Auburn University - Glomerata Yearbook (Auburn, AL)

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turindi Kjppj Kappa Cimmi wim and Sigma Phi Epsilon brother prepare for the release of approximately 3,500 balloon . The Balloon Derby wa the latge t fundraiser on campus and rabed money for the Make a Wtih Foundation. Student Life 17

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Raising Hopes To Throughout the year, most organizations on campus held fundraisers for various charities around the nation. Two of the most successful and easily recognized efforts were the Kappa Kappa Gamma Balloon Derby and Angel Flight's MIA POW (Missing In Action Prisoners of War) Awareness Week. The tenth annual Kappa Kappa Gamma Balloon Derby held with Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, was more than a great success this past year. Not only was it the biggest fundraiser on the campus, but it was the largest Kappa Balloon Derby in the country. Over $3500 was raised for the Make A Wish Foundation. This organization worked to fulfill the last wishes of terminally ill children. It was a very worthwhile fundraiser, said Laura Crewel. It was very fulfilling for our sorority to help in such a project. The organizing of the Balloon Derby began early in Spring quarter. Kappa Kappa Gamma first asked Sig Ep fraternity to aid them in the project. Committees were then formed within both organizations to meet upcoming deadlines. The balloons were donated Onf of man) who worked with the MIA-POW Awirrnm Week poM n a prisoner of war The week » purpose wat to keep the thought of thc e nutting amenran ntuen in the mind of people on camput A NEW HIGH by the Make A Wish Foundation. It was then a joint endeavor between Kappa and Sig Ep to prepare the balloons for the derby. Cards for the balloons, billboards, logo designs, and tee-shirts all had to be made. Donations from companies were then collected the week prior to the Derby. A great amount of labor went into preparing the Balloon Derby. All the work paid off though with the success that was achieved for this charity. A great amount of labor went into preparing the Balloon Derby. All the work paid off though with the success that was achieved for this charity. Sponsored by Angel Flight, MIA-POW Awareness Week informed people of the tragedy faced by thousands of American families. This project was not limited to just one week, but was a year round endeavor for the Angel Flight members. A booth was set up on the concourse where Angel Flight members sold bracelets engraved with MIA and POW names. They also passed out pamphlets and stickers to further stress the importance of their work. KKP and Angel Flight were not the only campus organizations to work on such worthwhile projects, but they were two of the most outstanding. These students were putting their best effort into the work that they had taken upon themselves. by Ron Williams 16 Student Life

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Students share auburn spirit by GIVING BLOOD! In the middle of January students, faculty and residents of Auburn, turned out in droves to share a little of their Auburn Spirit. The annual SGA blood drive was a huge success with the daily totals being: 390, 51?, 505, and 630 pints, for a total of 2037 pints given during the four-day drive. The drive was held at the beginning pf winter quarter and was the only blood drive held in the state during that time. This year's drive was especially important as the Red Cross had declared Alabama's blood bank levels to be in a state of emergency. Giving blood was a point of pride with students since we held the record fox the most blood given by a single institution. The record was set in 1967 during the Vietnam War. ♦ by Melissa Robinson Students sometimes find it easier to bring a friend along when giving blood. These two students lend each other support as they give blood. 18 Student Life