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===one Alpha's opinion=== wished for sisters. Now, I know that I have many close sisters, not only in my chapter, but all over the country.-Deborah Friend It is incredible how far we have come in just one year. I really don't think that any of us realized how close we would/could be. This whole weekend has meant so much to us, and I know it will be a weekend that will always be spe路 ciai.-Jamie Barnicle

Three new Epsilon Gammas share in each others excitement at the installation banquet.

Editor's Note: February 24, 1984, was a red feller day for the 35 women at Virginia Commonwealth University who were installed into Epsilon Gamma Chapter. The following quotes reflect the feelings of many of the new initiates on that very special day. The first paragraph was taken from the first page of Epsilon Gamma's scrapbook. With the start of spring semester in the year of 1983, a group of ambitious young women joined together to form a sorority comprised of different interests, majors, and origins. With the effort and patience of our President, Jamie Barnicle, our group grew to an overwhelming size of thirty-seven ladies. As the semester passed , " The Sorority" became a new interest to the other groups on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University. We not only had the chance to learn more about each other but were inducted as a colony of Alpha Sigma Alpha on May 1. Even with the tensions of exams on our backs, there was excitement to fi路 nally come to a reality-that where there is a will , there is a way. We can now say that we are Alpha Sigs, and proud of it! Today , I experienced something I can 't really explain . All I know is that through the initiation of our chapter , Epsilon Gamma, I found myself joined with my sisters. The feeling that flowed through me 2

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was one of total unity. I felt that we had become one, and that I had become a whole person. I know that this moment was the beginning of our lives as sisters forever.-Debbie Lison Alpha Sigma Alpha has been a strong motivating force in my life. Being initiated today strengthens the bonds we've all made to one another.-Linda Malik I've never seen so much love and support all at once! And in return, I devote myself to AEA.-Kim Garland

Today was very touching for me. All emotions were brought out and shared, a real sense of belonging. I felt we were all brought together as one. I had two sisters; now I have adopted 34.-Sarah Kamstra I am just so pleased that we chose Alpha Sigma Alpha as our sorori路 ty. It has proven time and time again to be the best.-AIIene Mosher Today has been one of the greatest days of my life. I am so happy to gain so many sisters and friend路 ships. I am really looking forward to the future of AEA.-Hidi Holmes As I reflect back on the ceremonies of today, I truly do know that through working hard and playing hard together, a strong bond is

Our privilege is today, Our challenge is tomorrow, Our love is forever. -Betsy Gim.bert Today has been on of the most important days in my life. I have gained 34 sisters and a closeness that has no comparison . Love and friendship now and forever Alpha Sigma Alpha! We did ittEmily Ford It is such a great feeling that now all of these wonderful girls are now officially my sisters. The initiation ceremony was very special and unique. I am so proud to be in Al pha Sigma Alpha!-Jeannie Cheek Being an only child , I have always

formed . I feel very close to all of my sisters and I'm so happy that I had the opportunity to be a part of the beginning of Epsilon Gamma Chapter.-Diane M. Marsh With .the long drive to our ultimate goal , we have finally made it. All the joy, pain and even frustration we have encountered is behind us, and a new beginning is at last in our hands. Our goal of being a proud chapter of AEA on the VCU campus has been reached.-Mary Mott. tr tr

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Number 3

Spring 1984

Rush: Add it up for success

Sidney G. Allen becomes NPC Secretary

Turn to page 4 to see how organization, enthusiasm, selling, and alumnae assistance can help your chapter reach quota/total.

A highlight of the 48th Session of the National Panhellenic Conference was the installation of Sidney G. Allen as NPC Secretary.

8 Portrait of a leader, portrait of a lady This personal interview with Wilma Wilson Sharp, President Emerita, begins a new Phoenix series, The heritage of AI:A.

Lortz tours 'Middle Kingdom' of childhood dreams From the Great Wall to the Communes, Helen Lortz describes the China of today.

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12 Epsilon Gamma Installed at VCU On February 24, 1984, AI:A added another chapter to her collegiate roll. Turn to page 12 to read about Epsilon Gamma's big weekend. EDITOR Dr. Rosemary Carucci Goss 2305 Capistrano St. Blacksburg , Virginia 24060 PHOENIX STAFF Alumnae Editor Kim R. Meyer 8014 Rossman Gulch Rd . Morrison , Colorado 80465 Collegiate Editor Sue Zorichak Hagen 361 2 70th St. E. Inver Grove, MN 55075

Feature Editor Nancy I. Z. Reese 828 S. Golf Cui de Sac Des Plaines , Illinois 60016

Historian Esther Kaufman Gatseos 6659 E. Eastman Ave . Denver, Colorado 80224

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Hazing Where do we stand?

2 ........ One Alpha's opinion 6 . . . . . Rush information sheet

AI:As National Policy on Hazing clearly prohibits any activity that can be defined as hazing . Where does your chapter stand on hazing? Turn to page 17 for positive pledge ideas.

7 ... Campus sights and sounds

18 ... Do you know a lost Alpha? 22 ......... Stars in Our Crown 27 ..... . . . ... Alumnae Action

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" Bid Day" during formal rush , the Zeta Zeta's at Central Missouri State University honor their new pledges with a pizza party followed by a social with the fraternity men on campus .

Second-class postage paid at Springfield , Missouri , and at additional mailing offices . Postmaster: Send Form 3579 to National Headquarters, 1201 East Walnut St., Springfield, Missouri 65802.

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If Della Omicron hadn 't had ORGANIZATION, Lisa and Georgeanne wouldn 't have had these skit costumes to show rushees the proper attire for Greek Week.

Organization The best rush is one that begins long before rush week with planning sessions by the rush committee. Among those plans should be a calendar that establishes dates and goals for workshops on rush techniques, name tags, decorations and skit and song rehearsals. The most exciting party in the world will fall flat on its face if no one shows up to make those cute name tags because the workshop notice was posted too late! And with each member knowing in advance just how much work is required, spirits will remain high instead of dropping off after the umpteenth impromptu song practice.

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Gamma Mu members couldn 't help but have ENTHUSIASM as each member was dressed as one of the four seasons. Here the Sprmg Sisters show off that special AI:A splfit

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Behind every successful rush is a chapter whose members exhibit enthusiasm for Alpha Sigma Alpha and the rush process. Keep interest high by involving every member in rush preparation . No rushee wants to walk into a room where half the people are burnt out and the other half are bored or indifferent because they haven't been in volved . Each member accepting a rush responsibility is a member who is committed to your chapter's success.

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Selling AEA The decorations are all up, the skit and songs are polished and the first rushee is about to walk through the door-now what? Sell yourself, sell your sorority and sell you r sisterhood in Alpha Sigma Alpha. Put on your best smile and Jet the positive feelings you have for A!:A shine through. Practice your conversation skills and brush up on sorority traditions and financial obligations. Get to know each rushee you meet. (No, name, hometown and major are not enough!) Remember, the rushee who feels you were genuinely interested in her will be the one who returns.

The Gamma Mu 's "Christmas with Al:A " party got that extra boost to success through ALUM ASSISTANCE with holiday inspired refreshments .

Alumnae Assistance All across the country, our alumnae are providing that extra bit of help that can push a rush program from good to great. Don't let this resource go wasted in your chapter. Alumnae can provide information on potential rushees, give financial support and provide those little extras (like homemade cookies) that make a rush party a success. But don 't just give orders; alumnae can be invaluable in providing rushing and party ideas and can provide help in developing those so important conversation skills by being your mock rushees at workshops.

Quota/Total

Gamma Mu members use the format of a skit to SELL Al:A, giving rushees an informative look at the chapter and the campus.

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Is it desirable? Yes! The future of Alpha Sigma Alpha rests with its new members. Chapters that continually fail to reach quota/total soon find themselves too small to effectively participate in campus and Greek activities. Don't Jet this happen to you. Is it attainable? Yes! Through organization, enthusiasm, selling A!:A and alum assistance, you , too, can be one of the chapters listed on the quota/total honor roll. Your rushees are looking for a home-show them your chapter is that home. * * * SPRING 1984

Help make someone you know an Alpha Sig Do you know of any young women who are attending, or will attend , college on an Alpha Sigma Alpha cam pus? If so, complete the rush information sheet below and send to: the collegiate chapter on that campus or Alpha Sigma Alpha National Headquarters 1201 East Walnut Street Springfield, Missouri 65802 Alpha Sigma Alpha now has colonies or new chapters at: Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond

St. Mary's College Winona , Minnesota Please send rush information sheets for these campuses to : Brenda Yucinovich P.O . Box 537 St. Mary's College Winona , MN 5598 1

Debbie Parr, Providence Director 1217 E. Gaskins Road Richmond , VA 23233 8041740- 1237

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Rushee's name ______________________________________________________________________________ Home address ______________________________________________________________________________ Name of parent or guardian -------------------------------------------------------------------Rushee's high school ________________________________________________ graduation year ______________ Is rushee now a _____ freshman , _____ sophomore , ____ junior, ____ senior? If rushee is a transfer, former college : --------------------------------------------------------------Relatives in Alpha Sigma Alpha or other Greek organization ------------------------------------------------00 you know the girl personally?

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Campus sights and sounds

The National Council of Alpha Sigma Alpha Announces the colonization of

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Cross blood drive, Big Brothers/ Big Sisters, and the Special Olym· pies. They refurbished a house used for alcohol awareness, drug addiction, and programs for the handicapped. A WORLD RECORD was estab· lished by Clemson students when they released 310,000 helium filled balloons at a football game. It took 399 cylinders of helium and 238 miles of string to prepare the balloons. SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON members at Northern Arizona Universi· ty set up a " Nightwatch" after a freshman sorority pledge was raped. Two brothers patrol a quad· rangle from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Two others patrol from 2 to 6 a.m . This has sparked campus interest re· suiting in another escort service, better lighting on campus, and increased patrols by local and cam· pus police. VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC lnsti· tute and State University has ordered 1,600 of IBM's new personal computers for faculty and next September's incoming freshmen engineering students. The freshmen will be required to purchase the computers which the university is offering at a discount. A lease-purchase plan allows them to pay for the computers over two years. (Chronicle) ALBION COLLEGE fraternities and sororities have received a Keep Michigan Beautiful Award for their Greek Week Service Project, a cleanup program. The students completed more than 30 separ~te projects in various parts of the City and work ranged from picking up trash to painting. Much of the work was done in conjunction with local businesses which supplied such materials as paint, tools, and garbage bags. i:f i:f

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The Heritage of AEA WILMA WILSON SHARP

Portrait of a leader, portrait of a lady by Judy DeMasters Winter , ZZ Traditions are in vogue today! Greeks are reverting to the very traditions that, during the '70s, many felt were irrelevant. If we are honest with ourselves, a fraternity cannot exist without them. In this computerized world , our sorority cannot afford to loose its identity nor its individuality. Our distinguished trademarks can endure only when they are passed from pledge class to pledge class-from chapter to chapter. With this in mind, what better way to reminiscence about our past than to have a conversation with a lady who knows more about Alpha Sigma Alpha than any of us could ever learn! She will sputter when I call her a matriarch-but she is, in the finest sense of the word-a tower of strength, a perfect example of AI:A's finest qualities, a mother to us all! Although her stamina is not as resilient as it once was, her fervent conviction has never faltered in her strong belief in AI:A's values and the benefits of membership. Her physical stature is small ; but she is a giant among members, for her incalculable contribution to the more than 15,000 initiated members across this nation. She is a gentle lady, but she has the innate ability to make all of us acknowledge that every questions has two sides and that logic combined with love can provide the solution to any problem. I know of no other member of whom I could make these statements! Who else could I be speaking of than our beloved President Emerita , Wilma Wilson Sharp? Almost four decades ago, during her fourth term as National President, she came into my life and became my friend. I was a fledgling on the campus of her alma mater, Central Missouri State Teachers Col lege (now Central Missouri State University). With this span of years, I have innumerable memories to cherish. I remember one special time that took place on May 18, 1946. On that day, Beta Nu at Murray State Teachers College, Murray, Kentucky , was installed as a chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha . Betty Urban Wallick, our immediate past National President, and I were Zeta Zeta sisters. We were included in the delegation to accompany Mrs. Sharp to the installation. It 8

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Formal portrait of Wilma Wilson Sharp, President Emerita, which hangs at Alpha Sigma Alpha 's National Headquarters.

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At the Diamond Jubilee Convention in Williamsburg, VA , Mrs. Sharp was joined by former presidents (I tor) Jean Raup Grady, Mrs. Sharp, Evelyn G. Bell, Mary Emerson Blackstone and MaryAnn Sidehamer Linton.

was a wonderful experience for a young member like myself, who had never traveled much farther than the borders of her horne state of Missouri. Enough of my reminiscing! Let me get on with my conversation with Mrs. Sharp. J.W.: Would you reflect upon your years of involvement as a member of A!:A? W.S.: That is a tremendous assignment! It spans approximately sixty five years. It encompasses wide variety in its areas of service to Alpha Sigma Alpha at college, alumna and national levels. As always, the time-frame is important. On April 4, 1919, I was initi1 ated into A!:A as a collegiate member at the installation of Zeta Zeta Chapter, at the State Teachers College of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, which is now Central Missouri State University. It was a super thrilling time to share that mystic, early reality of A!:A sisterhood with my beloved college mates. In addition, there was the challenge and competition of establishing our new chapter. By September 1921, fortified by a B.S. degree in education, I was an eager teacher in the Kansas City, Missouri, public school system. And, something else is important. I was now an active A!:A alumna!! Members of the Greater Kansas City Alumnae Chapter (as , it is known today) were in the midst of frantic preparations for a National Convention of Alpha Alpha Sigma. The Twentieth Anniversary Convention was held at the impressive Hotel Muehlebach, elegant in accommodations and appointment. It was my first A!:A 路National Convention-November 21-26, 1921. By the very nature of fraternity organization , a National Convention is always a significant happening. Before this one was over, a surprising thing had

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occurred . I was elected to the National Council. The office was that of National Registrar which I held for eight years. From these long ago shadowy times, we have now arrived at the year 1930, and a dramatic National Convention held June 30-July 3rd in Swampscott and Boston, Massachusetts. At this historic convention , characterized by an exciting change in administration, I was elected A!:A's National President. My various posts of leadership within Alpha Sigma Alpha and my activities in the interfraternity world would multiply through the intervening years until my retirement. But I ask you , can one ever feel retired from "a way of life" and from lasting commitment to loving and rewarding service? J.W.: What do you see as the highlights of your years as an A!:A? W.S.: Reflection upon A!:A highlights pose problems in selection and evaluation. Surely, my very first highlight (and I would hope that of every A!:A) was the solemnity and beauty of our initiation ceremonies. Another one would be when I was asked to speak at our wonderful Diamond Jubilee Convention, Williamsburg, Virginia, on my A!:A highlights. I prefaced my remarks by this general observation: "There must have been at least one highlight every month! Some of them were to be openly shared and some to be held in personal trust and love. Besides what may be considered a highlight at a given time can dim or increase in brightness as the years come swiftly pressing on."

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Mrs. Sharp (/) assists immedia te past president, MaryAnn Linton and new president Betty Wallick in the cutting of the anniversary cake at the 1976 Williamsburg, VA, convention.

cooperation and devoted service which so many National Officers shared with me. J.W.: What has been the most important issue to you? W.S.: Longtime interfraternal relationships and untiring efforts through both the Association of Education Sororities and National Panhellenic Conference. These were extremely demanding experiences which led eventually to Alpha Sigma Alpha's associate membership in 1947 and full membership in 1951. Intertwined with, in truth inseparable from , the NPCAES " field issues" was the historic association between the National Officers of Sigma Sigma Sigma and Alpha Sigma Alpha . Personally, the long close friendship which I enjoyed with Mabel Lee Walton, Tri-Sigma's President Emerita , is a beautiful example of interfraternity achievement " Through mutual respect and helpfulness" (words from the Panhellenic Creed). Moreover, it is an enrichment which even death cannot diminish. The officers of NPC, known as the Executive Com mittee, are placed in office by fraternity rotation . So, it was especially meaningful to me, that during the recently ended bienn ium (1981-83), the Executive Committee was composed of delegates from Sigma Sigma Sigma, Chairman; Alpha Sigma Alpha, Treasurer; and Alpha Sigma Tau, Secretary, also a former member of AES. Alpha Sigma Alpha presently holds the office of NPC Secretary and will advance to the NPC Chairmanship in 1985. I0

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Other issues would be within the AI:A family. A happy endeavor of the early 1930s was the establish ment of a close relationship with our Founders(four of the five were available)-and with early members of our Mother Chapter. In these efforts we had the invaluable help of the very first initiate of AI:A, the late Hattie Kelly Thomas, a past National Officer. She was an honored guest with Louise Cox Carper, Founder, and other early alumnae at the jubilant reinstatement of Alpha Chapter, May 1933. Years later, a thrilling climax came in the many associations which today bind us in memory to our sorority heritage. In 1952, at our Golden Anniversary Convention , Hotel Roanoke , Roanoke, Virginia , four of our Founders and the first National President were in attendance! Happy proud days of Sisterhood! J.W.: What do you see as the biggest changes that have taken place? W.S.: Momentous changes have occurred in the realm of higher education. These changes are reflected in the policies, the curriculum , and philosophies evident on the campuses of many colleges and universities. The changes in honor education mirror the changes in the economic and social systems current in our country . J.W.: What has AI:A meant to your life? W.S.: Alpha Sigma Alpha has been an extension of the basic good things in my life: family heritage, ethi cal and social standards, added incentive for growth and giving. AI:A has enlarged my life, through the life-long friendships I have made and by the shared ideals and mutual efforts I have known within the bonds of sisterhood. It has helped to keep me " up to date! " I hope that my long association with AI:A col lege students has added some panache to my sorority "performances" and to my numerous other interests and activities. J. W .: What moments have brought the greatest joy and pride to you? W.S.: These are what I name " Hallelujah Times! " I have known many in AI:A. Some of them are recurrent and some continuous and some just once-upona-time rapturous. I can mention only a few of them. They are not listed chronologically. The knowledge that our Alpha Sigma Alpha Creed, which I wrote over fifty years ago, is still repeated by each new pledge and used by our membership. This makes me truly proud. It also keeps me humble. A big , annual thrill is the announcement of the winner of the Alumnae Award which bears my name. It was established in 1941 and has grown into the most impressive company of delightful achievers imaginable. Each awardee, through her service and successful career , brings honor to Alpha Sigma Alpha . June 29, 1969, was an exciting, red letter day for me. Our AI:A National Headquarters was formally dedicated at Springfield , Missouri. Many AI:A's had planned and toiled to make this grand aspiration a satisfying reality. The carefully planned dedication was equal to the important occasion . For me, it was doubly sig nificant. The year 1969 marked my fiftieth THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

A highlight of the dedication of Alpha Sigma Alpha 's national Headquarters was the unveiling of a portrait of Wilma Wilson Sharp, President Emerita and a 50-year member, by Mary Backsman, National President.

birthday in AI:A. I was almost overwhelmed by the love bestowed upon me that June day. As a part of I the joint celebration, my portrait was unveiled in the gracious upstairs living room of our new AI:A home. A lovely sonnet written especially for me was read. I So many happy sisters to rejoice with me! The festivi · I ties lasted the weekend . AI:A has many creditable publications in addition I to our lively, informative magazine, The Phoenix. This creative area holds special interest for me, so I I have been gladdened by each fine addition to our 1 sorority's literature. In the fall of 1976, AI:A issued a 1 supplement to our history, The Years Behind Us. It is 1 a beautiful publication edited with professional skill l by a past National Editor and Historian. The book 1 was dedicated to me! Obviously, that was a source of 1 understandable "pride and joy. " But it is more signif· icant to me that the work links our cherished past to the present in such an impressive, loving way. In my 1 personal copy of this historical supplement, I keep a letter from the young daughter of the author. Here is 1 a sentence from it: " I am proud and happy that you got a dedication and wish you many more." And for Alpha Sigma, I wish a rededication to the principles upon which the sorority was founded . Today, in new and challenging circumstances, it may be helpful to heed the familiar words: " Remember victory is planned, achieved, and cared for without qualm or fear. 0 May you be responsible and calm growing in love and branching to the stars."

J.W.: Yes, I, too, cherish the memories of that June

day when our National Headquarters was dedicated. One cannot describe the joy of seeing it for the very first time! I also remember the unveiling of the first copy of The Years Behind Us, which took place at I Headquarters a little more than seven years later. We wanted Mrs. Sharp to be present to receive the first THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

copy but the BIG question was how to get her there without her becoming suspicious! So, with fingers crossed , I called and told her that Weldon (my hus· band) and I were going to Springfield for the week· end and invited her to go with us-that we felt it would do her good to get away for a few days, and she would enjoy seeing the beautiful Missouri Ozarks again! This was all true , but I had omitted a few things. She accepted, and the rest is history. There are few times when she has been speechless, but this was one of them-but only momentarily! Now, on with our conversation .

J.W.: The Creed has had such a tremendous effect on each of our lives. What inspired you to write it and when did you write it? W.S.: As nearly as I can recall , at the National Con· vention in 1932, I was assigned the task of writing a Creed. I felt there was a need for one, and it is the most important work that I have done. I do not remember the exact date that I wrote it, but it was probably in the late summer of that year. I recall it was before 1933. J.W.: If you were to leave one thought with our membership, what would it be? W.S.: To love life and joyously live each day to its ultimate good. · She hesitates to use " I" and she says she dislikes using " When I stuff"; but, between you and me, there is no one who has a better right to use those words! This sharing of her thoughts with me was given strictly as a labor of love for each of you . Although she is doing well , she is not as energetic as in years past (but who is?). I know I speak for countless other members when I say how greatly indebted we are to her and how blessed we are to have her and the bene· fit of her counsel. THANK YOU-Wilma Wilson Sharp, and GOD BLESS YOU , dear lady! -tf -tf

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Fourth Virginia Chapter

Epsilon Gamma installed at Virginia Commonwealth University

The newly installed women and advisors of Epsilon Gamma Chapter at the installation banquet.

by Debbie Parr, Province Director Many visitors come to Richmond to tour the state capitol, the science Museum of Virginia, the Confederacy and Edgar Allen Poe Museums, and the historic scenery of the Fan and Churchill areas, not to mention the University of Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University. However, on the weekend of February 24, 1984, visitors from seven different states traveled to Richmond to share in the transformation of a colony of 35 young women into the Epsilon Gamma Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University. Alpha Sigma Alpha became the second National Panhellenic Conference sorority at the university.

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Academic Campus began as the Richmond School of Social Work and Public Health in 1917. In 1925 the school became the Richmond Division of the College of William and Mary. Fourteen years later its name was changed to Richmond Professional Institute (RPI) of the College of William and Mary. In 1962 RPI was made an independent state-supported institution and in 1968 the Virginia General Assembly approved a recommendation that RPI and MCV merge to form Virginia Commonwealth University . Today, VCU , a truly urban university covers 65.1 acres with its two downtown campuses . VCU , whose main campus adjoins the historic " Fan District" of Richmond , has an enrollment of 20,000 students. The campus now has nine fraternities and five sororities.

The colony MaryAnn Linton , National Vice President of Development , and

Frances Francis, former national officer, met with the VCU administration and over thirty women in the spring of 1983 to discuss the possibility of AEA coming onto their campus. These determined young women had sought out AEA and wanted to become a colony before the semester ended. So, on the eve of their spring semester fi nals in May, 1983, these young women were pledged a colony by Debbie Parr, Province Director and Frances Francis, Chapter Advisor, along with the assistance of the Richmond Alumnae Chapter and field representative, Lynnann Jimenez.

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Friday brought the arrival of the Nat ional Officers and supportive area chapter representatives. The national representatives were Rhetta Robinson, National President; MaryAnn Linton, Vice President of Development; Paula Foreman, Chairman of Colonies and Philanthropies; Rosemary Goss , National Editor; Cherrie Shallock, Province Director VI; Debra Kay Parr, Province Director V; and Beth Colwell and Jan Verfurth , Chapter Consultants. Representatives from the Richmond Alumnae Chapter and the Washington, D.C., Alumnae were also present. Also in attendance were representatives from six collegiate chapters: Alpha, Longwood College; Beta Epsilon, James Madison University; Beta Iota, Radford University; Beta Pi , Concord College; Delta Iota, University of Delaware; and Delta Rho, Elon College. The "get acqua inted party" on Friday night began with a bang when 25 energetic Alphas arrived on the scene. Surrounded by red, white, green and gold balloons and streamers, the installation team and visiting chapters were introduced and each chapter sang a favorite song. It was at this party that the Eps ilon Gamma's famous prize winn ing non-alcoholic drink was unveiled to the world of AEA. This unique drink had won a prize in a campus wide contest this fall and ' at first taste it was quickly understood why it was chosen. Later that evening, a fraternity on campus hosted a party for the Epsilo:1 Gamma women and the visiting chapters. Formal initiation and installation services were held in the Business Auditorium on Saturday morn ing. It was such a t ranquil sight to see the colony of young women in white awaiting the ceremony. Following the installation, the officers were installed. After lunch, Epsilon Gamma Chapter was presented with gifts from National Council , other collegiate chapters, and alumnae groups.

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Epsilon Gamma guests at the afternoon recep tion were greeted b y Frances Francis. Er Advis or, Mar yAnn Linton, Vice President of Developmen t, Rhetta Robinson, National President, and Jamie Barn icle, Er Presiden t.

Barnicle, Polly Jennifer Adams, Robin Renee Almond , Alice Elaine Anzalone , Mia Maria Badalati , Robin Sandra Bendar, Martha Bissell, Nancy Ann Buzby, Jean Anne Cheek, Susan Irene Dunn, Emily Blackwell Ford , Kimberly Ann Frank , Deborah Renee Friend , Elizabeth Ann Gariti, Kimberly Ann Garland, Jayme Ann Gewet, Elizabeth A. Gimbert , Jill Ann Ginnetti, Karen Marie Golbek, Jan Elizabeth Haas, Lisa Ann Hall , Heidi Elizabeth Holmes, Teresa Lynn Hyde, Sarah Edgeworth Kamstra , Tammy Elizabeth Kiley , Eliane May Komar, Deborah Ann Lison, Linda Jean Malik , Diane Marie Marsh, Allene Frances Mosher , Mary Beth Mott, Debra Lynn Pributsky, Mary Eileen Richardson, Gerry Louise Strickland and Natalie Jane Warner. In the afternoon a reception was held in honor of the new chapter. Parents, friends, and members of other campus Greek organizations joined in celebrating the birth of a new AEA Chapter. Chapter gifts and congradulatory messages were displayed at this time.

Installation banquet As night fell on the city of Richmond, the new chapter members and their friends moved to the Hol iday Inn-Downtown for the installation banquet. Many parents joined their AEA daughters and dates to celebrate, with AEA National Offi-

cers and Richmond Alumnae, the long-awaited installation of Epsilon Gamma. Miss Jamie Barnicle , Epsilon Gamma President , presided as toastmistress. The toasts were given by Tammy Porter, Alpha, Aspire; Frances Francis, alumna , Seek; and Paula Foreman, National Officer , Attain . The National President Rhetta Robinson , presented the chapter with its charter, which brought the room to a standing ovation . Mary Ann Linton awarded each charter member with a Phoenix pin. As the banquet drew to a close, the Richmond Alumnae Chapter unveiled the Frances Jobson Francis Award. The Richmond Alumnae will award a deserving young women in one of the Virginia chapters this award in the spring of each year in honor of Frances (Dee Dee) Francis' dedicated work to AEA. The banquet was followed by a dance sponsored by the new chapter. On Sunday morning the memorable weekend was brought to an end with a fa rewell coffee . Although the visiting sisters of AEA were about to return to different places, it was certain the memorable weekend would not be forgotten soon. Alpha Sigma Alpha extends a warm welcome and best wishes to its newest chapter , Eps i lon Gamma. * * * SPRING 1984

Charms of China

Lortz tours ''Middle Kingdom'' of childhood dreams by Helen B. Lortz The travel brochure entitled it "Charms of China " -22 days visit· ing Peking , Nanking , Wuhsi, Shanghai, Guilin (Kewilin), Nanning, Canton and ending with four days in Hong Kong . While I found ample evidence to support the " Charms" -the adorable children in the kindergarten in Nanking , the hospitable students at Nanking University, the spectacular landscape of Guilin-1 shall always think of this trip under my own title: " Fifteen days in China with my Red Pants Suit. " According to my China Guidebook, the average temperature for April in the regions we would visit ranged from highs of 67 o F (Peking) to 75° F (Guilin) and lows of 43 ° F (Peking) to 6r F (Canton). But China 's spring can be as fickle as ours and Lady Luck, I concluded, is more reliable than a climate chart. Not until we reached the subtropical city of Nanning, China's southern-most city, on the fourteenth day of our tour, did we have that warmer temperature , full sunshine and rainless days promised in the guidebook. Since the only winter-weight garment I took on the trip was a red wool pants suit, that became my uniform from departure in Washington , D. C. on March 27 until April 12 when we left Guilin by train for Nanning. Only after we boarded a CAAC (Civil Aviation Administration of 14

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China) plane at Tokyo's International Airport did I really believe that I was on my way to Chinathe ancient Middle Kingdom with the world 's oldest continuous civilization, and now its most populous nation . Even in my wildest imagination I could not " bring forth " a picture of some billion souls inhabiting a land mass only slightly larger than the United States. In the People's Republic of China, as in the Soviet Union, all aspects of tourism (and tourists) are controlled by a government agency-in this instance, the China International Travel Service (CITS). Our first day in Peking was cold and rainy so our CITS guides decided to postpone the trip to the Great Wall. At eight o'clock the next morning as we departed from the villa in our bus the sun was shining, the sky was blue, and our spirits were up-beat. The section of the Great Wall visited by all tourists is at Badaling-a two -hour drive from Peking. This section dates from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). It is among the most astonishing of man 's accomplishments . I re membered reading that the Great Wall was the only man -made structure visible to the astronauts from outer space-and with that awesome thought I closed my camera, settled back in my seat and pondered the wonder of it all! From Peking we flew to Nanking , an ancient city dating from

Helen Lortz descending the Great Wall. In the background is another section of the Wall.

the 8th Century B.C. and now with a population of over two and onehalf million . At several points in China 's history it served as the national capitol. Nanking will always have a very special place in my memories of the China "experience" as it was here that I felt for the first time the unbelievable population pressure visible from the "sidewalk to sidewalk" crowds; witnessed the throngs of people clustered around the Wall Posters downtown that one reads in Western newspapers and periodicals; saw literally hundreds of bicycles and riders; and gazed with incredulity at the large groups of peopleall ages-squatting around paperback books, pamphlets, pictures spread out on a downtown sidewalk trying to read and/or see over other people's shoulders. It was pouring rain the afternoon of our visit to Nanking University and by the time we boarded the bus for the return to our hotel, I wondered whether I would ever be dry and warm again. Nanking University, founded in 1902, was known as Central University prior to 1949. Following the educational reforms of 1977, it emerged as one of tbe most prestigious institutions of learning in China . As in most of our visits to governmental institutions, we were conducted to a large conference room for briefing by the local officials. During the briefing (and we were permitted to ask as many questions as we liked), several THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

English speaking students joined us to serve as our individual escorts to various buildings and classrooms. I was delighted to be taken in tow by two charming Chinese girls. Both spoke English very well. I told them that I should like to visit the Library Building as I had worked in the library on my college campus (KSTC at Pittsburg, Kansas) to earn money while attending college. I was especially interested in seeing the stacks where books of English were kept. It was sad to see that the number in this section were very few and they were not in good condition. One of the highlights in Nanking was a morning visit to a kindergarten-a boarding school-type accommodating 420 children from three to six years of age. The children live at the school six days a week (Monday to Saturday) and the parents pick them up on Saturday evening for the Sunday "weekend." There are ninety persons on the staff of the school, including teachers, cooks, cleaners, doctor and medical personnel. The children are taught the basics-i.e. math, music, art, common knowledge (identification of objects, what they are used for) . We were greeted at the entrance by a group of colorfully dressed and smiling children with a "welcome song" that none of us understood as it was in Chinese. With their tiny faces decked out in rouge and lipstick, and their black, black hair, they reminded me of my Chinahead doll with the stuffed sawdust body from childhood days. We had all been looking forward to visiting a Commune and one morning while in Shanghai we

were taken to an agricultural commune some thirty miles from the city. This particular one had 31,000 residents comprising 7, 700 families. We were told that first priority is given to agriculture, second to industry and third to livestock and fishing . Of the 31,000 residents, 18,000 were classified as workers, and 9,000 of those worked in the fields. The other 9,000 workers were employed in small factories devoted to making such items as candles, toys , bamboo furniture , soy sauce and clothing. Factory workers earn about ten percent more than field hands. The Commune administrators try to have at least one worker from each family employed in a factory. This Commune, we were informed in our briefing, has a hospital and 17 medical stations ; 3 middle schools, 12 elementary schools; 31 kindergartens and 151 nurseries. We did not visit any of these centers but did visit a 2-story house where one family lived . While sparsely furnished and without heat, it was much better than what I had anticipated. I noted, in particular, that the kitchen and eating area, as well as the other main living quarters, were on the second floor and removed from the area on the first floor where small animals-pigs, rabbits, etc .-were housed. We had to travel by train to Nann ing-an ali-day trip that turned out to be one of my most interesting on the trip as we were able to see so much of the countryside. Nanning was founded during the Yuan dynasty and until 1977 was closed to foreign visitors. It is only about 150 miles from the Vi-

Children enjoying a morning break at a kindergarten in Nanking.

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etnamese border. For the first hour or so after pulling out of the station, we could still see many of the spectacular limestone formations , which several of us tried to catch once more on camera from the train windows. Then, the small villages in the distance, the carefully tended fields of grain (mostly corn), and further south the rice paddies being cultivated by the farmers with water buffalos captured my interest. Shortly after 4 p.m. we arrived at the train station in Nanning. In some ways the town and the hotel made me feel that perhaps this was the real China-no hustling or bustling as in Nanking or Shanghai. In retrospect, I think I should have begun my visit to the Middle Kingdom in Canton rather than Peking . Canton seemed so much more "tied in" with Hong Kong and the Western world that it did not represent to me the People's Republic of China. While it is only about one hour flight-time from Nanning, it is many, many hours more in every other way with its international trade , Hong Kong fashions and hairstyles, and the hustle and bustle apparent among the pedestrians on the sidewalks as we drove through the city to our hotel on the outskirts. This rather abrupt transfer to the Western world crowded out my private pictures of the Middle Kingdom, a never-never land that had intrigued me ever since as a child in a one-room country school house I listened with wonder to our teacher tell about the slant-eyed little people with "pigtails hanging down their backs." They may have worn "pigtails" during the years of my childhood but certainly the hundreds and hundreds I saw on this journey did not. Yet, they were different-and they should be. My hope is that all these millions will safeguard their heritage in the centuries to come as Americans should safeguard theirs. The world would be a very dull place if all its inhabitants succumb to the inevitable shrinking-economically, technologically, and culturallythat may one day succeed in making us all cut from the "same pattern. " * * * SPRING 1984

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Where do we stand? by Rosemary Carucci Goss and Silvana Richardson

Pledge Bill of Rights Last spring, the Interfraternity Council and ~anh~ll~nic Council in cooperation with the Dean of Student Affa1rs W1lham Lo~g at Elan College, Elan College, NC, implemented a pledge bill of rights. The 21 guidelines (featured below) inform pledges about what cannot be required of them as a pledge. How would your campus rate? No pledge shall be required by any person or persons to perform any act which : 1. Is sadistic-treats the pledge in a " sub-human" manner 2. Is illegal 3 . Is immoral 4. Places the pledge in physical danger or in jeopardy of losing his or her life 5. Places severe emotional stress upon the pledge 6. Interferes with the academic process-causes the pledge to miss classes, labs, study sessions, or tests 7. Causes the pledge to violate college regulations 8 . Requires the pledge to consume alcohol or to use it in excessive quantities 9. Requires the pledge to be present at activities for unreason· able periods of time 10. Prevents the pledge from securing normal amounts of sleep 11 . Requires the pledge to perform personal services for colle· giate members 12. Requires the pledge to participate in a " Kangaroo Court" or other individual questioning activity 13. Prescribes the wearing of anything other than the pledge pin to indentify pledgeship 14. Requires the pledge to carry items which they would not nor· mally bear 15. Requ ires the pledge to answer the telephone in a manner unlike a member would answer it 16. Prevents the pledge from speaking for an extended period of t ime 17. Requ ires the abandonment of pledges or active members" Road Trips" 18. Requires the blindfolding of the pledge 19. Requ ires the pledge to stand when a collegiate member enters the room 20. Requires the pledge to intentionally deface the house or char· ter room so that clean-up is mandated 21 . Requ ires call ing other pledges "names''

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Hazing , that aspect of sorority membership that no one likes to discuss, unfortunately still exists to varying degrees on many col · lege campuses . Although colle · gians are much more aware of haz. ing today , many still find them· selves saying to a chapter consult· ant, " But we didn't think that was hazing. " Alpha Sigma Alpha 's Nati~nal Policy on Hazing clearly defmes hazing as " an activity which endan· gers the physical safety of a pledge, produces mental or physi· cal discomfort; causes embarrass· ment, fright, humiliation , or ridi· cule ; or degrades the individual." Perhaps your chapter could set aside some time to discuss hazing during your next chapter meeting or at some other designated time. As a guideline for your discussion, please refer to Alpha Sigma AI · pha 's Membership Education Phi· losophy and H az ing Policy ap· proved by National Council Sep· tember 1982. This publication in· eludes the AEA National Hazing Policy, National Panhellenic Con· terence's Hazing Policy and alter· natives to hazing , and is available from th e c hap t er membership chairman or National Headquar· ters. As initiated m embers we have been entrusted with the future of Alpha Sigma A lpha . The central figures in our future are our pledg· es. To t hem we must pass on the ideal s of ou r soro rity and the way of life to wards ac h ievement of those ideal s. In lead ing we must do so by exam p le, stri vin g always for excell ence in living o ur aims. Our job is no t an easy on e, but then where would we be if our predeces· THE PHOENI X OF A LPHA SIGMA ALPH A

Ideas for pledge/initiate activities The following is a list of ideas for use by pledges individually, in pairs s~all _groups with initiated members. This is just a guide; encourage 1magmat10n and creativity in thinking of original activities never used before by the chapter.

Physical Sponsor a volleyball game between all sorority pledges. Sponsor a powderpuff football tournament for sororities. Hold a "natural foods" cooking class. Have a " house repair" day; invite a fraternity to assist. Sponsor a Walkathon, Bikeathon or Runathon . Hold a workshop on preventing sports injuries. Provide labor for " Spring clean-up" in your commun ity. Present an " athlete of the month" award to an outstanding woman athlete on campus. Pledging-a time for learning, caring and sharing.

Intellectual Find out where the learning skills center is on campus and what it offers students. Sponsor a program for the chapter on taking tests, writing research papers, taking notes, budgeting time. Ask the Financial Aid office to present a program on ways to finance education. Work with an executive officer for a week; rotate all pledges as assistant officers. Attend a campus cultural event. Conduct a leadership development exercise at a pledge meeting (communication, problem-solving). Set scholarship goals for self in conjunction with the chapter scholarship chairman and advisor. Write a news story for your hometown paper about pledging AEA. Raise money to sponsor a scholarship for next semester.

Because we espouse the integrity and dignity of women, basic human rights, decency, honor, gracious living, and positive reinforcement of each Spiritual other, we believe Discuss the profile of an ideal sorority woman. Translate 'The Creed " into everyday living. there is no place for Hold a " fireside" for pledges and initiated members. Celebrate one of AEA's exemplars' days. the negative practice Plan an activity for the chapter with mentally retarded children (could be of hazing in our sis- Special Olympics event). Write a devotional for your next meeting. terhood. Plan to attend church as a group wit h big sisters. Volunteer as tutors for children in the community. Adopt a set of grandparents for the year. sors had not accepted life's great challenges? We can accept our challenge by promoting the positive development of all our members. Because we espouse the integrity and dignity of women, basic human rights, decency, honor, gracious living, and positive reinforcement of each other, we believe there is no place for the negative practice of hazing in our sisterhood. Where does your chapter stand on hazing? -t. -t.

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Social Invite local politicians to the chapter for a reception . Hold a " Faculty to Dinner" night mont hly. Sponsor a Tea or Reception for sorority advisors. Conduct a seminar on " Presenting a Professional Image. " Invite alumnae to talk about " life after college. " Sponsor an open house for neighbors. Send a birthday cake to a local chapter on their Founders' Day. Sponsor a rush workshop for pledges and new initiates. The sorority of the '80s will develop women of knowledge, character and poise. Its education program will be based on sound principles and positive processes. Self-respect and sorority pride will be the fruits of everyone's joint efforts. -t. -t.

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Do you know a 'lost' Alpha? Each month Alpha Sigma Alpha receives dozens of returned copies of THE PHOENIX marked: Not Deliverable at this address. When this happens Alpha Sigma Alpha must pay a 25 cent fee to the Post Offi ce and your card at headquarters is marked " lost." GAMMA ALPHA

Karen Yarkie

GAMMA CLIO

Mary Lu Heed

Elizabeth Ann Gumz

Jean Marie Cross

Carleen Hess

Ruth Halls Esrich

Barran Maureen Uplngton Kenealy

Karen Ann Bub Lorraine Helen Fredrich Pascutti florence Knauf Sara Susan Smart

Kathy Hohl Sleeter Carroll Hole Jackson

Peggy Lou Bartels Joyce Disher

Margaretta Hensel! Groth

Mary H1ckner

Suzanne McGuire

Nancy M. Ripp Potricia Kaye Kroll Maru Ann Cwikla Nlgbor

Janet Sheridan Erwin

Fellluo Donute Pobllonls

Patricio Clolre McWilliams Theresa Foley Lutzer Anne Mixan Farris

Mory Walton Conti Vlrglnlo Ellzobe th Hogan Mary Beth Go Iasko Opay Mory Ann Murphy Trotzuk

Jozm Donna Healy Bacovsky Sandi Miller Anderson Marilyn Prochnow

Sue Schmiedlin Fitzgerald Phyllis Jean Pope Shidell

Susan Roche Mooney Margaret Eileen Baar Tassell

Karen Sue Thomas Smith Connie Wanless Holzinger

Linda DepBsquale Serres Sharon Giese Resser Susan Catherine Nohr

Jane Chang Nancy Leland Olson

Lynne Pray Sham kin Judi Amdor Humphrey

Ann Marie Knueppel Groth Patricia J . Pogenkoph Heller

Rhondalyn Summers Remacclotl

Carolyn Marie Tinberlake

Modelelne Corbeil Teresa Ann Wolff Margaret M . Wurst Brodin Mary Arounl Porto Jr. Claudia Reinhart Pernicone

Morllyn Nowok

GAMMA BETA Janet Lee Modlson Miller Lily Sturkol Margaret Bloom Meeney

Morllyn Gronger Flenniken None A . Grotzke Smith

Rachel Lynn Davies

Leighton Rosemary Wesley Barnes

Petricia Ann Powers Betz

JoAnne Root

Norma Katcher Kinney Ann Joan Pannell Allee Russell Brennan

Maxine Cox

Gladys Irene Wright Gladys Oxley Tillman icye Adelia Baldwin Gourley

Glenda Harvey Brackett

Leona Faye Cavett Stevens

Rut h Elsie Rlecker Nancy Beth Galyne

Ann Marie Roesch

Jean Tuthill Kraft Dorothy Helen Wheeler Dutcher Cleone E. Barnes Davis Harriet Hess Virginia Elizabeth Eyler Anne Therese Innes McKendrick Jane Loretta Muhlbauer

Mary Kathleen Smythe Grady

Mary Reagan Clary

Estelle Dubick

Elizabeth L. LJirich Patricia McCarthy M ary Cher m ura Donohur

Bernice McCready Arnold

Bertho Bass Miller Ethel Mae France Dead rick Lucille Grove Smiley

Cyn th ia Ackert McGraw

Thelma Roberto Halstead Hill Ella Isbell Stansberry

Jean Bolyard Schoenberg Ingrid Stravinski Margare t Wagner Grace Weiss

Janice Marie Buck

Edna Marguerite Bowles

Helen Josephine Graham

Bibianna Catherine Backes Verna VIola Van Winkle Morgan

Mary E. Mcalary Blanche Vivian Chandler M rs. Edwin

Beum

Edra Mae Lahann Pi tt man

Laura Al m a S kinner Crai n Mary Genevieve Gaston Ru th Burnett e

Georgie Pearl Roll Boyd Olive Quigley Th ompson Alma Lois Rodgers Berryhill Laura Elizabeth Highfi ll Essie Maye Bingaman Katherine Lowth er Nunnelee

Elearnor F rances M o lz Frick Elsie M . Converse Hurrm an Rose Lee M ontgomery Price M axine M ary Brow n Th ac ker

Clara M. Willia m s Thornhill Frances Turne r Middlebrook Marguerite Elliot Gilberta M. S tiles Ruscoe

Doris Smith Bertha A. Green Grohom Mary Grace Newlin Jones Virginia Rose Provost Arno t Deloris M . Frieden Bixler

Mrs. Frederick H. Allgaier

GAMMA GAMMA

Mary E. Shirkey Clift Alice T. Wells Evans

Mary Florence Rose bloom

Beverly Fortner Payne

Mrs. John J . Wagner

Ruth Rosalie Foster

Gertrude S trickler

Potricia Kelley Jacqueline Marie Zabadal Goldman

Ru th Kendall Mcfadden Ethel Feese

Clarice L. Miller

Ruth Ann Petti t Masters

Faye Edith Word

Madaline Louise Volpe Cornelle Isabel Davis

Louise Miller Moy Ester Roseantha Delzell Ford Ado B. Titus Walrath Stella B. Hunt Schmitt

Dorothy Hartenberger M ona Irene Schwartz Newman Viola Augusta Burt

Mrs. R. A . Cli ffo rd Rut h A. Hyde Birdsall Lo Eva Kragh Bette Newlin Whi t ney

Joan Marie Pautz Adler

Cheryl Longwitz Susan J . Abrohom

Mary Joyce Brown Kelly

Mary Oconnor Johnson Donna Frome

Beverly Jean Church Depew

Cecelia Smejkol Judi Hendricksen

Pauline Corsier Forbes Frances Drupleskl Nelson

Harriet Pfersch

Karen Ann Papke

Renee Goldberg Zucker Shirley C. Kantor Kay

Ethele Irene Utterbock Pearl Eaton Reynolds

Beulah Marie Poulter

Mergaret Ann Rekoske

Frances Edna Marion

Florence Jeanette Finney

Bonnie Jean Scheelk Furrer Sharon J . Miller Moesch Bett Jane Gerndt Losch Carol Engelbert

Elaine Kempen Jane Ole Coleman

Morgoret Mulry Kropf Morllyn Schefeel

Ruby Seibert

Pemele A Mueller Hanson Pemele Schaefer

Suzanne Sondheim Marlene Streeter Ebbltt Jr

Heidi Moore

Joan Denise Bossi Leonore Brodsky Helene B Wonsor Milhoven

Lois Winifred McCown Collins Minnie V Colvin Lyudio V Rank Kerr

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Ruth Rudy Ci nnam o n Maylo Lewis

Goowin Bess Louise Hubbard Poli to

Joanne Dietze Ann Egenhoefer Brenda Susan Hennig

Bess Elliott Plahn

Harriet Kale Irene Law

Marianne Liebl Clark Helen Nowockl Bogoczyk Donne Wels Sheldon

Rosemary Wesley Barnes

Ruby Hart Nelson

Mary Edno Miller

Margaret Mclean Kathleen McSweeney Carole Maynard

Virginia Allee Buckles

Jennie Hayes Hazel Dunavant

Eleanor Knop f Gould Jr. Ann Macdonald Haag Carol Bishop Kahler

Mary Ellen Witt Vivien Zittlow Weber

Joyce Irene Smith

Eunice M etcalf Ken t

Marguerite Craig Julian Mabel Carolyn Fortune

Evelyn Ridick Meade

velyn Marie Polhamus Thorsen Agnes E . Altmann Koehler Rosario B. Estaclo

oncy Gntce Aschebrook Ruth Marie Lambert

Iris Rosetta Beck Oakley

Mory Ellen Rice Mary Jane Rourke Sterle

Janet Huntemann Leonard Helen Anne Johnston Katherine Theresa Obrien

Mary Colette Zobollo

Fuerstenberg

Nora Ethel Crobtree Baird Hattie Elda Knight Braly Leta E. Huddleston Speegle

Harmon

Emily Barnes Kerr

Jeanette Kelch Handrich

Shirley May Smith Kroemev Judith Joan Ungrodt Coral Jean Chrudimsky Koy A Duston Thorpe Moija Jekobsons Barbero Anne All Faye Sondro Llghtlull Junker

Theta Donley Musgrove

Hazel Nash Stauffer

lngo Johonno Luhring Syng AiLee Koh

Lindo Bailey Clifford

Velma Thomas Wheeler

Nance E . Kreter Janet B. Miller Lorraine Muccio Margaret Ann Reames Susan Reese

Josephine A . Bastos Barbara Ann Berlin Audrey Anne Glezen

Barbara Jenkins Schultz

Kay Ann Alvey Heiney

Sylvia Pearl Sonderup Vernice Lelo Kuykendall

Ardis L. Joy

Bernice Anne Smith Marcella Thomas Thompson Cecelia Marian Spadard

Krist in Russell

Lone Clyde Edmondson Miller lone Clark Wllllomson

Clara D. Agostino Helen lsaf Hobbib

Bonnie Detert Patz

Dione Humphrey Dressel

Estelle S. Wiener Fishberge Betty Joon Hond Graeb

Margoret Welsh Karlene H. Barth Miller

Christine Walker Greenman Marjorie Ellen Gibson Davis

Sharon A. Braun Valerie Hintzmann Hrobske

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Helen Katherine Pierce Thomas Catherine B. Ryan O 'Conner Antoinette Rosemary Sposit Lorraine G. Cook

Lynn M. Kieffer Mad I Terry Nowicki Rheta Mae Tolley Gunderson Glenda Gums Sue Jordan Kathryn A . Beebe Calloway Emily Chang Erlandson Robyn Bowles

We are trying to locate " lost" Alphas. If you know anyone on this list, please send their name, present address, chapter and init iation number to : Alpha Sigma Alpha National Headquarters, 1201 East Walnut Street, Springfield , MO 65802 . '((

Chondler Joan Ethel Mason Miller

Dorothy Kull Bailey Coral Joyce Mosteller Jean C. Zoechler Louther Yvonne Lane

Lois Piper Merkle Anita Peruccl Furr Barbara J . Carpenter

Vera Vivian Jones Skidmore

W ilma Ire ne Lane Tannahill Lela Mae Sutton M celwain Helen Frances Donnell

Agnes Warinner

Laura R. Johnson Hoffert

Elsie Soil Fisher

Mrs. Donnie M . Bear

Gertrude Louise Wetz Young

Ollie Shattuck Ru th Morgan Inglett Esther Tee I Albright Mabel Henderson Bollord Elsie May Graham Wode Mary Esther Hoover Clopper

Glorlo Hutchison Mcfadden

Sadie Chew Parriott

Imogene Pearl Mitchell Pauline Ethel Fellers

Jennie Belle Smith Roark ellie M. Azbill Cole Blanche Jeanette Steven.son Bales Georgia Vicars

Nell Seorcy Blanche Rackley Pickett Josie Mae Ottinger Ailinger

Susie Stone

Ohve L. Anderson

Olive Luelle Crouse McGlamery

Samaniego Barbara Lee Chandler J ones Wilma Lorene Hudson

Knight Vera Inez Neal Vasek

Leno Elizabeth Worner Lawson

Mary Louise VIncent

Maxine Cox

Loronell Folrchlld

Jessie Agnes Curry Miller Mabel Chew Smithson Dolores Luelle Boll McKaughor.

Helen Vera Cress Vera Mae Haskins

Helen Katherine Johnson

Wilton Merle Weeks Lenders Gladys Elizabeth Reed Ruby Ann Rollins Harris

Lllo Marie Hepner Lola Jeon Morris Boyle Velma Louise Nickelson Kenney

Koy Horner Canfield Alma Louise Fountain Sorrlck

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Phyllis Loraine Nicola Wright

Willa Dean Demoss Mildred Lenora Guin Hall Dell Russell O'Dell Alice Carol Smith Mary Lou Haines Wanda Lee Peach Elliot Margaret Louise Petermann Phyllis Beatrice Wilson Margaret Alice Benefiel Winters Doris Pauline Bennett Mildred June Hartman McKee Maxine Hager Marcella Hanna Ophelia Beard Donna Wright JoAnn Caldwell Patricia Ann Grancer Doris Jo Kragh Rita Roessler

GAMMA DELTA Helen Ann Williams Dorothy Mae Bracco Monica Ann Rompf Elizabeth V. Linnekin Raimondo Marie Law Hielen Betty Ann Kelpac lssaacson Gloria Rose Catalano Marie Jane Roseto Virginia Ann Piccolo Arceri Peggy McGoldrick Mann Christine Peet Danowski Maru Jane OBrien Maureen Anne O 'Conner

Georgette Lang Weihrauch lngebore Fruth Flynn Theresa Demarco Vranka Barbara Karch Baumeister

Bernice J . Cichetti Jeanette A. Newman Williams Diane De Angel is Viccaro Lina Casanova Eleanor Marine Petty Virginia Bruns Cristiano Mary Lou Cerreta Joyce Ellen Cantileno Kathleen Costello Quirk Joan Demarco Ricci Angela Faraci Conners Patricia O'Rourke Burke Mary Elizabeth Pfohl Allgator Virginia Tereschuck Patricia Kelley Carole Campbell Elizabeth Gluvna Teurfs Ann McManus Lollos Carolyn Ziegler Diana Bardia Gail Siver Gorin Renita Carosella Covino Maureen Coucci Ring Nancy Hopper Paxton Carol Kowalski Arend Nancy Scheper Marilyn Tekeyan Turkington Lucy Adams Rausch Stephanie Nazarofr Lancaster Carolyn Munk Rogers Judith Rissmeryer Azzato Frances Ann Virzi Nora T. Nolan Vilma M . Acevedo Charlotte Hetherington Beatrice Siebert Antionette Rummo Hausle Gale Patricia Vaughan Marilynda Kelly Cassandra J . Ides Mary Sinnott Riley

Sheila Cichetti Linda Betti Michele A . Pollard Constance Cosentino Maureen Cummings Frances Mattioli Linda Sincovich Linda Carena Nancy Costello

GAMMA EPSILON Barbara Goniu Mclaughlin Constance Ann Bjorklund Matzat

Virginia Anne Scott Phyllis Jordon Robbins Lynda J. Kersh McGarrity Wanda Manees Wingard Joan Taylor Karen Jarratt Richardson Dianne Lanier Sara Jo Lee Merritt Laura Marsh Ross Marieta Philyaw Taylor Susan Boyd Alice May Hui Ginger Kay Tarrer Poole Barbara Ann Thompson Billie Davidson Dickerson Cynthia Davidaon Carol Holland Rowe Vadis Hargis Perkins Janis Jones Nancy Jane Kelley Helen Diane Bell Johnson Gay Turner Harper Marcia Karen Hargis Henderson Sandra Gail Hill Murphy Lea Anne Deal Melody Elledge Taliaferro Linda McClain Vickie Ann Briggs Sandra Jo Brickey Vicky Dean Grambling Chris E . Atkins Kellye M . Divine Stephanie Jane Jackson Beth Steed Kim Annette Clary Prestridze Amelia Eldora Anders

Lynn Barbara Good Timler Sharon Gibbons Zaporski Dorothy Borchert Donohue Patricia Ann Johnson Teddie Jo Chopp Joyce Houston Saueressig Patricia Ann Morris Janet L. Vogt Solomon Susan Anna Olson Linda Jean Chapman Rose Dunn Jacoby Judith M . Hansel Martina Kisley Susan Fran ces McConnell Ann Reinert Patricia Ruth Haberman Dawn Harwood Marilea Kambe Abuya Bonnie J . Wahlberg Kathleen Halverson Myers Kathleen Kean Schultz Priscilla Elizabeth Dix Brady Nancy Lan ora Johns Meribeth Hodges GAMMA ETA Klara R. Rupperrt Grigg Lois Berry Marcia Chybowski Phyllis Laverne Vignevic Schwengel Helen Elizabeth Baily Marilyn Gehrand Marian Barbara Abowit z Nye Barbara Carol Dirks Joan Elizabeth Wright Janice Koehler Fisher Ferguson Rebecca Deseve Marquardt Linda Witt Gwen Clarice McCahan 1 Patricia Lee Mackinney Herz Susan C. Dinnauer Mary Katherine Taylor Lambrecht Hobart Eva Louise Lindsey Sally Anne Taylor Janet Carol Schuett Ann Marie Difelice Boyd Margaret Steiner Lani Jane Cayot Clark Gayle Smith Brunner Carolyn Margaret Blake Ann D. Daview Welvang Marianne Sherrinski Hollman Carol Bair Shiela Joan Purce ll Nancy Bohne Joan Ellen Coburn Sturgill Sue Matthes Zeiny Donna Marie Daley Vicki Ann Boetel Allie Frances Bishop Lana Nadine Patzke Elizabeth Mae Neely Marlene Winter Diane Schaltenbrand /mwold GAMMA ZETA Dianellen Stabinski Evans Martha Stuckey Chambless Kathleen Hardt Boyer Barbara Jean Bonnette Regina Hockycko Hodes Carol Jean Wilbanks Debusk Judy Sheeler Jerrilyn Verdelle Brown linda Anderson Connie Quimby Feriter Margaret Jones Frances Chidester Hayes Kathleen L. Cowan Reese Glenda Tucker Diane Harpst Maier Abbie Annette Fennell Lois Mary Shenk Glenda Ann Johnson Susan Megargee Morris Jr. Sherry E . Jones Gibson Susan Rae Devaty Bettye Dean Kellogg Dew Christine Gibbons Ruth Helen Willbanks Judith Ann Di Paulo Martha Jean Buffaloe Rebecca Ann Owens Turack Morrison Sherry Lynn Hogue Stuckey Judith Nixon Jabara Lynda Farabaugh Benson Frances Lynn Howell Margaret Anita Ford Rudolps Jane Oleszewski Knectel Essie Jean Coody Patrick Susan E. Archer Dufford Patricia M . Arnie Nancy Goggins Mitchell Sharon Ann Williams SheryL. Smith McCamley Glenda Fay Gunter Nichols Kathryn Frances McDonald Lajuana D. Hicks Freeman Robin Lingerfelter Martha Hobbs Dennington Phyllis Pointer Cox Virginia C. Johnson Mize Gloria Ferguson

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GAMMA THETA Sandra Hines Elizabeth Preston McKnight Mary P. Montgomery Cleary

Gamma Epsilon President, Jamie Barnicle (I) and Rhetta Robinson, National President, proudly display the charter for the new chapter. Pamela Cole Diana Balamoti Mary Lou Young Gustely Marie Felicia Marton Koretz Shirley Stickell Morriken Donna Burzillo Arlene F. Knecht Katherine McGeever Kuimjian Mary Ann Brown Copp Alice Gray Killion Cynthia Helan Brown Denise M . Hoffman Patricia Jayne Moody

GAMMA IOTA Suzanne Drost Johnson Jr. Patricia Ann Cheney Sinks Rhys Dickerman Martha Heffron Loughnane Carol Lee Parker Blake Suzanne Elizabeth Price Lorraine Fenicchia Cynthia Grill Judy Ann Pierce Nagel Linda Crehan Smith Anne Lyon Donabedian Lynn Carol Buckley Carol Czubachowski Calt Oksana Eliasjewskyz Fuller Nancy Horsington Diana Evert Susan Bloss Hubregsen linda Jones Ingrid Howes Olynik Carolyn G. Clark Pat Bruenn Meehan Bonnie Baltisberger Haney Sharon A lama Donna Prince

Karen M . Hansen Fihlman Mona Jeanne Teach out Sandra Sharoff Judith Mehl Karen K. Madson Voigt Susan Stoddard Mary Silverman Lorilyn M . Norway Laura Cipparone Lynda Sue Alderman Marianne Paige Jane E . Del Favero Joanne Russo Catherine Pauline Weaver Linda M . Lang Veronica Cordts Angela Fallon Karen Joy Goldman Joyce Pavia Ruth Ann Elmer Barbara A. Metz Julie E. Pronath Kimberly A . Foss Chri s Hall Lisa Burgener Katherine M . Sadoff Amy Merritt Seymour

GAMMA KAPPA Victoria Kay Reale Betty Joan Ward Hunt Sandra Kae Salyers Cox Ruth Lynn Conrad Johanna Coleman Gettings Judith Cottrill Prine Sandra Sue Legrande Cheryl Ellen Lee Matthews Donna Pittman Craft Dianna Skinn Berry Mrs. L. R. Moore

Carol Dine Hauman Anne Lorentz Murphy Ginger Lea Sinnett Hazel Ann Kuhl Rogers Mary Brewer Donna Kay McQuain Ferguson Patri cia S. Wine Ransom Sheri Henry Esken Kathy Mae Price Goodson Diana Fankhauser Brown Karen Grueser Andrea Lipscomb Sharon Slusher Morrison Mary Louise Joseph Carol Elaine Blake Shelton Barbara J . Southers Sharon Sue Sturm Wilt Sandra Joyce Sutphin Patricia A . Sturm Wilt Barbara Jean Groves Vickie Alberta Batliff

GAMMA LAMBDA Joan Marie Steinbrecker Frances Subaitis Virginia Bagnuolo Hartzer Elizabeth Sundberg Hennigar Mary Jane Waldron Pauline Ziembra Kathleen Swieton Owens Therese Blake Janet Wege Schreiber Kathryn Baumann Mary Therese Marriott McConnell Carol Gregory Mary Marmo! I Betty Ann Meyer

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Pamela Jean Wolski Karen Jean Gipson Marymartha Horn Dore Mary A. lantorno Hines Lorraine Anne Lyons Geraldine Tylutkl Chery Ann Wiese Suodlenko Mary Cheryl McKinley Frelch Carol Smith Janice Jarosz Maureen Broderick Veryl L. Gambino Janice Aiello Patricia Devine Juarez Barbaro Molloy Kathy Oloole Klndo Deleon Delisi Paulo Wenk Stelmok Kathleen Gillies M. Marcia Gross Harris Sue King Marilyn Wagner McGovern Norma Jean Muncy Diana Marczuk Kathy E. Horrell Mory E. Johnson Linda Bernacki Concetta Thara Marylols Docurro Mory Pat Doyle Deborah Jewel Winn Linda Scaramella Ann Banta Mory K. Connolly Lynda Lamantia Betty Jo Maggio Morllyn Gertzfeld Gerlayn M . Kenny Corrine Kuncewi cz Eve Courlalis Margo E. White Darlene Matias Ann Cunnif Cherlsse Sullivan Donna Conte Diona S. Pyle McWilliams

GAMMA MU Mary Elizabeth Anderson Kathryn Jean Delong Elizobeth Blackburn Balsanek Cheryl Malik Aubuchon Joan Hirschler Leach Lindo Louise Holtkamp Vivian Eileen Otto Miller Judith E. Olsen Allen Barbara Ann Koch Barbarll Ann Creedon Beth A. Hasselschwert Kathleen Morley Hollinger Janette Garrison Tharp Cynthlo Bushong Patrlchll Gail Newton Mlchoel Minster Sondro K Cook Nelson Melinda Dygert Su~n Stewart Koepke Beth Diehl Denise Lynn Knuth Jonlce A Chorvot Cook Dione Vogelsong Mary Hutzel Denise Muhlboch Robin Lynne Relnhort Jeanne Marie Northrup Brennan Jean Grauer Judy Zellner Kathy Shoemaker Connie Williams

Diane Graham Ka.stick Eva Maces1ch Wisniewski Carol Lynn Penney Candace Jean Winning Gayla Anderson Lindo Shortie Swartz Charleen Sunder Letsen Karyn Jene Tritsch Lois Lauer Ruth Zekler Gall Keiser Patty Ann Borkovlch Julius Cheryl A . Moffett Dewey Nancy Klesser Andrews Cheryl Emlg Clemente Marilyn Macioce Linda Phelps

GAMMA OMICRON Edwina Louise Coughlan Marie E. Tegano Glazzoni Vicki Hardway Patricia Ogborne Denise Folmar Darlene Corey Elizabeth Ann Compelio Grossman Beatrice Lipinski Patricia Lord Tandarski Susan Lynn M iller Rosemary Zingarovich Teslevlch Wendy Besterman Chan Susan Sayers Barnsworth Ella Elizabeth McCoy Davis Usa E. Johnson Rondea u Sharon L. McCracken Bone Janet Elaine Oudenas Susan Louise Dudenas Bernia Hook Kroh Cynthia Jo Anselmi Vanzandt Darla Derbaum Becky Ruby

GAMMA SIGMA Theresa Howard Perry Drusilla Autin Schifani Mary Robichaux Davis Shirley Ann Green

GAMMA TAU Sherry Anderson Peggy Migneco Thomas Barbara Stein Henny Donnll Zahn Frazer Judith Deloney Marilyn Bauldauf Cheryl Forge Corinne Zebrowski Kaufman Valerie Vella Dole L. McKibben Lorraine Klatt Jeanette Peters Go II Tonnen Tully

GAMMA UPSILON Valerie A h Sing Rite Marie Gomez Madrid Kathleen Kimbrell Reno Linda Ann Jonas Rekart Caroline Terry Gellman Mildred Burns Einhouse Shirley Roybal Patricia Salvati Frisher

GAMMA PI

Louella Martinez

Phyllis Ann Shipp Lauro L. Bundy Jane Hartman Grossman Kath ryn Kimmell Ruth Bowie TerrI Dreisonstok Melinde Jzme Neale Debra Koy Castle Debra Joyce Roane Brundidge Cheryl Warren Epps Julie Henry Kim Young Hart Sere Greenwell Sawyer Krist i Wise

Nancy Lee Rudd Margaret McQuire

GAMMA RHO

Jeanne M . Meyer Linda Bleke Wolstenholme Stephenie A . Dean Kunkle Susan Kressler Campbell Danelle Neol Kelley Nancy L. Shaffer Omlor Grace Cuprys Linde Berger Macdonough Jorene Jameson Coffay Linda Lee Belli Sutton Catherine Sayre Elizabeth Boker Meredith Bruns Heller Josette Del Priore Plebln Dolores Harmer Jeanne Mzme Chura Warner Linda Susan Garcia Diane Carnahan Valerie F usbie GAMMA XI Donna Heyman Birchard Corrie Ellen Donkowsky Patricia Ginder Rebecca L Mellor Morgle Pullnke Rose Kathl~n Anderson Patterson Manon Beynon Jr

Pamela A. Just Elizabeth A . Pleban Cannon Jen Swainbank Linde Diane Bird Chookagin Judith L. Oelschlager Melissa Mazza Karen Pierettl Donofrio Bernadette A. Rossi Rhonda Wright Donna Litts Kathryn A . o 路Lauro Donna M . Duffola Diane Simone

Borbore Davies Campbell

Helen M . Gaylord Melanie Carmichael Ellen Sandra Rose

GAMMA PHI Barbara Baranowski Maureen Bruck ner Deangelo Constance Cockerham Killian Cheryl Crusco Nancy Lou Soh I Gloria M . Garger Ruth Sipple Karns Joan Dukes Scheideler Joan Virosiko Arlene Wirth Jean Cuccia

GAMMA PSI Jean L. Fittante Schweinsburg Ann Marie Harvey Siverts Luelle o路oonnell Bhandorkor Terry Trageser Constance Clark Nicholls Moureen Joy Lynch Marsha McWilliams Jodee Scalise Andrews Miriam Dudiok Connie Mac Becky Quinn Allyson A . Jocobs Kender Morgoret Ann Schiller Schleler Marian J . Wingert Walburn Katherine M . Littell Patncia Corrello Pattie 1st Kim Ann Lewis Cooley

"It's like a birthday party," exclaim Jamie Barnicle (standing) and Diane Marsh at the presentation of the chapter's gifts during the white luncheon.

Melissa Shipley Deborah L. Cawthern Diane E. McClintock Margaret Durso Mary Hoskins Joyce Peterson

GAMMA CHI Mrs. Irving Ross Georgette Ann Emmel Annarummo Jance M . Gershkoff Joanne Leffeure Phyllis Pointer Cox

GAMMA OMEGA Jacqueline Jaques Hicks Elaine Berry Sheldon Mary Christine Williams Ciaclo Belinda Burnell Wright Ruth McGorrey Pametot Cathy Schultz Marthe Duckworth Ooemelt Aquino Wegeng Jan Johnston Marcia Vince Dolores And6 Hayes

Koren Miller Kerber Terry Piper Byrd Jonet M . Schroeder Zurchek Rae Ellyn Wessels Bennett Mary Beth Dority Powell Susan Clore Bybee Pomela Ann Somogyi Fisher Laurie Spicer Westphol Jr. Trlna Lucille Cochrone Judith kay Kottwitz Vikkl Holzkom Carroll Griffiths Laura Flo Rito Margaret C. Dunne

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Teacher awarded top state honor Community involvement has been a significant factor in Iris (Dockter) Swedlund's role as a teacher and librarian and the one which she feels may have helped earn her the designation as North Dakota's Teacher of the Year. She graduated from Dickinson State College with a bachelor of science degree in business education and library science in 1969. Announcement of her selection for this annual honor was made by the State Department of Public Instruction in mid-November. She was presented with the award by Dr. Joe Crawford and Governor Allan Olson at a special recognition event in Bismarck last January. As Iris talks about her work at Velva Public School, the word "community" is used frequently. Part of that stems from the fact that she is the media specialist in the combined public and school library. Velva may be the only place in the state where this unique relationship exists. "Our community is really very proud of it," she says of the library, which serves both the public and the school population. "We see it as a good way to share resources." There are other financial and intangible benefits from the arrangement, as well. The public library receives a mill levy from the school district and from surrounding townships that have designated their revenue sharing funds toward its operation. The facility is located in the school building, which is also a monetary savings. In turn, library users from the community have the opportunity to visit the school frequently and this is important for both those who are parents and for those who have no other direct connection with the school system. "This may be one of the greatest assets! They get into the building and keep in touch with what is happening in the school," Iris said. Her work with the library is only one aspect of Iris' job at Velva. She is also the vocational office education teacher and advisor for the school's Future Business Leaders of America chapter. Her classroom work with seniors also involves the community, where students may be placed in jobs as part of their learning process. Iris relies on local business people to keep her in touch with changing employment needs and makes it a point to extend this awareness beyond Velva to the larger world of business where her students may have to compete. There are those who have questioned her dual role in business and library science, including one of her former advisors at Dickinson State College. "Somehow they assume that if you are in library science THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

Iris Dockter Swedlund receives the 1983 Teacher of the Year award from Dr. Joseph Crawford, North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction.

you must be an English major," she says. "But I have found the two areas complement one another." Iris points to the planning, budgeting and office practices that are a natural part of managing a library and adds that finding and sharing information is often vital to successful business practices. Iris said she was "very surprised" at her selection as Teacher of the Year. "I think it says something about our school. I would not be here if I did not have the full support of our faculty," she said. She also gives credit to her educational preparation at Dickinson State College. "I had some very excellent instructors at the college, and I have always tried to live up to their standards." During her college years, Iris also was active in Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority, elected as both president and sweetheart of the group. 'The friendships I developed there have been a key thing in my life," she said. Iris continues to be active in activities outside of the classroom. She is state advisor for Future Business Leaders of America and a member of the North Dakota Library Association and the Public Library Planning Committee. She and her husband, Tony., are the parents of a son, Searle, 7 , and a daughter, Shayla, 3 . Iris' philosophy of life has always been to live each day to its ultimate. "If I put 100 per cent of myself into what I am doing, I know that my rewards will also be 100 percent. I try to give every project and every matter my full attention and my best effort. My goal is to be happy and satisfied and to help those around me achieve happiness and satisfaction with my actions and by my example. I want to live, touch , listen to and give of myself to the people I come in contact with each day." Reprinted by permission from the Alumni News, Dickinson State College. -Â˘< 'Â˘<

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====stars in our Crown==== Musical honors by Theresa L. Miller Katherine L. Becker recently re tired from the Vigo County School Corporation as elementary music supervisor. She was presented a Ring of Excellence , the highest award given to a member of Sigma Alpha Iota , international fraternity for women in music, at a meeting in Chicago, Ill. She is a graduate of Indiana State University and received a master's degree from the Universi· ty of Iowa . She has presented many piano recitals, including a performance with the Terre Haute Symphony as concerto soloist. Katherine is a certified braillist from the Library of Congress. She also is a member of Central Presbyterian Church, Beta Omicron Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, International Society of Women Educators, Sycamore Chapter of American Business Women's Association, Alpha Sigma Alpha Terre Haute Alumnae , Woman 's Department Club, Swope Art Gallery Alliance and Vigo County Re· tired Teachers Association . Presently, she serves as national vice president for college chapters for Sigma Alpha Iota, working di · rectly with 29 province presidents and 175 college chapters through· out the United States. She mainly trains the province presidents and carries on extensive correspond· ence. Previously, Katherine was awarded Sigma Alpha Iota's Sword of Honor and Rose of Honor. She has served the fraternity as Beta province president and vice presi· dent and in several local chapter offices. She also has served as National Braille project director. Theresa L. Miller is editor of the Terre Haute Alumnae Chapter. 22

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Eight isn't enough by Joanne Kolenda What does the mother of eight do in her spare time? "Collapse," you say? Not Omaha alumnae's Rose Greco Wilson. This mother of six boys and two girls, ages 8-23, was recently elected as the first woman president of the thousands of nationwide alumni of Creighton University. Rose's association with the uni· versity began with a degree in pharmacy from the university, which she obtained in 1958. Dur· ing her school years , Rose was elected a class officer, a candidate for homecoming and Queen Creighton, 1958. She was a .charter member of the Gamma Alpha Chapter and served as its second active president, a position she has also assumed for the Omaha Alumnae Chapter, along with oth· er responsibilities. In addition to raising her eight children, four of whom are now in college , Rose has helped in a vari· ety of community activities. Her pharmacy background enabled her to serve as an advisor for 11 years (1969-80) to the Creighton Student Pharmacy Wives . She also has been treasurer, secretary, vice president and president of the Omaha Pharmaceutical Auxiliary as well as treasurer of the Nebraska State Pharmaceutical Auxiliary. Additional community activities include first vice president for the Assistance League of Omaha , for which she also has served as historian , SAT -ACT review seminar chairman and the head of Opera tion School Bell, a clothing service for area needy children . Rose also is the current president of St. Robert's Guild and a board member of St. Joseph 's Hospital Service League and the Nebraska Deanery Council. Joanne Kolenda is the editor of the Omaha Alumnae Chapter.

Rose Greco Wilson

President of new alumnae chapter by Alexis Sigethy Chris Greninger is president of the newly formed Northern Virgin· ia Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Sig· rna Alpha . Chris graduated from James Madison University in 1982. At Madison, Chris was an active member of the Beta Epsilon Chap· ter. She held several elective offices, including that of president, and served on various committees. After she graduated from col· lege, Chris still wanted to be an ac· tive member of Alpha Sigma AI· pha. The closest alumnae chapter was Washington, D.C. , so Chris wrote to national headquarters asking for information on starting a chapter and a list of Alpha Sigma Alpha alumnae in the Northern Virginia area. National responded to the request quickly and offered assistance. Chris sent a newsletter to everyone on the list, explaining what she was doing and inviting them to an organizational meeting. The Northern Virginia Alum· nae Chapter was formed, and Chris was elected president. Alexis Sigethy is editor of the Northern Virginia Alumnae Chapter. THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

====stars in our Crown==== Mary Reed Honored Alumna for 1983

Mary recalls her collegiate days in ~eta Beta Chapter as exciting, fun

t1mes. She said her sisters were "chal lenging to be with, always stimulating each other to exceL Alpha Sigs were known for their scholastic achievement and participation in student government" Mary received the Elizabeth Bird Small Award in 1960. Although she is not active in an alumnae group , Mary is still in contact with many AEA sisters_

Outstanding Young Woman of America citation

Mary Reed

The University of Northern Colorado selected Mary (Camblin) Reed (BB) to receive the Field of Education Honored Alumna Award at homecoming festivities last October. She is currently the Director of Educational Media for the Sacramento County Office of Education in California . Some of her responsibilities include management of film/video libraries serving 21 school districts and 3 community colleges, managing a repair and maintenance center serving 5 counties, and managing a budget of over $700,000. Mary began her teaching career as a classroom music teacher. Her interest in instructional media began several years later when she served as an instructional television teacher and writer. She is now at the crest of the wave of the future of education, "We now have to face questions that nobody wants to face . Do students have to come to school everyday? A lot of things can be done at home , but that's a drastic change from what we have now. " THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

Laura Wells (BB), member of the Denver Alumnae Chapter, has been selected from among 78,000 nominees as an Outstanding Young Woman of America for 1983 . The award cited Laura for her outstanding ability , accomplishments and service to the community. Laura is the state chairwoman of the Young Republican League of Colorado . She is a member of the Lakewood Historical Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Girl Scouts of America .

LoneAEA Pan hellenic president Becky Wilson (BB) has begun serving as the president of the Colorado Springs Alumnae Panhellenic. Becky's dedication is evident as she has remained quite active in the Panhellenic even though there is no local AEA alumnae chapter. She has also served AEA on a national level as a Field Representative and a Province Director.

First and only woman broker/ dealer in Mississippi Dorothy Thomsen, an Alpha Sig alumna , has been described as the hardest working business woman in Hattiesburg . She owns and operates the Thomsen Securities Corporation , which means working with other peoples' money, selling and buying stock and helping them invest wisely. She has always been interested in business and found no serious problems entering a traditionally male -dominated profession. " Once people realize you know what you 're talking about, they gain confidence in you," she explained in a recent interview with the Hattiesburg American. " You have to know what you're doing because every time you open your mouth, it's money." Despite her busy schedule , Dorothy is a member of the Rainbow Garden Club , and affiliated with the Hattiesburg Civic Arts Council , the Hattiesburg Historical Council and the Hattiesburg Little Theatre. She is on the board of Sales and Marketing Executives and received the association's Outstanding Member Award for 1982. She has also been listed in Who's Who in Mississippi , 1974, and Who's Who in Finance and Industry, 1983.

Editor's Note: My sincere apologies to alumnae editors and their chapters if you sent your chapter news to me, but it doesn 't appear here. Just when the reports were arriving in the mail , we had several days' mail stolen . I hope the thief enjoyed reading about all the wonderful Alpha Sig alumnae! We now have a locking mailbox and I look forward to hearing from each of you in the future. Kim R. Meyer Alumnae Editor

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1983 Meeting of the National Panhellenic Conference

Sidney G. Allen becomes NPC Secretary by Ginger Banks, Internationa l President, Alpha Omicron Pi " For the past two years, I have had continued opportunity to examine the essence of this Conference and I am struck by the amazing correlation between what I consider to be one of the most phenomenal organizations that exists, which is the National Panhellenic Conference, and the qualities of excellent corporate operations within the United States.'' With that observation and endorsement , National Panhellenic Conference Chairman Mary Barbee (Sigma Sigma Sigma) set the tone for the 48th Session of NPC. The gathering of representatives from the 26 member groups was held at the Registry Resort in Scottsdale, AZ, from November 2 to 5, 1983. Characterizing NPC as an organization shaped by values and commitment to them, Barbee stated that descriptions of excellent corporations can also be applied to NPC. " We are willing to state what we stand for on paper," Barbee said, " and our Unanimous Agreements are unparalleled in organizations. " We represent 2 million women and may be the largest volunteer organization in this country," Barbee stated . " There are many ways of looking at our cohesive power and strength. " . . . We have important chal lenges to face ," Barbee said, "but we should remember that NPC makes things happen. " An appreciation for past accom plishments, a belief in the poten tial of NPC and an eye toward the future relationship of NPC with other groups were currents that seemed to charge the enthusiasm of all in attendance at the biennial 24

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Sidney G. Allen takes time to pose durmg the reception given by Alpha Sigma Alpha in her honor preceeding her installa tion as NPC Secretary.

NPC meeting . And those themes were echoed through business sessions and informal discussions alike. Perhaps the work of three ad hoc committees and the Conference ' s response to them most clearly demonstrated the main fo -

cuses of the NPC meeting. The Ad Hoc Committee on Central Services (chaired by Minnie Mae Prescott, Kappa Delta), rec ommended the establishment of an office for the Conference "for central and accessible storage of records , and a permanent address THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

Alpha Sigma Alpha's official delegation to the 1983 NPC meeting (I to r) are Rhetta Robinson, National President; MaryAnn Linton, Vice President of Development; Betty Wallick, NPC Alternate Delegate; Rosemary Goss, Editor; Sidney Allen, NPC Delegate; and Rose Marie Fellin, Headquarters Executive.

for banking, IRS, and other legal purposes." Recognizing that NPC materials and records have been stored in homes or in offices of member groups, the committee stated that such an NPC office was needed not only to enhance efficiency, but to "promote our credibility . . . in the eyes of our membership, the Greek and academic worlds and the media." The Conference adopted the central office establishment reso· lution, with the provision that it be ratified by member groups. The office will be funded by a raise in individual sorority dues, but a starting fund was established when Sigma Sigma Sigma, Alpha Sigma Tau and Alpha Sigma Alpha presidents presented $500 each to the Conference. The Conference also adopted a position statement on the relationship between NPC member fraternities and host institutions. An ad hoc committee chaired by Betty Merman (Sigma Kappa) drafted a proposed statement which was based on the criteria outlined in the Panhellenic Creed. The statement, which emphasizes cooperation and common interests between universities and NPC groups, led the Conference to ask that the NPC Executive Committee appoint a committee to explore the possibilities of entering into similar joint statements with other interfraternal groups. THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

Before the relationship state· ment was adopted, the Conference observed a spirited panel discussion which focused on such formal statements and a key question implicit in them: "whose chapter is it, anyway?" Panelist Shelley Sutherland, president of the Association of

Fraternity Advisors, suggested that NPC "needs to tell universities what you expect. The chapter belongs to you. But the students belong to the university. We all have to work together to understand each other's points of view." The Dean of Student Affairs at the University of California-Fresno, William Corcoran, echoed Suther· land's admonition. "In 99.9 percent of the situations where there are difficulties between the chapter and the universi· ty, the problems arise out of differ· ing expectations. A statement of your relationship would help dispel conflicts." Jonathan Brant, Executive Director of the National Interfraternity Conference, and Wayne Colvin, Director of Greek Life at Bowling Green State University, supported views expressed by Sutherland and Corcoran. But Jim Greer, Executive Director of Zeta Beta Tau, disagreed that a formal statement was neces· sary. "The law is the basis of our rela-

The NPC Executive Committee for 1983-85 is (I tor) Sidney G. Allen, Al:A, Secretary; Cynthia McCrory, Al:T, Chairman; and Beth Saul, AE'I', Treasurer.

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tionship and we should rely on that," Greer said . On another issue of great concern to member groups, the Conference adopted a resolution about alcohol. Stating that two out of every three women treated for alcohol abuse are under the age of 35 and that 88 percent of all college stu dents drink, Ad Hoc Alcohol Com mittee Chairman Patricia Daniel son (Delta Gamma) recommended the adoption of the resolution . The resolution recommends that each NPC member group " include programming that discourages the abuse of alcohol and promotes the individual choice of moderate and responsible use or abstinence." Among other business actions, the Conference: -Amended the NPC Bylaws to state that NPC groups " . .. must have as a pledge no woman who has broken her pledge with , or had her pledge broken by another NPC fraternity on the same campus until after the expiration of one calendar year from the date she was originally pledged." -Amended the NPC Compact to say " No woman student shall be asked to join a fraternity during any school recess except during a formal rush period and the ensuing continuous open bidding held immediately prior to an academic term ." -Reaffirmed its position recom mending early fall formal rush periods. (A resolution to this effect was adopted on the recommendation of the Scholarship and Early Fall Formal Rush Committee , chaired by Mary Burt Nash of Alpha Xi Delta , which determined that early rush can enhance the scholarship of pledges). - Adopted a procedure (which will be incorporated into the NPC By laws) to be used when an NPC member group may have violated the Unanimous Agreements and/or acted contrary to Panhel lenic ethics. - Reaffirmed the 1972 NPC resolution that m ember groups look with disfa vor on aux iliary groups to m e n 's fraternities because 26

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Three national presidents of Alpha Sigma Alpha were in attendance at the NPC meeting in Scottsdale, AZ. They were (I tor) MaryAnn Linton, Rhetta Robinson, and Bett y Wallick.

those activities are in conflict with NPC policies. In addition to the six business sessions, representatives had many opportunities to exchange ideas during informal meetings, luncheons and dinners. The Alumnae Luncheon, hosted by the Phoenix Alumnae Panhel lenic, featured entertainment by the Ballet Folklorico from Friendly House and awards presented by the NPC Alumnae Panhellenics Committees. Awards were received by the following alumnae panhellenics: Akron, Atlanta, Bloomington-Normal , Carrolton, Charlotte, Chicago Northwest Suburban, Clear Lake, Clearwater, Denver , East Bay , Escondido, Farmers Branch, Findley, Fort Wayne , Houston, Indianapolis, Lubbock, Northern Virginia, Phoenix, Portland, Riverside, Sacramento , Schnectady, St. Louis , Toronto, Tulsa , Twin Cities, Wash ington , D .C. , and Wilmington . Alpha Sigma Alpha 's high point was the poolside reception in hon or of Sidney Allen given by Alpha Sigma Alpha prior to the closing formal Awards Banquet , which honored the colleg iate Panhellenic winners. A string ensemble played background mu sic as the dele gates mingled with one another

and twelve Alpha Sigma Alpha members, delegates and alumnae. Sidney, the new Conference Secretary, was joined ' in the receiving line by Rhetta Robinson, AI:A National President; Mary K. Barbee, I:I:I:, Outgoing Chairman; Cynthia McCrory, AI:T, Conference Chairman; and Beth Saul, AE4>, Conference Treasurer. Climaxing the 48th Session of the National Panhellenic Conference was the Awards Banquet. Hosted by Alpha Sigma Tau, the banquet's toastmistress was 198183 NPC Chairman Mary Barbee. During the banquet, awards were presented to outstanding college Panhellenics by their area advisors. The conference closed with the new NPC Executive Committee assuming office. Members are : Chairman , Cynthia McCrory (Alpha Sigma Tau); Secretary, Sidney Allen {Alpha Sigma Alpha); and Treasurer , Beth Saul (Alpha Epsilon Phi). In accepting the chairman ' s gavel , Cynthia McCrory stated, " We have proven that we can meet the challenges facing the Conference. NPC will continue to be a viable organization that will meet the needs of all member groups." tr

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====Alumnae Action==== San Diego, California

Panhellenic president San Diego Alumnae held a board meeting to make plans for the com ing year. The first event of the year, their favorite, was on Founders' Day . They had a luncheon at the Mandarin House located in the Hillcrest District of San Diego. The ceremony following was at Anne Romney Wills' (Chi Chi) home. They celebrated Bernita Siparis' (Omega Omega) presidency of the San Diego Alumnae Panhel lenic. At the January meeting , volunteers offered their services to Special Olympics . In March, San Diego Gas and Electric Company cued them in on how to conserve energy. The last event of the year will be a poolside picnic and barbeque at alumnae President Jackie Wishend's (Beta Chi) home.

Choosing a gag gift at the Emporia alumnae 's Christmas party is member Paige (Haakinson) Brickell (EE).

Denver, Colorado

Relax and Enjoy

Hattiesburg alumnae at their fall meeting.

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The Denver alums began their year with their annual September potluck at the home of Grace Dalby Davies (BB). New president, Kim Ramsey Meyer (BB), welcomed new alums with carnations , and Gold C discount books were passed out for sale as their fundraiser. Massage and reflexology were topics for the October meeting at Patty McCarthy DiTolla 's (BB) home. They all relaxed and practiced massage techniques on each other. " ASA Ritual-What Does It All Mean?'' was the question for the November meeting at the home of National Historian Esther Kauffman Gatseos (BB). The question was answered by National Vice President

Marlys Jarrett White (BB). They all enjoyed relearning the meanings and origins of their sorority rituals. They also celebrated Founders' Day with a special ceremony. The Christmas couples party was a special evening at the home of Liz Brock Allison (Pi Pi). They had a Las Vegas style game night (with play money , of . course!) and Esther Gatseos won high for the evening . A white elephant exchange was also fun . January was spent making money , doing the annual inventory for a local sporting goods store , to help pay convention expenses this summer. Their favorite time of year, Valentine ' s Da y, was celebrated at a Saturday luncheon planned by Kathy Erwin Hunter (BB) at the Heather Gardens clubhouse , followed by a busy meeting.

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====Alumnae Action==== Chicago West Suburban, Illinois

Akron, Ohio

Welcomes new members

Annual Halloween party for Hope Homes

Last fall Chicago West Suburban Alumnae were pleased to have three new members join their group. They are Becky Brynum (Beta Upsilon), Lisa MacDonald (Beta Upsilon) and Susan Legg (Chi Chi). Carol Ensworth Virkus (Beta Rho), president , hosted a potluck supper in August. At this meeting they were pleased to hear Eliie Bernard Priebe (Beta Rho) won a free weekend at In dian Lakes, at the Mother-Daughter Luncheon held in July for the Epsilon Beta Chapter. They traveled to Glen Ellyn to Judy Wylie Burgeson 's (Chi Chi) home for their September meeting . They had an interesting program on caligraphy given by Susan Terwedow, one of Judy's neighbors. The October meeting was held at the home of Nancy Cepuder Reagan (Beta Rho). The program was English smocking, allowing members to participate. Just before Christmas they trav eled to Naperville on a very cold snowy night to Joan Kolar Gra barek's (Beta Rho) home to their an nual Christmas party . Secret pals were revea led and there were many happy surprises as they opened their gifts.

The Akron alumnae began the year with a picnic luncheon at the home of Helen Frame Snyder (Omi cron Omicron) . Activities for fall were discussed . The afternoon of Halloween Day , they gave a Halloween party for the 16 residents of the Hope Homes for the Retarded . Each room was provid ed with a pumpkin decorated with felt features glued on by the residents. (These cut -outs had already been prepared by the Alpha Sigs.) Then they played bingo and the resi -

The Halloween party for Hope Homes residents hosted by Akron alumnae.

Emporia, Kansas

Sponsor a winning Special Olympics team As their major philanthropic proj ect for the past year, members of the Emporia , Kansas , Alumnae Chapter have sponsored a Special Olympics team . The team is made up of stu dents from the Inter-Related Classroom Level I and II at Osage City Elementary School. The students ' teacher, Shelley Hickman (Epsilon Epsilon), accompanied them to the games held this fall in Lawrence , Kansas . The team returned to Osage City proudly bearing various medals from the bowling competition , including one first place . Miss Hickman said, " The kids and I were so proud . For many of them it was their first opportunity to spend a night away from home and to use the social skills learned in the classroom ." The alumnae received many brightly 28

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dents loved choosing their prize from a large assortment donated by the Alpha Sigs. After the game everyone enjoyed homemade cookies and punch . In November the Founders' Day luncheon was held at Women's City Club and a very moving program was presented by the president, June Western Wowan (Alpha Beta). Their Christmas luncheon was held at the home of Jean Cooper Tucker (Nu Nu). They were happy to welcome a student from Alpha Alpha chapter, Debbie Mellinger, who was home for vacation . She thanked the alumnae for their gift of homemade cookies used during rush .

colored notes of appreciation from the students . Once again in October the alumnae chapter " trick -or-treated" at the Epsilon Epsilon Chapter house at Emporia State University. A variety of ghosts , witches, and clowns presented each member with a special Halloween treat. Another activity with the collegiate c hapter was the annual Founders' Day Salad Supper and Rededication Ceremony. The alumnae chapter named active member , Joni Smith, as " Outstanding Senior." Later in November several alumnae attended Epsilon Epsilon's fall informal. A holiday activity brought back by popular demand was a cookie-taste, recipe -exchange party held at the home of Karen Burns (Epsilon Epsilon) . Each alumnae brought three dozen cookies , one dozen to be eaten and two dozen to be ex changed for a variety of edible goodies.

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====Alumnae Action==== Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

"A Song in My Heart" Once again the Ft. Lauderdale Area Alumnae Chapter planned their meetings to avoid Panhellenic dates so members could participate fully in both groups. In October they were happy to welcome Margaret Sanborn Braun (Pi Pi) at Kitty Gooch Milum's home and catch up on summertime travels . They missed Debbie Bukas who has moved to Daytona Beach on a special new restaurant venture . Founders' Day was celebrated at Betty Baringer Barnes' home. Spe路 cia! corsages had been prepared for their two 50 year+ members, Marion Roberts Saunders and Ethel Llewel路 lyn Wilson . Unfortunately, they were unable to attend. Jodi Dodson Roth was also missing to receive congratu lations on co-cha i ring St. Mark 's Episcopal School's Silver Anniversa ry celebration . President Elaine Rahaim Fuerst was excited about moving into her new home in Boca Raton , keeping her busier than ever. Her job with Motorola is still in the Ft . Lauderdale area and her college graduate courses toward a second master's degree take up time on evenings and weekends. " A Song in My Heart" was the appropriate theme for their Valent ine's meeting at Jean Baldwin King 's in February . They sang old favorites around the p iano overlooking the gorgeous Intracoastal Waterway. They may meet with Cathy Kauffman Smoot in the spring , but are happy for Cathy and George , who are expecting their first child at the end of Apri l.

Again this year they helped out with the Penrod Art Festival at Indianapolis. The local alumnae usually arrange most of the help and were happy to do it. Proceeds from this event go to their philanthropic projects. The annual Christmas pitch-in dinner was well-attended . The husbands always enjoy and look forward to this special party. After the deli cious dinner, the hostess had some contests and games.

Elkhart-Goshen, Indiana

State Day preparations The Elkhart-Goshen Alumnae Chapter has been planning the 1984 Indiana/Michigan State Day Convention . Mrs. Delores Janeczek Watson (Beta Kappa) is the chairman of the event. The programs for State Day have been planned by Mrs. Sherry Hewitt Harr (Alpha Alpha). They have asked all the Indiana/Michigan collegiate chapters to decorate a heart, which Mrs. Helen Risley Erne (Chi Chi) and Mrs. Margie Brink Petersen (Chi Chi) will put together on a ban ner which will be taken to the 1984 National Convention . They had their annual Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Delores Janeczek Watson (Beta Kappa). The highlight of the evening was the game Mrs. Beth Bowers Babcock (Chi Chi) received in the white elephant gift exchange. At a recent meeting , the ElkhartGoshen chapter elected Mrs. Goldie Bennett (Beta Upsilon) to serve in the capacity of chairman for their first annual campout to be held in July. They all hope that she will pick a campsite without bears! Good luck, Goldie!

Terre Haute, Indiana

Celebrate Founders' Day with Beta Upsilons Last summer Jane Graham , president; Terry Miller, secretary; Barb Black . treasurer; and Mary Fran Wiley, outgo ing president , met and discussed the 1983-84 calendar. In September, fourteen alumnae found themselves at Telephone CoChairman Rhonda Majors' home for a dessert-tasting/money-making party. Each member brought their favorite dessert and the recipe. Ten cents was charged for each taste to help Beta Upsilon with fall rush . Ruby East and Helen Egly also made separate donations. The homecoming luncheon in October at the Indiana State University Stad i um was enjoyed by fifteen members and friends. Among those returning were Ann Coon , Jeannie McQueen and Susan Shoaf. The 32nd Founders' Day was cele brated with the Beta Upsilons at President Norma Ross ' s home . Meg DeMougin Windov showed some slides on jewelry , while the collegiates presented the program . In December sixteen alumnae, Leona Sterling and Aaron Joseph Black , enjoyed the traditional Christmas party at Membership Chairman Odessa Hylton's home. Other officers and chairmen are Ruth Hoare, vice president , installing officers, cheer, and financial collegiate advisor; Terry Miller, editor and publicity ; Edith Jones , chaplain ; Brenda Scott , Panhellenic delegate and homecoming ; Martha Erwin , di rectory ; Wygonda Foltz , philan thropic; Mrs. Wiley, memorial fund and telephone co-chairman ; and Margaret Tamar, collegiate advisor.

Anderson, Indiana

Fall camping in a state park The group is small , but they continue to hang in there, having a good time and usually accomplishing what they set out to do. Indiana 's McCormick's Creek State Park was the chosen site to gather for an outing last fall. With all the activit ies that camping has to offer , they had lots of fun . Fall is a beautiful time to visit the state parks with the woodlands ablaze with color!

Ft. Wayne, Indiana

Reminder of commitment to AEA The Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter had a lovely fall meeting at the home of Mary Sagstetter. A delicious meal , served by Mary, was enjoyed by everyone . Their November Founders' Day program was an inspiration and a quiet reminder of their commitment to Alpha Sigma Alpha . SPRING 1984

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' Crazy Mixed-Up Bridge' At the first meeting of the St. Louis chapter members enjoyed looking at the vacation pictures of two of the members who had been to Europe over the summer. The chapter had a lovely candlelight Founders' Day ceremony in the home of Libby Moore. They held their annual Christmas auction at the home of Bonnie Koenemann . At the beginning of the auction they surprised President Cin · dy Bochantin with a baby shower. The auction was a big success and gave them a good start on their con· vention funds . In March they had a " Crazy Mixed· Up Bridge" party. In this game everyone changes partners with each hand so by the end of the evening every· one present has been partners. They found this to be lots of fun and a great way to get better acquainted .

Cincinnati, Ohio

Gift wrapping is philanthropic project The year began with a combined meeting with the Dayton alumnae at the Golden Lamb Restaurant in Lebanon , Ohio . Dolores Brown deHamel (Beta Nu) was the hostess for an October busi ness meeting and annual gift wrap for their philanthropic project. The wrapped Christmas gifts were delivered in December to the Resident Home for the Mentally Retarded . Their fund -raising activities pay for the gifts. In November the Cincinnati alums joined other alums in the area at the M iami University campus in Oxford , Ohio . Alpha Alpha Chapter hosted a brunch and presented the Founders' Day ce remon y in the chapter suite. Musical en tertainment followed the ceremony . A Christmas brunch was held at the home of Nancy Coon Anderson (Gamma Beta) in December. After a short business meeting , members sold home -baked or hand -made items. Cards had been sent through the mail a month before indicating what each member would be making

St. Louis alumnae hearing about a recent trip to Europe from one of their members.

to sell. Orders could be made by phone or at the meeting. These talented services will continue through the year with funds realized going to ward philanthropic and national con vention funds . The Island Restaurant, located on Cincinnati's downtown riverfront , was the setting for the January luncheon. Members' guests were welcome .

mas brunch held at the home of Jill Karre, who was aided by Jody Mack· intosh and Jean Ullerich . Plans for the New Year's calendar include the yearly couples ' party and the annual luncheon .

Boston, Massachusetts

The history of AEA Omaha, Nebraska

New alum member, Frosty the Snowman? Omaha Alumnae moved into fall with an October wardrobe and makeup demonstration entitled " Color Your World " held at the home of Mary Kill ian . She was assisted by Vicki Bucka and Joanne Kolenda . In November, Founders' Day was celebrated with a dinner at Varieties restaurant , arranged by Becky Loyd and Lois Lechner. Frosty the Snowman couldn 't have been more at home in the December ice and snow than the Alphas who braved the storm to get to the Christ-

The Boston Alumnae Chapter began its fall program with a luncheon in the Function Room at the Pillar House in Newton. They were delighted to welcome Rose O'Connor (Pi Pi), a recent graduate who moved to Brookline from Buffalo, New York . A former national treasurer, Katha· rine Hammond (Theta Theta) related the history of AI:A and of their chap· ter 's participation in that history. The chapter was saddened to learn of the passi ng of Ruth Newcomb Fletcher (Theta Theta) , a former national officer and a recipient of the Wilma Wil son Sharp Award . Following the luncheon, the chapter continued its tradition of writing notes and letters to those unable to attend th e fall get-together.

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==Alumnae Action==== Richmond, Virginia

Helping welcome the colony at VCU Richmond alumnae sent letters to Alphas in the area outlining the year's activities. A potluck dinner brought members together at the Regency Square Community Room for their September meeting. Lou Monger hosted the October gathering where members learned to smock Christmas ornaments. Alumna Lynn Chambers supplied kits and taught all those attending how to smock. President Debbie Parr and Vice President Sandy Morgan joined the Alphas at Virginia Commonwealth University for their Founders' Day ceremony. Besides meeting the girls in the colony, they met the colony's sponsor. Sandy and Allen Morgan were hosts for December's couples party. Tasty hor d 'oeuvres and various wines helped initiate Christmas joy. Alumnae assembled at President Debbie Parr's home for January's cookie exchange. Members donated two dozen cookies and exchanged two dozen cookies . The donated cookies were packaged and sent to Madison and Longwood Alphas . Winter activities concluded in February with Richmond alumnae assisting National Officers in the initiation of the VCU colony.

President Debbie Parr and Jan Nelson radiate Christmas cheer at the Richmond Alumnae holiday party.

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Washington, D.C.

Christmas in Old Towne The Washington, D.C. , alums held their annual Christmas luncheon at Gadsby's Tavern in Old Towne Alexandria early in December. Gadsby's Tavern has become a fqvorite because of ts excellent food and entertainment as well as the traditional beauty of Old Towne at Christmas. All the members look forward to this event as a chance to catch up with old friends and a beginning to the Christmas season. They were saddened by the loss of two members in 1983. Martha Ayres and Martha Dimond were both active and valued members of the group. Their absence will be greatly felt .

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