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

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Sponsering Charitable Social Events With 60 members on campus and 29 living in the house, Psi Upsilon fraternity proceeded to be a strong part of the Greek System as well as the community at large. Initiating over 20 new members last fall and winter, Psi Upsilon continued to grow in numbers and commodore, while boasting philan- thropy events that involved a large part of the Greek System. Of these Greek wide philanthropy events, Psi Upsilon members hosted their annual Winterfest that involved seven other fraternities and sororities. Held in Psi U ' s back yard, Winterfest consisted of an ice hockey tournament between the fraternities as well as other memorable festivi- ties. The purpose of the tournament was to raise money for the Ann Arbor Humane Society while providing the Greek System with a legitimate social event. Because of the refined social limits placed in the Greek System, it costs more to Sharing the strong friendships that have formed, four Psi Upsilon members hang out at the fraternity house. The Psi Upsilon house accommodated 29 people during the year, photo courtesy of Andy Nester sponsor Greek events that include another house. Winterfest combines both philanthropy and social opportunities making it worthwhile, commented junior engineering major Andy Nester. Another outdoor event that Psi Upsilon members spon- sored was their G and T Festival, which was an all day affair and included four other Greek chapters on campus: Delta Delta Delta, Alpha Phi and Beta Theta Pi. By providing live bands during the day and multiple disc jockeys at night, the event created a long and unforgettable day. Through many engagements throughout the year, Psi Upsilon proved that despite changes to the social policies surrounding the Greek system, there was still room to frater- nize with other houses while helping the community. by Katie Ryan At their winter formal, Psi Upsilon members and their dates converse while waiting for their dinners to be served. Over 25 couples enjoyed dinner and dancing at the event, photo courtesy of Andy Nester Greek Life 297

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Before entering the banquet hall, Psi Upsilon members and their dates wait in the lobby during their winter formal. The formal was held at Boyne Mountain in Northern Michigan, photo courtesy of Andy A ester Front Row: Justin Hanson, Mike Bramlage, Mike Udekwa, Jon Wagner, Pat Manion Row 2: Chris Mescaro, Andy Park, Jeff Meeter, Andy Nester, Geoff Horst, Casey Holmeister, Kevin Dazy, Aaron Fishman, Adam Fishman Row 3: Tom Kraus, Trever Szymanski, Travis Broad, Fupa Weaver, Max Tsui, Matt German, Ronnie Victor, Ken Stuts man, Scott Ryan, Kevin Messecar, Marty Harms, Ryan Schallerphofo courtesy of Andy Nester Bringing in the new year with a bang, members of Psi Upsilon celebrate with their friends. The group traveled to Miami, Florida, to spend the holiday, photo courtesy of Andy Nester 296 Psi Upsilon

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Dressed for their Heaven on Earth theme, sopho- more members wait for the rushees to enter into their house during fall recruitment. The angels dressed in white were ready to meet the new girls and potential members of their house photo by Katie Ryan Katherme Towl, t, Nikita Gohel, lie Taylor, ir. Jennifer Bristol Row 3: Front Row: Pinar Yaprak, Amy Jaick, Erika Waddell, Alexis Waldor, Elisa Pagan, Christyne Angulo, Vanessa Byrwa, Anna Sutherland, Jaclyn Dujovski, Rebecca Townsend, Aimee Garrison, Jessica Dong. Sonia Bhuta. Robyn Katz, Marek Jeffries, Saman Erin Turner, Lyndsay Tracy Bell, Kathryn Christina Kalinka, Jessica Vanderlan Brooke Oakley, Mary Beth Simpson, Sharon Tanenbaum, Jillian Groot, Kathryn O ' leary, Julie Scholma, Laura Grossman, Hanni Lee, Monique Kandou, Ann Mickley, Monica Rose, Meredith Koenig, Danielle Goodreau, Kari Johnson, Kari Johnson, Sarah Leversee, Jacqueline Feldner. photo by Naomi Trager 298 Alpha Chi Omega Keeping their cool during recruitment, Monique Kandou, president Sharon Tanenbaum, and Rush Chair Hanni Lee organize the details for the Castaway skit. The skit demonstrated the diversity of Alpha Chi Omega and their sorority pride, photo courtesy of Sharon Tanenbaum