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

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photo courtesy of IK A group of Sigma Kappas take a break on their way to Michigan Stadium for an afternoon of Wolverine football. Each year, Sigma Kappas sat together to cheer the football team on to victory. Sigma Kappas still have energy to smile while taking down decorations after the third set of fall Rush. Rush w gether while also meeting their potential pledges. photo courtesy of ZK Sigma Kappa

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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

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A Nineteen hundred and ninety-six was a year of re- newal for Delta Chi fraternity. The long awaited return of their house ' s cornerstone marked the start of a time of growth for the men. Junior computer sci- ence major Denny Powell said, Our cement cornerstone was returned to our house by the city after more that eighty years. The return of the cor- nerstone was a symbol of the strength of brotherhood and friendship that the members of Delta Chi felt throughout the One of the brothers ' main focuses for the year was growth. Senior industrial op- erations engineering major, and president of the house Kyle Wolfe, divided growth into three areas. We want to strive for growth in the chapter, growth in the individual, and growth in membership. One of the ways that the chapter strove for individual growth was by hosting speak- ers on such topics as job inter- views, people skills, and risk management. Wolfe said, We wanted to get our brothers to consider areas of their life that could use improvement as well as to increase general awareness of different issues. Another area of growth was the installment of a Two Delta Chi members relax in a hot tub after a tough week. Delta Chi rented this hot tub to enjoy with friends at one of the parties they held in the fall, just the remedy for a week of tests and studying. separate study room, complet with a Ethernet connection tc the University computer sys tern. Powell described th study room as providing, on of the first truly off-campu computing sites. Wolfe adde( that the study room created learning and living environ ment, for the brothers. In an effort to create mori house unity the members o Delta Chi traveled to Cleve land, Ohio to have a retrea where they could discuss hous issues and have fun in a differ ent environment. In addition to improving a a chapter, Delta Chi tried t help others through their com munity service projects. On of their biggest events was benefit concert held at Not An other Cafe, which raise money for UNICEF. When they weren ' t takin advantage of the new stud room, the brothers were enjoy ing themselves with other ac tivities. Powell stated, W had a stale marshmallow figh that actually hurt somewhat. Having fun together increased the strong feeling o brotherhood within the house. Senior history major, Sco Hillen said, We tried not to have many small cliques. An we loved to have fun. story by Walt Nekrosious layout by Virginia Hilt Peter Nielsen Delta Front Row: Aaron Travis, Kyle Wolfe, Gregory Folsom, John Wiktor, Brian Buchalski, Dennard Powell Row 2: Will Gorton, Jared Jordan, JW Rossow, Mike Pettigrew, Craig Wolfangel, Kevin Quinn, Joseph Burak 274 4 Delta Chi