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

Page 194 text:

Greeks 633 Y xQ .jx gix Sho Highlights XQ- . . Y Groups' Year For the first time in SEMO history, all of the predominately black fraternities and sororitiesjoined together for a coordinated, co-sponsored event. On March 22 the men of Omega Psi Phi, Kappa Alpha Psi, Phi Beta Sigma and Alpha Phi Alpha came together with the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta and Alpha Kappa Alpha for a Neophyte Step- show in Parker Gymnasium. Neophyte Stepshows are designed to give fraternities and sororities an opportuni- ty to present their group's dances to the other organizations and to potential new members. Most of the groups' dances are also intended to allow individual members to perform some of their own steps with background accompaniment by others. Stepshows are normally held once a semester by each organization. Fall and Spring Stepshows this year were a great success for the sponsoring organizations. This spring's show was unique in other ways besides the fact that it was a joint operation by the six organizations. Some of the groups invited guests from other chap- ters in the Midwest to come and dance. The visitors presented some new steps and gave the SEMO chapters helpful advice for future stepping presentations. Another unique aspect of this spring's dance was the participation of Omega Psi Phi CQ-Dogsb and Phi Beta Sigma in the event. This year was the first year that these two fraternities were a part of SEMO's Greek world. by Cindy Dillard Photos by ,.. X Cathy Kuhlmeiel Being a spectator was almost as much fun as stepping during the Neophyte Stepshow. Co-sponsored by all of the pre-dominanrly black Greek organizations, the event was very successful.

Page 193 text:

Strength Rests ln Group's Unit Supporting on Ethiopian child, helping to recharter a brother fraternity chapter, and purchasing an additional house assisted the men of Theta Xi in growth as brothers and as the ninth largest Theto Xi chapter in the notion. Theta Xi aided needy people through many service projects. ln January, they took on the support of a different Ethiopian child monthly - a practice they plan to continue. ln April, they hosted the second MS o-2-9-4 Run to benefit Multiple Sclero- sis sufferers. Earlier this year, the fraternity partici- pated in the rechartering of the Beta Delta chopter of Theta Xi at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. President Alon Sel- lers was part of the inspection committee which spent time assessing the SIU chapter which was reactivated in February. Probably one of the most exciting events the Theta Xi's participated in was the purchase of their second house, the Theta Xi Annex. The house, which is next door to the first chapter house, lodges 17 fraternity members. Sellers expressed his enthusiasm for the new addition, saying that off campus is definitely the way to go. Along with winning the All-Greek Intramural Softball Championship, the Theta Xis put their team spirit to work by keeping the street in front of their houses free of leaves and snow. In late February, ten chapter represen- tatives attended the Great Plains Regional Conference in Aimes, Iowa. Four represen- tatives planned to attend the August National Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Theto Xis gave much credit for their service projects' success to John Strout, advisor. Vice President Greg Farr said, We owe many thanks to Mr. Strout for leader- ship and guidance in our growth and prosperity. The fraternity was also proud to win first place in the annual Alpha Delto Pi 500. Additionally, their representative Skip Raines was chosen as the ADPi 500 King. 9' The group is working to bring a new project to SEMO called the Miracle Mile, an idea conceived by Theta Xis at General Motors institute in Flint, Michigan. The goal is to raise a mile of quarters Cabout S16,000D for Multiple Sclerosis. The chapter hopes to implement this project in the future. With 94 men and 93 little sisters, the Theta Xis proved that they could make unity work. Officers included Alan Sellers, presi- dent, Greg Farr, vice-president, Doug Haas, secretary, Brian Wunnunburg, treasurer, John Otto, house manager, Mike Budrovich, scholarship choir, and Larry Huber, associate member educator. . by rmfy Kennedy 1, J' I I-W. .ae- x. tl'- 9 .O 1 I. ti 5. Helping to organize the SEMO Homecoming Parade, Theta Xi Doug Buchheit leads a clown to her line-up position. Service projects were a big part of the fraternity's efforts throughout the year. Doug Buchhlet, Denise Oelzen and Rick Witzel show off their unique togas. The fraternity held many theme parties such as the Togo Party which was o great success. Greeks 1 Cathy Kuhlmeler

Page 195 text:

as E210 0 445006 Sf Members Of Omega Psi Phi display their dance style at the Spring Neophyte Step- show held in Parker Gym. Omega Psi Phi began its career as a SEMO fraternity this year when it came on campus in the fall. Canes served as a part of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity's step presentation. Better known as the Kappas, the group continued to grow in strength on 5EMO's campus. 1 2 Individual members of Omega Psi Phi, or the Q-Dogs, show their distinctive dance patterns to onlookers. The crowd really enjoyed the chance to see all of the organizations make a presentation in one evening. Greeks 1