The student government selected eight men and eight women a campus leaders on th e basis of academic achievement and contributions to the university through campus organization, student publications, varsity athletics, fine arts or other a reas. Of the eight women se lected, four were A~T's . They were Marvella L yford, Pat R eam, Carolyn Barnes and Judy Corso. Pat Ream was also one of four fema le members of the junior class selected to serve as a Junior Marsha ll at graduation this year. Marilu Weisner was elec ted to represent the Alpha Epsilon's in the Convention Qu een contest this summer, and M ary Fran Cushing was chosen as delegate with Julie H eitsch as alternate. The highlight of the pri ng came when Linda Peterson, who served us to the greatest of her abi lity as pledge trainer, as president of the chapter and as an ideal Alpha Sigma Tau, was elected to the Top Taus. Our summer meeting was h eld in the chapter house in Macomb th e weekend of July 22. Plans were made for the convention and for next fall. They include hopes of somehow acquiring ou r own hou se, either by buying one presently sta nding or by building a house in the new pa rt of our growing campus. We are look ing forward to next fa ll and hope to make next year the best yet.- J u ANITA POLLITT
Alpha Eta Has a Circus ;\:. R us H PARTIES started off the n ew semester. The tea was the first event, with perfumed soap as favors. Following the tea was the Spread with an underwater theme. A treasure chest in one corner, fish suspended from the ceiling, blue and green lighting, all added to the effect. F avors were yarn octopii situated in the old treasure chest. Sorority m embers came as different sea fish, mammals and myths. W e were pleased to receive as pledges: Ann Jefferys, Katherine Johnson, Carolyn Lewis, Jody Flegle and Mary Ellen Cheney. Made from brown paper in the shape of a circus tent were the invitations we received THE ANCHOR
inviting us to the pledge party, which was a circus. Jody Flegle was ringleader and the other pledges came as clowns a nd hobos. Sorority m embers were instructed to come as Most of the circus a nimals and actors. members did a short act in accordan ce with their costume. Favors from pledges were small clowns made of d ifferent material and stuffed with old nylons. Initia tion dinner was given a few days later a t the Chiefton restaurant in Mt. Pleasant. Both the spring and fa ll pledge classes were given a serenade by our brothers, shortly after the initi ation of the spring class. The g irls received yellow long stemmed roses. The nationa l president, Mrs. M ary Alice Sellers Peterson, a lso a ttended the serenade. She was visiting our cha pter for na tional inspection. A tea was given in her honor by the cha pter. Three members of the Alpha Eta chapter a ttended a n a lumn ae dinner in Flint with her. Peggy Emmert was chosen as one of the two outstanding Senior girls. As a money-making proj ect, we gave our second dime dance of the year. We a lso sold straw be lts. The belts were in such dema nd that we have been encouraged to sell them aga in next year. The sorority formal was held a t the Embers in Mt. Pleasant. Favors were two glasses with the Alpha Sigma Tau insignia. This sp ring we went to M arica McWethy's cottage for sorority weekend . It was a nice ch ange to be a ble to cook our own m eals, and just be out in the sun a nd swim. We were delighted that Linda White was on the court of the Campus D ay Q ueen . W e are also proud of our sister J oan Bird who is the new President of T yler Broad, head of social activities. Gail Daines was chosen as editor of the yearbook and Judy Gabel as assistant editor. The chapter under the leadership of Monica M cWethy won the women's intramural trophies in volleyball a nd bowling. The sorority also won the scholarship cup for the highest grade point average on campus of women's organizations. In honors convocation, honors were given to Leah Voice who was nominated for the
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