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STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA is published four (4) times yearly. Printer, Eden Publishing House, 1724 Chouteau Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63103. General Business Office, 120 1 East W alnut Street, Springfield , Mo. Editor, Ms. Judith Holman, 295 Winter Street, Norwood, Mass .

02062. Ownership , Alph a Si gma Alpha, 1201 East Walnut Street, Springfi eld, Mo. 65802 . Executive Secretary, Rose Marie Fell in, same address .

Press Run 11 ,593. Circulation 11,000. Free distribution 593. Total distribution 11 ,593.

Rose Marie Fellin, Executive Secretary, Springfield, Mo.

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Contents WINTER ISSUE 1973-1974

Alumnae Editor Mrs. Jeffrey W. Meece 4207-D Falcon Court North McGuire AFB, New Jersey 08641

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Welcome to the William Penn

7 An Open Letter . . .

Collegiate Editor Mrs. Philip Wallick, Jr. 676 Park Avenue York, Pennsylvania I 7402

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Feature Editor

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Spotlight

Miss Paula Cyrus 624 High Street St. Albans, West Virginia 25177

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Alpha Sig's Metric Book Inching Up 1n Sales

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In Memoriam

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Collegiate News

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Directory

Art Director Miss Mary Jedrzejewski 180 I East Jarvis Shorewood, Wisconsin 5321 I

Louisiana First Ladies

Historian Miss Lillie Greer 393 Hollywood Avenue Akron, Ohio 44313 THE PHOENIX of Alpha Sigma Alpha

VOLUME 59

NUMBER 2

THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA , an educational journal, is publi shed in the fall, winter, spring and summer of each year at Eden Publishin g House, 1724 Chouteau Ave nu e, St. Louis, Mo. 63103, official publishers fo r the so rority. The subscription price $1.50 a year .

Send chan g e of address and business correspondence to Alpha Sigma Alpha National Hea dquarters, 1201 Eas t W al nut Street, Springfield , Mo . 65802. Address a ll correspondence of an editorial nature to the e ditor, Ms. Judith A. H ol man , 295 Winter Street, Norwood, Massachusetts 02062.

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

Postmaster: Send Form 3579 to National Headquarters, 1201 East Walnut Street, Springfield, Missouri 65802.

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Colorful! Exciting! Breathtaking! This is the NEW Pittsburgh, site of Alpha Sigma Alpha's Twenty-seventh National Convention.

Focused at the "Point'' where the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers meet to路 form the Ohio, the heart of the downtown area is shaped like a triangle and concentrates most of its office buildings, hotels, restaurants and business establishments in an area of about one mile on each side of the Point,. The grande old William Penn Hotel, recently refurbished in the traditionally elegant style, stands solidly in this area, overlooking Mellon Square Park's fountains, shrubs, flowers and trees.

No matter how you travel, Pittsburgh is easy to reach and comfortable when you arrive.

Greater Pittsburgh International Airport is one of the few inland international facilities and handles thousands of flights daily. And the Pittsburgh alums will be stationed in various airline lounges to direct you to the limousine service connecting the airport and the hotel. In these days of energy crises and fuel shortages, you might also consider coming to Pittsburgh by train or bus. Both terminals are located just two blocks from the hotel and taxi service is available. For those planning to drive, Interstate 79 leads into the city for those coming from the 2

The beautiful main lobby of the William Penn Hotel will be taken over by arriving Alpha Sigs on june 18.

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north or south; 1-70 to 1-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) will bring those from the east and southeast into downtown; and those coming from the west will find 1-70 to 1-79 the most direct route.

If you do decide to drive to Convention, please share your car with other members from your area. Convention is a time for building friendships and what better place to start than on the road to Pittsburgh.

The Convention Committee, headed by Mary Kay Collier Kuno Ar, has planned an exciting and informative program, full of ideas and fun .

The William Penn Hotel promises to provide an enchanting setting for our more formal, special events, such as the Panhellenic Luncheon, White Dinner and Awards Banquet, while still allowing for easy relaxation. For those who love to shop, two major department stores are a block away in either direction and a third is three blocks away. Small shops filled with enticing reminders of your visit to Pittsburgh will keep you occupied for hours.

For those who may be planning to make a family vacation out of the Convention trip to Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh caters to every taste and age: The Highland Park Zoo, the Conservatory-Aviary, Buhl Planetarium, Carnegie Museum, Phipps Conservatory flower displays, the Duquesne Incline-and in season, rides on the river, an International Folk Festival, the Three Rivers Arts Festival, the American Wind Symphony, Pittsburgh Opera, the Pittsburgh Symphony and many, many more points of interest and entertainment. The Pittsburgh Convention and Visitors Bureau is ready to offer their assistance.

We'll See You , ltl Pittsburgh convention chairman The chairman of this summer's Convention is Mary Kay Collier Kuno, an Alpha Gamma, who now lives in Pittsburgh.

While at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Mary Kay served as decorations chairman for rush, then as president of the chapter. During her senior year of college she received an award from the Pittsburgh Alumnae Chapter and when she went to a meeting to express her thanks to this group, she decided to join them! Thus began an affiliation that has lasted twelve yea rs, three as president of the chapter.

So pick up a pencil right now and mark the dates of the Alpha Sigma Alpha Convention on your calendar, June 18 to 22, and we'll plan to see you m Pittsburgh!

Mary Kay Collier Kuno Ar

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After leaving Indiana University, Mary Kay taught second grade for six years, while completing graduate work at West Virginia University for an M.A. in reading. Since receiving that degree she has worked in diagnostic and remedial reading at all grade levels, and has also taught adult education courses in speed reading.

Her hobbies include oil painting, crafts work and gardening. Her husband, Ernie, teaches Spanish and coaches track and cross country, so they usually find some time in the summer for traveling which they enjoy immensely. They've driven through most of the United States and also lived with a Mexican family in Mexico City one summer.

was elementary education, with a field of conceh路路 tration in library science. She is currently employed by Chartiers Valley School District as an elementary school librarian. Michele is presently serving as vice president of the Pittsburgh Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Michele's husband, Joe, teaches art at the high school level.

Mary Kay writes that setting up a convention IS involved (more so than she thought!), but having lots of you in Pittsburgh next June will make it all worthwhile. Please come!

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Laurel King ro will be helping with registration for Convention. As a charter member of Gamma Omicron Chapter at Clarion State College, she had the opportunity to see sisterhood take hold and grow. While in college, she served as president of Panhellenic Council and was

hospitality chairman Michele Dalverny Yasinsky ro is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is a 1970 graduate of Clarion State College. While attending Clarion, she served Gamma Omicron chapter as songleader and Panhellenic delegate. Her major

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elected to Who's Who Among American University and College Students 1967-68. Graduating with a BS in Secondary Education, Laurel began her teaching career at Fort Cherry High School.

Five years later, still at the Fort, she teaches English to eighth and ninth graders and sponsors the Rangerettes Drill Team.

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Mail to: Mrs. E. L. Kuno Convention Chairman I05 Clearview Drive McMurry, Pennsylvania 15317

Registration Fee (if paid by May 15) ............................................................ $30.00 Registration Fee (after May 15) .................................................................... $35.00 Daily Registration Fee for Non-Delegates ........................................................ $ 7.50/ day plus meal tickets Meal Tickets may be purchased at the Registration Desk or ordered from Mrs. Kuno.

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Year Initiated ....................... Number past conventions attended ................. .

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National Officer .................................................................................... National Committee .......................................................................

Province Director ................................................................................. Adviser ............................................................................. Chapter Past Nationa l Offices H el d ................................................................................................................................................................................ .

AI p ha Sigma AI ph a Honors Received .......................................................................................................................................................... .

Membe rship in Campus Honor Societies .................................................................................................................................................... .

Campus Honors .......................................................................................... ........................................................................................................ .

ALL COLLEGIATE AND ALUMNAE DELEGATES WILL BE ASSIGNED ROOMMATES Check one :

(prices include 6 /'0 Pennsylvania Sales Tax}

........ One person in room ($19.08 per person per night) ........ Two pe rsons in room ($12 .72 per person per night) ........ Three persons in room ($9.54 per person per night, twin beds & cot} Chi ldren under 16 st ay free in parent's room ........ Special rate , t wo rooms fo r husband, wife and children ($36.00 per night) Number of Children ................ Ages of Children ................................................................. .

Non-Delegates indicate roommate preference ............................................................................... ............................................................... .

Arrival Date .......................................................................................... Departure Date .............................................................................. .

Room Payment For Non-Delegates Must Be Made At Checkout Ti ,\,e

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an open letter...

A week seldom goes by that I do not receive a letter from a member wanting the names of the Alpha Sig's living in her area or the address of the nearest alumnae chapter. The name and address of each alumnae chapter president is listed in the fall issue of The Phoenix. You may find you live in an area where there are members, but there is no alumnae chapter. Why not be the instigator and organize one? It would be great fun! There is no better way to get acquainted.

The area Province Directo:r will be happy to help you. She is also listed in every issue of The Phoenix.

If your collegiate chapter is fortunate enough to have an alumnae chapter close by, you are aware of the tremendous good that can come from this association. Hopefully, you have been able to attend one of their meetings, and you understand how an alumnae chapter functions. Of course, each alumnae chapter is different; but one ingredient never changes-we are all friends! There is nothing more beautiful than the opportunity to be surrounded with friends, your ASA sisters.

Whether a collegian or alumnae, an ASA friendship is a gem, so continue to make new ones!

Many are awaiting you in an alumnae chapter.

Dear 'Future' Alumna: Within the next few months many of you will be passing another milestone in your life; you will become eligible to affiliate with an alumnae chapter. With your oft-times hectic schedule, you may not have been aware that your years as a collegian will be the shortest years of your life.

Aside from your academic work, you have had lots of fun! Alpha Sigma Alpha can take a great deal of credit for this fact. The good times do not have to end now. Your association as an active alumna can be as meaningful as your collegiate affiliation.

The statement I sometimes hear is, "Now that I'm not in school, I really miss my sorority!"

You shou,l d miss your collegiate chapter; but at no time should you miss your sorority, for any initiated member who is no longer a student is eligible for membership in any alumnae chapter and is a member for life. Now, while the good times are fresh in your mind, is the time to find an alumnae chapter and become actively involved in it. You will be an alumna for perhaps 50 or more years, far longer than the short time spent as a collegian.

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Alumnae chapter dues are nominal and will vary from chapter to chapter. They will range from $3-$12 per year. National alumnae dues are $2 per year. If you would be interested in paying your $2 to register now, a form will be provided to you. Then National will send your card with your registration to the chapter where you will be affiliating. An Initiation for Alumnae Membership Ceremony will be held at the time of affiliation.

Resolve now to help perpetuate Alpha Sigma Alpha. We need loyal and dedicated members working in our alumnae program. Do keep N ationa! Headquarters informed of any name or address changes, for we want to keep in touch with you. Please accept my invitation to affiliate with one of our many chapters, for I look forward to seeing your name on our alumnae rolls.

I close by wishing you much success and happiness in your future endeavors.

Faithful in Alpha Sigma Alpha, Judy DeMasters Winter Vice President of Alumnae Program

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Louisiana First Ladies Alpha Sigma Alpha is well represented on Louisiana campuses. Three of the state's schools have Alpha Sig first ladies. Sidney Gremillion Allen '¥'¥ is the wife of Dr. George H. Allen, president of Centenary College. Juanita Cardozier Kilpatrick '¥'¥ and her husband, Dr. Arnold Kilpatrick have been at Northwestern State University since his appointment in 1966. Mary Ellen Neal Walker '¥'¥ is the wife of Dr. George T. Walker, president of Northeast State University.

These three ladies are among thousands of women who have given up their own successful careers to better serve husbands who have reached the pinnacle in their profession. College and university presidents, along with their wives and families , must keep up a demanding pace. A president's wife is involved with student activities as well as campus and faculty programs.

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Dr. and Mrs. Allen welcome a guest to a theatre party at the Marjorie L yo ns Playhouse.

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Sidney Allen serves as hostess for many receptions at Centenary College.

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The President's Home at North western State Uni versity of Louisiana

Sidney is very busy at Centenary College, a private, undergraduate liberal arts school located in Shreveport, Louisiana. The school was established in 1825, making it the oldest institution of higher learning west of the Mississippi River.

Along with the many campus activities, Mrs. Allen is also active in many civic programs.

She is presently serving Alpha Sigma Alpha as National Chairman of Advisers. Mrs. Allen is not new to sorority work. During the 1967-70 triennium, she served as Alumnae Director.

The Aliens have two children, Jay and Lisa .

Juanita 'Kilpatrick taught vocal music at West Monroe, Louisiana High School for ten years before moving to Northwestern. She also served as an elementary school music supervisor for one year. Mrs. Kilpatrick is active in the Association of Natchitoches Women for the Preservation of Historic Natchitoches which is dedicated to restoring old homes, plantations, and other historical sites and buildings in the city.

She is one of Louisiana's most prominent leaders in the PEO philanthropic organization, serving as state treasurer.

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juanita Cardo zier Kilpatrick, Psi Psi

Since Dr. Kilpatrick became president of Northwestern, the university received funds to construct an elegant new President's Home. Mrs. Kilpatrick assumed an active role in the planning and decorating of the home, which was completed in 1970.

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The Kilpatricks have two children. Lael Alexis is a student at the university and Joel Young is a high school senior.

Kappa Gamma and is active in PEO philanthropic organization. In addition, Mrs. Walker works with the students at Northeast in many organizations and activities.

She entertains at several parties which have become part of the university tradition each year.

Each spring Mrs. Walker is the hostess of the reception honoring seniors and their parents prior to the graduation ceremony. As a hostess, she is also a collector of good recipes and cook books.

Her collection is quite large and acquired from all parts of the country.

Dr. and Mrs. Walker have two children, George and Ellen and four grandchildren.

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Dr. and Mrs. Arnold R. Kilpatrick, Lael and Young

Mary Ellen Walker and her husband first came ortheast in 1938 when he was an instructor.

Twenty years later, Dr. Walker was appointed president of the university. Since that time phenomenal growth in enrollment, academic programs, and physical facilities has occurred. The enrollment increased from 2300 to 9000. to

Dr. and Mrs. Walker are both active in church and community affairs. She is a member of Delta

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Dr. and Mrs. George T. Walker

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CHARTER PRESENTA TION: f ane Shaffer Peters, left, Pro vince II Director (A lumnae), presents a charter to the recently organized Greater Harrisburg Area Alumnae Chapter. With Mrs. Peters are, from le ft, Mrs. David C. Apgar, secretary; Mrs. Jacob Beshore, president; and Mrs. William Rothman, P anhellenic treasurer.

Greater Harrisburg Alumnae Chapter Receives Charter

Alpha Sigma Alpha announces the formation of

Alpha Sigma Alpha announces the formation of

TWIN CITIES ALUMNAE CHAPTER

MORAINE ALUMNAE CHAPTER

Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota

Moraine, Pennsylvani,a

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November 14, 1973

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Darla Voreis zs president of Chi Chi Chapter at Ball State University. Sh e has also serve d as secretary of the Homecoming Steering Committee. Darla is a member of the judicial Court and recording secretar路y of the Student Senate. She i.1 a member of Mortar Board , Phi Alpha Theta, history honorary, and is listed in the National Student Register.

Darla Voreis, Ch i Chi

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Paula Keyes, Gamma Psi, iJ the editor of the college newspaper, The Spectator. She recently received a certificate of merit from Pi D elta Epsilon, journalism honorary, for outstanding contributions to collegiate journalism. Paula serves as president of that group and is listed in the National Student Register.

Paula Keyes, Gamma Psi

Pat Boss, past persident of Chi Chi Chapter, is now serving as Panhellenic Representative.

She is a member of the Ball State University Student Sen ate and the Student Auditorium Committee. Pat is listed in Who's Who Among American Student Leaders.

Pat Boss, Chi Chi

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Leanna Rich~rdson, Gamma Z eta, Campus Favo rite at the University of Arkansas-Manticello

Cindy Harms, Delta Theta, is a member of th e Women's Recreation Association at S outhern I llinois University. Sh e was re cently cro wned Queen of the Sigma Tau Gamma White R ose Formal.

Delores Rocco, Kappa Kappa, is a member of Pi Sigma Alpha, political science honorary, at Temple Universit y. She is also a member of Magnet, junior-senior honorary society and president of Alpha Lambda D elta, freshmen women's honorary.

Cathy Bradshaw, Gamma Zeta, is a Campus Favorite at the University of Arkansas-Monticello.

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Monica Sullivan, Gamma Zeta, Campus Favorite at the University of Arkansas-Monticello

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HONORARIES

Lillian Ford, Beta I ota, is a member of Sigma Tau D elta, English honorary, and Pi D elta Epsilon, journalism honorary.

Kathy Fillichio, Gamma Lam bda, Alpha Sigma Nu, national Jesuit honor fraternity

Carol R eed, Epsilon Epsilon, is the treasurer of SPURS at the Kansas State Teachers College.

] anan Crouch, Beta Beta, Mortar Board, Uni ve rsity of Northern Colorado

Barb Sawyer, Epsilon Epsilon, SPURS

Jean H olt, Epsilon Epsilon, is the editor of SPURS, sophomore wome n's honorary

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DEAN'S LIST Edinboro State College

Betsy Ccat es

Bobbi Clapperton

Susan Mead

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Mary Juliano

Diane Beck

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Doreen Runkle, Beta Eta, Dickinson State College Homecoming Princess

Barb Nelson, Delta Zeta, was a candidate for H om ecom ing Queen at the Univer sity of Wi s c o n sinWhitewater .

P. f. Weyforth, Beta Sigma, attendant to the Military Ball Queen at Southwest M isso u r i State University

Jeanne Yesalavage, Delta Epsilon, Mansfield State College Homecoming Queen Linda Russell, Phi Phi, Miss Northwest Missouri State University

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Connie Sisson, Alpha, was a candidate for Miss Greek at Longwood College and H ampden-Sydney College Greek Week .

Jayne Thomas, Alpha, represented Pi Kappa Alpha at the HampdenSydney College Homecoming.

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Alpha Sig's Metric Book Inching Up in Sales

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By Don Tewkesbury Don Tewkesbury is a staff writer with the Seattle Postlntelligencer. Article reprinted from the Post-Intelligencer.

American's next great social revolution is being advocated by a best selling authoress, who says the whole nation is marching to the meter of a different drummer. Or rather, counting to no meter at all.

Christine Govoni Vogel Bn harbors no dream of being beseiged by movie producers vying for the film rights to her prosaically titled booklet, "How to Convert the Metric System Into the U.S. System and Vice Versa." However, she has parlayed an idea by her husband, Richard, and five years' work into a runaway publishing success.

The explanation is both simple and surprising. S~e currently controls the "only game m the .n at.wn." Her publication presently is the lone, sigmficant authority available in an area of prime national interest.

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its i~plications never will equal the ramifications which surrounded

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Mein Kampf or Das Kapital, profound and comp~ete social and economical changes of A~enca are implicit in Mrs. Vogel's handbook

which already has sold 30,000 copies at $3.95 each.

Now going into its third printing, its full is only beginning to be realized m Mexico, Canada, and the United States. The initial idea for the seemingly commonplace

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(con't pg. 19) Mrs. Vogel was a member of Beta Pi Chapter at Concord College in Athens, West Virginia. She is listed in "Who's Who of American Women" "The National Register ~f Prominent Americans and International Notables," "The World's Who's Who of Wo men" and "International Who's Who in Community Service."

Mrs. Vogel now lives in Bellevue, Washington .

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Metric Book (continued from page 18)

Chicago Alumnae Chapters Hold Rush Party

mathematical guide occurred to Mr. Vogel, when he was hospitalized. He was chatting with a nurse who noticed that the metric system already is widely used in Seattle hospitals and expressed amazement that so little had been written about it.

Mr. Vogel, a native of Germany who grew up with the metric system, also was astonished when he later verified the nurse's assessment at the Seattle Public Library. Vogel, who has been in ill health, wrote the first twenty pages of the book and his wife, working five years in her spare time, completed the remaining 135 pages which consist primarily of conversion tables.

Mrs. Vogel, a Bellevue Junior High School counselor, "is the first woman in history to write about the metric system, according to the Library of Congress," Mr. Vogel noted.

At a work session for the summer meeting, Chicago Metro, North, and West Chapter members prepare flyers for mailing. They are Marcia Harris, S ilvana Filipello Richardson, Cheri Sch ot tman, Nancy Reagan, julie DeMana, Clare Hagt;n and judith Burgeson.

The Chicago, Chicago North, Chicago South, Chicago West and the newly chartered, Chicago Metro Alumnae Chapters held their first rush party in June, 1973. Chicago alumnae were invited to attend in a joint effort by the organized Chapters to increase interest in participation in an alumnae chapter. Chicago Alpha Sigs are fortunate to have alumnae chapters located in all areas of the city.

Despite a traditional reluctance to alter the status quo and some dire predictjons issued by various segments of labor and business, future heavy sales for the booklet seem assured as America moves toward adoption of the metric system.

While about 100,000 sales are required to put a fictional work on the publication industry's hit list, sales of 30,000 solidly establish Mrs. Vogel's work as a best seller in the realm of technical h andbooks. .___ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Special guests at the party were Gerry Yang Cox, Executive Vice President and Debbie Bukas, Field Representative. Along with the chapters' members, they were available to talk with the guests and answer any questions concerning alumnae affiliation.

The five alumnae chapters hope to repeat their rush party in 1974 and institute it as an annual event, including local collegiate members from the Chicago area in the future.

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Gerry Cox and Debbie Bukas (far right) discuss belonging to an alumnae chapter wit h several of the alumnae chapter members and guests during the summer meeting in Chicago.

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registration chairman ( continued from page 4)

Her experience in sorority convinced her of the accomplishments a group can achieve. Thus she has become an active member in several groups.

Presently, she serves as secretary for the Fort Cherry Education Association and as recording secretary for the Washington Business and Professional Women's Club. She has also continued her sorority affiliation by joining the Pittsburgh Alumnae Chapter of A'LA. She feels that only through the commitment of each individual can a group achieve its purpose. She hopes that Convention will challenge each sister to keep their sisterhood strong and growing.

boutique Again this year, the sorority's Convention will feature the A'LA Boutique, a mini-store filled with items made by collegiate and alumnae chapters across the country. The boutique offers handcrafted items especially for an Alpha Sig and is a treasure house of gifts for that special big or little sis, chapter officer or roommate.

Paula Cyrus, Feature Editor of The Phoenix is in charge of the boutique and reports that some novel items will be for sale during Convention. So be sure to budget a little extra for the Boutique when planning your Convention expenses.

In Memoriam Memorial contributions may be made to the Alpha Sigma Alpha National Philanthropic Fund. An acknowledgement of such a gift is sent to the family of the person in whose memory it is given and t o the donor.

THETA THETA Beverly E. Evans Lois Johnson Halliwill Margaret L. Lane Ann Jeannette Spinney Florence Whelden Gertrude Yorke IOTA IOTA Ruth Grant Lang Laurel Pascoe Miller

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PHI PHI K. Virginia Myers Call is on BETA UPSILON Rosemary Burkhardt C onaway Mary Ruth Siebenmorgen GAMMA ZETA Joan Elizabeth Curry

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collegiate news Alpha Longwood College Farmville, Virginia Alphas returned to Longwood late in August to begin another successful and rewarding year. Several members served as orientation leaders and colleagues, a sophomore big sister which is quite an honor. Susan Law, Ginny Land and Susie Glasheen attended the StudentFaculty Retreat.

Preparations for rush are in full swing. We showed up in our red A"i:.A T -shirts at the Informal Panhellenic Tea and have held an informal coke party each month.

A closed weekend for rush preparation was held in September at which we wrote songs, completed rush favors and repaired scenery. Song practice is held twice a week and Alpha voices are heard all over campus!

Susari Stinnette was pledged during open bidding and Chris Witherow was initiated in October.

Big-little sisters participated in Senior Capping and Junior Ring Ceremonies. We held a picnic at Longwood Estate cabin and plan dinners in the chapter room each month. Mixers have been held with the Sigma Phi Epsilons at the University of Richmond and the Lambda Chi Alphas at Hampden-Sydney. One night several energetic members decided the chapter room needed a new look. We are all pleased with the new arrangement, and especially with our gift from last year's pledgesa white and gold French style telephone. New outfits have been selected and several members are sporting bright red A"i:.A jackets. Although it is still early in the year, three candlelight ceremonies have been held.

Our Study-Buddy Dinner was held for first semester.

At this time, the member with the highest average of each study:buddy pair was treated to a free dinner. Several members made the Dean's List and the scholarship for the highest grade point average was awarded to Lou Jarrels and Jackie Ferguson.

Increasing our magazine sales is one of our goals this year. Our magazine chairman, Pam Lenz, has divided the sorority into groups with each group competing in sales. The winning group will be treated to dinner in December. Our money-making projects are well under way. We have held doughnut sales and sponsored a booth on the midway during Oktoberfest. Additional projects include a stationery sale, rummage sale, raffle and fashion show.

Several Alphas are participating in campus activitier.

Vicki Gardner is a Cahoot and vice-president of H ,O

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Alpha senzors prepare for Capping Ceremonies

and Corkettes, the acquatic club. Hampden-Sydney Homecoming found two A"i:.As on the court: Jayne Thomas represented Pi Kappa Alpha and Susan Stinnette represented Lambda Chi Alpha. Last year's queen was Beth Blanchard A. Pam Watson was initiated into Geist, the honorary leadership fraternity, and was the May Court Maid of Honor. Janet Pearman was also a May Court representative. Ginny Land is excelling in tennis intramurals. Linda Martin was selected as Best Active.

We are especially proud of two of our alumnae.

Candy Jamison Dowdy A is serving as Longwood's Admissions Counselor and was named as one of America's Outstanding Women. Congratulations are in order to Candy and her husband Chuck on the arrival of an A"i:.A legacy, Hollace. Lynne Rachal Chambers A, director of Province IV, has continued to be a close and special friend of the chapter. Lynne attended the National Panhellenic Area Conference at Longwood and conducted our chapter's inspection. She presented us with a beautiful handmade tablecloth displaying the insignia of A"i:.A in white and gold. This lovely addition to our chapter has been used at all our ritual ceremonies.

Nancy Lumsden and her committee are busy planning for Province Day '74 which will be held at Longwood.

Elections for '74-75 officers will be coming up soon. We would like to recognize Susan Law for the outstanding job she has done as president.-SusAN WooLDRIDGE

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Alpha Alpha Miami University Oxford, Ohio Rush was very successful for the Alpha Alpha Chapter this fall. The new pledges and members fired up for Greek Week. We placed very well in the events. Miami's Parents' Weekend gave us the opportunity to have another dinner at Waldo's Supper Club. Fall has been fantastic and the Alpha Alphas have a spirit that no one can beat.- PATRICIA SwYERS

Alpha Beta Northeast Missouri State University Kirksville, Missouri The Alpha Betas gathered at Thousand Hills State Park on July 7 for their annual summer reunion. It was a bright sunny day highlighted by the girls participating in water games as well as just plain relaxing on the beach. A picnic was enjoyed by all.

Early August brought the representation of Alpha Betas in the Northeast Missouri State Fair Queen Contest. Participating in the event were Mary Liontos and Becky Rives. The Alpha Betas felt they were well represented by these girls .

Later in August the Alphas were again extremely proud of Becky Rives, who was chosen as Missouri State Fair Queen. Because of her travels as Missouri Queen and as Farmer's Daughter, Becky is not in school this winter semester but is still in all our hearts.

Rush began early in September for the Alpha Betas.

All were kept busy decorating 2nd planning for parties which were many times repeated in one night. The an路 nual parties, "Alphatraz" and "Southern Array," were noted as great successes. Without the cooperation of all the Alpha Betas and their togetherness, the rush parties would not have been the success that they were .

A few days after the "Yell-In" on October 1 the Alpha Beta members and their pledges joined others in an all-sorority picnic at Thousand Hills State Park.

This was a chance for all to further Greek relations through new bonds and old as well.

October 'brought with it involvement in Homecoming activities. The theme for the event was "Reeling in the Years." The Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity combined their talents with ours to make a float to suit the occasion. Sharon Norris represented us as Homecoming Queen candidate. All the Alphas backed Sharon in her campaign by use of flyers, leg garters, posters, and car parades. Homecoming was also a nice time to renew close feelings with our alumnae.-CANDY OLsON

Alpha Gamma Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana, Pennsylvania Though the weather still spoke of summer, the Alpha Gammas knew the packing and unpacking meant fall and the start of activity. First on the list was preparation for an early Homecoming. "Hawaii" came to Indiana in the form of our float, corresponding to the Home路 coming theme, "See America First." Our members along with Sigma T au Gamma fraternity joined in the fun of working together. Before our eyes, and after our hard work, we saw "Hawaii" emerge complete with palm trees, an erupting volcano, and of course a grass skirted, hip-shaking hula girl.

Homecoming also means electing a Homecoming Queen. Our candidate was Sandy Ashton. Jill Trainor was presented with the honor of being Lambda Chi Alpha's sweetheart, and was also put up for Homecoming Queen. After a tea for the mothers, and the parade itself, we were all proud to hear our float had placed. Cathy Rendine and Joan Allerton both did a fin e job as float co-chairmen. No sooner was Homecoming over, when the efforts of Alpha Gammas turned to rush. With a new bright red shag rug to brighten up our room, the parties began. Our first round of parties were based on a happy hour, with our traditional "Frat Man" skit. Hawaii again became our theme, as we said "Aloha" to our rushees at our second round of parties. Smiles and a few tears were displayed as members within "a circle of friendsliip" told what sisterhood meant to them. In our "garden of friendship" at prefs the crying continued, but smiles soon came as we welcomed our pledges.

Patty Replogle, pledge trainer, and Patty Friebus, her assistant, as well as all the members, are anxious to get to know the pledges through scavenger hunts, skating parties, and other fun-filled activities.-KAREN STULTS

Beta Beta University of Northern Colorado Greeley, Colorado

Alpha Betas have fun on the farm

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The Beta Betas were greeted this fall with a beautifully redecorated house which created a warm, homey atmosphere for all the members from far and wide.

Busy was the most appropriate word to describe fall quarter. Rush workshops, song sessions, and hard work brought the sorority closer together to achieve a common goal-true sisterhood. Formal rush week was October 27 through November 3. Our theme for open house was "A'LA Presents." We had a slide show depicting all the aspects of the sorority, concluding with a song written and sung by our own Linda Anderson. "Alice in A'LA-Land" was the subject for theme party. Everyone enjoyed the original play with Alice, the Madhatter, and the Rabbit as they traveled throughout the land.

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Our traditional Hawaiian Final Party concluded our busy week of parties. Before our rushees left, they made a wish and tossed a pearl into our fountain.

On November 11, we celebrated Founders' Day with a tea. An invitation was extended to all the A'2.A alumnae in the D enver and Greeley area. It was great to meet so many other Alpha Sigs and hear their ideas.

We all had a rip roaring time at our Sadie Hawkins party. The place, an old barn out in the country, the music, a bluegrass band, and the people, the Alpha Sigs and their guests made the party a great success.

The quarter was concluded with our annual Christmas party, complete with a beautiful tree, presents for all, Christmas carols, and a visit from Santa Claus and his little helpers. We went home to celebrate the holidays with our families and to rest up for another busy quarter ahead.-PATRICIA HILAND

Epsilon Epsilon Kansas State Teachers College Emporia, Kansas Fall semester got off to a fantastic start for Epsilon Epsilon Chapter. The theme for formal rush this year was "It's a small, small world." To go along with this theme, we gave goldfish as favors.

We haven't had very much free time this semester because every fraternity on campus has had an exchange with us. These exchanges range from roller skating to football games to '50s parties.

The weekend of October 6 was Father's Weekend.

After a buffet dinner and some entertainment at the house, we escorted our dads to the victorious Emporia State football game and then out dancing. The following weekend was Parents' Day at KSTC, so the dads were back again but this time with their wives.

We visited the Lyon County Mentally Retarded Center as a philanthropic project. We took the children bean bag frogs which were made during rush week.

Our fall informal was a barn stomp. Everyone had a great time! We gave our dates cowboy hats to commemorate the evening.

Excitement filled the air as Homecoming drew near.

Epsilon Epsilon kept busy making house decorations and a float for the parade. Nancy Hoagland and J anice Wisner were nominated for Who's Who in American

Colleges and Universities. After the Homecoming game we held an open house for friends and alums.

Founders' Day was celebrated with our traditional Alum Salad Dinner. The alums brought salads which were delicious !

Everyone is looking forward to our holiday celebrations. These include our big sis-little sis party complete with Santa and our holiday dinner.-JANICE WISNER

Zeta Zeta Central Missouri State University Warrensburg, Missouri Zeta Zetas went on the war path as they began the 1973-74 school year with Homecoming campaigns.

Dressed as Indian princesses, we scouted the campus for support to our candidate Debbie Nickell. Fraternities and campus organizations sponsored several Zeta Zetas as candidates. We were thrilled as three were announced as T op Ten finalists: D ebbie Nickell, Ginger Cummings, sponsored by Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity; and Pam Mayden, sponsored by Phi Sigma Epsilon fraternity.

Once again using our theme of Walt Disney's Frontierland, we participated in the walking entry of the Homecoming parade. Our gaily clad tribe carried banners in support of the Central Missouri State Mules.

Halloween brought a costume party for the mentally retarded children of Higginsville State School. Zeta Zetas provided treats and entertainment for the delighted children of the school.

As autumn leaves turn, football games and hayrides are fun outside rush activities. "Coketails," Panhellenic's introduction of sororities to new students, will include a skit and several songs by the Zeta Zetas. Song sessions in the chapter room, accompanied by guitar, are becoming Sunday rituals. Zeta Zeta welcomes Dr. Youmans and sponsor Dr. Betty Cook to our organization.

We are busy planning partieli and teas with our alumnae and Mother Patronesses. Alphas past and present worked together in preparing a light luncheon for parents and returning members on Homecoming Day. Alumnae support in bake sales and other money-making projects has been extremely helpful in obtaining rush funds.

The Zeta Zetas are anxiously awaiting and planning State Day in Warrensburg, April 6, 1974. We hope to see you there !-MICHELE GRANGER

Eta Eta Kansas State College Pittsburg, Kansas

Epsilon Epsilon girls sing during an informal rush party

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The Eta Etas started the fall semester. off with a bang. Formal rush was a giant success. Rush parties such as "Polynesian Paradise" and "Casino Royale" were well received.

The Eta Etas took first place in such fall events as Lambda Chi Alpha sidewalk-painting contest and Tau Kappa Epsilon softball.

We held a dance marathon for Dave Holbert to provide him with a kidney machine. All organizations on campus participated making this a very worthwhile endeavor.

Eta Eta Chapter is represented in Cwens, Golden Crest, on the cheerleading squad, Student Senate, the Dean's Honor Roll, and various departmental ÂŁraternities.-VIRGINIA LIDDLE

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Phi Phi Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, Missouri

Eta Etas clean up for rush

Kappa Kappa Temple University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Kappa Kappa Chapter hit the headlines the first week of the semester by having a booth on the mall.

We gave away free brownies and balloons, and had a party the same afternoon. Our booth was the only one of its kind, so we made the front page of the " T emple News." We held a Halloween costume party for recent alums, complete with bobbing for app les and a .Jack O'Lantern. The beginning of December featured our spaghetti dinner for all of the recent a lums, and all alums from 1922 on. We' re looking forward to another successful year, including bake sales, fraternity parti e~. and charity fun ctions.- CHRIS CRA NE

Nu Nu Drexel University Philadelphia , Pennsylvania Nu Nu started th e first two weeks with Panhellenic rush. Seve ra l Panhellen:c social events were held to show sorority spirit. Fraterniti es held Freshmen Women T eas to help the Greeks meet the freshmen. Panhel held a bake sale a long with their own Freshmen Women T ea.

Rush was the main event of the term. Our parti es were a big success. A'LA colors were used in our "God's Eyes" rush favors. Our second rush party featured flat rocks painted with carnations a nd asters . The third was a " Pennsylvan ia Dutch Party," where the girls made their own pretzels and drank beer.

Our formal rush party was held in Van R ensselaer D ormitory. It was a n " Old English T ea P arty." F our boy fri ends served as butlers. Mixers with <l> 'L K, 'LP, 'LAE, A'L<l> fraternities were a lot of fun .

An auction for charity was held in our great court.

The money went to the K en-Crest M entally D isabled C enter .

This year A 'LA was in the annual H om ecoming skits with 'LP, T'LP and <l> 'L K. We also put up a good fight in the annual C ollege Bowl Trivia C ontest against A'L<l>.

Homecoming ended with individual fraternity dinners and mixers.

Founders' Day was held in Chinatown. It was com路 bined with bid acceptance. -SUSAN STEWART

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Northwest Missouri State University's Phi Ph i Chapter is now well into the 1973-74 school year. Academic and campus activities have been keeping the members busy.

The year began with a bang as the Phi Phis worked diligently in preparing for pre-school rush. We spent a busy week with parties, including a sailor party, a flapper party, and many other less structured get-togethers. As the week progressed, many friendships were m ad e and the Phi Phis were pleased to receive another great pledge class.

H omecoming occurred on the NWMSU campus this year during the weekend of O ctober 27 centered around the theme of Historical Happenings. The Phi Ph:s contributions included a skit entitled The Sinking of the Titanic and a float featuring The Boston Tea P arty. The Phi Phis also entered numerous clowns and a 1930's jalopy in the parade. O ur chapter was especially proud of their two queen candidates during the Homecoming festivities. Susie Smith was representing Phi Phi, and the m en of Tau Kappa Epsilon chose Melanie Wiles as their candidate. Susan Kroeger was a big asset to the H omecoming preparations this year, as she served as co-chairman for the over-all Homecoming festivities .

After an exciting game, all parents and alumnae were welcomed in the Phi Phi chapter room for their annual tea.

Founders' Day was also celebrated with a tea for the alumnae chapter after the traditional Founders' Day ceremony. The collegiate chapter as well as the a lumnae chapter thoroughly enjoyed sharing an evening of conversation and song.

Several Phi Phis are backing the sportsmen on the MSU campus this year. Terri Crossley, Linda Russell, a nd Kim Smith have been giving the football and basketball teams their full support as they served as cheerltaders. Also stirring up spirit are Linda C leveland and .Jennifer Wiles as they cheer on th-e wrestling team.

Miss Bonnie Magill has been serving our chapter fa ithfully as an adviser for many years. This year, we are proud to include an additional adviser to our organization. The Phi Phis recently we lcomed Mrs. .Jane Christensen Updegraff, a n alumna, into our midst.

As the year progresses, the Phi Phis are keeping busy with social mixers a nd preparations for their formal which is scheduled for the twenty-third of March. }ENE LLE TOLLE

Chi Chi Ball State University Muncie, Indiana T eams of Ladybugs and Stars pulled their way to victory as the Chi Chis climaxed a great Homecoming weekend at the annual Theta Xi Tug-0-War. A first place in sorority division was awarded to the chapter.

The weekend proved to be a busy but profitable one for the Chi Chis as Beth Bowers was vo ted in as one of the top ten finalists for queen at the university. To highlight the H omecoming festivities, the A 'LA - I l\8 float took top h onors with their fl oat, "Oh Magoo, You've D one It Again." T he weekend events were concluded with an after-game alumnae tea.

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Beta Gamma Northeastern State College Tahlequah , Oklahoma Beta Gamma completed a very successful rush, the theme of which was "To Possum Hollow With Love."

The whole rush program was written by Nerea Cooper who wrote the skit and three songs. We picked up rushees who have a lot of fire and great A~A spirit.

On September 29 we had a car wash with Acacia, a new fraternity on the NSC campus. There was also a party afterward~ out at the lake. We have also helped Acacia with all their rush parties that were at the first of school. We are now looking ahead to informal rush, fraternity parties, Founders' Day, NSC Homecoming, State Day, Mother Patroness tea, sneaks, and reverse day.-KELLAE JOHNSON

Alpha Sig smiles from Chi Chis

Beta Delta Chi Chis continued with fall activities as informal rush began. Popcorn parties and picnics were some of the fall activities planned .

Circus Feed weekend found the Chi Chis participating behind a booth of "Putt-Putt Golf." Once again the chapter, together with the Sig Eps, took ~onors as the Eps pulled us to a second place in the Chanot R ace.

Another fall activity found the chapter entered into the Watermelon Bust games. Joann Hornberger was nominated as our queen candidate and a team of six Chi Chis participated in events such as the greased watermelon throw, and the seed spitting contest.

Campus-wide cookie sales for UNICEF was the philanthrop ic project sponsored by the Chi Chis.

Witches and goblins and other things that go bump in the night were found at a Halloween party in which Chi Chi Chapter got together with the ~n 's ~~~'s and A TQ 's for a celebration to conclude the weekend.

Activation of fall pledges pulled the chapter together on a more serious note to add the final touches to a profitable and exciting fall quarter.- MARGE KoLODZIEJ

Chi Chis Nancy Butcher, Patey Trib bett, and Vicki Sloan

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University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, Mississippi The summer for Beta Delta ended with our annual rush workshop, which is always more fun than work.

Then August 26 brought the rushees, and rush officiall y began. At the end of a week of smiles, ice water, and parties, we opened our doors and our hearts to new pledges. We held an ice cream party in our chapter room, complete with a candlelight, and later good pizza and better companionship.

With rush well out of our minds for the time being, we set our spirits high for school. We donned our A~ A jerseys and helped move the new freshmen into their dorms. For our philanthropy, we baked and cooked up ideas and sold them after dorm hours in the chapter room. French donuts and cinnamon toast, tuna sandwiches, corn dogs, cakes and cookies were on everyone's mind for the following few days. We broke all previous earning records, and our philanthropy fund is about to burst wide open.

Fall brings football, which in turn brings a certain spirit in all loyal hearts. The Beta Deltas were not the only ones on this campus who wore spirit tags and buttons, painted and hung our spirit signs, stuffed the sorority balcony, and cheered at the pep rallies. Our spirit was so bountiful, it seemed to rub off in every direction. We held a swap with the football team (and coach) in the dorm. All agreed the skit was good, but all the unexpected dates afterwards were the reward of the whole evening! At the pep rally that week we found that we rated second place one week, and first place the next in spirit!

We have also been busy on campus 路with elections.

Beta Deltas are represented in every aspect of campus life: Six members were tapped into the Angel Flight and two into the Del Sur Organizations. We also ha\ c marchers in the Flag Drill Team and the famous Marching Pride.

As far as the campus intramurals go, we are competing in the football games. Our defense cannot be beat . . . but we are still working on our offense . In volleyball, we are trying something new. The Kappa Alpha fraternity is our partner for the games, and with such skill, we are going to have a very hard time losing!

Our social life has been an active one. Sorority parties spring up everywhere. Swaps with fraternities and the Ole Miss weekend kept us on the go. Most impor-

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tant were the big sis-little sis activities. It all started beginning of the summer with several work shops for with the members' string party. The entire floor was formal rush. Beta Zeta members arrived on campus nothing but a spiderweb maze of rope yarn and string August 14 to finish the final preparations for rush. The under and over which the pledges had to crawl and day came and the parties began. From August 21 climb, following their own personal string, until . the.y through the 27 there were long hours of work and fun ended up in the chapter room with t~ei~ new big SIS to make sure everything was a success. Then the final at the end of the line. Then came the picmc, the pledges day came and the anxiousness of new pledges. Excitesurprised the members with. We all enjoyed the de- ment was in the air there was much laughter, tears, licious food that was served, but it was more fun to singing, and the joy' of sisterhood. "What is a s~rority throw the chapter frisbee, swing and seesaw, visit the all about?" was the question asked and portrayed m the animals in the local zoo, and to ride the little excursion play "Cabaret." This was done by setting the stage of train that was just big enough to hold us all, and all a freshman just starting college life. our "Hip, hip . .. Alpha Sigs!"

On September 8 the members of BZ Chapter honored The Beta Deltas are working hand in hand with the the new pledges with a champagne party. At this time Hattiesburg Alum Chapter to strengthen the relations special recognition was given to each pledge for her between present and past members of the sorority. The hard work at cleaning up the chapter room. Beta Zetas collegiate chapter awoke early one Saturday morning to participated in the Welsh Lagniappa Fair. The money the sweet aroma of donuts and brewing coffee in the raised through selling cakes went to the Johnny Scott chapter room. Our alums had given us a breakfast on Center as part of our philanthropic project. our closed weekend. We were introduced to their officers Our annual house party over-night in Saint Martinthis year, and we exchanged little bits of friendship and ville brought together the members and new pledges. smiles. At the end of the morning, we found that the We gathered on October 5 for this event to share good alums had chosen members of the chapter as their little times, sisterhood, and friendship. New dates-more dates sisters, and we are all so happy to know that to one of -and even steady dates! All this has begun through the alums that we thought we never knew, we are some.the several socials with different fraternities on campus. thing speciaL-LAURA BAHR Halloween was the time for pledges to get some good tricks or treats in for members. This event was held on October 29 and was filled with bobbing for apples, cosBeta Epsilon tumes, and even a Dating Game contest.

Madison College Homecoming, the Parent-Daughter-Founders' Day Harrisonburg, Virginia Banquet and sports intramurals were all a part of the After an exciting and varied summer, the members events for November. of BE came back to school and got settled in the new BZs have many girls to be proud of. Debbie Bush and eight-floor sorority dorm. We had popcorn parties and Susan LeBlanc are members of Acadians (flag corp) at went to the Pizza Hut to renew old friendships and meet USL. Pat Johnson, Jean Fertita and Celeste Thibonew girls. deaux were named to the Dean's List.

In the beginning of October, we gave out open bids.

Alpha Sigs at USL are well on the way with new and As fall freshman rush is new to Madison College, the exciting ideas for this year. All this started with a BEs met many freshmen girls. We carried a harvest theme throughout the three round parties. Then . .. smiling face and many encouraging words from Rebecca Sink, Field Representative.-:-DEBBIE BusH WALK! ! ! And more new pledges! !

Beta Epsilon did very well in volleyball intramurals this fall and had a good time besides. Beta Epsilon sponsored two movies on campus as a money-making project.

Alumnae weekend was a great chance to see all our former members. An open house at the dorm was held that Saturday afternoon so that the BEs could reminisce and find out what was happening up to date.

In November we celebrated our Founders' Day with a banquet at the Belle Meade Restaurant in Harrisonburg.

Work for our annual Christmas Boutique was started in mid November. Wall hangings, decoupages, and flower rings were made to be sold on campus the first week in December. The proceeds went for our philanthropic project, Camp Virginia Jaycees.

Before going home for Christmas break, the BEs initiated the fall pledge class.-JEAN SCHOELLING

Beta Zeta University of Southern Louisiana Lafayette, Louisiana The fall semester started out with a smash hit for the Beta Zetas. We pledged several great girls with true Alpha Sig spirit and enthusiasm. It all started at the

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Beta Eta Dickinson State College Dickinson, North Dakota Homecoming activities and informal rush have been keeping Beta Eta busy at DSC. Two of our members were very active in Homecoming. They were Homecoming princesses Doreen Reinke and Marla Lupo.

Marla was Homecoming chairman. Both girls contributed greatly to making a fantastic Homecoming.

Meanwhile the rest of our members were busy working on the float, attending the alumnae tea after the football game, or selling mums. The following girls were chosen

by Doreen to be maidens and take part in the traditional Indian ceremony: Tony Volk, Deann Kessel, Mary Iverson, Brenda DeMotte, JoAnn Solgen, and Sally Cook.

In trying to increase our membership, we've had three informal rushes. At the first one we kept the prospective members busy by making wallhangings which we plan to sell before Christman in a boutique. Our next rush was a hot chocolate and doughnut party h~ld at one of our member's homes. About fifteen girls attended both functions. The girls really enjoyed themselves so we could be having some new members in the

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winter quarter. Our last informal rush was a Hailoween Party with all the old traditional games. Our next rush parties will be formal rush. We'll be looking forward to having new pledges and more good times.-SALLY CooK

Beta Iota Radford College Radford, Virginia Informal rush, which is rapidly growing into a tradition on the Radford College campus, was carried through the second year. An Ail-Greek Party to which all rushees were invited was held in the coilege's new student union, Heth Hall. The Beta Iotas, under the direction of co-rush chairmen, Kristy Cole and Amy Maliefsky, greeted the rushees at the first party, an open house. Rushees viewed displays with much interest and curiosity. Candlelight readings by four members culminated the evening's activities. Members and pledges entertained rushees at a second party on October 2.

Card Party was the theme for the Beta Iota's second party.

A picnic was held for the members and pledges at Claytor Lake on October 3. Spring pledges were initiated on October 11. Ribbon pledging was held on October 17, and on October 18 pin pledging was held in the room.

Members and pledges celebrated Hailoween with a party at the home of our adviser, Mrs. Jean B. Einstein.

Founders' Day was observed November 11 at the Holiday Inn in Blacksburg, Virginia. Members and pledges celebrated the event with a dinner and a skit presented by the 197 3 fall pledge class. Faculty members and their husbands and wives were invited. Dr. J ohn MacPhail, professor of education, was guest speaker. Senior Sendoff was held in the sorority room November 7.

Alpha's Field R epresentative visited the Radford College campus during the week of October 8 thru 14 and presented Beta Iota a large silver tray in recognition of the chapter earning the highest average on its membership examinations.-LILLIAN FoRD

Beta Kappa Western Illinois University Macomb, Illinois The Beta Kappas returned to school psyched up to begin a very active, but fun quarter. The beginning of school signified the beginning of rush for us. We tried out a new rush system which began earlier and was more informal. Our parties were very successful and the themes we chose made them even more fun. We had a Tavern party and a Birthday party for everyone. The rushees seemed to have a very good time and so did we, especially when it was over, since once again, we got the best pledge class on campus!

Since we started school so late, Homecoming rolled around quickly. This year's theme was Nostalgia, so our float was entitled "On the Good Ship Victory" (Lollipop) which we built along with the men of Tau Kappa Epsilon.

Our cheer for "Yell Like Hell" carried the same title and we all dressed up like Shirley T emples with big lollipops! We had a great time and enjoyed ail the Homecoming festivities to their fullest!

Our philanthropic project for the fall was a city-wide drive called "Macomb Beautiful" which was to beautify Macomb by planting trees and shrubs throughout the town. Our job was to take a survey of the townspeople

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to see if they were in favor of a project such as this. It was a good experience for all of us and we felt we were helping in beautifying the country rather than polluting it.

Our fall party was a success. We held a formal party at the Holiday Inn in Macomb and had a banquet and dancing. We ail enjoyed it and it helped put us in a happy Christmas spirit a little early since it was held on December 1. It also got our minds off finals for awhile which was a big help !-PEGGY TuRNIPSEED

Beta Kappas getting psyched for an exchange

路 Beta Lambda State College of Arkansas Conway, Arkansas With the leaves changing colors and classes in session - it's that time of year again for the Beta Lambdas to be especially busy with rush and th e usual campus activities. Rush went off as a big success.

Beta Lambdas have been rushing off to teas, ballgames, and parties with high enthusiasm in spite of all the hard work. The "Bears" diligent practicing has paid off with victories and the Beta Lambdas have supported them all the way.

Getting back into the swing of things involved th e renewal of old friendships and new friendships being developed. We miss our members who left but we will enjoy visiting with them on special occasions.

We're especially proud of Donna Chun for being a cheerleader again and Emma Peterson, president of the Association of Christian Students. We look forward to another busy year with all the pep and. go associated with Alpha Sigma Alpha.- VANESSA BRANTLEY

Beta Mu Henderson State College Arkadelphia, Arkansas Beta Mu was busy ail summer trying to get ready for September rush. We had a weekend of fun at Hot Springs where we watched Carol Jo Clark, one of our members in the Miss Arkansas Pageant. We went through rush at the beginning of September and on September 29 bids went out. Rush was quite a succe s with parties and cookouts . We are proud of Linda Sue Clark, who was named R.O.T.C. Sponsor.-Jo ANN IRVIN

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Beta Nu Murray State University Murray, Kentucky Brightness, newness, and enthusiasm were the key words in the AL.A room this year as Beta Nus prepared for rush with newly upholstered furniture, a new blue carpet, and several other decorative surprises for members and rushees alike. Rush favors were clear feltbacked paperweights with Betsy Clark figures inside.

Excitement over candlelights, engagements, and summer happenings was matched by our excitement over our fantastic fall pledges.

With a brand new football stadium and a young, new President, Murray State University was poised on the threshold of a new era. Beta Nus stayed right in the swing of things as our chapter vibrated with new life and new activities. Inter-sorority softball games brought Beta Nus out in full force to cheer on our athletic members. We participated in the very first annual Lambda Chi Alpha watermelon bust with energy and enthusiasm. Some of the events were the "watermelon footpush," the "watermelon seed-spitting contest," and "musical ice-blocks." Though everyone couldn't win the trophies, there wa~ plenty of laughter-and cold watermelon-for everybody!

Beta Nus sold beautiful note-card stationery for the first time as a money-making project, and for the first time in many years we built our Homecoming float with the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. The semester overflowed with activities-Sigma Chi D erby Day, a successful car wash, goat rides, and football games. Two outstanding dates on the fall agenda were fall retreat and our Founders' Day Dance held on November 10. All Beta Nus and their dates were thrilled with this gala occasion. More parties and continued rushing brought more new pledges.

At the initiation banquet Rita Kane was named Ideal Pledge; the Ideal Active Award went to Sarah Cain.

MaryAnn Beshear and her big sister Vickie Stayton received the award for highest scholarship. Sandy Wes-

terman received the award for the best pledge scrapbook.

Beta Nus were also active in other campus activities.

Our very own Vickie Stayton was named Tau Kappa Epsilon Sweetheart, and Becky Rottgering was chosen Alpha Tau Omega sweetheart attendant. The Beta Nu pearl lavalier was presented to Sarah Sparks and Pam Becker in recognition of special service to our sorority.

Suzanne J ones was the recipient of a dorm scholarship.

-SusAN K uHN

Beta Pi Concord College Athens, West Virginia After an enjoyable summer filled with many weddings, Beta Pis kicked off their fall semester with a TGIF social-Thank God It's Friday! The party was filled with songs, laughs, and an overall spirit of friendship and sisterhood.

Realizing that fall rush wasn't very far away, we held our annual homemade donut sale to raise funds for our rush parties.

Beta Pis cheer their members at an intramural soccer game

Janice Sullivan, Beta Nu, meets her big sis, Mary Ellen Tennis

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Everyone worked hard on our fall rush activities. For our informal party we held a hayride through Pipestem State Park. Rushees and members climbed aboard an old-fashioned hay wagon and sang songs and got acquainted. When the ride was over, we cooked hot dogs and toasted marshmallows over a campfire. On September 23 we held our formal rush party entitled Mickey Mouse Review. Rushees were given Mickey Mouse ears, Cartoon caricatures, Mickey Mouse pop-up toys, tiny mouse dolls, and had their pictures taken with Minnie and Mickey. The rushees enjoyed lemonade, popcorn, crackers, and cheese as they watched the "Alphateers" perform skits, and they discovered the true meaning of sisterhood in AL.A. At the conclusion of the party, we presented our rushees with red and white carnations. Bids were given out the next day, and Beta Pis had another great pledge class.

Beta Pis co-sponsored a campus wide dance with the football team at Concord. The proceeds from the dance were given to one of our members, Ellen Pokorny, who suffered a broken leg while playing soccer for AL.A. This was to help toward~> her medical expenses.

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Homecoming was the next big activity. Tau Kappa Epsilon and Pi Kappa Alpha fraternities co-sponsored our own Jackie Carson for Homecoming Queen. In order to get us in good spirits for working hard, the TKEs and n KAs held a social with us. Along with our own version of Carson City, U.S.A., a horse-drawn covered wagon, can-can dancers, and staged gun fights, a great campaign was planned. Our annual Alumnae Tea was held before the Homecoming football game and that evening Beta Pis and TKEs attended the TKE formal together.

For our fall outfits this year, each member made either pants, skirts, jumpers, or dresses out of red corduroy. The outfits made their debut at the H omecoming game and we all looked really sharp.

Our traditional Founders' Day ceremony was held to celebrate the occasion. We invited our alumnae, and after the ceremony we all enjoyed dinner together.

In order to foster good Greek relationships, we h eld an informal social with Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority.

Plans are now being d iscussed for future money-making projects, a Christmas philanthropic project, a get-together with the R adford Chapter of A"2A, and a new secret little sister ceremony.- RrcKIE MIGNONE

Beta Rho Northern Illinois University Dekalb, Illinois Beta Rhos had a busy and fun-fill ed fall semester starting with rush. We couldn't have been happier with our pledges.

Homecoming was October 20. We worked hard on our float with the men of D elta Upsilon. Since this was NIU's 75th anniversary, the theme for Homecoming was "Diamonds Are Forever." The game was with Ball State University so the theme of our float was "It's Our Cardinal Rule ... Stone 'em." We participated in different activities which included baseball and volleyball teams, as well as the decathlon games. The fun-filled week ended with a parade, the football game, and a concert that night.

Our informal was October 27. Everyone enjoyed riding a bus to the White Pines, where we had a hay ride. After the hay ride, we roasted hot d ogs in the lodge we had rented.-DEBBIE AnBOTT

Beta Sigma Southwest Missouri State University Springfield, Missouri Fall was a very hectic yet exciting time for the Beta Sigs. Rush was our first big event, and rush it was.

Our first theme party was The Alphateer Film Festival.

Everyone dressed in the fifties style and was entertained

by Mickey Mouse and Alphateers. The party ended with a Mickey Mouse cartoon. Our next party was our Las Vegas. Nothing was forgotten: dim lights, checked tablecloths, playboy bunnies and live entertainment.

Roses were given to our outstanding seniors since this would be their last Las Vegas. We picked up our pledges on the first day of classes and all went out for a pizza party.

On September 15 there was a Pledge Slave Sale sponsored by Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. Our pledges made the most money and everyone had a good time.

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Homecoming came early this year for us. There was a lot to do and very little time to get it done. The pledges had their annual mum sale while the members worked on float and campaign ideas. This year Debbie Weyforth was our candidate for Homecoming Queen.

She received first runner-up after two weeks of campaigning against tough competition. She did well and we were proud of her. The TKE fraternity teamed up with us to build our float, and we received second place.

We tried something new for Halloween this year. The Sigma Chis invited us to help them give the kids at the children's h ome a party. We put on costumes, gave them candy and played games. It was a party that neither the kids nor we will ever forget.-KATHY SPANOS

Beta Upsilon Indiana State University Terre Haute, Indiana The Beta Upsilons had a very busy semester with the two biggest project areas being rush and Homecoming.

Beta Upsilon worked on the various activities for Homecoming. The float entry, "Happiness Is a Sycamore Win," featured a boy and a girl standing under a Sycamore tree and hanging garden . They were surrounded by flowers and mushrooms, and two little elves rode the float throwing candy to the spectators. The float chairman for the project was Pam Steward and assistant chairman was Kathy Kennedy. Our annual mum sale was also a big part of the Homecoming activities. The mum sale was coordinated by J oan Cox, who was recently voted active of the month for her outstanding work as rush captain.

Our queen candidate was Jane Davis, a junior elementary education major.

We also had a successful trike team which was headed

by Alice Walling.

The Beta Upsilon collegiate chapter and the T erre H aute alumnae chapter got together for a Homecoming luncheon. The T erre Haute alumnae gave a special presentation to Pam Steward, recipient of the Frost Fidelity Award.

The Beta Upsilons had a 1950's dance on October 20 which was complete with bobby sox and pony tails.

The Beta Upsilons planned several trade parties and chapter events for the fall semester.- KATHY KEN NEDY

Beta Phi University of Wisconsin-Stout Menonomie, Wisconsin Beta Phis returned to the Stout campus in full gear, ready to face a year of Exciting activity and hard work.

The annual Harvest Festival, sponsored by Panhellenic, brought the campus community to the out-of-d oors for some fun and games. Beta Phis joined the other fraternities and sororities in such activities as the watermelon-eating contest, tug-of-war, leg races and bed races.

AMG I SlAT?? Beta Phis participated in this community project sponsored by the Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority and Sigma Pi fraternity. Two hundred and fifty trash cans were painted an array of colors and designs for Dunn County. For some odd reason there was more paint on us than on the trash cans.

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Rush is the key word of success for Beta Phi Chapter. We opened rush with a volleyball game with the Phi Sigma Epsilon fraternity. Among our other rush parties were an ice cream social, a taco party and making s'mores over a grill. "House of the Alpha Sigs" was the theme of our preference party. A lily pond with fresh flowers and flaming candles, Kimono dresses, lanterns, and a variety of Chinese food were amo~g the highlights of the night. Pillows were made as gifts for each one of the rushees and presented to them at the close of our friendship ceremony. Many thanks are extended to Marge Rekoske, for her fine cooking ability, and Judy Wiesmueller, for her hard work during rush as rush chairman.

"Rain, rain, go away. Come again another day." Fall car wash was on the verge of being rained out, but by luck we were able to wash and dry all the cars before the rain came. Profits from this money-raiser went toward the Penny Radke Scholarship Fund, which will be a permanent scholarship by the end of the semester.

Our banner could be seen across the football field and our voices rooted the Stout's team on during the Eau Claire-Stout banner day celebration.

H omecoming breakfast was the highlight of all the scheduled Homecoming events. Alumnae from miles around came back to see old faces as well as the many new faces. A skit was presented by the fall pledges, and each member presented a little personal note about herself and her memories of her college days.

J eanne Becher was the proud recipient of the scholarship trophy for earning a 4.0 grade point--even while pledging.

As the semester was close to the end, Beta Phi took off to Northern Wisconsin for a retreat. Members evaluated the past events and suggested possible improvements.-CYNTHIA J. GRAHAM

Beta Psi Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, Michigan This has been an exciting semester for Beta Psi Chapter. We kicked it off with rush. We had a great time meeting all the girls who would be our next Greek women on campus . Rush is always a lot of work, but worth the time and trouble.

Socially we have been keeping busy with our T.G.'s, parties, and just good times getting together with the other fraternities and sororities on campus. Homecoming this past fall headed off an exciting social calendar for the Beta Psis. We were well represented by our Homecoming Queen candidate, Melody Pitt. The fun, games, and concerts made it an exciting weekend for all.

Our annual Alumnae Dinner-Dance was a great success. This year we all gathered at a country club in Kalamazoo for the event. We enjoyed a great meal with a band later providing some relaxing dance music. It is always nice to see our alumnae from all over the state.

Philanthropically our involvement with Sigma Chis during Derby Weekend was very rewarding in many ways. Not only did we raise money for Wallace Village (a school for metal retardation in Colorado) but it gave us a good feeling to achieve so much while working with all the other sororities on campus.

Maybe a fitting end to the semester is our Mom's Weekend. It's just nice to be with our mothers, just the two of us for a whole weekend . We think we get to know our moms best during this short period of time.

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We have luncheons, dinners, shopping sprees, fashion shows and just good old ordinary "bull sessions." Our mothers have a whole weekend where they can reminisce and just have a good time.-JULIE GRAHAM

Gamma Zeta University of Arkansas at Monticello Monticello, Arkansas It was apparent from two summer workshops that the fall semester would be a good one for Gamma Zeta Chapter. Our first workshop was cleaning up the sorority room and getting ideas for rush. Our second workshop was mostly a money-making project. We also made plans for rush parties.

A true AL..A sisterhood began when the alumnae Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha in Monticello gave the collegiate chapter a coke party. Each member of Gamma Zeta Chapter was given a key chain made by the alums. This started the 1973 year as a success for our chapter.

Instead of having a fall rush, the Greek Council decided to have an open bid rush.

This fall Gamma Zeta sponsored a Miss Body Beautiful Pageant. This is the first time it has been on the UAM campus. It turned out to be a big success. Two Gamma Zetas, Gale Grice and Patty Makovec, were the winner and first runner-up.

An annual event held in Monticello is Appreciation Week. Each organization on campus had booths to express their appreciation. We had a good time dancing to the music of "The Magic Sounds" on the square.

An annual money-making project that Gamma Zeta sponsors is the mum sale. Each year before Homecoming we sell mums for the game. This is always a real good project for us.

As the rest of the year progresses, we plan for many activities. A few are a Halloween party, Homecoming, the UAM Follies, alumnae parties, and spring rush.

Gamma Zeta is well represented on campus as the result of much hard work and Weevil spirit.-EVELYN CASTLEBERRY

Gamma Eta Penn State University University Park, Pennsylvania Gamma Eta had two new additions this year. One is that we had our suite redone. We are still adding the finishing touches. Everyone is really pleased with it. Second, we have a new assistant adviser, Mrs. Jan Martin, an AL..A from the University of Northern Colorado. She is a super person and has been very helpful.

Mrs. George D. Linton, National President, was at Penn State for Homecoming. Because of traffic problems she and her husband arrived late and missed our alumnae tea. We were all really disappointed that we didn't get to see her.

Sigma Chi Derby Day was changed to the fall this year. We participated and had a really great time. We dressed our Sig as an ice cream soda to go with the theme of "Food and Drink We All Like."

Right now everyone is extremely excited about our pledge formal. It will be held in February and already everyone is worried about what to wear and whom to ask.-Juny RowLEs

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Gamma Iota Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, New York

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Fall '73 rush looks like a successful one for Gamma Iota. On September 25 we held an open house. Quite a few girls came to enjoy the conversation and the refreshments. Our first annual Autumn Beer Blast was held October 4 and featured beer on tap and a band from R ochester. We had a big crowd of girls (and guys!) . Everyone had a great time except the clean-up committee. Some of us didn't manage to make our 8 o'clock classes on Friday, but it was worth it. October 9 we were invited to a party at Theta Delta Chi on the University of Rochester campus. About forty members and rushees attended. A bonfire and donuts added to the fun. T heta Chi is one of our favorite frats . Homecoming was a good time for everyone and we made some money by selling corsages. November 17 was our annual Founders' Day party. We had a great band to make it even better!- RACHEL MILLER

Gamma Kappa Glenville State College Glenville, West Virginia T he Gamma K appas have been very busy this year.

After a very successful fall rush we had much to do. One of the first major projects was the float for Homecoming. All the sleepless nights proved to be worthwhile when we captured the first place trophy.

We have become "built-in babysitters" for the staff of G lenville State College . This is a continuous moneymaking project, and it has worked out quite well. Bake sales and other projects have been good. We made hats with Greek letters on them and sold them to the fraternities. This was a big seller.

Everyone is looking forward to spring rush. We have some big p lans which include a "Casino" rush party.

T he members of our chapter have been very fotrunate to have quite a bit of help from our a lums. We have also met with our Mother Patronesses-PAT T HOMAS

Gamma Lambda Loyola University Chicago, Illinois T he spirit of service began early for Gamma Lambdas as we helped organize and run Loyola's orientation program. We are proud that our chapter is currently the largest of all student organizations on campus. We were also on top philanthropically as fund ra1sers m the Knights of Columbus-sponsored fund drive for the mentally retarded . Something new for us which will probably become an annual event was our Halloween party for the children of Angel Guardian O rphanage.

Members wore costumes and entertained the children as well as supplying the treats for the party. Proceeds from our fashion show a lso went to the mentally retarded an d our chapter supplied six members to the Loyola Day Care Center for weekly volunteer work with autistic children.

Fall was also the time for our trad itional Steak and Champagne dinner party where members and their dates earned social merits for the great time enjoyed by a ll .

An honor and sign of our involvement was that fi fteen of our members received invitations to the President's Ball held to honor students for their L eadership, Serv-

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Gamma Xi Slippery Rock State College Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania The new semester began with all the Gamma Xis getting their chapter room in order. First the Gamma Xis held a watermelon bash for all the freshmen girls on campus and it was a great success. There was lots of laughter and the girls had the opportunity to visit all the Alpha Sig rooms.

September was the beginning of informal rush. Each sorority set up displays of various sorority materials for prospective rushees to see. Parties were held in the individual sorority halls and this year the Gamma Xis tried a rotation basis. The rushees were divided into groups and each group went to one of the Gamma Xis rooms to get acquainted . The last night of rush, bids were sent out.

The theme for Homecoming this year was Autumn Dream Days. The Gamma Xis put all their energies into building a float, "Winnie The Pooh," for the Homecoming day parade.

Our social life was a booming one this semester. Mixers were held with the members of Phi Sigma Epsilon, the members of Sigma Pi, and the members of Phi Mu Delta.- SHERRY THOMAs

Gamma Omicron Clarion State College Clarion, Pennsylvania Gamma Omicron returned for the fall semester to a beautifully carpeted new lounge. Before long we were all hard at work on rush and on our Homecoming float.

With much hard work, we managed to take a fine p ledge class. We are very proud to announce that our entry in the H omecoming parade, "He Mends the Ills of the Earth," took third place in sorority competition.

Special thanks to float chairman Patty Semonich for all the long hours of hard work that she spent.

I n late October the Gamma Omicrons hosted local underprivi leged children at a Halloween party. T he membe rs and their guests all had a good time.

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In November members and pledges enjoyed a cabin party just a few days before the pledges were initiated.

The pledges entertained with a skit and a song. A mock Kangaroo Court was one of the evening's highlights.

After all of the activities were over, many of the members and pledges stayed overnight. Although no one got much sleep, everyone agreed that it was a great time.

One of the semester's last social events was our annual Christmas party. Here members learned who their secret sisters had been throughout the semester and exchanged gifts with them.-BERNADINE BIELECKI

Gamma Rho East Stroudsburg State College East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania "Step right up folks and witness the wildest, the funniest, the most unusual-the Greatest Show on Earth!"

Since the "Cinema" was chosen as the overall theme for East Stroudsburg State's Homecoming festivities, the Gamma Rhos, digging deep, produced the funniest clowns, the most daring acrobats, and the bravest liontamers-all combined to comprise THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH float entered in the Homecoming float contest.

As usual, Homecoming preparations and activities proved to be excellent pledging functions for the fall pledge class. Previous to pledging, the fall rush activities consisted of the usual rotational, invitational, and preferential teas which the Gamma Rhos held in the forms of a candle-making party (Scarlet Ribbons Ceremony), a cook-out, and an Italian covered-dish supper ( Pearl Ceremony), respectively.

Other activities also proved to be successful ways in which to get to know and have fun with the pledge class-Founders' Day held at the Sheraton Inn and the pledge party at Echo Lake. Both were a great success and provided the good laughs and good times for all.

As the deadline draws nearer, all of us are frantically working on and planning money-making projects in order to finan ce the upcoming winter formal. So far, all is going "A-okay!"

Although extra curricular actlvJtles are pressing, Gamma Rho has not neglected the scholastic achievements that are so important to reach and maintain. In order to recognize those in Gamma Rho who have improved or attained a very high cumulative average, we have been awarding gifts to those members of Gamma Rho and of the pledge class who have achieved in those areas.-DEBRA R. HosTETTER

Gamma Upsilon New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, New Mexico The fall quarter went by quickly for Gamma Upsilon, as the members were constantly involved with informal rush, philanthropic projects, and money-raising projects.

An informal fondue dinner party was given by the members with candles that lit the entire room setting the atmosphere.

Although the main objective for this quarter was to build up the chapter, Gamma Upsilon sponsored a Halloween party for mentally retarded children and also helped in a Cancer Fund Drive.

One of Gamma Upsilon's money-raising projects was a candy apple sale which not only helped the treasury

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but was also a fine way of getting pledges and members together.

In November Founders' Day was celebrated by a formal dinner party held at the TKE fraternity house.

After the dinner, a band provided music for the members and their dates. -KATHY HEMLER

Gamma Psi Edinboro State College Edinboro, Pennsylvania Returning to the Gamma Psi Chapter after a summer of fun and excitement, the members anxiously planned fall rush, pledging and Homecoming activities.

With the theme of the "Ole AL.A Saloon," the members frolicked to the setting of Ma Cartwheel and her three daughters Eve, Floss and Little Joetta.

The rush program proved successful under the leadership of Bernie Hattjar, rush chairman.

Homecoming activities found the members joining the Delta Sigma Phis, Sigma Tau Gammas and Delta Zetas in sponsoring Maura Jobes for Homecoming Queen. The members also participated in a banner painting contest and an Alumnae Tea. Through numerous bake sales, car washes and popcorn sales, the members raised funds for philanthropic projects. Among the service projects rendered was collecting food for St. Martin's Center in Erie.

Mrs. Marilyn Wintrode is the new adviser to the Gamma Psi Chapter. She now joins Mrs. Geneva Jones.

The fall pledge dance was November 10 at the Holiday Inn in Meadville. Patty Corrello was the social chairman with Carolyn Belmont as her assistant.PAULA A. KEYES

Gamma Omega Eastern Illinois University Charleston, Illinois Gamma Omegas began the scho~l year by campaigning for their greeter candidate, Sue Bybee. Also, this year at Eastern, formal rush was held during September.

The Gamma Omegas showed their Alpha Sig pride and love as they worked many endless hours in rushing, decorating, and preparing food for the three formal parties.

Each party had a different theme. The first party brought the rushees aboard the U.S.S. AL.A. We showed the rushees slides and served refreshments as if they were just beginning a departure for a long cruise. The second party followed up the theme of the first, when the U.S.S. AL.A docked in Hawaii. The setting of the party was the Hawaiian Islands and all the members wore Hawaiian dress. The nametags were leis and the members gave the rushees a special pearl ceremony.

All went well and finally the day of the third party arrived. We had spent many endless hours in preparing decorations around the theme of the Friendship Garden.

Our house was transformed into a garden with flowers and pools everywhere. A few days later, we received news of our new pledges. The next night we had our pledging ceremony and everyone went out to celebrate.

We also had a special mom ceremony, where the pledges were given their moms.

Before the members could forget about the endless hours of work in preparing for rush, they moved their attention to the training for Derby Days, sponsored by

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the Sigma Chi fraternity. The Gamma Omegas gave grand support to Marilyn Kochevar, their candidate for D erby Darling.

Besides these exc1tmg yearly events, the Gamma Omegas had a number of social events. They had keggers with the men of Sigma Pi and Delta Chi, a picnic with the men of Sigma Chi, and even a beer breakfast with the men of Tau Kappa Epsilon. But besides good times, the members worked hard by donating blood in the Red Cross Blood Drive.

Next, the Gamma Omegas moved on to bigger and better things. Homecoming popped up around the corner and all the members again gave their loyal support as they sat out on the main highway guarding two telephone poles that would support their candidate, Jan Shroeder's, banner for Homecoming Queen. The members also ccnstructed a Homecoming float centering around the theme "Ye Old Trolley Car." The Gamma Omegas have also been busy with moneymaking projects. They are cleaning homes for different townspeople for a fee , and also have held a bazaar where they sold their wares.

Founders' Day was also celebrated by the Gamma Omegas.- RAE FREDERIC! and KATHY MENSEN

Members of Delta Epsilon dance zn a stream during a picnic Elmira, New York. Many alums returned for this, and their help was appreciated.

With Halloween approaching we got together with the members of Tau Kappa Epsilon and gave a party for a local day care center. Each child was given a small pumpkin filled with candy-we're still trying to decide who had more fun dressing up-the kids or us.

At Thanksgiving the members went to a nursing home; here we had a few skits and presented favors to all of the patients.

This fall we also honored our mothers on Parents' Weekend. We had a Mother Patroness ceremony and afterwards a tea for everyone.- ROBIN ENEBOE

Delta Zeta University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, Wisconsn Gamma Omegas examzne sorority symbols

Delta Epsilon Mansfield State College Mansfield, Pennsylvania The Delta Epsilons began the year with Jeanne Yesalavage being crowned Homecoming Queen for 1974.

Jeanne represented the members of Sigma Tau Gamma, and was crowned at the football game.

To the theme of "Spanky and Our Gang," we entertained the fall rushees. Our thanks to Paula Mikolajczyk for her great job as rush chairman.

The pledges had a number of fund raisers during pledging, but also got to have a "turn about day" with the members, and a play day where the pledges made up games for the members to play. They were honored at the end of pledging with a dance and banquet in

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The Delta Zeta Chapter has had its work cut out for them since they returned to school. Having the maximum capacity of members living in our house we set out painting and redecorating right after. summer vacation. Half of our members are student-teaching this semester. New chairs were bought and so we are very proud of our house.

Other activities are keeping us busy. Our composite picture for the yearbook was taken, and our new hardworking pledges keep us spirited. We had a profitable car wash as a money-making project, and we plan to visit and decorate a rest home for Christmas. In H omecoming activities we ran our own candidate, Barb Nelson, with an independent dorm for Queen and King.

Plans for our annual Parents' Brunch will soon unfold at Sterlingworth Motor Inn, where we will meet our "new folks" from the pledges. Our Winter Formal on December 8 will be followed the next day by tobogganing and sledding.-BARBARA NELSON

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Delta Theta Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Illinois The Delta Thetas spent a very busy fall term. We have moved into a beautiful house and after our finishing touches including the proud Alpha Sigma Alpha letters, we started moving on rush. Something new this year at Carbondale was a pre-school rush sponsored by our local Panhellenic. This was held the weekend before classes started, making the new students welcome on our campus, and orienting them toward Greek life. The weekend included a carnival, dances and tours of campus.

School spirit rose as the Delta Thetas attended football games, participated in Parents' Weekend and Homecoming. Parents' Weekend was especially nice with a special open house making our parents the first guests in our new home officially. Halloween was spook filled as the members had a special pixie day, quite special and very strange.

Fall quarter brought numerous exchanges, which included unexpected dips in a lake when a canoe overturned. Founders' Day found us all very happy that so many years ago somebody cared enough to start such a wonderful thing as Alpha Sigma Alpha. A day of honor and special ceremonies made it a rewarding day for one and all.

Our philanthropic project started as we spent the day with young children out at Styrest Home. Games, treats, and much love was exchanged; it was quite an experience for one and all.

Christmas quickly approached and we found ourselves in the spirit and with the spirit of one of our great exemplars. Parties, including a tree trim, helped make the house look even more like home and made us really ready for a good break with our families or off for a vacation whichever the case was.

Sisterhood is felt not only within the house but with fellow Greeks on campus as Southern tries to promote stronger Inter-Greek life. We hope this may be attained here and everywhere.

Who says the engagements only happen in spring?

Congratulations to Walter L. Willis III, Phi Kappa Tau, Beta Chi, who is now engaged to Susan Schwartz.CrNDY HARMs

Delta Iota University of Delaware Newark, Delaware For the Delta Iotas, coming back to school was almost as good as leaving in the spring. Most of us were still remembering the fabulous time we spent getting to "know" each other during five days at Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, after spring exams and later during the summer with a weekend retreat in Maryland at Janet Hauser's.

With the semester underway, Delta Iota had to make thorough plans for formal fall rush which was less than three weeks away. The Panhellenic fashion show started rush with a bang as four of our own Alpha Sigs, Linda Bonine, President Marilyn Grafton, Sheryl Hansen, and Jean Price modeled fall fashions. The next week was busy with planned activities which included our Puzzle Party, Raggedy Ann theme, and Pearl Ceremony. Delta Iota rush chairman, Cindy Shapiro, provided firm guidance for our hard work and enthusiasm. As a result our new pledge class is going to be a great asset to AL.A.

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Formal rush over, we began on open rush. Some of our activities included popping corn for the campus flicks, ice skating, and informal get-togethers with song fests and a covered-dish dinner.

For our philanthropic projects, Delta Iotas combin.ed efforts and talents to create animal plaques out of zippop tops and roly-polys out of plastic eggs. These articles were donated to a local school for mentally retarded children.

As always our annual pumpkin carving fiasco at Halloween provided the highlight of our social activities.

Delta Iotas delivered our "creations" to each of the fourteen campus fraternities and continued our tradition by ending the night with a slumber party. A hay ride, Panhellenic and Central Fraternity Government Dance, and upcoming Christmas plans definitely kept the Delta Iotas busy-and happy.-LrNDA C. BoNINE

Delta Mu Colony Wright State University Dayton, Ohio Starting in October the Delta Mu Colony began to grow. We went through formal rush with plenty of support from the Dayton alums, two Cincinnati alums, National Executive Vice President Gerry Cox, and Province Director Pat O'Toole. The girls from the Chi Chi Chapter at Ball State University added their beautiful voices at the first period parties. The Alpha Alphas from Miami University added their acting and enthusiasm to the Luau theme party. Thanks to the help of all these people, eight pledges were established in the Delta Mu Colony of Wright State University. Open rush then followed with such activities as a Halloween party, a rock concert, and an evening of bowling.

Founders' Day was celebrated at Miami University with six girls from Delta Mu Colony and the Dayton alums in attendance. During the meeting Delta Mu Colony was awarded the "Palm Award" for a growing colony. The girls from Delta Mu spent the night before Founders' Day in the Alpha Alpha suite. Before retiring some of the Alpha Alphas and the Delta Mus went to see a movie and enjoyed sharing a pizza.

During one week in January open rush continued with the help of the two Field Representatives, Diane Pyle and Debbie Bukas. A pool party and a singing sleepless overnight climaxed the week's activities.

On February 9 there was a "Tiger-making" party held at the house of Mrs. Beverly Scott Ayles AA, who is one of the prime advisers of Delta Mu. During this time our beautiful mascot, "Tiger," was created with the help of Connie Gareiss AA, our pledge trainer. Tiger has new become a loving part of our growing colony.

Several of the girls from Delta Mu attended the Province Day meeting which was held in Dayton at the Holiday Inn North on April 7. Members from Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan were also there.

On May 11 and 12 we participated in Greek Week activities at Wright State University. The events were started by the lighting of torches on the quad. On May 11 such events occurred as the chariot race, the tricycle race, and the boat pull. That evening all sororities and fraternities enjoyed a toga party. The festivities were brought to an end by the picnic on May 12 .

On June 1, May Day was celebrated, after being cancelled twice because of rain. Delta Mus helped everyone to enjoy themselves while watc;hing the rock concert by providing popcorn and lolijpops.-KAREN HARROLD

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NATIONAL OFFICER DIRECTORY Founded Longwood C ollege, Farmville, Virginia, Novembe r 15, 190 I

Founders Louise Cox Carper (Mrs. W. B.)* Juliette Hundley Gilliam (Mrs. H . E.)* Miss Mary Williamson Hundley* Virginia Boyd Noell (Mrs. J. W.)* C alva Watson W ootton (Mrs. P. W. ) *

National Chairmen Chairman of Ad visers-S idney Gremill io n Allen '¥'¥ (Mrs. John H.), 254 Rutherford , Shreveport, Louisiana 7 11 04 Cha irman of Colonies-Marlys Jarrett White BB (Mrs. Den• nis P.), 2290 Ash St., Denver, Colorad o 80207 Constitution Cha irman-Hiwana Cupp Crompto n B E (Mrs. Eugene H.), 2903 Edgewater Circle, Mechanicsville, Virginia 23 111 Mu si c Chairman-Miss Gretchen Siferd r M, I 04 West Si lve r, W apakoneta, Oh io 4 5895

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National Council President Emerita-Wilma W ilson Sharp ZZ (Mrs. Fred M.), 1405 H ard y, Indepe nde nce, Missou ri 64053

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President-MaryA nn Sidehamer Linton rH (M rs. George D.), 204 G allup Road, Princeto n, New Jersey 08540 Executive Vice Pre sident-Geraldine Yang C ox NN (Mrs. Walter G.), 24 Colonel Barton Drive, Portsmouth, Rhode Island 02871

Philanthropic Cha irman-Miss Barbara Johnston B"'', 1106 Mt. Royal Drive, Apt. 3A, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009 Program Chairman-Bernice Baur Shupe B8 (Mrs . Thomas L.), 186 1 Pi nnebog Rd., Elkton, Michigan 48731 Ritual Chairman-Silvana Filipello Richardson r/\ (M rs. Ro bert L.), 747 Red Oak Lan e, Apt. SM, Park Forest South Ill. 60466 Rush Chairman- Elaine Rahaim Shiverdecker B.tl. (Mrs. Jerry), 1220 NW 5th Ave., Ft. Laud e rdale Flori d a 33311 Scholarship Cha irman-Nunie Roque Falcon BZ {Mrs. John L.), 6706 Indian Lake, Misso uri City, Texas 77459

Vice President of Development-Esther Kauffman Gatseos BB (Mrs. George G.), 6659 E. Eastman Ave., Denve r Colorado 80222

Sta ndards Cha irman-Janice Hinrichs Haydel BZ (Mrs. E. Wayne), 11807 Old Gate Place, Rockville, Maryland 2085 2

Vice President of Collegiate Program-Ethel Schmitz Keeley BH (Mrs. Ronald), 1721 Avenue E, Bismarck, North Dakota 5850 I

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Vi ce Presid e nt of Alumnae Prog ram-Judy DeMasters Winter ZZ (M rs. W e ldon J.), 50 1 Wedgewood Drive, Blue Springs Mi ssou ri 640 IS Secret ary-Frances Jobson Francis BE (Mrs. James T.) , 602 Devon Road, Richmond , Virginia 23229 Treasurer-Margaret Angelcyk Neff HH (Mrs. Howard R.), 6216 E. Lafayette Blvd., Scottsdale, Arizona 852 5 1 NPC Del egate-Mary Goeke Backsman AA (Mrs. J oseph H.), 1361 Oak Knoll Drive, Cinci nnati , Ohio 45224 Editor-Ms Judith A. Holman 88, 295 Winter Street, Norwood, Massachusetts 02062 Headquarters Executive-Miss Rose Marie Felli n BL, 616 S. Kickapoo , Springfield, Missouri 65804

National Headquarters Rose Marie Felli n, Headqua rters Executive 1201 E. Walnut, Spri ngfield , Missouri 65802

Winter 1973- 1974

Alu mna e Editor-Peggy Dwyer Meece BN {Mrs. Jeffrey W.), 4207-D Falcon C o urt North, McGuire AFB, New Jersey 08641 Collegiate Edito r- Betty Urban Wallick, Jr. ZZ (Mrs. Philip H.), 676 Park Avenu e, York, Penn sylva nia 17402 Feature Ed itor-Miss Paula Cyrus PP, 624 H igh Street, St .

Albans, West Virginia 25177 Art Director-Mi ss Mary Jedrzejewski B<l>, 1801 East Jarvis, Shorewood, Wiscon si n 53211 Historian-Miss Lillie Greer .6..6., 393 Hollywood Ave., Akron, Ohio 443 13

Field Representatives Rebecca Sink Debbie Buka s

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National Panhellenic Conference De legate-Mrs. Joseph H . Backsman Alternate Delegate-Mrs. George D. Li nto n Second Alternate-Mrs. George G . Gatseos

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PROVINCE DIRECTORY AREA & DIRECTOR

COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS

ALUMNAE CHAPTERS

Province I Ms. Viola Adams Walters NN 799 Pheasant Run Courtland, New York 13045

Gamma Iota; Gamma Rho; Gamma Tau

Allentown -Bethlehem-Easton; Boston; Northern New Jersey; Rochester

Province II Marti Manion Stratton BB (Mrs. Robert F.) 120 Ruskin Ave., Apt. 805 Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania 15213

Alpha Gamma; Gamma Eta; Gamma Xi; Gamma Omicron ; Gamma Psi; Delta Epsilon

Jane Shaffer Peters Ar (Mrs. Ralph) 402 Candlewyck Road Camp Hill, Penn sylvania 17011 Province Ill Miss Barbara L. Ripp AA 610 West Main BelAire, Maryland 21014 Province IV Lynne Rachal Chambers, A (Mrs. James L.) 440 1-F Sprenkle Lane Richmond, Virginia 23228 Province V Pam Aughenbaugh Nester rH (Mrs. David M.) 3531 Casa Grande Drive Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70814 Province VI Miss Pat O'Toole AA 1799 Ba irsford Drive Columbus, Ohio 43227

Province VII Judy Vance Morris 89 (Mrs. Kenneth) 807 S. Douglas Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858 Province VIII Linda Wyrick Lineback XX (Mrs. R. D.) 538 Hawkeye Drive Iowa City, Iowa 53340 Province IX Peggy Schalk Hull BN (Mrs. David) P.O. Box 353 Monticello, Kentucky 42633 Province X Pamela Nordquist Lyson BH (Mrs. Royal) Hebron, North Dakota 58638 Province XI Jean Eves Anton BL (Mrs. Will iam) 763 Chamberlain Place Webster Groves, Missouri 63119

Province XII Rhetta Nesbitt Robinson 5880 South Joplin Tulsa, Oklahoma 74135

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(Mrs. Ronald)

Province XIII Marlys Jarrett White BB (Mrs. Dennis P.) 2290 Ash Street Denver, Colorado 80207 Georgia Jaglinski Calvert BP (Mrs. J. Arthur) 7032 East Latham Scottsdale, Arizona 85257

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Buffalo ; Central Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh Kappa Kappa; Nu Nu; Delta Gamma; Delta Iota

Delaware Valley; Willmington; Wa shington, DC

Alpha; Beta Epsilon; Beta Iota; Beta Pi; Gamma Kappa; Delta Lambda Colony

Beckley; Charleston; Huntington; Norfolk; Northern Virginia; Richmond

Beta Delta; Beta Zeta; Gamma Sigma

Hattiesburg; Jackson; Lafayette; Greater Miami; Monroe; Mobile; New Orleans; Southeast Louisiana; Tri-City, Florida

Alpha Alpha; Chi Chi; Beta Upsilon; Delta Kappa: Delta Mu Colony

Akron; Anderson; Butler County; Calumet Region; Cincinnati; Columbus; Dayton; Elkhart-Goshen; Evansville; Fort Wayne; Indianapolis; Muncie; Newark-Zanesville; Richmond; South Bend Terre Haute; Toledo

Beta Theta; Beta Psi; Gammu Mu

Detroit ( ll<l>); Detroit ( t.P); Detroit (LPX); Grand Rapids; Kalamazoo; Pontiac

Bet.:; Rho; Beta Phi; Gamma Beta; Gamma Epsilon, Gamma Lambda; Delta Zeta; Delta Eta

Chicago; -Chicago North; Chicago South; Chicago West ; Dekalb; Des Moines; Fox River Valley (Green Bay); Milwaukee; Rockford; Waukegan

Beta Kappa; Beta Nu; Gamma Omega

Louisville; Murray; Paducah

Beta Eta

Dickinson; Omaha; Portland

Alpha Beta; Ep silon Epsilon; Zeta Zeta; Eta Eta; Phi Phi; Beta Sigma; Gamma Pi; Delta Theta

Columbia; Emporia ; Greater Kansas City; Greater Kensas City # I; Greater Kansas City # 2; Kirksville; Maryville; Pittsburg ; St. Joseph; St. Lou is ; Springfield; Topeka; Warren sburg; Wichita

Beta Gamma; Beta Lambda; Beta Mu; Gamma Zeta

Bartlesville; Dallas; Houston; Little Rock; Muskogee; Oklahoma City; Pine Bluff; Tulsa

Beta Beta ; Gamma Upsilon

Colorado Springs; Denver; Greeley; Gunn ison; Las Vegas; Phoenix; San Diego; Tucson

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