Austin Peay State University - Yearbook (Clarksville, TN)

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Pi Kappa Alpha members proudly wear their letters on and off campus Above - Ronalda Russell and Keith Harver catch up on some catchy phrases at a fall rush party. Top - Ray Beanpole Morris shades his eyes and at the same time displays his letters. Right - Kenny Smith does the hula in the bowl during the Stroh's Superstars event; unfortunately his effort went unrewarded.

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On March 3, 1973 Kappa Delta 80- rority extended a charter to Epsilon Delta Chapter at Austin Peay State Uni- versity. Founded on Christian princi- ples, Kappa Delta holds high the values of true friendship and sisterly love among its members. Kappa Delta also encourages its members to be active in campus life. Members of Kappa Delta can be found in such activities as Sigmi Chi Derby Week, Canoe Races, Miss APSU pag- eant, intramurals, little sister groups, Phi Chi Theta, batgirls and SGA to name only a few. Since its founding at Austin Peay, Ep- silon Delta has received numerous award both locally and nationally. At the 1975 convention Epsilon Delta won the Progress Award, Scholarship Award and the Alumnae Assistance Award from the local alumnae chapter. As a national sorority Kappa Delta supports two philanthropies. These in- clude the crippled childrens hospital in Richmond, and Orthopaedic Research. Epsilon Delta supports two philanthro- pies which are the convalescent center and fosters an orphan child in India. The members acknowledge the fra- ternities of APSU with house storms through the year. As a highlight to fall quarter the sisters hold an annual Christmas formal. To climax the year the Emerald Ball is held topresent the new initates of the previous year. Top - Kappa Delta worked hard on their home- coming float that they built in conjunction with Alpha Gamma Rho. But, occasionally some sis- ters took time out to see if the other sisters were working, too. Right - The float work continues as Bonita Wilson and Kim Hereford work long hours to tinish their float.

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Sisters of the Shield and Diamond play a significant role in the Eta Tau Chapter. With a current active mem- bership of around 40, the HPikettes will continue to grow in numbers and importance to the fraternity. The Pikettes participate in most of Eta Tau Chapter's activities, especially speical projects and social activities. Some of the special projects for the brothers this year includes the Thanks- giving dinner, a bean supper and picnic. Social activities the Pikettes partici- pate in include the annual animal week of which half of the proceeds go to the Montgomery County Animal Shelter and half to Muscular Dystrophy; Pika annual beer softball tournament; and the newly founded Pika Pool Tourna- ment. Other projects include helping brothers run concession stands at APSU basketball games, spring week- end and the i'famous Pike dances. Pikettes special function for the brothers this year was the refinishing of the pool table and spring ciean-up at the house. Rush periods are in the fall and spring. Top Left - Members of the Pikettes include: tL-R. Fronti Mickey Fletcher, Karen Bucnanan, Melanie Miller, Sherry Kimbro, Karee Jobe, iMiddlei Debbie Gupton, Diane Coakley. Sharon Schri- ber. Susan Schriber, Deb- bie Wassom. Naomi Tay- lor, Hopi Lyn Stubble- fieid, Barbara Cunning- ham, Pam Gupton, Jan Mitchell and Lynn Mor- gan. Above - Lyn Stubb- lefield, Front and Jan Mitchell try their skill in the Stroh's Superstars event held in May, Left - iL-Ri Randy Clouser, Dale Ledbetter and Tommy WilIiams turn a toast and a smiling face to the world.