A Dream for

the Future

A Park for Sinma Kappa

Findlay, an appealing city of 38,000 residents, is located in the flat, western part of Ohio, where the forests of the east meet the grasslands of the Midwest. It is the home of the University of Findlay, which has an enrollment of approximately 3700 students. Thirty- five members comprise the Epsi lon Eta chapter of Sigma Kappa at the univer ity.

Within the city a dream is taking place . The visible part of th dream is a modest, trapezoidal - haped piece of ground. It measures 3800 square feet, an area urpassed by ome houses. It i heavily treed with young maples, ash, apple and cottonwood with i,· ' Yines ircling their trunks and at their feet, a liberal depth of fresh mulch.

The dream was em·i ioned

'i•gm.1 K.1pp.1 Tri.mgl~..~ • Spring 1998

Members of Epsilon Eta with Barb Knight Alpha Epsilon, collegiate district director, district l (far left) and Amy Schmisseur, Beta Upsilon, collegiate province officer (far right).

some months ago when Epsilon Eta decided as part of Sigma Kappa's national Inherit the Earth philanthropy to clean this piece of land. It had been neglected for orne time­full of cans, bottles , rubble, weeds, etc. After many hours of toil, the area began to have its own appeal. Soon thereafter Mayor John Stozich and the Findlay City Counci l also realized Epsilon Eta's dream. To support the chapter, they hired an architect to develop a master plan , and loca l firms and individual began donating ski ll s and materials.

In spring 1999, this piece of ground will be dedicated by the City of Findlay a the Sigma Kappa orority Park. Wh n plans

materialize, the ground "ill b rimmed by land caping tie and an attracti,·e fence. Other

accouterments will be added to make the park not only attractive but usable . The Conrail railroad track marks a boundary of the park, and it is possible that it may be abandoned and replaced with a fitness trail. In addition, handicapped access for nearby senior citizens is part of the dream.

On a sunny afternoon last fall, a group of 40 gathered at the site of this soon-to­be park. The leader expressed their dream, its origins, its charm, its future. Their plan , well conceived, energized and executed, forged a promise to the future of the City of Findlay by these Sigma Kappa sister just wanting to make a neighborhood a better place to live .

By Barb Knight, Alpha Epsi lon, collegiate eli trict director, district I

Volume 95, Issue + The official magazine of Sigma Kappa Sorority founded at Colby College, Waterville. ME. November 9, 1874

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Departments Bringing Sisterhood

to Life .... .................... 2

Sigma Kappas

Here and There ............ 6

Sigma Kappa Foundation .................. 17

Collegiate News ... .. ... .. 18 Lori Borland, Gamma Alpha, Theta Eta members at the

1 26 r - 30 paints faces during Denver's Alzheimer's Memory Walk. A umnae News...... .. ..... News Brie1s............. ... Alzheimer 's Memory Walk.

Letters to the In Memoriam .......... .. 31 Editor ............ .. ...... 30

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Amanda Harless, director of Greek life for Elon College, gave the keynote address at Kappa Zeta 's installation.

About the Cover Maggie Thompson, """~~rr-rrr'rrn Carrie Townes and Kapi Dismukes all from Theta Xi. (Auburn). celebrate their bid day. Inside see how chapters are assuring their futures by planning their growth.

Sigma Kappa T riangle • Spring 1 998

a Zeta Installed at College

by Heather Nash, Delta Delta,

chapter consultant

Kappa Zeta chapter at installation,

February 1, 1998

Sag m a J..: .tpp.l Tr i.mg le • o;prmg 1998

hat do Elon College, a team of national officers and 78 women have in common? They made the newest chapter of Sigma Kappa a reality! On February 1, 1998, the Kappa Zeta chapter of Sigma Kappa was installed, becoming North Carolina's fifth chapter.

Sigma Kappa took the Elon College campus by storm in October 1997. Heather Nash, Delta Delta, and Sara Harvey, Beta Upsilon, chapter consultants, launched the public relations period, and were later joined by colonization team leader Barbara Wilmer, Delta Beta, national vice president for alumnae, Shelia Barnes, Gamma Phi, PC second alternate delegate, Angela Guillory, Delta Mu, national vice president for programming, Jen Hohman, Delta Iota, director of rush, and Kathi Tello, Gamma

Kappa, alumnae district director, district IV

The collegians were formally pledged on October 23, 1997 and fell quickly into an eventful semester. They participated in

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Lambda Chi Alpha's Pumpkin Fest, Sigma Chi's Derby Days , Homecoming and Greek Court Trick-or-Treating. They also prepared for their first formal rush , learned about the history and traditions of Sigma Kappa, and according to Heather, formed a strong bond of sisterhood.

The colony's spirit of service was demonstrated by volunteering their time at the local nursing home, Twin Lakes; selling lollipops for the Lollipop Campaign; and donating money, which was generated by a bake sale, to the Maine Sea Coast Mission .

The chapter is fortunate to have a talented, strong advisory board under the leadership of Kathy Harris Hubbard, Epsilon. The board is comprised of 19 women, including five alumnae initiates, Jana Lynn Patterson, Barbara Carlton, Janet Cooper, Amy Flur and Joette Boone.

More than 250 friends, faculty, parents and sisters from other chapters in orth Carolina joined the initiates to celebrate

their special day. Barbara Wilmer ser ved as

toastmistress . The keynote speech was given by Amanda Harless, Elon College director of Greek life, who al so welcomed the women as new members of Elon's panhell eni c.

Kappa Zeta received gifts from alumnae and coll egiate chapters , the college and advisory board. National council gave a silver punch bowl and cups, the installation team gave a cr ystal dish , the college presented an Elon

Kappa Zeta President Dezbah Jim, Amanda Harless, director of Greek life, Heather Nash, Delta Delta, chapter consultant and Barbara Wilmer, Delta Beta, national vice president for alumnae, on installation day.

College chair. The traditional money tree and letters of congratulations received from chapters and members across the nation were pro udly displayed. Dezbah Jim, chapter president, graciously accepted the gifts on behalf of the chapter.

Colony awards recognized women for their outstanding overall grade point average, dependability, creativity and great attitudes.

Kappa Zeta advisory board will provide alumnae support for the new chapter.

Kappa Zeta Initiates

Alumna initiates Joette C. Boone Barbara H. Carlton Janet F. Cooper Amy S. Flur Carolyn K. Nash Jana Lynn F. Patterson

Collegiate initiates Liana M. Acevedo Kelly A. Allen Brandi L. Baker AmyL. Barnhart Lisa C. Bellamy K. Leigh Billera Anna 0. Bloodworth Nicole L. Blythe Karen L. Bradley Gayla B. Brandt Holly J. Briel Tiffany M. Byrdic AnnaL. Carroll Amber L. Coley Kelly ]. Collins TaylorS. Corson Kristi Dalrymple Kate Dougherty Jodi C. Dwyer Hontah T. Epps Alexandra C. Fanizzo Meghan K. Fisher Jessica A. Florip Amanda R. Ford Jennifer M. Gordon Emily C. Hayes M. Lindsey Hedgepeth Dezbah A. Jim Kristen M. Kurtz Rebecca A. Lake Shannon K. Landefeld Tara M. Unman

Kimberly L. Mack Stacie L. Maguire Alison C. Maruszewski Heather A. McAuliffe Malia A. McLean Stacey L. Mennjllo Kristie M. Miller Jillian P. Malinski Erica P. Morris Jody C. Murray C. April Myers Erin 0 'Brien Jennifer Oleszczuk Jaimie C. Orndorff Andrea K. Passarelli Sarah K. Passarelli Laura S. Post Shannon L. Raymond Grace M. Riley Stephanie B. Roney Regan A. Sears Elizabeth A. Shames Beth S. Shea Sarah E. Shelton Jennifer M. Sherman Meghann L. Smith Kathryn L. Stack Ashley M. Stevenson Stephanie L. Tausch Kelly A. Ticich Lindsay J. Turner Katie L. Wadsworth Deidra H. Watkins Maureen M. Whalen Meredith A. Whalen Kelly R. White Dawn B. Wilson Stephanie L. Winkel Kristy L. Wolfgang Carole A. Yeatts

The chapter chose Dezbah Jim as the most inspirational sister.

Initiation day was a success. Kappa Zeta certainly exemplifies Sigma Kappa 's ideals and values, and their fu ture is bright.

Signu Kappa Triang le • Sp ri ng 1998

as

Kay appointed Denver's Channels 7 panhellenic "Woman of

Kuester clinical and 9. During the next the Year." Slawson serves

Doran, manager of 1 3 years, Ann was in as president of Edmond

Psi, Elcho the New York City as Women's Club, an

High Torrance, associate producer of organization which has

School CA "Candid Camera." She given more than $1.7

Spanish Friendly Hills Health also created and million to the

teacher, was awarded a Net, a division of produced film segments community. A former

certificate of MedPartners, Inc. She for network shows. She Mrs. Oklahoma, Linda is

recognition for oversees the operation produced trial films for a professional model and

significant contributions of this health care New England Life, stage actress. She is a

to foreign language in facility, which provides Airco and IBM and sustaining member of the

Wisconsin by the 2500 primary and specialty worked for Jim Henson Junior League and

member Wisconsin care. Gwen has served and Frank Oz on serves on several

Association of Foreign Sigma Kappa as an post production for community boards.

Language Teachers. alumnae province "Sesame Street."

Seven WAFLT members officer and is a founding Photographer, Amy were honored with member of the South Now during all the Wilson, Theta Phi, was

the certificate. Kay Bay, CA alumnae chapter. Rockies home games, chosen best printer in also presented "Moving! Ann can be found in the her district for Wolf Learning! Starring!," Named a winner of a press box and broadcast Camera and Video. She a session which Mortar Board Alumni booth areas where she was honored at their demonstrates teaching Achievement Award by serves as a hostess to annual print off in methods and national Mortar Board the media. She is a October. The district activities which at their 1997 member of the National covers Knoxville, help students learn convention, Andrea Academy ofTelevision Chattanooga and through movement. "Ann" Richardson, Arts & Sciences and is Nashville stores in

Iota, continues to use a past president of Tennessee. Amy, a Jane Leishner, Gamma her skills in public the Mortar Board member of the Smokey Tau, has been named relations after a long Alumni association. Mountain Professional dean of students at and varied career in Photographer, was Midwestern State the field. Linda recently appointed University in Wichita Gray to serve on the board Falls, TX. Following graduation Slawson, for 1998. She is

from the University of Delta Chi, also a member of Gwen Strong Myers, Denver, Ann was an has been Professional Photographer. Alpha Omicron, has been actor I producer for selected as Continued on page 14

igm a K.lPP·' Triangle • pring I 99

Name of Rushee:

Nickname:

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Home address:

City:

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SrcMAKAPPA SORORITY

HEART TO HEART Rush Introduction

State:

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Zip:

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Name, address and chapter cifJiliation:

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Lenacy Information (if applicable) Siama Kappa leaacy: 0 sister I stepsister 0 mother I stepmother 0 arandmother I steparandmother 0 aunt! stepaunt

Name, address and chapter cifJi liation:

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I am happy to recommend the above women for membership in Siama Kappa.

Please contact me, if more iriformation is needed.

Please attach additional iriformation you wish to share reaardinB a rushee. Send this form directlj' to the colleaiate chapter address listed in the rush directory if the sprinB issue if the Sigma Kappa Triangle .

Alumnae chapter:

!J sendinB rushee introductions to d!lferent chapters, complete separate for ms fo r each.

Rush ln troductionforms may be submitted via fax, U. S. Postal Sen,ice or by an overniaht ! express deli very company, but not via the Internet or e-mail.

This fo rm may be copied for multiple use.

Zip :

For Chapter Use

INTRODUCTION RECEIVED

Date received

INTRODUCTION ACKNOWLEDGED

Date acknowlcclgcd

Vice Prcsid('nt of Alumnae Relations signat ure

Rush Advisor signature

Sig m a Kappa Tt·ianglc • Spt·ing 1998

('() 13/lnfor·md l l{us h enables chapters , not

reaching new member

guota or campus total, to

pledge additional women

immediately following

the designated formal

recruitment period and

throughout the year.

COB/informal rush

offer s fl exibility for

either structured or

w1structured member hip

recruitment acti,·itie .

the

For many collegiate chapter s,

member hip recruitment has evolved

from a traditional yearly formal rush

week or weekend to an ongoing

membership recruitment process .

Continuous open bidding (COB)/

informal rush may encompass a guarter,

term or academic year. To meet the

challenges of recruiting members

throughout the year, Sigma Kappa has

provided chapters new modules and

processes which allow chapters to

develop custom membership

recruitment growth plans.

"We want members to think about

recruitment beyond forma l rush,

whether or not they have achieved

quota/ total," said Donna Crain King,

Epsilon Rho, national vice president for

membership. "Growth plans help insure

a chapter 's healthy future."

Developing a membership recruitment

growth plan begins by

understanding the growth

pattern of the chapter. This is

easily accompli hed by taking the time a

a chapter and / or executi e council to

complete the Two-year Membership

Stati tics Worksheet. Thi work heet

allows chapters to determine cia s

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disb·ibution and project the number of

new members needed to meet

quota / total. It takes into account the

JV\ c mb e r s hip Hcc ruitm c nl

Cdl cndd r

September • Structured informal rush 9 12-914

• COB rush workshop 9 1 IS

• COB team planning 91 IS

• Team rushing 91 1S -91 31

October

• Team rushing 9 I 3 I

November

• Formal Pledging II I 3

February

• Structured Informal Rush 2/2 - 21S

• Formal Pledging 219

number of members gr ad uating,

members on leave, and attrition. This

data helps chapters understand th ir

development and pattern over the past

several years a they chart their future.

The fir t key element of a growth plan is

W the identification of new

member recruitm ent goal .

"Keep in mind that ed ucati ng

our chapter about th growth plan is

paramount to ucce ,"said Donna. "Is

the plan realistic, are goals attainable, i

it manageable and does it foster

continued sisterhood growth?"

Determining recruitment goals and designing the growth plan should be a collaborative team effort of chapter

Sprin g .~\ e mb e rship 1-\ ee ruitm ent Stru clut·cd lnfo t' mclll~usl, (SIH)

February 2, 1998 Theme: dinnet· party

Time: 5 p.m.

February 3, 1998

Theme: pizza and karoake party

Time: 6 p.m.

February 4, 1998

Then .c : kids place and movie Time: 7 p.m.

February 5, 1 998 Membership selection and bid extension

February 9, 1998

Formal pl edging

officers, members and the rush advisor I supervisor.

"Listening to your membership is one of the most important steps in the growth plan," said Donna. "It helps a chapter know its limits and abilities as a team ."

Once recruitment goals are established, chapter s can brainstorm to find ways to achieve the goals. Chapter member responsibilities, a monthly recruitment calendar, the membership selection procedure, workshops, rewards and recognition, follow-up and updates are tools used to achieve recruitment goals. Ideas and additional a sistance can

be found in the handbooks of the vice president of membership and the continuing membership chairman.

Support personnel- alumnae advisor s, rush advisors/ supervisors, collegiate province officers, district rush coordinators, the director of rush and the local alumnae chapter I club- are other benefi cial resources .

After establishing goals and utilizing the available r esources , the chapter is ready to implement their

-~~plan. Chapters may choose to do this in different ways. Two popular methods are COB/informal rush and structured informal rush weeks (SIR). SIR includes themes and encompasses a set time period, usually encompassing three to four days in contrast to long term CO B/informal rush.

One exampl e is the Theta Rho chapter at the Univer sity of Kentucky. They developed a membership recruitment calendar for their academic year which included workshops, practices and planning times enabling them to fulfill their recruitment goals.

Movement away from traditional membership recruitment practices, the changing desires and needs of potential m embers and the daily demands of a fast­paced world all contribute to the necessity to plan growth for Sigma Kappa's future. Working together, coll egians and alumnae will ensure Sigma Kappa's strong position in the next millennium .

• Sig nu K appa Triangle • Spring 1998

Int~oduce prospective members to collegiate chapters

Please recommend prospective members to these

collegiate chapters. A Rush Introduction form can be

found on page 7. Additional copies are avai lable by calling

national headquarters, 3 I 7-872-3275.

ALABAM A

Theta Xi, Auburn University, Dorm L, Boyd Hall

AU, Auburn, AL 36830, mid-September

A RI Z O NA

Zera Omicron, University of Arizona, 11 25 N. Vine,

Tucson, AZ 857 19, mid-August

Theta Omicron, Ar izona State University, Palo Verde

Main, 340 E. Uni versity Dr. , Box 123, Tempe, AZ

8528 1, late August

ARKANSAS

Delta Tau, Uni versity of Central Arkansas, P.O. Box

2039 UCA, Conway, AR 72035 , early August

CALI FOR NIA

Lambda , Uni versity of Califor nia/ Berkeley, 2409

Warring St. , Berkeley, CA 94704, early September

Beta Chi, University of Cali fo rnia/Santa Barbara ,

761 Camino Pescadero, Goleta, CA 93 117,

late September

Beta Psi, San Diego State Uni versity, 5804

Montezuma Rd. , San Diego, CA 92115,

mid- epternber

Gamma Theta, Cali fornia State University/ Long

Beach, 6488 Deleon St., Long Beach, CA 908 15 ,

mid-September

Delta lora, Cali fornia State University/ Chico, 6 11

W. 4th St. , Chi co, CA 95928, early September

Epsilon Lambda, California State

University/ Sacramento, P.O. Box 19200 I ,

acramento, CA 958 19, early September

Epsilon Tau, alifornia State University / Fullerton,

2 100 E. W ilshire Blvd ., Fullerton, CA 9283 I ,

mid - eptember

Epsilon Omeaa, California Polytechnic State

Uni,·ersit:y, 615 Grand Ave . , San Luis Obispo,

A 93401, late September

Zeta Epsilon, California State

University/ orthridge, 17555 Lassen t .,

Northridge, CA 91325, late September

Zera ,llu, University of California/ an Diego, P.O.

Box 948634, La Jolla, CA 92037, early ctober

Zera Upsilon, California State Polytechnic

Uni\'ersity, 3801 W.Temple, Pomona, A 9 176 ,

earl October

Theta Bera, Unh·ersity o f LaVerne, 1950 3rd t.,

LaVerne, CA 91750, late eptember, mid-February

Thera Epsi lon, Uni,·ersity of alifornia/ River ide,

P.O. Box 56630, Ri,·er ide, A 92507,

early October

~igma Kappa Triangle • Spring I 998

Kappa Epsilon, Pepperdine University, 24255 PCH

Pepperdine University, Malibu , CA 90265 ,

late October

COLORADO

Gamma Alpha, University of orthern Colorado,

1723 I Oth Ave., Greeley, CO 8063 1,

early September

Zeta Pi, Colorado School of Mines, 1207 16th St.,

Golden, CO 8040 1, mid-August

CONNECTICUT

Theta iama, University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield

Ave. , West Hartford, CT 06 11 7, early February

DELAWARE

Theta Delta, University of Delaware, 167 Haines St.,

Newark, DE 197 11, mid-February

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Zew, George Washington University, 2020

Pennsylvania Ave. 1W, Washington , D.C. 20006,

early O ctober

FLORIDA

Omeaa, Florida State University, 503 W. Park A,·e.,

Tall ahassee, FL 3230 I , mid-August

Bera Tau, Universit)' of Florida, II 08 E. Panhellenic

Dr. , Gainesvi ll e, FL 3260 1, mid-August

GEORGIA

Epsilon Epsilon, Uni,·ersity of Georgia, 654 S.

Milledge Ave. , Athens, GA 30605, early September

ILLINOIS

Eta , Ill inois Wesleyan Uni\'ersity, I 01 1 . East St.,

Bloomington, IL 6 I 70 I , early September

Theta, University of Il linois, 303 E. John,

Champaign, IL 61820, early eptember

Beta u, Bradley University, 14 18 W. Fredonia,

Peoria, IL 6 1606, early September

Gamma Zeta, 1orthern Il linois Uni ,·ersity, 928

Hillcrest Dr., DeKalb, IL 601 15, late August

Gamma Kappa, Southern Illinois Uni,·ersity, I 07

Greek Row, Carbondale, IL 62901 , late August

Gamma ,llu, Eastern Illinois University, I 034 Greek

Ct., Charleston, IL 6 1920, ear ly epternber

Delta Srama, We tern Illinois University, 1619W.

darn Rd . , Macomb, IL 61455, early eptember

Zeta lora, Elmhurst College, Box 2059 EC, 190

Prospect, Elmhurst , IL 60 126, early eptcmber

Theta Omeaa, Loyola Uni versity, Centennial Forum

Union Bldg. , 6525 N. heridan Rd., Box 66,

Chicago, IL 60626, September

INDIANA

Bera Siama, Purdue University, 427 Russell t.,

West Lafayette, IN 47906, early January

Gamma Gamma, Indiana tate University, Box I 3 I

Lincoln Quad., Terre Haute, IN 47809,

early eptember

Gamma Era, Ball tate University, Box 226 tudent

Center, Munci,·, I 47306 , mid - eptember

Zera Jilpha , Indiana Uni\'ersity/ outheast, 4201

Grant Line Rd ., JUS , 1ewAibany, I 47 150,

early September

IOWA

Alpha Epsilon, Iowa tate Unh•ersit)', 233 Gray A,·e. ,

Ames, lA 500 14, mid -August

KANSAS

Xi, Uni,•ersity o f Kansas , 1325 W. Campus Rd . ,

Lawrence, KS 66044, mid -August

Th era Tau, Kansas State Uni\'ersity, I 525 Denison

A,•e . , Manhattan, KS 66502, mid -August

KENTUCKY

Alpha Thera, University of Louis,·ill e, 2026

Confederate Pl., Louisville , KY 40208, mid-August

Alpha Chi, Georgetown Coll ege, 400 E. College t.,

Box 707, Georgetown, KY 40324, mid -January

Gamma Pr , Kentu ky Wcsleyan Uni,·er ity, Box 105,

Massie Hall KWC, Owensboro, KY 4230 1,

early September

Epsilon Zera , Western Kentucky Unh·cr ity, Box U

287, College HeighL<, Bowling Green, KY 42101,

mid -August

Thera Rho, University of Kentucky, 327 Columbia

Terr., Lex ington, KY 4050 , mid -Augmt

LOUISIANA

Bera Epsrlon, Louisiana Tech Univcr ity, P.O. Box

3108,Tech tati on, Rusto n, LA 71272,1ateAugust

Epsrlon Bera, Uni\'ersity of New Orleans, P. . Box

838, U 0 Lakefront , ew Orleans, LA 70148,

late August

Thera Gamma, Northeast Louisiana University, P.O.

Box 5210, NLU, Monroe, LA 71212, mid -August

MARYLAND

Beta Zeta, Uni\'ersi ty of Maryland, I 0 Fraternity

Row, College Park , MD 20740, early February

MASSACHUSflTS

Delta, Bo ton Uni,·ers it~·. P.O. Box 329, BU tation,

Bo ton, MA 02215, mid-January

Bera Era, Uni,·ersity of Ma sachusetts, 19 Allen t.,

Amher t, MA 01002, early February

Zeta Zera, Bab on College, Box 2 I 72, Babson

College, Babson Park, MA 021 57, mid- eptember

Thew Lambda, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 480 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215, late August

MICHIGAN Alpha Mu , Uni versity of Micrugan, 18 11 Washtenaw Ave. , Ann Arbor, Ml 48104, mid-September Alpha Tau, Michigan State Uni versity, 518 M A C Ave. , East Lansing, Ml 48823, mid-September Gamma Bew, Western Micrugan University, 650A Oakland Dr., Kalamazoo, MI49008, late September Delta Alpha, Eastern Micrugan Uni versity, 415 W Forest , Ypsilanti , Ml 48197, mid-September Delta Delta, Central Micrugan University, I 04 W Cherry, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 , September Kappa Bew, Grand Valley State University, c/o Student Life Office, Allendale, Ml 4940 I , late August

MISSOURI Bew Mu , Culver -Stockton College , Sigma Kappa House CSC, Canton, MO 63435, early September Delta Eta , Central Missouri State University, Panhellenic Hall Unit C, Warrensburg, MO 64093, late August Delta Theta, Truman State University, 2 19 Brewer Hall TSU , Kirksville, MO 6350 I , early September Delta Upsilon, Southwest Missouri State University, 1019 E. Cherry, Springfield, MO 65807, early September Epsilon Mu, University of Missouri , 908 Curtis Ave. , Columbia, MO 6520 1, mid-August Kappa Alpha, Northwest Missouri State University, 800 University Dr. , J W Jones, Maryville, MO 64468, early eptember

NEBRASKA Bew Omeaa, University of Nebraska / Omaha, Box 204 UNO, Omaha, NE 68182, late August

NEVADA Theta Eta, Uni versity of Nevada/ Las Vegas , P.O. Box 70822 , Las Vegas , NV 89 170, early September

NEW JERSEY Zeta Phi , Rutgers, The State Uni versity, c/o Fraternity/ Sorority Office, 15 Bartlett St., New Brunswick, N J 0890 I , late January

NEW YORK Epsilon, Syracuse University, 905 Walnut Ave., Syracuse, NY 132 10, late January Theta Iota, State University of New York / Fredonia, c/o Student Association Office, Fredonia, NY 14063, early September Theta Pi, State University of ewYork/ Gene eo, College Union, Box 71, Geneseo, NY 14454, February

NORTH CAROLINA Gamma Phi, orth Carolina State University, 2709A W Fraternity Ct., Raleigh , C 27606 , late August Epsilon Alpha, Lenoir-Rhyne College, P.O. Box 8409 LRC, Hickory, NC 28603, mid-January

Theta Alpha, Appalachian State University, P.O. Box

9078 ASU, Boone, NC 28608, early September Theta Mu, University of North Carolina/Charlotte, P. 0 . Box 56 1295 , Charlotte, NC 28256, early September Kappa Zeta, Elon College, I 00 Campus Dr., Box 7096, Elon Coll ege, NC 27244 early February

OHIO Chi, The Ohio State University, 197 E. 13th Ave ., Apt 2D, Columbus, OH 4320 I , early January ;1/pha Iota , Miami Uni versity, 134 Minnich Hall MU, Oxford , OH 45056, mid-January Beta Thew, Marietta College , 23 1 Fourth St., Marietta, OH 45750, mid-September Beta Upsilon, Ohio Uni versity, 22 N. Coll ege, Athens, OH 45701 , early September Gamma Omeaa, Wittenberg Uni versity, 840 N. Fountain Ave., Springfield, O H 4550 1, mid-January Epsilon Eta , Uni versity of Findlay, 3 14 Howard St. , Findlay, O H 45840, early September Th eta Upsilon, Bowling Green State Uni versity, 440 Student Services Bldg. , Bowling Green, O H 43402, late August Kappa Gamma, University of Dayton, 216 College Park, Dayton, O H 45409, early January

OKLAHOMA Delta Chi , University of Central Oklahoma, 920 N. Chowning, Edmond, OK 73034, mid -August

OREGON Upsilon, Oregon State University, 23 1 NW 26th, Cor vallis, OR 97330, late September Alpha Phi , University of Oregon, 85 I E. I 5th Ave., Eugene, OR 9740 1, late September

PENNSYLVANIA Alpha Siama, Westminster College, Box 199 , Ferguson Hall, New Wilmington, PA 16172, mid-January Gamma Delta, Thiel College, 75 College Ave., Greenville, PA 164 15, mid-January Gamma Epsilon, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Box 1720 Folger Hall, Indiana, PA I 570 I , early February (no formal rush this year) Gamma Upsilon, Cali fornia Uni versity of Pennsylvania, P.O. Box 3 19, California, PA 15419, mid-February Delta Pi , Lock Haven University, 530 W Main St., Lock Haven, PA 17745, early February Delta Omeaa , Waynesburg College, P.O. Box 391, Waynesburg, PA I 5370, mid-January Epsilon Delta, Susquehanna Universi ty, Box 80, Selinsgrove, PA 17870 , late January Th eta Thew, Albright College, P.O. Box I 5234, Box 5, Albright Coll ege Center, Reading, PA 196 12, early February Theta Psi, The Pennsylvania State Uni versity, 2 Stone Hall , University Park, PA 16802, early September

RHODE ISLAND Phi , Uni versity of Rhode Island, 16 Fraternity Circle URI, Kingston, Rl 0288 1, mid-September

TENNESSEE Alpha Delta, University ofTennessee, I 53 1 W Cumberland Ave., Knoxville, TN 379 16, late August Beta Xi, University of Memphis, c/o Greek Affairs

UM, Memprus, TN 38 152, mid-August Gamma Lambda, East Tennessee State University, ETSU Box 23025, Johnson City, TN 37614, early September Gamma Psi, Tennessee Wesleyan College, P. 0. Box 74 TWC, Athens, TN 37371, late August Thew Phi, Uni versity ofTennessee/Chattanooga, 608 Palmetto St., Chattanooga, TN 37402 , early September

TEXAS Gamma Tau, Midwestern State University, Drawer 12775, 34 1 OTaft Blvd. , Wicruta Falls , TX 76308, mid-August Zeta Kappa, Angelo State University, P.O. Box I I 085 ASU, San Angelo, TX 76909, late August Zeta Nu, University ofTexas/San Antonio, Dean of Students, San Antonio, TX 78249, mid-September Kappa Eta, Texas Christian University, Linda Bobo,692 1 Serrano Dr., Ft. Worth, TX 761 26 , early September

VIRGINIA Delta Nu, Longwood College, Box 3007 LC, Farmville, VA 23909 , early February Delta Rho, James Madison Uni versity, Tay lor Hall, #205, JMU, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, early September Delta Psi , Radford University, P.O. Box 699 1, RU Station, Radford, VA 24 141 , early January Th eta Zew, Uni versity ofVirginia, 503 16th St. NW, Charlottesvi lle, VA 22903, mid-September

WASHINGTON Mu, University ofWashington, 4510 22nd Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98 105, mid-September Alpha Gamma, Washington State Universi ty, NE 720 Campus Ave., Pullman, WA 99163, mid-August

WESTVIRGINA Theta Chi , West Virginia University, 552 Spruce St., Morgantown, WV 26505, early September

RUSH TEAM

DIRECTOR OF RUSH Jennifer Sciutto Hohman, 1118 Orchard Rd ., Lafayette, CA 94549, 5 I 0-283-5070, Jsciutto@aol. com

RUSH RESOURCE CHARMAN Wendy Butler, 48738 S. 28th St., Arlington, VA 22206, 703-578-6014

DISTRICT RUSH COORDINATORS District I: Kristin Hopwood, 128 12 Peachview Dr., Knoxville, TN 37922,423-671-0077, khopwood@utkux . utcc. utk .edu District II: Kelly Masoncup, 640 S. Clarence Ave., Oak Park, IL 60304, 708-445- 11 23, mason@ USHOST. com District Ill : Joan Palmer, 316 23rd St., Up Apt., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, 310-545-7578, beachjoan@aol.com District IV: Rebecka Meier, TCU Box 2970 10, Ft. Worth, TX 76129, 817-920-3692, rmeier@gamma. is. tcu .edu

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Pearl Gour1:

The Ernestine Duncan Collins Pearl Court Award, named after a past national president and first recipient of the honor, was created to recognize outstanding alumnae who loyally and consistently give their time ana talents to and for the promotion,· expansion and the continued development of Sigma Kappa Sorority.

Mary Edith Frist Banes, Beta Sigma, is active in the Retired Teacher's Association, has held four offices in the Lafayette, IN alumnae chapter and serves on Beta Sigma's corporation board.

Andrea Swearingen Clifford, Gamma Pi, collegiate district director, district IV, is a member of the Greater Louisville, KY alumnae chapter. She has served the chapter in two offices, was collegiate province officer and an advisor for Alpha Theta. She won the Alumnae of the Year award from the Louisville City Panhellenic.

Jane Burton Cooper, Ome$a, collegiate province officer, IS a member of the Orlando, FL Area alumnae chapter where she has held every office since 1990. She helped reorganize the chapter by bringing in many new young alumnae. Jane is also active in the Orlando area panhellenic association and served as president last year .

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Roberta Drake, Omega, serves on Omega's corporation board and supports the local Meals on Wheels program. She is a member of the Tallahassee Big Bend, FL alumnae chapter.

Doris Emmett, Beta Upsilon, has been president of the Ft. Lauderdale, FL alumnae chapter for five years. She has been involved with the local alumnae panhellenic, holding three offices and is a past president of the Beta Tau corporation board. Doris is an active member of the Broward County Educator's Association, is a member of the Oakland Park Historical Society and was the 1996 panhellenic woman of the year.

Cathy Barthelmes Grangow, Zeta Rho, has been the vice president of membership and programming for the Lehigh Valley, PA alumnae chapter. She is active in her church and tutors community college students in chemistry.

Nancy Irwin, Alpha Iota, has been president and vice president of the Cleveland West Shore alumnae chapter. While she was president of

Recipients

"Nancy's outstanding efforts

promote sisterhood through her

work and dedication to the

1 ; ideals we aU strive for.u

the local alumnae panhellenic, Cleveland was rated second in the nation among all panhellenic groups. The group also won Sigma Kappa's panhellenic award at th.e 1996 convention. Nancy's own company imports and exports catalysts for the petroleum industry. In her spare time she helps other women in starting new businesses.

Elaine Kull Liley, Beta Sigma, has served the Lafayette, IN alumnae chapter as panhellenic delegate. She is an advisor and corporation board member for Beta Sigma and is active in church and university organizations.

Patricia Bush Milnes, Beta Zeta, helped reorganize the Philadelphia alumnae chapter where she's been involved for 50 years. She's held all offices and served as secretary for several years.

Cynthia Nesbitt Morgan, Gamma Omega, is a member of the Houston alumnae chapter where she has served as president, treasurer and recording secretary. She's been a Girl Scout leader, president and treasurer of band boosters and is active in her church.

Helen Beedle Scaletta, Beta Sigma, serves Beta Sigma as a chapter advisor and corporation board member. She has held three offices in the Lafayette, IN alumnae chapter including president. Helen is active in University Women, the Elk's, March of Dimes and Hospital Auxiliary.

Diana Pratt Solbrach, Alpha Gamma, is a member of the Spokane, WA alumnae chapter. She has served on Alpha Gamma's advisory board, was a Girl Scout leader, Sunday school teacher and volunteers for Cub Scouts.

Carla Carter Wolfe, Beta Sigma, Violet Boutique treasurer, is a member of th.e Cincinnati alumnae chapter. She has held the offices of president, vice president of programming and panhellenic delegate.

Cheryl Kenney Wolker, Alpha Theta, has served the Greater Louisville, KY alumnae chapter as president, Foundation and fhilanthropy chairman. Chery does volunteer work for underprivileged children and is active in her church.. She serves Alpha Theta as an advisor.

"Cheryl is one of the most

dependable, enthusiastic

and loyal members of our

chapter. This is a wonderful way

to thank her.n

Margaret Stonester Wood, Alpha Theta, is a member of the Sarasota, FL alumnae chapter where she's been chairman of the telephone committee for many years. She produced the Sarasota Area Real Estate magazine until she retired.

"Margaret is a loyal member who

seldom misses a meeting. She is

the backbone of our chapter."

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Ruth Violet magine the paint a science lab, assist Glimpses of everyday Schoenfelder, Iota, effect of a the well-baby clinic, solve village life occurred

turned 100 model rocket an electrical problem in throughout the three-in February. being launched the school and prepare week program, but free-Initiated at in Tanzania, where for the secondary time activities offered an 91 at the Iota running water is not a school graduation. even wider view of life in (University given. Imagine the rural Tanzania. Volunteers of Denver) feelings of a girl who Paul also designed and experienced a cooking

recolonization, Ruth is stood for the first time, built both leg braces and a lesson, a basket weaving the third Sigma Ka~pa with the help of leg physical therapy device to lesson, a soccer game, a in her family. Dau~ ter braces and a physical strengthen the legs of a weekend visit to Ruaha Patricia Schoenfel er Mills, Iota, and therapy machine. These child who could neither National Park, a trip to

granddaughter, Lisa and other wonders were stand nor walk. As a the local tailor, a funeral

Mills Klin.e, Upsilon, wrought by jane Fortin, result, the child was able and a wedding.

state Ruth 's r ecipe for Xi, and her husband Paul to stand for the first time.

life is evident. from Topeka, KS. While this was considered "I was struck with how "a miracle" by the ""illing people were

Surroun~ her self Then imagine community and to share V\ith us what

with you Ul and rediscovering such volunteers alike, little they have," energized people , elementary concepts as Tanzanians accept remembered Jane. keeping an alert mind, "hard work pays off" and miracles more readily, having a positive "people make do with so large and small. GlobalVolunteerssends outlook and staying little-yet find teams of volunteers to vey busy with travel happiness."These wonders "Their expectations are Tanzania and other sites in an activities, keep are exemplified every day not what ours are in the 17 countries and the U.S. Ruth feeling young. by the people of rural U.S.," explains Global year-round. Volunteers Typical of Ruth's ever Pommern, Tanzania. Volunteers on-site team work with local people on present sense of humor leader Mary Meussle. projects that the is her personal advice In this wondrous "They don't have these community for longevity, "Keet exchange, both parties expectations of things, has targeted. breathin~ and lie a out seemed pleased with their and are very happy and your age ." gifts. Jane, a retired grateful for what they do

While in Denver, Ruth educator, and Paul, a have, be that momentous professor at the . "

actively supported the or mmor.

Iota chapter Mother 's University of Kansas,

Club. She never missed joined Globe Volunteers Jane helped type the

a monthly meeting or on a three-week service graduation certificates

chapter event. That program in Pommern . and, to lend an air of

level of commitment The Fortins and eight festivity, had brought a

is shown today ~ her other volunteers worked model rocket from home. involvem ent in e v.;th people of the The construction and Portland , OR, community to teach launching of the rocket at alumnae chapter. English and agriculture in graduation was a source

the local schools, of keen interest. reconstruct a cow barn,

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Experienced Women Needed to Lead Sigma Kappa (National officer positions now available)

You will have the opportunity to: • Shape tomorrow • Share your talents • Learn the workings of Sigma Kappa Sorority • Expand your horizons

Resume for nomination of national officer position

Name (include maiden)------------------------------

Aruk~------------------------------------Street City State Zip

Telephone ( ) day ( ) ------------evening ').'<,'<..~ FAX ( ) e-mail ~$f.Ji Colleges/universities attended (include degree and graduation date)

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Chapter of initiation _____ Alumnae chapters/dubs-------------------

Offices held at collegiate level ___________________________ _

Offices held at alumnae level ___________________________ _

Are you available to travel for Sigma Kappa? Yes No Weekends? Yes No Weekdays? Yes No

Could you travel: Weekly? Yes No Monthly? Yes No Semi-annually? Yes No

References-please list Sigma Kappa national officers or other Sigma Kappas 1. ( ) ___ .,....----_____ ___

Name Telephone 2. ____________________ ( ) ___________ __

Name Teleph011e

Please enclose a letter of interest. Add any additional information you feel may be pertinent, such as areas of interest and professional, volunteer or occupational experience.

Financiers

Si~ature ________________________ Dme __________ __

Send completed resume to: Ann Dahl, coordinmor of national volunteers, 231 Hastings St. , Cincinnati, OH 45219, 513-241-8630.

Benefits of being a national officer include: • Continued leadership and personal development • Travel and networking • A chance to mentor women • Influencing the lives of others

Sigma Kappa Triangle • Spring 1998

Sigma Kappa Sponsors

NPCAward Each year the National Panhellenic Conference honors outstanding

college panhellenics. This recognition is an important part of the annual

meeting and brings collegians, interfraternity advisors and national officers together to celebrate successes

and accomplishments.

Sigma Kappa proudly initiated a special award this year for a college panhellenic that has made a difference

in the area of service and philanthropy. Northwestern State University received this first-time award for their partnership \\ith Lowe's Hardware in providing smoke detectors to over 200 senior citizens in Natchitoches, LA.

Congratulations to SU for their commitment to philanthropy as a panhellenic system!

Sigma Kappa NPC attendees: (standing) Michelle Blackwell. Kappa Gamma. Sigma Kappa Triangle editor; Sheila Barnes. Gamma Phi. first alternate delegate; Kelly Shrock. Gamma Eta. second alternate delegate; Tlsa Mason. Epsilon Kappa. executive director; (seated) Anne Dale. Alpha Delta. national president; and Angela Guillory, Delta Mu. NPC delegate.

A Shared Commitment

The 55th biennial ession of the ational Panhellenic Conferen e convened in orfolk , VA, October 16- I 9, I 997. PC is a " hared commitment," and delegate and representative of the 26 member groups met in committee, general sessions and specialized work hops to further the stated aims and ideals of PC. Highlights include :

Commitment to Academic Excellence and Educational Programming

• 50 college panhe ll eni cs accepti ng the chall enge to raise their all -soror ity gpa's by 0.1 ead1 term

• co-sponsorship of an academic forum with the Nationa l Inte rfraternity Conference

• educational publicati ons including, Th e Scholar, a newsletter promoting academi achievement djstributed to co lfege panhc ll enics each semc ter

• Learnina- Our Common Heritaae an academic exce ll ence manual di tributed to college panhe ll eni cs

• deve lopmental stages of a new values-ba ed drug program, focusing on ri k management

• "Something ofVa lue," the value -based risk management program, has been presented on six campuses, at three regional conferences and recently received a grant of

35,000 to fund future programs

• the Rush Counselor Manual di tributed to each co llege panhe llenic

Commitment to Public Awareness

• re ults of the tudv ommi sioned b ' PC and IC in 1996 re~·ca l d that Greek members g i,·e more money to charitabl e re lig iou and educational organization than non-Greeks . The tud ' will continu for another two year .

• upport implementation of ubstan e- fre e hou ing at co llege and uni,·er itie through

parti ipation in an P I lC jo int commission

• partne red with G lam our / Hanes for the "Hand in Hand" breast hea lth educati on program

Commitment to Re ources

• ana lysis of Foundation contribution over a three year pe riod find 6 million ha been given by member g roup foundation

• NPC alumnae panhc ll eni cs provided scho larship aid in xcess of 340,000

Commitment to Success

• record breakjng 2,920 PC collegiate chapters

• 16 nc\N alumnae a ociations

• 20 1 alumnae panhc ll enics pay dues

• seven new campu e op ned for exten ion

• 59 chapters installed by PC member groups

During each scheduled session, delegates voted on resolution pre ented to the Conference and heard reports from some of the Conference's tanding committees. A pecial resolution, expre ing thanks and

gratitude to the ational Panhe ll enic Editor from the Conference wa pa sed. The edito r sen-e an important ro le in the publi cation of numerous printed project s of the Conference.

Officers install ed for th bi nnium arc Lis a Bradford, Kappa Alpha Theta - Chairman ; Mari an William , Kappa Kappa Gamma -

ecretary; ally Grant , Alpha Phi - Tr a ur r.

Coll egiate vice pre ident and hou ing financial officer attended the final awards banguet and continued to meet in cs ion through Monday, October 20.

by Beth Mannie, Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, thjrd alternate delegate

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Sigma Kappa Sisterhood ...

It's for Life~ Sigma Kappa is a sorority, a social organization of Greek women. It is a set of timeless values enforced for the betterment of each woman it touches. Personally, though, Sigma Kappa is the most amazing, aTI-encompassmg gift I have ever been chosen to receive. The opportunities are endless, the lessons learned are invaluable, and the memories are priceless. In one word, Sigma Kappa is S.I.S.T.E.R.H.O.O.D.

Sigma Kappa is S.isters. As a new member Y.OU learn to open your heart to new people. You develop friendships that are forever. You become part of a sisterhood that will comfort you through heartaches and joy.

Sigma Kappa is an Identity. Sigma KaP.pa gives its members an identity, not in ilie sense of conforming each woman to be alike, but rather by giving each a grouP. with whom to associate. Each sister's individuality is apP.reciated, and she is accepted as an equal member.

Si_gma KapP.a is a set of S.tandards. Tfiese stanaards help us reach our full potential in life. They are actually a blueprint for our success.

Sigma Kappa is I.rust. We learn to trust and be trusted. In a world so skeptical, what a comfort to know you are never alone.

Si~a Kappa is fxcellence, ana Sigma Kappa instills in each woman ilie tools and desire to strive for the top and settle for nothing less. It teaches that defeat and failure are really stepping stones for success, and with per severance, anything can be overcome.

Sigma Kappa is Real. It is not isolated on a college campus, but rather its teachings extend into every aspect of our lives.

Si~a Ka_ppa is Heritaae. It is reaping the benefits of the contributions each member before us has made to our Sorority. It is appreciating our Founders and desiring to give so tliat sisters for years to come may also experience what we have.

SigJ?a Kappa is Opportuniry for leadership, for scholastic achievement, for friends, for fun. SigJ?a Kappa gives you the opportunity to be the &est you can be.

Sigma Kappa is Obligation. We are each obligated to ensure Sigma Kappa lasts forever and continues to insti1f in each of us the high ideals and standards of excellence that we are taught.

Sigma Kappa is Dreams. A dream is laiowing wnat you want and striving for it. Sigma Kappa teaches us every dream is attainable.

Si~a Kappa Sisterhood-it truly does embody a11 aspects of our lives. It is

only since this last summer that I kriow how Sigma Kappa grows

each year. Tfie Foundation is the working arm of our Sorority. It

is this entity of Sigma Kappa that makes so many of these

experiences possible. It is tfie Foundation that

annually supr,orts our national philanthropies,

provides scholarships and makes the dreams

we have a reality. Through your

support, the Sigma Kappa

Foundation fulfills these

things and many more.

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Boston University 11 Jennifer Oates Boston, MA- During Parents' Weekend, we hosted a brunch for members' families and sponsored a volleyball tournament to benefit Alzheimer's. Week of Giving included a clothing drive and lollipop sale. Sisterhood dinners, TV nights and a holiday parry were integral parts of our programming. The semester ended with a scholarship "study tips" banquet.

George Washington University Z Shannon Tesdahl Washington, D .C.- For the first time, our scholarship banquet included members of the faculry. Brooke Riter, vice president of scholarship, presented awards to more than 20 members named to the Dean's List and seven members who achieved straight 1\s for the sprinB semester. Jamie Palmiott1 received an award for demonstrating the most academic improvement during the past year. President Joanna Goldstein received special recognition for her outstanding service and dedication to the chapter.

Univer i of Illinois 8 Tiffany Lehman Champaign, IL - We reached quota with 40 new members, participated in the

Memory Walk, Collegiate Officers' Academy, Greek Week and our annual Grinch Parry.

University of California/Berkeley A Alison Oliver Berkeley, CA - We participated in the Habitat for Humaniry Program by painting a house for an elderly resident. On Halloween, children from the Bay Area participated in festivities coordinated by the Greek system.

Universi ofWashin on M Elizabeth Loy Seattle, WA- Our seniors and new members participated in a street clean up. We hosted the Alpha Gamma members for the annual Apple Cup football game and Alpha Phi members during the homecoming game. We adopted a family in need during the holidays.

Universi of Kansas Koren Hawk

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Lawrence, KS - We placed first in Delta Gamma's Anchor Splash, and held a mud volleyball tournament benefiting Alzheimer's and Special Olympics. We won best moving float in the homecoming parade, and celebrated Founders' Day with Thera Tau.

Ohio tate Universi X Jennifer Beck Columbus, OH- During the holidays, we enjoyed caroling with alumnae

and donated gifts to the elderly.

Florida State University Q Tallahassee, FL- During homecoming we won first place in float, second place in house decorations, fourth place in banner and third place overall. Our philanthropy, "Chalk 'Em Up for Alzheimer's," was a success.

Washington State University Af Katherine S. McCartney Pullman, WA- Kristine Laurente was elected vice president of finance for panhellenic. Homecoming and sisterhood events kept us busy.

Iowa State University AE Karen S. Detlefsen Ames, IA - We pledged 16 new members through formal rush, participated in the Memory Walk and Adopt-A-Highway. We also held Dads' Weekend and participated in panhellenic's trick-or­treat. Our Founders' Day celebration included lunch with alumnae, delivering cookies to other sororities and visiting a nursing home.

University of Louisville A8 Holly Shane Louisville, KY - Our rush retreat helped bring us 27 new members. Our annual soccer tournament raised money for Alzheimer's. We hosted a hayride and barn dance, participated in Founders' Day with other chapters in the state and held a sisterhood retreat.

Miami University AI Lauren Deschner Oxford, OH- We

celebrated the chapter's 75th anniversary by hosting an open suite celebration. Ellen Fusaro and Krista Hicks received Panhellenic Torch Awards for excellent new member education and philanthropy.

Universi of Michi an AM Ann Arbor, MI -The chapter participated in the Memory Walk and 37 members were initiated in November.

Westminster Colle e A2.. Bethany Nastal New Wilmington, PA­The year began with Sororiry Saturday, which allowed sororities time to get to know each other. Homecommg acnvmes included supporting our candidate, Lindsay McClearn. We sold lollipops, celebrated Founders' Day and enjoyed holiday shopping with children from the Salvation Army.

Michigan State University AT Megan Laverty East Lansing, MI -The year started with a successful rush and 28 new members. We collected items for the Maine Sea Coast Mission, sold lollipops for Alzheimer's and played in Theta Chi's powderpuff football tournament. Sisterhood events included horseback riding, movies and making pottery.

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Carl Paletta Eugene, OR- We carved pumpkins and visited rhe Applegate Care Center. During Week of Giving, professors joined us for our dinner, and we sent thank you cards to advisors. We presented our preference

ceremony to parents on Dads' Weekend.

Georgetown College AX Amy Maxey Georgetown, KY - We hostea Founders' Day with three other chapters. Robin Litteral won the Miss Campbellsville Kentucky Scholarship Pageant and will participate in the Miss Kentucky Scholarship Pageant in June. We held a campus-wide 1970s and 1980s dance.

Louisiana Tech University BE Adrian Shepherd Ruston, LA - We had a successful rush with 28 new members. Gina Abbott and Heather Conly were on the homecoming court. For Week of Giving, we held a Founders' Day ceremony, collected food for the Maine Sea Coast Mission and served donuts to the faculty.

University of Maryland BZ Megan Richards Collese Park, MD - A redediCation ceremony was held to showcase the renovations to our house. We participated in the Memory Walk and were recognized for making the largest donation. We have been busy with Adopt-A­Road, nursing home visits, homecoming festivities and our formal.

University of

Massachusetts BH Dawn Goodman Amherst, MA - A Halloween date party was held at the Huke Lau in Chicopee where we saw a Hawaiian dance show and sang karaoke. During Week of Giving, we held our annual faculty tea party and dinner.

Culver -Stockton College BM Heather Robinson Canton, MO- Fall rush brought us 23 new members. During homecoming, Megan Beemer, was crowned queen and Wendy Braselton and Denise DeZwarte were court attendants. Week of Giving included collecting goods for the Maine Sea Coast Mission and playing bingo with Lewis County Health Care residents. Our annual Swing-A­Thon raised over $600 for Alzheimer's.

Bradley University BN Rochelle Lynn Peoria, IL - We have 40 new members. We participated in the Memory Walk, the Jack­O-Lantern Festival for the Mental Health Association, the Jaycee's Haunted House and the Teeter-Totter for Children's Sake. We were awarded first place for Homecoming Week activities, and held an all-chapter retreat.

University of Memphis B3 Amy Molinari Memphis, TN­Congratulations to Emily Cline for being elected Secretary of State for Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature, Shanda Jackson who was elected panhellenic council treasurer, and Amy Molinari was selected to Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities.

University of Florida BT Amy Farris Gainesville, FL -Panhellenic council awarded us most outstanding new member program and our new members won the

junior panhellenic lip sync contest.

Ohio University BY Michelle Olney Athens, OH - We greeted the new members through sisterhood activities, social events and homecoming festivities. We gathered gifts for the Maine Sea Coast Mission.

University of California/ Santa Barbara BX Kimberly A Hitchcock Santa Barbara, CA -During the summer, we participated in the Memory Walk. We achieved a 100 percent initiation rate, initiating 16.

University of Nebraska/Omaha BQ Debbie Kottmann Omaha, NE - Our initiation retreat focused on teamwork activities, the importance of communication and sisterhood.

University of Northern Colorado fA Mirriah Cusker Greeley, CO - We started the year by helping with two memory walks. For Parents' Day we had lunch with our families.

Western Michigan University fB Sarah Carrington Kalamazoo, MI - We kicked off the semester with a cookout at an advisor's home. We had an outstanding fall rush and initiated 20 new members. We held our black tie Founders' Day formal, and donated care packages to a local retirement home.

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hayride was on Halloween, and during Week of Giving we visited our newly adopted health center. We also held a three-on-three basketball tournament for Catholic Charities. By fall, we will be living in a new house.

Northern Illinois University fZ Jacey Vaupel DeKalb, IL ­Homecoming week included a banner contest and cheerleading event. We participated in TUGS, Pi Kappa Alpha's philanthropy, where we took third place in the tug-of-war. We sold lollipops for Alzheimer's and donated money to the Maine Sea Coast Mission.

Ball State University fH Sheri Smith Muncie, IN - We initiated 22 and attended our fall formal. We sold lollipops and collected items for the Maine Sea Coast Mission. During Week of Giving, we made gifts and presented them to the elderly in our Adopt-A­Grandparent program.

Southern Illinois University fK Katey Kohn Carbondale, IL - We have 21 new members. Family Weekend included a parents' dinner and brunch. Homecoming weekend was highlighted when the 1996 queen, Nikki Snyder, crowned the 1997 queen, Jane Starkweather, president. Tina Kofink organized the university-wide homecoming events.

East Tennessee State University fA Kristen Gaines Johnson City, TN -We initiated 26 women and received the award for the

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largest team in the Memory Walk. During homecoming we received second place in the skit competition and hosted alumnae at the homecoming tea.

Eastern Illinois Universi fM Stella English Charleston, IL- We have remained first in grades for the fifth consecutive semester, and we welcomed 58 new members. Nicole Couri was named homecoming queen.

Kentucky Wesleyan Colle e fiT Rachel Heaney Owensboro, KY - We sponsored a Walk-A-Than to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer's, held our annual fall ball in honor of our new members, and hosted an alumnae tea during homecoming. We also sponsored a luncheon for faculty and staff.

North Carolina State Universi Julie Stone Raleigh, NC- In the spring, the chapter received the highest grades among all sororities. We won the Three Star Standards of Excellence Award at COTS.

Eastern Michigan University M Jennifer Caldwell Ypsilanti , MI- We made quota and total with 13 new members. Concrrarulation to our members on panhellenic: Julie Pignataro, vice president of rush; Carrie Dlugas, vice president Greek relations· Carrie

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Halliburton, Rho Chi chairman; and Carrie Duncan and Delaney Richter, Rho Chis. We held our Lock-Up for Alzheimer's and participated in the Memory Walk. During Week of Giving, we raked leaves for the elderly.

Central Michigan Universi /!../). Courtney Stapleton Mount Pleasant, MI - At Greek Awards, we won highest chapter cumulative gpa, best sportsmanship and pride of panhellenic. Jayne Zaetta was voted our most outstanding member. We have 20 new members.

Truman State University /!..8 Kimberly Cain Kirksville, MO -We made quota with 37. For homecoming we took first place in the lip sync competition, second place in the float, and Leslie Graff, was on the homecoming court. We hosted Missouri State Day in October, had a wonderful Inspiration Week and 100 percent initiation.

California State Universi I Chico /!..1 Adrienne Arenott Chico, CA- We extended the CSUC philanthropic program by taking chilaren, who did not get picked for the big brother/big sister program, roller skating. We hosted this year's Founders' Day with three other chapters.

Lon ood Colle e f!..N Elizabeth Gorey Farmville, VA - We participated in the Adopt­A-Highway program, sold lollipops for Alzheimer's

Members and alumnae of Mu (University of Washington) and Alpha Gamma (Washington State) participate in the Seattle Alzheimer's Memory Walk.

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. . ~ . a~ / Gamma Beta (Western Michigan) members Lauro Stringer. Liz Gallagher and alumna Mary Louis Avery.

Alpha Epsilon (Iowa State) participate in the Des Moines Alzheimer's Memory Walk.

Members of Alpha Phi (University of Oregon) participate In the Alzheimer's Memory Walk.

Theta Xi (Auburn) members Jennifer Guy. Maggie Thompson and Sukey Tully on bid day. The chapter pledged 49.

Gamma Pi (Kentucky Wesleyan) members Kristin Graves. president and Cassie Brown. vice president of membership, welcomed 22 new members on bid day.

Beta Omega (University of Nebraska/Omaha) fa ll sisterhood retreat.

Theta Mu (University of North Carolina/Charlotte) before the first night of rush where they obtained 29 new members.

Beta Eta (University of Massachusetts) members at a formal event.

Gamma Zeta (Northern Illinois) chapter officers during rush.

and prepared for next semester's rush.

Lock Haven University ~II Lock Haven, PA- During Week of Giving we sold lollipops, gave apples to professors and participated in a Founders' Day banquet. We held our annual retreat in November.

James Madison University ~p Harrisonburg, VA- We took first place in the annual Derby Days event, which raised money for the less fortunate in our area. Other highlights were homecoming with our alumnae and Parents' Weekend. We initiated 58. During Week of Giving, our members and fellow Greeks raised money for the less fortunate.

Western Illinois University 11'.£ Tara Sewell Macomb, IL - We had 22 women complete the Promise program-one of the largest new member classes in chapter history.

University of Central Arkansas ~ T Conway, AR- We have been involved in UCA ambassadors, honor societies, and homecoming, where we won first place in spirit contests and banner making. We raised over $2,500 for Alzheimer's research.

Southwest Missouri State University ~ Y Jennifer Loudis Springfield, MO -We went go-karting for bid day and roller skating for

I big/little sis night. We imtiated 48. We placed second in Lambda Chi Alpha's Watermelon Fest volleyball tournament, third in the Sigma Nu's soccer tournament and second in their line dance competition.

Radford University ~ '¥ Wendy Gay Radford, VA- In October, we had mother pinning and for Founders' Day, a potluck dinner. For Week of Giving, we distributed hot chocolate, held a Rock-A-Thon and visited a retirement home to play bingo.

Waynesburg College ~Q Jennifer Hansen Waynesburg, PA- Fall semester focused on philanthropies and the Promise program. During Week of Giving, with the cooperation of the Greene County Humane Society, we brought the joy of animals to retirement home residents.

University of New Orleans EB Amy Pumilia New Orleans, LA- We celebrated college life at the fall festival where we sold hot chocolate. We sent letters to area residents requesting contributions of canned goods and collected 12 full bags for charities.

University of Georgia EE Kimberly Popp Athens, GA - House renovations were made possible with the support from local alumnae chapters and our Parents' Club. We welcomed 46 new members . To celebrate Week of Giving,

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we participated in the annual lollipop sale, delivered cookies to sororities and fraternities, sponsored a "House Mother Kidnap" fundraiser and donated poinsettias to local retirement homes. We supported IFC's event "Be Your Brother's Keeper," advocating the prevention of irresponsible drinking, and participated in a "Tour of Homes" to benefit The Children's Miracle Network and Dance Marathon.

Western Kentucky University EZ Sonya Schumacher Bowling Green, KY- Six members live in our new house. We placed first in the banner competition for homecoming and collected donations for Alzheimer's and toiletries for the Maine Sea Coast Mission.

University of Findlay EH Lindsay Westfall Findlay, OH- We held a fundraiser volleyball tournament for Kristi Wierzbicki, who was recently diagnosed with bone cancer. Alumnae participat~d in v~ri.o.us homecommg acnvmes including the parade.

California State Universi /Sacramento EA Karen Turpie Sacramento, CA- With 15 new members, the chapter rook part in Sigma Chi's Derby Days, Lan1bda Chi Alpha's Watermelon Bust, and Delta Gamma's Anchor Splash. The annual Hotshots basketball games raise money for Alzheimer's.

in a retreat and big/little sis week. We celebrated Founder's Day and Week of Giving, attended the Memory Walk and ended the semester

. with a holiday parry.

California Polytechnic State University I San Luis Obispo EQ Elizabeth Owen San Luis Obispo, CA­We began the quarter with a sisterhood retreat at a lake house. For Founders' Day we went to Chico to celebrate with two other chapters. We fed the homeless and cleaned our beaches.

Inrliana University/Southeast ZA Erin George New Albany, IN- Rush was a success as we pledged 10 new members. A sisterhood retreat, our big/little sis retreat and a semi-formal were held. We rang bells for the Salvation Army and had our annual holiday party.

Babson College ZZ Aimee Dollinger Wellesley, MA - We welcomed seven new members and our philanthropic activities included a blood drive and lollipop sale.

An elo State Universi Rachel Jenkins San Angelo, TX - We celebrated Founders' Day and the chapter's 20th anniversary with a program and reunion for the first members of our chapter. Before the program, we held a silent auction, raising $175 for Alzheimer's. Our annual Pearl Ball rook place in November.

California State University of California/ Univer i r/ Fullerton ET San Die o ZM Elizabeth Munoz Fullerton, CA- Our 21 new member participated

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Linda Tom LaJolla, CA -We made gifts for the LaJolla Care

Gamma Mu (Eastern lllinios) placed second in Hoot and third overall during hornecomming.

Summer Hallwood. Delta Delta, won the 1998 Miss Greater Central Michigan Scholarship pageant.

Members of Kappa Beta (Grand Volley State) at their ·wizard of Oz" skit during fall rush.

Theta Beta members participate in the University of LaVerne Club Fair.

Members of De~o Tau (University of Central Arkansas) at their fall bid day.

Members of the Theta Lambda (Massachusetts lnstiMe of Technology) at a rush preference party before obtaining 25 new members.

Center and donated canned foods to the Rachel's Women Center. Founders' Day was held in Pomona with other chapters from southern California. At a philanthropy fundraiser, we played games with the Boy's and Girl's Club, competing in beach volleyball and making sandcastles.

University of Arizona ZO Dana Abdelnour Tucson, AZ- In addition to the Westerner and Vegas night date dashes, we enjoyed several sisterhood activities, including a pottery party and a bowling/laser tag tournament. The Memory Walk fell on Family Weekend, so we were joined by several parents. Congratulations to Barbara Aufmuth for being elected panhellenic vice president of business and finance.

Colorado School of Mines zn Bridget Tscheschke Golden, CO - For fall formal, we went to Denver for a meal at a Moroccan restaurant. We enjoyed their customs of sitting on the floor and having servers wash our hands. During the five course meal, we were entertained by a bellydancer.

Rutgers, The State University Z<I> Amy Power New Brunswick, NJ - We participated in the AIDS Walk oy donating $400. On Halloween, we held a party for the residents of a nursing home. We won the Most Improved GPA Award of all sororities for the fall semester.

Appalachian State University 8A Jessica Davis Boone, NC- We raised money for Alzheimer's with our annual lollipop sale and Memory Walk. We made holiday cards to send to a local retirement home as well as volunteered time to work with pre-schoolers in our local philanthropy, Head Start. We teamed with Pi Kappa Alpha to make a homecoming float that won first place. Stacie Walker was elected vice president of panhellenic rush for 1998.

University of La Verne 8 B Laura Ambriz La Verne, CA - For philanthropic activities we participated in the Memory Walk, collected money and supplies for the Maine Sea Coast Mission and adopted the Pomona Vista Alzheimer's Home. We distributed candy for Halloween, made cards for Thanksgiving and sang Christmas carols for our new friends at Vista. Andrea Gardner was a homecoming court princess.

University of Delaware 8Ll Kimberly Young Newark, DE- We raised over $400 for the Memory Walk. During Week of Giving we raised $700 for the Sisma Kappa Foundation. Twenty new members were initiated.

University of California/Riverside 8E Riverside, CA - The annual UCR Presents Dance kicked off Greek Week. Events included Greek Sing, tug-of-war and pyramid. We came in second overall. For Week

of Giving we participated in the annual lollipop campa1gn, a semors bmgo night and an on-campus tree planting.

University ofVirginia 8Z Kris Whitehead Charlottesville, VA- Our annual lip sync contest raised money for Alzheimer's. For Parents' Weekend, activities included a presentation of our rush skits and trips to Monticello. During Week of Giving, we extended our friendship to the 50 other Greek organizations with violets ana baked goods. We held initiation and welcomed 22 new members.

University of Nevada/ LasVegas 8H Sara Lavarna Las Vegas, NV- We participated in the Memory Walk, and for Halloween gave candy to sick children. We held our annual Violet Ball and named Sonia Houston our sister of the year. Our annual Pompeii Classic GolfTournament benefiting Alzheimer's was held in December.

Albright College 88 Wendy Smith Reading, PA - For informal rush, we planned a picnic for the rushees and a "Disco Night." In September we celebrated our chapter's lOth anniversary and went to the Caum house.

State University of New York/Fredonia 81 Denise Bilzor Fredonia, NY- During Greek Week we raked leaves for the community. Week of Giving ended with a Founders' Day celebration with alumnae from the area. We are making plans for the chapter's 1Oth anniversary.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8A Jean Liu Cambridge, MA - On August 17, our new house was completed. It is a renovated brownstone mansion located on Commonwealth Avenue along the Charles River. It houses 24 members. Our annual entertainment show, "Late Nite at MIT" benefited Alzheimer's and the Margaret Fuller House. We made Thanksgiving cards for an elderly home.

University of North Carolina/Charlotte 8M Abigail Gilmor Charlotte, NC- The fall semester began with the adoption of a new philanthropy, the Adopt­A-Grandparent program. We came in first place at the Greek Sing, an annual panhellenic event. Members are involved with student government, dance team and residence life.

Auburn University 83 Maggie Thompson Auburn, AL - Kimberly Guy, was voted Best Rush Chairman by panhellenic. Allyson Quinn was named panhellenic vice president of finance, Kristen Doepke was one of 12 students named to the President's Student Leadership Program, Melissa Heyworth was selected as one of the top 25 freshmen, and Tara Tucker is the reigning Miss Teen Alabama.

Arizona State University eo Elizabeth Anderson Tempe, AZ - During Parents' Weekend, families went to dinner and a football game. Amanda Kelson was elected panhellenic vice president

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of judicial affairs, and Zeta Omicron attended our Founders' Day brunch.

State University of New York/Geneseo err Samantha Frank Geneseo, NY- Activities included a retreat and formal date parry. Our fundraisers included the Crop-Walk, Adopt-A­Family for the holidays and sellin& lollipops for Alzheimer s research.

Universi ep Kelly DeFrance Lexington, KY- During homecoming we won best float. Krista Mann was named Sigma Chi Derby Queen. w~ also sent representatives to

the International Greek Leadership Conference and enjoyed our fall retreat at Camp Virgil Tate.

Bowling Green State University eY Amy Black Bowling Green, OH -In the spring, we won BGSU's Chapter Excellence Award and our annual philanthropy, Bedraces, raised money for Alzheimer's. We began Week of Giving by initiating 23 new members and participating in community service events such as playing volleyball with residents of a local nursing home and cleaning campus.

West Vir . ·a Universi ex Amy Coonts Morgantown, WV- The year began with rush and we have 20 new members. We participated in the Memory Walk and during homecoming our float won for being most creative.

Penn yh ania State Univer i ew Erin Engle University Park, PA- We

participated in a Greek Sing performance of "Cabaret" and volunteered at a nursing home where we played bingo with the residents. Founders' Day was celebrated as a sisterhood activity where we exchanged gifts with our "Secret Sigma Kappa." We focused on information programs such as date rape awareness and motivational issues.

Northwest Missouri State Universi KA Jessica Cassidy Maryville, MO- We reunited during a weekend in July to prepare for formal rush in September, where we achieved quota with 33 members. Gayle Mcintosh is on the panhellenic board and we have seven members who are Rho Chi's. We received fourth place for house decoration and float during homecoming. For Week of Giving we sent candy to the faculty, distributed hot chocolate to students and spent an evening at the Maryville nursing home making door decorations.

Grand Valley State Universi KB Angie Fischer Allendale, MI -We had a successful fall rush , initiated 22 new members and held our sisterhood retreat at a member's cottage.

Elon Colle e KZ Malia Mclean Elan, NC -As a new chapter, we are growing strong with more than 70 women. Many thanks to

alumnae and collegians across the country who have extended welcome hands of friendship and sisterhood to us.

Members of Theta Omicron (Arizona State) celebrate a great fall rush.

Members of Delta Iota (California State/Chico) celebrate Father-Daughter Weekend.

Theta Iota (State University of New York/Fredonia) members show off the canned food and toiletries they collected for the Maine Sea Coast Mission during the Week of Giving.

Theta Psi members celebrate a Penn State victory with cheerleader. Jenn Lewis.

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Iota (Denver) at their Nifty Fifties reunion for the classes of 1950 through 1959.

Tampa Bay. FL alumnae participate in the Alzheimer's Memory Walk.

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ARIZONA Tucson Shannon Gerhart Kordas. leta Omicron

We helped Zeta Omicron

(Arizona) with ru h and hosted

a social to get to know the new

members. A spring luncheon

and election meeting with

preparations for convention

were highlight . Call Shannon

Kordas, 520-574-7399.

CALIFORNIA Pasadena Nancy Boyer Oldham. Beta Chi

We held a spring insta llation

luncheon, a fa ll wine ta ting

and dinner, and participated in

the Memory Walk. At a work

party, we made centerpieces

for Founders' Day, which we

hosted for eight collegiate and

nine alumnae chapters. Call

Patricia Beery, 626-335-6755.

Pomona Carol Franz Parker. Alpha Omega

We joined Pa adena alumnae to

ho t Founders' Day, and our

Violet Basket raffi e enabled us

to be a Way Station sponsor for

the Memory Walk . Gerontology

activities included making

valentine for patient at

Pilgrim Place. Zeta Up ilon

(Cali fo rnia Poly State/

Pomona) collegians shared our

holiday get-together. Other

highl ight were High Tea at

Huntington Library and Art

Galler • and a tour of the

Home tead Mu eum.

COLORADO Rocky Mountain Uz Banghart Fouts. Alpha Kappa

An August planning meeting et

a barbecue potluck and

Founders' Day ce lebration on

the calendar. Many of us

attended the ifty Fi ftie

reunion. Call Andrea Frick,

Epsilon Ta u, 303-722-6352.

FLORIDA Fort Lauderdale Jennifer Houdek-Cook.

Delta Alpha

Rebecca Thacker, Delta Beta

Event included a girls night

out , a Halloween family picnic

with pumpkin carving and

dinner on the Intra-Coastal

Highway wi th significant .

other . Other events included

visiting Covenant Hou e, a

temporary home for teen

runaways, to present them with

needed everyday items, a bake

sale, ice skating and a uper

Bowl party. We also celebrated

the Brazilian Mardi Gras,

attended a Panthers hockey

game, participated in the

Memory Walk and continued

with our Adopt-a-Park project.

Sarasota Area Jackie Penny Jacoby, Omega

Entertainment at a luncheon

was a chanteu e with ong

parodie of a woman' life. We

bought gift and collected

money for the Maine ea Coa t

Mi sion. Other events included

Founder ' Day, a holiday lunch

and gift exchange, a book

re,'iew of member E ter

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Meeker's book, Eiahty Miles ILLINOIS fam ily night at the Zephyrs' Contact Eileen Curcio, 800-

from a Doctor, a visit to the Chicago NorthwestTowns

game and New Orleans night 225- 1970, ext. 6297, or e-mail

Florida House Learning Center at the Rock-n-Bowl. At our ecurcio@epsilon . com.

and an environmentally friendly Susan Graham Lukasik, Theta "Lunch Bunch" lunches, we

landscaped area. We support Programs included a lesson on experience New Orleans MICHIGAN panhellenic in their scholarships making pearl bracelets and a cuisine at different restaurants. South Oakland County to local women . presentation on estate planning. Shreveport/ Bossier Arlene Saunders Pinkos, Alpha

Tallahassee/Big Bend Fundraisers have included the Nancye Dean Allison, Beta

Phi

Heather Welch, Omega Shop and Share program with Epsilon Friends and daughters joined us

We attended the alumnae local grocery stores, sell ing

To become more involved with for an afternoon of shopping entertainment books and

panhellenic Valentine luncheon, Beta Epsilon (Louisian Tech) and lunch at our new mall, and stationery items, and the Make- we started our Michigan

buying items from the si lent it, Bake-it, Grow-it, Sew-it and Theta Gamma (Northeast

auctions to fund college auction . For our philanthropies, Louisiana), we revived the scholarship phone-a-thon. For

scholarships for sorority we decorated bags for a local "Spuds 'n Sigmas" get-together; our game night we tried to

women. About 45 gathered spent an afternoon decorating identify each others' baby

for our first annual youth home, participated in the

pin pillows and picture frames pictures. Spring topiaries made Memory Walk and adopted a

homecoming picnic at the for the new initiates; prepared at a craft night were

Omega (Florida State) chapter grandparent for the holidays .

care packages for finals week; centerpieces for the annual

house before the homecoming INDIANA and delivered lunch for Theta spring dinner meeting. An

game. Call Virginia Davis at Gamma's rush workshop and Alzheimer's Zoo Walk, a guest

850-942-0249. Terre Haute rush at Beta Epsilon. speaker on gardening, sale of

Roleen Pickard, Gamma entertainment books,

Tampa Bay Gamma MASSACHUSETTS Founders' Day celebration, an

Judy Mann Searles, Gamma Mu Founder's Day was celebrated

Alzheimer's Chocolate Jubilee

We've picnicked at Fort Boston and the annual holiday hors with Gamma Gamma (Indiana

DeSoto Park , seen "Phantom of State) and a former house Eileen Curcio, Zeta Zeta d' oeuvres and ornament

the Opera," had a lecture on director spoke at one of We held our annual barbecue exchange were other activities.

health and fitness, a costume our meetings . planning session and NEW YORK Halloween party and observed participated in the Memory

Founders' Day. To our LOUISIANA Walk with Delta (Boston), Rochester collegiate chapter, Delta Rho

Greater New Orleans Zeta Zeta (Babson) and Theta

· Cecil Creel Matthews. Delta Uames Madison), we sent a Lambda (MIT). At Founders

, Zeta

holiday care package with Jeanne Turner, Epsilon Beta Day, the Ann Rich award for Theta Pi (State University of

cookies and other goodies. We We welcomed new members, advisory excellence was

also sent Beta Tau (Florida) and supported the Memory Walk, presented to Julia Kent, Theta New York/ Geneseo) collegians

and parents shared a Founders ,

Omega (Florida State) flowers enjoyed an overnight retreat Lambda, and donations for the Day brunch. Other highlights

for rush. Our philanthropic with Epsilon Beta (University Maine Sea Coast Mission were

efforts included collecting of New Orleans), had an collected at several homes in included seeing "The Christmas

toiletries for the Maine Sea aromatherapy I massage the area. After our Legacy Carol," touring a local winery

and having dinner and playing Coast Mission and adopting a demonstration, celebrated Luncheon with members,

cards with significant others. manatee. Contact Lisa Founders' Day and enjoyed our daughters and nieces, we

We are also involved with our Silverman, Beta Tau, annual holiday party. Other toured Louisa May Alcott's

local panheLienic. 813-884-3772. events included the Mardi Gras home and enjoyed afternoon

party, the biennial fashion show tea. Spring activities included a Syracuse

benefiting Alzheimer's and our family excursion to Georges Diane Pelton, Theta Pi

adopted grandmother, a visit to Island. The third Tuesday of the Activities with Epsilon the Global Wildlife Village, a month, some of us meet at (Syracuse) included the annual

Boston restaurants after work.

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Tallahassee/Big Bend, FL alumnae enjoy their annual holiday party.

Fort Lauderdale, FL alumnae celebrate Founders' Day with a trip to the Fort Lauderdale Art Museum.

Chicago Northwest Towns alumnae celebrate their 30th anniversary.

"'igm.l K app.l T r iang l(.• • Spn ng 1998

fall potluck dinner at their

chapter hou c, participating in

the Memory Walk, celebrating

Founders' Day with a pasta

dinner prepared by the

collegians and helping with

formal rush. We met at the mall

for dinner and shopping,

attended a Syracuse hockey

game, enjoyed a dinner theater,

held our annual picnic and

attended a Syracuse ky Chiefs

baseball game. Contact Diane

Pelton, 315-258-9307.

NORTH CAROLINA Charlotte

Gayle Watson. Delta Omega

Supporting Theta M u

(University of orth

Carolina/Charlotte), we serve

on the advisory board, provide

assistance during rush week and

jointly participate in the

Memory Walk. We met socially

for appetizer and des crt

extravaganzas, create your own

sundae night, restaurant outings

and pottery classes whi le

continuing our membership

drive. Contact Kim

Freudenstein Dicen, Bew Siama,

704-846-9078.

OHIO Cincinnati

Melissa Gorski. Theta Upsilon

We enjoyed our annual fall

Tasting Bee and had a "Dolls of

Destiny" theme to collect items

for the Maine ea Coast

Mi ion. We celebrated

Founders' Da 1 with Alpha Iota

(M iami), held our annual

holiday dinner and gift

exchange, had a Ladies ight

Out, a Make-it, Bake-it, ew-it

at the Carnegie Arts Center.

Call Tess van , Bee a Upsilon,

513-729-4305 or

tcssevan @aol. com.

Da on

Emily Sauer Taylor. Alpha Chi

At our fall meeting at the

Kappa Gamma (Univer ity of

Dayton) hou ewe howercd

the collegian with nacks and

soft drink to serve at rush

parties and appointed a

committee to plan our 50th

anniversary. We met with the

Alpha Sigma Alpha alumnae,

planned way to support Kappa

Gamma, including goody bags

for exam week, and shared

Founders' Day with Kappa

Gamma. Our annual holiday

luncheon featured a Make-it,

Bake-it, Sew-it, Grow-it silent

auction and the bringing of

wrapped personal care items

for residents of Widows

Home, our local philanthropy.

Spring plans included a song

fest and dessert party at the

Widows Home, the Dayton

panhcllcnic styl show and

a luncheon at The Dayton

Art Institute.

PENNSYLVANIA Philadel hia Anne !singer. Gamma Delta

We celebrated our 50th

annivcr ary ince Pat Milne ,

Bera Zero, reorganized the

chapter after World War ll ,

sewed for the Maine Sea Coa t

Mi ion and enjoyed Founder '

Da 1 with Lehigh Valley

alumnae. p ciaiintere t

Group acthitie. included

visiting the Philadelphia

Museum of rt. Golf and lunch

Grow-it fundrai er and an e,·ent at Center quare, the Memory

Walk, attending 'The Me iah"

and a holiday garden tour were

other activities.

RHODE ISLAND Peggy Railey Tschauner. Alpha Chi

Alumnae supported Phi

(University of Rhode Island) by

attending various events, hosting

study break buffets during final s,

holding a Cinco de Mayo party

with pinata bashing and a baked

potato and dessert bar. We meet

monthly for food , fun and

fundraising with dinners out,

potlucks, country line dancing,

and an Everybody's Birthday

party, and our spring garage sale. Contact Natalie Brown,

Phi, 401 -884-4604.

TEXAS Wichita Falls Janet Owen Hallum. Gamma Tau

Over 50 alumnae attended our

reunion weekend. Events

included a welcome reception,

an open house in the Gamma

Tau (Midwestern State) uite

and a tailgate party at a football

game. We celebrated Founders'

Day with Gamma Tau, indulged

in various chocolate desserts at

our holiday meeting and

ornament exchange, and attended a Sigma Kappa regional

conference in Dallas,

participating in the Alumnae

Academy workshop.

VIRGINIA Charlottesville Marion Ross. Alpha Kappa

Richmond and Lexington

alumnae joined u in

Charlottesville for lunch and

plantation with the Richmond

chapter for Founders' Day. We

participated with Theta Zeta

(University ofVirginia) in the

Memory Walk and visited with

the elderly residents of Comyn

Hall for cookies and punch.

Northern Virginia Victoria Gold, Delta Nu

We held our annual family and

friends barbecue and

entertained new members with

a membership brunch. Our

Special Interest Groups include

book discussions and sports.

Other activities included

monthly dinners and tea at the

Ritz Carlton Hotel. We

participated in the Memory

Walk with Zeta (George

Washington), shared Founders'

Day at a tea at the Watergate

Hotel and enjoyed the 1Oth

reunion of the recolonization

of Zeta.

WASHINGTON Spokane Janis Wilson Petertyl. Beta Kappa

Events at our business meetings,

held six times a year, include

Founders ' Day, a beat-the­

winter-blahs luncheon, a holiday

party and buffet, and a summer

pool supper. Our fundraiser is

selling entertainment books

with profits used to replenish

equipment and kitchen/ dining wares at the Alpha Gamma

(Washington State) chapter

hou e. We also plan seasonal

special-day parties at Bethany

retirement home, preparing food, flowers and favors for

the resident .

News

Wichita Falls, TX alumnae gather in the Gamma Tau suite for a reunion at Midwestern 75th i i

Cincinnati. OH alumnae and friends participate in the Alzheimer's Memory Walk.

Charlottesville. VA alumnae enjoy a luncheon.

golf and we visited the Berkeley Spokane. WA alumnae at their Valentine 's Day party for a local

nursing home .

.+ s ;gona Kappa Tdangk • Spdng I 998

Letters To the Editor.

All through high school I

never planned to attend th

same school as my si tcr,

Jamie. We always did the same

thing , whether it was

so ftball, singing or taking the

same classes.

Even though we d id the same

th ings in high school, we were

never that close. Not as close

as people thought we shou ld

be fo r being twins. So when

we graduated I went one way

and she went another. That

lasted on ly a semester. I ended

up transferring to where she

went to school .

Jamie's first semester in

co llege she joined Sigma

Kappa. So when I transferred I

became fri ends with many of

her orority sisters. I never

imagined myse lf to be in a

sorority. Sure enough, my

second semester in Chico, I,

too, jo ined Sigma Kappa .

Not on ly is Jami e my sister,

she is also my big sister in the

Sorority. igma Kappa ha

been one of the best things

that I have ever clone. I have

learned so much about

people, leadership and life in

general. I would have never

experienced any of this if it

were not for my be t friend

and m r twin

sister, Jami e.

Tara Vonada, Delta Iota

To the Editor,

On August 30, 1998 Helene

Rohwer , Lambda, turned 90.

Helene is a remarkable

Sigma Kappa who has

supported Lambda and

Epsi lon Lambda chapte rs.

Helene graduated in 1930

with a biochemistry degree

and she received an honorary

membership into Phi Beta

Kappa. She and her hu band

had three daughters who

pledged Sigma Kappa. Today

27 members o f her family arc

Sigma Kappas.

The sisters of Epsilon Lambda

chapter want to say a big

thank you to Helene for her

never -ending support and

love. Every preference night ,

we use her beautiful rose

garden, and she always

welcomes and ta lks to

potential Sigma Kappas. Her

smile and her songs always

brighten our clay. Recently,

she read me a poem that she

wrote just before her birthday.

At last I've achi eved the

prestigious 9-0

Missouri State Day

With fri nels all around me

Loving me so (I hope)

All g i,•ing me assurances plenty

That I rea lly don 't look

A clay over twenty (Well ,

eighty, but that

wouldn't rhyme) .

What if it is hard to ris out of

my chair?

And they' re g iving me "senior

discounts" everywhere.

And if my memory is

grad ually failing,

And some of my bones

Have started ailing?

I look at my blessing

And sec they out number

Anything bad that could

Disturb my slumber.

And I know that from now on

Whatever should befall,

God's world is a wonderful

Place, after all!

I wish that every sister could

meet Helene, spend time with

her and sing her songs, read her

poems and share memories with

her. We love you, Helene, with

all our heart . God bless you.

Karen Turpie, Epsilon Lambda

Maine Sea Coa t

Mission Donations

Monetary donations to the Maine Sea Coa t Mission may be sent to the Sigma Kappa Foundation at 8733 Founders Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268. All other donations including clothing, hould go to the MSCM, 127 West t., Bar Harbor, ME 04609.

Missouri State Da 1997

Learning, laughing, smiling sisters. That is what Mis ouri State Day was all about. On October 25, 1997, Delta Theta (Truman tate) hosted "Individually Unique, Together Complete." Julie enningcr, chairman of the event, planned a day of work hops from rush and ritual, to stress relief and self­defense. One hundred and sixty sister played sisterhood game;, learned about convention 1998 and met new friends. Delta Theta thanks all Missouri chapters for their participation.

i~emoriam Alpha Ehtel Littlefield Whittier,

October I 997

Epsilon Erma Clickner, September 1997

Iota Mary Flagel Hawkins , May 1997

Lambda Nadine Vernon Hastings,

September 1996 Margaret Smith Horton,

October 1997 Laurie Robertson,

November 1997

Xi Doris Westfall Straube,

August 1997

Omicron Bernice Morgan, February 1993

Sigma Barbara Black Land, October 1996

Tau Carolyn Longcamp Mattingly,

May 1997 Geraldine Clark Strickler,

no date available

Upsilon Eleanor Grey Gwin, October 1997 Marian Hall Jeffrey, October 1997

Chi Mildred Hillyer Moody,

October 1997

Omega Anne Dalton Olson, February 1997

Alpha Gamma Bess Bonner, October 1997

Alpha Delta Faye Patrick Delbridge,

November 1997 Lillian Murray Haddox,

August 1997

Alpha Epsilon Ruth Bell Rogers, July 1997 Margaret Ritts Wood,

September 1997

Alpha Zeta Laura Mattoon Cordua,

October 1997 Florence Daly, September 1996 Martha Kinne Palmer,

February 1991

Alpha Eta Audrey Fjelde, no date available Dorothy Nutter Powers,

November 1996

Alpha Iota Maureen Mushat, December 1996

Alpha Mu Nadine Stewart Crowl,

August 1997 Margaret Sherman Peet,

November 1997

Alpha Pi Bethel Carson Lutz, October 1997

Alpha Sigma Naomi Kopanske Arenberg,

August 1997

Alpha Tau Margaret Konop Robinson,

November 1997 -

Alpha Chi Betty Bybee Bramblett, May 1997 LeO bra Wheeler Keltner,

November 1997 Vera Stevenson, August 1997

Alpha Omega Alcie Bell Maloney,

September 1997

Beta Eta Cathryn Peck Holt, January 1997

Beta Theta Sheila Gilligan, August 1997

Beta Upsilon Marilyn Christman Colvin ,

October 1997

Gamma Gamma Helen Marmor Roberts,

November 1997

Gamma Lambda Annabel Huffman, no date available

Delta Beta Nancy Moore Polan, October 1997

Delta Pi Shirley Rock Kiens, May 1996

Delta Sigma Susan Sunderland Amoni,

November 1997

Delta Tau Barbara Cunningham Dewey,

October 1997

Zeta Epsilon Elizabeth Jasberg Ackerman,

May 1997

Memorial Contributions Donations to the Sigma Kappa Foundation were made in

the memory of the following from October 1 , 1997 to December 31, 1997 .

For:

Lillian Arthur: Pasadena Area, CA

alumnae chapter

Micha VanAtta Cathcart: Pasadena Area, CA

alumnae chapter

Chris Kerr Cawthorne: Maribeth Hambrick

Ernestine Duncan Collins: Cynthia Porter

Mary Schacht

Marilyn Christman-Colvin: Karen Blizzard

Beta Upsilon chapter

R. James Dayton: Helen Dayton

Barbara Cunningham

Dewey: Margaret Dodd

Sherry Reed Gordon Duncan:

Barbara Clarkson

Betty Merman

Harriet Duell Franks: Nancy Eisele

Ralph Jackson: Patricia Henderson

LeObra Wheeler Keltner: Maribeth Hambrick

Carolyn Longcamp Mattingly:

Senator Mack Mattingly

Elsie Maylath: Roberta Farl ey

Cliff Mott, J r: Geraldine Mott

Richard Murphy: Cameron Quinn

Mother of Jackie Phillips: Anne Dale

Barbara Wilmer

Margaret Sherman Peet: Georgianna Peet Miller

Eunice Phillips:

Mary Lloyd

Marilyn Boyd Probert: Helen Gaeckle

Alberta Herfurth

Carolyn Matthias

JoAnn Perkins

Virginia Rawson

Lambda chapter

David Radel: Patricia Henderson

Helen Roberts: Terre Haute, IN

alumnae chapter

Laurie Robertson:

Judith Weil

Mr. Saylor: Annaliese Engelmann

Rosemary Schultze: Barbara Jackman

Dalas Latimer Shores:

Judy O'Daniel

Melvin Stafford: Sheila Barnes

Barbara Alexander Stone: Florabelle Hildebrand

Marjorie DarlingTaylor: Elizabeth Sherburne

'George Tompkins: New Jersey Suburban

alumnae chapter

Fran Mitchell Tolles: Patricia Henderson

Nancy Treadway: Pat Mount

GraceWaid:

Mary Lloyd Clellah Williams:

Sheila Barnes

Rhonda Yohannan:

Jayne Tyrre ii -Kuchac

Sig ma Kappa Triang le • Spz· ing 1998

Upsilon reunion

SIGMA KAPPA SQ~?s~lTJ

To Life

F.ta

H c unio n Luneheons Pldnned l~>r IHDR Cmwention

Illinois Wesleyan University

Michelle Rec\cs 309-829-5405

Theta University of Illinois

Judy Pickerell 217-344-58B

Xi University of Kansas

Nicole Hunnes 913-894-1987

1998 Convention

Reunion Luncheons

It's not too late to plan a

reunion luncheon for your chapter.

Tau

Alpha Iota

Beta Mu

Indiana University

Dawn O'Connor 513-398-0994

Miami UniversitY

Mary Gorham 513-891 -9041

Cuh·cr-Stockton College

Kyla Woodward 573-221 -9336

Bradley llni,·crsit:y Chapter reunions are much more than a gathering of Sigma Kappas of the same charter who have not seen each other for many years. It is a time to bring together sisters to share memorable experiences. Most of all, reunions provide members opportunities to renew their commitment to Sigma Kappa.

With the national convention in June, this is the perfect time to r.lan a convention reunion luncheon for your chapter. Reunion luncheons are scheduled for Saturday, June 27 from 12-2:30 p.m. The reunion chairman, Shari Closson Garay, Gamma Theta, alumnae program director, is available to assist you in planning a reunion for your chapter. Shari will help you obtain a geographical directory and mailing labels of chapter members, sample invitation letter, reply cards, stationery and tips on bringmg your chapter to St. Louis. Contact

Shari at 714-847-0219, ASGARAY@aol.com today to plan your reuniOn.

Contact Shari Closson

Garay, 714-847- 0219, ASGARAY@

The luncheon meal aol.com is pre-selected for $20 per person. Reunion participants should bring their scrapbooks or other memorabilia to share with their sisters. You might want to meet your group for sightseeing prior to the funcheon, or perhaps eat lunch, shop and then check into the hotel to take advantage of the bargain weekend rates for Sigma Kappas. The luncheon can be used as a starting point for planning other reunions.

Don't miss this chance to bring your chapter together again to renew friendshir.s and strengthen sisterhood. See you in St. Louis!

Beta Nu

Beta Upsilon

Beta Sigma

Gamma Zeta

Gamma Kappa

Gamma Mu

Delta Eta

Delta Theta

Delta Sigma

Delta Upsilon

Epsilon Mu

Nesli Gacek 708-957-1371

Ohio Uni,crsity

Terri Grotcke 740-797-8321

Purdue University

Ryan Mochn 765 -743-9575

Northern Illinois Uni\·ersitv

847-438 -0102

Southern Illinois Uni\·ersity

Joan Palmer 310-545-7578

Eastern Illinois University

Jcnn Buttz 217-429-7609

Central MO State Uni\ersit~

Connie I epp 816-429 5511

Truman State Uniwrsil)·

Melinda Braband 847-729-7776

Western Illinois Uni\·cnity

Angela Wa~moth 217-536-5725

Southwest Missouri State Uniwr ity

Kathy Munse) 417-887-3231

Unin"r:sity of Mi~souri

Kami Stanley 573-R 17-2608