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One Alpha's Opinion

by Elaine Fuerst Philanthropic Chairman Forget yourself! That's the best advice I can offer you . Just fgrget yourself and concentrate on the other person. You will soon experi路 ence a real enjoyment, a genuine good feeling . Follow th is advice in rush , on dates, with family and es路 pecially when participating in Special Olympics and you will see I am right.

When you ' re with a Special Olympian, your first tendency is to feel sad. It is natural , but you're really feeling that way because you're thinking of how you feel.

That's important but not as important as paying attention to how the other person feels , what the other person is saying and how the other person is acting.

Forgetting yourself is true in路 volvement. Thanks to the efforts of you and other volunteers, we have a nation of people truly involved in Special Olympics-hundreds of people forgetting their own problems and sorrows to brighten other's lives. How exciting to be a part of something so big and so wonderful.

I experience the " big-ness" daily through philanthropic chairmen letters. My in-basket and files are filled with examples of Alpha Sigs forgetting themselves. When I first started reading the chapter philanthropy reports , I experienced flashbacks. I remembered by first encounter with a mentally retarded child . It was my freshman year in college , long before Special Olymp ics was born. My college chapter had " adopted" Tommy, a little boy f rom the state mental hospital nearby. I didn't know what to expect. My big sister said, " Just be you rself." She always said that before we did anything . It made me beli eve I was " OK." It didn't take lon g before we were all having a g reat t ime, Tommy especially. He loved the attention and his smile made it easy to forget our fears. He was the center of attention several 2

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times a year for several years in our chapter room .

I remember Tom my every time one of our chapters writes about weekly visits to someone special they have "adopted" or parties for children confined to homes. There are so many " Tommys" out there who are experiencing the Alpha Sigma Alpha special love. They're so lucky!

Another fond flashback is remembering when my Keywanettes (a high school girls' service club) were preparing to keep score at the county Special Olympics bowling event. I was a teacher at the time and had volunteered our services to the county Special Olympics coordinator. My " girls" were squeemish and afraid they would cry. It took some doing, but I was able to convince them to act natu rally and let themselves go so they could enjoy the event.

At first the members were shy and a little shocked because some of the bowlers looked really different to them . After nametags were in place and they were assigned lanes, they settled down and were able to join in on the team spirit

the bowlers already shared. The enthusiasm was contagious and my girls were caught up in the cheering of strikes and groans of gutter balls. I was with my own team , so it was easy to observe my girls without hovering.

It was especially important to learn they were not expected to " cure " someone by volunteering their time and attentions. That's a very important lesson for us all to remember. So often we feel sad because we don't know how to change someone who is mentally retarded into someone who isn't. It can be very frustrating. As Special Olympics volunteers , we are not the doctors, we are the friends.

Take heart in knowing that our sorority plays two roles in Special Olympics. One is the volunteerthe millions of hours you give. The other is the financier- the aid we provide to train someone who may become the " healer. " Be proud of our dual roles.

It is true that nothing beats being in there yourself with the Special Olympians. Over 90 percent of the collegiate chapters are direct participants in local Special Olympics events. In addition, collegiate and alumnae chapters solely, or with other organizations , raise buckets of money for Special Olympics and other charities . It is also more than a select few in each chapter, it is usually the majority of members who participate.

It is also amazing how many more volunteer activities we participate in now compared to those 10 years ago. There are " a-thons" for everything under the sun .

We certainly can be proud of our Special Olympics efforts. It is fun and it benefits the community as well. To get the fullest benefit, just be yourself by forgetting yourself.

Listen to the other person's feelings reaching outward. Avoid dwelling on those aspects you can 't change . Concentrate on the Olympian you're helping, hugging or cheering on. You'll soon feel what I call that Special Joy. * * * THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

In This Issue Volume 70

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10_ _ __ installation

1984 awards

Alpha Sigma Alpha installed its first chapter in Minnesota recently at St. Mary's College in Winona.

Three collegians and three alumnae in 1984 earned the highest honors the sorority can bestow.

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Meet National Council

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Seven women were elected to the National Council this past summer. Several of them join AEA's ruling body .for the first time.

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Stars in Our Crown

9 Those special athletes Special Olympics, the national philanthropy of Alpha Sigma Alpha, gears up for its winter games in Utah.

EDITOR Nancy I. Z. Reese 828 S. Golf Cui de Sac Des Plaines , IL 60016

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Epsilon Delta chapter officers (left to right) Janet Sushinski, Laura Kieltyka, Lynn Meyer, Krista Tracy, Brenda Vucinovich, Lisa Johnson, Sue Rudigier and Kelly Foss outside the Holiday Inn in Winona , MN.

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Epsilon Delta Sorority installs its first Minnesota chapter A cool , crisp Minnesota fall greeted the installation team as they converged at St. Mary's Col路 lege Nov. 16-18, 1984, to install the Epsilon Delta Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Joining the ranks as Epsilon Delta Chapter are 33 women who, after nine months of challenges and hard work , have realized a dream. Along the way they pledged 25 more , who helped them fulfill their contract for char路 tering, becoming the first National Panhellenic Council sorority on campus.

Nestled among the bluffs in the northern end of Winona, Minn. , St. Mary's College was founded in 1912 by the Catholic Diocese of Winona as an all men's school. In 1933, the school was bought by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, who still operate it. The school went co-ed in 1969, and today has an undergraduate population of 1,200.

chapter consultant Beth Colwell was sent to the college in February 1984. During her two-week stay, she met with members of the administration and the little sister group and set up information tables in the college center to acquaint the students with the sorority .

While there, Beth pledged 47 women to AI:A. That core group then held rush in the spring and added 10 more. From there, Sue Zorichak Hagen assumed responsibility as supervising officer of the colony.

Returning to school in September 1984, the group was over 30 strong, having lost several original members to graduation. In addition to completing their requirements for chartering, they held a fall rush and pledged 25 women.

The group boasts members involved in almost every aspect of campus life at St. Mary's, and they give as much to the sorority as to

all their endeavors. As vice president Krista Tracy wrote in the school paper about the colony last March, " Within the next months, the women (of Epsilon Delta Colony) hope to model their sorority as a positive force on campus and in the community."

"They're just amazing," said chapter consultant Cindy Fundis.

"They were always a step ahead in planning for the installation. "

The installation The get-acquainted party Friday, Nov. 16 , brought together the chapter members and pledges, collegians from Beta Rho and Epsilon Beta, three of the group's alumnae from Chicago , the installation team of Rosemary Goss, national president; MaryAnn Linton, vice president of development; Rhetta Robinson, chairman of colonies; and Sue Hagen, installing officer; and Cindy Fundis.

The first of the three ceremo-

Why Alpha Sigma Alpha?

The group first had contact with the sorority when MaryAnn Linton, vice president of development, visited the campus in December 1983 at their request.

They were the Little Sisters of Alpha Delta Gamma fraternity, first organized in the spring of 1982 by the fraternity members.

They broke away from A~r. hoping to establish a sorority on the private, Catholic college campus.

One of the members has a sister who is a Gamma Lambda at Loyola University in Chicago, which led the group to investigate not only AI:A, but all NPC sororities through research in the school library. After examining each sorority's goals and aims, they decided AI:A best fit their purpose.

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Epsil?n Delta Chapter President Brenda Vucinovich accepts the president's gavel from National Prestdent Rosemary Goss following the chapter's installation.

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nies, initiating the charter members, went off without a hitch at the college center Saturday morning. Joining the collegiate sponsors were Twin Cities alumnae Jane Banasik Clements, B<l>, and Anne Hirt, BB. The installations of the chapter and officers went equally welL A soup and salad bar were the White Luncheon fare at the Holiday Inn. Brenda Vucinovich, chapter president , and Krista Tracy opened the gifts, which included a silver tea service from National Council. " This is better than Christmas! " someone from the group said.

The reception that afternoon attracted a large crowd, including several sets of parents, many of whom had driven from Chicago; the new college president and members of the administration ; and several fraternity representatives, who seemed just as proud of E.l as the chapter itself.

Over 100 members , pledges , friends and relatives attended the banquet that evening at Zach's on the Track's , a beautiful restaurant filled with railroad memorabilia , on . . . the tracks. After a delicious meal , the pledges surprised the charter members with a stunning satin banner, displaying the four symbols of the sorority.

Presenting the aspire, seek and attain toasts were Loretta Clarke, E.l rush chairman , Sue Hagen and Rhetta Robinson. Keynote speaker was Brother Louis, St. Mary's new president. A dynamic speaker who frequently punctuated his delivery with an outstretched arm and pointed finger , he challenged the audience to use their own eyes as their mirror, not those of someone else. Our guide in living, rather , needs to be that reflection we receive from God , he said.

Brenda Vucinovich, who served as the toastmistress for the banquet, closed the evening with an emotional thank you to her fellow charter members and pledges. "It's been a lot of hard work," she said, choking back tears , "but we did it.

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And I can't take the credit-it was all because of you ."

The weekend ended with Mass Sunday morning at the campus chapel and a brunch-the best the cafeteria has had in a long time, one member commented in amazement.

The national officers left St. Mary's and Epsilon Delta that day confident in the fact that the chapter will truly be a shining star in our crown.

Initiated were: Brenda Vucinovich , Theresa Anderson, Loretta Clarke , Laura Connor, Maureen

Coskran, Kathleen Cullen, Jeanne Doran , Terri Edel, Elizabeth Enderle, Rita Fitzgerald , Kelly Foss , Margaret Gallagher, Kelly Gleason, Mary Gran, Barbara Griebel , Monica Hennessey, Tracy Jagodzinski , Lisa Johnson, Colleen Kelly, Laura Kieltyka, Diane Lind, Kimberly Martinson , Lynn Meyer, Colette O'Brien, Mary Ann Rausch, Karen Reynolds, Mamie Reynolds , Susan Rudigier, Maureen Smyth, Janet Sushinski , Krista Tracy, Sandra Windt and Julie Zost. Alumnae members initiated were Michele Bernier and Phyllis Solon.* *

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Chapter members examine the array of gifts at the White Luncheon.

The new initia tes and pledges of Epsilon Delta Chap ter of St. Mary 's College, Winona, MN.

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Feature====== A new look for National Council

by Sue Zorichak Hagen At the 1984 National Convention in Kansas City, the size of the Alpha Sigma Alpha National Council was trimmed to seven members , all voting members , from the p revious 10, three of whom were nonvoting members.

At the same convention , a slate of council members for the 1984-86 b iennium was elected .

The Phoenix takes great pride in introducing the 1984-86 AEA National Council :

Rosemary Carucci GossDr. Rosemary Carucci Goss, an assistant professor of housing at Virginia Tech, joins the National Council as president after serving on The Phoenix staff for the past eight years.

A Beta Pi from Concord College, Rosemary also holds a master's degree from Virginia Tech and a Ph.D from Florida State University. She served her collegiate chapter as philanthropic chairman and vice president, and was BIT's nominee for the Elizabeth Bird Small Award and was Sister of the Year.

A recipient of the National Philanthropic Scholarship, Rosemary went on to advise Delta Lambda Chapter from 197 4 to 1980, while serving as national collegiate editor , 1976-78, feature editor 197880, and editor, 1980-84.

She has been a member of the College Fraternity Editors Asso ciation , serving on the long-range planning and membership committees, and also on the nominating comm ittee for the National Panhellenic Editors Conference.

Rosemary's involvement doesn't end with Alpha Sigma Alpha ; she is also a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Home Econom ics Assoc i ation , American Associa t ion of Housing Educators, College 6

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Educators in Home Equipment, Electrical Women's Round Table, Women 's Energy Task Force and Appalachian Studies Association .

She has also had severa_l professional publications.

Honors she has received include the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers Communication Award, 1982; Kappa Omicron Phi Fellowship , 1978-79; Major Appliance Consumer Action Professional Research Award ; Omicron Nu; Phi Kappa Phi ; and Kappa Omicron Phi. Amazingly, Rosemary finds time to enjoy her interests, which include reading, gardening, visiting historic homes and traveling.

She is married to Robert E . Goss, an elementary teacher and real estate salesman. Together they enjoy belonging to a gourmet club and attending Virginia Tech football and basketball games. * * *

ing early childhood education at Marshall , she earned her second master's in learning disabilities from the West Virginia College of Graduate Studies.

She began her national work as a chapter consultant and has since served continuously as national feature editor, province director, rush chairman, vice president of development, NPC alternate delegate, scholarship chairman, awards chairman, boutique chairman and philanthropic chairman.

She has been active in three alumnae chapters and is now a member of the Central Pennsylvania Chapter.

A first grade teacher in Lancaster, PA, she lives in Millersville, PA, with her husband Stuart, an English professor at Millersville University.* * *

MaryAnn Linton Past national president MaryAnn Linton continues as a national council member in her second term as vice president of development.

A charter member of Gamma Eta Chapter, MaryAnn earned a bachelor's in philosophy and art history from Penn State and a master's in education from Duquesne University and University of Pittsburgh.

Paula Cyrus Foreman Holding not only two master's degrees but an impressive list of national offices as well , Paula Cyrus Foreman will serve as vice president of program this biennium .

She served Rho Rho Chapter at Marshall University as rush chairman , membership director and Panhellenic delegate. After study-

Paula Foreman

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Mar yAnn Linton

As the Pittsburgh alumnae representative to the St. Louis Convention in 1967 she was asked to serve as ritual chairman for the triennium. She was elected national president in 1970, a position she held for six years, while also serving as NPC first alternate and national housing chairman. Following her term as president she was the NPC delegate for two terms.

After a two-year break from national work she was elected vice president of development in 1982 and was instrumental in the installations of Epsilon Alpha, Epsilon Beta, Epsilon Gamma and Epsilon Delta chapters.

MaryAnn is the mother of two teenagers. She and her husband , Michael Wenzel , live in Boulder, CO. * * *

Marilyn Manion Stratton Marriage to an Air Force officer has meant moving from Texas to Pennsylvania to Germany and back for Marilyn Manion Stratton, vice president of collegians.

The Beta Beta received a bachelor's -degree in art education from the University of Northern Colorado, and was chaplain of the chapter. She was chosen the chapter 's Ideal Pledge and later received the national Frost Fidelity Award in 1970.

Following her husband first to San Aritonio, TX, she taught first grade for one year. She then taught junior high art for four years while her husband attended THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

medical school at the University of Pittsburgh. During this time she served as province director and was active in the alumnae chapter as their Panhellenic delegate.

She also served as president and first and second vice president of the medical students' spouses auxiliary.

After returning to Texas she earned her master's in fine arts at the University of Texas at San Antonio , while managing to colonize Delta Upsilon Chapter at UTSA. She also served as province director and then national rush chairman for a biennium before moving to Hahn Air Force Base in Germany for three and a half years. Not finding an alumnae chapter there, Marti busied herself with memberships in several clubs, including the Hospital Wives, Officer's Wives, International Women's Club and Women of the Chapel.

Once back in Houston , Marti was active in her church's Christian Education Committee and vacation church school , as well as a member of the Houston Alumnae Chapter. She also served as director of Province XV from 1982-84.

Now in San Antonio for what she hopes will be a long stay, Marti and her husband Bob (now an Air Force Lt. Colonel and on the staff at Wilford Hall Medical Center at Lackland AFB) have two daughters, Heidi , 6 , and Stephanie , 2. * * *

Marilyn Stratton

Linda Rogers

Linda Bonine Rogers This biennium will mark the start of Linda Bonine Roger's third year as a national council member, and seventh year as a national officer.

She will continue as vice president of alumnae, after serving two consecutive terms as constitution chairman.

Her activities in Delta Iota and Wilmington , Del., Alumnae chapters include holding the offices of president and vice president.

After completing her master's degree and achieving her certification as a reading specialist, she has been working in her school district teaching remedial reading to students in grades one to four.

Her interest in reading led her to become involved with the county reading association; after working her way through the council chairs, she recently completed her term as president of that organization. She has also been teaching reading and study skills to college students at a local junior college on a part-time basis.

She and her husband Steven, a detective with the city of Dover Police Department, have a 2-yearold son Brian, and newborn daughter Heather. * * *

Diane Yencic James Filling the newly created position of vice president of finance is Diane Yencic James , who has Continued on page 8 WINTER 1985

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Province/

State Days Helen Malone

Diane James

Province VIII April 27, 1985 Chi Chi Chapter Ball State University

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served on the national level since 1974.

At Eta Eta, Diane held the offices of treasurer, secretary, vice president and president as a collegian, while earning a BS BA degree with an emphasis in office administration. She now works for the 11th Judicial District of the state of Kansas as an administrative assistant.

Her sorority "career" began in 197 4, when she took off as a chapter consultant. She has since served as a province director , 1976-78; national housing chairman, 1978-84; and on the national housing and nominating committees, the latter of which she was chairman.

Active in the Pittsburg, KS , Alumnae Chapter, Diane has also served as HH advisor for the past eight years.

She and her husband Don live in

rural Pittsburg, and both enjoy working on their home and traveling. -t. -t;

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Helen Hooper Malone Serving on the national level for the past 21 years, Helen Hooper Malone begins her 1Oth year as national secretary.

The Beta Gamma attended Northeastern Oklahoma State , where she majored in business.

Until 1982, she was an executive secretary. · She has been active in the Tulsa Alumnae Chapter since leaving college, serving in all the officer positions. She began work on the national level in 1959 and continued until 1970, holding the offices of magazine chairman , philanthropic chairman, membership director, vice president and NPC delegate. She has served as programs chairman and national secretary since 1974.

She and her husband Dick are enjoying their retirement together.

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Kansas C1ty convention chaJrman · (leh) and her cO<halfman. Maolyn Mantei/, get a standing ovatton durmg the fmal busmess session of the 1984 convention

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Upon reading the convention issue of The Phoenix, I was d isappointed and hurt that no credit was given to the Greater Kansas City Alumnae Association, Con vention Manager/Helen McGuire or to the alumnae president, Margaret Fox. It was an honor and a privilege to host the 1984 AEA convention in Kansas City. However, we feel some recognition in The Phoenix should have been given to the many Kansas City area alumnae who contributed so much to make the convention a memorable one.

Hosting a convention is pleasurable but not at all easy.

Contact: Diane Whitcomb 121 N. Martin Muncie, IN 47303

Province VII March 30, 1985 Delta Kappa Chapter Indiana State UniversityEvansville Contact: Karla Kamp 1627 N. Elm Evansville, IN 47712

Illinois April 20, 1985 Beta Rho Chapter Northern Illinois University Contact: Sandy Hahn 907 Greenbrier DeKalb, ll 60115

Kansas March 30, 1985 Epsilon Epsilon Chapter Emporia State University Contact: Barb Williamson 226 W. 12th St. Emporia, KS 66801

Province IV April 20, 1985 Kappa Kappa Chapter Tem pie University Contact: Lori Sherel 501 7 Pennsway St. Philadelphia, PA 19124

Esther Bucher

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Special athletes gear up for winter games

by Joann Stevens More than 800 Special Olympics athletes from 11 nations will journey to Salt Lake City and Park City, Utah-home of the U.S . Ski Team-for one of the largest international winter sporting events to be held for mentally retarded athletes. The occasion is the Third International Winter Special Olympics Games .to be held March 2529.

And with sports stars like Billy Kidd, Jo Jo Starbuck and Stein Erickson joining entertainers such as Dick Sargent and Susan Saint James in training clinics, family activities and sports events, the games will be on one of the international sports highlights of the United Nation's "International Year of Youth. " Athletes from Hong Kong to Hawaii will demonstrate their skills in speed skating, figure skating and alpine and cross-country skiing.

Coached by professional and amateur athletes from around the world, Special Olympians attending these winter games will be more competitive than ever before . Why? Better training opportunities at the community leveL According to Walter Malmquist, director of Special Olympics Winter Sports, within the past four years Special Olympians have enjoyed more on-snow tra ining, received better sports equipment and benefited from the coaching experience of some of the world 's best-known winter athletes.

The opportunity to train on snow has been the result of increased fund raising and promotional activity by community volunteers who have provided the transportation, lift tickets and other resources needed for Special Olympians to train. Programs like Joann Stevens is associate director of communic ation s for Sp ecial Olympics. Special Olympics is the national philanthropy of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

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Billy Kidd (second from right) gives some encouragement to Special Olympic athletes before they "hit the slopes."

the Subaru-Deduct-A-Ski promotion has encouraged skiers to donate their used skis and clothing to Special Olympics and receive a tax credit for their gifts. 路Across the U.S. , world-class ath路 letes like Dorothy Hamill , Linda Fratianne and Billy Kidd have held training clinics and been at the vanguard of the Special Olympics winter sports program . Assisting them have been the thousands of community volunteers whose service as coaches, chaperones, huggers and games officials make up the very foundation of the Special Olympics program.

Consider the case of Jerry Me路 Kinney of Madison, S .D. Born with Cerebal Palsy , Jerry had spent most of his 15 years in a wheelchair. Then two years ago , doctors performed surgery on his legs and indicated that with therapy, Jerry might learn to walk.

In March of 1983, the casts were removed from Jerry's legs and his parents, teachers and schoolmates began a volunteer program that they called the "Let's Get Jerry Walking" campaign . At the time, Jerry was also training for the wheelchair events in Special Olympics.

Working with his friends , Jerry practiced walking daily. By May he was able to take 20 steps. In July, he went to the Special Olympics

International Summer Games and won two gold medals in the wheelchair events. Encouraged by his success, Jerry set a new goal for himself: By February of 1984, he decided , he would compete in South Dakota's first Special Olympics Chapter Winter Games.

Throughout the rest of 1983, Jerry continued his training with his friends and Special Olympics coaches in earnest. His training program was halted temporarily when he was required to have surgery performed on his feet. Yet; once he had recovered, the daily training schedule began again .

On February 3 , 1984, Jerry McKinney reached his goaL He not only competed in a 100-meter cross country ski race in South Dakota 's first winter games, he won the gold medal in his division!

In December, more than 40 Special Olympics Chapters across the United States will have begun hold ing c o mpetitions in winter sports . Almost 10 ,000 Special Olympics athletes will compete in these games, all because dedicated volunteers have helped train them throughout the year.

If you would like to join Special Olympics as a volu_n teer coach, or just attend a local winter games, contact the Special Olympics program in your state for more infor mation. -t. -t.

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====t984 Awards==== Three collegians honored

by Cretia Rowlette

Frost Fidelity "Unswerving loyalty and allegiance" is the implication of fidelity; therefore, the basis of the Frost Fidelity Award is in recognition of a woman who excels past the fini sh line and by doing so lends her abil ities to all projects.

Kimberly Allman of Chi Chi Chapter at Ball State University in Muncie, IN, is this year's winner of the Frost Fidelity Award. She has exemplified Alpha Sigma Alpha's four aims: Intellectually , Kim maintains a high scholastic average; Spiritually, she is a member of the Newman Center Parish; Physically, she competes in chapter games and is a "hugger" for the Special Olympic children; and Socially, she aids in the organization of social functions .

By holding several offices, Kim had the opportunity of offering suggestions in order to help the sorority run smoothly. She served as assistant membership director , membership director , standards

board member and scholarship chairman for her pledge class.

Campus involvement also should be recognized. Kim served as a Student Orientation Corps leader and recreation committee member for Hall Council ; honors include membership in Beta Gamma Sigma, Rho Lambda, Golden Key Honor Society and Alpha Lambda Delta. Ball State Scholar and appearing on the National Dean's List were other accomplishments.

Kim has discovered the meaning of fidelity and displayed that to others. One of her sorority sisters comments, "No matter where Kim is, she continues to put others' concerns before her own 路 and has been an invaluable asset to our chapter. "

Ideal Pledge The honor of achieving the Ideal Pledge Award at the National Convention in Kansas City is that of Dina Capranica's, member of the Epsilon Beta Chapter at the University of Illinois-Champaign.

This award goes to a woman who has been judged as fulfilling several outstanding qualities during her days as a pledge. Requirements include instilling pledge spirit and attitude, showing growth in maturity, displaying ability to work with pledge classes as well as actives and showing potential leadership qualities to the sorority, college and community.

Dina has certainly proven her loyalty to the sorority from the day she received her tiny silver shield.

She was elected as vice president of her pledge class and helped organize the class as a team. An active participant in f\mdraisers, she helped with these of her pledge class, Junior Panhellenic and the sorority. She served as decoration chairwoman for the Class of '87 pledge dance and helped make it a successful event.

As a representative of the Residence Hall Association, a member of the Baltic Students' Association and a student employee for the agricultural economics department, she has shown service outside her Continued on page 12

Dina Capranica. EB Ideal Pledge A ward

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Shirley P. Bone, Cincinnati alumna, was therecipient of the 1984 Wilma Wilson Sharp Award.

Edith Wolf (left) receives her award from the person it was named after, Helen L. Corey.

Bonnie Koenemann (right) was present at convention to receive her award from Evelyn G. Bell.

Alumnae receive awards

by Kim R. Meyer

Wilma Wilson Sharp Shirley P. Bone 's outstanding contributions to her sorority , profession and community have earned her the 1984 Wilma Wilson Sharp Award . Shirley served as alumnae editor and historian on the national level. She also has participated actively in the Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter as presi dent (two terms), vice president, editor and collegiate-alumnae coordinator.

Shirley completed her bachelor's degree in education from Miami University, where she was an Alpha Alpha, and then worked for a short time as an elementary teacher. After a 17-year break, she entered the marketing research industry. Within the last six years, she has achieved a career goal by attaining a position as manager, training and staff development, for Burke Marketing Services, Inc. She has also completed some management courses from the American Society for Training and Development.

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ture Series, Shirley was involved in community and charitable activities with responsibility for select路 ing notable speakers and organizing all the details of their engagements . She also has served as chairman of the Sycamore Cultural Series where she coordinated the efforts of a committee comprised of school officials and Women ' s Club members who strived to bring cultural events to the children in the community school system .

Shirley cites her 25-year marriage and two children as her " best and most rewarding achievements. " She also has gained per路 sonal growth from her professional life and community involvement.

AEA has helped Shirley learn "the value of lasting friendships and the rewards of teamwork and perserverance ."

Helen L. Corey The recipient of the second Helen L. Corey Award for outstanding contributions to national conventions is Edith Wolf. She was the National Art Chairman from 1945 to 1965 and in that capacity did

the artwork for all the conventions held during those years, consisting of nametags, logos, posters, exhibits and more. Edith also did artwork for The Phoenix, including several covers.

Edith was a collegian at Buffalo State College and a member of Phi Phi Chapter there. She served in several chapter offices, including president. She was involved in many organizations on campus, such as the honor society, student council , the art society and on the Dean's List. She graduated in 1943 with a bachelor's degree in art, then later she earned a master's degree in education at Union College in Schenectady. Edith has been an art 路 teacher at all levels, kindergarten through college .

In 1945, Edith and Robert " Red" Wolf were married and they have two grown children . Their son, Andy, attended the 1952 convention in Roanoke (at the age of 2 months) and was the first male to sit in on AEA National Council meetings.

Presently Edith is involved in the Schenectady Inner City Minis-

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Collegiate awards Continued from page 10 sorority that is a characteristic of a well-rounded Alpha Sig. Dina 's pledge trainer believes that she has " true leadership potential within Epsilon Beta, as shown by all of the previously mentioned examples, and by the intangible: her care for her sisters. "

Elizabeth Bird Small The Elizabeth Bird Small Award, the sorority's highest honor for a collegian , was presented to Deborah Mellinger. An Alpha Alpha at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, she was commended on her dedication and service to the sorority.

This award symbolizes its own three aims: leadership, not only on campus but also in the community; graciousness in daily living, reflecting outstanding personality and character; and scholarship, in worthy attitudes as well as grades.

Debb has more than displayed these qualifications. She majored in chemistry-premed and minored in medical sociology while being involved in understanding research in plant biochemistry and disease response .

Her offices held for Alpha Sigma Alpha include that of scholarship chairman , parliamentarian , co-suite chairman and editor. In addition to those offices, she held several positions in the campus organization of Air Force Reserve Officer's Training Corps; Arnold Air Society, a professional honorary for AFROTC cadets in which she held a state office; Alpha Phi Omega, a national service fraternity; and Sigma Tau Alpha, also a service organization. She also held membership in Miami MED, Omicron Delta Kappa and Gamma Theta Phi , all honorary organizations .

Contact with the community was made through her involvement in Alpha Phi Omega . Debb made trips to the local nursing home, helped with the maintenance of several nearby parks, as well as assisting the women 's society of her chu rch with its projects.

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Achievements also include a high scholarship record. She received the National Merit Scholarship and those given by the Ohio Board of Regents, Miami Alumni and Air Force Pre-Health Professions; the latter guaranteed her a full medical scholarship upon acceptance to medical school.

Debb was highly praised by members of Alpha Alpha, "Debb manages to balance both her numerous extra-curricular activities and her studies in such a way that she excels at both. Members know Debb as one of the major leaders of chapter activities . . . " Alpha Sigma Alpha was glad to praise her with the Elizabeth Bird Small Award. -tf * *

Alumnae awards Continued from page 1 1 try, is the first vice president of the Women's League of the Schenectady Symphony, sits on the symphony board and is an archivist and consultant to the Association for the Protection of the Adirondacks.

Summing up her many years of devotion to AEA, Edith says, "It has been one of the richest experiences of my life and provided me with many friends-among the dearest possessions I have."

Evelyn G. Bell Bonnie Koenemann's loyalty and devotion to AEA epitomizes a

Shirley Wakefield (left) accepts the Wilma Wilson Sharp award on behalf of Shirle y Bone at the 1984 convention in Ka nsas City. Wilma Wilson Sharp (center) and Linda Rogers presented the award.

lifetime commitment to her sorority. In recognition of this, she received the Evelyn G. Bell Award for 1984.

Bonnie was initiated into Zeta Zeta Chapter at Central Missouri State University in 1943. At that time Evelyn Bell was the national alumnae director and Wilma Wilson Sharp was the national president. Bonnie held the office of registrar for Zeta Zeta, similar to the current membership director. She was an upperclassman when Judy Winter and Betty Wallick pledged, and they have all been longtime friends.

Bonnie married in 1948 and moved to St. Louis, joining the St. Louis Alumnae Chapter. She attended her first convention at Mackinac Island as a delegate from the St. Louis chapter and accepted the position of national fellowship chairman. In 1964, she was named national editor and held that position when the Golden Anniversary edition of The Phoenix was published. She also attended National Panhellenic Conferences, several State Days, Leadership Training Sessions and new chapter installations. After six years as editor, she served as national treasurer for two years.

For the past 15 years, Bonnie has been teaching business education classes at Riverview Gardens Senior High School and has been a sponsor of the Pep Club for several years. Some of her students affectionately call her "Mom." Bonnie and her husband, Stewart, are very proud of their three sons, who live nearby, and their three grandsons, "the lights of her life."

Bonnie adds her wishes for all AEAs. "If we could only instill in our collegiates how much alumnae chapter affiliations, college sisters and convention friends would mean to us in later years, it would be good . I am sure that they do not realize how much they can benefit from sorority after their college years. I love all of my Alpha Sigma Alpha friends very much. I think that all Alpha Sigs should keep a copy of our Creed handy so that they can be reminded of these words to live

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With Sidney Allen, above left, is Rene Baron, Nu Nu, accepting the Panhellenic award. Above center, awarded for the highest score on the membership exam is Delta Kappa, accepted by Cindy Harty. With her is Marti Stratton. Above right, Helen Malone, national secretary, presents the officer efficiency award to Jody Long of Beta Epsilon. Below left, scholarship chairman Joyce Abler stands with Margaret Pollowy, left, Epsilon Beta, recipient of the scholastic achievement awarq and right, Tammy Yates, Beta Delta, awarded for scholastic improvement. At right, Rosemary Goss joins 50-year members, from left, Elinor Crater Simerly, Helen Lortz, Phon Gilles(51e and Kathryn L. Keirns . (Photos by Bill D. Van Pelt)

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Collegiate Corner==== Fall filled with homecomings, rush East Stroudsburg University

Looney tunes The Gamma Rho Chapter has been active with the planning and organizing of many fall events.

One of the most anticipated events at any college is homecoming, and at ESU , it is no different. This year's homecoming theme was "Looney Toones, " which focused on the ani· mated side of television.

Homecoming week consisted of comedy and mime shows , an air band contest held on the Quad, special dinners in the cafeteria and of course the annual float at the foot· ball game. The Gammies were excited this year, because they constructed their float with the Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity , bringing life to their idea of " Super Heroes."

Susanne Hay was selected as homecoming representative because of her leadership qualities and dynamic personality .

Another event that the Gamma Rhos enthusiastically planned is their Founders Day Celebration . This year, the luncheon was planned for the college-owned lodge, Stony Acres.

The lodge is a newly built building , nestled in the heart of the Pocono Mountains. Invited were parents, to show them the love and warmth of sisterhood , alumnae , the presidents of each sorority and fraternity on campus and the college administration . A guest speaker and a Founders ' Day ritual performed by the chaplain topped off this special oc casion .

Mae Ann Hranchock

Central Michigan University

Welcome festivities The Beta Theta Chapter helped the freshmen get off to a good start by participating in the CMU " Wel comes You Day." The activities of the day included members handing out free balloons, popcorn , ice cream , buttons and T · shirts . By wearing AEA letters and having a good attendance record , the

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chapter promoted a good image for itself. This in turn made rush more successful than in previous years. To wind up the days festivities, the local band , called The Dots, performed many of their popular songs .

The overall reaction to the festivi · ties was good , so the CMU " Welcomes You Day" was a total success .

Kathy Burgmeier

Adrian College

Homecoming party Homecoming is always an exciting ·time for returning alumnae . The Gamma Mu Chapter worked hard to make its members feel welcome back at Adrian College. Whether a girl graduated one or 20 years ago, she is very important in our hearts.

Homecoming Day, members greeted alumnae with early morning donuts and juice. Memories of living in Herrick Hall, being a pledge, singing to fraternities and being crazy were shared with actives and pledges. The seniors humorously performed their skit, "Alpha Sig Girls ," to the tune of California Girls. The alumnae were also entertained by skits from first and second round of rush parties.

During the afternoon football game, members cheered the athletes and members , Lisa McShane and Sue Agosti, who were superb representatives of Homecoming Court for Gamma Mu. After the football game was a return to Herrick Hall for an alumnae dinner and more fun . The night finished off with a wild Alumnae Party.

Members now feel, even more, that being a Alpha Sigma Alpha means forever.

Suzette La Turneau

University of Arkansas-Monticello

Memory lane stroll Memories are a very special part of college life and so is Alpha Sigma Al pha. During rush week , the Gamma Zeta Chapter combined both to give a lasting impression to the rushees.

The rzs performed the skit, "A Stroll Down Memory Lane," and enjoyed it as much as, if not more than, the rushees!

The skit, which was seen by several rzs at National Convention, com bines song and dance with the story of one Alpha Sig's life. Spanning several decades, the story reveals information about Alpha Sigma Alpha and the girls involved in the sorority.

In keeping with the "oldfashioned" theme of the party, the rushees were served banana splits.

Party favors included potted plants that offered the slogan, "Come Grow with Us. " Rush week offered all a time not only to impress the rushees, but to grow closer together. New memories that will last a lifetime were created, and seeds of friendship were planted.

With a lot of nurturing and care, those friendships will last forever.

Melissa Johnson

Northwest Missouri State University

Rush reflects spirit The Phi Phi Chapter was welcomed back to NWMSU with a busy fall schedule awaiting them. Rush Chairmen Tammy Fiest and Leslye Thompson generated everyone's support and enthusiasm in order to make rush the best ever. There were four days of parties with themes ranging from "Surfin' AEA," "Red and White, " "Slide Show ," to our tra ditional, all-black preference party.

The entire chapter generated lots of enthusiasm and excitement for the " Red and White Party." Streamers of red and white and helium-filled balloons were strewn throughout the room. Clothes with Alpha Sigma Al pha on them were pinned up in the front of the room in a gigantic cloth ing display. The rushees even commented on how impressive it looked.

Leslye and Tammy used the display to tell the rushees how proud everyone is to wear her letters!

Around the room were various displays of Alpha decor. Scrapbooks, mugs , favors , pledge paddles and

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Collegiate Corner Raggedy Anns were just a few of the decorations on display tables. The rushees were escorted to the tables and were given the opportunity to look at scrapbooks and composites . " Out of the Past and Into the Future" was the title of the skit presented at this party. The skit was humorous but had a serious point to it.

The skit dealt with two girls going away to college who find their mothers' trunk full of Alpha Sig memorabilia . Some of the things discovered were a toga sheet, formal favor , pledge paddle and even " cruising glasses." The " mom " in the skit explained the items found and stressed that being an Alpha Sig is a lifelong commitment that will bring with it many good memories.

Sherri Harding

Bloomsburg University

Chapterfounders'day The Delta Chi Chapter of Bloomsburg University had its Founde rs' Day Celebration during the Spring of 1984. It was the Delta Chi Chapter's fifth-year reunion . The celebration was a joyous one for all members and alumnae. It was a wonderful chance to meet with alumnae , including founding members, to talk with them about their days as active members.

Invitations were sent and the return was great. During cocktail hour, pictures were taken and hugs, smiles and tears were exchanged , and many memories were recaptured . The present members had an excellent chance to ask for ideas and suggest ions from alumnae . It was neat to listen about how the Delta Chi Chapter was founded , the struggles and the triumphs .

Everyone will agree it was a won derful time . The members greatly en joyed the chance to talk with the alumnae and share warm memories.

The celebration was successful and much warmth and love was shared that evening . ~X is looking forward to its next Founders' Day Celebration .

An activity the Delta Chi Chapter participates in during the spring of every year is a Cabin Weekend Retreat.

All members and pledges are en-

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Phi Phis ioin together under the AEA banner at a football game to show their unity and pride before rush begins.

couraged to " get away" for three days to relax , talk and get to know each other more while escaping from the college atmosphere. It is a great chance for everyone to unwind and really have fun.

Among the weekend's activities is a nature walk , which is always beautiful because there is always snow around. The air may be cold , but AEA love keeps smiles on members' faces and warmth in their feet! There is also a Saturday night spaghetti dinner where everyone sits at a long ta ble and eats together.

All ~X members will agree that this weekend brings them together and refreshes the memories of sisterhood .

up in mystical attire . The room was decorated by stars and moons. Candles flickered to increase the atmosphere, and a large rainbow hung across the front of the room .

Refeshments were simple: fortune cookies , which were stuffed with AEA fortunes , and punch .

The night was complete when the entertainment committee presented its skits about three very different girls who get advice from a fortunetelling gypsy about which sorority to pledge . They did a great job. The rushees responded very well, and new pledges are still joking with the " actresses" about the characters they played.

Julie Sherman

Debbre Pater

Slippery Rock State

Catch the magic Wizards, witches and gypsies appeared on the Slippery Rock campus this fall to help Gamma Xi with rush . " Catch the MagiC" was the theme.

The mystical atmosphere enchanted many rushees and allowed the chapter to take the largest pledge class in three years from formal rush.

Crystal ball-shaped invitations , reading " Gaze into AEA, " were sent out to introduce the theme . The night of the party everyone dressed

University of Central Arkansas

Homecoming fever This yea r homecoming was scheduled for O ct . 20 . In keeping with homecoming traditions , the Beta Lambdas nominated three members for homecoming royalty : Connie Howell, Melissa Kirkpatrick and Cindy Bobo.

The morning of homecoming the chapter sponsored a pancake breakfast as a fundraiser. Everyone in the community was invited to come.

Teresa Hagood

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The Delta Rho 's fall rush was very successful.

Lisa Kaye Otey

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Busy semester

Gamma Epsilon members joined in the Chesterfield County Special Olympics, led by Richmond alumna Mary Don Hege.

St. Mary 's College

Fashion show The top designers came to Saint Mary's College to participate with the m em bers of Epsilon Delta Chapter in its Autumn Harvest Fashion Show, Oct. 6, 1984.

The designers were not physically there, but they were represented by their creations.

The hour-long fashion show was attended by many st udents, faculty and administration . T wenty models , nine women and 11 men , represent ed each class , the philosophy department and the president's office. Each took the runway three times during the day.

The show was held in the college center lounge, which filled quickly with anxious shoppers interested in the new fall styles . Most of the audience consisted of parents. The parents were on campus for " Parents' Weekend ." The style show fit nicely with schedules and was also recom mended by the college administra tion .

Although the show went smoothly, the organizational planning was hard work . Advertisements were sold to area merchants by the members of Epsilon Delta and sales exceeded the sorority"s expectations .

Krista Tracy organized the advertisements and the program. Laura

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Kieltyka organized the models by first , finding them; second, making complimentary hair consultations; third , setting up fittings for clothes; and finally , putting the models into show order and writing the commentary.

Kelly Gleason, the fashion show chairman, was pleased with the show and labeled it " a definite success ."

All the running around and hard work paid-off for Epsilon Delta. The audience was pleased, as were the alumnae of Alpha Sigma Alpha who returned for this tradition.

Susan Rudigier

Elan College

Submarine party " Come Make Your Own Submarine With the Delta Rho Chapter. " This was the theme for one of the chapter's most successful fall rush parties in which there was a beautiful smorgasbord . There were all kinds of cheeses, meats , and spreads, from mayonnaise to mustard, from which the rushees could make their own original submarine sandwich . There were also potato chips and sodas .

Along with the good food, there was some good conversa tion between members and rushees. Everyone seemed to be having such a good time and getting along so well

An active fall semester anxiously awaited the return of the members of the Alpha Gamma Chapter.

While the members engrossed themselves with formal rush , they also prepared for homecoming, date parties, mixer!', fundraisers, formal dance, and renovations to their sorority rooms.

Several rushees filled the garnished walls of the Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority room to engage in pleasant conversation with the members.

The rushees were entertained , as well as served with refreshments during their visits. The Alpha Gamma Chapter once again completed a successful rush in obtaining new membership .

Homecoming is not new to the Alpha Gams but this fall once again provided the opportunity for the Alpha Gams to show their spirit and shine among the rest. With the help of the Sigma Nu fraternity , the members of Alpha Gamma looked opti mistically for a victory in the homecoming competition. The theme of the floats was voted to be movies, so with much consideration , " Superman " was the choice of the Alpha Gams. The members also hosted alumnae , parents and friends for a tea homecoming morning.

Naturally, the semester would not be complete without the organ ization of mixers, date parties and a formal in Monroeville.

Christmas break provided the opportunity for room renovations, which include new cabinets and a serving area. With the improvements, a fresh atmosphere awaited a new and exciting spring semester for the Alpha Gams.

Jamie Lynne Knight

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Collegiate Corner Dickinson State College

Blue Hawk activities With the arrival of falling leaves and crisp, cool days , the thoughts of the Beta Etas turn to homecoming .

Homecoming week is a tradition of festivities which involves everyone , and the Beta Eta Chapter is no exception. The theme this year was "Blue Hawk Victory '84,' relating to the election year.

Homecoming began with the announcement of the royalty. Ten braves and 10 maidens are chosen from the senior class and one chief and princess is chosen from those 20. This year, we had two Alpha Sigs in the line-up of maidens: Patty Kearnes, president, and Sue Herauf, vice president.

Every year, Alpha Sigs sell the traditional homecoming mum corsages. Many lucky moms, wives, girlfriends and friends receive one.

Saturday morning brought the big parade . The Alpha Sigs float was gai ly decorated with balloons , flags , streamers and much red , white and blue spirit.

The afternoon football game highlighted the week's activities . Members dressed in red and white with balloons flying and banners waving , ready to compete for the spirit award .

After the game , the Alpha Sigs, old and young , were reunited at the annual Alumnae Tea. Old friendships were renewed and new friends were made .

The traditional dance was the last of the week's activities , which came to a close much too soon. But the memories will last a lifetime.

Theme for the float was "Touchdown to Victory. " It was a space shuttle landing on a football field . The school mascot , Gus the gorilla , stepped out of the shuttle and shot a lazer at the opposing team's mascot, a griffin .

The chapter also participated in other functions , such as a sign painting contest, wh ich was displayed on campus; a novelity , which was performed during the parade; "Yell Like Hell "; and a pyramid.

Kim Lawson represented the men of Sigma Tau Gamma and Julie Bresnick represented the chapter as homecoming queen cand idates .

Every homecoming the chapter also sells the traditional Alpha mums to businesses and citizens.

thing that isn't red or black. It was this trait that inspired a checker board campaign using siogans like "check'er out" and "making the winning move." With the support of the Phi Sigma Epsilon fraternity , this campaign was a great success.

Another successful event during homecoming week was an alumnae tea . There was a great turnout with Rosemary Goss, national president , in attendance. Also attending was a charter member of Beta Pi Chapter, Mary Dolinger Thorne. Slides were shown from previous years.

Beta Pi has gotten off to a great start this year with one of their alumnae as national president , a winning homecoming candidate and quota during rush .

Suzanne Ross

Marsha Michael

Concord College

Missouri Valley College

Check'er out

Tradition of excellence

Alpha Sigs of Beta Pi Chapter are proud to announce that their candidate , Marcy Bernard, was chosen homecoming queen . Marcy is a junior who is majoring in psychology and sociology. She is an outstanding Alpha Sig , however , there is one thing about her that is unusual. You hardly ever see Marcy wearing any-

As "Valley" approached its 95th anniversary , the Homecoming Committee chose "The Tradition of Excellence" as its theme.

Gamma Pis entry into the Homecoming Parade was entitled "Alpha Sigma Alpha : 83 Years of Social Excellence ." Members decorated a horse and buggy with a banner pic-

Ellen Baird

Pittsburg State University

Adventures in space The Eta Eta Chapter spent much time preparing for the 1984 homecoming theme " Adventures in Space."

Preparations started last semester when the chapter voted to do the homecoming float with the Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity . Then members camped out four nights waiting in line for Early Bird Registration to s ubmit homecoming ideas .

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Some members of the Alpha Chapter "pile up " before a picnic.

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Collegiate Corner==== turing the badge as it appeared in 1901 and as it appears today. Members dressed in costumes typical of the early 20th Century .

The Homecoming Committee sponsored its annual torch run . This year the run began at Lamar, MO, the birthplace of Harry S Truman , and concluded at Gregg -Mitchel Field on the Missouri Valley campus.

You can be sure the Alphas pledged to sponsor runners. The chapter also hosted an annual alumnae tea. It gives members an excellent opportunity to get reacquainted with alumnae. Homecoming was greater than ever this year.

Kimberly Nicoli Rush chairmen Maryann Deneen and Denise Orr, Chi Chi, take time out before a rush party.

Clarion University

Pledge pick-up On the last evening of fall rush, the sororities on campus participate in " Pledge Pick-up ." After bids are matched, the members of the sorori ties go to the residences of their new pledges and get them for an evening of fun . The members of the Gamma Omicron Chapter spent an hour of singing and celebration as the many new pledges were greeted.

Everyone returned to the house for a ceremony and a round of " pledge" songs . Afterwards, members played 'Trivial Pursuit" and ate a large variety of munchies. This was a great opportunity for the members to get acquainted with the pledges in an informal atmosphere .

Wendy Pennell

Longwood College

Rush festivities Alpha Chapter was busy this year preparing for the 1984 formal rush.

This year, Alphas made up a new song , " Always AEA ."

Rush started Sept. 23 with two days of punch parties . Then the rush ees had a day off while A!:As were busy practicing for a skit on the '50s.

A week later, as the result of hard work from rush chairman , Lori Forst , Alpha proudly accepted a great group of new pledges .

Nancy Buckingham

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Mansfield University

Chase the west The Delta Epsilon Chapter had quite an exciting homecoming . It will always be remembered not only by the chapter, but also by the entire community. With " Chase the West" as the overall homecoming theme , ~Es chose the Road Runner with the saying, " Beat, Beat The West, " as a portrayal of the theme. As the week went on , the float began to shape up , and the excitement began to build. Members enjoyed the time spent together preparing the big day. Even the advisors found themselves with a paint brush in their hands. Finally, the end of the week arrived , and the finishing touches were completed .

At the beginning of the parade everyone piled on the ftoat. As the float proceeded through town , many heads turned and the crowd began to cheer; the float rolled through town on the first 18-wheeler flatbed in the history of Manfield 's homecoming parades . The float was a success and Jennifer Boughner did an excellent job as float and homecoming chairman . In addition , many alumnae were present for homecoming festivities .

Sharon Klock

University of Delaware

Semester plans The Delta Iota Chapter is proud of

its 1984 fall pledge class! After a two-week formal rush period, which involved the five sororities on campus, Delta Iota filled the quota set by Panhellenic . Rush themes included an "Alpha Sig House, " a '50s ice cream parlor, a pajama party and a cocktail preference party. The new AEA pledges were eager to begin the various activities and requirements that will lead them to sisterhood in Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Delta Iota 's annual Homecoming Mum Sale, where Alpha Sigs flood the football stadium selling the bright yellow corsages to both students and alumni, is the chapter's biggest fundraiser.

University of Delaware's Fall Greek Weekend was in October with a pledge gong show, followed by a fraternity/sorority feud , inter-Greek parties and touch football.

Other activities the chapter participated in during the semester were a blind date cocktail party, Parents' Day tailgate, pumpkin carving, Winter formal, Special Olympics and Founders' Day.

Jennifer Talbert

Northeast Missouri State University

Broadway theme The Alpha Betas had a very successful fall rush. Formal rush was held during the third week of classes, so it really was a "rush" to have everything ready and decorated for the parties. But with everybody helping, it was an overwhelming success.

A different theme was used this year. For formal party, the theme was " Alphas on Broadway." The " Stars of the Show" (rushees) were introduced at the door. After being served cheese , crackers, punch, the rushees settled back to watch a "Broadway" show. Members of the Alpha Beta Chapter sang and danced to their version of "I Don't Need Anything but You ," from the popular musical, "Annie."

At the end of the week, all of the sororities at NMSU hold a yell- in. The rushees wear sorority preference colors and call out their sorority choice.

Rush week ended on a great note when several girls " yelled in " to Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Ramona Richardson

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Holiday treats An Alpha Sig Christmas is a really special thing for Beta Deltas. It's nice to wind down after a busy fall semester and get into the Christmas spirit_

By Christmas, it's usually cold in south Mississippi , and red noses and frosted dorm windows set the mood for Christmas festivities that lie ahead .

Each year , a crew of campus Greeks heads out to the local state school for mentally retarded to throw a Christmas party. The kids really love it , and the members love that special feeling when they've made the children smile.

The chapter participates annually in the all-Greek songfest sponsored on campus by Chi Omega . When the entire chapter is all decked out in Al pha Sig's Christmas red and green and members step out on stage to sing their hearts out for such a huge audience , it really makes them feel special.

Just before school gets out, the chapter gets together with alumnae and celebrates Christmas in the chapter room with hot chocolate and holiday treats. A designated "elf" passes out gifts , and everyone waits with anticipation to see if their secret sister from the fall semester likes her gift.

After a semester full of the hussle and bustle of rush , classes , finals , homecoming festivities , ball games, fall parties and other activities , sharing Christmas with the Alpha Sigma Alpha family comes as a real treat. It gives members a chance to get together and feel a close-knit bond in sisterhood one last time before heading home for the holidays.

Karen Kay

October not only brought the Sig Ep party but also the Fall Festival in Evansville. The pledges had a great time working in the booth, selling baked potatoes , corn on the cob and soft drinks. Working in the booth is always a good time for the pledges and actives to get better acquainted .

The pledges have also participated on the intramurals team . The Delta Kappa Chapter is hoping to win the All-Campus Championship for the third year in a row. The pledges have already helped the team win softball.

Lori Muehbauer

Kit Hammond

University of Illinois

Organizing alumnae Formal Rush 1984 was more enjoyable for the Epsilon Betas by the presence of Debbie Sharp, national rush chairman. Debbie was at the University of Illinois for the first and second stage and helped the chapter in various ways , such as serving refreshments and cleaning up between stages . She also lifted morale by teaching EBs Alpha Sigma Alpha songs as well as just being there . She also gave ideas for future rush parties, and with her help, the EB Chapter made its presence known at several back-to-school parties.

The chapter planned a Founders' Day afternoon tea for Sunday, Nov .

11 , for area alumnae. The tea also served as a housewarming for a new parlor. This was one of EBs first contacts with area alumnae, for there is no local alumnae chapter. The chapter hopes to get a lot of alumnae in volved in the house activities through a new alumnae newsletter organized by Cathy Higgins, external vice president.

Kathy Sheridan

General Motors Institute Indiana State University-Evansville

Panhellenic premiere

Active pledges

The Delta Nu-B Chapter , along with other GMI sororities, welcomed the freshmen women to campus with a " Panhellenic Premiere" party. The activity, held on a weekday evening, was organized by Panhellenic.

The highlight of the event was a bingo game designed to help every-

The pledges of Delta Kappa Chapter have been very busy this fall. Two of the pledges-Dawn Hurson and Liz Fravel-danced in the Sig Ep ago-go at the University of Evansville.

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one get acquainted with each other.

Each rushee was given a card with squares featuring labels such as ''I'm a Panhell rep" and ''I'm a rush chairman" that could only be signed by sorority members. The members, in turn , had to find rushees which fit descriptions such as ''I'm from your home state" and "I speak French."

The activity also included a dessert and refreshment table , as well as a session at which Panhellenic members introduced sorority officers and explained the structure of rush activities.

Indiana State University

Trunk secrets This fall the Beta Upsilon Chapter incorporated many different skits into the rush program . There was a slide show with real actresses performing many nostalgic skits. After speaking to fall pledges, the chapter discovered they preferred the one entitled , "Out of the Past, Into the Future ."

This scene took place at the Well's residence and involved the characters of Mrs. Wells, an alumna of AI:A, her daughter Wendy and one of Wendy's friends, Jenny. Wendy and Jenny were searching through the Well's attic to find something to put all of their belongings in to take to college.

In the midst of looking for boxes and suitcases, they stumbled upon an old trunk that belonged to Mrs . Wells: her sorority trunk. It contained many things ranging from favors, dances and hayrides to AI:A shirts and jackets.

This gave the girls an opportunity to see what AI:A is. The skit ended with Mrs. Wells describing the many things involved in being a member of a sorority. She spoke of the meaning of the rainbow and "that special sisterhood." It certainly was a touching moment!

Janice Zbieranski

Central Missouri State University

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Collegiate Corner ceived quota! With a lot of hard work and dedication, bid day finally arrived . It was really great to be a part of all the hugs and screams of the day. After the girls received their bids, it was off to the Panhellenic Lawn for pledge yell-out. The women of Zeta Zeta were very proud of their representation.

The following day, the men of Lambda Chi Alpha hosted a Watermelon Festival. All of the new members of each CMSU sorority were invited to attend. The girls of ZZ greatly ~njoyed themselves. The day was filled with games using watermelon to wear, eat, throw or toss.

ZZ celebrated homecoming Oct. 13. The theme chosen was BeatleMania. Members "paraded around" in '60s outfits consisting of mini dresses and go-go boots. Four pledges were chosen to play the part of the Beatles.

Thanks for the memories!

Angie Barnes

De Paul University

Rush, rush, rush Delta Eta Chapter is back!

Freshmen welcome and rush day were Sept. 9. Freshmen were greeted by fraternities and sororities and informed of upcoming events.

Alpha Sigma Alpha was prepared for a fresh college start with the rush theme: "Celebrate the New Year with AEA." The rush table was decorated and complete with party hats and champagne glasses filled with candy .

Each interested girl was given a party favor and a rush booklet.

A welcoming dance was held in the evening . As a special event , the members of Delta Eta entered a lip sync show with an AEA version of Marvin Gaye's, "I Heard it Through the Grapevine." The day was rated a complete success.

Karen Circa

General Motors Institute

A facetious retreat One of the most successful annual fall rush events for Delta Nu-A is a fun-filled pledge and membership retreat. On the weekend after the pledge ceremony, all of the members and pledges gather at the house for an overnight stay , which always

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brings the entire group closer together .

The pledges come over early in the evening for a cookout among themselves. This allows them to get to know their pledge sisters better.

Next, the pledges play some games.

One of the most popular is one in which a large bowl of M&Ms is passed through the group, and each pledge is told to take as many as she would like. The membership director then picks a color , and for each matching color that the pledge has, she must tell her pledge class something about herself. This is always humorous and causes the new pledges to feel much closer.

During this time, the members are cleverly planning skits designed to teach the pledges something about the chapter. The funniest skit was devrsed by the senior class. Members behind a sheet provided the arms for the Alpha Sig midgets. These arms applied haphazard make-up to the midgets, who are getting ready to go to a fraternity party. This skit turned out to be a real comedy show!

After all of the skits, the members sang and enacted some of their favorite songs for the pledges. Later, the pledges were given plenty of time to get a good start on their interviews. The retreat was very successful and fun for everyone, because of the hilarious games, skits and songs .

It really seemed to increase the unity and friendship between members and pledges.

Sheri Newton

Penn State

Off to a great start Gamma Eta Chapter enjoyed an exceptional first semester! rH's believe in "hitting the ground running" . . . and that's exactly what they did, starting with Panhellenic Formal Rush . While one member, Gretchen Erb, was putting many hours into her job as Panhellenic Assistant Rush Coordinator, two other rHs, Kathy Caretti and Tracy Kozak, worked very hard and dedicated much time to their jobs as rush counselors.

Meanwhile, the chapter's Rush Chairman Lisa Scott and her assistant Susie Rubinson were busy getting the rHs "psyched up" at a rush retreat. Members piled into cars and drove out to a cabin for the day, where they practiced rush techniques, skits and songs. The efforts proved beneficial, as the chapter again took quota.

Rush was over, but the momentum kept going. The next event was Sigma Chi Derby Days, in which rH took first place trophies in games as well as the "Best Pledge Class Award." The chapter captured first place, which included a first place prize of a Betamax for the suite! rH was paired with Tau Kappa Epsilon for Homecoming. The TKEs and the Al:As had a fun week of float-pomping, banner-sewing, window-painting, parading, tailgating, watching the football game, greeting alumni and forming new friendships.

The chapter had a wonderful first semester and have every reason to look to the rest of the year with optimistic anticipation.

Gretchen Erb

Eastern Illinois University

Homecoming rainbows Homecoming this year began on Oct. 7 with a theme of "Around the World."

This year, Gamma Omega invited alumnae to visit during the weekend .

The chapter hosted a dinner Saturday night, which consisted of ham and chicken salad.

This year's float theme was "Rainbows Around the World with AEA." Each member was on the float with a different national costume .

Susan Rucher

Rochester Institute of Technology

Successful fall rush The Gamma Iota Chapter had a very busy fall.

Rush officially started with an open house night at all Greek houses and ended with the annual formal tea.

In between, a "Night of the Stars Night" was held in which everyone pretended they were famous singing groups. It was very successful. There a~so was a slide show, followed by p1zza and drinks.

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,,====collegiate Corner==== Individual interviews were held for all girls who were interested. These interviews let the girls ask any ques路 tions that they might have about the house. It is also time to let them know the responsibilities of becom路 ing a member.

Maria Riggio

on campus. She is a member of the Lady Scots Varsity Basketball Team and a resident assistant in her dorm.

The theme for Donna was "Calendar Girl." Members put up posters and wore badges the week before.

After the homecoming parade, the chapter had an Alumnae Tea , which was a nice chance to meet members and talk about events of the present and past.

corn boxes, members exhibited the ?riginality, closeness and gaiety that IS characteristic of the Alpha Sigs at JMU. From beginning to end , from open house to third rounds, AEAs dedicated their energies to showing hundreds of rushees what a fantastic sisterhood they have .

Susan Manos

Trudy Terravecchia

Radford University

Emporia State University

Tri-State day This year , the Tri-State Day of Province V and VI was held at Rad路 ford University, Nov . 10, 1984.

The members of the Beta Iota Chapter were thrilled and excited to be having such an important event at the school. Plans had been carefully and creatively thought out during the year and this was to be- a Tri-State meeting to attend and remember for years to come.

Over the years different schools had been having this annual event, as well as Province Day, and during this time the chapter had been watching for ideas to make the day a complete success. Some of the festivities were speeches by guests .

Most notable was National President Rosemary Goss , and other national officers , along with the individual chapter presidents.

But it had only begun. After an enjoyable day of learning of new ideas during the seminars came an evening of learning fraternity ideas as the chapters met at a local restaurant for food , beverages and skits from the national officers. Then fraterni ties from Radford University joined the Alphas for late evening fun!

Jennifer Smith

Edinboro University

Homecoming fun The Gamma Psi Chapter worked hard on its homecoming float for the parade and campaigning for its homecoming queen candidate and enjoyed meeting alumnae who came up for the weekend to celebrate.

This year's homecoming theme was "Songs To Remember. " r'l' 's homecoming cand idate was Donna Esposito. Donna is a junior computer science major who is very active

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Murray State

Sisterhood night

Ready for school

Friday , Sept. 7 , Standards Board Chairman Dena Wymore set aside a tin:: for some good old Alpha Sig spmt to take place during Epsilon Epsilon's second annual Sisterhood Night. All actives and new fall pledges took part in the overnight activi ties.

With the help of the chapter's terrific housemother , Gennie Bailes, there was a filling meal of spaghetti to start Friday's activities off. After dinner, members went to the living room and taped blank pieces of pa per on their backs. Everyone walked around signing each other's "backs" with positive comments. Then , after sing ing AEA songs, members finally settled down for an out-and-out film fest.

Dena rented a video cassette recorder and movies for the evening.

During the movie "Animal House ," members were greeted by the men of Phi Sigma Epsilon in togas!! Another surprise during the movie was the delivery of several large pizzas . . . something that really wasn't needed on top of all that spaghetti! After the movie a few members were still awake to cry over "Terms of Endearmen t," but even fewer made it through the late showing of ""The Shining" whiCh ended the film fest at 4A.M. At 5:30 a .m . Standards Board woke everyone up for an early morning breakfast of pancakes, sausage and juice. Following that, chaplain Rachelle Redd held a candlelight sunrise service in the living room (because the "sunrise" was clouded over with rain!).

Just spend ing the night together seemed to re-bond the chapter's sisterhood.

Formal rush this year was an overwhelming success. All of the sororities were stunned at the number of girls that decided to sign up to go through sorority rush . And as usual , Beta Nus pledged excellent girls.

During the month of October Beta Nus "Teetered for Tots" to collect money for the chapter ' s annual Christmas party for needy children.

Murray State's Homecoming was also in October, and Alpha Sigs entered a float with the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Two members were nominated for the Homecoming court: Alicia Merritt and Susanna Hodges.

Parents banquet was also in October. Corresponding Secretary, Donna Eller, arranged to rent the University Ballroom for the event and to have a slide presentation for the parents.

Angela Hearne

James Madison University

Festive rush The Beta Epsilon Chapter's 1984 fall rush was one of the most successful ones ever. In addition to super pizza outings and banana bash socials , five fun-filled round parties helped to clinch the triumphant rush .

Second round events revolved around the 1950s theme : Arnie's Soda Arcade. Members dressed in bobbie socks, sweaters that buttoned in the back, long skirts, tight jeans and pony tails. Included in the skits were such songs as "You're the One That I Want" and "We Go Together."

The end to the chapter's two-week achievement was a classy carnival theme . Dressed in everything from downs to tightrope walkers to lion tamers and fat ladies chasing pop-

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Stars in Our Crown Epsilon Epsilon Pam Ryan, chapter president, Cardi nal Key national honor society vice president, Phi Beta Lamb_a, Marketi~g Club, American Marketmg Association Second Century Club; Jan Sch~idt, Xi Phi honorary leadership fraternity, Accounting Club alumni secretary, Cardinal Key moneymaking co-chairman, Affirmative Action Appeals Board , Who's Who ; Barb W~I足 Iiamson, Xi Phi honorary leadersh1p fraternity, SPURS, Student Ambassa dor, board of directors of the Memorial Union and Credit Union committee for the Memorial Union, Who's Who; Dena Wymore, Associated Student Government vice president, Xi Phi honorary leadership fraternity, Athletic Board, BACCHUS, Who 's Who ; Rachelle Redd, Xi Phi honorary leadership fraternity , SPURS, yearbook editor-in-chief, Sigma Delta Pi vice president, Publications Board , Who's Who.

Beta Eta Patty Kearnes, chapter president, homecoming maiden , student senator; Sue Herauf, homecoming maiden , Special Olympics coach , rodeo club , women 's basketball team; Kathy Unruh, Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship, rodeo club , Center Attractions Board; Sarah Peters, certified aerobic instructor; Ellen Baird, wind ensemble, Center Attractions Board ; Ruth Peters, student senator, homecoming committee secretary; Valerie Thompson , Center Attractions Board , presi dent, homecoming committee secretary; Julee Lundberg, wind ensemble , marching band; Laurie Bang , rodeo club, Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship; Carol Woroniecki, rodeo club , Delong Hall president , student center cafeteria student manager.

Laura Marron, Delta Iota, poses with Raggedy Ann during a pajama theme rush party.

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Marcia Alarie , Student Foundation , Academic Senate, National Student Speech and Hearing Association ; Judi Campbell, I:t.X-Society of Professional Journalists, design editor for yearbook; Kathy Burgmeier, Marketing Association ; Kari Christensen, Fashion Association of Merchandise and Design ; Jill Dollaway, Recreation Club ; Kelly Reedington, Recreation Club; Natalie Gress, Eta Sigma Gamma Health Honora ry, Daughter of the American Revolution scholarship chairman ; Diane Wagner, Recreation Club executive board , Concert Choir, Mortar Boa rd Social Chairman, dean's list; Jane Aepelbacher, Recreation Club ; Martha Kolasa, Fashion Association of Merchandising and Design.

Sheri Hendren, past president , senior Panhellenic representative, dean 's list; Susan Kline, Purple Pride (football hostesses), Greek Week queen; Angie Aden, junior Panhellenic representative, med-tech club .

Phi Phi Marita Wurtz, Panhellenic president; Teresa Smith, Marine Corps ; lise Straub, Student Senate ; Margie Retter, English Honor Society ; Gina Gae Peterson, Celebration Choir; Ann Whitlow, Northwest Missourian; Leslye Thompson, Sigma Delta Chi ; Kristen Rowlette, Finance Club ; Karen Tapp, Marching Band.

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Gamma Eta Lisa Coviello, Panhellenic treasurer, Fraternity Purchasing Association Board of Directors, Accounting Club ; Kathy Connolly, office manager of The Daily Collegian ; Gretchen Erb Panhellenic assistant rush chairman , Lion Ambassadors , homecoming queen semi -finalist.

Marcy Bernard, Beta Pi, was the 1984 Homecoming Queen at Concord College.

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Stars in Our Crown==== Gamma Mu

Beta Epsilon

Sue Agosti, volleyball , basketball , homecoming representative ; Richelle Barron, cheerleading ; Elizabeth Bawden, resident assistant ; Sandy Brisse, college tour guide ; Maureen Doyle, resident assistant ; Marie Drake, Ebony Connection; Becky Jeffers, College Cho ir and Singers; Jackie Kruczek, softball ; Debbie Lange, volleyball , basketball , Tri Beta; Suzette La Turneau, cheerleading coach , resident assistant ; Liz Loftis, Alpha Kappa Psi ; Lisa McShane, Tri Beta , homecoming representative ; Margaret McShane, Tri Beta; Mary Lynn Pitlanish, stu dent government executive vice president ; Ann Rawley, basketball , tennis ; Kathy Smalley, field hockey ; Karla Wagner, Tri Beta, swimming ; Brenda Weeks, swimming , Alpha Kappa Psi.

Cindy Harris, Student Alumni Association president ; Susan Wheatley, President's Cabinet; Donna Shockey, President's Cabinet; Lisa Nelson, one of four greek coordinators ; Jody Long, Order of Omega , President's Cabinet.

Beta Nu Susan Duncan, chapter president , Order of Omega treasurer, Omicron Delta Kappa secretary, Student Government Judic ial Board, dean's list ; Crystal Hurley, secretary, American Society for Interior Design; Jama Baker, secretary, Advertising Club; Cynthia Wood, vice president , Accounting Society, treasurer, Student Alumni Associate ; Alyce Edmons, president , American Society of Interior Design.

Gamma Iota Chris Riggio, organized 100-hour teeter totter for Cystic Fibrosis; Anne Possidente, tenn is team ; Maria Riggio, public relations for Greek Coun cil ; Jackie Lucchese, Student Di rectorate .

Delta Nu-A Chris Rutherford, Alpha Gamma president, represen ted her chapter at the National Convention in Kansas City.

Bonita Thomas, Chorale president; Lisa Weth, Policy Council ; Laura Wing, junior class representative at large .

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Susan Drexinger, freshman orientation aide , involved in fall theatre production "Scrooge." Lisa Vasturia, resident hall advisor, editor of college newspaper; Lynn Fumanti, homecoming queen representative for Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity.

Valerie Grash, sportswriter for cam pus newspaper ; Beth Kuhns, Camp Easter Seals, theater stagehand , Youth Association for Retarded Citizens; Lynne Porch, Council on International Relations and United Nations Affairs , Spanish Club .

Delta Epsilon Ann Reece, peer counselor; Mary Pat Lamarco, Council for Except ional Children ; Jill Koloski, swim team ; Judy Flynn, majorette ; Barbara Lecker, cheerleader, Dorm Counc il; Jennifer Boughner, basketball ; Darla Albera, Phi Beta Lambda ; Camille Carson, swim team , Ski Club; Dawn Dawson, Council for Exceptional Ch ildren ; Debbie Smondrowski, Student Dietetics Association ; Doreen Martinez, field hockey , athletic trainer , softball captain ; Sharon Klock, field hockey .

Beta Phi Susan Mollish, student body vice president , stiJdent court justice and attorney general , board of regents, activities board , commuters committee, homecoming committee.

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Valerie Rogers, Georgeanne Coughlin, Patty Howell and Laura Caperton, Delta Omicron, display their Alpha spirit.

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