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

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kappa gamma By Erica Chernick Not only do Kappa Kappa Gamma women party together, but they also spend time play- ing sports out on the field. These four Kappa Kappa Gamma sisters put their football game on hold to show off their bulging biceps during Greek Week. photo courtesy Kappa Kappa Qamma Which Kappa Kappa Gamma sister looks the most like the famous entertainer she is dressed up as? During rush, Kappa Kappa Gamma members got into character and acted out an entertaining and funny skit for potential new members. photo courtesy Kappa Kappa Qamma Front Row: Puja Amin, Lauren Anderson. Lindsey Avner, Kate Loprsst, Shireen Palson, Kristin Nowicki. Blair Garson, Katie Deautsch. Donna Lee Row 2: Lisa Dold, Katie Blazo, Kate Rosenberg, Megan Wojtas, Amy Lake. Jennifer Chapman, Tlfany Hewlett Row 3: Lindsay Dates, Rachel Berkman, Anne Horak. Blair Tyler, Megan Kain Row 4: Erin Finch, Christina Berg. Lauren Hammond. Julie Sills. Regan Wilson, Katie Nitka. Yolanda Chap- man, Katie Dea 1 Back Row: Enn Chimney, Natalie Florentine. Janet Hong, Jess Lunetta, Celesta Buchanan, Shanah Zamost, Lauren Tuzzolino. Jesica Smith. Enn Bixler, Kat Bockli. Gabnela D ' Jaen, Lindsey Mane Korepta. Enn Ledger, Christina Macioci, Julie Master. Lauren Sitverstein, Leah Stein, Lauren Whitehead. J. Werner photo The principles by which members of Kappa Kappa Gamma lived and worked with one another were an extension of the group ' s motto of friendship and high standards. As stated on the group ' s website, the women ' s organization provided each of its members life bonds of friend- ship, mutual support, opportunities for self-growth, respect for intellec- tual development and an understanding of and an allegiance to positive ethical principles. Through the high standards upheld by its members, Kappa promoted a broad college experience, scholarship and intellectual development, which the organization deemed its first priority, along with its philanthropic activities. Kappa prided itself on its ability to provide members with the opportunity to form strong friendships and support sys- tems. Kappa Kappa Gamma encouraged members to take advantage of opportunities available to them for individual growth in the many interests of the chapter and campus community. The organization provided numer- ous leadership opportunities and scholarship programs. Kappa placed par- ticular emphasis on each individual aiming to achieve her personal best in the ' mutually supportive environment ' that the organization created. Established in 1989, the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation worked to support the values of scholarship, leadership, ethical principles and ser- vice to the community, principles on which the sorority was founded in 1870. Because of the generous monetary contributions of Kappa members, the Foundation was able to give over $750,000 to support the following programs: scholarships, Rose McGill Fund, Educational and Leadership Programming, Heritage Museum, and the Stewart House Museum. 340 Mic; HIC.ANENSIAN

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::::. :: m :- : : By Meghan Christiansen Contradicting the usual eleven-thirty pm bar rush, members of the greek com- munity flooded into Touchdown Cafe for the annual Greek Week pairings party, packing the bar by 10:00 on Tuesday January 7. Greek Week was always a huge event for the Greek community, so fittingly, people were anxious to find out what team they were on, and what other houses were on their team. The attendence was also boosted by the fact that the winter semester had just begun and students were not yet bogged down by the weight of school work. Pairings Party started at 8 p.m., with the drawing of teams starting soon thereafter. A Plinko style board stood on the dance floor and was used for determining the teams. A representative from each sorority was selected to drop plinko chips down the board, leading the way to a lucky match-up. While most teams consisted of two fraternities and a sorority, the four largest fraternities played independent of other male teammates. In addition to finding out one ' s teammates, the Pairing Party was also one way to start accumulating points for the house for Greek Week. Furthermore, because it was a Greek Week event, part of the cover charge helped to support the campaign which raised money for Camp Heartland, a camp for terminally ill children. The night also helped houses to get their spirit up in preparation for Greek Week. Pairings party was so much more fun this year than in the past. The pliko board made the selection process so much more interesting then when we used to just draw names, plus being 21 and able to drink at the bar made the night way more fun, said Megan Johnson, senior dance major, Touch- downs has much cuter staff then Rick ' s too, so changing the location this year was cool. This Phnko-style board was used to pair sorontes with fraternities for Greek Week. One representative from each sorority dropped a chip on the board, and whichever fraternity it landed on was their partner for Greek Week. photo courtesy Kelly LtVbmun GREEKS 339

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on By Jana Kantor The brothers of Psi Upsilon were very happy this year. After low recruitment for fraternities in general over the past two years, Psi Upsilon doubled their membership and recruited twenty-one men during the 2001-2002 year. The large increase was due to the huge success of last year ' s rush. From Minnesota to Oklahoma, Florida to California, the Phi chapter of Psi Upsilon is well represented, stated Justin Hansen, Archon of Psi Upsilon. Winterfest was the annual charity event thrown by Psi Upsilon. Every winter, the brothers built an ice rink in their back yard. Fraternities competed in a hockey tournament to raise money for the charity of their choice. Previously, Psi Upsilon donated their funds to the Humane Society and UNICEF. This year, they even added a broomball competition to get sororities participating in their philanthropy. Also during the winter term, Psi Upsilon maintained their excellent house grade point average, one of the best on campus, and planned the Battle of the Bands with Alpha Delta Pi. Numerous local bands played all night, as the audience danced and sang to the music. Psi Upsilon not only was an active member in the Greek community by contributing money to a myriad of charities, but they also planned many parties to promote Greek life at the University. There is an optimistic attitude within the house; it is an attitude that is bound to bring future success. There is an immense amount of respect between brothers and for the house in general. The members are united, as Hansen proudly proclaimed. It was certain that Psi Upsilon would be a huge asset to the University in the future. Halloween is the favorite holiday tor Psi Upsi- lon brothers because they baint their faces and dress in crazy costumes. These actK e members made sure they were unrecogniz- able to the guests at their Halloween party. photo courtesy Psi Upsilon Arriving at Notre Dame three hours early to dnnk and party, the brothers of Psi Upsilon take a break from their burgers to pose for a picture. Psi Ubsilon held pre-game parties before Michigan football games and enthusi- asticalty cheered the Wolverines on to victory. photo courtesy Psi Upsiion Front Row: Tommy Conroy. Scott Bradform, Danny Huerta, Justin Hansen, Erik Abraham, Brian Metz, Cristian D ' Anna, David Golbahar, Adam McQueen Row 2: William Hackett, Jeff Moulton, Ken Stutzman, Derek Hrzek, Kevin Rice, Jeffrey Zens, Justin Smith, Scott Mendy. Julias Vass, John Ess Row 3: Nate DeRonne, Enc Mesh Back Row: Michael Markey. Ben Eichel, David Schiffnn. Nicholas Chang, Raw Patel, Scott Kbustin. Y. Qrmiatu photo GREEKS 341