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1988 Awards Paula Foreman, left, and Or. Rosemary Goss, right, present Dr. S. June Smith with the Recognition of Eminence Award at the 1988 Clearwater Beach Convention.

Dr. S. June Smith honored by sorority for career achievement by Cretia Rowlette Feature Editor

The fifth recipient of the Recognition of Eminence Award presented at the 1988 National Convention was Dr. S. June Smith , KK. Established in 1951, the award honors alumnae members whose professional or community achievements have received recognition outside the realm of Alpha Sigma Alpha. June received a bachelors degree from Temple University, a masters from Columbia University and a doctorate in education from Pennsylvania State University. She taught child development courses and was involved in the training of teachers for early childhood education at Millersville State College (now University) for 10 years. As an elementary assistant, college instructor and director of special education, June had opportunities to gain experience and expertise in the field of child development. Her career priority was devoted to developing a wide range of special services programs for children. She discovered several needs from the programs, and one of the outcomes was the establishment of the S. June Smith Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing early intervention services. Children with developmental delay are assisted at the center to bring out their full potential. The staff is trained to deal with the problems 2 WINTER 1989

both parents and children encounter with affects of mental retardation. There are four centers in Pennsylvania, three in Lancaster and one in Ephrata. The first was established in the early 1960s. June also has been active in professional and volunteer organizations. She served as president of the Association of American University Women, served on the Lancaster Health and Welfare Board of Trustees, was a founding member of the Hearing Center Association Board and was past president of the Pennsylvania Association for the Education of the Gifted. Involved with the Soroptimist Club for over 40 years, June was one of the first members of the Lancaster Club and helped organize the Soroptimist International of Citrus County after taking residence in Florida. She is past president and district director of the Lancaster International Soroptimist of Americas and served as a regional governor of the North Atlantic region. She has been involved with P. E. 0., a professional education association, for 路over 25 years. Other professional organizations include the Professional Education Association and the National Education Association. June's community involvement continued after she moved to Florida in 1972. She is a volunteer on

the Board of Directors of Citrus County Rape and Abuse Center, as well as a volunteer for the United Way and the Key Training School for the Retarded. She is on the board of directors for the Older American Council of Citrus County and was a founding member of the Friends of the Senior of Citrus County, an organization that provides senior services. She is the scholarship awards chairman for the membership association of the Beverley Hills Community Church. A member of the board of trustees of the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation and founding member of the Central Pennsylvania Alumnae Chapter, June has dedicated time and talent to the sorority. She is a past recipient of the Wilma Wilson Sharp Award and held a National Council position during Wilma Sharp's presidency. After moving to Florida, she and her sister, also a Kappa Kappa, attended Tampa Bay Chapter meetings. As a recipient of the Recognition of Eminence Award, June believes she "represents only one of a large group of Alpha Sigma Alpha members who have made many contributions to their communities, families and professions." She says she was surprised and humbled to receive such a distinction. {::{ * {::{

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Dr. Smith wins career award

Death claims AEA President Emerita Wilma Wilson Sharp

Foundation grows with your donations.

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Sorority's best honored with awards . . . . . . . . . . .

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Seven win 1988 scholarships.

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Wilma Wilson Sharp President Emerita and author of creed dies "He who does good for good's sake seeks neither praise nor reward, but he is sure of both in the end."

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Heaven could not wait and apparently needed Wilma Wilson Sharp. On July 16, 1988, Alpha Sigma Alpha's president emerita died in Overland Park, KS, at the age of 88. She had completed her earthly journ~y , which she traveled with perseverance and always with graceful elegance. Wilma touched and influenced the lives of countless people. She was that kind of special person. Her love, her optimism, her dedication, her way of supporting and encouraging people, her deep abiding faith were all contagious. The life of Wilma Wilson Sharp has been so interwoven with that of Alpha Sigma Alpha that , for many members, she exemplified Alpha Sigma Alpha. On April 4, 1919, when Zeta Zeta Chapter was installed at Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO, Wilma was one of the initiates of that charter group of young women. She must have made quite an impression on everyone because two years later she was elected national registrar, or keeper of the membership records , serving from 1922 to 1930. At the 1926 National Convention, held at the Hotel Sherman in Chicago, Wilma conducted the memorial service. Members who have seen her conduct these services can visualize the beauty and inspiration of that occasion. This ritual , as we know it today, was written in later years by Wilma. But it was another piece of writing-the creed- that was her most visual, and perhaps most long lasting, contribution to Alpha Sigma Alpha. When asked how she came to write it in 1932, Wilma replied , "Why, the council assigned me to write it, so I did as I was told! " But it was after much deliberation and "having considerable labor pains giving birth to it," she said, that she just put into words her own creed for living. The creed of Alpha Sigma Alpha was read by the minister at her funeral. It was during the 1930 National Convention at the Statler Hotel in Boston that Wilma was elected to her first term as national president of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

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Wilma Wilson Sharp 1899-1988

National Registrar, 1922-30 National President , 1930-36 National Finance Chairman , 1936-38 National Education Director, 1938-41 National President , 1941-52 NPC Delegate, 1947-57 She served as president for 17 years , 1930-36 and 1941- 52, which is more than any other member to hold this office. In the interim of her presidency, she served as finance chairman and educational director. She was the sorority's first delegate to National Panhellenic Conference and served 10 years, resigning from this office in 1957 and ending 35 years of active service to Alpha Sigma Alpha and the Greek world. The delegates to the 1930 National Convention had great foresight when they elected Wilma to the highest office in the sorority . She was a woman of vision and a woman with faith, hope and love. She was an astute administrator, getting to the heart of the problem no matter how large or how small. And she did it with wit and candor. She didn't dwell on petty things; there wasn't time to waste on such trivia. On June 29 , 1969, during the national headquarters dedication , a portrait of Wilma , a gift of the 1967-70 national officers, was unveiled. It was placed over the fireplace in the second-floor conference room , where it hangs as a constant reminder of all Wilma has done for and been to Alpha Sigma Alpha: her service, her devotion , her inspiration.

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Preceding the unveiling of the portrait, Hiwana Cupp Crompton, BE, read a poem that she had written and that expressed the loving tribute to Wilma from every member of the sisterhood . Wilma Wilson Sharp was born Sept. 23, 1899, in Marshall, MO. She graduated from Central Missouri State College with a B.S. degree in education. She later did graduate study at Kansas University. She taught four years in the Kansas City Public School system, and in 1925, Wilma married Fred M. Sharp. Later she substitute taught and worked nine years as the head of the Department of the Girls' Advisory Bureau , an agency sponsored by the Kansas City Junior League. She was a member of numerous organizations , including the local historical society, women's club and American Association of University Women. In 1937, Wilma began" . . . my love affair of more than 47 years with members of the Hamilton Sunday School class" at First Christian Church, Independence. She spent many hours in study and preparation for the class, which thrived under her leadership . Following Fred's death in 1969, Wilma continued to live alone in their house in Independence until the sum-

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Rose Marie Fellin, left, headquarters executive, Mrs . Sharp and Mary Goeke Backsman, then national president, at the June 1969 unveiling of Mrs. Sharp's portrait.

mer of 1986, when she sold her home, sent her Alpha Sigma Alpha memorabilia to national headquarters and moved to an apartment at Foxwood Springs Living Center in Raymore, MO . On June 17, 1988, National Headquarters Executive Rose Marie Fellin called Wilma before leaving for the Clearwater Beach Convention. Wilma sent her love to all those attending. A week later she fell and was later hospitalized. After two weeks in the hospital, she was moved to Indian Creek Nursing Center in Overland Park, KS, where she died July 16, 1988. Wilma's funeral at the First Christian Church was conducted in the same style she had lived, in simple elegance, following her own wishes. In the pews behind the family sat nearly 50 members of her Hamilton class and members of Alpha Sigma Alpha. Seated with the family at the gravesite in Mt. Washington Cemetery was Wilma's longtime friend, Mae Wallace, sister-in-law of President Truman. She is survived by Dale and Margaret Sharp, Fred's brother and wife; their daughter, Joy Sharp Kaplan; and son , J. B. Sharp; and their families. Wilma Wilson Sharp will be missed. She has given her love to us through her years of service and devotion to our sorority. Our lives have been strengthened by the inspiration of her life. May we remember her always with gratitude for her influence. Written and compiled by judy Winter, ZZ, Helen Malone , Br, Rhetta Robinson, Br, and Rose Marie Fellin, BE. -t. -t.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation for the Wilma Wilson Sharp Scholarship, 1201 E. Walnut, Springfield, MO 65802

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Mrs. Sharp, in th e dark dress, at the 1930 convention in Boston, where she was first elec ted nationa l p resident.

Edn a V. Elca n, left, first national president, Sharp at th e 1952 convention .

Wilma Sharp secured sorority's past and ensured its future by Nan cy I. Z. Reese Nati onal Ed ito r

Wilma Wilson Sharp served as president during two important periods in the history of Alpha Sigma Alpha . The first marked a significant change in the sorority's administration and the second the acceptance of Alpha Sigma Alpha into National Panhell enic Conference membership. When she became president for the first tim e in 1930, "the sorority gave its most important offi ce to one who had been initiated as a college girl and who completely understood the viewpoint of the college member of Alpha Sigma as well as that of the alumna member," according to "The Years Behind Us, 1901 - 52 ." As onl y the seco nd pres id ent since the sorority's reorga nization in 1914 and head of the youngest national council since th at reorganiza ti on , Mrs. Sharp h ad ma ny problems with which to deal, in-

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eludin g the safeguardin g of th e sorority's funds in uncertain financial tim es. In addition, the constituti on and oth er policies a nd programs needed serious attention . W hile this was a tall order , Mrs. Sharp had yet another problem to so lve . Since th e reor gani zation , much of the sorority's early herita ge h ad been lost. And , sin ce 1918, members of Alph a Sigma Alpha had celebrated Founders' D ay without know ing the names of the founders. Mrs. Sharp took as her t ask that of findin g and re-establishing contact with the past . In 1932, at the Estes Park , CO , convention, Mrs. Sharp was able to announce the names of the fi ve found ers. It w as also at that 1932 convention th at ch anges in sorority policy began to take shape under Mrs. Sharp's leadershi p. Revisions to the co nstituti on w ere approved , as were revisions and additions to the ritu al. Mrs. Sharp w as given the assignm ent of writing the creed at th at 1932 meeting. F urther contact was made with

the past with the May 1933 reinstatement of Alph a C hapter on the camp us of Longwood College . The chap ter had functioned as the local sorority, Delta Sigm a Chi , durin g the years 1919-33. Attending the reinst atement was a founder , Louise Cox Carper , and several earl y initi ates of Alpha Sigm a Alpha . Th e re m ainin g ye ars of Mrs . Sh arp's first period of presidency were increasin gly marred by the devastatin g effects of the Great D epression. More ch apters were lost during those year th an found ed . The national orga nization , however, continued to function, and new policies continued to be est ablished , including the adoption at th e 1936 conventi on in Pequot , MN , of the memori al service written by Wilm a W ilson Sharp . There w as a different mood in the country as Mrs. Sharp began her seco nd peri od as pres id ent . ''\Var was in the air ," according to "The Years Behind Us,.. and the 194 1 convention in Chicago "was des igna ted as th e 'All-Am erican Convention.路 .. It w as the last na-

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Mrs. Sharp, second from left, stands with Mabel Lee Walton , left, Sigma Sigma Sigma, in a reception line, probably about 1941 .

tional or regional meeting held by the sorority until World War II was over. It was at that 1941 meeting that the Wilma Wilson Sharp Alumnae Award was created from a donation by the Columbus Alumnae Chapter of the $150 remaining after the close in 1934 of the Lambda Lambda Chapter at Ohio State University. In later years , Mrs. Sharp said, "A big, annual thrill is the announcement of the winner of the Alumnae Award which bears my name. It . . . has grown into the most impressive company of delightful achievers imaginable." (The Phoenix, 1984) At the June 1942 national council meeting in Chicago, it was decided that all plans and programs for college and alumnae chapters would center around the theme, "Alpha Sigma Alphas work for the Ultimate Victory." It was at this same meeting that the national council established the Elizabeth Bird Small Award as the highest honor for an undergraduate member, in honor of the former national councilor and advisor of Pi Pi Chapter. The 1946 postwar convention in Estes Park, CO , was not only the first convention in five years but the last Alpha Sigma Alpha meeting as an educational sorority.

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For many years, Mrs. Sharp had served on the National Panhellenic Conference-Association of Education Sororities joint field committee. But as more and more teacher's colleges became liberal arts institutions, it became increasingly difficult for the education sororities to maintain membership growth in their limited ' field.' For Mrs. Sharp, intertwined with that issue was the historic association between the national officers of Sigma Sigma Sigma and Alpha Sigma Alpha, founders of AES. It was therefore fitting that Mabel Lee Walton, EEE president and later EEE president emerita, and Mrs. Sharp led the drive for membership by the individual AES sororities into NPC. In September 1947, Alpha Sigma Alpha, along with the six sororities that comprised AES, petitioned for NPC associate membership. Two months later, following the acceptance of NPC, Mrs. Sharp, president of one of founding sororities of AES, motioned for the dissolution of that organization. Acceptance into NPC carried a price, however. Alpha Sigma Alpha had to clear its rolls of all members holding membership in another NPC sorority, and all college chapters had to be on the campuses of accredited colleges or

universities. Four chapters were dropped from the rolls (and later reinstated) due to this provision. Once again, Mrs. Sharp presided over a time of change for the sorority. At the 1949 convention in Port Huron, MI, the incorporation of the sorority was approved and revisions were made in the constitution and ritual to conform to the sorority's status as an NPC group. At the August 1951 mid-triennium national council meeting, the Recognition of Eminence Award was created in honor of the sorority's 50th anniversary. This was followed in November with Alpha Sigma Alpha being voted into full NPC membership. Mrs. Sharp presided over her last convention during the 1952 Golden Anniversary convention in Roanoke, VA. Four of the sorority's founders and its first National President were in attendance at this convention, a symbol of Mrs. Sharp's first period as president. Fifteen new chapters had been added since 1941, when Mrs. Sharp's began her second period as president, and the sorority had become once again a general sorority "with the right and privilege of establishing and maintaining chapters in any and all institutions of collegiate rank open to the National Panhellenic Conference." (The Years Behind Us) Mrs. Sharp continued to serve Alpha Sigma Alpha as NPC delegate until 1957, when she retired from active service. But as she said herself, " . . . can one ever feel retired from 'a way of life' and from lasting commitment to loving and rewarding service?" (The Phoenix, 1984) In July 1~59, the national council named Mrs. Sharp as president emerita "for her distinguished service and devotion to Alpha Sigma Alpha." In 1968, the Kansas City Alumnae Chapter initiated the Wilma Wilson Sharp Scholarship. Mrs. Sharp continued to attend Alpha Sigma Alpha conventions when her health allowed; the 1984 convention in Kansas City was her last. But her thoughts continued to be with her "girls of Alpha Sigma Alpha." Only a month before her death, she sent her love to all those attending the 1988 convention in Clearwater Beach, FL. 1:r 1:r

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NAlpha Foundation and Development Fund Contributors Cumulative donations ./Signifies contribution between Oct. 1, 1987, and Aug. 15, 1988

Phoenix donor $5,000 to $9,999 Beta Gamma .!Lois V. Beers

Palm donors $1 ,000 to $4,999 Beta Beta Polly Smelser Schlosser Zeta Zeta .I Betty Urban Wallick .I Bonnie Payne Koenemann Eta Eta .I Diane Yenc ic James Helen Lortz Kappa Kappa .I Helen L. Corey .IS. June Smith Pi Pi .I Emma Coleman Frost Jacqueline Vito LoRusso Beta Sigma Karen Adams Hussey .I Rose Marie Fellin

Crown donors $500 to $999 Alpha Alpha .I Kathleen Geib Boykin Alpha Beta Amy Ayres Roseberry Gamma Gamma .I Lora P. Sipes Delta Delta Evelyn McKinley Schneider

Xi Xi Edith Callahan Titley Nu Nu .IM . Jean Reimer Shull

Psi Psi .!Sidney Gremillion Allen .I Elizabeth Brock Allison Beta Pi .I Rosemary Carucci Goss Beta Sigma .I Marilyn Ramsey Garbee Beta Upsilon .I Nancy I. Zand er Reese Group .I Clearwater Beach Convention .I Lafayette, LA, Alumnae Chapter

Ruby donors $250 to $499 Beta Beta Gretchen Mathews Otness .I Marilyn Manion Stratton Epsilon Epsilon .I Phon Johnson Gillespie Judith Carpenter West Zeta Zeta .!Connie Peyton Hoffman .I Judy DeMasters Winter Kappa Kappa Nancy Eby Frey Pi Pi Evelyn G. Bell Sigma Sigma .I Nancy G. Mathisen Chi Chi Letha Heckman Gaskins Beta Gamma Helen Hooper Malone Beta Lambda .ICecily Coffelt Bullard Group .I Buffalo Alumnae Chapter .I Denver Alumnae Chapter .I Holiday Inn Clearwater Beach Surfside

Please send any additions or corrections to Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation, 1201 E. Walnut, Springfield, MO 65802

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Pearl donors $100 to $249 Alpha Beta Clara Mudra Thomas Alpha Gamma Margaret Veil James Beta Beta Elvira Bjork Dobbins .I Esther Kauffman Gatseos .I Dorothy Hughes Johnson Marlys Jarrett White Epsilon Epsilon Carolyn Ray Cary Lori White Scott Zeta Zeta Rachel Wilcoxon Green Eta Eta Anne Middleton Benson Avys Taylor Hagman Constance Cockerill Hembree Kathryn Lamb Keirns Virginia Liddle Iota Iota .I Elizabeth Dodson Carpenter Kappa Kappa Alice Garretson Norma Nyce Heberling Dorothy Wolf Reynolds Nancy Gingrich Riti Eileen Welsh Mu Mu Louise McArthur Nu Nu .I Adaline Hoffman Allen Pi Pi Betty Greves Morrison .I Margaret Hammond Nelson Norma Munger Sutter Rho Rho .I Florence A. Davis Madeline Priddy Dial Upsilon Upsilon Ethel Llewelyn Wilson Phi Phi Marion Tollaksen Fischer

Chi Chi Helen Selvage Noblitt Psi Psi .!Viola Caraway Brewer Beta Gamma Rhetta Nesbitt Robinson Beta Delta .I Elaine Rahaim Fuerst .I Julia Bakley Sleeper Beta Epsilon .I Frances Jobson Francis Jean Raup Grady Donna Sc hramm Marshall Lorra ine Warren Strickley Beta Eta Beverly Remsing Trinka Beta Mu Jam ie Shell Williams Beta Nu .I Deborah Fields Dietrich Gamma Clio Vivi Dobbins Hess Rho Chi Carol MacGregor Shelton Beta Sigma Maryann Donnell Fuller Patti Estes Haynes Martha Lou Ray Sweeney Beta Upsilon .I Jeanne VanWinkle McQueen Bonnie Johnson Shea Gamma Eta Linda Schneider Gamma Lambda Silvana Filippelo Richardson Gamma Tau Carol Bates Tanis Group .I Beta Delta Chapter .I Beta Lambda Chapter .I Beta Sigma Chapter Emporia, KS, Alumnae Chapter Huntington , WV, Alumnae Chapter .I Pittsburg , KS, Alumnae Chapter Carnahan Fence Company of Springfield

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Foundation Star donors ($1 to $99) Between Oct. 1, 1987, and Aug. 15, 1988 Alpha Anne Martenstein Gerken Alpha Alpha Linda Crumb Bresnan Anne Petree Niemeyer Vicky Lynn Williams Alpha Beta Kathryn Stephenson Buchinger Vicki Everding Betty Phillips Hall Alpha Gamma Lillian Porter Sutton Delta Delta Vto la Doxsee Fiscus Lil Greer Epsilon Epsilon Lori White Scott Eta Eta Shirley Ell is Brumbaugh Brenda Rue Chappell Sara Easley McKibbon Kappa Kappa Dorothy Kertschmer Chase Dorothy Harris Shideman Anne Willauer Helen M. Witmyer Nu Nu Katherine Wilson Burke Lisa A. O' Neill

Xi Xi Louise Petersen Hindes Pi Pi Ethel Schutt Peterson Joan Ridfle isch Runckel Margaret Marshall Smith Rho Rho Edith Grogan Shafer Phi Phi Robin Thomas Zellhoefer Chi Chi Patricia Kennedy Huffman Carmine Cree McConnell Beta Gamma Rebecca Hackett Hamby Beta Delta Ruth Bridges Harper Dolly Purvis Loyd Nancy Szalwinski Beta Epsilon Ann Burnett Baker Sharon Tepper Beta Iota Pegg y Hopkins Ayers Catherine Wilson Cox Beta Nu Shirley Wall Jean Moore Weaver Rho Chi Mary Ellen Snider Busch Margaret Berriman Dunn Beta Rho Deborah Ames Smith

Beta Upsilon Margaret Dahlquist Beck Rachel Griffiths JoAnn Laugel Therese Miller Judith Seel Ruth Graddy Strickland Beta Psi Judy Johnson Pratt Beta Omega Judith Whipp Parkison Gamma Alpha Anne Mixan Kenkel Gamma Lambda Debra Bukas Gamma Epsilon Nancy Andrus Sandra Phillips Brzezinski Elizabeth Coon Devlin Dorothy Townsend Delta Iota Linda Bonine Rogers Delta Kappa Lana Gee Bunner Delta Nu路A Suzanne L. Marsolais Delta Chi Carol Andermann Tozer Donna Polak Zimmerman Delta Epsilon Paula Leatherman Troy Delta Zeta Charlene Fink Shallock Delta Iota Julia R. Hofer Others Anne Kaiser Beatrice McKinley Collegiate Chapters Alpha Alpha Beta Epsilon Epsilon Eta Eta Beta Epsilon Gamma Iota Gamma Mu Gamma Omega Delta Iota Epsilon Beta Epsilon Gamma Epsilon Mu Alumnae Chapters Akron Boston Central Pennsylvania Chicago Metro Cincinnati Dayton Fort Wayne Milwaukee Muskogee Springfield Tampa Bay

Beta Sigma Judy Haynes Dawson Pat Lumpe Hawkins

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Scholarship donations Between Oct. 1, 1987, and Aug. 15, 1988 Beta Sigma Scholarship Rose Marie Fellin Marilyn Ramsey Garbee Mary E. Blackstone Scholarship Betty Phillips Hall Wilma Wilson Sharp Scholarship Elizabeth Dodson Carpenter Robin Thomas Zellhoefer Wilma Wilson Sharp Scholarship in memory of Wilma Wilson Sharp Alpha Phi Sorority Delta Delta Delta

Sigma Sigma Sigma Chicago Metro Alumnae Chapter Em Frost Helen Corey Viola Brewer Carmine McConnell Nancy Andrus Nancy Mathisen Margaret Nelson Betty Wallick Margaret Smith Diane James Rose Marie Fellin Anne Petree Niemeyer

Memorial donations Between Oct. 1, 1987, and Aug. 15, 1988 StellaHuey Sidehammer, mother of MaryAnn Wenzel , by Nat1onal Council John E. Gillespie, by Phon Gillespie Helen Swart, by Helen L. Corey Eleanore Smith Thomas , by S. June Smith & family Julia Stephenson Phelps, by Kathryn Stephenson Buchinger Mary E. Blackstone, by Betty Phillips Hall Loretta Gallaher, by Dorothy M. Johnson Elberta Brummel , by Lora Patterson Sipes Floris Aldridge , by Lora Patterson Sipes Loretta Leininger, by Viola Do xsee Fiscus Ruth Yauger, by Lil Greer Mary Wilson Aungst , by Anne Willauer W. D. Bridges , by Ruth Bridges Harper Vickie Bellman , by Judy Haynes Dawson Rebah Griffiths Price, by Margaret Dah lquist Beck Ruth Yauger, by Akron Alumnae Dorothy Masters , by Dorothy Townsend Martha Smelker, by Dayton Alumnae Chapter Helen Boggess Swart , by Dayton Alumnae Chapter Mildred Cockrell McClure, by Dayton Alumnae Chapter Loretta Gallagher, by Denver Alumnae Chapter Charlotte Jellench eck , by Milwaukee Alumnae Chapter

Honorary donations Between Oct. 1, 1987, and Aug. 15, 1988 Elizabeth Sarles Moore , by Rosemary Carucci Goss Jean Richard , by Buffalo Alumnae Chapter Lora Patterson Sipes, by Rebecca Hackett Hamby Dianne Leatherman Jones, by Paula Leatherman Troy S. June Smith , by Central Pennsylvania Alumnae Chapter Diane Yencic James, by Pittsburg Alumnae Chapter S. June Smith , by Foundation trustees , Bonnie Koenemann , Judy Winter, Lois Beers, Rosemary Goss , Diane James Tampa Bay Alumnae, by Beta Delta Chapter Rosemary Goss , by her Virginia sisters, Virginia Johnston , Frances J. Francis , Peggy Hopkins Ayers

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1988 Awards

Three alumnae honored for service to sorority Evelyn G. Bell

Wilma Wilson Sharp

Helen L. Corey

Sorority interest, professional services and community interest are among the criteria used to select the recipient of the Wilma Wilson Sharp Award. Carmine McConnell, XX , is molded to those characteristics. Outstanding contributions to sorority were made beginning with her position as the chaplain of her collegiate chapter. A member of the Muncie Indiana Alumnae Chapter, she has held all offices and has served as president three times. National positions include six years as province director and four years as chairman for alumnae development. A faithful Chi Chi member, Carmine served on the Chi Chi housing board for 28 years, was the Indiana State Day coordinator for six years and was the Chi Chi Chapter advisor for 10 years. A most impressive feat was achieved when Carmine authored a 50-year history of the Chi Chi chapter, appropriately presented at the 50th anniversary celebration. Carmine's professional career has been as a registered nurse. She was the nurse in the Student Health Service at Ball State, a deContinued on page 11

The Helen L. Corey Award is given to an alumna in recognition of outstanding contributions to national conventions. The fourth recipient of this award is Esther Gatseos, BB . Convention activities include serving as awards chairman for the Kansas City and the Denver conventions as well as presenting convention workshops between 1972 and 1980. A native of Colorado , Esther graduated from the University of Northern Colorado . She has since contributed talents and efforts to Alpha Sigma Alpha on a regional and national level. A member of the Denver Alumnae Chapter, she has served as secretary, treasurer, president and vice president. She also was the Denver Alumnae Chapter delegate to the Denver Area Panhellenic and served as secretary , treasurer, president, vice president and delegate at large. Her contributions to the sorority, the Denver Area Panhellenic , NPC and the Denver community were recognized when the Denver Area Panhellenic presented her the Woman of the Year Award. Esther has been a national officer for 19 years, serving as constituContinued on page 11

The Evelyn G. Bell Award was established by the Buffalo Alumnae Chapter at the 1980 Convention in honor of Evelyn G. Bell, past national president. This award is given to a member who has shown outstanding leadership and loyalty to Alpha Sigma Alpha by having served as a collegiate officer, an alumnae officer and a national officer. The 1988 recipient, Betty Wallick, ZZ , served two terms as collegiate chapter president. Following graduation, she immediately became involved with alumnae activities , joining local alumnae chapters where she resided and serving in numerous offices. Betty has been a member of the Central Pennsylvania Alumnae Chapter for 40 years and served as president and secret ary. She was also a charter member of the York Alumnae Chapter . Betty began her national service in 1970 as collegiate editor and later became editor. From 1976-80, she served as national president. Since then, she has been Alpha Sigma Alpha's first alternate delegate to National Panhellenic Conference, serving as Continued on page 11

Carmine McConnell, right, receives the Wilma Wilson Sharp Award from Sandra Brzezinski at the 1988 Clearwater Beach Convention.

Esther Gatseos, right, receives the Helen L. Corey Award from fellow Denver alumna Marlys White .

Betty Wallick, right, receives the Evelyn G. Bell Award from Marilyn Garbee at the 1988 convention.

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1988 Awards

Four star chapters

MaryAnn Wenzel, left, and Rosemary Goss, right, present the Crown of Excellence Award to Gamma Eta chapter members, Shetley Guthrie, second from left, and Lisa Tait.

Al ph a, Longwood College, VA Alpha Beta, No rt heast Missouri State Univers ity Epsilon Epsil on , Empo ri a State Universi ty, KS Zeta Zeta, Central Missouri State University Beta Th eta, Ce ntral Mic higan Unive rsity Beta Iota, Radfo rd Un ive rsity, VA Beta Mu , Henderson State College, AR Beta Nu , Murray State Un ivers ity, KY Beta Ups ilon , Indiana State Univers ity Gam ma Eta, Pe nn State Unive rsity Gamma Iota, Roc hes ter Inst it ute of Technology, NY Del ta Iota, Unive rs ity of Delaware Eps ilon Eta, Virg inia Wesleyan College

Gamma Eta wins 1988 Crown of Excellence T he Gamma Eta Chapter members at Pennsylvania State University had an exciting 1988. Not only is the chapter celebrating its 25th anniversary, but it also is the recipient of the Crown of Excellence Award. T o qualify as Alpha Sigma Alpha's most outstanding chapter, Gamma Eta had to meet several requirements. Province day hostess, an organized advisory board, effective implementation of the of-

fleer training and transition program, leadership roles in Panhellenic and the high women's scholastic average are but a few of the accomplishments that deserved recognition. But Gamma Eta truly wears its crown in philanthropic participation. In addition to working as huggers and supporters at the Center County Special Olympics, Gamma Eta, along with Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity, captured first

place for the tifth consecutive year at the Inter-Fraternity Council Dance Marathon. Proceeds were given to the Hershey Medical Center for children with cancer. Other crown credits include taking quota and initiating 90 percent of the pledge class. The chapter will receive an engraved plaque for permanent display along with the traveling Crown of Excellence bowl. 1:l 1:l

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mother and an assistant Girl Scout leader. Carmine is married to Joseph McConnell and has two children, two stepchildren, one grandchild and four step-grandchildren. 1:l 1:l

a visitors guide for the Colorado House of Representatives for eight years . Esther and her husband of 41 years, George, have three children. 1:l 1:l

Continued from page 10 partment head nurse at an Indianapolis hospital and a Red Cross nurse. She is also a member of the Indiana State Nurses Association and past district president. An active contributor to the community, Carmine has been a member of the Delaware-Blackford County Medical Auxiliary for 37 years and is now an honorary member. She served on the Nurse Recruitment Committee for 10 years, the Indiana State Medical Auxiliary District for six years and the Indiana State Medical Auxiliary Board of Directors for four years . Other community interests included serving as a Boy Scout den

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tion chairman, vice president of development , philanthropic chairman and historian. Esther's time also is allocated to community projects. She currently serves as the campaign coordinator for her state representative. She served as the district captain for the Republican party for four years and was one of three delegates elected from Denver County to attend the Republican convention in Dallas in 1984. She also worked as

NPC area advisor in Eastern Pennsylvania, a presentor at regional meetings and an NPC awards committee member . During 1988-90, Betty will continue as first alternate NPC delegate and take on the additional duties of AEA historian . After 30 years of teaching high school English and public speaking, Betty is retired and now resides in Arizona. She has two children and two grandchildren. 1:l 1:l

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1988 Awards

Diana Antle

Denise D. DeCarlo

Adrienne Glenwright

Three receive collegiate honors Elizabeth Bird Small The Elizabeth Bird Small Award is given to one who displays leadership in campus and community activities , outstanding personality and character attributes and excels in scholarship, both with grades and worthy attitudes. Diana Antle, cl>cl> , displayed such characteristics and was the recipient of the 1988 Elizabeth Bird Small Award. The 1987 recipient of the Alpha Sigma Alpha philanthropic scholarship, she also has received the university presidential scholarship and the regent's special award. Now a graduate of Northwest Missouri State University, Diana received the chapter's highest C.P.A. award for four semesters. She held several offices, including housing chairman , pledge academic advisor , sisterhood council member, membership director and vice president. She also served on the all-Greek homecoming committee and was chairman of state day. Active in other organizations, she was a member of the Cardinal Key National Honor Society and was the president and vice president of Kappa Delta Pi Educational Honor Society. As a contributor to the community , she was a volunteer for the

Blood Donor Clinic and the Special Olympics, participated in a local "special friend " program by spending time with an underprivileged child and tutored a mentally handicapped woman from a local group home. Diane wi ll pursue her ca reer choice of elementary teaching. * * *

Frost Fidelity Fidelity implies devotion and "unswerving loyalty and allegiance. " The Frost Fidelity Award is given to a collegiate who does things "beyond the call of duty," offers loyal friendship and lends her abilities to all projects. Denise D. DeCarlo, EA, is the 1988 recipient of this award. A St. Mary's College graduate, Denise participated in several organizations including the Blue-Line Club, the student senate, the yearbook committee and hall council. She was recognized by Who's Who in American Education and received the Epsilon Delta Chapter Ideal Active Award. Sorority offices held include president, editor and historian , as well as serving as Panhellenic representative. Chapter members admire the dedication shown by Denise. "She is constantly striving to better the chapter, ou r goals and ourselves;

she is the backbone of our chapter and a devoted Alpha Sigma Alpha. " * * *

Ideal Pledge Adrienne Glenwright , M , received the 1988 Ideal Pledge Award . The award is based on the ability to work within the pledge group , leadership qualities and spirit and attitude during the pledge period. Now a junior at the University of Delaware, Adrienne served as president of her pledge class. Fellow pledge class members recognized her leadership abilities and nominated her for the Panhellenic treasurer's position . She was instrumental in organizing the pledge class skit and song that was presented at the Founders' Day celebration. Adrienne feels her days as a pledge were special . "I have learned that pledging is one of the most important experiences a young woman goes through . . . it is a time for learning about the traditions, history, values, policies and requirements of the sorority." A firm believer in the ideals of Alpha Sigma Alpha , Adrienne will be the assistant membership director for the chapter and feels her experiences as a pledge give her a solid foundation for this position . * * *

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Directory

NATIONAL ALUMNAE REGION DIRECTORS REGION I DIRECTOR Kathleen Thompson Pilecki , ilT (Mrs. Larry), 16 Eastwood Dr., West Seneca, NY 14224 Boston , Massachusetts-Julia Oberwe is, 48 Brookdale Rd ., Neston , MA 02160 Buffalo, New York-Amy K. Losi , 234 N. Ellicott , Williamsville, NY 14221 Central Pennsylvania-M rs . Pamela Strathmeyer, 8 Manor Rd. , York, PA 17403 Central New Jersey-Christine Healey, 1 Wilco x Rd. , New Brunswi c k, NJ 08901 Charleston, West Virginia-Mrs . James Gunter, 2992 Ruth St. , Charleston , WV 25302 Delaware Valley, Pennsylania-Mrs . William Schwarze, 3 Longpoint Ln ., Media, PA 19063 Huntington, West Virginia-Nelle Davis, 1640 Si x th Ave ., Huntington , WV 25703 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-Dawn Levinson , 708 Elena Dr. , Broomall , PA 19008 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-Mrs . Robert Boykin , Rt. 4, Bo x 352D5, Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Princeton , West Virginia-Patric i a Peterson , Rt. 3, Bo x 402, Abington , VA 24210 Rochester, Ne w York-Mrs. R. J. Baker, 126 Meadow Dr. , Rochester, NY 14618 Wilmington, Delaware-Jane Ramsey, 624 Leeds Rd ., Elkton , MD 21921 York , Pennsylania-Christine Knaub , 121 S. Herman St. , York, PA 17404

REGION II DIRECTOR Diane (Dolly) Purvis Loyd , Bil, 225 Sherwood Dr., Hattiesburg , MS 39401 Charlotte, North Carolina-Mrs. William A. Higgins, 13521 Five Gait Ct. , Matthews , NC 28105 Fort Lauderdale , Flori da-Debbie Bukas, 3100 N. Pine Island Rd . #204, Sunrise, FL 33313 Hattiesburg, Mississippi-Ursula Ruth Jones, 808 Duane St., Hattiesbu rg, MS 39401 Jackson Purchase, Kentucky-Mrs. Shirley Wall , Rt. 6, Box 11 A, Murray, KY 42071 Le x ington , Kentucky-Mrs. Henry Harned , Rt. 9, Hickman H i ll Rd ., Frankfort, KY 40601 Metro Atlanta-Mrs . James L. Frink , 4453 Sheila Ct. , Lilburn , GA 30247 Mississippi Gulf Coas t -Bec ky Moody, 118 Woodhaven Dr., Gulfport , MS 39501 Norfolk, Virginia-Lynn Wyndham , 4549 Princess Anne Rd ., Virginia Beach , VA 23462 Northern Virginia-Su san Deni se Donnell , 5013 Caryn Ct. , #302, Al ex andria, VA 22312 Peninsula , Virginia-Mrs. James T . Scott Jr., 11 Rutledge Rd ., Newport News, VA 23601 Piedmont, North Carolina-Kimberly Dorcett, 3502-D Parkwood Dr., Greensboro, NC 27403

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Richmond, Virginia-Kim Matthews , 14011 Turtle Hill Dr. , Midlothain , VA 23113 Roanoke Valley, Virginia-Rebecca Oliver, 2908 Tully Dr. NW, Roanoke, VA 24019 Tampa Bay, Florida-Patricia Kennedy Huffman , 1565 Elmwood St. , Clearwater, FL34615 Washington, D. C.-Kathy Wilson Burke, 2872 Sutton Oaks Ln ., Vienna, VA 22180

REGION Ill DIRECTOR Lana Gee Bunner, ilK (Mrs. David), 2827 N. Red Bank Rd ., Evansville, IN 47712 Akron, Ohio-Mrs. Susan Wright, 7895 Chatham NW, Canton , OH 44720 Anderson, Indiana-Mrs . Ted Rinehart , 313 Vasbinder Dr. , Chesterfield , IN 46017 Cincinnati, Ohio-Ann Petree Niemeyer, 1212 Creekwood , Batavia, OH 45103 Columbus , Indiana-Mrs . Catherine Wertz , 110 Johnson , Seymour, IN 47274 Columbus, Ohio-Mrs. W. Andrew Martin , 338 Dunedin , Columbus, OH 43214 Dayton , Ohio-Laura Laclede , 1628 Longbow Ln ., Dayton , OH 45449 Elkhart-Goshen, Indiana-Ursula Mars, 1104 Highland Dr., Goshen , IN 46526 Fort Wayne, Indiana-Margaret Allen Dibert , 925 Clayburn Dr. , Fort Wayne, IN 46819 Indianapolis, Indiana - Alice Theurer Miley, 6821 Hague Rd ., Indianapolis, IN 46256 Muncie, Indiana-Mrs . Velma Tresh er, 1420 E. Main St. , Muncie, IN 47305 Newark-Zanesville, Ohio-Mrs. Norman Cogswell, 1070 W. Church St. , Newark, OH 43055 Northwestern Ohio-Barb Christensen , 1764 Cambridge Park E., Maumee, OH 43537 South western Indiana-Cindy Harty , 1442 Cort, Evansville, IN 47712 Terre Haute, Indiana- Therese Miller, 7504 N. 43rd St. #8, Terre Haute, IN 47805

REGION IV DIRECTOR Elizabeth Zubinski Heidel , r n (Mrs . James P.), 1410 71st St. , Down ers Grove, IL 60516 Chicago, Illinois-Mrs. Betty Hall, 342 D Higgins Rd ., Park Ridge, IL 60068 Chicago -Metro, Illinois-Mary Sidhu Pittman , 609 S. Main St. , Mt. Prospect , IL 60056 Chicago, Illinois-North Suburban- Mrs. Richard Williams , 1976 Fairway Ct. , Hoffman Estates, IL 60195 Chicago , Illinois-West SuburbanSusan James Legg, 116 Barley , Naperville, IL 60540 Detroit, Michigan-Margaret Sautter , 20469 Balfour Apt. 1, Harper Woods , Ml48225 Dickinson, North Dakota-Catherine Kaylen Gruman , 444 2nd Ave . W. , Dickinson, ND 58601 Flint, Michigan-Barb Gier, 12180 Townline, Grand Blanc , Ml 48439

Grand Rapids, Michigan-Mrs . Jerry VanDusen , 6887 Vista Grande Dr. NE, Rockford , M I 49341 Kalamazoo , Michigan-Mrs . Robert Kieser!, 337 Glendale Blvd ., Parchment , Ml 49004 Madison, Wisconsin-Judy Weibel , 9 Glenside Circle, Madison , WI 53717 Milwaukee, Wisconsin-Mrs. Sandra Brzezinski , 7041 W. Tripoli , Milwaukee, WI 53220 Mt. Pleasant, Michigan-Mrs. Michael Martin , 205 W. Orchard , Shepherd , Ml 48883 Twin Cities, Minnesota-Sue Hagen , 6890 Athena Way , Inver Grove Heights, MN 55075

REGION V DIRECTOR Ellen Akers Morris, BA (Mrs. C. Robert), 10725 Long 's Way, Parker, CO 80134 Dallas, Te xas-Tanya D. Trumbla, 7777 McCollum #245, Dallas, TX 75252 Denver, Colorado - Beth Colwell , 832 S. Oneid a E-11 0, Denver, CO 80224 Houston , Te x as-Marilyn Anzelone Mitchell , 1614 Seagate, Houston , TX 77062 Phoenix, Arizona-Margaret Neff , 6216 E. Lafayette, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 San Antonio, Te x as-Renay Harger, 11800 Braesview #206, San Antonio , TX 7821 3 San Dier;o, California-Bernita Offerman S1pan , 335 Kimball Terr. , Chula Vista , CA 92010 Sun City, Arizona-Harriet Rose Woods , 13627-110th Ave. , Sun City, AZ 85351 Tulsa, Oklahoma-Mrs. Leslie Stover, 1100 E. Dover Pl. , Broken Arrow, OK 74012

REGION VI DIRECTOR Pat Lumpe Hawkins, Bl: (Mrs. Bruce), 3 Lucie, Peerless Park, MO 63088 Central Arkansas-Susan McClure, P.O. Box 1625, Conway, AR 72032 Emporia , Kansas- Rebecca Hanson , 2037 W. 9th , Emporia, KS 66801 Greater Kansas City - Jenny Arthur Kemmerer, 3611 NE 78th St ., Kansas City, M064119 Lafayette, Louisiana-Valerie Vining , RR 1, Bo x 路399 HV , Patterson , LA 70392 Maryville, Missouri-Millie C. Loch , 1208 Parkdale, Maryville, MO 64468 Monticello, Arkansas-Kathy Henderson , 103 Sherwood , McGehee , AR 71654 New Orle ans, Louisiana-Mrs . Allen Bourgeois , 4724 Park Dr. S., Metairie, LA 70001 Omaha, Nebraska-Lois Leibel Lechner, 8306 Arbor, Omaha, NE 68124 Pittsburg, Kansas-Diane James , Rt . 5, Bo x 316, Pittsburg , KS 66762 St. Louis, Missouri- Tina Shults, 7570 Oxford Dr., Clayton , MO 63105 Springfield, Missouri-Debbie Simon Penn , 5154 Chelsea, Springfield , MO 65807

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Scholarship winners pursue teaching, law, medicine Philanthropic Beta Iota member Gigi Khosla is enrolled in the graduate counseling psychology program at Radford University with plans to graduate in May 1989. She received a B.A. degree in psychology in May 1987 with emphasis in psychiatric care and stress related disorders . Gigi contributed to school organizations by serving as president of Psi Chi Honor Society, president of the psychology club, vice president of the honors council of humanities and sciences and a student member of the American Psychological Association. Sorority involvement included serving on several committ ees, participating in Greek games and such philanthropic projects as Special Olympics. Since pledging in 1982, much of her attention has been devoted to the ideals of the sorority, especially as an alumnae advisor to the Beta Iota Chapter. As advisor , she is a source of inspiration and support for members: they affectionately refer to her as "The Alpha Sigma Alpha Fossilette," for she is the oldest active member of this chapter. Likew ise, Alpha Sigma Alpha continues to be a source of inspiration and support for Gigi. "I am proof that you can be the four-fold woman we strive to achieve. It was my undergraduate experiences w ith Alpha Si gma Alpha that

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have helped me become the confident individual who will receive her Ph.D . in counseling psychology." {;{

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Special Education Eileen Ferralasco, a charter and founding member of Epsilon Mu at Trenton State College is a junior with a special education major and a psychology minor . After graduation in May 1990, she plans to pursue a masters degree in special education and open her own day care center for special children. H aving the opportunity to gain first-hand experience with special ch ildren has been rewarding for Eileen. She has observed various special education classrooms and taught for six days at the Eden Institute, a school for autistic children in Princeton , NJ. Campus involvement also receives emphasis from Eileen. She has appeared on the dean's list for two semesters, received a nomination to Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society and is a member of the women's soccer club team. She also has participated in several friendship days , a monthly recreational program for th e handicapped . Dr. Diane Haines, chairperson for the department of special education says, Eileen is a "student

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Special Education Mary Elizabeth Bentley, sponsored by Gamma Rho Chapter of East Stroudsburg University, is majoring in special education and sc hedu led to graduate in June 1989. Substitute teachin g introduced Mary to her interest in pursuing an education degree . She enjoys the company of children and has been a Brownie leader, 4-H leader and children's choir director. Although she has many years of practical teaching experience, the academic aspect has brought a sense of continuity to her teaching abilities. She is now able to apply theoret ical strategies to practical situations and feels she has much to contribute to the exceptional childr e n w ith w h om sh e will be working. Mary envisions "a challenging and gratifying career helping to bridge the gap between the teachers, schools, parents, communities and these special children ." {;{

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Mary Turner Gallagher Mary Kemp , HH , plans to graduate in May 1990, with a bachelor's degree in political science and sociology. She is currently enrolled in a pre-law program and has set a goal to attend law school at Columbia University in New York City. She feels her dedication to the

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1988 Scholarships program will provide her with sound credentials for law school entrance. Mary was an active pledge class member, has served as Greek week chairman and scholarship chairman, currently serves as standards board chairman and was the Eta Eta Chapter representative for Greek goddess at Pittsburg State University. She has been on the dean's honor roll every semester and holds the highest C.P.A. of the Eta Eta Chapter. A conscientious and cooperative student, Mary has impressed many of her professors and fellow classmates. Dr. Robert S. Hilt, professor of geography, attests, "She is a determined person, who completes tasks and on time. I have seen the respect her sorority sisters have -t< for her. " -t<

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Beta Mu member Mia Revels is pursuing a master of science in education degree with a major in biology at Henderson State University. She graduated in December 1987 summa cum laude and was the first student to complete the Henderson honors program, thus earning the designation as honors scholar. Upon completion of her masters degree, she intends to com' plete her doctorate and teach at the , university level. A high academic standing has resulted in membership in several honor societies and earned her several scholarships. These include the student government association and Gamma Beta Phi, Alpha Chi

and Beta Beta Beta biological honor societies. As vice president, membership chairman and scholarship chairman, Mia contributed much of her time to the sorority as an undergraduate and continues to do so as a graduate. She is a former recipient of the Elizabeth Bird Small Award and the 1987 Martha K. Dimond Scholarship winner. "Mia, " says Dr. Peggy Doris, chairman of biology, "has been active in campus activities and taken a vital role in the university. She is a very versatile and conscientious individual who is admired and respected by all who know her. " -t< -t<

Wilma Wilson Sharp A junior at Pittsburg State University , Eta Eta member Cathy Christofferson has made plans for a career in medicine. Her field of study is a major in pre-medicine/ biology and a minor in chemistry, which will build solid ground to prepare for the medical school entrance exam. Since pledging in spring 1987, Cathy has served as the scholarship chairman of her pledge class, chaplain and vice president. She is conscientious of balancing academic studies with other responsibilities, for she received the highest pledge C.P.A. award, was a recipient of the dean 's scholarship and is a member of the Lambda Sigma honor society, serving as the extension chairman. Intramural sports activities include softball, volleyball and basketball. Cathy is excited about her future

in medicine. "Ever since I heard the word "doctor" I have wanted to earn that title. My life long goal has been to become one of these influential and respected people." "1.-r -t<

Martha Dimond Susan Soffer, Nu Nu member at Drexel University, graduated in June 1988 with a degree in chemistry. She began attending the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in September 1988 and would eventually like to combine a private practice with teaching in a medical school. Academic excellence is a strong virtue of Susan. She has been inducted to Order of Omega, Phi Lambda Upsilon (chemistry), Key and Triangle and Phi Eta Sigma honor society. Among a series of awards, she is a recipient of the Drexel Panhellenic Council Academic Achievement Award, the Chemical Club of Philadelphia Scholarship and the Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association Scholarship. The 1987 recipient of the Amy M. Swisher Scholarship, Susan has been devoted to Alpha Sigma Alpha. She has served as chaplain, parliamentarian, vice president, treasurer, scholarship chairman, assistant rush chairman and assistant social chairman. Other campus involvements include her participation as the student dean of science during the 1986-87 academic year as well as being responsible for organizing the engineering and science day. -t< -t<

For more information on Alpha Sigma Alpha scholarships, please contact: Silvana F. Richardson, Philanthropies Chairman, 62 Arbor Dr., Providence, Rl Mia Revels

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Alumnae Action

Collegiate and alumnae Phi Phi members met to celebrate the 60th anniversa ry of the chapter. Maryville, Missouri

Phi Phis celebrate 60 years Members of the Phi Phi Chapter observed th e 60th anniversary in March at a reu nion held at the campus alumni house. Alpha Sigma Alpha is Northwest Missou ri State University's oldest sorority. The chapter grew out of a group of seven women that were joined by more to form the 20-member initial chapter. The chapter was installed by Wilma Wilson Sharp. Actives and pledges, dressed in red and white, join ed alumnae and

Patronness Lynn Felton in rem iniscing a nd renewing old ties. Among the display items were copies of The Phoenix, scrapbooks, yearbooks and chapter newsletters. Alumnae mem bers who assisted with the plans were Robin Wilmes, chairman, Mary Ruth Appleby, Sybil Higginbotham, Marty Poynter, Patroness Ann Robinson , President Norma Bram , Vice Pres id en t Millie Loch , Secretary Carole O'Riley , Treas urer Berniece Wohlford and Editor Helen Gregory. Special recognition for chapter dedication was given to Dr. Ann Rowlette, collegiate chapter advisor a nd a form er Phi Phi Chapter presi-

After a sc rumptious meal, Wa shington, D.C. , alumnae gathered for a "photo opportunity. " They are (front row left to right) Carolyn Mulford, Alpha Beta; Judy Parkison, Beta Omicron; Rowena Cremeans, Pi Pi; Liz Scheuble, Alpha Alpha; (back row) Jean Adams, Alpha Alpha; Maurine Ritz, Alpha Alpha; Louise Johnson, Beta Omicron; Helen Lortz, Eta Eta; (s tanding) Margaret Banks, Beta Epsilon; and Kathy Wilson Burke, Nu Nu.

dent. Recognition was also given to the oldest alumna present, Mary Ethel Pugh , 1930 graduate, and those w ho traveled the farthest to the event . Mallerd Maune Frye came from Concord, NH, and Marion Gann Vail came from Sun City, AZ. Helen Gregory and Opal Eckert Washington, D .C.

Country living-Alpha style A day in the country of Frederick County, MD , was just what the members of the Washington, D .C., Alumn ae Chapter needed to finish the year on a hi gh note. Because many members travel considerable distances to meetings, the chapter voted to hold only four meetings this year with the last one scheduled in April. By special invitation of Rowena Cremeans, PP , a former long-time member of the Washington, D .C ., chapter, the group met in Mt. Airy, MD , near the historic town of Frederick , to enjoy a delicious buffet luncheon. In addition to election of officers for the coming year, the meeting focused on the National Convention held in Clearwater , FL, and financial support for the Foundation. Presid e nt Judy Parkison, BO , planned to attend the convention as the Washington, D.C., Alumnae Chapter delegate and report on convention highlights at the first meeting of the new year. Helen B. Lortz

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Alumnae Action Cincinnati, Ohio

Activities keep members busy The Cincinnati alumnae held a social evening for members and guests at the home of Shirley P. Boone, AA. A pianist from the local College Conservatory of Music played requests all evening. The entrance fee collected was placed in the philanthropic fund . The March meeting was at the home of Nancy Coon Anderson, rB. After the business meeting, members made program covers and name tags for the Ohio State Day meeting held in Columbus. The Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter was in charge of State Day. Anne Niemeyer, AA , served as chairman. Installation of officers took place at the home of Deloris deHamel, BN , at the May meeting. After the meeting, Delores was presented with a farewell gift; she will be moving to Florida . Nancy Anderson

Chicago North Suburban

Narcissis cookbook party

Valentine's Day is special to all of us. This year, members celebrated at the home of President Judy Williams, ' AA, with an old fashioned Victorian tea party . Each member used the 1 N arcissis cookbook to prepare a tempting treat . The ninth annual Women's History Week was celebrated at Harper College. Members attended the opening dinner and program highlighting development of the Gray Panthers by Maggie Kuhn . Suzanna O rzech, BB, program chairman, serves on the Harper College Board of Trustees. In May, Christine Darr, rB, representative to the Northwest Suburban Panhellenic, chaired the annual benefit for scholarships. The Chicago area is known for its variety of fine ethnic restaurants, so the chapter has traditionally wound up the year with a ladies night out. This year's selection was Genghis Khan Mongolian BarB Q, where the customer fills her plate with ingredients the chef then stir fries to order. Gretchen Oster

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Springfield alumnae share recipes from the Narcissus cookbook at a Christmas party. Dickinson, North Dakota

Card party benefits Special Olympics, scholarships After a successful St. Patrick's Day card party of bridge, pinochle and whist, the monies for the philanthropic project were presented to the Dickinson Special Olympics, the Loraine S. Schumacher Scholarship and the Leila G. Woods Memorial Schol-

arship. Dickinson State University will present the Loraine S. Schumacher Scholarship to an outstanding woman athlete, and the Leila G. Woods Memorial Scholarship will be presented to either a mathematics or science major. Arlys Birdsall-Anderson Dullum retired at the end of the 1987-88 school term after many successful elementary teaching years. Bertha R. Geiger

Tulsa alumnae enjoy recipes from the Narcissus cookbook.

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Delta Kappa s reunite for their 15-year anniversa ry. Evansville, Indiana

Celebration reunites members Since knowledge of who we are is dependent on knowledge of who we have been , the Southwestern Indiana Alumnae Chapter held a reunion on the 15-year anniversary of the Delta Kappa Chapter. Contacting members and preparing an interestin g program were time consumin g tasks; planning took most of the summer and fall. The efforts of the planning committee, who were assisted by the Delta Kappa collegians, culminated with a dinner-da nce held in Evansville in October . The buffet dinner was followed by brief welcoming remarks and a slide

show depicting highlights of the last 15 years. Th ese old photos were greeted with laughter by those who could scarcely believe how they had once looked and acted . The program w as follo wed by a dance. Everyone left with fond memories and an updated directory to help them stay in touch with Delta Kappa members.

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Terre Haute, Indiana

International dining

Alumnae/collegiate Valentine party

Th e Buffal o Alumnae Chapter journeyed to a foreign country for its spring luncheon. Actually, it was a short tri p across the Peace Bridge to the Cherry Hill Country Club in Fort Erie, Ontari o, Canada . The high-

Terre Haute alumnae attended state day at the Indianapolis Union Station. They are (left to nght) Vice President Ruth Hoare, Parliamentarian Mary Fran Wiley, Chap/am Lorene Nadzeika , Melinda Phillips and President Terry Miller.

li ght of the day was a presentation of the Alpha Sigma Alpha Sweetheart Award to Jean C. Richard. Other acti vities were philanthropic projects a nd preparation for the State Special Olympics to be held at the University of Buffalo.

The Beta Upsilon Chapter was the hostess for th e Valentine's party at the Alpha Sigma Alpha suite on the Indiana State University campus. Ruth Hoare, Mary Fran Wiley, Lorene Nadzeika , and Terry Miller attended State Day held at the Indianapolis Uni on Station and were challenged during the Alpha Sigma Alpha alumnae trivia game. Kim Lincks , Crystal Seipman, Lisa Rotman , Jeanette Calhoun, Cathy Waterman and Angie Morris, Beta Upsilon 1988 graduates , were inducted into the alumnae chapter during the April meeting at Westminster Villa ge. The last dinner meeting was held at the Red Lobster restaurant , at which members sold Special Ol ympics souvenirs for a philanthropic project. Terry Miller , president , Cathy Waterman , vice president , Vicki Kindervater, secretary, and Lorene Nadzeika , treasurer, were installed as the 1988- 89 officers during the annual carry-in luncheon in June. Terry Miller was both the advisor and alumna delegate to the National Convention in June. Therese L. Miller

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Alumnae Action Indianapolis, Indiana

A meeting a month keep alumnae active The August picnic hosted by Jana Rodeffer Props, XX, kicked off the new year followed by a State Day committee meeting at the home of Lucy Eskridge Rockstrom , ee, in September. A home interior decorating session was the October event as well as finalizing Founders' Day plans to be held in November at the Indianapolis Heliport restaurant . Chairmen were Mary Moran, XX , and Brenda Mesalam, XX. Christmas was celebrated by donating gifts for the Mental Health Association. President Susan Smale, XX , showed slides of her trip to France. State Day plans were finalized at the January meeting, and State Day was held at the Indianapolis Union Station in February. Sandra Phillips Brezezinski, fE , national vice president of alumnae, was the featured speaker. Linda Wyrick Lineback , XX , hosted the March meeting, which featured a speaker from the Humana Hospital concerning "Today's Woman ." Spouses were escorted to a Cabaret show in April , and a new officer's brunch and officer installation were held in May, hosted by Treasurer Barbara Jacobi Smith, XX. Merrilyn Ba ss

Richmond, VA, alumnae enjoy the spring picnic. They are (left to right) Lewis Ross, Beta Epsilon; Lynne Rachal Chambers, Alpha; Sandy Spencer Morgan, Beta Iota; and Lou Ordoyne Monger, Beta Iota .

Dallas, Te xas

Alumnae chapter revived The Dallas alumnae have revived the chapter in Dallas, TX, with the election of the following officers: President Tanya Trumbla , .1T; Vice President Angela Baldree, BZ; Secretary Betty Gardner, BO; Treasurer Debbie Craig, BO; and Editor Evelyn Songe Scott, BZ . The activities for the coming year include a July swim party, a Septem-

her meeting, Founders' Day tea in November and a Christmas party in December. The new year will begin with the Dallas Alpha Sig's traditional international dinner for spouses and escorts. Oth e r members of the " new" chapter include Mary Miles, HH ; Carol Sue Dobbins, Mary Ann Fuller, BE; Maxine Welch, HH; LaQuinta Carruthers, BO; and Sara Dosch , BE. Evelyn S. Scott

San Diego, California

Variety adds interest to alumnae meetings

Exemplar St. Valentine was celebrated in February with an afternoon in world famous Balboa Park. Members also attended the Old Globe Theatre, which is a replica of Shakespeare's Theatre in England. , Tony Award winner " Old Jim Turner's Come and Gone" was presented. In June, Louise Peterson Hindes, ZZ , hostessed a potluck salad luncheon. The main event was the installation of officers for the 1988-90 term , followed by a business meeting. Emphasis was placed on planning three to four challenging programs to foster more active alumnae participation . Anne Rumney Will

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Indianapolis alumnae enjoy the Founders' Day dinner at the Indianapolis Heliport.

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Alumnae Action Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fashion show benefits hospital The second annual fashion show breakfast to benefit the NeoNatal I.C.U . of Broward Hospital received top priority this fall from the Ft. Lauderdale alumnae. President Debbie Bukas, rn , and Treasurer Florence Patterson, XX , were organizers of the event . The 13th year of the chapter was celebrated in a ceremony with the fram ed charter at the annual salad luncheon hostessed by Kitty Milum, zz. New associate member, Florence

Bukas, was hostess for the March meeting. Congratulations were given to Debbie Bukas whose work to become an assistant principal and counselor had been recognized. Ethel L. Wilson Dayton, Ohio

Two alumnae chapters meet The Dayton alumnae have met with the Cincinnati alumnae three times this year: th e annual joint meeting in September, Founders' Day at Miami University and State

Day in Columbus. At the May meeting members presented Pam Shoffner' who served as chapter president for 'eight years , with an engraved silver bowl. The new president is Laura Laclede, AA , and the vice president is Barbara Huffman , AA . The group continues to support Southview School with two fundraising projects: the Avon fundraiser and the Christmas auction . L2st year's activities included a picnic and swim party, an Oriental luncheon , a tour of historic Miamisburg, OH, and a Christmas brunch. Audrey Gedart

Alumnae Stars Educator publishes journal Inspired by the desire to fulfill a personal goal, Roberta Sue Gunchuck , r?: , has written her first book, "An Educator's Cry ," a collection of her reflections on 10 years of teaching. The book was published by Vantage Press in 1987. From th e knowl edge ga in ed through years as a special education instructor, Roberta hopes to enlighte n th e public on th e n ee ds of learning-dis adva nta ged children, which she feels are so often overlooked and neglected by the school systems. "This is a journal of my emotional and inner feelings that express the experiences that I have had with fellow educators, administrators , parents and children ," she writes in the book's prologue. Roberta graduated from Slippery Rock College, P A, with a bachelor's degree in special education and obtained a master's degree in both journalism and speech communications from the University of West Virginia.

Outstanding working woman Terry Miller, B'I', was selected as one of three outstanding working women of Terre Haute by the Wabash Valley Business and Professional Women's Organization in October . She was previously recognized as the young careerist and the woman of the year by the same organization .

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The recipient has to display growth as a business and professional woman by using strength or character, mental fortitude or a relentless source of confidence and determination. T erry is a graduate of Indiana State University, where she received a bachelor's and master's degree in math education. She currently teaches math at Sarah Scott Junior High School. She has been active in her church and as a community volunteer , and currently serves as T err e Haute Alumnae Chapter President and Beta Upsilon advisor. She and her son live in Terre Haute.

Panhellenic scholarship recipient Elizabeth Moore , BE, was the graduate recipient of the St. Louis Alumnae Panhellenic Scholarship for 1988. Presentation of the scholarship was given in June at the annual schol arship awards luncheon . Libby is a member of the St. Louis Alumnae Chapter and a past national officer. She and her family live in St . Louis.

Woman of the year The Fort Wayne, IN, branch of American Association of University Women recently recognized Mary Brackett Sagstetter, B<l> , as its Woman of the Year. Mary joined the group in 1973 when she and her family moved to Fort Wayne. She was area representative for the organization from 1979 to 1984, helped organize the focus on health event and directory and served a two-year term a~ mailing chairman for the AAUW Bulletin. She has also been honored as a grant recipient and co-chaired the annual book sale for two years. Mary is currently the chair for the AA UW trust board. She is a member of the Ft. Wayne Alumnae Chapter.

Among those attending the Phi Phi Chapter 60th anniversary were collegiate and alumnae leaders: Norma Bram, alumnae chapter president; Dr. Ann Rowlette, chapter advisor; and Susie Soyland, collegiate chapter president.

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Alumnae Stars

Jean Richard

Marcia Steward

Terry Miller

Award of excellence

the Year by the Illinois Association for Counseling and Development. A sc ho ol gu id ance committee member and a guidance counselor to almost 400 sophomores at LincolnWa y East High School, Marcia helped develop Teens Need Teens, a self-esteem support group. She also began the student intervention team , which is composed of 10 faculty members w ho help students involved with substance abuse. Marcia is a member of the Chicago Metro Alumnae Chapter. She attended Eastern Illinois University where she received both a bachelor's and master's degree.

luncheon held at the Cherry Hill Country Club, Point Abino, Canada. Peg Nelson presented Jean with a glass heart box and gave a short review of Jean's many accomplishments , including her service as the first Alpha Sigma Alpha central office executive, national treasurer, treasurer and president of the Buffalo Alumnae Chapter, president of the Buffalo State University Alumnae Association and other positions, all managed with Jean's well known efficiency. Jean's family is her favorite topic. Her sons Bill and Jim , their families, grandchildren and a great-grandchild bring her the joy she has brought to others. Jean is truly Buffalo's sweetheart. A special donation in Jean's honor has been made to the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation by the Buffalo Alumnae Chapter.

Nancy Lucas McFaddin, BB , received the 1988 Colorado Award from Adams County School District #14 honoring excellence in education. Nancy teaches business education at Adams City High School and has been teaching in the district for the past 26 years . She just completed a three-year elected term on the Colorado NCA State Advisory Committee. Nancy is actively involved in FBLA, the youth organization for high school business students, Colorado Vocational Association , Colorado Educators for /about Business, Delta Pi Epsilon (business education) ' and Delta Kappa Gamma.

Chapter sweetheart Counselor of the year Marcia Steward, rn, was recently recognized as Guidance Counselor of

The Buffalo Alumnae Chapter honored Jean C. Richard with its Sweeth eart Award at the spring

Nancy McFaddin

Roberta S. Gunchuck

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Libby Moore

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In Memoriam Deceased members from June 1, 1987, to May 21, 1988 UPSILON UPSILON

ALPHA ALPHA

ETA ETA

Ruth Duffey (EAA) Mildred Cockrell McClure (EAA) Viola Warren Sadler (EAA) Helen Boggess Swart (EAA) Kate Warner (EAA)

Lorene Long Garlington Ahoma Schmidt Seymoure

Mary Louise Ralston

THETA THETA

Janice Carlisi

Barbara Faxon Flagg Charlotte Pearson Hadley Joyce Joslyn

Melanie Corich Rogers

ALPHA BETA Elizabeth Grigsby Foyer

ALPHA GAMMA Jane Bilko Papotto Isabel Saxman Steele

BETA BETA

BETA ZETA BETA THETA

IOTA IOTA

BETA LAMBDA

Mildred Nighswonger Hendricks Lois Nickle Sweeney

Sarah Hickerson Morden

KAPPA KAPPA

Evelyn Linn Allbritten

BETA NU

Lillian Gish Eshelman Eleanor Smith Thomas

Dorothy Masters Mildred Larson Truman

GAMMA GAMMA Emogene Cox Gill

ZETA ZETA

BETA SIGMA

MU MU

Janet M. Barnes

Sybil Andrews Landry

GAMMA EPSILON

OMICRON OMICRON

Lois Wallschlaeg er Bartell Gertrude Melius Sladky

Louise George Harris

Margery Allen Byram Lorene David Ernestine Thomson Logan

SIGMA SIGMA

DELTA SIGMA

Loretta Gallagher

Christine Anne Sysol

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