OF GAMMA PHI BETA COMMENTARY

Many images, memories and sorority member. I am proud to terhood that our Founders ex- experiences come to mind as 1 have been the first Gamma Phi pected, and even demanded, is reflect on this, my last issue of Beta to serve as president of the still alive. We must remember THE CRESCENT, and the past 14 College Fraternity Editors Asso- that our actions and our inten- years as editor. During that time ciation and the fifth to serve as tions reflect on those four I have been a part of Gamma chairman of the National Pan - young women, their legacy and Phi Beta’s growth just as hellenic Editors Conference. the thousands of sisters with Gamma Phi Beta has been a Beyond these experiences, whom we share a common part of mine. It truly has been there are countless people who bond. And as we expect and the experience of a lifetime. have impacted my life in the strive for excellence, we must Some cliches also come to past 14 years. They are what remember that growing, learn- mind: “little did I know," “ who makes Gamma Phi Beta what ing, tolerance, and understand- would have thought,” and “if I it is. ing also are reflected in sis - had known.” All are relevant in Beginning with my appoint- terhood. this context as in 1978 I never ment as editor, former Grand To each member, alumna or dreamed of the opportunities or President Karen Kline opened collegian, I say develop that the learning experiences that many doors, and Ann Bronsing, commitment to excellence and would unfold during the suc- another former Grand President, enhance it with the spirit of sis- ceeding years. provided the encouragement terhood. Dare to take a risk and By Kris Brandt Riske, When writing a message such and support necessary to fulfill experience lifetime commit - as this it is tempting to measure the dreams of those open doors. ment. Create your own legacy of THE CRESCENT Editor the years in terms of numbers: Former National Panhellenic excellence for generations to and Member-at-Large number of issues, number of Conference Delegate Gloria Nel- come. Give of yourself, for you chapter installation articles, son showed me the meaning of can make a difference in the life number of pages or number of interfraternal spirit. And fellow of every sister you touch. words. As real as all those facts International Council member Join me in saying “yes" to all would be, they miss the essence and International President the experiences available to us of the opportunity: experiences Joey Stiver has shared her gift as members of Gamma Phi Beta. and people. of vision, easing this transition Stretch yourself, learn and For me THE CRESCENT be- more than she knows. Each of grow. Take the risk to make gan as a singular purpose and these women has been, in the Gamma Phi Beta the best it evolved into an opportunity to words of a popular song, “the can be. say “yes” to further the mission wind beneath my wings.” And experience the rewards, of what we do to enhance the There are many other special Gamma Phi Beta's gift to you. lives of thousands of women. sisters and interfraternal From international rush con- friends. Mentioning them all is With pride in flKE, sultant to house corporation an impossibility, but to each one board president to chapter advi- I send my thanks for your sor to author/editor of numer- friendship, the most cherished ous collegiate programming aspect of Greek membership. manuals— each experience con- Gamma Phi Beta was founded tributed knowledge, furthered by four young women who took the commitment and provided a risk when they entered college individual growth. That is what I in a male-dominated atmos- wish for every Gamma Phi Beta phere. They created a legacy of to experience. sisterhood to which we continue THE CRESCENT also pro- to aspire, and expected excel- vided me the avenue for leader- lence in themselves and the so- ship in the interfraternal world, ciety they founded. and the knowledge that all In today’s world there are Greeks are a part of a collective some who question the value of body that can enhance the expe- Greek membership, and whether rience for every fraternity and that spirit of excellence and sis-

2 Summer 1992 CONTENTS

DEWLMS FEATURES CRESCENT Winter . September I Academic Excellence 4 ^OF GAMMA PHI BETA Spring . . December l Gamma Phi Beta has a heritage of academic excellence, an area critical to Summer 1992 Summer , . . March I future success. Gamma Phi Beta USPS Fall . ... June I Gamma Phi Betas Making A Difference 6 137-620 Kim Parmele Phillips, who credits Gamma Phi Beta for allowing her to THE CRESCENT is pub- develop as an individual, is director of Bank of Americas private banking lished quarterly in Fall, Win- , the EDITORS office in Palo Alto, Calif ter Spring and Summer by Editor Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Kris Brandt Riske Sigma Chapter Honors Lyman French 15 12737 E. Euclid Drive, Engle- 2405 W. Gregg Drive Lyman French, who was honored by the chapter on Founders Day, has wood, CO 80111-6445. Sub- Chandler, AZ 85224 endowed scholarships to Sigma Chapter and the Gamma Phi Beta Founda- scription price-SI.50. Produced AlumnaefCollegiate Sews Editor tion in memory of his late wife Jane Benton French. in the U.S.A. by Maury' Boyd & Phyllis Donaldson Choat Associates. Second class post- 21 / 6 S. 113th Avenue age paid at Englewood, CO Omaha, NE 68144 Dimimrs and additional mailing offices. 9 Business Manager Rush Recommendations Copyright 1992, Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. Marjory Mills Shupert In Memoriam 16 International Headquarters Postmaster: Please send no- Memorial Gifts . 17 tice of undeliverable copies on Form 3579 to Gamma Phi Beta Alumnae News . 18 Sorority, /2737 E. Euclid Drive, Englewood, CO 80111-6445. Collegiate News 22 Subscribers: Send changes 26 of address, notices of mar- Profiles riages and deaths to Gamma , . Eu Crescent Classics 28 Phi Beta Sorority 12737 E - clid Drive, Englewood, CO Directory 29 80111-6445. Etcetera 31

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THE CRESCENT 3 FEATURE Academic excellence: our heritage

Academic excel - some, as risk takers by others and should not be an ideal of lence. It’s a Gamma and certainly as pioneers to the the past. The principles upon Phi Beta ideal and the women of today. which Gamma Phi Beta was reason members are Sorority life was an opportu- founded, including education, enrolled in college. nity for the few women students are as relevant today as they Without it Gamma Phi Beta to band together, forming a sup- were in 1874 . might never have been founded. port system of friendship in the The Greek system today is Scholarship was important to harsh university atmosphere. under attack just as the women the Founders, all four of whom And academic excellence was so enrolled in college in 1874, in enrolled at Syracuse to achieve important to Gamma Phi Beta’s essence, also were. They were the goal of a college education. Founders that they believed edu- under tremendous pressure to It was a goal so real to them cation to be a major factor in prove their worth as students that they opened themselves to developing the highest type of and today s Greeks, including severe criticism in order to real- womanhood. Gamma Phi Betas, are in a sim- ize their dream. Beyond the camaraderie the ilar situation. Most male students and women of Syracuse experienced Faculty members and admin professors (all of whom were as members of Gamma Phi Beta istrators are loudly voicing their male) believed that women and the security it provided concerns about poor Greek were intellectually inferior and them as the non-traditional stu- scholarship and what is termed had no need for a college educa- dents of the era, they enjoyed an anti-intellectual attitude. No tion to fulfill their designated the intellectual stimulation of longer can it be assumed that role in society. Because of their the collegiate experience. In the all-sorority grade point av- gender, and out of necessity, fact, they so appreciated the erage is higher than the all- they had to excel academically value of academics that they women’s average. On many to survive on campus. In short, made learning a part of each campuses it is not. The Greek women enrolled in college in chapter meeting. image is one of social life, not 1874 were seen as rebels by Literary readings and discus- academic excellence. sions were a regular item on the What can Gamma Phi Beta Academic All Stars chapter meeting agenda and one members and chapters do to - which all members looked for- combat this image? Study, excel, Status Achievement Status Honor develop chapter scholarship Boston University ward to in the early years. This ' Bowling Green State University gave the women a ‘‘safe’ atmo- programming, make scholarship sphere in which to debate and a priority, create an attitude of McGill University explore other topics of interest; academic excellence and re- Indiana University Miami University reason for attend- a necessity because of the rigor- member the ous and limited fields of study ing college-— education. Penn State University available at the time and the International Gamma Phi University St. Louis University LaSalle women Beta is committed to academic general attitude toward -Berkeley Michigan State University students. excellence also. Next fall all University of California-Riverside Purdue University Placed in perspective, a col- collegiate chapters will develop University of California-Santa lege education may be no less new scholarship programming Barbara University of Denver Texas Wesleyan University rigorous today than it was in based on thorough guidelines University of Maryland University of Arizona 1874. However, women still developed by the international University of Nebraska-Kearney University of British Columbia need the safe, supportive atmo- organization. In addition to the University of Nebraska-Lmcoln University of Califorma-Los Angeles - to enhance University of North Dakota sphere available through the so practical skills University of Oklahoma Unviersity of Iowa rority experience. They also academic achievement and University of Washington University of Kansas must excel academically in or- guidance in planning and imple- - Michigan University of Wisconsin Madison University of der to compete with other menting an overall program, University of Missouri Unviersity of Northern Iowa women and men for career posi- chapters will develop minimum tions, a goal which should be scholastic requirements for University of Puget Sound secondary to one of excellence good standing. University of San Diego Beta’s heritage in developing the highest type of Gamma Phi is University of Western Ontario womanhood. one of academic excellence. So Academic excellence is not is its future.

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By Amy Burrow and bled notes. To record more in - tracting and diminishes the con- demonstrates a clear under- formation in the same amount fidence of preparation. standing of it. Paraphrasing Jeanine Ogbum of time, learn to make abbrevia- Fifth, do not use stimulants forces the student to find mean - (Oklahoma City) tions or write in shorthand. Be such as caffeine or excessive ing in the material. sure abbreviations are clear. sugar. These temporarily limit Another tip is to focus on the the need for sleep, but increase Other Tips Many things affect main ideas; don’t try to write ev- the chance of poor performance The chapter also has a role in scholastic achieve- ery word. the next day. Believe it; they promoting academic excellence. , time don’t work. study bud ment including Tfst Anxiftv Programs such as - management and note- Sixth, anticipate test ques- dies, and required study hours A skills, tak tions and practice answering and will taking test - Another challenge for students for members pledges ing and reading comprehension. is test anxiety. Anxiety does not them. In addition to preparing boost academic performance Some simple steps can promote discriminate between good and for more thorough answers, it throughout the chapter. Grades academic excellence. poor students . . . it is some- increases confidence and thus are just as important for initi- reduces anxiety. Tiraf Management thing nearly everyone has ated members as they are role experienced. Reading Comprehension models for the newest members. Time management is a chal- To avoid test anxiety, follow a Developing the highest type lenge for most students. It few simple practices. First, get A common complaint from stu- of womanhood encompasses all seems everyone has a list of plenty of sleep the night before dents is that they don’ t know areas. When we enter a class- things to do but not enough the test. Anyone who has ever how to read for comprehension. room, we represent Gamma Phi time to do them. The first step been in college knows the It’s easy to get lost in the huge Beta and we should do every- in developing time management temptation of pulling an all- amount of material covered in thing possible to present our- skills is to keep a written daily nighter, but lack of sleep only one class period and in one selves as the highest type of schedule. Include class time, compounds lack of proper chapter of a book. Some tips for woman. A sister who makes study time, meal time, required preparation. reading for main points are consistently poor grades does appointments or meetings, and Second, use a highlighter to highlighting important points in not fulfill one of the five stan - free time. After designing the emphasize important points in textbooks, noting what the pro- dards of membership. schedule, adhere to it strictly. At the book and add additional fessor stresses, and summariz- Take an interest in the aca- first, following the schedule items from lecture notes. Don’t ing or paraphrasing reading demic life of your chapter. If a may be a challenge, but sticking be afraid to write in textbooks; it material. sister needs help, find a way to to it develops disciplined habits. is much easier to learn the ma- Highlighting a textbook is an fill her need; tutoring programs terial with a combination of easy way to recognize main within the chapter involve ev- Note Taking highlighted printed material and ideas and make them stand out eryone and promote everyone’s Some professors tend to lecture written notes emphasizing the for review. It uses visual and talents. rapidly which results in scrib- key points. Some students argue tactile senses and facilitates A college education is what that by writing in their books, learning in more than one way. brings Gamma Phi Betas to- the buy-back value is de- Highlight key words or phrases gether. Make scholarship a pri- creased. However, which costs and any concepts that the pro- ority in your life and the life of Editor 's Note: Beta Omicron more— losing a few dollars on fessor has stressed. your chapter. Chapter; Oklahoma City Univer- the book or repeating the class? Paying close attention to the sity, has been recognized con- Third, do a quick review points the professor stresses sistently in Province IX for its about 30 minutes before the provides a head start when de- academic achievements. The test. This refreshes the memory termining what to study for an chapter also has been recognized and focuses the mind on the exam. Professors often stress by the international Sorority by test. the most important items over earning the Chancellor E. 0. Ha- Fourth , avoid pre-test and over . . . a hint that the ma- ven Award for academic excel- crowds. Groups of students of - terial will be seen again. lence. Beta Omicron has the ten congregate outside the lec- One of the best ways to ab- highest grade point average ture room, trying desperately to sorb material is to paraphrase among Greek organizations at guess what will be on the test. it. When a student can write the Oklahoma City University. Their nervous chatter is dis- material in her own words, she

Academic excellence: achieving success

THE CRESCENT 5 FEATURE

Gamma Phi Betas making a difference

companies. They are among the top one-half of im Parmele Phillips fondly recalls the one percent of the wealthiest people— “ the people guidanceKand moral support she received at Eta who have a significant impact on the nation s Chapter at the University of California-Berkeley economy.” Even though each client has a net that allowed her to attain her personal and profes- worth of at least $5 million, Kim does not think in sional goals. Now, as director of Bank of America’s terms of the magnitude of their assets. “ Wealth is private banking office in Palo Alto, she offers her not the issue. It’s working with clients, trying to clients that same support and guidance that allows meet their needs. You don’t let yourself be daunted them to meet their financial needs and goals. by the money.” Kim’s clients range from venture capitalists to Her work is as varied as her clients. Kim pri- the chairmen and CEOs of the top Fortune 100 marily assists her clients by granting loans, both

Kim Parmele Phillips By Phyllis Donaldson Choat, Alumnae/Collegiate News Editor business and personal, and fa- wants to be entertained, either studies at the University of San cilitating investments. She may in a group or individually. Francisco. be called upon to finance multi- “ There are those clients that In her 10 years with Bank of million dollar business acquisi- wish to truly remain anonymous America Kim has worked in tions or wire funds to a young because they are either very, commercial as well as private adult who is stranded in Europe. very wealthy or very famous. I banking. Prior to accepting her She often places calls to Europe know where each client fits.” present position she was senior at 1:00 and 2:00 a.m. to facili- Kim, who is 36, thinks that credit officer in the Peninsula tate investments, or helps get being a woman has been an ad- private banking office. Before delivery of goods from overseas. vantage in the male-dominated that she was a team leader in Perhaps her most unusual as- banking industry. “ When dis- the Peninsula and Palo Alto signment involved purchasing a cussing a personal financial sit- Regional Commercial Banking jet. “One individual needed to uation, some people tend to be Offices and a commercial bank - buy a Lear jet immediately for more open with a woman than ing account officer in San tax reasons. We did that for they might be with a man." Her Francisco. them in two days.” success confirms information She cites flexibility as a key On behalf of the bank, Kim that indicates women are suc- to her success. “These days with also may entertain her clients. cessful in private banking be- the ever-changing environment, “The parties are hard work. cause they not only have the flexibility is the goal.” One must Even at a social event you have intelligence and knowledge nec- have “the ability to react to the to do your own networking. It is essary for the job, but they also environment because the world enjoyable, but there is work be- possess a nurturing character is changing so quickly. Ten hind it.” But not every client that is important in that posi- years ago we used to define tion. Of her clients she says, long-term goals as ‘Here’s my “They look at you as an advisor one year, five year, 10 year and a consultant, but that grows plan.’ Now I think, Here’s my into a friendship as well. They one month, six month, two year view me as a friend.I view them plan.t »t as a client. That is my goal." Her husband Robert, an engi- goals and my focus and my de- And what have been Kim’s neer, is supportive of her career termination.” Kim was an active goals? “Career, career, career!” and occasionally attends busi- member of her chapter, serving she says as she reflects on her ness parties with her. They live as social chairman and in other undergraduate days as a politi- in San Carlos. As a novice offices. Foremost among her cal science and public relations golfer, Kim sometimes receives memories is the supportive net- major. As part of Berkeley’s golf invitations from her clients work of long-time friends she “Cal on the Capitol” program, who are quick to offer advice on established while in the chapter. she worked for the Smithsonian how to improve her game. She also shares the Gamma Phi Institute in Washington, D.C. For women contemplating a Beta experience with her during the Bicentennial. She career in banking or a career mother Zeta Aspinall Parmele found herself in a political envi- change, she advises that they (Washington). ronment “that was highly re- objectively identify their Kim maintains her Gamma warding. But on a long term strengths and the areas needing Phi Beta ties on an individual basis, it didn’t encompass the fi- improvement. Selecting a satis- basis by gathering socially with nancial aspects I wanted." fying career is dependent on be- her close friends from Eta Chap- After doing some interview- coming focused by going ter. “For me they really are sis- ing, she decided to pursue an through the thought processes ters,” she says. “Of this core MBA in banking in order to and choosing a career that is group of friends, there are some combine public relations and fi- challenging. “If a person that are stay-at-home moms nance— “ the people side and doesn’t really know what she and some that are very career the numbers side.’’ But she wants to do, she won’t be driven— a vast plethora of indi- wasn’t always a “numbers per- happy,” Kim says. viduals with different goals and son." It wasn’t until she fin- Kim credits Gamma Phi Beta objectives. Yet there is a bond ished her undergraduate work for allowing her to develop as that cannot be broken. You put that she realized she had a void an individual. She recalls that them together in a room and it’s in her preparation if she were to the reason she chose Gamma just wonderful!" realize her new goals. There- Phi Beta during rush was be- Gamma Phi Beta has made a fore, she had to take a full cause it offered “an environ- difference in Kim’s life. Now year’s worth of prerequisites be- ment that would let me grow as Kim is making a difference in fore she could begin her MBA an individual based upon my the lives of her clients.

7 RECOMMENDATIONS CHAIRMEN

The word rush means differ - tions, they demonstrate what many more who have never had ent things to all of us. To a col- Gamma Phi Beta stands for this experience. Any alumna legian, rush is rehearsing, sisterhood and pride and love— with a few hours to donate dur- decorating, practicing, getting and leadership and compassion. ing rush should not wait for an acquainted with prospective When a pledge says she knew invitation. A call to the chapter members and many other she belonged in Gamma Phi advisor, rush advisor, or chapter things. To an alumna, rush is Beta, the true feeling of sister - membership chairman will un- memories of those same things, hood shines brightly. doubtedly result in a date and as well as helping a collegiate Rush does not end with col- time when volunteer services chapter behind the scenes. lege graduation. Since rush is are needed. Not only is alumnae Rush has changed over the the tool used to perpetuate the assistance during rush ex- years, but the basic idea re- Sorority, it should continue to tremely appreciated by colle- mains the same. It is the time be a significant interest to all giate chapters but it is also a when collegians work overtime members, collegians and alum - great sisterhood activity for to recruit new members for our nae. Although alumnae do not alumnae. Sorority. The newest members, actually rush, there are many Rush belongs to every our pledges, represent the fu - other ways in which they can Gamma Phi Beta. It is how ture of Gamma Phi Beta. participate in the rush process. Gamma Phi Beta acquires new Rush continues to be an Because every women voted collegiate members who become event in which all chapter mem - into membership is required to devoted alumnae. It is the bers are involved. Pre-planning have a recommendation all never-ending cycle that per- and rush school haven ’ t alumnae are encouraged to sub- petuates Gamma Phi Beta. With changed. Collegians work on mit recommendations for young all members— collegians and rush and conversation skills, re- women they know. Recommen - alumnae working together. hearse skits, practice songs and dations can be sent to the state Gamma Phi— Betas experience make endless lists of things recommendations chairman or the true meaning of sisterhood. to do. to the area recommendations And collegians sell the Soror- chairman. ity by sharing pride and the Some alumnae volunteer to knowledge that Gamma Phi Beta serve as rush advisors and oth- has something special to offer. ers work behind the scenes ev- Through their words and ac- ery year. However, there are

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8 ALABAMA Northern Arizona U., Flagstaff U. of California, Santa Cruz State Recommendations Chairman Beta Omega) (Epsilon Omicron) Susan Smith Kraft 3ush Dates: 8/26— 8/29 Roberta Bollin 1649 Catoma Drive Roberta Balthazor 1816 Redondo Way Cullman, AL 35055 3135 W Echo Lane Salinas. CA 93906 205-739-5566 Phoenix. AZ 85051 408-449-5340 602 973-3228 Diego, Diego U. of Alabama, Tuscaloosa - U. of San San ) (Epsilon Lambda) U. of Arizona, Tucson California State U., Bakersfield (Epsilon Gamma Stephanie O' Kathy Oesterreicher (Alpha Epsilon) () Dell Route 2 Box 598 Rush Dates 8/16— 8/22 13373 Gelbourne Place Tracy Bounds 92130 Cottondale. AL 35453 Nancy Groh 2218 D Street San Diego. CA 205-556-2663(h) 4150 N Camino Gacela Bakersfield. CA 93301 619-259-1407 205-934-4319(0) Tucson. AZ 85718 805-323-1478 U. of Southern California. 602 299 7503 - - California State U., Chico Los Angeles ( Alpha) (Epsilon Kappa) Beta ALASKA ARKANSAS Catherine Monceau Helen Marine State Recommendations Chairman State Recommendations Chairman 30 Coveil Park Drive 474 Harvard Drive Patricia Block Coan Sandra Smith DeCoursey Chico. CA 95926 Arcadia. CA 91006 HC 33 Box 3173 7 Scarlet Maple Court 916 343 2647 818-574-1336 Wasila. AK 99654 - - Little Rock. AR 72212 State U., Fullerton 907-373-6427 224-0212 California 501- ( Delta Delta) COLORADO Rush Dates: 9/19— 9/23 State Recommendations Chairman ARIZONA CALIFORNIA Mary Buxton Liz Crosby Martin Recommendations Chairman 3025 Greenview Place 10706 E. Powers Drive State Recommendations Chairman State 80111 Jean Burnett Nufeld Anderson Fullerton. CA 92635 Englewood. CO Virginia 303-220-8841 1915 S. El Marino Circle 18680 Reamer Road 714-993-9120 Mesa. AZ 85202 Castro Valley. CA 94546 California State U„Long Beach Colorado College. Colorado Springs 602-994-9338 510-538-7697 ) () / 10/26 . Tempe California State Polytechnic U. ush Dates: 8/19 8/24 Rush Dates 10 21— Arizona State U . . — Beth Phillips ( ) San Luis Obispo )^onna Bogdanovich Beta Kappa 1226 Chambers Drive / /15 (Delta Theta) 5718 Ravenspur Drive #201 Rush Dates 8 9— 8 Colorado , CO 80904 Wink Kathryn J. S. Cook Rancho Palos Verdes. CA 90274 Springs Julie 719-634-6826 15449 N. 25th Avenue # 2094 522 Dana Street 310-541-7410 Phoenix. AZ 85023 San Luis Obispo. CA 93401 California State U., Sacramento Colorado State U.. Ft. Collins 602-548-0521 805-541-4630 () (Tau) Lori Gunnette Sally Wright 7525 20th Street 1924 Bronson Street Rio Linda. CA 95673 Ft Collins. CO 80526 916-992-1244 303-223-0661 Chapman College, Orange U. of Colorado. Boulder (Epsilon Nu) ( Beta Rho) Rush Dates: 9/20— 9/24 Rush Dates 8/23— 8/30 Karron Koss Kim Berg Massey 12300 Montecito Road #44 9253 S Buttonhill Court Seal Beach. CA 90740 Highlands Ranch. CO 80126 213-596-4487 303-791-1856 San Diego State il.. San Diego U. of Denver. Denver ( Beta Lambda) (Theta) Rush Dates: 8/16— 8/21 Rush Dates: 9/10— 9/16 Recommendations Theresa Nielsen Truly Hix Callaway 3645 Avocado Village Court # 104 7105 S Oneida Circle required for pledges La Mesa. CA 91941 Englewood. CO 80112 619-660-8159 303-796-0618 Recommendations are required for all women voted into U. of California. Berkeley • (Eta) DELAWARE Gamma Phi Beta membership. Each recommendation Michelle Pacheco State Recommendations Chairman provides valuable information to collegians. 35 Blair Avenue Susan Zetterman Culver Piedmont. CA 94511 35 Gurnsey Drive All alumnae are encouraged to write recommendations for Irvine Newark. DE 19713 • U. of California. 302-456-9566 prospective members rushing at a college or university (Delta Eta) Rush Dates: 9/11— 9/17 with a Gamma Phi Beta chapter. Become aware of the Leda Quiros-Weed FLORIDA college-bound women in your community and make sure 10312 Cardinal Avenue State Recommendations Chairman Fountain Valley. CA 92708 Lynn Hutcheson they have a Gamma Phi Beta recommendation. 714-968-5357 676 Jamestown Boulevard #2336 To recommend women for Gamma Phi Beta membership, Jennifer Yamaguchi Altamonte Springs. FL 32714 • 33 Summerfield 407-682-9061 copy and complete the form on page 14. Personal letters of Irvine. CA 92714 Florida Institute of Technology, recommendation are acceptable as are recommendation 714-551-2385 Melbourne J. of California. Los Angeles (Delta Sigma) forms created by members in their personal computers. Alpha lota) Sue Robson Send the recommendation to the appropriate Alumnae ush Dates 9/20— 9/27 171 SE Harbor Point Drive Jsa* DeTanna Stewart. FL 34996 Recommendations Chairman or your local Alumnae 9817 Beeson Drive 407-287-1281 Recommendations Chairman. Their addresses are listed in Beverly Hills. CA 90212 Florida State U., Tallahassee 213-273-3929 (Beta Mu) this issue on pages eight through 13. U. of California. Riverside Rush Dates: 8/17— 8/23 To assist with the recommendations process in any area, (Delta Lambda) Suzanne Paul • Doris Nelson 2126 Trescott Drive volunteer as a Crescent Catcher. Complete and return the 2923 Arlington Avenue Tallahassee. FL 32312 form on page 10. Riverside. CA 92506 904-385-8769(h) 714-684-8825 904-488-0810(0) so. •If you are asked to write a recommendation, please do U. of California. Santa Barbara Jacksonville U.. Jacksonville Note: On many campuses, rush week is in August; mail early so (Delta Psi) (Epsilon Zeta) Rush Dates 9/10— 9/16 Rush Dates: 9/7— 9/11 the chapter has ample time to receive information before rush Cathy Renck Molly Miller begins Save this issue of THE CRESCENT for future use. 1039 N Fairview Avenue 2644 Forest Point Court . Goleta. CA 93117 Jacksonville. FL 32257 805-967-6495 904-733-6482

THE CRESCENT 9 RECOMMENDATIONS CHAIRMEN

GEORGIA Illinois State U., Normal Son Diego State University sisters prepare State Recommendations Chairman (Delta Pi) hr their prehrence party. Arlene Shaeffer Rush Dates: 9/11— 9/21 3278 Hunterdon Way Carole Barger Marietta. GA 30067 18 Inverness 404-952-3678 Bloomington, IL 61701 Southern Technical Institute, Marietta 309-827-8794 Iowa State U., Ames (Delta Omicron) Northwestern U., Evanston (Omega) Michelle Cottonqim (Epsilon) Rush Dates: 8/17— 8/22 17 Dawn Drive SE Carol Massey Allison Chapman Cartersville, GA 30120 627 Melrose Avenue 3701 6th Avenue # A 404-386-6187 Kenilworth IL 60043-1037 Sioux City. IA 51106 . 712-274-7869 U. of Georgia, Athens 708-256-9061 () U. of Illinois, Urbana U. of Iowa, Iowa City Rush Dates: 9/5— 9/15 (Omicron) (Rho) Melissa O'Brien Rush Dates: 8/22— 8/30 Rush Dates: 8/21— 8/26 3682 Orchard Street Alice Webber Marta Heffner Norcross, GA 30092 33 Sherwin 1030 Bowery 404-446-3331 Urbana. IL 61801 Iowa City. IA 52240 217-344-1320 319-338-1751 U. of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls HAWAII (Gamma Psi) State Recommendations Chairman INDIANA Rush Dates: 8/21— 8/24 Betty Demarke State Recommendations Chairman Leila Girsch 99-1044 Lalawai Drive Joie H. Bertram 150 Woodstock Road Aiea. HI 96701 3905 Hemlock Drive Waterloo. IA 50701 808-488-4617 Valparaiso. IN 46383 319-234-5908 219-464-3192 Indiana State U., Terre Haute IDAHO (Beta Pi) KANSAS State Recommendations Chairman Carol Heine Botros State Recommendations Chairman Leslie Goeddertz-Miller 910 S. Fruitridge Avenue Shirley Von Ruden 7878 W. Tillamook Drive Terre Haute. IN 47803 5 Downing Road KENTUCKY Boise, ID 83709 812-238-9100 Hutchinson, KS 67502 State Recommendations Chairman 208 362-4428 -662 9026 - Indiana U., Bloomington 316 - Bernadette Long U. of Idaho, Moscow (Beta Phi) Kansas State U., Manhattan 1856 Traveller Road (Xi) Kathy Sater Arnold ( Beta Upsilon) Lexington. KY 40504 Julia Taylor Trail 3425 E Bethel Lane Rush Dates: 8/12— 8/17 606-276-2878 116 N Hayes Street . Bloomington IN 47401 Bobi Hoover Morehead U , Morehead Moscow ID 83843 . . . 812-333-8481 1522 Westwind Drive (Epsilon Sigma) 208-882-9365 Manhattan, KS 66502 Rush Dates: 8/8 8/12 Purdue U., West Lafayette 913 537-7301 — (Delta lota) - Virginia Bryan Rush Dates: 10/16— 1/9 U. of Kansas, Lawrence 122 N Sycamore LLINOIS (Sigma) Mount KY 40353 Bradley U., Peoria Mary Elizabeth Peyton Sterling. 101 Andrew Place #302 Rush Dates: 8/14— 8/19 606-498-6740 Beta Eta) Sara Colt Rush Dates: 8/23 8/29 West Lafayette. IN 47906 — 317-743-5931 1704 Prestwick Drive Joan Miller Lawrence. KS 66047 LOUISIANA 112 W Coventry Lane 913-843-5600 State Recommendations Chairman Peoria, IL 61614 Patricia Crowley 309-692-4005 IOWA Wichita State U., Wichita State Recommendations Chairman (Beta Chi) 2325 State Street Danielle Davis Hamilton Dana Castor New Orleans. LA 70118 703 S. 6th Avenue West 902 N Hoover 504-891-5001 Newton, IA 50208 Wichita. KS 67206 Loyola U., New Orleans 515-792-5604 316-943-4216 (Epsilon Mu) Patricia Crowley 2325 State Street New Orleans, LA 70118 504-891-5001

MAINE Wanted: Crescent Catchers State Recommendations Chairman Midge Vreeland You can help Gamma Phi Beta collegiate chapters by volunteering to gather information 11 E. Main Street Yarmouth. ME 04096 and write recommendations for rushees from your area. Recommendations will be requested 207-846-4720 by the State Recommendations Chairman. To indicate your interest, complete the form below and mail it to Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, MARYLAND U. of Maryland College Park , . 12737 E. Euclid Drive, Englewood, CO 80111. All members including those affiliated with (Beta Beta) alumnae chapters, are encouraged to become crescent catchers. Rush Dates: 9/12— 9/20 Lynn White Yes! I d like to be a crescent catcher. Please send me the necessary information. 1415 Grady Randall Court McLean. VA 22101 Name 703-237-2552 •• (first) (maiden) (last) (husbands) MASSACHUSETTS State Recommendations Chairman Address Phone Susan Fath 45 W Colonial Road City State Zip Wilbraham. MA 01095 413-596-8321 Chapter of initiation Bentley College. Waltham (Epsilon Phi) Gamma Phi Beta Sorority Member Number (from mailing label) 12737 E. Euclid Drive Englewood, CO 80111 303-799-1874

10 Summer 1992 Boston U., Boston Southwest Missouri St., Springfield U. of Nevada. Reno Union College. Schenectady (Delta) (Delta Nu) (Alpha Gamma) (Epsilon Epsilon) c/o Rush Chairman Rush Dates: 8/19— 8/22 Rush Dates: 8/18— 8/22 Pat Tuccillo Gamma Phi Beta Lonni Grosdidier Luanne Hammerel Oroszi 1032 Mary Lane Student Activities Center 3332 N. Greenview 1838 Dutchman Drive Schenectady. NY 12306 775 Commonwealth Avenue Springfield. MO 65803 Sparks. NV 89434 518-356-1515 Boston. MA 02215 417-833-4253 702-356-8965 U. of Rochester, Rochester 708-262-7744 U. of Missouri. Columbia (Epsilon Tau) Bridgewater State College. (Alpha Delta) Sue Bloch NEW HAMPSHIRE 10 New England Drive Bridgewater Margaret Manning Chairman Eta) Danforth Drive State Recommendations Pittsford. NY 14618 (Epsilon 1022 Nancy Lilly Rush Dates: 9/27 10/2 Columbia. MO 65201 716-381-5926 Kunze — 442 0047 10 Wilson Road Jennifer 314- - Canterbury. NH 03224 45 Gemini Drive 603 783-9805 W Barnstable. MA 02668 - NORTH CAROLINA 508-362-2640 MONTANA State Recommendations Chairman State Recommendations Chairman Sheila Schreiber Dawn Holt NEW JERSEY 1100 Chester Road MICHIGAN 916 25th Avenue SW Rutgers U . New Brunswick Winston-Salem. NC 27104 State Recommendations Chairman Great Falls. MT 59404 (Delta Mu) 919-765 3777 Carter - Tania 406-727-6530 Randa Soudah Asheville 1535 Natalie Lane #210 257 Carria U. of North Carolina. Canton Ml 48105 , (North Carolina-Asheville Colony) . Princeton Gamma Phi Beta International 313-663-1317 NEBRASKA 609-252-0258 State Recommendations Chairman Headquarters Alma College. Alma 12737 E. Euclid Drive (Epsilon Beta) Elizabeth West McNichols 5017 fc Cass Street Englewood. CO 80111 Heather Laird ’ NEW MEXICO 303-799-1874 5970 Village Drive Omaha. NE 68132 State Recommendations Chairman Haslett. Ml 48840 402-551-5246 Suzanne Robinson Yost 517-339-2683 Creighton U., Omaha Box 28B NM NORTH DAKOTA Michigan State U. East Lansing (Epsilon Delta) Vadito. 87579 State Recommendations Chairman . - 505 587 2920 (Beta Delta) Angela Nims Miller - - Debbie Swanson Barbara llgen 5035 S. 224th Terrace 38 Vail Circle 1975 Cimarron Elkhorn. NE 68022 Grand Forks. ND 58201 Ml 402-332-4416 NEW YORK Okemos. 48864 State Recommendations Chairman 701-772-6103 517-349-3913 U. of Nebraska. Kearney North Dakota State U., Fargo (Gamma Kappa) Sue Bloch Oakland U., Rochester 10 New England Drive (Alpha Omicron) (Delta Omega) Rush Dates: 8/17— 8/20 Julie Peterson State Pittsford. NY 14618 Patricia Klein Emily 716-381-5926 Route 1, Box 214 1407 W 36th Street , ND 40715 Regency Drive Colgate U Hamilton Harwood 58042 Sterling Heights Ml 48313 Kearney. NE 68847 .. 701-282-4008 . 308 234-9753 (Delta Tau) 313-939-5208 - U. of North Dakota Grand Forks . of Nebraska Lincoln Gretchen Oostenmk . U. of Michigan Ann Arbor U . Drive Alpha Beta) . (Pi) Box 52 Brookview (Beta) Hamilton. NY 13346 Tush Dates: 8/17— 8/23 Rush Dates: 9/8 9/23 Cathy Ingram Debbie Swanson — Rush Dates: 8/14 8/18 315-824-3632 Cherie Olsen — U , Syracuse 38 Vail Circle E Huron #704 5630 Thistle Circle Syracuse . Grand ND 58201 505 (Alpha) Forks. Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 Lincoln. NE 68516 701-772-6103 665 6838 402-421 2182 Cathie Carros 313- - - 8033 Thyme Circle Liverpool. NY 13090 MINNESOTA NEVADA 315-622-0878 OHIO Mankato State U . Mankato State Recommendations Chairman State Recommendations Chairman (Gamma Pi) Pauline Hafenrichter Kim Storm Kochert 3644 Forestcrest 8171 Saddle Run Rush Dates: 9/20— 9/26 Baseboll Day is a favorite rush theme at Laura Miks Las Vegas, NV 89121 Powell. OH 43065 252 Nicollet Avenue #4 702-451-7726 Illinois State University. 614-761-0051 North Mankato, MN 56003 507-625-6078 Moorhead State U., Moorhead (Gamma Mu) Melissa Lakoduk 171 N Woodcrest Drive Fargo. ND 58102 701-237-0351 U. of Minnesota. Minneapolis (Kappa) Jennifer Porter 1764 Heron Lane Mound. MN 55364 612-472-4415

MISSISSIPPI State Recommendations Chairman Vada Baird 371 Vivian Oxford. MS 38655 601-234-7709

MISSOURI State Recommendations Chairman Kay Appleberry 15383 E 45th Street Independence. MO 64055 816-373-9276 Sf. Louis U., St Louis (Gamma Tau) Anne Uthoff 12842 Tammy Kay Drive St. Louis. MO 63128 314-842-4032

THE CRESCENT 11 SOUTH DAKOTA State Recommendations Chairman Linda Christensen RECOMMENDATIONS CHAIRMEN 1010 E 41st Street Sioux Falls. SD 57105 605-336-6202 U. of South Dakota, Vermillion Bowling Green State U., Bowling OREGON (Epsilon Upsilon) Green State Recommendations Charmain Connie Jamrog (Beta Gamma) Linda Cohn 104 S. Yale Catherine Sautter 1625 NW Barnsley Court Vermillion. SD 57069 10920 Obee Road Portland. OR 97229 605-624-3330 Waterville. OH 43571 503-292-2646 419-877-0883 Oregon State U., Corvallis Miami U., Oxford (Chi TENNESSEE (Beta Epsilon) Rush Dates: 9/20— 9/26 State Recommendations Chairman Rush Dates: 11/20— 1/16 Becki Metzger Betty Jo Fellers Marcia Kerby 1718 NW Garryanna 616 Galveston Road 6178 Woodlark Drive Corvallis. OR 97330 Knoxville. TN 37923 Cincinnati. OH 45230 503-758-0505 615-693-2637 513-231-0512 U. of Oregon. Eugene Rhodes Colleges. Memphis Wittenberg U., Springfield (Nu) Pennsylvania State U.. State College (Epsilon Xi) (Alpha Nu) Rush Dates: 9/19— 9/26 (Alpha Upsilon) Rush Dates: 9/4 — 9/13 Sally Andrews Carol Vanlue Eleanor Lindstrom Nancy Jo Tyner 1044 Sundown Road 2859 Tomahawk Lane 236 Ellen Avenue 823 New York Springfield. OH 45503 Eugene. OR 97401 State College. PA 16801 Memphis. TN 38104 513-390-23032 503-343-9571 814-238-2363 901-276-4441 Carolyn Aull Vanderbilt U., Nashville 104 Rockey Lane ( Alpha Theta) OKLAHOMA PENNSYLVANIA Danae Spackey State Recommendations Chairman Boalsburg. PA 16827 State Recommendations Chairman 814-466-7585 8207 Devens Drive Margaret E Newton Milly Butler Brentwood. TN 37027 PO Box 23 2290 Hillside Lane 615-831-1043 Muskogee, OK 74402 Aston. PA 19014 615 370-3370 918 682 3884 RHODE ISLAND - - - 215-494-4166 State Recommendations Chairman Oklahoma City U., Oklahoma City , Gettysburg Susan Clark Blackerby (Beta Omicron) (Gamma Beta) 12 Perkins Avenue TEXAS Linda Tysor Nowlin Bobby Spahr Narragansett. Rl 02882 State Recommendations Chairman 7601 Northway Terrace 521 Wayne Avenue 401-789-1120 Bettv Jones Oklahma City. OK 73162 Springfield. PA 19064 241J Crestview Circle 405-728-8304 215-1)43-5268 Irving. TX 75062 Oklahoma State U., Stillwater LaSalle College. Philadelphia SOUTH CAROLINA 214-255-2361 (Beta Psi) (Epsilon Alpha) State Recommendations Chairman East Texas State U., Commerce Paula Shryock Debbie F Freisheim Sara Pemck (Gamma Zeta) 623 Ute 838 Glen Road 432 Leyswood Drive Mari Copeland Stillwater. OK 74075 Jenkintown, PA 19046 Greenville. SC 29615 610 N Park 405-377-5450 215-886-9464 803-244-9102 Commerce. TX 75428 U. of Oklahoma. Norman Lehigh U., Bethlehem Clemson U., Clemson 903-886-2441 (Psi) (Delta Kappa) (Epsilon Theta) Lamar U.. Beaumont Rush Dates 8/12— 8/18 Rush Dates 1/19— 1/29 Rush Dates: 8/16— 8/23 (Gamma Nu) Mary Ann Roberts Judy Siegfried Susan Douglas Laura McMurra 152b Cinderella Avenue 630 Pine Top Terrace 17 Farrell Kirk Lane 6875 Saratoga Circle Norman. OK 73072 Bethlehem. PA 18017 Greenville. SC 29615 Beaumont. TX 77706 405-329-3160 215-866-8429 803-288-1096 409-866-6605 Midwestern U., Wichita Falls Gamma lota) =tush Dates: 8/24 — 8/28 (athy Merder 5047 Eastridge Drive Wichita Falls. TX 76302 817-766-4499 Southern Methodist U., Dallas (Alpha Xi) Rush Dates: 1/11— 1/15 Vickie Montgomery 1 Vista Cliff Place Richardson, TX 75080 214-907-8407 Stephen F. Austin U., Nacagdoches (Epsilon Rho) Paula Robertson 16 Waterford Drive Nacogdoches. TX 75961 409-560-1628 Texas Tech U., Lubbock (Beta Tau) Rush Dates: 8/20— 8/26 Peggy Clark 5309 85th Street Lubbock. TX 79424 806-794-9706 Texas Wesleyan College. Ft Worth (Delta Epsilon) .4 Rush Dates: 8/28— 8/31 Terry Pollard 5005 Barberry Drive Ft Worth. TX 76133 817-294-9026

Purdue University Gamma Phi Betas perform their Chorus line skit .

12 Summer 1992 This is to advise you that my (daughter (granddaughter ) name

will be attending as a UTAH college or university year in school State Recommendations Chairman Amy Arlt Larkin beginning 3363 S. 1300 E #257 Salt Lake City, UT 84106 Name 801-466-5040 (first) ( maiden) (last) ( husband's)

VERMONT Address Phone State Recommendations Chairman Margo Howland City State Zip RFD 1. Box 936 Windsor. VT 05089 802-484-7769 Chapter of initiation

VIRGINIA State Recommendations Chairman Gamma Phi Beta Legacy Policy Alice Heefner 237 Lisa Drive many and giate However, collegiate chapters Newport News. VA 23606 There are always questions chapter. 804-930-0369 concerns about legacies. Who are they? Are should remember the legacy of commitment Christopher Newport College, they given special consideration? Who noti- which these prospective members can bring Newport News (Epsilon lota) fies the relative? to the chapter and Sorority. If a legacy is Rush Dates 8/24— 9/9 of to and attends the final round of Membership Chairman Granddaughters, daughters and sisters invited Gamma Phi Beta Gamma Phi Betas are legacies. Step - rush parties, her name is placed alphabeti- 50 Shoe Lane Newport News. VA 23606 sisters, step-daughters and step- grand - cally on the first bid list. 804-594-7100 daughters may be considered legacies if de- If a legacy is pledged, the chapter will College of William and Mary, Beta relative notify her (s) of her initiation date Williamsburg sired by the Gamma Phi . reiative . ( Alpha Chi) Legacies, like other rushees, are required If she is not invited back to Gamma Phi Sharon Daniel , (s) is left to 4004 Governor s Square #9 to have recommendations for pledging. Beta notification of the relative Williamsburg. VA 23188 Legacies are given special consideration the discretion of the legacy. George Mason U., Fairfax during rush, because they bring with them a Relatives can help legacies have a pleas (Epsilon Pi) - Denise Brooks Anderson broader, deeper understanding of Gamma ant rush experience by discussing Gamma 2118 Greenwich Street are to be invited to Phi Beta and the entire Greek system. Be- Falls Church. VA 22043 Phi Beta. All legacies 703-533-0178 the second round of rush parties and are to cause all National Panhellenic Conference be given courteous, fair and serious deliber- sororities have similar goals and ideals, it is to pressure a legacy to the ex WASHINGTON ation during membership selection. Unfor- a disservice - State Recommendations Chairman tunately, legacy status is not a guarantee of tent she feels only Gamma Phi Beta will Laura Ney the meaningful sorority experience. SE 535 McKenzie # A membership. At many older chapters provide a Pullman. WA 99163 number of legacies going through rush Some collegiate chapters have legacy 509-334-1520 sometimes exceeds the number of openings weekends or special events Some do not U. of Puget Sound. Tacoma . (Gamma Epsilon) in the pledge class. and/or cannot because of rushing regula- Rush Dates 1/17 1/23 , and financial tions Investigate the policy at your legacy’s Sarah Hynes — Scholastic ability character . 1310 N Union responsibility will be assessed the same for campus and encourage her to attend if that Tacoma. WA 98406 way to 206-756-4269 legacies as for other rushees and the final opportunity is available. It is an ideal U. of Washington, Seattle decision in membership selection is the get acquainted prior to rush. (Lambda) privilege and responsibility of the colle- Rush Dates: 9/17— 9/23 Anne Anderson 8128 126th Place NE Kirkland WA 98033 . , Wisconsin State U. Platteville U. of British Columbia. Vancouver 206-827-0301 Marquette University Milwaukee . (Epsilon Chi) (Gamma Omega) (Alpha Lambda) Washington State U.. Pullman Mary Judkins Rush Dates 9/9 9/25 ) Lyn Hildenbrand — (Beta Sigma N Cass Street #27 PO Box 322 Highway U Vanessa Vermette /14 / 926 Rush Dates: 8 — 8 19 Wl Shullsburg Wl 5358b 5671 Marine Drive Oldenburg Milwaukee. 53202 . Gwen 414 225-2617 608-965-3809 W Vancouver. BC V7W 2R7 Route 2. Box 1$4 - 604-921-8953 WA 99163 U. of Wisconsin, Madison Pullman. U. of Toronto, Toronto 509-334-2016 (Gamma) Rush Dates: 9/2— 9/9 (Alpha Alpha) Susan Stangby Sveum WYOMING Maxine Thomas 5939 Schumann Circle State Recommendations Chairman 480 Oriole Parkway #103 WEST VIRGINIA Madison. Wl 53711 Sue Wurbs Toronto. ON M5P 2H8 State Recommendations Chairman 608-277-0053 2527 Rose Creek Drive 416-486-9387 Vicky Sporck U. of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Gillette. WY 82716 U. of Western Ontario, London 10 Carriage Road (Gamma Gamma) 307-686-7366 Catherine Melling Charleston. WV 25314 Sharon Zurawski 3993 Montrose Avenue 304-342-7375 712 W Haddonstone Place Westmount. QU H3Y 2A3 Mequon, Wl 53092 514-935-4954 414-241-3609 CANADA WISCONSIN U. of Wisconsin. Oshkosh McGill U.. Montrea State Recommendations Chairman (Gamma Rho) (Alpha Tau) Patricia Mabie Debra Hogue Nabanita Giri 1010 N Cedar Box 666 412 W 15th Avenue 5872 Centennial Avenue Marshfield. Wl 54449 Oshkosh. Wl 54901 Cote St Luc. QU H4W 2Z9 715-384-9032 414-235-4237 514-481-6177

THE CRESCENT 13

4 Name of Rushee: Date: (Last) (First) (Middle) (Nickname)

GAMMA PHI BETA SORORITY RECOMMENDATION FORM

(To be used by members of Gamma Phi Beta only.)

Attach picture if available For of Gamma Phi Beta at (Chapter) (College or University)

Entering as Fr. Soph. Jr. Sr. Age:

High school attended: City and State:

Scholastic average: Rank in class: Number in Class:

Previous college attended: City and State:

Scholastic average: Number of terms completed:

Name of Parents/Guardian:

Home Address:

Gamma Phi Beta Relatives: Sister Mother Grandmother Other

Name: (Married) (Maiden) (Chapter)

Other sorority affiliations of relatives:

Character traits, personality, leadership qualities:

Activities (school, church, community) and offices held:

Work experience:

Other comments: (Attach additional sheet or use other side if necessary)

Does rushee meet Gamma Phi Beta's five standards (good character, scholastic ability , financial responsibility, con- tribution to prestige of the sorority and attractive personality) of membership? Yes No

I endorse this woman for membership in Gamma Phi Beta. Yes No

SUBMITTED BY: J I know this rushee personally. I know her family personally. (First) (Maiden) (Last) (Husband’s) I received this information from: Panhellenic members/master file. H. S. faculty/staff member. (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) J Mutual friend. Other (Telephone) (Chapter of Initiation) _ This information sent at the request of the collegiate chapter. Alumna Collegian

If rushee is pledged to Gamma Phi Beta, the Alumna Rush Advisor shall, within ten (10) days, send this Recommendation Form to Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, 12737 E. Euclid Drive, Englewood, CO 80111.

14 Summer 1992 FOUNDATION Sigma Chapter honors Lyman French By B.J. O’Neal Patee (Kansas)

For members of Sigma Chap- membrance of her love and en- ter at the University of Kansas, thusiasm for Gamma Phi Beta Founders Day 1991 was more and Sigma Chapter. A formal than the usual celebration. It portrait of Mrs. French will was an occasion to honor a sig- hang in the chapter house along nificant friend, Lyman W. French with a plaque designating the of Kansas City. Mr. French’s chapter house living room as a wife, the late Jane Benton memorial to her. French, was initiated at Sigma The opportunity to meet Mr. Chapter in 1934. French and his daughter Linda Over the past two years as French Wilson (Kansas) was es- part of Sigma Chapter’s 75th an- pecially meaningful to the col- House Corporation Board President Betty niversary recognition Mr. legians who have already been Hailey Crooker , Linda Wilson French and French has endowed scholar - recipients of Jane Benton Lyman French attend the Founders Day celebration . ship funds in excess of $100,000 French Scholarships. Linda and to Sigma Chapter and the her husband and two daughters Beta Foundation. also live in Kansas City. of women of In Celebration! Gamma Phi education young Gifts have been given to the to Mr French, his The gifts were given in memory According . Sigma Chapter who have proven Foundation in celebration of: of his beloved wife and in re- intention is to help further the themselves as scholars and to To Phyllis Donaldson Choat; your new to come forth inspire others job; from Barbara Missert Wessel with additional gifts. “Our fi- To Lotane Jordan Graham; you as my nancial times are so uncertain mother; from Judy Elaine Graham these days, and I’m just happy to be able to help some of these To Missy Hatridge; your initiation; from Alison Shafer Bond women," said Mr. French. House Corporation Board To Karen Isaak; your initiation; from President Betty Hailey Crooker Alison Shafer Bond (Kansas) expressed apprecia - To Cinda Keating Lucas; your special tion on behalf of the chapter, gift of life to a sister; from Ann describing Mr. French as “the Mullen Bronsing most wonderful benefactor any To Dorothy Roberts Matheson; birth group could ever have. His gen- of your granddaughter; from Barbara erosity is beyond anything we Missert Wessel ever anticipated; and his great To I'Ceno Brunskill Rice; your alumna loyalty and love for his wife service award from the University of Jane is so beautiful." Southern California; from Karen Wander Kline Last fall, Mr. French was the first person to establish a Con- To Kris Brandt Riske; the National vention Leadership Endowment. Interfraternity Conference Interfraternal Award for the College His gift will provide funds to Fraternity Editors Association public send the Sigma Chapter delegate relations manual; from Jolene Lessard to Convention, and he hopes Stiver and Ann Mullen Bronsing others will follow his lead. To Jennifer Singer; your initiation; from Rene Catherine Matz Do you have a special friend or sister to honor? Send an In Celebration gift to the Foundation and the Foundation will send your honoree a special card. Be sure to include your name, the honoree's name and , and send Lyman French congratulates the first the celebration recipients of Jane Benton French it to Gamma Phi Beta Foundation, Scholarships : Maria Conners , Amy 12737 E. Euclid Drive, Englewood, Tieperman and Allison Blair . CO 80111-6437.

THE CRESCENT 15 IN MEMORIAM

ALPHA OMICRON ALPHA LAMBDA Proof of death must be sub- Ruth Buckman Armstrong Ruth Curtis Doyle K. Lois Grant Hughes mitted to International Head- Janet Low quarters before a member s E. PI ALPHA NU Kathryn Wright name will be listed in the In Stephens Stewart Rosa Drath Mayborn Helen Mousson Memoriam column. A newspa - BETA Rachel Snyder Brown RHO per obituary is preferred, but Elizabeth Whitney Kemper Ruth Howes Arduser ALPHA XI consideration will be given to a Lois Devries Gray Mary Lohse Marquardt Charlotte McKisson Parker letter from a family member or GAMMA Edith Vanderzyl Harris executor of estate. ALPHA OMICRON Helen M Felger . SIGMA Rebecca Keene Marjorie Sweeney Lynts * The Sorority appreciates the Eleanor Haggett Willey Virginia Keene Susan Gloppen Gerber * return of a deceased member s Virginia Stearns Fredrichs TAU ALPHA PI badge, when possible, so that it Mary Baker Nieman Olive Hoffmann Staley Helen Williams Hughart might be preserved and bring Frances James Fenn joy to others as a special chap - DELTA Mary Haddox Wolfer Hansen ALPHA TAU ter badge. Dorothy Pearson Annas - Thimens Ostiguy Patricia Angell Weeks Jacqueline EPSILON PHI ALPHA UPSILON Nelle Purcell Young Jayne Tarasi Becker Dorothy Jennings Poll Virginia Scott Beaman ** Helen B. Schleman Graham Thompson Gertrude MacRae Mcllwain Mary Harris Jessup Kathleen BETA ALPHA Wakefield Alice Barber Rawson Bonnie Giles Casey Carol Moore ETA ALPHA ALPHA BETA GAMMA Bonney Sawyer Sulliven Gladys Senter Boone Grove Marion Hunter Clawson Yackey Sally Ambrose Brunn Nancy Steck ALPHA BETA Ruth Leutzinger Timms BETA ZETA Shirley Warner Hanson Eleanor Whitmore Hyde* H. Pepper Marie R. THETA ALPHA GAMMA Schumacher Elizabeth Allen Lohse Dorothy Cunningham Wood BETA LAMBDA Marion Stone Wachtel Maria Hurst Delaney Alice Ardes Smith Bridgford Jane Duvall Weller ALPHA DELTA BETA MU Mildred Herzog Bartlett Frances E. Fling Mellie Edna Tate Smith KAPRH Mary Atkinson Joustra McPheeters Goodrich Julia Vonkuster Ensign Barbara BETA OMICRON Frances Agee Moore Meaunena Smith O’Brien Helen Mary Luella Herron Margaret Eshelman Barbee Jane Little Laue* BETA OMEGA Barbara Fenton Sederstrom ALPHA EPSILON Gail E. Jansen Birdsong LAMBDA Betty Faustman Powers Jean Nelson Hansen Helen Seren Kelley Mildred Saelid Wallace Vadna Pattison Thornham Verla Oare Elizabeth Pierce Wiseman * GAMMA DELTA MU ALPHA ZETA Ann Wolff Faught Frances Carlisle Marshall Juanita White Lemmon Merit Roll Beatrice Elkins Crady ALPHA ETA Service Roll NU Marilyn Ashley Clyde Carnation Award Lenore Blaesing LaRoche Josephine Suttles Conklin Mary Cellars Phipps Virginia Graham Poppe XI ALPHA THETA Evalyn Neely Leithe Mary White Tinsley Dorothy Hall Pierson Kathleen Belcher Gaines Agnes Cox Telford ALPHA IOTA Laura Armstrong Angell Ella-Mae Reidy Kristi Quong Coursey Manwarring**** Elizabeth Knudson Jeannie MacDonald Horn

16 Summer 1992 MEMORIAL GIFTS

In Memory Of: Given By: Mary J. Bachnik (Mother of Karen Wander Kline Barbara McPheeters Goodrich Gloria Granfield Bodine Marilyn Bachnik Callahan) James I. Godfroy Mary Phyllis Siegar Donna Jabara Baker Dianne Kreissler Rosell Kermit Hallenbeck (Father of Karen Wander Kline Maud Beattie Bergen Peggy Miller Reynolds Linda Hallenbeck Pelegrino) Rita Berrigan (Mother of Franceen Anne Louise Layton Mary Haddox Wolfer-Hansen Fort Collins Alumnae Chapter A. Berrigan) Dorothy Jennings Glady Hecker Myles Gail Jansen Birdsong Lisa Nafziger Hollifield Evelyn Stowell Jensen Frances Stowell Park Marguerite Ogden Blasdel Barbara 0. Hoyt Irma Louise Niederhauser Keisling Marie Rogers Barnard Jean Pipal Bliss Lurene Jochem Frantz Marjorie Sweeney Lynts Milwaukee Alumnae Chapter (Husband of Nancy Dorothy G Brotchner I Frank Brenza . Ella-Mae Reidy Manwarring Ellen Reed Burns Anne Robinson Brenza) Harryette Hartford Maxwell Judith Ruhl O’Neill Elda Green Bridwell Audrey Weldon Shafer Gertrude MacRae Mcllawain Nellie Gibbs Jones Virginia Forsyth Vint Betty Beall Mendell Houston Alumnae Chapter Sue Cornell Byrne Elizabeth Evans Hyde Martha Payne Mendenhall Patricia Fouts Clark Sara Callis (Mother of Joanne Paula Allphin Page Sally Erikson Lewis Roman) Judith Renje Seybt Callis Richard Mullen (Father of Ann Mike and Donna Kiosinski Bonnie Giles Casey Leisure World Crescent Circle Mullen Bronsing) Mary Jane Hipp Misthos Lucile Berry Whitehill Homer F. Neville Sue Wright Brownlee W Ken Clawson Marion Hunter Clawson . Lillian Logan Newby Frances Tabor Sego Payson James Clyde Marilyn Ashley Clyde Verla Oare Lucia Long Causey Josephine Suttles Conklin Mary Ann Dorsey Krauss Bess Walliman Jones Beatrice Elkins Crady Palo Alto Alumnae Chapter Caryl Wilkes Pelton Lois Fleming Norman Jacqueline Barbara Czech Elizabeth Corey Wallach Jeanne Hudnell Prince Marie Rogers Barnard Kenneth A. Dean (Father of Phyllis Allen Donnelly Mary Hart Mooneyham Roberts Marie Rogers Barnard Beverly Boswell Goines) Beatrice Moeller Scheel Mr. Jean W. Scheel Linda Andress Harris Alta Patricia Denton Gwendolyn Collier Singer Ann Balzer Rothrock Jeannine Sheldon Kallal Patricia Kassel Kindt Francis Smith Oklahoma City Alumnae Chapter Karen Wander Kline Mary Frank Smith Doris Lea Koontz Carol Laity McNeil Sally Stetson Helen Holbrook Tiinstall Elizabeth Cronin Puffinbarger Louise Berner Tillotson Beatrice Tetreau Schou Ed Erikson (Father of Sally Ann Mullen Bronsing Thomas Tredwell (Husband of Jane Peterson Kochenderfer Erikson Lewis) Camille Cestone Aileen Hall Tredwell) Mary L Christensen . Mary Ann Messer Tschantz Phyllis Green Fedorchak Frances Rea Griffin Marilyn Park Hawthorne Frances Vanderen Marie Rogers Barnard Joyce Cole Hultgren Wendy Jo Vollmer Chapters of Province I Karen Wander Kline Nancy Steck Yackey Jim and Katherine Scholz Michele LeBlanc Sally Erikson Lewis Catherine Balzer Lorino Donations in memory of Mary Jane Hipp Misthos friends, sisters and loved ones Kris Brandt Riske may be sent to Gamma Phi Beta Beth Marie Rowney Foundation, 12737 E. Euclid Ruth Andrea Seeler, M.D. Drive, Englewood, CO 80111- Audrey Weldon Shafer 6437. If you would like a card Randall Stevens sent in recognition of your me- Jolene Lessard Stiver morial gift, please include a Charlotte Brightman Stone family member s name and Doris C. Swanson Karen Gamel Urette address. Sally Ann Wallace Elizabeth K. Ware Forence C. Winters Frances Fling Ann Alexander Hoffman Audrey Weldon Shafer Virginia Stearns Fredrichs Monterey County Alumnae Chapter Jane Edna Thoren Glunz Virginia Forsyth Vint

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The Stillwater, Okla. Alum- Miami alumnae got together on sere- nae at their Founders Day event nae Chapter began 1992 by wel- Founders Day and met again in naded each other under a cres- held at a member’s lake home. coming 15 area women after February to make plans to re- cent moon on Alumnae In April the chapter celebrated their initiation by Beta Psi build the chapter. Appreciation Night. Alumnae its 35th anniversary. Chapter at Oklahoma State gave each pledge a pink University. Gamma Phi Betas from carnation, Dayton, Ohio alumnae pre- The alumnae decided to do southwest Arkansas met for a sented the PIKE Award to Dot- what collegians have been doing tie Schwab Weitthoff (Ohio for years— have a rush party. Wesleyan) for her outstanding Members submitted names of service to the chapter. She has women who would make out - been responsible for organizing standing alumnae initiates. The their fundraiser, the sale of en- chapter then invited them to the tertainment books. Proceeds, Beta Psi Chapter house to learn which this year totaled $1,100, more about Gamma Phi Beta are donated to a camp for chil- and tour the house. dren with cerebral palsy. After the party, guests re- ceived invitations to become North Houston area alum- members of the Sorority. They nae welcomed Houston alum- were pledged on Founders Day nae on Founders Day. Highlights and each received a pink carna- included the pledging of an tion and a pledge ribbon which alumna initiate candidate. Hu- 5tillwater, Okla. alumnae welcomed these alumnae initiates to their chapter. they wore to all Sorority educa- tion sessions and alumnae Founders Day luncheon at the functions. Hot Springs Country Club. On Alumnae Chapter President Valentine s Day they met at the Paula Choplin Shryock (Okla - home of Irma Paul Nash (Iowa homa St.) served as pledge di- St.) for the second of their an- rector for the six meetings held nual quarterly get-togethers. at the chapter house in Decem- ber and January. Alumnae South Bay, Calif. Alumnae helped by serving as big sisters Chapter charter members to the new pledges, keeping in L’Cena Brunskill Rice (USC), touch with notes and phone Carol Moss Winn (USC) and calls. They also hosted a big/ Margaret Martin Davies (USC) little sister party the night be- were among the alumnae who fore initiation. The most excit - in October helped kick off the ing time was the initiation chapter’s year-long 35th anni- ceremony performed by Beta Psi versary celebration. Other activ- Chapter. Collegians were espe- ities included Founders Day with cially helpful and gracious to Long Beach alumnae and col- the alumnae and their newest legians, a Christmas tea and a sisters. Panhellenic scholarship benefit. Syracuse alumnae from the class of 1948 reminisce at a reunion luncheon. Paula summed up the event, Over the years South Bay has saying, “It was heartwarming to been involved in numerous fund Sixteen sisters from 12 chap- morist Jane White gave a see collegians and alumnae to- raising activities. ters celebrated Founders Day at thought provoking presentation gether celebrating the initiation a luncheon in Naples, Fla. on setting and achieving goals. 4 of such wonderful women. It Members of the Greater Ak - brought happiness and fulfill- ron, Ohio Crescent Circle en- Rochester, Mich, alumnae Alumnae from the Washing- ment to the alumnae and the joyed a smorgasbord dessert on and collegi- ton, D.C., Northern Virginia, new initiates are certainly Founders Day. ans paired up for introductions Va. and the Mid-Maryland happy. Surely their enthusiasm on Founders Day. Both alumnae alumnae groups celebrated the and willingness to be members Eight members of the Can- and collegians learned they had Sorority’s 117th anniversary of our Sorority will rub off on ton-Massillon, Ohio Crescent many things in common beyond with 117 Founders Day reserva- all of us!“ circle met for a Founders Day sisterhood. tions. Forty-one chapters were luncheon. represented, including collegi- The Miami, Fla. Alumnae A lovely day, beautiful fall ans from the University of Ma- Chapter is back. After several Northern Virginia, Va. leaves and a delicious luncheon ryland and George Mason inactive years for the chapter, alumnae and sisters from welcomed Duluth, Minn, alum- Unviersity. They recognized E.

18 Sommer 1992 Marjorie Watt Happ (N. Dakota), and Sondra Mills Blattman more than 80 alumnae and col- Oklahoma City, Okla. Alum a 70-year member, and pre- (Midwestern St.) hosted a Foun- legians congratulated Becky nae Chapter President Beverly sented Golden Crescent Awards ders Day coffee for Albuquer- Pond Kearns (Idaho St.), who Howard (Kansas St.) hosted to Virginia Wooden Crocker que, N.M. alumnae. Muriel received the Love, Labor, Learn- chapter members and pledges at (Goucher), Betty Woodall Wil- Jantzen Stephenson (N. Dakota ing and Loyalty Award. In addi- a bid day party at her home. The son (Goucher), Jean Iverson St.) and Helen Foster Swan tion to planning for Convention, chapter also welcomed the par- Hullinghorst (N. Dakota), Mil- ents of pledges at a dinner at dred Sears Miller (Maryland), the home of Adra Cheek (Okla- Janet Collier (Maryland), Caro- homa City). Other activities lyn Ludin Violante (Vermont), were a Founders Day brunch, a Joyce Austin (Toronto), Polly Christmas ornament exchange Reynolds (Minnesota), Mary and a couples Valentine s Day Ritchie (William and Mary) and party. Marian Wiley (Denver). Eight members of the Syra- Collegians from San Diego cuse class of 1948 met for a re- State and the Unviersity of San union. Maude Hornden Dunlap Diego joined the San Diego and of Schenectady hosted the sis- LaJolla, Calif, alumnae on ters at a gourmet luncheon at Founders Day. The collegians her home. Many of them had gave handmade goodies to each not seen each other since alumna and entertained the 150 South Bay, Calif, alumnae gather for the chapter' s 35th anniversary celebration. graduation.

Shonnie Grant Whipple (UCLA) and her husband do- nated a gourmet dinner at their home for Glendale, Calif, alum- nae. More than $200 was raised for camperships, and two local charities. Barbara McAllister Paige (UCLA) and her husband, both well-known local actors, entertained the group with a reading. Charlotte leni Cochard (GettysburgJ, Ellen The group celebrated Foun- Pales (Colorado) and Amy Bartlett ders Day with a dinner at the (Maryland) attend the Washington, OX. home of Florence Findlay Cox Miami, Fla. alumnae celebrate Founders Day. Founders Day event. (UCLA). President Lorraine De- sisters in attendance with (Idaho) received Golden Cres- Gamma Phi Beta songs. Carol cent Awards. Twining Grazda (Ohio Wes- Texas Tech alumnae Sandra leyan) and Alice Logan Neill Broome Weeke and Nancy Bur- (Maryland) received 50-year row Bayshore hosted the annual pins. San Diego State alumnae holiday party. The group also Jane Jensen Hensel, Carol Cul- sent holiday greeting cards and ver Pletcher, Eva Cunningham snacks for rush to Alpha Phi Ritchie and Barbara Davis Mc- Chapter at Colorado College, Kewen received TIKE Awards. and each new initiate received The award was presented post - a keychain. Gamma Phridays, humously to Sue Cornell Byrne a monthly luncheon, boosts (UCLA). sisterhood. The Columbus, Ohio Alum- St. Louis, Mo. alumnae on Day. nae Chapter has gained 60 new viewed the latest styles at a Dayton, Ohio alumnae share sisterhood Founders members since it was reorgan- fashion show at the home of El- they found time for several haan Ruby (Iowa St.) presented ized last year by Krista Span- len Endres Spengemann (Mis- tours: St. Louis Science Center, 50-year pins and certificates to ninger Davis (Bowling Green). souri) and enjoyed a book a crystal company, a perennial Phoebe Power Wyland (Michi- review by Mickie Jakobs Fuller farm and a jewelry company. gan), Florence Hawkins Martin Gail LaBeau Ewing (Arizona) (St. Louis). On Founders Day (UCLA), June Wakeman Need-

THE CRESCENT 19 ALUMNAE NEWS ham (Arizona) and Frances Vyn of the collegiate chapter were chapter, and Phyllis Donaldson baby daughters received minia- Killins (Michigan). present. Mary Baldwin Monier Choat (Nebraska) received the ture pink carnation bouquets. (Arizona) was honored for her Loyalty Award. Jean Jenkins Thirty-five University of Ver- 63 years of membership. Johnson (Colorado College) On Founders Day, the Tampa, mont alumnae reminisced at a was honored as a 50-year Fla. Alumnae Chapter presented reunion luncheon in September. Monterey, Calif, alumnae member. its first Love, Labor, Learning They shared stories at the event, hosted alumnae and collegians and Loyalty Award to Alana which was held in conjunction Markley Bott (W. Virginia), who with the University of Vermont served as the inspiration for the bicentennial celebration. Mis- award. The award will be given tress of Ceremonies Susan annually to the member who Wakefield Cochran read greet- best exemplifies sisterhood and ings from Eleanor Merrifield gives her time and talent to the Luse (Northwestern), who was chapter. A surprised and thrilled chapter advisor during the Alana received an engraved sil- 1950s. The luncheon was organ- ver tray. Audrea Pfanner Heeter ized by Ann Wakefield Lanzet, (Wittenberg) was honored with Phyllis Spring Billings and Dani- a 50-year pin. elle Dole Duquette. A slide show, scholarship pre- Philadelphia North Subur - sentation and awards were high- ban and West Suburban alum- lights of the Founders Day event nae and LaSalle University for Orange County, Calif, collegians celebrated Founders alumnae and California State Day with 101 members repre- University-Fullerton collegians. senting 10 chapters in atten- Charter members and former dance. Mary Jean Lauvetz Hart Northern Virginia, Va. alumnae and George Mason University collegians get together on advisors joined in celebrating (Nebraska) received her 50- Alumnae Appreciation Night. the collegiate chapter s 20th an- year pin. from Santa Cruz at a Founders day luncheon at the Casa Members of the Treasure Munras Hotel. Coast Fla. Crescent Circle en- joyed a Founders Day luncheon Twenty-three Jacksonville, at the home of Marjorie McCul- Fla. alumnae representing 17 loch Harrison (Michigan), and chapters held a Founders day also got together with sisters reception with Jacksonville Un- from the Fort Pierce area for a viersity collegians. day at Ocean Village. Eugene, Ore. alumnae gath - Texas Wesleyan collegians ered at the Unviersity of Oregon joined Fort Worth and Arling- chapter house for coffee and ton, Tex. alumnae on Founders dessert prior to the Founders Day. The alumnae honored 25- Day ceremony. Jane Warlick year members with pink carna- Thomas (Oregon) and Bessie tions, and two 50-year members Buckley Brice (USC) were received their pins. awarded 50-year pins, and Peggy Boylen Buell (Oregon) Alumnae in the Hot Springs, Ark. area get acquainted on founders Day. State College, Penn, alum- received an embroidered linen nae representing seven chapters handkerchief in honor of her 75 Columbia, Mo. alumnae and niversary. Kay Gillilan Suiter shared Founders Day sisterhood years of membership. collegians celebrated Founders (USC) received her 50-year pin. with the Penn State chapter. A Day at the chapter house. Mary - highlight was the presentation Memories was the theme of belle Lawing Sapp (Missouri) Denver, Colo, alumnae hon- of academic achievement the Omaha, Neb. Founders Day received the Golden Crescent ored 75-year members Louise awards. celebration at which sisters paid Award and Jane Bowen Bolte Robinson Wyatt (Denver) and tribute to the late Diane Housel (Missouri) received the IIKE Helen Strauss Crowder (Den- Thirty-two alumnae joined Henry. Karen Hohenstein Nel- Award. Vesta Spurgeon Voss ver), and 50-year members University of California-River - sen (Drake) received the chap - (Missouri) was given a corsage Florence Sanderson Smith side collegians on Founders ter’s Hall of Fame Award for for her assistance on special (Denver), Carol Chapman Sides Day. Several charter members outstanding contributions to the projects and the mothers of (Nebraska), June Gustafson

20 Summer 1992 Sanders (Michigan) and Calvina City, Utah Crescent Circle sented in their ceremony. and Commitment Award, and Morse Vaupel (Denver). members gathered for a Foun- Jane Kidd (S. Methodist) ac - ders Day and traditional Six alumnae reactivated the cepted the Mabel Fowler Gra- San Antonio, Tex. alumnae ceremony. Athens, Ga. Crescent Circle ham Award for scholastic celebrated Founders Day with 27 with their attendance at the Uni- achievement. alumnae in attendance; their initiation dates ranged from A luncheon at the Marriott 1922 to 1983 and represented 12 Hotel was the Founders Day chapters. Guests included one event for Atlanta, Ga. alumnae. mother-daughter pair and two Chaly Jo Wright (Georgia) re- legacies less than one-year-old. ceived the Atlanta Alumnae Nancy Tieken Hein (Texas), Su- Scholarship Award and Honora san Webb Korn (Texas), Kath- Warren Wimer (Denver) re- leen Kostelnik Gisin (SW Texas ceived the Atlanta Alumna of St.), Cynthia Whitehurst Rostek the Year Award for her 61 years (Texas) and Patricia Barlowe of loyalty to the Sorority. Reamy (Rollins) received F1KE Awards. Lorene Schroeder Staf- Fifty-year members were honored on Founders Day by the Fort Worth and Arlington, lex. The Fox Valley, Wis. Alum- ford (Texas), Helen Schroeder alumnae. nae Chapter celebrated its 25th anniversary on Founders Day versity of Georgia Founders Day with University of Wisconsin- celebration. The group made Oshkosh collegians Skits and plans for a night out and other . speakers highlighted the activities in addition to assisting evening. the collegiate chapter. More than 40 UCLA sisters Dallas, Tex. alumnae en - gathered at the home of Marilyn joyed a festive Founders Day Ninkie Perrin Parker for an in- dinner at the Melrose Hotel. formal reunion. Many had not Representatives from Southern seen each other since college in Methodist University, Texas the 1940s They returned to Wesleyan University and East . campus, toured the chapter Texas State University shared house and visited Catalina Is- news of chapter activities, ac land. Sisters came from Califor- Beta Nu Chapter (Vermont) alumnae enjoy their reunion at the University of Vermont. complishments and awards. nia, Nevada, Oregon, Washing- ton and Florida, and one mem - Walton (Texas) and Evelyn ber had just returned from two Wheeler Swenson (Texas) re- years with the Peace Corps in ceived 50-year pins. the South Pacific. Mary Jo Forrest English (S. Greater Kansas City, Mo. Methodist) received the Golden alumnae wore their school col Crescent Award on Founders - ors to a homecoming party at Day in Lubbock Tex. and Texas . the home of Judy Wilkins Schu- Tech University seniors received mann (Iowa St.) Their Antiques crescent lapel pins. . and Arts Show set a record for and profitability. The Cities, lowa lll. attendance Quad / More than 100 sisters represent- Founders Day raffle resulted in ing more than 40 chapters cele- fun and $100 for the chapter brated Founders Day, and treasury. Mary Anne Lundeen Golden Crescent Awards were Thorngren (Iowa) received her presented to Harriet Lishen 50-year pin and certificate. Sisterhood was the focus for Naples, Fla. alumnae on Founders Day. Baldwin (Missouri), Ann Alex - ander Hoffman (Missouri), Vir- Amarillo, Tex. alumnae en South Peninsula, Calif. Marilyn Cooke Sullivan (Okla- - ginia Appel Nelson (Kansas), joyed a Founders Day luncheon alumnae celebrated Founders homa) received her 50-year pin Helen Wilkins Thompson (Kan at the Galbraith House, a local Day with a fondue salad-des - and six sisters received the Loy- - / sas) and Betty Sneyd Werner (S. bed and breakfast. sert dinner at the home of Jean alty Award. Patsy Gonzales (S. Methodist) Anderson Johnson (N. Dakota). Methodist) was honored with . Thirteen loyal Salt Lake Nineteen chapters were repre- the Virginia Forsythe Vint Pride

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Twenty-five fraternities com- braska-Kearney sisters moved for its 50th anniversary celebra- and alumnae celebrated the peted in the Purdue University into the new Greek housing, it tion and compiling an anniver- ground breaking and eagerly chapter s first G Phi B on 3 Bas- was the first time in many years sary scrapbook. They also await completion of their new ketball Tournament to benefit a all sisters could live under the enjoyed a toboggan outing and home. women s crisis center. same roof. Prior to that the intramurals. chapter lived in several adjacent Members of Beta Upsilon Florida State University houses. The chapter also cele- University of Nevada mem- Chapter at Kansas State Uni- sisters played football to raise brated 100 percent initiation of bers delivered homemade Valen- versity say their house director money for muscular dystrophy, its pledge class. tines and gifts to nursing home has spunk. She has joined them participated in Bowling for Kids, residents. Much to their sur - for roller skating, pizza dinner sponsored a Greek Week carni- sisters val booth, held a hayride, are super cooks. Members sub- walked for the March of Dimes mitted recipes for a chapter and competed in intramural cookbook that was a profitable basketball. During Inspiration fundraiser. Week they decorated cups, t- shirts and socks for Camp Sechelt campers.

Morehead State University collegians co-sponsored an AIDS Awareness Week that in- cluded seminars on the disease and related topics.

The Holiday Ball and a big/ little sister holiday celebration highlighted December for the chapter at the University of Clemson University brothers and sisters who are members of and Gamma North Dakota. A ritual retreat University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee pledges Phi Beta are Jeff and Jeri Van Curen, Bo and Beth Barrett, 7.C. and Mandy Cook, and Dima reviewed the importance of In- meet their alumna Gam-ma. and Dana Hollingsworth. spiration Week and initiation. and comedy night. Philanthropy activities included timing for swim meets, working The University of Puget at a mission, sorting donated Sound chapter has taken the clothing, delivering pizza for a initiative to develop tomorrow s food cupboard and working at a leaders today through its new March of Dimes event. philanthropy that encourages middle school students to pur - Exchanges, rush preparation sue a college education. Mem- and Greek Week kept the Ari- bers serve as mentors to zona State University calen- students who demonstrate aca- dar full. A visit from New demic excellence. Activities Chapter Director Carol Caruso such as a campus tour show (Arizona St.), a formal and a them the importance of a col- scholarship banquet rounded lege education. out the semester. The annual Washington Working at the Red Cross State University Gammi Golf University of Wisconsin collegians welcome alumnae to Founders Day. blood drive and escorting chil- tournament raised more than dren during Special Olympics LaSalle University collegi- prise, one of the residents was a $1,500 for MADD, Camp Sechelt were rewarding for University ans shared Sorority memories 1936 initiate of the chapter. and a scholarship in memory of of Northern Iowa collegians. with alumnae at their Founders Wendy Jo Vollmer. The chapter Sisters also played with children Day dinner. Pledges presented a In the fall of 1993, Gamma benefitted from a new and im- confined in a hospital and gave new arrangement of a favorite Phi Beta will be among the first proved scholarship program and a Halloween party at a home for song. Greek organizations at Univer- created a new office to keep the handicapped. sity of California-lrvine to members informed about envi- The Bowling Green State occupy the university’s new ronmental issues. When University of Ne- University chapter is preparing small group housing. Members

22 Summer 1992 and Girls Club Halloween party of the Greek system on their were philanthropy events. They campus. A massage workshop enjoyed getting better ac - and an alcohol awareness ses- quainted with professors on sion were popular PACE pro- Professor Night. grams.

Thirty-four Colorado State Loyola University collegi- University sisters attended ans sponsored Halloween and Greek Leadership Conference to Christmas parties at a care cen- learn about team building, goal ter for battered women and setting, liability and the future their children. Their new Gamma Phi Goes Hollywood rush party featured a sidewalk of Gamma Phi stars, and a Night at the Gammys skit with awards for scholarship, athletics and sisterhood. McGill University Gamma Phi Betas celebrate sisterhood. Greeks paid “ransom” to rescue The University of Roches- their presidents who were kid- ter chapter celebrated its first napped by Gamma Phi Betas. birthday and proudly initiated its second pledge class. The Service projects kept Union group already has two philan- College collegians busy. They thropy traditions: Throw a Pie at sponsored a blood drive and in- a Gamma Phi contest and a Big and little sisters get acquainted at the four-mile walk-a-thon. vited members of Alcoholics University oi Maryland. Anonymous to speak to the col- lege community. An ice skating party welcomed pledges. International The Florida Institute of Technology chapter sponsors a Headquarters Request Brownie troop. As troop leaders they plan weekly meetings to Form work on badges and make Please send me information about: crafts. They also sell cookies Closest alumnae chapter TranSISter Program and calendars, go camping and Sister Link Program Crescent Catcher Program sponsor the Awards and Bridg- Brodley University sisters build a pyramid Convention Mothers Clubs before their Twister Party. ing Ceremony for the entire Alumnae Initiate Program Gamma Phi Beta Visa Card unit. University of Idaho collegi- Other ans participate in the state s An evening at a Western-style Please send me these forms: adopt-a-highway program. The theater and a whirlwind shop- Recommendation chapter also hosted its annual ping spree in Mexico highlighted Legacy Introduction dinner and Mothers the first University of Arizona Valentine Other Weekend. Mothers Weekend. Between Fri- day night’s arrival and Sunday s Enclosed is a check for $15 annual membership dues. Alum- The Northwestern Univer- brunch, there were colorful nae dues are not tax deductible. sity Pledge Olympics raised bags filled with gifts, hot fudge Name more than $1,000 for Camp sundaes, photo sessions and (first) (maiden) (last) Sechelt. Thirty-four teams par - lots of laughter, hugs and and raffle ticket sales memories Address ticipated . (street) were brisk. The University of Califor- ) The Wittenberg University nia-Santa Barbara chapter (city) (state) (zip Friendship/Scholarship Dinner participated in a medley of tour- Collegiate Chapter honored sisters who made the naments sponsored by the Greek Mail to: Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, 7395 E. Orchard Road, Suite Dean’s List Local philanthro- community. Their annual pan . - 200, Englewood, CO 80111 pies benefitted when other cake breakfast, Suitcase Party

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Bowling Green State University sisters perform a spirited song and dame routine during Variety Show. rs i % JjT' i V h 4 ' # v California Poly -Son Luis Obispo sisters attend the chapter's formal. A S4 M Bi ’ * ii v I ,\ A - I y if » 14 \ • •* * $ i . 111A rs .t> « » •; •*;? PtlE NIGHT *#2 Beta Mu Chapter at Florida State University Hugs abound on pledge night at has two sets of sister-sisters. Northwestern University.

Arizona State University collegians visit a nursing home.

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Boston University Gamma Phi Betas scoop ice cream for the lupus Foundation. Florida State University members celebrate sisterhood on Founders Day.

24 Summer 1992 University of Oregon sis- features of the house is the or- ters are bursting with pride with nate octagonal tower that rises the news that their chapter above the entrance hall that is house has been named to the framed by a T\idor arch of cast National register of Historic stone. The second and third Places by the U.S. Department floors of the tower are sleeping of Interior. The 8,000 square areas. On the third floor, ex- foot, three story English Ilidor posed conical wood rafters rise style house in Eugene, Ore. was to the peak of the tower. constructed at a cost of $40,000 The house also has two origi- in 1925. nal working fireplaces. The one The house is an example of in the parlor is brick with a cast historic period Tudor style ar - stone medallion in the center chitecture. Characteristics of featuring the Greek letters this style include steeply pitched rOB. The interior wall of the gable roof with double gabled fireplace has a wooden inset dormers, and stucco siding with medallion of the Gamma Phi intricate brick designs. It is rec - Beta coat-of-arms. tangular in shape, with vertical The historic Millrace Canal projections, and bay and dormer runs along the south edge of the multi-paned windows. Decora- property. The canal was built in tive features include arched 1851 as a source of power, but openings, niches and imitation in recent years has been used The Nu Chapter house at the University of Oregon is listed on the National Register of half -timbering. Except for for recreational purposes. Historic Places. changes and additions in 1947 Designation as an historic and 1959, the historic fabric of landmark includes a 15 year tax break. The house corpora- into a computer room and per- the house is nearly intact. freeze on the assessed valuation tion board plans to use the sav- form general maintenance. One of the most noteworthy of the property, resulting in a ings to convert unused space

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Jackie Curti Fuller (Ne- sented annually to an educator Although Barbara Nicoll vada) has been selected Na- who has significantly influenced Campbell (Wisconsin) admired tional Educational Office the field of mathematics or the art of bonsai when she was Professional of the Year by the mathematical education on a growing up in Hawaii, it was not National Association of Educa- national level. until her husband gave her a tional Office Personnel. She has Shirley says mathematics bonsai in 1964 that her hobby been active in professional asso- should be more about thinking began in earnest. Bonsai is the ciations at the local, state and and engaging the intellect and art of growing miniature trees national levels, and is adminis- less about memorizing; more a and plants in a tray. trative assistant for the Boise task for the mind than a test of Since then she has enrolled State University Department of rote memory. She also says in classes and studied under Nursing. mathematics is about solving bonsai masters from Japan. She real problems, using statistics, is a member of seven bonsai so- Deborah Milam Berkley understanding, uncertainty and cieties and is highly regarded (UCLA) was awarded a three- Shirley Hill, Ph.D. (Missouri ) probability, estimating and for her work. Considered an ex- year National Science Founda- grasping spatial concepts; seek - pert on the Japanese satsuki tion fellowship. She is studying sas City works to solve the ing a process of understanding azalea bonsai, she helped or - for a doctorate in linguistics at problems of teaching mathemat- rather than just an answer. ganize the Valley Satsuki Azalea Northwestern University. ics. She is acknowledged nation- Bonsai Society in southern Cali- ally and internationally as a University of New Hampshire fornia. Last year Barbara won Ellen 'fyler Hansen (Kan- leading mathematics educator officials traveled to Albuquer- first place in two shows for her sas) was named chief of the who has played a key role in que, N.M. to honor Helen azalea bonsai trees and received Lenexa. Kan. Police Department. dozens of curriculum develop- Thompson Heath (Denver) the prestigious John Naka A 16-year law enforcement vet - ment projects and policy boards with an honorary doctor of hu- Award at both shows. eran, she is the first woman to that have shaped the character manities degree. She is the great serve as chief of police in John- of the teaching and learning of grand-niece of Benjamin Until two years ago Stacey son County and was selected mathematics at all levels. Thompson, founder of the uni- Radig (Calif. St.-Long Beach) from a field of 99 candidates. Teacher education has been versity, and has been a long- thought you had to be a size Ellen also has served Sigma the focal point of her work as time supporter of the university. seven to be a model. It was then Chapter at the University of a professor and her skill and Helen is 95 and has been a that the photogenic woman dis- Kansas as chapter advisor. dedication have been widely member of Gamma Phi Beta for covered a modeling agency that recognized. In 1976 she was ap - more than 75 years. specialized in models for plus Not all of Bishop Museum is pointed chairman of the U.S. found in Honolulu on the island Commission on Mathematics of Oahu. A significant new site Instruction, and in 1978 was and museum program have re- elected president of the Na - cently opened on Hawaii Island tional Council of Teachers of thanks to the foresight and gen - Mathematics. erosity of the late Amy B. H. During the 1980s Shirley Greenwell (Stanford). Al- served as a consultant to more though she died in 1974, her than 15 states and to an array of dream of creating a Hawaiian projects. She was chairman of ethnobotanical garden in Kona the Mathematical Sciences Edu- did not. She donated 12 acres cation Board from 1985 to 1989. which became the Amy B. H. She has published on mathe- Greenwell Ethnobotanical Gar - matical logic, elementary geom- den and provided initial funding etry and the slow learner in to maintain the museum prop- mathematics. In 1987 her uni- erty. The gardens, located in versity recognized her accom Cook, provide an educa plishments by appointing her to Captain - Barbara Nicoll Campbell (Wisconsin) admires her award-winning bonsai trees. tion into traditional Hawaiian the distinguished curator's pro- ethnobotany, effectively com- fessorship. Now Shirley is only Nicci Elkins (N. Dakota) size clothing, a fast growing in- bining natural and cultural the second woman in its 28- was one of six finalists in the dustry. Shortly after completing history. year history to receive the Miss Teen USA Pageant. her portfolio, Stacey, who is a Yueh-Gin Gung and Dr. Charles size 16. had an interview for Big Shirley Hill, Ph.D. (Mis- Y. Hu Award for distinguished Stacey Chang ( Purdue) Woman Magazine. Since then souri), curator's professor of service to mathematics from the from Kaneohe, Hawaii, won a she has appeared in two issues education and mathematics at Mathematical Association of $1,000 scholarship from the Ha- and also in McCall's Needlework the University of Missouri-Kan- America. The award is pre- waii Panhellenic. Magazine. She has also ap-

26 Summer 1992 peared in advertisements for The Mainstreamer News, the other children, four other like herself (she’s 6’1") well- Target and Wal-Mart and on newspaper of the 8,000-member grandchildren and four great- made, stylish clothing. several television programs. St. Luke s United Methodist grandchildren. Her husband Bill Of modeling Stacey says, “It Church in Houston, Tex. re- passed away two years ago. really is as glamorous as it is in cently published an extensive the movies and on television. I article about the life of Carma The annual Oklahoma Sup- love having professionals do my Wagner Bailey (Iowa). ported Employment Conference makeup and hair, and fuss over Carma spent her early years named Lynn Lancaster Har- how much jewelry I wear. It’s a on a farm in Kansas and the vey (Colorado) as its Job Coach lot of fun! But it is a lot of work. family later moved to Iowa. of the Year. Since Lynn began There she made good grades, working for the Sheltered Work - was chosen May Queen and won shop in 1988 she has provided the Iowa State Declamatory quality services to both individ- Contest. A local doctor encour - uals with disabilities and their aged her to attend college and community employers. As a job wrote letters to help arrange fi- coach she trains disabled per - DeAnn Brooks Warner (Iowa St.) nancial aid. Her sister worked a sons to be productive employees year to help finance college, and and offers them ongoing sup- As a woman she qualified for the two of them attended the an entrepreneur program for University of Iowa together. minorities in Kansas City. This Since money was scarce, the gave the former history teacher sisters set up a beauty shop in a with no business experience the dorm, resulting in nationwide encouragement to start her Tall publicity. Classics line of catalog sales. Between her sophomore and DeAnn has handled all facets junior years Carma met William of the business herself, includ- A. Bailey, a student at Emory ing securing bank financing Stacey Radig (Calif. St.-long Beach) University. The couple was se- and finding seamstresses, mod - There is time spent preparing cretly married six months later, els, photographers and printers. and when everyone is finally returned to their respective She answers her own 800 num- satisfied with how I look I can schools and for a year and a ber and prepares orders for spend up to 30 minutes in front half wrote each other twice a shipping. of the camera pouring out as day. At 9:00 p.m. every night much emotion as I can to get they went outside to look at the just the right shot. By the end of moon, to think of each other Lynn Lancaster Harvey (Colorado) even a half day of modeling I and to offer prayers. Carma , their employ am pretty much drained." graduated cum laude in drama port to maintain - Stacey earned her degree in English and psychology and her ment. She was selected for her challenges, physical education and was rec- husband continued in school to ability to overcome ) ognized by that department as earn a masters and Ph.I. her high level of competency its outstanding student. Her Carma shares her Gamma Phi and her creative methods. Beta sisterhood with daughter long-term goal is a manage- Van collegi ment position in the travel and Frances Bailey de Venne University of Arizona - tourism industry. and granddaughter Kimberly ans are world travelers. Brandi Knop (Lamar). She also has two Burns, Alana Cross, Kristen Jones, Kimberly Schmidt and Rachelle Menn studied in Lon- Jennifer Cowan (Kansas St.) don and Amy Glaser spent a semester at sea. Rebecca Cowan (Kansas Young worked for a semester Jennifer ) in the U S and the summer at DisneyWorld St. participated . . Summer Project with Campus dressed in a character costume. Crusade for Christ. While sta- tioned in Myrtle Beach, S.C. for ’ “ You re never too old to start three months she was director ’’ ' a new career. That s the mes- of the women’s ministry and the sage from DeAnn Brooks War- assistant associate project direc- her late ner (Iowa St.) who in tor. Jennifer is majoring in so- 40 to her Three generations of Gamma Phi Betas: Frances Bailey Van de Venne (Iowa), Kimberly Knop s decided pursue cial work. (Lamar ) and Carma Wagner Bailey (Iowa). dream of offering tall women

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Founders The Moor W . Monument. CO 80132 XIV Georgiana Post McClenaghan. 6212 Helen M Dodge Ferguson Volunteer Resources Cindy Shirley Brownlee Rd . Nashville. TN 37205 Frances E Haven Moss Schultz. 1990 Selby Ave.. St Paul, MN XV Karen Hohenstein Nelsen. 8222 E Adeline Curtis Curtis 55104 Castelar St . Omaha. NE 68124 Mary A Bingham Willoughby Services Linda Hailenbeck Pelegnno. 2706 XVIA Susan Genskow Mayer . 7112 Midvale Ave . Los Angeles. CA 90064 Gamma Phi Beta Witchinghour CL. Citrus Heights. CA International Council Alumnae FACE Cheryl Darcel Gunter. 218 95621 International President Jolene Lessard Stiver . Howard Ave . Ames. IA 50010 Sororitv XVIB Linda Parker Wisner. 4260 Cresta 1249 E Jefferson Blvd . South Bend. IN Collegiate f CE Lynn Towsley Hamblin Ave . Santa Barbara. CA 93110 46617 White. 1415* Grady Randall Ct . Tax Matters Julia Lynn Wright. 710 W Alumnae Vice President Camille Cestone. 1120 McLean. VA 22101 Euclid St ,. Pittsburg. KS 66762 4906 N LaSalle # 11G. Chicago. IL 60610 Crossroads Sally Erikson Lewis. 535 N Founded November 11, 1874 - Collegiate Vice President Diane Tiaden Michigan #907. Chicago. It 60611 Historian: Debby Warren Manning , MP 0 71 Thompson. RR Box 246. Eldora . IA 50627 Leadership training Kris Baack, Ph D . Syracuse Universify Mabee Mines Rd , Washougal, WA 98671 Financial Vice President Frances Rea Griffin. 2902 Raleigh. Lincoln NE 68512 . National Panhellenic Conference 830 Warwick Rd. . Deerfield. IL 60015 SisterLmk/TranSlSter Susan Viecelli 518 . NPC Delegate Karen Gamel Urette Member at Large Kris Brandt Riske. 2405 W S Belmont. Arlington Heights. IL 60005 1 Alternate Delegate Jolene Lessard Stiver Gregg Dr Chandler . AZ 85224 International Headquarters st . Executive Director Mariory Mills Shupert , 12737 International President Collegiate Department 2nd Alternate Delegate Betty Ahlemeyer E Euclid Drive. Englewood. CO 80111 6437 Collegiate Vice President Diane 12737 E . Euclid Drive Tiaden Quick , 2513 Garth Rd . SE. Huntsville. AL Thompson Director of Extension: Linda Lyons Malony, Englewood, CO 80111-6437 35801 Advisors Cinda Keating Lucas. 4565 Vista 4230 W 104th Terr . Overland Park. KS - 3rd Alternate Delegate Catherine Guthrie de la Tierra Mar , CA (303) 799 1874 66207 . Del 92014 Lindauer. 5051 S Beeler. Englewood. CO New Chapters Marilyn Bachmk Callahan, FAX (303) 799- 1876 80111 National Panhellenic Conference Delegate: 2437 Fairway Dr Richardson. TX 75080 Karen Gamel Urette. 532 Riviera Dr . Tampa New Chapter Directors Nominating Committee Chairman: Judith FL 33606 A Ellen Penne Solum. 2719 21st St . Nesbitt McMahon. 2127 Petaluma Ave . Long Bakersfield. CA 93301 Beach. CA 90815 Alumnoc Department B Julie Stevenson. 6302 Boston. Des Vice President Camille Cestone Moines IA 50322 Parliamentarian: Jennie K Curtis. 461 Cherry Alumnae . 2309 Country Club Rd . Melbourne FL lempe Valley Rd , Princeton NJ 08540 Membership Jacki Ennis Falkenroth. 89 C Carol Caruso. PO Box 26509. . 32901 . Tumbleweed Ct . San Ramon. CA 94583 A/ 85285 Area C (Provinces III. IV) Barbara Relations: Joyce , ., Alumnae Initiates Mothers Clubs Paula Operations Linda Daniel Johnson. 12110 Public Hatch 31 Cabot St Goodrich. 628 Woodlawn Ave Rl 02906 Choplm Shryock. 623 Ute Dr . Stillwater . Rhett . Houston. TX 77024 . Providence. . Springfield, OH 45504 OK 74075 Province Collegiate Directors Area D (Provinces V, VI) Deana Dum. 210 Rituols: Audrey Weldon Shafer . 6808 Rockhill Extension Clarice Braker Morrison. 4604 I Joanne Shaffer Meloro. 520 Woodbridge Spruce St #3. Vermillion, SD 57069 Rd.. Kansas City , MO 64131 NW 32nd St . Oklahoma City. OK 73122 Cir . Harleysville. RA 19438 . Area E (Provinces VII. IX , XI-Colorado) Unatlihated Members Peggee Leonard II c/o Linda Daniel Johnson. 12110 Rhett . Kim Freeman. 4203 NE Stallings Dr . Endowment -Loan Board # IA Houston, TX 77024 Elletson. RR 3 Box 33. Eldora. Nacogdoches. TX 75962 Directors 50627 III Anne Louise Layton. 88 Gothic Ave , Area F (Provinces X, XV) Stacy Becky Taube Beeler. 11420 Game Preserve Rd . Operations Sharon Witt Dunham, 6411 S Toronto, Ontario Canada M6P 2V9 . Pflughaupt. 318 Pearson Ave , Ames, IA Gaithersburg. MD 20878 th Ave Cir , Ralston NE 68127 IV Shirley Mueller West 824 Essex St . 75 50010 Judy E Graham. 6325 Ravendale Dallas , TX Province Alumnae Directors West Lafayette. IN 47906 Area G (Provinces XII. XIII) Tish MacRae. 75214 I Julee Bertsch Hotard. 514 N 122nd St V Colette Cooley Hays. 507 Monroe Ave . NE 600 Campus. Pullman. M 99163 L Cena Brunskill Rice. 124 Via Monte D Oro. #602 New York NY 10027 Glencoe . IL 60022 . Area H (Provinces XI- Arizona , XVI) Redondo Beach. CA 90277 II Dons Bird Gorden 22 Andrews Rd VI Elizabeth Holcomb Norton. 1117 Hyde . . Shannon Mclntee. 616 Hilgard Ave . Los Barbara Missed Wessel 4842 Rd . , Ftt Marquette Ave #1211. Minneapolis, MN Malvern 19355 Angeles . CA 90024 Manlius. NY 13104 III Beth Singleton Kilchenman 1898 55403 Jolene Lessard Stiver Carlton Dr . Kent. OH 44240 VII Lisa Kindem Spieldenner. 15410 W THE CRESCENT Frances Rea Griffin IV Barbara Magnus Small. 1932 Shipman. Fondren Cir . Houston , TX 77071 Editor Kris Brandt Riske. 2405 W Gregg Dr . Mariory Mills Shupert Woods Birmingham. Ml 48009 VIII Dianna Johnson. 15210 Pond Chandler. AZ 85224 V Christi Lindauer Kilpatrick. 1001 Dr West. Tampa , FL 33618 Business Manager Mariory Mills Shupert Gamma Phi Beta Foundation Pape , , Lochtyn Ridge Rd Wales, Wl 53183 IX Margaret West 1523 Wilshire International Headquarters Trustees VI Melanie Joe Mogg. 3523 E 4th St . Norman. OK 73069 Chairman Ann Mullen Bronsmg. 31 Chesterton Duluth MN 55804 X Becky Pond Kearns. 418 Oak Glen Dr . Financiol Department Ln , Chesterfield, MO 63017 VII Catherine Balzer Lonno. 2131 Ballwin, MO 63021 Financial Vice President Frances Rea Griffin Camp Committee Chairman Barbara J Junker , Goldsmith. Houston , TX 77030 XI Jeanette Stoll Kaelin, 19690 Top 0 Housing Virginia Heck Gottfredson , 1401 2227 Haywood Ave.. W Vancouver . BC. VIII Nancy Donovan Montgomery, 3104 The Moor West . Monument. CO 80132 San Felipe Ct . Boulder City , NV 89005 Canada V7V 1 X6 Waverly Ave . Tampa . FL 33629 XII Terri Kennedy Briggs. 24201 SE 38th Operations Kathleen Sage. 2624 E Development Chairman Barbara Missert Wessel. IX Melba Quick Spurrier. 815 Hillcrest . PL. Issaquah. WA 98027 Blacklidge. Tucson , AZ 85716 4842 Hyde Rd . Manlius. NY 13104 Stillwater. OK 74075 XIII Diane Soderstrom Goff, 18148 NW Province Financial Directors Financial Aid Committee Chairman Sally X Virginia Knight Crowley . 5 Montclair Dustin Ln., Beaverton. OR 97006 I Patricia Mahan. 8 Breezewood Ct.. Ramseyer Beck. 1084 Beaconway Ct . Cir .. Arkadelphia . AR 71923 XIV Karen Hewett Scarlett. 1018 Adcock Fairport . NY 14450 Maineville. OH 45039 XI Jennifer Wiseman Oseth. 125 Clubndge Rd . Lutherville. MD 21093 II Elizabeth Dean Wanderer , 1033 Finance and Investment Committee Chairman PI . Colorado Springs. CO 80906 XV Kathy Jacobson. 2417 Meadow Ln . Tilghman Ct . Wayne. R 19087 Barbara Endres. PO Box 872, Hopkins. MN XII Vivian Dietrich Werner. NW 207 W Des Moines. IA 50265 III Melinda Risse Nutter. 2750* Nantucket 55343 Sunrise. Pullman. WA 99163 XVIa Angela Patrone Wright. 14713 Rd . . Beavercreek. OH 45385 Public Relations Commitee Chairman: Mary XIII Grayle Tully James. 1328 Amigos Rd , Chino Hills. CA 91701 IV Janet Reynolds Snyder. 5550 Miller Agnes Welsh. 625 Huntington Commons Unit Chimneywood Ct . Concord. CA 94521 XVIb Cheryl Anne Speer. 771 Racquet Rd , Ann Arbor . Ml 58103 312. Mt Prospect . IL 60056 XIV Elizabeth Roessler Griffin. 2837 Brook Club Rd #501. Diamond Bar, CA 91765 V Mary Ellen Porter Burchfield, 320 E International Council Representative Jolene Dr.. Falls Church. VA 22042 Pledge Mary Anne Fitzgibbon Rennebohm. Chicago Ave Naperville, IL 60540 Lessard Stiver XV Beth Happe Bruner. 604 Division. 520 Valley West Ct . West Des Moines. IA VI: Mary Ruth Holloway Manthey. 4975 Secretary- Treasurer Marjory Mills Shupert Guthrie Center . IA 50115 50265 Forestview Ln Plymouth. MN 55442 XVI Barbara Davis McKewen. 4416 Mt Rush Patty Lazos Giesea. 13882 Mauve Dr . VII Janette Jones Strickland. 7309 Park Herbert Ave San Diego. CA 92117 Santa Ana. CA 92705 Highland PI . Dallas. TX 75248 Programs Patricia Pivonka Wagar , 9675 Scholarship Fran Mayfield , 425 Timberlea VIII Sandra Rettke Nauman. 136 Great Martinique. Concord. OH 44060 Dr #200. Rochester Hills. Ml 48309 Oaks Ln , Roswell. GA 30075 Alumnae Collegiate Relations Gail Collegiate Leadership Consultants Chris IX Ann Williams Ross, 717 36th Ave NW. Workman. 4616 Lmdell Blvd #300. St Amos, Butt Baird. Libby Hiller, Tiffany Norman, OK 73072 Louis MO 63108 Johnson , Liz Landes. Jennifer Rokala X Joanne Callis Roman. 7215 Shattsbury Philanthropy Lynn Jorgenson Jacobs. Paige White. Margo Wimer Ave , University City MO 63130 401 S 1st St #506 Minneapolis MN XI Terry Carpenter Shamley , 12445 N 55401 International Collegiate Board: 51st Dr Glendale AZ 85304 Recommendations Liz Crosby Martin. Area A (Provinces I, It) Susan Gerrish. Box XII Cecelia Jones Lafavour , 1505 177th 10706 E Powers Dr , Englewood CO 703 Gettysburg College. Gettysburg , Ftt Ave , Bellevue. WA 98008 80111 17325 XIII Corinne Martinez, 1021 Village Circle. Song Jeannette Stoll Kaelm. 19690 Top 0 Area B (Provinces XIII , XIV) Shelly Carey. Winters. CA 95694

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to a sorority woman doing full- of affiliating with a national/in- Minimal' Croups time graduate work at a college ternational sorority. or university in the New York Gamma Phi Beta welcomes City metropolitan area during the East Texas Area Crescent the 1992-93 academic year. of Circle. For more information Those interested should request Circle about meetings and activities an application from Rikki contact Elaine Horton Jennings, Benken, 322 W. 57 th Street Excellence PO Box 8424, Greenville, TX #19M, New York. NY 10019. All Congratulations to the Wich- 75401; 903-454-7307. applications must be returned ita, Kan. Alumnae Chapter for by July 6, 1992. achieving the Alumnae Circle of Excellence. The chapter’s name Panhellenic Awards was omitted from the list pub- lished in the winter 1991-92 is- For the third year. Gamma Alumnae Initiates sue of THE CRESCENT. Phi Beta Panhellenic Awards Gamma Phi Beta welcomes were presented at each of the these recent alumnae initiates Kris Baack (Nebraska) four regional Panhellenic con - to the Sorority: Karen Pearce management and leadership held Col Officer ferences last spring. - Sonier ( Bentley), Rebecca Appointed training. A member of Junior that lege Panhellenic Councils McGuffy Currie (Florida St.), Kris Baack (Nebraska) has League, she is editor of the Ne- were recognized for their efforts Janet Smith Merchent (Florida been appointed Chairman of the braska Speech, Language, Hear- in promoting a positive image of St.), Marilyn Driskill Leathers Leadership Training Committee. ing Association newsletter, a system are Gettys the Greek : - (Alabama), Kathleen Tracy Oes - Previously she served as Prov- board member for the Mental burg College, Memphis State ( ) , - terreicher Alabama , Coletta ince Collegiate Director Inter Health Foundation, and United , University of , University Ari - Crahan Schmidt (Alabama), Ju- national Rush Consultant Way Planning Division team Miami University zona and . lie Hendrix Sterling (Alabama), Assistant to the Collegiate Vice leader. Kris is a former coach group a - Each received plaque Sandra Rose Moseley (Okla - President-Rush and New Chap and advisor for the University of and a monetary award to be ) homa City , Karen Seyer Dunn ter Director. Nebraska cheerleading squad, used for further public relations (Oklahoma City), Johnson , who teaches at the Uni Judy Kris - and currently serves as Pi Chap- efforts. , Sights (Oklahoma City), Ann versity of Nebraska has a doc - ter chapter advisor. Monteverde Collard (Calif. St.- torate in organizational Sacramento), Candace Conway Corporalion (George Mason), Anne Wing- field Shafer (George Mason), Judy Schlimpert (Oklahoma Meeting St.), Sandi Ireland (Oklahoma Theta Chapter, October 5, St.), Elaine Courtright (Okla - 1992, 7:00 p.m., 2233 S. Jose - homa St.), Susan Ritter (Okla- phine Street, Denver, CO 80210. homa St.), Elizabeth Reavis (Oklahoma St.), Rashel Hogue (Oklahoma St.), Starla Bilyeu (Oklahoma St.), Janice Jadlow Computer Services (Oklahoma St.), Janet Langdon Planning a reunion? Looking (Oklahoma St.), Pat Vassar for “lost" sisters? Printouts and (Oklahoma St.), Kathy Turner self-adhesive labels, sorted by (Oklahoma St.), Leslie Shirley chapter name or geographic (Oklahoma St.), Terry Miller area, are available from Inter - (Oklahoma St.), Marion Hake national Headquarters for 10 (Oklahoma St.) and Pam Reding cents per name. Contact Inter - (Oklahoma St.). national Headquarters for more information. Extension In March, the members of Panhellenic Kappa Phi local sorority at the Gamma Phi Betas attending the National Panhellenic Conference biennial session ore University of North Carolina- (seated ) International President Jolene lessord Stiver (N. Dakota St.) and NPC Delegate Karen Gomel Urette (Oklahoma), and (standing) Financial Vice President Frances Rea Griffin fellowship to Asheville were pledged (Texas), NPC Alternate Delegate Cathy Guthrie lindauer (Iowa St.), NPC Alternate Delegate New York City Panhellenic Gamma Phi Beta. The group was Betty Ahlemeyer Quick (Indiana), Executive Director Marjory Mills Shupert (Colorado St.) will award a $2,000 fellowship formed in 1988 with the intent and THE CRESCENT Editor and Member -at-large Kris Brandt Riske (Wyoming).

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