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

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II photo courtesy of Pi Beta Phi II tew members Jamie Lawden, Amy Booher, and Christy Zalewski smile in front of the Pi Beta Phi house. Pi Phi had a successful rush this year with the addition of 37 new mem- bers. V T. W mfii J ulie Haight, Krissy Mahon, Abby Galinet, and Emma Cartwright prepare themselves for third sets. Pi Phi ' s theme this year was Alice in Arrowland and included a skit. photo courtesy of Pi Beta Phi Igroupof Pi Phi ' s and newpledges gather around the newly painted Rock. The women painted the Rock to celebrate their new pledge class. photo courtesy of Pi Beta Phi Pi Beta Phi 275

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teretts widgoaJU. -Eritv Cifwa , Senior TKlBeta Vhi Jamie weitzel During the first days of the school year, after afun and busy summer, members of Pi Beta Phi sorority rolled up their sleeves to lend a hand to frazzled first-year students with Greek Move-In; an effort in which members of sororities and fraternities across campus help newcomers move into their residence halls. To re- lax and catch up, Pi Phi ' s spent Labor Day picnicking on their front lawn. Inside the walls of the Tappan abode, remodeling made returning home from summer vacation comfortable and excit- ing as the TV room, living rooms, and foyer were remodeled and recarpeted over the break. Socially, Pi Phi ' s were ex- cited to go out and have a good time. Early on, they celebrated the football season with tailgates with Psi Upsilon fraternity. The annual Psi-UGin and Tonicparty proved a relaxing, friendly affair for many Pi Phi ' s. In addition, Pi photo courtesy of Pi Beta Phi aura Coughlan, Erin Cipra, Jessica Lum, Natalie Blevins, and Jennifer Vogel prepare for the annual lip sync contestatSigmaChi ' sDerby Days. Pi Phi was one of eleven houses that participated in the annual inter- sorority competition. Phi ' s cooled off with a famous frozen concoction when the gentleman of Delta Kappa Epsi- lon fraternity threw them a Margaritaville party. Rush activities quickly followed. A new Panhellenic emphasis on philanthropy added a special activity to second sets this year and Pi Phi ' s directed their efforts toward their National philanthropy Links to Literacy. Rushees and Pi Phi ' s together crafted bookmarks in anticipation of visits by members of the sorority to elementary schools and community centers to promote literacy. Rush proved successful for Pi Phi ' s and they welcomed 37 new members into their sisterhood this fall. Sigma Nu carried the newpledges overthe threshold of the sorority house. The newest members of Pi Beta Phi then went on apledge retreat which consisted of a bonfire and sleepover. They then went on a thrilling photo safari which proved to be a bonding experience for the entire pledge class. Pi Beta Phi President Erin Cipra anticipated an exciting year for the sorority. As always Pi Phi will be hosting the Jello Jump event during Greek Week 1998- This is when we fill a huge vat with jello, put it in the middle of the Diag, and then get really messy. It is a really exciting and gratifying event. We raise close to $4,000 every year for the MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) through this event. Philanthropy on thepart of Pi Phi ' swouldnotstop there. Noted Cipra We will be hosting our annual Halloweenj and spring parties for Hikone (low-income housing) to help underprivileged children. We, together with a fraternity, dress up i costumes and try to entertain 60-75 children for a few hours. Cipra is proud of her chapter. We received the Go Greek Award for the Most Outstanding chapter on campus for the 1 97 school year. The women of Pi Phi are definitely a diverse and dynamic group through our interests and goals. We always ha ' a good time wherever we go! Life

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-Brooke, McQakey, LSA 1:11 Andrea Fredricks, MidaSokoloski, ,-!ihins Brooke v, ilaraDorjathf H staying on campus. Remaining as room- mates after living together in the sorority house is avery common tradition to many sorority women and fraternity men on campus. nual barndance at Sugarbush Farms in Ypsilanti, in Oct. In order to stay warm, the women andtheirdates enjoyed them- selves as they sat around the campfire talking and made s ' mores. photo courtesv of Gamma Phi Beta II photo courtesy of Gamma Phi Beta] ifiT Pliska. Kalherine Inmiin Km li.i StochuraRjwJff MtaiaSoknlos JedianBanesi.AnnBartu I ' eter Nielsen I ' eluso. Brooke Me (lahey. Salirina Kidil. Krislv ieiv.ba. Kristin IV Kosa, edlock Row 4: Michelle Reese, Jennifer Morton. Jamie eitzel. Kathleen .mus. Taralee Basso. Jessica Dice. Anna freeman. Chasity Antbony. Trad irk ElleenRevnolds,BridKetHempeJ,hineLathets,JllICollison,Chrlstlna 276 Greek Life