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

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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

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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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With high academic standards and a warm bond of friendship, the Chi Omega’s make Shining Examples Ever since its founding on April 5, 1895, at the University of Arkansas, Chi Omega has been one of the nation’s largest so- rorities for women which stresses high scholarship, friendship and participation. Currently there are over 170 national chapters and 300 alumnae groups. The Phi Zeta Chapter of Chi Omega at McNeese was established on January 25, 1959. In the past 26 years, the Phi Zetas have become one of the largest and most prestigious sororities on our campus. Chi Omegas are noted for their individ- uality. Each member adds her touch to the organization; and yet as each member is different, there is a warm bond of friend- ship that fosters sisterhood. The Phi Zetas have had a fun and excit- ing year which began with a very success- ful Rush. This year, the Chi O's met quota and pledged 34 girls. Also, the Chi O's have enjoyed such activities as sack As president Kandy Queenan opens the floor for suggestions, Chi Omega secretary, Phyllis Porter, records notes during a meeting. (Photo by B. Meri- cle) lunches, slumber parties, fraternity ex- changes, church, Greek Week, and social gatherings with parents, teachers, and alumnaes. The Phi Zetas have participat- ed civically by visiting the children’s wing at local hospitals during Halloween, at- tending the Panhellenic Christmas Party at the Calcasieu Women’s Shelter, and being runners for the Special Olympics Campaign. The Chi O's also enjoyed an elaborate Spring Formal with the theme of “Love on the High Seas.” All pledges, new initiates, and the newly elected presi- dent were presented. The Phi Zetas are active in nearly every facet of campus. Members can be found in clubs ranging from the Rodeo Club to the McNeese Cowgirl Kickers. In the past year, the Phi Zeta Chapter was honored to have members serve on the Freshman, Homecoming, and Spring Courts. Addi- tionally members have been selected for Who's Who Among American College Students and Epsilon Alpha Epsilon Hon- or Society. Chi Omega 91