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

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fall Rush when they welcomed their new pledges to the Alpha Eta chapter. The sisters of Delta Zeta wished all of their graduating seniors the Delta Zetas take a break from the long hours of singing and performing during fall Rush. DZ ' s added a new set to their schedule, Sesame Street. This new theme demanded hours of extra effort from the house, including new shirts and decorations. Tracy Solow Delta Zeta + 291

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Nine teen -hundred- ninety-six brought about many great memories for the sisters of Delta Zeta sorority. Former President Tracy Solow said, This year was one of the best years our chapter has had. lean only imagine how great the next year will be, and how sad I am going to be that I am not here to be a part of it. Solow added, The A reason the year was so strong was because in addition to con- tinuing valued traditions, such as excellence in the Intramural program, the year was boosted by a number of positive changes. The fall semester brought about many welcomed changes for the chapter. With a new house mother, Cheryl Grega, the atmosphere in the house improved substantially, said House Manager Jenny Slate. She made the house a home. Fall Rush was also filled with a number of changes that were very beneficial. With two new set themes, Sesame Street and Under the Sea, Rush photo courtesy of AZ A group of DZ sisters grab their dates for a quick picture at their Barndance in the fall. This annual date party was held at Sugar Bush Farms. Couples donned their boda bags and flannels and while they enjoyed hayrides, campfires and a little bit of old time doe-see-doe i ng . the chapter. Paired with th men of Alpha Delta Phi frater- nity and Kappa Sigma frater- nity, Team 14 was a real suc- cess. Placing in nearly every event, the team came in third in the Greek Olympics. Delta Zeta also prided it self on its members ' involve ment outside the chapter. Boti within the Panhellenic Asso ciation, and within the large University community, DelU Zetas were strong leaders. Jil Tanowitz and Jill Sheiman both seniors, were the vie president and the secretary, re spectively, of the Order o Omega, a Greek honors frater nity. Sheiman was also a rep resentative to the Greek Activi ties Review Panel, the Greel system ' s governing board Solow was a member of th Social Responsibilities Com mittee Executive Board, tn social advisory board of the Greek system. Junior Jod Cohen was managing new editor of The Michigan Daily, The sisters of Delta Zet; were very excited about the fu required a lot of hard work and dedication from the entire chapter, but the outcome was well worth it. We all put a lot into Rush, but we could not have asked for a better outcome. We got the best group of girls on campus! said Vice President of New Member Education Rebecca Akst. Greek Week also sparked a lot of enthusiasm for story by Jenny Slate and Tracy Solow ture of their chapter and members, Susan Carter, the nev chapter president, had very high aspirations for the Alph; Eta chapter. We have come a long way in a very shor time. I am eager to bring us even further, and I know tha with our strong sisterhood we cannot go wrong. layout by Virginia Hilt? il Delta Zeta Front row: Kasey Gordon, Jenny Kaufman, Lori Baron, Rachel Schlenker, Julie Marx. Heather Young. Ashley Rice, Laura Flyer, Stef Rothman, Rachel Sadkin Row 2: Julie Herst, Lisa Mattery, Lani Roth, Stacey Ehrenberg, Jennie Kamen, Julie Leizer, Jessica Lessin; 1541 Washtenaw Meredith Weiss. Erin Kamenitz. Karina Knighten, Jenni- fer Yachnin, Amy Vondenberger Row 3: Karen Rappaport, Sharon Herrick, Lauren Lesser, Melissa Kane, Michele Menuck, Meredith Weimer, AJ Rosenzweig, Jenny Kosann, Marnie Kadish, Emily Levins, Dawn Spechler Row 4: Laurel Rosenberg, Rebecca Akst, Nicole Falardeau, Ilyse Broder, Alle Miles, Jessie Leventhal, Meri Bloom, Shira Albert, Paige Cohen, Erica Greenstein, Beth Bitton Row 5: Steph Izard, Jamie Price, Allison Zameck, Allison Holzman, Stacey Schaffer, Jenny Slate, Jamie Kohen, Meredith Belafsky, Joanna Penny, Robin Loundy, Debbie Sills, Marcie Sheiman, Lisa Moed Row 6: Joanna Levy, Jen Duberstein, Stephanie Bergman, Andrea Lee, Jill Tanowitz, Julie Weinstein, Allison Buchsbaum, J Weisberg, Jill Sheiman, Jenna Schiffman, Heather Conn 290+ Delta Zeta Gabriel M. Co

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F h L. Diversity, fun and friendship surrounded the sis- ters of Alpha Xi Delta sorority. I like having a lot of girls who will be there for you, and it ' s nice to have a bunch of friends living in the house, said graphic design major Laurie Genzlinger. AHAs participated in sisterhood events, philan- thropy events and parties. In the fall, the women went to a comedy club with their new members so they could get to know one another in a relaxed atmosphere. The entire house also went ice-skat- ing after a big sister little sister scavenger hunt. Sophomore biology major Krystal Hanrahan said, Spending time with my sisters is fun because it brings people together. It ' s fun hanging out with all the girls, and it ' s a great way to get to know everyone. i AHA members also contributed much of their time to their national philanthropy Choose Children, an organiza- tion for underprivileged chil- dren. The children ranged in age from five to 1 1 . AHA created a haunted house for the children as well as a Halloween party and Easter egg hunt. AHA ' s major philanthropy event was the Grand Slam softball tournament which the women organized. i batting first photo courtesy of A .A Emily Brouwer. Erina Lee and Kathy McCully celebrate after Alpha Xi Delta ' s Grand Slam philanthropy event. The women coached IAE fraternity who went on to win the softball tournament held each fall at Elbel Field. Several fraternities partici pated in the tournament an were coached by the women o ASA. The event earne money for Choose Children The fraternities paid money tc enter, and area businesses sponsored the tournament Sophomore biology majoi Leanne Miller said, The chil- dren are important because they are our future. Anything we can do now to help them helps our future. The women of AHA alsc knew how to party. Some fes- tivities throughout the year in- cluded disco parties, pajarm parties, graffiti parties anc heaven ' n ' hell progressive parties. The end of the yeai focused on planning for the women ' s formal. They trav- eled to Detroit to spend at evening partying in a beautifu hotel. AHA ' s also hostec many date parties including i hayride, Rock ' n ' Bowl, anc an impromptu party. Sopho- more materials science engi- neering major Sarah Goldfart said, Our parties and AHA ii general are a lot of fun because everybody is reallj different and diverse. Everyone is genuine, very real anc very nice. story by Dawn Spechler | layout by Virginia Hiltz Alpha Xi Delta 1735 Washtenaw Front row: Alison Nemier. Sarah Goldfarb, Audrey Mendoza, Lindsey Rooks. Ingrid Peterson, Sandy Brewer, Jeanine Mouilleseaux, Krystal Hanrahan Row 2: Laurie Pierce. Jodi Roche, Lydia Yeung, Pamela Burns, Holly Wenkel, Eva Brewer, Kathy McCully, Shauna Voelz, Kelly Bernhardt, Jessica Na Row 3: Jennifer Logan, Stacia Argoudelis, Alysia Smith, Jenny Riesenberger, Danielle Lauzon, Monique Mandrea, Amy Burpee, Laurie Genzlinger, Leah Lockhart, Katherine Grimberg, Erina Lee Row 4: Megan Gilberg, Livia Foo, Kelly Kloustin, Karma Knighten, Sara Schoenbaechler, Nicole Nelson, Leanne Miller, Karstin Naberhuis, Suzanne Burke. Bonnie White, Jennifer Schaufler Row 5: Sarah Lawson. Marcia Hagenbarth, Jennifer Harrison. Jill Boyd, Sarah Ransdell, Sara Wenger, Amy Hollis, Shana Covel, Cassie Earnhardt 292 + Alpha Xi Delta