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

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jhoto courtesv of ATA Alpha Gama Delta sisters Jana Gold, Emma Green, Tricia Kullia, Kristin lyn Litwinsk ready for a night out. A group of Alpha Gams gather together on Bid Night. Alpha Gamma Delta donned matching t-shirts and played walleyBall with their new pledges. photo courtesy of AFA Alpha Gamma Delta 271

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Bolstered by receiving the Most Outstanding Pledge Pro- gram, and the Campus Commu- nity Panhellenic awards, Alpha Gamma Delta found themselves on the upswing in 1997. Sophomore LSA student Jana Gold said, It was like a 180 legree turn around, and we were really excited. Senior biological psy- chology major Emma Green at- tributed their successful pledge program to the fact that their pledges, had the opportunity to et involved in leadership posi- tions from the very start. Agreeing, Gold said, We wanted to get them involved right away. Active pledge terms played a part in the strong bond of sisterhood that was felt through- out the house. Senior biological psychology major Elizabeth Pyden said, We feel like one unit instead of a bunch of smaller units. Community service events like the March of Dimes Walk for Diabetes, and the Alpha Gam sisters to bond while making valuable blocks photo courtesy of ATA Emily Aldridge, Laurie True, Ashley Clarke, Erin Ray, Emma Green and Kristin Magdowski dress to impress. Each year Alpha Gams were carried in at the start of the pledge term. community. Gold said, We had enthusiasm in getting in- volved and doing things to- gether. The feeling of sisterhooc also enhanced the social lives of the sisters. Our socia schedule was really full, saic sophomore architecture ma- jor Lindsay Migoski. One of the highlights o1 their social calendar was their holiday friends party that wa; held at the house. The mem- bers were excited to finally host their own party. Green said, It was the only party that we were allowed to have in our house. In addition, Alph Gamma Delta also had other social functions like theii Lock-and-Bowl date party where couples were hand- cuffed together while bowl- ing. Green said, Sisterhood may not be what people look for initially, but it definitely Lip Jam allowed the contributions to the keeps you around. story by Walt Nekrosious layout by Virginia Hil Alpha Gamma Delta 1322 Hill Front Row: Alyson Lee, Tracey Fletcher, Karen Kim, Kelly Walro, Carly Blatt, Emma Green, Carmen Diaz Row 2: Halima Henderson, Alisa Shyu, Stephanie Knight, Lindsay Migoski, Ashley Clarke, Emily Anne Aldridge, Colleen Hoy, Jana Gold Row 3: Amy Milobowski, Carolyn Litwinski, Jocelyn Rainey, Tricia Kullis, Robin Yeasting, Lisa Sikorski, Andrea Cirrito, Andrea Fischer, Gina Capua Row 4: Kerry Montgomery, Sherry Meyer, Amanda Jaros, Kristin Magdowski, Elizabeth Pyden, Sarah Roach, Lisa Wallace, Christy Parks, Marcie Barry 270 + Alpha Gamma Delta

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From the parties and the sisterhood events, to pledge re- treats and philanthropic activities, members of Sigma Kappa brought their talents and person- ality to the chapter to ensure its continuing growth. One of the strongest at- tributes of our house is our diver- sity not solely based on our back- grounds, but also based on our campus involvement, said se- nior economics major Lauren Fisher. In addition to contribut- ing their time, imaginations, and energy to their sorority, Sigma Kappas took pride in giving back to the University. One thing that really nds out this year for me is not only the number of girls involved in other campus organizations, but the extent to which most have taken on leadership positions, said President Chrysti Dronsejko. That makes us unique. Members of Sigma Kappa held leadership positions in several campus organizations, including the Michigan Student Assembly, the University Activi- ties Center, the Glee Club, and various student publications. Others served the University as summer or fall orientation leaders, mentors in the Mentorship Program, counselors for SAP AC, or as members of varsity or club athletic teams. In 1996, senior English major Courtney Amann produced UAC ' s Sophomore Show. Most important was involved and in charge photo courtesy of SK Sigma Kappas Courtney Amann and Amy St. Clair show their spirit, and their shirts, during a Memory Walk for Alzheimer ' s. This event was one of many Sigma Kappas participated in to raise money for charities the support I received the nigh of the show, seeing all my sis ters ' faces in the audience; i felt so good that they cared s( much. Support from the othe Sigma Kappas also helped eac member to balance their extra curricular and social activitie with their academics to mak Sigma Kappa ' s GPA one of th highest on campus. Sigm Kappas were among the mem bers of national and Universit honor fraternities includin Order of Omega, Golden Ke National Honor Society, an the Angell Scholars, as well a the honor societies of seven departments. Sigma Kappas felt tha having sisters that were activ on campus meant that ther was always someone to teac you something you did nc know. We took the opportu nity to learn from each othe: We fed off of each other ' s ex periences in such a way thj often opened the doors of tl University for another girl i the house, said Fisher. Senior history major Danielle Naftulin summed u those sentiments by saying, Becoming an active membc of Sigma Kappa was just the first step for me in becomin an active member of the campus community. story by Lynn Kayner layout by Virginia Hill | Sigma Kappa Row l: Nicole Rushovich, Amy Nusbaum, Christine Meyer, Connie Vu, Marissa Kim-Shapiro, Heather Tracy, Jillian Dixon, Marnie Bailey, Leah Thurm. Karyn Bailey, Kelly McLeod, Lynn Kayner Row 2: Lisa Kuebler, Amy Puree!!, Jacquie Goetz, Deborah Marcero, Kelly McCready, Susan Grubman, Sarah Greene, Risa Alperin, Erika 1811 Washtenaw Bloink, Michelle Wolbert, Jessica Stratton, Karen Hillburn, Nicole Herron. Lisa Anne Bullaro, Courtney Amann, Jen Ball, Melissa Koenigsberg Row 3: Maya Prasad, Julie Tsai, Amy Modica, Patty Edison, Sara Jaworski, Colleen McGraw, Hilary Goldman, Jennifer Persh, Athena Patrianakos, Anjali Rajpal, Marguerite Booker, Lilly Ghahremani, Marisa Brillhart, Kim Blauner, Beni Towers Row 4: Rochelle Macnowski, Juliet Chiarella, Lora Oliveri, Jennifer Feria, Tanvi Desai, Rachael Witt, Tracey Allam, Tracie Loring, Tiffany Messano, Courtney Stamm, Tricia Allam, Susan Smiley, Lea Ann Witzke, Katie Lautzenhiser, Allison McCarthy, Jaclyn Fuchs, Veronica TenCate, Lisa Randazzo Row 5: Debbie Hea, Lauren Ray, Scheherazade Foord, Melanie Small, Renee Burke, Lauren Fisher, Danielle Naftulin, Michelle Kramer, Alicia Smith, Kristen Kelly, Laura Grice, Suseela Devendran, Chrysti Dronsejko, Rebecca Schichtel, Lindsay Devlin, Mary Gray, Lauren Pray, Jenna Kumagai, Christine Rodrick, Devon Woodruff, Rachel Knighton, Andrea Ste. Marie, Kristine Coratti, Jennifer Sekerka, Kinnari Shah, Ladan Shahabi, Erin Frances 272 Sigma Kappa