McNeese State University - Log Yearbook (Lake Charles, LA)

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Ebony model Pamela Fernandez from Silver Spring, Maryland, strides down the runway of the McNeese Auditorium during the nationwide tour of the Ebony Fashion Fair. The event was brought to the McNeese campus by Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. (Photo by D. Smith) Todd McArthur, newly elected Mr. AKA, is pinned by Sandra Alexander during the pageant held in conjunction with AKA Week. (Photo by M. Ben- nett) Front row: Margaret Robinson, Cindy Kibodeaux, Sally Handy, Sandra Alexander. Back row: Shelley Cormier, Patricia James, Dwaunis Broussard, Andrea Daniels, Melissa Cormier, Janet Trahan. (Photo by M. Duhon) Alpha Kappa Alpha 89

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Whether they're collecting for Sickle Cell or having a “stomp” in the Ranch, the AKA’s are always — On the Move Having the distinction of being the old- est sorority for black professional women, Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority was first es- tablished at Howard University on Janu- ary 15, 1908. Since that date, member- ship in the sorority has grown to span one ocean and two continents. Alpha Kappa Alpha now boasts chapters in the United States, the Bahamas, Liberia, U.S. Virgin Islands, and West Africa. The Zeta Pi chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority at McNeese received its charter on December 5, 1971. The Alpha Kappa Alpha’s have continued to support McNeese State University and the com- munity of Lake Charles by donating their assistance to the Battered Women’s Shel- ter, NAACP. the Sickle Ceil Anemia Foun- dation, and the Foreman-Reynaud YMCA. Beginning a new tradition was also on the agenda of the sorority as the sisters planned and participated in the first annu- al AKA week. On. Monday, March 4, a Greek Collaboration was held in the Para Ballroom to attract students to the Greek system, while Tuesday, the fifth, a step show was performed by the Alpha Kappa Alpha sisters in the Old Ranch. Students, as well as members of the community, attended the nationally touring Ebony Fashion Fair, which was located in the McNeese Main Auditorium. The week of 88 Greeks events ended on Friday, March 8, with the first annual Mr. AKA Pageant, which was won by Todd McArthur, a senior health and physical education major from Lake Charles. Generosity for community was seen as the Alpha Kappa Alpha sisters donated all proceeds from AKA week to local black organizations. Through working together for the bet- terment of black women the sisters of Al- pha Kappa Alpha have formed a strong bond of sisterhood and the belief that this bond, like democracy for all, should con- stantly be sought. The first annual Alpha Kappa Alpha Week gave audience to the Zeta Pi sisters as they performed a step show in the Old Ranch. (Photo by B. Meri- cle)

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Chi Omega sisters Nancy Yelverton and Phyllis Porter join in the fun at the Halloween party host- ed by Kappa Alpha fraternity. (Photo by T. Maricle) Front row: Julie Sinitiere, Sharon Fontenot, Jill Granger, Karen Abate, Nancy Yelverton, Pam Louviere, Melissa Fontenot, Penny Sargeant. Second row: Leslie Stratton, Vickie Burge, Tara Turney, Gaye Dean, Susan Fontenot, Karen Karkalits, Dawn Blanchard, Lucinda Ogea, Carol Knight. Third row: Molly Forsyth, Len Lungaro, Kelli Christensen, Lana Babineaux, Jenny Boudreaux, Kim Young, Marie Montalbano, Phyllis Porter, Deborah Dalme, Jennifer Walla. Fourth row: Sue Davis, Stacy Baker, Melinda Ward, Lisa Wojciechowski, Katie Christman, Hollis Hayes, Tammy Horn, Laura McGee, Suzanne Parker, Dani Price, Leslie Cobb, Clarissa Chapman, Kim Moore. Back row: Allison Wentzell, Heidi Welch, Deborah Manning, Stacy Dupuis, Kandy Queenan, Marti Rogers. (Photo by B. Mericle) Ed Watson, candidate for mayor of Lake Charles, speaks to the Chi Omega sisters dur- ing a meeting. (Photo by B. Mericle) 90 Greeks