Oglethorpe University - Yamacraw Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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B-34 1981 THE YAMACRAW Honoraries: Oglethorpe ' s Finest The Alpha Nu chapter of Sigma Zeta, the science honorary society, was established in 1971, thus making this year the tenth anniversary of the club ' s founding. Sigma Zeta ' s membership is limited to sophomores, juniors and seniors majoring in the sciences or mathematics and having at least a 3.3 average in their major courses and a 3.0 overall average. Members annually sponsor speakers on campus and participate in various ongoing projects to encourage excellence in the study of the sciences. An initiation ceremony was held on November 10; the speaker for the occasion was Dr. J. Harvey Young, who presented an illustrated talk on American Medical Quackery. Tapped for membership this year were Andy Bieger, Roger Brooksbank, Mar k Coles, Tom Crawford, Tony Jennings, Rob Joseph, Dennis McPeak, John Marshall, Mike Quick, Karen Anne Sams, Brian Sass, Morris Taiwo, and Dan Walden. They joined current members Debbie Bradley, Jon Fagerstrom, Pat Goodwin, Rachel Lerman, Tracy Mar- shall, Sheryl McCarthy, Dave Mills, Peggy Mueller and Ed Odenkirchen. Phi Alpha Theta, the International History Honor Society, recognizes out- standing scholastic achievement in the study of history. Initiation into this society is the highest honor that may be bestowed upon a student of history. The Oglethorpe University Sigma-Sigma chapter of Phi Alpha Theta plays an important role in this recognition of scholastic excellence. The fall activities of the group included the induction of new members followed by a reception held in their honor in late October. On November 6, the Society sponsored a reception for out- standing freshman and sophomore history and political science students. Phi Alpha Theta also sponsored a presidential symposium: in October, following the PPLA presio. i! debate. In the sympo- sium, faculty mi. :ts and students were able to voice their cws on the debate. Spring also proved u be a busy time for the Sigma-Sigma chapter. On Fe- bruary 19, they co-sponsored with the PPLA a multi-media presentation on the 1960 s which was organized by Professor Sigma Zeta: BACK ROW: Tony Jennings, Brian Sass, Roger Brooksbank, Rob Joseph, Mark Coles, Mike Quick ROW 2: John Marshall, Andy Bieger, Jon Fagerstrom, Ed Odenkirchen. Dave Mills, Tom Crawford, Dennis McPeak FRONT ROW: Anne Sams, Dr. Monte Wolf, Debbie Bradley, Dr. Dan Schadler, Patricia Goodwin NOT PICTURED: Rachel Lerman, Peggy Mueller, Tracy Marshall, Sheryl McCarthy Phi Alpha Theta: FRONT ROW: Donna Tucker, Jacqueline Mate, Lidewey Slegt, Harriet Edblad, Kim Bunting BACK ROW: Chris Sertich (vice- Bohart. The following week, on February 26, they co-sponsored speaker Dr. Diane Hine who spoke on the topic of Blacks in the Professions, which was followed by a luncheon. The Oglethorpe chapter also attended the Phi Alpha Theta Province Conference on April 3 and 4 at Fort president), Mark Moskowitz, Liz Graydon, Tim Tassopoulos (president). Matt Schuster, Jack Dowd, Mark Lisicky, Karen Jenkins (secretary) Valley State University. All of these activities fulfill the purposes of Phi Alpha Theta: to recognize high achievement in the study of history and to promote this study throughout the entire Oglethorpe community.

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THE YAMACRAW 1981 B-33 The Boar ' s Head Duchess Club Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa: BACK ROW: Lew Gordon, Greg Stiles, Marcia Carter, John Thames. Manning Pattillo ROW 2: Tim Tassopoulos, Marybeth Robertson, Rick Kaiser, Sheila Marx, Terry Tribbet, George Waldner FRONT ROW: Robin Johns, Elaine Minor, Dave Mills, Drew Findling, Lisa Rangazas, Tricia Smith NOT PICTURED: Kath- leen Ahearn, Malcolm Amerson, J. Brien Key, Martha Vardeman, Roy Goslin, Charles Sullivan, Charlton Jones, John Stevens, William Strozier I f H met H 1 m k l 1 1 F B HI W. - ' .9 ll ' Bl ly I ' V« ' ODK: Honor and Prestige Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, recognizes outstanding achievement both inside and out of the college classroom. The Boar ' s Head Duchess Club Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa is the most prestigious honor society on the Oglethorpe campus. Composed of only the most select individuals. ODK requires its members to be active leaders in a variety of organizations. The members of Omicron Delta Kappa for 1980-81 were tapped during regular class hours on November 21. A reception was held for the new members immediately after the tapping ceremony. These students were then inducted into ODK at the Boar s Head Ceremony on December 5. This traditional Yuletide program is the highlight of the Oglethorpe holiday season. As well as recognizing outstanding leadership, Omicron Delta Kappa fulfills important service functions. In September ODK sponsored an extremely successful Mock Presidential Election along with co-sponsors Phi Alpha Theta and the Politics and Pre-Law .-Xssociation. In addition, the members sold Christmas cards to raise funds for UNICEF. decorated Hearst Hall and Lupton for Christmas, co-hosted speaker Diane Hine on February 13, co-hosted a spring province conference for ODK circles from North Georgia and South Carolina on April 3 and 4, sponsored the faculty- student Softball game in the spring, and attended a luncheon at Emory which included all .Atlanta circles with Hamilton Jordan as guest speaker. These activities were an important part of the Omicron Delta Kappa program to recognize the leaders of today, as well as to develop the leaders of tomorrow. The Boar ' s Head Ceremony highlights the Christmas season. Above Left: Dr. John Cramer reads an entertaining Christmas story at the ceremony. .Above Right: ODK initiates sign a book of membership as they are inducted into the Circle. Left: Initiates taking an oath of membership.

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THF YA VIAGRA W 1981 B-35 Alpha Psi Omega: BACK ROW: Jack Dowd, Mike Burke ROW 2: Brenda Peed, Mia Wadopian, Andy Bieger ROW 3: Donna Passaro, Sheila Marx (secretary), John Wilson, Bob Kane, Terry Tribbet FRONT ROW: Dr. Victoria Weiss, Chuck Nicholas (president) NOT PICTURED: Cathy Brown. Jim McCoy, Lidewey Slegt Beta Omicron Sigma: Dr. Charlton H. Jones (advisor), Elaine Minor (president), Tricia Smith (vice-president), Mike Brant (secretary-treasurer) Over the past few years the Ogleth- orpe Players has grown and grown. Each year, the students who volunteer their lime and skills to the Players ' work have something very special to aim for: Alpha Psi Omega - a National Honorary Dramatic Fraternity. The Chi Kappa cast of Alpha Psi Omega was formally chartered here on campus in 1977, and has become a group wherein status as a member is much sought after. Besides honoring students who are involved in all aspects of dramatic productions by granting them membership honors through induction. Alpha Psi also awards those students who have worked very hard on dramatics at Oglethorpe, but have not yet accumulated a record of service which is deemed acceptable for membership. .Alpha Psi Omega members are one of the many reasons why the Oglethorpe Players have become such a dynamic group in our campus community. Beta Omicron Sigma is the business honorary society here at O.U. The purposes of this financially minded organization are to reward scholarship among students of economics, accounting, and business administration and to foster integrity in the conduct of business activities. Since BOS is determined, in the word of its founder Dr. Charlton Jones, to recognize and honor the students who do the best job. its membership is highly select. Only juniors and seniors with the highest GPA are invited to join, and such an invitation is generally considered the highest honor the Business and Economics Division can bestow. .Alpha Chi is Oglethorpe ' s primary- academic honor society. Membership in this prestigious group is open to juniors and seniors who have maintained a high academic average and have been recom- mended by the faculty. .An honor society as opposed to a recognition society. Alpha Chi predicates its membership on accom- plishment rather than on interest or participation. It is a general honor society, admitting students from all academic areas. Its purpose is to promote exemplary character and scholastic excellence. .Alpha Chi s activities have included the award- ing of scholarships to desen ' ing freshman students and participation in the meetings of the regional and national chapters of .Alpha Chi. Alpha Chi: BACK ROW: Dr. Monte Wolfe, Mike Brant, Doug Kissel ROW 2: Tim Tassopoulos, Catherine Clegg, Elaine Minor, Tricia Smith FRONT ROW: Greg Stiles, Lisa Rangazas