University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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w . ' 7t was nice to see the smiCes on peopte ' s faces and tqiozv that we put them there: ' -Laura Potts After a fun-filled night of square dancing, these Alpha I Vita Pi ' - and their dates found time to relax during October ' s Hayride. FRONT: Jen Hofmeister, Carrie Patrick, Stephanie, Vanderweide, Tracy Sinclair, Sara Filstrup, Jen Crowley, Nicole Signore, Stephanie Anding, Anita Hou, Melissa Purdy, Laurel Goldstein, Katie Sargent, Rachel Brown. BACK: Leslie Carpenter, Michelle Breed, Alison Bennett, Kellie Tarpley, Michelle Joyce, Sherry Martens, Cathy Young, Lesley Brammer, Kelley Conner, Lisa Brink, Rohin Radenmacher, Laura Potts, Kim Poindexter, Jen Allen, Cathy Petz, Karen Pellegrino, Chris Cotter. Greeks 207

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ALPHA DELTA PI mil IIIIM t Sister fWitfi Delving Jieart Throughout the school year, members of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority participated in various activities and fund-raisers to assist the families at the Ann Arbor Ronald McDonald House. Hosting families with children who need hospital care, the Ronald McDonald House depended on community fund-raising and the efforts of volunteers to support its operations. Members of Alpha Delta Pi began their year-long support of the Ronald McDonald House during Halloween, by visiting the young children staying at the Ann Arbor chapter. Dressed in traditional Halloween garb, Alpha Delta Pi members carved pumpkins with the children. Most of the kids at the house had a brother or sister at Mott ' s Children ' s Hospital. While the circumstances are hard, the kids seemed to enjoy the pumpkins and the costumes we wore, said Laura Potts, LSA Senior and Alpha Delta Pi Philanthropy Chair. Alpha Delta Pi also assisted the families at the Ronald McDonald House by helping them with their chores on several weekends. On one occasion, Alpha Delta Pi sisters prepared a dinner for the families. The dinner was really nice, because people seemed to appreciate it a lot. It was nice to see the smiles on people ' s faces and know that we put them there, said Potts. In February, Alpha Delta Pi continued to support the Ronald McDonald House by hosting its annual Dating Game. As the sorority ' s most significant philanthropy event, the Dating Game took months to plan. Similar in format to the popular 1960 ' s television show, the Dating Game paired lovely bachlorettes from participating sororities with charming bachelors from various fraternities. Raising money through sponsorship funds and fraternity and sorority participation fees, the Dating Game allowed Alpha Delta Pi to make significant contributions to the Ronald McDonald House each year. Although the Dating Game required a lot of hard work and planning, Alpha Delta Pi members felt that it was an extremely worthwhile event. We broke up into committees and planned it for months. Soliciting donations for prizes was a big project. The Dating Game was a lot of fun, though, and feeling the appreciation of the families we helped was very rewarding, said Tracy Sinclair, LSA sophomore and Alpha Delta Pi member. By donating their time and raising money throughout the school year, the sisters of Alpha Delta Pi provided valuable support to the families of the Ann Arbor Ronald McDonald House. -Sarah Fette 206 Greeks Each year on Bid Day, Alpha Delta Pi ' s come together and welcome their new Alpha ' s with a celehration that marks the beginning of their new sisterhood. Friends pose for a quick photo hefore Carry In, with ThetaChi. The brothers began the exciting evening with a serenade to welcome the new members. V

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ALPHA GAMMA DELTA ,111 ' ' ,11 ' III HIM ( ' Kill Will r Trusting Sisters A home is a place where one can be oneself, full of vices and virtues with loving acceptance of others; Alpha Gamma Delta was one such place. A home away from home. During the 1993-94 school year women of the 1322 Hill St. developed a greater sense of sisterhood and had a great time doing so. A major sisterhood event came in the fall of 1993. The sisters of Alpha Gamma Delta made a trip to the University of Michigan Recreation Area to take part in the Challenge Program. The activity was organized by Vice-President of Fraternity of Education Valerie Gildhaus. The event took place shortly after the induction of their beautiful new pledges. The reason for Alpha Delta ' s participation in the Challenge Program was multifaceted. First, it was a great way to spend a sunny afternoon together, before the weather and academic pressures sent everyone in different directions. Second, the program enabled the new pledges to meet many of their future sisters. And, most importantly, the sisters of Alpha Gamma Delta spent the day learning about one another by developing a bond based on trust. Trust was developed through a variety of activities which not only asked the women to take physical risks, but also emotional gambles. Through such an event, leaders, respect and strong bonds were formed. Philanthropically, the women of Alpha Gamma Delta spent their Halloween with the men of Theta Xi and the children of Pound House. This annual event ensured that everyone was in the full spirit of Halloween; men and women, parents and children were all dressed in the most creative costumes and ready for trick-or-treating through the halls of the Alpha Gamma Delta chapter house. This event gave the young children of Ann Arbor a safe and warm place to trick-or-treat with their classmates and parents. The project was a success for everyone involved. As always, the Alpha Gamma Delta Barndance was a huge success. It was an evening of square dancing, hay rides and laughter. Heidi Crowley, the engagement chairman and organizer of the event said, Our Barndance was well-organized and all members had a great time! Everyone looked forward to doing it again next year. Overall, 1993-94 was a great year for the sisters of Alpha Gamma Delta. The women were involved in organizations in every corner of the University and the city of Ann Arbor. The 1 993-94 academic year was filled with sisterhood, community activity and most of all fun. The sisters wished to extend the best of luck to their departing senior members, they will be missed. -Kristy Brugar member 208 Greeks Andrew and Tania cuddle up on the ride to the annual Alpha Gamma Delta Barndance. Anne Giviskos, Stephanie Kitchen, Heidi Crowley and Andrea Kangelaris sharing a couple of laughs at O ' Sullivans early in the year. I