " Why? " 'Tm already busy." 'T m help, support, guidance and caring myself, something extra special for not sure I'm up to it. " Or even, of the National volunteers , women my life. It began simply for me, as " What difference could I possibly of great love, inner strength, faith, it has for most of your National Ofmake?" humor and beauty, have enriched ficers, Chairmen , Province DirecThe key is an interest in the conmy life in untold ways. Knowing tors and others. I asked if there tinuation and growth of our bethat, in some way , I too am making was something I could do to help. loved sorority. A faith in our Vows a " difference " in strengthening Perhaps the area of my particular and Creed to help develop women and extending the influence of talent could be used to help further who are more thoughtful of others, Alpha Sigma Alpha explains why the sorority? Instead of the little more gracious and more confident my sorority involvement is some" behind -the-scenes" art consultant b~cause of their sorority experi thing I do for myself. 1:1 1:1 I had in mind , I became a Province ences and a trust that active alum Director. If it could happen to me, nae involvement strengthens and Marti Stratton

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Year of the sixth Olympiad

One Alpha's Opinion

Sixty- ive thousand spectators welcomed the delegations to the Internationa l Games. Eunice Kennedy Shriver highlights the 1983 Internationa l Games and invites AEAs to participate in Special Olympics.

Marti Stratton, Province Director and Nominating Committee Chairman, shares her reasons for involvemen t and invites all AEAs to actively participate in the sorority.

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'If you care enough to be the best . .. '

Three outstanding collegians win awards

Highlighting the theme of the 1984 Kansas City convention, Mary Katherine Reiff, gives a sneek-previe w of what's to come.

Members of Eta Eta , Delta Nu-A and Alpha Alpha Chapters are recognized for outstanding sorority contribution s.

5 Kansas City. We'll take you by surprise Previews of a surprising worldclass city. Turn to page 5 and let Mary Katherine Reiff whisk you off on a tour of the city.

EDITOR Dr . Rosemary Carucci Goss 2305 Capistrano St. Blacksburg , Virginia 24060 PHOENIX STAFF Alumnae Editor Kim R. Meyer 8014 Rossman Gulch Rd .

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The 1984 Convention will be held at the lovely Westin Crown Center. Kansas City.

Upper right, clockwise: The unique Crown Center Shops, connected directly to the hotel; the exterior of The Westin Crown Center; the Crown Center complex, a bustling city within a city; the lobby court, a relaxing oasis amidst all the activity; and a hotel highlight: five stories of cascading waterfalls, tropical plants and greenery create an indoor paradise.

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• Alpha Sigma Alpha Natio n a l Convention . It is a time to be info rmed, to plan for the future, to learn and to renew o ld fr iendsh ips and make new ones.

It has been 63 years since t he then newly organized Kansas Ci ty A lu m nae Chapte r was hostess fo r an A lpha Sigma Alpha Nationa l Conven t ion . Ti m es have chan ged and Alp ha Sigma Al pha has too.

Now t he Greater Ka nsas City alum nae wi ll be showing their wa rmth and hos p it ality t o make t h is a mos t e njoyabl e co nve ntion for you. Pla n to be in Kan sas City June 27 throu gh Jul y 1, 1984, " if you care enou g h to be t he best. " Highli ghts of convention activities appea r next to thi s articl e. A registrati on form expl ai ns costs for m ea ls and accommodations at the hotel. All who reg ister wi ll recei ve furth er inform at ion on local tran s-

Convention highlights • Back by popular demand , Ed King , Director of Residential Life at Bradley University, will open the convention with his outstanding presentation , .. The Secret Thoughts of Ritual. ..

• Welcome reception with NPC delegates • Awareness, Solutions , Accountability workshops (membership selection , rush , chapter accounting , advisors , alumnae , by- laws , leadership , Panhellenic and publications • Reunion lunc heon • Personal development sessions for co ll egians and alumnae • Awards banquet featuring Sister Olive Louise, CSJ President of Avila College , Kansas City

Kansas City's famed Country Club Plaza contains !me shops and restaurants

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portation to the hotel and suitable clothin g for the various activities planned .

K icking off the convention will be a " Welcome to Kansas City Reception ," which will honor National Panhellenic Conference delegates who will be our guests for the evening .

Following the Reunion Lunch eon Friday will be free time . You might want to enjoy the facilities of the hotel-swimming, tennis or shopping in the attractive Crown Center shops. You might want to visit Kansas City's renowned Country Club Plaza to shop or take the Walking Art Tour, to go to NelsonAtkins Museum and Art Gallery, to Westport Square or the Thomas Hart Benton home. These are all acc essible by public transporta tion . If you have a car, you might want to go to nearby Independence to visit the Harry S Truman Library and home , which was recently opened to the public .

The impressive convention initi ation that evening will be followed by the White Dinner, which will feature a prominent speaker on our national philanthropic project.

Clima xing the convention will be the installation of the new officers, elected during the convention , and pr e sentation of award s at the awards dinner.

The workshops have been carefully planned to add to the knowl edge of the collegians and alum nae alike. The business meetings are an opportunity for you to take part in plann ing th e future of our so ro rity.

After conve ntion if you want to spend ext ra time in Kansas City, th e Con ven t ion and Vi sitors Bu rea u of Grea ter Kansas City will be happy to provid e information on t hin gs to do and see. The address is: City Center Square, 1100 Main , S u i t e 255 0 , K a n sas Cit y, MO .

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Kansas City. We'll take you by

by Mary Katherine Reiff, Kansas City alumna Kansas City. In songs, it's the home of the 12th Street Rag and the place where " everything's up to date."

In literature, it's the place where a young reporter named Ernest Hemingway learned to " eschew verbiage " while writing for The Kansas City Star. in history, it's the gateway to the West , the place where outfitters stocked wagon trains bound for California gold or adventure in Spanish Santa Fe. Kansas City is a surprising world-class city. Metropolitan , yet livable, it sits proudly in the heartland of America . Truly a city offering something for everyone, Kansas City provides sophistication in a hometown atmosphere.

Built on gently-rolling forested bluffs above the broad Missouri River , the city surprises visitors with its graceful boulevards, sparkling fountains , world-class museums and theaters , and inviting shops and restaurants.

The city was carefully planned with regard for beauty, charming its visitors with more fountains than any city except Rome and more boulevard miles than Paris.

As French writer Andre Maurois wrote, " who in Europe, or in America for that matter, knows that Kansas City is one of the loveliest cities on earth? "

Internationally hailed as having one of the finest collections of Ori· ental art in the Western World , the Nelson also boasts works by the world 's greatest masters and con· temporary artists.

Explore the history of the area at the Kansas City Museum of History and Science. Two additional high lights of the Kansas City Museum are the planetar i um shows on weekend afternoons and a re-cre ation of a 1910 drugstore serving ice cream favorites at old-t ime prices.

A new addition to Kansas City's museum community is the Miniature Museum , an outstanding col -

lection of miniatures and antique toys. Located in a restored 1911 mansion , the museum is only one of three of its k ind in the country.

Harry S. Truman Library One of the country's most interesting Presidential museums is located just 10 minutes east of downtown Kansas City in Independence, Mo . The Harry S Truman Library and Museum features a recreat ion of Truman 's White House Oval Office as well as exhibits and papers detailing Amer ica 's most turbulent years. Visitors will also be able to visit the nearby Truman Home.

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Unlimited entertainment The entertainment opportunities are unlimited . From dining to shopping , museums to amuse· ment parks, art to sports-Kansas City has it all .

Art and history lovers will find Kansas City's selection of museums truly world-class. The Nelson Gallery-Atkins Museum is one of America 's most comprehensive art museums , featuring collections dating from 3000 B .C. to present.

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CONVENTION84=================== First shopping center What better place to shop than Kansas City, home of the nation's first shopping center? The Country Club Plaza , built in 1922, has evolved from a popular neighborhood shopping district into one of Kansas City's best loved attractions. Located just 5 miles south of downtown , the Plaza encompasses 55 acres in a sophisticated blend of the city's finest shops and restaurants that will impress even the most exacting connoisseur. Com pared favorably with New York 's Fifth Avenue and Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles , the Plaza boasts more than 200 of the finest retail stores in the country including Gucci 's, Saks Fifth Avenue and Brooks Brothers, as well as over two dozen restaurants.

Modeled after Seville, Spain , Kansas City's sister city, the Plaza ' s tile -ro ofed pastel colored buildings and imported filigree ironwork recreate the flavor of Eu rope. With its ornate towers, sparkling fountains, and artwork from the world over, the Plaza is more than a shopping district, it is an outdoor museum .

Another creative shopping development in Kansas City can be found at the southern edge of the downtown area. Crown Center, pri vately financed development of Hallmark Cards, Inc., is a world-famous city-within -a-city, beautifully landscaped on 85 once-blighted acres that surround the interna tional headquarters of the greeting card company. Still under development, this $500 mill ion complex currently includes three levels of boutiques , speciality shops and restaurants, two major office complexes, two hotels, luxury apartments and condominiums, and a 10-acre landscaped central square for community activities.

For a quick step back into Kansas City"s history, take a trip to Westport Square. Westport was the jumping off spot for the Santa 6

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Fe, California, and Oregon Trails.

Today you can jump off to a lei¡ surely afternoon of sightseeing and shopping or enjoy Westport's exciting nightlife.

Fine dining '" Not all the best restaurants in the world are in Kansas City, just the top four or five, " wrote popular food columnist Calvin Trillin in the New Yorker.

While steaks and barbeque are the foods for which Kansas City is justly famous, the city's cuisine is cosmopolitan too . There are outstanding French, Mexican , Italian, Szechuan, Japanese, Cantonese , and Middle Eastern restaurants , among others, some tucked away in suburban shopping centers but many located in the heart of the city .

Kansas City is home to a wide variety of performing arts, offering something for every taste .

The Kansas City Ballet has been delighting audiences with both classical and contemporary productions for nearly three decades.

Its annual presentation of " The

Nutcracker Suite" has become a Christmas tradition for many Kansas City families . Currently the company performs in the historical Lyric Theater located downtown .

Also performing in the Lyric Theater is the Lyric Opera, one of the few opera companies in the world to offer performances in English .

Another theater located within the historic downtown theater district is the Midland center for the Performing Arts . A former 1928 movie palace, the Midland today is where Kansas Citians enjoy such Broadway productions as " Evita, " " Elephant Man " and "A Chorus Line ."

A real Kansas City success story is the renovation and reopening of the Folly Theater. Once a t h riving burlesque house , the theater was completely refurbished in 1981 at a cost of $4.4 million. Listed on the National Register of Historical Places, the theater currently offers a year-round variety of intimate theatrical experiences.

The Missouri Repertory Theater, on the University of Missouri-Kan-

The Harry S Truman Library in nearby Independence, Mo .

sas city campus, has won praise from directors of such stature as John Houseman and Alan Schneider, and is considered one of the top regional theater companies in the nation.

Two first-class dinner theaters ,

Tiffany's Attic and Waldo Astoria , offer an evening of excellent food and entertainment.

And , of course , there is always the famous Kansas City Jazz. The site of the annual Women's Jazz Festival , many of the country's jazz

greats have considered Kansas City to be their musical home. Today, over a dozen different clubs feature jazz entertainment.

So, as you will see, Kansas City will , " Take you by Surprise. "

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Alpha Sigma Alpha National Headquarters 1201 East Walnut Springfield , Missouri 65802

REGISTRATION FEE:

$50.00 for full time convention participants . $1 0. 00 daily registration fee for two days or less All AEAs are responsible individually for their registration fee .

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Year of the sixth Olympiad

by Eunice Kennedy Shriver

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uring 1983 , the year of Special Olympics ' Sixth Olympiad , we celebrated our 15th anniversary and our most successful International Games ever.

From July 12-18, the Louisiana State University campus became an Olympic arena for more than 4 ,300 mentally handicapped athletes from 50 countries. They had come to compete in 13 sports.

There were athletes from every state in the U.S. , the United Kingdom , Northern and Southern Ireland , Poland, Cuba , El Salvador and Kenya . Once again the magic of Special Olympics had superseded political differences, economic difficulties, and cultural estrangements to unite this world family of athletes in a common cause-the love of sport and support for the world's mentally retarded citizens.

At Opening Ceremonies in LSU 's Tiger Stadium, more than 65 ,000 cheering spectators welcomed the delegations. Throughout the week over 100,000 specta tors attended the Games. And in the largest parent representation ever recorded at any Special Olym pics event, more than 3 ,000 parents came to the Games to cheer their athletes on .

Radio , television , newspaper , and magazine crews from all over the world were on hand to record the events . They included the BBC , Voice of America , Family Circle Magazine, Spanish National 8

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Basketball was one of the most popular sports at the Games. Of the 52 basketball teams that competed. 7 teams were all girls.

TV , and the Washington Post, among others. Together they spread the word of the Games to over 160 million countries!

A special 90-minute presentation on the Games was aired by ABC -TV 's " Wide World of Sports" in August. The broadcast has since circled the globe bringing the Special Olympics message to millions of viewers in Europe, Central and South America , and the Caribbean.

With so much media attention focused on Special Olympics and the courage of these very brave athletes, it was expected that the recognition would not end with the Games.

In a rare and unprecedente d event, the Ireland Special Olympics delegation to the Games brough honor to Special Olympics and their country by receiving the 1983 " People of the Year Award. " The award is given to persons who through their leadership and achievements have made a significant contribution to Irish society.

On November 24-Thanksgi ving Day here in the U .S.-the 29 Special Olympics athletes from Northern and Southern Ireland were honored in a nationally televised ceremony .

Award winners are selected by leading media representatives in Ireland 's 32 counties. In the eight-

year history of the program , no group or athlete has even won the award . Ireland's honor was truly an event to be thankful for.

During 1984 we want to expand on "A World of Winners ," the theme of the 1983 International Games. The greatest challenge we face is to expand Special Olympics outreach here in the U.S. and abroad. We recognize that for the vast majority of mentally retarded people around the world, Special Olympics is the mainstream.

It is the mainstream in focusing public attention on the needs and abilities of the mentally retarded .

It is the mainstream in involving athletes, coaches, volunteers and parents in the training of special athletes.

It is the mainstream in providing opportunities for special individuals to take part in and to compete regardless of the degree of their handicap.

It is the mainstream in strengthening their self-esteem and that of their families and of winning the respect and admiration of their communities and their nations throughout the world.

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world community in a more dynamic and innovative way.

We are taking steps in these di rections. By promoting Special Olympics in the public schools, universities, churches, civic organizations, armed forces, corporate and sports worlds, the entertainment industry-in deed every area of life-we want to deliver the message that Special Olympians CAN achieve great progress, but only with your help.

We want to attract more and more volunteers , and we want those volunteers to become involved with the mentally retarded in their communitie s. We want them to recruit mentally retarded friends , family members and neighbors for Special Olympics.

There is no athlete who is too old or too handicappe d to take part in Special Olympics. In an attempt to provide physical recreation for the older and more severely handicappe d Special Olympians, we have made walking a Special Olympie's sport and horseback riding a demonstrat ion sport.

Then, perhaps most importantly of all , following the widely acclaimed success of the Special Olympics Parents Committee at the Internationa l Games, we have made involving more parents in Special Olympics one of our highest priorities.

I was thrilled to see hundreds of parents, siblings, and other family members in Baton Rouge wearing tee shirts celebrating the special qualities of their Special Olympics relative. They proclaimed to the world: " My son Mark is Special " or " My brother Mark is Special. " And in doing so they placed that special athlete in the limelight of their love and adoration.

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Eunice Kennedy Shriver congratulates a member of the Chilean soccer team that defeated Louisiana in a final playoff game held Just before Closing Ceremonies.

school, and community at-large.

Parents can help us get the schools to open their facilities to Special Olympics and to make Special Olympics a regular part of their educational curriculum. Parents can assist us in the training of Special Olympians by assisting athletes in their training programs, getting them to Games, and promoting Special Olympics in their communitie s.

You , our friends at Alpha Sigma Alpha , can help by joining us in our attempt to make these goals realities. You can help us by becom ing Special Olympics volunteers ; by promoting Special Olympics in your community : by recruit ing athletes for Special Olympics; by working with Special Olympics families.

The year 1984 holds even greater promise and challenge for Special Olympics and for the vast field of supporters who believe in this program . Together we will achieve * our exciting goals. *

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Eunice Kennedy Shriver has devoted her life to securing justice and human rights {or the powerless . As Executive Vice President of the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation , she has thrust the Foundation into interna tional leadership in scientific research, humane care and ethical treatment of the handicapped.

The recipient of numerous honorary degrees and awards for her humanitarian efforts, she has been cited for bringing "fresh hope to the blighted lives of million."*

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Mary Judene Bresnick

Laurie Moosbrugger

Lori Friesner

Three outstanding collegians win awards Elizabeth Bird Small Mary Judene Bresnick, an Eta Eta and a graduate of Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg , Kan ., is the 1983 winner of the Elizabeth Bird Small Award.

Given in memory of Elizabeth Bird Small, Pi Pi , the award is the highest honor the sorority can bestow on an undergraduate and recognizes outstanding leadership , high scholarship, and personality.

Mary Judene was scholarship chairman, parliamentaria n , Pan hellenic representative and Standards Board chairman during her tenure at Eta Eta. She also held offices in Panhellenic Council ; Alpha Kappa Psi , a business fraternity; and Delta Mu Delta , a business honor society.

In addition she was a member of the marching and concert bands; Phi Beta Lambda, a business organization; College Republicans; Newman Club; Lambda Sigma, sophomore honor society; Marketing Association; Omicron Delta Epsilon , economics honor society; and Omicron Delta Kappa , campus-wide honor society.

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National Honor Society, All " A " Honor Roll, and dean's list.

After four years of maintaining an excellent grade point average, she graduated cum laude from the university. Because of her grades, she was awarded six scholarships.

Off-campus activities for Mary Judene included working on politi cai campaigns , with the mentally retarded and elderly and at a parttime job at McNally Pittsburg , where she is now the market research analyst. " People and their feelings are very important to Mary Judene," said her chapter. " She enjoys working with people, hearing their viewpoints , expressing hers, and then trying to come to a solution that will satisfy both of them . The pledge motto 'Give Full Measure' can be evidenced in everything she does."

Frost Fidelity Laurie Moosbrugger, a member of Delta Nu-A and a senior at Gen era I Motors Institute in Flint , Mich ., is the 1983 winner of the Frost Fidelity Award.

The award, established by Donald and Emma Coleman Frost, Pi Pi , is based on intangible fraternity values, including exceptional loyalty and unusual service to Alpha Sigma Alpha.

While the only office she had held at the time of her nomi nation for this award was membership di¡ rector, her chapter gave La u rie high marks for her contrib ution to the chapter.

Always volunteering her time fo r the sorority, she doesn't distain the unglamorous jobs and manages to get less active members involved in these projects with her.

A person with a very po sitive outlook on life, she shares t hat quality with others, helping them through rough times by just spending time with them or by cheeri ng them up with a poem or small gift.

Laurie has one of the highest grade point averages in the chapter, this in the chapter that won first place for GPA at the 1982 convention. Being the type of person she is, she shares that gift, helping tutor others in difficult classes. During one finals week , she stayed up all night, helping a sister study for an exam.

A talented athlete, Laurie has won several most valuable player awards for her contribution to softball and volleyball teams. She also enjoys aerobics and running.

She has left her mark on the Delta Nu-A pledge program, too, directing the committee that wrote the pledge education program that won first place at the 1982 convention.

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"For Laurie," said Donna Sanford, "adding to the good of the chapter is a personal gain. " During a semester when the house was over crowded , Laurie took that a step further by volunteer ing to move out and live with a less-active member and try to get her more involved. Her mission ac complishe d, she was able to move back into the house the next semester.

"Everyone wants to have her for their sister," Donna said. And I think we know why.

Ideal pledge Lori Friesner, an Alpha Alpha and graduate of Miami University , Oxford , Ohio, has been awarded the 1983 Ideal Pledge Award for Alpha Sigma Alpha.

The award recognize s a collegian who has demonstra ted qualities of spirit and enthusias m during her pledge period and has shown a willingnes s to accept responsibilit y, awareness of sorority obligation s and potential leadership.

During her winter and spring 1982 pledgeshi p, Lori contribute d her considera ble efforts to the success of both pledge and chapter activities, according to Karen L. Thomas, a pledge sister. She was one of the first pledges to complete her pearl requireme nts and, because of her persistenc e in contacting members , was the first pledge in her class to finish her interviews .

Lori was involved in many activities outside the sorority during her pledgeshi p, as well. She was a varsity member of the Miami University women's swim team, a member of the varsity sports club and a member of the Marketing Association. She also maintaine d a high scholastic average. " Her enthusias m rubbed off on each and every one of us, both actives and pledges ," said Karen Thomas. " Her activities on the surface speak for themselv es and could have been done by anyone, but it is the little added extras and the love, care and dedication she showed that makes them outstanding." -tr * -tr THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

A glimpse from the past

The Ideal College Girl The following was written in 1930 and included in a handbook called "Social Precedents and Sorority Ethics, " co-author ed by Wilma Wilson Sharp, Alpha Sigma Alpha; Zoe Davis Gose, Sigma Sigma Sigma; and Lula McPherson, Phi Delta Theta.

The ideal college girl will appear in appropria te, inexpensiv e, simple, becoming dress.

Her manner will be reserved , sincere, courteous and thoughtfu l of others. Her general character will include sympathy , a sense of humor and the ability to converse. She will have a sense of honesty, fair play and justice. She will enjoy sports and games, literature, music, drama and art. She will feel that her main purpose in attending college is to secure a well rounded education . She will be honest in her work and will

$500 FELLOWSHIPS TO BE AWARDED

BY NYC PANHELLENIC New York City Panhellen ic will award two $500 fellowship s to fra ternity women doing graduate work at a college or university in the New York City Metropoli tan area during 1984-85. Those interested should request an application from Ms. Celeste M. Paprocki , 145 West 58th Street, New York , N.Y. 10019, and should return the complete d form by August 1, 1984.

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encourage others to be the same.

She will have a democrat ic campus attitude. She will be interested in student activities with a willingnes s to participate .

She will have an attitude of friendline ss and comrade ship with men, placing emphasis not only on social qualities but rather on real worth .

She will have an appreciati on of the out-of-doo rs and a love of children.

She will be loyal to her school , to her friends and to her organization.

She must have an understan ding of the purpose of life itself and a desire to relate herself to it. She will know how to keep herself happy because of the resources within herself. Her inner life will be a power to meet life's joys, difficulties and tragedies. -tr * -tr

Province and State Days Province Day-VI April 14, 1984 Hosted by Beta Pi Chapter Concord College Athens, West Virginia Indiana-M ichigan State Day April 28 , 1984 Dee Watson , Chairman 53858 Ida Road Elkhart, Indiana 46514

A Directory Correction

The name of Carmen Cree Alvey , XX , Chairman of Alumnae De velopment , 4300 Un iversity Ave ., Muncie, IN 47304 was omitted by mistake in th e Fall directory. Please ad d her name to the directory.

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====collegiate Cornerl= === Fall filled with fun activities Miami (Ohio) University

Discus debutes Miami University's Greek Week '83 saw plenty of new events, and Alpha Alpha was proud that one of them was theirs.

Last year AA decided to sponsor a new event, but what? It seemed that all popular sports were already an event in some form and that even the crazier ones were being dones. It was then pointed out that frisbee was quite popular on campus and why didn't they try a Frisbee event?

Plenty of brainstorming and planning ensued and Greek Discus was born . More hard work followed as Greek Week event chair Lynda Ramseth and her committee worked to put the rules in order so that the rules committee could approve them . (After all, Frisbee golf needs rules too!)

Approval was received on Sept.

12th; Lynda breathed a sigh of relief as Greek Discus came off in fine fashion . Claudia Grace, Panhellenic advisor, commented later to the chapter that the event went well and that everyone seemed to really enjoy themselves. Said Lynda "Now that we have a start, next year we'll aim for better organization and better holes." She was satisfied with the participation and the enthusiasm .

In order to make next year even better, she is compiling the results of surveys sent to sororities and fraternities as to what changes or improvements they would like to see made.

At any rate, Gree!,; Discus is going to be a part of Greek Week for several years to come.

Debb Mellinger

North Missouri State

Alpha-traz Alpha Beta Chapter started the l 983 -84 fall semester in a " rush ."

Open rush started the first week of school and formal rush was during the third week of classes. The parties were an overwhelming success .

Themes ranged from Rainbow to Chi nese, but probably the most distinctive was " Alpha -Traz" (Alcatraz).

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At this party the " prisoners" (rush· ees) are "sentenced" to life in Alpha Sigma Alpha. They are then served bread (finger sandwiches) and water (7-up) and get to know the other " inmates. " The Alphas then present a slide show about life in the sorority. After singing to the rushees, the prisoners are set free. This party is not only im· pressive, but it's a tradition at North· east as Alpha Beta has been using this theme for over 25 years!

The Alpha Betas are involved in several other events. Homecoming means building a float , being in· volved in campus-wide pep-rallies, and of course the annual " coketail " party for the alumnae after the foot· ball game.

Those alumnae who come back for the homecoming festivities visit the chapter room for soda and cookies, giving them an opportunity to get reacquainted with active members , meet the fall pledges and see the dorm where we live. Alpha Betas are keeping very busy this fall but we are certainly having lots of fun!

Julie Schneider

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Greek boycott Homecoming for Alpha Gammas at !UP was lacking a very important traditional element this year. Every year, ASAs and all the other fraterni· ty and sorority members spend two busy weeks building floats for the an · nual homecoming parade .

Unfortunately , the 1983 parade was unusually dull as the throngs were denied the treat of the awesome Greek floats. A conflict with fall rush dates, due to a decision to move homecoming up to early October, made the construction of Greek floats impossible, as 100 percent must be given to ensure a successful rush .

Although singing and cheering on the float is usually an activity high· lighting homecoming for ASAs, their homecoming spirit was not damp· ened. Many alumnae returned and a tea was held early Saturday morning in the sorority room.

The members spent the afternoon at the football game, wearing the traditional homecoming mums.

Even though, one of the most ex· citing aspect of homecoming week· end was lost with the parade boycott , the Alpha Sigs enjoyed each other's company and a very happy home· coming.

Lori Begg

Northern Colorado

Flair and pizzaz The Betas Betas enjoyed a won derful rush thanks to the hard work and enthusiasm of the rush chairman, Kemah Mackiewicz, and her assistant, Kerry Goodlife. They pro· vided the spirit and dedication necessary for a successfu l rush.

A rainbow party was the theme of the first round parties and Beta Betas in bright T-shirt dresses represented the theme with flair and pizzaz .

Kemah introduced a new idea for theme party which was well received.

As a result , Beta Betas partied as Greeks in Athens complete with to· gas and even ivy in their hair. The setting was delightful, including a Greek fountain, a cake in the shape of the Parthenon, and even a back drop with a scene from Greece.

The Beta Beta's produced a hilari ous play about Greek godesses, splicing AEA's four-fold aims into the fun.

The house was decorated Hawaiian style for a luau for the finale of rush, as it has been for over 20 years.

Fresh fruit and leis were given to the rushees to make the party a memorable occasion.

The end result of their efforts was a group of wonderful pledges. BB contributed to rush, but the hope is that the pledges will contribute to our sisterhood.

Bonnie J. Olsen

Emporia State

Harvesting apples Epsilon Epsilon's fall rush activi · ties began with many smiles when members reunited after a relaxing summer vacation . Activities began

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====collegiate Corner==== with work week, a time of organizing rush activities, practicing skits and ceremonies, and preparing the house for a week of busy " apples. " Fall rush is an event all sororities on campus look forward to . The week prior to rush, everyone gets to¡ gether and a Panhellenic workshop and picnic are held. This helps unite all the sororities and keeps the Greek system strong. Malinda McGuire, a member of Epsilon Epsilon , was elected through Panhellenic as fall rush chairman . She spent the summer in Emporia working with mem bers of other sororities and organizing rush events . Her dedication helped in making rush on campus a huge success.

Shari Watt was rush chairman for the chapter. She organized all the events with spirit and enthusiasm.

Activities included house tours, skit day , casino game day and preferential parties.

Shari 's organized plans and the cooperation of the entire chapter helped in making fall rush a huge success, fulfilling quota and pledging several new shiny " apples ." Rush is not only a time of gaining new members , but a time of togetherness, smiles, sisterhood and growth.

Wendy Jewell

Central Missouri State

Mary Poppins Homecoming this year was held on the weekend of October 8th and Zeta Zeta Chapter became very active on campus.

There are many activities that make homecoming exciting and fun and our chapter participated in the fun. Babette Greer was our candidate for homecoming queen . She is a senior, majoring in public relations.

On Saturday morning we participated in the parade, entered under the walking entrees. At CMSU the fraternities enter floats and the sororities march in the parade. Our theme was "Mary Poppins." We carried a banner that said, " The Mary Mules Are Poppin! " Our costumes varied ; some of the members dressed as Mary Poppins. They wore long black skirts and white frilly blouses and carried umbrellas.

Some of the other members dressed as little boys and girls. The little girls wore pink and white ging-

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ham dresses and carried balloons and the little boys wore blue knickers and carried candy.

The candy and balloons were passed out to the children watching the parade. The rest of the members were dressed as chimney sweeps. We all marched and sang songs to the tune of Mary Poppin's songs.

Mary Sch/eer

KK s Susie Ralston , left , and Suzie Wisniewski show off their Greek week trophy.

Temple University

Owls vs. Lions A homecoming loss for Temple didn't stop the Kappa Kappa spirit!

We sponsored Chris Hill, our president, for homecoming queen and although she didn't win, our float did!

We spent 12 hours in a cold warehouse making paper flowers to create a 6-foot owl standing menacingly over a clearly unconscious Penn State Nittany Lion. The animals were the talk of the tailgates and earned us a plaque to hang in the ASA office.

Our pull-car, decked with red and white streamers , also bore a sign declaring " Alpha Sigma Alphas are proud to be Owls" (the overall theme of the day). The judges loved our idea-101 Uses for a Dead Lion-a rendition of the I-hate-cats book s that were popular last year, Cindy Hennessy, our rush chairman, won the punt-pass-and-kick contest at halftime with a 32-yard pass!

The sorority, decked out In redand-white sweatshirts and rugbys sat in the reserved Greek section and waved the banner at the Prism cam era man everytime he tried to pan the audience . We saw a jacket and

our banner on the 11 o'clock news that night!

Plans for Homecoming '84 begin this evening. We want to collect a series of those plaques for our wall!

Susie Ralston

Buffalo State College

Busier than ever Pi Pi Chapter has started the fall semester on a very good note. Tricia Roscoe, rush chairman , had begun plans for the fall rush early in the summer. The two rush parties and the rush tea drew many women . On Sunday , Oct. 2nd, a new pledge class was introduced. We enjoyed a buffetstyle dinner, while everyone tried to become acquainted with the new pledges .

On Friday , Sept. 16th, we held a toga party with Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. In addition to having their own " unique" toga , the Pi Pis also wore crowns made of vine . The sorority house was also decorated with vines, which added to the mood. Everyone seemed to have a great time!

Our philanthropic chairman, Caroline Kueper, has done an exceptional job already this semester. On Sept.

21, Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity joined us in sponsoring a bloodmobile on our campus .

On Sept. 27th and 29th we con ducted a campaign to benefit the March of Dimes. We displayed a table in the student union, where people could donate money and receive information (pamphlets) about such topics as birth defects, the importance of caring for the unborn baby, and the March of Dimes organization itself.

In the upcoming month , we have planned a pajama party with another sorority , an international party , a float in the homecoming parade, and a visit to Children's Hospital for Halloween . The Pi Pis look forward to a fun -filled and productive semester.

Lisa Saluzzo

Northwest Missouri State

Pizza time " Alpha Sigma Alpha and Godfa ther 's Pizza Present: ALL YOU CAN EAT NIGHT" was the Phi Phi Chapter's latest service project. Allyson Goodwin, a Godfather's employee and an enthusiastic new active , made

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arrangements with the manager to let 60 Alphas run Godfather's for an evening .

Much planning was done in prepa · ration for the event-even station as· signments as well as individual orientations were conducted .

Two shifts were assigned for the evening and the turn -over was great.

Much of this was due to the broad publicity : the city newspaper, the university newspaper , local radio announcements and several posters for each building on campus , not to mention word -of-mouth from 60 enthusiastic women.

Over 200 hungry people indulged in the great bargain of all the pizza , salad and soft drinks they could eat.

(Of course the Alphas were famished at the end of the evening after such tedious labor and did help eat a piz· za, or two, or three!)

Besides all the work and fun the Alphas had , we were proud to pres· ent all proceeds from the event to· ward the purchase of a new surgical table for the St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, MO-home of the Phi Phis!

Cretia Rowlette

Ball State

Foot stompin ' Ball State University celebrated a "foot-stompin ', down-home" country style homecoming this fall with a lit· tie help from Chi Chi Chapter.

Paired with the Theta Chi fraterni ty, the Alpha Sigs spent the week helping to build our homecoming float. All of the hard work paid off when we received second place in the float competition that followed the annual parade .

The country style homecoming week featured events like a country hoedown , a bed race , and the tradi · tional bonfire and pep session.

In an attempt at a world record in the Guiness Book , 500 couples par· ticipated in the first " kiss off" at Ball State . Although we did not beat the record (900 couples at Oregon State University) everone had fun trying!

Spirit was abundant at the homecoming game. The Alpha Sigs and the Theta Chis cheered our way through the game to win the spirit award and a pizza party . The Chi Ch i's had some spirit left over from homecoming and also won the spirit

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award at the Theta Xi tug o ' war the following day.

Chris Westlake

Southern Mississippi

Tres bien!

It could have been a nightclub in Paris-crowded tables covered with red and white checkered cloths, dim candle-lights , menus boasting "cha· blis" and " fraises" wines (7-Up and strawberry soda served in plastic champagne glasses complete with a floating cherry), and waitresses dressed in red satin shirts and black satin skirts serving their guests with an Alpha Sig smile and a frightful French accent.

It was theme day of all formal rush, and Beta Delta Chapter was rushing in style-a foreign style.

A giant reproduction of the Eiffel Tower first greeted the rushees as they were led to the matre d' who promptly checked " reservations" and led them four at a time into the main entrance of the nightclub. Waitresses rotated from table to table, taking "cocktail " orders and encouraging the rushees to taste the cheeseballs and crackers provided at each table.

Afterwards, attention was reverted to the stage area set up in the front center of the nightclub as the master of ceremonies announced the day's entertainment.

From the warm melodic "I love Paris" to the jazzy " Rueben, Rueben " and in between time-can -can girls, a ballet solo to " C'est Magnifique" and a sultry solo "The Last Time I Saw Paris" the rushees were wowed by the talent and spirit of the Alpha Sigs!

"Chez Alpha" was the most enjoya· ble and perhaps the most successful day of fall rush .

Rachael Hetherington

James Madison University

F irst place float Again this year Beta Epsilon had several of its members represent var· ious clubs and organizations on cam· pus in the homecoming court selection . Two members were chosen after a formal interview with faculty and administrators-senior Amy Shaffer and junior Kay Nichols.

Shaffer has been an Alpha Sig since her freshman year. She is from

Richmond, VA, and is an accounting major at JMU. Her extra-curricular activities include being a member of the Accounting Honor Society, the Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society, the Percy H. Warren Chapter of Mortar Board, Student Alumni Association, and a member of the president's cabinet room. She also is a student-at-large and has served as a dormitory resident advisor and Hall Council vice-president.

Nichols is double majoring in public administration and political sci· ence and minoring in business administration. Presently, she is sec· retary for the Student Government Association and has served on vari· ous committees within that organization. She is a member of the Public Administration Society, has been a Hall Council member for three years, and is a member of Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honor Society).

Also associated with homecoming is the campus/town parade, and ASA took first place for the best float.

ASA alumnae were invited to attend a brunch with members before the football game. Homecoming night, alums and members celebrat· ed at the ASA house. It was a fun way of topping off the weekend.

Val Hulce

Dickinson State College

Hayride tour Beta Eta Chapter is having a great year so far! We started off the new quarter by welcoming new freshmen women to our campus. We hung message boards on their dorm room doors, and helped them move into the dorms to make them feel right at home!

The fall rush activity was a hayride and watermelon party . Members and rushees climbed into the back of a truck and were taken on a tour of the DSC campus and the city of Dick · inson.

After getting acquainted with the area, and the members, the rushees were treated to watermelon and in· troduced to Alpha Sigma Alpha.

We ' re happy to say that fall rush was a smashing success, and the new pledges are looking forward to a great time in Alpha Sigma Alpha .

Tricia Houghton

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New rush system Beta Theta Chapter has successfully completed fall rush 1983. We participated in open rush before structured rush began, and more girls were pledged during structured rush.

The Panhellenic Council started a new system of rush this semester. In stead of the usual formal rush, we had what we call " structured rush."

Each rushee still had a rush counselor and had to attend first, second and third parties. However, a rushee did not have to go to each sorority's first party as with formal rush. Each rushee decides which groups she wishes to visit.

One rush party went particularly well. The theme was "Ice Cream Social. " We decorated the house with ice cream posters and streamers. After we had talked to the rushees for a while , we each drew a name from a bowl (including the rushees). Then each girl made a sundae for the girl whose name she drew. This really made people move around and added to the fun of eating ice cream! _We are planning a Halloween party with a veterans association for the children of the community. We did this last year and it was a huge success. Not only did the children have fun but so did we!

On Sept. 18, we had a Parent's Fix It Day. We asked our parents if they would be willing to come to the house and help us with some minor repairs. A great deal was accomplished .

Oct. 1 was CMU's annual Parent's Day football game, so we invited the

parents over to the house for coffee and donuts before the game.

Other activities that we have planned for this semester are : house party, dinner-dance, Founders' Day Celebration , a sleepover at the house (on the night before initiation), and a pot-luck dinner with senior farwell. It looks likes it's going to be a busy but fun-filled semester for the ASAs!!!

Lori Myers

Radford University

House-warmin g Beta Iota Chapter was pleased to move into their new house this fall!

The selection was made last spring by~ panel of judges. Extensive applications were submitted by each Greek organization on the campus.

Extracurricular activities of mem bers , service projects , scholarship e ni~rity were among the many an_d s_ criterion included on the application.

The Alpha Sigs came out on top in the selection!! They chose a six apartment complex which houses 18 members. All the apartments are connected , so it is just like a house with more space .

The house serves as a great place for sorority activities, in addition to housing members. After fall rush, the members and new pledges had a p izza party there . This was proceeded by teaching the new pledges sorority songs .

The following weekend found the Alpha Sigs sponsoring a mixer with a fraternity . There are plans to have an ice cream social this week. The house is definitely being put to good use.

Lisa Crum

Western Illinois

Up, up and away

B8s Connie Wauchek, left, Becky Gengle, Ji/ Thompson, Nanc y Gilbert and Julie Keel ham it up on the ice.

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This fall Beta Kappa excelled at rush! At first we were all a little worried because Panhellenic had totall y changed formal rush , but thanks to our rush chairman Beth Bunger we were able to make the changes and come out on top!

The biggest change was that rush was cut from a week to only three days. This meant long hours in 90 degree weather, but we kept our spirits high. A big reason for all the en thusiasm was the fact that we had just gotten our main floor redecorat-

Beta Kappa sponsors at Epsilon Beta pause for a pose.

ed and we were anxious to show it

off!

The theme was "Up , Up and Away with ASA ," but we really didn 't decorate because we wanted all the new decor to stand out. Instead, we tied big bunches of colorful helium balloons outside. It really helped to pick up the rushees ' spirits in all that heat.

Another change was that instead of taking the new pledges to a fraternity for a party, it was suggested that they be taken out for pizza with only the chapter. We came up with a better idea. We took them all swimming! It was a welcome relief from the heat for both pledges and mem bers.

Next came the pledge initiation ceremony . Then , they were very eager to help out when one of our members , Barb Heap, was elected to homecoming court. They held a bake sale to raise money for her campaign and helped in hanging her posters throughout the campus .

The next week their pledge moms stole them one morning and took them out for breakfast. Boy , were they surprised.

As a fund -raiser, they did tuck -ins, where students paid them to tuck their friends into bed with a lollipop and a bedtime story . The money is to be used for a senior steal.

They steal the seniors and make them a nice dinner and then later they invite the rest of the members over for a party . We are all anxiously awaiting this event!

Laurie Rapa /a

Central Arkansas

Blast off!

Beta Lambda fall rush parties be-

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====co llegiate Corner ==== gan with a blast off! We had four par· ties, each with its own unique theme and agenda . At the end of the week , excitement filled the air for bid day was near!

Bid day morning began with breakfast in the sorority room . After picking up our fabulous new pledges, a reception was held in their honor followed by a party given by mem· bers.

Homecoming festivities are sure to thrill every Beta Lambda this year for seven members were nominated for royalty for homecoming elections .

We are also sponsoring a pancake breakfast the morning of homecom· ing before the parade. This year we plan to build our float with the men of Phi Sigma Epsilon. Since common interests and colors are shared with the Phi Sigs, a week full of float building and parties are looked for· ward to by both groups.

Tanya Beckwith

Henderson State

Place your bets!

Sept. 19 members of Beta Mu Chapter gathered for a night at the races. No . they weren 't going to gam· ble their money away. In fact , they never even left campus. " A Night at the Races" was the theme for this year 's fall rush theme party.

Over 40 rushees gathered fo r the party, which was definitely a success.

No one knows who enjoyed it morethe members or the rushees!

A student union ballroom was disguised as " AI::A Downs" for the party .

Saddles , hay , ticket booths, and oth· er race paraphernalia decorated the scene .

BM members wore name tags in the form of blue ribbons while rush ees were given win tickets as name tags .

Songs, skits , and that good old Al pha Sig spirit made this party one to remember!

sen and voted on . The members had all summer to prepare costumes and gather ideas. Everyone returned to school in the fall exploding with ideas and eager to show their new dresses . Everyone went as " flappers. " The costumes showed great imagination .

Beta Pi 's advisor , Mr. Roger Sheppard, borrowed some silent movies which were shown while the rush party was in progress. " The Charleston, " a Twenties favorite , was performed by a few members of the chapter. A skit was also put on involving Alpha Sigma Alphas of the '20s as compared to Alpha Sigma Alphas of today, the basic theme being; " Times change but sisterhood doesn 't." The members all did an excellent job, receiving a lot of positive feedback from the rushees.

Refreshments were served , and games were played. To conclude the party , a friendship circle was formed, and numerous chapter songs were sung. Each member shared an individual thought as to what Alpha Sigma Alpha meant to them personally.

The outcome of this very special rush party granted Beta Pi severa l fantastic pledges who will all be fantastic assets in the future! As silent film star Charlie Chaplin once said:

!"

Terry Copen

Northern Illinois

Toy shop Look at all the happy ASA dolls!

Beta Rho's fall 1983 rush was filled

Sycamore sillies Charlotte Douglass was chosen to represent Beta Upsilon as this year's homecoming queen candidate, and AI::A was paired with the men of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. They are a group of friendly guys and we got together with them on several events . One event was Sycamore Sil lies. Every year during homecoming the campus holds Sycamore Sillies, which is a combination of silly games performed with each pairing . During one game we lined up boy-girl and passed paper cups with holes in the sides and bottom . Everyone had to move quick and keep their hands around the cup in order to fill a bucket in record time.

Every homecoming our chapter sells mums for a money making project. The members got together and put ISU and Greek letters on mums.

The next day we sold them during half time at the football game.

University of Arkansas-Monticello

Roaring good time

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Indiana State-- Terre Haute

Winning float

Concord College

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Robin Be/skis

Lisa Ritter

Lisa Pemberton

A " Roaring Twenties" rush party wa s held by Beta Pi Chapter fall semester.

The key factor to its successful ness was advanced planning . In the spring of 1983, the theme was cho·

with smiling faces. One of the most successful events during rush was the Toy Shop skit.

A toy shop full of sad dolls were enlightened by ASA member Verily Groebe, with some ASA love. As the heart of love was pinned on the dolls, grinning smiles appeared and they came to life to sing songs about sorority life.

After the skit , Patti Bihun read a poem called "Sisterhood ," which expressed the friendship and true meaning of being an ASA. After all the rush activities, a large group of excited women made a choice and pledged ASA. Beta Rho is looking forward to fun times and new friendships in the upcoming pledge class.

"/ want to be a cute Al:A dolly too! " say Beta Rhos Laura Kopinsk i, le ft , and Candy Remmel

Homecoming is always an exciting part of Gamma Zeta's fall semester.

We 're constantly on the go helping homecoming become an event to re member.

Building a float is our major concern . We spend hours planning and executing our plans to make our float #1 . Thanks to members like

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== == col leg iat e Co rn er= == = Terri Lewis, we always have a winning float.

Also, a special congratula tions to homecomi ng court members Melissa Juneau, Terri Lewis, Jo Barnes, Jennifer Bays, football sweetheart Tracie Britt, and queen Alicia Tucker.

The Oriental theme went over well and added to our successful rush as rH took a large number of pledges.

Nan Lewis

This fall Gamma Iota Chapter had

Donna Hoffman

Rochester Institute of Technology

Keeping pledges busy

fH seniors at their farewell party are from left front. Lisa Gordon, Linda Gengslinger, Judy Bulazo, Lynn Jo Ann Sowa, Anne Wuesthoff, Charlotte Kenny, Debbie Pavelko, Ann Shoemaker, Mary Ripp, Kelly Huran ; top left, Karen Delie, Cheryl Bruno, Gina Kalamar, Karen Shertz, and Gretchen Watson .

Penn State

Orienta l theme I ran to the mailbox and what do I discover? A letter from my Gamma Eta rush chairman full of plans and proposals to make fall 1983 the best ever. On her agenda was: 1st rounds-AE A Country Club 2nd rounds-O riental Theme 3rd rounds-Fo rmal at C's The second round party had an Oriental Theme.

The costumes people came up with were unbelievab le. Fine silk and satin robes, fans, hair pieces, and other parapherna lia filled the suite along with bubbly, enthusiast ic girls.

The suite was decorated with Chinese lanterns, Oriental posters, wall hangings, and fans . We served egg¡ rolls and the favorite- fortune cookies.

I felt this theme created a unique atmospher e. It provided an exciting conversatio n piece with the fortune cookies as the rushees opened their cookies and found an Alpha Sigma Alpha fortune.

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a busy, yet fun, schedule of events for our pledges.

The calendar for this quarter's class consists of a variety of educational activities for the pledges to learn more about the many purposes of Alpha Sigma Alpha. Some of these include learning not only the traditional ASA songs but the names of all the important founders and the history of our sorority.

Throughou t this time, the importance of sisterhood, and not only the social events, are stressed.

Of course, we include some fun events for the pledges during the program. For example , each pledge class participat es in a night of "pledge skits," which is a night set aside for a competitio n between the pledge classes of all the fraternities and sororities on campus. Another opportuni ty the pledges have to meet other pledge classes is our traditional " pledge night out. " This is one night that the entire Greek community gets together, in honor of our pledges, for everyone to enjoy the pledges' company and to

try to say " you deserve a night of fun for your determina tion and devotion ."

Adrian College

Telepho ne hour One of the most successful rush events for Gamma Mu was our preference party-our final party.

We had many refreshmen ts and activities throughou t the evening. Our first skit was entitled " Telephone Hour" and the seniors also put together a skit depicting the class of 1984 and their growth together since joining Alpha Sigma Alpha.

We also sang many songs and had the Scarlet Ribbon and We Believe ceremonie s .

Finally, we had a visit from Dr .

Gamma Mu who passed out handmade Raggedy Ann dolls to each rushee. The party was a great success and we took quota once again!

Much of our success is due to our alumnae. They take over a lot of the preparatio ns for preference party such as preparing the food , making sure that everyone gets enough of everything, and they also do most of the clean up!

They are a tremendou s help and we couldn 't have done it without them. They make rush extra fun!

Catherine Truchan

Clarion University

Gone with the wind This a fall has been exciting for the Gamma Omicron Chapter, with homecomi ng , alumnae tea , and formal rush.

Homecomi ng was Oct.1. The annual Autumn Leaf Festival parade is a big event for Greeks at Clarion.

This year's theme was " Clarion Goes to the Movies. " The sorority , along with Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, chose " Gone with the Wind " for their float. Frankly, we didn 't give a . . . that our float didn 't win , we all had a fun time putting it together! Also, we were pleased this year that so many of our alumnae were able to be with us for the alumnae tea on homecoming .

Sherri Alexander

East Stroudsburg

Hallowe en homeco ming Gamma Rho Chapter is very excit-

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====c ollegiate Corner ==== ed about homecoming . At the suggestion of the chapter, this will be the first year that the school will also have homecoming kings!

The theme of th e parade is " Masquerade," si nce homecoming will be held on Halloween weekend .

We plan to have a " Monster masquerade" on our float. We are going to se t up a music system and play the song ·· Monster Mash " on the float . In addition, we will make a haunted house with gravestones all around it, and we 'll all dress as different mon sters.

We decided to pick our own queen , and Alpha Chi Rho picked their own king , so the two of them would be able to ride on the float. We picked Deborah Lynn Glaser, our president.

During th e week of homecoming th e chapter will sponsor an all-Greek roller skating party as a fundraiser .

We 're also sponsoring " Dance Fever" during that week . It's a dance contest where groups of people make up a routine and compete for prizes. The proceeds of the contest will go to ward Special Olympics .

June Oliverio

Mansfield State

Muppets and puppets Looking out the window , a slight hint of fall began to show . Here in the mountains the leaves always turn colors ear ly. It was October and homecoming wa s here.

The w ee k before , the Delta Epsilon Chapter members were at our advisor's house working away on our float. Mansfield 's theme was " Muppets and Puppets on Parade ."

Our clever chairperson came up with th e idea of a huge cookie monster.

One evening we had a songnight with our pledges while we were work ing on him. It was so exciting to watch th e chicken wire and newspaper form a huge stomach . Our cook ie monster eve n had his hand stuffed into a cookie jar. Chocolate chip cookes are one thing that cookie monster always has. So we had huge cardboard cookies tied around our necks. The morning the parade finally rolled around , cookie monster looked so real with his huge eyes. All of us cookies walked alongside him in the parade . We even had homemade chocolate c hip cookies and gave them to the chi ldren. How could the judges resist that?

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When the football game rolled around, the winner was announced .

All the hard work paid off when Al pha Sigma Alpha won first place. We were so excited we 're still yelling our little chant. The cookie monster says, " The wolverines are the iddy biddy crumbs at the bottom of the jar." The cookie monster says, ' The Mounties are the great big cookies at the top of the jar! "

Ann Reece

University of Delaware

Psyched for success The members of Delta Iota Chap· ter are really excited about sorority this fall and with good reason!

It all started out with a retreat to Rehobeth Beach , Delaware . At the retreat, the members of Delta Iota discussed their goals for the semester and for rush. And their hard work has brought great results to the chapter so far!

We took quota after a successful week of rush parties that included such themes as Alpha Sig house, pajama , Halloween , and cocktail. It was the first time in the chapter's history that quota was filled from formal Panhellenic rush!

The members also held a very successful homecoming mum and corsage sale . Future plans for the chapter include Parents" Day with a tailgate and post-game reception at the chapter house , a double mixer (two sororities, two fraternities), and special philanthropic plans!

Local mentally retarded children are invited to a Delaware football game and will be escorted by the members. Special Olympics and a Halloween party are also on the agenda! With December 's Formal plans set, it's easy to see why the members of Delta Iota are psyched for a great year!

Kimberly Kokesh

Indiana State- Evansville

Fall festival 'n fritters Fall would not be the same for the members of Delta Kappa Chapter if they did not sell apple fritters at the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival.

A tradition , the festival is a week long celebration featuring assorted food booths, carniva l rides , parades and other organized activities.

A highlight for members is getting to know the new pledges. A sense of camaraderie is experienced as pledges learn what Fall Festival means to a Delta Kappa member. It means anonymous notes from you secret sis, white chef aprons on with red ASA letters and feelings of Greek unity as members promote the booths of oth er fraternities and sororities.

Members began preparations for their booth many weeks in advance.

These preparations included booth workshops , mother-daughter candy making sessions and other activities which had all active and pledges working as a team while striving for common goals.

A few goals adopted by members include financial success , establishing new friendships and running a business in a business-like manner.

Prospective customers are quick to spot the fire-engine red booth ti tled Alpha Sigma Alpha, Inc. The red exterior is covered with ladybugs and the interior communicates the warmth and spirit of the Delta Kappa members.

Mary Barhtel

GM/ Engineering and Management Institute

Spreading enthusiasm After six weeks of rush , the members of Delta Nu-A are excited about our new pledges. The pledges this year are really dedicated to the sorority, and their enthusiasm has spread to the entire membership.

The first traditiona l pledge activity comes immediately after the " Big Sis-Little Sis" ceremony . Since all Delta Nus have a natural affinity for ice cream. the members treat their little sisses to enormous sundaes at HoJo's.

The pledge retreat is next in the sequence of events . The pledges come out to the house to spend the week end and get to know each other better. The highlight of the pledge retreat , however, is when the members perform skits to portray the four-fold aims of the sorority.

The pledges also present a skit to the membership to show why they joined AEA. Inevitably , when the skits end. someone will start sorority song or cheer and the atmosphere at the house remains positively charged for the remainder of the night.

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== == co lle gi at e C or ne r= == = In additio n to these and other formal pledge activitie s, we particip ate in the KROP progra m-Kee p Rushing Our Pledges . Once a week one class will meet with the pledges over ice cream , a bonfire , etc., and have a good time getting to know each other better.

We have found that the pledge activities at Delta Nu do not benefit the pledges only. They also enable the membe rs to rekindl e the enthusi asm that we had as pledges , making our chapter a stronge r group.

Penny Barrett

York College

Fash ion cons cienc e The fall semest er for Delta Omicron began with a "fashio n show rush ." Magazi ne covers were used as very unique decora tions and nail polish was given to the rushees as favors.

The membe rs modele d differen t

60 rollerskaters left, Michele Peters, Sue

Col/ala, Lisa Delong, Leslie Cadmus and Anh Dao Tran during their mandatory weekend .

fashion s that we wear during the year. These outfits ranged from togas , worn by George anne Coughl in and Lisa Chorpe nning, to white dresses worn by Becky Hale and Christin e Bevans , to sweat pants and much more .

All the membe rs really enjoyed themse lves while they modele d and at the same time put the rushees at ease by all of the showof f membe rs .

After the show , refresh ments were served and the membe rs mingle d with all the rushees . Since there were so many rushees , we asked them to bring a picture of themse lves to the next rush so we would be able to identify faces with names.

All the membe rs tried hard to

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make the rushees feel at home and the rush was one of our best.

Jill McNary

Elon College

Dress ed to impre ss At 7:05 , there were only membe rs and our sweeth eart sitting in the living room at Debra Taylor' s apartment . . . we though t we were doome d . Maybe Thursd ay nights aren 't a good idea for a rush party , maybe everyon e is sick after eating pizza at anothe r rush party. Maybe by 7:15 all these clouds of doubt had disappe ared and the Delta Rhos were enjoyin g their most success ful party of the semes ter . Everyo ne was dressed to impress at the annual cocktai l party.

Since the Alpha Sigs at Elon don 't have a house, the first problem encounter ed with a party like this was . . . where? After talking to some people and compar ing some places , Debra very genero usly offered her place .

The rest of the plans ticked off one after the other. Door decora tions and name tags had been made during the summe r, the food commit tee went to work and produc ed a spread that was rivaled only by some of the finest ca terers. The rush commit tee had a definat e success on their hands.

One of the reasons for the popular ity of this party is the fact that wom en like to get dressed up, and there never seems to be more than a few opportu nities to really show off your best. So we created one of them .

Maureen Sweene y

University of Texas- San Antonio

Grea t supp ort This year's formal rush was the most success ful ever for the Delta Upsilon Chapte r due to our wonder ful alumna e support . We would like to recogni ze , and thank , our Housto n Alumn ae-Sa ndra Bryan, Julie Kuhn, Marilyn Mitche ll, Suzann e Page, and Mickey Weisne r.

In additio n , we would also like to recogni ze our San Antonio n Alumnae-T erri Castillo , Mindy Mann, Maggie Drews and Liz Pierce.

Last, but not least, we would like to thank Marti Stratto n, our alumnae advisor , for helping us make it through this fun , but hectic weeken d .

Stacey White

Bloomsburg State

Rock -a-tho n Delta Chi's philant hropic project for 1983 was a 30-hou r rocking -chair marath on. The rock-a -thon was held on April 8th and 9th and a total of $414 was raised.

Every memb er partici pated , whethe r it was working on commi t tees before hand, supervi sing during the rock -a-thon , or actually rocking .

Tau Kappa Epsilon Fratern ity helped us during the marath on.

The entire event was a success .

Those membe rs who were not rock ing stayed to cheer up the rockers when they got bored. The rockers played games, talked , sang , and whatev er else came about.

The Kehr Union buildin g , where the rock-a- thon was held, even had a band play a dance during the rock -athon. Rockin g in rocking chairs while everyon e around them was dancing proved to be very interes ting for the rockers .

Ann Zenzinger

University of Illinois

Meet ing the chall enge Formal rush 1983 was an exciting experie nce for Epsilon Beta Chapte r.

After receivin g our charter in April, we were now going to compet e with the other 24 houses to increas e our membe rship through the well known institut ion of formal sorority rush.

Since most of our charter class came through informa l rush , formal rush was an unfami liar concep t to most of us. That made the proposi tion of rush more of a challen ge for us to deal with. Throug h many hours of plannin g , practici ng and partici pating we manage d to pull togethe r and come off with a very success ful and impress ive first formal rush experienc e.

All of the plannin g began last year.

During the summe r we met four times to decide final themes , nametags, refresh ments, and decorat ions.

We also utilized the summe r meetings to go over songs, skits and practice rushing our sisters. Most of all , it was a fantasti c time to renew friend ships.

Rush was really a special time for us, the charter class of Epsilon Beta.

Sheri Moeck/e r

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. Intellectually Alpha Alpha Julie Summers , rush chairman ; Libby Smith, chapter secretary , rush guide; Alison Glass, chapter correspon ding secretary, rush guide ; Alison Tough, resident assistant ; Teresa Toman, chapter special events chairman , midshipman in Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps; Vivian Shis, standards board , peer advisor, Internatio nal Committe e; Debb Mellinger , chapter editor, squadron command er for Air Force ROTC, Air Force pre -health scholarsh ip, state administr ation offi cer for Arnold Air Society , Miami MED, Sigma Tau Alpha service sorority , Gamma Theta Phi chemistry honorary , Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity: Michele Hedrick, recipient of AEA scholarsh ip.

Alpha Gamm a Cindy Zabrida, chapter teasurer, Phi Gamma Nu , business fraternity ; Susan Homola, chapter panhellen ic rep , Stu dent Advisory Council , secretary of political science departme nt; Chris tine Rutherfor d, assistant rush chairman , fund raising chairman , activities editor for campus yearbook ; Jeanne Sidelinge r, Phi Gamma Nu; Kathy Mielecki, vice president of Panhellen ic Council ; Lindsy Tharringt on, chapter secretary , Marketin g club ; Sharon Guigliano tti, chapter first vice presi dent , AMIS club ; Jackie Blocher, chapter president , Student Account ing Associati on ; Kim Zana, chapter members hip director, rush chairman , Student Dietetic Associat ion ; Pam Mattiuz, Finance and Investme nts club; Maureen Davoren, chapter second vice president , AMIS club; Lisa Henderso n, assistant members hip di rector; Lori Begg, chapter editor, account executive for student newspa per; Melinda Barber, Greek Week chairman .

Beta Beta Jody Shryock, standards chairman , recipient of $ 1,500 EA scholarsh ip; Pamela Hall, chapter president , vice president of Mortar Board , university ambassa dor , Presiden tial Honors Scholarsh ip.

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Epsilon Epsilon Cindy Fundis, chapter president , social chairman of Cardinal Key , Xi Phi honorary leadersh ip fraternity , stu dent/alum ni endowme nt board, Psi Chi honorary psycholo gy society, student affiliate of American and Southwestern Psycholo gical Associati ons, Socius honorary sociology club , campus review board , selection committe e for Who 's Who , among top ten stu dents in the senior class, and selected as Who 's Who Among American ColI e ges and Univers ities; Malinda McGuire , summer rush chairman , Panhelle nic delegate , Joni Smith, public relations chairman , received $100 for her outstandi ng boothes and displays on campus ; Barb D wyer, chaplain , Who 's Who; Donna Knettle, standards chairman , Who 's Who; Jan Schmidt , chapter vice presiden t , Who's Who; Karen Schreibe r, chapter treasurer , Who 's Who ; Wendy Williamson, housema nager , Who 's Who .

Zeta Zeta Gena Jones, past Panhellen ic president, student ambassa dor , Alumni As sociation ; Sharee Harlan, homecom ing chairman .

Kappa Kappa Chris Hill, chapter president , handles news on campus , writes advertisin g for a Philadelp hia rock station ; Kate Koslosky , floor manager of Temple Telefund Foundati on ; Danuta Prusik, studying in Holland and a citizen of Poland ; Susie Ralston, chapter editor, executive secretary of Greek council , photogra pher for student newspape r and the athletic departme nt.

Phi Phi Holley Bucher, homecom ing committee , accountin g society ; Sonnie Callahan, accountin g society, Phi Eta Sigma honor society; Eileen O'Brien, homeco ming committ ee ; Margie Retter, co-home coming chairman , IRC , English honor society, hall council, National Commun ications Com mittee; Sherri Harding, Phi Eta Sig ma , yearbook and newspape r staff; Joyce Epsey, Phi Eta Sigma ; Loree

Genzling er, Phi Eta Sigma ; Julie Critten, Pre-Law Club , Pi Beta Alpha ; Shelly Sheeta, Pre-Law Club; Cretia Rowlette , American Marketin g Asso ciation , Pi Beta Alpha , hall council; Marita Wirta, Panhelle nic delegate; Mary Cavanaug h, Panhellen ic secretary, NSSLHA ; Marlene Carpente r, resident assistant; Kellie McDowe ll, resident assistant; Linda Linse, Psycho I ogy/Soc io I ogy Club; Allyson Goodwin , NSSLHA , IRC,NFL, National Commun ications Committ ee , Chi Delphia ; Sharon Kackley, Alpha Mu Gamma ; Chris Waltos, IRC, president of hall council; Cathy Brand, hall council; Jane Searcy, student ambassador; Cheri Harris, student ambassador; Lori Shaw, hall council ; Monica Lee, Cardinal Key .

Beta Eta Patty Kearnes, student body presi dent; Claudette Leach, Center Board of Governo rs; Valerie Thomps on, yearbook staff; Gae Zentner, yearbook staff; Carolyn Birdsall, student senator; Michelle Scott, Center Board of Governor s.

Beta Theta Marcia Alaire, chapter music chairman , Speech and Hearing club of ASHA ; Mary Birkett, athletic and public relations chairma n ; Cathy Boardma n, chapter correspo nding and recordin g secretary , National and Michigan Councils of Teachers of Mathema tics, Associati on for Child hood Educatio n, Inc., math and reading tutor; Judi Campbe ll, chapter presiden t; Kari Christen sen, Greek week represent ative; Nancy Deitsch, chapter rush chairman , junior repre sentative of sister-hoo d council; Amy Dunscom be, chapter cultural chair man , student council for exception al children , assistant for Childhoo d Education Internatio nal , field guide for public schools; Joyce Fredrick, Pan hellenic junior represent ative; Becky Gengle, Student Council for Exceptional Children , Michigan Associati on of Teacher's Educatio n for the Disadvantaged Children ; Nancy Gilbert, housing corporati on treasurer and secretary, Fashion Merchand ising Association, Homecom ing Steering Committee ; Natalie Grech, alumni chairman , assistan t pledge trainer ; Natalie Gress, Daughter of the American Rev olution , Children of the American THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

====stars in Our Crown==== Revolution; Jodie Guttrich, fund raising and athletic chairman ; Julie Keel, homecoming chairman, housing corporation president, house manager, Interior Design club ; Kelly Koster, chapter treasurer , Student Council for Exceptional Children , chemistry department secretary ; Chris Merkel, assistant rush chairman, scholarship chairman ; Jill Muschella, parliamentarian , Panhellenic rush counselor¡ Lori Myers, chapter editor; Sherr; O'Dell, chaplain, tutor for blind student; Jil Thompson, standards board chairman , Family Life and Human Sexuality club; Laura (Jlezynski, philanthropic chairman; Diane Wagner, social chairman , Michigan Parks and Recreation Association , Recreation Club , Student Council for Exceptional Children, Special Olympics commit tee ; Julie Wallace, Panhellenic representative , Fashion Association of Merchandising and Design ; Jill Dollaway, membership director.

Beta Iota Marcy Rodda, chaplain, Student Alumni Association, Society for Advancement of Management; Cheryl Link, Delta Mu Delta , Society for the Advancement of Management; Kimberly Brockman, yearbook staff , American Marketing Association ; Shari Burnstein, chapter treasurer , Society for the Advancement of Management , Phi Beta Lambda ; Jacquie Giannettino, Panhellenic president , Rho Lambda treasurer; Suzanne Kilgannon, Alpha Epsilon Rho national broadcasting honorary , producer/ engineer at WVRU-FM-RU Radio ; Whitney Vanvliet, chapter Greek housing chairman ; Kim Davenport, standards board chairman , Rho Lambda presi dent, Phi Beta Lambda ; Lisa Crum, chapter editor , Society for the Ad vancement of Management; Erin Carroll, chapter parliamentarian; Hilary Harrop, chapter president , Phi Beta Lambda ; Kim Chapin, chapter record ing secretary , American Marketing Association , Phi Beta Lambda ; Kimberly Hall, Panhellenic representative , SGA Executive Council, assistant coordinator for the book exchange.

Beta Kappa Jeri Hosmer, standards chairman , Eta Sigma Gamma health honorary ; Barb Heap, parliamentarian , Panhellenic Council president , Mortar Board , Blue Key , Order of Omega , Council of StuTHE PHOENI X OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

dent Affairs, Student Orientation Board ; Penny Fleming, co-rush chairman , Student Orientation Board American Marketing Association : Lynn Shurson, chapter corresponding secretary , American Marketing Asso ciation ; J i ll Rosenow, Panhelleni c representative , Student Orientation Board; Alicia Yattoni, chapter treasurer , Student Orientation Board American Marketing Association , Ac '. counting Society , Beta Alpha Psi accounting honorary society ; Karen Owen, social chairman , Student Ori entation Board , American Society of Personnel Administration ; Susan Cromien, chapter recording secretary , Student Orientation Board ; Fran Ortleb, money-making cha i rman , Illinois Parks and Recreation Associa tion, Recreation Society, Student Orientation Board ; Kim Meyer and Teri Krzcuik, special events chairmen ; Laura Janota, song leader, University Union Board Performance Spectrum , Unicom television and WHEN , student radio station ; Cindy Long, Perform ance Spectrum, American Management Society ; Julie Moncrieff, chapter pres ident, Student Orientation Board, Kappa Omicron Pi home economics honorary ; and Laurie Rapala, chapter editor/historian , Panhellenic scholarship chairman .

Beta Lambda Shelly Stewart, recipient of Mary Turner Gallagher Award, and Gamma Beta Phi national scholastic achievement honor society .

Beta Mu Mary Jane Pondrom, chapter secretary, room chairman, standards board , and works in the advertising department of the local newspaper.

Beta Pi Karen "Bear" Webb, chapter secretary and fall rush chairman

Gamma Eta Gretchen Erb, chapter secretary , overall games chairman for Greek Week ; Lynne Petter, Panhellenic treasurer, Beta Gamma Sigma honors society ; Donna Hoffman, chapter editor, student member of American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Condi tioning Engineers , Student Society of Architectural Engineers, Engineering Undergraduate Council ; Allison Reeder, Lion 's Ambassador.

Beta Rho Kathy Talaber, Am erican Marketing Association; Sue Tomaschek, American Marketing Association ; Sue Vitek, c hapter rush chairman , Fashion Industries Organization ; Cathy Bainer, advertising representative for school newspaper; Cheryl Baumhardt, Panh e II en i c representative , Student Miller Representative , American Marketing Association ; Robin Belskis, chapter editor , Fashion Industries Organization ; Verily Groebe, American Marketing Association , Financial Stu dent Advisory Board , National Associ ation of Women , Student Accounting Organization , Honors; Doreen Hayes, Market Student Advisory Board ; Sharon Hoholick, assistant rush chairman , Fashion Industries Organization , NIU Comput i ng A ssociation ; Cindy Lyle, advert ising representative for student newspaper; Jayne Marchese, Fashion Industries Organization; Kara Moidl, Student Mill er Representative ; Robi Nowak, American Marketing Associa tion , Honors; Ann Rowley, American Marketing Association , Campus Correspondence , Market Student Advi sory Board ; Patti Schartz, rush counselor , president of Discover Administrative Services; Donna Stuebner, American Marketing Asso ciation .

Gamma Iota Jennifer Payne, member-at-large on Greek Council , and spring 1983 recipient of the Rochester City Panhellenic Scholarship Award .

Gamma Mu Trish Bradley, from South Africa , chapter song chairman, president of ASID club; Adrian Foster, Panhellenic repr esentativ e, intramural director, sports editor of school paper, Lambda Iota Tau ; Nancy Hartzell, chapter secre tary , Psi Chi , Beta Beta Beta biology honor society ; Kim Hoppes, chapter president ; Julie Laser, studying in New York fall semester , ASID club; Suzy Martishius, studying in Germany fall sem ester , Lambda Iota Tau , Th eatre P ro ductions ; Sue Miklos, money-making chairman, Pre-Law Society; Leslie Savage, Student Government Representative , named outstand ing delegate last year, ASID club ; Laren Sera, membership director, Alpha Kappa Ps i; Cathy Truchan, chap ter editor, philanthropic chairman , Greek unity c hairman for campu s, WINTER 1984

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Stars in Our Crown Psychology and Sociology clubs, resi• dent director of the sorority complex­ es on campus; Jenny Wilson, Pan• hellenic treasurer, house manager; Marg.ie Woytek, chapter treasurer, Al· pha Kappa Psi.

Delta Epsilon

Susan Jadwin, active with campus ra­ dio station WNTE (known as Sue Saint John); Sue Misselhorn, Tina Cevette, Lynda Kump, Delsie Earl, Ann Reece, Omicron Gamma Pi professional home economics organization.

Delta Iota

Vikki Tomer, chairman of university rush committee.

. Spiritually Alpha Alpha

Vivian Shis, counselor for the Oxford Crisis and Referral Center.

Alpha Gamma

Jan Huffer, chapter chaplain, Bi� Brothers and Sisters volunteer; Tami Merrill, counselor for the Open Door crisis intervention center, counselor for the Alice Paul Shelter for battered women, rape victims and runaways.

Beta Beta

Jody Shryock, summer SEP counsel­ or for gifted children.

Delta Nu-A

Delta Omicron

Delta Chi

Amy Resneck, standards board chair­ man. recipient of National Panhellenic Scholarship for Special Education.

Epsilon Beta

Dina Capranica, won first place in the all-Greek spelling bee during Greek week: Elaine Carroll, chapter presi• dent, Order of Omega; Inge Schindler, chapter internal vice president, named one of the Outstanding Greek Seniors on campus.

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Physically Alpha Alpha

Michele Hedrick, Miami Marching Band Shakerettes; Debb Mellinger, Racquetball club.

Eileen Abrams, summer life guard who was noted as a heroine when she saved a little boy in the hotel pool; Cindy Hennessy, after she recovered from a broken leg while playing soft• ball last summer, won the punt-pass­ and-kick contest during homecoming; Suzie Wisniewski, oarsman on novice boat of crew team; Laura Richardson, coxwain for novice boat on crew team; Barbara Bisirri, swing flag in march­ ing band; Lorri Pastuer, third place in last spring's Recreation Services 10-k run.

Chris Bohnert, Kappa Delta Pi honor­ ary sorority for education majors, sec­ retary of Inter Fraternity-Sorority Council; Laura Ackerman, Kappa Del• ta Pi; Melanie Ayers, vice president of Inter Fraternity-Sorority Council; Beth Niehaus, vice president of Activities Programming Board; Mary Barthel, chapter editor, secretary for Activities Programming Board; and Sandy Johnson, Panhellenic president.

Terry Alagood, fundraising chairman, student senate, employed part-time at college library and business office.

Gamma Mu

Cathy Truchan, volunteer at Milton C. Porter Center, school for the handi­ capped; Cindy Clarke, volunteer at Milton C. Porter Center.

Kappa Kappa

Delta Kappa

Mary Jane Swank, chapter chaplain, Eta Kappa Nu electrical engineering honor society, resident hall advisor; Chris Mazurkiewich and Kari Gernaat, Management Honor Society, nomi­ nated by respective cooperative plants for demonstrating outstanding leader­ ship skills.

counselor for exceptional children; Laura Sabransky, Big Brother/Big Sis­ ter volunteer.

Phi Phi

Zeta Zetas Nancy Page, left, Pamela McKay and Becky McKain are set to help celebrate Halloween at a local school for the mentally retarded.

Kappa Kappa

Cindy Hennessy, fall rush chairman, summer camp counselor.

Lisa Siemsen, Cretia Rowlette, co­ captains of flag corps; Ann Whitlow, flag corps; Sonnie Callahan, Lisa Gustafson, intramural football and volleyball; Joyce Epsey, tennis team; Jane Searcy, Cheri Harris, Loree Nouss, Stephanie Carter, Vania Pope, and Monica Lee Steppers, band drill team.

Beta Delta

Beta Theta

Margaret Bowlin, ballet, jazz and modern dancer and an inspiration to those around her.

Beta Iota

Mary Birkett, Cathy Boardman, Amy Dunscombe, Becky Gengle, Nancy Gilbert, intramurals; Katy Seppala, marching band color guard.

Sherry O'Dell, volunteer for SGA blood drive; Connie Wauchek, Chil­ dren Caregive.

Kimberly Brockman, Baptist Student Union.

Beta Rho

Cheryl Baumhardt, Big Brother/Big Sister volunteer; Verily Groebe, Inter­ Varsity Christian Fellowship; Roberta Kaplan, rush counselor, Big Brother/ Big Sisters volunteer; Lynn Pawlisz,

Beta Theta

Beta Iota Erin Carroll, university synchronized swim team.

Beta Kappa

Susan Cromien, WIU Wranglers.

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Stars in Our Crown Beta Rho Donna Mueller, NIU Silverettes; Mary Beth Streff, NIU women's volleyball team.

Gamma Iota Jennifer Payne, RIT tennis team, Fe­ male Athlete of the Week.

Zeta Zeta Gena Jones, chosen Greek Goddess

on campus.

Kappa Kappa Chris Hill, homecoming queen candi­

date.

Beta Theta Becky Gengle, Nancy Gilbert, Buffalo club.

Beta Kappa Barb Heap, homecoming court.

Beta Pi

Gamma Mu

Karen "Bear" Webb, homecoming queen candidate.

tennis teams, volleyball coach at local high school; Kim Hoopes, varsity field hockey team; Julie Laser, varsity soft­ ball team; Cathy Truchan, varsity track team and field hockey.

Dawn Graham, homecoming commit­ tee for NIU; Verily Groebe, homecom­ ing queen candidate; Lisa Such, Der­

Adrian Foster, varsity volleyball and

Beta Rho

by Days queen nominee.

Delta Epsilon Diane Hamill, field hockey team .

Alpha

. Socially

Tracy Burton, crowned Miss Gooch­ land (County) 1983, contestant in To­ bacco Festival Beauty Pageant.

Among the top 10 candidates for homecom­ ing princess were Beta Etas Carolyn Birdsall, left, Michelle Scott and Patty Kearnes.

Beta Eta

Michelle Scott, royalty candidate, cheerleader; Cheryl Reinhiller, Patty Kearnes, royalty candidates; Carolyn Birdsall, royalty candidate, cheerlead­ er; Sue Herauf, Julie Schafer, cheer­

leaders.

Charlotte Douglass, Beta Upsilon, represent­ ed the chapter as homecoming queen candidate.

Beta Upsilon Charlotte Douglass, homecoming queen candidate.

Gamma Iota Jennifer Payne, programming assist­ ant in the resident hall association.

Gamma Rho Deborah Lynn Glaser, homecoming queen candidate.

Delta Epsilon

Tracy Burton, Alpha, Miss Goochland 1983.

Lisa Medvidovich, Denise Lodge and Heidi Wapinski, cheerleaders.

Delta Nu-A

Alpha Alpha

Karen Thomas, spent several hours helping coordinate Greek week; Tere­ sa Toman, chairman, homecoming queen candidate.

Alpha Gamma Susan Homola, contestant for Miss In­ diana University of Pennsylvania 1984.

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Darlene Weier, elected sophomore

representative to homecoming court; Dawn Pentesco, organized chapter's first semi-formal dinner-dance.

Tammy Bullock, Beta Lambda, was chosen Most Beautiful Greek on Campus. A junior nursing major, she is also the corresponding secretary for the BA.

Epsilon Beta Entire chapter proved they are here to stay by coming in 4th place in Greek week competition out of 77 houses!

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