Fairmont State University - Mound Yearbook (Fairmont, WV)

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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

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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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Circle K International, advised by Dr. Rayman Richardson, professor of physical science, was a campus service organization designed to develop community leaders who were not just concerned about social and environmental problems in their community, but who also became involved in finding solutions for them. Circle K members helped raise money for the Ameri- can Cancer Society in November by selling cookies. At Christmas time, members were spotted throughout various store locations, ringing bells for the Salvation Army. In addition to various community involvements, Cir- cle K members provided a program for students on the special Olympics program and other activities for the retarded children of Marion County. Beginning in the fall of 1985, the Wesley foundation helped students and their families who were victims of the floods in West Virginia. The foundation contacted various members of flood stricken families and also managed to obtain a grant from the Presbyterian Church to aid families. During the fall, the Wesley foundation helped spon- sor and design the Peace and Justice Class. By working with Student Affairs, the foundation has set up an Emergency Contact service in case students are involved in a serious accident or if there is a death in the family. Christian students often experienced trauma when dealing with collegiate morals and values. When these troubles became too rough, many turned to the Wesley Foundation and the Rev. Richard Bowyer. The ROTC program was divided into two phases, the basic course for freshmen and sophomores and the advanced course covering officer skills. During the first two years of the basic course, students learned the military mission, first aid and land navigation. Non-scholarship cadets were not required to wear uni- forms or get haircuts. Students could take beginning courses on a trial basis to see if ROTC was for them, and no commitment was made. College credit was awarded for the basic course. The advance course, the final two years of the ROTC program, prepared cadets as officers in the Army. Cadets in the advanced phase received subsistence allowances of $100-a-month totalling up to $1,000 a year, whether or not the person was a scholarship recipient. Much of the time spent in uniform occured between the junior and senior years during six weeks of military training at Fort Lewis, Wash., where classroom knowl- edge was field-tested. Cadets were paid $600 for attend- ing advanced camp in addition to their monthly subsis- tence, as well as room, board and transportation to and from camp. In addition, 11 students competed for positions at the Airborne School at Ft. Benning, Ga., and two for the Air Assault School at Ft. Campbell, Ky. Scholarship and advance course students served in the U.S. Army, the Army National Guard, or the U.S. Army Reserves upon commissioning. Inside Flap 29