University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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photo courtesy of AF Senior DCs join Sigma Chi fraternity at a yard party in the fall. Seniors were sad to say goodbye to their Sailaway held on the Detroit River in the spring. Delta Gammas celebrate a first place finish in their Greek Week event, the Anchor Splash. DC came in first place in the 1 996 Greek Week with partner Beta Theta Pi fraternity. photo courtesy of AF Delta Gamma + 281

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Between their many parties, and their sisterhood and philanthropy events, Delta Gamma sorority sisters always had places to go and people to see. The bond DG ' s shared was strong. I love the people. I love the feeling of a commu- nity at such a big school, the friendships and I love living in the house and having lots of people around all the time said junior economics major Suzanne Payne. The sisters of Delta Gamma spent much of their time helping out in the commu- nity. The volunteered for their national philanthropy, Aid to the Blind, by reading books to the blind. They also volunteered their time at nursing homes, bringing a friendly smile to cheer someone ' s day, It ' s a rewarding experience to share with other people. It ' s also a fun way to bond with your sis- ters, said sophomore biology and English major Molly Fahner. Delta Gammas also loved to party. The sorority held various date parties, such as Barndance and spring formal. The annual DG FIGI-PJ party, where all members of DG and Phi Gamma Delta sailing away photo courtesy of AF Delta Gamma sisters participated in a retreat in 1995 to get ready for fall Rush. The retreat gave the Delta Gammas a chance plan for the upcoming weeks. The retreat also gave the a good cha to bond sister. It ' s a good way to from home, said junior Murray. story by Melissa Kane fraternity dressed up in the pajamas, was a favorite amon members. The sorority hoste a New Year ' s in November party. And, to escape Ann A bor for an evening, DG ' s org; nized the Senior Sailawa; During this annual forrm party, DG ' s sailed on the Di troit River for a night of fun. Delta Gamma sisters wer also guaranteed fun befor each home football game, they pre-partied with Sigma N fraternity. Rush was another antic pated event at Delta Gamm Apart from the time commi ment and stress, most membe agreed that Rush brought th house closer together. Sisterhood activities wer appreciated at Delta Gamm I think the best thing about D are the people. We all got real close right when we moved i Everyone is awesome! sai sophomore musical theat major Adriene Daigneault. The friendship and togetl erness of Delta Gamma cou easily be felt by talking to have an extended family aw communications major Ken I layout by Virginia Hilt Delta Gamma Front row: Therese Houlahan. Whitney Roberts. Ariel Hurvvik Courtney Kube, Maura Spiegel, Sarah Gregor, Meese Menyah Row 2: Hannah Weiss, Mandy Ling, Katie Newth, Devon Phclan, Mia Esposity, Stacey Brand, Stefanie Dybas, Lisa Ellriian, Jaclyn Lossia, Lisa Oczak, Melanie Pattugalan, Jodi Thelen, Andrea Smith, Allison Sherman, Krislen Begin. Kelly Beckham 626 Oxford Row 3: Sara Frontier, Rebecca Millrood, Laura Harley, Erica Hermatz, Lauren Hein, Elizabeth Garvey, Ellen Flood, Adriene Daigneault, Kelley Long, Megan Farabee, Carolyn Matuga, Kristen Fino, Amanda Morgenstern, Pamela Wagner, Allison Epstein, Amy Fliegelman, Kathleen Watt, Lindsay Pascoe Row 4: Kimi Wagstaff, Laura Carlson, Dori Rosenthal, Sarah Lambert, Natasha Salij, Kathy Stellhorn, Cory Sorensen, Kathryn Shinaberry, Kristy Barefoot, Sara Johnson, Karen McAllister, Lauren Pascoe, Kelli Baldner, Molly Fahner, Mona Motwani, Stephanie Morey, Dana Schaffner, Amy Swiney, Emily Schey , Beth Ann Morawa Row 5: Wendy Timmons, Kristie Bosart, Jodie Livingstone, Gina Parlovecchio, Laura Cochrane, Kimberly Roberts, Shabnum Mehra, Jenny House, Suzy Gauger, Karin Perry, Kim Pargoff, Jennifer Foley, Margaret Magee, Elana Mesch, Kerry Murray, Mari Smookler, Laura Simon Row 6: Kimberly Stec, Natalie Vandenburgh, Suzie Borowski, Karen Stewart, Nessa Vinokur, Nicole Begin, Kelly Tubbs, Amanda Lawson, Jennifer Kruer, Jennifer Share, Jennifer Pomeranz, Jen Parks, Kim Seed, Laura Andrews, Elizabeth Mitchell, Mitza Simpson, Lauren Nakovich, Amy DePlanche, Peggy Chung, Lissa MacGregor, Kelly T ' Kindt, Susan Lyndrup 280 4 Delta Gamma

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A year able ence Pi Kappa Alpha frater- nity strove to uphold the quali- ties of athletes, leaders, schol- ars and gentlemen in 1996. They won their national fraternity ' s highest acknowl- edgment, the Robert Adger Smythe award. I was at the international convention when we got the award. It salutes our chapter as the best in the nation, achieve that after only four rs on campus is unbeliev- able, said junior political sci- ence and Spanish major, Josh Henschell, who served as president of Pike. The men of Pike also carried on a tradition of excel- lence within the intramural sports program. I had more pride playing for team sports here than in high school be- cause everyone here is my friend, said junior mechanical ;ngineering major Lee James. Pike not only did well in athletics, but finished in first place in both the Sing and Vari- ety competitions and placed third overall during Greek Week in 1996. The brotherhood, the general feeling of Greek Week and the academic excellence really make Pike an amazing fraternity, said first-year engineering student Max Ferringi. SIMM The men of Pi Kappa Alpru emphasized the importance o brotherhood. There is defi nitely a sense of togetherness, ' said sophomore business majo Mike Levy. Paintball and the annual ski weekend were jus two of the many brotherhooc activities in which they partici pated. They also hosted parti for the women of Gamma Ph Beta sorority before all honw football games. Partying aside, Pike ac lively helped the community They participated in the Oxfor Community Cleanup, tutorec elementary school children and collected canned food fo those in need. One of Pike ' s proudes achievements was their strong Rush program. We got 25 o the finest men on campus. were very successful and verj pleased, said Rush Chai Chris Ryon. Despite their busy sched ules, the members of Pike stil found time to study. Their 3. house grade point average demonstrated their dedication to academics. Pike ' s numerous contributions to this campus am their chapter added to the quality, spirit and appeal of thei fraternity. story by Melissa Kane | layout by Virginia Hilt; Joshua Greenberg The members of Pike ' s Rush Committee, Steve Antone, Josh Henschell, Walt Nekrosius, and Brian Dover, meet with their Rush Chair Chris Ryon to make plans for new membership. Pike had an outstanding fall Rush, adding 25 men to the Beta Tau chapter. Pi Kappa Alpha 1601 Washtenaw Front row: John Kinahan, Todd Gladis, Walt Nekrosius, Jamison Schroeder, Paul Quinones, Brent Boncher, Peter Nielsen Row 2: Joshua Macy, Joshua Henschell, Thomas Pearce, Joshua Greenberg, Joshua Burgess, Mark Lassoff, James DeMeester, Steve Antone, Dean Gomoll Row 3: Bryan Murdock, R. Bradford Wharry, Tony Daniels, Bryan Powrozek. Andrew Shotwell, Michael Levy, Jason Titone, Sam Swartz, Todd Schebor, Jose Bartolomei Row 4: Erik Ranka, Nick Stickler, Enrico Ferrari, Chad Partridge, Erin Friel, Davang Shah, Brad Finkbeiner, James Kanary, Christopher Ryon, Ryan Reardon, Gre- gory Benz, Lawrence James Row 5: Paul Berglund, Barry Weldon, Mike Lovelace. George Zeeff, Brian Dover, David Klee, Jeffrey Ripple. Darren Fabris, Matthew Kelly, George Pokorny, Michael Vaughn, Paul Schwark 282 + Pi Kappa Alpha Peter Nielse