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

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During a Halloween hayride. mem- bers of Phi Sigma Pi attempt to make the perfect s ' more. The hay- ride was the first in the organization ' s history, and was one of many events the group spon- sored. photo courtesy of t Zn Members of the Phi Sigma Pi hon- ors fraternity congregate during a Rush event in September. The co- ed I ' raternity served asacommunity service organization, and as a social outlet for students. Golden Key President Jessica Cobb speaks to a fellow Golden Key member on AIDS Awareness. Cobb facilitated many discussions on the issue, informing members on the devastating illness. 200 + Organizations

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er Unity Project - Front row: Neela Joy Ghoshal. Armando Landin. Rebekah Blonshine, phanie Cervelli, Douglas Barns, Jeanette Trudell. Ryan LaLonde Row 2: David Ginsberg, Sappho Gamma Phi - Front row: Lisa DeBruine. S.K.R.. Adrienne, Alison Bell. Linsey rian Deleon, Ozell Hayes, Emily Marker. Cory Fryling. Benn Howard, Cristopher Van Elk, Simms, Rebecca Thompson Row 2: Aimee Germain. Kirsten Thompson. Amanda Gail Miller, itthew Booker Neela Ghoshal, Majorie Schreiber, Sara Falls, Emily Frydrych IT photo courtesy of Michigan League Programming Members of the Michigan League Programming Board paint a banner to be hung outside of the League. Students dedicated their time to ensure that League activities ran smoothly. files magazine articles for the LGBPO library. The office served as a hub for smaller groups like Queer Unity Project and Sappho Gamma Phi. layout by Kristin Long Jacqueline Mahannah Jacqueline Mahannah Organizations 199

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to courier ot t LO A Mottar BOCtnC was not only the cap which seniors proudly wore on graduation day, it was also a senior National Honors Society dedicated to scholarship, leadership and service. Current members nominated prospective students who they felt exempli- fied the values of the organization. Nomi- nees held a minimum 3.0 grade point aver- age, were involved in the community and were experienced leaders. Steve Antone, a senior psychology major, said that once in- ducted, each member worked to foster a sense of community. The group was prima- rily a service organization; they sponsored seminars, and they also assisted in bringing the AIDS quilt to campus. A dance was held in the spring for University students. -Jaime Feder Pitt SigmCt Pi sponsored service events both on campus and in the larger Ann Arbor community. They also held fundraisers to support intrafraternity activi- ties. Vice President Alisa Rosen, senior history and classical archaeology major, said, I wanted to get involved in the commu- nity and have a social group, Phi Sigma Pi gave me all of this. To celebrate diversity and raise racial awareness on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Beta Alpha chapter of the Phi Sigma Pi coed honors fraternity invited Loring Brace, a pro- fessor of biological anthropology, to lecture on biological myths related to race. Dawn Spechler (jOluCtl K.CV was an international, inter- disciplinary honor society that was made up of the top 1 5 percent of juniors and seniors at the University. Membership was by invita- tion only. In 1996, the organization awarded three scholarships, met with the founding member of Golden Key, and inducted honor- ary members such as Brian Coppolla and Representative Lynn Rivers. The organiza- tion focused on community service. Mem- bers participated in AIDS Awareness Week, Habitat for Humanity, and the Huron River Clean-up. They also visited Mott Children ' s Hospital. A new and successful project in- volved tutoring high school students. Ralph Zerbonia Mortar Board - Front row: Peter Lee, Jeffrey Kwastel, Jennifer Kruer. Brad Dashoff, Natalia Rodriguez, Kristy Weiss, Sanjay Patel Row 2: Randall Juip. Jay Dujon, Frank Brinker. Michelle Pak. Steve Antone, Deosil Solano, Brad Rosenberg Phi Sigma Pi -Front row: Alisa Rosen. Mary Cherba. Audrey Mendoza. Laura Homing, Sharon Reifler. Julie Chinitz. Monique Mandrea Row 2: Lyn Herkimer. Cynthia Seitz, Lisa Sikorsi, Andrew Kim, Mackenzie Hall. Erin Haddix. Michele Bucciero. Jennifer Minton. Malinda Gentry, Shera Gittlernan Row 3: Monica Berry. John Utton. Suzanne Beute, Greg Sabatini. Michelle Dojiba, Melissa Borgquist, Megan Brewer. Eric Gardner. Christopher Zent. Ephraim Simon Row 4: Ashley Miles, Craig Nastanski. Craig Wolfangel, Michael Adams. Phil Kang. Todd Globes. David Hilger. Chris Gottschalk. Matthew Bucciebo. Jeff Probst. Kevin Laliberte Golden Key - Front row: Amy J. Pung. Kalynn Oxender, Jessica Dorf. Jessica Trilling. Alanna Bailey, Jill Litwin, Monica Berry Row 2: Joseph Hillman, Erik M. Gottesman, Poonam Bhargava. Cheryl Kartub. Lisa Beaubien. Katherine Szymanski. Edward Li. Jessica Cobb (President). Ujwala Kaza (Treasurer) Row 3: Jeff Nelson, Rana Tawil, Maria Mikheyenko, David Cox, Christopher Forsyth, David Gross. Neil J. Beck. Christopher Chen layout by Kristin Long Organizations + 20 1