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

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j I Sidman, and Chip Peterson have fun while editing a layout for the sports section. Although deadlines often meant all-nighters, the staff pulled together to make each one. Greek Lire Editor Gmny Hiltz de- signs a spread for her section while tapped to a chair. The Ensicm staff tried to lighten the stressful envi- ronment while working under the rcssure of deadlines. I Chip Peterson rder your yearbook ' icniganensian seniors - enip ' eterson, John Whelan. Marcela IcDonough, Lynn Kayner, Amy .dams. Howard Sidman, Lisa [arty and Doua Stevens Mark Wolly itaff members celebrate the end of successful semester at Mongolian ' arbeque on Main Street. By the nd of the first semester half of the ook was completed and over .500 books were sold. Organizations + 247 Chip Peterson

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' Micfiiganensian Set before you is the final product of a year ' s worth of dedication and commitment. You glanced through each page looking for familiar faces or familiar sights. Every experience you had at the University, or every experience you missed, written in black and white and even some color, was preserved forever. The staff that brought you this book of memories, smiled with pride at its accomplishment. The Michiganensian was an entirely student-run publication, led by Editor-in-Chief Lisa Harty, senior English major, and Business Manager Chip Peterson, senior general studies major. Over 40 students worked hard to produce, market and sell the 1997 edition, the 101 st. Staff members became a team through work inside the office, located at 420 Maynard St., as well as outside of it. I was having so much fun I forgot it was a job, commented senior Tracy Solow, the graduates editor. First- year student and Inside Sports Editor Patrick McNeal said, I made a lot of great friends on the staff. I met students from all grade levels, which expanded my first experience at the University to something great. Coming off a successful year in 1996, the Ensian continued to make strides in 1997. The book featured an unprecedented 90 student organizations and 14 residence halls. For the first time in recent years, all 60 chapters in the University ' s Greek system were photographed. Approximately 13,000 students were included in the book, reaching further into University life than ever before. Sophomore English major and Greek Life Editor Ginny Hiltz said, It was very ambitious, and we learned a lot. It made for a better book, and that was something to be proud of. The Ensian celebrated a milestone year in 1997. Commemorating its 100th anniversary, current Ensian staff members and alumni alike met at a reunion held Sept. 28-30. The reunion committee, headed by 1990 Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Worick, worked for over a year to plan this event which included a Blast from the Past reception, tickets to the UCLA football game, and a dinner held at the Michigan Union. University alumni contributed in other ways as well, donating previous editions of the Ensian. The Ensian was able to acquire the last five editions it needed to complete its library. The editorial staff, com- prised of editors, reporters and photographers, often worked late into the night to successfully meet all production deadlines. The business staff made the final product all the more possible. The staff created Diag boards, set up promotions tables in both the Michigan Union and the Fishbowl and sent a plethora of mailings to the University community. This effort paid off in many ways; the Ensian sold approximately 4,000 books, the most in school history. 4 Michiganensian- Front row: Jacqueline Mahannah, Lynn Kayner. Lisa Harty, Doug Stevens, Tracy Solow, Dawn Spechler Row 2: Marcela McDonough, Amy Adams, Jessica Hermcnitt, Virginia Hiltz, Joshua Greenberg, Michele Menuck, Melissa Kane Row 3: Michell e McCombs, Vasu Divi, Monica Polakov, Gabriel Correa, Mark Wolly. Walt Nekrosius, Peter Nielsen Row 4: Patrick McNeal, Jenny Slate, Krysia Eustice, Ralph Zerbonia, Chip Peterson, Ryan Sockalosky, Dan Newman, Howard Sidman Row 5: Kristin Long, John Whelan, Emma Cartwright, Celina Criss, Dan Hennes 246 + Organizations

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248 4 Greek Life