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Membership honor roll Chapters taking quota or at total as of May 1, 1987 Both Alpha, Longwood College , VA Alpha Beta, Northeast Missouri State University Epsilon Epsilon, Emporia State University, KS Zeta Zeta, Central Missouri State University Eta Eta, Pittsburg State University, KS Phi Phi, Northwest Missouri State University Beta Epsilon , James Madison University, VA Beta Iota, Radford University, VA Beta Lambda, University of Central Arkansas Beta Rho, Northern Illinois University Beta Sigma, Southwest Missouri State University Gamma Zeta , University of Arkansas at Monticello Gamma Eta, Penn State University Gamma Mu, Adrian College , Ml Gamma Rho, East Stroudsburg State College, PA Gamma Psi , Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Delta Nu-A, General Motors Institute, Ml Delta Rho, Elon College , NC Delta Upsilon, University of Texas at San Antonio Delta Chi , Bloomsburg University, PA Epsilon Alpha, Southern Arkansas University
Quota Alpha Gamma, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Beta Beta, University of Northern Colorado Kappa Kappa, Temple University, PA Beta Theta, Central Michigan University Beta Kappa, Western Illinois University Beta Mu, Henderson State University, AR Beta Pi , Concord College, WV Beta Upsilon, Indiana State University Gamma Xi, Slippery Rock University, PA Gamma Omicron , Clarion University, PA Gamma Pi , Missouri Valley College, MO Gamma Omega, Eastern Illinois University Delta Kappa, University of Southern Indiana Epsilon Gamma, Virginia Commonwealth University Epsilon Delta, St. Mary's College, MN Total Beta Nu, Murray State University, KY Gamma Iota, Rochester Institute of Technology, NY Gamma Lambda, Loyola University, IL Delta Iota, University of Delaware Delta Omicron, York College, PA
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1988 National Convention .Friday, June 24, to Monday, June 27 Holiday Inn, Surfside Clearwater Beach, Florida Hosted by Tri-City, FL, Alumnae Chapter 2
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In This Issue Volume 72
Number 4
Summer 1987
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Narcissus: The making of a cookbook
Seven awarded 198 7-88 scholarships
Hours of effort and 1,500 recipes later, "Narcissus: A Collection of Favorite Recipes from Alpha Sigma Alpha" is a reality. Marilyn Garbee, cookbook chairman, describes the process her committee went through to produce this outstanding AEA keepsake.
Six members and one nonmember have been granted scholarships by the sorority for the 1987-88 school year. Alumnae Editor Cretia Rowlette gives us a look at these outstanding women.
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Collegiate Corner
AEA installs three chapters in spring During three hectic weekends in late March and early April, Alpha Sigma Alpha initiated three new chapters, Epsilon Lambda, Epsilon Iota and Epsilon Kappa , the sorority's 52nd, 53rd and 54th chapters. Complete reports on all three installations are included in this issue.
EDITOR Nancy I. Z. Reese 828 S. Golf Cui de Sac Des Plaines, IL 60016
PHOENIX STAFF Alumnae Editor Cretia Rowlette 3861 N. Cherry Ln. Kansas City, MO 64116
Collegiate Editor Anne Hlrt Pherson 10517 Drew Ave. S. Bloomington, MN 55431
Feature Editor Sue Zorlchak Hagen 6890 Athena Way Inver Grove Heights, MN 55075
Historian Esther Kaufman Gatseos 6659 E. Eastman Ave. Denver, CO 80224
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On the Cover
Meet three 1987-88 Chapter Consultants Three chapter consultants will hit the road for AEA this summer. Complete profiles of the three are on Page 9.
THE PHOENI X OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA (USPS 430· 640), an educational journal, Is published In the fall, winter, spring, and summer of each year by the Soror· lty, 1201 East Walnut Street, Springfield, Missouri 65802. The subscription price $1 .50 a year. Produced by Maury Boyd & Associates, Ind ianapolis, IN 46268. Member, College Fraternity Ed itors Association. Send change of address and business correspond· ence to Alpha Sigma Alpha National Headquarters, 1201 East Walnut St., Springf ield , Missouri 65802. Ad· dress all correspondence of an editorial nat ure to the editor, Nancy I. Z. Reese, 828 S. Golf Cui de Sac, Des Plaines , IL 60016. ARTICLES are Invited for publication In this journal. Manuscri pts should be subm itted to the editorial staff for consideration. Acceptances are on a contrlb· utlng bas is only and subject to editorial review. Artl· cles published are the personal expressions of the authors and do not necessarily represent the policies of AEA. Second-c lass postage paid at Springfield, Missouri , and at additional mailing offices. Postmaster. Send address changes to THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA, 1201 East Walnut St., Springfield, Missouri 65802.
The new Alpha Sigma Alpha cookbook "Narcissus" is beautifully illustrated, including this field of narcissus from the back cover of the book.
Phoenix Deadlines Winter . • . • • . • • • • Sept. Spring ........... Dec. Summer .•.••.•.• Feb. Fall .............. May
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The making of a cookbook by Marilyn Ramsey Garbee Region V. Alumnae Director Former National Treasurer It had been over 20 years since "Gourmet's Guide" had come off the press, and the national officers of Alpha Sigma Alpha had been discussing the possibility of compiling a new cookbook containing favorite recipes of AEA members. Then, at the 1985 mid-biennium meeting, the National Council decided to appoint a chairman to coordinate the production of a new cookbook. Since I was one of those who had thought it would be "great fun " to produce such a book, I could not very easily decline the appointment as chairman of a cookbook committee. Little did I know what I'd be getting into. Oh sure, I've worked on cookbooks for church , PTA and civic groups before. I love trying new recipes, entertaining and cooking for my family, but I am not a gourmet cook or home economist. It has been " great fun " and a tremendous learning experience.
Getting started First , I needed to ask other members to serve on the committee; already I was in a quandry. There are so many talented members who could offer their expertise , but how could we coordinate our thoughts and paperwork from all over the country without horrendous telephone bills and postage costs? 4
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So, I called on two Tulsa alumnae, Helen Hooper Malone , Br, and Rhetta Nesbitt Robinson, Br. Diane Yencic James , HH , vice president of finance, served on the committee as a representative of National Council and Rose Marie Fellin, BE, headquarters executive, completed the group. Our first committee meeting was similar to those brain-storming sessions that you have within your chapters. We needed to decide on a theme , a catchy title and unique cover design. Numerous cookbook publishers and printing companies had been contacted, and we had arranged for a presentation at this meeting by a firm in Memphis with whom we eventually contracted for the printing of our book. This brain storming continued for several months as we all agreed that this initial planning stage of the book was of primary importance. We wanted the theme and title to be practical and personal to Alpha Sigma Alphas and, at the same time, to be interesting and informative to nonmembers. Marketing the book through outside sources had to be a consideration, and if we used too much AEA interests or themes, it would become less marketable. Once " Narcissus" was chosen as the title, work was started on the cover design and divider pages. We wanted these to complement our title , whether graphic art, photographs or sketches. Numerous decisions were made on color and type sizes and styles. During this decision-making pe-
This sketch of the Cyclamineus hybrid, so named because the backward turned flower petals res emble the Cyclamen flower, is just one of those that appear on the divider pages of " Narcissus: A Collection of Favorite Recipes from Alpha Sigma Alpha. " (Sketch by Carol Bitting Carter)
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many duplications or similar recipes. We were determined , however, to use at least one recipe in the book from each contributor.
The final stage
Members of the Tulsa Alumnae Chapter sample dishes prepared from the recipes in " Narcissus. " They are, left to right, Leslie Lazzaro Stover, Sue Littlepage Kirk, Mary Lee Copeland Wilson, Rhetta Nesbitt Robinson, Carol Bitting Carter, Julie Kuhn Avant, Becky Hockett Hamby and Christy Allen Bennett.
Marilyn Garbee. cookbook chairman, types recipes to be included in the cookbook.
riod, we also compiled the recipe contributor request to be mailed to members and to be printed in The Phoenix. The enthusiasm for the cookbook was evident as recipes filled my mailbox! Your recipe con路 tributions, good wishes and notes of encouragement were very much appreciated.
Recipe selection The next stage of production was work, work and more work! All recipes had to be typed in the proper format for the printer. Since the committee was small in size and because we had requested favorite recipes, we decided not to test every recipe. All recipes were edited thoroughly, however. Often THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA
the best cook forgets to write down an important step in a recipe or an ingredient. This may make all the difference in the success or failure of the recipe. In checking quantities and ingre路 dients, we all could have used the training of a home economist. It simply took additional time and research on our part. If any question could not be answered , we tested the recipe. Our aim was to make every recipe complete enough so that even a newly married bride who has never cooked before could prepare any dish in the book. Neither National Council or the committee had established a defi 路 nite completion date. Worl:<ing with the printer to establish deadlines for a quality book, comple路 tion in spring 1987 became the earliest date possible. With this fact accepted , we proceeded to edit recipes and try out some of the delectable dishes on members of the Tulsa Alumna e Chapter. In addition , we had to categorize the nearly 1,500 recipes received , no mean feat. Once they were typed , the recipes we re proofread against the original copy for errors and proofed two more times. Since the size of the book and the number of recipes for which we contracted was 600, we had to cut some recipes. This was not as diffi cult as it sounds as there were
We had proofed all recipes, retyped them if necessary, arranged the recipe sections in order and numbered the recipes beginning with the first recipe in the first section to the last recipe in the last section. I made photocopies of everything in case of loss in the mail. Now it was the printer's turn . Our copy, set by a typesetter, was returned in galley form. We had one set of galleys and page dummies to proof. The printer had noted any inconsistencies and had corrected any typesetter errors. How could we have missed so many things? Being consistent in wording and how quantities were listed was our ma in concern . With a perfectionist and an ex-executive secretary and magazine publisher on the committee, there was no question that the changes would be made. Realizin g that a fully crossreferenced index is the easiest to use, our inde x copy was prepared in this manner and tailored to fit the space available. Back to the printer, then back to us again for a second proofing. Our third and fourth proofings were the last chance to make any changes. Promotional material for a specified number of retail flyers , wholesale brochures and banners was included in our contract. Rough drafts were written for these materials. Work that is normally done by at least 10 people and often as many as 30 was done by our committee. Many hou rs were spent so that "Narcissus" would become a reality . These hours were spent by busy women havi ng in common their love for Alpha Sigma Alpha and the desire to give, give of their time, energy, creativity and recipes. Thanks to all of you for helping to produce a quality book of which we can be very proud. Little did we know it would turn out so well. -t. -t.
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Installations
Epsilon Lambda University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown A rainy Saturday , March 28 , 1987, didn't dampen the spirits of Epsilon Lambda Colony. As the day progressed , the clouds cleared, and by the afternoon reception, the bright sky matched the mood of the 36 new members of Alpha Sigma Alpha. After waiting nearly two years for permission from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown , PA, the women of Hearts local sorority were pledged to AEA in November 1986. The group joins NPC members Delta Zeta and Alpha Gamma Del路 ta, as well as several local sororities. The university, with a current enrollment of 3 ,200 full- and parttime students , was founded in 1927. Forty years later a new campus was built on land donated by a Johnstown coal company. In 1971 , the school , a branch of the University of Pittsburgh, was designated a four-year college. An informal get-together on Friday got the installation weekend off to a festive start. On hand for 6
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the campus gathering were National President Rosemary Goss, Colonies Chairman Rhetta Robinson and Installing Officer Bonnie Oswald , a former province director. Vice President of Development MaryAnn Wenzel , snowed -i n in Denver, arrived the next morning. Also arriving Saturday were four Gamma Xis, seven Gamma Omicrons, Diane Stevenson and Kathleen Boykin , both Gamma Xi advisors and Pittsburgh Alumnae Chapter members. Saturday morning's agenda began with breakfast , followed by initiation, chapter installation , office r installation and the white luncheon , all held at the Encore Restaurant in a nearby shopping mall. The reception that afternoon was held at the student center. Those in attendance included members of several campus and other Greek organizations, as well as friends , parents and grandparents of the new initiates. The installation banquet at the
Quality Inn Saturday night drew university President Dr. Frank Blackington and his wife; Dean of Students Dean Shaffer and his wife; Assistant Dean of Students Linda Daniels and other guests of Epsilon Lambda. The busy weekend wound down Sunday morning when 36 new AEAs and national officers met for coffee and doughnuts. Epsilon Lambda Chapter members are: Cindy Blair , Tammy Bloom , Beth Bubans , Megan Casey, Suzie Columbus, Erin Cunningham , Nancy Dunn, Suzy EI-Attar, Kelly Enders, Jill Ewell, Toni Ficco, Annette Gibbons, Lori Girod , Kristine Hoffer , Marcie Hornig , Lisa lozzi , Beth Jacobelli, Susan Keebaugh , Lottie Kizowski, Jodilynn Korpar, Donna Krohe, Laura Latham, Lori Mento, Vicki Mills, Tina Moore, Ellen Nee, Lisa Nicastro , Heather Nicely, Cindy Nixon, Cheryl Olson, Kim Schaefer , Lisa Sculco, Maggie Wasicek, Chris Weaver, Judy Whitlam and Amy Zoltun. * *
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Installations
Epsilon Iota Christian Brothers College Beautiful spring weather marked the April 4 installation of Epsilon Iota Chapter at Christian Brothers College in Memphis, TN. The group, the former Nu Sigma local sorority, had become a colo· ny of Alpha Sigma Alpha May 1, 1986. Eleven months of hard work later, the group realized its dream of becoming a fully chartered member of a national sorority. Alpha Sigma Alpha Joins Zeta Tau Alpha, the only other Na · tiona( Panhellenic group at Chris· tian Brothers, a small , liberal arts college in a residential area of Memphis. The installation weekend kicked off with an informal get-acquainted party on Friday evening. Members met with national officers and col· legians from Beta Sigma , South· west Missouri State University, and Beta Nu, Murray State University, who were to be their sponsors at the installation. THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA
The initiation of the 22 mem· bers, chapter installation and offi· cer installation took place the fol· lowing morning in the school's Barry Hall Chapel. Participating in the ceremonies were installing offi· cer , MaryAnn Wenzel , national vice president of development ; Rosemary Goss, national presi dent; Nancy Reese , Phoenix editor; Lisa Stanley, chapter consultant and Helen Malone, past national secretary. Several Memphis-area alumnae also were in attendance. The ceremonies were followed by a white luncheon at the Downtown Radisson Hotel. Later in the afternoon , the new initiates were congratulated by school administrators, members of other campus and Greek organizations and friends, parents and grandparents at a reception on campus. That evening , the installation banquet was held at the Downtown Radisson Hotel. Dinner speaker
was Father Thomas Hoar, Christian Brothers vice president of student affairs. Following the dinner was a sweetheart dance, a success despite the loss of one of the emcee's speakers. The end to the busy weekend came Sunday morning with a brunch on campus, followed by mass at the school's Strich Chapel. Charter members of Epsilon Iota are: Becky Bobek, Karen Cherry, Amy Forsythe, Staci Granger, Bernadette Gruca, Mary Henry, Sharon Heizer, Michelle Holden, Jennifer Hooker, Leslie Huey, Jenny Jarratt , Sally Klein , Rhonda Manning , Karen Marr, Amanda Moore , Monica Reed, Margaret Russell , Debra Schumacher, Robin Thrasher, Elizabeth Wallace, Lana Yoshii, and Katherine Zanone. * *
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Epsilon Kappa Millersville University Although Epsilon Kappa was installed as an AEA chapter April 11, 1987, the group's roots go back more than 20 years. Gamma Sigma Alpha began as a club at Millersville University in Pennsylvania in 1966. Its constitution stated that its purpose was "to maintain an interest in Girl Scouting on this campus ; to render services to the college and the community; to promote sisterhood among former Girl Scouts; and to stimulate the enthusiasm of the student body for all extra curricular activities on campus. This is where the GSA came from in our name: Girls Scouts of America ." Membership at that time was open only to former Girl Scouts. Nov. 8 , 1967 , the members voted to change the club to a campus sorority. It was then rEA chose green as its color and the tinted green carnation as its flower. Its mascot was the turtle. Gamma Sigma Alpha became 8
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interested in going national last fall. Two girls in the group have sisters who are members of AEA at other schools. Kristen Elder, a Delta Epsilon, transferred from Mansfield University to Millersville, and also sparked the group's interest in Alpha Sigma Alpha . EK was colonized in October 1986 and took 16 pledges after its first rush as a colony. AEA is the first NPC group to be established at the 200-acre campus, which has an excellent reputation as a teachers college. The installation weekend April 10-11 began with a songfest and get-together Friday night. The charter members were initiated first on Saturday morning, followed by the chapter installation and white luncheon. Installing officer Jane Ramsey was assisted by National President Rosemary Goss, Vice President of Program Paula Forman and Standards Chairman Linda Rogers. Special guests included university offi-
cials and members of M, .60, KK, NN, rE, .6X and rP chapters. After an afternoon break, the reception was held from 3 to 5 p.m. at Biemesderfer Executive Center on campus. The banquet followed at 7 p.m . at the Holiday Inn North in Lancaster. The new initiates of Epsilon Kappa Chapter are: Shareen Barnett , Brenda Bauknecht, Jessica Bergey, Mary Bond, Denise Bronokoski, Christine Churgai, Melissa Compton, Deborah Dean, Michelle Eaton , Mary Fekete, Catherine French, Lisa Frymoyer, Roseann Gambino , Anissa Gappa, Linda Hamlen, Lisa Hoenstine , Amy lobst, Lisa Loud, Kim Lineaweaver , Lori Marsh , Christine McCulloch, Elizabeth Polansky , Heidi Reinbold , Dawn Riddell, Carol Ries, Laura Sacco, Holly Shiflett, Amy Therrien , Sherri Weiss, Margaret Whelan and Allison Williams.* *
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Chapter Consultants
Three to travel for AEA in 1987-88
Lisa O'Neill ................................................... An exciting new year will soon begin for Lisa O'Neill, Nu Nu, one of three recently selected chapter consultants. Lisa brings a diversi· fied background of credits to her new positi9n and realizes that the position of chapter consultant is a demanding one. As a human resources and oper· ations management major, Lisa feels confident that this back· ground will be an asset to her new responsibilities of chapter consul· tant. An active chapter member, Lisa has held several offices including
vice president, chaplain, senior Panhellenic delegate and pledge class president. These leadership qualities earned her the Dean's Cup Award for Campus Leader· ship. Not only was Lisa active in chap· ter activities, she was involved with various campus activities. She was Order of Omega vice president, a varsity lacrosse member, a volun· teer tutor for the local elementary school and a member of the sub· stance abuse committee. Lisa was recognized for academic achieve· ment by appearing on the academ·
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ic dean 's list, as well as a member of the honor societies of Key and Triangle and Beta Gamma Sigma.
CaroiHrenchir ................................................. Carol Hrenchir, Eta Eta, looks forward to the upcoming year as a member of the chapter consultant team, for she set a personal goal of enhancing her commitment to the ideals and goals of Alpha Sigma Alpha. Committed to the chapter, she has served as a Panhellenic repre· sentative, membership director and president. Carol held various Panhellenic offices, including sec· retary, vice president and rush counselor. A pre-med major, Carol is very academically oriented, yet effi. ciently balances academic studies
with campus activities. She has been a student senator affiliated with the Student Government Association, served on the home· coming queen and judges commit· tee, acted as co-chairman for the blood drive, leader of the student orientation board, president of Or· der of Omega and secretary of the biology club. In addition, she belongs to sev· eral honor societies: Tri -Beta , Lambda Sigma, Omicron Delta Kappa and Order of Omega. Ac· complishments also include rec· ognition in Who 's Who Among American University and College
Carol Hrenchir
Students. Carol has appeared on an all 'A' honor roll as well as the dean's honor roll.
Karen Fulmer ................................................. . Karen Fulmer, Beta Theta, be· lieves that communication is the key for an organization's growth and development; as such, she feels this is the most important role of a chapter consultant. Through involvement with nu· merous organizations, Karen a psychology and public relations/ advertising major, has enhanced her communication skills. She has been an active Beta Theta member since pledging her freshman year. Since that time, she has held the offices of pledge class treasurer, editor, Beta Theta Housing Corpo· ration secretary, assistant mem· THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA
bership director and a senior representative for Panhellenic council. One area of involvement with Panhellenic soon turned into many. Karen has been a rush coun· selor, secretary to the cabinet, vice president and president. Karen is not only active in the sorority, but is an active member of the university community as well. She worked with the Special Olympics for two years and was honored with a plaque as the most involved ski instructor. She was in· volved in a community relations program with the local police de·
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partment and the student govern· ment association and served as a district representative for student government. -{:(
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Scholarships
Seven win 1987-88 grants Angela Woodruff
Alic ia Westjohn
by Cretia Rowlette
Special Education (member) Angela Woodruff, Alpha Beta at Northeast Missouri State University, is working toward a degree in special education and elementary education with a concentration in learning disabilities. After graduation in May 1988, she plans to teach in an elementary school in conjunction with preparing for a master's degree in mental retardation or guidance/counseling. Having the opportunity to gain first-hand experience with disabled children has been rewarding . Angela has been active in planning the Special Olympics program and participates as a "hugger." She plans to continue an annual summer job tutoring a 5-year-old handicapped girl in developing gross and fine motor skills. Sorority involvement is also high on Angela's priority list. She served on rush and constitution revision committees, served as chairman of the formal committee and currently holds the office of editor. Other activities include membership in the elementary education dub and a residence hall representative; honors include appearing on the dean 's list the last two semesters.
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ern Illinois University, is majoring in special education with a minor in business. Her primary goals are to graduate with honors, receive certification in every facet of special education and pursue a graduate degree in special education. Introduction to mental _retarda tion was early for Alicia-her younger brother Billy is moderately retarded . " My life-long dream has been to work with people who are mentally retarded . Many people have devoted time and love to Billy. A degree i n special educa tion will allow me to return some of this happiness to others who have the same needs." She has been involved with the Special Olympics program in which she has been both a " friend for a day" and a chaperon . Alicia also has appeared as a volunteer church lector, eucharistic minister and is a choir member. In 1985, Alicia was honored in the " Who's Who Among Students in Junior Colleges. "
Philanthropic Phi Phi member Diana Antle is a junior at Northwest Missouri State University studying elementary and secondary education . After graduation in spring 1988, Diana intends to teach in the Colombia, MO , school district with future plans to attend summer school and earn a master's degree.
An academically sound background has held many intrinsic rewards for Diana. She served as president of Kappa Delta Pi Educational Honor Society, belongs to the Ca rdinal Key Honor Society, received the University Scholar Award , received the Regent's Special Award Scholarship and has been on the dean's list every semester. She has also been the recipient of the Ph i Phi Chapter's highest GPA award for three semeste rs. Much of her attention is devoted to the ideals of the sorority. Since pl edging i n 1984, she has participated in Greek Week games and activities, served as housing chairman , pledge academic advisor, membership director , state day co-chairman , Special Olympics volunteer and sisterhood council member.
Mary Turner Gallagher Amy Westergren , Chi Chi, plans to graduate in May 1988, with a bachelor of science in psychology with a long-term goal of earning a Ph.D. in psychology. Amy intends to establish her own clinical practice or become an established researcher in her chosen field of study. Since sorority initiation in fall 1986, Amy has served as pledge class secretary and scholarship chairman . She is a member of several honor societies including AITHE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA
Diana Antle
Amy Westergren
pha Lambda Delta Honorary, Blue Key National Honor Fraternity, Golden Key National Honor Society, Psi Chi Psychology Honorary, and she has served as the chairman of marketing research for the student auditorium advisory committee. An academic drive has led Amy to pursue additional interests in psychology. She is employed as a student assistant at the Ball State Learning Center and is the assistant to the director of Project START. In addition, she was the Junior Foundation Scholarship finalist, received the Ball State Scholarship and received honors from the departmental honors program in psychology, honors college and honors fellowship.
Amy Swisher Nu Nu member Susan Soffer is pursuing a degree in chemistry at Drexel University. Participation in the Drexel Cooperative Education Program has allowed Susan the opportunity to work in chemical and pharmaceutical research laboratories. She plans to attend medical school and pursue a career in clinical research after graduation in June 1988. A high academic standing has resulted in membership in several honor societies and has earned Susan several scholarships. These include Phi Lambda Upsilon Chemistry Honorary Society, Phi Eta SigTHE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA
Susan Soffer
Debbie O'Sullivan
ma Freshman Honorary Society and Order of Omega; other honors include the Harry E. Muchnic Scholarship, Dean of Science Sophomore Award , College of Science Beginner Achievement Award, National Merit Scholarship finalist , as well as appearing on the dean's list for three years. Campus activities keep Susan busy, for she is involved in the student congress, Drexel Hillel , the French club and the Drexel Players.
Wilma Wilson Sharp A junior at Pittsburg State Uni versity, Eta Eta member Debbie O'Sullivan has made plans for a career in nursing. After graduation in spring 1988, she intends to work in a hospital while pursuing a master's degree in pediatric nursing. Debbie plans to remain active as an Alpha Sigma Alpha alumna and attributes many of her career incentives to sorority membership. After pledging in fall 1984 , and receiving her chapter's ideal pledge award, Debbie has served as pledge class president, scholarship chairman , parliamentarian and membership director. She does a fine job of balancing academic studies with other responsi bilities , for she received the highest pledge GPA award , was a recipient of the dean's scholarship and the department of nursing scholarship. She has appeared on the dean's honor roll and an all 'A'
Mia Renea Revels
honor roll. Debbie is also a member of the Lambda Sigma Honor Society and was a homecoming candidate in fall 1985.
Martha Dimond Mia Renea Revels, Beta Mu member at Henderson State University, has chosen biology as her course of graduate study. Upon completion of a master's degree, she would like to teach in a public school setting and eventually participate in a Ph.D. program and teach in a university environment. Academic excellence is a strong virtue of Mia. She has been inducted into Gamma Beta Phi, Alpha Chi and Beta Beta Beta honorary societies as well as selected for "Who's Who Among Colleges and Universities." Mia has contributed much of her time to the sorority . She has served as pledge president, membership cha irman and scholarship chairman and was the recipient of her c hapter's ideal pledge and Elizabeth Bird Small awards. Other campus involvements include participation in the Red and Gray Line, an official host group for freshmen; Heart and Key, a service club ; residence hall association; student government; and president of the biology club. 1::I 1::I
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Collegiate Corner Longwood College
First is always unique The Alpha Chapter is v~ry u~ique for many reasons , includmg Simply being the original chapter. One of the reasons Alpha Chapter is so special is the size of Longwood College. The fact that the school is small keeps the chapter very close . Members see each other all day around campus, during meals and in classes. It is, in fact, hard to walk across campus and not run into a member. This allows the members to become closer and share those special college moments _with one another. This closeness 1s a very valuable part of sisterhood and one the Alphas strive to continue .
Cecilia C. Cummins
Miami University, OH
An informal rush Again , the Alpha Alpha Chapter had a very successful spring rush. Informal rush was held Tuesday and Wednesday nights. On Tuesday, a slide show was presented and vegetables with dip and cheese and crackers were served . On Wednesday , rainbow sherbet with cookies were served and any questions the girls had about sorority were answered. Bids were delivered and pledging ceremony was held . To plan for formal rush next year, the chapter had two very successful rush workshops . The first was for motivation , while members practiced group rotation and songs at the se~足 ond workshop. A third workshop will be to plan skits and themes for parties .
Amy Lindsay
Emporia State University
Sisterhood night Epsilon Epsilon Standard Board Chairman Stephanie Fraizer held a Sisterhood Night March 6. It was a special time for all and helped to regenerate some of that Alpha Sig spirit. The evening started off with several fun games. First was the Ha Ha game . Everyone la id on the floor with their head on someone else's stomach. The first person began to
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zeta zeta Chapter's basketball team won the All-Greek championship on theKc~;tr~ ~:s~~~~ State University campus. Team members are, from left. Me/mda Beaman, a Y Y . Roasa, Denise Allen. Agie Slavkovsky and coach John ltschner.
laugh; soon it was a chain reaction, and the whole room filled with laughter. Next was the Hagoo game. The object of this game was to tr~ not_to smile or laugh . Everyone got m a hne and tried to make the other people smile by making faces and saying funny things . It was difficult, but several girls kept their serious look on long enough to win the game . Later in the evening the true actresses had a chance to shine. Members were put into groups of five, and each group was given a situation of something that could happen in the house between members. The group came up with a solution and acted it out in front of everyone. The evening ended with movies and pizza. At 6 a.m. , Standards Board woke everyone for a sunrise candlelight service. Following that, everyone was treated to a well-deserved breakfast of pancakes, sausage and juice. Setting aside an evening just for Alpha Sigma Alpha is important to the success of EE 's sisterhood. It helps remind everyone just how special it is to be an Alpha Sig.
Sandy Vogel
Temple University
Rush goes Hawaiian The Kappa Kappa Chapter started off its spring rush with a combination Hawaiian/beach party . With a major snowstorm behind them at the start of spring rush in January, the members of Alpha Sigma Alpha wanted to think about spring break and the warmer months ahead . The decorations included folding beach chairs, beach blankets, Hawaiian leis and even beach balls. The entertainment included the members singing a variety of their favorite Al pha Sigma songs. All of the members dressed in beach wear-shorts, Hawaiian shirts and sandals. The Hawaiian/beach party theme helped " break the ice" with the girls who were rushing, while putting members in a more relaxed mood . The members also had sorority memorabilia to show the rushees, pledge paddles , scrapbooks and banners. As party favors , the girls were allowed to keep the umbrellas from their fruit drink with the sorority's letters on it as well as buttons made
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Collegiate Corner up for the occasion. The members of Kappa Kappa believe the theme rush parties benefit both them and those rushing and hope they prove to be as successful in the future as they have been recently. Cecilia Kraus
Northwest Missouri St. University
State Day 198 7 The Phi Phi Chapter was very busy this spring planning for the KansasMissouri State Day 1987 held April 4 . The theme was "Catch The Wave With AEA." The Phi Phis went all out to make State Day 1987 a wonderful success. Many promotional activities were planned, including a Hawaiian party to welcome arrivals, complete with printed T-shirts and buttons. Susie Soyland, Phi Phi vice president and state day director, spent many months diligently organizing a wide and interesting array of speakers and group discussion leaders. National Council members Diane James and Connie Glidewell presented the opening ice-breaker. Province Directors Lori Scott and Cindy Fundis spoke on team building. From The Phoenix staff, Alumnae Editor and Phi Phi alum Cretia Rowlette discussed many original mixer and skit themes. Three representatives from the Maryville Alum-
nae Chapter held an informal talk on "Back When I Was An Active . .. " Dr. Bush, vice president of applied research at NWMSU, spoke on "Getting Involved. " This includes not only Alpha Sigma Alpha involvement, but also any organization on campus and in the community. The Phi Phi Chapter hopes everyone in attendance learned and enjoyed. Amy Hollenbeck
Ball State University
Philanthropic activities During the 1986-87 school year, the Chi Chi Chapter participated in two philanthropic activities. In the fall, Julie Wood, philanthropic chairman, along with the members of the chapter, adopted a needy family. The Joneses are a young couple with three children between the ages of 2 and 6 . During fall quarter, the chapter hosted a pumpkin carving party and Christmas party for the family . Members have also taken turns babysitting the children. Winter quarter, an "unbirthday party" was planned for the kids and a night at the movies (with free babysitting) for the parents. In late January, the chapter held the second annual "Reach for the Beach" volleyball tournament with the Theta Chi fraternity. Chi Chi members and Theta Chi members
Beta Epsilon president Leslie Cannon, left, speaks during an officer retreat while officers Christine McNerny, Gaye Taylor, Kathryn Wirkus, Tami Redman and Elizabeth Harper listen and eat pizza.
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Chi Chi fall pledge Julie Davey, left, and Beth Ralston, Reach for the Beach chairman, keep score during a volleyball match .
were line judges, score-keepers and receptionists. The money raised by the sorority went to Special Olympics. Kathleen Arford
James Madison University
Protecting Greek Row The Beta Epsilons are doing all that they can to promote a positive image for all of James Madison University's Greeks. Beta Epsilon elected a qualified member to serve on a committee created by Panhellenic and Inter-Fraternity Council to prevent vandalism on and around JMU's Greek Row. The committee brainstorms on new ways to deter potential vandals and repair existing damage . One significant activity the committee came up with was a Greek security patrol. During a designated weekend, four Alpha Sigs volunteer to stay in the rec-room of the sorority with a walkie-talkie and communicate with two members of a campus fraternity. The fraternity patrols the row and reports any suspicious activity to the sorority members , who then alert the proper authorities. Beta Epsilons have found that the presence alone of the patrolling fraternities has prevented any mischief and so have begun to use the time as a sister activity . The four volunteers pass the hours studying, watching TV or just catching up with one another, while at the same time preventing damage and destruction to their own and neighboring houses .
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Collegiate Corner The Alpha Sigs at JMU also have found that keeping their house and yard respectable keeps their image respectable too. Lesley Williams
Central Michigan University
A common bond called love Short, tall , large and small , each member of the Beta Theta Chapter is unique . No two members are alike. Each woman is an individual. When she walks around campus, one could not pinpont her as an Alpha Sig be路 cause there is not a particular stereotype that is associated with the sorority. Although unique , members have similar aims and share a common bond called love. It's a special kind of love that we share not only for Alpha Sigma Alpha , but for members as well. Members care a great deal about each other and the warmth that evolves from this is evident by all. Besides striving to better each other and the chapter, members also are involved with bettering the campus ,
the students and the community. During this semester alone, the chapter sponsored a suicide prevention workshop and planned other programs to aid fellow students. Because of this desire to help others , the chapter received the Most Panhellenic Chapter Award from the Panhellenic Council of Central Michigan University. Above all, the dedication and devotion to each other and Alpha Sigma Alpha remains. Camille A. Cripps
Radford University
Out of this world rush theme Spring rush 1987 was a very busy yet exciting time for the Beta Iotas. The month of February started out with intense preparation and hard work so rush week would be a success . The week of formal rush started on Sunday with a convocation where the overall theme was : "Sororities Make A World of Difference." Convocation also gave the basic guidelines of how the week was structured , what the girls should expect and what was ex-
pected of them. Monday night approached quickly and the rush committee was still hard at work. One of the committee's many duties was thinking of a chapter theme. After great thought , it was decided " A New Dimension with AEA " would be most fitting. The theme parties proved to be the highlight of the week . The night started out with members in crazy, outer-space outfits to coincide with our theme. The night ended with a skit in which Martians invaded the meeting room and asked questions about AEA life. At the end of the skit , the Martians became members . During preference parties, members dressed up , which made the party feel a bit more serious and special for the girls . A slide show was presented and a few older members told the rushees what sorority has meant to them . The girls departed with a rose , a poem dnd a feeling of closeness. Jennifer Bowker
Western Illinois University
A great weekend A very special weekend for Beta Kappa Chapter was a visit by 30
Members of the Beta Iota Chapter, dressed all in white , have their pic ture taken before a ritual ceremony.
Alpha Sigma Alphas from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. The visit was a pledge activity. They arrived on Friday evening , just in time to get a taste of WIU night life. The next day , they visited fraternities on campus and saw the WIU campus. The weekend ended with an exchange with the Theta Chis , which featured singing contests and a limbo contest with everyone taking part. The weekend was a success socially, as a learning experience and in gaining friendship with other Alpha Sigs. This friendship was displayed in the following week , when some Beta Kappas went to NIU for an exchange. During the visit, we shared ideas about rush , exchanges and sisterhood practices. This very special visit of the NIU chapter helped strengthen the chapter, as well as giving members a deeper sense of what Alpha Sigma Alpha is all about. Anne Odendahl
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Collegiate Corner ed into Alpha Sigma Alpha , and their closeness and enthusiasm is stronger than ever. Most importantly, these qualities have been made stronger in the chapter because of these girls. The chapter is proud of them . Becky Ramey
Indiana State University
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Beta Mu Chapter at Henderson State College celebrated their 40th anniversary with a tea . En1oymg the events are. left to right, Tammy Daniels, Cassie Sherrod, Sharon Johnson and Sandra Sanders.
Henderson State University
Seminars: a seed to success The members and pledges of the Beta Mu Chapter have been making changes in the rush program. A recent rush seminar helped pinpoint strengths and weaknesses. Each member picked out one weakness to personally work on to make herself a better person and member. This will present a better image to the future rushees. At another rush seminar, the chapter brainstormed on ideas for fall rush. A spring open rush party was held for girls who think they might like to pledge before the summer. Letters have been sent out to girls planning to go through rush next fall. Along with the new changes have come a new spirit of motivation. The chapter is hoping and working toward its biggest and best year ever. Sandra Sanders
Murray State University
A special pledge class From the moment they met with the Beta Nu Chapter members for
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the first time, the chapter knew its Beta Xi pledge class would be special. Of course, all Alpha Sigs are special , but this particular group had some wonderful qualities that should never be taken for granted . "You be you, and I'll be me, " was definitely a motto that these girls took to heart. Even with their diverse interests, they grew close to one another in a very short time. Seldom would you ever see one Beta Xi without three or four more close by. Their spirit and enthusiasm were tremendous. It seemed they had such wonderful outlooks on pledging and Alpha Sig during their entire pledgeship. They even got together and made up their own cheer for their pledge class, something that the Al pha Sigs at Murray State hadn't done for quite a while . The highlight of the ir pledging came in October, during the pledge retreat. The entire chapter gathered in a cabin at Kentucky Lake for a night of skits, songs, devotions and a lot of talking. During devotions, there were several tears shed, as everyone, one by one , stood up and told why Alpha Sigma Alpha was special to them. Now , these girls have been initiat-
For the first time this year, the university held a Greek Week. It involved a week of activities in which the Beta Opsilon Chapter was paired with a different Greek organization each day. The first day of activities consisted of a banner contest, which were dedicated to the basketball team. The chapter was paired with the Theta Chi fraternity and won third place. The next day was a Grand Chapter meeting , at which one sorority and fraternity member were awarded a scholarship. Angie Morris, an Alpha Sigma Alpha, won the award . Wednesday was Greek Olympics that consisted of different games. There was a Jello-eating contest , a three-legged race, volleyball game, a grease slide and a piggy-back race . Thursday, the chapters did a community service project. The AEA project was pulling weeds in a park. Friday was Greek Follies and AEA was paired with Alpha Tau Omega
Teresa Jackley and Angie Morris of Beta Upsilon get ready to face the competition in the Greek Olympics.
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Collegiate Corner and Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternities. Each group performed a skit about Greek life . Saturday consisted of seminars on rush , self-defense and a variety of other workshops. The week ended by giving awards to the winners of the events . Teresa Jackley
University of Arkansas-Monticello
'Egg'-ceptional fundraiser "Would you like to buy an egg for Special Olympics? " The Gamma Zeta Chapter sold eggs to raise money for Special Olympics, and with a little bit of luck and a lot of hard work , over $250 was raised. The Gamma Zetas used an "egg路 specially" unique way to raise the money. They first asked people to donate eggs to Special Olympics. Then they turned around and sold them for money. Some eggs were sold for $10. The Southeast Arkansas Special Olympics was held April 11, 1987, at the University of Arkansas at Monticello . Wanda Ku/beth
Penn State University
For the kids ... We can For the members of Gamma Eta Chapter, the month of February means a lot of hard work and dedication to prepare for the nation's largest Greek-sponsored philanthropy , the IFC Dance Marathon. The marathon benefits the "Four Diamonds Fund" for the care and treatment of children with cancer at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. For the fifth consecutive year, the Gamma Etas teamed up with Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity for hard work and fun times. The fraternity-sorority team traveled statewide for two weeks and three weekends to "can" for money in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia intersections, as well as a few other surrounding areas. Lisa Tait of Gamma Eta , and John Moore of Al pha Sigma Phi , represented Alpha Sigma Alpha and Alpha Sigma Phi as dancers in the marathon. Although the thought of reaching the end of the 48 hours seemed impossible at times, Lisa and John were supported by Alpha Sigma Alphas and
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Alpha Sigma Phis who worked on various committees such as judging staff and morale. The real excitement came with the announcement of a first place victory awarded to Alpha Sigma Alpha and Alpha Sigma Phi for raising a grand total of over $87 ,000. This year's dance marathon experienced its greatest response ever by donating over $1 million for the 15 years the marathon has existed. The members of Gamma Eta Chapter and Alpha Sigma Phi worked together this year to once again achieve their dream to win . But the true winners were really the kids . Susan Marie Kelly
Rochester Institute of Technology
Sending love to India The philanthropic activities of the Gamma Iota Chapter at the Rochester Institute of Technology are important to the members. Events such as teeter-tottering for Cystic Fibrosis , a date auction for the March of Dimes and sponsoring a child are just a few of the events that Alpha Sigma Alpha sponsors. Each of the events takes a great deal of planning, participation and hard work. But , they end up being a success and benefitting others. Date auctioning for the March of Dimes took place this spring. With a little help from each campus fraternity and sorority, the event was a great success. Door prizes, give-aways , raffles and date auctioning all contributed to the fun and surprises. Sponsoring a child from India is a third philanthropic event done by Gamma Iota . Roxanne is the name of the child, and she is loved by each member. Wendy Majka
Adrian College
A Christmas tradition One of the features of Gamma Mu Chapter that distinguishes it from all others is the tradition of the Christmas season. After Thanksgiving break , everyone decorates their rooms with lights and Santas in anticipation of the Christmas party. This year the party was held at an apartment that four Alpha Sigs share in town . It is traditionally held the
Sunday before final exam week. Everyone arrives around 1 p.m. and puts their gifts under the tree . By the time everyone's gifts are placed, the whole living room is one massive pile of presents . Members then sit down to enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal , prepared by members with the help of a member's mother. After dinner the presents are passed out. Each pledge receives a special 3-foot-tall Raggedy Ann, handmade by their "mom." Each doll is unique and made with a lot of TLC. During candle passing many Christmas wishes are exchanged. Greetings from alumnae also are shared. Following the candle passing songs are sung and then, in the loudest Alpha Sig voices, members cheer outside. The Christmas party is really special and just one of the things to share in AEA. Karen Cummings
University of Delaware
Spring semester activities Spring semester is off to a great start for the Delta Iota Chapter. Initiation was held Feb. 19, 1987, and was followed by a celebration party on the sorority's floor. The hall was decorated with balloons and streamers in honor of the new initiates. All the members ate , danced and chatted together until well after midnight. Just as the initiation festivities came to a close , the new executive board announced that the sorority would be permitted to reside together in university housing for a second year. Last year, when Delta Iota decided not to renew the lease on their house, the university offered the members a floor in an on-campus apartment complex. Based on the chapter's flawless behavior, and its participation in the dorm 's student government , the university renewed the contract for another year. While this will allow 40 members to live together, the chapter is still searching for a house to call its own. Delta Iota 's calendar is full for the remainder of the semester. Along with the usual mixers, the chapter will be participating in Special Olym-
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Collegiate Corner taining a strong GPA. Members of Alpha Sigma Alpha shared a little about themselves and their feelings about AEA. Then the rushees introduced themselves and explained why they were interested in pledging AEA. The night ended with rootbeer floats and other refreshments.
Susan C. Pickerill
Elan College
Spring formal rush
Members of the Delta Epsilon Chapter at Mansfield University celebrate Halloween in style. Dressed up for the event are, left to right, in front, Kay Berian and Pam Wiggle, in back, Beth Whitely, Barb Huges, Bette Morris, Brenda Seamore and Kim Sea rfose.
pies, Greek Games and intramural softball. The members also have planned a trip to a nearby beach so everyone can work on those suntans before the formal. The highlight of the semester for Delta Iota was the hosting of Tri-State Day April 25. Members from Delaware , Pennsylvania and New York chapters partici pated in the "mini-convention ."
Michelle Gilbert
cookies . The chapter raised over $400 again for Special Olympics. Most recently , a GMI secretary's daughter died of cancer. In respect, DN -A donated some money to ease the family 's financial hardships. An other event involved Alpha Sig bowlers, who took pledges to raise money for Big Brothers-Big Sisters. These activities bring DN -A closer to the community .
Nancy Neuse r
General Motors Institute
Dancing for Special Olympics In the past year, the Delta Nu-A Chapter has been active within the community by participating in several philanthropic events. Last September, the chapter sponsored a dance-a-thon at a neighboring mall with a fraternity. Members danced for nine hours, making over $3 ,000 to benefit Special Olympics. The Alpha Sig spirit shined through again when the chapter sponsored a "tuck-in" service with the AKA fraternity. Every night for a week, members delivered " tuck-ins ," which included dressing up in PJs or a robe and slippers, reading a crazy bedtime story and serving milk and
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York College of Pennsylvania
A rootbeer float to remember The 1987 spring rush of Delta Omicron Chapter was not only fun and exciting , but also "pleasing to the palate." The night began with curious "rushees" filling Honors House with questioning, uncertain faces. Rush chairman Wendy Leber welcomed the rushees to Alpha Sigma Alpha and explained what sorority life entails . Wendy told prospective pledges about the many projects DO is involved in , such as philanthrop ic projects and ushering at graduation . She also discussed values, such as main-
It was Tuesday , Feb . 17, and members of the Delta Rho Chapter were found running everywhere . No, they weren't getting ready for a 6-mile run; they were preparing for the first party of the 1987 Formal Rush. The theme of the first party was " Italian Night. " Red , white and green covered the room in the form of balloons and nametags. Not only are these the colors of Italy, but also of the sorority . The girls enjoyed mingling with members and enjoyed the food . The next night, the theme went back in time to " Camelot " or " Aiphalot. " In this skit , the fair maiden was rescu ed by a knight who led her to the wonderful and friendly path of " Alpha lot. " The last n ig ht was prefe r ence night, which touched the hearts of both members and rushees with the Pearl Ceremon y. Each girl was escorted in by a member. Seniors spoke about what sisterhood in Alpha Sigma Alpha meant to them , then the girls were led to the front to make a wish and drop a pearl in the fountain . A special cake with the Chinese symbol for sisterhood was served as well as other refreshments, and members enjoyed getting to know the girls better. All in all , the Delta Rho Chapter felt that formal rush was a big success and would like to thank Chapter Consultant Mathilda Hatfield for her help.
Kathy R. Meadows
University of Texas at San Antonio
Unique in Texas The Alphas from the Delta Upsilon Chapter are unique in many ways . Delta Upsilon is the only chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha in Texas.
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Collegiate Corner has been a very busy but very exciting semester. The semester started off with the annual Winter King of Hearts FormaL Then it was straight into a very successful rush. Finally , the chapter is the proud winner of the Panhellenic Most Improved GPA Award this semester, beating 23 other sororities on campus for this achievement. Planned for spring was a series of fund-raisers and a spring picnic for the pledge class project.
Another unique quality is that the university itself has been known as a commuter school up until the opening of a dormitory building in the fall of 1986. Therefore , not many live on campus and most have part- or fulltime jobs , giving the girls the extra edge of being skilled enough to balance school, work and sorority activities . But most unique about the chapter is the girls themselves. Ea~~ ~me has different interests and act1v1t1es, but they still come together to further the aims of Alpha Sigma Alpha .
Christine Reising
Susie Sch/ameus
Virginia Commonwealth University
Southern Arkansas University
A strong start
Spelling out the meaning of sister The Epsilon Alpha Chapter has been working hard on positive sisterhood and membership. In trying times , we sometimes forget what Al pha Sigma Alpha stands for , and we also forget that our sisters have feelings. Alpha Sigma Alpha stands f~r Aspire Seek Attain , and to apply th1s to all aspects of life is what all ASAs should strive for. S-Sensitive !-Interested S-Special T- Take-on E-Enthusiastic R-Reliable
Delta Upsilon members show their Alpha Sigma Alpha spirit.
These six words have meaning to the EA Chapter, and we would like to share them with you: Sensitive: This is a member who is aware of the feelings of others. She knows when they are sad or happy and she knows how to act on those feelings . Interested: This is a member who wants to know what others are in volved in . She wants to be a part of her chapter sisters' lives, always. Special: This is all Alpha Sigma Alphas ; we know we are special, but we must show this year-round to prospective rushees. Take-on : This is a member who is ready and willing to jump, with both feet , into any new project. This member helps in some way with all projects. Enthusiastic: This is a member who, when she " takes on" those projects, is excited about the project and sees it to its end. This member is enthusiastic about being an AI:A in general. Reliable: This is the member who is always there and always on time . These six words give the AI:As at EA Chapter something positive to build toward .
Kathleen M. Ford Micki Johnson , Tina Rizzuto, Karen Jensen and Lisa Ferczok celebrate during the re cent Epsilon Beta initiation party.
University of Illinois
Award winning For the Epsilon Beta Chapter this
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Alpha Sigma Alpha has always prided itself on being a diverse ~nd unique organization and the Epsilon Gamma Chapter is no exception . Every member is different, but we all share a common belief in our sisterhood. What makes Epsilon Gamma at VCU unique is that even though VCU is a commuter school, the chapter is still able to maintain a high membership and good attendance at sorority-sponsored functions. Members are spread all over the campus and city, but still manage to meet frequently and attend a variety of events. The chapter works around the commuter problem , because members believe that sisterhood is important and that membership in Alpha Sigma Alpha is a very important part of our lives . Another aspect which makes Epsilon Gamma different from other chapters is the fact that it has accomplished a great deal in a short amount of time. It is a chapter of hard workers and good learners, who feel that struggling makes members strong . Even though new, Epsilon Gamma prides itself on being the largest and most organized organization on the VCU campus. Growth was achieved through the strength of members . Not being afraid to try new things and take on new obstacles has helped the sorority mature. By overcoming some obstacles, such as a new pledge program and revisions in standards and by-laws, it has become easier to accept any new obstacles. On a brisk November morning, more than one hundred VCU students crowded behind plastic ropes
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Christian Brothers College
North meets South
Members of the Epsilon Gamma Chapter were among the hundreds tha t turned out to see " Good Morning America " weatherman Spenser Christian.
at Eleventh and Marshall streets in Richmond , as part of a "Wake up with VCU" promotion on " Good Morning America. " The Epsilon Gamma chapter at VCU joined in the festivities , welcoming Spenser Christian , the weather anchor from ABC's " Good Morning America, " as he broadcasted his live weather forecast from the university . In the cold 40 degree weather, the Epsilon Gammas huddled behind a sign which read , "WAKE UP WITH VCU, ASA WILL PROVIDE THE COFFEE." Katie Kane
Virginia Wesleyan College
Great beginnings Virginia Wesleyan College is a private Methodist college located i n Norfolk, VA . There are less than 1,200 students that attend Virginia Wesleyan , making the campus community a very small one. In 1984, a group of women got together and decided to found the Epsilon Eta Chapter of I ha Sigma Alpha. Many o des faced these young women in their qu . The most obvious of these obstacles was that Epsi路 lon Eta would be the first sorority ever established on the Virginia Wes路 leyan campus. This presented unique
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problems to the women . Would the school administ rators support the idea of a sorority? Would the student body accept it? And with no other sororities on campus to act as a role model and advise this new chapter, could these women overcome the obstacles that lie ahead? The answer to all of these questions , fortunately , was yes. The Epsilon Eta Chapter was then founded . Overcoming these obstacles was obviously a great achievement but there were still othe r problems to be solved . Two additional obstacles faced the chapter: To keep the enthu路 siasm of the founders of the chapter from deteriorating , and to establish the chapter as a major component of the campus commun ity . Through hard work and dedication , these two obstacles have also been overcome. Three years have passed and the Epsilon Eta Chapter has not only survived but has grown. The chapter had its biggest pledge class ever this year. Many AEA members are leaders on campus, hold ing such positions as student government president and school senators. The college also calls upon the chapter to assist it in events and programs. The Epsilon Eta Chapter at Virginia Wesleyan still remains the only sorority at the college, and it has
It's that time aga in, spring breakyes, pull out those shorts and suntan o il and head for the beach; but wait-l'm going to the Un iversity of Illino is where it's cold! Why in the world would I use my spring break to go where it's cold? I'll give you two good reasons; my best friend is up there and there is an Alpha Sigma Alpha chapter there. "Hello, I'm from the Epsilon Iota Colony (now chapter) in Memphis." From then on I was given the grand tour of Epsilon Beta's new house. It was beautiful. They had everyth ing that spelled out sisterhood. The best pa rt was the ir "yay board ." Every time someone, or the chapter, did something good , it was put up for everyone to see. As I looked around more I saw pic路 tures, clothes, and everything you could imagine that you could put Alpha Sigma Alpha on . Another thing that I found exciting , not just in the Alpha house but everywhere , was Greek letters on the back of people's shorts and sweats. It was something that had to grow on me , but before the week was up , I too was a victim of "backing up the Greeks." As I walked through the shops of Champaign , I noticed that there was a great feeling of the Greek system. It was very common to see a group of girls from one sorority stop and talk to a group of girls from a different sorority. The un ity between the organizat ions was overwhelm ing . It did not matter which sorority you were in but that you were a Greek and proud of it. It was very evident that the Greek system was indeed unified. Leslie C. Huey
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