James Madison University - Bluestone Schoolmaam Yearbook (Harrisonburg, VA)

Page 265 text:

' ' f ? ( • -1J ' : Dancing during Tri Delta ' s Deltas Gone Wild routine, junior entertains the crowd with her moves. The Tri Delta Executive Office recognized the Gamma Tau chapter for its accredita- ;4, ' mi f ' n r a i tion plan, a report on the operations of the chapter. Photo by Mindi Westhoff Ab jflL ' f A 1 Adding to the dancers ' per- ■ - ' :- - ■ M ■ formance, the hands section ' ' ip J j H I performs choreographed, synchronized background motions. The hands section practiced twice a week for the majority of spring semes- ter leading up to Greek Sing. Photo by Mindi Westhoff Front row: Allison Garfield. Sara Wist, Meagan Mihaiko, Tami Torano, Megan Johnson, Melissa VVoolson: Second row: Amanda Deutinger, Beth Cromwell. Heather Hussey, Priyanka Bhatia, Ariel Greenlee, Rachel Barker, Beth Vahabzadeh, Adriane Mullins, Sara Borsari, Lindsay Campbell, Amy Breeding, Rachel Couchenour, Sydney Paul; Third row: Kate Cogswell, Sarah Johannes. Heather Denucce, Stephanie Marino, Amanda Bornarth, Kimberly Simmons, Charlotte Claflin, Katie Bennett, Lindsey Troup, Carla Blumenthal, Katherine Cestare, Kim Fuhrmeister, Jaime Benator, Shannon Thacher; Fourth row: Laura MacNaughton. Lauren Hoffman, Kristin Birk, Emily Johnson, Michelle Panasie- wicz, Beth Cipollo. Beth Foster. Stephanie Graves. Elizabeth Wilkins.Juli Jacobs. Becca Webb, Caitlin Kuzma, Briana Marcantoni. Rebecca Trudel, Cristen Cravath; Fifth row: Ashley W ' hite, Li Mcintosh, Katie Shaffer. Whitney Seulke, Heather Cote, Eve Brecker, Ashley Oakey, Lauren Maggitti, Erica Calys, Mary W augaman. Stephanie Scamardella, Sara Shell, Ally Goff. Kristin Halberstadt, Kate Kennedy; Back row: Erica Walker, Grace O ' Sullivan. Anne Blessing, Alii Marshall. Lauren Coble, Stephanie Galing, Lyndsay Hooper, Ashley Garcia, Alison Malinchak, Maggie Guy, Tamara Kinney, Sarah Fuchs, Danielle Buckley, Dana Vetter, Jackie Cole, Kim W inters. Front row: Traise Rawlings. Molly Campbell. Jennifer Bishop, James Loizou, Morgan DeHaven, Danielle Fowler, Daniel Jurich, Christine Smith; Second row: Lauren Mur- phy, Jessi Lewis, Mike Fletcher. Anne Feild, W ' ill Martz, Eric W ' uestewarld, Corbin Craft, John Pierce; Back row: Garrett Johnson. Will Fawlev, Andrew Williams. Ryan Hoiman, Drew Massengill, Robert Gordon, David Garland. Cinemuss Cinemuse was the university ' s pre- mier film club that aimed to educate the community about classic, inde- pendent and foreign films through exposure, discussion and analysis. The group was founded in 2005 and hoped to help aspiring directors, screenwriters and actors come togeth- er to explore their interest in film through various activities and events. Delta Delta Delta 126!

Page 264 text:

■delta delta delta etnm s c. ya v- v y by Kati K itts The ladies of Tri Delta raise money for St. Jude Children ' s Research Hospital. Being recognized as the uni eisit s soiorit Chap- ter of the Year in 2005 gave the ladies of Delta Delta Delta (Tri Delta) a great deal to li e up to in 2006. They managed to earn their title while going above and beyond expectations, epitomiz- ing the values of their organization. Service, philanthropy, academics and developing a strong character are all important ideals to members of Tri Delta, and that is reflected through om- top GPA ranking, strong communitv ser ice involvement and our members ' involvement in outside activities, said senior Meagan Mihalko, former president. Having been a part of Tri Delta since my fresh- man vear, I have seen our sorority morph into the strong Chapter of the Year it is now, said senior Beth Cromwell. One of the many ways Tri Delta stood out on campus was through its strong commitment to hu- manitarian causes. More than anything, I ' m proud of our philanthropic accomplishments, said Crom- well. In March of 2006, the ladies co-sponsored the first Run for Hope with Theta Chi fraternit}-. The 5K raised money for Tri Delta ' s national philan- thropy, St. Jude Children ' s Research Hospital. In October, the ladies raised over $3,000 for St. Jude with their Charity Denim fundraiser, which took place during their Triple Play Week. Charitv Denim is an event where designer jeans are sold at wholesale prices and a percentage of the profits go to a philan- thropic cause, explained Mihalko. Our event was a huge success. While the ladies of Tri Delta took academics and philanthropy seriously, they managed to have a lot of fun as well. In ihc spring ihe participated in Greek Sing, an annual performance competition between all eight of the universitv ' s sororities. Their theme was Deltas Gone Wild, and the sisters took home the award for Best Crowd Appeal. During the summer, four sisters, seniors Meagan Mihalko. Me- lissa Woolson and Stephanie Wilson and junior Kate Heubach, attended the Tri Delta Convention held in Hollywood, Calif. The Tri Delta Executive Office also recognized the chapter as a two-star chapter, which, according to Mihalko, was the highest honor a collegiate chapter [could] receive. In the fall, Tri Delta began one of its most important and fundamental activities: recruitment. The new members were carefullv selected through a complicated matching process. Although recruit- ment could be a verv time-consuming and tiring process, the ladies of Tri Delta did their best to make it fun through the incorporation of their recruitment theme, Tri Deltas in Paradise, which featured tropi- cal music, leis and bright colors. Tri Delta initiated 43 new members into its Iota pledge class. In November, the sisters participated in the appointment of a new officers ' council, a process called slating. Members nominated each other for positions, and then a committee reviewed the nominations and selected the candidates it believed were most cjualified for the positions. Looking back, Mihalko said, Tri Delta accomplished a lot over the past year. Most importantly, the group forged lifelong connections with each oth- er. One of Tri Delta ' s purposes, said Mihalko, is to establish a perpetual bond of friendship. CEO Career Education Officers were peer educators who volunteered with the office of Career and Aca- demic Planning. The group pre- sented career workshops to organi- zations and residence halls. Front row; Lauicn Kinuiicy. Sarah SiiiiiiKHis; Back row: . niy Bi ceding. Jennie Fhnn, C ' handra Lane. 1 260 I Organizations

Page 266 text:

•delta Sigma theta sorority, inc. Sharing memories, a scrapbook displays Delta Sigma Theta ' s red and black colors The book was one of many scrapbooks available for viewing at the Delta Sigma Theta luncheon. Photo by jewels Cundrum Enjoying time with sisters, alumna Marcma Williams dmes at the Delta Sigma Theta lun- cheon for alumnae and cur- rent members. The luncheon was held in the Highlands Room and celebrated the sorority ' s 35th anniversary. Photo by jewels Gundrum Performing during a step show, members of Delta Sigma Theta incorporate their Supergirl theme The sorority was founded in 1913 at Howard Univer- sity by 22 women. Photo by Mmdi Westhoff Front row: Kanieron Spencer, Chiquita Cross. Linia Duncan. Circle K Circle K was started in 1936 by Ki- wanis International and became the largest collegiate service organiza- tion in the world. The organization performed service projects through- out the communit ' to promote service, fellowship and leadership. Front row; BlII.i Taul. |,iiiiu- t iiiiiui, Al.iiii.i iii.niu. lUliia Paul. ,S( ' iii .i Dtsai; Second row: Linda Laarz. Mamit- SiU-n. Jcniiilci Sthwarl , Emily Thornton, .Allison Forrest, Snzanne Fleming; Back Row: Parag I ' ai ikh. Meredith Wessels, .Avery Daugh- ert . Holly Boiling, Matthew Sears, 1 262 I Organizations