MARCH , 1951 Many times during that weekend a lump came to my throat as I recalled the discouraging moments that were replaced by the brighter ones . There were the new pledges added to our colony-pledges whose vision , enthusiasm and determination added to our own gave us confidence that we would ultimately gain success . Now as Alpha Sigma Alphas we are certain that success, happiness and friendships will be everlasting. The Alpha Alpha reinstatement is only the beginning . As individuals and as a chapter we have a lot to accomplish this year and in subsequent years . Reinstatement week-end was for me the fulfillment of a dream! · Through our plans new and lasting friendships have been brought to 1950 AA members . They, too, have the opportunity to share the joys in Alpha Sigma Alpha . It is impossible to thank all of those who helped me achieve my goal . Instead I would like to give them an Alpha Alpha chapter that will proudly carry on its rich heritage and traditions. ANNE PETREE Active Chapte~
Row 1, left t o right: Marilyn Li st on, Tre a su rer; Anne Petree, President; Mar y Ann Hai ght, Regist rar; Ma ry Ja ne Hughey, . . . Editor; Beverl y Scott , Secretar y. Row 2: Irene Co rtel let ti Cha pla1 n ; Joyce Pan sh; Ma nlyn She rnc k . Row 3: J a net Blac k; ' Rita Campbel l, Vice- P resident ; Marjo rie Heyman .
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TO CELEBRATE OUR HOMECOMING As members of Alpha Sigma Alpha assembled at Hamilton Hall on the Miami campus on Saturday evening , " Again, the joy and the challenge " was the keynote of the formal banquet to honor the new members of Alph.a Alpha chapter. Joining with the A~A's were guests from the faculty including Dr. and Mrs . Ernest H. Hahne , Miss Melva Lind, Miss Helen E. Page and Miss Grace Burgess . The occasion brought to the hearts and minds of every Alpha Sigma present new inspiration, great pride and a unity of purpose . Through the words of · Anne Petree, toastmistress, it was plain to see that AA Chapter was as proud and happy to come home to our wonderful national family as we were of welcoming them back. " The Precepts of our Motto True" was the theme of the toast program that stressed Aspire - Seek - Attain with Mrs . William Goodwin , Dayton Alumnae Chapter, Miss Berniece Bradley, President of Chi Chi Chapter, and Miss Evelyn G. Bell , National Alumnae Director as speakers . After singing, Hymn to Alpha Sigma Alpha , our National President, Mrs . Fred M . Sharp, presented the original charter to Mrs . Elizabeth Johnston, a member of the 1914 group and one of the present advisers . Her fitting remarks, although intended for A A Chapter, were indeed a challenge to a·ll Alpha Sigmas for the days ahead . Not only did the words of welcome from Dr. Ernest H. Hahne mean much to the Miami undergraduates and graduates present that night but they also served to impress on all the guests the spirit that has made Miami University a leader in higher education . With these challenging words still in our hearts, we shared in the beauty of the present occasion and the approaching Christmas season as our National Music Chairman , Shirley Ainsworth Hellrich sang so beautifully a group of solos based on the Christmas theme. Following Mrs . Hellrich was the inspiring talk "Leadership in Demand" by Mrs . Bert C. McCammon of the Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter. There was a joy and a challenge for Alpha Alpha Chapter and for Alpha Sigma Alpha in that homecoming banquet. BE RN IECE BRADLEY
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