We honored our mothers at our annual Mom's Weekend. The weekend's ,activities included a luncheon and talent show at The Embers and an informal coffee hour. David Field of Theta Chi was our candidate for the Most Eligible Bachelor Contest. Senior Farewell was an occasion of many mixed emotions. Our graduating seniors were presented with engraved A-:E.A bracelets and they presented the chapter with a silver candle snuffer and table cloths. Approximately sixty Beta Thetas attended Houseparty which was at Chimney Corners on Crystal Lake near Beulah, Michigan. This proved to be a wonderful weekend of leisure and provided the chance to get to know all of our sisters a little better. Not only did we have fun, but we also discussed rush techniques and sorority in general. We are very proud of our adviser, Miss Marjorie Mastic. She is not only our adviser, but also the adviser for the Central Michigan University Panhellenic Council. Initiation was especially meaningful for us this year as we initiated Miss Mastic into our sisterhood . We are grateful to her for her service to us as a group and we were sad to bid her farewell as she will be leaving at the end of this school year. Our new adviser will be Miss Marjorie Ramsey, a past member of our own Beta Theta chapter. Alpha Sigma Alpha is represented in many ways on campus. Joanne Burroughs and Yolanda Bone were pledged to Alpha Psi Omega, national collegiate dramatics honorary ; Susan Saunders is treasurer of Panhellenic Council ; Sandi Greenfield is vice president of Associated Women Students; Stephanie Bennett was awarded the Women's Physical Education Departmental Award as an outstanding junior; Elizabeth Bissett is Student Senate recorder. Graduating senior Gail Ann Karbowski was Beta Theta's recipient of the Frost Fidelity Award. Chosen during the spring was our Homecoming Queen candidate for this fall. We will co-sponsor Jean Winchell with the brothers of Pi Kappa Phi. The past semester was one of tremendous activity and the year ahead seems to be another one bright and shining, lit with the golden light of friendship . Beta Thetas look forward to it with anticipation.-jANE D ENNISON
Beta Kappa Western Illinois University Macomb, Illinois Time has flown by since the Beta Kappas returned from their very enjoyable Christmas vacation, yet they were anxious to start on the preparations which were necessary for winter rush. During the middle of the week our informal parties were held. Our theme this year was "The Red Garter Club." The setting was a speakeasy with flappers and hanky-tonk music. The entertainment began with a flapper chorus line doing the Charleston . Following this we heard a banjo and hankytonk piano duet. One of our sisters then sang a song of the era and after this we joined in with some sorority songs. Our favors were red garters with A-:E.A printed on them. Our traditional theme of "Manhattan Serenade" was used for our formal parties. The stage was decorated with the words "Club Manhattan" in big glittering letters, with the added touch of a few champagne glasses. Tables with antique-type kerosene lamps filled the dining area of the night club. Entertainment was on the
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order of the Jackie Gleason Show. Favors of small champagne glasses, A-:E.A matchbooks, and A-:E.A napkins were given to each rushee. The party ended with our beautiful and impressive Wishing Well C eremony. The Beta Kappas were extremely proud of their winter pledge class. During their pledging period, they were kept busy with exchanges, money projects, and their philanthropic project. As their "Help Week" they planned skits and served dinner for the members. This week also included a study night and an evening of serenading at all the fraternity houses. Several girls attended Illinois State Day at Loyola University on April 22. Through discussion groups on various phases of sorority life such as pledging, moneymaking activities, social life, and philanthropic projects, we were able to bring back many interesting ideas and suggestions to our chapter. It was fun renewing old friendships and making new ones. We are all looking forward to next year's State Day at Northern. This year's Greek Week was held from April 23 through April 29. To officially begin the week, the Greeks attended the church of their choice. On Monday the impressive torch-lighting ceremony was held. At this time each chapter brought forward their official painted crest to hang on each side of the torch. Following this event, the sound of Greeks Uting their voices in song echoed over the campus. Each house serenaded various resident hal!s on campus to extend an invitation to attend Sigma Sing the following night. Dressed in pink pique dresses, the women of Alpha Sigma Alpha sang "The Fantasy of Snow White." Wednesday was declared a study night. Thursday evening was set for the Toga Party. The Greeks once again donned Grecian garb. The ballroom was attractively decorated in greens and b!ues in all the splendor of ancient Greece. Shelia Dodge, who was chairman of the Toga Party, presented the dance contest trophy to Kay Landers. Diane Wanicek was chosen as our candidate for Greek Goddess. The Greek Ball was held on Friday night. This year's Greek Ball theme, "Neptune's Enchantment," was centered around underwater scenes of mermaids and sea horses. Alpha Sigma Alpha selected as their Greek Ball candidate Elaine Danos of Blue Island. Lynn Yaeger was co-chairman of this year's most successful Greek Week. The Beta Kappas worked hard this year to contribute to campus life. The following girls have helped to strive for our goals by participating in these various act1v1tles and events of 1966-6 7: Peg Simpson became secretary of University Union Board Committee. Jan Peterson became chairman of homecoming decorations. Peggy Wood and Betty Pane Verdick were cheerleaders. Pat Hill and Carol Boykin were on the porn porn squad. Liz Felt was given an award for class leader. Lynn Yaeger was Theta Xi Sweetheart and Jo Ellen Dakin was chosen Delta Sigma Phi Sweetheart. Carol Merker, Lorry Skupien, and Carolyn Dufelmier became new members of Union Board. D ottie Maedge and Bunny Stamburski were elected to Who's Who. Barb Dowd, Elaine Danos, and Marie Vosicky were finalists in "Best Dressed Girl Contest." Elaine Danos won "Best Dressed Girl." Marie Vosicky was elected as new treasurer and Lynn T erry as the new vice-president of W. A. W. S. Dottie Maedge was selected as "Panhellenic Woman of the Year." Shelia Dodge is now on Student-Faculty Relations Committee for A. U. S. G. Patty Nixa and Marie Vosicky were in the finals for the Miss Macomb Contest. -SHELIA DoDGE
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