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

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On Bid Day, Pi Phis welcome 43 new members into their chapter. Pledges were picked up at the Bell Tower and later trick-or-treaU around the house to meet active Defending their first place Derby Days title are a mass of muddy Pi Phi members. The women competed in philanthropy event held annually on the front lawn of the Sigma Chi fraternity. A group of senior Pi Phis celebrate the holiday spirit in full costume at their Halloween party. This group of women went together as characters from The Wizard of Oz. photo courtesy of FIBO Pi Beta Phi + 279

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After a busy summer filled with fun, work and travel- ing, the women of Pi Beta Phi sorority returned to campus to find the renovations started in 1 995 had been completed over the summer. The Pi Phis came back to find all new beige carpeting throughout the first floor and bur- gundy carpeting covering the stairs and hallways. In addition, many bedrooms were re-carpeted and re-wallpapered. The Pi Phis started the year with their annual barbecue picnic on their front lawn. The eginning of the school year brought a lot of excitement and also one problem the house was overcrowded. Due to many women wanting to live in the house, Pi Phi was faced with too any people and not enough rooms. The house accommo- ated 68 women in singles and oubles, but with 70 women wanting to live in, a decision was made to annex an apartment across the street. Apartment resident and senior general studies major Johanna Ott commented, What photo courtesy of HBO Katie Mahon, Kristi Lewand, Abby Murphy, Lisa Goldman and Lisa Kargen enjoy a cool drink, at Psi Upsilon fraternity ' s Gin and Tonic party. Pi Phi attended Psi Upsilon ' s open parties twice a year. at Sigma Chi ' s Derby Days. Their theme this yeai Mess with a Pi Phi. ..you ' ll ge the horns proved to be true, a Pi Phi once again conquere the first place spot. Derb Days gave us a chance to com together as a house and boos our spirit and morale, said jur ior economics major Laur Coughlan. The rest of the fall term wa full of fun activities such a football pre-parties with Sigm Chi fraternity, Carry-In wit Beta Theta Pi fraternity, an Initiation with Theta Chi frate nity. Barndance, an annu event, was made up of hayrid and square dancing. Locally, the Pi Phis volur teered their time at Hikon Mott Children ' s Hospital, an Safehouse. Links for Literacy a Pi Phi national philanthrop organized storytelling for chi dren. President, junior Lis Goldman said, I was reall pleased to see Pi Phi take more active role in communit service as opposed to just ph lanthropies. could be better than our own apartment with food and friends Seniors were recognized during Senior Wills an only across the street? With the Pi Phi annex, everyone was Invitations, Bells, and Carry-Out. For many, college wi settled, happy, and ready for Rush. After three weeks, Rush an experience that ended after four years, but, as senh successfully ended with the addition of 43 pledges. In anthropology zoology major Krista Niit put it, Pi Phi October, the Pi Phis were ready to defend their first place title truly special and will remain in our hearts forever. + story by Marcela McDonough | layout by Virginia Hilt Pi Beta 836 Tappan ant row: Beth Barrett, Claire Coughlan, Andrea Burnell. Ann Oberschulte, Sarah Gernes. Julie Cmejrek, Rebecca Topham, Kristin Kelfner, Alpa Tolia Row 2: Barbara Mann, Catherine Hajek, Mackenzie Reichbach, Emily Veronica Toth. Kim VanSuilichem, Norah Goff, Kristine Schulze, Stacy Lapinski, Abigail Galinet Row 3: Lisa Ingmarsson, Katie Anderson, Laura Szymanski, Amanda Hough, Sarah Shippy, Elise Peterson, Elizabeth Windram, Amalia Levit, Erika Finn, Kristin Ladd, Emma Cartwright, Elissa Petruzzi, Jennifer Kaminsky, Laura Sivertson, Betsy Lyons Row 4: Amanda Lesch, Jill Mikoleizik, Meighan O ' Rourke, Sandy Fabre, Erin Hill, Katie Lipford, Jody Robins, Courtney Beck, Karyn Stanley, Christine Mahon, Wendy Latimer, Julie Haight, Rachel VanBrandeghen, Susan Grady, Lorie Sherman, Jill Arvai.Stephanie Ongena Row 5: Emily Lambros, Amanda Read, Jenna Nutter, Jessica Lum, Erin Cipra, Elisabeth Abrams, Krista Niit, Marcela McDonough, Jeanine Resseguie, Amy Guralnick, Sarah Rosa Chobanian, Abigail Murphy, Laura Coughlan, Jenn Vogel, Erica Eckroad, Maureen Sirhal, Lisa Irwin 278 4- Pi Beta Phi Mark Wo

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Between their many parties, and their sisterhood and philanthropy events, Delta Gamma sorority sisters always had places to go and people to see. The bond DG ' s shared was strong. I love the people. I love the feeling of a commu- nity at such a big school, the friendships and I love living in the house and having lots of people around all the time said junior economics major Suzanne Payne. The sisters of Delta Gamma spent much of their time helping out in the commu- nity. The volunteered for their national philanthropy, Aid to the Blind, by reading books to the blind. They also volunteered their time at nursing homes, bringing a friendly smile to cheer someone ' s day, It ' s a rewarding experience to share with other people. It ' s also a fun way to bond with your sis- ters, said sophomore biology and English major Molly Fahner. Delta Gammas also loved to party. The sorority held various date parties, such as Barndance and spring formal. The annual DG FIGI-PJ party, where all members of DG and Phi Gamma Delta sailing away photo courtesy of AF Delta Gamma sisters participated in a retreat in 1995 to get ready for fall Rush. The retreat gave the Delta Gammas a chance plan for the upcoming weeks. The retreat also gave the a good cha to bond sister. It ' s a good way to from home, said junior Murray. story by Melissa Kane fraternity dressed up in the pajamas, was a favorite amon members. The sorority hoste a New Year ' s in November party. And, to escape Ann A bor for an evening, DG ' s org; nized the Senior Sailawa; During this annual forrm party, DG ' s sailed on the Di troit River for a night of fun. Delta Gamma sisters wer also guaranteed fun befor each home football game, they pre-partied with Sigma N fraternity. Rush was another antic pated event at Delta Gamm Apart from the time commi ment and stress, most membe agreed that Rush brought th house closer together. Sisterhood activities wer appreciated at Delta Gamm I think the best thing about D are the people. We all got real close right when we moved i Everyone is awesome! sai sophomore musical theat major Adriene Daigneault. The friendship and togetl erness of Delta Gamma cou easily be felt by talking to have an extended family aw communications major Ken I layout by Virginia Hilt Delta Gamma Front row: Therese Houlahan. Whitney Roberts. Ariel Hurvvik Courtney Kube, Maura Spiegel, Sarah Gregor, Meese Menyah Row 2: Hannah Weiss, Mandy Ling, Katie Newth, Devon Phclan, Mia Esposity, Stacey Brand, Stefanie Dybas, Lisa Ellriian, Jaclyn Lossia, Lisa Oczak, Melanie Pattugalan, Jodi Thelen, Andrea Smith, Allison Sherman, Krislen Begin. Kelly Beckham 626 Oxford Row 3: Sara Frontier, Rebecca Millrood, Laura Harley, Erica Hermatz, Lauren Hein, Elizabeth Garvey, Ellen Flood, Adriene Daigneault, Kelley Long, Megan Farabee, Carolyn Matuga, Kristen Fino, Amanda Morgenstern, Pamela Wagner, Allison Epstein, Amy Fliegelman, Kathleen Watt, Lindsay Pascoe Row 4: Kimi Wagstaff, Laura Carlson, Dori Rosenthal, Sarah Lambert, Natasha Salij, Kathy Stellhorn, Cory Sorensen, Kathryn Shinaberry, Kristy Barefoot, Sara Johnson, Karen McAllister, Lauren Pascoe, Kelli Baldner, Molly Fahner, Mona Motwani, Stephanie Morey, Dana Schaffner, Amy Swiney, Emily Schey , Beth Ann Morawa Row 5: Wendy Timmons, Kristie Bosart, Jodie Livingstone, Gina Parlovecchio, Laura Cochrane, Kimberly Roberts, Shabnum Mehra, Jenny House, Suzy Gauger, Karin Perry, Kim Pargoff, Jennifer Foley, Margaret Magee, Elana Mesch, Kerry Murray, Mari Smookler, Laura Simon Row 6: Kimberly Stec, Natalie Vandenburgh, Suzie Borowski, Karen Stewart, Nessa Vinokur, Nicole Begin, Kelly Tubbs, Amanda Lawson, Jennifer Kruer, Jennifer Share, Jennifer Pomeranz, Jen Parks, Kim Seed, Laura Andrews, Elizabeth Mitchell, Mitza Simpson, Lauren Nakovich, Amy DePlanche, Peggy Chung, Lissa MacGregor, Kelly T ' Kindt, Susan Lyndrup 280 4 Delta Gamma