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

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A home away from home. Many of the Alpha Gamma Deltas had fun at the Pre-party for the Barndance. Stephanie, Tania, Paul and Andrew I share a group hug. FRONT: Denice Hong, Andrea Weinherger, Tara Haluch, Tonya Todd, Amy Carpenter, Angie Salstrom. SECOND: Laura Mavity, Kris Black, Wendy Sorkin, Amy Rice, Kristie Drake, Amy Blackmore, Kinzie Thomas, Carrie Thorpe, Ahigail Jenkins, Leigh Christy. BACK: Chrissy March io, Nina Samra.Lili Leung, Julie Freedman.Amy VanderBreggen, Kate Jones, Renee Rudnicki, Adrienne Garrow, Hadley Creech, Stacey Weinherg, Vanessa Tate, Jen Telegrand, Rosa Lin, Michelle Olds, Sara Leffen. Greeks 209

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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

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k llH 1 ' ,11 ' Illll iini I Illlt I HUH Milt ALPHA PHI ALPHA Men of In 1906, at Cornell University, seven Black students saw the need for a source of leadership among Blacks. The heart and strength of these seven dynamic men turned the Alpha Phi Alpha organization into one of the most important and influential in history. Considering the time and place, one can see that these seven men, Henry A. Callis, Charles H. Chapman, Eugene K. Jones, George B. Kelly, Nathaniel A. Murray, Robert H. Ogle, and Vertner W. Tandy, possessed a unique quality that was uncommon at that time. Scholarship, leadership, and the love of all mankind were the ideals upon which they founded Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. These ideals were instilled in the hearts of Alphas ever since. Alpha ' s motto, First of All, Servant of All, We Transcend All, was the basis of the goals and ideals exhibited by Alphas. From each local chapter and the chapters worldwide, the Alphas looked back on their beginning, and the teachings of their seven Jewels, as they continued to strive for excellence. On the tenth of April in the year 1909, three years after the inception of the national organization, Epsilon Chapter was established at the University of Michigan. The eight men who founded the chapter made up the majority of the Black male population at that time. They indeed had lofty goals: the motto for the chapter came to be Nothing Questionable Is Acceptable. Though many tried to duplicate the Alpha bond, it is essential to note that a concept, noble in spirit, cannot be copied. During the 1993-94 school year, the brothers of Alpha Ph i Alpha continued the tradition of excellence in the outstanding programs that they presented. To start the year off right, they held a dialogue entitled, The Progression of the Black Collegian. This program was designed to acquaint Black male students with Black male administrators. It also served to provide information on how to survive in college. Next, the focus shifted to Black male and female relationships. In a program entitled, Just Kickin ' It, the brothers worked with SAPAC and the Force For Black Women to dissolve some of the myths, and work out some of the problems that Black men and women have with each other. Then came The Salute To African American Women. This program highlighted the accomplishments of Black women on campus and abroad. The guest speaker, Susan Taylor, the editor-in-chief of Essence magazine, provided the audience with strong words of encouragement. On the social scene, entertainment was provided by Brick Show IV. In addition to these events, Epsilon Chapter also participated in a myriad of community service projects. It was definitely a good year for Alpha Phi Alpha as the fraternity continued to show the University community what leadership and service is all about. -Ron Jackson member 2 10 Greeks Susan Taylor, the Editor-in-Chief of Essence Magazine was featured at the Salute to African American Women. The panel discussion on Black male and female relationships was, Just Kickin ' It, facilitated hy Mr. Mrs. Richard Carter.