Southeast Missouri State University - Sagamore Yearbook (Cape Girardeau, MO)

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Ponhellenic, Pi Koppo Alpho Chonge is the best word to describe the school yeor for sorority Ponhellenic. New ideos ond gools were put into oction os soon os the group returned from voco- tion. One mojor chonge the group op- proved wos on increose in the rush fee from five to ten dollors. Ponhellenic believes thot the increose will discouroge rushees from dropping out of rush in the middle of the week. President Shelly Monion sold, I believe thot roising the rush fee will not only moke rushees toke the week more serious- ly, but olso it will ollow Ponhellenic to coordinote o more impressive rush week. Another big chonge thot will be implemented next foil is the moving of rush week to before school begins. Previously rush hod been held oround the second week of school. Ponhellenic is confident thot the chonge will olleviote some of the pressure on the rushees. In the post, mony girls hove dropped out of rush becouse closses ond the rush week octivities were fm! Z 50 Panh I Howard Aim For Change too much to coordinote os o new student. Ponhel hos ochieved mony things over the school yeor ond hopes to build on their occomplishments in the future to better serve the Greek women of SEMO. Ponhellenic officers included Shelly Monion, president, Trocy Longe, vice-presi- dent of rush, Cindy Crumpecker, vice-presi- dent of internol offoirs, Liso Jett, treosurerp Christy Brush, secretory, Becky Sullins, public- ity Coordinotor, ond Tom I-loword, odvisor. Greeks sow onother mojor chonge this yeor with the orrivol of new Greek Coordi- notor Tom Howord. A previous SEMO student ond o Sig Ep olumno, I-loword brought o refreshingly enthusiostic ottitude to his job. Chorged with odvising IFC, GGB ond Ponhel, I-loword set out to strengthen the Greek community os o whole. Although it took some time for Greeks to count on Howord for ossistonce, he felt his post Greek experience helped him to be occepted. He sold, I olreody knew whot IFC, GGB ond Ponhel were ond whot eoch ,M Kyu-Mak Strlcklln PANHELLENIC: FRONT ROW: Kris Ellsworth, Beth Gardner, Corol Puricelli, Shelly Monion, Connie Frigerio, Cindy Crempecker, Pom Hurst, BACK BOW, Goil Todt, Chris Sims, Christy Brush, Lesli Hueter, Trocy Sullivon, ond Liso Stevens. Greek Governing Doord President Jim Bishop chots with Green Coordinotor Tom Howord obout the possibilities of more structured Greek leadership. Tom tried throughout the yeor to help Greek Ieoders work for the benefit of their chopters. could occomplish, In oddition, I felt the students perceived thot I would relote to their problems hoving been Greek myself. Under his guidonce, these groups set gools to do more educotionol progrom- ming, increose oworeness of Iegol liobilities focing Greeks, ond continue growth through rush. In on effort to occomplish the lotter, IFC worked towords beginning o more struc- tured rush in the spring. After moking o grond entronce in 1985, Howord looked forword to continued growth ond prosperity os Greek Coordino- tor. by Cindy Dillard Sarah Mirchell

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Spirit Lend To Group' Success As always, the Greek women began the fall semester with rush. For the women of Delta Delta Delta it turned out to be a very successful one since they filled their quota with a promising group of girls. According to Laura Moinord, pledge trainer, the group was enthusiastic and dedicated throughout their pledgeship. She said, I was impressed with the girls' willingness to help out as well as with their respect for their sisters. We have o tremendous amount of leadership potential in the new girls. President Karen Fallert wos also im- pressed with the actives' ottitude upon returning to school in the fall. After being drawn together the past spring by the death of a sorority sister, Karen found that the chapter members had a renewed spirit for the sorority and respect for each other. I was really glad to see how well we worked together. I can tell that last spring really strengthened our sisterhood, sold Follert. In the fall the chopter finished third overall in Sigma Chi Derby Days, second in the Delta Chi Spirit Competition, and received an Honorable Mention for their Homecom- ing floor, which they built with the men of Sigmo Phi Epsilon. The girls were also proud to have Cheryl Crisp crowned as the fourth consecutive Tri Delto Homecoming Queen. Tri Deltas were also honored during Greek Week as the sorority with the highest overall GPA, and the initiated members with the highest GPA. Scholarship Chairman Debbie Schnickter said, Our chopter is very proud of this accomplishment since main- taining a high academic standard is ex- tremely important to our chapter. In fact, scholarship is one of our philonthropies - that shows how significant we feel grodes are to college life. The chapter also received the onnuol Community Service Aword during the Greek Week competition. Since all of the proceeds from the chopter's projects go to other organizations, the award is a very speciol one to the group, Fallert said, 91 64, zz so Nationwide, Tri Delto is o non-profit organi- zation dedicated to the principle of helping others through our efforts. Our chapter is very hoppy, therefore, to be the recipient of the oword. In the spring the chapter also held its annual Vegas Nite, but the highlight of the semester was their Spring Formal in Carbon- dale. This was the second year that Tri Deltos held a dance out-of-town, and it was o great ending to a successful yeor for the women of Tri Delta. Officers included Karen Follert, presi- dent, Kim Davis, chaplain, Laura Moinord, pledge trainer, Debbie Schnickter, scholar- ship chair, and Marcia Fokes, sociol chair. by cindy Dillard Grant Haddock, Jill Reis, Clare Wallner and Keith Wilhelm work together to provide soda and ice to Vegas Nite guests. The oll- school event was co-sponsored by the women of Delta Delta Delto and the men of Sigmo Phi Epsilon. Tri Deltos Pam Albrecht. Amy Zesch. and Tanda Kirn put sheet paper over tables in pre- Vegas Nite preparation. Much hard work and time went into the planning and execution of the event in order to ensure its success. , -wx. '- E5 1 fl ....... . ........ K. I L . ..k E' ix .46 Rustam Zalhan Greeks 183

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Service Projects ,O Keep Pikes Busy Busy is the word that best describes the men of Pi Kappa Alpha during the 85-86 year. From community service to campus involvement, the Pikes were involved in numerous activities throughout the year. Participation in a number of communi- ty and public service projects took a great deal of the fraternity's time. They collected money for the Leukemia Foundation, aided the Red Cross with maintenance of their building and helped renovate their files. Additionally, the chapter ran the game ball up to Busch Stadium to benefit Cerebral Palsy and performed a seat belt usage study, which earned the group a citation from Governor Ashcroft. Another area of excellence for the Pikes was their grades. The fraternity maintained the second highest G.P.A. on campus as well as being one of the two fraternities with a G.P.A. above the campus men's average. Don Duszynski said, The The Pikes also held several social events throughout the year including a Parents' Day, Dad's Day, and Founder's Day dinner and dance. They received third place during Homecoming for their float with the Tri Sigmos. The fraternity also celebrated Homecoming this year with a Formal Dance. In the spring, the fraternity held its annual Dream Girl Formal at the Stadium Club where Dana Owens was crowned Dream Girl. A new event for the fraternity this year were their Fly-Me parties. At the end of each evening, a name was drawn andthe winner received an all-expense paid trip to either Chicago or New York. The trip included hotel accomodations, meals, com- plimentary champagne, airfare and spend- ing money. President Jim Gleason said, We are very excited about the turn-out at the Fly-Me parties. We plan to sponsor future trips to Las Vegas and Dallas. the year. Chris Jackson, scholarship chair- man, said, Pi Kappa Alpha has a genuine interest in the community, the affairs of the city, and the Greek tradition at SEMO. We have to continue that strong Greek spirit. Having accomplished much during the school year, the fraternity is looking forward to its 1986 Convention in Boston. Gleason said, I feel the chapter has made great strides, and we hope to receive a chapter excellence award this summer. It would be perfect closing to a great year for our chapter. Officers included Jim Gleason, presi- dent, Lance Pieper, executive vice-presi- dentp Jon Nienhaus, social vice-president, Mark Collier, treasurer, Chris Jackson, schol- arship, Jeff George, secretary, and Kevin Patterson, lodge chair. by 5arah Milchell Cindy Dillard fraternity continues to raise its overall G.P.A. to set a good example for our pledges. ,J ,K Kyu-Mak Slllcklin Pl KAPPA ALPHA: FRONT ROW, Rob Wilson, Jim Rizzo, Brian Clarkq ROW TWO, Gregg Keith, Weber, Kevin Patterson, John Bishop, Jim Gleason, Jeff Kondrau, Dennis Sparrow, George w, Lance Pieper, Rob Norman, ROW THREE, Frank Cracchiolo, Matt Hopkins, Todd Swope, ig Richter, Jeff George, David Hanna, Chris Neal, Eric Wooden, Joe Delisleq ROW FOUR, Jim rman, Mike Decker, Eric Raspberry, David Poe, David Burtony BACK ROW, Shawn Patterson, vid Jones, Mark Collier, Chris Jackson, David Holcomb, Charlie Herbst, Lou Pueket, David King, Schuelenberg, and Rich Flentge. Pikes made a concerted effort to show their community and Greek spirit thoughout Ton Vel Chan PIKE LITTLE SISTERS: FRONT ROW, Janet Letterman, Lisa Wemen, Nan Steffen, Kim Washington, Clare Wallner, ROW TWO, Jill Reis, Kathryn Renz, Angela Tegethoff, Gail Todt, ROW THREE, Karen Blattel, Tammi Askew, Ashley Coffey, Anisa Taylor, Lisa Boedeker, Gina Wagner, Amy Langhorst, Rhonda Vincent, Suzette Engert, Amy Zesch, Marlene Cantrell, Chris Ramey, Kaki LaVelle, Angela Alligier, Missy Bond, ROW FOUR, Laura Cato, Pam Marschuetz, Brenda Long, Becky Davis, Christina Davis, Mitzi Shelton, Lisa Heaman, Sandra Tinnon, Dawn Shirrell, Linda Holland, Kelly Parker, Michelle Morrisy BACK ROW, Dana Owens, and Michelle Seagraves, Greek 1