Morehead State University - Raconteur Yearbook (Morehead, KY)

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Small group: Big job Alpha Kappa Alpha was founded at Howard University, Washington, DC. in 1908. In April, 1973, the ETA RHO Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, the first black sorority, was formed at our University under the motto iiBy Merit and By Culture . uOur sorority offers sisterhood for girls with the same goals in mind, said Venus Har- rison, a graduate student in journalism from Louisville. iiWe also stress academics. Mem- bers must have a 2.5 g.p.a. to join the sorority and we encourage them to maintain it? Under the direction of Dr. Debra Bembry, professor of education, Alpha Kappa Alpha strives to build the organizational and com- munication skills of its members by becoming involved in campus activities, while sponsor- ing its philanthropy. tiOur philanthropy is different each year? said Harrison. In the past we have held fundraisers for cancer and the National Asso- ciation for the Advancement of Colored Peo- ple. In the fall semester, we held Thanksgiv- ing and Christmas canned food drives for the needy? Alpha Kappa Alpha also sponsored a Sickle-Cell Fund roadblock. Even though the sorority has only four members, the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha are full of enthusiasm. uIt is true that we are not the largest sorority, said Marilyn Jones, a senior elementary education major from Morehead and vice president of the sorority, iibut we do not feel that the size of our organi- zation inhibits us. We have participated in many activities, especially those dealing with Black Creek Awareness Week and we sponsor the spring Miss and Mr. Fashion Show every year. We do get involved. The members of Alpha Kappa Alpha feel they have much to offer to interested stu- dents. The sorority stresses self-motivation; that is, every member has the ability to achieve her personal goals. iiWe also stress dependability, said Har- rison. iiBeing in a small sorority, you become close to every member. You know you can depend on them and that they are with you 100 percent, whatever you choose to do? The future of Alpha Kappa Alpha looks bright to its members. They have four new pledges and there seems to be a growing in- terest about the sorority among students. The members of Alpha Kappa Alpha feel it is due to their strong sense of sisterhood and their pride in their sorority. iil would put my soror- ity up against any organization, locally or na- tionallyf said Harrison. Alpha Kappa Alpha is great? . - By: Melody Cooper

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Program Council Program Council is a volunteer organiza- tion that provides entertainment and activi- ties for the university campus and commu- nity. It is made up of four executive oHicers assisted by five chairpeople and commit- tees and is advised by the Office of Univer- sity CenteriStudent Activities. Annually, Program Council sponsors events such as dances, tournaments, com- edy shows, game shows, Welcome Week activities, special holiday events, etc. Some of this past years events included Antique Pictures, Wheel of Fortune, Moonlight Bowling, comedian Rondell Sheridan, Col- lege Night at the Reds, Birthday Chroni- cles, Undertakeris Ball, Blizzard of Bucks game show, Gam-Bel Fling, We Can Make You Laugh game show, Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament, and Video Buttons. Program Council provides the opportu- nity to learn about the entertainment indus- try, get experience in career-related fields, and just have fun while getting involved. Anyone that is interested in helping with any event is always welcome and encour- aged to stop by the office which is located on the second floor of ADUC. Closeness and dependability of Alpha Kappa Alpha members Venus Harris, a Graduate student from Louisville, Yvette Zimmerman, a Graduate student from Hillsboro, OH, and Martina Henson, from Paris, KY, has them spending most of their time together either in the library or just talking. PHOTO BY: Tim Conn t First Row: Karen Franklin CPresy, Missy Childs mush Chaimiam, Amy Alpha Kappa Alpha Yvette Zimmerman, Martiiia Hensnn tPres? Maniyn: ' 'Dullaghan, tDGBiepi SecondRow: -Stephanie Runyon WPL ColleenAnastasia Jones NB Venus Harris i596? Lori Hawkins tKDRew ThirdRow MartmaHemontAXA Rem, Marci 'i , L Salyer measi H