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MEMORIAM

'And as the years come swiftly pressing on, the brightest names that earth can boastjust glisten and are gone.'

Members of Alpha Sigma Alpha who have died, JW1e 1, 1993, to May 31, 1994

Alpha

Zeta Zeta

Omicron Omicron

Beta Zeta

Pauline Elcan Jones Walker Evelyn Hutcheson Werth

Vera Woods Summers

Elizabeth Kist Feeley

Sandi Draughon Ruth Gaudet St. Raymond

Early Alpha Alpha Helen Stepleton Goodwin Alice Good Jones Hazel Pundt Markey Mildred Perkins Smith

Alpha Beta Lavada Rose Calise Betty Huckstep Graffoulieve Mary E. King Bernice Webb Roy Anna Lemen Valentine

Beta Beta Lois Smith Brush Lois Green Carter Florence Scott Duncan Irma Gilbert Hanson Grace Mabie Martin Florence Tyrrell Ruddick Jane Cannon Timmons Dorothy Mertz Whitman

Gamma Gamma Juanita Murphy Brown Laura Highfill Hale Vada Paris McGill Naomi Hyde Ritter Evelyn Benefiel Stout

Eta Eta

Pi Pi

Orpha Katherine Stockton Menches Anna Montgomery Robbins

Evelyn Grace Bell Margaret Mary Agnes Bums Carol Frazee Hurd Georgia Chamberlain Lane

Theta Theta JoAnne Isbell Hodgkins Emily Hall Lowery Mabel Bethel Peterson Catherine Pierce Amelia Bucky Taxter

Iota Iota

Rho Chi Betty Jones Perkins

Sigma Sigma Mary¡Murphy Arnott Margaret Yoklavich Summer Doris Ogsbury Zeiger

Beta Rho Kathleen Marie Callahan

Kappa Kappa

Rachel Griffiths

Phi Phi

Gamma Alpha

Joanne Wright Hagans Mildred Medsker Lyle Gertrude Wray Tindall

Betty Garvey Galaska

MuMu

Epsilon Epsilon

Florence Fagan Boening Marion Landy Morton

Xi Xi Gladys Ludlam Anderson Katherine Taylor Hunsicker

Beta Sigma Janice Chastain Houk

Chi Chi Letha Heckman Gaskins Dorothy Weer Morrow

Lambda Lambda

Delta Delta

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Rho Rho Madeline Priddy Dial

Tau Tau

Gladys Glenn Davis Helen Matthews Jones Hilma Holkko Mackey Laura Darrah Rumple

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Beta Nu

Arlene Harrison Moss Mildred King Nelson

Merrill Missly Backenstoe Mildred Cramer Barnes Elizabeth Archer Billstein Mildred Campbell Doctor Dorothy Burd Farrow Mary Wagner Frobisher Zilda M. Messenger

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Martha Williamson Anderson

Bernice Samuelson Stevens Clare Lockhart Weissinger

Zelia Willis Armstrong

Marie Shaver Musgrave Linda Dowse Turner

Beta Lambda Harriet Umsted Lee

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Gamma Epsilon Grace Vierheilig Bloedorn Dorothy Borchert Donohue Geraldine Ann Jung

Beta Delta Barbara Lindsay Williams Margaret Reynolds Williams

Gamma Rho Joy Airnan

Delta Eta Noreen Linane

Beta Epsilon Jane Staples Colbert Almeda Greyard Donald Dawn Brewer Palmer Marguerite Clarke Schiffer

Epsilon Psi Ann I. Pink

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EDITOR Nancy I. Z. Reese 828 S Golf Cui de Sac Des Plaines, IL 60016

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The Encounter: A Lifetime

Feature Editor Lori Muehlbauer Robinson Rt. 1Box 116-C Falkville, AL 35622

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Two new AkA chapters installed in spring

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In Memoriam

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Total/Quota list

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Alumnae Stars

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Alumnae Action

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Alpha Spirit

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COVER Krista Ford, EK, helps kick off last fall's "Carnation Cheer"for the S. June Smith Center with Scottie Bertz and Alyssa Gianoulis.

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AI As nationwide support two projects

BY DOLLY PURVIS LOYD , B~ National Chainnan of Philanthropies

lpha Sigma Alpha has designated two organizations as its philanthropic projects- the S. June mith Center and Special Olympics. Collegiate and alumnae chapters donate time and money to these two cau~es.

For Special Olympics, chapters setve as huggers, coaches, timers and trainers in basketball, volleyball, bowling, track and field, gymnastics, weight lifting and soccer.

Beta Beta Chapter members at the University of Northern Colorado setve as coaches for soccer, basketball and track and field twice a week for the entire year and sponsor five local athletes to attend the annual veterans wheelchair races.

Beta Sigma Chapter members at Southwest Missouri State University volunteer with Special Olympics bowling every Friday. They participate in many fundraising events and donate the money to their local Special Olympics.

Many other chapters donate their time at local events, while others assist at statewide events.

The S. June Smith Center in Lancaster County, PA, established by Dr. S. June Smith, KK, is supported primarily through fundraising.

Many collegiate and alumnae chapters contribute money to the center's 'Wish List." Chapters hold many fundraising events to raise money for the center.

Several chapters are able to work directly with the center. Epsilon Chi Chapter at Goldey-Beacom College, DE, made and delivered Easter baskets for the children.

Epsilon Kappa Chapter at Millersville University. PA, helped with the center's craft bazaar. attended public relations meetings. wrapped and delivered carnations, made crafts for the center and held fundraising events with proceeds donated to the center.

Aunique sports opportunity

BY LORI MUEHLBAUER ROBINSON, D.K National Feature Editor

unique sports program has begun through the international pecial Olympics organization. This program, known as "Unified Sports," is unique because it brings athletes with and without mental retardation together on a team to compete in various sports.

Basketball, bowling, distance running and walking, football (soccer), softball, volleyball and cycling are the sports currently being used for unified sports.

Each team combines approximately equal numbers of athletes with and without mental

retardation. The team members must be matched in age, as well as skill level.

This program provides athletes, who are not presently involved in Special Olympics, a valuable sports opportunity. Across the country, school systems are working toward including students with mental retardation in the same classroom as students without mental retardation. This program works toward the same result in the community though competitive sports.

Athletes may compete in the Unified Sports divisions at area, state and world games through Special Olympics. These teams are coached by volunteer coaches. To become a certified Special Olympics coach, an individual must participate in training. provided by Special Olympics.

Special Olympics is an international program of year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with mental retardation. The goal is for all persons with mental retardation to have the chance to become useful and productive citizens who are accepted and respected in their communities.

Special Olympics provides a competitive situation in which everyone is a winner. This is signified no better than by the Special Olympics oath: "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."

ASpecial Olympic athlete gets llldy ta ll8lt a 1111.

Finding the gift in every child ~K

designed to monitor development / / " " ' he S. June Smith Center provides inten- in skill areas (_ / sive, individualized therapy and training to and provide information help special preschoolers develop the physito parents to cal, self-help and conceptual skills they lack. help foster Early intervention through identification, trainthis growth. ing and education is vital to help these preschool Classes meet children who have developmental delays or mental in four sesretardation. The center provides classes, programs sions per and therapy free of charge to residents of Lancaster year and are County, PA. divided into Dr. S. June Smith, an Alpha Sigma Alpha, has toddler and dedicated her life to helping exceptional children as preschool classes. well as children with mental retardation or physical The center's foundation sponsors five fundraishandicaps. She served on the advisory council that, ing activities. The first is a "Carnation Cheer," in 1965, organized the school that is now known as ·where hand-delivered blooms brighten the day of a the S. June Smith Center. friend, family member or associate. Local businessNick and Deb Gianoulis say, 'Thanks to the S. es participate in selling chances to employees to June Smith Center and Foundation, Alyssa can have a chance at life like any other child."

"Take a Day for Kids." The winner gets the day off.

Now in it's sixth year, "Battle of the Banks" has Another parent states, "I shall never forget (the real bankers competing in funny, physical events. staff member) who came to the hospital to talk with me and asked if I'd like my son enrolled in infant The winner is selected based on a combination of team score and pledges. Local artists donate their stimulation class. I was glad you were there (four art and crafts for the "Fine Craft & Art Auction." years ago) and I am very glad today. Our family has benefitted so much."

Finally, area restaurants donate a portion of each salad sold during a specified month for the The center serves the children at four locations.

Four local churches provide a home to these "Summer Salads for Special Kids. " programs free of rent. Bethany Presbyterian Alpha Sigma Alphas can help find the gift in Church in Lancaster has provided classrooms and every child by administrative offices for 27 years.

• Making a donation to the S. June Smith The services of the center include first step.

Center Foundation. which provides early identification, evaluation, • Placing an ad in a special event program or referral and placement for children with special publication. needs. Infant stimulation gets parents actively • Publishing information about the center involved by teaching therapeutic methods that can and foundation in local newsletters. be done at home • Holding a fundraising event for the and during foundation. weekly sessions • Donating prizes for events. at the center and • Donating equipment and supplies for at home, as classroom use. needed.

• Participating in foundation-sponsored The tracking activities. program is • Underwriting event expenses.

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National Feat:w-e Editor

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Krista Ford, Epsilon Kappa Chapter, Millersvile University, second from left, accepts the clubs and organizations volunteer award at the June 9 S. June Smith Center annual volunteer recognition dinner. Krista also presented Dr. S. June Smith, fourth from left, with a bouquet of flowers.

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QUOTA/TOTAL Chapters taking quota, making total or both f or the 1993-94 school year; according to records received at Alpha Sigma Alpha National Headquarters as of May 31 , 1994

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Beta Iota , Radford University, VA

Alpha , Longwood College, VA

Beta Pi, Concord College, WV

Alpha Beta , Northeast Missouri State University

Beta Upsilon, Indiana State University

Alpha Gamma , Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Gamma Eta , Pennsylvania State University

Beta Beta , University of Northern Colorado

Gamma Iota , Rochester Institute of Technology, NY

Epsilon Epsilon , Emporia State University, KS

Gamma lambda , Loyola University, IL

Zeta Zeta , Central Missouri State University

Gamma Mu , Adrian College, Ml

Eta Eta , Pittsburg State University, KS

Gamma Xi , Slippery Rock University, PA

Beta Gamma , Northeastern State University, OK

Gamma Omicron , Clarion University, PA

Beta Epsilon, James Madison University, VA

Epsilon Gamma , Virginia Commonwealth University

Beta Kappa , Western Illinois University

Epsilon Eta , Virginia Wesleyan Col lege

Beta lambda , University of Central Arkansas

Epsilon Rho , William Paterson College, NJ

Beta Sigma , Southwest Missouri State University

Epsilon Tau , University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Gamma Pi , Missouri Valley College

Epsilon Chi , Goldey-Beacom College, DE

Gamma Psi, Edinboro University, PA

Epsilon Omega, Bentley College, MA

Gamma Omega , Eastern Illinois University

Zeta Beta , University of Wisconsin-River Fal ls

Delta Eta , DePaul University, IL

Zeta Delta , North Adams State College, MA

Delta Iota , University of Delaware

Zeta Eta, Rockhurst College, MO

Delta Kappa , University of Southern Indiana Delta Nu-A, GMI Engineering and Management Institute, Ml

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Delta Rho , Elan College, NC

Nu Nu , Drexel University, PA

Delta Upsilon, University of Texas at San Antonio

Phi Phi , Northwest Missouri State University

Epsilon Kappa , Millersville University, PA

Beta Nu, Murray State University, KY

Epsilon Mu, Trenton State College, NJ

Gamma Zeta , University of Arkansas at Monticello

Epsilon Nu , State University of New York at Brockport

Delta Chi , Bloomsburg University, PA

Epsilon Xi , Kutztown University, PA Epsilon Upsilon, California University of Pennsylvania Epsilon Psi , Plymouth State College, NH Zeta Alpha, Missouri Southern State College Zeta Epsilon , Averett College, VA Zeta Theta , Wagner College, NY

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A Lifetime Membership Program

gives women the chance to live the Creed of Alpha Sigma Alpha throughout their lives

Change ts dit1icult. but not Impossible.

That was the resounding lesson learned by those who attended the 1994 Alpha Sigma Alpha National Convention for the introduction of The Encowtter. A Ufetbne Membership Program.

The new philosophy regarding membership education in Alpha Sigma Alpha was warmly received by collegians and alumnae. This new philosophy emphasizes involvement and education throughout all phases of membership.

Women do not stop benefitting from membership in Alpha Sigma Alpha once initiated or even upon graduation. The ideals of the sorority should carry throughout our lives.

Pearl Members learn those ideals, Ruby Members learn to integrate them into their college lives and Crown Mem-

the Ruby Member Program. This phase of membership ts entered upon recetvtng the Sanctualy Degree. As Ruby Members, collegians are expected to participate in chapter activities, meet academic standards, uphold the bylaws and policies of Alpha Sigma Alpha and maintain financial good standing.

But the most exciting part of being a Ruby Member is being a role model in the campus community. As a Ruby Member. a woman will take an active part in the education of the Pearl Members. She will learn every semester. with the rest of the chapter, about collegiate and societal issues in an environment that is nurturing and supportive. She will have the opportunity to increase her involvement in college and community service. She will become a role model for all women on her campus by living the ideal of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Crown Members

National officers Marianne Busch Bullock, 88, Kim Ramsey Meyer, BB, and Rosemary Carucci Goss, Bn, have found lifetime commitment to the sorority very rewarding .

ber integrate them into everyday life.

The mo t visible change in the orority' member hip education program i in the Pearl Member Program of The Encounter. Several chapter have te ted thi program over the pa t year, and all chapter will be u in it thi coming year for their new member .

Ruby Members AI o thi fall . women in

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The Crown Member Program will allow women to continue their lifelong commitment to Alpha Sigma Alpha and its ideals.

J ust before gradua tion , women will receive senior packets, which will contain pertinent information for moving on from fulfilling collegiate days to rewarding alumnae years.

As the longest period in an Alpha Sigma Alpha's life, Crown Membership will take on many forms. It may provide professional networking opportunities. support during life transitions. educational opportunities. opportunitie to serve as role models for you ng women or simply the warmth and comfort of tho e who believe in what you do. No matter where a Crown Member may roam, s he i never far from the benefit of lifelong si terhood.

The Pearl, Ruby and Crown component of The Encounter: A Lifetime Membership Program ive women the chance to live the Creed of Alpha Sigma Alpha throu hout their live .

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ALUMNAE STARS Featuring the accomplishments of individual Alpha Sigma Alpha alumnae

Joan Bailey Morley, BB

Professor honored with endowment In her 25-plus years at the University of Michigan, Joan Bailey Morley. Beta Beta, has accomplished a great deal in the field of English as a second language.

Most recently an endowment was established at the University of Michigan in her name.

The Morley Fund supports scholarships and projects in the academic area of second language teaching and learning.

A professor of linguistics at the university, Joan has served as president ofTESOL International, an association of teachers of English as a second language. She has published numerous books and papers and has become an internationally known lecturer.

Joan is listed in the 1992-93 Directory of Who's Who in Distinguished Leadership and has won several awards, including the Michigan

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Excellence in Education Award and the TESOL Alatis Award for distinguished service.

A 1949 initiate of Beta Beta Chapter at the University of Northern Colorado, Joan received her bachelor's degree from UNC, and master's degrees in linguistics and speech pathology and audiology from the University of Michigan.

Joan lives in Ann Arbor, Ml, with her husband.

Alum earns second master's degree Lori Muehlbauer Robinson, IlK, recently earned her second master's degree in counseling psychology from

Western Illinois University in 1987. A member of Delta Kappa Chapter, she completed her bachelor's degree in 1986 at the University of Southern Indiana.

Currently national feature editor, Lori served as national alumnae editor from 1988-92.

Lori also teaches swimming and lifeguard courses at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. She is a CPR and first aid instructor, a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and a member of the AIA member-at-large alumnae chapter.

She and her husband Jeff reside in Falkville, AL, with their three children,Alexander, 10 months; Jeremy, 2 1/2 years; and Harmoni, 12.

Alum overcomes very long odds

Lori Muehlbauer Robinson, LlK

AlabamaA&M University.

She works as a program manager and qualified mental retardation professional at the Decatur Workshop & Developmental Center in Decatur, AL. Lori earned her first master's degree from

Rebecca Kaye Jewett, BY, has risen like the phoenix from two serious illnesses that struck before she turned 31.

Rebecca suffered her

Rebecca Kaye Jewett, BY

first bout with Hodgkin's Disease at age 27.

Shortly after turning 30, she suffered a stroke that paralyzed the right side of her body.

Her Hodgkin's then reoccurred at age 37.

Though she now walks with the aid of a leg brace and has had to learn to write with her right hand, she has accomplished much since her stroke. She climbed to the top of Mt. St. Michel while vacationing in France; she returned to college and obtained her library science degree; and she directed the Otlerbein Public Library until the Hodgkin's returned.

Rebecca is currently a coordinator of special projects for volunteers at the West Lafayette, IN, Public Library and serves as the treasurer of the Greater Lafayette Disability Coalition. She was recently featured on WLFI-1V, West Lafayette's CBS affiliate, in the news program's "Overcoming the Odds" segment.

Rebecca graduated from Indiana State University in 1971 with a degree in art education. She resides in West Lafayette. IN. Editor's note: Submit articles for this section to The Phoenix alumnae editor.

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ALUMNAE Washington, DC

Christmas luncheon On a cold, windy December afternoon, the Washington, DC, alumnae chapter gathered for their annual Christmas luncheon at Normandie Farms in Potomac, MD. The group welcomed a new member, Linda Allee, HH, recently employed in the field of environmental waste clean-up.

While enjoying the restaurant's renowned French provincial cuisine, everyone shared upcoming holiday plans. Maureen Herring Harvey, AA, had the most exotic itinerary. She was headed for the Brazilian rain forests to birdwatch.

After a delicious, fattening dessert and the obligatory group photo, each member hurried home to shop. wrap and decorate.

Judith Whipp Parkison, B!l Hattiesburg, MS

Chapter stays active The Hattiesburg Alumnae Chapter is planning its "First Annual Reunion" in conjunction with 1994 Founders' Day celebrations, and is considering chapter "mailbox memberships for area alumnae who are unable to participate, but want to be informed of activities.

Last year's activities included a planning luncheon in July, a Founders' Day Luncheon at the Hattiesburg Country Club, a Christmas party and gift exchange, a covered dish supper in February and a joint meeting with the newly organized Gulf Coast Alumnae Chapter in the spring.

In January, chapter members were privileged to initiate Leslie McQuagge, one of the last Beta Delta pledges. A small party, complete with badge-shaped cake, was held afterward.

The chapter made contributions to the S. June Smith Center and the Foundation.

Lynn Jones Meador, B~

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Alums help out Beta Sigma Chapter

Chapter presents second annual award

The Springfield alums got the 1993-94 year off to a "crafty" start in October. Meeting at the home of Marge Zentner Cummings, BI, the group made key chains for the Beta Sigma new members. They celebrated Founders' Day with the Beta Sigma Chapter on the campus of Southwest Missouri State University in November.

December brought one of the group's favorite annual meetingsthe Christmas potluck and craft/baked goods auction at the home of Lahna Wilson Mueller, BI. Money raised benefitted the Beta Sigma housing fund.

In the spring, the chapter hosted a senior salad supper, honoring the graduating seruors of the Beta Sigma Chapter, and planned a garage sale to raise money for the Beta Sigma housing fund.

The Maryville Chapter presented its second annual "Ruth Jean Price Award" to undergraduate Melanie Griswold, Phi Phi, an international business major from Omaha, NE. The award honors a collegiate

Sharron Eddlemon Walling, BI

Mississippi Gulf Coast

Chapter has successful first year Since its organization in June of 1993, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Alumnae Chapter has had a very active first year. The chapter has hosted a cookout for AIA alumnae and their families and celebrated Founders' Day. In December, the chapter had a cookie swap. Members brought one or two dozen cookies to a Christmas party, which members sampled at the party and then took home in "goodie bags."

The chapter celebrated its first year at a luncheon party with the Hattiesburg Alumnae Chapter.

Plans to participate in the Mississippi Special Olympics are underway.

Davona (Dee) Dougherty Mitchell, B~

Millie Cockrill Loch, <1><1>, left, of the Maryville Alumnae Chapter presents the Ruth Jean Price Award to Melanie Griswold,<l><l>.

member who best exemplifies the attributes of Ruth Price, who served as patroness for more than 60 years on the Maryville campus.

The collegiate chapter strives to keep a close relationship with the alumnae chapter and asked LaVona Stalcup Reid, <1><1>, to speak to rushees in the fall.

Founders' Day was celebrated with a banquet in the Maryville Student Union Ballroom. In December, the collegiate chapter held a Christmas party for the alumnae and presented gifts to each alumna in attendance.

Alums held the annual senior send-off in the spring, at which each senior receives a farewell gift.

LaVanna Stalcup Reid, <1><1> Akron-Canton, OH

Chapter welcomes new members The alumnae of Akron-Canton have been fortunate after years without any new members to

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ALUMNAE suddenly welcome several to our ranks.

New member Susan Shellenbarger Dybas, ri, formerly of Rochester, NY, hosted a luncheon in September, where she introduced another Gamma Iota alumna, Linda Yoo Gatian. Lesley King Kimble, ro. was also welcomed at that meeting.

The chapter celebrated Founders' Day at the Sheraton Riverfront Restaurant and made plans for the coming year. The chapter plans to renew philanthropic projects with the help of its new members.

Karen Frame Karpinsk, fK St. Louis, MO

Chapter works on philanthropy The St. Louis Alumnae Chapter didn't let the great floods of 1993 or winter's snow and ice keep them inside.

Members gathered on Founders' Day for an annual ceremony and tea. In December, the chapter raised more than $200 at an auction that featured everything from baked goods and favorite recipes to legal services. Members also donated canned goods and clothing at the event for needy families.

Also in December, the chapter

St. louis Alumnae Chapter auctioneer Debbie Champion, BN, holds up an item for bid while Bonnie Payne Koenemann, zz, looks on.

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participated in a panhellenic project by wrapping gifts at a St. Louis mall to raise money for a local philanthropy, St. Martin's School.

In January, the St. Louis Chapter left for Acapulco well, they got as close as they could Members of the San Diego Alumnae Chapter enjoy lunch at the with "A Taste of Red lion Hotel. They are, from left, Jacqueline Wisherd, BX, Mexico" meeting at Bernita Offerman Sipan, !ill, Serena Engelhart lannue, ZZ, the Border Grill, a louis Peterson Hindes, 22, Barbara Tripp Friend, A, Ruth local establishment. Walker Sweeney, !ill, and Anne Rumney Will, PX. Finally, members who had read Robert Valentine's Day luncheon at the Waller's "The Bridges of Madison Red Lion Hotel, followed by a County" met to discuss the bestmeeting at the home of Anne seller.

Will, PX. Members were Rumney MicheUe Terhune, AB joined by Barbara Tripp Friend, A, and Ruth Walker Sweeney, !ill, Thlsa, OK after many years of absence.

An activity-filled winter In the spring, Shirley Cloud The Tulsa Alumnae Chapter Rowley, PX, hosted the chapter started off the 1993-94 year with a at her Spanish-style home for a dinner called "Eating Around the potluck luncheon.

The chapter World with AlA." Hostess was allocated funds to pursue prospecBobbie Thompson Burwell, Br. tive alumnae in the San Diego Everyone brought an ethnic dish. area.

Founders' Day was observed The Founders' Day luncheon with a catered lunch at the Tulsa was held at the Marie Callender Bar Association office. The Beta restaurant in the South Bay, Gammas from Tahlequah joined where the chapter welcomed Lee the alums for lunch and ceremony.

Reed and Tiffany Hall Harvey, Bl. Afterwards, the alumnae stayed Bernita Offerman Sipan, !ill, and put together finals goodie bags hosted the business portion of the for the Beta Gammas. day and Founders' Day ceremony The Christmas season was at her home. celebrated at the home of Sandra Chapter members enjoyed Roy Cousins, Bf, with a white a Chinese meal at the Dumpling elephant gift exchange. In addition, House in historic Old Town in members donated items for Toys February 1994, followed by a for Tots. matinee of "Weird Romance," a Becky Hockett Hamby, Br futuristic drama and musical, at the Theatre in Old Town. The San Diego, CA chapter welcomed back Myra Chapter welcomes Low, BE, and Ellen Faye Aaron back members Sturtevant, <ll<ll.

The San Diego Alumnae Anne Rumney Will, PX Chapter began 1993 with a

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A LPHA SPIRIT Alpha Spirit features photos of Alpha Sigma Alphas that have caught the Alpha Spiritan attitude of excellence. Excellence is the underlying theme of this section, which features personal and chapter achievement and involvement in campus and community activities of collegians and alumnae.

Zeta Zeta Chapter members of Central Missouri State University visit with a resident of a local nursing home .

Billie Jo Reagan , BY, Indiana State University, was recently awarded a scholarship from the Indianapolis Alumnae Panhellenic. Billie Jo is a member of the residence hall association executive board , an ISU cheerleader, chair of the campus-wide blood drive, a resident assistant, rush counselor and chapter vice president.

ABOVE: Gamma Xi Chapter members at Slippery Rock University participate in Special Olympics .

RIGHT: Gamma Rho Chapter members at East Stroudsburg University Laura Beekman and Sue Freeman show off their attire for a dance benefiting the Salvation Army.

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ALPHA SPIRIT RIGHT: Alpha Chapter members from Longwood College Stacey Custer left, and Kristen McDonald serve as Longwood Ambassadors :

BELOW: Michelle Patrick, center, was awarded aT-shirt from Delta Iota Chapter at the University of Delaware for having the highest semester grade-point average.

Diane Yencic James, HH, past national president, center, presents Julie Haynes, right, and Teri Cooper, chapter president, with the Zeta Zeta Chapter's 75th anniversary gift from the national organization .

Alumnae from across the country attended the anniversary celebration at Central Missouri State University on April23, 1994. Special guests included past National President Betty Urban Wallick, ZZ, and past A"iA Foundation Chairman Bonnie Payne Koenemann , ZZ.

ABOVE: Gamma Omega Chapter members, from left, Amy Vaneekren, Kaaryn Sadler, Sherri Piowarczyk, and Bridgit Brehner visit the Empire State Building while on tour with the Eastern Illinois University volleyball team.

LEFT: Denna Noe, Gamma Mu , Adrian College , dances with a mentally disabled gentleman from Hope Center in Adrian , MI.

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Chi Chi members of Ball State University, from left, Jodi Findley and Tarena Borden were among 950 fraternity and sorority members who attended the Greek Classic Conference in Nashville . The conference is sponsored by Campus Crusade for Christ.

Gamma Betas at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, from left, Karla Greinke , Angela Kraklau , Christine Runte , Dana Schuern , Brooke Bittner, Tammy Streimer and Missy Winfurter, help clean up the community and raise money for the hungry.

ABOVE : Christel Lutz of Kappa Kappa Chapter, Temple University , won the Greek goddess title by raising more than $330, at 5 cents a vote , during Greek week . Christel 's donation, which was almost half of the $668 raised for Greek organization philanthropies, was split between the S. June Smith Center and Action AIDS . Christel is chapter and panhellenic treasurer, Greek association delegate and a member of Order of Omega .

LEFT: Gamma Pi Chapter members, !rom left, Erin Ercoline , Angel Gambino , Rena Love , Mary Jo Samples and Jane Ann Smith , were members of the October 1993 Homecoming Court at Missouri Valley College . Angel Gambino was crowned queen .

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SPIRIT LEFT: Members of Delta Nu-B Chapter at GMI Engineering and Management Institute volunteer at an elementary school Halloween party.

BELOW: Members of Delta Nu-A Chapter at GMI Engineering and Management Institute wash cars at the intersorority council carwash . Proceeds went to a local women's shelter.

Members from Zeta Gamma Chapter at Gannon University invited children from the Serre Reed Children's Center to serve as munchkins on their "Wizard of Oz" float.

Epsilon Theta Chapter members at Penn State-Behrend College, from left, Karen Major, Charyn Bilunka , Melissa Barger, Jenni Ockerman, Darlene Stremic and Kristie Guldner help raise money for the S. June Smith Center by hosting a bowl-a-thon .

Photos for this section should be submitted to The Phoenix collegiate editor.

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Gamma Beta reinstalled at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

BY JULIE MICHEllE WilEY, A Chapter Consultant, 1993-94

he Gamma Beta Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha was reinstalled March 19, 1994, at the University of WisconsinStevens Point after closing in the early 1970s.

The group of women began as the Epsilon Nu Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon Little Sisters. When the TKE national organization disbanded little sister groups, these women created a local sorority, Zeta Epsilon Nu . They were pledged to Alpha Sigma Alpha on Oct. 31. 1993.

Maggie Gliniecki Hilgart, Bcf>, a local alumna, served the colony as the membership advisor. Carol Hebert, the colony's advisor, works with the UWSP Health Services.

Kathleen Wurtz Hager, fB , the mother of the colony's vice president and an L alumna. erved as the alumnae installation coordinator.

The installation team consisted of Kim Ramsey Meyer, BB, national president: Sandra Phillips

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Brzezinski, fE. installing officer and constitution chairman; Lori White Scott, EE, chairman of colonies; Silvana Filippello Richardson, r A, chairman of standards. and Julie Michelle Wiley, A, chapter consultant. Members of the Zeta Beta Chapter, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, served as sponsors.

The get-acquainted party was held on Friday in the Wright Lounge of the University Center.

The women in the colony performed the friendship ceremony for their guests.

The white luncheon was held in Gary Nations. Lori Scott served as the toastmistress. She provided the newly initiated women and guests a brief history of the university and the chapter. After lunch, Christine Runte, chapter president, opened gifts from the national organization and guests.

A reception was held that afternoon in the Heritage Room in the University Center for college officials, representatives of the other Greek organizations, parents. family and friends.

The installation banquet was held Saturday in the Sentry Insurance National Headquarters.

Julie Wiley served as toastmistress. Dr. Diane Gillo, assistant dean of the college of letters and science at UWSP, was the guest speaker and spoke on "Women in College Today." The "aspire" toast was given by Linda Burton, vice president of Zeta Beta Chapter; the "seek" toast by Kathleen Hager; and the "attain" toast by Silvana Richardson. Kim Meyer presented Christine Runte the chapter's charter.

Charter initiates of Gamma Beta Chapter are: Collegians: Christine Runte, Brooke Bittner, Sarah Bonno, Sarah Ellenbecker, Connie Fredrick, Darcy Germain, Katy Hager, Amy Halvorson. Carrie Hernandez, Tara Hilliard, Kris Hinderscheid, Tanya Krejchik, Jessica Lahti, Deborah Marx, Missy Molski, Carrie Pillath, Barb Purmort, Susan Sponagle. Angie Stallman, Tammy Striemer, Missy Weinfurter and Lori Wilson.

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Zeta Eta installed at Rockhurst College

BY CHRISSIE SCHMIDT,

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Chapter Consultant, 1993-94

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he Zeta Eta Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha was installed on April23, 1994, at Rockhurst College in Kansas City, MO. Rockhurst College is a private Jesuit college that was formerly an all-male institution. Women have been admitted to Rockhurst College for less than 20 years.

The colony was pledged in January through a formal rush process held simultaneously with Zeta Tau Alpha. They worked diligently to become the first women's sororities on campus.

The installation team consisted of Kim Ramsey Meyer, BB, national president; Cindy Fundis Smith, EE, colony development director and vice president of programs; Lori White Scott, EE, chairman of colonies; Nora Ten Broeck, BK, chairman of membership education; Andrea Tunia, El, director of chapter services and Province XVIII director; Rose Blahut, EE, Province XV director; and Chrissie Schmidt, BL, chapter consultant. Members

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of the Alpha Beta, Epsilon Epsilon, Phi Phi, Beta Sigma and Greater Kansas City Alumnae chapters served as sponsors.

The white luncheon was held at the Old Spaghetti Factory. Lori Scott served as toastmistress.

Lori Morgan, Zeta Eta Chapter president, opened gifts from the national organization and others.

A reception was held later that afternoon in Massman Gallery at Rockhurst College for university officials, representatives from other Greek organizations, parents, family and friends.

The installation banquet was held at the Doubletree Airport Hotel. Chrissie Schmidt served as toastmistress. Peggi Barrett was the guest speaker and spoke on "Celebrating Greek Women. " She is a member of Chi Omega and current president of the Greater Kansas City Alumnae Panhellenic.

The "aspire" toast was given by Jennifer Griggs, vice president of Epsilon Epsilon Chapter, the "seek" toast by Susan Bostwick Kice, EE, Kansas City area alumna, and the "attain" toast by Andrea Tunia. The charter was

presented to Lori Morgan by Kim Meyer.

The charter initiates of Zeta Eta Chapter are: Collegians: Lori Morgan, Tara Albright, Angela Ashby, Michele Bartkoski, Leigh Anne Behrmann, Christine Bischof, Lalaine Davidson, Amy Dixon, Tracey George, Shelley Hundley, Alice Hurley, Krystal Knobbe, Jen Kraenzle, J enny Kroenke, Barbie Ladd, Laura Langdon, Catherine Lee, Marcy Lucas, Amy McLean, Bridget McManus, Jessica Meador, Liz Meiners, Michelle Meyers, Jan Miciano, Marianne Mulcahey, Jane Newman , Kimberly O'Donnell, Jill Oligschlaeger, Jenny Owens, Sherri Paulus, Mary Perkins, Beth Pfeiffer, Shanna Poole, Jacki Prosperi, Daphne Reitz, Susan Rouchka, Susie Sarcone, Amy Schmieder, Maddie Sorensen, Karen Starks, Heidi Stubbendeck, Meghan Turner, Stephanie Weaver and Karen Winterer.

Alumna: Becky Green.

New members: Kristin Bergner, Andrea Caniglia, Liz DeFalco, Libby Hill, Elizabeth Lee and Jennifer Weisheyer.

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Four recent college graduates will be traveling to Alpha Sigma Alpha chapters across the country during the coming school year.

Carol Meyer A Delta Rho Chapter member and graduate of Elon College, Carrie is ready to "reach out with a helping hand and listen with an attentive ear" as she begins her term as a chapter consultant.

Carrie served as panhellenic delegate and vice president. She also was head rush counselor, chair of the constitution revision committee, Greek awards banquet chair and president of panhellenic.

Her honors include Order of Omega, Alpha Chi (scholarship), Omicron Delta Kappa (leadership) and two scholarships.

She was a member of Beta Beta Beta (biology) and American Chemical Society.

She also was a resident assistant. She received her bachelor's degree in chemistry in May.

Jennifer Richard After receiving her degree in telecommunications with a minor in business and speech communications.

Jennifer is ready to "give back all the knowledge and love the members of Alpha

Sigma Alpha have ready to travel given me." the U.S. to visit Jennifer already A"ÂŁA chapters. has traveling A member of experience as a Epsilon Epsilon "Navy brat," having Chapter. Amy moved 15 times earned her degree in psyand attended three chology with a different high minor in busischools. ness.

While attending She was very Indiana University, active in panhelJennifer helped to lenic, serving as colonize the president, vice Epsilon Phi president.

Chapter. She was reorganization president, rush chairperson, chairman, Province constitution Day chairman, and chairperson and panhellenic deleco-chairperson of gate. the judicial Her campus Jennifer Richard, Carol Meyer, Amy Sutton and board. activities included Jennifer Russom She was selected the Indiana for outstanding University Student assistant rush chairman Foundation, orientation and chaplain. She served as senior, Order of Omega, Who's Who Among assistant, campus tour a rush counselor and vice Students of American guide and campus Girl president of the art history Colleges and Universities, society. She also received a Scouts.

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Phi Alpha (for the top 20 Jennifer Russom At Northeast Missouri GPAs in panhellenic) and Jennifer is ready to State University, Jennifer received a scholarship. She express her "love and pride" majored in art history and participated in the psycholfor Alpha Sigma Alpha and minored in history. ogy club, Psi Chi (psycholoshare her experiences with gy) and Icthus, a noneach chapter she visits.

Amy Sutton As a member of Alpha Emporia State University denominational Christian organization.

Beta Chapter, Jennifer was graduate Amy Sutton is

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