Oglethorpe University - Yamacraw Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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THE YAMACRAW 1981 B-25 Brothers and Sisters Continued from Pg. A-4 Competition for the Greeks also included arcade events, where competitors tested each other in such games as Space Invaders, ice cream eating, pool, backgammon, ping pong, foosball and the beer chug. The first social event was the Best Dressed Greek competition, which was to single out the most attractive and authentic toga. The winners were Chi Phi and Chi Omega. Next was the Sing competition, where faculty judges selected the group with the best two songs. Again, Chi Phi and Chi Omega appealed most to the judges. The Speech is often con- sidered the most important event, as it gives each com- peting Greek organization a chance to state its objectives during Greek Week. The most effective speakers were Mark Andrews of Kappa Alpha and Sharon Hould of Delta Zeta. The final social event was the Skits, which required the most fore- thought and planning. Ac- cording to the judges, the most entertaining were the takeoffs on The Adams Family, ■■ performed by Delta Zeta, and Welcome Back Kotter, by Chi Phi. The final winners of Greek Week competition were cho- sen by totaling the points accumulated from the events. Delta Zeta was the women ' s winner, and Chi Phi was the men s winner with Kappa -Alpha taking second place. To finish the week off with a rousing Greek celebration, the Interfraternity and Pan- hellenic Councils put on a fantastic party at the Elk ' s Club with live music from Taxi, where trophies were awarded, and all the brothers and sisters could relax after a hectic but exciting week. BACK ROW: Sheila Marx (co-secretary), Betsy Sale. Sharon Hould (treasurer) FRONT ROW: Carol Cavanaugh (president). Donna Cron, Tracy Marshall, Marjorie Weiffenbach (co-secretarv) NOT PICTURED: Kelly Marshall. Laura Bell ' The Panhellenic Council was reinstat- ed at Oglethorpe in February. . new constitution and set of by-laws were written, along with rules for Greek Week. With such a late start, the Council was not able to participate actively in the Oglethorpe community this year. How- ever, members hope eventually to sponsor social activities, and possibly some school-wide civic and academic functions. The Council also concerned itself with improving Greek Week so as to make it a more positive activity for the Greeks. How do }0u get a bunch of competitive spirits like the Greeks together? .Ask the Interfraternity Council. It organizes the all-important rush periods at the start of each semester and is in charge of setting up all the various activities for Greek Week in the spring. IFC members: NOT PICT URED: Greg Carson. Stuart White. Ed Rapp. Chris Gackstaiier. Sam Cranlev. Jim Burk. Howard Barr

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B-24 1981 THE YAMACRAW Sigma Alpha Epsilon SAE, the largest fraternity in the nation, is dedicated to the promotion of leadership, scholarship, friendship, and the true spirit of brotherhood. Founded at the University of Alabama in 1856, SAE has spread through the country so that chapters exist from north to south and from coast to coast. SAE also serves the country, community, and school through various fund-raising activities, service projects, and donations. Among those in the local area are fund raisers for an eye and kidney bank, and a leukemia research fund. During the Jerry Lewis Telethon, SAE always pitches in to help. Here on the Oglethorpe campus, the fraternity had an interesting year. In addition to inducting six pledges for the year, they participated in Greek Week, competing with other Greeks in some athletic and some not-so-athletic events. The chapter had several socials, which included Christmas and Halloween parties and a special Sweetheart party. They also planned for a revival of their End of the World party, the first of which was held during the Three Mile Island crisis and included such hits as radiation punch. The chapter also thought of others, having a collection for charity. All in all, SAE at OU had an easy-going, enjoyable year. BACK ROW: Richard Lindsay, Stuart White, Chris Mikle FRONT ROW: Don Owen, R, Raths, John O. Mitchell. John Pfautz, Jeff Levy Madonna, Kurt Merolla, Joe Exum ROW 2: Todd Wills, Beau Moore, Bill Bazzell. Tom L. Owen, Ed

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1 B-26 1981 THE YAMACRAW n 1( ti L s c fl c fl a a b [ a f a y c a RUDD: The Alternative The RUDD Social Club is an alternative to fraternity life at Oglethorpe. Its membership policy is democratic, and its activities are designed to promote friendship and support for members. For instance, it sponsors teams for intramural sports each year, and organizes parties and other activities (such as pool shooting in the afternoon) for its members. RUDD is proud not only of its record in intramurals, but of the academic achievements and extra-curricular invol- vement of its members. RUDD has also acquired a reputation for being able to pick campus beauties. Their Homecoming representatives, Terry Tribbet and Doc Torrance, won the Lord and Lady Oglethorpe titles this year. In addition, RUDD candidate Sheila Marx was crowned Miss Yamacraw. RUDD: BACK ROW: Doc Torrance, Mark Moskowitz, Joe Exum, Michael Brant, Andy Bieger, Pete Milot ROW 2: Bruce Searles, Ed Odenkirchen, Bob Kane. Dave Mills FRONT: Chuck Nicholas, Dale Jolley NOT PICTURED: Lee Van Smith, Jim Spinelli, Kevin Egan, Paul Bozarth, Don King, Scott Faith Grack, Paul Sykes, Gene Karate Club Is Getting Defensive The Karate Club began in the Fall semester of 1980-81. Dylon Grant, an Oglethorpe student, began the Club and acted as the instructor for the group. A black belt himself, Dylon conducted classes three times a week in Korean Karate as practiced by the Mooduk Kwan Association. As Dylon ' s students quickly learned, his classes were extremely demanding, both mentally and physically. They began with warm-ups which included incredible amounts of sit-ups, painfully deviant push-ups, and splits. The class then studied karate moves (learning both their English and Korean names), and forms, which are combinations of techniques. Although the class focus was on the perfection of basic punches, kicks, and blocks, the students also learned some innovative self-defense techniques. In addition, they discovered a little bit of the meditation that is important to karate as a way of life. Both beginning and advanced students came to be cJucated in the ways of karate. Several students achieved colored, or advanced, bells during the year. As a new organization on the Oglethorpe campus, the Karate Club was quite successful. Above Left: A student receives individual instruc- tions. Below Left: Students practice their karate kicks. Right: Black belt instructor Dylon Grant displays his karate moves.