1978 Fall ANCHOR by Alpha Sigma Tau National Sorority

Convention '78 ---------·------------------------------------ 2 Convention Legislation ---------------·-··---------------·10 This is Your National Staff ----------------------------12 Alums Working Together ----------------------------- 16 Won't You Help ---------------------------------------------23 Chapter News ------------------··-----------------------------24 Reflections --------------------------------------- ____________ __ AO Editor's Corner ----------·-------------------- ------ ________42 Directory ----------- ------------··-------------·------·-------46

Assistant to Betti Shores 536 Crosscreek Trail Pelham, AL 35124 Alumnae Chapter

COPY DEADLINE FOR SPRING '79 IS DECEMBER 15, 1978

THE ANCHOR is published in the Fall and Spring. Third class postage is paid at Birmingham, Send all editorial material to the Central Office, 6200 Hoffman Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri Copy should arrive not later than May 31 and December 1. Send change of address, vital statistics, in memoriam notices, and all sorority business correspondence to Alpha Sigma Tau Central Office, 6200 Hoffman Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63139.

appy are those who dream dreams and who are willing to pay the price to make them come true. L. J. CARDINAL SUENENS

We praise the spirit of Don Quixote, that man of La Mancha who dreamed " impossible" dreams and was willing to pay the price to make them come true. Scorned and covered wi th scars, he sti II strove courageous ly to reach the unreachable star. That, in itself, is success. â&#x20AC;˘ As Jonathan Livingston Seagu ll put it, how much more there is to livi ng than mere survival. â&#x20AC;˘ Th is issue of The Anchor is dedicated to those past and present who have dreamed dreams and have paid the price to make them come true. Many are continuing to strive courageously. Who knows , if enough people were willing to pay the price to make their dreams come true, we might together reach that unreachable star.

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CONVENTION 78 1

Natural Bridge, Virginia

President Sybil King delivers opening speech.

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GUNN IS GUEST SPEAKER AT OPENING SESSION The Honorable Charles W . Gunn, Jr., a former member of the state of Virginia House of Delegates, welcomed all convention participants to the Twenty-Second National Convention. Mr. Gunn inspired us all by saying, "Each of you can know individually and collectively that it was a better world because Alpha Sigma Tau was here, because you were here." It was a TAU-riffic beginning to a TAU-riffic convention!

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1. Local Convention Chairman Donna Yuhas welcomes sisters to Natural Bridge. 2. Members and Nat ional Council say "hell o" to each other during the of. fleers' reception . 3. Sisters pass the light of the eternal flame . 4. Nat ional Staff Members assembled for open ing session .

1. The National Councll-(seated l路r) Mary Charles Ashby , Sybil 路King , Charlotte Floyd and lois O' Dell ; (Stand ing 1-r) ferne Phipps , linda Forrester, Anna Margaret Rhodes , Dana Haggard, and Bobbie Nichols.

2. Officer's Reception . 3. Machelle McCallie hangs chapter plaque. 4. Such are the rewards of a National President!

MRS. KING OPENS CONVENTION At the opening session of the T wenty-Second Convention of Alph a Sigma Tau, Mrs. Thomas J. King, Jr., extended a warm, sincere welcome to all. In her keynote address, "Alph a Sigma Tau!he Bridge to Sisterhood," Mrs. King emphasized, Alpha Sigma Tau has the untapped talent and resources to meet any challenge the future holds; there is no goal we cannot achieve if we but accept, by activity, the vows taken at initiation. The water swirling beneath our bridge may be troubled on the rocks of the chasm difficult to surmount, disappointment may odcur, but as long as you know I care and I know you care, not only for ourselves, but others, we can build a bridge as sturdy and secure as the one just ya rds away that will strengthen and challenge the lives of women of the fu ture who pass across THE BRIDGE OF SISTERH OOD."

SEVEN ARE INITIATED Seven new sisters were initiated into the sorority at Ceremonials on opening night. Congratulations go to Diane Hernandez and Christine Lopez from Theta Chapter at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. The remaining five initiated into the national organization were from the Beta Mu Colony at Salisbury State College in Salisbury, Maryland. Warmest congratulations go to Cindy Kirby, Donna Bytella, Lourie Boruta, Debbie Flaig, -and their adviser, Kathy Schmidt. W e welcome you to the national sisterhood and fellowship of Alpha Sigma Tau .

DRS. WATKINS AND GAL LINEA U HEAD LEADERSHIP SESSIONS After a non-verbal introducti on to the leadership work hop, Drs. Tim Callineau and Jim Watkin presented two sessions which called for self-

evaluation of personal and chapter goals. They began by asking members to evaluate themselves. Different leadership styles were described pointing out the difference of the good leader verses the poor leader. Dr. Watkins expressed the importance of how leaders can interact by "behaving all over the place." He points out that the words spoken were not important by comparable actions. Dr. W atkins challenged members to organize in order to meet their goals. Dr. Gallineau stressed the reality of goals and reality that each person is an indi vidual and should be respected . Sisters wrote down what they thought was the immediate purpose of the conventi on and then listed personal messages. Members were left with many thoughts to ponder but perhaps the one that summari zes the total workshop was "Becoming is a lot better than being."

If you have any requests concerning the program or need additional information, you may w rite to: Dr. Jim Watkins/ Dr. Tim Gallineau Maltby Center Slippery Rock College Slippery Rock, PA 16057 路 or call (412) 794-7232

LYNN PERRINE REIGNS AS CONVENTION QUEEN This year's convention qu een was Lynn Perrine, Beta Zeta, University of Alabama in Birmingham ( UAB ). L ynn was recentl y gradu ated with a major in biology and plans to attend UAB's School of Optometry in the fall. She has held many offi ces as a Beta Zeta including, vice president, housing director, and sorority growth and development chairman. Lynn has been given many special awards for her dedi cated service to AST. Some of her awards are : "Outstandin g Active 1977," " Mos t Spirited 1977," and "Friendli est 1975-76." Anne Gray and Patti Curtis were chosen as princesses at the Queen's Luncheon. Anne is a member of Beta Epsilon Chapter, Shippensburg State College, Shippensburg, Pennsylva ni a. She is a senior majoring in sociology. Patti is a member of the Beta Theta Chapter at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, T exas . She is a senior and her major is fashion design . Congratulations to these very lovely girls! I. Queen Lynn Perrine (BZ). 2. Queen Lynn Perrine (center, front) and candidates . 3. (L-r) June McCarthy and Mary Louise Doyle attended 17 Conventions ; Ferne Phipps attended 15. They were pre路 sented key crests of be ing Margaret M. McDonald Belles.

AWARDS Music Awards 1st place Psi 2nd place Psi Original words with borrowed music 1st place Iota 2nd place Beta Tau 3rd place Omicron Honorable Mention Original words and borrowed music Alpha Lambda

Anchor Award-presented to outstanding alumnae on the local level Jean Me amara, Buffalo Norma Virgone, Birmingham Tana Wilkinson, Houston Mary Lou Scott, St. Louis Marilyn Christy, Ypsilanti

Order of the Yellow Rose-for dedicated service to the Sorority Sharon Clarke Cathy Crapet Terry Dudley Delores Falls Anne Gruber Jan Keen Cynthia McCrory Patricia ayle Gail Scott Mary Ellen Willmitch Donna Sue Yuhas

Scrapbook Beta Epsilon

Carrie W. Stehle Alumnae Advisor Award Jean Carper, Chi Linda Lee, Rho Connie Viebrock, Iota

Scholarship Awards Chapters with under 20 members: Chi Chapters with over 20 members: l st place Alpha Omicron 2nd place Psi 3rd place Alpha Epsilon

Mary Louise Doyle Panhellenic Award Mary Louise Doyle Carrie W . Staehle

Ada A. Norton Awards Charlotte Floyd Dana Haggard Bobbie ichols 4.

Ferne Phipps (right), presented Ada A. Norton Alumnae Awards to Recipients (1 -r) Charlotte Floyd, Dana 路 Haggard, and Bobble Nichols .

5. These sisters were Inducted Into The Order of the Yellow Rose : (1-r) Donna Yuhas, Cathy Crape!, Delores Falls, Anne Gruber, Cvnth la McCrory. Patricia Nayle , Gall Scott , and Mary Ellen Willmilch . Not shown is Terry Dudley who also received the award .

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Gamma District

Delta District

Epsilon District

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Eta District

Zeta District

Theta District

Kappa District

Iota District

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CONVENTION lEGISLATION AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL CONSTITUTION Passed: To limit all members of the National Staff to no more than two consecutive terms. To include the immediate Past President as a member of the Advisory Board . To list as Assistants to the National Staff the Area Alumnae Representatives, Area Expansion Representatives, Coordinator of Expansion, Executive Secretary, Local Convention Chairman , Nominations Chairman, and Parliamentarian; to list their

duties in the National Bylaws. To strike from the Constitution the dollar amounts of all dues and fees. To permit the National President to vote to break a tie or when the vote is by ballot. To permit to vote, at national conventions, only Staff members in good standing and delegates in attendance representing chapters in good standing. Pas sed:

AMENEDMENTS TO THE COLLEGIATE CONSTITUTION To hold the annual meeting between December 1 and March 31. (Not to take effect before 1980.) To require the signatures of both the Chapter Treasurer and the Chapter Adviser or Assistant Adviser for the withdrawal of funds from the Chapter Hous-

ing Savings Account. To list the Factors Determining Sorority Standing of members : Academic Scholarship, Financial Standing and Absences. To permit collegiate members to be initiated into the alumnae organization before leaving college.

RATIFICATION OF THE STANDING RULES Passed: To list sorority procedures and policies in the handbook (s) to which they apply. To clarify the status of a collegiate chapter which is on probation . To send The Anchor to every collegiate life member and to every alumna member who pays national alumnae fees . To send the " Chapter Newsletter" to

every alumnae. To rescind Rule 23 : To send The Anchor to each life member for five years after she leaves school ; thereafter, to send Th e Anchor only to those alumnae paying national alumnae fees ; to send the " Chapter Newsletter" to every alumnae life member and non-life member paying the national alumnae fees.

Note : Beginning with the next issue-Spring '79Th e Anchor will be sent only to collegiate life members and to alumnae who pay national alumnae fees.

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MEMORIAL SERVICE Wednesday, June 21, 1978 Natural Bridge, Virginia National Chaplain Mrs. Charles R. McCrory 0 Lord, Support us all the day long until the shadows lengthen and the evening comes and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over and our work is done. Then, in Thy mercy, Grant us safe lodging and a Holy rest, and Peace at last. A men -Cardinal Neuman This service was presented in memory of members reported deceased July 1976 through May 1978. ALPHA CHAPTER Wanda Crawford Bates '1,.2 Barbara Keller '18 Helen Gifford McFee '16 Eleanor M eston '22 Viola Milks '03 Neil Silk '15 Margaret Beckley Upeon '21,. Dorothy Nyland VanTol BETA CHAPTER '66 Catherine Cameron '16 Ada Stringham Kinderen '16 Hazel Davis Schultz DELTA CHAPTER '27 Ada Blair Brickley '77 Deborah Hayden '1,.3 Maxene Shunkwiler Wright ZETA CHAPTER '1,.6 Mary Yerkes ETA CHAPTER '29 Lillian Spiedel Ackerman '29 La Grace Williams Foote THETA CHAPTER Elisabeth Gottesleben ( ex-adviser) IOTA CHAPTER '55 Pat Belfield Allen '27 Myrlie Fenner Coltharp '36 LaVon Smith Ferguson '26 Helen Beck Foreman LAMBDA CHAPTER '33 Virginia Burke '33 Margaret Gentel Reed MU CHAPTER '51 Verna Rutz Page THE ANCHOR

OMICRON CHAPTER '50 Joanne Caperton Gray '33 Millicent Miller Woodroof '32 Helen Moses Fleshman PI CHAPTER '66 Cheryl Yuchs Clifford SIGMA CHAPTER '52 Patricia Wood Berthiaume '33 Eugenia Beare Buckton '39 Evelyn G. Huber '25 MargaretM. Macdonald '25 Leah Simmons '37 Betty Rech Slater ZETA TAU CHAPTER '59 Marga1·et Harris Barbery '37 Mary Lee Malbon Cardwell '76 Kathy Scott PH/CHAPTER '71,. Connie Taylor PSI CHAPTER '1,.1,. Mary Catherine Hamilton '1,.1 Anne Speight Raber ALPHA ALPHA CHAPTER Ca1·olyn Wylam Dunning '59 ALPHA BETA CHAPTER '1,.5 Mildred Kerr Oxley '1,.6 Marga1·et Ke·r r ALPHA GAMMA CHAPTER A my Jean G1·eene '1,.6 ALPHA EPSILON CHAPTER Helen Hanson Shepherd '58 BETA EPSILON CHAPTER Lisa Ziegler '75 11

This Is Your National Staff*

Sybil King

Charlotte Floyd

Dana Haggard

Ferne Phipps

National Council Sybil King-National President Sybil was elected in 1972 at the National Convention at Virginia Beach. As a collegiate, she was pledge and rush chairman, and president of Psi Chapter. Sybil has served as alumnae representative-Psi Chapter, National Scholarship Chairman, National Alumnae Chairman, and NPC Alternate Delegate. Sybi I and her husband, Jerry, have five outstanding children-Thomas J. Ill, Susan, Kathy, Jan, and Clare. Sybi I "works in her basement office" where the pay is low but the rewards are infinite.

Charlotte Floyd-National Secretary Charlotte was first elected secretary in 1972 at Virginia Beach. She is an active alumna and has been president of the Washington D.C. Alum Chapter and was representative to the Washington Panhellenic Association and the Northern Virginia Panhellenic Association. Charlotte retired in February 1977 after twenty-eight and one-ha If years at the Department of the Interior. Charlotte's husband is Julian J. Floyd.

Mary Charles Ashby-Director of Collegiate Chapters In 1974, Mary Charles was first elected to

Lois O'Dell

Anna Margaret Rhodes

Bobbie Nichols

Carrie Staehle

the position of director of Collegiate Chapters, and, she was re-elected in 1978. She was pledge trainer and secretary while in college and has been Examinations Chairman, Program Chairman, District President as an alum. Mary Charles has two children, Emily and Cary, who keep her busy along with her hobbies of sewing, needlework, bowling, and collecting music boxes and antiques.

Lois O'Deii-Director of Alumnae Chapters Lois was first appointed to her position of Director of Alumnae Chapters in 1974 and was elected to a full term in 1976. She was vice president of her collegiate chapter and has served in almost every capacity of her alumnae chapter. Active in her community, as well, Lois is serving her second term as Moderator of the Philadelphia Association of The United Church of Christ.

Bobbie Nichols-Director of Expansion Bobbie was asked to fill the posistion of Director of Expansion in 1975, and was elected to succeed this position in 1976. As a collegiate, she was rush chairman and president. After graduation, Bobbie served as presi dent of the Greater Little Rock Alumnae

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Chapter, Area Alumnae Representative for Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texa s from 1974-75. Bobbie is a municipal trading assistant for Stephens Inc., Investment Banker. She was graduated with a B.S. degree in business from Henderson State University.

Dana Haggard-Director of Fraternity Programs Having been appointed in 1975 to fill a vacancy, Dana was elected as Director of Fraternity Programs in 1976. While in school, she was sorority growth and development chairman, and social service chairman . She has served as treasurer and corresponding secretary as an alum. Dana works . . . for her husband, Phi I, and her three children-Jack, Leslye, and Jana. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, painting, and furniture restoration . Ferne Phipps-Director of Publications Ferne was appointed to complete the term of Mrs. Haswell Staehle in 1975, and was elected to that same position in 1978. She was president of the Omicron Chapter. As an alum, Ferne was president of the Beckley Alumnae Chapter and a charter member of the Marietta Alums. Other national offices she held include District President, Scholarship Loan Chairman , and Housing Director.

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District Presidents Mildred Adomaitis-Gamma District President Mildred was recently appointed Gamma District President at the National Convention in Natural Bridge, Virginia . She was social chairman and correspond ing secretary and is presently Assistant Chapter Advisor for Zeta Chapter. Mildred "works" full time for her husband , Donald. But in her spare time she likes to sew, knit, and grow plants. Christine Nugent-Zeta District President Chris was pledge trainer while a collegiate. Having recently graduated, she is now an assistant account executive with Brand Ad vertising and Public Relations, Inc., in Chicago.

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Ferne has one son, Robert Emmett Phipps, and two grand-children, John Robert and Carol Ann. In addition to her grandchildren, Ferne's hobbies include needlework, bridge, gardening, and traveling. Anna Margaret Rhodes-National Panhellenic Conference Delegate Anna Margaret was elected to succeed Mary Louise Doyle in 1976 in Birmingham. She has been president and panhellenic delegate of the Roanoke and Norfolk Area Alum nae Chapters. She received her B.S. and Master's Degree in education, and she is a curriculum assistant with the Virgina Beach City Schools. Anna Margaret is married to Donald H. They have three children-Donald, Jo, and Chet. Carrie W. Staehle-President Emerita Mrs. Staehle was elected President of Alpha Sigma Tau in 1934. She held that position for fifteen years, until 1949. She was the first Nationa I Treasurer from 1925 unti I her election as President. Because of her continuing, devoted service, Carrie was named President Emerita . In addition to her hobbies-playing bridge and reading, Mrs. Staehle teaches part-time at Columbus Technical Institute.

Susan Vogt

Deborah Alexander

In her spare time, Chris keeps busy with photography, golf, reading, and scuba diving. Susan Lee Vogt-Eta District President This is Susan's first term as Eta District President and as a national officer. As a Beta Zeta, she was editor, pledge chairman, and recording secretary. She is presently serving her second term as vice president of the Birmingham Alumnae Chapter. Susan has recently accepted a new job as an associate instructor in nursing at UAB 's School of Nursing. She is presently enrolled in graduate school. Deborah Alexander-Theta District President Deborah was reappointed to her term as Theta District President this past summer in Virgin ia. She was chaplain and president of Alpha Lambda Chapter.

Deborah teaches fourth grade students at Loudoun County. She is married to Robert. Deborah likes to sew in her spare time.

Mary Ellen Willmitch

Marjorie Willover

June McCarthy

Linda Hollingshead

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Donna Yuhas

Janet Keen

Mary Bolton

Susan McCarley

Committee Chairmen Mary Ellen Willmitch-Chaplain Mary Ellen became Chaplain at Convention in Natural Bridge this summer. Fittingly enough, she has been chaplain of her collegiate and alumnae chapters. Mary Ellen also served as treasurer while an alum. She teaches third grade in the Austintown School System at Davis School. Her major was elementary education, and she has a B.S. and M.S. in education. Cathy Crapet-Convention Co-Chairman Cathy is completing the second half of her appointed term since 1976. A 1970 Convention initiate, she was president of the Beta Zeta Chapter. Since she has been an alum, she has served as treasurer. Cathy works at Sandusky Elementary School in Birmingham teaching language arts. When she isn't busy with her daughter, Lisa, or her husband, Anthony, Cathy is active with the Jayceetes, reading, and skiing. Delores Falls-Convention Co-Chairman Delores was appointed National Convention Co-Chairman in Birmingham at the 1976 convention. Delores was president, treasurer, and rush chairman of the Beta Zeta 's. She was president, treasurer of the Birmingham Alumnae Chapter. She recently "retired" from American Cast Iron Pipe Company as an industrial nurse to have her daughter, Karen Michelle, born August 20. Congratulations to Richard, her husband, too! Terry Dudley-Editor Terry was reappointed to the position of Editor after completing half a term in 1978. She was vice president and historian of the Beta Zeta Chapter. As an alum, Terry worked as president, program chairman, and is presently treasurer of the Birmingham Alumnae. Terry "retired" from Alabama Power Company as managing editor of their company magazine to take care of Paul , the new addition to the family. In her spare time she does needlework, sews, paints. and draws. June McCarthy-Financial Secretary June was Life Membership, Endowment and Loan Fund Chairman preceding her term as Financial Secretary. She was president and treasurer of her chapter in school , and has been president of her alumni chapter twice. June teaches the sixth grade in the St. Louis Public School System and fills her spare time with sorority, gardening, and knitting. Patricia Nayle-Historian Pat was appointed at the 1976 Convention as Historian. When a collegiate, she was vice president, treasurer, and historian . Pat is presently serving as president of her alumni group and has been treasurer.

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As a personnel assistant for the Texas Department of Human Resources, Pat handles the firing and hiring, transfers, promotions, and other personnel-related matters for about 800 employees. Just for fun, Pat sews, dances, jogs, and bowls.

Marjorie Willover-National Headquarters Fund Chairman This is Marjorie's first term as National Headquarters Fund Chairman. While a collegiate she held the offices of treasurer, secretary, and historian. Marjorie presently serves as chaplain of her alum chapter and has been president, treasurer, recording secretary, and historian. Marjorie (Mrs. Robert G. Willover) collects and refinishes antiques; practices interior designing; and is about to begin writing a children's book.

Linda Hollingshead-Rush Chairman Linda was recently elected to this position at Natural Bridge. In college she was pledge president, chapter president, and courtesy chairman. Linda works for the Lancaster Office of the Better Business Bureau of Eastern Pennsylvania. She coordinates the staff and trains assistants. Photography, needlework, racquetball, running, and reading occupy Linda's time when she is not at work.

Cheri Moran-Scholarship Chairman Having completed an incomplete term, Cheri became National Scholarship Chairman in 1974. She was social chairman, assistant rush chairman, and top Tau of Alpha Lambda Chapter. Cheri was Dean of the Student's Office until August when she moved to Virginia . She was responsible for counseling and programming in that office. Philip is Cheri 's husband with whom she enjoys tennis, jogging, and racquetball.

Donna Yuhas-Social Service Chairman Donna became Social Service Chairman at Natural Bridge. She was pledge class president and editor of her collegiate chapter. When she graduated, Donna served as corresponding secretary and social service chairman of her alum group. Donna teaches science and social studies to 160 students at Stewartvi lie Elementary School. Her hobbies include crafts - especially needlepoint - swimming, and sponsoring the recreation department cheerleaders.

Assistants to National Staff Susan W. McCarley-Expansion Coordinator Susan began her work in November, 1977 when she was hired by the National Counci l. She was graduated with a B.S. in education and a major in physical science.

*Information about all National Staff memb ers was not available b y printing deadlines. Those not appearing in this issue will be included in th e nex t Anchor.

THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF ALPHA SIGMA TAU

proudly announces The pledging of Beta Lambda Colony University of Texas San Antonio; The Reenstatement of Sigma Chapter State University College, Buffalo, New York; and The Reenstatement of Alpha Nu Chapter Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, Missouri

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Alums ... Working Together Alpha District Buffalo Revives Sigma The Buffalo weather wasn't too kind in January and the first meeting of the new year was "snowed out." On February 13th, a trombone quartet from the University of Buffalo musical department, presented a deli ghtful program. Lillian Gondree arranged for the presentation. The chapter met in the parlors of her church and enjoyed refreshments after the program. Plans were completed for the rest of the year at a board meeting at the home of Norma Martin on February 27. Social Service Chairman Marilyn Helmrath showed slides of Pine Mountain at Dorthea Porter's home in March. Macrame' plant hangers were begun at this meeting. Many of the girls volunteered to complete these hangers at their homes. The plant hangers were fi lied with plants and donated to the Gateway Home for Children. Many of these hanging plants were used to decorate two dining rooms and one game room at the home. The Buffalo City Alumnae Panhellenic hosted a musical program entitled "Sundae Pops" to fund their scholarship program. The Greater Buffalo Youth Orchestra presented this program at Shea 's Buffalo, a beautiful old theater that has been declared a National Historic Site. Pledge classes began at Buffalo State College for the new Sigma colony under the direction of Sally Wales and Jean McNamara. Assisting in these classes were Norma Mart in, Janet Bartlett, Marilyn Helmrath, Marge Willover and Dolores Schmidt. The girls in the colony were pin pledged on May 1 in a ceremony attended by twenty members of the alumnae chapter. Ways and Means Chairman Helene Blackledge, led a lively bidding session during a white elephant sale at the April dessert meeting held in the North Tonawanda home of Fran Placta . Marjorie Willover was hostess during May when Buffalo elected and installed the alu mnae officers for next year. Best wishes for a successful year went to president Sally Wales, vice president Lillian Gondree, recording secretary Janet Bartlett, corresponding secretary Karen Howard, treasurer Delores Schmidt, chaplain Marjorie Willover, editor Jean McNamara, historian Norma Martin and Panhell enic representative Dorthea Porter. Jean McNamara held the final board meeting of the year in her home in May. Members attended a "Night at the Races" in ea rly June. Girls watched harness racing while eating a delicious dinner in the clubhouse. Edie Eckert invited sisters to her country

home nestled in the hills of Holland, New York for the June meeting. Everyone brought a dish and had a "pot luck" picnic supper. Buffalo certainly have enjoyed a very productive year. The high point of the year was, without a doubt, getting the local collegiate chapter back again!

Detroit Doings The weather has provided a series of adventures for the Detroit I chapter. For instance, the January meeting was cancelled by what Michiganians refer to as the Blizzard of '78. Things didn't look much better in February or March but several members braved the elements to get together. Spring weather didn't look much better than winter weather. So a fund-raising garage sale was moved to a (hopefully) warmer September. Congratulations are due for vice president Sue Roman and her husband, Dave. They had a baby girl in May. Then they represented Detroit I at Convention in June. Other spring activities included election of officers and a planning session for the '78-'79 calendar during the Apri I meeting. Then there is a luncheon with Detroit Ill in May and a pool party in June and a whole summer of sun and fun. -Carol Kelley Harvilla

Detroit Ill Retains Campus Tie s Theta Diane DeKane presented the program for February's meeting at Kathey George's home. Slides of the "Cultural Centers of Russia" provided a springboard for questions and answers about today's living in these renowned cities. The visit to the Detroit Institute of Arts in March was planned by Diane Peters to catch the cultural eyes and ears of alumnae. A Sunday "Brunch with Bach" session provided outstanding entertainment as a background for the sumptuous brunch. Following the concert, many members took advantage of the opportunity to tour another (a llery of the Institute. On the way home, a drive through Wayne State University's campus brought back college and sorority memories. April 's meeting at Kathy Pulice's apartment was collection time for various crafts materials for the therapy sessions at the Arnold Home for the Aged . The highlight of the business session was the presentation of a check frorn Elsie Leberg Walsh whose contribution was in honor of her fifty years as a member of Alpha Sigma Tau . As president of the Detroit Alumnae Chapter for many yec:rs, Elsie has strong ties with many members. Theta Chapter was hostess in May at an ice

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cream social that was a homecoming reunion for members from Wayne State University. Initi ation of graduates from Theta Chapter into the Detroit Alumnae Chapter was held in these familiar surroundings. The final meetings of the year were combined meetings of Detroit Ill and I. The May luncheon was held at the Wing On Restaurant and the June finale was a pool party at the home of Marsha Ewart. -Rose Marie Schm idt

Fort Wayne Provides Creative Arts Officers for 1977-79, are Donna McKel vey LaMasters, pres ident; Shirley Voisard , secretary; Nancy Schesky Irvin, vice pres ident; Colleen Schenher Richter, treasurer; and Cynth ia Peckhart McCrory, Panhellenic representative. The club has held several worthwhile meetings, and some favor ites were: an interior decorating party at Ruth Haas', a salad buffet, a candy-making demonstration at Helen Goodrich Bunnell's, a straw wreath workshop, a speaker on plants and care, Founders' Day dinner at the Lamp Post, a potluck dinner and, this summer, an ice cream social. Several members have recently had babies and several others now have sons and daughters in college. Rosie Buerkle Gilpin is the newest member. Shirley Voisard was awarded a $500 grant from Delta Kappa Gamma for read ing studies in England and Scotland. Cynthia McCrory was local president of the Fort Wayne Alumnae Panhellenic, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1977. The Fort Wayne Alumnae Club is always open to sisters in the area. -Cynthia McCrory

Ypsilanti-Ann Arbor-11Let's Make a Deal 11 Thoughts of spring filled the air on the cold and windy evening of March 13th as Martha Belknap, social service chairman , presented a vast array of sl ides taken recently of Pine Mountain Settlement School. It wa s certainly refreshing to !>ee social service funds at work he lping these children with both their indoor educational projects as well as thei r outdoor nature studies. Viewing these children surrounded by babbling brooks and abundant wildflowers made us all yearn for the " back to nature" life exemplified at Pine Mountain. Founders' Day was celebrated in April as members renewed the ideals perpetuated by Alpha Sigma fellowship at the Hillside Inn in Plymouth. Suzanne Slick and Carlotta Wilusz have chosen the Dearborn Inn as the location for our ann ual Mothers' Day Luncheon on May 8th, and planned a fine afternoon of companion ship as well as menu selection. The remainder of the program

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detai Is were very secretive according to Carlotta. Sally Pea rson hostessed the meeting on May 8th highl ighted by installation of officers. Plans for convention, the Mothers' Day luncheon, and the June picni c and rummage sale were on the agenda. Plan s are we ll under way for the garage and rummage sale. This has always been a successful f und -raising activity for social service project s and mem bers have been saving goodies as we ll as their energy to make this sale one of the best yet. Members "make you an offer you defi nitely ca n't ref use" for sure. The "saleslady of the yea r," Mari lyn Christy, is very persua sive. Meet ings are hel d on the second Monday evening of the month and Ypsilanti encourages a II ASTs to attend. Ca II Joyce Berg, 464-0341, or Marilyn Ch risty, 835-1791. They'd love to see you. -Joyce Berg

Delta District Philadelphia Enjoys History The best laid plans of Taus can go astray, despite the carefu l planning for the year conducted in October at Peg Brown's house in Ab ington. Fou l weather was the culprit that scotched t he plans fo r Jan uary's social service meeting and Februa ry 's Greek Night for husbands and fr iends. Fortunate ly, before t he "weather" set in, alumnae ce lebrated Founders' Day in November in Center City and in December visited the Newtown Christmas Houses on a tour sponsored by the Newtown Historic Association. In Apri l several members from Philadelphia joined West Cheste r alu mnae at the Alumnae Panhell eni c annua l luncheon to hear a fascinating ta lk on "China After Mao." Also in April, members enjoyed a dessert meeting at the home of Betty Lee in Abington after which they elected off icers to be led by new president, Betty Scheerbaum Alli son . The season was ended by driving to Shrewsbu ry, New Jersey, to join hostess Emily Reedy Sc hopp for a gou rmet luncheon and an historic tour of Shrewsbu ry. -Carolyn Potser

Epsilon District Suburban Maryland Bingos for Funds The acti vities of the Montgomery-Prince Georges Cha pt er have not only been enjoyable but profi tab le for local charities. Sisters had an exciting Founders' Day with the Northern Virginia Chapter. The tribute to Mary Louise Doyle wa s very touchi ng and reminded us of her

visits to collegiate chapters. Guest speaker at the December meeting informed us of the many needs of the House of Ruth . This local charity provides temporary lodging and meals for homeless women . Pat Linton welcomed members and their husbands or guests to her home in March for a covered dish dinner. The evening was highlighted by group singing around the piano. Donna Bradshaw did a beautiful job as pianist. The most recent activity was a bingo fund raiser for members and guests. The profits from this will be helpful for support to the House of Ruth and the Edgemead School of Maryland. -Sue Dingess

Northern Virginia Plans Hospital Aid The Northern Virginia alumnae gathered at Cathy Schriner's home in Alexa ndria for their annual Christmas party and gift exchange. It seemed appropriate that the main topic of di scussion was the use of funds from the Charity Bazaar. The group set an ambitious goal-to furnish a room in the new Children's Hospital in Washington, D. C. Proceeds from the Charity Bazaar and other future projects will be kept in a special fund for this purpose. Contributions from any interested chapters or individuals will be welcome. The January meeting had to be cancelled due to snow, but in February members and their husbands met at Charlotte Floyd 's charming condom inium for a Sweetheart (Covered Dish) Banquet. Approximately forty people made quite a crowd, but no one seemed to mind. Luci Baldi and Margaret Bowers and their spouses were a special surprise, so the evening became a small reunion. Debby Alexander's home was the setting for a business meeting in March. Convention plans were discussed, and Cathy Schriner announced that she would be having a yard sale in late April and would have a special AST table, with the proceeds going to the Hospital Fund. Members were to contribute salable items. Alan McFarland, a clinical psychologist, who works primarily with adolescents at the Woodburn Center for Community Mental Health in Fairfax County, spoke to the group at Ann Fobian 's home in April. Slides of Pine Mountain were also shown. The May meeting brought the election of new officers and planning for next year. In June, a pot luck picnic supper was held at Bev Scott's home in Woodbridge. All collegiate members in the area were invited to attend and meet their alumnae sisters. - Betty Gail Elliott

Shepherdstown Gains Three December provided sleet and snow instead of a warm Christmas party. After the initial slides and spins, the alums adjusted and met at Libby

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Salmon's for Christmas in January. Mr. Fred Jacobs, director of the summer day camp for exceptiona I children, presented a review of the camping program for the last three years at the Tri-County Camp. The girls were still going in the snow in February as they met at Ruth Seibert's to create Easter things for the mentally disturbed class at Berkeley Heights Elementary School. The array of mysterious animals were filled with candy for delivery. In March, the chapter had a double treat. The Hedgesville Highlanders presented "Jonah-Man Jazz"; this chorus of fourth and fifth graders de light in presenting the story of Jonah and the Whale. In addit ion, the sisters heard Mrs. Jean Dull , the teacher of the mentally disturbed class at Berkeley Heights, explain the role of the teacher in helping children with mental or emotional problems. The a Iums presented some Nurf-ba II items and punching bag to her for the class, as well as the Easter creatures. Apri I brought a shower of new graduates into the chapter. Ellen Church, Cathy Morris, and Martha Barnes joined the alumnae ranks at an Anchor party given by the Chi patronesses at the home of Dr. Katherine Frescoln in Shepherdstown. -Barbara A. Maxwell

Zeta District Edwardsville Sports and Supports Due to the famous winter of 1978, the January meeting of the Edwardsville Alumnae was cancelled. Members were, however, able to attend a collegiate bowling rush party earlier in January. Many alumnae attended but don't care to reveal the scores. Afterwards everyone went to Pizza Hut for some nourishment.

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In February, six alumnae braved a snow storm to eat dinner at the Pasta House Company in St. Louis. The company was fantastic and the food was delicious. At the March meet ing, plans were made for a future tennis tournament among the group sometime in June. Adopting an animal from the St. Louis Zoo was also discussed. The alumnae would pay for the animal's feed for a year if one is adopted. Again in Apri I, seven members gathered for more culinary delights. This time Edwardsville had a pot luck dinner at Jeanne Brunworth 's home. Everyone left with a few extra pounds that evening. In June, Becky Fennewald and Jeanne Brunworth will be attending the convention in Virginia. Have fun, sisters! Congratulations to Nancy and Joe LaFiore on their new addition, Sarah Elizabeth, born December 19, 1977. Karen Beckman and Debbie Welborn have new occupations. Karen is now on the teaching staff at SlUE in the nursing department and Debbie is working for Southwestern Bell as a communi cation consultant. Best of luck to you both in your new ventures. -Sharon Eberlin

Greater Kansas City Reactivates Alpha Nu Sharon Richard started the fall season off right with the arrival of a bouncing baby girl, Katy Marie, born on October 4, 1977. On the evening of December 2, 1977, a group of alumnae and their beaus sat down for a feast at Cap'n Jeremiah Tuttles Restaurant. Debi Pyszka started the New Year off with the celebration of the birth of her son , Patrick Lloyd, born on January 12, 1978. Good news treveled fast in February. The alumnae found out that Central Missouri State University Panhellenic had voted unanimously to ask Alpha Sigma Tau to reactivate their Alpha Nu Chapter on the Warrensburg Campus in the fall. Several Alpha Nu alumnae belong to the Greater Kansas City Alumnae Chapter. May 5 brought a lot of hard work as the K. C. Alumnae had a pricing party meeting for their garage sale scheduled for May 6 at Ruth Ann Bonin's home in Prairie Village, Kansas. The annual summer picnic was held on June 3 at Doris Lueckenotte's home in Blue Sprin gs, Missouri. There was lots of gooood eaten' for the takin '!!! August brought with it the excitement of rebirth for Alpha Nu Collegiate Chapter as the Alumnae worked out plans for the fall rush parties at C.M.S.U. -Kolyn Nancy Cochran

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Kirksville Alumnae Help Celebrate Anniversary The Kirksville Alumnae Chapter helped the Alpha Sigma Chapter celebrate the tenth anni versary of their founding on the campus of Northeast Missouri State University on Apri I 29. A formal banquet was held at the Shamrock Inn. Special guests introduced at the banquet were Mrs. Donna Nelms Crawford, former faculty advisor; Miss Maurine Hart, present faculty advisor; Mrs. Sue LaBath Fletcher, chapter consultant; Mrs. Cathy Barker Wombwell, chapter advisor; and Mrs. Alice Wiggins, housemother. A touching moment during the banquet was a song entitled "Forever," written by Miss Cindy Mueller and presented by Miss Carolyn Glascock and Miss Beverly Schwartz, collegiate actives. An anniversary party was held afterwards at the Atlas House. Thirty collegiate members and eight alumnae enjoyed the evening. Alumna e initiation was held on April 30. The chapter welcomed Miss Marti Barker, Miss Kathy Eder, Miss Toni Hershberger, and Miss Cindy Mueller. Plans were made to have an Alum Picnic on July 16 at Riverview Park in Hannibal, Missouri. Several alumnae members were present for the Annual Yellow Rose Formal on March 10 and 11 in Kirksville. -Vickie Terpstra

St. Louis Chapter Remembers Handicapped Founders' Day proved to be an enjoyable and meaningful evening again this year. It was shared by alumnae from St. Louis and Edwardsville. The speakers were legal clerks, who explained women's rights under the Equal Rights Amendment. Since many of the members travel overseas, we try to have an "armchair tour" at least once a year. This fall the group enjoyed Lillian Schipper's slides of Japan . The St. Louis Alums' annual Christmas luncheon brightened the bitter winter ... and husbands joined members for an Italian Dinner Party in February. The plant and book sale at the April meeting added a few more dollars to convention fund . Members are trying a new fund-raising project this spring. They are selling Global Dinner Club Booklets. The usual project has been a theater party with profits donated to the Emotionally Disturbed Children of St. Louis Public Schools. Lastly, the chapter has been remembering a handicapped child, by sending a book or project once a month. He is Bobby Nemnich, a son of one of the members. Stories of his pleasure upon receiving our letters adds special joy to our meetings. -Melanie Foster

Eta District Birmingham Alums Give Their Hearts With the onset of Beta Zeta's rush on Valentine's Day, Birmingham alumnae made bright ' heart-shaped pillow favors for the February 14 event. Alums activity participated at the partyDelores Falls spoke on the history of BZ; Sybil King talked about AST's history; and other members participated in the Tau Cross and served refreshments. Susan Vogt hosted the March meeting where the girls made "craft buckets" from used ice cream containers, contact paper, and yarn. The buckets were filled with crayons, pencils, paper, etc. and distributed to children at UAB's Center for Disabled Learning Development. Apri l marked the beginning of a profitable and new experience for most Sisters. They gathered to make silk screen tee-shirts to sell at National Convention. The girls left a little tired and a little green (the color of the ink used on the shirts)! Birm ingham alums hosted an ice cream party where they revealed their identity to secret little sisters of BZ. Gifts and hugs were exchanged, and the collegiates left for summer vacation. For the finale of the year's events, Birmingham gals attended the annual Birmingham Area Panhellenic luncheon and philanthropic display. Each NPC Sorority in the area "manned" a table which displayed samples of literature, photos, etc. of their national and local social service projects. -Terry Dudley

Miami Recalls College Days The Founders' Day celebration in November at vice president Betty Snidow's was reminiscent of "ye olde college days." Betty prepared quite a feast, complete with green and yellow candle favors and yellow roses. Founders' Day was observed with the Candlelight Ceremony and Sue Bossong accompanied members on guitar as they sang AST and college songs. As a social service project for the Christmas season, each member brought a toy to the December luncheon hosted by president Sue Bassong. These toys were donated to Toys for Tots program. In January, members lunched at historian Viva Williams' home. Viva, an arts and crafts enthusiast, showed sisters some of her handicraft and demonstrated the "how-tos" of hooking a rug. Also, gifts were brought to be donated to Variety Children 's Hospita I. In March, members continued lunching their way through meetings, this month at the home of recording secretary Jan Granier. One main topic of conversation was rollerskating. Jan and socia l service chairman Bebe Dellinger both

attend skating classes. They demonstrated to the other sisters different skills and techniques and discussed skating as a form of recreation, dance, and good exercise. Under consideration for one of next year's programs is a meeting at a neighborhood roller rink. During the April meeting at treasurer Hila Lane's home, various paperwork for National was completed. Also, after consuming a delicious meal amid much "catching up" conversation, members discussed June's National Convention and reported that all AST cookbooks had been sold at a profit, providing a slight boost in the chapter budget. Editor Kay Derr hosted a brunch in May. Being the final meeting of the year, topics of business for the 1978-79 season were discussed, including possible programs for upcoming meetings and ways to increase our membership and treasury. A final report on June's National Convention was given. Several sisters anticipated attending. -Kay Derr

Theta District Norfolk Flags Pine Mountain A warm fire, beautiful Christmas decorations, and good food provided the ingredients for fun and fellowship among the Norfolk Area Alumnae as they entertained their husbands and guests at a covered dish supper at the home of Kim Arner. Loaded down with materials for making items for the Country Store at the Con11ention, the girls traveled to Hamptom to the home of Ginny Bendura in January. The afternoon was spent making soap ball dolls, Christmas candles, and exchanging ideas about additional items to be made. The next month, the Alumnae continued the Country Store projects at the home of Anita Prince. It was decided to purchase an ecology flag for Pine Mountain School in recognition of their environmental programs. Members will also contribute toys to the new Community Mental Health Center in Portsmouth as their local social service project. The Norfolk Area Alumnae include member$ from five area cities: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Hampton with the members of the group sharing the load equally. However, it was felt that two members deserved special recognition for their extra efforts. Anne Creekmore was nominated for the first Alumnae Top Tau Award , and Anna Margaret Rhodes was nominated for the Ada A. Norton Award. At this meeting the girls mapped out strategy for gathering favors for the Convention to be held at Natural Bridge, Virginia. March found many members gathered at the Pine Tree Inn for the annual Panhellenic luncheon . Congressman William Whitehurst was the guest speaker. The ASTs were, as usual, one

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of the largest groups in attendance at this delightful affair. AST's Anna Margaret Rhodes will be the Panhellenic president for 1978-79. Trying their hands at cake decorating proved to be exciting and challenging for the Norfolk Alumnae in April at the home of Linda Johnson. Not only did the members get a chance to decorate fancy cakes, they also were able to buy the finished products to take home. The group has had a busy but rewarding year and looks forward to another yec.r under the fine leadership of Robbie Cool. -Virginia Wagner Bendura

Richmond-Petersburg Members Initiate Social Service Project This year, members celebrated Founder's Day with a delicious meal at the Jolly Ox. December's social found members at the home of Ann Cook for a wine-and-cheese-tasting party with husbands and dates. In February, sisters spent an evening with the girls at the Bon Air Diagnostic Center. The girls at the cottage enjoyed Bingo and Name That Tune. Prizes were given and refreshments were served. Members look forward to this again next year as RP sisters have decided to continue this as an annual social service project. At the April meeting, Mrs. Ann Matthews was guest speaker. She told of her many experiences as a spiritual healer and psychic. Plans for the coming year are now being made and the girls are excited about the programs. New alumnae to the area are welcome and RP members look forward to having you join them. - Jo Ann Marshall

Roanoke Alumnae Raise Funds December brought the Roanoke Alums together for an evening of Christmas cheer. Bittsy and Mark Hall entertained couples with good food, drinks, music, and laughter. Congratulations are in order to the following couples for their new family additions. Bill ie Dawn and George Howell-a boy, George Jason ; Beth Jane and Jim Fuquay-a boy, James II I. With the beginning of the new year, sisters got down to business. Alums made plans to hostess the Officers' Reception while severa l other members chaired the various events. Congratulations and many thanks to Donna Sue Yuhas for the devotion and endless hours spent in making Convention a great success. In February members "let their hair down " with an evening of craft demonstration at a loca l shop. Sisters enjoyed the learning experience as patchwork pillows began to evolve. Karen White Farris was affiliated at the March meeting in Ju<;ly Layman's home. The si sters welcomed her to membership as well as they do that of any other interested area AST alums. Roanoke alums have established a fund to honor a deceased sister member, Carole Hess

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Carro ll. The fund is to be donated on a rotating yearly basis to each of the three Collegiate Chapters in Virginia. Psi, Carole's chapter, was the fi rst recipient. This donation is to be used by t he Co llegiate Chapter in social service activi ties in a way appropriate to honor one who wa<; very interested in this aspect of sorority. Sisters are proud to share their success in helpi ng Roanoke's emotionally disturbed children. Using money raised from the sales of stationery and kitchen knives, alums sent aid t o f ive area schools and a new Mental Health Service Center. These programs previously rece ived no assistance from community organizat ions. The sorority year ended with a get-together in Molly Scanlan 's home. As members reflected back over accomplishments, the purpose of AST beca me evident-a "contribution of our share to t he progress of mankind." -Leslee K. Wade

Iota Distri ct Houston-Panhellenic Bazaar a Success The first Houston Panhellenic Bazaar was a huge success and the Houston Alumnae were quite pleased with the results. Profits will be used to send delegate and new member, Chr is Malet ic, to national convention this summer. Houston will also use the money for the social service project-making health and grooming kits for the children of Medicaid recipients. Another project in the making th is spring is he lping to make initiation robes for National to distribute to collegiate chapters. Houston alumnae are proud to have two sisters in our group who hold national offices. Sharon Cl arke is nominations committee chairman as well as an area expansion representative for Texas. Pat Nayle is historian committee chairman. In addition to their national duties, Sharon is vice president and Pat is president of our alu mnae group. Sisters were sorry to bid farewell to Barbara Benham who moved to Chicago, but were pleased to initiate two new members, Joyce Buttermore and Chris Maletic. Joyce just had a new baby, a boy, in March ; and sister Sharon Juntunen had a girl in April. Two other sisters are also expecting a visit from the stork soon. This has been a busy winter and spring, si sters sti II had time to enjoy a silk and dried flower arranging demonstration and are looking fo rward to the annual dinner (at Benihana 's this yea r) in May. -Sandra Guld in Noojin

New Orleans Alumnae Thrive on Activity Alumnae sisters in the metropolitan New Orleans area spent the first part of the 1978 season channeling AST energies into six months of successful activities. N. 0. alums zipped into energy con se rva t ion , caught Jazzamatazz, lunched at a Creole plantation and boogied with Phi chapter. Alum families joined to hunt Easter eggs and drive to Hammond, Louisiana to picnic with Phi sisters. The January organizational meeting found alumnae circling six month of dates in Kay Brister Johnston 's home followed by a New Orleans traditional lenten cheese party. A hectic February began with another lenten wine and cheese party at the home of Kathy Anderson Seeger. A February 24 luncheon at Marchal 's Plantation brought alum members and Phi chapter together for the annual tribute to graduating seniors. Mrs. Weaver, home economist from Louisiana Power and Light Company, gave a t imely talk with slides on energy conservation , "Zip into Energy Saving." Everyone received brochures and cookbooks f illed with energy tips. A nostalgic trip to Southeastern Louisiana Un iversity for Phi 's spr ing formal started March. Alums danced to " St. Joe,'' renewed friendships with sisters of the Hammond Alumnae Association, and met many Ph i collegiates. Also, in March, Marcia Barr opened her home for the many Phi collegiates. Also, in March, Marcia Barr opened her home for the monthly meeting. Plans were finalized for the annual Easter egg hunt held in March. Still March was not over. Jazzamatazz in the Louisiana Super Dome provided a truly " social " service event. Alums and their escorts treated five " adopted " boys from Magnolia School for the Emotionally Disturbed to a basketball game night. Although stomping, cheering, and eating didn't give the Jazz enough support to beat the New York Nicks; it did give the needed encouragement to score over 110 points and win free french fries for all. April came with a trip back to Hammond,

Louisiana for alumnae families. Picnicking in Cate Square future legacies and beaus were spoiled by the host collegiates. Hig~lighting t~e visit was a tour of Phi 's newly-acquired soronty suite on the SLU campus. Back in New Orleans April 's activities moved on with organizational workshops for the New Orleans' Alumnae second annual Christmas Bazaar. Also, Cheryl Ritchey Strauss hosted April's election of officers meeting. The 1978-1979 cabinet includes: president, Marlyn Koch Teel; vice president, Kathleen Anderson Seeger; secre~ary, Cheryl Ritchey Strauss; treasurer, Kay Bnster Johnston ; historian, Kathleen Anderson Seeger; editor, Mignonne Bankston; and chaplain, Anita Allred Gradwohl. The closing of the formal meeting season came with the initiation of officers in the home of Ann Marie Vinturella Duffy. This was in no way the end of N. 0 . Alumnae activity for once aga in calendar dates were circled for upcoming bazaar workshops. Summer doesn't mean vacation for New Orleans Alums! -Kathleen Seeger

San Antonio-Calling All Alumnae As a group of San Antonio area alumnae, members have been trying to establish an alumnae chapter in this city. Sisters feel this chapter is needed, especially since San Antonio now has Beta Theta Chapter at St. Mary's University, and a new chapter in the making at the University of Texas at San Antonio. The alums working on the formation of this chapter include Anna Alonzo, Brenda Garza, Mrs. Jeanne Kuebker, Elizabeth Martinez, Karen McKenzie, Debbie Ort, Marie Ramirez, Mrs. Kim Reinhard, Myrna Saucedo, Mrs. Debbie Cano, and Mary Gonzalez, all alumnae of Beta Theta. San Antonio invites all other ASTs in the area who are interested in becoming part of an alumnae chapter to contact Debbie Ort, at 5414 Timber Trail , San Antonio, Texas 78228 (phone: 684-0281), or Brenda Garza, at 326 Commanche Hill , San Marcos, Texas 78666 (phone: 392-1881).

Start an alumnae panhellenit in your community. It's easy . .â&#x20AC;˘ worthwhile .. . rewarding! An alumnae panhellenic may be composed of either delegates, alternates, and interested alums from organized alumnae groups or individual alumnae groups. For information, contact: Mrs. Arthur Markowitz 160 Oak Ridge Drive York, Pennsylvania 17402

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WON'T YOU HELP? Children's Hospital National Medical Center, located in Washington, D. C. is a non profit institution totally dedicated to our children. This hospital, one of the finest in the country, is over one hundred years old. Recently a totally modern building, in every aspect from design to technology, was dedicated. This center of medical excellence provides the special care necessary to any child regardless of race, creed, color, or the parent's ability to pay. This structure refuses to look like a hospital. Inside one finds bright colors of blue, green, orange, and yellow. Children 's art work decorate the walls and laughter sounds from one of the numerous play rooms where children are carving a jack-o-lantern. Nurses wear bright colorful smocks. The child and his family are invited to a puppet show and tour of the hospital prior to admission. Clipper, the clown puppet, helps to familiarize patients with the hospital and helps the child feel more comfortable about his stay. Each child receives his own book "My Tour with Clipper" and a Clip-

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per puppet just like the one in the show. Parents are encouraged to room-in with their child. A sofa bed is provided in each room. Parents also accompany their child to the preoperative playroom prior to surgery and from there to the induction room and remain with the child until he is asleep. Alpha Sigma Tau s in the Washington , D.C. area want to be a part of this fine hospital. The Washington, D.C. Alumnae Chapter (No. Virginia) has a goal to donate $2,000. This donation wi II furnish a room in the name of Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority. Alumnae Chapters may wish to send a donation in lieu of sending Christmas cards. If you are an alumnae without a chapter, your tax deductible donation is welcomed. Collegiates may wish to have a special doughnut sale. Won't you help us? Remember A S T is for life and life is at Children's Hospital. Please send donations to: Mrs. Cathy Millard Schreiner 4400 Hadrian Court Alexandria, Virginia 22310

Chapter News

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Alpha District Do Not Pass Go-Beta Chapter This winter semester at Central Michigan University was a busy one for Betas. Kick-off for rush started an exciting two weeks of parties and coke dates. A new party idea was added this semester. First parties were held in the house instead of the usual University Center. The theme was based on the game Monopoly with the rushees going to different rooms representing Boardwalk, Park Place, and Baltic Avenue. Each room portrayed a different aspect of sorority life. Cheryl Henry, rush chairman , did an excellent job and Beta Taus will soon be initiat ing thirteen super pledges. New social activities along with the "oldies but goodies" kept Beta Taus mixing and mingling with the fraternities and sororities on campus. The local Alibi Rock Theatre introduced every Monday night as Greek night. This brought all of the sisters out to meet fellow Greeks. Theta Chi's treated Beta Taus with a 60's party, and the Sig Eps entertained members at their annual talent show (of which everyone managed to show off a bit). A pot-luck dinner was held to meet sister sorority, Alpha Sigma Alpha. Having a sister sorority each semester is a new idea at Central this year and it seems to be very successful. The big event of winter semester was Yellow Rose. The Holiday Inn in Traverse City, Michigan was the setting. It was a beautiful hotel located on the water. Although the weather was chilly, everyone enjoyed the indoor pool , jaccuzi, and sauna. Dinner, dancing, a slide show, and special awards provided a fantastic time. Congratulations are in store for the following girls who earned scholarship awards: Brenda Pudney, Kathy Peters, and Pam Purchase. Lori Clam was voted outstanding junior panhel representative. Three big cheers for Karen Perkins who was voted Greek Woman of the Year at Central Michigan.

Beta sportswomen took a first in basketball for Greek competition and paired with the Sig Eps, earned another first in waterpolo. . Romances were blooming this semester m Mt. Pleasant. Karen Johnson and Tracy Peruzzi both became engaged and Karen MacKelvey and Hope Pearce are lavaliered. Congratulations, ladies! A clean sweep was made by Beta Taus at Greek Week this year. First-place was earned in chugging, swimming, track, pool tournaments, foosball, dance contest, hot dog-eating, canoeracing, and wacky relays. Way to Go ASTs!!! HONORS: Ranks scholastically in top half of sororities on campus; Straight As-Kathy Peters; Dean 's List-Pam Purchase; Honor Society-Jean Dichting, Julie Welter, and Karen Johnson; Panhellenic Scholarship - Pam Purchase, Brenda Pudney, and Kathy Peter; Most Outstanding Junior Panhellenic Representative.

Thetas Finish Busy School Year The Thetas of Wayne State University hope all the sisters had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Winter break was very eventful. At the annual Big Brother Christmas Party, alumna Donna Tocarchick announced her engagement to former big brother Mike Gorecki throu gh a candlelighting ceremony. The fall pledge class made a trip to Children's Hospital of Detroit for caroling and entertaining the children. The singing could be heard through all the wards and children stared in wonder as a "candy cane," "snow-flake," and "gingerbread woman" headed the happy singers. One of the PKAs is in Bonstelle Theatre, at W.S.U .-so what better opportunity for Alpha Taus and Pike's to get together for a theatre night? Afterwards, doughnuts and apple cider were served and some of the cast from "Candide" attended. The beginning of spring quarter brought Theta new officers. Congratulations to Debbie Ziegler for being elected Wayne State University Panhellenic Council President. Laura Luc, a second year nursing student, is new chapter president, succeeding Nadia Sawka, who has done a tremendous job. Nadia, through planning bake sales and helping decide the budget, saved enough money in the treasury to greatly alleviate the annual dinner dance budget. Thank you

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very much, Nadia. Teri Meyette is the new vicepresident. Teri also had the highest grad e point average for this year. Other executive board members are Carol Tverberg, treasurer, and Pat Curristan, recording secretary. Alpha district president Ann Gruber paid Theta a visit April 10. She had a good opportunity to talk to all the girls and even attended our informal rush party that evening. One thing is for sure, the Thetas are sociable. This quarter roller and ice skating parties were held with different fraternities, and mixers are being planned with Pi Kappa Alpha and Kappa Psi fraternities. With the coming of a reliable jewelry demonstration , bank balances are a bit smaller than before. The sisters are all now well sup pi ied with tee-shirts, shorts, rings, dangles, and other AST paraphernalia. Rush has been successful this past yea r. Newly initiated members are Pat Curristan, Debbie Lucas, and Carol Tverberg, Fall; Laurie Jodway, Gloria Petoskey, and Barbara Skoll (winter pledges); and spring pledges are Diane Hernandez, Christine Lopez, and Kathy Wilson. At the end of winter quarter, there was another romant ic occurrence. The candle went around three times for sister Cindy Zylinsk i and big brother David Manardo. A summer 1979 wedding is planned. The latter part of May br ings the annual Panhellenic Greek Week. Sisters were busy writing a skit for this year's "Panhel Sing," attempting to outdo accomplishments of last year, when ASTs won two of three possible awards given. After Greek Week festiv ities, Theta act ives held an ice cream social for the Alums of Detroit I and II I. The chapter is trying something new. After each meeting, some kind of activity is planned. The first "event" scheduled is a trip to the Detroit Tigers baseball game to try to see Mark "The Bird" Fidrych pitch. Other things planned are fraternity mixers, picnics, movies, theatre nights, and so on. In closing, Theta sisters wish all sisters a prosperous year and Tau love. -Joyce Bury HONORS: Best songs and overall performance at Panhellenic Greek Week Sing; Dean's ListKaren Hurley.

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Beta District Delta- One of Lucky J3 The Delta Chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau is one of th irteen sororit ies on the Indiana Un iversity Campus. IUPs Greek system gained 15% of t he students, the largest percent for State school s in Pennsylvania. The chapter's forty-three sisters were joined by twelve new sisters last spring-the second highest sorority pledge class on campus. Pledges were Joy Brightwell, Julie Dingey, Tammie Farren, Barb Grant, Heidi Hiller, Margaret Hsueh, Jani ce LaBanz, Jeanie Rabine, Karen Rizzuto, Beth Snell, and Betsy Thomas. Together with the older sisters they were very act ive in Greek activities. The spring semester began wi th t he annua l Phi Sigma Kappa -Alpha Sigma Tau pancake eating contest. Greeks col lected $1,025 for the Epilepsy Fund. Sister Linda Ch ime! ate 15 pancakes at $9.47 each to win top pa ncake downer. Greek week brought its usual festivities; a bounce-a-thon for muscular distrophy with Alpha Si gma Tau bouncing to second place in the sorority division in the April 20-23 event. Thi s week was also "Derby Days" for Sigma Ch is. AST's Sue Lake was third runner-up for Derby Queen, an d t he sorority earned fourth place in overall compet ition of chugging, spirit, songs, an d field games. The week was ended with the "Phi Psi 500" where ten AST's sprinted an d tricycled for first place. Janice Quinn, a new sister, was named the sweetheart of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. At a SO's mixer, the brothers brought tears to her eyes as they gathered to sing Happy Birthday around a huge cake, and harmon ized the sweetheart song. Every semester Deltas hold an open bid party. Fall semester's theme is a Iways Christmas. The fall 1977 party was hrghlighted when two Phi Sigma Ka ppas ca me dressed as a fat jolly Santa Claus, and skinny green elf. The girls attend ing the party were surprised when their names were called to receive candy treats from Santa 's bag. The chapter usually gets two or three hold over pledges at the fall party.

HONORS: First-place in "Phi Psi 500," and second-place in the Bounce-A-Than; ranks scholastically in top half of campus sororities; Straight As-Margie McCall, Bev Gaydos, Jenny Bowers, and Michelle Marcus; Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities - Michelle Marcus and Linda Lawson; Dean 's List-Margaret Hsuech, Karen Rizzuto, Charon Comini, Cindy Duchala, Mary Culp, Patty Pdolka , Carey Dahlin, Jenny Bowers, Margie McCall, Michelle Marcus, and Bev Gaydos; Psychol ogy Award , Barbara Maslack; Gamma Rho Tau, Jenny Bowers; Kappa Delta Pi-Miche lle Marcus, Linda Lawson , and Margie McCall.

Alpha Pis Take Honors During Greek Week The Alpha Pi sisters returned to Slippery Rock State College full of enthusiasm. The sisters were ready to work and have fun working with rush. Thirteen new pledges were acquired. After rush , work began on Greek Week activities. A preliminary function for sororities prior to Greek Week is the annual Sorority Sing. Alpha Pis were honored by winning third place. In this year's Greek Week Alpha Pis were the proudest sorority because sister Laura Mathews was crowned Greek Goddess. This started the week which was full of various fun activities for sororities and fraternities. Of the various activities, APs won two first and three second places. Sisters were very proud and very excited about this. For a social service project, the sisters sponsored an Easter Bonnet contest with the Lab School children at S. R. Some honors were bestowed upon the sisters, some of which included: Outstanding Sister, Jan Baily; Top Tau, Linda Fry; and Phi Sigma Epsilon Sweetheart, Melissa Pollard. The Spring Formal was held April 8 at Connelly's in Butler. Have a good year! -Carolyn Tady

A.S.T., Active in the Boro Since returning to the Bora after Christmas break, the Alpha Tau chapter has been very active. Most of their energy and efforts have gone toward rushing, as the sisters are very anxious to build up their membershi p. Part of Alpha Tau's efforts were spent participating in the local panhellen ic sponsored "Winter Carnival," where the sisters set up booths for casino style games. With the help of the Nati onal Expansion Officer Susan W. McCarley, the sisters presented a series of slide presentations to introduce the fine qualities of A.S .T. to many Edinboro State women . The presentations proved successful as the chapter will pick up many interested women later in the semester.

In March the sisters were visited by the Youngstown Alum. During their visit, an officers' workshop was held, and an initiation of a new sister, Denise Danforth, and installation of officers was performed. The new officers and sisters enjoyed their third annual Spring Weekend. A formal banquet and dance was held at the Spartan Inn, Erie. The sisters finished off their weekend with a picnic at Presque Isle. The sisters anticipated Greek Week in May and many activities including Greek games, the Touch Run , canoe races, and Greek Sing. Alpha Tau looks forward to promising fall semester with the excellent support of their new chapter advisor Mrs. Jeanne Bittner (Delta chapter), other collegiate and alumnae chapters, and National. HONORS: Dean 's List-Cindy Ferree and Lynn Paulik.

Seta District Regional Day A cold , snowy, windy day on the Bluff at Duquesne University was the scene of this year's Beta District Regional Day. Many chapters did not brave the cold, but for those that did, the theme, Emerald City, warmed and brightened an otherwise very wintery day. Guided by a yellow brick road , six national officers and members of sister chapters made their way to the registration table. There they received programs and decorative name tags. The sisters of Beta Delta greeted the weary travelers with hot coffee and doughnuts, and soon after, the program began. The morning consisted of seven round robin workshops. Members of Beta! Delta started off each session, and the other chapters joined in, sharing their ideas and experiences. The sessions were concerned with such topics as: officer training, rushing, pledge training, social service, Pan-Hel, and fund-raising. After the workshops, a buffet luncheon was served in the union cafeteria overlooking the campus and the snowy hi lis of Pittsburgh. Then, Susan McCarley, the Director of Expansion, presented a historical slide commentary, and the rest of the afternoon was spent exchanging songs and skits among chapters. The day closed with a formal candlelight ceremony. Thanks goes to the Alpha Kappa chapter from round rob in workshops. Members of Beta Delta Marietta, Alpha Omicron chapter from Clarion, Delta chapter from Indiana, and the national officers who were present, despite unfavorable weather conditions. Congratulations to the Alpha Kappa chapter who had the highest percentage of members present and also who traveled the farthest distance. Special congratulations go to Maggie Brown, Pat Kaiser, and Lisa Fischer who organized the day's activities, and to Joni Silipigni and Georgia Zeedick who helped the girls whenever they could.

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A Tribute to Beta Delta Seniors Endless dedication and endurance, talent and creativity, hard working and energetic, patient and always full of ideas and faith-these are just a few of the impressive attributes of the nineteen graduating seniors of the Beta Delta chapter of Duquesne University. These girls have given inexhaustable amounts of their time, energy, and self, over and over again in the past years as active members. The rest of the sisters have not forgotten the seniors' undying efforts, and they realize that the accomplishments of the sorority would have never become a reality without these same girls. Just this year, Maggie Brown, Gina DeGeorge, Eileen Eckhart, Erin Keegan, and Eileen O'Toole spent many hours practicing for Carnival, while Pam Bellas tried to keep everything rolling smooth. In the meantime, it was Lisa Sheets, Mary Kay Betz and crew who busily prepared the Medieval costumes and scenery. Everyone chipped in for Muscular Distrophy, but it was Kathy Meyer who danced the weekend away in the Marathon. Regional Day would have never gotten off the drawing board if it was not for Maggie Brown and Pat Kaiser, and the Derby Days skit would have still been floating around in the heads of the past president and vice president, Erin Keegan and Jo Zeffiro, if they had not stayed up until early morning materializing their ideas into a workable script. Then, it was Marylee Sanczel, Eileen Eckhart, and Jo Zeffiro who spent the following night directing and teaching the dances to the cast, while Mary Jean Stosic starved herself for the pie-eating contest and Mary Kay Betz painted flats for the last time. The rest of the seniors: Reat Dugan, Mary McClure, Josie Miller, Joyce Monroe, and Mary Sprowls, although not singled out for individual accomplishments this year, were still instrumental in the success of AST at Duquesne. To put into words the gratitude of the sisters

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for the seniors and their ceaseless efforts is quite difficult, but Felice Mancini sums up best what each sister feels with the following quotation: Sometimes, not often enough, we reflect upon the good things, and those thoughts always center around those we love, and I think about those people who mean so much to me . .. And I count the times I have forgotten to say thank you and just how much I love them. To this can only be added: Congratulat ions and thank you!

Gamma District Zeta Happy with J4 Pledges Spring finally came to Lock Haven State and the Zeta Chapter was really busy. Rush went extremely well. Using the theme "Happiness is AST" under the direction of Stephanie Mast, rush chairman , Zetas were able to get fourte en spirited pledges. They were Debbie Buhl , Diane Dagle, Pam Dent, Audrey Metzger, Judy North, Terre Pensyl, Karen Rathgeber, Anne Roth, Missi Ryan, Sherril Schanzenbach , Sharon Schawalder, Debbie Schmidt, Cheryl Stohr and Laurajean White. You can be sure they kept pledge trainer Diane LaBrozzi on her toes . Members anticipate their entry into sisterhood. Tau Weekend was a great success and social chairman Maureen Carey, deserves a bi g ha nd. Greek Weekend proved to be another profitable weekend for Taus, when the chapter won the Greek Olympics and took home the trophy. Zeta activities haven 't been all fun and games. Recently members collected non-perishables f or an agency called Wise Options for Women as a social service project. The chapter also par-

Easter baskets and played ball with the children. And the chapter participated in Special Olympics and gave blood to the local bloodmobile. The chapter celebrated local Founders' Day with a very touching ceremony on May 2. Alpha Xi will end the year with the annual d i nner-da nee. Pam Pope

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ticipated in the Cancer Society's " Send a Mouse to College" drive, and there were several car washes to raise money for various causes. This semester Zetas were without their regular advisor, Mrs. Mabelle Mottet. She and her husband spent the semester in Poland . Mildred Saxe "filled in" for her and did a terrific job. A special congratulations goes to Ga i l Will its who was named to Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges 路 for th is year. A final farewell to all the seniors . . . good luck in the future. Best wishes go with you. -Cheryl Walter HONORS: Highest percent of donors to blood mobile, and Greek Olympic champions; Who's Who in American Colleges and UniversitieSGail Willits; Dean's List - Nancy Crouthamel , Lynn Diller, Cheryl Wagner, Kenda Wh itmer, and Theresa Schraeder; and Tau Beta Sigma-Beth Harvey.

Spring With Xi The Alpha Xi chapter at Mansfield State Col lege ended a very busy and exciting spring semester. Alpha Xi participated in a campuswide "Greek Week." All the Greeks at M.S.C. got together and participated in fun and exciting events. Greek Week began Sunday, April 23, with sports and a picnic at the end of the day. Through the week various activities went on, such as a banquet honoring the Greeks in which Alpha Xi won the pledge scholarship cup for fall 1977. Josephine Cherundolo, a sister of Alpha Xi, received "Greek Woman of the Year." Saturday, April 28, Greek Week ended with "Anything Goes" down at Smythe Park in downtown Mansfield. Here various physical events took place, such as sack races, tug of war, shopping cart races, an egg throwing contest, a balloon throwing contest and a banner contest. The chapter also received six new sisters this semester. They are Cindy Cornish , Amy Dupree, Judy Kromko, Barb Kuhnau , Kirsten Larkin and Lori Werley. The ru sh theme for spring was " Storybook Land." As well as acquiring six new sisters, Alph a Xi is very happy to announce a new assistant advi sor, Mrs. Stearns. Alph a Xi wa s very active in social service thi s semester. The sisters took the special educa t ional class at th e downtown elementary sch ool swimming for an afternoon. Members also made

HONORS: First-place homecoming float, thirdplace Christmas Panorama, Scholarship award for '77 pledge class; Dean's List-Angela Lally, Mary Manbeck, Cindy Collins, Josie Cherundolo, and Cindy Berk.

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Successful Year Spring semester was a busy and rewarding one for the Alpha Omicron chapter at Clarion State College in Clarion , Pennsy lvania . AO began the semester with spring rush and an exc it ing formal rush party. Under the direct ion of ru sh chairman Michelle Hilovsky, the " Tau Territory" party was a huge success. Sisters dressed as cowboys with sheriff badge nametags, and rushees dressed in western att ire, with "wanted" sign nametags. The rushees were entertained by songs, a sk it , and a flashy can-can girl show. After a hearty meal of sloppy joes, baked beans, rootbeer, and Texas sheetcake, the party was closed for the even ing with a formal ceremony. All the hard work paid off and AOs gained eight pledges who were recently initiated. They are : Bev Goodling, Jan Harrison, Tammy Matarrese, Sue Mickle, Lyd ia Purash , Jan Schmincke, Sarah Scott, and Pam Work. Once again the chapter part icipated in a successful bloodmobile with the American Red Cross. As a second soc ial servi ce project members also gave the park areas near Clarion a spring clean ing under the direction of soc ial service chairman Cand i Peyronel . Two sisters part icipated in the pre I iminaries for the Miss Clarion State College Pageant. Cindy Slick and Karen Kay Sanders represented Alpha Sigma Tau and did a f ine job. AO had several successful hoagie sales this semester. They have proved to be a tasty and economical means of replenishing our ever di minishing funds. Six sisters trave led to Regional Day at Duquesne Un iversity in Pittsburgh. It was a memorable day and those who attended returned to Clarion with many good ideas from workshops as well as happy memories. The chapter also enjoyed many excit ing soc ial activities. In February, Alpha Taus held a Val entine's Date Party at the Sheraton Inn in Clarion . The next large gala event was the Yellow Rose Formal , held April 22 at the Pinecrest Country Club in Brookville, Pa . It wa s a beautiful even ing highl ighted by the appea rance of alumnae, and the presentat ion of the " Man of the Year" awa rd to Bill Molnar. The sisters are now bu si ly pract ici ng for t he

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upcoming Greek Week. The girls hope to once again capture the title of first-place overall sorority. -Kandace Krach HONORS: First-place in Greek Bowl and Greek Sing, second-place in Greek Olympics, third-place for homecoming float, third-place scholarship, and second-place pledge scholarship; ranks schola路stically in top third of campus sororities; Straight As-Patti Carlin and Carla Sardi, Who's Who in American Colleges and UniversitiesLeslie Bruno; Dean's List-Patti Carlin, Nancy Appleby, Sue Mickle, Pam Morrison, Marianne Nelko, Candi Peyronel, Janet Schmincke, Gina Villela, and Jan Harrison; Psi Chi-Patti Carlin, Lisa Framiglio, Leslie Bruno, and Deb Kallay; Lambda Sigma - Patti Carlin, Lisa Framiglio, Linda Jacobs, and Barb Porto; Tau Beta SigmaDiane Cunningham and Faith Harlan; Phi Beta Alpha-Janice Matzel and Pam Morrison; Kappa Delta Pi-Patti Carlin, Deb Kallay, Linda Jacobs, Karen McMunn, and Candi Peyronel.

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Weekend The sisters of the Alpha Phi chapter concentrated their energies on Greek Weekend this semester. After a successful 路 rush members began to educate four new sisters. The pledge class consisted of Sue Weber, Barb Wagner, Barb Via, and Debbie Smargiassi. The sisters wish to welcome them formally, and wish them the best of luck in Alpha Sigma Tau. This year's theme for Greek Weekend was "Saturday Night Live." Alpha Phis took secondplace in the skits, first-place in Greek Weekend decorations, and Alpha Phi's very own Ritann Cantwell was crowned "Hera," Queen of the Greeks. Ritann, a sophomore speech pathology major, was pronounced "Hera" at the semiformal dinner-dance on Saturday night. A farewell party was held in early May to say thank you and goodbye to three graduating seniors. Helen Goggin, Diane DiMartin, and Kathy O'Donnell will be sadly missed. Helen is our past president, and Diane is this year's Top Tau recipient. HONORS: Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities-He len. Goggin and Diane DiMartin; Dean's List-Diane DiMartin and Helen Goggin; Abbes-l<aren Jankowski; Kappa Delta Pi-Diane DiMartin.

Beta Betas Send Off Eight Seniors As the semester comes to an end, the sisters from Widener College, Chester, Pennsylvania, would like to share some of the ideas and activities from past months. First of all, rush included a coffee and doughnut hour, and a concert, which Beta Beta sponsored, given by singer/songwriter John Knoblauch. A formal tea

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ended rushing. For this rush, the chapter pledged and initiated five new si sters: Pamela McCray, Yvonne McCrea, Libby Sioutis, Jackie Thomas, and Miriam Willis. In March, district president Diane McGaha, visited Beta Beta chapter. Si sters took thi s occasion to award Pat Cooney with her well deserved Top Tau award. Congrats, Pat! With the onset of April, the chapter began a whirlwind of activities. First on the agenda wa s "Greek Week '78." Actually, this last s ten days and includes athletic competition, skits, and parties. Beta Beta placed first in both the relay race and electric pong! The next big event was Widener's first annual "Flying Fresh Air Fair" at Rose Tree Park on the 15th and 16th. The chapter manned the Tic-TacToe booth. It was a lot of work, but it was also a lot of fun. Other events of the fair included hot air balloons and a free concert by the Hometown Band. Hell night, initiation, and a senior send-off closed spring semester. Of course these happy occasions are tinged with sadness, especially t he senior send-off. Graduating sisters were Karen Arner, Pat Cooney, Karen Mitchell , Marie Pratt, Ann Sorensen, Michelle White, Debbie Wolfrom, and Barb McCullough. Sisters will miss all of them! Added congratulations go to Barb, who became Mrs. Mark Day on June 3, 1978. Beta Beta chapter can never end a semester without thanking devoted chapter adviser, Mrs. Grace Locke, for her untiring efforts and concern. -Joanne M. Quatran i HONORS: Most original homecoming float; Who's Who in American Colleges and UniversitieSPatricia Cooney and Donna Mims; Alpha Ch iJoanne Quatrani.

Beta Epsilon Swings Into Spring The sisters of Beta Epsilon returned to Shippensburg State College after a long Christmas vacation ready to start plans for a busy rush program, social service programs, and fundraising projects. The first thing on the schedule was to get started with rush . The chapter had many good rush parties, including a roller skating rusher with a fraternity on campus. Formal rush , " Let AST Warm Your Heart," gave sisters another opportunity to talk with the rushees. It was a huge success. After formal introductions, there was a candle-lighting ceremony given by sister Kim Fogal, chaplain. Informal rush was "Get Looney With AST" and proved to be an even ing of fun . Rushees and sisters came dressed as cartoon characters and we were amazed at the variety of characters there-everything from Casper to the Pink Panther! Through it all , the sisters were proud to gain nine great pledges. They are: Sharon Argo, Kyle Carlton , Sharon Dean, Kristen Doll , Sue Ingram, Deb McDowell, Eileen McGough, Beth McHenry, and Jill Yeake l.

Special thanks go to Katie Gray and her rush committee who made rush program successful. Social service projects this semester included a campus-wide blood drive and a visit to Scotland School for Veterans' Children (SSVC). Ten sisters accompanied Cindi Battinieri, social service chairman, to SSVC where they entertained forty-eight children with songs and games. It was an Easter party complete with Easter baskets for each child. Beta Epsilon also sponsored a Canned Food Drive with Theta Kappa sorority. The cans went to the "Women in Need" organization in Chambersburg. Gina Woll, ways and means chairman, has been keeping the girls busy with fund-raising projects for this semester. She organized the annual Rose Sale, a spaghetti dinner, and a hoagie sale. For All-College-Week at Shippensburg, AST sponsored the annual Anchor Splash, which consists of swimming relay races. It was a campuswide affair with the women swimming the first night and the men the second. It was not only a success, but was a lot of fun for the sisters. Members also particiated in Women's All-SportsNight a.nd were very excited to have won first place. . Beta Epsilon was happy to accept Cathy Lampitoc into 路the chapter this semester. Cathy is a transfer from Slippery Rock State College where she was a member of the chapter. At the end of the year sisters had a party for the seniors. They all had a great time, but it was sad to say good-bye to the eight sist ~ rs who won't be back this year. The memories shared with them will always be in the hearts of the sisters of Beta Epsilon. This year's Top Tau was Deb Wanchick. A special congratulations to assistant advisor, Sandy Hart, who is engaged to be married this August. -Kimberly Golden

Beta Iotas Proclaimed "Super Sorority" Spring semester was a very active and rewarding time for the Beta Iota chapter. A successful rush and a revised pledging program brought nine great pledges, Lois Fleck, Ann Martin, Cynthia Peffley, Suzanne Pihoker, Lisa Pratt, Kathy Shaffer, Judy Smith, Cynthia Stump, and Jane Washburn. During pledging, they won third-place in the Greek pledge skits which are held each semester. They were initiated on April 7. Beta Iota has been very active in all aspects of life at MSC. They had mixers with several fraternities, including Sigma Tau Gamma, Kappa Sigma, Sigma Pi, and Chi Gamma Iota. Their Spring Formal was held in Lancaster's Holiday Inn East, on April 29, and featured an open bar, dinner, dancing, awards, and a lot of fun.

One of the service projects Beta Iota participated in was a Saturday recreation program for emotionally disturbed children. The sisters swam, played water polo, and helped the children with arts and crafts. They also contributed to a March of Dimes Walkathon and a Dance Marathon that benefitted the Heart Fund. Beta Iota became very involved in intramurals, and played both volleyball and basketball. It was the first semester ever for their basketball team, but the enjoyment and the victories made it all worthwhile. The AST volleyball team at MSC was undefeated, and won several championship games. The "Progress of Mankind" project was a very enjoyable and interesting one for the Bl sisters. They took a ride through the Amish Country on the nearby Strasburg Railroad, and had a picnic dinner. One of the highlights of the spring semester was the annual Spring Fling Greek Games. These competitions between Greeks included water polo, fowl shooting, three-legged races, a tugof-war, relays, volleyball, and a "drink-off." Each sorority collected points for winning each activity, with the winners becoming the "super" sorority or fraternity. The competition was tough, but when the points were tallied, and a hush settled over the crowd, Alpha Sigma Tau was proclaimed "super sorority" of Millersville State College, and received a cash prize. The money was used for a celebration of the chapter's second birthday, held on May 2. But, to pay for all these activities, Beta Iota has been equally busy mak ing money through various projects. These included waitressing at banquets, having car washes, stationery sales, hoagie sales, doughnut sales, and a carnation sale, all of which greatly helped the treasury. All in all, the sisters of the Beta Iota couldn't have asked for a better semester! -Sheila Mickle HONORS: Placed third in Greek skits in '77 and '78, and first in Greek Games in 1978; Dean 's List-Lisa Adkins.

Epsilon District Chis Retreat to Berkeley Springs Chi chapter had an eventful second semester. The sisters had several rush parties. At one party the theme was the '50s. Rushees were served ice cream sodas as fifties music was played. The sisters helped out at the Winter Carnival by working in the Cassino. The money was rolling in at the craps table. National Expansion officer, Susan McCarley, visited us for a weekend and showed slides of Alpha Sigma Tau sororities all over the states. The sisters understood more of what it is to be a national sorority. One evening sisters got together and practiced the song Marie Busch wrote for Convention.

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Through Panhellenic, Alphas have gone bowling and attended the dessert party held at the Popidicon, the president's home. Gail Kidwell, Cathi Morris, and Martha Barnes were given certificates for being outstanding sisters. Chi chapter tried something different this semester. They went on a weekend retreat at Coolfont's in Berkeley Springs. This was a time for relaxation and goofing off. Needless to say, they had a BLAST. Each took turns cooking the meals. Saturday night, they went to the lodge for a square dance. The weekend wi II be very memorable for graduating seniors because their four pledges, Laura Fusco, Pam Clinger, Becky Mills, and Sue McGee sang songs and gave each senior a homemade AST banner. They hope to keep the weekend retreat a tradition. Student Recognition Day in April showed the campus that AST has some outstanding sisters. Gail Kidwell received the Outstanding Senator award; Cathi Morris, Top Tau ; Martha Barnes, Who's Who; and Carol Munson, Panhellenic Schlolastic award. Chi chapter also received the Scholarship award. April 18, Cathi Morris, Ellen Church, and Martha Barnes were inducted into the alumni chapter of Shepherdstown. The party was held at Dr. Frescoln's home where the patronesses served them punch and cookies and gave the seniors their anchor pins. The big annual event, Yellow Rose banquet, was held in Winchester. Roses were given to the Yellow Rose Queen, Cathi Morris, and an AST mug to the Best Pledge, Laura Fusco. Gail Kidwell represented Chi chapter in the Miss Shepherd Pageant. She didn't win; however, she is a winner in the sisters' eyes. The sisters ended the semester by having a Mother-Daughter spaghetti dinner in Shaw Hall lounge. Each mother was given a homemade rose corsage. HONORS: Scholastic award for sororities; Ranks #1 scholastically with other sororities on campus; Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities- Martha Barnes; Dean's List- Cathi Morris, Marie Busch, Carol Munson, Angie Propst, and Joni Kline.

Psi Plans Move to Townhouse Psi chapter at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia has had a super busy semester. The rush parties were fantastic with two theme parties of "Pirates on Aster's Island" and "AST Goes Oriental." Psi's ten great newly initiated sisters are Dana Asbell, Judy Bayruns, Lynn Feagin, Cindie Federhen, Margie Flanagan , Trish Locke, Linda Pitts, Terri Reinhart, Janell Schaedler, and Mary Nancy Turner, with Margie Flanagan receiving the award for Best Pledge at their initiation. The sisters of Psi held their first Yellow Rose Formal on February 11th. Installation of new officers was held on February 20th. The new officers are president, Peg

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Honecker; vice president, Joan Lupashunski; treasurer, Judy Betenbaugh; rush chairman, Ouida Ferguson; and housing chairman, Debbie Hailey. Psi is excited about moving into the new townhouses provided for the sororities and fraternities in the fall (and Debbie will have a big job). Psi is busy buying furniture and dishes now. Psi chapter had great success with its two money-raising discos this semester. The "Shamrock Shake," held on St. Patrick's Day, raised $220 dollars. Psi was honored with a plaque for being the leading fund-raiser among the sororities at J.M.U. The annual Parents' Day Banquet was held April 1, at the Sheraton Inn, where all the sisters and parents enjoyed a fabulous dinner togetner. Events of the evening included honors for scholastic achievement, a parent-daughter game, the "Senior Song," and a skit by the pledges. Also Top Tau was awarded to Cindy Reid, who served as president of Psi chapter for the '77-'78 year. Some of the community service projects Psi participated in this semester were a cancer drive, a Red Cross blood drive, the March of Dimes Walkathon and an auction for WVPT. Greek Week at J.M.U . started off with Gamma Gamma tapping and Greek Sing on April 16. Peg Honecker, Psi president, was tapped into Gamma Gamma (the honorary Greek fraternity). The theme for this year's Greek Sing was Day to Night, with such songs as "Sunrise," "Tonight, Tonight," and "Boogie Nights." Other Greek Week activities included the car parade in which Psi won first place, a tug of war, in which Psi won second place, a track meet, a picnic and, of course, parties and more parties. Psi lost sixteen sisters to graduation this spring. Wedding bells will be ringing for three of them: Nancy Marts, Cindy Reid, and Connie Kearns. Psi sends Tau love to all. -Joyce Powell HONORS: Panhellen ic Fund Raising Award, Firstplace in Greek Week parade; Gamma GammaCindy Reid, Connie Kearns, and Peg Honecker.

Alpha Kappas Dance to a Different Seat The Alpha Kappas of Marietta College had quite a busy second semester. Coming back from a five-week Christmas break, they immediately swung into action to complete the arrangements for their February 22nd Pledge Formal. Having achieved their goal of keeping this year's formal costs down while keeping the quality high, they turned their attention to fill ing a box with old clothes for charity. Next they co-sponsored an Easter egg hunt for local underprivileged children with members of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity.

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For the second consecutive year, Alpha Kappas won first place in the Heart Fund's 24-hour Dance Marathon. This year they raised $1,202.00 (of the $5,000.00 total) in support of Beth Farkas ~nd Paul Waxman. The sisters also participated 1n the Greek Quiz Bowl and Sorority Sing, as well as 'Miller Beer's can pick-up contest. Taking advantage of this year's Doo Dah Day at M.C., Alpha Kappas used a dunking machine to make money. The annual Senior picnic was held on April 30 during which chapter seniors read their "wills." Business at the last meeting included a discussion of plans for fall's rush and pledge program. These plans incude many changes and the sisters are anticipating another busy and challenging year. -Norma Boggs

Zeta District Iotas Look Into the future The Iota chapter at Emporia State University returned from semester break full of ideas, live1iness and excitement. With the start of a new year came the election of new officers. Vicki Vaitl was elected president; Linda Paintin, vice president; Janet Haddock, t~easurer; and Nancy Sherman, secretary. Rushmg began as soon as the girls arrived at Emporia. There were many rush parties which included a gypsy party. Iotas were astonished to find what was in their future after palms were read, fortunes were told by cards and a look into the crystal ball. At the end of a most exciting rush season sisters were very proud to gain elven fantastic pledges. They are: Sally Alberg, Kelly Garren, Tammy Michaels, Amy McFadden, Joyce Ockenfels, Joy Oliver, Pam Richards Vicki Smith, Jana Updegrove, Renae Weixelma'n and Terri Wineinger.

New pledges began work by having a most profitable bake sale followed by a yard party for active sisters. The actives have been very busy with many money-making projects. Car washes, popcorn sales and dance contest proved to be very successful. The arrival of spring also brought upon the Formal-our theme was "Starry, Starry Night." Dining and dancing under the stars made the evening a romantic and memorable one. Mother's weekend was April 1 and 2. After teaching our moms a disco dance Saturday evening, we enjoyed a buffet dinner at the Holiday Inn, before going to the Miss Emporia Pageant. (The Iotas were represented by Mary Snell and Barbie Heckart.) After the pageant we took our moms out for a night on the town. For a social service project Iotas held an Easter egg hunt for the children of Hetlingers Institution. Myra Scott dressed as the Easter bunny and entertained the children. Sisters concluded the party with refreshments, songs and games. The men of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity sponsored a Best Dressed Coed contest. Barbie Heckart, Annette Deaver and Cyndee Wilson were nominated for the award. Members are sporting an outstanding record in the campus spot I ight. Lisa Webb was elected an ESU cheerleader. Susan Marshall and Jamie Crawford were chosen to be members of SPURS an honorary campus organization. Brenda Keene; was selected to be president of Panhe l lenic Council for this year. Charlene Atkinson, Jamie Crawford and Amy McFadden all received academic recognition for the ir 4.0 GPA. _What would all of those fraternity men do Without the help from their little sisters? Brenda Keener, Vicki Vaitl and Lisa Webb were Golden Hearts. Kim Prosser, Nancy Sherman, Brenda Caldwell and Laura Kimler were chosen to be Delta Sigmas. Julie Hoover and Kim Chambers became sisters for the men of Sigma Pi. Stardusters f?r the Kappa Sigma fraternity were Phyl1s Letsler, Kelly Ghere, Pam Richards and Renae Weixelman. Ending the year, all Greeks on campus part!cipated in organized "Greek Week." The highlight was when Iotas won the Greek singout (thanks to Charlene Atkinson, songleader). At the last meeting members had a farewell party for seniors. The many happy memories of fun-fi lied years wi II last forever. The best of luck to all of our sisters! HONOR~: " Sing Out" Award; Ranks second scho ~ asttcally on campus; Straight As-Charlene

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Busy Winter-Fantastic Spring for Alpha Epsilons

Alpha Sigma Welcomes Seven Pledges

During a cold and hectic winter, the Alpha Tau sisters of Alpha Epsilon Chapter at Western Illinois University took time out to enjoy a Winter Party in Peoria, Illinois. This was followed by a rewarding rush as the chapter took in sixteen pledges. They are great girls and their enthusiasm will be an asset to our chapter. Congratulations to rush chairman Mary Jo Niestrom and her assistant Nancy Kovach! They did an excellent job. Sisters raised much-needed money by selling boxes of popcorn. Sisters also had a fund-raising Happy Hour with the Theta Chi Fraternity. A car wash is planned for the near future. For fun and recreation Alpha Epsilons have frequent exchanges as well as softball games with our Big Brothers. AEs also participated with Theta Chi Fraternity in the Alpha Tau Omega Raft Race at Argyle Lake. Team spirit was somewhat dampened when two sisters fell into the icy cold water! However, our Big Brothers came through by winning second place. Members are grateful to Sue Goding and Barb Siedler for organizing this great way of spending sunny afternoons. A spring party was held at Swan Hills Country Club near Macomb. Recently the girs attended the Panhellenic Awards Dinner. Sister Sharon Lohmann was nominated for Woman of the Year. Kris Frakes received the panhellenic scholarship for the junior active with the highest grade point avorege. Kris was presented with $100 for her 4.0 G.P.A. Chris Viviano was elected president and Sue Goding vice president of the chapter for 1978-79. As this productive year came to an end AEs were anticipating Parents' Weekend, Alum Week, and Senior Send-off. -Laurie Smith HONORS: First-place in Variety Night, secondplace in Greek Week, highest GPA among campus sororities; Ranks second scholastically among campus sororities; Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities-Sharon Lohman and Peggy Maher.

Alpha Sigma started the spring semester with seven new sisters who have added much to the sisterhood. The annual Yellow Rose formal was held March 10-11 in Kirksville in which Ruth Selby was named Best Pledge and Debbie Kurth was named Best Active. The theme was "You Light Up My Life." April 28, Alpha Sigma celebrated Founders' Day with a banqet and a party in Kirksville. Members were glad to have a lot of alums come back for the ten -year celebration . Val Lindbolm was installed as panhellenic president at the panhellenic banquet. For social service, sisters held a fratern ity kidnapping to raise money for Hickory Knoll School for emotionally disturbed children and worked with the Special Olympics again this year. In May, Greek Week started with Toni Ebert as AST's Greek Week Queen candidate. Members also took six children from the Diagnostic Clinic to Thousand Hills State Park for a picnic and ice cream afterwards. The spring semester was highlighted by two mixers, one with Phi Lambda Chis and the other with Delta Chis. As the year ended Alpha Sigma said good-bye to graduating sisters and wished them the best in all future endeavors. -Pam Imboden HONORS: Dean 's List-Ruth Selby, Cindy Mueller, Marti Barker, Kathy Eder, Sue Achelpohl , and Cindy Groetken ; Sigma Alpha lota-Marti Barker.

Stockley (left) and Nancy Kovach 2. (L-r) AE's send off senior Mary Koomar. Viviano, Mary at a social.

Beta Etas Are Busy Fund Raisers The Beta Eta chapter of Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville had winter and spring quarters. After winter rush parties, a bowl ing party and a cheese-wine fondue party, the girls gained four new pledges. On Apr il 18, Paul la Revelle, Sue Leibert, Angela Jerome, and Patricia Tompkins were initiated. Fund-raising projects included selling plants, car washes, and on Valentine's Day we sold

carnations to students and faculty. Bagels and corn-on-the-cob was sold at the annual Spring Fest. Kim Fojtik was selected as convention delegate and Donna Johann as candidate for convention queen. New officers are Kim Fojtik, president; Gaye Tichner, vice president; Donna Johann, treasurer; Gail DeRousse, corresponding secretary; Elizabeth Morris, recording secretary; Elaine Hicks, editor and historian; Becky Fennewald, chaplain; and Denise Panyik, pledge mistress. The social service project involved working with handicapped children at the Special Olympics. Members assisted the participants in their events with emotional support. Last spring sisters planned a variety of activities. Among these were the annual spring formal in May, the mother-daughter banquet, and a senior beer blast to honor graduating seniors Becky Fennewald and Wendy Totz. -Elaine Hicks HONORS: Dean 's List-Denise Panyik, Elizabeth Morris, Patti Tompkins, Angela Jerome, Elaine Hicks, Kim Fojtik, and Loretta Mohr; SIU-Lor路 etta Mohr; Sigma Delta Chi-Denise Panyik; and Student Activities Honor Society-Elizabeth Morris.

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Since the last editor's report, the Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau has been very busy. The calendar has been full. December 1, a wood sale was held in the student center. This project is done annually to raise money. A Thoughtful-Tau (T-Tau) Christmas party was held December 6, in the sorority room. Gifts were exchanged, the Christmas tree was decorated, and refreshments were served. Alpha Sigma Tau started the new year with a new slate of officers. They are: Sandra Cr ick, president; Sharon Smith, vice-president; Melia Kilby, corresponding secretary; Jane Moix, record ing secretary; Mary Lou Rice, treasurer; Beverly Westbrook, chaplain; Dixie Wilson , editor; Jeanie Russell, historian; and Susan McKnight, housing director and custodian. One of the most successful money-making projects was a donut sale. Each person was responsible for selling and delivering six dozen donuts. Initiation for fall pledges was held on February 12, 1978. After initiation, the "big sisters" treated their "little sisters" to supper at Bowen's Restaurant. On Valentine's Day, the sorority visited the Faulkner County Day Care Center as one of the service projects. The Valentine's Day T-Tau party was held at Farrell's Ice Cream Parlor in Little Rock.

Members of Beta Eta and rushees at fondue party .

March 4, Alpha Sigma Taus decorated the student center ballroom for the Sad ie Hawkins dance. On this occasion, the sorority sponsored a Daisy Mae and Lil' Abner contest. Each sorority sponsored a guy for Lil' Abner and each fraternity sponsored a girl for Da isy Mae. Cans were placed in the student center and people supported the candidate they wanted by putting money in their can. The guy and girl with the most money won. Winners were announced at the dance. All the proceeds go to the March of Dimes. The most successful money-making project was a chili supper. It was held at Saint Joseph's school. Each member and pledge was responsible for selling six tickets. The supper was a great success and a lot larger than planned . The annual Spring Fling covered two nights this year. Friday night, there was an informal get-together at Studio I in Conway. Saturday night, a banquet was held at Cajun's Wharf followed by a dance at the Racquet Club. Favors were aluminum mugs with a glass bottom and the crest on the glass. The most enjoyable service project was the Easter Seals Telethon on April 2. The phones were answered, the totals were kept by tote board keepers, and errands were run. Alpha Tau T-shirts were worn and the telethon was televised. The sorority worked from 6 a.m. until 10 a.m. It was a very meaningful experience and the sorority was invited to work again next year. On April 9 the sorority attended the morning worship services at the First United Methodist Church as a group. After church, members ate lunch in the cafeteria and then held an Open

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Ronald McDonald and ASTs help with Easter Seals Telethon.

House in the sorority room. All sororities and fraternities on campus, parents, fri end s, and alumni were invited. A very large crowd attended. The Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity spon sored t he annual Pike Follies. The Alpha Tau s entered different events and brought home the overal l trophy and three ribbons. The annual high school fifty's rush party wa s held on April 21, and about forty girl s attended. Then a bunking party was held in the sorority room. Saturday, the sorority worked with Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity on Special Olymp ics. Around 900 children attended from speci al schools around the state. The next day, the sorority attended Sai nt Joseph's Catholic Church as a group, and then went to lunch at Bowen 's Restaurant. After lunch the senior banquet was held. Amu si ng antedates were told about graduating sen iors who were given key chains as gifts. Spon sors were honored with gifts, and old films were watched. The banquet closed with the singing

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of favor ite Alpha Tau songs. Alpha Sigma Tau had a very busy year, but it was one full of fun and memories. HON ORS : UCA Spirit Award , UCAI intramural f ootball first-place, first-place in Pi Kappa Alpha Follies; Ranks # 1 Scho lastically; Straight AsSharon Elser; Who's Wh o in America n Colleges and Un ive rsit ies-Gale Bossier, Patr icia Rhodes, Jennifer Lancaster, Sharon Elser, Jane Roberts, and Linda Fell; Dean's List-Karen Armstron g, Gale Boss ier, Sandy Cotton , Ann Crafton, Sandra Crick, Sharon Elser, Jennifer Lancaster, Virgin ia Nelson , Becky Prater, Patric ia Rhodes, Jane Robert s, Gina Spinel l i, Debbie Springer, Carol Walters, and Dixie Wilson; Presi dentia l ScholarsSharon El ser and Sandra Crick; Gamma Beta Phi - Susan Courtney, Ann Crafton , Sandra Cr ick, Sharon Elser, Mona Flowers, Vivkey Greco, Dianne Hibbard , Ki m Hillis, Jenn ifer Lancaster, Judy Mann, Beth Martin, Jane Mois, Meli ssa Montgomery, Virginia Nelson, Laura Pollard , Patric ia Rhodes, Tammy Riley, Jane Roberts, Debbie Springer, Robi n Stephenson, Carol Walters, Dixie Wilso n; Al pha Chi-Sharon Elser, Jennifer Lancaster, Jane Moix, Patricia Rhodes, and Jane Robert s.

Pam Harrod (left) and Sandy Mahurin.

HONORS: Ranks second scholastically with other sororities on campus; Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities-Pam Ferrell ; Dean 's List-Sandy Mahurin, Joni Mahurin, Pam Ferrell Linda Farrar, Angela Templeton, Virginia Hin,kle, Beth Tippin, and Keta Ford; Alpha ChiVirginia Hinkle.

area. A beautiful nighttime view of glowing downtown Birmingham can be seen from the patio just off the kitchen. This apartment will add a new dimension to sisterhood and all the Beta Zetas are anticipating a very successful fall quarter. Each room is alre~dy ?e.i~g .artistically decorated for an up commg m1t1at1on. The Beta Zetas, with their new apartment, seem prepared to battle this hectic fall awaiting them as skillfully as they battled the snows -Carol Baril they left behind. HONORS: Second-place in intramural football and "jog award " ; Straight As-Frankie Darden ; Dean 's List-Carol Baril, Willy Brown, Frankie Darden, Lee Ozley, Carol Matthews, and Lynn Perrine; Pi Kappa Phi-Willy Brown; ODK-Carol Matthews, and Jenny Brown; Beta Alpha ThetaCarol Matthews; Girl for American Business Women's Association-Mary Yeatman.

Beta Zetas on Skis

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Alpha Mu Honors

This winter's cold winds and snows which plagued the whole country were the cause for activities of the Beta Zetas at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. These activities included a winter rush, a ski retreat, and the acquisition of a new sorority apartment. Winter rush produced excitement and many congratulations to Beta Zeta's new pledges Susan Golliher, Teresa Kampis, Patti Smith, and Mary Yeatman. A special thanks is extended to the alumnae of Birmingham for their Valentine Day's rush party. The history of Alpha Sigma Tau was the theme of the party with a lovely presentation of its history given by national president, Mrs. King. Little Valentine pillows, made by the alumnae, were presented to the rushees as favors. The winter snows not only added to winter rush excitement, but enhanced the atmosphere that surrounded the Beta Zeta's ski retreat to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The chapter and their guests resided in a little chalet, in Chalet Village, on the edge of the Smoky Mountains. Although directions to the chalet were slightly misleading and the last car pulled in about 3:00 a.m., the Beta Zetas were still able to trudge the ski slopes by 9:30 that morning. The high1ights of the weekend occurred when the chapter watched a lost ski glide down the slope behind Willy Brown and Lee Ozley and took an unexpected plunge into the snow in front of an applauding crowd at the ski lodge. A delicious spaghetti supper prepared by the social chairman, Lynn Perrine, and her assistant, Carol Matthews, wa s a welcome relief for the hungry skiers that Saturday night. The exhausted crew returned to Birmingham happy to report that no seriou s casualties were ensued. After their retreat, the Beta Zetas began preparin g for a move into a new sorority apartment. The apartment is located in the southside of Birmin gham and consist s of two bedrooms, a living room, a bathroom, and a kitchen-din ing

Rita Allen presents Easter gifts to a young patient.

Omicrons Enter the World of Fashion On returning to Concord College in Athens, West Virginia, the Omicron Chapter quickly became involved with spring rush . The first informal party carried the theme " Fashion World of Taus." The members modeled what the welldressed Tau would wear. The clothes ranged from bathing suits and street attire to evening gowns. The songleader then taught the rushees some songs and they sang and danced the night away. Favors to the rushees was a glass with AST printed on it. For the second party, the theme was "Growing with AST." A new ceremony was used to introduce rushees to Omicron chapter. Rushees received yellow roses during the ceremony. Afterwards they were given plants to go along with the theme and macrame' wall hangers made by one of the members. The party ended with a song, " Love in AST," wh ich is one of Omicron's favor ites.

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Springing from rush and open bidding came three new pledges: Rita Allen, Donna Croy, and Susan Kazan . The pledges have had their Big Sis-Little Sis Party. The theme wa s "Clown Heaven," so members appropriately dressed as clowns. The chapter has been busy with social service projects. Before Easter, sisters went to Princeton Community Hospital to visit wi~h the children. Social Service chairman, Christie Osborne, made Easter baskets and egg favors to give to all the children. One of the pledges, Rita Allen , dressed as the Easter Bunny to give them out. A very special arts festival was held by the fine arts department of the college for the mentally retarded and deaf. The girls helped in each department-music, art, and drama. A note on intramural sports ... the Omicron chapter made a very good showing in voll eyball , placing second in the championship. In swimming, Omicron placed third. While the results aren't final, the chapter is second in softball standings. On April12, the Panhellenic counc i l had dinner for all sororities on campus and awards were given. Out of five awards given, the chapter won two-"most athletic" went to Karen Clark and "most talented" went to Cindy Spangler. Lately, fund-raising has been at fever pitch . Girls had two doughnut sales in which 600 boxes were sold. A carwash and a raffle was also on the list. So members have been busy bees earning money for the dance on May 6-the Yellow Rose formal. It was held at Andre's Gourmet Restaurant. Since Omicron wishes to encourage alumnae to attend the dance, members have decided to have an alumnae weekend at the same time. Some special gatherings are planned to get to know some of the alumnae. On a sad note, Omicron is losing a few members to graduation. Best wishes to all graduating seniors! -Jane Damron HONORS: Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities- Karen Clark ; Dean's List- Joan Wright, Barbara Thomas, Cindy Spangler, Cela Sawyers, Cindy Holland, and Liz Jarrell; Gamma Beta Phi-Betsy Walker, Cindy Holland, Jane Damron, Joan Wright, Cela Sawyers, and Liz Jarrell; Cardinal Key-Cindy Holland, Cela Sawyers, Joan Wright, Betsy Walker, Cindy Spangler, and Liz Jarrell; Alpha Chi-Cela Sawyers; MENCCindy Spangler, Barbara Thomas, Cat hy Conner, and Joan Wright; Phi Beta Lambda-Cindy Holland; anc,i Alpha Psi Omega-Hane Damron.

Zeta Tau Honors HONORS: Ranks scholastically in top third of sororities; Straight As-Rosalind Crenshaw; Who's Who in American Colleges and UniversitiesGinger House and Gary Kampfmueller; Dean 's List-Linda Kulp, Cindy Morris, Jan Jennings, Rosalind Crenshaw, and Dianne Harwood; Ge ist

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- Ginger House, Linda Kulp, Rosa lind Crenshaw, and Gay Kampfuell er; De lta Psi Kappa-Melissa Wi ggins, Rosa lind Crenshaw, Sherri Bain, Dianne Harwood, and Gay Kampfue ller; Alpha Lambda Delta- Rosa lind Crenshaw and Jan Jennings.

Alpha l ambda's Fal l '77 pledge class: (Front, 1-r) Suzie Nobles, Maria Cuevas and Karen Swindell; (back , 1-r) Marc ia Roberts, Terri Boyette, Emily Ashby, and Val John son .

Al ice (R oby nn Charl es, left) poses with Queen of Hearts (Terri Boyette) at Alpha Lam bda 's rush party "Alice in Tau -land. "

Eleven Pledges for Alpha Lambda Si nce the begi nn ing of wi nter quarter the Alpha Lambdas have been sprea ding Ta u spi rit at Radford Col lege t hrough social affairs, cultura l events, and f und raisers. On Friday, Jan uary 13, the undergraduates held a party, " Se nior Mugs," in honor of Alpha Lambda 's graduating seniors. On the following day, Local Founders' Day was celebrated with a catered lu ncheon at the Wesley Foundation. Highl ights of the noon luncheon included the presentati on of the recognition pin to Alpha Lambda 's cha pter advisor, Martee Buchanan. On Jan uary 26, the following fall '77 pledges were ini t iated into Alpha Lambda: Emily Ashby, Terri Boyette, Suzie Nobles, Marcie Roberts,

and Karen Swindell. On February 1, new officers were elected for the '77-'78 academic school year. They are: Mary Conniff, president; Mary Webster, vice president; Betsy Lewis, recording secretary; and Terri Boyette, treasurer. This year's winter rush included "Jigsaw Tau" and "Alice in Tauland ." The sisters dressed as cards for "Alice in Tauland" and everyone from the Madhatter to Alice herself showed up. Alpha Lambda 's annual Sweetheart dinnerdance was held at the Walton House on February 4 this year. Marcie Roberts was elected queen and Terri Boyette served as her maid of honor. Highlights of the evening included the '78 Rookies' presentation of "Sweetheart Superlatives." On Thursday, February 9, the sisters and pledges attended "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" as their winter quarter cultural event. For spring rush, sisters dressed as gangsters for "The Gangstau Saloon." Highlights of the party included a visit by three stiffs, nightclub entertainment by the recently initiated sisters, and a shoot-out at the bar. On March 22 Alpha Lambda welcomed five spring pledges into their chapter. The new pledges are Denise Airaghi, Beth Chapman, Donna Ramey, Joyce Tursiella, and Kim Williams. And on April 6, the following four winter pledges were initiated: Terry Coffmann, Cathy Harrell, Stephanie Merelman, and Cindy Yontz. Spring quarter also found the Alpha Lambdas busy with fund raising as they sold key chains, M&Ms, and carnations, and sponsored a successful car wash.

Alpha Lambda's events for the remainder of spring quarter included co-sponsoring a Greek Feast with Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity during Greek Week, participation in Radford College's Spring Festival, a Parents' Dinner and candlelight, and a social with Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority. -Robynn Charles HONORS: Most Spirited for 1977; Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities-Thea Mueller, Judy Denniston, and Val Bare; Dean's ListJudy Denniston, Becki Caynor, Toni Buglia, and Theta Mueller; Phi Kappa Phi-Judy Denniston; Kappa Delta Pi-Judy Denniston.

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Sybil King (standing, center) with Rho Chapter.

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shop was on Saturday, and a song and skit session during the day, followed by a banquet which ended the activities. Alpha Taus then attended a school basketball game and a DJ dance afterwards which was sponsored by the chapter for all students of Southeastern in honor of visiting sisters. The entire weekend turned out to be a very successful one. Ideas on money making, pledge programs, and rush programs were shared by each chapter. Activities in which the chapter participated during the semester include our annual pledge breakfast at sponsor, Doris Andrews', a skating party for the pledges, an Alumni Tea and Rededication, and a Mothers' Day Tea. We had a kidnap wiener roast for the pledges and a kidnap canoe trip down the Illinois River, participated in the Greek Talent show on campus, and al so our annual Panhellenic Banquet. Money making projects for the year included several D. J. dances, a light bulb sale, sloppy joe supper, and a button sale with mascot slogan on it. The chapter also assisted in the Heart Fund Drive, March of Dimes Walkathon-Bikeathon, and the Special Olympics for handicapped ch i ldren. Many members were selected as Little Sisters to the fraternities on campus. Those include Kristie Trotter, Melissa Jarvis, Debbie Kirkpatrick, Lisa Hankey, Pam Wigington , Jerrie Smith, and Tanya Daniel. For Sigma Tau Gamma, White Rose. For Tau Kappa Epsilon, Shirley Roberts, Susan Hamby, Karen Abitz, Cindy Russell, Robyn Honeywell, Terrie Smith, were elected and Donna Grider served as their Sweetheart. Phi Sigma Epsi lon Little Sisters are Darlene Webb, Vicki Scott, Shauna Abernathy, Denise Thompson, Cindy Yarbrough, and Pam Haggerty. Sherrie Smith and Jackie Reagon were Delta Ch i Delta Little Sisters. HONORS: KHIB Social Service Award, Spirit Trophy; Ranks No. 1 scholast ically; Strai ght As -Denise Thompson; Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities-Kyla Schmeckpeper; Dean's List-Karen Abitz, Teresa Foell , Linn Grider, Jan Powers, Shirley Roberts, Pam Wiginton, Denise Thompson, Vivki Scott, and Kyla Schmeckpeper; National Dean's Honor Roii-Kyla Schmeckpeper; Phi Beta Lambda-Debbie Webb ; Phi Omega Pi-Vickie Scott, and Pam Wigninton.

Success with Beta Theta Spring semester for Beta Theta Chapter at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas has been eventful, exciting, funfilled and prosperous. AST started off this semester with the third annual Las Vegas Night, which kicked off the social activities on St. Mary's campus. The girls had a large crowd enjoying themselves at games of chance, drinking, eating and watching the entertainment, which was provided by stu-

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dents includ ing some of the members. A big thanks to Yol anda Villarreal, vice president, who organized La s Vegas Night, he lping make it a big success. To t he li st of credits last semester Beta Theta added the Spirit Awa rd, which they received during bas ~ e tball season for being the most spirit ed Gree k organ ization on campus. Also during Greek Week, AST came in second among sororit ies with 27112 points. But the biggest and best accompl ishment last semester is our Spring Pledge Class, consisting of twenty-three girl s. They were t he biggest and so far the most cooperati ve pledge c lass Beta Theta has had. Thi s ra ised BT membership to fifty-four girl s. A lot of credit goes to Pearl Mendez, pledge mistress and her assistants, Lisa Villafana and Maria Al onzo, for the great work they did with th is spring pl edge class. For a service project t his semester BT had a booth at St. Mary's University Oyster Bake on April 15. Members sol d hand-made items made by the Pat rician movement, which is a rehabilitation center for drug add icts-al l proceeds went to the group. On April 16 t he pl edges became members at formal in it iation. Following this BT had a barbecue picn ic in celebrat ion. That evening members held elect ion of new officers for '78-'79. They are Li sa Vill afana, presi dent; Diana Altamirano, vice pres ident ; Carol Schoellmann, treasurer; Lill ian Sala zar, recordin g secretary; Carol Wagner, correspond ing secreta ry; and Terri Lopez, chapla in. BT's hope t o have a very successful year wi th our new officers. On April 22, t he chapter closed the year with a formal banquet at Los Patos Restaurant. At this t ime BT honored graduating seniors, Debbie Ca no, and Mary Gonzales, and outgoing officers for the grea t job t hey did this past year. They were Irma Doval ina, president; Yolanda Villa rreal , vi ce president; Carol Schoellmann, trea surer; Terr i Lopez, recording secretary; Carol Wagner, corr espo ndi ng secretary; and Beth Pfromer, chapl ain. New officers were installed at the banq uet. La st semester was a very busy one for Beta Theta, but one ful l of achievement and satisfaction. Here's wi shing the same to all sisters of Alpha Sigma Tau. -Lillian Salazar HONORS: Ranks # 1 scholastically among sororities on campu s; Straight As-Carol Shoellmann and Hele n Meaney; Dean's List- Carol Schoel lman, Joa n Hopkins, Helen Meaney, Debbie Cano, Li sa Vil lafana, Carol Birdshong, Ann Camp, Cathy Ci lfo ne, Irma Dovalina, Debbie Miller, Caro l Sawko, Ca ro l Delany, Jan Freeborn , Susannah Kelley, Ma rtha Murphy; Theresa Reining, Linda Spa rmo, Donna Wauters, and Nannette Wh itworth ; AVO- Carol Schoellman, Joan Hopki ns, Irma Dovali na, and Helen Meany; Delta Epsi lon Sigma-Ca rol Schoellmann, Debbie Cano, Irma Dovalina, and Beth Pfromer.

. . . on Things I Didn't Know A noted authority on alcohol use and abuse stated recently that "such an anesthetic drug [alcohol] should not be taken when you are going to be writing, driving, filling out a tax form, or engaged in some other complex mental or physical activity." Having taken to heart IRS Commissioner Donald Alexander's warning on this year's income tax booklet, "Completing your return this year could be more difficult," because of the complex changes in the 1976 Tax Reform Act, it was with a sense of fear and foreboding that I undertook to fulfill my government's annual request that I inform them of my earnings and my deductions with the hope (which springs eternal) that I might get something in return for my efforts. I set out on this awesome journey into the unknown and troubled waters armed with an lectronic calculator (which I had borrowed fr om

the office), a dozen sharply pointed peJ?cils, a ream of Xeroxed blank 1040 Forms, three Income Tax Guide books (the cost of which is deductible, I learned), and a huge cauldron of black cofee. I had also decided to heed the advice of the noted authority on alcohol use and abuse and not even attempt such a "complex mental activity" with even a trace of alcohol in my system. I even went so far as to avoid reading the liquor and beer ads in the local papers that day. But what about that black coffee? Had I in fact consumed a quantity of alcohol before I started to work on the tax return, would the black coffee have helped to dissipate the effects of my drinking? Not according to the experts. All black coffee does for an intoxicated person is give you a wide-awake drunk. I didn't know that 路 a few months ago. What about a cold shower? All that gives you is a clean drunk. I didn't know that. The only thing that will remove the effects of alcohol is time--about an hour for a one-ounce drink of liquor, a four-ounce glass of wine or a 12-ounce can of beer. I didn't know that. I didn' t know that drinking scotch and soda will get a person drunk faster than drinking scotch and water (any carbonated beverage will hasten the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream). It's obvious that I didn't know a lot of things about drinking and about alcohol a few months ago. I didn't know that from 70% to 95% of the students at most of the colleges and universities drink to some extent, that alcohol is the No. 1 drug problem among young people, that nine million Americans are either alcoholics or have serious drinking problems, or that a survey of 4,400 Houston, Texas, area high school and junior college students (90% of them in the 14-17 age bracket) would show that more than 90% of them (boys and girls) drank to some extent. But I suspect I'm like most people when it comes to alcohol- there's a lot I didn't know about it. If by now you've realized that this column isn't really about filling out tax forms, but about alcohol, you're still with me. The fact is that the subject of alcohol has been a concern of the General Fraternity for some time, for Lambda Chi Alpha, in a primary sense, deals with college youth . Until 1970, the Fraternity had a statute which prohibited the use or possession of alcoholic beverages on Fraternity premises and at all Fraternity functions unless authorized by the institution at which a chapter was located. By 1970, however, most institutions had abandoned their regulations banning the use of alcoholic beverages on campus and in student housing or had substituted a policy of benign neglect. The three major factors which prompted this radical departure from previous policy were [1] the inability to enforce such a policy, [2) the lowering of the drinking age in many tates from -1 to 1 (in some cases, 19 or 20), and [3] the virtual abandonment by in titutions of th con pt f i rl loco parentis.

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In keeping with this trend on college and university campuses, the General Assembly, meeting in the Grand Bahamas in 1970, deleted the alcoholic beverage statute and adopted the following resolution: "Be It Resolved, that the possession, use, and/ or consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premIses of any Subordinate Zeta or at any entertainment or function given in the name of or for the benefit of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity shall be determined by institutional, state and local policies." This may have been considered a cop-out by some, but the truth is that the General Fraternity had long since found it impossible to enforce a policy which the institutions themselves, in most cases, had abandoned. . The turbulence on the college campuses in the late '60s and early '70s then spawned a generation of illegal drug users, the most commonly used substance being marijuana. Though not a critical problem among fraternities , we were, nonetheless, affected by it and concerned with it. The same 1970 General Assembly adopted a resolution condemning the use of illegal drugs. In more recent years, alcohol has again taken over as the most commonly used drug, to an extent never before seen, at both the high school and college levels. Though it is unlikely the General Fraternity would ever again attempt to enforce a no-drinking policy among the chapters -for the same reasons such a policy was abandoned in the first place-it is not unconcerned about the matter. The subject of alcohol abuse has been discussed at Grand High Zeta meetings for the last three years, with valuable insights into the problem provided by the undergraduate members of the Student Advisory Committee who have attended those meetings. Last June, the Alumni Advisory Committee set up a subcommittee to study the subject, and they came up with a proposal for an Alcohol Awareness/Education program which drew immediate and enthusiastic approval of the Grand High Zeta. Space does not permit me to detail the program here (a copy of the four-page report will be sent to anyone -who writes in for it), but you will be reading more about it in the pages of the Cross and Crescent as time goes on. The use of fraternity publications, in fact, is an integral part of this educational program. The proposal was sent to presidents and fraternity advisors at all institutions where Lambda Chi Alpha is represented, asking for their reactions and assistance. Here too, the response was overwhelmingly favorable, and we received a wealth of information from institutions which had adopted similar programs. Many other institutions indicated they had no such programs, but were interested in adopting one for their students. We have also received a great deal of help and many publications from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) and

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their National Clearinghouse for Alcohol Information (NCAI), which operate under the D partment of Health , Education and Welfare, and they are interested in our program. Other fraternities and sororities are also interested in what we are doing in this area. The next phase was the appointment by Grand High Alpha Clay Myers of an Alcohol Awareness Task Force to develop the specifics of a longrange program. Chairman of the task force is Hans Reichl, a member of the Alumni Ad visory Committee and Director of Residential Life at the University of Southern California. Other members include Rev. S. George Dirghalli, Grand High Gamma; Randy McLeary, Grand High Sigma and Chairman of the Student Advisory Committee ; Alumni Advisory Committee members John Hand and Stan Sewell; and Don Elliott, Director of Alumni Affairs. The task force met in Indianapolis recently and developed a program for the immediate future, including the form at for a major session on alcohol awareness at the Leadership Seminar in August, and laid the groundwork for surveys and publi~ation s specifically designed for and by Lambda Chi Alpha. It will be an ongoing program, and we need help from the membership at large. The task force would like to identify Lambda Chis who have experience in the area of alcohol abuse and alcohol education programs with the hope of involving more people in the program. Please let me hear from you if you are in a position to help. A subcommittee of the task force is working on the funding of the program, and is exploring the possibility of grants from industry, foundations, and possibly government agencies. If anyone has ideas on possible sources of fundin g, we'd like to hear from them. Lest anyone misinterpret what we are trying to do, let me mention what we are not trying to do. We are not encouraging young people to drink, responsibly or otherwise. But when an individual makes a conscious, personal decision to drink, we hope it will be in an informed intelligent manner. He ought to know what is ' safe and what isn't; he ought to know the potential "cost" of alcohol abuse, to himself and to his fraternity. Many chapters and members can get information and help, if it's needed, right on their own campuses. Our program is intended to complement the many fin e programs already in existence. But maybe ours can be even more helpful, because we're dealing with brothers rather than strangers, and we already have a commi tment to each other to help, when help is needed. We'd like to hear from you; we wan t to know if we're doing the right thing in the right way. Many of you reading this are far more knowledgeable about alcohol than we are. The rest like me, will find there's a lot they don't know.' We hope, at least for our undergraduate member , to correct that. Cross and Crescent/ Ma rch 1977

One of the Sisters recently told me that she was enjoying The Anchor more because each time she opened it she could see the new changes-that each issue was not the same. Whether or not that was a full-fledged compliment is debatable. But she made an excellent point. Nothing really stays the same, and that's good, for we all would get terribly bored with life. Because things, people, and life must change, there have been and will be some changes in The Anchor-not for change's sake but in a true effort to make it better. If I had the time and money, I would write everyone of you to thank you for your contributions and suggestions. I would urge you to write and tell me what you would like to see in your magazine-or ask you to send in a photo and your article. There are four important things all Sisters need to know: 1) This is the last time that The Anchor will be sent to all members since Standing Rule 21 was passed in June at the National Convention. This rule now states "The Anchor shall be sent to every collegiate member and to every alumnae member who pays national alumnae fees." We of the national staff have endeavored to cut costs. By sending The Anchor to those who pay national alumnae fees, printing costs can be cut about fifteen percent. This reduction of cost will help levelize the rising cost of postage and other services related to production of your magazine. 2) After much consideration and discussion with collegiate and alumnae members, I have decided to move the deadline for the Spring issue up to December 15. So many chapters have a finale of events at the end of a quarter or semester that these things cannot be included in detail in the following issue of The Anchor. This means deadlines will have to be met promptly. No late copy. I urge those sending in copy other than collegiate and alumnae news to do so by December 1. You do not have to wait for these deadlines. Copy may be sent any time before them. 3) While I am mention ing rules I would like to reiterate some of the guidelines for sending copy to The Anchor. A. PHOTOS MUST BE LABELED ON THE BACK SO THEY CAN BE RETURNED. Negatives are not acceptable. Identify each person from left to right in the picture. The editor will use her discretion as to whether or not a photo can be effectively reproduced for print. . B. I WILL NOT USE HANDWRITTEN COPY. All copy must be typed and double-

spaced with a ten-to-fifteen-space margin on each side. COPY FOR THE SPRING ISSUE SHOULD COVER EVENTS FROM THE BEGINNING OF FALL SEMESTER/QUARTER UNTIL CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS (or from September until the first week of December). Save honors/ awards for the " Awards ... Honors" sheet to be sent in at the end of the spring semester with copy covering that period of time. This copy goes in the Fall issue. Please be specific about functions. Don't just tell me "We have ten new pledges." Tell me who they are. Don 't recite the minutes of meetings. I would rather have one descriptive, well -written paragraph than six pages reciting dates and functions without an explanation. 4) 1 am so pleased to have the response from Sisters of these past two issues. And I do not want to discourage any participation. But, the newly assigned Assistant to the Editor, and Alumnae Ed itor, and I will edit incoming copy. Th is will serve two purposes. A) Edited copy will be more interesting to the readers. So, put what you consider to be most important in your article at the beginning. Continue "ranking" copy in this order saving the least important for last. B) By reducing space given to chapter and club news, more space can be devoted to various articles on rushing, pledgeship, sorority growth and development, etc . Let me at this time urge each n<~tional officer to prepare copy for the upcoming issues about an area in their office which they feel would be of importance and to members. C) Please send your photos with your copy. If photos aren 't available at the time copy is due, I would rather have a letter telling me of the situation. These letters should come directly to me-not to the Alumnae Editor or Assistant to the Editor. 4. In the next issue (Spring '79), I will begin a new column , " Dear Rose", which is to be a question and answer feature. Send your question to the member of the National Council, Committee Chairman ; or District Pres ident. She will answer your letter personally as well as send both your question and her answer to me. Obviously all Q's and A's cannot be printed so those which are deemed most important by the National Officers will be featured.

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Mrs. Robert O'Dell Director of Alumnae Chapters 222 W. Tabor Road Philadelphia, PA 19120

Contribute to AST National Headquarters Fund

This is an interior view of the family room in our home. All AST's, I am certain, feel as much pride and satisfaction in their homes as we do. Wouldn 't we, as sisters, share a tremendous sense of accomplishment and pride if we could provide Alpha Sigma Tau with its own home? In the past it appears that most contributions have been made by the National Staff members. We shall be grateful, of course, to continue to receive contri butions from individual members. In addition , however, might your alumnae chapter consider a fund-raising project, whereby a chapter contribution could be made possibly in memory of deceased chapter sisters, to the AST National Headquarters Fund? Together we can make a home for Alpha Sigma Tau a reality rather than a dream. -Marjorie Willover, National Headquarters Fund Chairman

Enclosed is (my) ( Alumnae Chapter's) contribution to the Alpha Sigma Tau National Headquarters Fund. Checks payable to Mail to:

Alpha Sigma Tau Marjorie Willover 168 Center Street E. Aurora, NY 14052

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Directory: Collegiate Chapters 1978 DISTRICT

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BETA President CA ACA

Karen Horner; 1809 #4; Mt. Pleasant, Ml 48858 Mrs. Shaw Christainson; 1119 E. Gaylord ; Mt. Pleasant, Ml 48858 Miss Karen Perkins; 310 N. University #3; Mt. Pleasant, Ml 48858 Beta

DELTA President CA ACA Assoc. ADV

Ellen Winter; 716 Water St.; Indiana, PA 15701 Mrs. Robert Arrow; 290 Ol ive St. ; Indiana, PA 15701 Mrs. Michael Mundis; South 3rd St. ; Indiana, PA 15701 Mrs. Richard T. Wolfe; 621 Willow Avenue, Indiana, PA 15701 Ms. Donna Wetzel; 48 W. Elm ; Homer City, PA 15748

ZETA

Gamma Maureen Carey; 206 Smith Hall, Lock Haven State College, Lock Haven, PA 17745 Mrs. George Mottet; 1201 N. Hillview, Plemington; Lock Haven, PA 17745 Mrs. Donald Adomaitis; R.D. 2, Box 297-AA; Lock Haven, PA 17745

President CA ACA

Alpha

THETA President CA ACA

Laura Luc; 7147 Waldo; Detroit, Ml 48210 Miss Kathy Pulice; 31430 John R, Apt. 220; Madison Hts., Ml 48071 Ms. Debbie Kanigowski; 5332 Orchard Crest ; Troy, M I 48098 Mrs. Donald Bouffard; 15504 Eastburn Dr.; Detroit, Ml 48205 Zeta

IOTA President CA ACA

Vicki Vaitl; 1621 Merchant; Emporia, KS 66801 Mrs. Lenard Crowl; 526 S. Congress #44; Emporia, KS 66801 Mrs. Cheryl Stinson; Reading, KS 66868

OMICRON President CA ACA

Theta Karen Clark; Box 611-B, Women's Tower, CC; Athens, WV 24712 Miss Mildred Dransfield; Box 307; Athens, WV 24712 Mrs. Meade McNeill; Box 171; 204 Weaver St.; Athens, WV 24712

RHO President CA ACA

Iota Donna Grider; Box 2148, Station A, SOSU ; Durant, OK 74701 Mrs. Linda Lee Powers; 1623 W. Beech; Durant, OK 74701 Mrs. Doris Andrews; 1121 Oak Ridge ; Durant, OK 74701 Mrs. Eloise Si lls; Chuckwa Drive, NW of City; Durant, OK 74701

SIGMA COLONY President CA ACA

Alpha Donna Sorady; P. 0. Box 127, Bidwell Station , SUC; Buffalo, NY 14222 Mrs. Robert Wales; 87 Bassett Rd., Williamsville, NY 14221 Mrs. J. T. McNamara; 189 Cresthill Ave. ; Tonawanda , NY 14150

ZETA TAU President CA ACA

Theta Myra Gwyer; Box 337, L.C.; Farmville, VA 23901 Ms. Carolyn Callaway; 215 Fayette Street; Farmville, VA 13901 Mrs. William Watson; Rt. 4, Box 408; Farmville, VA 23901 Miss Cynthia Cain; 1903 Bridgewater Dr.; Richmond, VA 23228

UPSILON President CA ACA

Eta Sandra Crick; 2506 Conway, U.C.A.; Conway, AR 72032 Mrs. Betty Young; 814 Watkins; Conway, AR 72032 Miss Judy Terry; 612 4th Ave.; Conway, AR 72032

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President CA ACA

Rita Anne Bertolino; P. 0. Box 2417, S.L.U .; Hammond, LA 70402 Mrs. Kenneth Thomas, Jr.; Box 783, SLU; Hammond, LA 70402

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Epsilon Gail Kidwell; 101 Meadow Lane; Martinsburg, WV 25401 Mrs. Jean Carper; Box 116, Rt. 1; Shepherdstown, WV 25443 Miss Anna Mary Willingham; Rt. 1, Box 89DE; Shepherd stown, WV 25443 Mrs. Richard Zigler;

President CA ACA

PSI President CA ACA

Epsilon Margaret Honecker; Box 3339, JMU; Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Mrs. Eileen Nelson ; 2017 Windsor Rd. ; Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Mrs. James Berrall; 2008 Windsor Rd. ; Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Mrs. E. Durston Mcintosh, Jr.; P. 0 . Box 1125; Front Royal , VA 22630

ALPHA GAMMA President CA ACA

Eta Machelle McCallie; Box H-840; Arkadelphia, AR 71923 Mrs. Beverly Gilbert; 819 N. 26th St.; Arkadelphia, AR 71923 Miss Mary Honeycutt; 401 S. 11th; Arkadelphia, AR 71923

ALPHA EPSILON President CA ACA

Zeta Chris Viviano; #1 Pollock Dr.; Macomb, IL 61455 Mrs. David Kielpinski; 15 Cedar Dr.; Macomb, I L 61455 Mrs. Richard Frowein; 506 E. Carroll; Macomb, IL 61455 Mrs. Dean Cada; 1909 56th Street; LaGrange, IL 60525

ALPHA KAPPA President CA ACA

Epsilon Sue Cisar; 219 Fourth St.; Marietta, OH 45750 Miss Vicki Via; 203 Maple Shade Dr.; Marietta , OH 45750 Mrs. Richard Hill; 202 Chamberlain Dr.; Marietta, OH 45750 Mrs. Joe Mester; 211 Montgomery St.; Marietta, OH 45750 Theta

ALPHA LAMBDA President CA ACA

Mary Coniff; Box 5091 R.C.; Radford, VA 24142 Miss Martee Buchanan; 1022 Downey St.; Radford, VA 24141 Miss Wanda L. Austin; 807 Whitney Ave., Apt. A-202; Roanoke, VA 24012 Eta

ALPHA MU President CA ACA

Lynette Bilgischer; Box 1678 UAM; Monticello, AR 71655 Dr. Jim Edson; Box 2451 UAM; Monticello, AR 71655

Gamma

ALPHA XI President CA ACA ACA

Barbara Cooper; Box 121, Laurel B, MSC; Mansfield, PA 16933 Mrs. David Straub; RD#2, Box 236-B ; Mansfield, PA 16933 Mrs. J. David Stearns; RD #2, Box 236-C; Mansfield, PA 16933 Miss Mary Lou Blesh; 22 2nd St.; Mansfield, PA 16933 Miss Kathy Doyle; 303 High Street; Westfield, PA 16950 Gamma

ALPHA OMICRON President CA ACA

Nancy Appleby; 117 Ralston Hall SSC; Clarion, PA 16214 Mrs. Suzanne P-Jobb; 41 Wilson Ave.; Clarion, PA 16214 Mrs. David Parker; 956 Corbett St.; Clarion, PA 16214

Beta

ALPHA PI President CA ACA

Sue Lehman; Towers Hall, SRSC; Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Miss Mary Louise Isabella; 1604 Wilson Ave.; New Castle, PA 16101 Mrs. Delores Cook; 2879 Talley Cavey Rd.; Allison Park, PA 15101

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ALPHA SIGMA President CA ACA

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Pam Rodgers; 323 Brewer Hall, NMSU; Kirksville, MO 63501 Ms. Cathy Wombwell; Rt. 1, Box 48; Bucklin, MO 64631 Miss Cindy Mueller; 315 S. Marion Apt. # 3, Kirksville, MO 63501 Mrs. AI Fletcher; 2014 Vine St.; Davenport, lA 52804

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ALPHA PHI President CA ACA

DISTRICT Beta Anna Mellas; Box 178 Lawrence Towers, ESC; Edinboro, PA 16444 Mrs. David Minor; 12381 Angling Rd., R.D. #4; Edinboro, PA 16412 Mrs. Leonard Fumi; 2522 E. 32nd St.; Erie, PA 16510 Miss Mary Ellen Willmitch; 4811 Westchester Dr., Apt 217; Youngstown OH 44515 Delta Susan Pfeifer; 117 Maple Lane; West Goshen, PA 19380 Mrs. Susan Burda; 1053 Neils Lane; West Chester, PA 19380

BETA BETA President CA ACA

BETA DELTA President CA ACA

Delta Marilyn Pendleton; Room 210, Turrell Hall, WC; Chester, PA 19013 Mrs. Theodore Locke; 813 Ridge Lane; Media, PA 19063 Ms. Terry McKissick; 821 Washington Ave.; Prospect, PA 19076 Ms. Kathleen Paulson ; 12 Mile Rd .; Claymont, DE 19703 Beta Ellen Shogan; SMC 491, 1345 Vickroy; Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Mrs. Georgia Zeedick; 861 Lovingston Dr.; Pittsburgh, PA 15216

Mrs. Kirk lsenbart; 104-A Glen Inverness Dr. ; Glenshaw, PA 15116

BETA EPSILON President CA ACA

BETA TAU President CA ACA

Delta Anne Gray; Apt. 8, College Park Apts,; Shippensburg, PA 17257 Dr. Mary Jane Urbanowicz; 400 E. King St. #2; Shippensburg, PA 17257 Mrs. Sandra McConnell; Rt. 3, Lot 117, SME; Shippensburg, PA 17257 Mrs. David Hocker; #4 Valley Forge, Village Green Apts.; Elizabethtown, PA 17022 Eta Willy Brown; 1133-B Greensprings Ave.; Birmingham, AL 35205 Mrs. Thad Scucchi; 2024 Old Rocky Ridge Rd.; Birmingham, AL 35216 Miss Susan Vogt; 1701 13th Ave., S., Apt. #1; Birmingham, AL 35205 Mrs. Morris Becker; 3041 Dolly Ridge Dr.; Birmingham, AL 35243 Zeta Kim Fojtik; 411 Cass; Edwardsvi lie, I L 62025 Mrs. Jeanne Brunworth; 1439 Eberhart; Edwardsvi lle, IL 62025 Miss Cheryl Meyer; 750 Oakwood Ave.; East Alton, IL 62024 Mrs. Nancy LaFiore; 6612 Foothills Ct.; Florrisant, M0路63033 Kappa Kathleen Geddes; Box 1323, U. of L.; Lowell , MA 01854 Miss Ellen Duggan ; c/ o Dean of Student Affairs, U.L.; Lowell , MA OH!54 Miss Barbara MacCaron; 3 Anthony St.; Methuen, MA 01844

BETA THETA President CA ACA

Lisa Villafana; 4918 Beverly Mae; San Antonio, TX 78229 Sister Ann Semel; 3301 W. Woodlawn Ave. # 310; San Antonio, TX 78228 Mrs. Melba Fisher; 4138 Bikini Dr.; San Antonio, TX 78218

BETA ZETA President CA ACA

BETA ETA President CA ACA

Iota

BETA IOTA Delta President Catherine Greenfield; Box 2576, Gardner Hall, MSC; Millersville, PA 17551 Miss Tracy Mellor; Landes Hall, MSC; Millersville, PA 17551 CA ACA CC Miss Deb Blue ; 51 Morningside Drive; York, PA 17402 BETA LAMBDA COLONY Iota Kathy Thompson ; 1946 N.E. Loop 410, Apt. 336; San Anton io, TX 78217 President CA Dr. Kate Strickland; 11600 Hueber # 804; San Antonio, TX 78230 ACA Miss Debra Ort; 5414 Timber Trail; San Antonio, TX 78228

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Epsil on Donna Bytella ; Choptank, Box 231, Room 6C5; Salisbury, MD 21801 Miss Kathy Schmidtt; Box 64, Levin Dashiell Rd .; Hebron, MD 21830 Mrs. Bonnie Litchfield ; 1534 Michi gan Ave.; Virgi nia Beach , VA. 23454

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ALPHA SIGMA TAU founded November 4, 1899-E.M.U. (formerly Michigan State Normal College), Ypsilanti, Michigan CHIEF PATRONESS

THE FOUNDERS MRS. E. A. LYMAN* HELENE M. RICE* MAY GEPHART* MAYENE TRACY* MABLE CHASE*

ADRIANCE RICE* RUTH DUTCHER* EVA O'KEEFE* HARRIET MARX* (Mrs. C. F. Pfeiffer) *deceased

CENTRAL OFFICE 6200 Hoffman, St. Louis, MO 63139 Executive Secretary-MRS. WALTER G. MEYER Director-MISS ELIZABETH WILSON Financial Secretary-MISS JUNE McCARTHY Typist-MRS. RALPH H. WILSON

*Ada A. Norton-Alpha ............................... .1925-1928 NATIONAL PRESIDENTS *Grace Erb Ritchie-Alpha ....................... .1925-1928 * Luella Chapman-Sigma .............. ........... .1928-1934 Carrie Washburne Staehle-Aipha ....... .1934-1949 *Dorothy Bennett Robinson-Pi ............... .1949-1955 Mary AI ice Seller Peterson-Iota ......... .1955-1964 Elizabeth Wilson-Pi ................................. .1964-1972 PRESIDENT EMERITA MRS. HASWELL E. STAEHLE (Alpha)

NATIONAL COUNCIL National President National Secretary National Treasurer Director of Collegiate Chapters Director of Alumnae Chapters Director of Central Office Director of Expansion Director of Fraternity Programs Director of Publications NPC Delegate

Mrs. Thomas J. King, Jr., 1845 Lakeridge Rd., Birmingham, AL 35216 Mrs. Julian J. Floyd, 3800 N. Fairfax Dr., V-1304, Arl ington, VA 22203 Mrs. Gary Forrester, 3565 Grand, Abilene, TX 79605 Mrs. C. J. Ashby, Box 12, The Plains, VA 22171 Mrs. Robert O'Dell, 222 W. Tabor Rd., Philadelph ia, PA 19120 Miss Elizabeth Wilson, 124 Elm Ave., St. Louis, MO 63122 Ms. Bobbie Nichols, 1420 Cantrell Rd., Apt. 304, Little Rock, AR 72201 Mrs. Phi I Haggard, Box 421, Durant, OK 74701 Mrs. Emmett C. Phipps, 2611 Harrison, Parkersburg, WV 26101 Mrs. Donald Rhodes, 621 Heron Point Circle, Va. Beach, VA 23452

DISTRICT PRESIDENTS ALPHA BETA GAMMA DELTA EPSILON ZETA ETA THETA IOTA KAPPA

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Mrs. James Gruber, 511 Adaway Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49506 (Beta, Theta, Sigma Colony) Miss Joni Silipigni, 1501 3rd St., Beaver, PA 15009 (Delta, Alpha Pi, Alpha Tau, Beta Delta) Mrs. Donald Adomaitis, Route 2, Box 297AA, Lockhaven, PA 17745 (Zeta, Alpha Xi , Alpha Omicron) Miss Diane McGaha, 515 Pine St., Philadelph ia, PA 19106 (Alpha Phi, Beta Beta, Beta Epsilon, Beta Iota) Mrs. Harold Scott, 710D Beauchamp St., Salisbury, MD 21801 (Chi, Psi, Alpha Kappa, Beta Mu Colony) Miss Chris Nugent, 9726 S. Hayne Ave., Chicago, IL 60643 (Iota, Alpha Epsilon, Alpha Sigma, Beta Eta) Miss Susan Vogt, 1701 13th Ave., S., Apt. #1, Birmingham, AL 35205 (Upsilon, Alpha Gamma, Alpha Mu, Beta Zeta) Mrs. Robert Alexander, 1112 E. Maple, Sterl ing, VA 22170 (Omicron , Zeta Tau, Alpha Lambda) Mrs. Robert Clarke, 18103 Autumn Trails Lane, Katy, TX 77450 (Rho, Phi, Beta Theta, Beta Lambda Colony) Mrs. Eugene Hendriks, 133 Main St., Westford, MA 01886 (Beta Tau)

COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN CHAPLAIN CONVENTION

EDITOR FINANCIAL SECRETARY HISTORIAN HOUSING MUSIC NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS FUND NOMINATIONS PLEDGE RUSH SCHOLARSHIP SOCIAL SERVICE SORORITY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Miss Mary Ellen Willmitch, 4811 Westchester Dr., Apt. 217, Youngstown, OH 44515 Mrs. Anthony Crapet, 710 Mohave Dr., Forestdale, Birmingham, AL 35214 Mrs. Richard Falls, 3404 Tal Meadow, Birmingham, AL 35216 Mrs. Thomas Dudley, 3624 Hunters Hill Dr., Birmingham, AL 35210 Miss June McCarthy, 6200 Hoffman, St. Louis, MO 63139 Miss Patricia L. Nayle, 4601 Sherwood Lane #191, Houston, TX 77092 Mrs. Edward Marshall, 5935 Bishops Place, St. Louis, MO 63109 Miss Lo is Waninger, 5221 S. Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63111 Mrs. Robert G. Willover, 168 Center St ., East Aurora, NY 14052 Mrs. Robert Clarke, 7504 Clarewood St., A-362, Houston, TX 77036 Mrs. John Ward, 5120 North 7th Ave., Apt. 10, Phoenix, AZ 85013 Miss Linda Holl ingshead, 216 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA 17602 Ms. Cheri Moran, Housing/ Food Service, Penn. State U., Altoona, PA 16603 Mrs. Marty Yuhas, 2239 Dunkirk Ave., NE, Roanoke, VA 24012 Mrs. Douglas J. Bolton , 60 Briarhurst Rd., Williamsville, NY 14221 Miss Jan Keen, 87 W. Main St., Hancock, NY 13783

Area Alumnae Representatives Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee Mrs. Rhea Patrick 1114 Greendale Court Macon , GA 31210 Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming Mrs. Harold Gosselink 1719 Bonny Brae Pueblo, CO 81001 Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas Mrs. William T. McDonald 1715 Walnut Arkadelphia, AR 71923 California Mrs. Michaeline J. Lowright 5337 Elsinore Way Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont Mi ss Katherine Keith 70 Bindloss Road Mystic, CN 06355 Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia Mrs. Samuel W. Powell, Jr. 101 Wileys Lane Pasadena, MD 21122

Florida, North and South Carolina Ms. Kay M. Derr 9329 SW 6th Terrace Miami, FL 33174 Indiana Mrs. Charles McCrory (Cynthia) P.O. Box 5218 Ft. Wayne, IN 46895 Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, North and South Dakota Ms. Marti Meek 722 E. Ohio Clinton, MO 64735 New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania Miss Mary Anne Tracy One Mansfield Road Lansdowne, PA 19050 Ohio and Western Pennsylvania Miss Barbella Kuenz 130 Chapel Lane Canfield, OH 44406 Virginia Miss Madonna Echols 216 North Street Marion, VA 24354

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Alpha District BUFFALO, NEW YORK Mrs. Robert Wales 85 Bassett Road Wi II iamsvi lie, NY 14221 CALUMET, INDIANA Miss Sarah G. Munier 6546 Nebraska, #20 Hammond, IN 46323 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Mrs. Sherry Wharton 243 Milton Lane Hoffman Estates, I L 60194 DETROIT I, MICHIGAN Mrs. Carol Harvilla 262 Cherry Valley Drive Inkster, Ml 48141 DETROIT Ill, MICHIGAN Mrs. Juanita Bouffard 15504 Eastburn Detroit, Ml 48205 FORT WAYNE, INDIANA Mrs. Donna LaMaster 7617 Knights Wood Drive Fort Wayne, IN 46819 INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA Miss Kathy Orrison 1436-B Weber Drive Indianapolis, IN 46227 LANSING, MICHIGAN Mrs. E. C. Twork 47 S. lves Road Mason, M I 48854 MUNCIE, INDIANA Mrs. Steven L. Younce Route 1, Box 260 Gaston, IN 47342 TRI-CITY, MICHIGAN Mrs. David Flora 1710 Sycamore Saginaw, Ml 46802 YPSILANTI-ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN Mrs. Douglas Christy 15052 Piedmont Detroit, M I 48223

Beta District AKRON-CANTON, OHIO Mrs. Geneva Wood 447 Park Avenue Kent, Ohio

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APPALACHIA AREA, PENNSYLVANIA Mrs. George Cowatch 1132 School Street Indiana, PA 15701 DAYTON-CINCINNATI, OHIO Mrs. Alva Martin 1144 Leaftree Vandalia, Ohio 45377 GREATER PITISBURGH , PENNSYLVANIA Mrs. Patric ia Pace (Comm . Chairman) 87 Wenzel! Place Pittsburgh, PA 15216 INDIANA, PENNSYLVANIA Mrs. Robert G. Sloat RD 2, Hidden Springs Farm, Box 151 Punxsutawney, PA 15767 SLIPPERY ROCK, PENNSYLVANA Mrs. Diane Leary R.D. #2 Porters vi lie, PA 16051 YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO Miss Carol Ficeti 1717 E. Market, #B Warren, OH 44483

Delta District BUCKS-MONTGOMERY CO., PENNSYLVAN IA Mrs. Virginia Kinkead (V. P.) 126 Shady Lane Lansdale, PA 19446 HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA Mrs. Kathy Heckman 108 Sunrise Avenue New Cumberland, PA 17070 LANCASTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Miss Barbara Weiss 503 Golden Street Lititz, PA 17543 NORRISTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA See Bucks-Montgomery Co., PA PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Mrs. Charles Allison 421 College Avenue Haverford, PA 19041 PRINCE GEORGES-MONTGOMERY CO., MD Mrs. Jerry Dingess 1304 Caddington Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20901 WEST CHESTER , PENNSYLVANIA Ms. Catherine C. Angelo Glenmore Apts., K-1 Clifton Heights, PA 19018 WILMINGTON, DELAWARE Miss Ann W. Chalmers 81 W. Delaware Avenue Newark, DE 19711

Epsilon District MARIETTA-PARKERSBURG, OHIO Mrs. Ernest Hartong 111 Bel-Aire Drive Marietta, OH 45750 NORTHERN VIRGINIA (D. C.) Miss Linda Beth James 3820 El Camino Place Alexandria, VA 22309 SHEPHERDSTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA Mrs. Mary Staley Route 1, Scrabble Shepherdstown, WV 25443

Zeta District DENVER, COLORADO Mrs. Del Englen 7145 Kipling Arvada, CO 80002 EDWARDSVILLE, ILLINOIS Mrs. Nancy LaFiore 6612 Foothills Court Florissant, MO 63033 EMPORIA, KANSAS Mrs. Debbie Mil ler Crowl (V. P.) 526 S. Congress, #44 Emporia, KS 66801 KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Mrs. Dale Mellon 10804 E. 58th Raytown, MO 64133 KIRKSVILLE, MISSOURI Ms. Cynthia Coffey 602 S. Main Fairfield, lA 52556 LOS ANGELES , CALIFORNIA Miss Frances Higgi ns 1162 S. Bronson Los Angeles, CA 90019 ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI Dr. Lillian Schippers 5300a Sutherland Street St. Louis, MO 63109 SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS Mrs. Bruce Johanson Route 1, Box 221 llliopolos, IL 62539 WICHITA, KANSAS Mrs. Barbara Foreman RR2, Box 201 Valley Center, KS 67147

Eta District ARKADELPHIA, ARKANSAS Mrs. Sandy Coston 948 Whittington Avenue, Apt. 318-E Hot Springs, AR 71901 BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA Mrs. Morri s Becker 3041 Dolly Ridge Drive Birmingham, AL 35243

CHARLOTTE-ROCK HILL, NORTH CAROLINA Mrs. Carl Brown P.O. Box 233 Monroe, NC 28110 LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS Ms. Bobbie Nichols 1420 Cantrell Road , Apt. 304 Little Rock, AR 72201 MIAMI , FLORIDA Mrs. Suzanne Bossong 12315 SW 43 Street Miami, FL 33175 ORLANDO, FLORIDA Mrs. Henry C. Brosius 2113 Mohawk Tra i I Maitland, FL 32751 ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA Mrs. Eileen Jandt 10611 66짜2 Street, #237 Park Royale, Pinellas Park, FL 33565

Theta District BLUEFIELD, VIRGINIA Mrs. Glen Buchanan 1903 Tazewell Avenue Bluef ie ld , VA 24506 NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Mrs. F. W. Cool Ill 4016 Rampart Street Virginia Beach , VA 23455 PRINCETON-ATHENS, WEST VIRGINIA Mrs. Meade McNeill Box 171 Athe ns, WV 24712 RICHMOND-PETERSBURG , VIRGINIA Ms. Margaret A. Nuckols 10110B Castile Road Richm ond, VA 23222 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Ms. Leslee Karen Wade 3729 Hoi I ins Road N.E. Roanoke, VA 24012

Iota District DURANT, OKLAHOMA Mrs. Paula Buckles Sullivan RR 2, Box 57A Durant, OK 74701 HAMMOND, LOUISIANA Mrs. Laura Carter 135 LeBlanc Street Ponchatoula, LA 70454 HOUSTON, TEXAS Ms. Patricia Nayle 4601 Sherwood Lane, # 191 Hou ston, TX 77092 NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA Mrs. Marilyn Teel 1541 Athis New Orleans, LA 70122

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IT'S IMPORTANT! We Need Your Correct Address! Have You Married? Or Moved? College Chapter_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Year of Initiation _ _ __ Maiden N a m e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- Married Name - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - Former Address: Stree..__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ City_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Zip ____ State _ _ _ _ __ New Address:

Stree..__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

City_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Zip____ State _ _ _ _ __ Remarks

Date Returned _ _ __ __

Send all Changes of Name and/or Address to: Alpha Sigma Tau Central Office 6200 Hoffman Ave. St. Louis, Mo. 63139

If you are planning a change of name or address in the near future, please use the above form to notify the Central Office. Please don't get lost!

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to INCREASE ALUMNAE CHAPTERS Name - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - First

Maiden

Married

(Husband's Name)

Address Number

Collegiate Chapter

Street

City

State and Zip Code

Year of Graduation __ Year of Initiation __

Do you belong to an Alpha Sigma Tau Alumnae Chapter? _ _ _ _ If not, would you be interested in joining an alumnae chapter in your city? Would you be willing to help organize an alumnae chapter? _ _ _ __ Would you come to a meeting if contacted?

Tele. No. _ _ _ _ __

If unable to attend meetings, would you be willing to support a chapter by paying dues? _ _ _ _ _ __

Return this form to: MRS. ROBERT O'DELL 222 W. Tabor Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19120

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