Evangel University - Lancer Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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Mu Phi new music sorority; stiff requisites activate competition The Gamma Alpha chapter of the Inter- national Professional Music Sorority, Mu Phi Epsilon, was installed at Evanget College on May 2, 1971. The National President, Madge C. Gerke, presided over the sorority's installation ceremony. Mu Phi Epsilon's central purpose was to promote the advancement of music in America and throughout the world, pro- moting musicianship, scholarship and friendship. Membership was open to music majors and minors with a 3.0. Gamma Alpha had 13 charter members which included two music instructors Edna Baker,assi'st- ant professor of music, and Betty Palma, instructor of music. The executive officers were senior, Olga Sokolich, president; sophomore Char- lotte McLendon, vice-president; sopho- more Lynette Cobb, treasurer; sopho- more Mary Herron, recording secretary; sophomore Diana Williams, gorrespond- ing secretary. The faculty sponsor was Barbara Ann Gray, part-time instructor of music. Mu Phi Epsilon's fund-raising project for the year was to raise money for the chapter dues. MU PHI EPSILON: Left to right, tstandinQT Miss Barb Gray, faculty sponsor; Olga Sokolich, Lynn Cobb, Diane Williams, Mary Harren, Carolyn Kroll, Charolette McLendon and Carol Tucker. 1seated1 Patty Krish, Judy Nicholson, and Linda McCain.

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Service sorority offers child-care; promotes friendship in community Theta Epsilon, organized in 1970 as a petitioning chapter of the national so- rority, Gamma Sigma Sigma, offered ser- vice to the college and community and promoted friendship between girls of all races, nationalities, and creeds. Activities for the year included a Christ- mas party at a local nursing home, child- care service offered to EC faculty, and a fruit sale in the dormitory. The 20 members enjoyed skating and siumber parties, as well as their banquet held in May. The prerequisite for membership in the Theta Epsilon chapter was a good aca- demic standing for both first and second semester students. Officers for the chapter were Linda Pochiro, junior, president; Karen Os- borne, senior, first vice-president; Dawn Mercer, sophomore, second vice-presi- dent; Carole Bancs, sophomore, corres- ponding secretary; Linda Holgerson, sen- ior, recording secretary; Linda Ashworth, senior, historian; Barb Trippe, senior, alumni secretary; and Nancy Damanskis, sophomore, treasurer. Sponsor of the chapter was Mrs. Jean Smith, instructor of English and catalog librarian. THETA EPSILON: Left to right, itop rowi Linda Pochiro, Mary Holgerson, and Karen Osborne. icen- ter rowi Barb Trip, Dawn Mercer, Judy Randall, and Mrs. Jean Smith, faculty sponsor. iseatedi Melody Podruchny, Marcia Gerard, Linda Ashworth, Carol Bancs, Roberta Hoover, and Nancy Schafer. At top right, one of the ten biceps exhibited for Theta Epsilon's Best Biceps fund raising contest.

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Top left: Phil Herrick calmly lies still as he donates blood on Blood Day. Top right: Circle K member greets customer at the basketball concession stand. Bottom left: Carol Bisignano shops for books at the book sale spon- sored by Circle K. Bottom right; Genelda Melton models new uniform pur- chased with Circle K funds.