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

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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

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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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me T%r the ma Jm The mention of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity often spurred memories of the infa- mous Mud Bowl, held annually in front of their house during Homecoming weekend. Al- though ZAE was known for this event, the fraternity had much more to brag about than playing football in the mud. ZAE took great pride in their intramural sports and came in fourth place out of all the fraternities. Senior finance ijor Steve Mickelson said, M sports are a good opportu- nity for people in college to play sports. It ' s especially a good opportunity for those who played sports in high school and are not on varsity teams here. Most members of ZAE agreed that the easy going at- sphere and attitude of the buse was what appealed to iem during Rush. Senior gen- eral studies major Tom Ames said, ZAE is a bunch of good guys to hang out with. It ' s a relaxed atmosphere and every- one is well-rounded. Of the many parties ZAE hosted, their most memo- rable was the Patty Murphy extravaganza. This week-long event consisted of an open barbecue, night parties and a final party at the end of the week with a gangster theme. The men dressed as gangsters, finishing off their outfits with cap guns and flashy suits, The women were costumed in cocktail dresses and fishnet nylons. The party started with cocktails at the fraternity house and then ended with a buffet ai Good Time Charley ' s. To give the party its final touch, the fraternity set up a wooden cof- fin outside of Charley ' s which held the body of Pattj Murphy himself. Of the many philanthrop) events ZAE participated in Mud Bowl was the largest This annual event raised money for C.S. Mot Children ' s Hospital. Proceed came from t-shirts, alumni do nations and sponsorships fron area and national businesse including Unos, Maize ' n Brew, Silver Phone Distribut ing and Nike. The appeal of ZAE wa more than their talent in intra mural sports, success in philan thropic activities and parties Senior history major Dear Rocco was pleased with his ex periences as a brother of ZAE The guys are really receptivi here. They ' re athletic, and I have a good time hanging 01 with them. It ' s nice to hang out with people who hav interests similar to my own. It ' s given me a great oppo tunity for leadership, not only in the house but also in th community. I am proud to be a member of ZAE. story by Melissa Kane | layout by Virginia Hiltz Jacqueline Mahannah Members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon struggle with the men of Phi Delta Theta for the title of Mud Bowl champs. ZAE overtook the Phi Delts in the fall for an impressive win during the game played annually on Homecoming Weekend. Sigma Alpha Epsilon 1408 Washtenaw Sean McBride, Jon Rushman, Dean Rocco, Mike Laiken, Sean Recht, Brian Whitehouse. Alex Lengemann Dave Katch and Ryan Welsh show off their first place trophy after winning Alpha Xi Delta ' s Grand Slam charity softhall tournament in the fall. 2944 Sigma Alpha Epsilon