Asa phoenix vol 55 no 3 spring 1970

OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

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NATIONAL COUNCIL ANNOUNCES ........ ........... . ..... .. .... . . .............

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GAMMA DELTA INSTALLATION ... .. ....... . .. . ....... ... ...... ..... ...... .........

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LINE UP FOR FASHION ............... . ........ ....................... ........ .. . ......

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FREDA PA UL, LEGISLATOR ............. . .. ....... ..... ... ...................... ...... .

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SHARON STORY, ENGINEER ..... .......... .. .................. ........ .... . .. ........

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LONNA McCoMAS HENDREN

ALPHA BETA Is PRO UD ................................. ................. ... ..... ... ...

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(Mrs. Gary) 2247 Murray Forest Dr. Hazelwood, Missouri 63043

PENNSYLVANIA FAMILY FINDS HAPPINESS ........... .... ............ ... . .

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DISCOURSE ON DRUGS ............ . .. .......... ... ... ................................. ..

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SPOTLIGHT

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ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA NATIONAL CONVENTIO N ..... ............ .. ...

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BONNIE PAYNE KOENEMANN

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Collegiate Editor JEAN MOORE v\TEAVER

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

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DIRECTORY ... ...... .. ............... ....... ... .... . ...... ... . ....................... COVER

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ALUMNAE

Spotlight Editor JUDITH HOLMAN

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NEWSLETIERS

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 Alpha Sigma Alpha National Headquarters, 1201 East Walnut Street, Springfield , Mo. 65802.

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THE NATIONAL COUNCIL

announces the installation of Delta Epsilon Chapter at Mansfield State College Mansfield, Pennsylvania May 16, 1970

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DELTA GAMMA INSTALLATION AT WEST CHESTER STATE COLLEGE West Chester, Pennsylvania

Delta Gamma was officially installed as a colony of Alpha Sigma Alpha on May 9, 1969, at West Chester College, West Chester, Pennsylvania. Members and advisers from Kappa Kappa and Nu Nu Chapters assisted Miss Barbara Kinney, National Program Chairman, for this important event. After a long summer, the Delta Gamma pledges returned to their active pledging in mid-September. Their goal of full membership came to fulfillment on November 15 when they were installed as Delta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha. Prior to May 9 the group had been known as Delta Sigma Tau. They had been a local sorority for about two years on West Chester's campus. The Greek system is relatively new to the campus and all sororities, both local and national, are quite young.

Miss Judith Hartman, National Field Representative, arrived on campus on November I I to assist in last minute preparations. Later in the week she administered the pledge tests and everyone passed with flying colors. She also met with each officer to answer any questions they might have.

Mrs. R. Stephen Fountaine, National Extension Director, and Miss Barbara Kinney arrived on Friday evening. Also present at the informal get-acquainted party that evening were collegiate guests from Gamma Rho Chapter, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, and a number of area alumnae. Lively conversation, spirited singing, and refreshments made the evening most enjoyable.

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Judith Lauder, Delta Gamma presi dent, receives the chapter charter from Mrs. R. Stephen Fountaine, National Extension Director.

On Saturday morning Miss Helen Corey, National Convention Chairman, arrived accompanied by members from Nu Nu and Kappa Kappa Chapters. This completed the Installation Team. The Initiation and Installation rituals were held in David L. Lawrence Hall on campus. These services were followed by the traditional \ i\Thite Luncheon at the Log Cabin Inn near Media, Pennsylvani a.

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FOUND ERS' D AY CEREMONY HELD

The White Luncheon had a very special significance. Since it was Alpha Sigma Alpha's 68th Founders' Day, the four collegiate chapters, alumnae, and National Officers were privileged to participate in the traditional Founders' Day ritual. The beautiful service immediately preceded Grace Before Meat. Following the meal Dean Florence Ingram spoke about the potential worth of Greeks on today's campus. It was then the pleasure of each collegiate and alumnae chapter represented to present the new chapter with gifts. Mrs. R. Stephen Fountaine, representing the National Council, also presented gifts to the chapter.

A reception honoring the new chapter was held Saturday afternoon. Many parents of the new initiates attended. Also in attendance were representatives from various other campus organizations.

Miss Forsyth , Delta Gamma adviser, and Judith Lau der, chapter president, admire the lovely gifts presented t o the new chapter.

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The punchbowl was a happy gathering place for new initiates and their guests to g et-acqua int ed .

DELTA GAMMA WELCOMED TO WEST CHESTER The long awaited Installation Banquet was Saturday evening at the Log Cabin Inn. Miss Judi th Lauder, president of the new Delta Gamma Chapter, served as toastmistress. Special guests included several members of the administration and faculty and their spo uses. Dean Bernice Bernatz, Dean of Women, was to have been the featured speaker of the evening but was ill. Mrs. Taylor, a beloved member of the faculty and an assistant to the dean, very kindly took her place, and welcomed Alpha Sigma Alpha to the campus. The traditional toasts to the new chapter were given by Miss Gerri Loeffler, Gamma Rho president, representing all Alpha Sigma Alpha collegiates with the toast on "Aspire; " M iss Sondra Arnsdorf, Delaware alumna, representing all Alpha Sigma Alpha alumnae, with the toast on "Seek;" and Miss Helen Corey, National Convention Chairman, representing the National Officers, with her toast on "Attain." Miss Barbara Kinney then made a presentation to each of the charter members and pledges of Delta Gamma. The final item on the agenda wa the formal presentation of the Delta Gamma Chapter Charter to president Judith Lauder by Mrs. R . Stephen Fountaine, followed by the H ymn to Alpha Sigma Alpha, sung by all members present.

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Parents enjoy the reception on Saturday afternoon with their daughters and guests from campus organizations.

The Delta Gamma members and their guests attended either Catholic Mass or Presbyterian services as a group on Sunday morning. This was followed by an informal luncheon in the school cafeteria. After lunch fond farewells were said and everyone started toward home with memories of an exciting Installation Weekend.

On Thursday following Installation Weekend the new chapter held its first Initiation for seven pledges who joined Delta Gamma during September rush.

Miss Barbara Kinney, National Program Chairman, presents a memento to each of the new initiates at the Installation Banquet.

NEW INITIATES The Delta Gamma initiates include: Patricia Christy, Elaine Exas, Marjorie Fretz, Susanne Graham, Patricia Harfman, Terry Hobaugh, Lucy Jones, Margaret Katz, Judith Lauder, Marjorie Madeira, Vicki Miller, Ann Moyer, Joanne Sherk, Becky Smith, Anne Sourbeer, Felice Sousa, Kathleen Tomlison, and Bobbie Youron. Charter pledges are: Georgia Bainbridge, Madeline Biegert, Ann Bishop, Abby Brandau, Karen Cancelmo, Bernadette Cavanaugh, Maureen Cleveland, Diana Eakins, Madeline Foster, Karen Goodwin, Charlene Gough, Marianne Homa, Karen McKay, Rose Sousa, and Margaret Waldron.

WEST CHESTER STATE COLLEGE

Mrs. Taylor, Dean of Student Affairs, welcomed Alpha Sigma Alpha to the West Chester campus. Others at the banquet table are Judy Hartman, Field Representative; Helen Corey, National Convention Chairman; Sondra Arnsdorf, Delaware alumna; and Judith Lauder, Delta Gamma preside'lt.

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The college marks its beginning with the founding of the West Chester Academy in ¡ 1812. In 1871 the Academy became the West Chester ormal School devoted to the preparation of teachers. When the State ormal School became the State Teachers College in 1927, the four-year program of teacher training was instituted. In 1960 ,vest Chester State College became a multi-purpose institution. Historically, the college has held its primary objective to be the preparation of teachers for the public schools of Pennsylvania. The second m ajor objective of the college program is to provide a liberal college education for the youth of the Commonwealth.

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Line Up For Fashion Kappa Kappas line-up for fashion for the 1970 Convention after their arrival in Virginia Beach.

The trip from Temple University, or one of the many points acros the country, may be made by bus to Virginia Beach or by plane to nearby Norfolk Munic ipal Airport. If you decide to drive, you will ee some very beautiful country.

Lucile Wilson is casually dressed for late afternoon after a busy day of meetings. Her brown and blue pin-stripe pants with matching blue blouse is ideal for that bicycle or horse back ride.

Kathy Presto is dressed for a business meeting or the NPC luncheon. Her dark green and white linen dress will certainly show off her tan .

This line green semi-formal is perfect for a dressy evening at the Cavalier for Mary Rose Ciddio or for you, too. For our evening at the Beach Club any midshipman would love to be Mary Rose's date for a dance.

Chris Ha idorfer will be the beautiful hotel pool white bathing suit with in and out of the hotel

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a great attraction at the beach or just off the lobby in her blue and matching blu e cover-up for going t o the beach to soak up the sun.

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Mary Piroll i' s purpl e pan ts o utfit is complimented by her lavender blo use and right in style for any party at the Beach Club.

Nancy Neidhardt finds herself most comfortable in a blue and white striped sports dre s$. At Virgin ia Beach casual wear is the most popular, and Nancy is ready to attend meeting s er t ake a trip to town between sessions.

Here's Chris again . Her smart white d ress will take her to the initiation ceremony and on to t he white d inn e r t ha t follow s.

Thi s beautiful white and silver brocade formal will make the awards banquet a night to remember for Diane Hamil.

A long or a short formal will be appropriate.

We hope our fashion line-up has helped you and that the 1970 Alpha Sigma Alpha Convention will be an event for you to remember always.-K ATHY C ALDWELL AND D IANE HAMIL

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Freda Paul ...

Woman Legislator

Freda Paul

"If you want something done, ask a busy person" certainly applies to Mrs. Freda Paul, a busy lady who has accomplished much. Her many activities which include those as legislator, educator, inventor, and portrait painter reflect her varied interests.

Mrs. Paul has the distinction of being the first woman to be nominated and elected to the West Virginia Legislature on the democratic ticket.

During her terms in office to which she was elected in 1964 and re-elected in 1966, she introduced in the Legislature the Public School Kindergarten Bill, LSD Drug Bill, and the Safety Helmet Bill.

She graduated from Marshall University with an A.B. degree in business administration and education and an M.A. in sociology and science.

Mrs. Paul now teaches Problems of Democracy and American History at Huntington East High School where she invented and manufactured the Educational Motivation Device.

Mrs. Paul is a member of Baptist Temple Church, the Order of the Eastern Star, the Amercan Business Women's Association, the American Association of University Women, Tri-State Art Association, West Virginia Manufacturers Association, Cabell County Audubon Association, Council of Mental Retardation and Mental Health Recreation of Vocational Rehabilitation Groups, Democrat Women's Club, Cross Roads Homemakers Club, and the West Virginia Extension Association. She is also listed in Who's Who of American Women .

While attending Marshall University, Mrs. Paul became a member of Rho Rho Chapter and is presently an active member of the Huntington Alumnae Chapter. As one Huntington alum puts it, "We are very proud of her many accomplishments and are especially indebted to her for keeping the name of Alpha Sigma Alpha in the public eye as well as for her unsung help to her chapter, Rho Rho."

Sharon Story

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The Delta Betas at Tennessee Tech are very proud of one particular sister who is certainly out tanding. Sharon Story is current treasurer of Delta Beta Chapter. Sharon, who is very intelligent and very much of a lady, i a mechanical engineering major at Tech. During her fre hm an year, she was a member of the Freshman Engineers Society and is currently a member of the merican Society for Mechanical Engineer.

In high chool, he was a member of the Beta lub, won the local Betty Crocker Homemaker ward, and wa alutatorian of her graduating cla . haron i from Br town, Tenne ee, and will graduate in i\Iarch of 1971.- hirley McDonald

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Alpha B eta Is P r oud of Ma r cia Mossb arger The members of Alpha Beta Chapter salute Marcia Mossbarger, one of their most outstanding members, for her most recent honor-1st runner-up in the National REC Queen contest.

After winning the district contest in Chilicothe, Missouri, and the state contest at Jefferson City, Missouri, Marcia was awarded a week's expensepaid trip to Las Vegas where she competed for the national title in February. Among numerous other prizes, she won $1,000 and a large trophy.

Marcia has held office in sorority as her pledge class president, Panhellenic representative, Panhellenic secretary, and recording secretary of Alpha Beta Chapter. In all her contributions and work for the sorority, Marcia has always exemplified the true Alpha spirit. Because of her tremendous enthusiasm, she has been one of the chapter's best rushers.

Marcia has also brought honor to her sorority in her many other achievements during her college days. She was a sophomore councilwoman, Homecoming Attendant her junior year, cheerleader for two years (co-captain her senior year), Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges, and Miss Congeniality in the Northeast Missouri State Fair Queen contest. Other activities she has participated in are K-Dett Drill Team, PEM Club, and Modern Dance Club.

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Marcia will graduate in May, 1970, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education. Her plans for the future are to teach.

Marcia comments that "The best thing sorority gives you is lifelong friends. " Her drive and ambition will certainly be missed by Alpha Betas.-Cathy Powell

and Dr. Alpha Mayfield

Dr. Alpha Corine Mayfield, a retired college ists who she h as had the plea ure of introducing and university professor of music, is the author at NFMC conventions. of a fu ll-length article in a recent issue of the Dr. Mayfield, who is listed in Who's Who of Music Clubs Magazine, the official organ of the Music, In c., and the first edition of Who's Who National Federation of Music Clubs. of American Women and other like compilaThe article is entitled, "Federation Reminis- tions, is on the Board of Missouri Federation of cences." It covers a period of some thirty-five Music Clubs, where she is also ch airman of years of service when Dr. Mayfield served on Music in Schools and Colleges. state and national committees and appeared on Dr. Mayfield is a distinguished alumna of many programs at the state and national level.

She also served as vocal adjudicator for the Alpha Beta Chapter at Kirksville, Missouri.

Young Artists Auditions in several states, as well At Northeast Missouri State Teachers College she received a B.S. in Music. She also holds an as in regional contests.

She recalls lasting friendships and interesting M.A. degree from the Columbia University in experiences with national officers, as well as with New York City and Doctor of Music degree noted American composers and performing art- from the Southern College of Fine Arts.

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Family Finds Happiness in Sharing "The problems of rearing teenagers . to~ay which are so highly publicized-drugs, noting, campus unrest, and racial bias don't affect u~ at all," ays Mrs. Richard Lefever of Quarryville, Penn ylvania, a rural mother of three. Mrs. Lefever is the former Marion Nolt KK, a very active member of the Central Pennsylvania Alumnae. Recently she was interviewed by a staff writer from a Lancaster, Pennsylvania, newspaper. The following are excerpts: Marion lives on a 114-acre farm with her husband and children-Tom, 21; Ann, 18; and Wayne, 16. They have lived on this farm for 17 years. Tom lived here and farmed 180 a~res elsewhere until this past fall when he married.

Wayne is a junior in high school and thinks he will take up farming. Ann will enter Findlay College in the fall to prepare for a career as an elementary teacher.

She then went on to describe the social life of rural teenagers. Bas ically, there is little because so much work has to be done on the farms, but the recreation centers around the 4-H Clubs and church groups. Since they do not live close together, they can't get aro und very well until they are old enough to have a car. Tom was 19 before he got one since his first concern was buying hi farm equipment, and it wasn't until he got ome farm income that he was able to afford one .

Concerning allowances for the children, Marion went on to ay that they have always encouraged the children to ave their money so that when they know what they want, they'll be able to buy it. They h ave never tried to make mone seem all-important. The matter of money wa handled by having the children work on variou project -no allowance were ever given.

Tom rai eel pigs and hogs, and v\ ayne and Ann rai ed heifers and milked cows. Wayne also rai es honeybee and sells honey, and he works part-time at the feed mill in town. Ann works part-time a a nur e 's aide in a hospital. Dating ha never been a problem. Mo t of the teenager in the area go around in groups, and age 16 i about the earliest that the children branch off alone while till keeping a strong interest in group activities. They have always had hours for everyone to be home at night. They knew that they were to be home a half hour after the school event ended. If there was something special they wanted to stay later for, it was all right 10

a long as they cleared it with us beforehand.

She said no problem have ever arisen concerning smoking or drinking. No one in the fami!y smokes nor do their friends. They haven't said 'don't' because they feel it would be an open invitation. Tor have they set any tandards against drinking. The Lefever aim to teach their children by setting a good example. Everyone pitches in together. Sunday meals are alterna~ed, with one child in charge and another helping, while the third is doing the chores in the barn.

Ma rion Lefaver serves a refreshing dr ink f-o daugh te r Ann and son Tom in their farm home in Pennsylva nia where they enjoy working together.

Marion's college career wa interrupted when she had polio, but he returned to college when the ch ildren were all in school o the family has had to help out. They have always been marvelous, just marvelous in helping when they were needed. Marion herself is a sub titute teacher. This attitude of helping each other is a part of life on the farm.

Marion and her hu band hope they have taught their children a sen e of responsibility; a re pect, concern and compassion for other ; hone ty and integrity. Isn't it refreshing to know that there are families and teenagers who have uch a clean, whole ome outlook on life, who do not believe that the world and society owe them a living, but only the right and privilege to earn one? These you ng people appreciate what they have because they know that it was through their own efforts and those of their parents that they have what they have. Life, indeed, can be full if we know how to live itlA lice Hart B eaver KK THE PHOENIX

Operation Brass Tacks Presents

DISCOURSE ON DRUGS

By A Parent . . . A Psychologist . . . A Policewoman

A P ar e nt Speaks No matter how much we read in the papers, most parents are really not very knowledgeable about the drug problem. But two new books, Society and Drugs and Students and Drugs* by Dr. Richard H. Blum and associates at the In­ stitute For the Study Of Human Problems at Stanford University of which Dr. Blum is di­ rector of drug studies, help give a picture of what parents are up against. All in all, it is rather frightening.

First, it is frightening because Dr. Blum's work shows how rapidly the use of drugs is increasing nation-wide, being heaviest in metro­ politan areas but gradually seeping on down through schools in rural conservative areas, too.

This statement is particularly chilling: "While it took approximately ten years, by our estimate, for experimentation and use to shift from the older intellectual-artistic group to graduate stu­ dents, it only took an estimated five years to catch on among undergraduates, only two or three years to move to a significant number of high school students, and then, within no more than two years, to move to upper elementary grades-although we have no sound data as yet on the numbers involved in elementary schools."

Yet, the "drug movement" or "craze" only had its beginning in 1954.

The findings are frightening, too, on who is taking drugs. On the college level these surveys show they are primarily "those students who ... are secure by reason of wealth, are white Anglo­ Saxon, have Protestant batkgrounds." Also, the parents of drug users "are more liberal than those of non-users. These homes emphasize ad­ justment, disregard tradition." Likewise, "these students . .. who have less regard for rules or *Published by Jossey-Bass, Inc., San Francisco.

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the feelings or rights of others ... are the most drawn to illicit drug use on campus."

Something else which is disturbing is the pic­ ture of the drug user. Though most young peo­ ple seem only to dabble with drugs and quit, it is not reassuring to contemplate the few who go ahead. It seems, "People do not ordinarily use one drug, but many ... What is implied is a pyramid of the sort that the chap sitting on the top using the most unusual class of drugs is likely to have tried everything else along the way."

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With these facts staring us in the face, it seems imperative for parents to become educated about drugs, and fast. So, immediately we have all these questions, first having to do with the names of drugs and how they are used. Our generation is not familiar with all the new psychoactive drugs. We do know, of course, about tobacco and alcohol, licit drugs because their use is not prohibited by law. We know that LSD, marijuana and heroin are illicit and that amphetamines and barbiturates are only lawful when used under medical supervision or prescription.

What illicit drugs do students start on? Apparently alcohol (illicit in most stat.es until age 21) most often precedes other use. Cigarettes come early, too, and for most youngsters under 16 these are also illegal. Amphetamines (pep pills) are next, then marijuana, and then the hallucinogens, of which LSD is the best known.

Dr. Blum's studies find usage of hard-narcotics rare on the college level except that "if opium is so classified, their use is expanding rapidly."

0ÂŁ course, these are averages; for any individual person a different progression might emerge.

But it gives parents something to think about, as do statements about why college students try drugs.

A majority of students (60%) interviewed who have used marijuana, LSD and so on say they first took illicit-exotic drugs out of curiosity or adventure. Other reasons: 25% were persuaded to try drugs because of a social situation where others were trying them; 25% denied any active decision one way or another, say "it just happened." A much smaller number were persuaded by intellectual information they had gleaned on drug effects; because of personal goals of an aesthetic-sensory or religious mystical nature; for self-exploration or enhanced selfperception. Likewise, only a very small number spoke of using drugs to show rebellion against convention, the law or parental wishes.

On the other hand, what kind of college students do not experiment with drugs? And how many are there?

At this time there are still quite a lot of these, but the number is dwindling rapidly as so many college "abstainers" indicate when questioned that they will probably try drugs soon. Yet, there are some who will never break over. These have been found to be like the majority of the total sample "except for being younger, poorer, more conservative and religious and more satisfied with present and future prospects."

On this basis, can college drug users be labeled "non-religious pessimists?" This is prob12

ably too simple a phrase yet the implication is that users and experimenters are not ordinarily emotionally unstable or psychologically sick.

The terms applied instead are "bored, unchallenged, disillusioned." One group (studied on campus), with the greatest experience in drugs, reported being members of no organizations at all. It is also suggested that as we talk about drugs causing behavior, we lose sight of the fact that "drug use does not cause, but rather is caused by much of the behavior attributed to it and that drug use is only one manifestation of some fairly pervasive and basic problems which merit the attention of higher education and which may affect more students than just those on drugs."

It is interesting that the surveys show that users are also willing to admit that all is not moonlight and roses in drug use. As one would expect, users of opiates find the fewest benefits along with users of the exotic drugs such as gasoline and glue (sniffing) . Kinds of ill effects vary by drug, but all have some.

From the standpoint of those of us out of college, and I speak now as a parent, what discourages us the most is that our youngsters know the health hazards of drug abuse, know the legal dangers of breaking the law, and yet they go ahead just the same.

Yet-do kids really know? There are high school as well as college students in these books; the younger ones interviewed seem particularly bitter about the part of adults in this. There were angry comments "concerning the unwillingness of both teachers and parents to engage in meaningful dialogue ... about the physiological, psychological, moral and social aspects of ... all mind and mood-altering drugs." Can we meet their need, on their terms, i. e. without moralizing? Or, should we?

Basically, can we help them discover how to "turn on" without drugs? Students and Drugs tells of small but hopeful progress made by some older adolescents, (former LSD users) , who have found ways by which they can "turn on" naturally through such means as music, meditation, nature and so on. Will not such an approach work as well-and certainly better-for those who have not yet tried drugs?

There is probably a harder role parents have to play. The material points out that "as models, parents must teach sensible drug behavior through concrete personal example." In other words, parents must "themselves become safe drug users through the control of their own addictions to tobacco, alcohol, tranquilizers and the like."

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Students and Drugs also suggests that the goal, with children, is to produce a generalized awareness that any drug which produces benefit is also likely to produce damage and that decisions to use such substances are not simply private choices but also social acts subject to authoritative control during childhood, and then, during adulthood, to concern for the welfare of others as well as self-health.

Certainly the material indicates it is important to postpone, if we cannot always prevent, drug experimentation, since it is shown "intensive users of all drugs start at an earlier age than less intensive users."

If we were not convinced before, certainly these books should convince us parents that we have a big job ahead as the first line of defense in preventing drug abuse by our young people.

Only by learning about drugs and then listening-really listening to what our children are trying to tell us, can we succeed in our task. At least, that is how I-a parent-see it.

opportunity our modern world provides. That is, each is a probability which might occur, given the freedom that young people have and given the uncertainty of the world in which we all live. Yet it is, I suspect, the general nature of the world which worries parents more than the specifics of any possible ill event, for parents are notorious worriers whereas their youngsters, especially their college-age youngsters, appear to be remarkably confident about those ame things which worry their parents.

This is, perhaps the crux of it. The world looks very different to a 20-year-old young lady who looks forward to a variety of triumphs and who has, most likely, already experienced a considerable number of good things. Compare her to the mid-forties adults who find the world changing not only too quickly for their tastes but perhaps even too quickly for their understanding. Further, these self-same parents, if they are at all like me, have had a variety of bad experiences. Almost all of these come after the age of 25; at least I think they do.

So it is that some young people are often quite sure about drugs, sure that marijuana is safe, sure that amphetamines are only a quick boost for studying, sure that LSD is exciting and only rarely a disaster, even sure that heroine The author of the foregoing remarks is an in- is just another kick which any strong person terested alumna who prefers to remain anony- can leave even after taking it. And, of course, mous. She is the college-educated mother of they may be correct-indeed they often are. But three young people, all of whom have been in the older view, taken by parents, doctors and high school and college during the "drug scare" the like, tends to be darker. We think of the risks, of the fallen stars and of the sadnesses. era.

We tend to be risk oriented, like an insurance company.

Further, parents do, I suspect, tend to exaggerate, especially about drugs, for these substances symbolize for the over-thirty people the classical case of the temptation which can, as the Victorians would say, "lead astray." But, as the literature of adventure tells us (although only via the pens of those who did well at it) , Dr. Richard H. Blum that being led astray may not be all that bad.

And so it is, on the one hand the older worriers, on tl1e other hand the young daredevils, I would like to comment, if I may be so drug fanatics and other birds of the hip genus. bold, on the concern which I take underlies this And in between-well???

It is, I think, the in-betweens who are of conparent's remarks. siderable interest. One large group includes the I think these days, many, if not most, parents sensible folk who may experiment a bit with are worried. Often-times their worries focus on the dramatic things their children do or might risks, whether driving too fast, drinking too do. Drug use, of course, is among these poten- much (but only once or twice before they tial activities, but so is dropping out, getting learn) , enjoying an ill-starred romance, or trykilled in an auto accident, getting hurt in some ing one of the milder illicit drugs, marijua~a of demonstration or other and the like. All of course as the prime example. But these m -be¡ these have in common the fact that each is an tweens do not become "druggies," that i , they

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find life fuller and richer than preoccupations which drugs allow. They intend to accomplish a lot, not just turning on and staying that way, which is, of course, to mean turning off the grey ma tter eventually.

Most college students whom I know, and they are indeed a pleasure to know, are in this group.

A few others are in the abstainer category which, while admirable because of their strengths, is rather h ard to stay in during these tempting times. Another group of in-betweens are those who have been there and back. These are the fellows and girls (mostly fellows; girls are generally less extreme) who went further down the drug road, and, trying almost everything, living the hip or near-hip life, then found it wanting.

Some found that out the hard way, after arrest or hospitalization. Most were less dramatic and simply got bored.

Most American parents do not want to prevent their children from experimenting with life.

They do, I believe, hope to save their offspring from the kind of pointless experiment that has little benefit but at the least wastes time and, less benign, can cause big trouble. I'd put the use of barbiturates (for kicks, not as a prescribed medication), amphetamines (ditto) , h allucinogens, opiates and the volatile intoxicants-gasoline, glue sniffing- all in this category of the pointless experiment.

M ariju ana is a different story, mostly because the kind one gets in the U . S. is so mild that it offers relatjvely little either by way of euphoria or of h ealth danger. One can n evertheless get arrested for its use, although that, too, is an unlikely event and generally requires the user to work very h ard at being indiscreet. Long term use of cannabis (the m ariju ana plant) in stronger forms may be a different story as far as effects are concerned. No one is sure yet.

"Discou rse On Drugs" is one of a series of articles p repared for sorority m agazines by the Operation Brass T acks C omm ittee of the National Pa nhellenic Editors Conference.

M embe rs of the committee a re : M aril yn Simpson Ford, Pi Beta Phi; Ellen H artmann Gast, Alpha Xi D elta; D olores F riess Stephenson, Theta Phi Alpha; M ary M argaret K ern Ga rra rd, K appa Alpha Theta, chairman .

Permission to u se the a rticle or any p ortion thereof in other publications must be obtained from the Operation Brass T acks Committee. R eprints of this article may be ordered in the following prices: 1-25, ten cents each ; quantities above 25, five cents each.

Address : Na ti onal Pa nhellenic C onfe rence, 19740 H eather L ane, C raig Highl ands, N oblesville, Indiana 46060.

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Consistency requires that parents not exclude alcohol and tobacco from their concerns. We know cigarettes are dangerous. The reason people do not stop using them is that they enjoy them and that chronic smokers are addicts in the strictest sense of the word. Alcohol fortunately, does not p lay a role in cancer, but it certainly is associated with auto accidents, assaults, homicides and the problem drinker.

About 15% of all drinkers, nearly seven million Americans, are problem drinkers, that is, alcoholic.

Whatever drug we discuss, the average college student, especially the girls-and my guess would be particularly sorority girls since their membership implies traditionalism-are in the safest group as far as health or arrest risks are concerned. That means that only a very few parents of college students have to worry about their daughters getting in trouble with drugs.

To stop at that point is, however, selfish. If we are to be a community at all we must be concerned with the troubles that our non-college population get into, for the maladjusted adolescent boy, the slum reared young man, or the poorer older man- and these are the highest risk groups for drugs generally-do face us with our present and potential population of addicts, drug illness patients and prison inmates. We do want to do something about them since they are not only in distress, but they are an expensive burden to maintain, and, further, they will hurt or kill a few of you who are reading this, either on the highways, in armed robberies, or in some other pointless human outrage.

That is, I believe, a point that parents and their college daughters can quickly agree on . It is the need to develop and support community programs for prevention of the bad outcomes of drug use. That means, essentially, education: educaton for parents, for teachers, for doctors and for children. The goal is the realization of the dangers and benefits to be found in pharmaceuticals. The goal is also a thoughtful way of life which is based not on vain hopes (or fears) but on a sensible appraisal of where we want to go and what is required to get there.

Dr. Richard H. Blum is the United States representative to the United Nations Narcotics Commission, a consultant for the Center for Drug Abuse of the N ational Institute of Mental Health, a member of the Scientific Advisory Committee of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics.

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Recently the director of the ational In titute of Mental Health, Dr. tanley F. Yolles, told Congre s that 100,000 merican are hooked on narcotics and that millions more moke marijuana or use other hallucinogenic drugs. He estimated that drug addiction wa co ting the Noreen Skagen country 541 million a year.

There are three general types of drug u ers.

The situational user is the hou ewife who is taking anti-obesity pills and become dependent on the energy and self-control she derives from their use. Or the student who uses amphetamines to keep awake at exam time, then finds his study h abits depend on the pills that prolong his hours of wakefulness.

The college student today can easily find herThe spree u ser takes drugs for kicks. This is self faced with a situation where she is tempted often in a group or social situation and the drug to "pop a pill" or "smoke a little grass" and u se becomes a daring, adventurou experience. there will probably be peer-group pressure to The LSD user, the marijuana smoker, quite join the ranks of those who extol the pleasures often starts his involvement with drugs as a heof the mind-affecting drugs. donistic experience. This periodic flight from The drug abuser has infiltrated our society ... reality can dege nerate into a way of life, a conand thousands of young people are getting badly tinuous escapism.

The h ard-core addict typically begins as a hurt from what they consider is just a lark, an adventure ... or an escape. The apparently easy spree u ser and reaches the state where he cannot solution to pressures has turned into a night- function without drug support.

Young people from twelve to twenty-five are mare where untold numbers of young people from grade school through college have " blown the favorite targets of the drug hucksters. And young people are playing the role of sheep in their minds, their health and their future ."

In agreeing to discusss drug abuse, particu- their n aive eagerness to pop the first pill or larly marijuana and its effect on this generation, smoke their first "reefer" of marijuana. The I realize I have undertaken an unpoplar task. main involveme nt of college students has been It has become fashionable to encourage the use the misuse of amphetamin es for study purposes of a little "grass" now and then. Scientists are and the added energy to enjoy an over-active involved in a running debate on whether or not social life, and the use of marijuana for "kicks."

There is the common rationalization that drugs it is harmful.

As a police officer I work in the real world, are the only way to escape the "mess" created the world of individual frustrations and suffer- b y the establishment. This could appropriately ing. I have seen the 20-year-old driver, high on be called the ostrich approach to today's probmarijuana, and he is a deadly menace on the lems. ¡w hat is the answer to the ep idemic increase road. I have seen the heroine addict, the bardrug involvement? Each person has to make and in addict, amphetamine the addict, biturate they each started with marijuana. Whether their the individual decision regarding drugs. We are addiction was physical or psychological wasn't in danger of becoming a drug-infected ¡ society really relevant . .. the physical and mental de- of pleasure-seeking escapists who face today's struction was just as devastating. I've talked problems through a self-induced smoke screen. with ex-college students whose drug use im- Only individu als with backbone and common paired their motivation and their ability to con- sense can reverse this trend. centrate. They were dirty, emaciated relics of their former selves, but they were anxious to tell me of the beautiful world of love and dreams Noreen Skagen (Mrs. Roy Skagen) is a gradtha t they had discovered. of the University of Washington. For the ate u The purveyors of drugs can offer convincing years she has been a policewoman on ten past arguments to dispute the harmful effects from Police Department and is presently Seattle the The drugs. the use of narcotics and dangerous Affairs Assistant to the Chief Public as assigned experience his on rely police officer can only of Alpha Delta Pi. member a is She Police. of with real people.

A Policewoman Speaks

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Cathy Breland, Beta Delta, ber of the University Singers. of carefully selected voices the University of Southern as they travel widely.

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is a memThis group represents Mississippi

Ann Johnson , Beta Eta, was recently elected state secretary of the Student Education Association of North Dakota.

She also serves as the vice president of the local chapter at Dickinson State College.

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VIP

Earlene Colussi, Gamma Omega , is cocaptain of the Pink Panthers Pom-Pom Squad, Eastern Illinoi s University.

Edie Seam e n, Beta Delta, is a member of Phi Beta Lambda, a national business honorary.

Becky Toler, Beta Iota , is president of the German Dance Club.

Carole Scrivener, Beta Iota, is serving as rush chairman of the German Dance Club.

Barbara Haggerty, Gamma Upsilon, is president of Alpha Psi Omega , drama honorary.

Marti Mogus, Gamma Xi, holds membership in Lambda Epsilon Delta, education honorary.

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Honors

Linda Mason, B.e ta Delta, is a member of Kappa De lta Pi, national education honorary.

Kathy Roy, De lta Alpha, was elected president of the University of Tampa's Panh e llenic Council.

Deborah Monts , Gamma Beta, is a mem ber of Kappa Omicron Phi, home economics honorary.

Sandra Daws, Gamma Upsilon, is a memb er of Phi Chi, a psychology honorary.

Marlys Makaruk, Beta Eta , is pre sident of Mu Ph i Epsil on, music honorary.

Sandy Allen, Gamma Xi, is a member of Sigma Tau Delta, English honorary.

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~ueens

Donna Mahan, Beta Iota, was a Harvest Bowl Princess candidate at Radford College, Virginia.

Barbara Sheffield, Beta Delta, is Pi Kappa Alpha 's Calendar Girl fo r 1970.

Judy Johnson, Beta Delta, is representing the University of Southern Mississippi radio station as Miss WMSU .

Julie Bourn, Beta Eta, was chosen Theta Xi Dream Girl.

Karren Cantelli, Beta Zeta, was chosen as Maid of Honor at the Crewe of Prometheus Ball in New Ore leans.

Jann Jolley, Eta Eta, was chosen 1969 Homecoming Queen, Kansas State College, Pittsburg .

Vivian Walton, Beta Nu, was selected Sigma Phi Epsilon Sweetheart.

Linda Aperjord , Gamma Beta, was a candidate for Miss Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

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WHO'S WHO Linda Taby, Beta Psi ~

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Bev Hogan , Beta Nu

Ka thleen Blackburn, Beta Delta

Kathy Hartman, Beta Psi

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Ainerican Colleges and Universities

Noreen Cerveny, Beta Psi

G lo ria Hutton , Beta Iota

Patty Perk in s, Beta Delta

Sharon Dutton, G amma Kappa

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• • • • NEWS LETTERS COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha Alpha Miami University Oxford, Ohio The Alpha Alphas zoomed into the fall quarter with a new rush theme, "2001 -Rush Odyssey." We transformed our suite into a space odyssey with gli ttering silver walls and psychedelic lighting and green space men to greet our rushees.

Shortly after p ledging, the pledge class of the previous winter quarter was initiated into the chapter. That same evening our new members joined forces with our n ew pledges to secure us a second place in the annual Sigma Chi Melon M ess.

It seems time goes by so quickly on the quarter system. Before we knew it we were working on our Homecoming float with the Acacia and Kappa Sigma fra ternities. The damp weather didn't dim our spirits. A luncheon was held in the suite before the game for all of the members and their dates. Elise Marquam was our H omecoming representative this year.

October was a good month for parties. We joined Alpha D elta Phi fraternity for a theme party in their house. We dressed up to play our favorite sport and pretended we were on the " Wide, Wide W orld of Sports."

For Halloween we donned p irates' costumes for a pirate party given by our pledges.

Parents' Weekend was our first November eve nt. Our parents enjoyed a lu ncheon, foo tball game, and a banquet in the evening. Fall Greek Week was modified this year and the main festivities were saved for Spring Greek Week. A talent show was held and we were well represented by a very tal ented group of six girls who sang folk songs.

Founders' Day was special for the Alpha Alphas this year. After a banquet in the H eritage R oom of the Student Center, a surprise bridal shower was held for Miss Mary Goeke, our National President.

After a much welcomed Thanksgiving vacation, the Alpha Alphas returned for a combined Christmas and fire-up-for-finals party. Also we received information

about a little Indian boy we adopted as part of our philanthropic project this year. Christmas vacation gave us a chance to store up pep, vim, and vigor for the winter quarter-CONNIE BEADLE

The Beta Betas built a typical Alpha Sigma Alpha girl with a bright smile for all the members across the country.

Beta Beta Colorado State College Greeley, Colorado Fall quarter is over and we look back on our accomplishments with pride. We won the H omecoming parade float contest, and Kathy Inouye was elected Homecoming Queen . The whole chapter was quite proud of our football team this year as Colorado State College had a perfect record for the first time in history.

Our annual Sadie Hawkins Dance had to be cancelled because of a giant snow storm that could be called a disaster for our area. We plan to try again.

Our chapter was honored to have three members elected to Who's Who, Kathy Lewark, Barb Boehner, and Kathy Inouye.

Fall rush was handled differently on our campus this year. F or th e first time freshmen were allowed to go through rush. We had many more rushees, which resulted in some disorganization . W e were happy to get many wonderful new pledges, and Alpha Sig became th e largest sorority on campus. During this most important rush we were pleased to have Field R epresentative Marieanne Abney with us.

First qu arter ended with our annual Christmas party.

O_ur chapter mountain party was the bigges t event during wmter quarter. What a way to get away from it all for one weeke nd and simply enjoy the company of each other! Our skiing equipment got plenty of use as the Colorado mountains are just right for that sport.SHARON SCHIFFNER

Alpha Beta Northeast Missouri State Kirksville, Missouri Alpha Alphas enjoy a get-together at Christ mastime.

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O ctober was a very busy and exciting month for Alpha Betas. Highlighting rush season were the annual rush

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parties, "Alpha-traz" and our formal party, "Southern Array with A '2.A." To carry out the theme of the South, a southern plantation was erected as scenery and members dressed in splendid costumes typifying the Old South. A lot of hard work enabled the Alphas to pledge a fine group of girls into the fall pledge class.

Homecoming in October was especially a happy time for Alpha Betas as our candidate, Pat Trent, was elected Homecoming Queen. To carry out the school theme of patriotism, Alphas titled their float "Profiles in Patriotism," on which was displayed I different types of people of the American society.

Alphas enjoyed Greek Week, especially the Greek Olympics which was composed of activities such as egg toss, car stuff, and tricycle race. Cathy Powell was our candidate for Greek Week Queen.

The annual Founders' Day Banquet was held in the Georgian Room of the Student Union. Everyone enjoyed visiting with the distinguished alumnae. The pledges provided the entertainment.

Recently elected to Who's Who were Marcia Mossbarger, Jan Seals, Jeannie Taylor, Pat Trent, and Judy Twillman. The Alphas named to Cardinal Key were Jeannie Taylor, Judy Twillman, and Kathy Bagley.

Also receiving an important honor was Marcia Mossbarger, who was chosen REC Queen of Missouri. This enables her to compete in the national contest in Las Vegas in February.

The Alpha Betas treated the special education children with a Christmas party for a philanthropic project.

We also went caroling at homes of alumnae and a local rest home . Following the caroling was a party at the home of Mrs. Sarah Wimp.

Our Sweetheart D ance was on Valentine's Day. Our activities for the spring included a breakfast dance, Mother's Day Tea, and Alpha-traz for our fathers.-

Award. L ou Rankin, a junior, received the award this year.

The second party was our annual date party. Again we started the party by caroling. We then returned to the house for a buffet dinner. After dinner the girls and their dates went up to the living room for a visit from Santa Claus. After Santa left the dates were given the stockings which our girls had made for them. Have you ever seen a whole roomful of men playing with toy guns, cars, balloons, and other silly toys? It's pretty funny.

Climaxing the period right before Christmas vacation was Epsilon Epsilon's first place finish in the volleyball intramurals. We had lots of team spirit, not to mention a darn good team. Another big highlight was the crowning of Ginny Garrett as Candy Cane Queen in the Candy Cane Couple contest sponsored each year by A WS. Candidates for future campus honors are Kathleen Wells, Carol Cowperthwaite, and J anie Edwards who have been nominated for Miss Emporia State.- JA IE EDWARDS

CATHY POWELL

Epsilon Epsilon

Zeta Zeta '69 Sweeties provided entertainment for rush parties.

Kansas State Teachers College Emporia, Kansas

Zeta Zeta

It always seems that the busiest time of the year for the members of Epsilon Epsilon is between Homecoming and final week. This year has been no exception. Much work and energy went into building our float, "Rocket It to Me." We were especially grateful to the men of Phi Kappa Tau who helped us with the float. We have tried to help them out in turn by helping them to redecorate their new house. We were proud of Anita Small, one of the five finalists for Miss Peggy Pedagog, the Homecoming Queen.

Our next big activity after Homecoming was the informal, "Barn Stomp," given by the pledges. Every?ne had lots of fun digging in her closet to find her grooviest clothes. The pledges did a fine j ob, and we all had a wonderful time.

The Christmas season was highlighted by three parties given by Epsilon Epsilon. On D ecember 6 and 7, we all had our little sisters or younger friends come to Emporia to help us decorate our tree. After we decorated the tree some of the girls went bowling.

The next two parties were held December 14. The afternoon party was our big sis-little sis party. We went caroling to nursing homes first, and then returned to open our gifts and hear songs the little sisters had made up about their big sisters. These were sung to the tunes of various Christmas carols. We feel that this party really helps to bring the big and little sister closer t_ogether. Also at this party, we announced our Alpha Girl

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Central Missouri State College W arrens burg, Missouri A busy rush p rogram began winter term for Zeta Zeta.

Parties, Preferential Dinner, and pledging day were all scheduled during the first week of school. Our theme for first round parties was "A lphas- '69 Sweeties." For second round and Preferential Dinner we used our tra-

The new pledges were welcomed enthusiastically by the Zeta Zeta members.

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ditional "Alpha Aloha." It was as much work as it was fun to prepare for these parties, and when pledging day came we were rewarded for our efforts because we gained outstandin g pledges.

As Christma s time neared a holiday spirit spread .

Zeta Zetas had parties or went ca roling with several fraterniti es and sororities on campus. For part of our philanthropic project we sent clothes to chi ldren at the Higginsville State School for M entally Retarded.

Spring term included a mother-daughter tea, an alumnae tea, an all-school pop fes tival, th e annual formal, and UMOC campaigning. -DEBBIE BATE S

was held ¡at Fairfield School November 20 and was a Thanksgiving party. Later we gave another party for the children at Sims School on December 16. Some members helped W .K.E.E. radio bag candy for needy children during Christmas. This was quite an experience for those who participated.

On December 12 we he ld a big and little sis Christmas party at the sorority house. Members exchanged gifts and shared in the sisterhood fun!

"Showbound A '2.A" was the theme of our annual winter formal held on January 10.- FRANCIS MELCHER

Eta Eta

Western State College Gunnison, Colorado

Kansas State College Pittsburg, Kansas P a rties, banquets, schoolwork, and campus activ1t1es have kep t the Alpha Sigs ve ry busy and working hard!

H omecoming brought much excitement and joy as Jan J olley was crowned K.S.C . H omecoming Queen of 1969. Kay German and Sall y Stonecipher were a lso among the semi-finalists, and we are very proud of these three members.

F ounders' Day was celebrated with the pledges giving a skit for the members and alumnae which was enjoyed by a ll. The alumnae members later presented the chapter with a gift an d served refreshments.

During the month of D ecember we were especially busy. W e en tertained 40 small children at the Parson State H ospital for the mentally retarded. After caroling and games, we gave each child a gift and served refreshm ents.

On December 17 the annual big and little sis banquet was held . The ple dges received paddles, and in return the m embers received blankets with the Alpha crest.

Caroling and Christmas decora ting also filled our holiday season.- BEv w ALTERS

Sigma Sigma H omecoming at Western State College brought many ac tivities to the Sigma Sigma Chapter. After selling mums, we teamed up with the Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity to build a float. Bearing the slogan, "A small step for man, a giant score for Western State" to fit the theme of "Space Odyssey," the float took first place.

Our delayed fall rush began with a get-acquainted lcewater Party. Alpha-traz was the theme for the informa l party where rushees were introduced to notorious characters of all sorts. The traditional "Wishing-well" party ended rush .

Although the temperature dipped far below zero the Sigma Sigmas were active during winter quarter. Our winter rush party took on the theme of Ski L odge.

F ondue was served as a refreshment and a good time was had by all.

With the advent of Winter Carnival, the Sigma Sigmas ran their traditional Alpha-Puff booth and built snow sculptures.

The Sigmas d id not fail to take advantage of Colora d o's beautiful snow-capped m ountain peaks. Many skiing outings were taken, and alth ough none of us became experts we had fun trying.- KAREN ZoLTE NKO

Phi Phi Northwest Missouri State College Maryville, Missouri

Rh o Rho members an d d a t es cele b rated Fou nd e rs' Da y a t "Midnight Crystal," a se mi-fo rmal d ance .

Rho Rho Marshall Un iversity Hu ntington , West Virginia We have been very act ive since H omecoming wi th yearly activities such as celebrating our Founders' D ay, working on p hil anthropic projec ts, and having many Christmas activities.

Founders' Day was celebrated N ovember 15 with a semi-forma l, "Midnight Crystal," and then on Sunday, ovember 16, we held a banquet in town.

We have had several philanthropic projects. The first

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F or th e ten th consecutive year, Phi Phi Chapter achieved the top yearly scholastic average at N orthwest Missouri State. A lpha president Linda White accepted the tra ditional trophy from President R. P. Foster. We have retired three trophies and are working hard to retire th e fourth .

The Christmas spirit prevailed for Phi Phi long before the vacation offi cially began . Our pledges presen ted a C hristmas party, highlighted by two Santas and Mrs. Santa Claus. In addition to a gift exchange th e pledges gave the membe rs red felt Ch ristmas stockings fill ed with A'2.A "bikini" panties.

Diana Hutchcraft was elected a Bearer of the Greens for the annual Hanging of the Greens ceremony which honors all senior girls and their p arents.

T_eaming with T au K ap pa Epsilon, Phi Phi gave a Christmas party for the orphans from Noyes H ome in St. J oseph. The ~hi ldren were entertained with singing, cartoons, an d a Jolly Santa bearing presents they had especiall y asked him for.

Our pledge class is busily working on grad es and money-making ~rojects . They are certai nly keeping the chapter won derin g about the date and destination of th eir p ledge skip!

Agai n this year, Phi Phi is pleased to see several of its members act_ive in camp~s leadership . Rhonda Finney has been appointed co-chairman of the Union Board ;

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ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA NATIONAL CONVENTION

The Cavalier Virginia Beach, Virginia June 28-July 2, 1970

Alpha Sigma Alpha Convention June 28 -

July 2, 1970

The Cavalier, Virginia Beach, Virginia Convention Chairman: Miss Helen Corey 6310 Sherwood Rd., Philadelphia, Pa. 19151

Registration Chairman: Miss Rose Marie Fellin 1201 East Walnut, Springfield, Mo. 65802

TRANSPORT AT/ON Auto from New York ... NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE, OCEAN HIGHWAY U.S. 13 to Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, then U.S. 60 to Virginia Beach.

From the West ... Ohio and Pennsylvania Turnpikes entering Virginia by Winchester. From the South ... U.S. 17 or 30 I, U.S 258 and 58. From Washington ... Interstate 95 to Richmond 60 and Interstate 64-44.

Air ... Norfolk Airport is serviced by National, United, Piedmont and Allegheny Airlines, Limousine Service is available to The Cavalier.

CONVENTION COST Registration-$25 .00. Covers favors, programs, and special events. Nonmember guests do not pay the Registration Fee. They must purchase tickets for special events.

Hotel-$22.80 per person, per day Twin Bedded Room, Modified American Plan (Breakfast, Dinner and lodging) See Convention Reservations Blank for rates for other types of accommodations . American Plan rate begins with dinner on Sunday, June 28, and ends with breakfast on Thursday, July 2.

Tax and gratuity-a charge of 15% for gratuities and a 5% sales tax are included in the quoted room rates ... Please have traveler's checks to cover expenses; do not plan to cash large personal checks. Bellman tipping, $.35 per bag; Airport Limousine, $2.75.

CLOTHES TO BRING Summer knits and cottons will be appropriate for daytime wear with a sweater in case it's cool. Sports attire for swimming, tennis, or golf if you plan to take advantage of those facilities. An all white dress and white shoes are a must for the White Dinner. A short or long dress to look your prettiest for the Formal Banquet and another dressy summer dress for the Theater Party or Cabana Club Dance.

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CONVENTION RESERVATIONS Mail to: ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 1201 East W•lnut, Springfield, Missouri 65802

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Daily Registrati_on Information $7.00 per day for persons staying in hotel $7.00 per day plus meal tickets for those not staying In hotel When sending In part time registration please indicate which days and include check fo r exact numb~r of days. Meal tickets may be purchased at the Registration Desk. · Special Meals: Monday, June 29-White Dinner Tuesday, June 30-NPC Luncheon Tuesday, June 30-Theater Supper Party or Cabana Club Dinner Da nce Wednesday, July I-Rush Party Breakfast Formal Awards Banquet Meal Tickets will be sold for the children at these prices.

Children 3 to 10 years Breakfast $1.25-Lunch $1.50-Dinner $3.00 Children 10 to 12 years Breakfast $1.50-Lunch $1.75-Dinner $3.50 · Children over 12 years regular plan. . .

5% Sales tax and 15% gratuity to be added. Surcharge on some items.

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PREVIEW OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA CONVENTION PROGRAM Sunday, June 28, 1970 A.M. 3:00 P.M. 6:30 P.M. 7:30 P.M.

Registration and Credentials Opening Session National Officers' Reception Buffet Dinner Get Acquainted party at the Beach Club

Monday, June 29, 1970 A.M. 8:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. 3:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 7:30 P.M.

Registration and Credentials Buffet Breakfast First Business Session Workshops Free Time to enjoy the pool, beach and snack bar Workshops continued Ritual Service White Dinner

Tuesday, June 30, 1970 8:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M. 12:00 3:30 P.M. 4:30 P.M. 7:30 P.M.

Continental Breakfast Memorial Service Second Business Session NPC Reception and Luncheon Workshops continued Enjoy the pool and beach Theater Supper Party or Dinner and Cabana Club Dance

Wednesday, July I , 1970 8:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M. 3:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. 7:30 P.M.

Rush Party Breakfast Third Business Session Free time to enjoy the pool, beach and snack bu Fourth Business Session Group Pictures Installation of Officers Formal Awards Banquet

Thursday, July 2, 1970 8:00 A.M. Breakfast Forenoon Check out time Post Convention Tours-Williamsburg, The Outer Banks, The Bridge Tunnel. These areas are most popular and reservations should be made in odvonce of Convention.

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Mary Hamilton, vice president of the sophomore class; Linda Gittens, president of Book Club and Dialogue ; Pat Castello, president of Roberta Hall Dorm Council ; Jeanne Hutsell , junior class senator; Diana Hutchings, treasurer of A WS; and Donna Fisher, varsity cheerleader.

We were very proud of Debbie Lambright who was chosen Missouri State Farm Bureau Queen. -PAM BEACH

Chi Chi Ball State University Muncie, Indiana "Historical Headlines" was the theme of Ball State's Homecoming. Our float theme was "Edison says, 'Sockit to the Sycamores'." For our work we received a third place trophy. We wore our new sorority suits to the football game. They are charcoal grey skirts and long vests with white, puffy-sleeved blouses.

On O ctober 28 we had a p. j. party with a campus fraternity. The members wore lounging pajamas and flannel nightgowns. We had an enjoyable evening playing cards, Twister, and dancing.

November 7 was the date of our annual all-campus dance in the Student Center Ballroom. The Midnight Hour provided the music. The next night we invaded a fraternity house for our fall retreat. We discussed what we had accomplished so far during the year and made plans for forthcoming activities.

Alumnae from Muncie and Indianapolis joined us for our Founders' Day celebration on November 11.

November 24 was a very exciting day for the Chi Chis when our new carpet was installed in our suite. We hope to make other suite improvements in the near future.

Rush began on December 2. We had informal parties the first weekend, final party the following Sunday, and constant rushing in between. Finall y we took our pledges.

What a happy and rewarding night!

Christmas was celebrated with caroling at a nearby rest home, followed by a party in the suite.- PAT PAULIN

Beta Gamma Northeastern State College Tahlequah, Oklahoma Our fall semester was very active for the Alpha Sigs on N.S.C. campus. Homecoming was one of the big events. The Alpha Sig-Phi Sigma Epsilon float won first place in the Homecoming parade, and one of our pledges, Pamela Brown, was named as a finalist for Homecoming Queen.

Chapter president Paula Halfast was named to Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities and was a lso a candidate for Homecoming Queen and junior class Senate representative. Nan cy Lamb was named B.est Dressed Girl on Campus and was a 1970 Calendar Gzrl.

Greek Week activities came off in fine style. There was almost 100% participation. All Alpha Sigs were active. The biggest attractions were the shaving cream fight and the tug-of-war held across Be_ta Pond. .

Alpha Sigs rounded out the year with two Christmas parties. The first was held at the Steed Home for the mentally retarded and the second at th: home .of Luana Lair, our sponsor. Alphas shared a Chnstmas dinner and exchanged presents with their little sisters.- MICKI LYLES

The KROP Hallowe'en party, which was spooky as well as fun when the pledges went down the active ' H orror House, was the first of these activities. ext came our fall dance with our grubby clothes and spooky decorations. This initiated the pledges into their first Alpha Sigma Alpha work and fellowship.

This fellowship was strengthened at the F ounders' Day Banquet as everyone celebrated together. Then came study halls, a party given by the Beta D eltas for our a lumnae chapter, and an ope n rush party where we acquired several great new pledges. Christmas loomed up as a happy break for the chapter, and we gathered togeth er for an old-fashioned party of tree decorating, stringing popcorn, and singing carols. Then came a chapter-alumnae Christmas party and our philanthropic project of helping T ommy, the mentally retarded boy we help finan ce all year. The Beta D eltas worked hard to collect money for the March of D imes throughout the month of January.

On campus the Beta D eltas are again taking a leading place in many activities. We are especially proud that both the members and p ledges rate number one on campus scholastically as one-third of our girls were on the President's or Dean's List the fall quarter in 1969.

Several members have been featured in the camp us newspaper, with one serving as a fra ternity favorite.

Many new Beta Deltas have become members of various honorary and religious organiza ti ons. In intramurals we placed in the semi-finals in badminton and volleyball and the finals in tennis. We are now work ing ha rd as one of the top competitors for the University Spirit Award.

Already several honors in this area have come our way.

Several Beta Deltas are standouts individually. Three of our seniors recently were named to Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. They are Kathleen Blackburn, Cynthia Campbell, and Patty Perkins. Cynthia Campbell has also just been elected vice president of Pi Gamma Mu, national social studi es honorary. T ommye Corley is president of Panhellenic dorm. Cathy Breland was honored by being chosen as a member of the University Singers, a select group of carefully chosen voices. Two of our members, Brenda ab le and Leah Chambers were rewarded for their literary talents by being ch~sen to Lambda Iota T au, national honorary literature fraternity. Sue Hill has been elected a member of Phi Alpha Theta, national history honorary fraternity.

Phi Beta Lambda, national business fraternity, also claims our Edie Seamen as a new member.- LINDA MASO N

Beta Delta University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, Mississippi Winter came in with lots of cold, but it found the Beta D eltas already keeping warm in sisterly activities.

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The Beta Deltas had a fun time at their annual grubby and spooky Halloween party.

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Beta Epsilon Madison College Harrisonburg, Virginia Fall semester has been a busy and exc1tmg one for the Beta Epsilons. Since "walk," our enthusiastic and talented pledges have afforded us many cheerful and proud moments. They worked hard on their pledge projects and planned a marvelous party for the members.

Their theme for this party was "Sweetheart Tree," and the members thoroughly enjoyed their skits and many original songs. They also presented the sorority with a beautifully made flag for the chapter room. Their initiation in December was quite a happy event for the sorority.

In November, as part of our philanthropic project, the BEs journeyed to Western State Mental H ospital in Staunton, Virginia, to give a party for a men's geriatrics ward. We provided skits, songs, games, and refreshments for the patients who were most responsive to the activities. Later in November, we celebrated our Founders' Day at a banquet held in the Holiday Inn R estaurant.

The meal was delicious and we a ll enjoyed celebrating with our members, sponsors, and invited guests.

In December, we again visited the same ward a t Western State and gave a very cheerful Christmas party for the men. On D ecember 13 the Panhellenic Christmas Dance proved to be an enjoyable event for both Greeks and non-Greeks on campus. BEs had a good time helping with publicity and decorations. We also gave a Christmas party for the children of our local alumnae.

Many children attended and thoroughly enjoyed Christmas songs, refreshments, and a visit from Santa Claus.

Beta Epsilon enjoyed an active semester. We are all very proud of Connie Fisher, who was accepted at the University of Virginia School of Medicine for fall session.- GALE LovE

Beta Zeta University of Southern Louisiana Lafayette, Louisiana The Beta Zetas at U.S.L. have really had an exc1tmg winter! October found us very busy planning for our philanthropic fund-raising project, a spaghetti dinner.

The preparations included a "chopping party" which had everyone in tears. ( Oh, those onions!) The dinner was held on October 26 from 11 A.M. to 7 P .M . and proved most successful. The funds were donated to the Johnny Scott School for the mentally retarded in Lafayette.

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Beta Z&ta members worked hard to make their spaghetti dinner a success.

Hallowe'en means fun for the Beta Zetas, especially the pledges! Every pledge awaits our Hallowe'en party for this is the time she can d o anything she wants to the members. This year the members were really treated to some Hallowe'en fun. They did a good j ob dunking for apples and acting out different situations which were suggested by the pledges. After this the pledges presented the members with pledge paddles they had made and signed. They also provided entertainment of their own for the members.

This year in celebrating Founders' Day a banquet was held at J acob's R estaurant. Allen St. Martin, Dean of Student Services here at U.S.L., was featured guest speaker. The banquet honored all twenty-five year members of ALA. Football season found ALAs at USL busy working on our Homecoming display which was entitled "Crater the D emons." It consisted of a Bulldog astronaut hammering a demon into a crater. The hard work we put into the display was well worth the pride we felt in the finished product. We also participated in the annual USL Homecoming Parade.

The Beta Zetas have really been active in sports this winter, competing against other sororities and other campus organizations in tournaments sponsored by the Women's Recreation Association at USL. We competed in such sports as powder puff football , bowling, table tennis, and volleyball. We are especially proud of our volleyball team for having placed second in the sororities' div1s1on.

On November 24 the members provided the fun and games for the pledges at our Thanksgiving party. We also presented the pledges with large pledge paddles on which they had to get the members' signatures.

At our Christmas party we were happy to have as our guest Santa Claus, alias Janice Carlisi. The members were delighted when the pledges presented them with a new ALA banner they had made.

January was an especially exciting month for our upperclass pledges. For them this was the time that every pledge anticipates-initiation. Early one Friday morning the pledges were awakened and brought to the sorority room by their "big sis" for breakfast which they had to prepare. During the day each girl had to bring something that pertained to ALA each hour. That afternoon the girls went on a scavenger hunt. The next afternoon a car wash was held at which the pledges washed the members' cars. Finally, January 11, was the

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big day. The initiation ceremony took place in the afternoon and the new initiates were treated to supper by their big sis afterward. It was a wonderful weekend for all!-MARY EwrNG

Beta Eta Dickinson State College Dickinson, North Dakota Let the snow blow and the temperature drop, but the atmosphere within the Beta Eta Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha of Dickinson, North Dakota, continues to be warm and sunny. The fall pledge class was initiated November 17. Following initiation a tea was held for the mother patronesses and alumnae. Plans for formal rush were explained.

Members and pledges celebrated Founders' Day by dining at the Esquire November 10, following a renewal service.

A"i:.A members were invited to an exchange with the Delta Zeta sorority. Sorority songs were shared, followed by refreshments and games. An informal open rush was a lso held with the D Zs on November 3 to inform interested students about sorority life.

One of the November projects of the members was to collect for the United Fund.

The sorority has adopted a troop in Vietnam with whom members are corresponding. We also worked with the Veterans Club in soliciting items for a Christmas box to be sent to Vietnam. Cookies were also sent .

The chapter welcomed the visit of Ethel Schmitz to the sorority November 24. Ethel was formerly a member of Beta Eta and is presently one of the National Field Representatives of the sorority. She explained her responsibilities as a Field Representative in advising and inspecting the different A"i:.A chapters. She also related the cultural differences that she became aware of across the country as well as emphasized the sorority unity existing in the sisterhood. The alumnae chapter of A "i:.A in Dickinson entertained sorority members at a Christmas party December 1 at the Crown Room of the First National Bank.

The members prepared for formal rush, December 9-11.

Cathy Dinkins was appointed rush chairman.

The theme of the first night was "A "i:. A Roundup."

Members in western costumes were at ease in the decorative atmosphere of saddles, murals, and stacked bales.

Traditional cowboy songs were lead by Charlotte Hartman . The new initiates presented a skit on "Randolph, the Bow-Legged Cowboy." President Karen Benzie gave an "all-Greek" speech, pointing out the basic Greek principles and organization.

The second party was centered around the theme, "Catch a Falling Star." While actually tossing stars among the rushees, Doris Benter sang "Catch a Falling Star." Members were attired in formals amid stars suspended from the ceiling and ligh_ts illumin'.1tin~ the theme. Karen Benzie further explamed sorority, mtroducing members having special honors. ~he new. initiates presented a skit to the rushees relatmg the. ideals held by A "i:.A . This was followed by a ceremony m candlelight in which each rushee made a wish while dropping a pearl into the wishing well.

The theme for the preferential party was Cafe de l'Alpha, developed along French lines .. Th~ scene included red and white gingham tables ht with candles.

Scenes and objects familiar to the French were placed along the walls. Rushees entered through a beaded entry. The alumnae and patronesses were also invited.

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menu. The evening ended with a candle ceremony.

Mallets and easels were given to the rushees as favors.

Rushees from formal rush were pledged December 15.

Following pledging, a sorority Christmas party was held at the home of president Karen Benzie. We each received our exchange gift from a member who secretly had been doing favors and sending notes and various goodies. Caroling and refreshments followed.- AuoREY BRIGL

Beta Theta Central Michigan University Mt. Pleasant, Michigan There was complete silence when Beta Theta heard the news of a sorority house. By spring semester the members were in the new home. A beautiful coffee pot and toaster were given to the sorority for the house by the 1969 fall pledge class.

"Campus College" was the 1969 Homecoming theme.

Our candidate, L ois Alward, presented an original poem during her speech at the queen's presentation. The poem revealed our theme for her, "Light and Lively L ois."

The Alpha Sigs fill ed November 2 with spontaneous action. A football game, dinner, and skits were presented by the members for their parents. All the moms and dads enjoyed the day and are waiting to return next year.

On Founders' Day weekend the members went to Detroit for a concert, shopping, and sight-seeing. The weekend also included dinner at the Embers where our traditional F ound ers' Day ceremony was presented.

The first snowfall fill ed the hearts of the Beta Thetas with the joys of the winter season . Dinner-Dance was on D ecember 5, and gi fts were beautiful wine decanters with our crest. The Christmas decorations put everyone in a holiday mood.

Our Christmas party on December 17 included tree decorating, gifts, Christmas cookies, and punch. We were happy that Field R epresentative Jud y Hartman could share this occasion with us.

The new year started with a surprise shower for our adviser, Mrs. Morris, who is expecting her first child in April.

The semester ended with our last meeting foll owed by Senior Farewell. It was a happy occasion for everyone, but we were sad to see our seniors depart.- CATHY ANNE PIOTRACZK

Beta Iota members ready for the Scarlet Garter rush party.

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Beta Iota proud ly pres ents its fa ll pl edge class.

Beta Iota Radford College Radford, Virginia The Beta Iotas had a hectic but marvelous fa ll quarter.

After the excitement of rush, we were thrilled to have our wonderful new p ledges. At our p ledging ceremony the new girls were enthusiastically welcomed by their big sisters and the members. El Lewis and Joan W eaver were elected as co-chairmen of their pledge class and Sandy Thweatt is treasurer. One of the main pledge proj ec ts included the redecoration of our storage room, a badly needed job. F or their philanthropic project the pledges made stuffed animals for an orphanage in Roanoke.

F ound ers' Day Banquet was at the Red Carpet Inn in Pulaski this year with guest speaker, Mr. Poppelwell, professor of sociology. Entertainment was given by both members and pledges. W e were all delighted that D onna Mahan was chose n as our Sweetheart. The festivities end ed with a candl elight ceremony for P. J. Scott.

As a Thanksgiving philanth rop ic project the Beta Iotas contributed foo d an d clothing to two needy fami lies in the Radford area. The holiday season also included ou r a nnual Christmas party. Gifts were excha nged after th e arri val of our San ta, Becky T oler, and skits were given by both members and pledges. The party a lso included a very meaningful Christmas candle ceremony. The Beta Iotas a lso participated in the Rad ford city Christmas parade, whi ch proved very worth while as our T oyIand float, complete with the bear family, was selected the most original. W e a lso participated in a chilly but wonderful night of camp us Panhellenic caroling.

Fall quarter meant gradu ation for two of our members, Sheil a Henry and Cindy J ones. These girls were honored with the traditional senior send-off ceremony.

AIthough the temperature often d ropped below freezing th is winter quarter, it could not put a chill on activities of the Beta Iotas. The qu arter began with a Panhe llenic book sale. As the pledges busily worke d on their projects, the members prepared for their informal initiation, which was held on J anuary 13. Before the p ledges were formall y initiated, they gave the members a p ledge rush party which was a complete success. This

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pledge class a lso started a new activ ity-turn -about day where pledges act as members and members act as pledges. The day was action packed, to say the least!

All the members are very proud of these girls!

This winter the Beta Iotas coordinated and sponsored Glamour Magazine's Best-Dressed contest on campus.

There were eighteen participants who were judged by several facu lty members. The winner will compete this summer in a national contest. Alth ough this involved much work, the contest was a huge success.

The Beta Iotas held the annual spaghetti dinner during winter quarter. Slaving ove r pots and pans all day proved very successful. The members and their dates p lus several faculty members thoroughly enjoyed the dinner and entertainment given by several members.

The Virginia State Day activities were held this year at Radford , and all the members worked on programs and skits to present to the Alphas and the Beta Epsilons.

This spring the Beta Iotas appeared on campus with new sorority outfits. They are three-piece outfits con sisting of a red skirt, red bell bot toms, and matching tunic-type ves ts.- CAROLE SCRIVE NER

Beta Iota s on a ty p ical (? ) Sun d ay aftern oo n.

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Beta Kappa Western Illinois University Macomb, Illinois The months of November and December were busy for members of Beta Kappa Chapter. The annual university P arents' Day was November 8 . Alpha Sigs took their parents to the footba ll game and then back to the house for an open house. The Mothers C lub a lso held a meeting that day whi le the daughters entertained their fathers.

Founders' D ay Banquet was very nice. All of the members and p ledges plus several alums attended the banquet which was held at the University Union.

We held a canned food drive for one of our philanthropic projects before T hanksgiving. The men of Phi Sigma Epsilon fraternity worked with us to collect the food for the Salvation Army, who distributed it in town for us. Another p hilanthropic project was a Christmas party sponsored by P an hellenic Council. The sororities entertained more than one hun dred ch ildren from the Macomb area with a Ch ristmas skit, games, songs, and refreshme n ts.

Members a nd pled ges had a sl umber party at the house in D ecember. We sang songs, talked, decorated the Christmas tree, and had a good time just being together.

W inter Frolics Week started January 9. Lana Lawless was our candidate for Winter Frolics Queen. The week incl uded many activities such as outdoor games, ice and snow sculpturing, a torchlight parade, and dance.

Win ter rush was the last of J anuary.- JOLENE SHIPMAN

Beta Lam bd a's rush theme party was Mirror Room.

H omecoming for the Beta Lambdas and for SCA was fi lled with loads of fun and excitement. On ovember 8, whi le SCA competed with the Boll Weevils of Arkansas A & M, we competed with the other sororiti es and fraternities for prizes on floats. Placing second in the originality divisi on, our float theme was "Draggin' them to D efeat. " Members and pledges enjoyed carrying our purple monster in the parade.

At the annua l Greek D eb utante Ball, which was held on D ecember 13, all of our pledges were introduced to the SCA campus. They really looked elegant in their formals .

Each member and pledge writes to a child at the Children's Colony in Conway as a philanthropic project.

We went to the Colony on De ember 17, met and visited with the chi ldren we were writing to, and gave each a Christmas present. This was really a rewarding experience for all of us and made us more aware of how worthwhi le our philanthropic project is.- GWEN DAW SON

Beta Mu Henderson State Colle ge Arkadelphia , Arkansas

Bonn ie Fra ser poses by Beta Lambda's Homecom ing float , a second place winner.

Beta Lambda State College of Arkansas Conway, Arkansas The beginning of the 1969-1970 school term at State College of Arkansas was very hectic for the Beta Lambd as for a long with the start of the winter term came forma l rush. Our theme parties for th is year were birthday parties. A dance and skit by five clowns highlighted the entertainment. T he sisterhood and love we share was brought ou t in a skit about Cinderella and her ugly step-sisters. Our final party was held on Friday, October 3. T he theme of "Heaven is A"2.A " provided an opportunity for each rushee to make her wish and throw a penny into our wishing well.

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The fall semester was packed with a tivities for the Alpha Sigs. H omecoming meant building floats and the theme for all floats was " Make a Wish ." In connection with this we used "Don' t Push Your Luck."

This year we had our first Hallowe'en sisterhood party.

Among our guests were pledges, rushees, and Evelyn, our adopted child from the Arkadelphia Children's Colony. Our pledges gave a Hallowe'e n sk it for the program.

Thanksgiving was celebrated by giving food to a needy fami ly. Each member and pledge contributed and we had a nice variety.

We had several activities during the Christmas season.

First was a food drive for needy children in which we assisted the Sig Eps. There was also a sisterhood party which ended with caroling at the homes of alums. Later in the week all Greeks joined together at the Children's Colony where th ey caroled and presented stockings to the children. Also, th e Greeks of HSC joined together to carol for faculty and students.

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The Beta Mus started a new tradition this year. Each member drew a pledge's name to become her Alpha angel until her initiation day. This is a form of secret pals.

Second semester activities included our annual parents' banquet, initiation of pledges, and an Easter egg hunt.PAULA MALCOM

Beta Nu Murray State University Murray, Kentucky The Beta Nus enjoyed a fall semester packed with exciting activities. After the rush and excitement of Homecoming, we were busy preparing for a visit from Ellen Funk, ALA Field Representative. We planned a get acquainted tea for her in the sorority room and a banquet was held in her honor at Holiday Inn. After a delicious dinner and some friendly chatting, we sang some of our favorite sorority songs. We a ll enjoyed getting acquainted with her.

On Friday night, November 14, we all met in the sorority room for an impressive Founders' Day program.

The next night we held a Founders' Day Dance at the Women's Club and were very pleased to have Ellen attend this.

Thanksgiving this year was a special treat because the pledges had a costume party for us. We all had fun modeling costumes, watching skits, and marching through campus in our costumes! Needless to say, the last activity was a surprise for us!

Christmas is always a special time for the Beta Nus and this year proved no exception. On December 6 we held our annual Mistletoe Ball which is open to the entire student body. We could be recognized by the lovely red and white bouquets we carried.

On December 15 we all braved a cold winter night to go caroling at the homes of our mother-patronesses and some alumnae. After caroling, we returned to our room to drink some hot chocolate and have a Christmas party. Cecelia Duncan read "A Manhattan Christmas Eve" and Phyllis Burger and Karen Hunter presented a skit. Then we all had many laughs opening the gag gifts which Santa, our own Nancy Smith, presented to us.

For money-making projects we sold dram bottles of perfume and the pledges held a turkey raffle at Thanksgiving. Both of these projects were successful.

Beta Nus have been recognized for many campus achievements. Bev Hogan was named to Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. Paulette Copeland and Nancy Smith are Pikettes, Maureen Moynahan is a Sigma Nu Sweetheart attendant and is vice president of the Order of the White Rose, and Beth Terns is a Pershing Rifle attendant.-SHARON THOMAS

The rush party was fun for both Beta Pi members and rushees.

"Boot Hill," and beans and franks were served as refreshments. Everyone had a great time dressing in costumes to carry out the theme.

We had a social with Theta Xi fraternity at Jerry's Pizza Hut on December 12. Pizza and coke were served and a fun time was had by all.

To celebrate Founders' Day Beta Pi Chapter had a party in our newly decorated lounge in the Twin Tow~rs Dormitory. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and potato chips were served after a program honoring ALA 's birthday.

Initiation for the fall pledges was held Sunday evening December 7. Refreshments were served after the initiation.

For our philanthropic project the fall pledges visited Wade School for the Mentally Retarded in Bluefield.

The children were entertained with a program and songs.

Our sponsor, Virginia Dolan, gave a Christmas party at her home. T oy presents were exchanged and the following day they were distributed to needy families.

We held the Bowery Ball with the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity on December 6. Gay Twenty costumes were worn and refreshments were served. Everyone had a great time.-KATHY ERICSSON

Beta Pi Concord College Athens, West Virginia The fall semester was filled with many activities and held much excitement. The highlight of the semester was Homecoming Weekend. Our float was entitled "Time F or a Victory," which carried out the "Sign of the Times" theme, and it placed first in the float competition. We held a tea after the parade for all the Alpha Sig alumnae. Linda Rudge was selected as first runner-up to Homecoming Queen.

As a money-making project the fall pledges held a raffie. They received various gift donations from area merchants as prizes. The raffle was a great success. The pledges gave us a party on December 4. The theme was

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Beta Pi members concentrate on the cards at thefr fall rush party.

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Beta Rho Northern Illinois University DeKalb, Illinois The Beta Rh os are still excited about being chosen Sorority of the Year. Each year Phi Epsilon Pi fra ternity awards a trophy to the sorority th a t has accumul a ted th e most points during the past year. Points arc give n for entering and winning H om ecomin g, Greek W eek, Winter Carnival, and May Fete eve nts. This is the second time in the last three years we have received the troph y.

Beta Rho mem be rs, Rhonda Wiczer, Aggie Conway, J acki Ma rks, and Mary G eg e ran make bea ut iful ha rmony.

Turn -abou t Day wa s fun for th e Be ta Rho s.

Bette Beer and Lynn Grupe were chosen as Sisters of the Seven Stars by D elta Upsi lon. Luci Ri ghi and Kris Stamm received similar honors when th ey were chosen a s two of the new Little Sisters of Minerva by Sigma Alpha Epsilon .

Fall rush began with open house on Sep tember 20 and ended with ribbon pledging of our new p ledge class on O ctober 2. During this time we ha d fo ur sets of parties. O pen houses were foll owed by info rmal pa rties.

This semes ter our theme was a movie theatre. "A lice i n Wond erl an d" provided the theme for coke parties.

F or fo rmal par ties the theme was based on "The Wizard of O z." " Sing Out the Sixties" was the theme for th is year's H omecoming. W e had a lot of fun building our float with the men of Sigma Pi. Other ac tivities with fraternities included a mixer with Al pha K appa L ambda, a roll er skating party with T heta Chi , and a pledge exchange with Phi Kappa T heta.

D ecember 3 was tu rn-a-bout day and a ll the members becam e p ledges aga in. "The R oaring 20's" was the theme for the day. Everyone came dressed as flappers to the party the p ledges gave for the members that night.

June H a nl ey, our philanthropic chairman, organized Chris tmas caroling at Pine Acres Convalescent H orne in D eK a lb.

M ajestic Ski L odge in Lake Ge neva, Wisco nsi n, was th e scene of our winter forma l. Everyone had a great

Beta Rho members on th e library steps.

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time skiing.

The Beta Rhos warmly welcomed Mrs. Donna Howard as our new adviser. Donna succeeds Mrs. Sharon Rosenow. Sharon has retired from sorority life to start a family of her own.

Spring semester brought Winter Carnival with the Tau Lambda Chis, Greek Week, and the biggest event of the year-May Fete, when we participated with the Theta Chis.-GAILE HUNTER

Beta Sigma Southwest Missouri State College Springfield, Missouri Homecoming was a thrilling event for us this year.

Our float won third place in the Homecoming parade competition bringing us $100 prize money. Out of eleven candidates for Homecoming Queen, our candidate, Susan Scholz, was chosen one of the two attendants to the queen . We worked long and diligently building our float and campaigning for Susan, and the honor we received made it completely worthwhile.

We held our Founders' Day ceremony on November 13 at the sorority house. After the ritual we had refreshments.

We had our annual big and little sister Christmas party December 16 at our sorority house. The p ledges presented their revised rendition of "The Night Before Christmas," which was very humorous and clever, fol lowed by a serious and thought-provoking poem written by a soldier about Christmas in Vietnam. Five members presented a funny, witty skit. The opening of gag gifts brought on even more laughing and knee -slapping. The party was concluded with the exchange of gifts between big and little sisters.

For our philanthropic project we had a Christmas party for the mentally retarded children at Springfield's Diagnostic Clinic. It was a heart breaking and yet heart warming experience for us.-SANDY SHULTZ

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Darcie Hile was chosen ideal active of the month for her work on the dance.

Just before Christmas vacation, Beta Upsilons had. a very busy weekend. Friday night there was a retreat with a gift exchange. Sunday the chapter went to church, had lunch together in one of the halls, and to Allendale for an alumnae Christmas party. All the little-sis alums received elves, our mascot, from their big sisters, members of the chapter.

January's ideal active was Marsha Lesher, who a lways gives strong moral support to members and pledges a like and who moved the furniture when our suite was flooded. We're now living across the hall from our old suite as our carpet was completely ruined.-NANCY ZANDER

Jo Ann Laug e l looks in surp ri se at the g ift she received at Beta Upsilon 's g ift exchange.

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Indiana State University Terre Haute, Indiana

Stout State University Menomonie , Wisconsin

October for the Beta Upsilons at Indiana State was highlighted by a trade-party with the Triangle fraternity at Rose Polytechnic Institute. It was at their new house on the Rose campus. Pledges from both groups got together to put on a skit for the members.

November started off with a Sunday night supper.

There is no late meal served in the halls Sunday so social standards committee arranges a supper in the suite about once a month. At this supper Conne Morris became the first ideal active of the month. A small pin is worn by the girl chosen by the chapter as the active who has done most in the past month. Conne is rush chairman.

During November Beta Upsi lons carried on a series of rush parties. It's open rush at ISU and the girls got a head start on their winter-spring pledge class by p ledg'ing several girls before Thanksgiving.

Early in December three girls representing Alpha Alpha Sigma Alpha went with the ISU Panhellenic to a state workshop. The girls, Kaye Starkweather, second vice president, Nancy Zander, and Annette Jung participated in the discussion, "Are Sororities Relevant."

Our winter dance was held at Allendale Lodge December 6. The theme was Hawaiian and one of the members, from Hawaii, danced for those attending.

Homecoming was late for the Beta Phis, but it was worth the wait. The Alpha Sigs came out on top with our own sunshine, Kay Sonntag, being crowned Homecoming Queen. It was quite a moment for all the Alpha Sigs. Our outfits were orange and yellow felt jumpers.

We have also had several interesting and enjoyable fraternity p ledge exchanges and parties. A new idea is sister sororities. We have had parties, discussion groups, and church Sundays with the other social sororities on campus.

Alpha Week was a success for the Beta Phis with penny day, faculty date night, p ledge turn-about day, inspiration night, and the week ended on November 15 with our Bean 'n Steak Luncheon, also celebrating Founders' Day. As part of Christmas, we packed non-perishable items to give to the underprivileged.

No sooner was fall rush over than spring rush began.

Open rush started on December 14 with a popcorn party followed by formal preference parties.

After formal rush, work began on preparation for our annual Sadie Hawkins Week and Wisconsin State Day, which was on Stout's campus in May.-LINDA NERISON

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Beta Psi W est ern Michiga n University Kalamazoo , Michigan Homecoming was an exciting week with its many games and activities. We Beta Psis were extremely proud when our float was chosen first among all sorority floats .

Our pledges started out the month of November by sponsoring a week-long jewelry cleaning. This activity is a tradition with each pledge class for beginning a treasury. November 8 the Alpha Sigs treated their dads to the annual Dad's Day Banquet, the theme of which was "Your Father's Mustache." Carol Kochaney as chairman and J an Osgerby as co-chairman presented an enjoyable program with a little added sentiment. Our fall closed Dinner-Dance was the next thrilling event.

Co-chairmen Sue Hoyle and Elaine Schuldt presented the theme "Windmills of Your Mind." The dinner and dancing was delightful in a beautiful hotel ballroom.

November 17 the Beta Psis participated in their annual Founders' Day Ceremony-a time allowing for silent, reverent appreciation. On the twenty-fourth of the month we had the election of new officers for the coming year. These new officers have promised to do their best in upholding Beta Psi's values and ideals and to work hard to keep Beta Psi a moving, achieving chapter.

December was also a month of many activities for Beta Psi. For our Christmas-caroling party the members visited several sorority and fraternity houses, singing out with zest. In the latter half of the evening the members gathered at the home of our Mother Patronness, Mrs. William Doolittle, for hot chocolate and doughnuts. We enjoyed the company of Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus and several new rushees. For our pledge-member party the collegiate members and their pledges took over a fraternity house. The theme was "Toys." The big and little sisters exchanged gifts and enjoyed the chance to really get to know each other. Senior Farewell was held November 14. Eight members were honored and each one will be greatly missed by all the Beta Psis. For our fall philanthropic project the members gave small Christmas gifts to the patients at the Fort Custer H ome.

We Alpha Sigs of WMU are proud to have had three members chosen for Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. These young women, Kathy Hartman, Noreen Cerveny, and Linda Taby, are examples of the active, hard-working members of Beta Psi.-KATHLEEN GLENNIE

Beta Psi members e njoy a Ch rist ma s ca roli ng pa rty.

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Gamma Alpha Creighton University O maha, Nebraska Things settled down somewhat after rush, but it didn't take long for activities to start picking up again.

Keeping members and pledges in good physical condition was of prime importance for the O ctober SAE relays and the powder puff football game.

This was the first year for the celebration of a Greek Day at Creighton. The day began with pyramid and mattress races and ended with a dance and the crowning of Debbie Bogard as Miss Muscle.

Named at the annual Fall Frolics Dance as Creighton's 1969 Miss Cutie was Mary Bowman. Mary's supporters voted with pints of blood donated to the R ed Cross.

Mary was also a sweetheart candidate for Phi Kappa Psi, national social fraternity.

At Homecoming time the Gamma Alphas were honored by having two candidates in the royal court. Linda Robinson and Suzie Sanders represented the School of Medicine.

The celebration of Founders' Day found the Alpha Sigs and the Omaha alumnae biting into T-Bones at the Bonanza Steak H ouse.

This year's Christmas party was planned by the pledges, complete with presents, cookies, coke, and Mrs. S. Claus.

Several Gamma Alphas received awards the first semester. Sally Schroeder was named to Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. Mary Neppl was initiated into Gamma Pi Epsilon, women's J esuit honor society, and Mary Arouni was selected city editor for the campus newspaper.-CHRIS MARFISI

Gamma Beta W isconsin State University Stevens Point , Wisconsin Fall found Gamma Betas with little time, but much excitement, on their hands. With the opening of the semester only three weeks old, rushing and pledging activities began. Gamma Beta initiated some wonderful girls into the pledge degree and in the process became the largest sorority on campus. With the help of the "Quazy Quins" ( the pledges) and the other members, th e Alpha Sigs were also the most active on campus.

Homecoming time found Gamma Beta Chapter busy working on their float entitled "Time Will T 'Hell," which was a gigantic purple "Stevie" pointer dog peering over a large crystal ball with a blue devil in the center. The Alpha Sigs were awarded second place for the float in the women's Greek division, while "Point Side Story" captured first prize in the skit competition. Pyramid building, rope-pull, and the wheelbarrow race all brought their own ups-and-down to the week's activity, but we sure had a good time! Kathy Glazer was our chapter's Homecoming Queen candidate this year, while Val Lau represented Sigma Phi Epsilon in the competition.

A~A had the highest grade point on campus this year for Greek organizations- a 2.87 overall. Chris Flood was also honored for her scholastic achievement and camp us activities by being selected to Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. All the Gamma Betas are proud of Chris's many achievements.

Just to prove that we weren' t all work and no play last semester, the Alpha Sigs had a number of really great parties with the other social fraternities on campus.

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motorcycle boots, and clothing typica ll y "greaser." Needless to say, everyone had a barrel of laughs a t the costumes. A pajama party was held with Sigma Pi fraternity which was also great. In addition to the costume parties we had pledge exchanges, beer suppers, and other get-togethers with the TKEs, the Sig Taus, and the Delta Sigs.

The semester's philanthropic project was two-fold. We escorted mentally retarded children trick-or-treating during Hallowe'en, and we also filled Christmas stockings with goodies for a near-by orphanage.

Winter Carnival kept us busy. Mary O'Connor and Rick Ronzani were Gamma Betas' king and queen candidates, while J oanne Dietz represented Sigma Pi fraternity with Dave Caruso.-JOANNE DoBRON

Gamm a De lta pre sident, Sandy Vasq ue s, pre sid e s on Bid Day.

Love ly Gamma De lt a mod e ls a t t he ir fashion show rush pa rty.

Gamma Delta Queens College Flushing, New York Gamma Deltas can look back and assess fall semester as one of the most exciting ever experienced. Our three rushes were very successful, and on Bid Day, October 20, we reaped a harvest of high-spirited, hardworking girls. Capping was October 26 and pledging began.

Although the highlight of pledging is Greek Letter Day, when pledges from a ll campus sororities present skits, the girls took time out from practicing to get to know the fraternity men at parties and Switch Days.

On Switch Days they become frat pledges and delight in making as much confusion as possible for the brothers, just as they delight in revenge when they change roles with the members on our Switch Days. On Hallowe'en the pledges, always interested in making any event an occasion, dressed up our cafeteria table and steeped it with goodies.

Another event was the visit of Judy Hartman, a National Field Representative, to our chapter. She met the girls at our Mother-Daughter Pledge Tea on November 20 and stayed with us for a few days giving us a lot of advice and fun. All the girls were very happy to meet her and hope she'll visit with us again soon.

December 3, Greek Letter Day, was approached at first with much apprehension, but finally with confidence and excitement. The pledges, in striking costumes of colored ribbons, represented "Moods of Music," the title of their skit. Everyone was ecstatic, ( especially their talented pledge-mother, Diana Polise) when they placed third. We all celebrated afterwards with the pledges who now felt all the work had been worth it.

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The event which crowned the semester was the Pledge Queen Tea on December 16. All the sororities on campus were represented and anxious to discover the outcome of this semester's competition. Each sorority had previously chosen one pledge to represent them for poise, charm, intelligence, and beauty . When the judges' decision was announced A "2.A couldn't contain their happiness when candidate Nancy Fili was chosen P ledge Queen. Nancy and a ll the p ledges have made the members extremely proud.

Next came our annual Christmas party at school, and in J anuary there was a semi-formal for the pledges.

Whi le the first was a rather hi larious d isplay, everyone had almost as much fun at the second, although in a more sedate manner.-CELINE KEATING

Gamma De lta pledg es recei ve th ei r ca ps.

Gamma Epsilon University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin Fall rush proved very successful with our wonderful pledge class. We want to thank Alice Winiarski, rush chairman, for a job well done. Immediately after p ledging, the girls got into the swing of things with numerous fraternity mixers, dinners, and plans for their pledge

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party which was h eld a t the Eagles Club in M ilwaukee.

The members were presented with the pledge pa ddle carved out in th e form of a palm tree. W e are really proud of the efforts the girls put into th eir pled ge p eriod .

W e welcomed back Anne G loudeman, former treasurer of Gamma Epsilon, as our finan cial adviser. Anne's assistance and advice is reall y ap precia ted .

Pier 6 11 created an unique atmosphere fo r our annual Greek Sister Dinner. Friendships with our Greek sisters from other sororities m ean a lot to A"2.As. Being together, sharing ideas, and singing each other's songs h elp strengthen these bonds of fri endshi ps.

Tha t same week was highlighted by a visit from Ethel Schmitz, National Field R epresentative. Ethel's persona l warmness, friendliness, an d especially her Southern accen t d eligh ted a ll of us.

For ou r Christmas phi lanthropic project, we fill ed stockings with candies and goodies fo r a m entall y retarded class h ere in Milwaukee. The li ttle happiness we brought to the chi ldren was expressed in their individually written letters thankin g us. These p recious letters warmed our hearts and placed us in a holiday spirit for our Christmas party. As soon as the p led ges fin ished decorating th e tree, everyone sa t a round singing Christmas carols, wa iting fo r the m an from up N orth to arrive-in a clown suit?

Cheerful and enthused , AL.As depa rted fo r the holid ays, p lanning get-togeth ers at open h ouses and a snowfill ed , tu mbling toboggan party.- DIA NE KAzIROD

The Gamma Etas had a gre at f all t e rm ending a s Lee Tho mas po rt rayed Sant a at a C hristma s pa rty.

Gamma Eta Pennsylvania State University State College, Pennsylvania T he brightness of th e fall colors fill ed the suite of Alpha Sigma Alph a as the Gamm a Etas re tu rne d from summer vacationin g once again just in time to mee t ou r fall rushees. R ush p roved very rewarding, a nd we we re proud to a dd our new fall pled ges to our forces when participating in the H omecoming activities. This fall we worked with Phi Gamma D elta fra ternity. Our overall theme was " Penn Sta te Through The Y ears." A H omecoming tea was held in honor of our a lumnae. I t was at this tim e tha t our fa ll pledges were introduced to the a lumnae.

And again this year, we are p roud to say th a t G amm a E ta h as taken first place overa ll in the Sigma Chi D erby D ay.

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projects. O n O ctober 31 we collected money for U [CEF trick-or-treating \ ith Sigma Pi fraternity. T he first week of D ecember we bought and distributed Christmas gifts to the girls at L aurelton Home for girl . We h ad a bounce-a-basketb all weekend for 48 straight hours.

W e worked on this project with L ambda Chi Alpha fraterni ty to raise money for the H e- rt Fund. This project was sched uled for the weekend of February 27. At that time, Gove rnor R aymon d Schaefer offered his support by pa rticipatin g in the project.

P ledge scholarship awards have gone to Chuckie H one and Sharon Boyd.

As the fall term came to an end, Christmas neared .

And wha t grea ter way is there to end a term than to celebrate with a Chris tmas party. A great time was ha d by a ll in th e decorated pine scented suite. As the Gamma E tas left for weekends of skiing an d tobogganning, they held in their hearts the memories of ma ny happy hours spent together. We all looked fo rward to the winter term, a nticipating another great rush and m any m ore deligh tful times which inc luded the Pledge F ormal on F ebru ary 14, held in honor of th e fa ll an d win te r pledges.-E LIZABETH HUGHES

Gamma Iota Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, New York The Gamm a Io ta members started the fa ll quarter with th e fu n ru sh theme, "Now is the time for Alpha Sig !" Highlights were a very am using skit on A"2.A membe rs th rough th e ages, an d a lovely formal tea with a candleligh t ceremony. The resu lting pledge class showed what a great success this rush program was.

Th e visit of Field R epresentative Ellen Funk mad e th is time even more enjoyable.

O ur chapter participated in several school events fa ll quarter, including the Greek-sponsored baby carriage race a nd the H omecoming game halftime race. Also Panhellenic Counci l sponsored a "Mile of Dimes" where money was placed on long strips of tape by donors passing by. This event brough t in nearly three hundred doll ars for the March of Dimes campaign. A powderp uff footba ll game was a lso he ld and the Alpha Sigs ce rta inly came out in fu ll force for that game.

The philanth ropic toy-collecting project was a great success, resulti ng in five large boxes full to be distributed among u nderprivileged children in Rochester. Our C h ristmas Boutique was fu ll of beautifu l and usefu l ha ndmade items and netted almost two hundred dollars.

F or F ounders' D ay the members invited the pledges and dates a nd ou r R ochester alumnae to a most enjoyab le cocktail party at th e house. A small Christmas party was arranged for members and p ledges with gifts exchanged be tween big and little sisters as well as those fr om secret pals. A bridal shower was held for Barbara Wills, now M rs. R ichard rso.

T wo candid a tes from our chapter for Phi Sigma Kapp a's M oonlight Queen were Sharon Alama and Bonnie Baltisberger. G amma Iotas named to D ean's List were Bonnie Baltisberger, J ohanna Bohoy, Wendy Shoemaker, K ath y Sm ith , H elen Sundstrom, Jane Thompson, and Diane Tucker.-D IANE TucKER

Gamma Kappa Glenville State College Gl e nvill e, West Virginia Gamma K appa was busy last fa ll. Ou r H omecoming fl oat placed first wi th "Hansel an d Gretel" as the theme.

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Ellen Funk, National Field Representative, visited Glenville during rush, October 20-30. The theme for our rush was " Ouija Board Party." On October 25 members from Rho Rho Chapter at Marshall University visited us.

Alpha Sig tied for the championship in the Greek Mixing Bowl football game on October 28.

Our annual Autumn Leaves Dance was on October 31.

The Dubonnets, back-up band for the Four Tops, Bee Gees, Temptations, and Rascals furnished the music for the dance.

The pledges' philanthropic project for October was sending candy and story books to our boys at the Colin Anderson Center. Three of our members, Mary Daniels, Carolyn Eisman, and Marilyn Smith were selected as members of the Ladies of the White Rose, women' s auxilary to Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. Marilyn was elected corresponding secretary.

Gamma Kappas selected for Who's Who in American Colle.r,es and Universities are Sharon Dutton, Judy Greenlee Graham, Catherine Nocida, Kathy Roten, and Marilyn Smith.

On Founders' Day we had a cookout with our alumnae and patronesses. The pledges had a post-Hallowe'en party and presented a skit for the members.

For our Christmas philanthropic project we filled Christmas stockings with candy and toys for our boys at the Colen Anderson Center. On December 16 our first class of fall pledges was initiated. Our second class was initiated the first of January. December 17 we had election of officers for 1970.-SusAN SLOAN

Gamma Lambda Loyola University Chicago, Illinois Chapter activities always seem to keep members on the go and the past months have been no exception for Gamma Lambda. A successful philanthropic project, building a booth for Winter Festival, Greek Week, inducting new members, and plans for a fashion show have kept everyone busy.

As a result of the spirit and enthusiasm of the members during Greek Week, we were awarded a trophy for highest points achieved in the activities of Greek Week by a sorority. We are proud to say also that J eannette Korda, our own candidate, won the title of Miss Greek Week. A highlight of Winter F estival is the coronation of Miss Loyola. This year among the nine finalists for the title was Diane Matthews. Members and pledges worked together on the campaign for our candidate.

We are pleased to have our lovely candidate a runner-up to Miss L oyola.- KATHY O 'TooLE

Gamma Mu Adrian College Adrian, Michigan This year Founders' Day came half way through our two-week rush period. On the morning of November 15, the Gamma Mus gathered and celebrated their Founders' D ay with a simple ceremony. It was a beautifully cairn time in our busy period of rush.

The Gamma Mus welcomed two hundred rushees into their chapter room during the period between November 9 thru November 22. Cokers, teas, a party with a Chinese theme, and a party with a French theme all added up to an exci ting rush period. On November 22 Bid Day, we welcomed new pledges into our sisterhood'.

Bid Day also brought to us a very exciting first on Adrian's campus. It was unplanned and spontaneous.

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All of the sororities formed a large circle and cheered for each other and with each other. It was great to end the rush period with such Panhallenic spirit.

November 4 was our annual Christmas party for the Lenawee Institute for Retarded Children. During the afternoon we played games, read stories, did craft work, and talked with the children. Frosty the Snowman came with us. He shook each child's hand and then had his helpers bring in some punch and cookies for the children .

The afternoon was very enjoyable for all included.

Christmas is always a special time for the Gamma Mus. This year we all became secret angels. Everyday we would put a sign or some candy on a member's door without her knowing who was doing it. At the end of the week, we all went caroling together and then exchanged gifts and revealed our secret angels. It was a wonderful week of fun and suspense and a nice way to start our Christmas vacation.-MARGARET SMITH

Gamma Xi Slippery Rock State College Slippery Rock, Pa. Founders' Day, November 15, marked the beginning of Alpha Sigma Alpha's new year, and Gamma Xis celebrated this occasion with a banquet and Founders' Day ceremony. We hope to continue the banquet as tradition.

During November we were visited by Field Representative Marieanne Abney, whose timely visit aided us in our plans for a coming Christmas rush party. Her contribution of a lovely and inspirational skit, "Yes Virginia, there is a sorority," impressed the rushees with the true meaning of a sisterhood. Not only did we enjoy having her with us, but we appreciated her help and insight into our problems and sorority life. A welcome mat and a hot cup of tea will always be waiting for this welcome guest.

Our "Sparkling Burgundy" semi-formal took place December 6, at Johnny Garneau's in Pittsburgh. The Smorgasbord dinner, a specialty of this restaurant, pleased all those in attendance. A live band provided listening and dancing entertainment for everyone.

A Christmas rush party was held December 8 and the theme, Santa's Workshop, set the stage. Rushees were escorted from their dorms to the gay children's world of toys and Christmas! Members, dressed in long crimson hostess skirts and white blouses, greeted and chatted with our guests. Skits, sorority songs, and hot chocolate completed the evening. Members and rushees gathered around our popcorn and tinsel decked tree to sing carols and receive their burgundy and white rag dolls, presents from Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. The evening resulted in a great deal of merriment and a wonderful new pledge class!

Before going home for the holidays, the members and pledges gathered in our too small chapter room for a Christmas party. Refreshments, a gift exchange, and songs were enjoyed even more because of our new pledges. A Christmas present indeed!

Gamma Xi's philanthropic project this year, is the Carol Pyle and Family Fund. Carol, a Slippery Rock student, was paralyzed last year in an auto accident that also injured one of our members. This member personally recommended the Pyle family to us for this reason.

We are planning a dance with th e proceeds to go for the fund. We are only a part of those planning to help this family.

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English fraternity, Dolores Kropinak, K~ n , honorary elementary education fraternity, and Marti Mogus, K~n and J\E~, honorary education fraternity. Congratulations to these members!-DAWN KuKICH

Gamma Omicron Clarion State College Clarion , Pennsylvania R ush started with Panhellenic Tea on October 13, followed by Round Robin. We tried open house this year since the sororities were living in suites again. Our open house was held on October 21. We decorated the suite and served doughnuts and cider to the rushees.

We fe lt that we got to know the rushees better this way because they visited each of us in our rooms. Later we got together and sang sorority songs.

T he next evening we received our new pledges by having a party for them, combined with the ribboning ceremony. T he highlight of the evening was the comedy sketch presented by the pledges and the members written from true incidents by P hyllis Romano and Suzie Kahrer.

T he p ledges also presented some songs about rush ing written to the tune of Jingle Bells. The party was a wonderful way to initiate the pledges into the bonds of sisterhood.

We held our first annual Hallowe'en party this year and it was a huge success. The members and pledges a ll dressed in costumes. We played silly games, judged the best costumes, and told ghost stories. We had a really great time.

Our Founders' Day Dinner was on November 16 at the Golden Spike Restaurant. Chairman Vicki Hardway made it a very en joyable evening, especially after our disasterous attempts, due to bad weather, to go to West Chester for their Initiation.

For our financial project we held our annual perfume sale. We sold 636 bottles. Special thanks go to Michelle D a lverny, finance chairman, and Andy Bobovsy, who sold 114 bottles, for making it such a success.

We had two philanthropic projects in the fal l. We bought Christmas presents for deprived families in the area, and we collected money for KDK's annual Christmas drive for Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Initiation services were combined with a Christmas party again this year at the home of our adviser, Mrs. Bonner. We sang Christmas carols, ate cookies, candy, strawberry parfaits, and punch. C laudia Daniels was the hit of the evening as Santa C laus.

We would like to congratulate Phyllis Romano for being chosen for Who's Who; V icki Hardw~y, electe~ to Sigma T au Delta, honorary English fratermty; Meh~da Beckstine named to Kappa Delta Pi, honorary educat10n fraternit;; J ean Stefanik, elected vice president of Tau Beta Sigma honorary band fraternity ; and Mercedes D erbaum, ~lected treasurer of Given Hall.- MARY J ORDAN

Gamma Pi Missouri Valley College Marshall , Missouri The Gamma Pi members have found themselves busy with many varied activities. On N ovember 27 we hos ted the Delta Zetas to a party which included an apple eating contest among the officers. In. tune with the ~ allowe'en spirit, the p ledges gave their annual Hallowe e? party. Several scared members was the outcome of this caper.

Chaplain Sandy Steffens planned our unusual church service on November 2. The chapter drove to nearby

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Arrow Rock, a small to, n overlooking the Missouri River of historical importance in Missouri history. In a beautiful outdoor setting our service was an inspiration.

On November 15 we celebrated Founders' Day with a luncheon . We were hapy to have several alumnae from Marshall as guests.

President Judi Foerster is now serving as captain of our marching band porn-porn girls. Elaine Daehler and T erry Jacobson, as members of the College Center Council, attended the Association of College Unions Region Xi's Conference in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on D ecember 5-6 . Both were pleased to find D eanna Morton EE, who is on the Union Activities Council at Kansas State Teachers College. It was a pleasure to meet and discuss with Deanna both Union ideas and A"2.A .

On D ecember 8 the Gamma Pi members conferred the Mother Patroness D egree on Miss Eleanor Thompson of Marshall.

D ecember 14 was our traditional Christmas party, and also a good-bye to Sandy Steffens who grad uated .TERRY ANNE JACOBSON

Gamma Rh o East Stroudsb urg State College East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania Winter brought many activities to Gamma Rho. We decided to combine our Founders' Day and our Parents' Day banquets this year. The combined banquet was held Sunday, November 16, at Heddy's, a Hawaiian restaurant. This gave our parents an opportunity to see some of our sorority ritual. They were all impressed.

At the banquet we wore our new sorority outfits for the first time. They are green dresses of Irish linen with the letters "A"2.A" embroidered on the front in gold.

On N ovember 15 a carload of Gamma Rhos went to West Chester State College to participate in their installation as D elta Gamma Chapter.

During the winter we continued pledging. Our pledges had many bake sales to raise money for their sorority gift. One night they prepared a spaghetti dinner for all the members. It was quite a surprise and very good, too! On D ecember 3 we had a Fun and Games Night with the pledges. The members and the pledges joined in relay races and various other games. The pledges also performed a skit for the members. It was great fun. .

Initiation of the pledges was Saturday mornmg, December 6. There were many happy tears at the end of the ceremony as our pledges became members of Gamma Rho Chapter. The new members then presented the chapter with a beautiful paddle and a new song. Their gifts to the sorority were two beautiful, tiered silver candy dishes to go with our silver tea service. To honor the new members, we had a forma l dinner-dance at Fernwood, a resort.

Our philanthropic project was joining with Phi ~igma Kappa fraternity to give the mentally retarded children of M onroe county a Christmas party. It was held at the YMCA and Santa Claus himself made a visit to distribute presents. Just to see the gleam and happiness in those childrens' eyes made all the planning and work worth it for us and the members of Phi Sigma Kappa.

Members of Gamma Rho work with these child ren once . . a week, helping them during recreation periods .

Gamma Rho collected money with the other soront1es on campus the past semester for the United Fund.

Betsy Vanderhyden was initiated into Si~a Zeta !~17, a mathematics fraternity; Josette D el Pnore was m1t1ated into Sigma Tau Delta, an English fraternity; Sue

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Trojanowski became president of our Inter-Sorority Council ; and Cathy Buckwalter Davis was initiated into Kappa Delta Pi, an honorary education fraternity, and also named to Who's Who in American Colleges and Uni versities.

Our Ugly Man-Ugly Woman contest, which we cosponsored with Theta Delta Rho sorority, was held at the end of January and the proceeds went to charity.JEAN SHATTO

Gamma Sigma Nicholls State College Thibodaux, Louisiana The Gamma Sigmas had a very busy and rushed fall semester. A special birthday party was held on October 19. It was given at the home of the pledge president, Millie Broussard, to celebrate our first year on campus. The pledges were the hostesses and everyone enjoyed the barbecue and the skit.

For Hallowe'en the Gamma Sigmas co-sponsored an informal party with Delta Sigma Pi to celebrate the success of the summer book sale.

November found us busily preparing for Greek Week.

We participated in the bonfire, songfest, parade, and formal. We are proud to announce Millie McNamera as the recipient of the Panhellenic Award for her outstanding work within the chapter and with other sororities on campus. As a climax, the Gamma Sigmas received the Scholarship Award for attaining the highest average .

Miss Ethel Schmitz, Field Representative, visited with our chapter for a week. She helped us celebrate Founders' Day by participating in the special ceremony held at the home of Jill R ogers.

Homecoming followed almost immediately and we spent Thanksgiving holidays preparing for display competition and the parade.

Congratulations to Mary R obichaux who was initiated into Alpha Lambda Delta, and to Mary Belanger who received the L ouisiana Land Scholarship.-NANCY R EDDEN

of Progress. " Our float depicted a heart transplant with Snoopy as the patient. Charlie Brown and Lucy performed the operation. We were very proud of our float, as it was one of the best in the parade.

We had a number of parties with fraternities on campus last semester, and they helped us and our pledges to get closer on a social level. But besides social events, the members got a chance to work together on our philanthropic projects. The pledge class gave a Christmas party for the children at St. J oseph's Orphanage on Long Island. The members now visit a nearby home for retarded children a few hours each Saturday. It's been a rewarding experience playing with these children and teaching them. But, actually, it often seems that they are teaching us. Besides providing a valuable service for the community, we are learning how to help others help themselves.

The pledges gave the members a fantastic party at the Log Cabin on Friday, December 12. They also made lovely gifts for us. Each pledge presented her big sister with a red and white Phoenix made of felt and stuffed.

The Best Sister Award went to Fran Gibney and she was given a plaque as a remembrance of this honor. In return, we gave a pizza party before Christmas to mark the end of pledging and a transition into sisterhood.

Pledging was over, and we welcomed our new members.KATHI DEMAURO

Gamma Tau C.W. Post College Brookville, New York Fall semester is gone, but we of Gamma Tau Chapter have many happy memories of the good times we've had.

All the members were glad to be back in September and see one another again. But we had a lot of work to do on rush, as it began very early this year. The theme of our first rush tea was "H eavenly A"i:.A," with little white angels and stars hanging in the air and delicious home-made cakes to entice our rushees. At the second tea all the Gamma Taus wore red and white and we served our rushees a buffet dinner. At the tea we presented a skit entitled "Alphalot," with Cheryl Forge as the friendly dragon, June Poluzzi the confused rushee, and Adrian Krakow, Alpha Sig's good fairy. Then we joined in song to sing Alphalot's praises. Everyone had a good time and soon pledging was in full swing.

At TKE Carnival, a yearly event at Post College, we built a booth based on the R oaring 20's, complete with old-fashioned bathtub. Many members were hostesses in their mothers' flapper dresses and long beads. We had a dart game, and our turtle race won us a trophy for the best sorority game. Before we knew it, Fall Weekend was here and we were putting in many hours of work on our float. The theme this year was "100 Years

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Gamma Tau's Fall Weekend float was "Good grief, another heart."

Gamma Upsilon New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, New Mexico Fall quarter for the Gamma Upsilons at Highlands University involved a great deal of work. We took part in the Homecoming activities on campus, rushed new pledges, initiated new members, celebrated Alpha Sigma Alpha's Founders' Day, and worked on our chapter's philanthropic project.

The Gamma Upsilon Chapter celebrated Founders' Day for the first time on November 15 with an open house and a party later that evening. At the open house in the afternoon we served refreshments in our newly d ecorated A"z:.A lounge. That night we had a party in a cabin in the mountains, which representatives from

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all other Greek organizations on Highlands' campus a ttended. The ceremony which was performed that day made us all realize how very proud we are to be Alpha Sigs. Probably the proudest members celebrating F ounders' D ay were those girls who had just been initiated into our chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha. This gave them their first opportunity to wear their new pins at an A"z:.A function.

We have kept ourselves busy this year w ith our p hilanthropic proj ect. Each m onth the Gamma Upsilons give a party for the children at the N ew M exico State Mental Hospital. So far this year we have given H allowe'en, Thanksgiving, and Christmas parties. In a ddition to our proj ect a t the State H ospital, our pledges participated in the UNICEF drive.

All the members of th e Gamma Upsilon Chapter can thank our p ledges for their well timed pizza party given for the m embers. Just as the pizzas and root beer were brought to our lounge there was a power failure in L as Vegas. We all found candles and ate our pizzas by candlelight.

Our chapter is very proud of two of its members wh o have recently been initiated into national h onorary fraternities. Sandra Daws was initiated into Psi Chi, a p sychology honorary, and April Miyam oto was initiated into Pi Gamma Mu, a history h onorary. Both girls were invited into the Sophomore W omen 's H onorary and the Junior W om en's H onorary.-MILLIE BURNS

Gamma Omega Eastern Illinois University Charleston, Illinois Gamma Omega was involved in many activities during the fall quarter. Our great pledge class helped us win two second place trophies during H omecoming. The first trophy was for our float, which had an "Alice in Wonderland" theme, and our h ouse dee, an abstract version of Little R ed Riding H ood . The second trophy was for overall campus participation.

W e had picnics with Beta Sigma Psi and Alpha K appa Lambda fra ternities. Our pledges had many coke h ours with the fraternities on camp us.

Our Founders' D ay activities included a program and banquet with our local a lumnae and was a big success.

With the start of winter quarter we got into the Christmas spirit. An enj oyable afternoon was spent entertaining the m entall y retarded children at the annual TKE-A"z:.A Christmas party.

Open rush started D ecember 10 with teas and a final party with a Hawaiian theme. Gamma Omega members showed much spirit and after long h ours and a lot of work, we took some wonderful new p ledges who have been a real asset to our chap ter.

W e are proud of our members who h ave received ou tstanding recognition on campus this past year. These include: Earlene Colussi, co-captain of the Pink Panther porn-porn squad; Betsy Englehorn, Ann G?etz, Lind_a Couch , on the porn-porn squad; Jan Bertschmge r, pre_sid ent of K appa Omicron Phi, honorary home economics fraternity ; D eborah Suzanne M onts, elected to K app~ Omicron Phi ¡ Arlene P oniatowski, state secretary of Phi Beta Lambd; business fraternity, and recipient of Miss Future Busin~ss Teach er Award for Illinois ; J oan Foreman, choreograph er of "Collegians," a group appearii:g on local TV ; and Mary F orsythe, president of the L atin Club.

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Spring included Greek Week, Greek Sing, our first spring formal, and best of all our first anni ersary of being Gamma Omega Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha.ARLENE PONIATOWSKI

Delta Alpha University of Tampa Tampa, Florida D espite the unusual cold weather here in Florida, the D elta Alpha Chapter brought sunshine into the hearts of the new p ledges, the Tri-City Alumnae, and fellow campus students.

The school year started off with a big bang as the formal spring rush began the first day of classes. The open house and formal party led to a successful pledging of the largest pledge class we have ever had. Formal rush fo llowed up with the biggest open rush party ever given by A"z:.A .

The theme for this very exciting and successful party was the "R oaring T wenties." The hall was decorated in the decor of the illegal speakeasies, complete with a bar, player piano music, flappers ( the Tri-City Alums ), gangsters ( !::,,A members), and even a surprise raid and gun battle. Our own Barbara Kanaszka (a six footer) and K athy Roy ( fi ve foot two ) kept the rushees laughin g with their Keystone Cops raid routi ne.

The month of March proved to be a busy one for the Alpha Sigs as a ll the campus sororities participated in the second annual Alpha Sigma Alpha Bowling Tournament on March 14- 15. This is an annual project to raise money for the mentally retarted.

Also on our schedule was a visit to the Halfway House on March 21 with the a lums of Tri-City. The H alfway H ouse is an experim ental home for juve nile delinquent girls. I nstead of being sent to juvenile homes these girls are sent here to live in a stable environment of love with people who care. We enjoyed the special entertainment given by these young lad ies in recognition of our efforts to help them .- KATHY Rov

De lta Alpha 's mascot, Alfred Sigfried Armstrong, was the astronaut on t heir Hom eco ming display , "Spartans in Space."

Delta Beta Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, Tennessee Fall quarter was definitely a busy one for the Alpha Sigma Alphas at T enn. T ech. During Homeco~i.ng each year an "Olympic D ay" is held with compet1t1ve

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Delta Bet a s si ng ing out at t he ir get-acquaint ed party on Installation Wee kend .

events such as a "Yolks tow" and an "egg toss." Although we practiced diligently for over two weeks, we failed to place in the event. During the Homecoming parade we set up a stand and sold homemade brownies for the National Philanthropic Fund. We also operated the concession stand at a local football game to make money for the sorority.

The Delta Betas did some socializing also during fall quarter. We were invited to the Phi Delta Theta fraternity house for coffee and doughnuts, to the Sigma Phi Epsilon house for a chicken supper and a fashion show, and to the Sigma Alpha Epsilon house for coffee and doughnuts.

During fall quarter we tried out an experiment. All the members met for breakfast every Thursday morning at a restaurant on campus before eight o'clock classes began. The experiment worked out so well we decided to continue the breakfast into winter quarter.

We are very proud to have among us Brenda White, the newly elected sweetheart of Mu Phi Epsilon, national honorary music sorority.

During winter quarter we had formal rush. Also we made matching outfits to wear on campus.- SHIRLEY McDONALD

Delta Gamma West Chester State College West Chester, Pennsylvan ia 1 96 9 was a very busy year for Del ta Gamma. We began our p ledge program during the spring semester and completed it in the fall. November 14-16 was Installation Weekend. Members from Drexel, Temple, and East Stroudsburg attended our Installation activities.

We have had several fund-raising projects such as bake sales, hoagie sales, and a white elephant sale. One of our philanthropic proj ects is the sponsorship of a Korean orphan. Each month our chapter sends money for the orphan. The money enables her to acquire an education and buy a few luxuries which would not be possible without the sponsorship. We are also having a magazine drive and money will be contributed to the Cystic Fibrosis Fund.

After returning from a relaxing Christmas vacation Delta Gamma was eager to begin 1970. February 2 was the first day of spring rush. During the first rush tea the members sang Alpha Sig songs and became acquainted with the rushees. The week of February 2-7 was dedicated to rush teas. During our final tea we did a Hawaiian skit.-BECKY SMITH

memoriam Alpha Alice Baskerville B eta B eta Vivian Batchelder Hero Theta Theta Mary Angus Madaline Moody Sellers

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Lambda Lambda Martha Kanan en Borch Violet Ginder Siples Pi Pi Marian Mollnow Munson Chi Chi Margaret Britt Reeves Beta Pi Freida Joy Riley THE PHOENIX

• • • • NEWS LETTERS ALUMNAE CHAPTERS AKRON, OH IO The Akron alums began the year with a meeting in the home of Helen Frame Snyder 00 where two Alpha Alpha girls, Diane Garver and Janice Cargal, were guests. We enjoyed meeting them very much as they gave us so many new ideas which we can use in our meetings to make them more interesting. Plans were discussed for future meetings. It seems that an interesting year is opening up before us.

In October our husbands were our guests at a "couples dinner" at the beautiful home of Carl and Helen Buntz 00 near Stan Hywet Hall, the beautiful home of the F. A . Seiberling family. This is a very interes ting and beautiful home to visit while in Akron. Ten couples were present to enjoy a very pleasant evening. June Western Cowan's husband, James, was the speaker for the evening and entertained us by taking us for "A L ook into the Future," the last years of this century. It was very thought provoking and everyone enjoyed it very much.

Elmore Miller Dubois 00 was the hostess at the Founders' Day Luncheon for ten of our members at the Turkeyfoot Island Club on Saturday, November 15. Our president, Judith MacPherson Williams AA, presented a lovely tribute to AZ:.A's Founders. Gifts were brought to be taken by Helen Frame Snyder, philanthropic chairman, to the Hospital for Retarded Children at Apple Creek as Christmas gifts.

The lovely Christmas Party at the beautifully decorated home of Ann Sullivan Bajc BP was enjoyed by the guests. One of the guests was Louise George Harris's sister, Madge George Connelly, who in her college days had been an A Z:. A , Kent State College. The money realized from the white elephant sale will be used for the philanthropic project. During a happy social hour the hostess served a delicious dessert after which the guests departed, wishing Ann and each other a very Merry Christmas.

As the new year begins, we look forward to very busy days for in March we have the annual bridge party for the Panhellenic Spending Money Fund for the children of the Summit County Orphan's Home.

The Akron Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha will be the hostess for Ohio State Day at Lincoln Lodge in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, April 25, 1970. F:om February on we will be busy making final preparat10ns for our great day.- RHEA FETZER YODER

CALUMET REGIO N, INDIANA Knitting needles "clicking" provided the background music for our October meeting at the home of J ean Bencie Clune XX . . . . our mitten tree was on its way.

Cathy Slanac Wesley XX was the hostess for our Founders' Day Potluck Dinner and Ceremony. We made plans for our annual Christmas Party with our husbands to be held at Jack and Sue Ferguson Yerkes XX. _A winetasting demonstration and fondue buffet was enJoyed.

For our regular December meeting, our mitten tree became a reality and a very warm feeling prevailed as

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we met with Barb Shanner Conaway XX. A "goodie tree" was also fixed and delivered to the children.

We wish each of you a good new year, and we're looking forward to many hours of pleasure in working together as a group.- RA MAH STfDMO McCABE

CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA H ostesses for the D ecember luncheon meeting were Frances Nucci DiClemente NN and Alice Hart Beaver KK. Fifteen members came to Lebanon, Pennsylvania, laden with home-made goodies, hand-made pretties, and clever Christmas decorations; a ll to be auctioned off to the highest bidder. Ann Slifer KK was chosen auctioneer.

She seemed to favor "the house" which was all right with us since, according to Treasurer Jean R ost Schenck KK, our treasury was alarmingly low.

A short business meeting was held with our President Sue Jamieson R othman rE presiding after which we sang Christmas Carols accompanied by J ean Schenck on the piano. "Winnie" Eitneier L entz Ar and Ginny Hoffman KK had planned to attend. However, Winnie who was to be th e chauffeur for the two of them became ill during the night before the meeting and, therefore could not attend. Ginny reported over the telepho~e that she is just getting over a broken wrist which precludes her doing much driving.

N ext m eeting will be in April at Gerry Smith's home in Lancaster.-AucE HART BEAVER

CHICAGO-SOUTH SUBURBAN O ctober found us busy with the plans for our T enth Anniversary Party that was held Sunday, O ctobe r 12, 1969, at the home of Mary Tod Brown BE. Cookies and coffee helped us celebrate this happy day.

In November we observed Founders' D ay at the home of Ruth Neff P etree AA . A delicious luncheon was served by Ruth and her sister, Helen Neff Schomaker AA. In D ecember we had our annual Christmas Party with our husbands, at the home of Karen Anderson Fry BK. The buffet dinner and "guys" and "gals" gift exchange were enjoyed by a ll. W e also sold most of the Christmas Paper. We made and filled green felt stockings for all the children at the Calumet School for Special Education, our philanthropic recipient.

J a nuary found us just over the Christmas rush and our th oughti; turned to spring activities.- KAREi-: ANDERSON FRY

CHICAGO-WEST SUBURBAN West Suburban Alums ended the old year at a festive Christmas party held in the home of Cathy Carraro Sedlacek BK. H ostesses were Nancy Cepuder R eagan BP Fran Stellmach Ducey BP, Cathy Sedlacek BK, and Bo~nie O ' Shea Johnson rA. It was not only an enjoyable but also a worthwhile get-together as we decorated bars of soap with felt and sequins in creative designs.

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At our January meeting Sandra Jarzombek Sartore BP reported on the soap survey held in her new home in Glen Ellyn. Concept House conducted this fund -raising discussion in order to seek out our opinions of soap products we currently use and also our views of a test product not on the market. The money obtained from the survey will be used to defray some of the expenses of our delegate to the convention this year. During the business meeting Sue Henderson King BK and Fran Ducey BP discussed our yearbook. It will contain all information pertinent to our chapter such as a list of officers and members. Joan Grabarek BP and Bonnie Johnson r .t\ were appointed to a committee to direct our fund -raising project which is a survey with the Leo Burnett agency.

We're anticipating a worthwhile year filled with many new m embers and productive projects. Hope everyone has an early spring and a fun summer.-BoNNI E O ' SHEA JOHNSON

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land in the state of Alabama. We will miss her capable leadership. We then elected Mrs. Margaret J ohnston .t\.t\ as our new president, and all are certain she will d o a wonderful job carrying out the ideals of A"i:.A .

The group also voted to purchase thirty-four tickets for a movie that is being sponsored by the City P anhellenic Association. The children that will benefit from this are from the retarded schools in the area.-HELEN CRONIN DINEEN

DAYTON, OHIO Kathleen Hale O'Brien AA and Virginia Haga Black XX were hostesses for our November meeting. A silent auction was held on Christmas articles brought to thr. meeting by the members.

Snow made it impossible for the members to attend the Founders' Day program in Oxford, Ohio. The girls were truly sorry that they could not attend as the Alpha Alpha Chapter always shows the a lums a good time.

On November 20, P auline Adams Lee BY gave birth to an Alpha Sig legacy, Mary Beth. She is the Lee's second child.

Rikes Dining R oom was the scene of our December meeting with Thelma Butterfield Brown AA and Martha Smelker AA as co-hostesses. We were very happy to see the large turnout for this meeting as some of the members present had not been with us since last spring. We all enjoyed seeing each other again.

Every year the Dayton Alums present to the outstanding junior of the Alpha Alpha Chapter a revolving scholarship bowl. T he 1969 recipient was Nancy Ridd. The award is presented for outstanding chapter and campus citizenship, and for personal qualities of grooming, manners, sociability, and popularity in addition to good scholarship. The Dayton Alums are very proud of Nancy as she is a lso from the Dayton area.-KATHLEE N HALE O'BRIEN

Members of the Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter enjoyed an annual Founders' Day luncheon and program on Saturday, November 15, at the Heritage Room of the Student Union Building at Miami University. Alpha Alpha collegiates were hostesses for the Cincinnati and Dayton Alumnae Chapters. Ruth Smith Snouffer AA was in charge of reservations from Cincinnati. Following the program led by the Alpha Alpha girls, we went to the suite for a tea honoring Mary C. Goeke AA, National President, on her engagement. Alpha Alpha Chapter surprised Mary with a decorated cake and a lovely engraved ice bucket.

Our Christmas meeting was held on Friday, December 5, at the home of Miriam Hershey AA with Ruth Hershey Wi llits A A serving as co-hostess. Nancy Coon Anderson r B, vice president, led the business meeting which was followed by a gift exchange. Eleanor Loyd Davis !),,!),, played the piano while we sang Christmas carols, ending a most enjoyable evening.

DENYER, COLORADO December 27 found several Alpha Sigs at the Cincinnati C lub for the wedding reception of Mary C. Goeke The magical time of year was highlighted for the Backsman and her husband, Joe. Denver area alums at their November meeting by a proOur winter luncheon-meeting was held on Saturday, gram of a Demonstration for Original Christmas CreaJanuary 10, at the Cincinnati Art Museum with Mary tions presented by Golden Mikesell of Golden's of Cherry Goeke Backsman A A as hostess. For dessert, we sur- ¡ Creek. It was a beautiful and fun evening for all. So prised Mary with a cake decorated with "Belated Best many of the Denver alums are active teachers throughWishes," and Shirley Pallatto Bone AA presented her out Denver and the surrounding suburbs that many with a silver initialed pin. Following our luncheon Miss school children as well as their families benefited from Betty Zimmerman, Assistant Director of the Art Mu- the Christmas decorating program. seum, spoke briefly on our "Cincinnati Heritage" and December brought another exciting Buffet Dinner al then led us on a most interesting tour through the art the home of our past-president, Mrs. George Gasteos BB. galleries of American, and especially Cincinnatian, artists Again this year as last, the husbands were included and and sculptors.-GAIL WAGNER KAUFMANN many old friends from years past renewed acquaintances.

It was very successful and a wonderful way to end the year of activities.

In February the Denver alums will be informed on COLUMBUS, OHIO the "Drug Abuse among Young Denverites" by Barbara The Columbus, Ohio, Alumnae of Alpha Sigma Alpha Schrieber, formerly an officer with the Denver Police he!? their January meeting at the home of Miss Amy Department. Since this is such a pressing problem in our Swisher on January 10, 1970, with a brunch being total society today, we are a ll looking forward to finding served . Twelve Alpha Sig's were present and had a de- out the true facts about the abuse of drugs and our lightful time. At this time we received the resignation teenagers. of our president Miss Ingrid Schreeck A A who was comSpring promises to be full of exciting activities and missioned a 1st Lt. in the Woman's Army Corps on new projects.

We hope any alums in the Denver area January 8, 1970. She will be stationed at Ft. McClel- will feel welcome to attend.-NANCY BLEWETT

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN The Sigma Rho Chi Chapter held its annual Chri tmas party at the home of Jane Charvat on W ed nesday, D ecember 17, 1969. It was a potluck dinner and everyone brought some delicious d ish for the dinner. After dinner we held our gift exchange. The highlight of the evening was the return of many members who cannot be present during the regular meeting each month.

On J anuary 21, 1970, we m et at the home of J eanne Turner. A letter from our former president, Vera T odd who has m oved to Sun City, Arizona, was enj oyed by all.

We held our annual White Elephant Sale which is a lways hilarious as some items h ave been sold for the last four years since our m embers keep bringing them back. Betty Sowell was our auctioneer. - BETTY SOWELL

for the 17th at Stephensons, had to be postponed a week due to bad weather. D orothy Spradling Coker ZZ and Sandra Harris L ogan ZZ were the hostesses.

Both J oyce McGee Barton B'2. and Sue King Owsley ZZ have moved back into our area and are welcomed back to our group. They served as hastes and co-hostess at the February meeting. It was an evening meeting at J oyce's h ome-a "D essert T aster" meeting to which everyone brought a sampling of her favorite dessert or cookies, and the recipe.

D orothy D a llman, husband Max and children are moving to a new home within a cou,ple of weeks. Their new. address will be 1805 Killarney, L ee's Summit, Missouri, 64063. We all wish them happiness in their new surroundings and are glad D orothy still will be in our group.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN-DELTA PHI

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On December 6 Marion R oberts Sanborn AA, assisted by Esther Erhard Richardson AA, hosted the monthly A'2.A meeting. Decor, symbolic of the Christmas Season, beautified the fireplace mantel and walls of the living room.

Thirteen members enj oyed th e d elicious luncheon prepared by the hostesses. N eedless to say there were many requ ests for recipes!

During the business session it was agreed up on to cancel January and February m ee tings because so many of our m embers were migrating to wanner climates .

Sara D odge Bumgardner presided over the meeting in the absence of president Lavonia W arren M cCallum EE who attended her d aughter's graduation from Michigan State University.

A change of pace fo ll owing busi ness affairs was the drawing for an artificial flower arrange ment with M arjory H oward Chapel winning the lucky number.-E s TH ER BRYANT SPRAG UE

All who attended the D ecember meeting at the home of Virginia Bohn Hamb le EE on D ecember 8 were greatly interested in the talk given by Mrs. Phyllis Geppart, director of State Training School No. 12 which is a school for trainable retarded children. L ora P atrick Williams AB and Vivian Fuchs ZZ were Virginia's cohostesses.

At the J anuary 17 social evening at the home of Cheryl Jameson R eynolds EE, where she was assisted

by Dulcie Baird Calhoun and Kathryn VanMeter Timberlake ZZ, it was decided to try out individual bridge parties in the members' homes rather than to plan a Benefit Bridge for raising money this spring.

In February we are looking forward to an interesting evening at the home of Barbara Holley Richey B'2. with co-hos tesses Peggy Irwin Scheloski HH and Phon J ohnson G illespie EE ass isting. Ba rbara is an interior decorator with Macy's, and we are hopefu l she wi ll bring us up-to-date on what's new in decor.

Some of our members do get about. J ean McKinley Hutchinson AB and her sister, J o McKinley W ady AB, are presently on a Carribean Cruise. They wi ll return via California for visits with friends and relatives and then visit J ean's husband 's sister, D orothy Hutchison Hodges AB, and family in Prescott, Arizona, in time to attend D orothy's daughter's wedd ing. Also another member, Marty Albers Byron HH, is off again on a trip with her husband ; this time to Mexico. We should be h aving some in teresting travel talks at so me of our coming meetings.- PHON JOH NSON G IL LESPIE

GREATER KANSAS CITY Our F ounders' Day Luncheon was we ll attend ed and brought out many of the m embers of long standing as well as newer ones in our chapter. It afforded a time for a t least short visits with those not seen often, as well as an opportunity for the older and newer members to become acquainted.

Vivian Nelson Fuchs ZZ, who h as been our second alternate delegate to the Greater K ansas City P anhellenic, is m oving up to first alternate to take over the duties of D oro thy Davison D a llma n ZZ. D orothy is taking a teaching p osition in February a nd will be unable to attend the m ee tings. Among other duties which Vivian will inherit will be to work on the Campus Caucus Committee.

Our entire chapter was shocked and saddened by the d eath of Fred M . Sharp, husba nd of our beloved president emeritus, Wilma Wilson Sharp. Our love, sympathy, and prayers go out to Wilma in her sorrow.

HATTI ESBURG, MISSISSIPPI H attiesburg Alumna e Chapter observed Founders' Day in November with a dinner meeting at Speed's R estaurant. Minna V. Phelps, acting presiden t, was in charge of the service . Several new members were welcomed.

F or our Christmas meeting we joined Beta Delta Chapter of University of Southern Mi sissippi for their party a t the Panhellenic H ouse. Gifts were ex hanged arou nd a lovely tree. Our girls served sandwiches, cookies, candies, and punch . -MrLDRED GILLIS BAILEY

EAST GROUP The Christmas Tea planned for D ecember 14 at D orothy Dallman' s home brought out, among others, many former campus-day acquaintances. It was an afternoon of fun , refreshing of memories, and exchanging news of happenings since college d ays.

The January luncheon meeting, scheduled originally

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HOUSTO N, TEXAS In November the first meeting of the H ouston Alpha Sigma Alpha Alumnae Chapter was held at the home of Nunie R oque Falcon BZ. After a period of reminiscing and getting acquainted, it was decided that an or-

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ganized chapter should be formed . The requirements for forming an alumnae chapter were discussed and offi cers were elected.

Chapter projects and activities will be discussed at the January meeting.

Alpha Sigs attending the organizational meeting were Nunie Roque Falcon BZ, Rebecca Bryce Wurl B8, Carol Billington Kerns HH, Judy Billington HH, Ruth Ann Lawler Marks EE, Sondra Lee Binkley Ioerger AA, Beverly Cuffe! Hausam Br, and Carol Bennett Sloan Br.-CARoL BILLINGTON KERNs

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA Fall in Indianapolis finds the Indianapolis Alums becoming involved in many activities. For many, it means the end of a well deserved vacation and the beginning of another school year in front of the class. For others, it means the return to the classroom but as members of the class!

The November meeting was held at the community center at the apartment complex where E loise Proctor lives. Founders' Day observance was held at that time and was very impressive.

On November 7 the annual D ean's Luncheon was he ld at the Indianapolis Athletic C lub to honor an outstan ding sorority woman from Marion County. There were seven Alpha Sigs present. Nancy Williams X X, the current president of Indianapolis Panhellenic Association, presided over the meeting.

The December meeting was held at J eanne McQueen's BY. For a number of years we have contributed gifts for mental patients in Marion County. T hese gifts are distributed by various groups of concerned people in the Indianapolis area. Another event of the fun -fi lled evening was the talent table. Items made and contributed by alums are bid on by silent bids with high bid being the buyer. We realized around $70. T he evening was rounded out by playing "Dub's Bridge." Everyone had an enjoyable time.

December 14 Beta Upsilon Chapter at Indiana State University held an open house. Several of our alums attended. As was previously dec ided and then made, we alums presented the p ledges with pillows. They were made of green corduroy with gold Greek letters and the

Also enjoying the Tea a re ( I. t o r.) Lind a Lazier, Nancy Smale, both C hi C hi co lle g iates; and J ea nn e Va n W inkle McQueen BY, In d iana polis alum.

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Letha Heckman Gaskins X X, Indianapo li s alum , pours punch fo r Kathy Kelliher, Beta Upsilon Chapte r at the Ind ianapolis Holiday Tea.

star and crown. They measured about one foot square.

T he p ledges were delighted!

As in the past couple of years, during the holiday season when the actives from the Indianapolis area are home, we have an open house and tea. This gives us a time to visit and build a greater bond with our younger sisters. T his year R uth Strickland was our gracious hostess.

Indiana has been beseiged by snow this winter comparable only to the far Northern U. S. I t's hard to ever think that in just a short time, warm, balmy days will be here to usher in spring. Whenever it does occur, you can be sure we in Indianapolis are ready for it.MON A MONTGOMERY MILLER

KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN In November our alum group met at Ruth Peterson's lovely new home on Ridgeview with Mary Lou DeGraw as co-hostess for a craft night. After a short business meeting and refreshments, our special guest, Mrs. Frank Householder, shared some of her Christmas decorating ideas with us. She a lso demonstrated dippity flower making. Using the "dippity glass" we tried cutting, bending, and dipping wire. The results were delightful, imaginative and realistic flowers.

Busy December brought us together with our spouses for our annual Sunday Night Christmas Party at the Jack Bacon's. Th is year we tried an Italian meal with each couple providing wine and a hearty appetite. Thirteen couples enjoyed spaghetti with superb sauce made by John Lore, husband of our alum president, Judy Lore.

A tossed salad made by Barb Glendening, hot bread, wine, and spumone completed the menu. A very successful evening helped bring the sixties to a close.

The New Year brought us to Barb Cook's for a business meeting. Barbara Mc Whorter served as co-hostess.

Plans for a Valentine Tea, the March Panhellenic meeting and the Senior Farewell will keep us busy this Spring.- LENORE FALVEY WILSON

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KIRKSVILLE, MISSOURI Kirksville Alumnae gathered for the annual H omecoming Coketail Party in O ctober at the home of Sarah Grim Wimp. Assisting hostesses were Virginia Colton Schneider, Anna Lemon Valen tine, M arsha Erickson Bartlett, and Catherine Lintner Spangler, alumnae; and Judy Randolph and Judy Twillman, members of Alpha Beta College Chapter.

November brought our banquet in honor of Founders' Day held jointly each year with the Alpha Beta Chapter. This year's dinner was served in the Georgian Room of the NMSC Student Union. Following a delicious buffet, the Founders' D ay program was give n by Ginny Schneider, Marsha Bartlett, K atie Spangler, Amy Ayers Rosebery, Jeanne Tayor, and Marsha M ossbarger.

The college chapter sang two numbers and the pledge class presented a hilarious skit, "A Day in the Life of an Alpha Beta Pledge." Mrs. A. A. Martin, one of M other Patronesses, was the speaker for the eve ning and gave a most interesting talk. The arrangements committee included Elizabeth Swisher Srnka, chairman; Norine Norris Brewer; D oris Pickens Bohon ; and Emily Smith Kin g.

Our January meeting was held at the home of Marjorie Davis Roberts. All area alumnae are invited to join us for our meetings which are h eld on the third Tuesday of the month.-CATHERINE SPANGLER

MUNCIE, INDIANA Our October meeting held at the home of D ona Pierce Beavers included installation of officers and our annual auction of homemade items. We all enj oy this method of increasing our budget- and our calorie intake!

We were very pleased to join Chi Chi Chapter at Ball State in celebration of Founders' Day. W e were also extremely pleased that some of the Indianapolis alums were able to attend the observance.

Judy M cC oy Keck entertained us in her new home for the December meeting. Her home is lovely and th ose of us who are antique lovers were openly envious of her beautiful possessions.

We were very glad to be able to h elp the Chi Chis in a small way with their rush . Some of us served at the final party while others provided a supper for them while they were selecting pledges. As always the Chi Chis' rushing was successful, and in J anuary we were able to meet their beautiful new pledges at the annual Pledge-Alum Party. W e love meeting the new pledges and always look forward to giving this party.

W e a re sorry that Jan Livingston Pierceton is no longe r in Muncie, but we' re all pleased with the position J erry has obtained with the Athletic D epartment at Miami University, Oxford , Ohio. We wish th em well.- CHARLOTTE BOWMA N O VERMYER

on D ecember 13. Zanesville was happy to take Kamilla K ing and Karen Derry, Miami students, to the meeting.

Weather and the date did not contribute to a uccessful Christmas tea at Louise Stewart's home, but the wassail was from the A""2.A Cookbook and was drunk by those who made it through the snow.

Our projected dates are: February 7 at Louise's home in Zanesville, with Mildred Benson assisting; April 4, Zanesville, at Minnie Predmore's home with Alice Riley as co-hostess; June 6, at Helen Smith's home with Margaret House and Ruth Cole assisting.

We extend our sympathy to Margaret Laycock House and her sister, Lillian, also an Alpha Sigma, at the death of their mother on D ecember 18.-LouisE . STEWART

NORFOLK AREA, VIRGINIA Phyllis Epperson Gray BE entertained her ALA si ters and their husbands at- a dinner in November to celebrate our Founders' Day. Our president, Barbara Shafer Ohmsen BE, has forwarded our contribution for our philanthropic project to the Tidewater R ehabilitation Center. This philanthropic contribution will be used for the purchase of art supplies.

M embers of our group and our husbands plan to supp ort our Norfolk Area Panhellenic Association by attending the Panhellenic sponsored premiere showing of "Hello, D olly" on February 5.

W e are excited that our ational Convention wi ll be h eld in Virginia Beach this summer and are looking forward to seeing many of our sisters at the convention.J ERALDINE MORRIS TATA

NORTHERN VIRGINIA Molly Cosby was hostess for our first fall meeting held September 22. Each member contributed to the delicious covered-dish supper by bringing a casserole, salad or dessert. There was such a variety of tempting dishes that diets were forgotten.

We are again supporting the National Philanthropic P roject on Mental R etardation through membership in the Northern Virginia Associatian for R etarded Children and Camp T apawingo, a summer camp for retarded children, both with financial aid and craft materials.

On November 16 we had a Founders' Day Luncheon at Collingwood Inn on the Potomac just above Mount Vernon.

W e sold C hristmas cards again this year to raise funds to support our philanthropic project. During the year we will sell add itional small items to supplement our funds.

OMAHA, NEBRASKA NEWARK-ZANESVILLE, OHIO September 27 was the da te of our M arietta meeting at the h ome of Ethel Straw Guthrie ; Zina K ennedy being co-hos tess. A tour of Ethel and R ay's new home next door was a feature of th e afternoon . Although the finishing touches were still to be made, the Guthries h ave since moved, and we look forward to next year and seeing the antiques in a modern setting.

Hilda Baker and Sara Ernst were h ostesses at Hilda's home for our Christmas Party-Found ers' D ay meeting

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Members of the Omaha Alumnae Chapter met for a luncheon at K enny's R estaurant in September. Diana Hickey Pross <!><!> was in charge of the business meeting in the absence of two other officers who had baby girls that week . They were R osie Greco Wilson fA and J oanne Schindler K olenda r A .

In O ctobe r we met the new pledges of Gamma Alpha Chapter at Creighton University at a card party hostessed

by Vicki Kuzelka Budka A and Rita Keiser A . Our traditional celebration of Founders' Day with the entire Creighton Chapter was held at the Bonanza Steak House.

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Connie Melichar Pusch r A and Lorrie Keiser Carlson planned a very successful Christmas party for everyone, husbands included, at the Maple Village club house.

Everyone brought hors d'ouvres and gifts.

La Casa's restaurant was the scene of our January dinner meeting followed by a trip to the Salt Box Antique shop for an entertaining talk about antiques. Joanne Schindler Kolenda rA and Catherine Watson Ferguson r A made arrangements for the dinner and speaker.CATHERINE WATSON FERGUSON

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PHILADELPHIA, PA-DELAWARE VALLEY Our November meeting and Founders' Day service was held at the home of President Ann Recchi Corso NN. The next weekend Ann, Ruth Christ R adbill KK, Ilse Graenz Schwarze NN, and Ann Ristine Thomas NN attended the luncheon for the Installation of D elta Gamma Chapter at West Chester State College.

In December, we had coffee at Ann Thomas' and distributed fruit cakes to be sold. Our Philanthropic Workshop was held on January 14 at the home of Fran Sommers Dougherty TT where we made Valentine favors for Elwyn School.

Dorothy Murray Fredd NN has been attending Phildelphia Panhellenic meetings and keeping us informed of its activities.

We're looking forward to our Potluck Dinner the end of April at Ilse Schwarze's.-MIRIAM HIPPLE FITZGERALD

PITTSBURG, KANSAS The Pittsburg, Kansas, Alumnae Chapter hosted the pledges of Eta Eta Chapter, Kansas State College, Pittsburg, at a coke party in the home of Mrs. Donald Stuckey on October 26. Jack-0-Lanterns decorated the serving bar from which cokes, chips and dips were served. The pledges entertained with sorority songs, some of which the alumnae were surprised to find out they remembered!

Founders' Day was celebrated at the Eta Eta Chapter house November 11 with members and pledges presenting the program and alumnae furnishing refreshments. The alumnae chapter presented the college chapter with a toaster. Miss Ellen Funk, National Field Representative, was a special guest.- MRs. LEONARD 0EHME

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Our annual Christmas dinner party, held in early December at the University Club, launched us happily into the holiday season. The background music for this gala occasion was provided by the spontaneous laughter that accompanied the opening of the white elephants during the gift exchange. There are still those among us who take it literally when told to bring a "white elephant," believe me! Although cleverly disguised in deceptively alluring wrappings, some old familiar items keep turning up. Sadly missed by the "old timers" present was that glamourous size 48Z black bra that appeared annually for so many years. Apparently someone just doesn' t want to part with it!

The following sisters braved the arctic weather to join the fun: Lois Argy Foley n n , who was soon to be welcoming one of her soldier sons home from Viet Nam ;

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Our president, Cynthia Hurley, filled us in on all the recent happenings. Mary Stevenson gave a successful "Copper Party"' with the proceeds added to our group's gift of paneling to improve the basement rooms ~f Gamma Iota's house. Mary's husband Bob donated his time and helped some of the fraternity boys put it up.

We understand that our little sisters are delighted with this attractive addition to their living quarters. It is our hope to be able to help the girls in many other ways so all of us were urged to participate in the "money labels" project.

A"i:.A songs and Christmas Carols were sung and before we knew it our "evening out" was ended. We look forward to being together again for our February meeting to be held at Cynthia's home. We hope the weather will cooperate!-JANE TERRY WIDGER

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI Members of the St. Louis Alumnae Chapter began the year's activities with a September Tea in the beautiful home of Carol Conkin AB. It was decided at this meeting to present Gamma Pi Chapter, Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Missouri, a banner with the sorority's crest on it. This huge task was accepted and completed by Judy Hughes XX who became a member of our alum group this year. We are sorry to hear that Judy will be leaving us as her husband has been transferred to Chicago.

October found us in the home of Lonna Hendren AB where everyone was fascinated and entertained by Gordon Hoener, a firm believer in ESP. When the evening came to a close, everyone left eagerly awaiting Mr. Hoener's predictions. Dorothy Abner AB and Betty Rafferty served as co-hostesses. During the evening material was distributed to those of us who planned to make yard stick holders which were later donated to the "Friends of the Retarded" Gift Shop.

Our annual Founders' Day observance and auction is a lways held in November. This year June Londeen EE was our gracious hostess with Bonnie Koenemann ZZ and Nancy Erickson B<I> assisting her. The proceeds from the auction are given to our philanthropic project, the Mentally R etarded Association of St. Louis. The highlight of 'e ach year's auction seems to be Dorothy Ahner's delicious homemade bread which, needless to say, goes at a very high price!

Husbands were included in our plans for the January Las Vegas Party held in the home of Dianne and David Bruegger. A committee consisting of Dianne, Jean Sykes B"i:., Phyllis Urberger AB and Lynn Thurman planned a fun-filled evening with games, prizes, and refreshments.

March found us in the home of Jean Weaver BN with Barb Maddox AB and Karla Hofer <l><I> co-hosting.

Future p lans include a program on drugs in April at Mary Jean Nettle's AB, and our annual May potluck at the home of Phyllis Urberger AB.-LoNNA HENDREN

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orma Nyce H eberling KK entertained for her si ter ew neighbors and Gertrude, on Sunday, D ecember 28. many old friends such as H elyn Brockhart Bishop KK, June Smith KK, Billie Barret Cousins KK, and Eleanore Smith Thomas KK made for a grand reunion.

Helen Ball NN invited us to her St. Petersburg Beach home in January and will be assisted by her sister-in-law, Blanche Landau NN. This meeting should bring the Sarasota g irls; we are looking for good attendance. ELEA 'ORE SMITH THOMAS

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South Bend-Mishawaka alums who helped wrap presents for Marilon Diggins are (! . to r.) Betty Bliss, Naomi Pherson , Millie Zoss, Judy H e uman and Pat Forrester.

SOUTH BEND-MISHAWAKA, INDIANA Members of the South Bend-Mishawaka Alumnae group had a merry M erry Christmas Luncheon a t the home of Marie Brown on Saturday, D ecember 13. W e a ll enjoyed a lovely potluck buffet of whi ch we all partook heartily! After lunch gifts for Marilon Diggins, our little philanthropic interest, were wrapped . In addition to the gift from the group, each member purchased eithe r a toy item or clothing to give Marilon. The gifts were delivered personally to Marilon's home.

Our next meeting wi ll be a tour through the South Bend Art Association's Art Center with refreshments served after the tour. H opefu lly we will journ ey to Elgin, Illinois, in the spring to visit L ee Ward's factory and showrooms and h ave lu nch with former South Bend Alum member, J oannie Garrett.- J ANICE SCH RAD ER

As the ew Year dawns, we wonder what it holds for us-perhaps the answer is with each individual and how we can strive to achieve more. Looking over the excellent winter issue of TH E PHO EN IX, we are aware of those who have been laboring to promote the growth of AZ:.A . We are proud of th eir accomplishments and the many new chapters installed. We will an ticipate meeting them at National Convention next summer.

The Garden was the scene of the many collegiates and alums who met for lunch and the Founders' Day Service in November. Our busy president, Eloise Fry Woods Br, boasts of 35 paid m emberships, and we especially enjoy the closeness of our collegiates and alums.

In spite of the Christmas rush , 26 gal filled J ennie Vinson Fisk's rr lovely apartment for our December mee ting and silent auction.

Our philanthropic chairman Rhetta N esbitt R obinson Br has a well-planned program. She started the welcome baskets of goodies around in November, and they were all in by December with several dollar netted. Our rummage sale was an earlier project and $25 was do-

TRI-CITY FLORIDA Our first Fall meeting was held at the home of Catherine Castor in Sun City. This was largely a planning meeting and an exchange of news of summer trips and activities.

In November we joined the D elta Alpha girls for an impressive Founders' Day program. We met in the red and white Alpha Sigma Alpha roo m at the University of T ampa and fo llowing our program heard a challenging description of the new Half-Way H ouse at C learwater Beach. The needs of the girls aroused our " d o-good" instincts, and plans were made for an "InGathering" of needed items to be brought to the home of Billie Barret Cousins KK early in D ecember. What a windfall! Every thing from decorations for their Christmas tree to an Electric mixer. In addit ion trading stamps and other reque ted items were brought for our Delta Alpha girls.

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Enjoying refreshments at the annual Christma s Party are Marcette Hamm EE and Jennie Vinson Fisk rr. Both are charter members of the Tulsa Alumnae Chapter.

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nated to Panhellenic to buy glasses for needy school children. Again we had our Santa glasses reproduced and sold 100 boxes. Rhetta also supplied us with "Project Astronaut" petitions to circulate which we were happy to do.

Our newest interest is directed toward "Home of Hope," a new institution for mentally retarded beyond teen age. Through the sale of tickets to the Gaslight Dinner-Theatre, we hope to help them on the purchase of a transportation bus. Our philanthropic workshop meeting is scheduled for February to make favors for rest homes.

We are happy our president Elois is recovering nicely from her recent major surgery and will be back with us soon .-LORA PATTERSON SIPES

WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI The Wilma Wilson Sharp Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha in Warrensburg, Missouri, planned a Valentine Tea for sponsors and patronesses of the Zeta Zeta College Chapter at Central Missouri State College. This was held at the home of Dorothy Dixon. All alumnae were invited.

Our alumnae members assisted at a brunch during the Homecoming festivities of C.M.S.C. This was held in the A'i:.A wing of the sorority complex on campus.

Many of us attended the Founders' Day dinner held in the College Union Building in November. This too was held with the members of Zeta Zeta Chapter.

We extend our sympathy to Mrs. L. A. McMeekin whose husband passed away.-CHARLEEN VARNER

NEW ALUMNAE CHAPTERS WHO, WHEN, AND WHERE The National Alumnae Organizer is happy to announce the establishment of three new alumnae chapters for Alpha Sigma Alpha.

An organizational meeting was held on January 22 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, with twenty enthusiastic alums in attendance. Officers were elected at this meeting.

Alums in Butler County Ohio met on March 18 and elected officers for a twoyear term. Suggestions were made for future projects as well as ideas for interesting meetings which will be held monthly.

A charter establishing a Columbia, Missouri, Alumnae Chapter was signed and officers were elected following a tea in the home of Mrs. Robert Crouch on March 15. Miss Rose Marie Fellin, Executive Secretary was present for the occassion.

Officers for the three new groups are :

PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS President-Fonda Johnson Bell BJ\ Vice President-Peggy Martin Heird BM Secretary-Kay England Goggans GZ Treasurer-Lea Etta Seymour Sweatt BM Editor-Carol White Carter BM Magazine Chairman-Sharon Alexander Black-GZ

BUTLER COUNTY, OHIO President-Sharon Fink Wiseman AA Vice President-Cynthia Carlson Sarah B\J' Secretary-Caroline Fox Heck AA Treasurer-Carol Rogusky Oler AA Editor-Caroline Fox Heck AA City Panhellenic Delegate-Margaret Klein Causey AA

COLUMBIA, MISSOURI President-Betty Baker Crouch BL Vice President-Helen Cudworth Mitchell BL Secretary-Carolyn Whiley Gray BJ\ Treasurer-Virginia Hayes Whitesides AB Editor-Dorothy fcGinnis Presson HH Magazine Agency Chairman-Anna Ruth Bailey Shinn AB City Panhellenic Delegate-Betty Crouch

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

FOUNDERS Mrs. W. B. Carper (Louise Cox), 4000 52nd St., Blandenburg, Md. Mn. H. E. Gilliam (Juliette Hundley), Gresham Court Apts., Richmond, Va. Miss Mary Williamson Hundley, (deceased) Mrs. John Walton Noell (Virginia Boyd), (deceased) Mrs. P. W. Wootton (Galva Hamlet Watson), (deceased)

NATIONAL COUNCIL President Emerita-Mrs. Fred M. Sharp (Wilma Wilson) ZZ, 1405 Hardy, Independence, Missouri 64053 President-Mrs. Joseph H. Backsman (Mary Goeke) AA, 1361 Oak Knoll Dr., 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) 'l''I', 6214 E. Murdock, Wichita, Kansas 67208 Treasurer-Mrs. Harry G. Rowe (Juanita Roberts) BL, 1101 S. Fremont, Springfield, Missouri 65804 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, 6278 Guinea Rd., Loveland, Ohio 45140 Alumnae Director-Mrs. John H. Allen (Sidney Gremillion) '¥'¥, 254 Rutherford, Shreveport, Louisiana 71104

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 1201 East Walnut Springfield, Missouri 65802 Miss Rose Marie Fellin, Executive Secretary FIELD REPRESENTATIVES Miss Marieanne Abney PP Miss Ellen Funk BA Mias Judith Hartman BY Mias Ethel Schmitz BH NATIONAL CHAIRMEN Alumnae Organizer-Mus Mary K. Reiff HH, 219 East 46th St., Apt. 2-W, Kansas City, Missouri 64112 Art Chairman-Mrs. Jerry Shiverdecker (Elaine Rahaim) Bn, 1122 South Clark, Mexico, Missouri 65265 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-Mrs. Joseph H. Backsman (Mary Goeke) AA, 1361 Oak Knoll Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45224

Editor-Mrs. Stewart W. Koenemann (Bonnie Payne) ZZ, 1230 Hoyt Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63137

Magazine Subscription Chairman-Mrs. Allan E. King (Sue Henderson) BK, 145 Barrypoint Rd., Riverside, Illinois 60546

Headquarters Executive-Miss Rose Marie Fellin BL, 1201 East Walnut Street, Springfield, Missouri 65802

Music Chairman- Mrs. Donald M. Pease (Susan Ross) HH, 517 N. Hamilton, Olathe, Kansas 66061

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Philanthropic Chairman-Mrs . Weldon J . Winter (Judy DeMasters) ZZ, 501 Wedgewood Drive, Blue Springs, Missouri 64015

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 63043 Collegiate Editor-Mrs. James A. Weaver (Jean Ann Moore) BN, 866 Cernicek Lane, Ferguson, Missouri 63135 Spotlight Editor-Miss Judith Holman 99, 295 Winter Street, Norwood, Massachusetts 02062

NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE Alpha Sigma Alpha Delegate-Mrs. George J. Malone, Jr., (Helen Hooper), 5526 East 36th Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74135 Alternate Delegate-Mrs. Joseph H. Backsman Second Alternate-Mrs. R. Stephen Fountaine

Ritual Chairman- Mrs. George D. Linton (Mary Ann Sidehamer) rH, 646 James Lane, River Vale, New Jersey 07675 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 239, Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111 Store Chairman-Mrs. A. Howard Hall (Betty Phillips) AB, 342-D Higgins Road, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068

TO ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA PARENTS Your daughter's sorority magazine is sent to her home address while she is in college, and we hope that you enjoy it. If she is no longer in college and is not living at home, please send her new permanent address to Alpha Sigma Alpha National Headquarters, 1201 East Walnut, Springfield, Missouri 65802