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

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NIX bv Vita Jvta.rtiH.etli j This year, Phoenix became part of the list of the approximately 1000 student organizations that existed at the University. In order to eliminate the idea of single sex organizations existent in several University senior honor societies, Phoenix was created and went coed, but stood for charac- ter, academics, leadership, loyalty, and service. With a total of 25 members, this secret society was very selective, and students were accepted the spring be- fore their senior year. Admission into Phoenix was based primarily on aca- demic merit, dedication to the Uni- versity, leadership, academic achieve- ment, and service. Leading this orga- nization were Branton Cole, a senior in Engineering, and Tracey Parker, an LSA senior. Together, these two stu- dents led two-hour weekly meetings which were held on the sixth floor of the Michigan Union. During meet- ings, students discussed pertinent cam- pus issues and events, as well as issues relating to the Ann Arbor commu- nity. A lot of time was spent trying to create projects that would allow mem- bers to share perspectives with each other and spend quality time together. Ultimately, as Cole phrased it, The goal of Phoenix is to create a unit of diverse people and backgrounds that is strong in leadership and willing to offer different perspectives to the group, thus bettering the University as a whole. Parker added, Phoenix serves to inform both the University and community about what needs to be done for improvement. Aside from the large amount of pride that came with being a member of a prestigious secret honor society, there were other advantages of being involved in Phoenix. Colecommented, Perhaps the greatest benefit is having the opportunity to work with such highly self-motivated individuals that work extremely hard at what they do. Pheonix is a tremendous opportunity to work with people who benefit every other organization that they are in- volved in, and who can share their positive energy. When asked why he chose to join Phoenix, Cole explained, First of all, it is an honor to be se- lected. It is a humbling experience, and you make many new friends. He also added, It is just knowing that I am working with 24 very, very tal- ented individuals that motivates me. Parker added, Phoenix is a way for one to recommit to the University and meet people outside one ' s social circle and everday life. u o O ome Phoenix participants join in support of a fellow member at the final field hockey game versus Ohio State. One of the main pillars of the group was support of its members ' interests and the University as a whole. CD (D o Front Row: Ashley Reichenbach, Kate Nellans, Benecia Cousin, Kristin Harrer, Sarah Pekarek Row 2: Tracey Parker, Sumeet Karnik, Jonathan Malkovich, Gregory Whitmore, Maureen H i ndelang, Sarah Osmcr Row 3: Joshua Trexler, Manus Edwards, Branton Cole, Brian Hollowaty, Damian DeGoa phulo courtesy of McGrath Studios Front Row: Jason Fairbanks, Angela Yu, Mara Braspenninx, Christine Yee Row 2: JoelKirzner. Michael Gunter, Emily Kuperstein, Adriannajor- dan, Hillary Leonard, Yvonne Marchand, Courtney Donahue Row 3: Michael Ben-Meir, David Young, Dana Habel, David Marchetti, Jaron Lubin, Albert Law, Mark Ritz photo courtesy of MiGralh Studios Front Row: Janet Mieszczak, Mary Rig Susannah Nichols, Jeanette Cruz, Carol Ev Row 2: Jennifer Winans, Laura Mohr, Head Carleton, Kevin Corcoran, Julia Foo, Elisabi Baker, Michael Masters Row 3: Elizabi Handzlik, Ashley Harrison, Theresa Wauj Johannes Buchberger, Russell Todd, Kathle Zimmer, Daniel Lis, Spyros Boukouris photo courtesy of McGrath Studios

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ikelo ivetl onsil iscsitt inbtt cexci Dfri idd usoa ffliw to A, rr j our members of Children ' s Theatre practice a skit on fire safety. The group found several ways to teach kids life lessons. photo by Kristen Stoner W RIGA 4 igure skating club team members soar across the rink at Yost Ice Arena. The group performed with others or alone, as in their December Ice show. photo by Heather Caddell by $( ctit JZjyctK In 1990, a group of theatre majors be- gan the Children ' s Theatre to do what they loved best. They went around to elementary schools, campus family hous ing, and com- munity centers, performing moralistic plays while involving the children at the same time. The plays included simple props that helped to distinguish between the charac- ters. Ten years later the group was still going strong. With 12 members, Children ' s The- atre produced and performed two different plays during the year. The theme of the fall semester play, Welcome to Roz, included environmental issues. The show taught the children about recycling. The children, as well as the members of Children ' s Theatre, thoroughly enjoyed themselves at each show. Co-director Scott Randall said, It was such a rush to go on stage with 300 gung-ho and excited children aho were ready to partici- pate in something we put so much time into. The non-profit organization rehearsed every week for a few hours. These practices paid off and the members of Children ' s Theatre were rewarded by the children ' s shining faces. Front Row: Ixsy Ramirez, Desirea Alvarez, Cynthia Carrillo Row 2: Aileen Tung, Myr iam Rico, Norma Sanchez, Jennifer Rivera, Lucy Arellano photo courtesy of McGrath Studios Front Row: Angela Kujava, Shaun Marx, Jacob Kopas Row 2: Teresa Blasius, Amanda Garnica, Jennifer Reyher, Tara Alcordo, Troy Peters Row 3: Kimberly Tuttle, Stephen Hendrickson, Timothy Slovik photo by Bobby Green Front Row: Mindy Raf, Sarah Walker, Brian Hacker, Jennifer Bodzin, Britt Framalin Row 2: John Griffin, Genevieve Michaud, Lindsay Laneville, Julie Lepsetz, Scott Randall, Jacob Kopas, Stefan Wolters photo by Kristen Stoner Organizations 359

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rT) %y hoenix members paint the rock as one of their many bonding activities. Events such as this promoted their mission statment, Work- ing together to make a difference in the Univer- sity community that exceed the efforts possible by any individual. photo courtesy of Phoenix ormer President and Michigamua member Gerald Ford spends a moment with the current members. Many Michigamua members, like Ford, went on to pursue ambitious and even public careers. photo courtesy of Michigamua dd, iirii ont Row: Benjamin Smith, Jeremy Clemans, Gordon Appell, Amy Applebaum, Jessica Doinidis, Jasmine uda, Vishal Shah, Ryan Painter, Susan Clark, Jaymi Kim, Angela Clock, Marisa McGilliard Row 2: izabeth Ramsey, Mimi Lee, Eric Schmidbauer, Amy Hees, Heather Seitz, Suzanne Sukkar, Stephanie veitzer, Mark Plaza, Jeremy Covington, Natasha Higgins, Nicholas Schmidbauer, Petaja Downyok, Alicia imenez, Melissa Demorest, Melini Jesudason Row 3: John Kraft, Monica Mikucki, Sara Fedewa, Sarah ay, Kristi Gillespie, Maria Herrera, Lauren Gibbs, Nicole Rappaport, Lauren Charme, Gillian Dinstein, egan Rooney, Estelle Baker, Caroline Meng, Juan Arredondo, Jerome Cipriano, Jessica Bina Row 4: ibina Babel, Benjamin Olmstead, Scott Dorman, Jeremy Segall, Michael Abraham, Afshin Beyzaee, Evan ipp, Adam Bookman, Brian Judkins, Adam Zuwerink, Brian Paris, James Miltner oto courtesy of McGrath Studios by ' Brandon ' Pa.rktr Michigamua was a group that brought leaders from all over campus together to build friendships and sup- port the University. The organization began in 1902 as a senior honor soci- ety and has remained on campus for 98 years. Michigamua is a dynamic group of leaders who do everything they can to support the University, said LSA senior Nick Delgado, a mem- ber of Michigamua. This year, the organization became more dynamic as women were admitted to the society for the first time. Another recent change Michigamua faced was alter- ing their rituals by eliminating Native American traditions in order to pre- vent offending that group. Delgado explained simply that we are inter- ested in Michigan tradition. With passion and concern for the campus, Michigamua was an advocate for the University and strove to preserve its traditions and character. Front Row: Michael Forward, Nicholas Delgado, Diana Economy, Rishi Moudgil, Matthew Michalski Row 2: Damaune Journey, Douglas Henry, Erica Widder, Seema Pai, Bram Elias, Bryan Ackerman. Kevin Magnuson Row 3: Sean Peach, Shannon Shakespeare, Bryce Ralston, Scott Meyer, Rohith Reddy, Rob Renes, Stephen Moffat Row 4: Jose Haro, Cynthia Faulk, Cathleen Totin photo by Kristen Stoner Organizations