Ferris State University - Ferriscope Yearbook (Big Rapids, MI)

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Alpha Xi’s Adopt at ; | Gada MORAL LSS Pledges join actives in delivering valentines to the children of the Marc Center 196

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“Ladies pay!” resounds on campus during Alpha Gam’s Twirp Week, with specially priced activities and a dance to climax the week-long event. Displaying pep and teamwork, the women of Alpha Gamma Delta captured first place at the Home- coming pep rally in sorority events and received sec- ond place in float competition with their green dragon. ROW 1—Shari Riggs, recording secretary; Maryann Rukamp, 2nd vice-president; Julianne Nelsen, president; Mary Godbald, Ist vice- president; Sue Berry, treasurer; Kristie Leach, corresponding secre- tary, ROW 2—Christine Saunders, Lee Harrod, Kay Barckholtz, Jo- anne Lentine, Helena Schwalm, Anne Fosler, Chris Murphy, Judy Bachelder, Lynda Spencer, Camilla Warnick, ROW 3— Sandra Sek, ALPHA GAMMA DELTA Because many alumni return to campus for Home- coming, Alpha Gams sponsor a tea in their honor, and host an annual pre-Homecoming dance. In tune with the Christmas spirit, the sisters co- sponsored the Tom Ryan Children’s Christmas Party with the men of Pi Kappa Alpha; and caroled for the patients at the Big Rapids Community Hospital. Ladies Pay During Twirp Week Susan Laurin, Colleen Smith, Jody Morse, Georgia Serdynsky, Marti Strawn, Kerry Fansler, Nancy Dermody, Sherry Engmark, Janet Sour- bier, Barbara Pettersch, ROW 5—Joy Snyder, Nancy Nagtzaam, Bar- bara McNeven, Nancy Dailey, Linda Rettray, Mary Burnett, Patricia Kuiper, Carolyn Henk, Marsha Balan. 195

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ROW 1—Marlene Kalcher, recording secretary; Judy Roos, vice- Sandra Miller, Linda Frace, Carol Watson, Jean Wildie, Dee Soltys, president; Carol Schwenn, president; Sue Grieve, treasurer; Mrs. Sharon Brady, Jan Hofer, Judy Robinson. ROW 4—Ann Heimbecker, Charles Mount, director. ROW 2—Karen McCart, Geri Fuzy, Diane Delores Heisler, Gayle Little, Carole Gottesleben, Barb Fron, Gretchen Dague, Carolyn Hanson, Jacqueline Kline, Sue Hagel, Sara Stinson, Christ], Kathy Ditta, Ellen Ditzler, Pat McFadden. Pat Hauck, Martha Cox. ROW 3—Sonja Martinson, Sue Wheatley, a ne or wee RA Adopting a child to clothe and feed in the Appalachian region of the United States was the main project this year for Alpha Xi Delta women. Greek Sing and Greek Track saw Alphi Xi’s take second place awards in both events last spring. Winter term the Alpha Xi’s delivered valentines to the children at the Mecosta Association for Retarded Children Center. Besides rush parties, Alpha Xi’s were busy with intramurals, and their annual sorority picnic in the spring. They participated in the Kampus Karnival and enjoyed their annual formal. Women of Alpha Xi Delta sought a common bond of understanding which created lasting friendships in sisterhood. 197