Alma College - Scotsman Yearbook (Alma, MI)

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Alpha Theta A A FEA l Q .l .4 Row l- Bobbie Welch, Beverly Gould, Gail Hammel, Corresponding Pqf Gguld, Margaret Ferguson Secretary, Paula Simon, Treasurer, Liz Crick, President, JoAnn Row 3. Louise Alma, Vickie Jackson, Carolyn Keyes, Susan Spriggs, Wright, Recording Secretory Mory Dolphit JOYCE Grover Linda Stone, Jan Howarth, Judy Gage, Barbara Bond, Judy Fetzer, Row 2-Marilyn Henry, Linda Ross, Pat Tru, Jane Walker, Jan Red- Frqnqis Henne man, Vice President Kay Colgan, Judy Geisler, Donna Sweeney, -.1--' - 1 L -f,- ,:- R The Alpha Theta Sorority became an organization on the Alma campus in l87O. First formed as a literary society, in T890 the group became a social sorority. Alpha Theta sponsors many and varied social functions. There is the Delta Sigma Phi - Alpha Theta Free for All at the beginning of the year. Our annual Theta Tavern is held in November. Be- fore Christmas we have a cookie party with our patronesses and a closed Christmas party with the Delt Sigs. During the Snow Carnival we are fortunate to sponsor the Snow Ball. A fashion show is a ,,,,,....-. l -.eim!.9FW -,..- traditional event, usually occuring in March and featuring the new spring fashions. During exams we sell candy to help in the support of Tou Ling Chi, our orphan in Hong Kong. The sorority also participates in Homecoming activities lwe were very proud that all four members of the court were Thetasl, Song Fest, international Night, intra- murals, and the Snow Carnival. The year is climaxed by sorority weekend at Crystal Lake and our closed formal in late spring.

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Sigma Tau Gamma Row 'l-Jerry Olson, Sgt.-at-Armsg Jim Salbenblattg Dick Boughton, Treasurery Mike Pritchard, Vice Presidentg Mrs. Seifert, Roger Ar- bury, President, Gary Burkhart, Dick Luke, Housemanagerg Bill Beauchamp Row 2 - Terry Lechtig Don Metcalf, Roger Emigg Jim Lynn, Ed Powersp Jerry Vanderhart, Denny McCullough, Lou lcobellep Bob Tarteg Skip Murray, Recording Secretary, Dave McDonald, Bill Johnson Row 3-Hall Waller, Phil Barons: Mike Mousg Neil Mosher, Bill Carterg Dave Smith, Paul Voelker, Bob Robb The Beta Eta Chapter of Sigma Tau Gamma came to Alma in October of 1959. Before this date the chapter here had been a local fraternity, Delta Gamma Tau, which was founded in 1938. It was founded by Professor Henry Howe, who is active in the chapter today, and Coach Gordon McDonald. Sigma Tau Gamma is a social fraternity, and as a social fraternity believes there are benefits to be derived from the close association with others. Many social activities are sponsored by the Sig Tous. All campus events, Monte Carlo Night, Holly House, Spring Swing, and many open houses are put on each year. Sig Taus also participate in the Baptist Orphans Home Christmas party, the Muscular Dystrophy Drive, Cancer Drive, Song Fest, and intramural sports. Sigma Tau Gamma strives to develop leaders at Alma. Members from the chapter are President and Vice President of the Senior, Junior, and Sophomore classes. The student body President is also a member of the chapter. Sigma Tau Gamma endeavors through its fraternity and chapter programs to promote the highest ideals of manhood, brotherhood, citizenship, and scholarship. We of Sigma Tau Gamma look for men who will help us maintain these standards.

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Della Sigma Phi Row 1 -Jerry Lafferty, Mark Ryan, Sgt-at-arms, Harold Cook, Treasurer, Fred Noffke, Vice President, Mrs. Yonkman, Ray Graham, President, Stuart Strait, Secretary, Chris Campbell, Housemanager, Dennis Ellis, Bob Smith, Wayne Smith Row 2-Bob Minton, Harold Elsworth, Dave Malcheck, Dave Els- ln May, 1954, Zeta Sigma, the oldest Greek letter social fraternity at Alma College, became the ninty-third chapter of Delta Sigma Phi international fraternity. Delta Sigma Phi is many things-things difficult to describe by mere words alone. They are intangible things which leave their imprints in the hearts of men and provide a rich, thriving experience that remains with the members for their entire life. Delta Sigma Phi encourages its sons to make the most of college through a well- planned and well-balanced life. It stresses the symetrical develop- ment of mind, soul, and body. Academic achievement is the keystone for which Delta Sigma Phi stands. We believe that the first and foremost obiectives of any college fraternity is the advancement of education. The vigor with which we strive to attain this goal is best demonstrated by our record of being the recipient of the President's Cup for five succes- sive semesters. Delta Sigma Phi also emphasizes the development of social poise, personality, and the understanding of human relations. To aid in this development, Delta Sigma Phi has initiated a positively stressed Engineered Leadership program. We also emphasize physical development, illustrated by the fact that Delta Sigs participate in all varsity sports at Alma College. Beyond this, the Delt Sigs are more than amply represented in intra- mural sports. Two football teams, five volleyball teams, five basketball teams, three bowling teams, and two softball teams were fielded this year by the Delt Sigs. The men of Delta Sigma Phi stress the highest ideals of sportsmanship not only in varsity and intramural athletics but throughout their college activities. lf fraternal spirit could be defined, it might be the sum total of brotherhood, participation, and relaxation. Working together on our Sailor's Ball, our Carnation Ball, our open houses, our house improvements, our parties, our prize winning homecoming float and lawn decorations, in scholarship and in athletics-even relaxing in the house or sitting in the Union together-mold the spirit of brotherhood in each member of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity. P157 is worth, Dick Lee, John Rowland, Bob Norris, Lynn Terbursh, Bruce Cisco, Jim Steel, Ken Renaud, Tom Hickman Row 3-Don Oltz, John Osborne, Bob Balmer, John MaGuire, Chip McCleilen, Warren Slowdowski, Dave Eldred, Art Krawtzyk, .lim Salenski, Don Carruthers, Don Neil, Bob Schwinn, Jim Burnham