Asa phoenix vol 84 no 2 winter 1999

New councilors elected at convention

BY CHRISTINE REISING KEELEY, EB Alwnnae Editor

The 1998-2000 Alpha Sigma Alpha National Council was installed at the national convention in Dallas. Here are introductions to those joining the council for the first time.

Vice President of Finance Barbara Lombrano Williamson, Eta Eta

Barbara Lombrano Williamson, HH, joins the national council as the vice president of finance. Previously she has served the sorority as a province director and chairman of housing.

As vice president of finance, Barbara would like to make sure the sorority stays in good financial standing, evaluate and make sure the financial philosophy is still working and update it if necessary. In addition, she would like to work with the investment committee to solidify and set priorities.

Barbara received a bachelor's degree in marketing from Pittsburg State University, KS, where she was a member of Eta Eta Chapter. She received her law degree from

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Washburn University School of Law. Currently, Barbara works as a plaintiffs lawyer in the Dallas area.

She has received numerous awards for her work, including the Outstanding Chairman Award from the Dallas Young Lawyers Association in January 1998 and Woman of the Year Award in 1992.

She is active in many professional and community organizations, including the Dallas Bar Association, the Dallas Young Lawyers Association, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the Dallas Women Lawyers Association, the Irving Chamber Business Women's Division, the Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce and the St. Anne's Women's group.

Barbara lives in Flower Mound, TX. with her husband John and their three dogs. She is expecting her first child in May. She is active in the Dallas Alumnae Chapter and has served as its president.

Vice President of Communications DoUy Purois Loyd, Beta Delta Dolly Purvis Loyd is the new vice president of communications.

Previously she served as alumnae Region II director and chairman of philanthropies.

In her new position, Dolly hopes to improve the public relations program of the sorority. "If, through technology and our communication tools, internal and external, we can be more responsive to the needs of the membership, then the membership in return will be more committed to the survival of our sorority," Dolly said.

Dolly received both a bachelor's and master's degree in marketing at the University of Southern

Dolly Purvis loyd, Beta Delta Mississippi, where she was a member of Beta Delta Chapter.

She is currently an instructor in the marketing department at the University of Southern Mississippi.

Dolly is involved in and holds offices in many professional organizations. She is a member of the American Marketing Association and has served as vice president of the Collegiate Chapters Division and on the board of directors. She also served on the Collegiate Chapters Council for 11 years. She is a member of the American Collegiate Retailing Association and serves as chairman of the membership committee. She is program chair and president-elect of the Atlantic Marketing Association.

Dolly is on the board of directors of the Hattiesburg Civic Ught Opera. Her awards include the American Marketing Association Wayne A Lemburg Award for Distinguished Service.

A resident of Hattiesburg, Dolly is a member and current president of the Hattiesburg Alumnae Chapter.

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Sorority launches narcissus bulb planting project

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Cyclist raises $3,000 for fight against HIV/AIDS

Nancy l. l. Reese, BY 1312 E Kensington Rd. Mount Prospect, IL 60056 E-mail: jnreese@earthlink.net

STAFF Feature Editor Nora Ten Broeck, BK 4E Stag Horn Court Cockeysville, MD 21030 Alumnae Editor Christine Reising Keeley, EB 911 Ridgefield Lane Wheeling, IL 60090 Collegiate Editor Sara Jane Lowe Komer, BI 634 S. Sparks Ave. Springfield, MO 65802 Historian Sue lorichak, BB 2144 Mapleton Ave. Boulder, CO 80304

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Joan Morley honored for career achievement

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Three collegians receive awards

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Alumnae honored at convention

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Epsilon Gamma wins Crown of Excellence

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Foundation awards record 19 scholarships

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Zeta Omicron, Zeta Pi added to chapter roll

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COVER Soon campuses and communities across the country will be blooming with narcissus as the national bulb planting project gets underway.

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BY KIM RAMSEY MEYER, BB Centennial Celebration Committee Chairman

In 1901, five young college women formed an association, a new sorority they called Alpha Sigma Alpha. Nearly 100 years later, those small seeds of friendship have blossomed into a strong and vibrant national sorority.

One chapter in Virginia has multiplied into over a hundred of collegiate and alumnae chapters across the country. And the number of women committed to the high ideals of sisterhood, personal growth and leadership has grown from five to over 55,000.

The time to celebrate 100 years of history and heritage, present accomplishments and dreams for the future is nearly here. Alpha Sigma Alpha's Centennial celebration will begin with the national narcissus planting project. Imagine sharing the radiance and

beauty of the sorority by planting the narcissus all across the nation.

As a result of this project, glorious, yellow narcissus will bloom each spring on every college campus where Alpha Sigma Alpha has a chapter. Alurrmae groups will plant narcissus bulbs at parks or pre-schools or nursing homes in their communities.

And individual alurrmae will plant narcissus around their home and community.

Frances (Dee Dee) Jobson Francis, BE, a member of the Centennial celebration committee, is coordinating this ambitious project. A resident of Richmond, VA. she did Narcissus grower Granville Hall, extensive research on the origins and availright, with Charles Kuralt.

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'1tte ~eA~i~ o+ f.JAful~~~ to Alf~ 615~A Alf~ In Greek mythology, Narcissus was the son of a river god. He was known for his great beauty and for the many women who lost their hearts to him.

One of the women was a nymph named Echo, but he refused her love. Since he rejected Echo, a goddess punished Narcissus with the curse of "may he fall in love and not be able to have what he loves."

Later, Narcissus stopped to drink at a reflection pool. In the pool he sees the most beautiful person he's ever seen in his life. Instantly, he's in love. Up until this point, Narcissus had never seen his own reflection. He never saw himself as others did. He refuses to leave the pool and the image he loves.

He later realizes that the reflection in the pool is himself and he understands that what he longs for he already has. But it's too late, Narcissus is already near death. When he dies, his body is transformed into a beautiful flower, the narcissus.

Narcissus was transformed from a hard individual to a beautiful, flexible flower after discovering his true self in the reflection pool. Narcissus' love of self came only when he had a new identity through the reflection pool. This love enhanced his self knowledge and potential for personal growth.

For Alpha Sigma Alphas, then, the narcissus represents the discovery and growth that is possible through lifetime membership.

The narcissus reminds us that self-confidence comes from self-knowledge and that the ability to reach a higher potential is possible through personal transformation.

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ability of Virginia narcissus bulbs (most bulbs sold in the United States come from Holland). She traveled around the state to meet with bulb growers and reported her findings back to the committee. Granville Hall of Gloucester, VA, has been selected to supply the bulbs for the national narcissus planting project.

By planting the bulbs in the fall of 1999, they will have two growing seasons to reach full bloom by the Centennial in 200 1. There will be a mural of photographs of Alpha Sigma Alpha narcissus gardens from all across the country on display at the Centennial Convention in 2000.

Virginia narcissus bulbs will be shipped to all collegiate chapters.

Packages will consist of a variety of 100 bulbs, one pound of bone meal (fertilizer}, one pair of "I Dig A'i.A" gloves, a planting tool and directions for planting.

The collegiate chapter and the Centennial celebration committee will share the cost of the bulbs.

Bulbs will be shipped at the approprtate planting time for each chapter's local climate. Chapters will be encouraged to work with the landscaping and grounds departments of their colleges to select a site for planting. Additional information will be mailed to each collegiate chapter in early 1999.

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General guidelines for planting narcissus The narcissus flower is actually a herb, from the genus of the amaryllis family. Members of the genus have

planted as the official flower of

long, rush-like leaves growing upward

Alpha Sigma Alpha. They chose the

from a bulbous root. One or two

white carnation as the sorority flower.

flowers are usually borne on each

It was changed to the American

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Beauty Rose in 1909 and to the

Narcissus are among the first flow-

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ers to bloom in spring. The bulbs are

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best planted outdoors in moist soil in temperate regions. The most favorable

Similar packages of Virginia bulbs will be made available to alumnae chapters and individual alumnae.

Alumnae may purchase bulbs from local nursertes if they prefer.

Information will be mailed to all alumnae groups. Individual alumnae are encouraged to contact A'i.A National Headquarters for more information on becoming part of this special project. ln 1901, five young college women became sisters and formed a new sorortty they called Alpha Sigma Alpha.

By 2001, evidence of the strength and beauty oi this sisterhood will be blossoming all across the nation wherever Alpha Sigma Alphas are found.

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The first "Virginia" narcissus bulbs were brought over by English settlers. In the 1890s,

planting time is in September so that the roots can grow and establish the plant before the onset of cold weather.

Once established, narcissus need very little maintenance.

The flowers of the narcissus are usually white or yellow or some combination of the two. A common species of narcissus is the familiar yellow daffodil, which is characterized by a deep, trumpet-shaped crown. The jonquil has yellow flowers with short crowns.

Many hybrids have been developed. Their flowers may be single or double; white, yellow, pink, creamcolored, orange or orange-red.

Mrs. Mordecai Linthicum Smith of Gloucester County, VA, sent some descendants of those bulbs to be sold in Baltimore. Business was brisk as the word spread, and soon fields and farms were dotted with beds of daffodils and narcissus.

Daffodil propagation became a family business, especially along the coastal regions of Virginia. Cut daffodils became popular as a "hard times" flower, as "people will buy 'em when they can't afford roses."

After World War II, production surged. But competition from overseas and an oversupply in the domestic market led to drastic drops in prices and many Virginia growers were forced out of business.

The supplier of Alpha Sigma Alpha's narcissus bulbs is Granville Hall, who has cultivated approximately six acres of land outside Gloucester, VA, since 1956. He grows about 30 varieties and has over 5,000 seedlings in production, with an annual harvest of approximately 20,000 bulbs.

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Injured but unfazed, Aggie finishes race, sets sights on next year

BY MARGARET BARGE, L1H Phoenix Special Contributor drtanne "Aggie" Brusek, ~H. faced some incredible obstacles but found help and inspiration along the way as she attempted to complete the six-day, 500-mile Twin Cities-Wisconsin-Chicago AIDS Ride on July 6-12, 1998.

Aggie, then a student at DePaul University, IL, began preparing for the challenge by training and fundraising.

She raised more than $3,000 dollars for the event, including donations by 12 A!A collegiate and alumnae chapters and one special sister, Jessica Fluck, E2.

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Together, they make a difference Jessica learned about Aggie's goal through an article in the winter 1998 Phoenix. Tirrough a creative corporate program, Jessica raised $360 by accepting employees' donations on a day they dressed casually. Although the two never met, Aggie found Jessica's Inspirational cards and e-mail messages uplifting and encour-

On the road Joined by 2,500 fellow bikers, Aggie began her first day by riding 103 miles on highways, sideways and trails. It was then she began a tradition that earned her the name "Ladybug" because she always wore something with the A!A emblem, either a T-shirt, earrings or jersey.

"I like people to ask me about the ladybug," Aggie said. "It allows me to talk about my love for my sorority, its aims and my sisters."

Nearing the end of her third day, Aggie suffered swelling from fluid trapped under her knees and had to be brought in by ambulance. The doctor refused to let her resume the ride, and she began three days of intense therapy.

"After growing sick of my constant requests to resume riding, the doctors told me that I could either bike the fifth or sixth day," Aggie said. "All I wanted was to finish the ride."

Race to the finish Aggie dedicated day five to 11 hours of intensive therapy. She found inspiration in

aging.

Another member who made a difference was Leigh Artzberger, also of Delta Eta. Together the two trained r igOI'Ously for the event. and Leigh also rode In the race.

Each credit the other for reassurance and Inspiration.

her quest from a visit by Miss America and other figures less famous but who still made a difference to their fellow riders.

Aggie especially remembered 61-yearold Barb Yeaton. Before losing her son Wes to AIDS at the age of 37, Barb had barely biked more than a couple of miles.

Her goal now is to complete all the regional rides throughout the U.S. within the next two years.

Aggie was able to cross the finish line in her hometown Chicago. She completed the 69-mile leg with a smile on her face and the knowledge that she, like many others that day, helped to make a difference in the fight against AIDS.

A new chapter Aggie has accepted the challenge to race in next year's event and hopes to increase her donations from $3,000 to $5,000. She also plans to train more extensively so that she can complete the race uninjured. She hopes to acquire a ladybug helmet and other paraphernalia.

Donations will be used for AIDS research and programming, as well as to pay riders' expenses, including food, lodging and medical assistance.

Please contact her via email at aggle@cogan-mcnabola.com or mail your donation, with a check made out to AIDS Ride 4, attention Aggie Brusek, 1230W. Eddy, Chicago, IL 60657.

She'll accept items with ladybugs as well.

Aggie celebrates the end of the ride with fellow cycllstl.

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Joan Morley honored for career achi and visiting scholars. Joan supervises research and and serves on doctoral

Educator joins elite few wlw have received the Recognition ofEminence Award

BY TERESA BOYER FISHBACK, aK Director of Communications nly the sixth recipient in the 48-year history of Alpha Sigma Alpha's Recognition of Eminence Award, Joan Bailey Morley, BB, was presented this honor at the 1998 national convention in Irving, TIC Joan is a full professor in the linguistics program and English Language Institute at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and is a prominent scholar in the field of second language learning and teaching.

The winner of many awards, Joan calls the Recognition of Eminence Award from Alpha Sigma Alpha one of the awards she cherishes most.

"As Alpha Sigma Alpha approaches its 100th anniversary in 2001 , it is difficult to express what an important force being a member was and continues to be in my life," Joan says. "My own career seems to reflect very well the essence of Alpha Sigma Alpha's credo, which bids us to Aspire to career and personal achievements, to Seek the most from life and from ourselves and to strive to Attain levels of success beyond what we may have thought possible."

At the University of Michigan, Joan teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in applied linguistics, second language acquisition theory, pedagogy, applied phonetics and phonology. At the English Language Institute, she teaches English as a second language to University of Michigan foreign students

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Joan Morley, BB, accepts the Recognition of Eminence Award from National President Suzanne Kilgannon Preston, Bl, at the 1998 national convention in Irving, TX.

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Alpha Sigma Alpha's Recognition of Eminence Award was established in 1951 to honor alumnae members whose professional or community achievements have received recognition outside the realm of Alpha Sigma Alpha. The honor was created in celebration of the sorority's 50th anniversary and is awarded at the discretion of the national council.

If you know of a person who is deserving of this distinguished honor, please call or write Executive Director Lisa Tait Longo, Alpha Sigma Alpha National Headquarters, 9001 Wesleyan Road. , Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46268, phone 317-871-2920, e-mailltait@pcis.net.

of the new TESOL Research Foundation.

As an internationally nized specialist in second language oral communication, theory and pedagogy, Joan has lectured and conducted seminars and workshops in such countries as Puerto Rico, Brazil, Canada.

England, Egypt, Germany, Japan and Mexico. She has authored 17 books and over 70 journal articles and is now working on two new books.

Over the past 10 years, Joan has honored for her professional achievements by many organizations. In 1996 she was honored by her undergraduate university. The University of Northern Colorado named her as the Alumni of the Year and Honored Educator of the Year.

In 1994 the University of Michigan honored her outstanding contributions the university and the field of second language learning and teaching by establishing an endowed fund , Morley Scholarships for Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching.

Every year since 1994, durtng the summer, three or four scholars from countries around the world have received funds with which to travel to the

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University of Michigan and work on a research project with the faculty. ~ Seventeen Morley Scholars have now a studied at Michigan.

Also in 1994, Joan received the United States information Agency Service Award 5 n In appreciation of her years of service on the English Teaching Advisory Panel, e 5 USiA, Department of State.

Joan received TESOL's highest honor, the James Alatis Award for u Service to TESOL, in 1992. And In 1991, she was the recipient ÂŁ of the University of Michigan's highest teaching award, the Excellence in Education Award. ,.

Joan completed her under~ b graduate degree at the University of Northern Colorado In theater performance and speech communication, followed by a master's degree In speech pathology. She has a second master's degree in linguisti.:s. c ~ She lives in Ann Arbor.

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Above: Joan Morley rides in the 1996 University of Northern Colorado homecoming parade as winner of the Distinguished Alumni of the Year award.

Joan Morley with international students at the English Language Institute class on public speaking.

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Three collegians receive awards

BY SARA JANE LOWE KOMER,

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Elizabeth Bird Small Award Sharon Kay Daves, BA, at the University of Central Arkansas is the 1998 recipient of the Elizabeth Bird Small Award.

Given annually in memory of Elizabeth Bird Small, Pi Pi advisor, it is regarded as the highest honor the sorority can bestow upon an undergraduate member. It recognizes academic excellence, outstanding leadership talents within the chapter and involvement in campus and community activities.

Within the Beta Lambda Chapter, Sharon was scholarship chairman, 1996 Outstanding New Member and a Star Circle leader. She has served as an university ambassador, rush counselor, residence hall council president and was a member of the 1997 homecoming court. She was a governor's scholar for four years and has been on the president's list and dean's list numerous times.

An active volunteer, Sharon serves as a certified literacy tutor and volunteers at a local senior citizen center.

She was national president of Phi Upsilon Omicron (family and consumer sciences honorary) and state president of the Arkansas Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.

Her chapter believes Sharon "exemplifies grace, sophistication and selflessness through her dedication to those around her."

Frost Fidelity Award Epsilon Epsilon Chapter member Danielle Thornton, an education major at Emporia State University, KS, is the recipient of the 1998 Frost Fidelity Award.

Based on intangible values, including exceptional loyalty and unusual service to the sorority, this award was

established by Emma Coleman Frost, Pi Pi, and her husband Donald.

Danielle has gone beyond the call of duty while offering unconditional support and friendship to all. She served as the chapter's editorI historian and on numerous committees. She was a rush counselor and served as chairman of several Panhellenic committees and was a chairman for Greek week.

On campus, Danielle is a member of the campus women's issues committee, vice president of Greeks Advocating for the Mature Management of Alcohol (GAMMA) and a member of the Council for Exceptional Children and Teachers of Tomorrow. A volunteer with the Compeer Youth Program, Danielle works with an at-risk child in the community.

Chapter members describe her as inspiring, with her personal motto of "the greatness of one person inspires that of another."

Sharon Kay Daves

Outstanding New Member Award The Outstanding New Member Award was established to recognize new members who have been true supporters, outstanding contributors and active participants during their first year of involvement and membership within a chapter.

Crystal Sullentrup, m;, is the 1998 recipient of this award. Within the chapter, Crystal is now scholarship chairman and worked during her first year on various committees, all while reaching 100 percent participation in chapter events. She is in the honors college program. Her chapter considers her to be a strong and determined leader for the future.

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Alumnae honored at convention

BY TERESA BOYER FISHBACK, dK Director of Corruru.mications

Evelyn G. Bell Award

Wilma Wilson Sharp Award

Mary Goeke Backsman, AA

Kenna Pearson Reeves, EE At the 1998 national convention it was announced that the biennial recipient of the Wilma Wilson Sharp Award was Kenna Pearson Reeves, Epsilon Epsilon.

Established in 1941 to honor Alpha Sigma Alpha's president emerita, the award is presented to an alunma who has distinguished herself through service to her community and through her profession, has shown outstanding leadership qualities and has continued loyalty and service to Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Kenna received her undergraduate degree in speech communications at Emporia State University, KS, and went on to complete a master's degree in counseling.

A faculty member in the division of communications at Emporia State, Kenna has provided workshops and publications for numerous professional communication associations. She is a volunteer and organizer for vacation bible schools.

She believes it is her responsibility to offer resources and provide insight to critical thinking for her students.

Her greatest joy is "observing a child becoming a critical thinker through their own interpretations."

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The 1998 winner of the Evelyn G. Bell Award is Mary Goeke Backsman, Alpha Alpha.

This award is given to a member who has shown outstanding leadership and loyalty as a collegian, alumna and national officer. It was established in 1980 in honor of Evelyn G. Bell, a past national president.

Mary was an officer in the Alpha Alpha Chapter, Miami University, Oxford, OH, and also in the Cincinnati Alunmae Chapter. She was the editor of the Phoenix from 1961-64 and national president from 1964-70. It was during her term as president that the national headquarters was formally dedicated in Springfield, MO. After two terms as president, Mary was NPC delegate from 1970-74.

Professionally she has been a highly recognized and respected attorney for many years.

Helen L. Corey Award The 1998 winner of the Helen L. Corey Award is Marti Manion Stratton, Beta Beta.

This award was established in 1982 in honor of the chairman of national conventions for 30 years. This honor recognizes outstanding contributions to convention planning and long-term devotion to making them a success.

Marti has presented many workshops at both national conventions and Emma Frost Leadership Development Institutes. As national chairman of rush, Marti developed the skills of both alunmae and collegians to recruit new members.

As vice president of collegians, she managed the schedules of the traveling teams as well as helping to establish and implement the first model national standardized pledge education program. This program has since evolved into the current new member program.

As the chairman of ritual, she updated the sorority ritual to be more culturally inclusive without losing the integrity of the original ceremony.

Marti Manion Stratton, BB, left, receives the

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Crown of Excellence awarded to Epsilon Gamma Chapter at Virginia Commonswealth University wins award as sorority's most outstanding collegiate chapter

BY TERESA BOYER FISHBACK, Director of Communications

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Epsilon Gamma Chapter at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond was the 1998 recipient of the Crown of Excellence Award. This distinguished award was established in 1985 to recognize Alpha Sigma Alpha's most outstanding collegiate chapter.

To be considered for this honor, a chapter must submit an application explaining how it has fulfilled its responsibilities in the areas of membership development, scholastic achievement, philanthropy, finances, officer efficiencies and initiation of new members. If a chapter has fulfilled at least 90 percent of these requirements they are considered a Four Star Chapter. The chapter receiving the highest percentage of completion of all requirements during the academic year is awarded the Crown of Excellence.

Besides meeting all the basic requirements, Epsilon Gamma Chapter has been recognized year after year for their top grades within the Greek community at Virginia Commonwealth. Epsilon Gamma's scholarship chairman takes an active role in providing members with opportunities for scholastic development.

Members with improved and consistently high GPAs are recognized with awards. Members with low GPAs meet with the standards board and scholarship chairman to discuss ways in which the chapter can help them to improve their scholastic performance. The chapter study hour program is unique in that it assigns required hours on the basis of individual GPAs. In addition to scholastic perfor-

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Suzanne Kilgannon Preston, BI, presents the Crown of Excellence to Epsilon Gamma collegians, Kristen Anderson and Monica longest, and their advisor, lynne Rachal Chambers, A. mance, this chapter received high marks for its many contributions to local and national philanthropies.

Members of the chapter supported Special Olympics, the S. June Smith Center, Ronald McDonald House, Take Back the Night Program, MADD and many other programs this past year. The chapter also helped the university raise over $93,000 in its annual phone-a-than campaign.

The money raised helps provide financial support for scholarships and helps bring new programs to the campus, all through alumni contributions.

This chapter focuses on good university ties in other ways as well, such as the program entitled "Professor of the Month." This program recognizes faculty that have helped Alpha Sigma Alphas

by presenting them with a certificate, a thermos of coffee and breakfast.

Epsilon Gamma also strives to keep communication lines strong between the chapter and alumnae.

Epsilon Gamma sends a newsletter highlighting the accomplishments and upcoming events of the chapter to alumnae. Every fall, Epsilon Gamma hosts an Alumnae Day specifically aimed at involving alumnae in chapter programs.

In her presentation speech, National President Suzanne Kilgannon Preston, Bl, said of this chapter, "They are a living example of our motto aspire, seek, attain."

Suzanne went on to say, 'They (Epsilon Gamma Chapter) represent all that is right with Greek life at their university."

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1998 Collegiate chapter awards Collegiate Philanthropic Award Beta Pi, Concord College, WV

Sidney Gremillon Allen Panhellenic Award Epsilon Epsilon, Emporia State University, KS

Officer Efficiency Award Zeta Mu, Missouri Western State College

Rose Marie Fellin Financial Excellence Award Beta Kappa, Western Illinois University

Scholastic Achievement-spring 1997 Zeta Theta, Wagner College, NY

AWARDS

Beta Lambda, University of Central Arkansas Beta Nu, Murray State University, KY Beta Pi, Concord College, WV Beta Sigma, Southwest Missouri State University Delta Nu-A, Kettering University, Ml Zeta Alpha, Missouri Southern State College Zeta Gamma, Gannon University, PA Zeta Eta, Rockhurst College, MO Zeta Nu, Moravian College, PA

Alumnae chapter awards

Alumnae Chapter Excellence Awards

Flint, Ml, Alumnae Chapter Greater Rochester, NY, Alumnae Chapter Hattiesburg, MS, Alumnae Chapter Muskogee, OK, Alumnae Chapter Washington, DC, Alumnae Chapter

Palm Recognition

Crown Recognition

(chapters that complete five basic expectations) Delaware Valley, PA, Alumnae Chapter Detroit Alumnae Chapter Ft. Lauderdale Alumnae Chapter Omaha Alumnae Chapter Phoenix Alumnae Chapter San Diego Alumnae Chapter Windy City, IL, Alumnae Chapter

(chapters that complete five basic expectations and eight additional achievements) Boston Alumnae Chapter Chicago Metro Alumnae Chapter Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter Denver Alumnae Chapter Greater Dallas Alumnae Chapter Greater Kansas City Alumnae Chapter Houston Alumnae Chapter Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter Southwestern Indiana Alumnae Chapter St. Louis Alumnae Chapter Tampa Bay, FL, Alumnae Chapter Tulsa Alumnae Chapter

Alumnae Philanthropic Award Greater Kansas City Alumnae Chapter

Scholastic Achievement-Fall1997 Zeta Nu, Moravian College, PA Zeta Omicron, Muskingum College, OH

Scholastic Improvement Award-spring 1997 Zeta Theta, Wagner College, NY

Scholastic Improvement AwardFall1997 Beta Mu, Henderson State University, AR

Four Star Chapters Alpha, Longwood College, VA Alpha Beta, Truman State University, MO Epsilon Epsilon, Emporia State University, KS Beta Kappa, Western Illinois University

Vice President of Alumnae Debbie Sharp Craig, ZZ, center, presents 50-year membership awards to Helen Taylor McGuire, ZZ, and Jean Wright Grason, PP.

Star Recognition (chapters that complete five basic expectations and five additional achievements) Chicago West Alumnae Chapter Dayton, OH, Alumnae Chapter

Phoenix Awards Best Feature Nancy Andrus Gerwin, fE; Marti Manion Stratton, BB; Lori Muehlbauer Robinson, 8K; Maria K. Malayter, XX

Best Overall Collegiate Chapter Epsilon Gamma, Virginia Commonwealth University

Best Overall Alumnae Chapter Greater Dallas Alumnae Chapter

Alumnae chapter representatives receive Alumnae Chapter Excellence Awards on behalf of the chapters they represent.

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Individuals, chapters honored in 1997 These awards were inadvertently omitted from the 1997 award listings in the Winter 1998 issue ofThe Phoenix

BY TERESA BOYER FISHBACK, dK Director of CoTTIITllUlications

Elizabeth Bird Small Award 1bis award was established in 1943 to honor the former national councilor and advisor of Pi Pi Chapter.

The Elizabeth Bird Small Award recognizes outstanding leadership within the chapter and on campus, high scholarship and personality. It is the highest honor the sorority can bestow upon an undergraduate member.

Robin Lynn McWilliams, BA, University of Central Arkansas, was the winner of the 1997 Elizabeth Bird Small Award.

Robin served her chapter as president, public relations chairman, editor and Crown of Excellence committee member. She was director of the Miss UCA pageant in 1996.

She is a member of Gamma Beta Phi (sophomore honorary) , Alpha Chi (general scholarship) and the Order of Omega.

Robin has received numerous awards, including Alpha Sigma Alpha's Frost Fidelity Award, Greek Woman of the Year and Ambassador of the Year. She has been on the dean's list since fall 1993.

Robin volunteers for Special Olympics, the adopt-a-highway program, Faulkner County Literacy Council and many other community service organizations.

Frost Fidelity Award The Frost Fidelity Award was established in 1950 by Emma Coleman Frost, Pi Pi. 1bis award recognizes intangible fraternity values including exceptional loyalty and service.

Brenda Findley, HH, Pittsburg State University, KS, and Kelli Rae

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Williams, ZZ, Central Missourt State University, were joint winners of the 1997 Frost Fidelity Award.

Brenda Findley served her chapter as membership director and standards board chairman. On campus, she was Panhellinic public relations chairman and Panhellinic sorority relations chairman. Brenda was a rush counselor, and a member of Psi Chi (psychology honorary) , student psychology association and the social work club.

Brenda volunteered several hours a week at Mt. Carmel Medical Center and also volunteered at a breast cancer fair, helping to inform the public about the disease.

Brenda traveled for AIA as a leadership consultant and is currently employed at AIA National Headquarters as chapter development coordinator.

Kelli Williams served as membership director, standards board member and chaired various committees for her chapter.

On campus, Kelli was involved in the student government association, Panhellenic Council and association of student ambassadors. She worked on the campus newspaper staff. Kelli is a member of the Order of Omega, Pi Omicron Delta ijunior honorary) and Pi Sigma Alpha (political science honorary) .

A recent graduate described Kelli as a person who gives 100 percent to everything she does and everyone she knows, and she somehow manages to make it seem like no trouble at all.

Outstanding New Member 1bis award was established in 1963 to recognize outstanding contributions during the first year of membership.

Laura Leigh Zabel, ~K . University of Southern Indiana, was the winner of the 1997 Outstanding New Member Award.

Laura was chapter public relations chairman and also has served as editor and social chairman. Laura has been involved with student government association, is active in the theater department and was co-chair for Oksoberfest, an alcohol awareness week.

After college Laura plans to join the Peace Corps or to do missionary work and teach overseas. Laura said, "I will hopefully be able to use my leadership talents to improve someone's life or something within my community."

Sarah Hutchison, Laura's sorority sister said, "Laura Zabel is the most spirited person I know. She has a great way of getting others excited about events and just simply being a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha."

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1997 collegiate chapter awards Scholastic AchievementSpring 1996 Beta Gamma Chapter, Northwestern State University, OK

Scholastic AchievementFall1996 Beta Lambda Chapter, University of Central Arkansas

Scholastic ImprovementFall1996 Epsilon Kappa Chapter, Millersville University, PA

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19 women receive financial assistance A record nwnber of scholarships were awarded for the 1998-99 school year.

They are made possible through donations to the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation.

BY TERESA BOYER FISHBACK, ilK Director of Corrurumications

Special Education Awarded to a member or rwn-member pursing graduate or undergraduate work in the field of Special Education. Established in 1967 by the national organization.

Tara Marr, HH

Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation Chairman Rosemary Carruci Goss, BIT, awards the S. June Smith Endowed Founder's Memorial Scholarship to Anja Caroline Goff, BA, at the 1998 national convention in Irving, TX.

National Philanthropic laura Musgrove Sparks, BA

Member Laura Musgrove Sparks, BA, University of Central Arkansas, is working towards her master's degree in education, with emphasis in early childhood special education.

She has served her chapter as editor and as president. Laura has made the dean's list several times, has been a presidential scholar and a recipient of the Marshall Memorial Scholarship.

Non-Member Leigh Ann Nachtigall, sponsored by Nora Ten Broeck, BK, is working towards her bachelor's

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leigh Ann Nachtigal! degree in elementary education at Valparaiso University, IN, and plans to graduate in May 1999.

Leigh Ann has made the dean's list several times and is active in the Running Rebels, Gary, IN, Tutoring Program, Adopt a Family and the Western DuPage County (IL) Special Recreation Association.

Awarded for graduate or undergraduate work in any field. Established in 1967 in horwr of the national organization.

Laura Elizabeth Adelman, llH, is working towards her master's degree in English at the University of lllinoisChicago. She plans to teaching English and drama in high school.

Laura was chaplain, philanthropic chairman and membership education chairman for her chapter at DePaul University, IL. She is a chapter advisor for Gamma Lambda Chapter, Loyola University, IL, and is active in the Windy City Alumnae Chapter.

Tara Marr, HH, Pittsburg State University, KS, is working towards her MBA and plans to teach business at a university.

Tara served her chapter as treasurer, standards board chairman and president. She served as a leadership consultant for Alpha Sigma Alpha. Tara was the first recipient of the Suzanne Hebert Endowed Founders' Memorial Scholarship.

Krystal R. Geyer, rP Krystal R Geyer, rP, East Stroudsburg University, PA, is working towards her master's degree in biology and environmental studies.

Krystal served her chapter as social chairman,

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FOUNDATION Judith served her chapter as president, rush chairman and parliamentarian. She made the dean's list several times and received several bonors while attending Kettering University, MI.

standards board chairman and as Panhellenic representative. She also was a leadership consultant.

Amy M. Swisher Awarded for graduate or Ulldergraduate work in any field. Established in 1952

by Miss Swisher, professor emerita, Miami University, OH, and long-time advisor for Alpha Alpha Chapter.

Christine M. Cappello, E'l', is working towards a master's degree at Bowling Green State University, OH. Christine was president, membership director and on standards board for her chapter at Plymouth State College, NH. Christine was a leadership consultant in 1995-96.

Mary T. Gallagher Awarded for Ulldergraduate work in any field.

Established in 1967 by Mrs. Gallagher, first initiate andformeradvisorof Chi Chi Chapter.

Joy Marie Petiprin, ~};.

Saginaw Valley State Uni-ersity, MI, is working towards a Ph.D. in psychology.

Joy served as treasurer for her chapter and was a chapter founder. Joy volunteers for Special Olympics and does fundraising for Cystic Fibrosis.

Wilma Wilson Sharp Awarded for Ulldergraduate work in any field.

Initiated in 1968 by the Greater Kansas City Alwnnae Chapter in honor ofMrs. Shmp, Zeta Zeta, President Emerita.

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Ann Oxenham, ET Ann Oxenham, Epsilon Tau, University of Maryland Baltimore County, is working towards her bachelor's degree in history and psychology.

Ann has been president, vice president and social chairman for her chapter. She received the Outstanding New Member Award from her chapter. She also received the Baltimore Panhellenic Association Scholarship.

Mary E. Blackstone Awarded to a member who demonstrates outstanding teaching of preschool-age children and who possesses, although not limited to, a TTU1Sical background. Initiated in 1984 by her husband in honor of Mrs. Blackstone, national president.from 1961-64.

Judith Fletcher Judson, dN Judith Fletcher Judson, ~N, is working towards her MBA at Harvard Business School, MA, and plans to go into management and eventually start her own company.

Awarded to a member who possesses a background in TTU1Sic. Established in 1981 by a bequest of Grace Fultz Haworth, Delta Delta, Ohio University, national treasurer from 1922-34.

Christina Nicole Murschel, BY, Indiana State University, is working towards a teaching degree in special education.

She plans to pursue a master's degree in vocal performance.

Christina has served as president and chaplain for her chapter. Besides teaching emotionally handicapped children, Christina plans to perform in community theaters.

Graduate Resident

Martha Green Dimond For graduate study in any field. Established in 1977 by Mrs. Dinwnd, Alpha Alpha, long-time Washington, DC, alwnna.

Grace Fultz Haworth Music

Rebecca Carment Scheihing, Bf Rebecca Garment Scheihing, Br. Northeastern State University, OK, is working on a master's degree in early childhood education and plans to pursue a doctoral degree and author children's books.

In her chapter, Rebecca served as president and philanthropic chairman.

She has been awarded the Wilma Wilson Sharp Scholarship and the Elizabeth Bird Small Award.

Awarded to a graduate student pursuing studies at a designated university or college where there is an Alpha Sigma Alpha chapter.

Established in 1984 by the national counciL Sherri Devore, ~H. is working towards her master's degree in education, with an emphasis in counseling, at Loyola University, IL, where Gamma Lambda Chapter is located.

In her chapter at DePaul University, IL, Sherri served as vice president. She is currently serving as president of the Windy City Alumnae Chapter.

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FO UN D ATI O N Founder's Memorial Scholarships Established in 1994 by the Foundation, this award is for outstanding tmdergra.duaie members who exemplify the vision, academic pursuits and leadership skills of the fotmders. Flue schol.arships eventually will be awarded.

Suzanne L. Hebert Endowed Endowed in 1995 by Suzanne L. Hebert, Beta Zeta.

president of public relations and recruitment and a Panhellenic delegate for her chapter.

Beta Sigma

Carrie A. Froehlich, EE to graduate in May 1999.

She plans to teach high school English and get a doctorate in education administration.

Carrie has served her chapter as vice president.

She is a volunteer for Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Cowley County Senior Citizen's Center and for the Cowley County Juvenile Center.

S. JUNE SMITH ENDOWED Melanie Sarah Rivenson , BK Melanie Sarah Rivenson, BK. Western Illinois University, is working towards her bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders. She plans to obtain a master's degree, then pursue a Ph.D. and become a speech language pathologist.

Melanie served her chapter as president.

Hilda Girard Endowed Endowed in 1996 in honor of Hilda Girard. Beta Zeta, by her daughters, Suzanne L Hebert and Evette Laird, and granddaughter, Anna Laird.

Carrie A. Froehlich, EE, Emporia State University, KS, is pursuing a degree in education and is expected

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Endowed in 1996 by Dr. S. June Smith, Kappa Kappa.

Anja Caroline Goff, BA,

Anja Caroline Goff, BA University of Central Arkansas, is a senior studying education with emphasis on special education. She plans to obtain a master's degree in psychology and complete a doctoral program in education.

Anja has been vice

Awarded to the president and treasurer of Beta Sigma Chapter, Southwest Missouri State University.

Established in 1987 by Beta Sigma alumnae at the chapter's 40th anniversary.

Heather Atkins, BI., and Christy Estep, BI., received the awards.

Beta Gamma Awarded to the president and treasurer of Beta Gamma Chapter, Northwestern State University, OK. Established

by Beta Gamma alwnnae.

Amber Arterbeny, Bf, and Sarah Cook, Bf, received the awards.

Support of Foundation benefits collegiate and alumnae scholars

BY ROSEMARY CARUCCI GOSS, BIT Foundation Chairman

I can still remember how excited I was when, as a student, I was notified that I had received Alpha Sigma Alpha's National Philanthropic Scholarship. Little did I know then that 26 years later I would be involved in raising the money for those scholarships through the efforts of the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation.

Thanks to many generous donors, the Foundation awarded more scholarships and in greater amounts than ever before at the 1998 national convention in Dallas.

The impact of these scholarships was again made clear to me as I watched the recipients as their names were announced at convention. Those who were present were elated. As college tuition continues to increase, these scholarships are more important than ever before.

One of the recipients summed up her feelings when she said, "I know how much I appreciate the assistance, and I plan to give back to the Foundation by making annual donations so other Alpha Sigma Alphas can benefit as I have."

Scholarships are available for both graduate and undergraduate studies. Applications are available each fall from Alpha Sigma Alpha National Headquarters, 9001 Wesleyan Rd .. Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46268.

Scholarships and many other worthwhile activities sponsored by the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation would not be possible without your support. Thanks for making a difference not only for those who are scholarship recipients, but for all who benefit from the work of the Foundation.

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NEWS TO Two new colonies added The Alpha Sigma Alpha National Council announced the addition of two new colonies this past fall. Spring installations are planned.

An interest group of 35 women became the Lynchburg College Colony on Oct. 25, 1998. The college, founded in 1903, is a small, private institution with 2,000 students. It is located in Lynchburg, VA. a city of 70,000 in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

The colony joins two National Panhellenic Conference sororities and four national fraternities on the campus.

Alpha Beta Chi, a local sorority of 31 women at Grand Valley State University, became the Grand Valley Colony on Nov. 1, 1998. The university is a mid-sized public institution located in Allendale, Ml, a small town just east of Grand Rapids. Founded in 1960, the school has 16,000 students. The colony joins five NPC sororities and five national fraternities on the campus.

Collegiate chapters closed The National Council of Alpha Sigma Alpha recently announced the closing of three existing chapters.

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Epsilon Omega Chapter at Bentley College, MA, was closed due to the campus situation and low membership. The chapter was chartered in 1992.

Epsilon Xi Chapter at Kutztown University, PA. was also closed due the campus climate and low membership. The chapter was chartered in 1988.

Gamma Omicron Chapter at Clarion University, PA, was closed due to continued violations of Alpha Sigma Alpha policies. The chapter was chartered in 1967.

Chapters put on probation for hazing, alcohol violations In its continuing efforts to uphold the ideals of Alpha Sigma Alpha, the national council has placed several chapters on probation as well as issuing sanctions or warnings to other chapters for violating the policies of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

"Chapters that continue to put the sorority at risk by their inappropriate or illegal behaviors will not be tolerated," said National President Suzanne Kilgannon Preston, Bl. "We must work to keep the best interests of the sorority protected."

Any questions regarding sorority policies or possible violations should be directed to Alpha Sigma Alpha National Headquarters, 9001 Wesleyan Rd. Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46268, phone: 317-871-2920, e-mail: asa@pcis.net.

Two Centennial publications in the works There will be two publications to celebrate the Alpha Sigma Alpha Centennial.

"The Ties that Bind: A Celebration of Alpha Sigma Alpha," edited by Nora Ten Broeck, BK, Phoenix feature editor, will be a coffee-table, picture book. It will be available before the Centennial convention in 2000.

"The Years Behind Us: A History of Alpha Sigma Alpha," edited by Sue Zorichak, BB, national historian, will be a complete 100-year history of the sorority and will include an account of the Centennial convention.

Anyone with information and photographs for either publication should contact national headquarters, 9001 Wesleyan Rd. Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46268, phone: 317-871-2920, e-mail: asa@pcis.net.

So, what do you think of The Phoenix?

Members of The Phoenix staff will be meeting in late March at national headquarters in Indianapolis to discuss future direction of the magazine.

Please take a few minutes to tell us what you think about the magazine: 1. What do you like most about The Phoenix?

2. What do you like the least?

3. What would you like to see changed or added to the magazine?

Please write, fax or e-mail: Teresa Fishback, Director of Communications, Alpha Sigma Alpha, 9001 Wesleyan Rd. Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46268.

Fax: 317-871-2924 • E-mail: taf@pcis.net

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The College Fraternity Editors Association, the association of Greek communicators, is the oldest and most inclusive interfraternal organization.

Congress extends freedom of association protection

Nancy I.Z. Reese , BY, editor, and lisa Longo Tail, rH, executive director, accept the website and Banta awards at the CFEA awards banquet.

Alpha Sigma Alpha wins two major publication awards Alpha Sigma Alpha won two first place awards in the 1998 College Fraternity Editors Association awards competition. The awards were for its website at www.alphasigmaalpha.org and for its recently implemented "every member makes a difference" campaign.

The first place in the website category recognized outstanding effort in presenting material in a website.

Judging criteria included excellence in overall presentation and accessibility and innovation in the presentation and organization of the site.

The "every member makes a difference" campaign won the Total Communication award and Banta Scholarship, sponsored by Banta Publications Group, Hinsdale, IL. This award recognizes the best communications program by an organization, directed to members and/or outside audiences. Judging criteria included effectiveness in communicating the message and creativity in writing, design and layout.

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Students attending federally funded private colleges and universities now will have the right to enjoy the same freedoms of speech and association as their fellow students at public institutions.

"The controversy," said Rep. Robert Livingston, R-LA, on the floor of the U.S. House, "centers on a decision by some private schools to ban all single-sex organizations like fraternities and sororities and restrict any student involvement with them, even if it is off campus and on their own time."

The new Section 112 of the Higher Education Act, signed into law on Oct. 7, gives private institutions of higher education the same level of responsibility that has been expected

of public institutions to ensure the Constitutional rights of their students.

Other sections of the legislation address student financial aid provisions and the monitoring and reporting of campus crimes and drug/ alcohol abuse.

"Govenunentcrimereporting requirements now will extend to incidents in non-campus buildings or on non-campus properties owned or controlled by recognized student organizations," said Dennis Black, vice president for student affairs at State University of New York, Buffalo.

"Fraternity and sorority group and member misconduct may now be subject to even greater public scrutiny than before."

Moving?

Take The Phoenix with you Send your change of address to: E-mail: asa@pcis.net Fax: 317-871 -2924 Mail: Alpha Sigma Alpha National Headquarters, 9001 Wesleyan Rd. Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46268.

The sorority's website at www.alphasigmaalpha.org rece ived the first-ever first place award for a website in the CFEA annual awards competition.

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Zeta Omicron installed at Muskingum College

BY SHANNON PRIDDY, AB Leadership Consultant, 1997-98

he Zeta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha was mstalled Saturday, March 28, 1998, at Muskingum College in New Concord, OH. This chapter started as an interest group that was formed in the fall of 1996. The colony went through the Phoenix degree in April1997. This chapter is the secr -_ _ _ _ _

Preston, Bl, National Chairman of Colonies Eleanor Borbas Williams, A, Province Director Michelle Dohey Wile, EA. Foundation Secretary Leslie Maxwell Ziringer, fH. Alpha Alpha Chapter Advisor Laura M. Laclede, A, and Leadership Consultant Sharmon R. Priddy, AB. Visiting collegians were from Alpha Alpha Chapter. Alumnae came from Columbus, OH, and the surrounding area. Among them was Doris Feeley

Lawson, PP, an alumna from Columbus, OH, who attended the 1930 national convention when Wilma Wilson Sharp was first elected national president.

On Saturday, 50 women were initiated into the sorority and Zeta Omicron Chapter was installed. The white luncheon followed the morning of ceremonies. That afternoon a reception was held on campus for parents, faculty, administrators and fellow students.

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ond NPC sorority on campus.

A "Get to Know You" party was held on campus on Friday to start the weekend events. The women of the colony sang rush songs and performed a parent's day skit to entertain the visiting national officers and alumnae.

The Zeta Omicron installation team consisted of National President Suzanne Kilgarmon

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Charter initiates Collegians: Amy R. Stall, Jennie C. Barker, Dearma Marie Brooker, Jennifer Leigh Brown, Meghan C. Budinger, Kristin Elizabeth Buhrman, Jae Bull, Kimberly L. Burzycki, Michele Bywater, Sarah Carr, Margaret A. Delgado, Wendy Sue Fairchild, Kathleen Marie Frank, Denise Elizabeth Gabor, Arma Theresa George, Brenna Arm Giesige, Bridget Colleen Goggin, Carissa N. Griffith, Anjanette E. Hadley, Jessica Heim, Margaret Herold, Amber Lee Hirschfeld, Angela M. Kennedy, Heather Lynn Kubli, Kate Landis, Mindy Sue Lautzenheiser, Tiffany Joy Leach, Jennifer Lynn Lewis, Lora Jane Lindsey, Sarah Lombardo, Sarah Marie Meehan, Melissa Amber Meek, Lisa Marie Mourer, Emily S. Mowry, Amanda Leigh Murray, Holly L. Northcraft, Laura Diane Oliver, Carrin Elaine Pagano, Emily Jean Pajak, Rasheal Parsh, Natasha Belle Pie!, Kathleen Marie Ponton, Jamie Lynn Poorman, Kathryn J. Schiro, Bridget Elizabeth Sestina, Wendy Elizabeth Swartz, Angie Lynn Tuckosh, Carrie Marie Turner, Heather Marie Violand, Meredythe Wilkinson, Wray Jean Withers and Gina Yeazel.

Alumnae: Marta Brown, Nancy Frank, Neva Northcraft, Barbara J. Swartz and Sarah L. Tuckosh.

New member: Sabrina Tyus.

At that evening's banquet, the women were challenged with toasts from Nina Barber, Alpha Alpha collegian, to aspire; from Pam Cheek Free, AA, Columbus alumna, to seek; and from Michelle Wile, province director and colony development director, to attain.

The women of Zeta Omicron received their charter from the National President Suzanne Preston.

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Zeta Phi installed at University of Southern Colorado

BY PATRICIA BALWANZ, BI Leadership Consultant 1997-98

The Zeta Pi Chapter at the University of Southern Colorado in Pueblo, CO, was installed Saturday, April 18, 1998.

This chapter started as a local interest group and went through the Phoenix degree in September 1997.

Alpha Sigma Alpha is the first sorority on campus.

Friday evening the installation team, members of Beta Beta Chapter, University of Northern Colorado, and colony members gathered for icebreakers and a song fest.

The Zeta Pi installation team consisted of National President Suzanne Kilgannon Preston, BI, Vice President of Extension Lori White Scott, EE, Vice President of Finance Kim Ramsey Meyer, BB, Leadership Consultant Patti Balwanz, B:ÂŁ, Province Director Kendy Clark Blake, BB, Colony Development

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Director Kathleen Miller, Af, and Membership and Rush Advisor Allison Santos, BB. A blanket of fresh April snow greeted the installation team and participants Saturday morning for the installation of the chapter. Lori Scott served as the toast mistress for the white luncheon. The reception for the newly installed Zeta Pi Chapter was held in the school's art gallery and gave parents, friends and university officials the opportunity to congratulate Alpha Sigma Alpha's newest members.

The installation banquet was held in the ballroom at Pueblo Community College. Leadership Consultant Patti Balwanz served as the mistress of ceremonies for the evening. After an entire day of excitement, the only thing that could top the exhilaration of receiving the chapter charter from National President Suzanne Preston was watching her dance the Macarena.

Charter initiates Collegians: Monica Anne Hensen, Duemece Lynn Aragon, Jennifer Diane Austin, Danielle Bartmess, Heather Renae Beckman, Jessica Lee Bridwell, Lindsey Katherine Brunkhardt, Tammy Lynn Campbell, Abigail Cover, Angela Lea Crockett, Dana Ann Doyle, Bethany Rashelle Eden, Allison Renee Emrich, Stephanie Celeste Espinoza, Tamar Hadassah Fitzgerald, Michelle Ida Gold, Jade Dianne Holt, Sandra Mae Johnson, Traci Kelly, Nicole Marie Latino, Christina Marie Lentell, Vanessa Amber Lucero, Johnnie Marie Meinzer, Trandi Renee Parrish, Janae Passalaqua, Tracie Lynn Renzelman, J ill Terese Stringer, Leeann Turano, Monique Isabelle Volmerstedt, Nadia K. Wazir and Elizabeth Wright.

New members: Danielle Mollenberg, Mandi Isenhart-Paradise, Amy Sharp and Danica Wozniak.

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COLLEGIATE STARS This section features brief arlicles on outstanding collegians; only the best of those submitted are chosen for publication.

Alpha Beta, Tn.unan State University, MO

Laura Crandall Majoring in biology with a minor in Spanish, Laura Crandall hopes to eventually work in pediatrics or oncology. As special events chairman for Alpha Beta Chapter, she was responsible for organizing events such as homecoming, Greek week, family weekend and Founders' Day. Laura's campus activities include Cardinal Key, student ambassadors and campus activity leaders.

Francie Poehling

Sarah Cook

and Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature.

Sarah also received the Beta Gamma Chapter scholarship and was recognized as the most outstanding chapter member of the year.

Kim Tompkins Beta Pi, Concord College, WV

Leslie Ann Gatherum Leslie Ann Gatherum is a senior majoring in mathematics education. In the fall of 1996, Leslie was recognized by Beta Pi Chapter as most active new member. She has since been fundraising chairman, scholarship chairman and vice president of programming and ritual. As a tutor for student support services, Leslie helps students with mathematics. She is a member of Gamma Beta Phi (sophomore academic honorary) and is a resident assistant. Leslie has made the dean's list for the past three semesters.

Chandra Toney

Beta Gamma, Northeastern State University, OK

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Beta Sigma, Soutlunest

Missowi State University

Tara Hamilton A senior accounting major, Tara Hamilton is currently the vice president of public relations and recruitment. Tara also has served as Beta Sigma's secretary and has been on the standards board and voting committee. Tara is a member of the Golden Key National Honor Society and has been on the dean's list numerous semesters.

Andrea ChappeU Ganuna Lambda, Loyola University, IL

Nicole Ponzio As the vice president of

Sarah Cook Sarah Cook is currently the vice president of new member education for Beta Gamma Chapter. A sophomore majoring in political science with a minor in paralegal studies, Sarah is currently active in the Northeastern State University President's Leadership Class, Northeastern State Student Government Association

Tara Hamilton

Lara Wheeler public relations and recruitment, Nicole Ponzio helped Gamma Lambda Chapter achieve a successful fall rush. Nicole is a finance major with a minor in marketing and has been on the dean's list for several semesters.

Amanda S. Diers Ganuna Mu, Adrian College, MI

Lara Wheeler Lara Wheeler of Gamma Mu Chapter is a pre-medicine major. Last year, she was voted new member of the year and nominated for Greek woman of the year.

Currently the vice president of new member education, Lara also has held offices as social chairman, scholarship chairman, rush counselor and vice president of her sophomore class.

Melinda M. Laske Delta Epsilon, Mansfield University, PA

Angie McKee Leslie Ann Gatherum

Nicole Ponzio

Angie McKee is a senior majoring in public relations and broadcasting. She is

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Angie McKee

Trisha Stantz

Alison Krok

Sonya Thompson

currently the president of Lambda Pi Eta (communications honorary). A member of the Public Relations Student Society of America, she served as public relations manager for the campus radio station.

Angie has held the chapter positions of vice president of public relations and recruitment and float/ banner chairman.

Maranda L. Bolton

Donna has been ritual chairman, house manager, rush assistant and a member of standards board and has held various offices with the campus Panhellenic.

Stephanie Kincade

SHARE program and Chapter philanthropic chairman. Alison also participates in the local Special Olympics program.

list for the past three years.

Epsilon Gamma Chapter treasurer, she is on the campus executive board of Golden Key National Honor Society and a volunteer at the local children's hospital.

Delta Sigma, Saginaw Valley State University, MI

Phuong-Lan Tran

Donna Tsareff

Trisha Stantz Trisha Stantz is president of Delta Sigma Chapter. A representative for the student association, she is also chairman of WING (Wanting Information, Needing Guidance), a campus organization.

Trisha was member of the year in 1997. A criminal justice/political science major, she will graduate with honors in the spring of 1999 and plans to attend law school.

Delta Chi, Bloomsburg University, PA

Donna Tsareff

Alison Krok

Donna Tsareff is the vice president of public relations and recruitment for Delta Kappa Chapter. An education major, Donna also runs her own business. In the last two years,

Alison Krok has traveled across the United States with her church to build homes for the underprivileged. A junior with a special education major, Alison is sophomore class secretary, tutor for the

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Epsilon Gamma. Virginia Commonwealth University

When Phuong-Lan Tran entered Virginia Commonwealth University three years ago, she was one of only 50 freshman to receive the Provost Scholar Scholarship, which pays for full tuition and fees for each recipient who maintains a 3.5 or better grade point average. A recipient of the Minority Award for Academic Excellence, Phuong-Lan is a biology/pre-medicine major and has been on the dean's

Rebecca Needy Epsilon Lambda, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

Sonya Thompson Sonya Thompson is a communications/English literature major. She has held the offices of chapter editor, new membership educator and public relations chairman. On the dean's list for four years, Sonya was president and vice president of her soccer team and 1997 homecoming queen.

Nicole Vuckovich Epsilon Mu, The College of New Jersey

Angela Konu.szewski

Southern Indiana

Delta Kappa, University of

Nichole Zomerfeld

Sarah Kaufman

Phuong-lan Tran

As chapter president, Sarah Kaufman has dedicated time to the chapter and to maintaining her academic standing.

Previously, Sarah held the office of treasurer in which she successfully utilized her finance specialization to benefit the sorority.

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Sarah Kaufman

Carrie Parker

Jessica Aiese

Sarah has also held internships with Merrill Lunch and Omnipoint Communications.

Elizabeth Bird Small Award in 1998. Angela is an assistant residence director and a member of Stop the Violence, Social Work Club, Residence Hall Association Hall Council and Safe Walk. She also volunteers at the family planning and women's center. A social work major, she is a member of the National Residence Hall Honorary and Phi Kappa Phi (all fields honorary).

Angela L. Wadsworth

in sociology and Spanish, Jessica has a minor in women's studies. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Delta (sociology honorary).

Jessica has participated in the Manhattan AIDS walk, several blood drives and Special Olympics. She has volunteered for Women's Week and Toys for Tots.

Gabriela Juita

Zeta Alpha. Missowi Southern College

Mary Elizabeth Johnson is vice president of public relations and recruitment for the Zeta Kappa Chapter. She is also the secretary of the campus Panhellenic and was a 1997-98 cheerleader for the Mankato State men's hockey team.

Kourtney Halik

Nicole Devletian Epsilnn Ps~ Plymouth State College, NH

Angela Wadsworth Angela Wadsworth has held the chapter offices of vice president of programming and ritual, vice president of alumnae and heritage, ritual chairman, social chairman and editor /historian. She received a scholarship from the national organization to represent the sorority at the Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute.

She was named the chapter's Outstanding New Member in 1997 and was nominated for the

Carrie Parker Carrie Parker was 199798 Phi Eta Sigma (freshman scholarship honorary) treasurer and a dean's scholarship recipient. As vice president of public relations and recruitment, Carrie also was editor for Zeta Alpha last year.

Miranda Price Zeta Iota. New York State University at Stony Brook

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Jessica Aiese has held the chapter offices of public relations chairman and philanthropic chairman and is currently chapter president. A double major

Zeta Kappa. Mankato State University, MN

Mary Elizabeth Johnson

Shelby Coxon dedicated sister award and 1998 most active scholarship recipient award.

Shelby was a 1998 homecoming queen candidate.

Kristie Calcaterra Zeta Nu, Moravian College, PA

Lynne Kadubec Lynne Kadubec has been secretary of the Zeta Nu Chapter for the past two years. An elementary education and history major, she is a member of Kappa Delta Pi (education honorary) and was on the dean's list last semester.

Rachel Silfies Zeta Omicron, Muskingum College, OH

Jae Bull Sophomore Jae Bull has been nominated as the

Zeta Mu, Missowi Western State College

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COLLEGIATE National Presbyterian Scholar for the second year In a row and is one of only a few scholars on campus to achieve this honor. A liberal arts music major, Jae is secretary of the Muskingum Wind Ensemble, treasurer of the Ohio Collegiate Music Educator's Association and student coordinator for Muskingum's Chapel Choir. Jae is also Involved with the Muskingum Valley Symphonic Winds and the Muskingum Spirit Band.

She is the recipient of various scholarships, Including a music performance scholarship and the Appalachian Region Scholarship.

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Monica Hensen Currently the president of the Zeta Pi Chapter, Monica Hensen was Instrumental in bringing Alpha Sigma Alpha to the

A junior elementary education major, Faith Jamyle Johnson is a charter member of Zeta Rho Chapter. She is the current Panhellenic treasurer, a 1998 rush counselor and serves on several chapter committees, including standards board and philanthropic committee. Faith is In her second year as editor of The Paragon, the university yearbook.

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Alumnae chapters report on swnmer and fall activities Dayton, OH

Kansas City, MO

Alums visit art institute

Chapter enjoys pool party and barbecue

The Dayton alumnae began the 1998-99 program year with the traditional joint meeting with the Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter at the Holiday Inn in Sharonville, OH. The chapters' convention delegates, Luana Long Roof, AA, and Laura Gadbau Laclede, AA, presented a report on the 1998 national convention, including a display of convention materials and a screening of the convention video.

October found the Dayton Alumnae Chapter at the Dayton Art Institute as the guests of the Sigma Kappa Dayton Alumnae Chapter. The members of the two chapters enjoyed lunch at the art institute cafe. This meeting included the kick off of the Avon products sale for both alumnae chapters. Proceeds will go to philanthropy.

The Dayton alumnae joined Alpha Alpha Chapter at Miami University, OH, for Founders' Day and presented the Outstanding Junior Award.

During the holidays, the chapter held an auction to raise philanthropic funds.

Please visit the Dayton Alumnae Chapter web site at: www.angelfire. com/oh/ asadaytonalum.

Laura Gadbau Laclede, AA Milwaukee, WI

Service, sisterhood and fun September brought the Milwaukee alumnae to the home of Anita Reichling, ~N. Efforts turned to the chapter's adopted collegiate chapter in October and a Founders' Day luncheon in November.

In February, President Nancy Andrus Cerwin, fE, hosted a breakfast and Valentine exchange in her home. The chapter plans to create stuffed animals for Milwaukee Children's Hospital in March at the Lake Michigan shoreline home of Kathy Zajicek Braun, fE .

Marylou Kulaszewicz Wendzinski, LIZ

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The Kansas City Alumnae began the early fall with a pool party and barbecue with the collegians of Zeta Zeta Chapter, Rockhurst College, MO, at the Raintree Lake Clubhouse hosted by Dottie Davisson Dallman, ZZ. The talk of the afternoon was the 1998 national convention and the recognition bestowed upon the Kansas City Alumnae Chapter: the Alumnae Chapter Excellence Award Crown Level, Foundation Gold Star and the Alumnae Philanthropic Award. 1\vo members, Helen Taylor McGuire, ZZ, and Joann Hughes Moore, m;, were recognized for 50-year membership in Alpha Sigma Alpha.

In October the alumnae met at the Westport Flea Market for lunch and antique shopping.

Founders' Day was the November focus. Area collegians and legacies were invited to the gathering, and alumnae members were encouraged to invite someone who has or would enjoy Greek life.

Ann CampbeU Nielsen, eM) Greater Atlnnta, GA

Chapter mixes philanthropy with fun The Greater Atlanta Alumnae Chapter met at the home of Elaine Rahaim Fuerst, M , in July and again in September to plan events for the remainder of 1998 and to discuss philanthropic activities.

Leslie Huey, El, announced her engagement and upcoming marriage during the July get-together.

She was wed in early October in

Members of the Greater Atlanta alumnae chapter at a recent meeting are, from left, top to bottom, Della Higgins Hammond, A, Jean Olgilvie Frink, BT, Shirley Anderson Smelter, BP, Elaine Rahaim Fuerst, B~. Shannon Priddy, AB, Joslyn Berry Ellison, XX, and leslie Huey, El. London, England.

The chapter had a Founders' Day brunch on Nov. 15 at My Sister's Room in Decatur, GA Attendees were asked to bring an item for the thrift shop run by the Assistance League of Atlanta.

Holiday tree trimming was held Dec. 6 at the home of Shirley Anderson Smelter, BR. Attendees were asked to bring a $10 wrapped gift to exchange.

At the white elephant exchange on Jan. 17 at Applebee's, members brought the worst holiday gift they received to swap.

Lou Anne Ross~ Jill

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Phoenix, AZ

Golfing for charity Every January a group called the Thunderbirds organizes the Phoenix Open, a professional golf tournament held at Tournament Players Club in Scottsdale, AZ. Local sorority chapters send volunteers to help the Thunderbirds keep things running smoothly. The hours they work translate into scholarship funds for sororityI Greek women in Arizona. This year seven women from the Phoenix Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha worked more than 50 hours and raised over $350.

Debbie Dettore, AA

Alumnae enjoy Founders' Day The members of the HaHiesburg, MS, Alumnae Chapter at a Founders' Day lunch at the HaHiesburg Country Club.

Indianapolis, IN

Alums visit new headquarters The Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter met for its 1998-99 kick-off event at Benjamin Harrison State Park on Sept. 19. It was a glorious, late summer day for a pitch-in picnic and leisurely walk.

The Oct. 6 meeting was held at the new offices of national headquarters.

The office staff was welcomed into the alumnae chapter. Members enjoyed examining early editions of the Phoenix and old song and pledge

books. The oldest member, Betty Presnall Bliss, XX, regaled everyone with memories of the past.

Lucy Eskridge Rockstrom, @@ Greater Rochester, NY

Chapter joins in celebrating anniversaries The Greater Rochester alumnae joined the festivities as Gamma Iota Chapter, Rochester Institute of Technology, NY, celebrated its 35th anniversary, Epsilon Nu Chapter,

State University of New York, Brockport, observed its lOth anniversary and the Rochester Alumnae Panhellenic commemorated 75 years of panhellenic friendship.

Fall activities included a Panhellenic potluck dinner, Founders' Day celebration, "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" musical production and a phantom card party to raise money for Alpha Sigma Alpha philanthropic projects, scholarships and Foundation.

Chapter members participated in AIDS Walk '98 in June and purchased playground and sporting equipment for Irving Together in July.

Sharon Sterner, fi

Members of the Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter members enjoy their September

Phoenix alumnae at their Founders' Day luncheon are, from left, back row, Sandy Kightlinger Kelly, AA, Joan Simcox Collinsworth, B'l', Ginny Selle Turney, BE>, Sue Landes Berman, AA, Meri Berger Thomason, KK, Debbie DeHore, AA, front row, Wendy Hall, BK, Mary Lou Landis Moseke, XX, Lynne Lawton Luke, BX, and "Nicky" BeHy Grever Morrison, IIII, Jan Dorosh McBurney, BP, Lorena Padilla Pacheco, BX, Lura Vermilya, XX TiiE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

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Sisters volunteer for Special Olympics On Sept. 12, six members of the Windy City Alumnae Chapter volunteered at a regional Special Olympics event in Chicago.

The day-long event consisted of a bocce ball competition and various other games and activities for the athletes. Each alumna was responsible for organizing and keeping score of bocce games for a group of athletes.

After the games were over and medals were given to the winners, members led their groups to different organized activities, including basketball, ping ng, long walks and horseshoes.

As a special thank-you for volunteering, each alumna received aT-shirt and a personal thank-you letter in the mail.

Christie Jacobs, LlH, and PC111line Fyalkiewicz, LlH San Diego} CA

Members enjoy English tea Four Seasons Point Aviary, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, was the setting for the San Diego Alumnae Chapter Sept. 19 meeting.

At the hotel lobby lounge, members enjoyed a traditional English tea as they discussed business and exchanged news about vacations.

Founders' Day was celebrated at the home of Ellen Fane Sturtevant, IITI, with traditional ceremonies. Prior to the meeting, lunch was enjoyed at the Crest Cafe, San Diego.

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as co-hostesses. The topic foremost in the two meetings was the Phi Phi Chapter 70th anniversary, held Nov. 14 at the Northwest Missouri State University Campus Conference Center. The chapter was organized in May 1928.

The Bonnie Magill award was presented at the celebration.

Following the anniversary activities, collegiate members arranged for alumnae and their families/friends to tour the sorority chapter room in Roberta Hall.

Editor LaVona Stalcup Reid, <1><1>, had 1928-96 Phi Phi history books for sale the day of the anniversary celebration. Mail orders are available.

La.Vona Stalcup Reid, ([)([) Jackson Purchase Area, KY

Alumnae say good-bye to old chapter house Alumnae of Beta Nu returned to the campus of Murray State University, KY. to reminisce and say farewell to the old chapter house.

The Beta Nu Chapter is just one of the sororities taking the chance to occupy part of a new sorority complex.

Murray State is building the complex to provide a pleasant, safe and secure meeting place for the sororities that choose to participate.

Many alumnae and members participated in the fond farewell to the house that had provided a memorable home for many Alpha Sigma Alphas over the years.

Heidi Heiss, BN

Maryville, MO

Delaware Valley, PA

Alumnae celebrate Phi Phi 70th anniversary

Chapter holds Founders' Day lunch

The Maryville Alumnae Chapter started the 1998-99 year with a salad supper meeting at the new home of President Julia Ward Ware, <1><1>.

The second meeting was held at the home of Helen Crouch Gregory, <1><1>, with Harriet La.sell Ray, <1><1>, and Mary Louise Lyle Whan, <1><1> , serving

Plans were made for the year's events at an executive board meeting held at the home of llse Graenz Schwarze, NN, in Media, PA. A Founders' Day luncheon was held in a newly opened restaurant and was the first fall get-together. Edith Waugh O'Brien, NN, was chairman.

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Beta Nu alumnae gather to say farewell to the old sorority house on Murray State University campus. They are, top to boHom, Natalie Johnson, Dawn Baldwin Messman, Dawn Buntin Moore, Heather Key, Tammy Anderson, Heather Tolley, Daphne Culver Parker, Stephanie Mullican and Heidi Heiss.

A holiday cookie and gift exchange was held on Dec. 12. Frances Sommers Dougherty, IITI, led a holiday craft workshop and made the arrangements.

Lois Meadowcroft Baker, NN, was hostess at a Valentine luncheon on Feb. 10 at her retirement home, Whitehorse Village in Newtown Square.

Miriam Hipple FitzGerald, KK

Central North Carolina

Chapter elects officers The Central North Carolina Alumnae chapter has reorganized, and has had two meetings.

Officers were elected: President Marlo Hamilton Gaddis, MI, Vice-President Wendi Johnson, ~n.

Secretary Jill Shaffer, ~n . Treasurer Angie Spence Roberson, ~TI. and Editor Tisha Shaffer, MI. Goals were set for the upcoming months. Plans were made for new and fun meetings, including a "dessert meeting" and a "comedy meeting" that will be full of jokes.

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ALUMNAE The chapter attended the 20-year celebration of Delta Rho Chapter at Elon College, NC, Nov. 13-15.

Tisha Shaffer, M Chicago Metro, IL

Sisters share holiday spirit The Chicago Metro Alunmae Chapter held their first meeting of the year on Oct. 18 at the home of President Carol Poindexter, AB. Members were able to catch up on summer activities and plan for the coming year. Mary Sidhu Pittman, EB, shared news and stories from the 1998 national convention in Dallas.

For Founders' Day, members joined other local alunmae and collegiate chapters at the Standard Club in downtown Chicago, hosted by the Windy City alunmae chapter.

In December, instead of the usual holiday gift exchange, members worked at Marshall Fields department store on behalf of DONKA, which teaches computer skills to disabled adults.

Christine Reising Keeley, EB

Southwestern Indiana

Alums tour new HQ Five members of the Southwestern Indiana Alunmae Chapter traveled to Indianapolis on Aug. 16 to celebrate the opening of the new national headquarters.

Upon arrival, members of the national council greeted chapter members Lana Gee Bunner, IlK, Karla Kamp Cook, IlK, Cherry Mayo Endress, IlK, Terri Higgs Sauter, IlK, and Sherry Money Smith, IlK. Council members and headquarters personnel gave all a guided tour and showed some of the historical artifacts displayed in each room.

In September, alunmae members served assorted cookies, fruit and drinks for Delta Kappa Chapter's preference party at the University of Southern Indiana. A consecration ceremony and initiation of new alunmae followed at a separate meeting held later in the month.

A Founders' Day celebration was held Nov. 15 at a local church.

Delta Kappa Chapter members and alunmae gathered to celebrate the sorority's beginnings and then shared a potluck meal.

Teni Higgs Sauter, IlK

Terre Haute alumnae host Beta Upsilon collegians and visiting national headquarters staff during a homecoming luncheon.

a luncheon meeting held at Larry Bird's Horne Court. Included in the programs for the year was a meeting where a representative of CODA discussed the social problems of women in the area.

President Brenda Meddles Scott, BY, conducted the Founders' Day ceremony at the November meeting.

In addition, alumnae had the opportunity to meet members of the national council at the new national headquarters in Indianapolis.

Mary Fran Moore Wiley, BY Cincinnati, OH

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Chapter welcomes collegians

Chapter lunches with Dayton alumnae

The Terre Haute Alunmae Chapter welcomed members of Beta Upsilon Chapter, Indiana State University, at

On Sept. 19, the women of the Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter hosted their annual luncheon with the

Central North Carolina Alumnae Chapter members at their first meeting are, front row, Oodie Carawan, aP, Amy Freeman, aP, Marlo Hamilton Gaddis, aP, Jill Shaffer, aP, Wendi Johnson, aP, back row, Tisha Shaffer, aP, Erin Suerken, ap, and Angie Spence Roberson, aP. TiiE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

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Southwestern Indiana alumnae members at the new national headquarters in Indianapolis are, from left, Terri Higgs Sauter, IlK, Sherry Money Smith, aK, Cherry Mayo Endress, IlK, Karla Kamp Cook, aK, and Lana Gee Bunner, aK.

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ACTION The first scheduled luncheon, chaired by Frances Cummins Rogers, PP, was held on Nov. 14 at the Park Country Club. In addition to a Founders' Day ceremony, there was a speaker from Buffalo Public School #45 who spoke about the reading partnership philanthropic project.

Donette P. Thurlow, llll Thlsa, OK

Cincinnati and Dayton Alumnae Chapters at their annual luncheon. This year the luncheon was hosted by the Cincinnati chapter at the Holiday Inn, Sharonville, OH.

women of the Dayton Alumnae Chapter at the Holiday Inn, Sharonville, OH. Both chapters proudly exhibited their displays from the 1998 national convention held in Dallas and had the opportunity to view a copy of the convention video.

The Dayton Alumnae chapter donated leftover lunches to one of their local philanthropies.

Julianne Erin DriscoU, rA Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Members celebrate Founders' Day on the beach The first meeting of the Ft. Lauderdale Alumnae Chapter was held in September at the home of President Kitty Gooch Milum, zz.

Members enjoyed a salad luncheon, discussed the summer and made plans for the coming year. Jean Wright Grason, PP, showed the video tape from the Dallas Convention.

A Founders' Day luncheon was held in November at Evangeline's Restaurant on the patio on the beach.

After the luncheon, all had a ride on the "Evangeline Train." The train drove members from the beach to downtown Ft. Lauderdale and Las Olas Boulevard before returning them to the restaurant.

Jean Wright Grason, PP Springfield, MO

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Southwest Missouri State University, back to campus and assisting them with rush. During their fall fundraiser, members sold 290 mums for a profit of over $650.

On Oct. 15, members headed out to a western bar for country dance lessons. On Oct. 24, during SMSU homecoming, alumnae got together between the parade and football game at the Beta Sigma house.

Founders' Day found all observing the special day with Beta Sigma collegians.

Sharron Eddlemon Walling, B! Buffalo, NY

Members meet for welcome back dinner Buffalo alumnae met at the home of President Susan Klute Hohl, ITIT, for the annual "welcome back dinner."

Homemade buffet dishes were on the menu while the 1998 national convention in Dallas was the topic of conversation.

All viewed a 25-minute convention video, heard "up close and personal" stories and received convention samples.

Three alumnae attended the convention: Joan Rindfleisch Runckel, ITIT, official delegate, Beth Lawrence Lucia, ITIT, and Kathleen Thompson Pilecki, ~T .

Alumnae start off the year with dinner and fund-raising The Tulsa Alumnae Chapter started the 1998-99 year off with a dinner at Diamond Jack's in September. President Becky Hockett Hamby, Bf, gave the convention report. The annual fundraisers, Innsbrook Wraps wrapping paper and Entertainment di~count coupon books, were distributed.

The October meeting took place at the Garden Trowel, which included a program on herbs and aromatherapy.

Afterwards, everyone gathered at Braum's for dessert.

The annual Founders' Day salad luncheon was held at the lndian Springs Country Club in November. ln December a holiday party was held at the home of Mary Harrison Matthews, Bf. KeUy Webster Yates,

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Members of the Ft. Lauderdale Alumnae Chapter held a special 90th birthday tea for Ethel Llewellyn Wilson, YY. Attending the surprise party are, from left, Florence Amtsbuechler Patterson, XX, Elizabeth Baringer Barnes, NN, Elizabeth Machen Byrd, fK, Ethel Llewellyn Wilson , YY, Kitty Gooch Milum, ZZ, and Jean Wright Grason, PP.

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ALUMNAE STARS Featuring the accomplishments of individunl Alpha Sigma Alpha alumnae

Founder of Historic Richmond Tours retires Margaret Deacon Austin, Beta Epsilon, founder and executive director of Historic Richmond Tours, recently retired and continues as a consultant to the organization.

Margaret attended James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA, and became a member of Beta Epsilon in 1959. In 1974, she obtained her degree in mass communications from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Margaret first worked for the Science Museum of Virginia. She then became interested in the concept of heritage tours, and in 1987 she became executive director of Richmond on the James.

In 1988 Historic Richmond absorbed Richmond on the James and Historic Richmond Tours was born with Margaret as director.

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Tours has daily walking tours, guided bus tours and special school programs.

Along with involvement in the Richmond Alumnae Chapter, Margaret has been active with the Virginia Museum, Cancer Society, Girl Scouts and her church.

Nurse receives award Frances Wilkins McNew, Beta Epsilon, received the Distinguished Nursing Award from Virginia Commonwealth University Medical College ofVirginia this past spring.

Frances attended James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. where she became a member of Beta Epsilon Chapter in 1951. She obtained a bachelor's degree in nursing from the Medical College ofVirginia (now called Virginia Commonwealth) and a master's degree in nursing from Ohio State University.

Frances retired from Ohio State in 1988 where she had served on the faculty and as a nursing supervisor.

After her husband developed Alzheimer's disease, Frances worked with two local churches to start an adult daycare center.

Margaret Deacon Austin, BE, with her granddaughter.

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Monica Runtagh Scott, fH

Frances serves on the board of trustees, capital campaign and finance committees. She also speaks at colleges on Alzheimer's and adult daycare.

Other awards she has received include the Golden Achievement Award from Doctor's Hospital in Columbus, OH, and an award from the Columbus south districts of the United Methodist Church.

She is a member of the Columbus Alumnae Chapter, where she has served as treasurer.

The College of Charleston is located in the historic district of downtown Charleston. Monica works to lease or acquire property and manages all major capital projects such as new constructions or renovations. She also serves as a liaison to the community on behalf of the college president.

In addition to her work with the college, Monica has been teaching fitness for the last 18 years at a local health club and has appeared in a series of fitness videos. Additionally she is involved with the Preservation Society of Charleston, the Rotary Club and Habitat for Humanity.

Monica is married with two daughters, ages 11 and 14.

Alumnae involved with preservation Monica Runtagh Scott, Gamma Eta, is a special assistant to the president for property acquisition and facilities planning for the College of Charleston.

She graduated from Penn State University in 1972 with a degree in political science. She then obtained a master's degree in public administration with an emphasis in historic preservation and urban planning.

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