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News to Note Graduate resident an Outstanding Young Woman Tracy Neff, Beta Theta and graduate resident at Indiana University, was recently selected as an Outstanding Young Woman of America and will be included in the 1991 edi tion of the publication. The program is designed to honor and encourage exceptional young women between the ages of 21 and 40 who have distinguished the mselves in service to community, professional leadership , academic achievement and civic and political participation. * *

Nicole Rowlette receives another honor Nicol e Rowl e tte , Phi Phi , of Northwest Missouri State University has been selected as a recipient of the National Order of Omega Scholarship. Only twenty-five students from Order of Omega chapters across the United States and Canada were selected for this honor, and she will be receiving a $500 check and a plaque in recognition of this accomplishment at a presentation on her campus. The award selection was based on Nicole's contribution to the soror-

ity, to the Order of Omega chapter, to the Greek community and to the campus. * * *

NYC Panhellenic to award fellowship New York City Panhellenic will award one $2,000 fellowship to a sorority woman doing full-time graduate work at a college/university in the New York City area during the 1992-93 academic year. Those interested should request an application from Ms. Rikki Benken, 322 W. 57th St. , #19M, New York, NY 10019. All applications must be returned by July 6, 1992.* * *

Housemother's workshop planned The first annual Professional Housemothers Workshop will be June 3 -5 , 1992 , in Colorado Springs, CO. Workshop sessions will include food management, etiquette and manners , business management, employment opportunities and professional grooming. Plenty of workshop time will be set aside for buzz sessions where participants can brainstorm and share ideas. For more information and a brochure, contact Peggy Evans, 1807

Todd Rd. , Gamma Phi Beta, Manhattan, KS 66502, (913) 539-2433, or Betty Nichols, 1443 E. First St. , Alpha Delta Pi, Tucson, AZ 85719, (602) 770-2402. * * *

BACCHUS announces materials for Greeks Project GAMMA (Greeks Advocating Mature Management of Alcohol) is a national collegiate awareness program of BACCUS (Boost Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students) aimed specifically at men's and women's fraternities and sororities. GAMMA offers several materials for fraternities and sororities for use in programming. To receive a catalog of GAMMA materials or to place an order, please call 303-871-3068 or write Project GAMMA, P.O. Box 100430, Denver, CO 80250-0430. * * *

Want to form an alumnae pan hellenic? For information on organizing an alumnae panhellenic, please contact the Advisor for Prospective Alumnae Panhellenics, Mrs. Robert Stafford, 2044 Pinehurst Dr. , Ames, lA 50010. * * *

Letters Dear editor, Thanks so much for featuring my sister Rosie in the winter Phoenix. It was a very fine way to acknowledge her many years oF service to Alpha Sigma Alpha. Rosie has enjoyed so much the notes and calls from friends in response to the well-written story. JoAnn Fellin Dear editor, I visited my daughter, Ami J. Sherman, a founder of Epsilon Nu Chapter at SUNY-Brockport, during a weekend in October. I simply had to take pen in hand to apprise you that never in my entire life have I met so many wonderful young ladies as I did that weekend when I met Ami's sisters. Not only were they polite andrespectful to a pru-ent oF a sister, but treated me as though I were someone they all had known forever. 2 SPRI G 1992

I'm thrilled and delighted my daughter has the privilege of being in Alpha Sigma Alpha. Roberta Sherman Dear editor, Even though we are all aware of how fragile life is-it never really hits home until crisis knocks at our door. Unfortunately Alpha Sigma Alpha has lost a fellow sister, Karen Beth Wykstra Aue r, Beta Psi , on Aug. 14, 1991 , in Sarasota, FL. She was only 48. Karen was a sixth-grade teacher in Dallas. Many will feel her absence as a friend , sister, mother, aunt , daughte r, teacher and coworker. She was everybody's favorite "best friend" and an inspiration to all who knew her. Her sorority days were among her favorite topics to discuss with all who were interested. Patty Wykstra-Gordon, Karen's niece and a Sigma Kappa

The National Council of Alpha Sigma Alpha Announces the recolonization of Beta Upsilon Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN

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Staff Feature Editor Cretia Rowlette 3861 N. Cherry Ln. Kansas City, MO 614116 Alumnae Editor Lori Muehlbauer Robinson 1500 Sparkman Dr. Apt. 36F Huntsville, AL 35816 Collegiate Editor Terri Higgs Murphy 4922 Epworth Rd . Newburgh , IN 47630 Historian Sue路zorichak Hagen 6890 Athena Way Inver Grove Heights, MN 55075 THE PHOENIX OF ALPH A SIGMA ALPHA (USPS 430640), an educational journal , is published in the fall , winter, spring and summer of each year by the Sorority, 1201 East Walnut Street, Springfield, MD 65802. Subscription price, $1.50 a yea r. Produced by Maury Boyd & Associates , Indianapolis, IN 46268. Member, National Panhellenic Co nference and College Fraternity Editors Associatio n.

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Rush: The monthly check-up. . . National rush chairman Karen Fulmer outlines a monthly planning schedule

Another new chapter Epsilon Chi is installed at Goldey Beacom College

Charting Our Course .......... . . . . Vice President of Program Kim Meyer outlines the events for the 1992 convention

Foundation report ............ . Chairman Bonnie Koenemann brings you up to date on news from the Foundation

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Delegation is joined by area alums at alumnae panhellenic luncheon

1991 collegiate awards .... . . . . . . . .

Three women win individual awards, Epsilon Epsilon named crown winner

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Send change of address and business correspondence to Al pha Sigma Alpha National Headquarters , 1201 East Walnut St. , Springfield, MD 65802. Address all co rrespondence of an edi torial nature 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. Manuscripts should be submitted to the editorial staff for consi deration. Accepta nces are on a contributing basis only and subject to editorial review. Articles published are the personal expressions of the authors and do not necessarily represent the policies of AI:A . Second-class postage paid at Springfield, MD, and at ad ditional mailing offices . Postmaster: Send address changes to THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA, 1201 East Walnut St., Springfield , MD 65802.

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On the Cover Putting together an outstanding rush takes months of planning . National rush chairman Karen Fulmer outlines this nearly all-year process in this article.

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Rush

by Karen Fulmer Chairman of Rush

As sorority women, we take pride in bein g experts in tim e manageme nt : b alancin g sc h dul es and meetings; preparing and organi zing for the nex t set of eve nts. But when the " R" word-othe rwise kn own as ru sh-i s me ntion ed , many of these talents get pushed aside and we becom e reac ti ve rath e r th an proactive. There are steps that can be take n to ensure a smooth and succe sful rush, but th e steps mu t be plann ed months in advance. Below is a prerush schedul e that may be modi fied according to indi vidu al campu s ru h schedul s. If you take th e necessary ste ps to prepare for ru sh , yo ur chapter can be more successful , utilize all chapter me mber and still have a great ti me.

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+ Organi ze a ru sh committee. Either appoint a leader for each round of rush with her own committee responsible for all aspects of the party or appoint members to indi vidu al ru sh j ob s such as d eco ration s, nametags, clean-up , etc. + Begin bi-weekl y ru sh committee meetings . + Contact oth er AIA chapters in yo ur state and province to exchange rush ideas. This may also be a good reso ur ce for po te nti al ru hees. The ir high school fri ends may go to your campus. + Assist panhell enic and oth er ru sh chairme n in pl annin g form al and ope n ru sh el ates , selec tin g ru h co un se lo rs, evalu atin g prev iou s rushees, selecting th e mes for ope n houses, revie"ving NPC and campus rush rul es. + So li c it sugges ti o ns o n p art y the mes from chapter membe rs.

+ Call AIA headquarters to obtain a list of alumn ae in your geographic area. Work with chapter vice preside nt to organize alumnae in vitations to rush. +Reserve rooms , suites or halls with th e campu s acti viti es office earl y.

EB U Distribute panhellenic rush rul es and ru sh tip s durin g a ch apte r mee ting. It is important that me mbers are edu cated in ru sh, especiall y a review of quota/total rul es, the rol e Panhelleni c plays in rush, sile nce period during rush, prefere n ce p a rti es a nd th e NPC agreements. + C o ntinu e bi - w ee kl y ru s h meeting. + Select themes, unless designated by panh ell e ni c. Begin preparation on ru sh party procedures, skits and decorati ons. Ask for volunteers to

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participate in the skit and/or the preference party ceremony. +Organize an alumnae t ea or meeting. Discuss rush dates and create plans for alumnae involvement during rush.

+ Establish weekly rush committee meetings. +Organize and lead bi-wee kly chapter rush meetings and practices. The practices should cover rush songs, rotation and conversation tips.

+ Buy sup decorati~o~n~s~,,U~~~~~~~-Siilllll路~ nametags and costumes/outfits. Ask +Rush committee should have a alumnae for assistance. wrap up meeting to finalize fall +Work with panhellenic on rush plans. All decorations need to be publicity. Follow guidelines for safely stored. A1:A open rush and other publicity +At the last chapter meeting, pracused during formal rush period. tice all rush songs, skits, conversation and rotation. + Confirm ALA fall rush plans with +Continue weekly rush committee Panhellenic. meetings. + Check your summer address list + Nametags, party favors and decofor your rush committee and panrations should b e finished and hellenic officers addresses. stored somewhere safe , yet accessible. ~-~ + Continue chapter meeting practices for songs, rotation and conver+ Prepare a summer mailer reminding all members of rush dates, sation tips. costumes/outfits and scheduled ~,~~~----~-practice meetings. Include a copy of rush songs and skits. +If possible , have one summer rush workshop for the chapter. This may be held over a weekend and should cover songs, conversation, etc. + Host a rush committee meeting to finalize plans.

+ Hold final practice sessions for rush songs. + Call alumnae and finalize the parties and times they may attend. + Coordinate panhellenic lists of rushees with prepared nametags; mak e sure names are spelled correctly. + Final preparation for actual rush week .. . pick up flowers, balloon delivery, hang decorations, etc. +Make sure the rush room is in tiptop conditions. First impressions make lasting impressions.

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Alpha Sigma Alpha rush information If you know of a young woman who is attending, or will attend, college on a campus where there is a chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha, please fill out this form and send it to Alpha Sigma Alpha National Headquarters, 1201 East Walnut Street, Springfield, MO 65802. This form is for information only. It does not obligate the woman or chapter in any way. Rushee's name _________________________________________________________________________ College or university rushee is pi ann i ng to attend ----------------------------------------------Homeaddress _________________________________________________________________________ Name of parent or guardian --------------------------------------------------------------Rushee's high school _______________________________________________,Graduation year ______ Rushee is now a ___ freshman, ___ sophomore, ___ junior, ___ senior If rushee is a transfer, former college: ------------------------------------------------------Relatives in Alpha Sigma Alpha or other Greek organization--------------------------------------Do you know the girl personally? _____ lf not, source of information----------------------------Please describe: Academic achievements and honors: ------------------------------------------------------

Other comments: _______________________________________________________________________

Community activities: -------------------------------------------------------------------

Yourname _______________________________________________ Chapter _______________________ Address _________________________________________________ Phone _______________________ City _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ State _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___4-ip - - - - - - - - - -

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New Chapter

Epsilon Chi installed at Goldey Beacom College by Jane Ramsey

The Epsilon Chi Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha was installed on May 11, 1991, at Goldey Beacom College in Wilmington, DE. This group of women were part of a strong local sorority, Zeta Nu Upsilon, that had been part of the campus for more than 25 years. The college showed their support and encouragement for the group seeking national affiliation by offering to help pay for expenses. Each local group on the campus was offered $2,000 towards reaching the goal of joining a national sorority or fraternity. Alpha Sigma Alpha is the first national sorority on the campus and joins two national fraternities . The Epsilon Chi Chapter was pledged in February and was able to be initiated after just a short time due to the hard work and determination of all of its members. One nearby chapter, Delta Iota at the University of Delaware, was very helpful in answering questions and offering assistance when needed. The installing team consisted of Diane James , national president; Dr. Rosemary Goss, vice president of development; Julia Hofer, chairman of advisors; Suzanne Kilgannon, vice president of collegians;

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Jane Ramsey , installing officer ; Christie Leakey, chapter consultant; and Andrea Tunia, chapter consultant. Members of Delta Iota, Nu Nu , Kappa Kappa and the Baltimore Alumnae Chapter served as sponsors. The white luncheon was held at Portofino's Italian Restaurant. The restaurant owner closed the doors to all other customers. Christie Leakey served as the toastmistress. After lunch Wanda Schreck opened gifts from all of the local chapters that were in attendance. The reception was held that afternoon in the student center at Goldey Beacom College. Refreshments were served to college officials , representatives of the other Greek organizations, parents, family and friends . The installation banquet was held Saturday evening at the Brandywine Terrace. Jane Ramsey, installing officer, served as the toastmistress . Eleven members of the faculty were in attendance to show their support for this new chapter. Three of the faculty members were newly installed alumnae that would serve as advisors to the group. Dr. William Baldt, president of Goldey Beacom, was one of the speakers for the evening. He spoke of the continued support that the college had

to offer and expectations he had of the new group. Suzanne Kilgannon , vice president of collegian, spoke about the future of ALA. The "aspire" toast was given by Katherine Nordhoff; the "seek" toast by Sally Coonin; and the "attain" toast by Julia Hofer. The charter was presented to Wanda Schreck by National President Diane James. The charter initiates of the Epsilon Chi Chapter are Collegiate: Wanda Schreck, Dawn Asbury, Jill Barnett, Julie Betts, Tracy Burton, Ann Conrad, Marcia Dulin, Debra Duttadaway, Sherry Ferguson, Renee Ferrese, Jill Frazer, Patricia Gaitens, Carol Hamelin, Darlene Henderson, Janice Justison, Margaret Kane, Susan Kauffman, Kristin Kelly , Michelle Kidd, Bonnie Lesh, Andrea Loveland , Kimberley Mehling, Michelle Onuffer, Nicole Rorabaugh, Grace Russo, Michele Shiles , Amy Simpson , D eborah Steeley, Alison Stewart, Sherri Stoner, Kara Strurmfels, Jennifer Thamsen , Kelley Tindall, Joan Verbonitz, Kimberly Walker, Jessica Webb; Alumnae: Kelly Boyce, Christine Bozochovic , Kathleen Curry, Lynne DiOrio, Lynn Ernst; Chapter Advisors: Paula Finnefrock, Isabelle King, Dr. Pamela Morrison. * * *

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AEA National Convention • Baltimore • 1992

'Charting Our Course' After several workshop series, the by Kim Meyer Vice President of Program

Alpha Sigma Alphas from around the nation will meet to "Chart Our Course" at the next national convention June 25-29 , 1992. The Marriott Hunt Valley Inn will provide a marvelous setting with classic decor and rural scenery on the outskirts of Baltimore. Registration begins on Thursday afternoon and is followed by orientation sessions for convention " first-timers" or anyone who wants to know how to get the most out of her time in Baltimore. The opening session, including introductions and presentation of the delegates, is the official opening of the convention. Dinner "on your own" will give the delegates a chance to try one of the three restaurants in the hotel or the food court at the mall down the street. At the first business meeting, President Diane James will present her "State of the Sorority" address and there will be committee reports. Afterwards, a more casual gathering will consist of ice breakers , skits , songs and a T-shirt exchange. Friday will begin bright and early with the second business meeting, including presentation of constitutional changes and the proposed budget. The Foundation breakfast, although optional, will be well worth the price of a ticket. The featured speaker will be Eileen Stevens from " CHUCK. " She is wellrespected throughout the Greek community for her prese ntation and views on hazing. One of the highlights of every convention is the variety and number of workshops each delegate can attend . There will be workshops specifically for collegians, alumnae and advisors as well as workshops with topics of interest to everyone. 8 SPRl G 1992

~eynote speak~r, D~. Richar~ ~e~l-

mg of the Umverstty of Vtrgmta, will address everyone in a general session. Throughout the convention, everyone will have opportunities to shop at the boutique and store for the latest in ALA products and fun. After the convention photo and time for dinner, convention attendees will have a chance to participate in an open forum discussion concerning issues the convention body will be voting on in the next few days. On Saturday , the traditional white breakfast will feature a speaker from the S. June Smith Center and a presentation for Special Olympics. The memorial and initiation services will follow. There isn't a NPC Luncheon at every convention, so it is always a special event. Corre Stegall, Kappa Delta past president and NPC delegate, will address those at the luncheon. During the afternoon, Judith Rasband, an image and wardrobe consultant, will address the convention body and will also present workshops for smaller groups. After dinner "on your own," the third business meeting will be held, including elections and voting on constitutional changes. After the fourth business meeting on Sunday morning, more memories will begin with the optional Inner Harbor cruise and lunch or shopping. The Inner Harbor is one of the historic, scenic and business/ shopping centers of Baltimore. It will be a wonderful way to learn about and enjoy this beautiful city. Buses will take participants to and from the hotel. Late r in the afternoon , group photos will be taken. Installation of the newly elected members of the national council will be held just before the grand finale of convention, the awards banquet.

Who can come

Any Alpha Sigma Alpha me~·~ber can attend a national convention. Collegiate chapters, alumnae chapters and chapter advisory boards are urged to send an official representative, who is the delegate. Additional representatives, who are visitors, are also urged to attend the convention to share in the fellowship and learn from the workshops, speakers and business sessions.

What to wear Casual clothes are fine for the late evening ice breakers and discussions and "time on your own." Bring a swimsuit and tennis or jogging clothes to enjoy the sporting facilities at the hotel. Pin attire is required for business sessions, workshops, speakers and the memorial service. White dress is required at the white breakfast and initiation service. After-five or dressy attire is worn at the awards banquet.

What to bring Bring a camera to photograph all those special moments at convention. Be sure to bring a favorite Tshirt for the T-shirt exchange. Extra hangers are a must with four women to a room. Also bring extra money for meals on your own, boutique purchases and buying group photos .

How much it will cost Every convention attendee must pay their own registration fee. This year, it will be $85 for the entire convention and $20 a day. There is an additional charge for the optional Foundation breakfast and Inner Harbor cruise. Collegiate visitors, advisor delegates and visitors and alumnae delegates and visitors are responsible for their own transportation costs. All visitors are responsible for their hotel costs.

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AEA National Convention â&#x20AC;˘ Baltimore â&#x20AC;˘ 1992

Convention calendar Thursday 1 :00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.

11 :30 a.m. 1 :30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.

Registration Orientation sessions Opening session Dinner on your own First business meeting Ice-breakers, skits, singing

Friday 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

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White Breakfast Memorial service , Initiation NPC Luncheon Workshops Dinner on your own Third business meeting

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Second business meeting Optional Foundation Breakfast guest speaker, Eileen Stevens Workshops Lunch on your own Workshops Convention photo Dinner on your own General session/keynote speaker Open Forum Discussion

9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

Fourth Business meeting Optional Inner Harbor Cruise, lunch and/or shopping Group photos Officer installation Awards Banquet

Registration Convention registration packets are available from Alpha Sigma Alpha National Headquarters. Toreceive your packet, please fill out and send the form at right or out the same information on a post card. Mail to A :LA National Headquarters, 1201 E. Walnut, Springfield, MO 65802 .

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Please send 1992 Convention registration packet: Name_____________________________ Address.___________________________ City/State/Zip_______________________

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Foundation

Congratulations graduates! All contributions to the foundation are tax deductible. Bequests or gifts are also deductible for federal estate and gift tax purposes.

by Bonnie Koenemann Foundation Chairman

Springtime is graduation time for many Alpha Sigma Alphas across the coun try, and graduatio n is a time of change as we move from the self-confident college student to taking our place in society. Our roles are changing as we move into the workplace, prepare to be out on our own, join various organizations and perhaps marry and raise a familv. G;aduation is a beginning. Membership in Alpha Sigma Alpha does not end at graduation. It is only a phase of sorority membership that is ending as we move from the college level to alumnae membership. The foundation , too , has gone through its initial beginnings. The national officers had a dream that a foundation could exist; it could provide the funds for developmental programs, leadership institutes and scholarships for deserving Alpha Sigma Alphas. With the help of collegiate chapters and alumnae, its endowmen t is growing. Now the foundation is ready to prepare for stage two, and it needs your help. As you think about your graduation, take time to remember all of the good times, the parties, study halls, football games , exchanges and yes, those all-night talk

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sessions. Those moments give us a special feeling and love for Alpha Sigma Alpha. When you became a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha, you became a member of the foundation , too . So whether you are a 1992 graduate or have had the time to become well established, you can share in the building of a bigger and better tomorrow for Alpha Sigma Alpha. Think about what yo ur sorority means to you. Won't you take a moment of your time to contribute to the foundation today? The Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation was established in 1986 to promote and support e ducation , educational aims and educational institutions and to foster intellectual excellence through scholarships.

The foundation is looking for the "Proud 100," an elite group who will have given $1,000 or more to the foundation by AI:A's 100th anniversary in the year 2001. This can be achieved by giving $100 a year for the next 10 years. Presently 12 members have reached this goal. You are challenged to become a member of the "Proud 100." What a fitting tribute this would be to the five founders who established our sisterhood Nov. 15, 1901 , at Longwood College, Farmville, VA.

You are invited The Foundation will once again be hosting a foundation breakfast during the Baltimore Convention. Eileen Stevens has been invited to speak at this breakfast. In 1980, after losing her son, Chuck, to a fatal fraternity hazing prank , she launched C.H.U.C.K. (Committee to Halt Useless College Killings) and has waged a national campaign to eliminate all dangerous physical and mental hazing practices. Make your reservations when you register for convention. Mrs. Stevens has a powerful message for you whether you are a college student or the mother of a college student.

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Foundation board member recommendation The Al A Foundation Board of Trustees will elect a new board member in each of the next two years in order to stagger the terms of office. With this in mind , you are encouraged to submit a recommendation for the board by May 30 , 1992. Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___

Chapter/Year initiated _ _ _ _ _ __ Address _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Has she consented to the r e c o m m e n d a t i o n ? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - In what capacity have you known the person and tor how long? - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - In what capacity has she served Alpha Sigma Alpha as a national officer in the past? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- Recommended by (chapter or individual) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - Address _ _ _~------------------------------------Please return recommendation to Mrs. Bonnie Koenemann , 323 Branchport, Chesterfield, MO 63017

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Panhellenic

Al:A joins in 100 years of friendship The "adventure in friendship" begun in Boston in 1891 by representatives from seven women 's fraternities reached its century mark in November 1991. For the 52nd time, delegations from the National Panhellenic Conference member groups met to celebrate interfraternalism, this time at the Ramada Renaissance Techworld in Washington, DC. Making up the official delegation for Alpha Sigma Alpha were NPC Delegate Sidney G. Allen, President Diane Y. James, Vice President of D evelopment Dr. Rosemary C. Goss, Chairman of Standards Linda B. Rogers, Editor Nancy I.Z. Reese and in-coming and out-going Headquarters Executives Lisa Tait and Rose Marie Fellin. Reflecting panhellenic tradition and purpose, the 1991 meeting combined educational programs, social events and business sessions in a nonstop agenda. Colorado Congresswoman Pat Schroeder (Chi Omega) established a strong underlying theme with her call to harness and use women power on behalf of women. This message was echoed throughout the meeting. Three issues forums were held that highlighted th e concerns of women's groups, the role of educa-

tion and cooperation among groups in the conference. Deborah Shaw, Greek advisor at Auburn University, gave a special report on her NPC-commissioned study of hazing in women's fraternities. Dr. Dayle M. Smith, a management professor at Georgetown University, addressed the topic of kin care at the alumnae luncheon . Delegations traveled to the White House to attend a briefing that included speakers from the Peace Corps, National Health Center and the President's Liaison Office. At the alumnae luncheon on Saturday, delegates were able to socialize with more than 500 local Panhellenic women. Nine Alpha Sigma Alpha women from Washington , DC, and other nearby areas attended the luncheon. In addition, during a planned "free" evening on Thursday, the AIA delegation visited with local alumnae at the home of Helen B. Lortz. Alpha Phi and Kappa Kappa Gamma hosted luncheons in honor of retiring delegates . Alpha Sigma Alpha hosted a breakfast for the central office executives in honor of its retiring headquarters executive, Rose Marie Fellin . During the business part of the meeting, nearly 40 resolutions were

considered, and all but two were adopted. They include: • Services will be increased through the development of a Panhellenic Directory, a workshop facilitator's guide, a speaker's bureau and a public relations display. • All groups are urged to omit logos of alcoholic beverage companies from activities; panhellenic funds may not be spent on alcohol. • Member groups are urged to incorporate the findings of Deborah Shaw's hazing study into their hazing education programs. • A committee will be formed to begin plans for an NPC-sponsored interfraternal forum. • The conference will hold an interim meeting in 1992, possibly paving the way for annual meetings. • As a follow-up to the 198 7 resolution calling for an evaluation of the costs and quality of membership recruitment, resolutions were passed that define guidelines for simplifYing rush and for eliminating all gifts and letters for rushees. • Guidelines will be prepared for scheduling and coordinating Greek philanthropic activities. • Closer working relations between alumnae and college panhellenics committees will be promoted.

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Alpha Sigma Alphas attending the NPC alumnae luncheon were, standing, from left, Rose Marie Fellin, Judy Parkison,_Kathy Burke, Jean Adams, Maureen Harvey, Cynthia Christfield, Heidi Stine, Linda Rogers, Lisa Tait; seated, from left, Paula Foreman, D1ane James, S1dney Allen, Rosemary Goss, Geraldine Cox and Helen Lortz.

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1991 Collegiate Awards

Cindy Frosch

Shelley Dillard

Kim George

Three collegians win 1991 awards Elizabeth Bird Small Award The Elizabeth Bird Small Award is given to one who displays leadership in campus and community activities, has outstanding personality and character attributes and excels in scholarship, both with grades and worthy attitudes. The recipient will realize that " leadership is needed in every walk of life and Alpha Sigma Alpha urges development in every possible manner on the campus and in th e communitv. " Cindy Frosch, 路Epsilon Tau member at University of Maryland in Baltimore County, was the recipient of th e 1991 Elizabe th Bird Small Award. She has supported special services to the local community as a volunteer for the American Cancer Society and Maryland Special Olympics, a coordinator for a women 's shelter and for a tutorial and life skills intervention program for high-risk, inner-city youth. Also active in campus organizations, she was a member of the Interdisciplinary Studies Department Advisory Board, p eer educator for the Student Health Services, community service chairperson for the panhellenic association and a resident assistant. Academically Cindy was recognized as a national dean's list scholar; she earned a perfect CPA for two successive semesters. Cindy served as rush chairman for three semesters and was the recipie nt of th e chapter 's Gamma Sigma Award.

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Frost Fidelity Award The Frost Fidelity Award is given to a collegiate who does things " beyond the call of duty ," de monstrates her regard for others by her actions, offers loyal frie ndship and lends her abilities to all projects. Fidelity implies de votion and "unswerving loyalty and allegiance." " Shelley is the kind of person who can motivate anyone. She is always uplifting, exciting and ready to do anything. She symbolizes tru e leadership , not only by her words, but mor e importantly b y h e r deeds." According to a fellow Beta Gamma member, these accolades describe Shelley Dillard, the recipie nt of th e 1991 Frost Fide lity Award. A Northeastern State University, Oklahoma, student, Shelley had b ee n a stronghold of th e Beta Gamma Chapter. She attends every event, every meeting and every activity related to either Alpha Sigma Alpha or Greek life in general. She was the secretary for two years, a me mber of the rush committee, philanthropic committee, initiation committee and float committee. Shelley participates in several organizations and has been honored as an outstanding senator, a foundation scholar and appeared on the president's honor roll and dean's honor roll.

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Ideal Pledge Award Beta Sigma member Kim George received the 1991 Ideal Pledge Award. The award is based on the ability to work within the pledge group, leadership qualities, awareness of sorority obligations and traditions, and spirit and attitude during the pledge period. Kim , a student at Southwest Missouri State University, emphasized the sorority's four-fold aim in her own life. Physically, she was active in in term urals and jogging; intellectually, she was rewarded for study efforts by appearing on the dean's list as a pledge and was initiated into the freshman honor society, Phi Eta Sigma; spiritually, Kim gave devotions in pledge meetings and attended church with other members; socially, she was active with other organizations on campus and supported the chapter's social events. Kim was resp e cte d by fellow pledges. One member stated, " Kim uplifted everyone emotionally and spiritually during sisterhood retreats, her enthusiasm shined during Greek week and homecoming and her positive attitude and extra enthusiasm during her pledgeship had an enormous impact on everyone." Kim has served on the panhell enic board, served as chapter membership director and was chosen as outstanding freshman by the chapter.

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1991 Crown of Excellence Award

And the winner is To qualify as Alpha Sigma Alpha's most outstanding chapter, a chapter must meet several requirements and excel in a variety of sorority, c.a'?pus and community related achvihes. These range from participating in the college panhellenic or inter-sorority council , mee ting chapter quota for the year, achieving high chapter efficiency ratings , supporting the national pledge education program, participating in projects that involve the two national philanthropies, participating in leadership training opportunities, supporting the chapter enrichment program and contributing to the sorority's national programs. The Epsilon Epsilon Chapter prides itself on philanthropic participation. The members walked in the Special Olympics Christmas parade with the athletes and were volunteers for the Special Olympics track meet in Emporia. An annual chapter event, Mom 's Day , was expanded to assist with contributions to the S. June Smith Center. Each mother brought an item to be auctioned and all proceeds were contributed to the philanthropy. As part of the annual officer transition process, the chapter established 10 new goals, one of which was "getting back to sorority traditions." This served a double purpose, as they also incorporated it as part of the chapter enrichment program. The chapter has invited area alumnae to speak to the me mbers about traditions and how they can keep them alive. The chapter currently keeps one tradition alive by sharing an annual Founders' Day salad supper with alumnae. The chapter also stresses panhellenic participation. Sororities work together for "campus cleanup" before campus events, have a sorority exchange each semester, participate in Greek week activities, support a food drive for United Way and have a sorority switch in which two members from eac h sorority live in other houses for one week. The chapter will receive an engraved plaque for permanent display along with the traveling Crown of Excellence bowl.

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Epsilon Epsilon Chapter

Crown of Excellence winner Epsilon Epsilon held a teeter-totter-a-than to raise money for Special Olympics during its annual chili feed .

1991 four-star chapters Alpha Beta, Northeast Missouri State University Epsilon Epsilon , Emporia State University, KS Phi Phi , Northwest Missouri State University Beta Gamma, Northeastern State University, OK Beta Epsilon , James Madison University, VA Beta Sigma, Southwest Missouri State University Delta Iota, University of Delaware Epsilon Tau , University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Chapters win top efficiency awards Ten chapters have been recognized for achieving the top officer efficiencies for the 1990-91 school year. An efficiency of 100 percent is achievable by those chapters whose officers submit every report in a satisfactory manner. Chapter efficiencies are among the items considered in awarding the Crown of Excellence Award. Chapters achieving the top ten efficiencies are: 97.77 percent: Eta Eta, Pittsburg State University, KS 97.54 percent: Phi Phi, Northwest Missouri State University

95.38 percent: Epsilon Epsilon, Emporia State University, KS 93.54 percent: Delta Kappa, University of Southern Indiana 91.69 percent: Epsilon Lambda, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown , PA 90.92 percent: Beta Sigma, Southwest Missouri State University 90.00 percent: Beta Gamma, Northeastern State University, OK 89.62 percent: Gamma Omicron, Clarion University, PA 89.15 percent: Alpha, Longwood College, VA 88.54 percent: Zeta Zeta, Central Missouri State University

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Collegiate Stars Alpha Tracy Lowery, Orde r of Om ega secretar y, bi ology club, Beta Be ta Beta (honorary) president , chapter secretary; Elea nor Williams, chapter adviso r and provin ce director, Order of Om ega; Kristen Wells, ch apte r schol arship chairm an, chapter most improved CPA award ; Betsy Gee, Longwood Ambassador, psychology honor soci e ty, mod e rn lang uage club, Longwood Company of Dance rs tr eas ur e r; Michelle Jackson , p anh e ll e nic council pr e sident, South eas te rn Panh ell e nic Conference vice president , voted most invol ved junior at Longwood College, panh ell enic council scholarship.

Tammy Swift, works in university career placement center, Alpha Phi Sigma (honorary), student ambassador , business administration club , panhelle nic scholarship award, Edward D. Jones Scholarship Award for business majors; Susan Torillo, debate team , Pi Kappa Delta (forensics) , student senate , panhellenic council, sister of the month, Order of Omega; Sherry Banez, chapter assistant pledge educator, chapter membership committee , Greek spirit award, varsity tennis team, sportsmanship award; Vicki Gardner, Beta Beta Beta (honorary) , prephysicians organization , student ambassador, research symposium participant, highest pledge CPA award.

Beta Beta Brenda Etscheid, Journey Program for freshmen, Order of Omega, panhellenic executive board; Jennifer Gruman, participated in exchange program in Wisconsin ; Kimberly Ponis, Denver Bronco Scholarship Award for tennis, ranked as on e of the top seven players in Di vision II.

Epsilon Epsilon Margie Maple, Alpha Alpha, Ohio College Students United for Life southwest region vice president.

Alpha Alpha Cassie Kim, ch apt e r schol arship ch airm an , Kor ean club ; Morgan Willey, socce r, bask etb all , broom ball , lifts we ights; Kate Kasparek, swim club; Anna Kolodzie, acti ve in offi ce of int e rn ation al pro g rams; Margie Maple, ch apte r secretary, Mi ami Ri ght to Life, Ohio College Stude nt s Unit e d for Life ; Cherie Gladi sh, reside nt ass istant ; i\bry Anne Reed, stude nt sup e rvisor in fr es hm an r es id e n ce h a ll ; Jen Fleischer, Mi ami fl ag corps.

Alpha Beta Beverly Bittner, chapter scholarship chairpe rson and me mbership director , c hapt e r Se lf-S ac rifi ce Award winn er, Am eri can Marketing Associati on, Inte rn ati onal Association of Bu sin ess C omm uni ca t o rs, co mple ted inte rnship \ ith th e Mi ssouri lo tte ry and Mi sso uri leg isla tur e ;

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Joni Latizle, Cardinal Key, chapter social chairman ; Candace Jackson, union activities council vice president; Jillian Foreman, union activi ties council travel and leisur e chairman ; Michelle Webber, Miche ll e Hebb, Katie Whe ll er and Missy D aley, union acti vities coun cil ; Paige Longley, school of busi ness se n a tor ; Diane D arnell, wome n's programming board vice preside nt; Angela Nelson , varsity tennis team; Hilary Sauzak, marching band , chapt e r scholarship chairman.

Eta Eta Sharese Swanson , chapter pr es ide nt , Greek coun cil delegate, p anhelle ni c council delegate, in stitute of managing accountin g preside nt , BACCHUS, rush counselor.

Pi Pi Vanessa Garcia, sociol ogical stati sti cs teache r's assistant , legal services departm e nt director, resident assistant , work ed with home less childre n in Bu ffalo, chapte r membe rship direc tor; Melissa Simmons, chapte r

ru sh chairman and editor, minoritv scholarship program , all -college honors program , Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish) honorary president, tutor/ mentor of freshmen students for office of new student programs and orientation, member of performing arts department, performs on stage at least once a vear; Maritza Benavides, chapter vice president, Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish) honorary vice president; Heather Kernan, chapter president, resident assistant , YMCA volunteer ; Irma Lopez, chapter fundraising chairman , panhellenic board representative , rush counselor, college hall dorm council, Hispanic drama club.

Phi Phi Nicole Rowlette, pan hellenic counci l president, board of regents, student senate, Cardinal Key , Phi Eta Sigma (freshm a n) honorary, Phi Alpha Theta (history) honorary, Alpha Chi National Honor Society, pre-law society, Order of Omega; Kari Mosser, chapter fundraising chairman , chapter social chairman, chapter rush chairman, student ambassadors , Cardinal Key, American Marketing Association , Big Siste r/ Little Sister program , Special Olympics volunteer; Shannon Dowdon and Teresa Slezak, che e rleaders; Mindy Lee, Jennie Otto, Shearon Otto and K.-isti Wolfgram , Bearcat steppers; Ann Foster and Melanie G.-iswold, Cardinal Key; Libby McLeran, founder of Stud e nt s for Students ; Miche ll e Cooney and Dana Skwarlo, student senate; Ann Blecha, hall director.

Chi Chi Stacy Stitsinger, chapter president , hom ecoming stee ring committe e , uni versity choru s; Jennifer Wright, chapte r vice pres id e nt , reside nce hall ass ist ant , alcohol awar e ness counselin g voluntee r; Lisa Corbin , chapte r social chairman , uni versity se nate, stude nt leade rship de ve lopment board , Alph a Signal newsle tter; Katie McCormick, Alpha Signal newsle tte r; Karen Peoples, equ estri an team; Jill Griffey, chapte r standards board chairm an, P.O .W.E.R. club , D e la w a r e Count y h ea lth sc ree nin g voluntee r; Tracy Ring, ch apte r me mbe r hip director, business frate rnity, marketin g honorary.

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Collegiate Stars Beta Gamma Theresa Laws, chapter president , all-Greek talent show coordinator, Greek council president , Campus Christian Fellowship, homecoming parade participant, First Baptist Church Sunday School teacher, attended mission trip to Haiti sponsored by the Campus Christian Fellowship.

Trudy Higgins, Beta Theta , Order of Omega and panhel/enic cabinet.

Beta Theta Trudy Higgins, past chapter president , Order of Omega, Eta Sigma Gamma (health) fraternity treasurer, panhellenic council cabinet.

Beta Iota Tricia Duffee, chapt e r pub li city chairperson, chapter secretary, pan hellenic publicity chairman , judicial board representativ e , BACCHUS executive council , volunt e er for community self-esteem program for children ; Stephanie Franco, varsity volleyball team , Qu e st Assistant , Radford summer ori e ntation program, chapter assistant rush chairperson; Tara Gilbert, che e rleader, most improved chee rl eade r award , chapter philanthropic chairperson , BACCHUS representative , VISTA representative, Am e ric an Marketing Associ a tion ; Liz John son, BACCHUS ex e cutiv e council , Greek housing represe ntative , student life special e ve nts chairp e rson , student life vice pre sident, Qu est Assistant orientation leader ; Melissa Lockhart, chapt e r vice presid e nt , chapter philanthropy co-chairpe rson , Rho Lambda (honorary), rush counselor , chapter sister of the year 1990, senior class vice presid ent,

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American Marketing Association , International Academy of Marketing and Management; Tiffany Miller, softball club, student governmen t association, student affairs committee , human resource management club, dean's list, intramural sports, Greek week representative; Cindy Pettinaro, student government association off-campus representative , Tart an newspaper photographer, student life commi tt ee, management fraternity (honorary), Rh o Lambda (honorary) president, panhellenic junior representative, chapter fundraising chairperson; Kellie Updike, dance club, chapter president, chapter membership director , Greek week representative; Ann Vail, collegiate journalists society, chapter editor, panhellenic executive council, Greek affairs committee co-chairp erson , sister of the month ; Mary Lee Ward, fashion society, chapter standards chairperson and assistan t rush chairperson , chapter Id eal Pledge Award , created Adopt-a-Troop committee; Jen Williams, panhellenic executive council treasurer, Rho Lambda (honorary) , American Marketing Association , judicial board representative, sister of the year.

Beta Kappa Jen Townsend, Becky Belzer and Laura Munoz, rush counselors; Tracy Zirves, university union board president, chapter social co-chairman ; Kristin Renner, university union board travel committee chairperson ; Tracy Rider, university union board homecoming chairperson; Julie Loesch, Delta Upsilon Phi (computer) fraternity , stu dentalumni council; Kelly Devlin, chapter vice president, Pi Kappa Delta (debate) president, forensics union vice president; Carma Connor, Phi Eta Sigma (honors ) fraternity , student association of nutrition education , cheerleader; Kathryn Henningson, Delta Sigma Pi (business) fraternity , finance club ; Michelle Wilkinson, university singers, assistant oboe for wind ensemble, vocal jazz, chapter homecoming chairperson ; Laura Griswald, student honors association.

Michelle Logan, Beta Lambda, Alpha Chi Honor Society for juniors and seniors in the top 10 percent of their class .

Beta Lambda Michelle Logan, president's list, Alpha Chi honor society for juniors and seniors in the top 10 percent of class, chapte r public relations chairman; Andrea Larson, finished in top 20 at the Arkansas State Championship Horse Show; Tiffany Temple, university majorette.

Beta Nu Beth Stagner, chapter president, Helen Hodges Sophomore Award , Evelvn Linn Service Award, Pi Omega Pi (business education) vice president, Order of Omega; Debbie Walsh, chap ter vice president, organized homecoming festivities; Tiffany Nunn, chapter social chairman, fash ion club , student government association re presentative , studentalumni association ; Lesa Jackson, panhellenic representative , student ambassador, student government association representative , studentalumni association , psychology club, Psi Chi (psycho lo gy) , Omicron Delta Kappa (leadership), dean ' s list ; Stephanie Mullican, studentalumni association vice president of recruitm e nt , social work club ; Christine Ash, championship eques trienne , horseman 's club, humanics club; Tina Marie Maderos, Murray State dance company, performed in all -campus sing and "Campus Lights 1991 " musical production, resident hall advisor , Baptist Student Union vo lunteer.

Beta Rho Julie t Sexton, panhellenic representative , environmental advocate .

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Collegiate Stars Beta Sigma Mindy Cottrell , chapter scholarship chairman , Phi Alpha D e lta (prelaw), Phi Eta Sigma (freshman honorary), poli tical science honor roll , chap ter house manager, intram ural spo rts , Mi ssouri Legislati ve Internship Program; Jennife r Eggleston , Phi Eta Sigma (fi路es hman honorary) , SOAR (student orientati on an d regis tration) leader, resident assistan t, regent's scho lar, chapter ass istant editor, chapter stan dards board represen tative ; Ba rb Fisch , stud e nt government associati on senator fo r so roriti es, panhelle ni c junior represen tati ve in charge of rush publi cati ons, finance club, regents sc holar; Tin a Gillman , C ath oli c Campu s Mini stri e s, Int e rn ation al Readin g Assoc ia ti o n , Stud e nt M isso uri Teache r' s Associati on, ru sh co unse lor, assis tan t members hip director; Laura Hale, chapter treasurer, chapt e r pl e dge class fu nd r aise r , chap ter Greek week chairman, data processing management association , coll ege of busin ess stude nt advisory co unsel, resident assistant ; Jennifer Whitcher , chapter social chairman, chapter ru sh and Greek week committ ees , Su ga r Bea r s (p o rn p o n squad), Phi Alph a Delta (pre-l aw) fraternity.

Gamma Eta Chery l Smith, associati on of fitness and busin ess, pee r cou nselor fo r alco hol aware ness an d d rug ed ucati on, Golden Key, health and human deve lop me nt honor soc iety, dean's li st, chapte r scholarship chairman, inte rn ship at U.S . House of Repres ntati ves ; Kri stin Sa ks, c hapt e r e d it or, c hap te r standard s board , chapter rush chairm an, teacher's assistant , morale comm itt ee; Kimbe.-l y Teconchuk, chapter preside nt, Go lden Key, Order of O mega membe r hip se le cti on chai r man , AI: A national scholarshi p, teacher's assistan t, inte rn at GTE , In c. ; Melissa Wolfbe rg, dean's li st, Big Siste r program fo r Ce ntre Cou nty, chap te r treas ure r and phil anthrop ic chairman, teacher's assi tant fo r sp ecial education , panhell e nic morale team me mber; Jen Je nkins, chapte r member hip d irector, marketing association , d ea n ' s li t , s p r in g w ee k carni al and games chairman, chapte r dance marathon chairm an; D eni e C lutte r, chapte r panh e ll e ni c junior delegate , stud ent d ieteti c as-

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soc iat ion , sp ri ng wee k ass ista nt chai rman.

Gamma Rho Kathy EITickson, panhell e ni c council preside nt .

Gamma Psi

Terry Seiler, Gamma Iota, most outstanding Greek council member.

Lesley Coon , dean 's list; Melissa Willard, d ea n ' s list ; Heat h er Brownell , p anhellenic council second vice president ; Pam Schneck, panhell e nic council parlim entari an; Wendy Metcalf, panh ellenic council treas urer; Ja net Brusch i, dean's list; Jill Kruchensky, 1991 Honors convocation winne r, dean's list, chapte r chapl ain , student governme nt associ ation , conce rt adve rtising chairperson , chapter budget committee , Th e Sp e ct a tor n e wspaper pho tographe r.

Delta Epsilon Gamma Iota Terry Seiler, c hapt e r sec r e ta ry, Gree k co un cil pres ide nt , p anh elle ni c de legate, mos t o utstandin g Gree k co un cil me mbe r , Orde r of Om ega, Th e ta Xi scho larship , coope d with Royal Presti ge and was one of top 10 sales representati ves; Cind y Greenspun , chapt e r house manage r a nd sp ort s c ha irpe rson , peer co unselor for th e deaf, Green P e ace ca nvasse r ; Kell y Gatzke , chapte r publi c relati ons chairpe rso n and historian, Gree k coun cil re prese nt a ti ve , d ea n ' s li s t ; Loreen O 'Connell , chapt e r phil anthropic co -ordinator, res ponsibl e for run ning th e chapte r tee te r-totte r eve nt for cysti c fibrosis.

Gamma Mu Nicole Massan a ri , c hap te r Id ea l Pl edge Award, chapter phil anthropi c chairman, Domesti c Violence Shelter and Hope Center volun teer, O rder of Omega, recogni zed by Adrian Coll ege in 1989 for " unselfish effo rts on be half of th e Gre e k system ," chapter El izabeth Bird Small Award recip ient, chapter spiritu al developme nt award , soc ial dev e lop me nt award , vo ted " most respected sister," chapter president.

Becky T ice, chapte r Frost Fidelity Award recipi e nt , chapter pres ident .

Delta Kappa Ton ya Morris, chapte r vice preside nt, acti viti es programming board vice preside nt of ope rations , public re lations and re creation and trave l chairm an, stude nt gove rnm e nt associ ation supr e me court ju sti ce , uni versity AMIGO , stude nt ambassador , Orde r of Om ega, li ste d in Who 's Who Among American College and University Stude nts , chapter ideal siste r award , little sis of th e year award ; Jackie M iller, chapte r p arlim e ntari an and assistant standard s bo ard r e prese nt ati ve , ru sh counse lor , ac ti viti es programmin g board pres ide nt , student gri evance committee, reside nt assistant; Susan McGregor, chapter me mbe rship director and fall fes ti val co-chairman, chapte r standards board junior represe ntati ve , panh e ll e ni c secre tary, uni versity AMIGO , stude nt publi cati ons co mmittee, dean's list, writin g wo rkshop tutor; Christine Weinzapfel, chapter standards board se nior r e p r e se nt at ive , ru sh c oun se lo r , gree k co un cil secre tary, acti viti es programming board, busin ess club, social wo rk club fundraising chairman fo r Eas te r Seals, Tau Kappa Ep sil on Sweeth eart, dean's li st .

Gamma Pi Anb e l ~ l a ri a G a mbin o, choo l b oa rd p a rlim e nt a ri a n , a tion a l United Presbvterian Church scholarship , rodeo club vice pres id e nt ; Eri n Er-co lm e, student se nat .

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Collegiate Stars Police and Fire Games in Memphi s, TN ; Melanie Hall, worked in communi cation dep artm e nt at the Memphi s Area Ch ambe r of Comm e rce, church public re lations dire ctor , Christian Brothe rs Coll ege alumni recruitm e nt program.

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Carol Santoro, Delta Omicron, Phi Sigma Pi (honorary) founding member.

Dee Turowski , Jill Polachak, Kim LeMa!, Gina Rigone, Dawn Pirro, Sue Dean and Michele Weidmann, stude nts for the ethnical treatm ent of anim als; Leigh D ' Ambrosio, education club; Jenn Rossi, education club, chapte r vice preside nt; Charlyn Disabato, sociology club; Paula Dm路asa, respiratory club.

Epsilon Tau Cynthia Frosch, chapter preside nt , student affairs leadership award , Omega Delta Kappa (honorary), Iota Kappa Iot a (honorary) , listed in Who's Who Among American College and University Students, university 's dean scholarship award , Elizabeth Bird Small Award; Cindy Goehring, Gamma Sigma pledge award, chapte r membership director ; Paula Elaine Gude, chapter rush chairp e rson, chapter Ideal Pl e dge Award ; Rachel Elizabeth Sochol, chapte r founding president, chapter vice president, panhellenic woman of the year award for 1991.

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Epsilon Phi

Leslie Miller, chapter chapl ain , stu dent education associ ation , Christian Fellowship inte rvarsity group; Carol Santoro, chapte r editor, Phi Sigma Pi (honorary) founding me mber, student education association , student nurs e s association pre sident.

Adrienne Moragan, Indi ana Uni versity swim team; Idy Siegal, resident hou sing association preside nt ; Jennifer Vaccaro , Orde r of Om ega; Kathi Vaughn, speech team; Natalie Beasely, Indi ana Univ e rsit y c re w team; Amy Price, rush couns elor ; Libby Chronister, judi cial boa rd ; Michelle Ponicki, stude nt athl e ti c b oard; Michelle McCart, volunteer at Middl e Wav House for batte red wom e n; Chri; ta Wellman , Indian a Dail y Stude nt newspape r illustrator; Jenn Whaley, Indi a na Unive rsity Stude nt Foundation .

Delta Rho Carrie Meyer and Tracy Sampson, received awards for hi ghest CPA.

Delta Chi ]en Regar and Anne Shannon, news-

casters for Bloom Ne ws (uni versity news program) ; Ellen Condron and Elissa Cutler, worked on The Voi ce (campus publication); Liz Harrison and Sandy Saxman, summ e r ori e ntation leaders ; Nicole Persing, conce rt choir; Dawn Madzarac, ma rchin g band; Lori Blydenburgh, wome n 's choral secre tar y and choreographe r.

Katherine Beers, Delta Pi (honorary).

Epsilon Xi Catherine Beet路s and Jill lvankovits, Kappa D elta Pi (edu cation al honorar y) ; Sharon Salerno, bik e-a-th on participant .

Epsilon Chi Marcia Dulin, chapt e r scholarship c h airp e r son , cle a n ' s list ; Debra DuHadaway, me rit schol arship recipi e nt , clean's list; Debbie Steeley, Mi ss Goldey-Beacom Coll ege 1991 , Mi ss Delaware pageant participant.

Epsilon Eta Kerry Woodford , work e d a t National Institute of H ealth in Be thesda , MD , W e sl eya n Sc hol a r , chapte r Ideal Pledge Award recipie nt ; Tina Tyson and Amy McPherson, coordinated program e ntitl ed " The Unite d Nation 's Rol e in th e New World Orde r" for the political sci e nce de partme nt.

Epsilon Iota Stephanie Sexton, c h apt e r pr es ide nt , le gislati ve inte rn ; Elizabeth Ousset, c h apt e r ch a pl ain ; Laura Bishop, phil a nthropi c c ha irm a n , worked as voluntee rs at 19 91 World

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Are you a recent graduate? We would like to keep in touch with you While you are in school, The Phoenix and other correspondence from Alpha Sigma Alpha is sent to your parent's address. Once you graduate, however, it is your responsibility to keep the sorority informed of where you live. Use the form on the back of The Phoenix to notify Alpha Sigma Alpha Headquarters of any changes of name or address. Be sure the mailing label is still attached, fill out the form and send it to the address listed.

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Collegiate Corner Longwood College

90th anniversary celebrated Alpha Chapter held a reu nion f? r all past and present AIA me mbe rs m ove mber to celebrate the chapter's 90-year anniversary. Candy Dowdy, fo rme r chapte r advisor, held a reception picnic in he r home to begin the day's events. A fo ur-course meal foll owed in th e Virgini a Room. . Long-sleeve , polo T- shtrts we re made avail abl e as souvenirs of the reuni on. Th ev read , Longwood College - Alph a Si gma Alph a- 9 0th Anni versary." Michele Heny

On Saturday, a .5K run was held and stud e nts and alumni ga th e re d to watch the homecoming parade . Afte r the foo tbal l game, Alpha Beta hosted " Coketai ls" for its alumnae. Tricia Anderson Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Popeye floats with Al:A The Alpha Gamma Chapter paired up with the me n of Sigma Chi fi·aternitv to build this vear's homecoming float to the cartoon the me of Popeye. Chapter me mbers dressed in navy blu e and white and wore sailor hats to coincide with the Popeye the me as thev rode in a fl atbed b ehind their float in the homecoming parade.

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Karla Florie

some flapping to their rush theme " A

Miami University of Ohio

Stroll Down Memory Lane."

Ice breakers for rush

University of Northern Colorado

Th e .-\lpha Alpha Chapter conducted a fall informal rush for uppe r cl assmen. On the first of two nights, me mbe rs and rushees pl ayed a game in which compe tin g teams had to sing song lvrics. Teams were given a word and had to sing as many son gs as th ey could with th at wo rd in the lvri cs . The opposing team had a chan.ce to steal if thev could think of a song that th e othe r team had not. Alpha Alphas and rushees put their heads togethe r the next evening to eli cover th e ide ntitv of the characte r writte n on a pi ece of pape r pinn ed to their backs. Evervone had a chance to meet and ask one.question abo ut the ir character until they could fi gure out who it was.

Teeter-totter-athon The Beta Beta Chapter took some ups and clowns with the D elta Upsi lon fr ate rnity durin g th e third a nnu al Teeter-totte r-athon . F a mil y , fri e nd s a nd stran ge r s pledged money for an hour of teete rtottering . Two tee te r-totte rs we re placed on the D elta Upsilon 's lawn as me mbers raised over a thousand dolla rs for th e ir r es p e ctiv e phil a nthropies. Marlies Ravencroft

Liz Cern y Northeast M issouri State University

Fire lights up homecoming Alpha Betas participated in hornecoming this past fall. The the me was " Li ght My Fire," take n fr om th e Doors' ong of th e same name. Member participated in a bonfire, comedy nigh t, kit prelimi nari e and ponsored an even t with Alpha Kappa Lambda fi·ate rnitv. MSU Pursuit, a trivia game with que ti ons pertaining to fac ts abou t th e uni e r itv, wa p l a~·ecl, and :\.lpha Beta' saw· action in both the \'Ollevball tournament and wacky olymp ic .· A pep rall y and coronation ceremony were held Friday e"en ing. Th e winner of acti,·itie were announced and the qu een and kin crowned.

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Beta Beta Chapter members took their ups and downs as they teeter-tottered for Special Olympics.

Emporia State University

Successful rush themes Missy Daley, rush chairm an, organized ru sh for the Epsilon Epsilon Chapte r. A movie th e me starte d off ru sh week. Th e room was decorated to look like a movie th eate r and the rushees were greeted at the door by movie atte ndant, Tara Claycamp. A slide show was viewed that gave rushees a glimpse of Alph a Sig life. " A Stroll Down Me mory Lane," featured Susan Thayer as grandm a, who told rushees about being an Alpha Sig from 1920 to present. Othe r me mbe rs participated in the skit b y dressing as fl appe rs to rappe rs. A beach the me was used the next clay. Th e c hapte r's front law n was fill ed with voll eyball pl ayers, swimme rs and wate r kie rs be hind boat . Ru shees were greeted and the n take n on a tour of the AIA house. Th at same ni g ht , th e b ase me nt of th e house was turned into a Las Vegas casino. The pre fe re nti al tea was th e last p a rt y . Mem b e rs dresse d in lo ng formals as thev showed rushees th e ir seri ous side. Bids were the n matched and th e ne"v pl edges were brought back to the house for a pi zza part y. Stepanie Thomas

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Collegiate Corner Pittsburg State University

An 'Aloha' rush Eta Eta Chapter rush e d to an " Aloha" theme this past fall. Tropical plants surrounded the inside and outside of the chapter house. Chapter members created some Hawaiian/Jamaican tunes that helped set the mood for th e eve nin g. Each rushee received a lei as she entered the house and was greeted by an Alpha Sig saying, " Aloha! Welcome to our Alpha Island!" Patience Haguewood Buffalo State University

Enthusiasm is No. 1 The sun was shining and the temperature was at a high 79 degrees as Pi Pi Chapter cele br ate d hom e coming. Chapter member Victoria Taylor designed a banner depicting Buffalo State 's President F.C. Ri chardson that also displayed the slogan for the parade's theme. Darlene Shillitto and Melissa Simmons carri ed the banner throughout the parade route as Alpha Sigs danced and sang songs. After the parade, members gathered at the home of form er Pi Pi President Slalue Butcher for cooki es and punch. Eve ryon e th e n heade d to Coyer Field for the footb all game where the chapter was voted number 1 for their enthusi asm duri ng the parade and given a trophy. Melissa Simmons Northwest Missouri State Univers ity

Beta Iota Chapter members Susie Roath, Cindy Pattinaro, Holly Joyce, Lori Sturgill and Kim Gordon enjoy a day at the Cascades National Park. James Madison Un iversity

Radford University

Parents weekend

Collegians and alums reminisce

Beta Epsilon Chapter celebrated parents weekend this past October. For th e first time, the chapter held both a Mother Patroness and Father P a tron e ss C e r e mon v. Brooke Wynne, chapter chapl ai11 , conducted th e ce re moni es along with Jackie Wil son , ch apt e r pr es id e nt , and Chrissy Palatucci, assistant chaplain. Jackie Jameson, Parents Weekend chairman, coordinated the dinner of a raw seafood bar with crabs, clams and shrimp, pasta salad and unusual deserts. Cooki es on popsicle sti cks with littl e candy bars in the center that read " I LUV ALA " were given as favors. A slide presentation of chapter events concluded the event .

A Beta Iota Chapter tradition each year is to spend an enjoyable day at ne arby C ascades National Park. There members enjoyed a cook-out and hiking and spent time getting to know one another better. "Cascades Day" fell on homecoming weekend this past fall and many alumnae were able to join the Beta Iota's for the day. Alumnae reminisced about the " good ole days" and their trips to the Cascades. The day was filled with hugs, laughs, tears and memories. It gave all the members time to spend with alumnae and to find out how and what they were doing.

Juli Hoge

Beth Bonner

'Late Night with Al:A' The Phi Phi Chapter presented its best side during fall rush. " Late Night with Alpha Sig," saw the members dressed up in pajamas and wearing smiles as they performed the skit " Late Night with David Lette rm an ." Ch apt e r me mbe r Julie Owen, as Dave, expl ained the four aims of ALA, phil anthropic projects and campu s in vo lve me nt. Su sie Beach, a Phi Phi Alumna, spok e about why she pledged ALA and how the chapter helped her develop into a well-rounded person. Melanie Griswald

Central Michigan University

Western Illinois University

Fifty years with Al:A

Chapter rolls into 1st place

Th e Beta Theta Chapter ce lebrated its .50th year on campus by using it as a theme for rush. Chapter members prepared a cake and handed-out littl e Raggedy Ann bags filled with treats for the rushees to take home. Frances J. MewmanRose, an alumn a from the fall pledge class of 194 1, told stories about the university many years ago . At the end of th e part y, Frances, Beta Th eta memb ers and ru shees form ed th e fri e ndship circle and sang " Happy Birthday Beta Theta. "

The Beta Kappa Chapter participated in the Delta Tau Delta annual " Big Wheels" competition this past fall. Billed as a " l:i路iendly competition " between any member on campus who wished to participate, three teams represented Alpha Si gma Alph a in the event. Beta Kappa finished first for the second year in a row . Heather Tinman

Michelle Fritz

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Collegiate Corner University of Central Arkansas

Members enjoy cookout Beta Lambda Chapter held a cookout this past year to e mphasize sisterhood. Chapter members tr aveled to Maumelle Park in Little Rock for a BYOB (bring your own burger) cookout. Beta Lambdas cooked their burgers by the bonfire and played the " knot " game . Members danced to such tunes as " Born to Boogie," and "Locomotion." Shelly Campbell Murray State University

Founders' Day dance The Beta Nu Chapter held a formal dance in honor of Founder's Day on Nov. 16. The dance was held in a hotel ballroom and included a live disk jockey. During the dance the Alpha Sigma Alpha " Man of the Year " was awarded to the man the members voted to have been a great help to the chapter throughout the year. Members also selected th e ir " Senior Sweetheart." Light grey sweatshirts with AIA letters in crimson, green and gold were ordered to comme morate the event. Concord College

Homecoming festivities Susan Peters, a senior education major and chapter standards board chairp erson , represe nte d Beta Pi Chapter at its homecoming festivities this past fall. The theme was " Hit Parade." The ALA/TKE team chose "Wake Up Little Susie" as they campaigned for their candidate . Chapter members participated in the mini-float parade, lip-sync contest and the queen 's pageantry competition . Rebecca Howell Northern 1//inois University

que before the big game with the Sigma Chis as the week came to a close. Tara Sipula Southwest Missouri State University

Greeks take a peek Beta Sigma Chapter members gathered at a local mall this past fall to help collect money for the American Diabetes Association in conjunction with Greek week. The theme, "Take a Peek at Greek Week ," continued Sunday evening with Greek church held at the Pi Kappa Alpha house. On Tuesday, Greek Talent ight was held with the AIA's portrayal of " Oklahoma. " Gag games such as mattress races , egg tosses and other contests were played on Thursday afternoon . The Red Cross blood drive came to an end on Fridav, with the chapter "bleeding" to a路 first place finish. On Saturday afternoon, the Greek Olympics were held, and that evening, final awards were presented. Beta Sigma was awarded the first place trophy. Jill Baker Penn State University

'Dino Derbies' The fall pledge class of Gamma Eta Chapter came up with the theme " Dino Derbies" as they participated in Sigma Chi Derby Days to help raise monev for Ronald McDonald House. Fred and Barnie showed their Alpha Sigma Alpha spirit as the Gamma Eta's competed with other sorority pledge classes to decorate the Sigma Chi fraternity house with signs , streamers and confetti. On skit night, the pledges dressed as cavewomen and did a rap dance. Saturday wrapped up Derby Days as the women competed in lawn games. Everything from tug-a-war to dizzy bats was played. As the weekend drew to a close, hugs were exchanged between new found friends in other pledge classes.

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Jennifer Williams Loyola University

Fashion fundraiser Gamma Lambda Chapter hosts a fashion show every spring. The fashion show is the chapter's largest fundraiser. To organize this affair, a fashion show chairman is appointed. T he fashion show chairman then appoints a co-chairman and a raffle chairman. The co-chairman is in charge of getting the programs processed, the raffle tickets and the T-shirts. The fashion show begins with a luncheon and is followed by the show. There are twelve models, all members, who show three outfits each . Also, five fraternity men are recruited to be escorts. The raffle is after the fashion show. The fashion show is a lot of fun, but it is also a lot of work. Most of the chapter is involved, either with the actual modeling, the raffle, serving the lunch or set-up and clean-up. Michelle Mikolajezyk

Kristin Saks

Homecoming celebrated Northern Illinois Huskie's "Rockin ' the House" was the campus homecoming theme. Beta Rho Chapter parti cipated in such events as midnight volle yball , oftball, surprise events talent shows, a parade, paint the town , and a yelling contest. Alumnae were invited to a bar-be-

totter for 100 hours to raise money to help fight cystic fibrosis. Donations are taken throughout the communitv as the event was covered bv radio路. television and newspaper.路 Over S 1,000 was raised to help fight this deadly disease.

Rochester Institute of Technology

Money raised for cystic fibrosis For the p as t e ight years , the Gamma Iota Chapter has sponsored a uniqu e philanthropic eve nt with the Tau Kappa Epsilon frat e rnity . Together, the two organizations teeter-

A Gamma Lambda member walks down the runway with her escort during the chapter's annual fashion show and luncheon.

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Getting to know pledges This past fall , the Gamma M u Chapter held many activities with pledges. Animal crackers were passed around to help the initiated members and pledges get to know one another. " Study buddies" were assigned and pledge moms selected . Chris Wertz Clarion University

Autumn Leaf festival Gamma Omicron Chapter helped Clarion, PA , celebrate its 77th annual Autumn Leaf Festival this past fall. Sororities and frate rnities worked together to create and build floats for the Saturday afternoon parade. Students, alumni, famili es and community members lined the streets to watch the parade. Lisa Brandon Missouri Valley College

A winning spirit The members of Gamma Pi had a busy fall . Homecoming 1991 was very successful for the chapter as it won prizes in three categories. First place was won for the banner, second place was won for house decorations and third place was won for the float. In addition , Angel Gambino, Erin Ercoline, Angie Werne and Jody Rhodes represented Alpha Sigma Alpha on the homecoming court. In November, the chapter co-sponsored a blood drive with the Alpha Xi D elta sorority. The week before th e blood drive, members took turns sitting at the table outside the cafeteria getting people to sign up. All me mbers have contributed to the chapter having th e second hi ghest CPA of all sororities on campus. Karen Steil East Stroudsburg University

Chapter enrichments held Gamma Rho Chapter stressed e nrichments this past fall semester. Under the guidance of Mary Montgomery, chapter vice preside nt, such enrichments as a me mbe rsh ip cookout was he ld entitled " BBQ and Brainstorm " in which me mbe rs set goals for the coming year. A sleep over and sisterhood story party were

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Gamma Rho Chapter members take time-out during their Halloween enrichment.

held, guest speakers were invited to speak on alcohol awareness, a Thanksgiv ing food drive was held bene fitting area famili es in need and Special Ol ympic events , and a Christmas caroling party for senior citizens was held . Leah Rapposelli Edinboro University

Homecoming '91 successes Homecoming 199 1 was a successfu l one for th e Gamma Psi Chapter. Hom ecoming weekend started on Thursdav with a bonfire behind the student 路u nion building. At the bonfire , the senior football players were introduced and the coach psyched up the crowd for the bi g game . Lesley Coon, Gamma Psi chapter preside nt , was crowned qu een. This was the first time in eight years that an Alpha Sig candidate had reigned ove r hom ecom ing. The th eme of " Ch il dren 's Tovs, .. was used as th e chapter me mbe rs built a huge Tonka tru ck that actuall y dump ed dirt , spun tires and had a drive r that pu lled a cord to sound the truck horn. With Sigma Tau Gamma frate rnity, the Gamma Psis won first place. Heather Brownell

Mansfield University

Fundraiser at Civil War event In October 1991 , th e D elta E psilon Chapter put toge th er a fundraiser at th e Pe nnsvlvania Grand Canvon. Th e canyon, ;1 popular tourist attraction to about 10 ,000 , was the site for a Civil War reinactment. The chapte r sold hot dogs, candy and soda to all the Civil War buffs in atte nd ance . Th e proceeds we nt to help fund th e D elta Epsi lon formal, which was held in February. Caroline Forbes DePaul University

Open house dance hosted In October, the Delta Eta Chapter hosted the 6.5th Open House Dance. A campus-wide event, students were welcomed back to th e unive rsitv after their summer vacation . 路 During the dance, a Mr. Fraternity contest was held in which fraternities se lecte d a me mb e r to re prese nt th e m. All stude nts had a chance to vote bv placing pe nnies in jars with photos of th e fi路atern ity men on the m. A raffl e was also held with the winn er rece ivi ng tickets to a Bu ll s/ Pistons basketball game. Susie Espinosa

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Collegiate Corner Southern Arkansas University

'Christmas in September' Epsilon Alpha Chapte•- celebrated its most successful rush party with the theme " Christmas in September. " Rush ees were escorte d into the party by Santa Claus and his elf and received nametags in the shape of a stockin g and Christmas cooki es as r e fr e shm e nts . Ch apt e r me mb e rs dressed in pajamas and performed a play entitl ed " Twas the Night Before Bid Day." Theresa Sanders Virginia Wesleyan College

The magic of Mardi Gras Delta Iota Chapter members Katie Suter, Lise/ Cruse and Diane Reinhardt show off their " Greatest Sorority on Earth " T-shirts .

University of Delaware

Party themes successful The Delta Iota Chapte•- took the bold step of developin g three compl etely new rush party themes. The first party, "AI A Jamboree," en tertain ed ru shees with an authe nti c square dance choreograph ed by a chapter mem ber. "Th e Treas ure of AI A," a pirate theme, was used as the second party and included a skit, !ide show and an original song written by a chapter member. A c ir cus th e me e ntit le d " Th e Greatest Sorority on Earth " was used as the fi nal theme party. The room was fi lled wi th hundreds of balloons colorful decorati ons and a clown pro ~ vide d th e e nt ertainm e nt. Chapte r members wore colorful T-shirts speciall y designed for the party. Diane Reinhardt University of Southern Indiana

Booth raises money Each y ar during the first fu ll week in October, the Delta Kappa Chapter participates in the West Side ut Club Fal l Festival. The festi val, which take up fi e blocks of a local treet on the west side of Evansvill e, is li ned with abou t 115 booths that sell a variety of foods and candies with rides and games fo r all ages fi lling the park at one end. The Delta Kappas work that "veek cook ing up jumbo tende rl oins , corndog and carmel apple slices at

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their booth. The largest fundraiser of the year, the booth takes a lot of time and work from all the me mbers. Kendra Stinson York College

A 'Mickey Mouse' rush This past fall se meste r , Mickey Mouse had the distinguished honor of be ing D e lta O m icron 's the me for rush . The members decorated the house with every piece of Mickey Mouse memorabilia they could find from balloons to blankets to postcards. Everyone wore nametags in the shape of Mickey Mouse's head. During the party, chapter members shared information about the sorority and sang their version of the Mickey Mouse Club song. Carol Santoro Elon College

Rushees make the 'right choice' Delta Rho Chapter rushed to the theme " Pepsi, Chill Out" during fall rush held in September. On e me mb e r dr esse d as Ray Charles from the Pepsi " You've Got th e Right O ne Baby" commercials, and chapter sweetheart, Russ Tieskoe ttet-, dresse d as Ri chard Pe tt y from th e P eps i- M e II o Ye II ow commercials.

The Epsilon Eta Chaptet- opened up its doors to prospective rushees at its ope n hou se preceding th e first night of rush. Rushees were greeted by members singing Alpha Sig tunes as they were lead inside to see scrapbooks and pi ctll'·es of different chapte r events. The two-ni ght ru sh the me was appropri ately entitl ed " Th e Magic of Mardi Gras." On th e first ni ght , a study lounge was transform ed into a colorful and exciting indoor carnival, co mpl e te with va ri o us games of chance, cotton candy and an eightfo ot submarine sandwich. On " C as ino Ni g ht ," bl ac k and white decorations were used as various casino games such as roul ette and black jack brought a bit of Las Vegas to Vir gini a Wes leyan . Me mb e rs dressed in black evening _gown_s and gave rushees reel and whtte chtps to try their luck. Mocktails and fancy appeti zers were served as refreshments. Kelly Gillespie University of Pittsburg-Johnstown

'Hula Away with Al:A' This past fall , the Epsilon Lambda Chapter participated in rush with a new theme. Ch arl yn DiSabato , chapte r ru sh chai rman, came up with the Hawaii an theme, " H ula Awav with AI A." All members wore grass skirts and fl owered leis as rushees we re given heart leis, whi ch read Alpha Sigma Alpha. Palm trees, fl owe rs an d numerous drawings we re di spl ayed throughout the house. · Michele Vl/eidmann

Janet Dolan

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Rush parties held Fall rush for the Epsilon Nu Chapter was plann e d b y Chairman Heather Herman, who worked hard over the summer to come up with decorations, games and themes. The first party had a football game theme in which members chanted ALA cheers durin g half-time and President Karen Riexinger and Vice President Angela Butler gave rushees vital information while dressed in referee uniforms. Members returned the following day to "Club ALA ." Unlike the MTV version , this club was fresh from the 1970s. Amber Stevens lead Lisa Hyatt and Maureen Flanagan in a disco inferno dance underneath a ceiling of blinking Christmas lights. The final Preference Party was held in the Greek garden . The room was decorated with tree branches taped to the ceiling and Greek ionic columns . Members and rush ees were asked to act like Greek gods or goddesses as they were draped in sheets and held sprigs of ivy. J. Rae Shaw

Members of Epsilon Tau Chapter enjoy some relaxing time off at their retreat at Deep Creek Lake.

and the pledge program. As an ice-breaker activity, members and rushees were given different pieces of a puzzle and at the conclusion of the party were to put together a puzzle. Each puzzle piece symbolized the individuality of each member. The compl eted puzzle showed ALA unity. Maria Arrica

California University of Pennsylvania

A 'Garden Party' rush Epsilon Upsilon Chapter chose a garden party theme for their fall rush. Members sang songs and chapter offi cers spoke about their respon sibilities in the sorority. As an ending to the part y, a poem was read about sisterhood. Melanie LeWall

Tarleton State University

Second-place homecoming float Epsilon Pi Chapter participated in homecoming activities thi s past fall . A pep rally was held in the TSU gymnasium , and aft erward , a midnight breakfast was held in the dining hall. Epsilon Pi members took their turn " beating the drum ," a traditi on in which barrels are beaten with wood sticks for a number of hours. There was a snake dance through the streets of campus. A bonfire with a band foll owed. Later that night, the chapter teamed with the Kappa Alphas to build a homecoming float. Second pl ace was awarded to the float. Michelle McGee William Patterson College

Puzzle pieces show AEA unity The Epsilon Rho Chapter ki cked off a week of formal rush thi s past fall under the leadership of Erin Herbst, chapter rush chairman. Alpha Sigs introduced rushees to songs, hi story

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Indiana University

Members retreat at Deep Creek Lake The members of Epsilon Tau Chapter started off the fall semester with a trip to D eep Creek Lake. The bi annual retreat was held in a cabin on a lake in Maryland. During th e retreat, the spotlight focused on the chapter's spring 199 1 pledge class. The beautiful area offered many activities for the group. Members visited the fal ls, swam in the lake and took time out to lay on the docks to catch som e sunshine . A form al ceremony was held Saturday evening, and big and little sisters exch anged pi cture fr ames. Cind y Goehring was presented the Gamma Sigma Award for being a " guiding sister. " The pledge cl ass presented the chapter with three-foot high wooden Alpha Sigma Alpha letters. Jennifer Carson

Chapter prepared for rush The members of Epsilon Phi Chapter worked vigorously this past fall semester to ready themselves for their fi rst formal rush. Rush workshops and party mee tings were held frequently at the chapter house as members practiced skits, made decorations, ordered food and put fi nishing touches on the house. Laura Hazelwood Go/dey-Beacon College

Academics stressed The members of Epsilon Ch i Chapter are presentl y ranked number one in Greek scholarship , with the highest grade point average on campus. Chapter members increased their overall CPA 3 percentage points fi路om th e previous semester. Several members have made the dean's li st, as vvell as the president's list. Epsil on Chi 's nex t goal is to increase its overall average until it exceeds that of all women on campus. Joan Verbonitz

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