Fairmont State University - Mound Yearbook (Fairmont, WV)

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The number one sorority scholastically during the fall term of all campus sororities was the Epsilon Iota chapter of Delta Zeta, an organization founded on a scholar- ship. Because of Delta Zeta ' s high academic standards, the chapter is required by nationals to hold weekly study halls. The 25 members of the Epsilon Iota chapter also participated in many service activities, such as giving treats to Wishing Well Nursing Home residents for Thanksgiving and contributing to the State ' s flood vic- tims. They also gave food to the Glenville College Delta Zeta chapter after the flood. In addition, members donated money to the sorority ' s national philanthropy, Galludet College for the hearing and speech impaired. The money came from profits made raking leaves. A national loan fund and many scholarships are pro- vided for Delta Zeta members who need financial assis- tance. Delta Zeta helped each member to reach her highest potential through leadership and accepting responsibil- ities, commented Chris Harold, Delta Zeta president. The sorority was founded in 1902 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, as the first national sorority. It became a FSC campus sorority Aug. 22, 1956. Delta Zeta ' s purpose is friendship. It gives confi- dence, support and encouragement in all phases of life, added Mrs. Harold. The semi-formal Carnation Ball and Homecoming activities highlighted activities of Phi Mu during the year. The Beta Chi chapter, originally the local Gamma Chi Chi sorority, was the first sorority established on campus. Gamma Chi Chi affiliated nationally with Phi Mu in 1966. Additional activities included holding a Halloween party for faculty and alumni children and sponsoring a faculty tea. Along with Theta Xi fraternity, Phi Mu also held a dinner for senior citizens. Members sponsored a Miss FSC candidate and held the Carnation Ball for their pledges. In addition, they held their annual Homecoming, tailgate and afterbash party for members and their guests. Their colors are rose and white, their flower, the rose carnation and their mascot, the lion. What do sailboats, pearls, violets, and royal purple and white have in common? To the average person, these items may mean nothing. But, to Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority, these are the symbols of their club motto, Faithful unto Death. The sorority, also known as the Alpha Kappa chapter, sponsored holiday theme parties for the patients at the East Side Emergency Hospital. They also participated in a bowl-a-thon for the United Way, and stuffed envelopes for the Easter Seals. The Sigma Sigma Sigma social service theme is Play Therapy for Hospitalized Children, and its national phil- anthropy is the Robbie Page Memorial. Members take turns putting up a bulletin board at Fairmont General Hospital, and also helped sponsor playrooms at North Carolina Memorial and the Children ' s Medical Center in Dallas. Fraternities, Sororities 27

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mm vm? The 1985-86 school year saw the involvement of FSC fraternities with various community services and social activities ranging from floor relief to fund raisers. Sigma Pi members were involved in a lot of commu- nity services according to adviser Jean Ward. Members of the fraternity went into flood devastated areas and helped clean up mud and debris in several area nursing homes. In addition to their involvement in fund raisers for the Salvation Army, the fraternity participated in several Bowl-A-Thons for the United Way, and were involved with the annual Crop Walk, Basketball Invita- tional Tournament and the Special Olympics Track Meet. Sigma Pi also served as Big Brothers in the Step- ping Stone Foster Home for boys, according to Ward. Theta Xi members were involved in flood relief, donating food and clothes to devastated families in Par- sons, Marlinton and Rowlesburg, according to president Brian Henderson. Along with the Phi Mu sorority, the fraternity held the annual Marion County senior citizens dinner. They par- ticipated in the Bowl-A-Thon for United Way and spon- sored car washes. The Theta Xi ' s were also involved in social activities as they participated in the FSC Scavenger Hunt and captured 3rd place in the Homecoming Float competi- tion, according to Henderson. Tau Kappa Epsilon donated time and effort to the Salvation Army, flood relief and the annual Blood Do- nor Day for FSC. They partcicipated in the Bowl-A- Thon for United Way, and Balloon Day for Easter Seals, according to president Patrick Mascaro. The TKEs as- sisted with the annual FSC Scholarship Dinner and had their annual Danny Thomas fund raising project for St. Judes Hospital. They donated to the FSC Foundation through the IFC and contributed to the FSC Chimes fund, according to Mascaro. The Interfraternity Panhellenic and Interfrater- nity Councils are made up of representatives from each fraternity and sorority. Their main functions are the co- ordination and sponsoring of Greek Week activities and the annual Holly Ball. In addition, the councils partici- pated in the Bowl-A-Thon for United Way on March 3. They are under the advisership of William Julian and Michelle Casteel. The Women ' s Panhellenic expanded the format of the Miss FSC pageant, their most important activity. While previous years saw only eight or nine coeds partici- pating, this year twenty-three FSC women vied for the title April 23rd in Wallman Hall. This pageant included a first, categories to select a Miss Photogenic and a Miss Congeniality. Contestants were sponsored by campus organizations. John Maciwee, a local fashion coordinator, served as the master of ceremonies and the winner was chosen by West Virginia certified judges. Entertainment was pro- vided by Bobby Nichols. Since the Miss FSC pageant is a preliminary for the Miss America contest, the same rules apply for the cam- pus pageant as does for the Miss America Pageant. Two FSC winners, Kelly Anderson and Kelly Carr, have gone on to become Miss West Virginia and com- pete in the Miss USA contest. Women ' s Panhellenic is a council composed of 12 members representing each sorority. They meet once a week to plan activities that include a formal rush for three days during the fall semester, homecoming open houses and teas for sorority alumni, a less formal spring rush and a December Holly Ball held in the FSC Ball- room. 26 Academics, Organizations 9NG

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$mm Jia? Getting students more involved in activities was the main goal of Student Government as they began the 1985-86 school year. Led by president Tim Watson, vice president Mitch Fisher, secretary Lisa Heischman, treasurer Rocco Zan- nino and parlimentarian Dan Calvert, the group had the task of planning events for the student body. The first major event was Homecoming. With the theme being the Roaring 20 ' s, activities included a per- formance by Brian Hussey, a parade, and a homecoming dance. Jane Fichtner was crowned queen at halttime ceremonies of the Shepherd game on Saturday after- noon. In addition to concerts by Howard Jones and George Thorogood, the group also sponsored performances by the Washington Ballet, the Touleusse Orchestra, and Paris pianists the Lebeck sisters. Students also had the opportunity to attend an opera entitled the Marriage of Figaro. Speakers sponsored by Student Government included former Pittsburgh Steeler, Franco Harris and executive director of the NAACP Benjamin Hooks. Dr. Wayne Dyer and Dr. William Parker both spoke on self confi- dence during spring semesters. After a long absence, the Advisory Council was re- vived this year. Made up of one representative from each campus organization, the group discussed problems of the organizations. The chairperson of the council also served as a voting member of Student Government. Students had the opportunity to receive free tutoring in any subject through the tutoring program. Student Government paid the students minimum wage. Typewriters were also made available to students in the Nickel and copy machines were placed in every building. I think overall that the year was very successful, and I believe the students had more input in school events than in years past, commented student body president, Wat- son. Alpha Phi Omega members were busy most of the ye ar giving tours to prospective FSC students. These tours, one of the regular services provided by the organi- zation, were designed to introduce people to the campus and advisers in their chosen field of study. The fraternity also worked at the community level, organizing fund raisers for various charities. In Novem- ber the group held a dance-a-thon to benefit missing children, and in October, in the true spirit of Halloween, members donned costumes and went trick or treating for UNICEF. Alpha Phi Omega, an international coed service frater- nity, is the only coed fraternity at Fairmont State. It provided students with opportunities to enjoy social ad- vantages of a fraternity and at the same time provide helpful services within the community and on campus. The Black Student Union devoted one week to the observance of Black History month. Activities during that week included a speech by Benjamin Hoos, execu- tive director of the NAACP; a fashion show and dance; a sports forum; and a program entitled The Voice of the Church. Patrick Harton, business major and president of the Black Student Union, became the first Fairmont State student to win a Truman Scholarship. He received his scholarship at the Harry Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Mo. The scholarship, named after the 33rd American presi- dent, covers academic expenses up to $5,000 annually for four years. Sophomores who have at least a B average, rank in the upper fourth of their class and exhibit an interest in a career in government were eligible for nomi- nation. 28 Academics, Organizations