our collegians competition, and third in the Lip Sync competition.
Macomb. We assist the local chamber of commerce
Dewhurst are a family of Sisters through Sigma and
“Disney Movies” was the theme and Tri Sigma and
by raising money and attending weekly planning
by birth. Elizabeth recently graduated in May and
the Bonners chose “Beauty and the Beast” as their
meetings prior to the event. During the event,
inspired her younger sister Christina to join Tri Sigma.
movie of choice. The chapter and the Bonner Scholars
Sisters assist by directing traffic of the participants.
All three girls add a multitude of Sisterhood to our
worked tirelessly to make sure they were well
It is truly amazing to see how one group of Sisters
chapter through their already tight bond as sisters.
represented this year and all their hard work paid
can make all the difference in the world to such a
“My sisters are my best friends,” says Christina.
off to make Homecoming 2010 an important day
small community.
“My older sister made me want to join Sigma because
in Alpha Alpha’s history! Gamma Psi
Sisters she made. I encouraged my younger sister,
Alpha Epsilon
At Gamma Psi, we know that in order to be a
Melissa, to join because we all wanted to be together.
For the Sisters of Alpha Epsilon at Northwest Missouri
successful chapter, we must be true not only to
We are still best friends but now we have 50-plus
State University, the Spring semester marks a special
ourselves, but to the ones who have laid the
Sisters.” And Melissa shares Christina’s draw to
time for the legacy of our Chapter. By hosting a
foundation for us. That includes the ones before
Sigma saying, “I wouldn’t have done it if it wasn’t
philanthropy week for our local philanthropy, the
us here at Morehead State as well as within other
for them.” These sisters inspire all the Sisters of our
Karen Hawkins Foundation, we raise awareness about
chapters. Alumnae have set stepping stones for
chapter to reach out to potential new members not
us and we are continuing on the path they have
only to educate them about our chapter but also to
started and along with us are several Alumnae.
educate them about our friendships and Sisterhood. Our sense of the importance of legacy extends
violence against women. Events include “free hug day”, “Pie-A-Sigma”, and a self defense class for all
Alpha Upsilon raises money to support The Robbie Page Memorial with their annual kickball tournament.
students on campus. The activities culminated with a
Alpha Upsilon is proud to have raised more than
We have been working closely with our Alumnae
silent walk through campus in memory of our fallen
$2,000 for Tri Sigma’s national philanthropy.
to be a successful chapter. By including our
beyond our own families joining Tri Sigma. We strive
Alumnae in activities including recruitment, and Alpha Chi
to leave a legacy for future members to follow, such
Alpha Pi
even intramural sports on campus, we can continue
as volunteering and community outreach events.
The women of Alpha Chi have had a busy fall
to lay a foundation for the beautiful ladies who
Here at Alpha Pi, the past and present come together
Play therapy is a volunteer activity we support
securing a legacy for our future. On October 14,
will follow in our footsteps.
to lay the legacy for our future. We have had the sup-
through our visits to St. Christopher’s Hospital for
27 outstanding women joined the Sisterhood
port of our alumnae. They have supported our recruit-
including Debby Dick, mother of Mabel Lee Walton
Delta Theta
ment efforts with public relations and donations.
Award winner Kelly Dick, as an Alumnae Initiate.
The Delta Theta chapter of Sigma Sigma Sigma
They have helped to secure our Chapter home here
Homecoming found the Sisters working with the
hosts “Rocking for Robbie,” a week-long celebration.
on campus. Our community service events are a
Sister, Karen Hawkins.
Children in Philadelphia. We look forward to beginning a new tradition by hosting our own “Rockin’ for Robbie” event.
gentlemen of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity on a
Prior to the event, we sell “Rocking for Robbie”
Epsilon Phi
joint effort of collegiate and alumnae members.
community service project making blankets to send
items to raise funds for the Foundation. Last year
A tradition at Epsilon Phi helped us grow closer as
We recognize the importance of honoring our past
to orphans in Nicaragua.
our Sister Christina Starling sat outside playing
Sisters as we enjoyed a weekend of Sisterhood on the
her guitar and singing as we shared the story of
Outer Banks of North Carolina. In addition to sharing
Beta Epsilon Alpha Upsilon
Robbie Page. We finished the week with Dunk-a-
our history and values with our New Members, our
When I joined Tri Sigma I did not know much about
Sigma and a mini open microphone concert. Several
There was excitement in the air on the perfect blue
bonds became stronger as we shared with one
the Greek life. I was not aware of how much good
Sisters including Christina Starling, Mallory McAden,
sky Saturday on which Alpha Upsilon hosted its
another. An entire weekend side by side with our
each house truly does to make a difference in society.
Elizabeth Goins, and Jacqueline Turner were brave
annual kickball tournament for Robbie Page. Held
Sisters showed us what true Sisterhood is.
Today I am going to share a story with you that
enough to cover Carrie Underwood. This year,
in a local park, the event welcomed teams of Sisters,
inspired me and made me so proud to say that I am
since the weather is becoming chilly we will sell
Zeta Epsilon
of fellow Greek students, and of other organizations
a Sigma Sigma Sigma at Western Illinois University.
hot chocolate and warm cider for students walking
Kathleen and Marie Moorman share a bond that
on campus to compete for the title of kickball cham-
Each year in the city of Macomb the town puts on
to classes. We look forward to adding the tradition
every Sister can only hope to have with their own
pions. Also in attendance were community businesses
a local breast cancer walk. This money is donated to
of selling warm beverages to cold students for years
daughters. Growing up, Marie heard the stories of
such as Chanellos Pizza, Jimmy Johns, and Smoothie
the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Sigma Sigma Sigma
to come, as we continue to host our own “Rocking
her mother’s time as a collegiate member of the Zeta
King, who continued their yearly tradition making
has taken this walk upon us as our local philanthropy.
for Robbie.”
Epsilon chapter. She remembers her mother having
generous donations to Alpha Upsilon’s Robbie Page
October 2, 2010 we helped plan, work, organized,
so we can create a future here at Clarion University.
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I saw how much fun it was and all the other friends/
efforts. In this family friendly atmosphere, balls were kicked, runs were scored, and fun was had by all.
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Sisters coming over to visit with their own families.
and walk in this local walk to raise money for breast
Delta Upsilon
As Marie recalls these moments in her life she smiles
cancer. This event takes place each year in downtown
Having a legacy is an important concept to the Sisters
and says, “Seeing the bonds they had made me
of Delta Upsilon. Elizabeth, Christina and Melissa
want to have them as well.” Kathleen Moorman
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