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

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When someone mentioned something about a fraternity or sorority, the stereotypes of the Greek system instantly sprang to mind. There was one sorority that changed those stereotypes and refused to be confused as just another Greek organization. Making it a dominant characteristic, Alpha Chi Omega thrived on diversity regarding their members and involvement. For the second year they sponsored a flag football tourna- ment in October to raise money for the Children ' s Leukemia Foundation. The Charity Bowl brought positive attention to the Greek system. I think it ' s great. The Greek Community gets such a bad rap and this event changes that. It ' s so great to see non-Greeks participate in a Greek-sponsored event. There ' s such a great vibe. So many people got up early on a football weekend after probably spending the previous night out partying and they really wanted to be there, said Presi- dent Sharon Tanenbaum, a junior English major. After winning the quarterfinals of the intramural football league, members of Alpha Chi Omega celebrate their advancement. Alpha fell short with some injured players in the following round to Delta Gamma, photo courtesy of Aylin Koroglu The charity event, co-sponsored by Sigma Phi Epsilon and University ' s Students Against Cancer, invited students from all over campus to participate in either the women ' s, men ' s or coed flag football leagues. The event raised over $1,500 for the Foundation. A Chi O ' s diversity remained an essential element to the foundation they thrived on. Each woman brought her own interests to the sorority helping to make the most of their time at the University. Rush Chair and junior biology and Asian studies major Hanni Lee said, I ' ve had to deal with stereo- types all my life because I ' m Asian, I ' m from New York, and then I joined a sorority, another stereotype. I ' m confident that our house means it when we talk about our philanthropy involvement. We take initiative and don ' t just involve the Greek community, which would further segregate us. We raise awareness and want to let people know that we aren ' t that much different from everyone else. Though philanthropy remained an important part of Alpha Chi, activities like helping a sister with an exam or taking a Meijer ' s break at odd hours of the morning, Alpha Chi ' s knew loyalty, support, and sisterhood, by Katie Ryan Before hitting the beach, seniors Katie Ryan and Miriam Imperial eat lunch at an outdoor restaurant on the waterfront in Acapulco, Mexico. Over 20 members went south of the border together to spend their spring break. photo courtesy of Katie Ryan Greek Life 299

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Dressed for their Heaven on Earth theme, sopho- more members wait for the rushees to enter into their house during fall recruitment. The angels dressed in white were ready to meet the new girls and potential members of their house photo by Katie Ryan Katherme Towl, t, Nikita Gohel, lie Taylor, ir. Jennifer Bristol Row 3: Front Row: Pinar Yaprak, Amy Jaick, Erika Waddell, Alexis Waldor, Elisa Pagan, Christyne Angulo, Vanessa Byrwa, Anna Sutherland, Jaclyn Dujovski, Rebecca Townsend, Aimee Garrison, Jessica Dong. Sonia Bhuta. Robyn Katz, Marek Jeffries, Saman Erin Turner, Lyndsay Tracy Bell, Kathryn Christina Kalinka, Jessica Vanderlan Brooke Oakley, Mary Beth Simpson, Sharon Tanenbaum, Jillian Groot, Kathryn O ' leary, Julie Scholma, Laura Grossman, Hanni Lee, Monique Kandou, Ann Mickley, Monica Rose, Meredith Koenig, Danielle Goodreau, Kari Johnson, Kari Johnson, Sarah Leversee, Jacqueline Feldner. photo by Naomi Trager 298 Alpha Chi Omega Keeping their cool during recruitment, Monique Kandou, president Sharon Tanenbaum, and Rush Chair Hanni Lee organize the details for the Castaway skit. The skit demonstrated the diversity of Alpha Chi Omega and their sorority pride, photo courtesy of Sharon Tanenbaum

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iappa Kappa Gamma , Amy Lifshitz, Sarah Wary, Stephanie Nesbitt, Joanna Jacobus, Kaitlyn Nish, Loi Delta Phi Epsilon SSSSK Ml Front Row: Lizzy Richman, Julie Goutman, Jessica Goldberg, Elaine Raskin, Rachelle Theise, Diane Herbstman, Jordana Rutkoff, Amy Berrger, Katie Feldman, Lisa Chernikoff, Lindsey Weinstein Row 2: Meredith Negrin, Lori Weingarden, Meryl Goldsmith, Suzie Barnett, Shira Klein, Jamie VonBehron, Michelle Billig, Julie Wolfmark, Rachel Wolfin, Aby Droz, Julie Maltzman, Michelle Persin, Tamara Schweitzer Row 3: Libby Rosenbaurn, Jenn Russo, Lindsey Abrahmson, Lauren Shure, Amy Isaacson, Naomi Epstein, Melissa Freeman, Jenny Handler, Becca Goldstein, Joanna Eisen, Rachel Drescher, Kim Spitz Row 4: Emily Adelman, Katie Ross, Michelle Dash, Rachel Bukstein, Joanna Fine, Jamie Zuboff, KimberlyTolman, Cynthia Marino, Miriam D ' Jaen, Emily Kaufman, Leaat Dulburg, Janice Cooperman Row 5: Nicole Scher, Sarah Turbow, Lauren Katz, Saa Schwartz, Sharon Wertheimer, Rachel Margolis, Sevonne Cohen, Hillary Gallanter, Heather Kurtis, Sammi Klein, Louise Malamud, Brette Kaplan, Estee Gabbai, Sarah Marks, Amy Schwartz, Krislme Heuwinkel, Amy Schwartz, Natalie Freidman, Melanie Leiberman, Julie Rosenthal Row 6: Jordan Schefman, Eileen Alexander, Jen Wisnia, Dora Vilensky, Maria Ceifetz, Srai Weintrob, Rachel Scheinfeld, Diane Raskin, Danielle Organek, Ahssa Ingram, Johanna Whitefield, Nami Dobrusin, Missy Harris, Jenny Panesh, Jessica Levenson, Jenna Gordon, Jaime Schneider, Jamie Weiss Row 7: Katie Kozloff, Taiia, Loss, Karen Lewis, Danielle Oves, Amy Roth, Lauren Kovacs, Ashley Gorman, Brooke Kramer, Macy Abrams, Rachel Bier, Risa Berrin, Brooke Eisenstat, Jessica Seradsky, Alana Stahl, Jamie Wertheimner, Elana Auster, Jamie Krasman, Tracy Bortmck Row 8: Sarey Ruden, Lauren Steger, Becca Rubin, Stephanie Schonholz, Laure n Weinberg, Andrea Bellaver, Liz Datsey, Dana Kukes, Vered Jona, Stacey Wolman, Lindsey Zicherman, Lauren Weiss, Lori Silverman, Rachel Einsidler, Allison Young, Annie Cherniak, La Whitefield, Lauren Rosenthal. Lauren Rothchild, Lindsey Spolan photo courtesy of Delta Phi Epsilon 300 Greek Life