Asa phoenix vol 54 no 2 winter 1968 69

OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

WINTER 1968 - 1969

OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

VOLUME

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WINTER

1968-69

NUMBER

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CONTENTS Editor

THREE NEw CoLONIES ANNou CED ................... .... ... .......... ....

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BoNNIE PAYNE KoENEMANN AuNGST GIVES F ULL MEASURE ····· · · ······ · ········· · ········

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NEW CHAPTER AT NICHOLLS STATE · ······················ ··· · ········· ······

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Alumnae Editor

A PLEDGE REFLECTS ON THE CREED ··· ·············· ·· ····· · ... .. .. ······ · ...

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LoNNA McCoMAs HENDREN

LEADERSHIP CoNFERENCE .... .......... ..... . . .......... ............. . . ... . ........

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GAMMA UPSILON INSTALLED ··············· ······ · ····· ···· ······· ········ · ·····

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GRETCHEN ADAMS ASPIRES, SEEKS, ATTAINS ·········· · ·· · ············ ··

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THREE GENERATIONS AT EPSILO

EPSILON ........... .. . ... ...........

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IN MEMORIAM ······· · ········· · ··· ··· ·············· ······· · · ·· ···· · ··················· ·····

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GAMMA TAus Go TO WASHINGTON ..... . ....... . . ... . .... .. ...... ...... . ..

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GAMMA TAU RECEIVES CHARTER ··· ·· ·· · · ··· ·· ··· ·· · ···· ········ · ·············

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(Mrs. Jay) 6900 Ravenscroft St. Louis, Missouri 63123

SPOTLIGHT ON QUEENS, CANDIDATES, VIP . . . .............. . .. ........... .

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COLLEGE NEWSLETTERS ......... .. ............. .. .............. .... ....... .......... .

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Art work

ALUMNAE NEWSLETTERS .. ... . . ....... . .. .. .. . . ... ....... ...... .....................

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by Dorothy Nixon Ahner

DIRECTORY · ········ ········ · ····································· ·····························

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(Mrs. Stewart W.) 1230 Hoyt Drive St. Louis, Missouri 6313 7

(Mrs. Gary) 2247 Murray Forest D r.

Hazelwood, Missouri 63042

Collegiate Editor JEAN MooRE WEAVER

(Mrs. James) 866 Cernicek Lane Ferguson, Missouri 63135

Spotlight Editor

MARY

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BEULAH WooTEN ScHICKER

THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA is published in the fall, winter, spring and summer of each year at Eden Publishing House, 1724 Chouteau Avenue, St. Louis Mo. 63103, official publishers for the sorority. The subscription price $1.50 a year.

Send change of address and business correspondence to the Alpha Sigma Alpha National Headquarters, 1201 East Walnut Street, Springfield, Missouri

65802.

Address all correspondence of an editoral nature to the editor, Mrs. Stewart Koenemann 1230 Hoyt, St. Louis, Mo. 63137.

Second-dass postage paid at St. Louis, Missouri.

Postmaster: Send Form 3579 to Nationa l Headquarters, 1201 East Wa Inut Street, Springfield, Missouri 65802.

THE NATIONAL COUNCIL

announces the pledging of Gamma Phi Colony at St. John's University Jamaica, New York December 3, 1968 Gamma Psi Colony at Edinboro State College Edinboro, Pennsylvania December 8, 1968 Gamma Chi Colony at Bryant College Providence, Rhode Island January 7, 1969

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Mary Wilson Aungst Finds Joy In Helping Others

She Gives Full Measure

MARY W ILSO N A UNGST

Helping people in trouble is Mary Wilson Aungst's job. "It doesn't get me down but what does occasionally hurt is the apathy I see. People do not want to get involved. Here I am in a profession which wants to help people help themselves, but they are indifferent." Mary is Director of Service to military families in the American Red Cross. Many of the problems she has to help solve are psychiatric. A serviceman, for instance, hasn't received a letter from home for a long time, or he received a letter in which he thought he detected that all was not a it should be at home. They go to one of 800 Red Cross field workers and the question is relayed back to this Tri-County area if this is where the wife or parents live. Mary and her staff then go to work. The increase in this type of work is noticeable although the Red Cross always has answered many requests by wives and parents to get in touch with their boys.

Communication assignments are important, also, emergency leaves are hurried as fami li es or doctors notify Mary. She, in turn, contacts the Red Cross in Washington and it radioes a field office such as one of the 60 in Vietnam .

Round-the-clock service is provided. This is all without cost to the fami ly. Many details land in our Mary's lap; for instance, a serviceman'1! crippled chi ld needed shoes. The ch ild WINTER 1968 - 1969

got them. A county soldier wanted to leave the army because his family of six children needed more financial assistance. The Red Cross worked that out, homemaker care was provided, and he was able to stay in the service. So it goes, no day is exactly like any other clay, but the joy of trying to help people is in itself rewarding. Yet, at the same time, it can be very frustrating.

Mary is a life-long resident of Harrisburg.

During World War II she joined the Red Cross as one of eighteen volunteers in the military fami lies program. She became a full-time professional the following year. After the war Mary continued on. In 1951 she was hurried to Mississippi for four-months' flood duty. She is the mother of two sons, one of whom was killed in a military jet accident. She and her mother share a home in the suburbs of Harrisburg with frequent visits from her grandchildren who love to come to grandma's for good home fried chicken. Yes, our Mary's life is full and abundant because she gives so much of herself to her church where she teaches a large Sunday School class, her family, and her "military famil y" who need her help. She is also active in the Central Pennsylvania alumnae chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Alice Hart Beaver KK 3

New Chapter at Nicholls State College Thibodaux, Louisiana

Charter members of Gamma Sigma chapter with National Officers and the Dean of Women. Back row, left to right, Theresa Howard, Barbara Schneller, Janelee Guidry, Linda Olivier, Joan Barrios, Jill Rogers, Nancy Redden, Kathleen Champagne, Linda Hughes, Laurette LaBarre, and Clara Hutchinson. Front row, left to right, Drucilla Schifani, Mrs. George J . Malone, Jr., Miss Mary C. Goeke, Dean Bonnie J. Bourg , Mrs. Bob Williams, Miss Elaine Rahaim, and Cecile France.

GAMMA SIGMA COLONIZED On April 24, 1968, Miss Barbara Kinney, then a Traveling Secretary, and Mrs. Bob A. Wi lliams, National Rush Chairman, arrived in Thibodaux, Louisiana, to begin colonizing a new chapter. At an open house held in the home of one of the area alums, they met collegiates who had indicated interest in Alpha Sigma Alpha. The following day, interviews were held on campus and that evening membership invitations were extended to eleven collegiates. The wife of one of the faculty members was asked to become an adviser to the group.

On April 26, these twelve women were initiated as pledges.

After nearly ix months of anticipation, the pre-installation events began on Thursday, October 17 with the arrival of Miss Elaine Rahaim, Field Representative. She met with the pledges, answering questions and offering many helpful uggestions. On Friday, Miss Mary C. Goeke, National President; Mrs. George J. 'ÂŁalone, Jr., 1 ational Vice President; and irs. Bob A. Williams, ational Ru h Chairman, arrived. Other arrivals were: collegiate members of Psi Psi , Beta Zeta and Beta Delta chapters; everal mem4

hers of the New Orleans alumnae chapter; and the adviser for Psi Psi, Mrs. Glenn B. Greene.

Friday evening a get-acquainted party was held in the Student Union Building at the college. Many songs were sung, refreshments were served and the evening closed with our friendship circle and song.

INITIATION SERVICE Saturday morning the Initiation Service was held in the chapel of the Aquinas Catholic Youth Center on the campus. Immediately following this service was the formal Installation of the chapter.

The charter initiates were: Joan Barrios, Kathleen Champagne, Janelee Guidry, Theresa Howard, Linda Hughes, Clara Hutchinson, Laurette LaBarre, Nancy Oden, Linda Olivier, Nancy Redden, Jill Rogers, and Barbara Schneller. Charter pledges included: Brenda Blanchard , Lynell Courtney, Pam Duplantis, Mary Dupre, Judy Fischer, Vickki Forrester, Martha Hodnett, Mildred McNamara, Marilyn Miller and Mickey Smith. The charter alumna initiate was Cecile Dansereau France and the charter adviser is Drucilla Autin Schifani.

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Mrs. Charles Carriere, alumnae president, and Clara Hutchinson, rush chairman, chat with Dr. Elmo C. Authement, Dean of Administration, and Mrs. Authement. Kathleen Champagne, junior Panhellenic delegate, is standing at right by the display table of gifts presented to the chapter.

Elaine Rahaim, Field Representative, Mary C. Goeke, National President, and Mrs. Bob Williams, National Rush Chairman, are seated in front of visiting me mbe rs from Beta Delta chapte1路.

WHITE LUNCHEON . .. INSTALLATION BANQUET Following these services, a white luncheon was held in the President's Dining Room of Acadia Hall. The new chapter received gifts from the national organization, alumn ae chapters and other college ch apters.

Saturday afternoon a tea honoring Gamma Sigma was held in the Grand Ballroom of the Student Union Building. Attending the tea were campus administrative officers, facu lty members, advisers, representatives from the so-

rarities and fraternities, ational Officers, VISiting members, and parents of the new initiates.

The Installation Banquet was held amid beautiful green and gold decorations at the Yot's Steak House in Houma, Louisiana. Miss Theresa Howard, the Gamma Sigma president, served as toastmistress. Special guests included the Dean of Administration, Dr. Elmo C. Authement; Dean of Women, Miss Bonnie J. Bourg; and Dean of Men, Mr. William L. Duncan.

Members of Gamma Sigma chapter and their advisers are, front row, left t o right, Nancy Redden, Jill Rogers, Janelee Guidry, Joan Barrios, Barbara Schneller, Theresa Howard , Clara Hutchinson, Linda Hughes, Kathleen Champagne, Laurette LaBarre, and Linda Olivier.

Second row, left to right, Vikki Forrester; Mrs. Lolita Anderson, adviser; Marilyn Miller; Judy Fischer; Mrs. Dru Schifani; adviser initiate ; Mrs. Marion Russell, adviser; Mrs. Cecile France, alumna initiate; Mrs. Loretta Andry, adviser; Martha Hodnett; Carole Lamartina ; Mary Dupre; Lynell Courtney; and Mildred McNamara.

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TOASTS TO GAMMA SIGMA

A NEW DOOR OPENED

The traditional toasts to the new chapter were given by Miss Mary Nezzio, president of Beta Zeta, with the toast on "Aspire;" Mrs. Philip D. Uzee, Southeastern Louisiana Alumnae Chapter, with the toast on "Seek;" and Mrs. George ]. Malon e, Jr., ational Vice President, with the toast on "Attain." Following the toasts, Miss Mary Goeke introduced the charter members and each was presented with a memento. Mrs. Bob A. Wi lli ams then presented the chapter charter to Theresa Howard, along with an engraved gavel. T he evening closed with a brief acceptance speech by Miss Howard .

All Alpha Sigma Alphas met for breakfast on Sunday morning, after which church service were attended. Following church, farewe lls were said as each went their separate ways. The bonds of sisterhood had been strengtl1ened and renewed and for the new members of Alph a Sigma Alpha, a very important door in their lives had been opened.

Mrs. Bob A. Williams presents the charter to Theresa Howard, president of Gamma Sigma chapter. Mrs. George J. Malone, Jr. is in the background.

NICHOLLS STATE COLLEGE Alph a Sigma Alpha became the third national sorority on the Nicholls State campus. In 1948, Francis T. icholls Junior College of Louisiana State University was established and ex isted for eight years. In September, 1956, it became a degree-granting institution of higher learning and was renamed Francis T. icholls State College. The campus consists of a 175-acre tract of land and forms the eastern limit of the city of Thibodaux. The years of 1964 and 1965 were icholls' fastest growth. This two years of period saw four new a ir-conditioned dormitories, a new library and cafeteria all added to the physical plant. Since then, a new student union building and general classroom building have been added. Construction of a new health and physical education building is pre ently underway with two multi-story dormitories scheduled for construction this year. icholls State College serves primarily to meet the higher education needs a nd to serve as a cultural and community center for the area surround ing Thibodaux.

STATE DAYS ALABAMA- MISSISSIPPI- LOUISIANA

OHIO

Date-March 15, 1969

Date-May 3, 1969

Place-Bourbon Orleans Hotel ew Orleans, Louisiana

Place-Ilonkas Provincial House Columbus, Ohio

Hostess Chapter-New Orleans Alumnae

Chairman-Helen Smith 3530 Dresden Rd. Zanesville, Ohio

Cha irman-Mrs. Thomas Warrick 5543 Charlotte Drive ew Orleans, Louisiana 70122

(If you have not received notice of your State Day, please contact j\1.rs. George G. Gatseos, 6659 E. Eastman Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80222, for further information.)

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A pledge reflects on-

The Alpha Sigma Alpha Creed One of the pledge requirements of the Alpha Beta chapter at Kirksville, Missouri, this year was to write an analysis of the Alpha Sigma Alpha Creed. The members of the chapter would like to share the following analysis written by Cecilia Aubrey.

Cec is a junior English major at Northeast Missouri State College, and she participates in many campus activities. She loves poetry of all types, including her own . Cec is the philanthropic chairman of her chapter, a job for which she has the right personal characteristics. She always has a way with people, mainly because she enjoys the fact that there are no two people alike-a new day, a new experience, a new person, a new friend.

To fill my days with satisfying activity.

It is my belief that we are on earth not to be alienated and alone, rather to be satisfied and fulfilled. To fill each day, is to live without wasting a second of our precious and rapidly moving existence. In doing this, we are giving to others simultaneously, for the fulfilled person radiates a completeness, a wholeness and can thereby gather others securely into her satis_fying world.

C ecilia Aubrey

To know the peace and serenity of a Divine faith.

Those without peace, cannot give peace. We must find this tranquility or all of our life becomes a noisy and superficial chaos of ups and downs. We are connected by more than human bonds, for there is a little "divining" in each of us. Therefore, with the peace of Christ as a foundation, all other things will be more firmly cemented together; more deeply enriching.

To love life and joyously live each day to its ultimate good.

To find dominant beauty in art, literature, nature and friendships.

In other words: "Yes world-! accept!" The first step to living is acceptance of the fact that Why find dominant beauty in these four par- we are alive, and not, as E. E. Cummings would ticular things? Because these things will endure; say merely "undying." Acceptance of all, the they are for all times. These are the real nour- greenness of its spring and the starkness of its ishments of our spirit; these are the things we autumns. can always return to and be "created anew" : After true acceptance we become the joyous the piece of sculpture that stirs us deeply; the lovers of life, in which we can do no other than poem that makes us want to skip on light live to the very ends of its "ultimate good."

If each member were to live this creed, it magenta clouds; the crisp breeze that gives us the freshness and vitality to continue our dry- would undoubtedly produce outstanding insawdust beaten road; the warm, uncomparable dividuals within a strong and spirited group. eyes of a friend that give us a reason for living. If we cannot find beauty in these things, This is my creed in Alpha Sigma Alpha and how can we live, for these constitute the es- I do believe it, but more importantly, I desire sence of living. the strength to be able to live it.

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I nform al i ty

the key to a Successful

Leadership Conference Gamma Theta chapter at Syracuse, New York, was the hostess chapter for the Leadership Conference the weekend of November 22-24. Chapters who were invited to send representatives were: Theta Theta, Gamma Delta, Gamma Tau, Gamma Rho, Gamma Eta, Nu Nu, and Kappa Kappa.

National Officers present to conduct the conference were: Mrs. George J. Malone, Jr. , National Vice President, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Mrs. Joe H. Brewer, National Secretary, Wichita, Kansas; and Barbara Kinney, Nat ional Program Chairman, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

An informal get-acquainted party was held on Friday evening at the Gamma Theta house.

Everyone attended this party except for a few who arrived on Saturday. The Gamma Theta house had just been remodeled so the girls were very pleased to be able to show off their house to the chapter visitors and National Officers present.

Everyone was up-and at-'em early Saturday for a quick breakfast at the house before assembling in the student union for the opening session.

Mrs. Brewer led the discussion on general leadership qualities and "What Makes a Successful

Chapter." Due to the large amount of interest in the topic, there was a high level of participation by all present.

Membership selection procedures were reviewed and discussed also before taking time out for a delicious buffet luncheon which was again served at the sorority house.

Rush party and rushing technique ideas were shared and discussed in the afternoon session, as well as a discussion on Panhellenic led by Mrs. Malone. Other topics discussed were Standards, Commu n ications, Pledging, and Scholarship.

Dinner was served to the Leadership Conference participants and their special guest, the Gamma Theta housemother, in a beautifully decored private dining room of the Sheraton Motor Inn. Following dinner everyone returned to the sorority house for an informal "potpourri" meeting. The treasurers present had a brief discussion pertaining to their office. There was singing and the exchange of sorority tunes which constituted the greater part of Saturday night's events. Everyone enjoyed chatting and munching on snacks with their sorority sisters from other chapters.

Guests watch an d listen attentively •.. as G amma Thetas entertain.

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National Officer; enjoy chatting informally with members.

Miss Barbara Kinney, National Program Chairman, in the foreground, and Mrs. Joe H. Brewer, National Secretary, at right, relax in Gamma Theta house.

Mrs. George J. Malone, National Vice President, sharing an ASA Songbook during the lighter part of the Leadership Conference weekend.

Sunday morning everyone attended church services near the house followed by a lovely brunch. The Gamma Thetas and their charming housemother, Mrs. Garner, were lovely and gracious hostesses. Their thoughtfulness was shown when they presented each National Officer and their housemother with a lovely white carnation corsage for dinner on Saturday night.

It was felt that the growth of all in attendance was well worth the expenditure of time, effort, and money involved. All the discussions were heartily entered into by every member present, and each girl and each chapter represented gained a great deal from the meetings.

Appreciation goes out to all who participated and helped to make the weekend the success that it was.

Beta Psi Devotes Time To

Worthy Philanthropic Project The task of moving the John F. Kennedy Center Garden of the Five Senses for the Handicapped, from the dream stage to reality, is the fall philanthropic project of Beta Psi. The chapter is devoting the time it would have taken to build a homecoming float, to this worthy project. A series of drives have been conducted under the chairmanship of Janet Vlajkov, to gather donations from Kalamazoo residents.

The John F. Kennedy Center is the nation's first public school built for trainable mentally handicapped children. Young people ranging in age from three to twenty-one years come from throughout Kalamazoo County.

Skilled instructors assist eager pupils to develop basic personal health habits, to speak or otherwise to communicate with others, to achieve coordinated movements, to perform simple household tasks, to engage in crafts and some vocational activities, and to become acquainted with the world around them.

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The newest addition to the center is the three acre John F. Kennedy Park, better known as the Garden of the Five Senses for the Handicapped, where plantings, animals, equipment and design will offer all handicapped children and adults of the community tangible physical and emotional experiences that will strengthen and hasten their learning.

The gardens, including the students' garden plots, a recreation area, patios and outdoor study discussion centers will help the viewers to learn to distinguish colors, shapes, odors, textures, tastes and sounds. Children will be able to watch an ant colony at work, wander through a cage zoo, enjoy a cook-out, or test the playground equipment.

Since the opening of Kalamazoo's John F. Kennedy Center in September of 1965, children are gaining knowledge and skills undreamed of two years ago.

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Phi Lambda Kappa Local Becomes

ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA New Mexico Highlands University

Charter Initiates of Gamma Upsilon chapter include, front row, left to right, Valerie Ah Sing, Linda Rekart, Wendy Kuechenmeister, Alice Dominquez, Stella Montoya, Mary Ann Campbell, Diana Valdez. Back row, left to right, Kathleen Kimbrell, Renata Kramer, Sandra Daws, Barbara Pfeiffer, Carol Terry, Joy Danilowicz, Barbara Haggerty, Rita Gomez, Martha Williams , Sidney Lamkin, Carolina Gonzales, Pita Benavidez.

GAMMA UPSILON INSTALLED

INSTALLATION WEEKEND

Gamma Upsilon was installed as a chap ter of Alpha Sigma Alph a on November 9, 1968, on the New Mexico Highlands University campus in Las Vegas, lew Mexico. Gamma Upsi lon wa originally a local sorority named Phi Lambda Kappa .

Phi Lambda Kappa lea rn ed of Alpha Sigma lph a through Mrs. Ann anninga, Dean of Women, who mel with our rational Officers at the Natio nal Deans' Meet ing. On Apri l 28, 1968, Mr . Harry G. R owe, at ional Treasurer, met with the member of Phi Lambda Kappa and explained the advantages of belonging to a national orority. The group formally petitioned lph a igma lph a for membership and wa accepted. Our Field R epre entative, M iss Barbara Kinne , forma ll y pledged Gamma Upsi lon a a olony on May 29, 1968. Whi le there Miss Kinne et up the g uidel in es of the pledging program to be followed prior to In tallation.

Installa tion Weekend began when Elaine R ahaim arrived on Thursday, November 6, 1968, and met with members, answering questions and administering the pledge exam . Other guests bega n arri ving on Friday fo r the weekend activities. Miss Mary C. Goeke, National President; Mrs. H arry G. Rowe, National Treasurer; and Mrs. George G. Gatseos, National Constitution Chairman ser ved as the Installation Team.

Also, mem bers from Beta Beta chapter at Colorado State College, members from Sigma Sigma chapter at We tern tate College, and members from Beta Eta chapter at Dickinson State College, Dickinso n, North Dakota, were represented.

After the arri val of the guests, a get-acquainted party was held Frida evening in South Kenn ed Hall on ca mpu .

The Initiat ion Ser ice took place Saturday morning in South Kennedy H all followed b the Insta ll at ion Ser ice.

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Mrs. George G. Gatseos, National Constitution Chairman. Mrs. Harry Rowe then presented the chapter charter and gavel to Mary Ann Campbell, president. The evening closed with the group singing "The Hymn to Alpha Sigma Alpha."

WORSHIP TOGETHER A farewe ll breakfast was held in the cafeteria Sunday morning, and then the members attended church services together. Fond goodbyes were exchanged with all the visiting Alphas wishing the new chapter the very best in the future. All were thankful for the experience of sharing this exciting and meaningful weekend with the members of our new Gamma Upsilon chapter.

Mary Ann Campbell, Gamma Upsilon president, receives the chapter charter from Mrs. Harry Rowe, National Treasurer.

WHITE LUNCHEON The White Luncheon was held at the El Alto Restaurant. Special guests attending were Mrs. Ann Nanninga, Dean of Women; Miss Jeanette Haskins, Assistant Dean of Women; Dr. Ruth Mattila, Faculty Adviser; and Mrs. Ray Newton, Alumnae Adviser. Miss Mary C. Goeke introduced the pres idents of the chapters represented who in turn introduced their members present.

Each chapter presented a gift to Gamma Ups ilon, and Mrs. Rowe presented the si lver tea service and other gifts from the Nationa l Council.

A tea was held Saturday afternoon in South Kennedy Hall in honor of the new chapter and was attended by the parents of the initiates, faculty members, and representatives from various campus organizations.

NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS New Mexico Highlands University at Las Vegas, New Mexico, was founded in 1883 as New Mexico Normal School. It received its present name in 1941. It is a state controlled, coeducation al school granting B.A. and B.S. degrees as well as graduate M.A. and M.S. degrees.

The university library has excellent collections of Spanish literature and of early Western American Newspapers.

INSTALLATION BANQUET The formal Installation Banquet was held at 7:30 p.m. in the Flamingo Room. Miss Mary Ann Campbell, Gamma Upsilon president, served as toastmistress. Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Smith, Vice President of Highlands University; Dr. and Mrs. Merritt McGahan, Graduate Dean; Dean Nanninga; and the parents of the initiates were special guests. The traditional toasts were given; "Aspire" by Miss Susan Higgins, president of Sigma Sigma chapter; "Seek" by Mrs. Ray Newton, alumnae adv iser; and "Attain" by WINTER 1968- 1969

Principals at the Installation Banquet were, front row, left to right, Miss Mary C . Goeke, National Presid e nt; Dr. Ralph Smith, Vice President and Acad e mic Dean at New Mexico Highlands University; Mrs. Ann Nanninga , Dean of Wo men; Mrs. Harry G. Rowe, National Tre asurer and Installing Officer. Back row, left to right, Miss Elaine Rahaim , Field Repre se ntative; Mrs. George Gatseos , National Constitution Chairman; Miss Susan Higg ins , Sigma Sigma chapter president; and Mrs. Ray Newton, Gamma Upsilon alumnae adviser.

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GRETCHEN ADAMS

Aspires-Seeks-Attains

Gretchen Adams

In 1965 State College of Arkansas freshmen I S m the sorority room and is always a topic of elected Gretchen Adams as vice president of conversation. Gretchen served as president of the freshman class. In the spring semester of her pledge class in 1965, and as chapter presi1967, students again went to the polls and dent in 1967. elected Gretchen as Student Senate secretary by Students and faculty alike have a great ada landslide vote. This past spring Gretchen was miration for Gretchen Adams. Her friendliness, again . in the race for a Senate position. This cooperativeness, leadership, and ability are great time it was for the office of president. She suc- assets. She was presented with a ring at Mother's ceeded again and became the first girl to be Day activities on May 7, 1967, in recognition of elected to the post of Student Senate president her many honors and her work in the sorority at SCA. This is only one of the many instances and on campus. in which Gretchen has shown her willingness to In 1967 Gretchen reigned as Queen of the "aspire, seek, attain." It is certainly an ac- Association of Christian Student's Carnival. compl ishment of which all her Beta Lambda She was also chosen as "Miss Courtesy." She sisters are extremely proud. was selected to membership in Royal Rooters, Gretchen is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. an organization which promotes school spirit.

Toby Adams of St. Louis, Missouri. Her par- During her years at SCA, Gretchen has been ents are both SCA graduates. Her father was an active in the Baptist Student Union, Choir, athlete for the SCA Bears. Her mother is the Scroll, Stepperettes, a girls marching drill team , former fyra ell Hatfield of Conway. Mr. and has worked as a freshman orientation leader.

Gene Hatfield of Conway, Gretchen's uncle, is She has been selected to Who's Who in Ameria profes or in the Department of Art at State can Colleges and Universities.

College.

Gretchen's talents do not end here. She is an Being an art major, Gretchen is a member of able tennis and volleyball player and has played lpha Phi, the art fraternity. She served as on both these teams for SCA. its president in 1967. Her work ha been exGretchen is now a senior at SCA. he ha hibited in many exhibits both on and off cam- erved her chool and her sorority in many pus and in tate exhibit . Her talent is dis- different ways. Alpha Sigma Alpha will alwa s played in a wall mural in our former sorority play an important part in her life, and Lhe room. Her clever drawings add much parkle to Beta Lambda are o proud of her. She has our sororit crapbook. he mounted a map of alway upheld the goals and aims of Alpha Sigma the United States which show the location of lpha and will continually "A pire-Seek-Atall the lpha igma lpha chapters. This map tain."

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Three Generations at Epsilon Epsilon Alpha Sigma Alpha can be a family tradition. At Kansas State Teachers College, Emporia, Kansas, many members of the Epsilon Epsilon chapter follow in their mother's footsteps. This year, however, two pledges may claim not only mothers but also grandmothers who were Alpha Sigma Alphas.

Pamela Notson, daughter of Commander and Mrs. Raymond Notson, is proud to be a third generation Alpha Sigma Alpha. Her mother, Betty Adam Notson, pledged in 1943 and her grandmother, Mrs. J. D. Adam, pledged in 1918.

Cathy Foncannon is another third generation pledge who pledged this year with Pamela.

Cathy's mother, Mrs. Robert Foncannon, also pledged in 1943. Pearl Waymon Foncannon, Cathy's grandmother, was a pledge in 1912.

Epsilon Epsilon is proud of their new third generation pledges who pose here with an Alpha Sigma Alpha of a former year. From left to right, they are: Pamela Notson, her grandmother, Mrs. J. D. Adam, seated, Mrs. Robert Foncannon and Cathy Foncannon.

memoriam Pi Pi

Alpha Beta Florence Sublette Harley

Joan Rick Moore

Alpha Gamma Cheryl Anne Westfall

Chi Chi

Marie Raugh Kingdon

Delta Delta Helen Lucille Goodall

B eta Epsilon Elizabeth Deter Appleton

Lambda Lambda Mary Lou Welsch Dalbey Marjorie Rutledge Hamm Frances Henning

Gamma Mu Nancy Louise Hook (Pledge)

Omicron Omicron Mary Elizabeth Hopton Yane

Gamma Omicron Nancy Jo Wescott

To Anne Petree Niemeyer, National Membership Director on the death of her father Wilbur L. Petree, Delta Kappa Epsilon WINTER 1968- 1969

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Gamma Taus Go To Washington

Home of Mrs. C. W. Post.

Mrs. Marjorie M. Post, the benefactress of C. 'W. Post College, invited the Gamma Taus, who were then a colony of Alph a Sigma Alph a, to her home in vVashington, D. C. She has been an honorary member of Sigma Alph a Theta (our former local) and has done many things for us.

The weekend was an exciting one for us. vVe flew down Saturday morning, October 26, a nd were met by her secretaries at the a irport. Immediately afterwards, we were taken to the White House for a special tour. After having lunch at Trader Vic's, we toured the Capitol and Nationa l Portrait Ga llery.

Mrs. Post surrounded by admiring colleg iates, from left, Kathie Gyore, Barbara Stevenson , Carol Davidson , Susan Freedland , Celeste Kaplan, Kathy Chrusona , Peggy Migneco, Marilyn Baldauf, with Candi Kessler and Missy Gans seated in front .

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The most exciting part of the day was our visit to Hillwood, Mrs. Post's estate. The curator gave us a tour of her home which was absolutely beautiful. Her collections of 18th century French and Imperial Russian paintings, porcelain, furniture and jeweled articles were breathtaking.

Mrs. Post then came down to greet us. After conversing for awhile, we sat down to dinner.

The activities were ended that night with a movie "Naughty Marietta," shown in the pavilIon. Sunday we visited Mount Vernon and Arlington National Cemetery where we saw the graves of President John F. Kennedy and Senator Robert Kennedy. In the afternoon, we returned to Hillwood for lunch a nd then h ad a garden tour.

The bea uty of her home is beyond words, but it was Mrs. Post herself that made our visit so tremendous. Her graciousness and warmth make her a truly charming woman. We could never thank her enough for such an unforgetable experience. That weekend was one of the most exciting that the Gamma Taus ever had.

We will always cherish those fond memories.

Mrs. C. W . Post

Ginger Barbara, president of Gamma Tau, and Pam Calvert in the beautiful foyer of Mrs. Post's home . Others on the staircase are, from left, Kathy Carusona, Kathie Gyore, Diana Kle in, Linda DeBiasio, Peggy Migneco, Mari路 lyn Baldauf, and Astrid Unger.

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GAMMA TAU RECEIVES CHARTER C. W. POST COLLEGE LONG ISLAND CHAPTER PLEDGED After having been a local sorority for six years, Sigma Alpha Theta at C. W. Post College, Long Island, New York, decided during the school year of 1967-1968 to seek National affiliation. In April of 1968 Miss Barbara Kinney, then National Field Representative, visited the local sorority to tell them about Alpha Sigma Alpha and its high ideals of membership. On May 15, 1968, the sisters of Gamma Delta chapter accompanied Miss Kinney to formally pledge Sigma Alpha Theta as Gamma Tau colony of Alpha Sigma Alpha. After waiting through the long summer and after fulfilling their pledge in the early fall, the members of Gamma Tau experienced the thrill of being installed on November 10, 1968.

A tea honoring Gamma Tau was held on Saturday afternoon in the Great Hall on campus and was attended by campus leaders representing other campus organizations, sororities, fraternities, National Officers, visiting members from Gamma Delta, and the parents of the new initiates.

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THRILL OF INSTALLATION

The Villa Victor in nearby Syoset, New York, was bustling with happy new members, their parents, and guests as everyone assembled for the Installation Banquet. Toastmistress Ginger B:;trbara, president of Gamma Tau, introduced the honored guests which included Dr. and Mrs. Peter Ewald, Dean and Mrs. Michael Tomasulo, Dean of Academic Affairs, and Dean Dorothy Fernstrom, Dean of Women. The traditional toasts to the new chapter were given.

Mary Verzyl, Gamma Delta, gave the toast to "Aspire;" Miss Patricia McKay, New York alumna, gave the toast to "Seek;" and Mrs. Stewart \1\T. Koenemann , National Editor, gave the toast to "Attain." Following the toasts Mrs. R. Stephen Fountaine presented a small memento of the weekend to each of the new members. The program ended with the presentation of the charter by Miss Barbara Kinney to Miss Ginger Barbara.

The new members of Gamma Tau chapter accompanied the National Officers to church services and to luncheon in one of the campus dining halls. There was sadness in parting but joy in the fact that the fiftieth chapter had now joined the proud rolls of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Gamma Tau pledges and the Installation Team arrived at the Great Hall on campus on Saturday morn ing to take part in the highlight of the weekend. The beautiful initiation ritual, through which the Gamma Tau p ledges became members, was followed immediately by the Installation of the chapter and its officers.

A white luncheon at the Glenwood near campus followed the r itual service. The new chapter was presented with gifts from National, alumnae chapters, and other college chapters.

Special guests at the luncheon were: Mrs. Dorothy Fernstrom, Dean of Women; Mrs. R. Gordon Hoxie and Mrs. Peter Ewald, honorary members of Sigma Alpha Theta.

C. \1\T. Post College was formally the estate of the Post family. (Yes, the same Post as in Post cereal.) Since the college acquired the Hutton estate last year, the campus now measures over three hundred acres. The college offers Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts Degrees in such diverse fields as Educatjon, Science, History, Math, Music, and many others. Mrs. C. W. Post has been affiliated with this group as a local sorority but was unable to attend the Installation Weekend. She had recently entertained them in her home in Washington, D. C.

THE WEEKEND BEGINS On Thursday Miss Judith Holman, National Field Representative, arrived to meet with the pledges, answer questions, administer pledge tests, and accomplish officer training. An informal get-acquainted party was held on Friday evening in the large hall in one of the beautiful old buildings on campus. Those arriving were: Mrs. R. Stephen Fountai ne, National Extension Director; Mrs. Stewart W. Koenemann, National Editor; Miss Barbara Kinney, National Program Chairman; and members of Gamma Delta chapter from Queens College in New York.

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SPOTLIGHT

Fl hing New York, is very us d ' I g with Gamma t"'\ueens College, vP d 1 es a on . roud of Cassan ra . rned a scholarship f hav1ng ea Delta chapter, or d "ng the school year for study in German~ll s~~~dy at the University 1968-69. Cassandra WI I Kiel West Germany.

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Northwest Missouri Betsy Thompson, Maryville, Misso~ri, State Collegeh, Homecom1ng b c osen has een d Coed on camQueen; Best-Dreshse A WS Daughf 1968· c osen . t ' an d ·IS the recip1en pus forth 9 Year ter o J Scholarship. Betsy of the J . W. ones of the stutary-treasurer is a so secre b f the followa mem er o S ' b0 d dent y, • Honorary oing: Senior Wo~en. s n Phi and ciety, Kappa . micro ' Kappa Delta P1.

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Ann Davies, University of WisconsinMilwaukee, Zeta Beta Tau Sweetheart.

Joyce Sinn , Kansas State Teachers College, Greek Week Queen.

Ruth Ann Harralson, Murray State University, was elected Sweetheart of Sigma Pi, a social fraternity on campus.

Sue Sanders, Creighton University, Miss Cutie of Creighton .

Lynn Ehrhart, Colorado State College, Freshman Ball Queen.

Nanci Moffett, Temple University, was elected Homecoming Queen, was a Campus Queen candidate, and is a varsity cheerleader.

Dee Kern, Creighton University, was one of the Homecoming Princesses.

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Kathy Durbins, Slippery Rock State College, a member of the Homecoming Court.

Pam Hartsig, Central Michigan University, Homecoming Qu e en candidate.

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Kathryn Lutz Haaker, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, second runnerup Miss Milwaukee Pageant.

s Janet Seals, Northeast Missouri State College , first runner-up in Missouri Queen of the Fairs.

Lynn Winbigler, Kansas State Coll e ge of Pittsburg, Homecom ing Queen candidate.

Susan French, Un iversity of Southern Mississippi, Homecoming Queen candidate.

Lucy Sle ight, Western Mich igan University, Homecom ing Queen cand idate .

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Kay Franklin, Un iversity of Southern Mississippi, ROTC Sponsor candidate and elected Miss Hospitality.

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Susan Dunham, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, a member of the Homecoming Court.

Northeast Marcia Mossbarger, Missouri State College, First Attendant to 1968 Homecoming Queen.

Alice Pietryka, Western Michigan University, is a member of the Homecoming Court.

Rose Stella, Queens College, Sp ring Carnival Queen finalist.

Elaine Danos, Western Illinois University, Homecoming Queen finalist and Pom Pom Squad.

Becky Woosley, State College of Arkansas, Best Dressed Coed contest and Association of Christian Students Carnival Queen finalist.

Jan J o h n so n , Northeastern State College, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, selected as Homecoming Queen Candidate and was also VISTA volunteer worker this past summer.

Judi French, University of Southern Mississippi, ROTC Sponsor candidate.

Sandy Kemnski, Western Michigan University, a member of the Homecoming Court.

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v I p Holly Almond, State College of Arkansas, president of Panhellenic Council.

Ellen Funk, State College of Arkansas, elected as senior senator to the Student Senate.

Deb Kolberg, Western Illinois University varsity cheerleader.

Rita Vance, University of Southwestern Louisiana, 1968 National Teen Leader.

Kathleen Blackburn, University of Southern Mississippi, Circle "K" favorite and a member of the honors program.

Peggy Wood, Western Illinois University varsity cheerleader.

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Nancy Smithe, Stout State University, is a member of Phi Upsilon Omicron.

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Trudy Tallarico, Western Michigan University, vice president of University Center Board.

Noreen Cerveny, We s t e r n Mich igan University, secretary of Associated Women Students.

Marsha Miller, Western Illinois University, is a member of the Porn Porn Squad.

Carolyn Shepherd, State College of Arkansas, president of Young Republicans on campus.

Kathy Smith, Western Michigan University, Associated Women Students Contact.

Heien Schlecht, Northeastern State College, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, Pi Delta Epsilon Calendar nominee.

Gwen Brukwitzki, University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, president of Panhellenic Council.

Mary Jane Orth, Stout State University cheerleader.

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Melanie Russell, State College of Arkansas, junior representative on the Panhellenic Council.

Nancy Lamb, Northeastern State College, Tahlequah, 0~足 lahoma, secretary of junior class.

Dianne Malone, University of Southern Mississippi, is managing editor of the Student Printz.

Dee Stine, Central Michigan University, Student Senate representative.

Laura Walker, University of Southern Mississippi, editor for the Wesley Foundation.

Gloria Overlease, Northeastern State College, Tahlequah , Oklahoma, is a majorette.

Jean J ones, Northeastem State College, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, secretary of senior class.

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Kathy Hartman, Western Michigan University, Homecoming Steering_ Committee.

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Cynthia Campbell, University of Southern Mississippi, president of Alpha Lambda Delta, member of Druids and honors program.

Linda Cole, University of Southern Mississippi, secretary of the Wesley Foundation .

Beckie Monroe , University of Southern Mississippi, is a member of Alpha Lambda Delta.

Peg Smith, University of Southern Mississippi, Phi Alpha Theta secretary and Lambda Iota Tau secretary.

Jo Ann Klein, University of Southern Mississippi, historian of Druids and society editor of Student Printz.

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Carolyn Dubard, University of Southern Mississippi, is a member of the Library Association Recruiter.

Martha Williams, University of Southern Mississippi, 7s a member of the University Singers.

Pat Hill, Western Illinois University, member of the Pom Pom Squad.

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• • • • NEWS LETTERS COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha Lo ngwood College Farmville, Virg inia Alpha chapter started off the 1968-69 school year with a true sorority spirit. Members came back to Longwood five days early to work on rush and meet the incoming freshman class. All this activity was in the capable hands of our rush chairman, Marilyn Bates.

Our first meeting of the year was one of great pride, for it was here that we learned that our own Donna Daly Perkins had been chosen for th e coveted 1968 Frost Fidelity Award. We would like to take this opportunity to say how proud we are of D on na and congratulations to a wonderful Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Our latest philanthropic project is to help purchase an electric wheelchair for Carolyn Johnson of Richmond.

Carolyn is paralyzed from the neck down.- SYLVIA KNIGHT

Al phas shew their true sister hood.

Alpha Alpha Mia mi University O xford, O hio Alpha Alphas have certainly had a busy fun-filled autumn. We started school a week early to rush our prospective members. Third and fourth period parties were the most pleasant. The members, attired in moss green A-line dresses and ye llow smoke rings, en tertained to the theme of "Christmas in September." Lime sodas, Christmas carols, presents, and Santa Claus filled the suite with Christmas cheer as we "snowed" the rushees.

When the bids were returned, membership director, Becky Dick, assigned "heart sisses" at our pledge welcoming party.

AL-A pledges participated in the Sigma Chi Melon Mess and took third place for sororities. J oyce Jasek took first place in the milk-chugging conte t, and pledges Maureen Kincaid and Linda Mayberry walked away with second place in the egg throwing contest. AL.A member were all there eating watermelon as they cheered the pledges to victory.

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Activation and the scholarship banquet kept the Alpha Alphas quite busy. Patricia Terpack received both the scholarship trophy and the circle pin for Outstanding Activities Award. Elise Marquam was the recipient of the Dog Award for unsung service to the chapter.

Homecoming followed swiftly and AL-As were paired with Delta Chi fraternity. Our float, with the theme from the song "My Man's Gone" from Porgy and Bess, was very well received by students and alumnae. We also served a lunch to the alumnae, our members, and their dates.

The Alpha Alphas are anticipating Greek Week, a mixer with members of Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity, and a wonderfully rewarding winter.-MARY Jo ScHIAVONI

Alpha Beta Northeast Missouri State College Kirksville, Missouri Alpha Sigma Alpha is again plunged into a year full of exciting and busy activities. Many of its members have already received honors and recognition. Janet Seals was first runner-up in the Missouri Fair Queens competition held late this summer. Student Council elections found J anet Thompson as sophomore class treasurer and Sherry Fletcher as senior class secretary. Alpha Beta chapter has elected two new officers. Janet Thompson will serve as vice president and Cecilia Aubrey is now philanthropic chairman.

Greek Weekend was held September 20-22 and again Alpha Sigma Alpha proved what team work and determination can achieve! A torchlight parade Friday evening to Stokes Stadium kicked off the exciting weekend.

Following the parade, Greek Olympics were held at the stadium. Hilarious events such as the egg toss, greased pig, and others concluded with A L- A taking first place honors. After Saturday's football game, an all-school Greek sponsored dance was held. Sunday afternoon again found the Alphas victorious as we won a first place trophy at the Greek Sing. Each participating sorority and fraternity sang the school song and another of their own songs. The Alphas chose their version of "Auld Lang Sync." The weekend concluded with a chicken barbecue Sunday evening.

The Panhellenic tea was held on September 29 in the Student Union activities room which formally opened the rush season.

Rush rules and regulations were explained and each sorority displayed their jewelry, pins, outfits, etc. For entertainment skits were presented by the various sororities. Concluding the program, refreshments were served and the members had an opportunity to meet and get '~cquainted with the rushees. The rushees seem very enthusiastic and eager this year. The weekend of October 11-12 began the informal rush parties. The Alphas' party was Saturday from 9-11 in the morning. Each rushee was sentenced to Alpha-traz. This prison type atmosphere was carried out through the decorations and entertainment.

H omecoming will soon be in full swing and Alpha Beta has already begun preparations for it under the capable leaders hip of chairman Judy Twillman. October 18 will begin the weekend of fun. Alpha Sigma Alpha's

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candidate for homecoming queen is Marcia Mossbarger, a junior physical education major from Brookfield, Missouri. Marcia is vivacious, energetic, and as a college cheerleader is a favorite of the football players. With our slogan, "Support the girl who supports the team!" the Alphas are confident of victory in the red and white fashion.

With hard work and support from each of its members, the Alphas have embarked upon a road of continued success and fu lfi ll ment.-CARLA R AE ALBRECHT

Alpha Gamma Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana, Pennsylvania The beginning of school found the Alpha Sigs here at Indiana busily preparing for fa ll rush and homecoming.

Our fall r ush consisted of an open house and three rush parties : circus, monster, and hillbilly. Our rush was most successful. Pledging was September 24 and we're very proud of our new p ledges.

After ou r long summer vacation, everyone en joyed our annual welcome-back dinner held at Bruno's R estaurant.

Five of our members attended a rush workshop. Beginning with spring rush a ll sororities on our campus will be initiating a revised rush system. We fee l it is a definite improvement and are eager to try it out.

We've been very busy building our homecoming float, under the guidance of our capable float chairman, Janice Gaffney. T he theme of homecoming is "Indiana On Parade." Our float is a huge tuba player on a football fie ld entitled "The Beat Goes On." We're very proud of D oris D aisley, Bonnie Maurince, and Susan Dunham. Bonnie was chosen for the Kappa Delta R ho Sweetheart Court, Susan is a member of this year's Homecoming Court, and D oris is the newly elected vice president of the Women's Christian Association.-VrcKI Jo LrGHT

it was down to the barn to work on homecoming decorations. In keeping with the theme, "Coloring Book," we hope to capture first in house decorations again. Our theme, "Keep 'em in the lines," consists of a giant crayon box and a coloring book with live crayons turning the pages of "A Bear Victory Book." Riding in the homecoming parade will be homecoming queen candidate, Heidi Tripp, plus an Alpha Sig pom-pom girl and four cheerleaders. After the game there will be open house and a tea for our parents and alums.

Decorations barely put away, it will be time for rush.

One of our pre-rush parties was "Come as you were" with everyone dressed as six-year-olds singing their favorite nursery rhymes and eating popcorn cake. . For formal rush, there will be open house, an Alpha-traz party complete with a Bonnie and Clyde skit, and our traditional final party, "Aloha." Everyone is excited, and behind the scenes Sandi Konishi will be kept busy as Panhellenic rush chairman.

Another activity is ''Sigma Chi Derby Days" in which Kay Anderson is a candidate for queen. In November we will pick up gunny sacks and our dates for a hayride and a good time at our Sadie Hawkins Dance. The proceeds from this annual dance go to Campus Chest.

Pledges will be busy selling popcorn balls as a money raising project. Also they are redecorating the pledge room. T he Greeley a lums have been active, a lso. They have given us a din ner and are planning to initiate a big sister-little sister program with our chapter.

We are proud that our chapter received the Denver Panhellenic scholarship tray for having the highest grades on campus. Rhonda Kennedy was fourth finalist in the Miss South Dakota pageant. Donna Bischoff and Gretchen Hammond are candidates for Miss Cache La Poudre, and Becky Laughter was a performer in the homecoming "Hellz-a -Bruin" talent show. Mary Mollicone, Sandi Konishi, Becky Laughter, Gretchen Hammond, and Donna Bischoff are members of the CSC hospitality committee.

Our fina l activity for a very busy quarter will be a Christmas party which we hope to share with our Greeley alums and our new housemother, Mrs. Grace J ohnson.-PHYLLIS BEJARANO

Epsilon Epsilon Kansas State Teachers College Emporia, Kansas

"The Beat Goes On" was the theme of Alpha Gamma's float.

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Epsilon Epsilon began the 1968-69 year by preparing for a successful fall rush. The theme of "All American Alpha" was carried out with "Home Run A"2.A," "Choice '68 " and "Cover Girl A"2.A" rush parties. ' R ed, white and blue were predominant colors and " A II American Girl" served as the theme song.

During orientation week Epsilon Epsilon participated in a Greek Organization Night sponsored by Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils. Featured in our display were the "Miss Congeniality" and first runner-up trophies won by Karen Easter in the 1968 Miss Emporia Pageant.

After classes began, the first major event was campus elections in which Deanna Morton was elected freshman representative to the Union Activities Council.

Alphas Karen Easter and Lana Scrimsher were previously elected to the offices of senior class and sophomore class Student Council representatives respectively.

Later in September Tau Kappa Epsilon joined with us to give a picnic for children at the Mentally Retarded Center. Every year this has proved to be a rewarding and fulfilling experience for all of us.

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the biggest p ledge class on campus for the second year in a row. T ime rushed by and we found ourselves working on homecoming a lmost as soon as we settled down to our school routine. Lynn Winbigler is our candidate for homecoming queen, and we're a ll hoping for another winner this year !

The Alphas in the house have rea ll y been kept on their toes by frequent pranks by their beloved pledges.

Spilled mattresses, hidden sheets, and a surprise breakfast at 5: 30 a.m. are just a few of the luxuries we enjoyed during the month of September. We Alphas at Pittsburg are looking forward to an other great year.-G l BR EWER

Theta Theta Boston University Boston, Massachusetts

Lo u Ran kin waits to explain the spiritual aim of Alpha Sigma Alph a to Eps ilon Epsilon rushees during fall rush .

Nove mber brought with it homeco ming and the annua l sale of mums. J oyce Sinn represented the Alphas in the homeco ming queen co ntest. Other Epsilon Epsilons nom inated were Cherri McGrew, representing Sigma Phi Epsilon, a nd Karen Easter, represe nting Panhellenic Council.

This year all campus sororities cooperated to build one Panhelleni c float. Other homecoming activities included a buffet dinner for a lumnae after the footba ll game.

It is a lways fun to welcome back our tremendous a lums!

Individual members receiving fall ho nors are Helen P enna, newly elec ted vice president of Panhellenic Council ; Carol R eeves, first runner-up in the Phi Sigma Epsilon's Commode Bowl Queen contest; Jan P urcell, candidate for Blue K ey Darling ; and Alane Stork, secretary of Central Residence Haii.- J ovcE ANN SINN

An Ep sil o n Eps ilon me mber ex presses he r d islike for pre-rush week activities.

T he T heta Thetas spent the summer res ting and en joying the pleasant weather. We a lso completed two philanthropic projects. R oz and Shery l Nadler visited a school for mentall y retarded child ren and spent the entire day with some of the youngsters. It was a very rewardi ng experience, indeed. We a lso presented the school with scrapbook of greeting cards which we had made.

We of Theta T heta h ope all the A'2.As had a successfu l rush period. At open house this year, Panhellenic Conference d istributed "worry beads" to the rushees.

T hey consisted of ten beads on a string with the symbols of a different Boston University sorority on each bead .

T hey made lovely favors as we ll as u niq ue conversation pieces.

During rush week we had a pleasant visit from J udy H olman, A'2.A National Field Representative and a recent a lu mna of T he ta T heta. She provided much he lp and enthusiasm during rush. -SHERYL NADLER

Kappa Kappa Tempfe University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Fall couldn't be busier for the Kappa Kappas. Our formal rush has started and with it comes our parties.

We have a great group of rushees who seem to en joy just re laxing and chatting with us. At our parties they find themselves doing such things as putting together puzzles of movie stars and guessing their identities at our "Star" party, or answering trivia questions at our " Circus" party. O u r rush chairman, Penny Yamulla, is d oing a tremendous job.

We are also busy building our float for homecoming.

We have a specia l incentive this year. We're trying for first place again for our tenth consecutive year! It wou ld be nice to make it an Alpha Sig trad ition.

All of the Kappa Kappas were happy to join with our Buxmont alumnae in p lanning a fashion show. The show was called " Spotlight on Fall" and was held at the beautiful, new Neshaminy Mall. The show was preceded by a luncheon and a dessert. It was the first time that we have worked with our a lumnae chapter, but judging by the success of the event we hope to d o much more toge ther.- ELA !NE GoDSHALL

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Kansas State College of Pittsburg Pittsbu rg , Kansas

Drexel Institute of Technology Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Proud is the on ly way to describe the Eta Etas when fa ll rush was finall y over and we were presented with

Three social events high lighted the summer term. The first event was a picnic at Drexel Lodge on J uly 21. A

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housed ten couples and, of course, bales and bales of hay!

We joined in competition for homecoming with Sigma Pi, D elta Sigma Phi, and Alpha Pi Lambda fraternities.

Our opponents on the football field were the men from Philadelphia Military Academy.-ROBERTA Ossi

Rho Rho Marshall University Huntington, West Virginia

These Nu Nus were good advertisement for the chapter's Body Painting Shop at carnival.

few weeks later, a combination meeting-pizza pa rty was held. The term was concluded the weekend of Sep tember 6 when the Nu Nus sunned on the beach at O cean City, New Jersey.

Fall term began with a pre-foo tball breakfast held at Drexel Field. Representatives from the five sororities attended, thus enhancing the Panhellenic spirit among the members.

October 7 was the evening for our upper class coffee hour. The atmosphere was friendly and a good time was had by all.

The first Lambda Chi Alpha Fall Festival was on Columbus D ay weekend. Skits were performed by members of Drexel's sororities and fraternities. The presidents of the sororities were kidnapped and canned groceries were used as a ransom to retrieve them. All proceeds went to charity. The Nu Nus had a kicking booth where young men paid minimal fees to toss red and white garters around the legs of members. The proceeds from this endeavor also went to charity.

A Panhellenic workshop was held on October 14. Discussions on rush, pledging, and inter-sorority relations were held.

The Nu Nus held a hayride on October 25. Wagons

The Rho Rhos of Marshall University are flying high.

The summer has been a very busy one for us. We have been painting and sprucing up ou r house. Our moneymaking project has kept us very busy selling perfume and collecting newspapers.

Before school started we all gathered at Camp Dikanaweda for a two day retreat. We discussed rush and fellowship in our chapter as the main topics. Rush chairman M arieanne Abney gave a short talk on manners and courtesy and how they could be used most effectively. Our facu lty adviser, Mrs. Louise T. Kirby, also made suggestions as to how we could improve rush skits.

Returning from the retreat, we met Field R eprese ntative Judy H olman, who helped us a great deal in our rush program. Rush began with a Panhellenic fashi on show with several of our girls as models. We had a picnic before the traditional open house on th e Sunday before school started. Rush this year was limited to one week, and things got a little "rushed" as we had sixteen parties.

The Saturday after rush we ha d our first activations of the semester. We are proud to welcome these new members into our chapter.

The next day our bids went out, and as ou r new pledges arrived at the house we greeted them with songs, cheer, screams, and tokens of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

We were very fortunate to have a photographer at the house to take pictures of our new pledges as well as most of the members.

We had our first dance of the year just two weeks after we gained our new pledges. The theme of the dance was a hayride and it was a very casual affair with dancing and good food. We had several guests including rushees and faculty members.

In a few weeks it will be homecoming and we are working hard on our house decorations. Carol Wo lf, director of our homecoming decorations, has been work-

Rho Rho is very proud of its newly remodeled living room.

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Rho Rho me mbers a nd ple dg es were most happy on t he day bids we re re ceived .

ing since July on the theme, set designs, and costumes.

This year all sororities will be working with at least one fraternity and ours is to be Pi Kappa Alpha, last year's winner. As you can see we are looking forward to homecoming.

You might ask why are the Rho Rhos "flying high" since we had a typical starting of school. We are getting a new house. Thanks to the support of our alumnae, we can look forward to second semester rush in a new house. Our alumnae president, Mrs. "Shugg" Miller PP, announced the plans for our new home just a few days ago so it can be said we ARE flying high.

Several members of Rho Rho chapter have distinguished themselves. 1\rfarieanne Abney is president of Delta Omicron, women's music honorary, and a member of Symphonic Choir; Mary Jo Ashley is a coordinator for Students for Better Education, vice president of Marshall University Young Republicans, and treasurer of the West Virginia College Republican Federation; Paula Cyrus is a coordinator of freshman elections, coodinator of the rush handbook and Greek editor of the Chief justice; Katie Litton is a secretary to the steering committee of Students for Better Education, and is on the Chief Justice staff, as is Marilyn Saunders. Elizabeth Martin was a first-runner-up in the Wayne County Tobacco Queen contest ; Carol Paxton is a member of Sigma Delta Pi, Spanish honorary, Pershing Rifles, and Pi Omega Pi, business education honorary; Ellen Saddler, a sports editor of the Chief justice and on the Academic Standards Board of the Student Government ; Anne Shuff is secretary to the Women's Recreation Association ; Sharon Williamson is a member of the English honorary, Sigma Tau Delta, and the Baptist representative for the Campus Christian Center.}ANICE Wr E

Sigma Sigma Western State College Gu nniso n, Colorado Sigma Sigma chapter began preparing for the school year in the middle of summer. Rush parties were planned, pajamas and uniforms were made by each member, and our rush chairman sent out a newsletter to all our m embers informing them of their responsibilities and of the progress being made.

All members arrived at school a week early to make final preparation for fall rush. A fractured fairy tale

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skit and songs were our contribution to the Panhellenic p.j. party. A Polish theme was adopted for our hors d'oeuvre course in the progressive dinner. O ur traditional wishing well ceremony for our preference party was said to be the most touching the alums had ever seen. The rushees were given coffee mugs and long stem carnations as favors. We ribbon p ledged our new p ledges or Wednesday, September 3.

Our homecoming festivities were held the weekend of September 5 and we had another successful year selling mums for the football game and dance. We joined the Delta Sigma Pi fraternity in making a float and are proud to say we won first prize. We have maintained our letters, A'2.A, on a hill overlooking the camp us in spite of frequent changes to other Greeks' initials.

Formal p ledging was held September 7, and our pledges received pledge pillows as favors.

P lans are now being made for a "Thanks Alumnae" dinner and an inter-sorority party. We also had a ringing ceremony for R ona Potter who was recently engaged to Alan Valient.-SuE WtNBAUER and Juov WHITAKER

Phi Phi Northwest Missouri State College Maryville, Missouri Phi Phi chapter started the year early in August with a picnic. We had a great time talkii)g over our summer happenings and singing the good Alpha songs.

In the fall we rushed into activities starting with the Panhellenic Tea. The next week we enjoyed the informal coke parties and getting to know all of the new girls on campus.

Everyone had a rip-roaring time at our informal rush party. The theme was "Alpha Alpha Speakeasy." We decorated with a flapper girl, a keystone cop, ye olde notice signs, red checked table cloths, and centerpieces were beer bottles with candles dripping down the sides.

All the members wore gaily colored flapper dresses.

Refreshments were pizzas and cokes, kept cool in a flowered bathtub. The atmosphere was just right and we got everyone into the swing of things by doing the Charleston.

The formal party climaxed rush and gave a serious air to the newly formed friendships. The bids came out and we had ribboning Friday, October 4. Everyone is delighted with our new members.

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Betsy Thompson was chosen Homecoming Queen of Northwest Missouri State for 1968. This is the second consecutive year a member of Phi Phi has had the honor of being queen.

The homecoming theme this year was famous movies.

Phi Phi chapter took second p lace in the variety show with their rendition of "Marne." The colorful flapper costumes and lively songs were the main attraction.

We were awa.rded third place in the float division.

"Gone with the Wind" was depicted by a large confederate flag and a trellis of vines. Scarlet O 'Hara and Rhett Butler stood beneath the trellis. The colors of red white, and blue were very eye catching. ' "The Great Race" was illustrated by two cars and people painted in the background. For this division of house decorations we received second place.

Homecoming was completed with our Founders' D ay Banquet on N ovember 2. The traditional ceremony was performed. Our president, R onda Ridnour, reported on awards received by Phi Phi chapter during the year 1967 and 1968. The evening was enjoyed by pledges, members, advisers, patronesses, and a lumnae members.

We concluded the evening by singing songs and conversing with old and new members.-JovcE WAKE

Chi Chi Ball State University Muncie, Indiana Greek Week started out the fall act1v1t1es for the Chi Chi members this year. There was an a ll-campus dance with Greeks being a dmitted free if they wore their pin.

On September 21 the Chi Chis sponsored a dance in the ballroom of the Student Center for one of our money-making projects.

On September 27 we participated in the Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Chi Omega Circus Feed. We retained the same theme, "Knock the Apples off the A"i:..As," as we had last year. Taffy apples were awarded to the successful participant who hit the apple off a member's back.

This year the campus theme for homecoming is Disney Daze. The Chi Chis have been working every night for the last three weeks on our float . Our theme is "From Men to Mice," and depicts Cinderella's fairy godmother waving her wand and transforming the opposing team into mice. Ruthie McConnell is our candidate for homecoming queen. F ollowing the football game there will be an open house in the • suite with punch and cookies being served. Our homecoming outfits are camel and brown plaid culotte dresses with matching jackets.

On October 22 we will have our first trade party of the year with the men of D elta Tau D elta.

The Chi Chis are looking forward to a busy and successful year.-EvA SrMIC

Beta Gammas box magazines collected during Greek Week sponsored by the Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils.

more intimate view of sorority life.

Formal rush on our campus started on O ctober 10.

Our first party was a general orientation to acquaint rushees with sorority life. Tables were set up representing different aspects of Greek life and several members were stationed at each table to answer any questions the rushees might have concerning that area. "Ancient Greece" highlighted the second night of rush. A humorous skit featuring Mary Shirley Hall and J an Simmons entertained the rushees. Our favors were red velveteen wrist bands with a >ilver A"i:..A paper charm.

Sorority songs concluded the night's festivities. "When you wish upon a star" was chosen as our prefere ntial party theme for the third and final night of rushing.

Our pin was constructed by four members who also gave a brief talk on what each symbol represented. Glasses with our Greek letters were given as favors . Bids were signed at the end of this party and no qne slept because of anticipation of the next afternoon when we accepted our pledges. Mrs. Irma Stierwalt was hostess for a re ception in her home honoring our new pledges. A picnic at Lake T enkiller was held that evening to give members and pledges the opportunity to get to know each other.

We were very happy to have Miss Elaine Rahaim, National Field R epresentative, with us during rush and we hope she enjoyed her stay.

Beta Gamma Northeastern State College Tahlequah, Oklahoma Re-affirmation of vows was taken by members of Beta Gamma chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha on September 17. Our first meeting was a hectic and time-consuming one as everyone had so much to share with the members who had been away from the Northeastern campus.

One of our first projects was a car wash to h elp finance fall rush. We also h eld an open house during Parents' Day. Invited guests were our parents, chapter alumnae, and our dates. All of us enjoyed this opportunity to meet each other's parents and our parents were given a

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The highlight of Greek WeeÂĽ. for the Beta Gammas was the all-Greek dance.

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Alpha Sigs were victorious in class elections this year.

Jean J ones was elected secretary for the senior class.

Juniors chose Nancy Lamb as their class secretary. Nancy was also elected president of the Women's Intramural Bowling League on campus. Sherry Yeargain will represent Alpha Sigma Alpha on the Pi Delta Epsilon. She was chosen from a field of forty-four contestants. Two other Alphas were nominated by different organizations as candidates for th e calendar. They were H elen Schlecht and Jackie Yeargain.

Alphas and Phi Lambda Chi fraternity joined together to construct a float for the h omecoming parade .

Linda Manley and Arnold H orner, who were chosen last spring as Alpha Sigma Girl and Alpha Sigma Man, rode in th e parade. Also in the parade was Patricia Nunn Butcher, Phi Lambda Chi Swee theart. Jan J ohnson was our nominee for homecoming queen. Other homecoming fes tivities included a joint reception for alumnae of Alpha Sigma Alpha and Phi Lambda Chi. In D ece mber our pledges sponsored a Christmas party for the children of the Steed House. Each child was prese nted a small gift from the sorority.

Everyone is looking forward to spring semester and open bidding. Other activities will include State Day, Greek Week, and our own spring formaL-R uTH AN N

campus newspaper. Meridian's Miss Hospitality, a Sigma Alpha Epsilon Little Sister of Minerva, and a Circle K favorite round out the many varied activities in which the Alpha Sigs participate at Southern.

Whi le anxiousl y awaiting the greatest year ever, the Beta Deltas continually strive to bring to Southern the true image of Alpha Sigma Alpha.- CHERYL HocuTT

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Beta Delta University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesbu rg, Mississippi If the best way to begi n the Alpha Sig year is with a successful rush, then the Beta Deltas qualify!

After diligently preparing for rush at a summer workshop at H a ttiesburg in July and a brief pre-school workshop, we were rewarded by obtaining the Panhellenic quota with a wo nderful group of young women. Four Beta D eltas traveled to Nicholls State College in Thiboda ux, L ouisi ana, to help the Gamma Sigmas with their first rush. We also sent representatives to the ir chapter installation O ctober 19.

Fall quarter election, football games, intramurals, homecoming activities, pledge swaps, and our annual Halloween dance were only a few of the events which crowded our calendar. After winning the second place spirit award last year for participation at the pep rallies, we were inspired to work eve n harder toward the first place trophy. A Jot of hard work went into the elections, but the results were not available before the press deadline.

One of our most prized possessions is a letter from the president of the university, Dr. William D . McCain, congra tul ating our chapter for being the first USM soro rity to at tain an overall three point grade average.

Following ou r first football game, the m embers entertained the pledges with a party in the chapter room.

The next morning, the pledges served the members brea.kfast aft er which we attended church toge ther.

By encouraging ou r membe rs to pa rticipate in campus activities, Alpha Sigs can be foun d in all areas at Southern. Alpha Sigs claim twenty per cent of the membership of Druids, the sophomore honor society, an d two of our members are officers in the freshm an hon or society, Alpha Lambda Delta. Du ring fraternity formal rush, Alpha Sigs rushed for six of the eight fraterniti es at USM. Alpha Sigs also serve as officers in various campus religious organizations and departmental honor societies.

We are also proud of ou r member of the "Dixie D arlings," Southern's dance team, and the two Alpha Sigs who hold the positions of managing editor and society editor of the

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Beta Epsilon presi de nt Evelyn Ingram conveys the t he me, t he U.S.S.A.S.A., f or th e t hird ro und ru sh party.

Beta Epsilon Madison College Harrisonburg , Virginia The Beta Epsilons journeyed to Western State H ospital in Staunton, Virginia, in March. There we gave an Easter party for the older men. The men responded not only by joining in our chorus of "I've Been Working on the Railroad," but also by the glitter in their eyes which we noticed as they waved good-bye.

May was a big month for Beta Epsilon. The first weekend was marked with May Day and homecoming.

We were proud to boast four members on the May Day Court. Lila Soler was junior attendant, whi le Sandy Whitmer and Barbara Kay Tourger were senior attendants. Sandy Leathers reigned as Maid of H onor.

Later in the m onth, our senior members were honored by the council with a breakfast at the gracious Belle Meade res taurant. Each senior had a poem written especially for her by our offir::ers, which was read following breakfast.

The end of May brought numerous honors to Beta Epsilon. On H onors Day, Karen Younkins was awarded an H onors certificate for having been on the D ean's List every semester, a certificate for h onors work for independent study, and the Zeta Tau Alpha scholarship award. Connie Bass was elec ted to Who's Who and C arol H orten was chosen the Outstanding Woman in the Physical Education D epartment. The biggest thrill came when AL..A was awarded the scholarship trophy wh ich is given to the sorori ty with the highest scholastic average.

May elections put many Alpha Sigs in office. Karen Anderson was elected president and Susie H enderson vice president of H onor Council wi th L ee Evaul, J a net Buettner, and C onnie Fisher serving as class represe ntatives. On Student Government, Barry Wilson is Jegisla-

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tive vice president and Claudia Bennett and Cindy Coolbaugh are class representatives. Terry Cutchin is handbook editor. Georgia Reynard and M ichele Flora were elected secretaries of their respec tive classes. Connie Bass, Karen Younkins, and Sharon Skinner were chosen outstanding members of their classes. Sharon Skinner was also elected first vice president of the junior class. Lee Evaul was chosen president of the Percy H. Warren honor society.

The semester ended for A L.A as for the other sororities at Madison with the annual trek to Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Since rush begins when classes do, we returned to campus early to make preparations. Rush at Madison is composed of three rounds of parties. All rushees attended the first party of each sorority. Invitations, of which only three may be accepted, are extended to second round.

At this party sorority songs are sung, with perhaps special entertainment centered around sorority life or a particular song. The only decorations are the innumerable red 'n white items we've accummulated. Of the invitations to third round, only two may be chosen. For this party, each sorority has a theme upon which the invitations, favors, decorations, and entertainment are based. The rushees respond by creating origina l acceptances of the same theme. "The U .S.S.A.S .A." served as our theme.

On October 5 the seven sororitites took their places on the Quadrangle for Walk. Each rushee received her bid at the head of the Quad and then ran to her sorority. At the end of Walk, all the sororities joined in a friendship circle and each took a turn singing. The day ended with a banquet and spending the night in rustic cabins.

On October 7 pledging took place. The usual fumbling of pinning little sisters could not divert their attention from the words "Give full measure." The following day, they set to work earning their two hundred and fifty pledge points. That's a lot of bed-making!-FRAN WILLIAMS

Beta Zeta The University of Southweste rn Louisiana Lafayette, Louisiana Happiness is working together-that is, the Alpha Sigs at USL working together through out the summer

to stage a fantastic fall rush! But one spark kept everyone going-Elaine Rahaim, AL.A National Field Representative, who joined us for a summer workshop in addition to rush week. Beta Zeta chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha has started the new semester with a wonderfu l group of new pledges.

After a hectic rush week, the Lafayette alumnae invited the chapter to Glouchester Manor where everyone enjoyed a relaxed evening. For this hospitality, we must thank our adviser, Mrs. Pat Schiffbauer, and our chef, Mr. Schiffbauer, plus Gayle Harmon and Susan Thibeaux, Lafayette alums.

With football season, the AL.A school spirit campaign is headed by a spirited miss, Sherry Gilfry. Each week, a new theme is incorporated d epending on the opponent. " A L.A Backs the Bulldogs" signs, posters, and nametags are quite prominent on camp us. With the onset of horne games, large red and white letters will hang in McNaspy Stadium showing the AL.A spirit for the USL Dogs.

To get better acquainted with our new pledges, three short afternoon parties were held. These Alpha parties included refreshments and entertainment. Also, the fall semester houseparty was a great success, and we must thank Mr. and Mrs. Horaist for the use of their camp in Grand Coteau .

At the present time, we are in the midst of big sisterlittle sister week. We look ahead to Gamma Sigma's installation at Nicholls State C ollege in Thibodaux, to homecoming, and then to Founders' Day to make the fall semester a very busy one for the Alpha Sigs at USL! - SuzANNE HEBERT

Beta Eta Dickinson State College Dickinson, Nort h Dakot a The Beta Etas from Dickinson started the year with an annual retreat in the form of an indoor camp-out at a local Campfire Girls' campsite nearby. Events for the coming year were planned, and our money-making project, selling perfume, was decided upon and will begin soon.

Rush was entitled "Make your own sundae" and that's just what we did with lots of ice cream and every sort of

Beta Zeta chapter is pro ud of its fa ll pledg es.

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topping imaginable. The rushees wore nametags shaped like a sundae, and for a guest list they signed a special three fo ot high ice cream menu. It turned out to be one of our mos t successful rushes.

Homecoming week is very special for A "LA at Dickinson State, and every night during homecom ing week means float building. Sharon Sullivan was our chairman this year, and our float was a beautiful red teapot with a red cup and white saucer, with the theme "Instant Vi ctory." At the homecoming game the ALA cheering section was led by two pledges, Linda Hanson and Fern D ockter, dressed in darling green pixie outfits. We called them "Alphie" and "Siggie." They did an excellent job of leading the cheers of about forty girls equipped with little gold cowbells. It is customary for Beta Eta chapter to sell h omecoming mums and this year we sold beautiful white ones with matching boutonnieres. The homecoming tea was served at the home of Mrs. George Dynes, and our a lumnae chapter made it a very memorable event both for us and for returning alumnae.

On O ctober 14 we had an exchange with the Theta Chis. We trea ted them to a delicious home-cooked spaghetti supper, "Tom Jones" style. Every person had bee n told to bring a towel and a swimming suit and afterwards we all went swimming to clean up.

We feel that our 1968-69 year is going to be very special, and we a re looking forward to h elping our mentally retarded with their swimming lessons as our philanthropic project. -SusA N Wooo

Beta Theta Central Michigan University Mt. Pleasant, Michigan T o start the year out with a bang was our annual fall retreat, held at a local youth camp. Through several buzz sessions new policies for rush and pledging were discussed, a nd our entire homecoming agenda was organized. T he weekend was a grand success not only because of the great strides made in organizing future events, but also in bringing deeper unity and sisterhood to us a ll to face the coming yea r.

Sigma Pi fra ternity joined us in presen ting our Cameo Queen, Pam H ar tsig, to th e ca mpus. Pam represented us

Beta Thetas are in the midst of a d iscussio n at their fall retreat.

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well and everyone enjoyed participating in the excitement every homecoming brings.

The theme for homecoming is "The Sound of the 60s."

Our float is centered around this idea and we have high hopes for a winner. Homecoming day, October 26, will begin with an alumnae t.ea, hosted by the Beta Thetas, for all visiting A"L A alumnae. We hope to see many past members and friends.

The Beta Thetas also participated in fall rush this year.

Rush began with a day of formal teas and continued through the week with popcorn parties and cokers. We took a large pledge class for a fall rush.

In between a ll of these events the Alpha Sigs have found time to socialize. One of our social functions was a marshmallow roast with Phi Kappa Tau fraternity.

The first three weeks of the semester were fi lled with activities and we are still looking forward to such events as Dads' Weekend, Founders' Day, Dinner-Dance, and weekly fraternity functions.- CAROL SusTERKA

Beta Kappa Western Illinois University Macomb, Illinois This fa ll Beta Kappa chapter worked hard to achieve many honors. We opened the year with exchanges with several of the fraternities on campu~.

This year the Greeks decided to distribute the Greek Week activities throughout the year. To introduce the new students to the Greeks on campus, Toga Party was held this fall. Penny Scanlon was our candidate for Greek goddess. She was attired in a red and gold brocade toga and represented Beta Kappa well. Our dance contestant was Merry Watcher.

R ush started shortly thereafter. An open h ouse was held by a ll the sororities and Beta Kappa had an extremely successfu l open house with many visitors. Thursday night, September 26, the red carpet of welcome was rolled out for the rushees who spent the evening getting acquainted with Beta Kappa chapter. Through great efforts on the part of rush chairmen Marie Vosicky and Tut McLester, our enthusiasm was triggered to new heights.

The men of Alpha Phi Omega sponsored their annual Beauty and Beast contest for charity in which Beta Kappa was proud to have two candidates, Betty Carl and Ruth Hartnack.

H omecoming brought many wonderful memories.

Among them Beta Kappa's Elaine Danos was elected to the top five candidates for homecoming queen. "Hour Time to Skin the Panthers" was the theme for our homecoming house dec. Together with the TKEs we worked hard and long hours on our towering 26 foot h ouse decorations.

Beta K appa was extremely excited to learn that Rosemary Lamprec t was selected to Who's Who. Marsha Miller a nd Jeanne Zloch also brought honors to the chapter by ea rning positions on the Porn Porn Squad .

A new eve nt added to the fall social calendar was sponsored by the TKEs. It was an all-sorority one day Powder Puff Footba ll T ournament. Everyone was extremely enthusiastic about the event. Beta Kappa put forth great effort and had quite an outstanding team.

Winte r quarter is filled with many events that Beta K appas are eagerly anticipating. Among them are Christmas parties, Winter Frolics Week, formal rush, and Greek Ball.

Fall quarter was extremely exciting and successful for Beta Kappa chapter.-MARY Jo HALL

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Beta Lambda State College of Arkansas Conway, Arkansas A cheery hello to a ll Alpha Sigs! The Beta Lambdas all met at the Coachmen's Inn in Little Rock for a successful summer workshop in July. Plans were discussed for fall rush.

Everyone returned to Conway this fall with great anticipation, as the Alpha Sigs moved into a new dormplus a new sorority room. The room was furnished with Mediterranean furniture with a color scheme of greens and golds.

Beta Lambdas are proud to boast of Gretchen Adams who was elected president of the SCA Student Senate for 1968-69. Gretchen is the first girl to occupy this post at SCA. Ellen Funk was recently elected as a senior senator of the Senate. Alpha Sigs are active in almost every organization on campus. Holly Almond is currently serving as president of the Panhellenic Council, Carolyn Shepherd is president of the Young Republicans, and Dorothy Wilson, our vice president, is a lso serving as president of the Newman C lub and Arkansas Home Economics Association. An Association of Women Students was organized on the SCA campus last spring. Gale Prendergast was elected treasurer of A WS and Dee Dee Russell and Adele Henderson are dorm representatives for this important group.

Kathy Henson, E llen Funk, Ann Nusko, and Becky Quinn were selected as members of R oyal R oosters, an organization for the promotion of school spirit. Membership is determined on the basis of leadership, ability, school spirit, and social and academic participation at SCA . .

All the Alpha Sigs are backing the SCA .Bears this year. Our enthusiasm and spirit are evident in every pep rally Greek roll call, and game. Linda Sneed is a member ~f the Stepperettes, a 60-member marching drill team that performs at all home foo tball and basketball games.

Adele Henderson is a majorette for the Marching Bears.

Rush week was so highly successful that all the Beta Lambdas are still on cloud nine with the resu lts! We were rewarded for a ll our work with the largest pledge class on campus. Much credit should be given to Susan Kenney and Ann Nusko, our rush cha irmen, for a job well done. Our week was highlighted by the visit of Elaine Rahaim, National Field Representative. Her advice, assistance, and friend liness wi ll a lways be remembered in the hearts of a ll the Alpha Sigs at SCA. Beta Lambda would like to say, "Thank you, Elaine, for everything." .

Heads turned and approving glances were noticed as the Alpha Sigs wore their new fall outfits. They are navy blue pantdresses, accented with gold chain belts. A pattern has been chosen for new winter outfits, a lso, and we hope to be wearing them soon.

Coming up soon is homecoming and we'll be bus_y working on ou r float for th is. We hope the year I S progressing as we ll for a ll other Alpha Sigs as it has for Beta Lambda.-EvELYN WILSON

Everyone was excited about our new Panhellenic House given to us by the school. Each sorority on campus has a room and we are in the process of decorating ours.

We also have a large dining room which we can use for teas and luncheons.

Panhellenic gave a coke party for all girls interested in rush. After getting acquainted with the girls and having refreshments, each sorority sang one sorority song.

Rush this year wi ll last for a period of nine weeks. At the end of this time, a week of formal rush will take place. This will be a very busy week as we will have five parties.

The Beta Mus are all living on one floor of one of the dormitories this year. Many Alpha Sigs ran for dorm officers and were elected. We were very proud of them.

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Beta Nu Murray State University Murray, Kentucky Rush was just as exciting as ever for the Beta Nus this fall, and it also proved to be very successful considering the wonderfu l new p ledges we received. Our most unusual party took the rushees into the dreamland of a little girl who planned to go shopping the next day. Her dreams introduced the rushees to a variety of dolls that a girl might choose. But not one had all the qualities of the ideal doll except the Alpha Sigma Alpha doll.

After rush a fun-fi lled weekend retreat was he ld at Kentucky Lake to become better acquainted with the p ledges.

Sigma Chi Derby Day was held October 5. Alpha Sigma Alpha was very pleased to place second in this event. Pat Durup was first runner-up to Derby Day Queen; she competed with twenty-five other contestants.

Plans are being made for homecoming, and a design is being drafted for our float. Since the name of our university president is Dr. Harry M. Sparks, the theme of homecoming is "Victory Starts With Sparks."

A Christmas philanthropic project is underway. Each member is to fill a box with small gifts useful to our men in Vietnam.

Again this year, Beta Nu is pleased to see several of its

Beta Mu Henderson State College Arkadelphia, Arkansas This summer the Beta Mus held sorority weekend in Hot Springs. Many ideas were discussed for the rush parties, sisterhood parties, and new fall outfi ts. Along with our work we enjoyed swimming, sunning, and boating.

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Beta Nus en joye d Chri stma s in Octob er by fi lli ng Re d C ross ba g s for service men in Vietn am.

members taking part in campus acttvttles. Carol Cunningham and Bev Hogan were selected to be on the Shield staff. Peggy Hull has become a member of Alpha Chi, national scholastic fraternity, and of Phi Alpha Theta, nati onal history honorary society, of which she is also vice president. Karen Forest received a $100 dorm scholarship. Serving as historian of the Student Nurses Association of K entucky is Barbara McWaters.

New members of Lambda Chi Alpha Cresent C lub are Marianne Clinco and Ann Tinnell, and Karen Forest is the co rresponding secretary of the Cresent Club. Joa.nne Knowles is a Rho-mate of Alpha Gamma Rh o. Sigma Phi Epsilon has chosen as their Golden Girls Vivian Walton, Jenny Ashmore, and Barbara M cWaters. Ruth Ann H arralson has been named Sigma Pi Sweetheart.

The Beta Nus a re a nticipating our F ounders' Day D ance in November and our annual Mistletoe Ball in D ecember.-SALLY FARM ER

Beta Nu membe rs a nd ple dg es become better acquainted at a card party in their suite.

Beta Pi Conco rd College Athens, West Virginia The members of Alpha Sig ma Alpha returned to Conco rd College with more en thusi asm than eve r before. We were really prepared for th e hard work that lay in th e weeks a head.

H omeco ming at Conco rd came early this year, in fa ct th e date was set for the fifth of O ctobe r. The theme for th e floats and dan ces this year was Fantasy Land .

We constru cted our fl oa t with the Phi Sigma Epsilon fraternity . In keeping with the th eme, we used a scene from H a nsel and Gretel, compl ete with a ginge rbread house, a witch and boiling cauldron . The title was "Cook ing Up a Vic tory."

We a lso sponso red our homeco ming queen candida te with the Phi Sigs. She was our K at hy Ericsson, a juni r from Warren, Pennsylva ni a, maj oring in physical edu ca ti on.

Ru sh a t C oncord does not begin until O c tober 10.

The theme for our last party will be " A R oman H oliday." All membe r wi ll be attired in togas and appropriate foods wi ll be se rved. M oc k sterling drinking mugs engraved with AZ:..A ' ill be given as favors.

After ou r meeting O ctobe r 9, we we re the guests of D ea n Davi dson, D ea n of Faculty, and his wife. They

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treated us to refreshmen ts and folk songs, sung by the Dean himself. We returned the favor, at least in part, by singing some of our songs for our fine hosts.

As a final bit of news, we are proud to have as our new adviser, Mrs. Virginia Dolan, a facu lty member here at Concord. She takes a great interest in our group and has high hopes for us a lL- PEGGY TRAVINSKI

Beta Rho Northern Illinois University DeKalb, Illinois May Fete festivities really activated the Beta Rhos with the winning of second place in Island Act competition, thanks to the ab le assistance of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and our great choreographer, Judy Kadison.

The theme was "A Mad Match in a Modern May" and the skit a spoof on the tra ditional cat and mouse chase.

Twelve thousand parents, students, and alumni turned out for the performances. From our h ouse, Marcia Polchopek reigned as sophomore representative on the Royal Court during May Fe te Week. Spirits undaunted alth ough slightly dampened, the members tried but could not salvage th e sunken vesse l in W omen 's Canoe Races (luckily, a ll could swim! ) . In Women's Pajama Races, Alpha Sigs did much better and won a "fast" second place.

The Leadership Conference at George Williams College in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, was attended by Shirley Murphy, Diane Ned lecu, Barb Wilson, Penny Weickle, Debbie D elaney, Carol Schneider, and Kris Proskus. Activities included panel discussi ons with guest speakers and group experiments.

The year was finished off with an ex travagant formal at Pheasant Run in St. Charles, Illinois. New A Z:..A Sweetheart, Chuck Graziano, was installed during the presentation of favors.

Summer brought with it m ore school for some and jobs for everyone . But work or not, th ey came back from a ll over for the summer weekend reunion at the house in August. Plans were made for the coming semester's rush and a ll exchanged pleasant vacation experiences.

Fall started out greater than ever with the addition of our new p ledges, thanks to the excellent job of Bobi H a rmes as rush chairman. All-Greek fraternity and sorority pledge presentation took place on stage in the University Ball room for the first time as IFC and Panhellenic joined forces.

Panhellenic Workshop on October 13 featured among its guest speakers N or thern University's President's wife, Mrs. Rhoten Smith, and Barb Wilson, Panhellenic rush chairman.

H omecoming's theme this year- FIRSTOFALLFA TASY- puts us to work on a fa ntastic fl oat with Kappa Chi frat ernity.--KRISTI NA PROSK US

Beta Upsilon Indiana State Un iversity Terre Ha ute, Indiana This year promises to be a very busy a nd excttmg one for Beta Upsilon . We we re gree ted with our beautiful, new, white piano when we arrived on campus this fall .

The piano adds th e finishin g touch to our suite which was re-decorated a year ago in French Provincial furniture.

The fi rst week of school was an especially busy one for us as we worked at registration again this yea r. H elping bewildered freshmen and a few upperclassmen fill out th eir IBM cards and straighten out class conflicts is some-

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thing we look forward to doing each semester. Not only is it a good way for a sorority to be seen on campus, but it's a fine way to make friends, too.

Our first really big weekend came about three weeks after school began. T hat Friday night we went to Allendale Lodge for our annual fall retreat. We sang songs that some of our members had written during the summer, as we ll as songs that we have sung for years. And after we had discussed p lans for homecoming and rush we had a surprise for last year's pledge class. Their long-awaited paddles had arrived at last and were administered with much laughter. The next morning we were up early and many of us went out to the float site to work on our homecoming float.

O ctober 12 brought homecoming and the first big event of the year on ISU's campus. The theme of the parade was "America on Parade" and our float, America Through T ime, helped carry out that theme by portraying famous people in American history and, of course, Father Time carrying an American flag.

Noon found members of Beta U ., their parents, and a lums en joying the annua l homecoming luncheon in the Prairie R oom of the T erre Haute House. T he luncheon was fo llowed by an open house in the suite for those who didn' t care to attend the football game.

The weeks before homecoming had certainly been hectic. Many hours had been spent on the fl oat, practice for the trike derby, and our sale of mums to th e student body, but when homecoming was over, we had to admit that it was surely worth it!- ]AN E ANDERSO N

Kitty Dan iel models Beta Phi 's new pla id hom ecoming outfi t.

Summer did not mean inactivity for us as there were a number of alumnae and collegiates busy on the campus.

At our first get-together it was so hot we felt like fish in a bag. M eeting th e alumnae brought the group a little closer to the past.

Mr. R obe rt Melrose talked to us about voti ng at the fa ll retreat. We had a very tasty and beautifu l lunch prepared by our wonderful and creative adviser, Miss Edna Gaffron.

Warm AZ.A smiles were beaming when Nancy Smith joined Phi Upsi lon Omicron, home economics honorary.

Stout State had a Greek Week this fall. Getting acquainted with th e faculty and other fratern ities on cam pus was the purpose of this even tful wee k.-ELizABETH LLOYD

Beta Psi Western Michigan University Kalamazoo , Michigan Beta Psi returned to school with a busy schedule

Alle ndal e retrea t .

Lodg e was th e setting fo r Beta

Up silon 's fall

Beta Phi Stout State University Menomonie, Wisconsin Bomb, bang, zing, zang, we hit the campus this fa ll with our sharp, bright orange, new V ogue dresses. Our group really took the campus by surprise. Working hard we have already had a car wash a nd two thrift sales.

With the help of our new pledges we are heading into homecoming. Wearing the dress Anderson tartan all week long, h opes are high that we will get Kitty Daniel elected queen of homecoming. Our scheme is Scotch-Irish and we will be looking over our four leaf clover when presenting K itty to the school.

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There were man y smiles a t t he Beta Psi preference pa rty d ur路 ing fall ru sh.

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R ivers, M ichi ga n. We enj oyed swimming, canoe ing, h iking, basketball, and many other act ivities. I t wa s a grea t chance to we lcome the new p ledges.

D uring homecoming Be ta Psi participated in gimmicks, yell like hell, pie-eating contest, the spirit march, and held an a lumnae tea after th e foo tba ll game. H omecoming excitement also included Lucy Sleight and Sandy K emnslci being nominated for homecoming qu ee n. We were ve ry proud to have our ca ndida te, Alice Pietryka, elected by the stude nt bod y to Western 's H omecoming C ourt. Beta Psi is now spending th e time it would have taken to build a homeco ming fl oat on a phila nthropic p roject for the J ohn F . K ennedy Ce nter, Ga rden of T ouch .

Beta Psi is current ly ta king pa rt in th e R ed Cross Blood Drive and is loo king forward to a nother successfu l year.- SuE M c CARTHY Fie ld Represe nta ti ve Judy Holman d iscu sses formal fall ru sh with Beta Psis Barb John ston , pledg e train e r, and Marilyn Schuldt, pres ident.

p lann ed. Our president, Mari lyn Schuldt, was Pa nh ellenic ru h chairma n a nd Lucy Sleight se rved as rush aid e. H a rd work a nd determina ti on aga in assured Beta Psi of a nother successfu l rush.

We were very fortun a te this yea r in having Nationa l Field R eprese nta ti ve Jud y H olman with us during form a l fa ll ru sh . Miss H olman spent eleve n days at Wes tern Michi gan ni vers ity on her first assig nment a ttending rush pa rties. Th emes for our pa rti es included " Portrait of a n AL. A," "R oaring Twen ties," "Throug h the L ooking G lass," a nd "A Dream Is a Wish Your H eart M akes ."

Miss H olma n's a dvice and long ha rd hours helped us in m a ny ways. She is indeed a cred it to Alpha Sigma Alpha ideals.

Beta Psi en tered th e foo tball season with enthusiasm by selli ng pom-poms a t th e first foo tba ll game. F a ll retrea t was held Sep te mbe r 28-29 at Ca mp Wakeys hema in Three

Be ta Psis enjoyed fall ret reat at Lake Wakeyshema .

Gamma Alpha Creighton University Omaha, Nebraska

Beta Psi alumnae , Mrs. Betty Ho useh old er, St ud ent Activities Director , serve d as Gran d Marshall in the W estern Michigan Unive rsity home com in g parad e.

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It was up-up-a nd -away with AL.A as the G a mma Alph as re turned th is fa ll to la unch a nother high-spirited year. Ge tti ng things off th e ground during the C reighton Un ive rsity Freshm an Wee k, we sponso red a freshman pi cn ic day with the help of Phi K a ppa Psi, na tiona l socia l fra ternity.

This successful ac ti vity led us right into a n equ a ll y successful 1968 ru sh. Wi th th e th eme of " Around the Worl d with th e Alph a Sigs," we hos ted a colorfu l a nd spirited preferenti a l pa rty. D eco ra ted with world flags an d poste rs from the various lan ds, ou r pa rty roo m came a live as th e " Alpha Sig E mbassy." An d in cos tumes fro m th e cou ntri es of the wo rld, th e Ga mma Alphas g reeted the r ushees.

Onl y a week la ter, on O ctobe r 2, we ha ppily gree ted our new pledges a t ou r accep tance pa rty. With song and ceremony we we lcomed them to become our m embers.

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pledges gathered for the ~A E R elays, an annual event sponsored by Sigma Alpha Epsilon, national social fraternity. Competing with the other Creighton sororities, we captured the first place trophy, marking the third consecutive year the Alpha Sigs have won the relays.

Sue Sanders was named A~A candidate for the "Miss Cutie-Mr. Ugly" contest. The affair is held annually in conjunction with Creighton's fraternities in order to raise blood for the Heart of the Midlands-R ed Cross blood drive. In order to vote for the candidate of his choice, each student must donate a pint of blood to the Red Cross. The Alpha Sigs were happy when Sue was announced the winner.

D ecember means homecoming, and this year the Alpha Sigs are making float building p lans with Phi Kappa Psi, national social fraternity. The theme is to be "Explor 68" and preparations are well underway.

And so the busy and spirited Gamma Alphas have set high goals for the new year and eagerly look forward to their accomplishment.-SALLY SCHROEDER Weary Gamma Beta s are ready t o depart after a we eke nd visit ing Beta Ph i at St out.

Gamma Delta Queens College Flushing, New York

Gamma Alpha s welcome their pl e dg es with an acceptance party.

Gamma Beta Wisconsin State University Stevens Point, Wisconsin Gamma Beta started the school year with the consecration service on September I 0. After exchanging summer activities and re living the summer get-together held at Stevens Point, the Alpha Sigs were ready to fire up for another year.

The sister sorority program has been initiated by Panhellenic Council to promote better inter-sorority relations.

Going to church, having softball games, and holding a fish fry with Alpha Phi were among this month 's activities.

Linda Agerjord, representing A~A , and Jeanette K elch, the current Delta Sigma Phi Sweetheart, wi ll enter the homecoming queen competition. Our homecoming skit, borrowed from Beta Phi, wi ll be tit led " Vietnam Homecoming." Wisconsin State University at Stevens Point wi ll be 75 years old and Gamma Beta will incorporate this theme into their float, "Point will Go-al On." Practice has already begun for the four-legged race, the whee lbarrow race, and pyramid building.

Plans are being completed for fall rush which will include a sundae-making party and an informal snack party.- MARY GRACE GEARING

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The start of the fall semester found Gamma Delta just as spirited and enthusiastic as the autumn weather.

Several of the girls had exciting summers. Linda Homan, Lucille Sapienza, Ann R ose, and Gwen Williams had wonderful long visits to Europe. There were others who remained true to the books and attended summer school, dreaming of the day when they wou ld get their turn to go.

O ur first activity once back in school was to install our spring pledge class, a great asset to Gamma Delta.

We were all very excited for two of our members who left to study in Europe for a year, Michele Pollard in France and Cassandra Ides in Germany. Bea Siebert returned to join us after a year of study in Germany.

Gale Vaughn made us a ll extremely proud when she became a member of Kappa D elta Pi, education honorary.

She a lso made the Dean's List and had the third highest cumulative index of a ll the sororities on campus. Cathy Panettiere was elected corresponding secretary of Panhellenic Council. R ose Stella definitely made an impres-

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The Gamma Deltas join in song on Greek Letter Day.

sion on campus when she was chosen a finalist in the Queens College carnival que en contest.

Six members from our chapter paid a visit to the Theta Thetas at Boston University in September and helped at their open rush. It was wonderful to visit another chapter.

Our annual Mother-Daughter, held at Patricia Murphy's Candlelight Restaurant, was a huge success. Rush chairman Jackie Fino is busil y preparing for the fall rushes which will include our traditional "Crimson Capers" and a combination "Fashion Show-Parisian Rush ."-CATHY PANETTIERE

Gamma Epsilon University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin What Gamma Epsilon d oesn't boast about having red fee t to ma tch th e AL:.A ref rig at the house ? Such things happened when our chapter put forth all its effort and enthusiaism toward house improve ment projects this past summer. The Alpha Sig kitchen wa s painted candlelight yellow a nd orange curtains were made by our treasu re r, Anne Gloudemann. A bright Alph a red refr ige ra tor ac tuall y glows in th e back ha ll. The sun porch was refurni shed in bright blues and L eslie Haese, our social chairma n, with th e help of Georgiann L edermann painted the back bedroom a nd acce nted it with touches of o ra nge a nd yellow. A chapter roo m in th e base ment was orga ni zed for weekly mee tings and is used for displaying chapter trophies.

N ot onl y did the Gamma Epsilon cha pter spend time wo rking on th eir house, but th ey a lso found time to a ttend the a nnua l alumnae picnic held this year at th e home of Mrs. Fra ncis D orwo rth . L ots of swimming a nd yumm y food a dded to th e fun afternoo n.

A picnic with th e T a u K a ppa Epsilon fraternity too k place this summer as we ll. A beautiful a fternoo n of sun a nd th e rigo rs of foo tball we re ve ry mu ch a pa rt of the day. _L ynn Stenrud, our cha pter preside nt, visited N orway th1s summer a fter co mpleting a summer school session.

She cer ta inly had man y delightful experiences.

Leslie L eech spent her summer as an American Field e rv ice cha peron and she trave led th roughout mu ch of

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the United States. She came back to us with a fraternity pin, which was most cleverly kept secret ti ll the passing of the candle.

Leslie Haese recently received the National Ideal Pledge Award and we are as thrilled about it as she is.

Kathy Haaker, the former Miss Sheboygan, took part in the Miss Mi lwaukee pageant. We are extremely proud of her for receiving second runner-up.

Gwen Brukwitzki, Panhellenic president, has been initiating many new ideas into the Panhellenic program here at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The chapter is most proud of her. Ann Davies is presently the Zeta Beta T au fraternity Sweetheart.

By the time the fall semester had started, plans for rush were underway. Gamma Epsilon was fortunate to have Elaine R ahaim, National Field R epresentative, visit us at this time. Her sparkle and warmth plus the many helpful ideas concerning rush and pledging reminded us of our national sisterhood. We certainly won't forget the afternoons on the sun porch when ripples of laughter echoed throughout the house, or the rush parties when Elaine's unfamiliar "you all" fascinated our Yankee ears.

Formal rush was composed of three functions. The first was a tea in which we stressed our sisterhood through tradition, involvement, and individuality. The second function consisted of an Alphalot party theme which was held at our house. The glow of candlelight, the rustle of hos tess skirts, the warmth of hot cider made our home our castle. The third function took place at Kenwood Conference Center. An Alpha- traz party theme created the atmosphere for the classiest prison ever.

Some of the women in the collegiate chapter attended the a lumnae card party at General Electric this fall.

Many helpful hints on food preparation were demonstrated.

Gay le Smith, our senior Panhellenic representative and housing financial manager, was recently pinned to Bill Brunner, collegiate treasurer of Alpha Kappa Psi. Bill has been quite helpful at the house with the more mascu li ne type enterprises such as moving heavy furniture and installing the carpet along the stairs.

The Delta Sigma Kappa fraternity helped clean our basement for Greek open h ouse during rush week. We were surprised at what men could do with a mop . The Gamma Epsilon chapter is extremely proud of th e high rating received from the University H ousing Department on the maintena-nce of the house.

Our chapter rece ntl y attended an Alpha Phi Omega rush mixer at the L elani Supper C lu b, and a mixe r is schedu led with th e D elta Sigma Kappa fraternity.

Plans for homecoming are underway. The members of our chapter will be costumed as clowns and cartoon charac ters and wi ll pass out balloo ns to children as th e parade m oves down Wisconsin Avenue.

An Urban Unive rsity Co nvention is to be sponsored by the University of Wisconsin -Milwaukee Panhellenic Coun cil next month and many women from our chapte r will attend.- jA NET BEST

Gamma Eta Pennsylvania State University University Park, Pennsylvania Spring term offered a variety of activities for Gamma Eta. Spring Wee k, initiation, mother patroness ce remony and senior dance, as well as individual honors provid ed numerous opportunities for streng thening the bond of sisterly friendship within our sorority.

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Much of our spring term was spent planning and working on Spring Week. T he theme this year was, "What would happen if . . . ." The Gamma Etas let their imaginations run wild with "What would happen if th is were the last d ay?" We enjoyed working with Sigma Chi fraternity and were thrilled to win a first p la ce in the carnival f or our division. Other Spring Week a ctivities includ~d Mad Hatter contest, poster competition, and fun Olympics.

We hon ored our mothers with a tea in the suite and the traditional M other Patroness C eremony. Other activities included a work day to raise money for our philan thropic project and pre-rush parties to acquaint us with girls rushing in the fall.

T he term was one of outstanding accompl ishment for some of our m embers. Cathy LaSpa da was tapped for and elected president of Scroll s, senior wom en' s hat society. Along with this she took over the duties of Penn Sta te senior class secretary. D enise LaMar was chosen Kappa Sigma Sta r and Cresent Queen. Judy Smith and Mary Ann Ehrlich were chosen editors of the University sec tion of LaVie, the Penn State yearbook.

Spring term carne to a close with mixed feeling for the Gamma Etas. Our great winter pledge class was initiated into the bo nds of AZ:.A, while we bid fond farewell to our parting seniors. We honored them at ou r spring formal and wished them much luck and happiness in th e years to come.

The Gamma Eta s had a n exciting and diversified summer. We kept in touch with a summer newsletter, a nd were eager to return to Penn Sta te for another busy year. We are very proud of Pam Augenba ugh wh o took over as president of th e Penn Sta te Panhellenic Council. After a successful rush we are now looking forward to D erby Day, football games, a nd hornecorning. JA N BOWMAN

Gamma Iota Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, New York It was great to see a ll the members again at Gamma Iota's reunion this summer in R ochester. During th e weekend reunion, the members toured the new R.I. T. campus. H ighl ighting the weekend was a swim party and a luncheon.

The Gamma I otas were anxiously awaiting the college year to begin, as they would be living in their new sorority house.

Once th e co nfusion of moving in to our new house subsided, the Gamma I otas began preparation for rush.

"Bee Choosey" - became th e rush theme for Alpha Sigma Alpha at R .I. T . P osted a ll over camp us were paper bumble bees. Our first rush fun cti on included a skit in which one member p layed the part of a freshma n bee meeting fl owers representing social life, friend liness, leadership, scholarship, a nd athle tics. T he Alp ha Sigma Alpha fl ower had all these qualities and above all was happy. R ed and white flowers with bees were presented to the rushees as favors. C orn ing events for Alpha Sigma Alpha rushees include a lasagne di nner and our formal tea -wishing well ceremony.

J ohanna Bohoy, has been selected as a college-board representative. She will submit articles for Mademoiselle magazine's feature article, "On Carnpus." -SusAN BLoss

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Gamma Kappa Glenville State College Glenville, West Virginia " We are the Alphas, our crew is the best one," is not on ly one of our fa vorite so ngs, but is also our m ai n motto for this year.

T o start the year off right the A Z:.As entered in to th e fa ll term with a twinge of a n ticipa tion as they moved into their wing in Women' s H a ll.

Also we a re beginning the year with new a dvise rs, Mrs. Mary T . Berry, a m ember of the Glenville a lumnae, and Mrs. Bill y R oss, whose husba nd, D r. R oss, is cha irman of th e Division of Education a nd Psychology.

In the m onth of O ctobe r there a re two big weekends for the Alph as. O ctober eleve nth a nd twelfth th e Alph as are sponsoring a spaghetti dinner a nd the "Autumn L eaves" d a nce in that order. The sauce is bei ng made

by Mrs. N ocida, a m other of one of the members. The decorations for the da nce will depict au tumn . The weekend of the nineteenth is homecomin g at G le nville Sta te. AZ:.A is entering a floa t in competi tion. The th eme for this yea r is Impact '68. Ou r floa t consists of a sock ki cking a ball with the p hrase " Sock It T o ' Ern Pioneers. " The G amma K appas a re ve ry ac ti ve around camp us.

Ruth O re nd orf is m oni to r on the Al p has' wing. M ary Daniels a nd Ruth O rendorf both serve on the Gove rning Board of Women's H a ll. J eannie M oran was elected sophomore class treasurer. M a ri lyn Smith was elected to th e position of secretary for th e sta te Phi D elta Phi, whi ch is the na ti onal honora ry horne economics fraternity.

Judy Greenl ee was elec ted president of Women's Organization of Glenvi lle State. C arol Haurna n a nd Judy Sanford bo th represen t th e Gamma K appas on G ree k Council. Susa n D yke Cooper holds the position of counselor in Women's H a ll.

Jacqueline Pitts is a ma jore tte in the G lenville Sta te College marching ba nd . J ean Burke is also a member of the m a rching band. Sha ron Dutton holds the position of news editor on th e Me rcury staff, which is the college newspaper. Ju lie M ackey was elected senior class Princess for homecoming. N a ncy E berhardt received the M a jor's C lub scholarship for a n outsta nding student in the fi eld of physical edu cation.

The Alphas are busy making stuffed a nima ls for our a dopted m entally retarded boys a t the Colon Anderson C enter in St. M a rys, West Vi rginia.

The Ga mma K a ppa s a re looking fo rward to a new a nd successful year.- RuTH ANN 0RENDORF

Gamma Lambda Loyola University Chicago, Illinois The summer mo nths may mean a rest from th e hustl e a nd bustle of school, but by no mea ns a rest from the a ctivities a nd spirit of AZ:.A . Besides b rida l showe rs fo r our rece ntly gradu a ted a lum nae, we were busy pla nning sorority outfits. After mu ch discussion as to style an d fabric and wha t seemed to be endless shopping for materia l, we fin a ll y decided on a navy blue sleeveless skimmer with a blue and white checked jacket. The deadline was set for our first rush tea, a nd judging from the smiles on the faces of the m embers a nd the compliments from th e rushees, it was we ll wo rth th e effort.

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Our second fall rush party, "Boutique In" was really something. The members came dressed boutiqueish style, which included everything from granny gowns to minis and love beads. The rushees seemed quite impressed, and we're looking forward to another fun-filled pledge season.

The winner of Miss Greek will be awarded a free trip to Aspen with the Ski Club during semester break. We hope we can help to turn one of our members into a ski-bunny!

November will be quite a busy month with our annual Steak and Champagne dinner planned for November 16, and also an exchange with Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity on November 26.

We have already completed two philanthropic projects this year: marching for Danny Thomas' Childrens' Research Hospital and gathering clothing for Merrilac House.

Royalty has never been anything new to Alpha Sigs of all chapters, and this year is no exception in Gamma Lambda. Joanne Paschen was chosen last spring at their Orchid Ball as the Sweetheart of Sigma Pi, and will reign throughout the coming year.

With this great start we can't help but have another wonderful year.-KATHY SKOWRONEK

Gamma Xi has chosen spring outfits this year. They are burgundy A-line dresses with A'2.A monogramed in white on the pocket.

Rush is being eagerly anticipated by all the members this year. We have already taken in one pledge class.

Plans are now being formed for the formal parties in the spring.

We are now looking forward to a visit from Mrs. Stephen Fountaine, National Extension Director. Although her stay will only be one day, we will enjoy having her.

No definite plans have been made yet as far as our philanthropic project, but we are looking forward to various parties and visits with the children at the Mercer Aid Society of Mercer County.

Many more events are still in the planning stages and Gamma Xi is eagerly awaiting a year of work and enjoyment.-FRANCINE BROWN and RuTH PENKOSKE

Gamma Mu Adrian College Adrian, Michigan Gamma Mus are back and really in the thick of things.

Already we have had an open house, sponsored an allcampus dance, and p lanned for homecoming and rush.

The open house was the first chance we had to display our lounge (which has received a new coat of paint, a new rug, and some new furniture) to the fresh men and the rest of the campus. We're extremely proud of our new look. Our open house was soon followed by an all-campus "political" party at which we had our own polls for the presidential election. We' re happy to say that Snoopy whalloped every candidate of any party we could think of.

Homecoming is right around the corner, and Gamma Mu is right in the middle of it with a huge sign (about 50 feet long) and a 16 foot tall homecoming display.

We' re going out for size as well as quality this year.

We've had a busy fall so far and are in the midst of plans for an even busier winter. Rush is fast upon us and our committees are frantically planning, cutting, pasting, and sewing. We think that this will be the best year ever!- BETSY BLACKBURN

Gamma Xi Sli p pery Rock Stat e Colle ge Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania Fall has arrived and with it a new school year which we hope will be successful for all Alpha Sigs.

Homecoming weekend is almost upon us and with it comes all the last minute details of our float. The genera l theme of homecoming is Fantasy Land. Gamma Xi ha chosen "Hansel and Gretel" with a colorful candy house to inspire our members to do all the work involved in this project. We think it will be well worth the effort, however, for our projected plans depict quite a colorful float. K athy Durbino is our candidate for homecoming queen. We are very proud of Kathy and wi h her the best of luck.

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Gamma Xi's homecoming flo at wa s H a nsel an d Gretel.

Gamma Omicron Clarion State College Clarion, Pennsylvan ia The members and officers of Gamma Omicron chapter returned this fall eager to begin the new semester of activities and hard work. Our first group project was ushering for the Clarion-Geneva game. The sixteen girls were neatly dressed in their crimson suits, white shell, white gloves, and shakers in their hands. The Alpha Sigma Alphas welcomed their new advisers, Mrs. Pearl Bonner and Mrs. Henrietta Kodrich , who were initiated as members September 30. The chapter hopes they will enjoy knowing and helping the Gamma Omicrons.

This year the Panhellenic Council at Clarion State College decided to rush upperclass first semester and freshmen the second semester. Round Robin is scheduled for October 17, so the girls are looking for prospects to become new pledges for this term. However, the week of October 6 was busy with float building and other homecoming preparation. The theme is "America the Beaut iful," so the members of the Gamma Omicron chapter decided on the slogan "It's Your America," stressing the importance of keeping America clean. The members worked hard and hope it's a prize winning float.

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Then on October 21, the members are scheduled to have their sorority pictures taken. Since the prices are reasonable, many of the members mentioned that they hoped the pictures will be reasonable looking. Recording secretary Jackie Tyke has made the Alpha Sigma Alphas proud with her new position as a majorette. The members are also congratulating sophomore Sandy Mertin, chosen as the Alpha Chi Rho Sweetheart.

As their money-making project, the members decided to sell perfume this semester since they had such success with it last year. Also, since the project is starting earlier the members hope to be more successful this year.

The Gamma Omicron chapter would like to mention that this semester has brightened their lives already.AGNES YouNG

the best ever. These ideas certainly were useful because September and October found us in the midst of homecoming and rush.

Homecoming at East Stroudsburg State was perfect this year, and even a little rain didn ' t dampen anyone's spirits. The theme was "Brotherhood, Keystone to Democracy." Under the direction of talented Karen Roberts, the members stuffed and fluffed tissue paper into chickenwire to create a beautiful float of two hands shaking to symbolize brotherhood. It was surrounded by a keystone, the symbol of Pennsylvania, and a Liberty Bell, which stood for democracy. The float was beautiful,

Gamma Pi Missouri Valley College Ma rsh all , Missouri The Alphas of Missouri Valley returned to school this fall to find some very busy but fun -filled months ahead of them.

To start things moving, an all-fraternity social was held in the chapter room on September 23 . Fraternity members from Sigma Nu, TKE, and Alpha Sigma Phi participated. The girls entertained with music, punch, and sandwiches. A good time was had by all.

The Alphas also participated in a Panhellenic volley ball meet on September 25, to acquaint rushees with sorority members.

Rush started on September 29, and the Gamma Pis worked very hard until October 11 to make their rush a successful one. There were two parties. The first was held in the chapter room and was in the form of a Casino party. Decorations included dice, poker chips, and cigarette girls. The second party was held in the Bell, Book, and Candle, the Valley campus coffeehouse.

The girls had transformed it into a "Haight-Ashbury."

Decorations were psychedelic with a lot of "flowerpower," and the members wore flowered jump-suits. All who attended thought the parties were very successful.

For homecoming October 19, the Alpha pledges worked on gate decorations along with Delta Zeta and Alpha Xi Delta pledges. The members contributed a "minifloat" to the parade. All the girls worked very hard and were successful.

The pledges gave the chapter a party on O ctober 3 with Halloween decorations. It was the first party the pledges staged, and the members were very impressed.

A faculty tea was held in the chapter room on November 14 with members of the faculty from all departments attending. Everyone throughly enjoyed themselves and some good conversations were overheard.

Our advisers are Mrs. Elizabeth Allen, an instructor in reading and education here at Valley, and Miss Nancy Emerson, a former Alpha who teaches sociology.

-LAURA BUNDY

Gamma Rho East Stroudsburg State College East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania Autumn is the time when things begin to die, but here at Gamma Rho it was the coming to life for Alpha Sigma Alpha. All the members returned to school bursting with ideas to make our first full semester as A"2 A

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Jackie Palma an d June Repyneck were proud of Gamma Rho 's hom e com ing fl oat, " Brotherh ood, Keysto ne t o Dem ocracy ...

as was our candidate for homecoming queen, Linda Blake.

Rush hasn 't been completed yet, but after only one tea we know it will be a success. We were overwhelmed by the number of girls who attended our first social. The second tea will be the wishing well service, where each prospective pledge gets a pearl to drop into a wishing well. In keeping with the pearl theme, our rush party on Saturday, October 12 will be entitled "Under the Sea." The charter members of Gamma Rho are eagerly awaiting the first pledge class.

Gamma Rho is proud of members J ane Fink, who was selected to preside as chainnan of the Dink Committee, and Connie L ogan, who was elected to Women's Executive Council.

A carload of members drove to the Gamma Theta chapter at Syracuse University for their rush. The girls really had an en joyable time and urge members to visit o ther chapters. It's an experience which spreads Alpha Sigma Alpha spirit and also brings each chapter many new ideas.

Founders' Day and our philanthropic project are next in Gamma Rho's coming events. We are in the process of planning a slave day as a money-making project in which the girls will do household chores for the people of the community. The money will go toward our philanthropic project, and the girls will benefit from the domestic experience.-JUNE REPYNECK

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• • • • NEWS LETTERS ALUMNAE CHAPTERS AKRON , OH IO Lillie Greer !:. !:. sent out letters to twenty A '2. As in the Akron area to invite them to a Punch Bowl Party at her home on June 26. We would be so happy to welcome them into the Akron alumnae group.

The Akron Panhellenic Association sponsored a college parade at the Student Union at Akron University on August 13. Nineteen sororities participated and 450 June graduates attended. A panel of college girls gave different aspects of sorority life in college. Very interesting posters were displayed which showed the philanthropic project that each sorority was interested in.

Lillie Greer has been appointed as a member of the board of the Alumnae Association of Ohio Un iversity at Athens, Ohio, for a three year term.

We met in the home of Helen Frame Snyder 0 0 for the Sep temb er meeting with ten members present. After the hos tess served a very delicious dessert our president, Judith MacPherson Williams AA, ably presided at her first meeting. The remainder of the evening was spent in making children's slippers out of colorful wash cloths which were given to children in the State Mental Hospital for Children at Apple Creek, Ohio. We were so happy to have Ann Sullivan Bajc BP with us again.

Our goal this year is to become more involved in all phases of alumnae activities. To date thirteen of our members have joined the Akron Panhellenic Association.

In O ctober we are going to take advantage of our plea~a nt autumn weather and lovely colored foliage by having a picnic Saturday afternoon for our members and famili es at Lake Dorothy which is located in a lovely wooded area.

Our Founders' Day Luncheon will be held at Woman's City Club on November 16. We always have such an inspiring ce remony and such deli cious food that many of the girls are present to enjoy this pleasa nt occasion together.

This same eve ning the Children's Home Ball will be held at the Firestone C ountry Club to raise money for the Children's Allowance Fund for the children in Summit County Children's Home.

We are looking forward to accomplishing our goals for the year with help of all our loyal members.-RHEA FETZER YooER

exotic spots. Charlotte Hadley enjoyed her cottage at York, Maine, while Emeline Heath traveled to Newfoundland and Labrador.

Our faithful Fran Phelan, along with Mr. Phelan, reported a most wonderful trip to Quebec. Ruth Fletcher managed to salvage some vacation time which she spent at Ocean Park, Maine, at the Maine Writers' Conference, a change from the Boston University Bulletins Office.

Ingeborg Swenson has returned to her New Hampshire home from Florida, and we hope to see her more often this year. Dorothy Roukema is still on loan to USAID from Houghton Mifflin's Editorial Board . We are looking forward with pleasure to her return next March.CHARLOTTE ADAMs JoHNSON

CALUMET REGION, INDIANA The Calumet Region alums art: looking forward to beginning a new year of activities and many hours spent toge ther.

Because of the busy summer schedule of our members, we do not have regular summer meetings. We don' t like to lose touch, however, so our annual family picnic was held the latter part of June at the home of Sue Ferguson Yerkes XX. It was great to be together and also to welcome Barb Shanner Conaway XX and her family back to the group. They have been in Bloomington this past year where hubby AI received his Masters degree at Indiana University.

Our first meeting of the year will be held September 23 in the home of Barb Shanner Conaway XX. I 'm sure we will enjoy sharing each others summer activities.

Cathy Slanac Wesley XX will be hostess for the October me.eting when we will sort and pack clothes for the School for the Mentally Handicapped. This is an annual project which we continue throughout the year.

A Founders' Day ceremony and dinner will be held in the home of Ramah Stidmon McCabe AB for our November meeting.

Our meetings are the fourth Monday of each month.

If there are any alums in the area who are interested in attending our meetings, we would welcome you to our group and would be anxious to meet you.-RAMAH STIDMAN McCABE

BOSTON , MASSACHUSETTS

CENTRAL NEW YORK

Boston alums began their year the first of October with a meeting at Marion Folsom's. Everyone was brought up-to-date on summer activities. Having enjoyed a month's vacation in Hawaii in the spring, former president L eona Frederick spent the summer at home. Ellen and Bill Daly had a nice sojourn at South Harwich on the Cape, while Charlie and Elmer J ohnson spent the month of July at Cape George.

Kay Barclay spent her vacation with the Reverend J ohn while he preached in West Gouldsboro, Maine.

She's making up for it, though, by accompanying him at this moment to Australia, Hawaii, Tahiti, and other

The Alpha Sigma Alpha alumnae chapter of Central New York held its organizational meeting for the 19681969 year on September 16 at the home of president Susan Cooper.

Plans were made for filling baskets with food to donate to a childrens center for Thanksgiving. Also procedures were discussed for helping the local collegiate chapter with rush.

Other plans for the future include a bridge party, a tea on Octobe r 10 for new fall pledges of the collegiate chapter at Queens College, and a dinner party for alumnae members in May. -JoA N DESIATO

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CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA Ann Slifer KK and Peg Brenholtz Cohn KK invited our chapter to a luncheon at Ann 's home in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, October 5. Moreover, they even offered to bed us down for the night, then take us on a tour of local points of interest. If you have never visited our northern Pennsylvania counties at this time of year, you have missed a breath-taking spectacl-e. It is fall festival season and Mother Nature has adorned these huge mountain ranges with the most brilliant shades of russet, reds, and yellows, interspersed here and there with evergreens.

We were so happy to welcome to our meeting for the first time four recent college graduates; Melody Troutman Rodgers AI, who is working in Harrisburg as a Bell Telephone Computer Trainee; Betsy Puskar A I , teaching in Harrisburg; L ois Anservitz KK, a teacher ; Ann Finnicum Hummel A I , a teach er. Sue Rothman, our new president, presided at the business mee ting.ALICE HART BEAVER

CH ICAGO, ILLINOIS The Chicago alumnae chapter held the first meeting of the year at the home of Mary Weinberg Hohe BK. There was much chatter during the delicious luncheon when the members told of their busy and interesting summer.

Mary Hohe visited Alice Jones Carson BK in Sacramento, California. Alice was a charter member of Beta Kappa at Western Illinois University and was also a member of the Chicago alum chapter. The H ohes also enjoyed the sights in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego.

Julia Palmer B I visited her family in Virginia. She attended summer school in Lombard, Illinois, as well as taking an extension course from National College. Later in the summer Julia enjoyed a boat trip on the Illinois River with her sister, Mary Sue Palmer Parvin A. Mary Sue attended summer school at Northern Illinois University. Mary Sue and Tom are very proud of son Corky who is a senior at VPI and daughter Anna Lee who is attending business school in Richmond, Virginia.

Betty Foyer A B enjoyed a trip to Indianapolis, Indiana and also to Michigan.

Doro:hy Towsend I E had a delightful trip to the Hawaiian Islands with several stops in California later.

Janice Hinrichs Haydel BZ told about her first trip ~o Colorado with her family in a pickup camper. The tnp was delightful and very eventful.

We are all very proud of our own Betty Phillips Hall AB who will serve the Chicago Panhellenic as president.

We all wish Betty the best and know it wi ll be a wonderful year for the Chicago Panhellenic.

The Chicago alums are anxious for the return of Mary Emerson Blackstone AI who will move back to Chicago soon. Mary has been living in Virginia Beach, Virginia, for the past several years.

Plans for Founders' Day, the annual Christmas party with our husbands as well as State Day are under way.

We are a ll lookin~ forward to another busy and interesting year.-JANICE HINRICHS HAYDEL

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS-SOUTH SUBURBAN Our 1968-69 season was off to a delicious start with a potluck supper at the home of Joyce McGee Barton BL in September. It was good to have Karen Anderson Fry BK with us again after a year's leave of absence and also to see Dawn Otto BP, a new member.

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A number of programs have been planned this year to spark the interest of the group: a demonstration on the art of decoupage; a speaker outlining the proposed constitutional convention for Illinois; and an evening of "Hawaiian Highlights" to mention a few.

We also will be selling Christmas paper and tags to benefit our philanthropic recipient, The Calumet School for Special Education. We're looking forward to an active year!-MARY Too BROWN

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS-W EST SUBU RBAN Our annual picnic was a very great success this year as it was the first time we included our children. They really grow up in a hurry, don't they? Games and fun for all were part of the days events.

We held our regular meeting on September 18 at the Reserve Savings and Loan Association in Elmhurst.

Co-hostesses for the eve ning were Sharon Kohnke Yanz and Barbara Andrews Kujawa BP. During our business meeting we put together ten Christmas gift kits for the soldiers in Vietnam. We then enjoyed the pictures fr om the Twenty-Fifth National Convention moderated by Sue Henderson King BK. Our O ctober meeting will be held at the Savings and Loan with Nancy K ollar Ehlschlaeger and J oan K ollar Grabarek BP as co-hostesses. Those attending wi ll hear Mrs. Gary Tollekson, a member of the Peace Corps, speak on Malaysia.

We wish to welcome the following new members to our chapter, Sharon K ohnke Yanz and Barbara Andrews Kujawa BP. We are looking forward to sharing ou r sisterhood with them.

We bid a fond farewell to Carole Pietras BP at our September meeting with the presentation of a corsage and sorority jewelry. Enjoy California, Carole, and visit us often.- SUE HE NDERSON KI NG

CINCINNATI, OHIO The annual Cincinnati City Panhellenic Association Information Party was held in August with college-bound girls and their mothers as guests. Our ALA Panhellenic delegate, who is the newly-elected vice president of City Panhellenic, Shirley Sledz Wakefield AA , was general chairman of the party. Moderator for the day was Mary C. Goeke AA, National President of ALA .

Our chapter opened the year with an evening meet~ng in September at the home of Mary Ann Yarhng Frederickson XX with Gail Wagner Kaufmann AA assisting as co-hostess. President Shirley Pallatto Bone AA led in the p lanning of activities for the coming ye~r.

Marion Brunea Lane n n, our ways and means chauman, explained our philanthropic projects for the year.

These include a revolving service exchange (performa nce of a service such as baby-sitting or making a fan cy dessert by on; member who "sells" this service to another me~ber) , a silent auction (familiar white elephant idea) , and perfume sale (purse-size bottles of the most popular brands) .

In October we met at the home of Marion Brunea Lane n. Bertha Runyan McFarlan AA was co-hostess for the evening. Our speaker, Mr. Clifford G. Baker of Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company, was one to be remembered. He used a tape recorder to bring alive his topic entitled "The Glory Days of Radio." After he_a ring an authentic news broadca~t from 1921 . announcmg the re-election of Woodrow Wilson as Pres1dent of the United States, declaration of war in 1941, original Glenn

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Miller dance music; and, in the lighter vein, snatches of Henry Aldrich, Charlie McCarthy, and Baby ~nooks programs, we all realized that those days were mdeed pretty glorious!-GAIL WAGNER KAUFMANN

CO LUM BUS, OHIO Members of the Columbus, Ohio, alumnae chapter enjoyed a Saturday breakfast meeting on July 13 at the home of Norma Johns Wuichet /\/\. Assistant hostesses were Ruth Jackson Pardue Bl, Ethel Wolfgram DeVore 路 1\1\ Amy Swisher AA, Karen Foster Duncan AA, Janice Radebaugh Borror 1\1\, and Gwen Glandon /\/\. As this was the final meeting of the 1967-68 year, we concerned ourselves with finishing the details of the year's business.

The first meeting of the 1968-69 year was a dessert meeting at the home of Sarah Kinney Pegler /\/\ on September 12. Assistant hostesses were Mildred Nalley Creager /\/\, Thelma Sallee Glick /\/\, Dorothea Zorn Windom /\/\, Frances Lollar, and Ingrid Schreeck AA .

Now that we have finished our first year as an Alpha Sig alumnae group and our first year project, 1968 Ohio State Day, is completed, we discussed the ways in which we could best utilize our energies as a group. The decision was made to devote our time to the aid of mentally retarded children, Alpha Sigma Alpha's national philanthropic project. Specific projects will be discussed in future meetings, beginning at the November meeting when our philanthropic chairman, Pat Ruhlman AA, will be our speaker. Pat is an occupational therapist working in a school for multiply-handicapped children in Columbus and is very well qualified to act as our philanthropic chairman. We anticipate many valuable suggestions from her.

At the September meeting it was also decided that in the event of the death of a member of our alumnae group, we would make a contribution to one of the National Alpha Sigma Alpha scholarship funds in the name of the deceased member. This would be in lieu of sending flowers to the deceased from the chapter.KAREN FosTER DuNCAN

DAYTO N, OHIO The Dayton alumnae group opened this fall on Saturday, September 7, with a lovely luncheon at the Engineers' Club. Our co-hostesses were Ruby Cary Ball 6. 6. and Mildred Kinsey Beeghly AA. The beautifully, sunny day seemed to beckon to everyone and we had such a large turnout. It was wonderful to catch up on all our summers activities and look forward to the coming year.

Almost all our meetings this year are planned for Saturday luncheons since this seems to be the best meeting time for most of the members who are scattered throughout the Dayton area.

Our October meeting was held at David's Buffet with Lola Pierson Lankin EE and Madeline Watson Knost AA co-hosting. We made plans for the Panhellenic Card Party to be held on November 21 and for our trip to the Miami University Alpha Alpha chapter on November 23 to observe Founders' Day. Chairman for the Founders' Day observance with the college chapter will be Susan Lobaugh AA.-DIANE WEAVER SPRING

EMPORIA , KANSA S Emporia alumnae met for their first meeting at the chapter house on September 10, 1968, with Frances Downing Johnson and Susie Dozier Sanders serving as

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co-hostesses. A large group was present full of enthusiasm for the coming year. Plans were discussed for homecoming and for future activities. The need for initiation dresses for the college chapter was brought up, and we voted to buy the material and make thirty initiation dresses.

We have been concentrating on providing better facilities and beautifying the house and lawn of our new home. During the summer a new commercial electric mixer and electric knife were added to the kitchen equipment and three new wardrobes and four new beds were purchased for the girls quarters.

Barbara Ladnor Caywood, Lucy Bender Foncannon, Joellen Elliot Blaylock, Ruth Staton Bloxom, Debra Duffield Carter, Sally Corey Giger, Carol Diebolt and Claudia Smith McCurry helped the college chapter with their rushing activities.

Many of our alumnae are active in civi.c affairs. Edna McCullough EE, Irene Loren Pierson EE, and Bess Weaver Adam EE give of their time and service as Pink Ladies at Newman Memorial Hospital. Mary Louise Butcher Boertman EE has been blood program chairman of the Lyon County Chapter of the American Red Cross since 1955. Kitty Redinger Thornton EE taught at the Kansas State Teachers College Laboratory School for seventeen years and since retirement has a very interesting hobby, "Doll First Aid ." She calls herself "The Doller" and repairs and refinishes dolls doing remarkable work with antique dolls. Kitty also gives of her time making dresses and girls clothing from old clothes for children who are county or state welfare cases.

Helen Brickell Barr EE is a member of the William Allen White Foundation and during the centennial year celebration handled the reservations for the luncheon.

Virginia Smith Pennington is the District Administrator for Congressman J oe Skubitz.

Carolyn Ray Carey EE, who teaches drama in the Arlington, Virginia, Junior High School, was the guest of Edna McCullough for the summer. Friends of Betty Kirk Porter will be interested to hear that she and her husband are located in Germany for three years where he is an administrator in the school system, and they have adopted a little German girl, Kara Maria, to be a sister to their own two boys.

We are proud of our alumnae chapter and of the close relationship we have with our college chapter. We are also proud of the many services that individual members are contributing to the community.-CARRIE WILLIAM PATTERSON

FOX RIVER VALLEY, WISCONSIN The early spring meeting of the Fox Valley alumnae was held at the home of Valerie Herman Voelz rB at Bowler. Plans for the year were made which included the annual dinner meeting. This year the group enjoyed a lovely dinner in June at the Coachlite Supper Club in Seymour. We were pleased to have with us for the first time, Barbara Cook Zurawski B<l>, who now resides in Green Bay. The summer family picnic was again held in August at the Ranger Station at Bowler which was the home of Jan Madison Miller r B. Her husband who is a forest ranger has since that time been transferred to a station at Spooner, Wisconsin. We are sorry to have Jan leave us, but we wish them good luck at their new location.

Guests at the picnic included Trevia Anderson Wilterding rB and family of Algoma, Judith Heinz Nelson rB and family of Wausau, and J eanne Roeske Hendricks rB

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of Tigerton as well as the husbands and children of the members of the Fox Valley group. The afternoon was spent in getting re-acquainted, and a picnic supper was held on the beautiful grounds at the Ranger Station.

The fall meeting was held October 2 at the home of President Phyllis Schwab Schuh r B in DePere. Following the business meeting, the group made favors and treats for the various holidays for the New Hope Nursery School for retarded and handicapped children of preschool age at Seymour. This was chosen as our philanthropic project of the year as one of our members, Vivian Krinke Treml r B, is living in Seymour and is very interested in helping the New Hope Nursery, a new project in that city.

The next meeting of the Fox Valley alumnae will be held in early spring of '69, and it is hoped other alumnae living in the Green Bay area will join with us.-VIviAN KRINKE TREML

INDIANA - KENTUC KY Members of the Indiana-Kentucky alumnae chapter will meet on October 10 in the home of Sue Robinson Reynolds to work on a money-making project, consisting of making Christmas ornaments. The money from these ornaments will go toward improvement of transportation for the mentally retarded children. to and from field trips. Martha Ries is in charge of this project.

In November the Indiana-Kentucky chapter is having a get-together with all A "'i:.As in the area in hopes of encouraging new membership. Using the IBM printout sheet, invitations are being sent encouraging all Alphas to come and get to know the sisters in this area. When this idea was tried last year, it was so successful that we felt all chapters might like to hear about it and try it too.-MARGARET WHICKER

IND IANA, PENNSYLVANIA Senior girls of Alpha Gamma chapter were guests of honor for a family dinner at Rustic Lodge, Sunday, May 5. This was Swing-Out weekend at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and many girls were entertaining parents. Helen Strassner Russell presented each graduating senior with an A"'i:.A charm, a gift from the alumnae chapter.

Miss Joy Mahachek entertained the alumnae chapter in her home Sunday evening, October 6. Almost every alumnae member was there to greet Nell Russell McMahan who is in Indiana visiting family and friends after an absence of nine years. Nell was president of Alpha Gamma chapter when sororities were reinstated on the Indiana campus in 1928. There were four charter members of this group present to honor Nell. She is a Wilma Wilson Sharp Award winner and maintains membership in our alumnae chapter. Other guests were Nancy Rider Lydick who is temporarily residing in Indiana while her husband is in Vietnam, Barbara Musgrave Chomko who has recently moved to the city, and Miss J o Anne Mueller who is adviser to Alpha Gamma chapter.

Now our thoughts and plans center on homecoming and Founders' Day.-ANNA SHAFFER MAURER

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA A picnic and patio party was held August 27 at Jean Baldwin King's XX new apartment. It was good to see all the gals again after summer vacations and also meet with the girls from the college chapters before they left

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for school. The food was just the ultimate and so was the association not to mention catching up on all the summers activities which we wish to share with you.

After retiring in March, Zelma Piner XX spent the summer visiting in Hawaii, Las Vegas, and San Francisco.

Pamela Jo Beckmann XX graduated from Ball State University in May, spent a week in Sarasota, Florida, vacationing, and began working for Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Company in June. Mona Woodward BY flew to Chicago for a week while Lorene Nadzeika BY visited in Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio.

The highlight of the summer for Eloise Proctor XX was the wedding of her oldest nephew. Eloise was also busy selling her home, renting an apartment, and making selections for her new abode. School, whether it was teaching or attending, seemed to take up most of our members' time. Judy Adams Elder XX received her Masters degree in June, Jeanne Van Winkle McQueen BY and Mary Ellen Burnson Nease BY attended summer school at Indiana State University while Bonnie Johnson Shea BY attended Ball State.

However attending summer school was a minor detail for Ann Becker Kloote BY compared to making preparation for her wedding in August. After teaching summer school, Merrilyn Lindley Burris XX and husband vacationed in New Orleans and went to the Hemis-fair while visiting in Texas. After being out of school for eight years, Mona Montgomery Miller BY enrolled at the downtown campus of IU in Indianapolis for the summer term. Then she and her family visited relatives in northern Iowa. Letha Heckman Gaskins XX taught art at her Brown County studio and in Indianapolis while painting pictures for the Nashville Gallery and the Indianapolis Artists' Club show currently showing at L. S. Ayres.

When she wasn't at Lake Maxenkuckee, Betty Presnall Bliss XX was busy traveling from Canada to Arkansas making a stop in Springfield, Missouri, to visit National Headquarters. Spending the summer at home were Helen Selvage Noblitt XX and Lois Busart Altman BY. Both have brand new homes!

Mona Woodward BY was our hostess for the October meeting. She has a lovely apartment with a beautiful view of the Indianapolis skyline. After our business meeting, we worked on name tags to be used for Indiana State University's fall rush season.

Our Founders' Day program will be held early this year because many of our members will be working on election day. At this meeting we shall also initiate new members.-MONA MoNTGOMERY MILLER

JACKSON , M ISS ISSIPPI The Jackson alumnae chapter started off the year with a potluck supper at the newly redecorated home of Tom and Mary Tom Williams Bradley. The members and their husbands enjoyed discussing the summer activities and making tentative plans for the year.

The first business meeting of the 1968-69 year was held at the home of Linda Lee White. Plans were formulated for the forthcoming year's activities. The Jackson alumnae chapter plans to continue its project of helping send a mentally retarded child to camp during the summer. Mary Tom Williams Bradley requested that each member bring a recipe to the meetings, and at the end of the year we will publish a cookbook. The members present were told by Marge Pugh that one of our former members, Linda Hannon Patterson, who has moved to Memphis, has a baby daughter born in September.-Juov HINES

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN

Members of East Kansas City alumnae chapter held a family picnic September 14. Because of the rainy weather, the picnic was held at the home of D oro thy Davisson DaHman ZZ. Games were enjoyed both by the children and the adults.

Our October meeting will be at the home of Sandra Harris Logan ZZ with Georgia Shepherd Wilkinson ZZ and Beverly Franklin Poppenhagen ZZ serving as cohostesses. Ranchview Interiors will present Christmas decorating ideas.

On November 9, the east and west groups will observe Founders' Day with a luncheon at the Plaza Inn .

Hostesses will be Esther Bucher HH, Peggy Irwin Scheloski HH, Phon J ohnson Gillespie EE, and Mary K. Reiff

In July our annual summer picnic was held at the home of Frances Dorworth rE. Special guests were girls from the college chapter at UW-Milwaukee. It was a warm sunny day so everyone put the backyard pool to good use.

September found us working on our philanthropic project at the Wisconsin Electric Power Company. Ann Wollenberg rE, our new president, planned a card party and a delicious demonstration in electronic cookery.

Thanks to this yummy project, our philanthropic fund has increased nicely, and we are now planning to make this an annual event. September also meant rush for the college chapter. We helped by serving the food for the last party.

Since our alumnae chapter has many teachers, we had a lively discussion entitled, "Talking to our Teachers," in October. At this meeting we also held a shower for the college chapter's house to help equip the kitchen with some much needed gadgets.

Our Christmas party, a date night, and Founders' Day dinner are still in the planning stages, but it looks like a busy and prosperous year for Milwaukee alumnae.NANCY ANDRUS

HH. On November 13, a benefit bridge will be held at the Ward Parkway Terrace R oom for the support of our philanthropic project. Because this is our one moneymaking project, we hope to see everyone there, and we hope they will bring their husbands and several guests.

Our D ecember meeting will be a Christmas coffee at the home of Nancy Smith Pyatt B:L. C o-hos tesses will be Bonnie Pilkenton Willard ZZ and Dorothy Dav:sson DaHman ZZ. -BEVERLY PoPPENHAGEN

MARYVILLE, MISSOURI Members of the Maryville college and alumnae chapters held their annual Homecoming-Founders' Day Banquet, November 2 at the Cardinal Inn. Thirty-four alumnae; three patronesses, Mrs. Nell Martindale Kuchs, Mrs. Clun Price, and Mrs. Frank Felton; two sponsers, Kathryn Krause Belcher, Jr., and Miss Bonnie Magill ; and sixty members and pledges attended .

The hanquet tables were d ecorated with red candles and red carnations by the committee. Those on the commitee were Carol Brow n O'Riley, Mary Ethel Oliver Pugh, Darlene Strauch Townsend, D orothy June Masters Vest, and Mary L ouise Lyle Whan.

Miss Betsy Thompson, 1968 Homecoming Queen, and Miss Marsha Mundt, attendant, were introduced by Miss R onda Ridnour, president of Phi Phi chapter, who presided over the meeting. Miss Ridn our also summarized some of the chapter's achievements during th e past year, which included th e win ning of the scholarship trophy for the eighth consecutive year and the recognition of Miss Thompson as the winner of the Best-Dressed C oed Contest with Miss Phyllis Aebersold as runner-up. The traditional ritual of Founders' Day was given by Lynda White, Marsha Mundt, Jan M cRae, and Janice J ohnson.

Out-of-town guests were Peggy Whan, Lincoln, Neb. ; Karen R osecrans, K ansas City; Dianna Brown, Kansas City ; Zeta Combs Davidson, Kansas City; Lorna Steve ns Simon, Kansas City; Kathy Bogdas, Savannah, Mo.; Kathy Abersold, St. J oseph ; Anne Chick Miller, Ri chmond, Mo.; Carol Gregory Schmidt, Ft. Benning, Ga. ; Mary Frances T odd Bird, Graham, Mo.; Darlene Vonderschmidt McGinnis, T opeka, Kan. ; Carol Carstensen Phillips, Warrensburg, Mo.; Gay Lynn Cockriel Jameson, Platte City, Mo. ; Dana H endrix T onnies, Weston, Mo. ; Phyllis Bowman Yehle, Stanberry, Mo.; Sue Schriever Propst, Council Bluffs, Ia. ; Marian King R osecrans, Hopkins, Mo.; and Julia Ward Ware III, Pickering, Mo. -HEL EN GREGORY

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NORFOLK- VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA The Norfolk-Virginia Beach alumnae chapter entertained their area Longwood, Madison and Radford College sisters at a coke party at the home of Mrs. J. J. Owens, Jr. during August.

On September 21 we held a luncheon meeting at the home of Mrs. Robert Tata. The program included the installation of newly elected officers. We were delighted to 路 welcome four new members to this meeting. They are J oy Wainwright, Rebecca Debnam, Katherine Vaden, and Mrs. J. W. Woodward.

Future plans include a Founders' Day celebration at the home of Mrs. R . F. Ohmsen on N ovember 14 and a Christmas Tea on December 27 to welcome our area college sisters home for the holidays. -JERALDINE TATA

PH ILADELPH lA, PEN NSYLVAN IA-DELAWARE VALLEY In September the Delaware Valley alums started their season with a coffee in Fran Sommers Dougherty's TT spacious backyard in Media, Pennsylvania. Some of our children played nearby as we caught up on the summer news and did a little planning for the coming year.

On Saturday, October 5, a luncheon was held at Ann Recci Corso's NN home in Strafford. Co-hostesses, Pat Sommers Clark NN and Fran Sommers Dougherty TT, brought the delicious dessert. All the rest of us brought a salad to go with the meat cooked by the hostess.

Miss Barbara Kinney, retiring Field R epresentative, was the special guest for the eve ning.

November 13 was the date selected for an evening meeting at the home of D oris Rowan Falin NN in Havertown. M ercia Grassi NN will speak about her recent trip to Italy with her merchandising class from Drexel Institute. We'll get the scoop on the 1969 Italian fashions complete with slides!-DoRIS RowAN FALIN

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Talk about lost weekends! Somehow, somewhere, I misplaced the entire summer and find myself wading knee-deep in the discarded leaves of fall . . . with the

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result that the Phoenix deadline caught me napping.

However I shall attempt to bring our distant sisters up-to-date on th e activities and p lans of R ochester alums.

It is quite a thrill to see our group growing as our little Gamma I ota A~ As graduate and remain in our area. We welcome these enthusiastic young sisters, for th ey are like a breath of springtime.

Our officers of last year, without too mu ch arm twisting, agreed to guide us through another year. In September our efficient and thoughtful president, Betty Sears Poyzer r I, and her equally tale nted crew mailed out a new directory and program and a m ost informative letter outlining plans for expectations for A ~A in 1968-1969.

We started the season with two garage sa les to help replenish our treasury. Phyllis Early Coleman BE and Sally Shipton Meisenzahl r C lio kind ly made their garages available to us for these quite successful events.

Cynthia Hurley r I , our Pan hellenic representative, will be a real busy gal as she is secretary of R ochester City Panhellenic, and that is a big and a ctive organization. We are very proud to have such an a ble representa tive.

With her genuine enthusiasm and sincere interest in our national philanthropic project, Betty Plaster Laubenste in, magazine chairman, is encouraging all of us to "keep those magazine subscriptions coming! " Because of family priorities it was with regret that I found myself unable to attend our O ctober mee ting, but I know that Ruth Puis n n was, as always, a gracious hostess.

We are almost as excited as our Gamma I ota sisters about their new home on RIT's lovely campus. As a housewarming gift we presented th em with sixty place se ttings of stainless steel flatwar e. Our thanks go to H elen Carr Hickman r I and Shirley Anderson Baker r I for making the selection of this useful ye t a ttractive gift of tabl eware.

Although it is difficult to reali ze, before many weeks we shall gather at the University Club for our tra diti onal C hristmas dinner party, and soon after that we will be sta rting another happy and produ ctive year in A ~A. 颅 JA NE TERRY WIDGER

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI The St. L ouis alumnae chapter h eld its a nnua l form a l tea on September 14 in the h ome of Jun e L orenson L ondee n EE. June's h ouse was beautifully decora ted in a traditi onal fall atmosphere. We are all proud of Jun e who is serving as preside nt of the St. L ouis Panhellenic Association .

We are also proud and h onored to have as one of our members E lizabeth D odson Carpenter II, th e recipient of the 1968 Wilma Wilson Sharp Award. We feel this honor was well deserved.

M embers met in the hom e of Bonnie Payne K eenema nn ZZ in O ctober to enj oy the a nnua l au ction .

Proceeds from this event a re g ive n to our phila nthropic p rojec t, the m enta lly re tarded .

On N ovember 17 we will honor E lizabeth D odson Ca rpenter a nd hold our F ound ers' Day observance at the home of Eliza be th Erwin.- BEULAH Sc HI CKER

TRI-CITY, FLORIDA The Tri-city alumnae got off to a good start a t their fi rst mee ting held at the home of our secretary, Wanda Ca lhoun B N, on Saturday, September 28. After a d elicious luncheon served by our hostess, D orothy Shideman

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KK condu cted her fi rs t business meeting. Six new me mbers we re introduced . Among the highlights of the year will be a special Founders' D ay celebra tion held in Orlando a t the home of Eleano r Thomas KK. Other plans will be a nnounced la ter.

Our philanthropic projec t, th e ma king of tray favo rs for the All Children's H ospital in St. Petersburg, will be continued this year. Unique ideas for these we re discussed and some samples were displaye d.

After th e business meeting a n informal get-acquainted time was held for the new membe rs. Thus a delightful afternoon was enj oyed by a lL- DoROTHY K . C HASE

TRI-CITY, MICHIGAN Welcome back to a nother year with A~A! We' re happy to have with us a new g radu a te of Centra l Michigan, Miss Beth Bisse tt Be. We tha nk Miss Elsa Pressentine Be for her faithful wo rk in our alum group and wish her mu ch happiness as she begins a new year with the Muskegon School System. We' re a lso sorry to lose Marian R eddick Stoltz Be as she is moving to Lansing. Maria n had a new son, D onald, in August, and she's a p roud mother. We' ll be a ble to see her at State Day whi ch will be held this spring in L ansing.

J oanne Dietz Manshum Be was hostess for our O ctober meeting, which bro u g~ t us toge th er agai n to b eg~n another year. H ow good It wa s to see everyone agam and get re-acquainted. Some of our children h ave started on a new adventure-school! Bernice Baur told of the Japanese English teacher she ha d in her home for three wee ks this fall. J oann e D a nhoff F ortin Be spent some time camping with her h usband a nd two sons this summer. There was m ore talk of vacations and famili es.

It's so nice to share our experiences with our sisters.

Some of us will be attending h omecoming in M t.

Pleasant where we hope to see ma ny m ore A~As .

Several of us will be a ttending the Christmas au ction for Saginaw City Pa nh ellenic in November. One alwa ys leaves this mee ting with such good ideas. Those attending a re asked to bring some of th eir handiwork.

Bernice Baur Be will be h ostess for F ounders' D ay.

W e hope to have some of the inac tive alums join us on this special occasion .

We' re expecting to see the wo nde rous di splay of frost a nd snow soon as winter is just a round th e co rn er! BERNICE BAUR

TULSA, OKLAHOMA "H ow sweet it is" as J ackie G leaso n would say, to ge t back together ~gain a t our first fall m路eeti~g a nd to catch up on the h appenings of summer. All eighteen Alpha Sigs present looked p rettier tha n eve r as we met in the beautiful new home of H elen H ooper M a lone Br for a d elicious sa la d supper.

We we re happy to welcome a new member, D a na Sa nders Gripka B~ from Springfield, Missouri. Everyone enthusiasticall y entered into pla ns for the year which include philanthropic p rojec ts, ways a nd m eans, and State D ay.

Rhetta N esbitt R obinson Br a nd Sue J ones LaBorde Br a re taking a group of Tulsa alums to T a hl equ.a h for the rush activities of the college cha p ter. We w1sh them luck.

We wish for a ll of you the success and in teres ting mee tings we hope to have this year.- L ORA PATTERSON SIP ES

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ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA DIRECTORY FOUNDED Farmville, Virginia, November 15, 1901

FOUNDERS

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

Mrs. W. B. Carper (Louise Cox), 4000 52nd St., Blandenburg, Md.

1201 East Walnut Springfield, Missouri 65802

Mrs. H. E. Gilliam (Juliette Hundley), Gresham Court Apts., Richmond, Va.

Miss Rose Marie Fellin, Executive Secretary

FIELD REPRESENTATIVES Miss Judy Holman 88

Miss Mary Williamson Hundley, (deceased) Mrs. John Walton Noell (Virginia Boyd), (deceased) Mrs. P. W. Wootton (Calva Hamlet Watson), {deceased)

Miss Elaine Rahaim Bt..

NATIONAL CHAIRMEN Alumnae Organizer-Miss Mary K. Reiff HH, 219 East 46th St., Apt. 2-W, Kansas City, Missouri 64112

NATIONAL COUNCIL President Emerita-Mrs. Fred M. Sharp (Wilma Wilson) ZZ, 1405 Hardy, Independence, Missouri 64053 President-Miss Mary C. Goeke AA, 1532 North Bend Road, Apt. #413, Cincinnati, Ohio 45224 Vice President & NPC Delegate-Mrs. George J. Malone, Jr. (Helen Hooper) Br, 5526 East 36th Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74135 Secretary-Mrs. Joe H. Brewer (Viola Caraway) '1''1', 6214 E. Murdock, Wichita, Kansas 67208 Treasurer-Mrs. Harry G. Rowe (Juanita Roberts) 5626 E. Third, Tucson, Arizona 85711

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Extension Director-Mrs. R. Stephen Fountaine (Lynn Peters) BE, 35 Elston Road, Upper Montclair, New Jersey 07043 Membership Director-Mrs. William B. Niemeyer (Anne Petree ) AA, 62 78 Guinea Rd., Loveland, Ohio 45140 Alumnae Director-Mrs. John H. Allen (Sidney Gremillion) '1''1', 1206 Carter Drive, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401 Editor-Mrs. Stewart W. Koenemann (Bonnie Payne) ZZ, 1230 Hoyt Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63137 Headquarters Executive-Miss Rose Marie Fellin 8~ , 1201 East Walnut Street, Springfield, Missouri 65802

PHOENIX STAFF Editor-Mrs. Stewart W. Koenemann (Bonnie Payne) ZZ, 1230 Hoyt Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63137 Alumnae Editor-Mrs. Gary G . Hendren (Lonna McComas) AB, 2247 Murray Forest Drive, Hazelwood, Missouri 63042 Collegiate Editor-Mrs. James A. Weaver (Jean Ann Moore) BN, 866 Cernicek Lane, Ferguson Missouri 63135 ' Spotlight Editor-Mrs. Jay Schicker (Beulah Wooten) BN, 6900 Ravenscroft, St. Louis, Missouri 63123

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Awards Chairman-Mrs. Louis E. Fletcher (Ruth Newcomb) 88, 141 Marked Tree Rd., Needham, Massachusetts 02192 Constitution Chairman-Mrs. George G. Gatseos (Esther Kauffman) BB, 6659 E. Eastman Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80222 Convention Chairman-Miss Helen L. Corey KK, 6310 Sherwood Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19151 Historian-Mrs. Kendall F. Bone (Shirley Pallatto) AA, 7825 Trailwind Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242 Housing Chairman-Miss Mary C. Goeke AA, 1532 North Bend Road, Apt. #413, Cincinnati, Ohio 45224 Magazine Subscription Chairman-Mrs. Allan E. King (Sue Henderson) BK, 93 Quincy Road, Riverside, Illinois 60546 Music Chairman-Mrs. D onald M. Pease (Susan Ross) HH, 517 N. Hamilton, Olathe, Kansas 66061 Philanthropic Chairman-Mrs. Weldon J. Winter (Judy DeMasters) ZZ, 60 Avalon Drive, Terre Haute, Indiana 47802 Program Chairman-Miss Barbara Kinney NN, 35 State Road, #E 10, Media, Pennsylvania 19063 Ritual Chairman-Mrs. George D. Linton (Mary Ann Sidehamer) rH, 309 Dewey Ave., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15218 Rush Chairman-Mrs. Bob A. Williams (Nancy Anne Martin) XX, 112 East 86th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240 Scholarship Chairman-Mrs. Donald D. Olson (Pauline Smith) BN, 207 Terrace Place, Terrace Park, Ohio 45174 Standards Chairman-Mrs. Eugene H. Crompton, Jr. (Hiwana Cupp) BE, R .R. #3, Box 289, Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111 Store Chairman-Mrs. A. Howard Hall (Betty Phillips) AB, 342-D Higgins Road, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068

NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE Alpha Si~;ma Alpha Delegate-Mrs. George J. Malone, Jr., (Helen Hooper), 5526 East 36th Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74135 Alternate Delegate-Miss Mary C. Goeke Second Alternate-Mrs. R . Stephen Fountaine

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