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

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F h L. Diversity, fun and friendship surrounded the sis- ters of Alpha Xi Delta sorority. I like having a lot of girls who will be there for you, and it ' s nice to have a bunch of friends living in the house, said graphic design major Laurie Genzlinger. AHAs participated in sisterhood events, philan- thropy events and parties. In the fall, the women went to a comedy club with their new members so they could get to know one another in a relaxed atmosphere. The entire house also went ice-skat- ing after a big sister little sister scavenger hunt. Sophomore biology major Krystal Hanrahan said, Spending time with my sisters is fun because it brings people together. It ' s fun hanging out with all the girls, and it ' s a great way to get to know everyone. i AHA members also contributed much of their time to their national philanthropy Choose Children, an organiza- tion for underprivileged chil- dren. The children ranged in age from five to 1 1 . AHA created a haunted house for the children as well as a Halloween party and Easter egg hunt. AHA ' s major philanthropy event was the Grand Slam softball tournament which the women organized. i batting first photo courtesy of A .A Emily Brouwer. Erina Lee and Kathy McCully celebrate after Alpha Xi Delta ' s Grand Slam philanthropy event. The women coached IAE fraternity who went on to win the softball tournament held each fall at Elbel Field. Several fraternities partici pated in the tournament an were coached by the women o ASA. The event earne money for Choose Children The fraternities paid money tc enter, and area businesses sponsored the tournament Sophomore biology majoi Leanne Miller said, The chil- dren are important because they are our future. Anything we can do now to help them helps our future. The women of AHA alsc knew how to party. Some fes- tivities throughout the year in- cluded disco parties, pajarm parties, graffiti parties anc heaven ' n ' hell progressive parties. The end of the yeai focused on planning for the women ' s formal. They trav- eled to Detroit to spend at evening partying in a beautifu hotel. AHA ' s also hostec many date parties including i hayride, Rock ' n ' Bowl, anc an impromptu party. Sopho- more materials science engi- neering major Sarah Goldfart said, Our parties and AHA ii general are a lot of fun because everybody is reallj different and diverse. Everyone is genuine, very real anc very nice. story by Dawn Spechler | layout by Virginia Hiltz Alpha Xi Delta 1735 Washtenaw Front row: Alison Nemier. Sarah Goldfarb, Audrey Mendoza, Lindsey Rooks. Ingrid Peterson, Sandy Brewer, Jeanine Mouilleseaux, Krystal Hanrahan Row 2: Laurie Pierce. Jodi Roche, Lydia Yeung, Pamela Burns, Holly Wenkel, Eva Brewer, Kathy McCully, Shauna Voelz, Kelly Bernhardt, Jessica Na Row 3: Jennifer Logan, Stacia Argoudelis, Alysia Smith, Jenny Riesenberger, Danielle Lauzon, Monique Mandrea, Amy Burpee, Laurie Genzlinger, Leah Lockhart, Katherine Grimberg, Erina Lee Row 4: Megan Gilberg, Livia Foo, Kelly Kloustin, Karma Knighten, Sara Schoenbaechler, Nicole Nelson, Leanne Miller, Karstin Naberhuis, Suzanne Burke. Bonnie White, Jennifer Schaufler Row 5: Sarah Lawson. Marcia Hagenbarth, Jennifer Harrison. Jill Boyd, Sarah Ransdell, Sara Wenger, Amy Hollis, Shana Covel, Cassie Earnhardt 292 + Alpha Xi Delta

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fall Rush when they welcomed their new pledges to the Alpha Eta chapter. The sisters of Delta Zeta wished all of their graduating seniors the Delta Zetas take a break from the long hours of singing and performing during fall Rush. DZ ' s added a new set to their schedule, Sesame Street. This new theme demanded hours of extra effort from the house, including new shirts and decorations. Tracy Solow Delta Zeta + 291

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pholo courtesy of ht Sporting outfits of red, white and black, members of Alpha Xi Delta decorate for mixers on the first night modeled cable ' s MTV Alpha Xi Delta members celebrate their hard work after final desserts on the last night of Fall Rush. The before inviting women to join their chapter. 1 photo courtesy of Az.A ieniors Audrey Mendoza, Jaimi Goodfriend, Michael Smith, Corey Gulkewicz, Danielle Lauzon ncl Kate Grimbcrg celebrate their final Bid Day in he fall. AEA ' s welcomed in new members while a goodbye to t h e Alpha Xi Delta + 293