Morehead State University - Raconteur Yearbook (Morehead, KY)

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Strong bond of brotherhood iiThe closeness of the brotherhood, the willingness to help each other out and the ability to work together to achieve a common goal, that is what Sigma Pi is all aboutf said Steve Bailey, a senior industrial technology major from Owingsville. The Delta Rho chapter of Sigma Pi Interna- tional was formed in 1971. Sigma Pi stresses friendship, brotherhood and academics. iiWe seek the goals ofhigher learning, said Bailey, treasurer of Sigma Pi. iiWe are not a group ofguys who just get together for fun? While the fraternity is small in number, the 13 members of Sigma Pi consider this an ad- vantage. They contend that they have grown a lot closer as friends and have come to depend on one another. For Zack Wade, a sophomore data process- ing major from Versailles, the size of Sigma Pi was a determinant factor in his selection of a fraternity. When it came time for me to pledge, instead ofjust two or three members talking to me, the entire Sigma Pi fraternity came to my room. It was much better for me to communicate with the whole group rather than one person? Bailey added that the strong bond of brotherhood made him feel like he was an important part of the fraternity, rather than just a number. The Sigma Piis are very active in campus activities. One major accomplishment was the sponsoring of the 1987 Homecoming Queen, Christi Beaver. Other projects in- cluded the iiBuild a food mountain food drive for the needy of Rowan County, a road block to collect money for multiple sclerosis, and a iiToys for Tots, drive at Chrismas. iiBelieve it or not, we do find time for other activitesf, said Wade, who is also a member of the swimming team. iiBut when it comes time to get something accomplished, everyone gives 100 percent. Future events for the fraternity include a softball tournament at Eastern Kentucky State University, where they will compete against Sigma Pi fraternities from other states. They will also travel to Fairmont State for a Sigma Pi basketball tournament in April. Sports participation is important to us, espe- cially intramuralsf said Wade. iiSince we are a small fraternity, everyone gets to partici- pate, not just a select few? The Sigma Pi motto is Our brotherhood speaks for itself and the members of the fraternity hold true to this. iiWe donit try to change anybodyf, said Bailey. Everyone can be themselves. That individuality is what makes us strong as a fraternity? . - By: Melody Cooper

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Black in Business 11As Kappa Alpha Psi we have the distinction of being in one of the largest black fraternities in the United Statesf, said Darrell Givens, a junior from Lexington majoring in physical education. Kappa Alpha Psi was founded in 1911 at Indiana State Univeristy. The Morehead chap- ter was established in 1972. Under the direc- tion ofT.C. Young, television producer, Office of Television Produc- activities. 11We were particularly involved with the Black Creek Awareness week, said Greg Mitchell, a sophomore finance major from Cincinnati, Ohio. 11We participated in the Black Creek Think Tank in which all the black fraternities get together and think about ways we can improve campus life? A project the Kappa Alpha Psiis have worked on is the naming ofa room in Claypool Young in honor of Dr. tion, the members of Kappa Alpha Psi strive to reach the goal set by the founders of the fra- ternity, which is to help mankind achieve in any way they can. While Kappa Alpha CdUSB 0 881186 0 ambition ctOur growth is be- our stron brotherhoo, quality leadership and Psi: Maurice Stryder, who was a professor at the University and a mem- ber of Kappa Alpha Psi. BI chose Kappa Alpha Givens said, 11be- cause the quality of the men stood out over the Psi is not a business fra- ternity, one of their maj or aspects involves the world ofbusiness. 11Kappa Alpha Psi is helping me to develop my skills for the business world, said Kendrick Darnell, a junior fi- nance major from Lexington. He noted that some of the alumni members are very influen- tial in business, and are always willing to talk business? Givens said he had made several valuable business connections. Kappa Alpha Psi is active in many campus , 1 L g ' L , t 1' v: t I 4 Jim Hilt' JohnR. Holioway,Wes CookseyJayA Wright, BrentW Meienburg, Robert D Maynard Brad Clarke, Jonathan C Domer rest of the fraternities? The members of Kappa Alpa Psi are proud of their fraternity and their brothers. 11We have watched the fraternity grow from one of the smallest, to one of the largestf, said Darnell. uWe feel it is because of our strong sense of brotherhood, quality leadership and ambition. Our goal is fraternity growth as a whole, both in size and in individuality. . e By: Melody Cooper W4 v41 MEMO

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The closeness and sincerity of the members keep Sigma Pi fraternity together. Senior Steve Bailey, from Owingsville, junior Joe DeLong from Creenup, and junior Mike Vanderventer, from London are part of the strong Sigma Pi bond. PHOTO BY? Sigma Pi brothers Bailey, Delong and Vanderven- ter, are close and very active on campus. The fra- ternity sponsored the 1987 Homecoming Queen Christi Beaver. PHOTO BY: Theta Chi Fimaaw K ast D mama, 1T Trentja aitzmamr :Marshall B Armstrong,W. Wmsley, M 1032,2110 Cormff. Underwood, C R Yeary, S. Rogers, P Richter Seadeow , H A