Morehead State University - Raconteur Yearbook (Morehead, KY)

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c C heta Alpha Phi is the inner T core of the theatre studentsf, said Dr. Travis Lockhardt, as- sociate director of theatre and Theta ad- visor. The co-ed organization is a national honor fraternity. To pledge, you must be a sophomore in good academic standing and be active in theatre. Theta Alpha Phi, which has approxi- mately 20 to 30 members, usually spon- sors the One-Acts, student-directed plays, once a year. When we sponsor them we run the auditions, build sets, find people to work the lights, that kind of thing. We donit normally spend any money, we just use the resources we have? said Tara Lail, vice-president. Another of their main activities is the Theta Banquet, held every spring. The banquet is for all theatre people, their friends, faculty and our patrons. It is just a chance to dress up and have a good meal, said Lail. Awards are given at the banquet in such categories as best actor, best sup- porting actor, technical awards and also gag awards. The main stage shows of the year are judged by faculty members in the communications department and their votes decide who receives each award. On April 22-23, the Kentucky branch of the Thespian Society will be holding a statewide festival on campus. The Soci- ety is an organization for high school students interested in drama or theatre. Theta will be holding a reception and workshops on'various topics such as au- ditions and stage management. uThe festival will be a chance for stu- dents to learn about our theatre depart- ment and the University, toof said Lail. iiWe,re also planning a dance and there will be two productions of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by our theatre department while the students are here? tSee The- atre Productions pgs. 95, 196-1 99J Our future goal for Theatre is to start a scholarship program. iiThe MSU Players already have a scholarship program and we want to start our ownfi said Lail. uThe scholarships would be for incom- ing freshmen, as well as struggling stu- dents here. So far the requirements are just that you be a theatre major or minor and be interested in our University and Theta Alpha Phi. Another main goal is to grow in size. We want to promote membership in Theta, so we can get more people in- volved, then well have more ideas and we,ll be able to do more. We want to become more recognized on campus? said Lail. iiTheta tries to keep theatre strong and meaningful for us ttheatre peoplel. Weire here to share problems and strengthen support and encourage each other, said Lail. Lail finished by saying, The main goal ofTheta Alpha Phi is to uphold and maintain everyone,s love of theatre. . Theta Alpha Phi 51

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Theta members work with the One-Acts and per- form in various shows during the year. Van Edward Wilburn, a junior speechttheatre major from Crahn, and Donna Ison, a sophomore from Mt. Sterling, spent hours preparing for the dance con- cert, April 8-9. PHOTO BY? JeffColquhoun Theta President, Carl V. Cumutte, III, a senior speechkheatre major, Ison, and Kelvin Amburgey from Litt Carr worked with the Kentucky branch of the Thespian Society for the statewide festival held on campus April 22-23. PHOTO BY: jeff Colquhoun Group Feature 50 They build the sets , work the lights and hold audi- tions. Theta Alpha Phi member, Julie Jones a se- nior speechhheatre major from Cynthania, works in the Button shop to get ready for the One-Acts sponsored by Theta. PHOTO BY? Tresa A. Roberts

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52 High on Grades Being in Gamma Beta Phi is an honor be- cause it is an organization that recognizes your dedication to higher education, said Cathy Wanke, a junior math and computer programming major from Owingsville. Gamma Beta Phi is an academic honor soci- ety and service organization. The name is derived from the initial letters of the Greek words for education, life and friendship. Scholarship, character and service are the three objectives of the society. iiThe fact that we promote and recognize academic achievement tions, one student is selected to receive a scholarship. Service is very important to Gamma Beta Phi. iiIt feels good when students can come to an organization and do some service for the community, said Wanke, president. Each member ofGamma BetaPhi must earn five points every semester. They receive these points by participating in service activi- ties, fundraising events and by serving on committees. iiIt is not hard to earn your points? said Webster. iiWe know makes Gamma Beta Phi specialf said Cathy Webster, a junior pre- med major from Edge- wood. To qualify for mem- bership, students must have completed at least 12 hours and have a 3.25 g.p.a. iiGamma Beta Phi is a wonderful experience. It is a lot ofhard work, but it is fun. ii what is expected of us and we are very enthu- siasticf, Gamma Beta Phi holds an annual walk-a- then in April for the March of Dimes. To show instructors how they are valued, Teacher Appreciation We currently have over one-hundred members, who are all in the top 25 percent of their classf, said Web- ster. Gamma Beta Phi welcomes new students with the same objectives and academic dedi- cation. iiWe send invitations to eligible stu- dents encouraging them to attend our infor- mationals and learn what Gamma Beta Phi can do for them, said Webster, who serves as membership secretary. iiGamma Beta Phi also awards a scholarship to an incoming fresh- man, contingent upon their becoming a mem- ber of the organization, she said. Letters are sent to high schools asking counselors to rec- ommend students with high academic achievement, and from the recommenda- azrdinal K511 Front Row a Anita Litton tRec. SecJ, Kimberly Courtney tPresJ, Patti A. Close ngt. at Armsl, Tresa A. Roberts lVPl. Back Row - Julie Notton, Jackie Bowman, Lynn DettWiller, Hillary Combs lVP protemi, Michelle Bates, Jenny Jump tcorresponding SecJ Day is held each year. Gamma Beta Phi sends a cake to each depart- ment chair to show their appreciation for the faculty. iiWe also hold a faculty, stall reception in the Adron Doran University Center, which allows the University students and faculty to get together. The reception allows you to see other students and faculty you haven,t seen in a while? said Webster. Gamma Beta Phi also collected canned food and toys during the holiday season for the Iaycees to give to needy families. iiGamma Beta Phi is a wonderful experi- ence, said Webster. ilIt is a lot of hard work, but it is fun. Being in Gamma Beta Phi gives me a sense of accomplishment? . - By: Melody Cooper FBCD Gamma Beta Phi First Row - G. Anderson, M. Manis, T. Goodfellow, P. Arnete, L. Dettwiller. Second Row - K. Courtney, M. Bicknell, M. Henson, Michelle Denniston, C. Games, B. Futrell, L. Whalen, J. Altman, P. Newberry, S. Bchsel, L. Hall, M. Adkins. Third Row - E. Fischer, M. DeCourley, K. Lang. Fourth Row - K. Hollon, D. Wills, P. Meadows, M. Salyer, D. Vice, S. Hackworth, C. Gray, L. Adkins, C. Wanke lPresJ, S. Smith iVPi, Dr. Young iAdvisorl, Tim Bailey, L. Hopkins, Tom Bailey, J. Norton, K. Kroehling