Oglethorpe University - Yamacraw Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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THE YAMACRAW 1981 B-2i The Chi Omega Sorority: BACK ROW: Holly Lucas, Leigh Norris, Margie Vaught, LeAnne Cox, Karen Jenkins, Nell Somers, Jolita Rix ROW 2: Ann Montanaro,. Catherine Clegg, Sheila Marx, Carol Cavanaugh, Sandra Lynch, Wendy Werne, Sheryl McCarthy FRONT ROW: Donna Cron, Dawn Sonsini, Tracy Bauer, Rachel Lerman, Judy Etheridge, Lynn Prettyman NOT PICTURED: Amy Fithian, Judy Domiano, Debbie Morgan, Dominique Daniel, Kathy Isiminger, Kim Byrne Chi Omega All of the Greek societies on campus do a good job of l eeping fresh and active, and the Chi Omega sorority is certainly no exception. This year, the Delta Thela chapter found itself with a happily full agenda. Events included an Apple Polishing Tea, which, as the name implies, was held to honor the faculty and administration, and a formal Pumpkin Cutting for the fraternities. .Members also paid a cheer-up visit to a children ' s hospital. November brought the annual Sigma Nu Sweepstakes, a sort of mini-Greek Week in which Chi-O girls competed with Georgia State sororities in such fun events as tug-of-war. In the spring came the Eleusinian Celebration, a festive event commemorat- ing the organization ' s founding, with members of the original chapter attending. Less than a week later, on April II. the girls attended the State Day meeting at the Cherokee Country Club, a gathering of Chi Omega sisters from all over Georgia. The Spring Formal was held on Saturday, April 25. followed by the March-of-Dimes Walk-a-thon the next day. (Oh. those aching feet!) Capping off a busy year was the eagerly anticipated yearly pledge party. Chi Omega now consists of 22 members and pledges, all dedicated to exploring and upholding Hellenic and Christian ideals. Obviously, one important criteria for membership is the desire to be involved - verv involved. Above: A party was held at the end of the year by the pledges for the sisters. Far Left: A casual afternoon at the Chi-O house. Left: The reason everyone is smiling is that spring pledges have just been inducted. Extra photos courtesy Sheryl McCarthy.

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B-20 1981 THE YAMACRAW Delta Zeta Since being reinstated in February 1980, the Beta Phi chapter of Delta Zeta has been growing rapidly in size. Rushes in the fall and spring brought the total membership up to 26 girls. One of Delta Zeta ' s main goals this year was to establish a firm financial base for the sorority. Money was generated from several fund-raising ventures, which included bake sales, a car wash, a slave auction, a tuck-in service, and a Valen- tine ' s Day flower sale. In addition, a Mr. Legs contest and a Basket of Cheer raffle were held. These successful fund-raisers enabled Delta Zeta to donate money to such good causes as the Atlanta School for the Deaf and the Atlanta Humane Society. Another favorite charity, the Scottish Rite Hospi- tal, was the site of a memorable Halloween Party. The sisters of Delta Zeta also enjoyed numerous social activities throughout the year. In addition to a Christmas party and the spring formal, an Outdoor Party was held, treating participants to the music of Rosebud. Athletes from Delta Zeta participat- ed in all intramural sports, including soccer, basketball, and badminton. The sorority was also victorious this year in Greek Week. The Delta Zeta Sorority: BACK ROW: Denise Suyehiro, Marjorie Weiffenbach, Anita Wright, Laura Bell, Gina Peterson, Jane Fishman, Nancy Schwartz, Betsy Sale, Michelle Lend, Laura Turner, ROW 2: Sharon Hould, Linda Barkis, Debbie LaBonne, Sally Petree, Dave Beau Levine, Linda Triguero, Anne Marie Messerschmidt, Sharon Rudy, Liz Rosen FRONT: Maria Cohen NOT PIC- TURED: CeCe Crandle, Jenny Giles, Dawn Hutton, Kelly Marshall, Tracy Marshall, Leslie Schlag, Lyn Stelle Above Left: Delta Zeta sorority in their Halloween costumes for a cheery visit to Scottish Rite. Above Right: DZ welcoming rushees to their Rush Party. Right: DZ bringing warm smiles to the children.

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B-22 1981 THE YAMACRAW Chi Phi The brothers of Chi Phi began the year in a typical fashion, returning to school early to put the house in order and plan for Rush. When the rest of the students were settled in, the fraternity held three Rush parties, the highlight of which was the well known Jungle Juice. With Rush completed, the brothers settled down to the serious business of planning some memorable parties and activities. One of the first of these was the Hat Party, to which all Oglethorpe students were invited, as indicated by their creative hat posters all over campus. A little later in the year, around October, the brothers and pledges got together for a campout at Cochran Falls, Georgia. The trip held attractions for all interests, as some brothers went mountain climbing, hiking, or just relaxing in the great outdoors. Also in October was the Halloween costume party, which attracted some rather strange characters. Although some of the windows didn ' t survive the night, the guests enjoyed the atmosphere. During the month of November, some of the brothers and little sisters were all wet (and cold besides) after their rafting trip down the Chattahoochee River. The fraternity experienced a more comfortable ride in December, with a hayride at Alex ' s Farm. Chi Phi tied up the fall social calendar with a Christmas party. The eggnog was somewhat lethal, but the party was successful up to and during the arrival of Santa, complete with a bag of surprises. Chi Phi also took part in Intramural football during the fall, making it all the way to the championship game. When everyone returned for the spring, more plans were made for a social and sporting semester. The highlight of the semester was the chapter ' s founding celebration, including a formal at the Perimeter Marriot. A scattering of other parties and another raft trip also helped to lighten the hassle of classes. Much of the fraternity ' s spring efforts went into the planning of Greek Week. For the fourth consecutive year, Chi Phi was overall winner of the men ' s division. This victory, in addition to the success of its parties and the addition of several new brothers allowed Chi Phi to boast continued success at Oglethorpe. The Chi Phi Fraternity: BACK ROW: Karl Hall, Pete Garland, John Gazituia, Sheldon Inge ROW 2: Dave Polanco, Chris Gackstatter, George Diple, William Myers ROW 3: Edward Furbee, Scott Raymond, Mark Stephens, Mark Turcot, Rob Joseph, Lee Campbell FRONT ROW: Ken Buie, Howard Barr, Harry Stern, Paul Swanson, Monte Burnbach, John Bryan, Mike Mills. Jim Burk, Chuck Allen, Mike Browoleit, Terry Fallat NOT PICTURED: Charles Littman, Sam Cranley, Bob Ivy, John Burdakin. Above Left: A few fraternity brothers looking distinguished in the Chi Phi fashion. Above: Weightlifting for Greek Week competition. Left: Chi Phi poses with their Greek Week trophy.