University of Evansville - LinC Yearbook (Evansville, IN)

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Mary Ruth Branstetter and Michele Beller took second prize in the actives category. They represented Phi Mu with their dance routine to “Where’s the Party” and “Splish, Splash’. Sig Ep A-GO-GO Lethe icgprsdens Sian Rosa Coultas walked like an Egyptian for the Phi Mu pledge team. Stephanie March and Lori Gross represent the Zeta Tau Alpha actives. 16

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(right)Mary Ruth Branstetter smiles happily after being crowned Homecoming Queen for 1987. (below)The women of Phi Mu sign their support for Coach Jim Crews’ Aces. Basketball homecoming teamed up with Midwestern Mania to brighten up winter for University of Evansville students on January 31, resulting in an exciting, although hectic, time for all. More than 200 high school seniors were bused to campus to learn more about the University and get a taste of college life in general. Students came from as far away as Tennesee, Missouri, Michigan, and Ohio, as well as Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois to participate in Mania. During their stay, maniacs” were able to tour the campus; meet with professors and alumni; discuss financial aid; learn about academic, social and service opportunities on campus; and find out more about Harlaxton College. At the same time, they had achance to sample residence hall life by staying with current UE students. The visiting seniors got an extra dose of excitement Saturday night, as they were able to see UE’s Aces defeat St. Louis Billikens 78-76 in an overtime homecoming game. The win boosted UE’s Midwestern Collegiate Conference record to 4-3, placing them behind first-place Loyola. During halftime, the 1987 Winter Homecoming royalty were introduced to an enthusiastic crowd. Mary Ruth Branstetter of Phi Mu and Scott Haffner of Lambda Chi Alpha were crowned queen and king. First runners-up were Beth Briley of Chi Omega and Wade Weatherington of Hughes ,, Hall.

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The Alpha Omicron duo of Cheryl Fiscus and Patti Howell captured the top honors for pledges. Sheila Stroub and Sheila Stratman took the second place prize for the pledge category. The men of Sigma Phi Alpha held their twelfth annual Sig Ep A-Go-Go the Union Building. As last year, the dance competition had been planned for an outdoor stage, but was moved indoors due fo rain. In spite of all o this, the event was once again a SUCCESS. Dance teams from each of the four sororities participated in the contest, with judging in two categories: actives and pledges. Ordinarily, each sorority enters one team in each category. However due to the large size of the pledge classes in fall ’86, they were allowed to enter two pledge teams. Winning top honors in the actives competition were Mikey Sue Roloff and Donise Herberer of Chi Omega, while Michele Beller and Mary Ruth Branstetter of Phi Mu danced their way to second place. In the pledges category, Cheryl Fiscus and Patti Howell captured first place for Alpha Omicron Pi and and of Chi Omega placed second. An added treat for the Go-Go ‘86 audience was a dance by four Sig Ep brothers to “I Didn’t Mean to Turn You On.” Also, the Golden Hearts enter- tained the audience with a dance to represent their little sisters organiza- tion. Following the competition, the fraternity held a campus-wide party to celebrate the event’s success. All in all, Sigma Phi Epsilon raised nearly $575 from entry and admis- sion fees which, along with the proceeds from other fundraisers, was used to purchase a new compu- ter for the Evansville Psychiatric Center. Ws