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Group Involvement Group membership is a lifelong activity and many students become involved during the college years. With more than 150 registered student organizations, a student can find a group to match any interest. Given the diversity of the student body, the number of organizations is not surprising. This variety permits students to work and socialize with others who share the similar interests and beliefs. As the years pass, many students progress to positions of leadership in their organizations while developing per- sonal skills of management and leadership. These group interactions result in a more well-rounded and mature student as time passes. Examining the books, Karen Hunt, treasurer of the Outing Club, con- fers with Shirley Becker in the Stu- dent Activities Office. Induction ceremonies are held for the incoming representatives to the Student Government Association in 1968. Focus on Tomorrow's Resources The Agricultural College The Fraternity of Alpha because it includes both male popular. Each spring, AZ Council is a 16 member orga- Zeta (AZ) was founded in and female members even sponsors a chicken barbecue nization that works to coordi- 1897. Since its creation, the though it is referred to as a on Ag Day. To raise funds, nate student/faculty activi- fraternity has actively partici- fraternity. AZ was founded the fraternity sponsors a vari- ties, and hosts prominent pated in promoting the field as a professional fraternity, ety of activities such as car projects to further serve the of Agriculture. Their objec- not as a honorary or social washes, bake sales, and college. Each year, the Coun- tives include striving to estab- fraternity. curb-painting. Its members cil Day sponsors awards, lish and foster higher stan- Alpha Zeta is active in are enthusiastic to be part of such as Who's Who Among dards of scholarship, charac- many of the events such as a nationwide fraternity which Students in American Univer- ter, leadership and a spirit of farm tours to elementary chil- symbolizes unity and cooper- sities and Colleges, Excel- fellowship among its mem- dren throughout Delaware,a ation. lence in Teaching and Stu- bers. program that has proven to dent Involvement Awards. The organization is unique be very successful and quite The Council regularly pro- duces and distributes a news- letter entitled "Agri-Scribe" that provides the student body with updated informa- tion concerning club, college and departmental activities. Combining social and service functions, the Agricultural College Council's enthusi- asm is epitomized by a festive community-oriented Ag Day celebration and a Spring Semi-Formal. Agricultural Hall is the center of ac- tivities for the College of Agriculture. AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE COUN- Jeanes, P. Mihok, J. Palmer, third ALPHA ZETA: first row: K. Jewell, A. (treasurer), M. Servis (scribe), M. Sa- CIL: first row: H. Priestley, B. Miller, K. row: J. Glancey, M. Davis, B. Cha- Deckhut, D. Moore, K. Price, M. Ca- dusky (chancellor), S. Gill, L. Kelly, M. Price, Dr. Frey (advisor), D. Block. bora, M. Conover, S.A. Deckhut puto, D. Carrozino, M. Davis, second Margos (chronicler). second row: D. McCall, D. Moore (president), J. Gracwe (secretary). row: G. Presting, R. Shippy, J. Harcum (vice president), S. Gill (treasurer), G. 218 Organizations Technology for the Future The Amateur Radio Asso- break down, especially dur- and other hams, provided The Delaware Chapter of ciation at the University of ing times of natural disaster communications for the the American Society of Agri- Delaware (UDARA) is com- or large scale emergencies. 1983 Newark Community cultural Engineers serves to posed of a small, but enthusi- UDARA, plus individual mem- Day on the University Mall. bring together students who astic group. Members come bers, participate in similar ac- The Amateur Radio Asso- are interested in a career in from a variety of fields, in- tivities such as the New Cas- ciation at the University of Agricultural Engineering. The cluding engineering, ento- tle County SKYWARN net- Delaware maintains full ASAE co-sponsers guest mology, accounting and work. shortwave facilities atop the speakers with the Agricultur- computer science. By no means are amateurs DuPont Engineering building. al Engineering Department. Amateur radio serves as a active only during time of The common interest of free Seminars provided by the world wide back-up commu- emergency. Hams are noted communication has allowed ASAE encourage the interac- nications system when ordi- for their public service partici- the UDARA to maintain an tion of students and profes- nary communication systems pation. Recently, UDARA, active roster of members. sors of the department. The group also sponsers trips to area industries such as the Accomac Poultry Processing Plant. Social activities include a weekend camping trip to Elk Neck State Park and white water canoeing in Virginia. These events serve to devel- op a spirit of comraderie among members. Demonstrating a "ham" radio, Bryan Fischberg and James Arnold partici- pate in Student Activities Night. AMATEUR RADIO ASSOCIATION: H AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AGRICUL- second row: W. Hudson (president), Cohen, J. Arnold, Dr. Bent, B. Fisch- TURAL ENGINEERS: first row; J. Ton- J. Glancey, R. Turnbull, D. Stokely, J. berg, G. Wellmaker. kanouri, S. Small (vice-president), M. Fennimore, R. Harrington (secre- Lynam (treasurer), L. Singer. tary), J. Harcum, J. Wood. Organizations 219 Planting the Seeds of Knowledge. The University of Dela- The Animal Science Club is Day. Members of the club ware's chapter of the Ameri- a relatively new organization spend months training the can Society of Civil Engi- with 20 active members. university's livestock for pub- neers, (ASCE) is a fundmental Their activities include whale lic exhibitions. As a fun- link in the education system watching in New Hampshire, draiser, the club holds an an- of the College of Engineer- and a behind-the-scenes look nual sausage sale which pro- ing. The primary function of at the Philadelphia Zoo. The vides experience in the field ASCE is to enhance the tech- club's most important event of livestock rearing and pro- nical education that its mem- is their participation in Ag duction. bers are receiving. This en- hancement includes the spreading of journalistic in- ll divisions of engineering formation, the sponsoring of Aat the university can be monthly engineering lectures traced back to civil engineering. covering the wide spectrum The term "civil" was originally of civil engineering, and the used to distinguish certain engi- experience students gain neering endeavors from military working on their annual pro- activities. Traditionally, civil en- jects. gineering has been associated Each year, the student with the planning and design of chapter is required to engage dams, bridges, and tunnels. Pre- in a community oriented en- sent-day civil engineering is still gineering project. The most associated with constructed fa- recent project consisted of cilities, but has a greater concern the design and construction for environmental protection. of a playground and recrea- tion area for a local day care center. Previous annual pro- jects included the fabrication of a fiberglass wig-wam for a Delaware state park, and the This early 20th Century cement mixing infamous concrete canoes. laboratory located in Evans Hall was used by civil engineering students to gain practical experience concerning ev- ery facet of civil engineering. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL EN- son, D. Brickley, B. Hitchens. third ANIMAL SCIENCE CLUB: first row: B Chappie, second row: C. Veltre, D. GINEERS: first row: D. Knight, D. Sel- row: J. Hasiuk, R. Boucher, J. Miller, M. Conover, M. North, B. Cha- McCall, J. Freeman, D. Hughes, M. vaggi, N. Kobayshi, K. Seigel, G. Sclesky, L. Cramner, J. Foote, D. bora, J. Palmer, D. Carrozzino, Dr. R. Karpovich. Charles, second row: J. Castle, H. Mann, M. Schaller. Perez, K. Sandberg, C. Eng, K. Wat- 220 Organizations Groups with Varied Goals The Basketball Cheer- The Arts and Science Col- leaders are an organization lege Council consists of stu- which promotes school sup- dent representatives who act port, and provides entertain- as a liaison between the ment to the Delaware Bas- 8,000 Arts and Science stu- ketball Program. The squad dents and the administration cheers for home and away at the University. The Council games. The Cheerleaders initiates programs and activi- are also involved with the ties which are of interest to community by helping area liberal arts students. high schools to develop their The Council sponsored spirit and skills to cheer their "College Fairs" and "Job teams on to victory. Search" programs, and pro- grams with the purpose of making underclassmen more Practicing before a home basketball game, Jerry Domanico, Clay Bennett aware of "on-sight" training. and Dan Ward prepare to cheer the The Council is also instru- Blue Hens to victory. mental in planning the con- vocation ceremony for the College of Arts and Science. The Council encourages active participation from all Arts and Science students. In fact, the Arts and Science College Council cannot func- tion effectively without the support of students, and it encourages members to come to the Council with any problems or suggestions. Concentrating on uniformity, Jerry Domanico, Tim Mclntyre, Claire De- Matteis and Cathy Matthews prac- tice an energetic cheer. ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE (treasurer), B. Bowden, B. Rorison, S. COUNCIL: first row: (sitting): L. Bos- Andreatta, B. Janaska, S. Benfer. BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS: first Mclntyre, G. Carrico (Bluehen), J. Do- tick, M. Pyott. second row: C. Binder, fourth row: C. Christie, L. Stixrude, B. row: K. Fulginiti, S. Phillips, W. Tatt- manico, A. Horsey, third row: S. Nice, K. McKearin, T. Shelton, R. Scha- Hobday, T. Kaczmarczyk(presi- man, C. DeMatteis, D. Ward (captain), C. Koppenhofer, C. Matthews, L. cherls, M. Ostrowski, C. Segal, J. dent), B. Carter, T. Grandel, C.