Alpha Sigma Alpha and Sigma Phi Epsilon Entered a Car Masquerading As a Yellow Submarine and Playing the Beatles' Song of the Same Name

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Greeks 135 These Alpha Sig sisters are enjoying a Homecoming tail- gate cosponsored by Sigma Chi Lambda.

Tailgating is a traditional part of Homecoming festiv- ities.

136 Greeks This "Yellow Submarine" float entered by Alpha Sig and Sig Ep was awarded the President's Award for best overall entry.

"The Little Mermaid" float entered by Alpha Phi and AEPi.

Those seated in the grand stand get the best view of the parade and encourage Coach Tubby's 200th win.

Above, the new y elected King and Queen a re paraded down South College Avenue in separate cars b fore being crowned during 1 alf time.

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By Rebecca Williams

A mermaid, a yellow submarine and a hen in a motorboat floated through Newark the morning of October 6. The occasion was the second annual university Homecoming Parade, with the theme of "Navigating Our Future" to celebrate the 20th anni- versary of the College of Marine Studies. At about 10:15, the 41 entries left Newark Hall parking lot, bound for Delaware and South College Ave- nues. Alpha Sigma Alpha and Sigma Phi Epsilon entered a car masquerading as a yellow submarine and playing the Beatles' song of the same name. It won the President's award for best overall entry. Chi Omega and Kappa Alpha col- laborated to win the award for best Greek entry, a large board decorated with flowers that showed a score- board on one side and the Blue Hen stomping a William and Mary teepee on the other. Alpha Phi and Alpha Epsilon Pi formed the "Little Mer- maid," which wore a purple bikini. 140 Greeks The Epsilon Rho chapter of Alpha t Chi Omega was established in 1972 and was the first sorority at the University of Delaware. We are a diverse group of women with 144 active members. Alpha Chi Omega participates in a va- riety of activities both on campus and off. Our calendar includes barbecues, trips to Great Adventure and the zoo, sisterhood retreats, and Greek Games, among other activities. Sisters in our chapter also have participated in fundraising events such as the March of Dimes, Walk America, and Hands Across Campus. We are again joining Lambda Chi Al- pha and Sigma Kappa to raise money for , Cystic Fibrosis with the annual Spike for Life volleyball tournament. As we approach our twentieth year on campus, the sisters of Alpha Chi Omega are focusing on unity; both within our own sorority and within the whole Greek system. We are proud to be a part of the Greek system and are looking forward to another twenty years of activity.

lpha Delta, the newest women's fraternity on campus, has ahad a year of great success here at the University of Del- aware. Since we came to campus in October, 1989, we've participated in a wide range of activities including community service projects, social functions, sisterhood retreats, pledge education activities, and Greek Week 1990. During Greek Week we captured the crown of Greek Goddess, took the first place spirit award, and won the second place award overall! And won 2nd place in Gong Show 1990. Athletes, merit scholars, musicians, environmentalists, tour guides, sailors, artists, cheerleaders, and members representing nearly every major on campus all create a diverse and strong sisterhood in which every woman feels free to be herself. We of Theta Gamma chapter of Alpha Xi Delta pride ourselves in a clear vision of life, an appreciation of real merit and worth, and a sisterly love shared by all. The future is bright for our chapter at Alpha Xi Delta, and the best is yet to come as we look forward to more wonderful times as part of Newark's Greek community. 11 Greeks • Academically, Alpha Omi- cron Pi holds high standards, main- taining as a chapter, an overall high grade point average. Our students are important and remain a top pri- ority. Alpha Omicron Pi's symbol, the Jaqueminot Rose represents sisterhood. Each petal is individual, but together they form the most beau- tiful flower, the rose. Together individual members combine to make a close sisterhood that prides itself on the unity that friendship forms.

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Alpha Sigma Alpha was the first sorority to be founded in the twentieth century on November 15, 1901, at Longwood College in Farmville, Virginia. Currently we have 64 chapters nationwide, including our colony chapters.

Alpha Sigma Alpha came to the University of Delaware in 1972, originating from a service sorority named Sigma Rho. Since 1972, Alpha Sigma Alpha has been an integral part of the expansion of Greek life at the University. Providing collegic women with a chance to grow through the close bonds of sisterhood is the main purpose of Alpha Sigma Alpha. In such a large University, it is sometimes hard to find a group to identify with and feel comfortable being a part of. Alpha Sigma Alpha fosters the pursuit of intellectual, spiritual, social and physical growth withia^our chapters. This year Alpha Sigma Alpha has many sisterhood activities planned which will enrich our already strong bonds of sisterhood. Some activities which bring our large group of almost 160 sisters together are our annual retreat to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware for a weekend, and par- ticipating in Greek Games and Greek Week. We have had the honor of winning the award of second place in both the 1989 and 1990 Greek Games competitions. Alpha Sigma Alpha is a very diverse group of women with many individual interests and strengths. Our many qualities are brought together to form a cohesive sisterhood. Alpha Sigma Alpha provides its sisters with the knowledge that they are accepted and respected for their own personal qualities. Trust and understanding, loyalty and compassion are what bring Alpha Sigma Alpha sisters together to form the friendships we all know will truly last a lifetime.

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ince our arrival on Delaware's campus, eighty years ago, Phi Sigma Sigma has been a strong sorority and is continually growing. This year we added the Xi Pledge Class with their new and innovative ideas, to our pyramid. Of course, as years before, we have maintained our strong ties of sisterhood and friendship. Phi Sigma maintains high academic standards. We presently have the highest grade point average in our division. Our chapter also received the "Most Outstand- ing Chapter" award among our eighty-six chapters nation wide. Phi Sigma Sigma enjoys good relations in the Greek community. We strive for leadership both on and off campus. A lot of energy is put into philanthropic projects. Each year we sponsor a Swing-A-Thon to benefit our national philanthropy, The National Kidney Foundation. Phi Sigma Sigma also takes part in Sigma Phi Epsilon's TwistA-Thon for the homeless, and in Pi Kappa Alpha's Haunted House to benefit the Delaware Association for Retarded Citizens. Our chapter also keeps a full social calendar with events such as fraternity and sorority mixers, intramurals, date parties, and our Sapphire Ball. Phi Sigma Sigma is a very diverse group of women who have found a common bond is sisterhood, which has become an invaluable part of all our lives.

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was founded January 16, 1920 at Howard University. The five founders were given encouragement by members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., thus making Zetas and Sigmas the first official Greek letter sister and brother organizations. The founders created an organization dedicated to scholarship, sisterhood, service and finer womanhood. Today these ideals are shared by over 100,000 women in over 500 chapters throughout the United States, Africa and Europe. Nationally, Zetas are involved in Stork's Nest, a prenatal care and nursing program for young mothers; promoting vot- er education and registration; providing tutorial services and giving scholarships to exemplary women. Here at University of Delaware, the sorors of Chi Theta Chapter continue the tradition. Since our beginning in 1979, we have volunteered our services to the Lay- ton Home, Goodwill, the Adopt-a- Grandparent program, tutorial programs and Toys for Tots.

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tthi s year of 1990 is very special to the brothers of Delta Tau Delta. In 1948 a long standing tradition of excellence was established on the campus of the University of Delaware. For over 40 years we have thrived and matured. The past summer found the shelter of Delta Tau Delta refurbished and remodelled. As a result of the renovations we look forward to renewed vigor in our quest for this excellence. Never before has our future looked so banner. Our fraternity boast perhaps the most diverse brotherhood on campus. The combination of athletic talent, creative genius, and over all spirit, we have full confidence that we shall reign supreme and receive the award from our National of most improved chapter. Our goals this year coincide with the University's; we wish to bring the Greek community and the independent community together by dual participation at social occasions, sponsored events, and intramural sports. Our adopted charity is the Arthritis foundation last year we raised over $500 dollars for it. This year with our annual pie throw and our mid-night to dawn party we wish to raise over $1000. Our active social calendar includes our midnight madness parties, our annual Halloween loop to Georgetown, mixers, formals, and new this spring our faculty wine and cheese. There are many Greek organizations on this campus each special in its own way; however, for us, the brethren of Delta Tau Delta, we feel that Delta's principals and foundations will instill in us an inner core of strength and fortitude so we can tackle the world. We are confident that with our National support and our continued efforts to be the best we shall be the best for years to come.

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t the Delaware Alpha Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity (Sig Ep) has a lot to offer to the well-rounded college man. Founded in 1901 at Richmond Col- lege, Sig Ep has grown to be the largest fraternity in the nation with over 300 chapters and colonies. In 1987 and 1989 the Delaware Alpha Chapter received the Buchanan Cup, the most prestigious award given by our national fraternity, which is granted every two years to 21 outstanding Sig Ep Chapters. Also this past year we were rated number one out of those Chapters and colonies. Sig Ep provides a wide range of programming for its brothers. The Delaware Alpha Chapter was founded in 1907 and has a long and suc- cessful history here at the University of Delaware with our 40 man house that was built in 1922. Besides earning national recognition, our chapter has accomplished many things at Delaware, including: active participation in community service events, a progressive social calendar, participation in University intramural sports, and support of a healthy academic at- mosphere.

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Zeta Beta Tau was founded at the University of Delaware in 1982. Since then they have continued to grow and develop. This year we added our Upselong Pledge Class. LBT holds no pledging period. We feel that the concept of pledging is not right. Therefore we treat eve- ryone as a brother. Members of LBT share a common place for people with the same ideas to meet and express themselves. We participate in a wide range of activities such as athletics and community activities and university interaction. With the addition of many brothers, LBT has developed a new enthusiasm for brother hood. This has led to the renovations in our house and a new outlook in the greek community. The enthusiasm has led to a strong competi- tiveness in intramural sports. Through the few short years they have been a fraternity at the University, they have developed the meaning of brotherhood. They have found a common bond which is valuable in each of their lives. 162 Greeks

Lambda Chi Al- pha is a sincere fraternity dedicated to the success and growth of its members. Our local chapter Lambda Beta, founded in 1965, has maintained the highest standards of academic, athletic, service, and social achievements. Our diverse brotherhood of 100 men strong stresses scholastic achievement and external campus involvement. Our annual spike for Life, Battle of the Bands, and Club Lambda Boxing which benefit Cystic Fibrosis, and our weekly Adopt-A-Block program are just a few activities Lambda Chi Alpha offers to the coummity. Athletically, Lambda Chi Alpha is very active in University and intramural sports. Lambda Chi Alpha has also excelled in events such as the Greek Games. 164 Greeks Of course we take our social involvement seriously, too. ^iJlp

In addition to our events with sororities, date parties, and annual dances such as our Homecoming and White Rose Formal are just a few of the social events Lambda Chi Alpha is involved in. All this could not be possible if not for the most important aspect of Lambda Chi Alpha, "Our Brotherhood/' Years ago, our brothers, unhappy with the stratification between brothers and pledges, broke up their pledge system and implemented the Associate Member program. Our "Associate Member" program, promotes equality and one's uniqueness which adds to our diversity. Through this diversity we share a lifelong bond of friendship and learning that has helped us to become men. Joeing part 01 that bonds starts with a bid from rush and stays with us the rest of our lives.

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cil President Dave Csatari (AS 91). "It is a members of Greek organi- chance for 2,300 Greeks to get together to zationMs boaste d their letters during April, have a ball and ring in the new season." competing in athletic and talent contests Greek Games, a day-long test of ath- to capture championship titles for the 1991 letic endurance, concluded the week of Greek Week and Greek Games. Alpha Phi competitions with events such as a mat- sorority won Greek Week defeating two- tress carry, tug-of-war, and a keg toss. year defending champion Phi Sigma Sigma Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity took first sorority, which placed second, and Chi place in Greek Games, with Sigma Nu Omega which captured third. coming in second and Sigma Phi epsilon Among the fraternities, Phi Kappa Tau third. was crowned Greek Week champions, with Alpha Phi sorority narrowly captured Kappa Alpha Placing second and Sigma first place in the games by one point, fol- Nu third. lowed by Alpha Sigma Alpha and Chi "Greek Week is not really designed to Omega sororities in second and third plac- be competitive," said Interfraternity Coun- es.

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The week kicked off April 19 with a game of "bombardment" between fraternities, but rain the next day cancelled "Clean 'n Green," a campus cleanup event, and postponed the "Looking Fit" competition. Events resumed Monday, with Alpha Tau Omega clinching the fraternity wrestling contest and Chi Omega winning "Name That Tune." Alpha Tau Omega and Alpha Phi took to the water Tuesday to win the swimming relays in Carpenter Sports Building. The arm wrestling competition Wednesday was captured by Kappa Alpha and Chi Omega. Greek God/Goddess drew more than 500 students to Carpenter Sports Building Thursday, to see Phi Kappa Tau's Tyrone Jones (AS 92) capture first place with his recital of a sermon, and Phi Sigma Sigma's Kari Utz (BE 92) play a medley of classical and contemporary piano pieces. Students returned Friday for "Looking Fit," a body building and aerobic contest. Dave Hemmingway (BE 92) captured his third title for Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and Phi Sigma Sigma's Christa Iac- cio (PE 91) won the sorority division. Phi Kappa Tau fraternity members, clad in Knee-length skirts and revealing lin- gerie, danced and lip-synched to the J. Geils' Band's "Centerfold," winning the Air Band competition.

170 Greeks Greeks 171 continued . . . Alpha Phi sorority also won Air Band for the fourth consecutive year performing a battle between the rich and the poor to the Bangle's "Hazy Shade of Winter." On the side-lines, Greek members par- ticipating in Phi Kappa Tau's mud slides and wrestling were cheered on to the chant, If "Let me see you get down!" The games, beginning at 9 a.m. and run- ning well into the evening, left a few ex- hausted participants collapsed on the left- over mattresses. With each event throughout the week, fraternities and sororities accumulated points to determine the Greek Week champion, Panhellenic Council President Kellie Sturtevant (AS92) said. Points are gained by the first, second and third placed teams in each event as well as the winner of the week's T-shirt designing contest, according to Cindi Clarken (BE 92) co-programming execu- tive of Sigma Kappa said. Her sorority won the contest for their Greek Week T-shirts. "Greek Games is a chance for all Greeks to get together to show their unity as well as their diversity," Sturtevand said. Beth Lichtenstein (AS 94) of Alpha Phi said, 'It was like Revenge of the Nerds, but better. They didn't have co-ed mud-wrestling."

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