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

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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

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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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Being the newest Greek sorority on campus makes Delta Sigma Theta the New Kid on the Block Months of waiting did not discourage the spirits of the newest sorority on the McNeese Campus. The Pi Zeta chapter of Delta Sigma Theta sorority became a part of the McNeese Greek system on January 5, 1985. Through the help of the Lake Charles Alumnae of Delta Sigma Theta, the McNeese chapter obtained the fif- teen-member charter requirement. Each member had to have 24 semester hours credit and a 2.5 grade point average. Delta Sigma Theta’s goals include ad- mitting career-minded young ladies of outstanding moral character and dedica- tion to sincere public service. These goals have been continued since the founding of the sorority in 1913 on the campus of 4oward University in Washington, DC, by 22 educated black women. Once their charter was official, the Pi Zeta’s quickly united to become part of 9? Greeks the mainstream of McNeese. To begin the spring semester a dance was held at Su- gar Daddy’s II followed by other dances and a spaghetti dinner sale to raise funds. Other projects included involvement with Special Olympics and the Sickle Cell Ane- mia Foundation Telethon. An additional activity included ‘‘May Week ’, a selected week in May which stresses the impor- tance of education. The first annual Delta Darling Baby Contest was held in June. All proceeds from these events were used to send McNeese chapter representatives to the National Delta Sigma Theta Con- vention at Dallas in August. Beginning the spring semester as a new sorority provided an opportunity for the members to be representatives of Del- ta Sigma Theta’'s public motto — ‘‘Intelli- gence is the torch of wisdom.’