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

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' anielle Stein, Katie Lautzenhiser, Sarajaworski, Devon Woodruff, Kim Madsen, Jen Feria, Kim Blauner, Lisa Kuebler, Michelle Kramer, Heather Tracy and Lora Oliveri dance the night away Valentine ' s Day. Sigma Kappa and Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity went to a senior citizen ' s home and sponsored a Senior Prom, where members of both houses spent their romantic holiday with older members of the community. photo courtesy of Sigma Kappa Sigma Kappa 279

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Beitw witksso many areai air U wuulb w feel wwre; comucted ' to campus ttuuv I JuMJior, ISA- fe Life With a house full of energetic, enthusiastic women, it was no surprise that the sisters of Sigma Kappa could be found in every area of campus life. Sigma Kappas prided themselves on their diversity, not only within the house but throughout numer- ous campus organizations including MSA, Project Serve, UofM ' s Dance Team, UAC, the Ski Club, the Michigan Daily and Women ' s Club Hockey. Many girls not only participated actively in their groups but held various leadership posi- tions within them as well. Such energy and willingness to give back to others was re- flected through partici- pation in Sigma Kappa ' s national philant hropy, the fight against Alzheimer ' s disease. President Devon Woo- photo courtesy of Sigma Kappa iggie Booker, Kyle Moss, Kinnari Shah, Devon Woodruff, and Lea Anne Witzke sport their togas before heading off to their theme party that evening. Toga parties were not only a popular, but also a traditional theme for parties on campus. by krysia a. eusticel many girls with the characteristics of the house and diversity o: its members before rush began. Summing up the sentiments o: many new members, sophomore LSA student Tracey Finla; said, Sigma Kappa made me feel so comfortable because i seemed like I had at least one thing in common with every girl. ' Common threads were important to sisterhood bond- ing in the house. Through ac- tivities like IM Sports, Pledge j Active Lunch Buddies, and Big Sis Little Sis Week, Sigma Kap- pas created lifelongfriendships Senior psychology major anc Sigma Kappa athletic chai Danielle Stein said, Since w have so many athletic girls, ou: IM football team is usualb strong. It makes us all realb close and I have made some o my very best friends through our dedication to the team. Being a sister in sud druff was quick to men- tion that Sigma Kappa is the 1 contributor in the world to the [Alzheimer ' s] organization. The strength the house already possessed in the 1996- 1997 year inspired Seventeen magazine to dedicate an article about sorority rush exclusively to Michigan ' s chapter, augment- ing their national recognition. Seventeen focus familiarized rr J- he new members of Sigma Kappa show their love and a little bit of their silly side in their pledge class group shot. On Bid Day, active and new mem- bers participated in a Road Rally around the Ann Arbor community. an active, strong house life Sigma Kappa was a great experience for the women involved Junior English major Janet Adamy said, Living in the house wa; an incredible way to get to know lots of people really well, anc being with so many great girls made me feel more connected t campus than I would have been had I not been a part of Sigm; Kappa.

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filph raci Martin, Sarah Brundage. Stephanie Knight, and Nina Diahya await the arrival of their alumni mem- bers. Every year, the active members and neighboring alumni get together to decorate the house during the holi- dav season. show Rose from danci inest ie True, Katie Hardwick, Hoy, Karen Bilski, Tricia Kullis manda Jaros, TerriAjin and Tracy Martin cel- ebrated lallowcenln openingtheir n er 85 pre-schoolers in the An rborarea.Anannualphi- iantlirc iy event, members assisted children as they trick-or- treated rom room to room. Jl i nda Jaros, Sherry Meyer, Heath r Beitler, and Tricia Kullis leir Michigan spirit at the awl. Over fifteen members lis chapter were in atten- o help cheer the Wolver- their National Title. photo cojirlesy of Alpha danima Delta Fninl How: Andrea I ' is..., , . liilski. Stephanie Knight. Shauna Alexander Ko yJ2: Brundage, Christa Klsej. I ' .rin Ka; Hoj-jenniferBeik.keUyWako.Ash . Schmidt. Amk-r Ihder Row )M Kit lurtin. Laurie. Maivn Chris a (Delta photo courtesy of Alpha Gamma ] dta photo courtesy of Alpha Gamma Delta