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

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Gillian Hann, Hilary Melendez, Trisha Boyd, Ryan Baril, and Corinne Welch gather together to take a picture on the final night of rush, also known as preference parties. These parties allowed girls to get a chance to get to know the sisters of their potential houses one last time. Photo courtesy of Alpha Gamma Delta The sisters of Alpha Gamma Delta huddle together in the early morning hours after painting the rock. It was an annual tradition for the new pledges to paint the rock in the middle of the night. Photo courtesy of Alpha Gamma Delta ISA abd ever was mem for.4 Cta swer here chara Members of team number nine, the women of Alpha Gamma Delta and their partners Psi Upsilon and Pi Kappa Phi, take a break from the Greek Week competitions. At the end of all the events, their team came in an incredible fourth place out of fifteen teams. Photo courtesy of Alpha Gamma Delta 324 Greek Life

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T Y d X ' V Li by beth Hamburg Although the Greek system was an integral part of University life whether or not a student chose to participate in it directly, less known were the active organizations made to recognize outstanding members of the Greek community and to regulate activities and protocol within the Greek society. These organizations brought students from different houses together, further enriching the Greek environment. Gamma Sigma Alpha was a national academic honor society that recognized those Greek members from both fraternities and sororities who upheld a cumulative grade point average of 3.7 and above. It was founded at the University of Southern California in 1989 to recognize those students who achieved academic excellence. Its goal was to promote active participation in the Greek system while at the same time maintaining high standards of education. Another representative organization which honored those who excelled in academics and greek life was Order of Omega. Order of Omega is a selective group of hard-working students who are members of the Greek community who have good grades and leadership experience both in and out of their respective chapters, said Ryan Baril, co-president of Order of Omega. Twice a year juniors and seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or above were able to apply for acceptance into the organization. We can generally accept less than three percent of the Greek population. It ' s a great way for upperclassmen to be recognized for hard work and leadership, added Baril. The Hazing Task Force also was comprised of members of the Greek system. This group was formed and was governed by Greek students. It was a group that took an active part in the investigation of any possible hazing incidents in an effort to ensure the safety of the Greek community. They helped to better the Greek system through the education of students about hazing, focusing mainly on incident prevention. N C 03 a o Q A B F A E Z Organizations Within 323

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03 j-j CD by emily demarco Alpha Gamma Delta had a year full of successes and accomplishments. Each girl in the house brought a unique trait to the group, making the sorority very well rounded. [This sorority] is very open minded to diversity. A lot of girls aren ' t looking for diversity when they join a sorority. I feel like all of us are very different, Liz Chang, LSA junior, noted. One of the most important activities for the house was their philanthropy project that supported people with Diabetes. In order to raise money for this, the sisters held their annual Alpha Gam Pie Slam and cleaned up Yost Arena. Amy Lees, sophomore music major, commented, ! think it s just a lot of fun and obviously it ' s for a good cause too. Inside the house, enjoyed each other ' s company. Jessica Badt, senior political science and women studies major, explained, I came back to this house only and got to know the alums that were rushing girls and the girls that were rushing with me and absolutely fell in love with it. This is the place for me. Every one in the house supported everyone else and it was a nice blend of personalities. Many girls also got involved in many other activities around campus. Chang was involved in the affirmative action debate, which was unique to a Panhellenic member. My freshman year I formed an Asian American group called Asian Americans for Altering Affirmative Action. Time Magazine actually interviewed me last March, Chang remarked. AGD had a women ' s hockey player for the Wolverines and even a sister who was a member of the Equestrian Team. Rebecca Witherell, freshman pre-med, explained, We have an understanding here that being in other things besides the sorority helps build other aspects of your character that you may not be getting here. We want to build the best person we can and to have them in the sorority. So we encourage outside activities for growth. 03 E E 03 03 .C Ql 03 (p ( We have an understanding here that being in other things besides the sorority helps build other aspects of your character that you may not be getting here. Front Row: Kristen Klanow. Second Row: Adrey Jones. Catherine Kenned Jessica Badt. Jessica Mockaitis. Amy Lees, Ashley Garrett,Anna Laroy, Erin Webster. Tracy Chichester.Tara Needham. Third Row: Trisha Boyd, Corinne Welch, Melanie Taves, Krystal Casey. Emily Meyers, Anna Lawitzke, Elissa Myers, Claire Leavitt, Jennifer Jones, Lindsey Belzyt. Fourth Row: Michelle Boltuch, Lauren Schwartz, Cynthia Lou, Amanda Seibel, Niki Pancratz, Carrie Maddox, Molly Clark, Margaret E. Weston, Gillian Hann, Ryan Baril, Tracy Krzezewski, Elizabeth DeRonne, Michelle Flevotomas, Caitlin Marlatt, Christine Brooks. Back Row: Elizabeth Chang, Grishma Patel, Amber Lowden, Kristen Lee Hodson, Nancy K. Chinonis, Rachel Snider.