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Field representatives, Sue Zorichak and judy Btgg, poe with Epsilott Alpha at outhem Arkansas
First Epsilon Chapter Colonized By Sue Zorichak, field representative
"Are you ready Beth? Are you ready Gina? Are you ready Lisa?" Yes, they an wered confidantly, they were ready along with 23 other women from Tau Delta Theta local sorority, to become members of our newest colony. Officially colonized by field representatives Dec. 6, 1981, at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, the group's progress reads like a textbook example of the National Development Team's program, established in 1980. Initial contact was made in April 1981, with field representative Nancy Szalwinski presenting Alpha Sigma Alpha to the only sorority on that campus. Tau Delta Theta later notified the NOT of their decision to go with AlA . .After a weekend of training wtth Helenmarie Hofman and Lori Sue Tiller (Vice President
of Development and olonie Chairman),Judi Bigg officially ribboned them a an intere t group in mid-October. "It wa one of the highlight of my year a field repre entative," he recalled . By December, the group had fulfilled all the criteria required of them by the NOT, and were then installed as Epsilon Alpha Colony. Their progre ince then ha
been commendable. In addition to their numerou campu and community philanthropic project and a ti itie , a of this spring they boa t 40 member . They even had a delegate attend convention . In the meantime, the y are quickly completing thei1 requirements li ted in the contract for chartering. Are you ready Alpha igma Alpha?
Serving ~ake to the members of AiA 's newest colon)' and visiting chapter members was just Ott f of Sur Zonchak s many duttes.
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Epsilon Epsilon alumna and fie ld representative, j udy Biggs, gives pointers to four collegiate members of Epsilon Epsilon prior to attending the Chicago convention. (Nancy I. Z. Reese)
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EDITOR Dr. Rosemary Carucci Goss 2305 Cap istrano St. Blacksburg, Virginia 24060
PHOENIX STAFF Alumnae Editor Nancy I. Z. Reese 354 Alles St. Des Plaines, Illinois 60016
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Inside This Issue 2 Epsilon Epsilon's sixty-five years of sisterhood 4 Mandala - Geometric art by Kitty Milum 5 Today's organization: Pertinent for today's women 6 Alpha Sigs and today's campus scene · 7 Campus sights & sounds 8 Finding and keeping the chapter advisor 10 Alumnae action 11 Stars in our crown 14 Collegiate corner 16 In memoriam Inside Front Cover: First Epsilon Chapter colonized On the cover: Members of Epsilon Epsilon Chapter gather in front of their house during Fall rush,
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Epsilon Epsilon's sixty-five years of sisterhood by Wendy William on, Editor Epsilon Epsilon At age sixty-five, Epsilon Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha is ready for celebration rather than retirement. November 13, 1982 marks the day that Epsilon Ep ilon Chapter will celebrate their ixtyfifth anniversary at Emporia State University in Emporia, Kan a . The chapter's 80 members have been preparing for the celebration for over a year. Alumnae from all over the tate and the country are expected to attend. The weekend of November 12-14, has been et aside for fe tivities. On the evening of November 13, a banquet and a dance will be held in the Colonial Ballroom of ESU's Memorial Union. Other activities will be announced at a later date. The Epsilon Epsilon Chapter now resides in the third house ince 1917 when AkA was formed at Emporia State University. The red brick and framed house built in 1965 holds over 40 girls. The hou e only sits one-half block from ESU campus. The first and second houses were more than four block away. This house was specifically designed for the sorority. The Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity house once sat at this site, but was torn down. Several antiques from the old fraternity house are presently in use in the Alpha Sigma Alpha house today: the chandeliers in the library and foyer, and a large wooden framed antique mirror. This seventeen year old house does not even begin to tell the special stories the other older AkA houses told. In the fall of 1923, the records of EE relate that the Mothers and Patronesses gave a party for the pledges at the Country
Club. A month before, the fourteen collegiate members had pledged twelve new girl . In print one of the Mother commented, "We have 26 girl in the house, so you see we had quite a party." Other activities that year included teas, hike , and several dinners. It took little to entertain the girl . That arne year a hri tmas Party wa held at the new Broadview Hotel. A circle dan wa u ed to get acquainted. Favor for the occasion were quite different from the favors today. For the Chri tma Dance the gue t re eived noi emaking gifts. For a more informal function the ladie received dolls which were made of oil loth and gingham, with painted fa e . The e doll were hung on a wire. Using imitation nowballs the men would attempt to hit the doll and received the name f their dancing partners. By 1924, the coli giate chapter membership had grown to forty, the largest ever. The hou e on Union treet had an upstair large enough for dance , and in 1925, the attic was u ed for a Halloween spook house. Not long after that other outside organization held dinners and other activitie in the Alpha Sigma Alpha hou e. However, members soon decided not to allow outside group to u e the sorority house. Epsilon Epsilon held separate member and pledge meetings before a joint meeting, unlike they are now. Long ago, "Truth Meetings" involving pledges were held . At these meetings the collegiate members criticized the pledges of their shortcomings and com-
mended their virtues. This wa done for many years prior to each initiation. ln November of 1925, the members of Ep ilon Epsilon Chapte1 moved into a house on West Street approximately four blocks further west of the campus. A few years following their move, a big feud began with the Alpha Sigs and their next door neighbor. For a while it was a relatively quiet war; but, eventually, it ended in court. An article publi hed in the Emporia Gazette revealed the entire tory of the feud. It seems that occasionally young men would come to serenade the girls right under the neighbor' window. He played squeaky music on hi phonograph, thus keeping the girls awake. When the young men found out what the neighbor had done, they reminded him that his behavior wa not typical of a gentleman. Thi , in turn, caused the neighbor to throw egg at the college men when they visited the girls. The girls prior to their move to this house had not known that their neighbor disliked college girls. The feud grew bitter. Finally, the neighbor put his house up for sale. This was his way of informing the public of the feud with his college neighbors. Even though he was taken to court by his neighbors, he refused to arbitrate. The girls were saved from another court battle by their vacations. Upon their return the next fall, their neigh bor had sold his house. History was vague d u ring the Depression. Information was diffi路 cult to find. In 1936, a formal din路 ner was held in honor of the new
Epsilo11 Epsilon Chapter Houst Emporia State Univmil'j Emporia, Kansas
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members. The spring formal was held March 2, a month later than it is held today. The next year, 1938, a midnight supper was held in April. This same year they were inspected by National Officers. By 1945, Epsilon Epsilon Chapter had thirty-eight members. In the latter part of the decade they discovered intramurals, a successful tradition of Alpha Sigma Alphas in Emporia. The girls were involved with tennis and volleyball. Today, they participate in flagfootball as well as basketball and softball. The late forties and early fifties began an era for the members of Epsilon Epsilon Chapter. For the Christmas holidays, the members adopted a family. The girls took them needed food and presents. The Epsilon Epsilon Chapter house mother gave a party for the girls. Today, with so many members, a large party would be almost impossible for one person to host. Chocolates were distributed to the chapter when a member announced her engagement. During this year, three senior girls announced their intentions of getting married when and if they could find a man! The sixties provided an era of creativity. The theme ideas for for-
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mals and informals were "Silver Bell Ball," "Blackboard jungle," and "Roaring 20's." The entertainment and the costumes were most authentic. In the fall of 1962, the Women 's Recreation Board elected eight girls out of sixteen Alpha Sigma Alpha members to serve the University. The highlight of the decade was the move to the new house on Twelfth Street in late 1964. Epsilon Epsilon Chapter is housed here today. The Phoenix in 1973 featured the chapter's elegant living room in an article and the front of the house on The Phoenix's front cover. A barn party was held in 1965, a live chicken served as the gag door prize. The chapter also held bridge parties on the weekends. In 1968, the members decided to purchase matching clothes : red wool dresses with modified cowl collars. They were worn separately or with bright red and white houndstooth jackets with black leather heels. The 1968 composite of the girls housed in the chapter's basement pictured the girls dressed in these exact outfits. Epsilon Epsilon Chapter members became known as the "Apples" by 1971. Apples was an Epsilon Epsilon Chapter logo. Today the
Apple craze is quite apparent upon entering any of the house's rooms. The apple logo has stuck. Local merchants in Emporia have assisted the Alpha Sigs over the years in carrying on this tradition. The award for best "Overall Efficiency" at the national convention in 1971 was presented to the E psiion Epsilon Chapter. Since that time Eps "lon Epsilon Chapter has ranked high in efficiency. In fact since the early seventies, Epsilon Epsilon Chapter has flourished in winning awards and trophies; while promoting the lo ve, togetherness, and growth in so many members. The rapport of collegiate members with the alumnae is close. Alumnae show their support and concern in many ways; alumnae contribute financially , and return to many functions and parties. During the Christmas season, usually on a Sunday afternoon, the house is a gathering place for collegiate and alumnae members. In the last two years EE Chapter has been represented in Who 's Who Among American Colleges and Universities by nearly a dozen girls. A senior, Brenda Miller, won the National Alpha Sigma Alpha Scholarship Award this past year. (Continued on Page 16)
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Mandala Geometric art by Kitty Milum by Betty Barnes, Editor Ft. Lauderdale Alumnae
Mandala Art by Kitty M dum: "Do ye not seek a light ye who are surrounded by darkness." Mandala Art by Kitty Milum: "Peace to all beings. "
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The mandala - geometric an with aphorisms- is a specialty of 路 Kitty Gooch Milum, Zeta Zeta, who graduated from Central Missouri State Univer ity in 1953 with a B.S. in Education; her major was art and her minor was music. Kitty taught junior high art and over the years has exhibited in juried shows in Atlanta and other cities. She has taken graduate course in Kan as City, Chicago, Atlanta, and at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. Her portraits and other works with oils and palette knife are truly lovely, but . the time-con uming mandalas (sample di played on this page) are magnificent and about 38". This creative alumna tarted drawing as a child, although there were no arti ts in her family. While she ha developed many art kills over the years, the mandala technique and it intricacy has e olved in fairly recent years in Kitt ' home studio. Usually she i inspired by a piece of poetr or cripture to create images and select colors for a de ign. She uses acrylics, mostly cool colors, and it takes about three months to complete one painting- although she' not "at it" every day all day (per hap an hour or two). Kitty shares her artistic talent by doing graphics in our community and also displays for her church. She and husband David, a Western Electric engineer who graduated from Northwestern after they were married, have four grown children; three have graduated from college and the youngest is attending the University of Florida. Kitty Milum is the secretary of Alpha Sigma Alpha's Fort Lauderdale Alumnae chapter, where each member is proud of her beautiful accomplish ments. THE PHOENIX
Mandala Art by Kitty Milum : "The seed that is to grow must lose itself as seed." Mandala Art by K itty M ilum: "Dare do keep siltnl."
Today's organization: Pertinent for today's women Americans are a nation of joiners. They give of their time to more than 13,000 national membership organizations and countless others on the community level. But changing attitudes and lifestyles are altering their expectations of such organizations. Today's members are motivated more by selfinterest than altruism. They are seeking personal benefits, such as sense of fulfillment, the satisfaction of working to advance a cause or opportunities for career advancement. Statistics show us women in the labor force, comparing 1941 with 1981 , has increased 214% (U.S. N ews and World R eport). Many of these women are members of Alpha Sigma Alpha. What can we do to help these women? Certainly our thinking is changing. The working woman must discipline herself and manage every minute of her day to her SUMMER 1982
greatest advantage. Along with work, home responsibilities and family, this woman needs to plan something for her personal satisfaction. If we are to expect this person to participate in organizational work, programs must be made to assist her. Subjects covered should be enlightening to her new life situation . Activities should involve the family. Her time with her family is very limited. If she can associate with sorority members and include her family , she is more likely to be active . Sometimes the working woman wants (and needs) to meet with the group and have general discussions of common problems. Other times members may want to 'get away from it all' and have fun. Whatever, let us plan the future for this very important woman of our society and sorority.
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Alpha Sigs and today's campus scene by Sue Zorichak, Field Representative Bobby socks, blue jeans and blazer ; be-bop, pop an d rock 'n roll- all trends which have arried the American co ll ege st ud e nt throu g h the last three decade . When we look back on those times (those of you who remember) , ea h period was fairly easy to define. The fifties paint an im age of pole-sitting, jitterb u ggin g, carefree, crazy college coeds, just introdu ced to the mu ic that wou ld shape the tun es for decade to come. The cars (those prized po sessions), the hair styles and attitud es all seemed to suggest breaking loose - breaking loo e from the co nstrain ts of a war which had consumed so much of their parent's li ves. Perhaps if they had known what shock a nd disillusionm ent the sixties had in store, however , th wouldn 't have been so jovial , daring and devil-rna -car . I remember sitting on the kitchen floor , eating my carrot as a beaver would a branch , not understanding why m mothe r was rying. Who was this John F. Kenned y, and why would anyone want to shoot him , or anyone else for that matter? And although the Beatie w re makin g a big splas h on Ameri an shores, my little friend and I all preferred the Monkees. Alth ough short, Davy J ones was mu h cuter than Rin go Starr. Dinner table discussion wa centered on th e VietNa m war, a nd the fear our paren t felt realizing the possibility th at one or perhaps all three of their sons wou ld be se nt to fight if it weren 't stopped soo n. I witnessed m y first rea l acts of violence toward the en d of that decad e as the college stud e nts in Boul~er ~ioted on campus, sma_shmg wmdows a nd lootin g the bu st_nes_ses ne ig hboring the universtty 111 a n area know n as "th e Hill. " The seventies saw the war which
everyone lost draw to a do e, but not before protest after prote t, in the form of rock oncert , reb Ilion and riots, summ d up the outrage of the d ay. Do what yo u want, they said in retalia tion aga inst th establishment, a nd th at the did . Dru g and fre love flowed like never before , a nd e ing a man with hair three time my len gth wa ommonpla e. The p syc hedeli c VW bu wa th ymb I of tho e confusing, haoti years th at were fueled with th demand and desires for pea e th e entire nation hared.
their membership sagging, often folding altogether. It was not cool to be Greek . T he focus soon turned to the environment, as it became more and more abused. Cries like " ave the wh a le " and "con erve energy" echo into the eig hti es, repla ing the "make love not war" slogan of the previous year . Ju t two year into this decade, what did J ud Biggs, Field Rep, and I ee on the campu es today? The war we are battling now are those again t ri ing interest rate , inflation , ocia l irUu tice and u e of nuclear power, to name but a few .
An increased e1~1phasis 011 sororil)• tradition was apparent in 11/all)' chapters. A visit b)• Bela 'P"" members to National Headquarlas is only one exa mjJ/e. (Ander;o 11 tudio) -
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Politics and politicians seem to be taking a back seat as far as student support goes; wh at takes precedence now are the issues, and their , effects. Who cares if he or she is a Democrat or Republican - will they put a clamp on the hazardous waste dump sites? Defining the trends of the eighties is a more difficult task than pinpointing the characteristics of the previous 30 years. Overlooking the obvious, ever-multipl ying 'ga tor and add-a-beads on the fashion scene, and breathing a sigh of relief over the demise of disco, there are a number of definite trends developing on campuses across the country. Judi and I sampled quite a variety of schools this year through our travels for the sorority, and reflecting on the indicators of things to come, one that pops immediately into mind is that of the increased numbers of business majors, rapidly rising above elementary, secondary and special education as a career preference. The reason for this appears obvious - money. Unfortunately, the lack of money is taking its toll on man y of our chapters, particularly those with a more rural student populace. More and more women are working their way through school, not just to help defray the costs of the little extras; they're also paying their rising tuition, while facing drastic cut-backs in student loans. In addition, we found more women are planning for graduate school, which creates an increased level of competition and responsibility among students . The business influence is apparent in other areas as well. Students are dressing in a more conservative manner, and seem to have a more sophisticated air about them than their counterparts of the sixties. Although more career-minded, the AlAs we met nonetheless desire to marry, and hope to raise a family . This para llels another trend , that of tradition. Many chapters felt that as the sorority ages, much of the tradition SUMMER 1982
and sentiment which had seen it through to the eighties had been lost over the years. How ironic (albeit comforting) to know that in these sterile days of high-tech, stainless steel and extremes, some chapters have appointed special tradition chairmen to ensure that their rich history is not trampled in the mad rush for advancement. The Greek communities in turn are developing a more responsible "yo u are your brother's keeper" sense of camaraderie. Flipping through the countless fraternity and sorority magazines that are sent to National Headquarters, not an issue goes by without some statement on hazing, alcohol and drug abuse, or other equally damaging practices.
Our chapters have stepped up their programming, too , not only in offering important information on the job scene, but warning against the consequences of mental and physical abuse of any kind , whether inflicted personally or by the sorority. In addition, the MIFCA/MAPCA (Mid-American Inter Fraternity Conference Association/Mid-American Panhellenic Conference Association) convention in Dallas featured several workshops and guest lectors on those very topics. What they're all stressing is toreturn to that basic premise of the fraternity - brother- and sisterhood. Greeks are definitely on the go, and they're taking those precious resources with them.
Campus sights & sounds ALPHA TAU OMEGA at the University of Nebraska sponsored the 3rd annual "Week on the Wagon" which included a Saturday night "Dry Dance" to show that there are alternatives to drinking. (Collegiate Hedlines) NEW REGULATIONS govern the consumption of alcoholic beverages at Cornell. They apply to students, faculty and staff members, and campus organizations. All activities at which alcohol is served must be registered in advance with the appropriate person or office. A FOUR DAY CLASS WEEK was tried in the summer session at Kearney State (Nebraska). Hoping to save $10,000 in utility costs alone, the college scheduled 75 minute classes and 10 hour workdays. FOREIGN LANGUAGE requirements have been reinstated at seven of the eight Ivy League schools. PAC-MAN and other video games are providing revenue for many colleges. Texas Tech, for instance, has between 75 and 80 games and receives $150,000 a year from them.
ALPHA EPSILON PI members at Missouri take turns cooking for the 80 chapter members. They are learning to cook, using their families' favorite recipes, and learning to stay within the food budget. They've been successful with such dishes as spinach quiche, sauteed mushrooms, and sukiyaki. THE FIRST WOMAN to be dean of a graduate school at Harvard was named recently as dean of education. (Chronicle of Highe1路 Education) BLACKBURN COLLEGE (Illinois) students work at least 15 hours a week on construction, cutting grass, cooking, etc. It's estimated that they save the college one million dollars a year. With a 500 student enrollment, they have built eight buildings including a library, swimming pool, and student union. "Campus Sights and Sounds" is provided as a service of the National Panhellenic Editors Conference and is compiled by Mrs. George Rudolph, editor of The Trident of Delta Delta Delta. 7
Finding and keeping the chapter advisor by Barbara Robel There are many reasons wh a chapter may find itself in the business of searching for a chapter advisor- whether the vacancy is due to resignation, inability to attract a qualified replacement, or an inherited problem, the chapter itself should assume a large portion of the responsibility for finding a new advisor. All too often the members may feel them elves saddled with someone who is less than effective, either because "national" assigned an alum to the position or because no one else volunteered. But you shouldn't have to settle for less than the best; you will need, however, to organize your search. One approach might be to use the following outline: I. Conduct a chapter inventory
to determine how the advisor will fit into the total picture. A. Take chapter measurements 1. Size 2. Ages and class distribution of members 3. Curricula represented 4 . Outside activities 5. Social program 6. Alumnae program 7. Rush program 8. Pledge/associate education program 9. Public relations B. Draw conclusions 1. Strong and outstanding points 2. Weaknesses 3 . Areas for improvement 8
4. Specific goals for next semester/year 5. Long-range goals for next three years I I. Define the re ponsibilitie of a chapter advisor A. Per onnel 1. Supervision of hou emother and kitchen help 2. Weekly meetings with executive board and committee chairmen 3. Liaison with area alums and hou e corporation 4. Discipline B. Programming 1. Cultural/educational program 2. Pledge/associate education 3. Social and alumnae programs 4. Etiquette standards C. Counseling 1. Availability for personal counseling and discussiOn 2. Internal chapter problems (e.g., theft, alcoholism, etc.) 3. Financial management 4. Individual deve lopment III. List desirable characteristics A. Age B. Education C. Experience D. I nterests E. Personality F. Availability G. Affiliation
IV. Make up a job offer (what the advisor can expect from the chapter) A. Opportunity to share expe r iences and make friendsh ips B. Cooperation C . Consideration D. Communication E. Reward and recognition
The search Who makes up the search committee? Obviously you'll want representation from the exec board, from each class, and from alums. The ideal committee size would be no more than seven, chosen after the chapter inventory has been discus ed by all members . Ideally, the committee chairman will be a senior, or perhaps a fifth-year student - an "elder statesman" who ha served in a leadership role, has a mature outlook, and can articulate the needs of the chapter. She should be at ease with both undergraduate and alums. Where does the search begin? The logical place is with local alumnae. But supposing there are none interested or none who meet the chapter's criteria? Often overlooked sources are the faculty members or fathers and mothers of chapter members. Once you've identified possible candidates and ascertained their suitability (perhaps through informal conversation or dinner at the house), you might explain the chapter's need. If the person is not a Greek, an a lumna initiation migh t be worth considering. Chapter advisors come in all ages, from varied backgrounds; the ideal advisor might be someone you hadn't even thought about. Communication will be one of the most important tools in building a successful relationship. Start out by being totally honest - if there are problems, admit them; if you expect the advisor to be available 24 hours a day, say so; if there are mixed reactions from the members, spell them out. A new advisor will have a tremendous amount to learn as it is; he or she certainly doesn't need any un pleasant su rpnses. THE PHOENIX
Jan Miner, new advisor to B eta Kappa Chapter, shares a laugh with Beta Kappas at the 1982 Chicago convention.
Once you actually have a commitment, you need to follow through. The original search committee members should touch base with the new advisor frequently to make sure the "campaign promises" from both sides are being kept. Find out what concerns have arisen and deal with them directly - don't be tempted to pass the , buck.
The reward How do you reward a chapter advisor who is doing a good job? Consideration is a key element remember that he or she probably has both job and family commitments. Don't expect an unlimited capacity to respond to chapter problems. Try to time phone calls • to the "real" world rather than to the chapter's schedule; invite the advisor's family to dinner occasionally; and never assume the advisor has absorbed by osmosis the hidden currents of dissatisfaction. ' COMMUNICATE! Thank your ' advisor for the hours of counsel and the wisdom of experience. SUMMER 1982
Don't take for granted that he or she knows of your appreciation demonstrate it. Is there any recourse if you have a less-than-effective chapter advisor? Sure - but first do some homework. Does the problem stem from a lack of communication? On the part of the chapter or the advisor, or both? Has anyone visited the advisor a bout the concerns? Discussed solutions? Tried changes? Have yo u talked to a province director or the Greek advisor on campus about the problem? Followed through with their suggestions? If you're still at a stalemate, perhaps the time has come for a parting of the ways. This doesn't necessarily have to involve a lot of hostility ; in fact, with a little tact, you may find the situation quite bearable. Perhaps you can organize an appreciation day- after all, no matter what the current problems are, that advisor was once effective in the role. End the relationship on a positive note by letting him or her know that while the hours of guidance have been worthwhile, you recognize that they have taken time
from other obligations. Help the advisor to see that new interests will soon fill the gap - also that the chapter will continue to be interested in his or her activities. Your chapter advisor is a valuable asset. Although it will take effort on the part of both advisor and chapter, the relationship is unique and very special. Persistence and organization will lead you to the right person; communication and consideration will make the effort successful.
This article was prepared as a ;omt project of the Association of Fraternity Advisors and the College Fraternity Editors Association. The author is Barbara Robel, Advisor for Greek affairs at Kansas State University, a post she has held since 1974. Barbara is a candidate for a master's degree in student personnel services at Kansas State University. She is Executive Director of the MidAmerica Panhellenic Council Association, and her address is Holtz Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506. 9
Coming home DICKINSON, N.D., alumnae and BET A ETA actives met at the home of Cathy (Kuylen) Gruman for coffee and doughnuts following the homecoming football game of Dickinson State College. It was truly a coming home when mother patronesses, Janice (McBride) Hinning, Lorraine Schumacher, Mrs. Gruman and Mrs. Donavan Benzie welcomed everyone back.
Pool party and picnic The WASHINGTON, D.C ., alumnae began their fall meeting at the home of Judy Parkison 811, in Olney, Md. Following the business meeting, a covered dish picnic and pool party provided ocial entertainment. During the Christma season, members gathered for an annual Christmas luncheon at hi toric Gadsby's Tavern in Alexandria, Va.
Busy philanthropists TRI-CITY alumnae, Tampa-St. Petersburg, Fla., have worked and played hard following the direction of president, Debbie Fields Dietrich , BN. At each meeting there is a silent auction with members ' white elephants, baked goods and handmade items . Monies earned go towards philanthropic projects during the year. In November, members gathered to wrap 146 gifts for Project Cheer. Margaret Wagner Park, ZZ, Anne Kaiser, Norma Nyce Heberling, KK, Viola Sullivan Lukehart, Af, and Emma Coleman Frost, nn, spearhead e d the chapter's year -long shopping spree for Christmas gifts that go to patients served by Pinellas County's Mental He a lth Association. The bus y morning was closed with a Founders' Day service. Norma Heberling served as hostess for a Christmas social with a cookie and recipe exchange. In january, members held a pantry shower for the profoundly mentally handicapped class at 10
Longtime Kappa Kappa andmember: of the Central P enn ylvania Alumnae Chapte1路 (above) relax dtt1'ing the alumnae chapter' Christmas luncheon and auction. They are (left to right) Peg Cohn, H elen Witln)ler, Gerry mith and Betty Rost. At right, Central Penn y l vania member J ean chenck, A lice Beaver and Sheryl Lowe display some of the craft item auctioned off during the annual affair.
Riche y Fundamental Elementary School. Mary Wichmanowski, BY, had discovered their need for linen and canned goods to upplement the chool lunch program when he worked with the classes last year. Sisters, friends and sweethearts were welcomed by Suzanne Green Shettle, AB, and her husband for the a nnual sweetheart dinner , which included white elephant bingo. In March, members met for luncheon at the home of vice president Ingrid Schreeck Sevigny, AA. She shared her Oriental "treasures" and stories from her twoyear stay in Korea. May wrapped up the busy calendar with a picnic
at the home of President Debbie Dietrich.
landmark program CHICAGO WEST SUBURBAN alumnae started out in September with a program held at tacv's Tavern, a local landmark . The group toured the building, whith was a half-way mark for travelers between the Fox Valley and Chicago. The guides showed !ide and pictures of the area and of the re toration of the tavern. In November, Amy Allen, from the Outreach Center of DuPage County, came to talk on "Adolescents, Their Care and Survival." As (Continued on Page 12)
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Stars in Our Crown
Clothes just for premies By Audrey Gedart As with many hospitals, Kettering Memorial Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, has many interesting special projects in its volunteer program. Erma North, AA, a Dayton Alumnae Chapter member, is involved with one of those projects. She has been doing volunteer work at Kettering for four years and has contributed over 2,000 hours. Erma was contacted by the nurse in charge of the nursery and asked to knit little caps for the babies. But this was just the beginning. Erma was contacted again, this time to clothe the premature babies. Many are kept in intensive care for weeks or even months. They are so small and thin, and the nurse wanted some cute little clothes to dress them up when visitors came. Audrey Gedart is a member of the Dayton, Ohio, Alumnae Chapter.
Erma North (second from right) and Julia Gaines (left) admire their handiwork with nurses from the intensive-care ward, when the babies were first dressed in their new clothes.
After checking the pattern books, Erma found there was no pattern available, not even a doll pattern, that would fit these babies. Erma and Julia Gaines, another volunteer, designed and made their own patterns. In addition, the clothes had to be made of material that could be sterilized. The two women made knit
shirts for the boys and dresses for the girls. Erma is also involved in a program at Kettering called the Bootie Tree. Each holiday season Erma and other volunteers knit booties that are then tied to a tree. Each holiday arrival is then given a pair of booties as a gift.
Teacher tells trials, triumphs Ruth M. Twiss, TT, and Boston Alumnae Chapter member has written a book about teaching, "Morning, Noon, and Night- A Teacher's Diary." Taking 96 entries from the diary she kept during her 35 years of teaching and counseling high school students, Ruth has written an interesting and sometimes funny book about the rewards and challenges of a career in teaching. While her antidotes are almost always entertaining, many also carry a message about the sacrifice a good teacher makes for her students and the impact that SUMMER 1982
teacher can have on the lives of those students. Ruth hopes the book will be a helpful reference for adults wishing to support education and for young men and women contemplating the teaching profession . Ruth, who is currently the editor of the Star Island Newsletter, a corporation publication , is also the author or coauthor of five other books and numerous magazine articles and poems. Copies of "Morning, Noon and Night" can be obtained from Exposition Press Inc. , Smithtown, N.Y.
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many members now either have teenagers or teach them, the program was most informative and pertinent. A Christmas party was held at the Victorian home of Clare Campbell Hagan, XX. Secret pal gifts and identities were shared a well as gifts for Benji, our sponsored child from Lincoln State School. In january, members shared in a presentation of wok cookery given by Barb Mutman, a friend of Ellie Bernhard Priebe, BP. The group participated in the preparation of won ton soup and lo mein. The following month, the group ate dinner at an Oriental re tau rant, rather than risk still novice culinary skills.
Fall picnic AKRON, Ohio, alumnae started their fall and winter activities with a picnic at the home of Helen Frame Snyder, 00, for a Halloween party. Prizes for the best costumes were won by Dorothy Hollinger Scott,
~~.Jean Cooper Tucker and June Western Cowan, AB. The Founders' Da y luncheon was held at the Akron Woman's City Club with Helen Strum Bunts, 00, as hostess. Christmas brought punch and lunch at the home of Ann Sullivan Bajc, BP, with Christy Bauer, fM, in charge of the secret sister gift exchange. The Valentine luncheon was held at the home of Lil Greer, ~~ . where special projects were discu sed . Monie raised from candy sale and a flea market will be used to support a women's handball team to Special Olympics, sponsored by the United States Team Handball Federation. On March 10, member joined the Akron Panhellenic A sociation for a benefit luncheon to upport the Children' Home Allowance Fund.
Fall plans The FORT WAYNE, Ind ., Alumnae Chapter is planning a pot luck for the eptember meeting. In March, each member will
donate items such as soap, cosmetics, toothbrushes and hand cream, which will then be put into::~ small bag and given to a local house for abused women. In May, each year the chapter helps with the Special Olympic program held in New Haven, Ind . Also in May there will be a silent auction at a meeting in which each member will make one of her special recipes. Silent bids will be placed under each dish and the highest bid will get the goody and the recipe. The proceeds will go to a philanthropy.
Meeting potpourri A pot luck dinner opened the September meeting of TULSA alumnae with Paula Halfast, Br, and Barbie McPherson, Br, as cohostesses. Everyone welcomed Lora Patterson Sipes, ff , back after an absence of several months. The October meeting was a workshop at the home of Becky Hockett Hamb y, Bf. Members were frantically finishing items for the bazaar at the end of the month. Proceeds from the bazaar go to support Special Olympics in Oklahoma. The November meeting was a luncheon and Founders' Day program. A candy demonstration with samples was the program for December in the home of Pam Hot Woolverton, Bf , with Marilyn Ramsey Garbee, BI, as coho te s. A bri.ef history and display of porcelam enamel burner covers and trivets was given at the February meeting.
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Maryville, Mo., ~lums and Phi Phi chapter members stand and applaude Ruth J ean (Souter( Pnce~ Phi Phi patroness of 53 years. The Maryville woman was hon?reddurzng a dmner at the University Club on the Northwest Missouri State Umverszty campus. 12
A preview of fall and winter fashions was the theme of the SPRINGFIELD Alumnae Chapter's first meeting for the 1981-82 year. The fashion show was pres~nted by Vicki Bellman Pyeatt w.Jth Sandy Beadles Stoll, Debbie S1mon Penn and Leslie Fleenor Brown as alumnae models. The October meeting focused on the cr~ft of wheat weaving taught by Juhe Kerkenmier Wolfe. THE PHOENIX
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The Founders' Day ceremony was held at the BET A SIGMA sorority house. Later in November a much-needed house shower was held to restock the collegiate chapter's kitchen. Springfield mothers also were invited to this gathering. One of the most profitable and popular meetings, the Christmas party and craft auction, has now become a tradition for the Springfield alumnae. It has become a major money-making project for the chapter.
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The PITTSBURGH Alumnae Chapter began the year's activities with a luncheon at th e Monroeville Mall followed by shopping. Founders' Day was celebrated in Zelienople, Pa., with the GAMMA XI chapter from Slippery Rock State College . Winter meetings were held at the homes of Dawn Kukich, fS , and Bonnie Oswald, f3. At Bonnie's, new member, Marilyn Zinsmeister, fS, was welcomed, and Kathy Geib Boykin, AA, entertained with slides of her recent trip to South America.
Genny R ichardson Blakey (left) and her husband, Philip, welcome members of the Denver Alumnae Chapter to their home for a Christmas party. With them is Grace Dalby Davies.
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The FORT LAUDERDALE alumnae tasted a variety of programs this year, always laced with good desserts and beverages. The stand-out program was when Elizabeth Byrd, fK, hosted us in her condominium for an afternoon of her original poetry with recorded music as a background, complemented by various pieces of art.
The first meeting of the year for the DENVER alumnae was their traditional patio potluck dinner at the home of Grace Dalby Davies, BB. This has been a tradition for more than 30 years, and as usual, there was a super turnout and the food was terrific. In October, Annabelle Cliff Walton, BB, helped us all "Catch the Spirit of the Ride. " She is currently serving on the board of directors for the Regional Transportation District of metropolitan Denve r, and her slides and presentation provided information on the present system as well as plans for the future. The chapter was extremely proud to host A"i.A national officers during the National Panhellenic Conference held in Denver Nov. 1-4 . The alumnae chapter hosted a reception Nov. 2 at the Brown Palace Hotel to honor Sid-
Historic meeting The BOSTON Alumnae Chapter met in the fall at the historic Colonial Inn in Concord, Mass. Mrs. Crotty, a former Theta Theta advisor, was present, as was Kitty Hammond, a former national treasurer. We welcomed Jessica Ann Litichevsky of Watertown , Mass., Susanne Hamilton Ferrara of Westwood, Mass., and Mrs. George Kendall of Boston, all new to the area. SUMMER 1982
ney Allen. Many members attended the NPC luncheon the next day, and Nov . 3, a large group of BET A BETAs joined the Denver alumnae and National Council officers for a dinner meeting at the home of Elizabeth Brock Allison. The conference ended with many members attending the banquet Nov. 4 where Sidney Allen was presented the office of treasurer for NPC. In November, members participated in the Special Olympics Bowling tournament by scoring for the Olympians. In December, Genny Richard son Blakey, ZZ, opened up her home for a Christmas cocktail party. Nancy Reimers welcomed members for a Valentine tea and business meeting Feb. 3. March 10, Charles Bryson of the Northglenn Police Department gave members information on "Se lf Defense Awareness." 13
Collegiate Corner Red Party Red Shirts, red pants and overalls, even red long underwear! Everyone must have on some item of red clothing to be admitted to the annual "Red" party, a function shared by Alpha Sigma Alpha's Beta Lambda Chapter and Mu chapter of Phi Sigma Epsilon. Since red is the primary color used by both chapters, the sorority and fraternity have turned this fabulous source of pride into the theme for a social occasion! For the second year in a row, Beta Lambda has equally shared the expenses with Phi Sigma Epsilon for the bash, to turn it into an event looked forward to by both chapters. The banners are red, the clothes are red , the punch is red, and the next morning, eye are red from lack of sleep since the celebration usuall y lasts far into the night. The "Red" party had it origins two years ago when each chapter owed the other a party. It was decided to join forces for one gathering instead of two. In trying to come up with a unique theme it became apparent that the co lor red was a solid link between the sorority and fraternity. Voila! An instant success! And such a ucce s that Beta Lambda and Mu chapter keep looking ahead, ince each year further improves upon the new "tradition. "
Congratulations, Gina! Beta Lambda at the University of Central Arkansas is proud to announce the latest achievement of one of our members. Gina Huss was crowned Miss U.C.A. on April 7 after dazzling the judges the night before with her talent, and that night with her gorgeous evening gown. She will go on to compete in the Mis Arkansas Pageant in July. Her sister will all be there to cheer her on. Gina is past activities chairman for Beta Lambda , and is now serving as secretary.
Bela Lambda, Gina H uss
Bring Your Own Banana? "Bring Your Own Banana" was the theme for the first Alpha Beta spring rush party. Each rushee wa picked up in her room and escorted to the party where banana splits were served. The second party was a popco rn and soda party held in the cha pter room. Each individual room on the A};A floor of Brewer Hall was decorated with various Alpha articles, such as Ragged y Anns, pictures, A};A jewelry and clothing. Pajamas were worn to the third rush party, held at the home of the chapter president, Libby Bohon. Hot chocolate a nd donuts were served and for entertainment, home movies of the chapter's activ14
ities were shown. A special moment was shared when a ca ndlelighting was performed for Libby, who had recently become pinned. During the Preferential Party held in the Alumni Room of the Student Union, a special Four Point ceremony was performed as four girls stood in a circle and held a candle. Emotions were high when each girl spoke on what A};A means to them . A candlelighting was also held for sophomore member Kathy Vessell. Immediately following the Preferential Party, bids were delivered. Many girls accepted and celebrated by singing while parading across campus.
"It Was a Very Good Year••. ' Alpha Chapter at Longwood College was very active in many ways this year. They had a very successful formal Rush in Septembet . and an informal rush during ' February. They welcomed man y new sisters into their sisterhood. They have kept in touch with Jabakaran, an Indian boy the y sponsor through the Christian Children's Fund, as well as Carolyn Johnson , who lives at the Virginia • Home for the Incurables. In March, they vi ited Holly Manor Nursing Home in Farmville. Alpha Chapter donated their time and blood in efforts to help out the Bloodmobile. The chapter also participated in the Special Olympics at Longwood. They helped feed the children and served as "huggers" at the finish line. They also participated in a telefund campaign for Longwood College to raise funds for the school. They received a certificate of recognition for having raised $5,023 for the college. Alpha Chapter worked hard all year to raise fund for their Annual Spring Dance. This year, the dance was held at the beautiful Chamberlin Hotel in Hampton, Virginia. Five members of the chapter received certificates of recognition for having a 3.5 C.P.A. or better during fall seme ter of 1981. Julie Baca, a senior, received a certificate of recognition for having achieved a 3.5 or better every semester for four yea r . Julie received the Longwood College Spanish award as well as the Greek Woman of the Year award for 1982.Julie al oreceived recognition for being an Elizabeth Bird Small Award nominee.
Gamma Lambda Chapter at Loyola University has had a very busy and exciting spring semester. Rush activities kept all the sisters busily preparing for new pledges. The parties were planned with a very creative aspect in mind. A pajama party and a ski party re ulted in a very successful turnout and many great and eager new pledges. Gamma Lambda also held their THE PHOENIX
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Mother-Daughter Ceremony this spring. Julie Housakos, the chaplain, planned a marvelous luncheon at the Lincolnwood Hyatt with a very special mass at Loyola 's Jesuit Residence chapel. Many mothers and even grandmothers attended. It was indeed a very enriching experience for all. The sisters fulfilled their philanthropic activities by answering telephones for Channel 11 Public Television's annual telethon. The Panhellenic Volleyball Tournament was held last month and A'i.A took first place. Susan Lindbloom and Evonne Demetrakakis were star players, but everyone contributed to the game either by playing or cheering on the players.
Delta Iota Chapter began 1982 with a new president, Kathy Smith, and a new vice-president, Lorraine Zaiden. The semester also began with a bang! No time was wasted as Kathy quickly set her leadership skills into action. The plan for the semester was to increase sisterhood in the sorority through all sorts of activities. Thus , every weekend and spare moment seemed to be packed with events. Alpha Sig participated in the university's annual Greek Week and Greek Games. Each year, near the end of the academic school year, a week of activities is specially prepared by Greeks for Greeks on the campus. Once again, A'i.A sponsored Greek God and Goddess Contest. Each fraternity and
sorority entered a member to compete for the Greek God or Goddess title. A~A also participated in the "Greek Olympics" competing for the Greek Games trophy. This year was Delta Iota's tenth anniversary. A special formal 路day was held to celebrate the occasion. Events included an open house, a ceremony at the church of their installment, and a formal dance. DI fee s it has accomplished many goals this semester - the most important being the increased bond of sisterhood felt in the chapter.
H ere's wishing everyone a summer of AlA fun f rom Delta Kappa (upper right), Beta Epsilon (lower right) and B eta Sigma (above) .
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The "A pples" of Ep ilon Ep ilon have se111ed Emporia tate l.huver 65 years of sisterhood at ESU.
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In the fall of 1981 nine member earned 4.00 CPA' , not to mention the many members who earned over a 3.0. The involvement of AlA members on campu is great! recognized, not only in various major club , but in the honorar
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fraternitie . However, Ep ilon Ep ilon Chapter member hip d e not maintain invol ement in only campu activitie and lub . In the fall of thi ear, Ep ilon Ep ilon Chapter pledged it quota of twenty-e ight girl . The hou e literall i bulging from the earn with eight chapter m mber . For-
ty-eight members live in the house. Twelve to fifteen members more hope to move in next fall. Some say there are too many members; yet, one can always find a quiet, secluded place as well as someone with whom they can talk. Coming from over the tate of Kansas, as well a other states, members of Ep ilon Epsilon Chapter are joined in the i terhood of Alpha Sigma Alpha. Much redit hould be given to the Ep ilon Ep ilon Alumnae who in 1917 founded the chapter. Becau e of these women, histon was made. Th membership today continue to follow tradition and make hi tor . For sixt -five year th Ep ilon Ep ilon Chapter of Alpha igma Alpha ha erved the communit and the campu at Emporia tate Univer it . As the "Apples" ontinue to be of service to their ororit , hool and communitie , the take the four Alpha Sigma Alpha aim of physical, social. imellectual and piritual and add to them a goal of elf-imprmemem. To grm as a member of Ep ilon Ep ilon Chapter i not only a pro¡ ce , but a privilege .
Correction In the winter, 1982, Phoenix, Amy Swisher. who died last fall at the age of l 00, was identified as having established two scholarships. Additional information has revealed that Miss Swisher also established a fund to award scholarships to outstanding art education majors at Miami University. The fund is now used to buy art for Miami's art museum. In addition, she served as mayor of her village and received a citation for her leadership role with the Red Cros . Truly a credit to society and her sorority.
• In memoriam 1981-82
EARLY ALPHA ALPHA Amy Margaret Swisher Rachel Keller Hopkin
ALPHA BETA Mary Ruth Grubb Olivia Hill Costolow Myrtle Perry Kellog Willie George Rhoade Anna Munch Viola Frances Lail Morthland
BETA BETA Naomi Myers Huggin Margaret Ochs Watson Mayme Harned Halker Rose Elizabeth Lammel
DELTA DELTA Mary Richter Keller Mary Jo Wintermute Kent 16
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Beta Epsilon, James Madison University Gamma Xi, Slippery Rock State College Epsilon Epsilon, Emporia State University Alpha, longwood College Gamma Omicron, Clarion State College Phi Phi, Northwest Missouri State University Gamma Eta, Penn State University Beta Eta, Dickinson State College Beta Iota, Radford University 9. Alpha Beta, Northeast Missouri State University 10. Zeta Zeta, Central Missouri State University
Phoenix deadlines If you wish to have materials considered for publication in The Phoenix, the editors must receive your copy by the following dates: Winter ir;sue October I 0 Spring issue February IO Summer issue April I 0 Fall issue July IO
Careers Do you work in law enforcement? If you are a police officer, attorney, parole officer or work in areas such as rehabilitation or juvenile offenders, please send your name, address, phone number and photo, along with an article to Nancy Reese by February IO, 1983. Other career articles are welcome.
CHI CHI EPSILON EPSILON
KAPPA KAPPA
M. Bernadette Acinger Violet Hassler Tebeau Ruth Scott Buck Nancy Carol Lynch Dillard
Jean Oller Hallberg Mildred Sherwood Chalfant
ZETA ZETA Marguerite Van Mater Cooper Mary Greenwald Stafford Dorothea Robertson Long
ETA ETA Hattie Cam~bell Househo der Helen Dowis Webber Ruby Fulton Beiser
THETA THETA Violett King Dowell
IOTA IOTA Myrtle Wolford Eley
LAMBDA LAMBDA Gwendolyn Singleton Margaret Shelby Gorrell Mary Marguerite Gaal Frances Waugh Mayer
NUNU Janet Feher
Genevieve Steele Foltz Martha Stuckey Glentzer Catherine Bernhardt Weller
PSI PSI Jewel Goldsby Shackleford Louise Buffington Faye Price O'Donnell
BETA DELTA Mildred Gillis Bailey
BETA THETA Janet Sally Dalton
RHO RHO Mary Lee Daubenspeck Callen Helen Jean Osborne Lang
UPSILON UPSILON Lucille Shively Herbert
PHI PHI Sylvia Glauser Royer Beatrice Stewart Riley
BETA UPSILON Elsa Iahn Jones
GAMMA EPSILON Frieda Bartz Burmeister
GAMMA OMICRON Patricia Gail Derikart
DELTA IOTA Sheryl Hansen
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