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At in Greencastle, Indiana, seven undergraduate music majors aspired to form an organiza- tion based on understanding and friendship. On October 15, 1885 this goal was real- ized in the form of Alpha Chi Omega Soroority. Today, with more than 115 colle- giate and 324 alumnae chap- ters, Alpha Chi proudly dis- plays their musical chord to the past in the form of the lyre, an ancient Greek harp, chosen as the symbol for their sorority pin. The Epsilon Rho chapter was installed at the Universi- ty of in 1972, giv- ing them the distinction of being the first sorority on campus. Last year they cele- brated their first ten years here. This year proved no less a thrill when in the fall, Laurel Wyner, a junior com- munications major, was Linda Bailey Kathy Dickey Barb Louett Joyce Schieck crowned Homecoming Jill Barbieri Jamie Dilorio Danielle Masleh Lisa Shannon Queen. Anne Boulden Jessica Fiet Jill Mayer Melanie Schulman The sisters supported sev- Nancy Bradt Chris Gill Mary Joan McKeon Jessica Swavely eral groups this year, selling Debbie Burfeind Sue Godfrey Laura Motz Julie Unger calendars for Cystic Fibro- Sherry Burfeind Donna Gudel Lisa Newcomer Nadine Villa sis, cookbooks for the Ameri- Cynde Catizone Lori Hamrick Stacey Nierenberg Sharon Whaley can Cancer Society, and Laura Cini Sharon Herder Nancy Palko Terri Williams sponsoring a Skate-A-Thon Lynne Cistone Bonnie Higgins Gina Pierelli Karen Wolff for Easter Seals. Socially, Sharon Cohen Lynne Hooper Joan Rahe Dorothy Wlodkoski too, they kept themselves Judie Cook Lynne Jalosky Tara Richardson Laurel Wyner busy with events including Susan Cozzolino Jodie Kuchler Karen Rosetta Debbie Tichio tailgates, Christmas and Nadine Creyaufmiller Kim Knies Kathy Ryon Spring formals, a Blind- Michelle Cytron Patty Kurzman Laura Santoriello Date party at the Amber Lantern, a Thanksgiving dinner, and an Ebony & Ivory Dance in March.

Robin Weitz

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In 1913, eleven men at University band- ed together to form the first chapter of Alpha Epsilon Pi. Their goal: to promote friendship, brotherhood, am- bition and idealism. The Rho Deuteron chapter of AEP: was established at the Uni- versity of Delaware in 1925 and has been thriving ever since. The rapid growth of Alpha Epsilon Pi on our campus was recognized this year, and because of it, the National organization be- stowed on them the honor of hosting the fraternities East- ern Regional Conclave. The brothers engage in many aspects of campus life. Scholastically, they continue to bring home the cup for the highest overall Grade Point Average of the fraternities on campus. They hosted many social Larry Abrams Doug Grossman Dave Kupferberg Andy Sands events including a "Back to Mitch Allen Steve Halpern Mark Lawson Steve Schrier School Bash," a Halloween Ian Beiser Doug Hershman Mark Lerner David Schwartz party, the Fall and Spring Larry Berger Dave Isaacson Jeff Lipton Maurice Segall semi-formals, and the annu- Steve Bloom Phil Jakobsberg Jay London Rob Singer al Homecoming Tailgate. Blaine Charak Mike Kaplan Gary Lustgarten Dave Sleppin Also sponsored was the Josh Douglas Jeff Katz David Meister Matt Stengal "Buccaneer's Brawl," the Ron Feldman Neil Katz Brad Molotsky Eric Trechak Alumni Softball game and Steve Feldman Brett Katzen Paul Novick Eric Weiss Parent's Day. Scott Freedman David Kayne Joel Pinsky Steve Weissman On the philanthropic side Mark Gardner Jeff Kinstler Jon Richter Steve Wetstein of the coin, the brothers re- Mitch Gelfond Mike Klotz Dave Rosenthal Neal Wolff mained busy by visiting a Dave Goorland Steve Kobernick Ron Rubin Steve Zelac senior citizen's home, hold- Dave Greenblat Howard Koenick Mike Sack Adam Zucker ing an exercise marathon to raise money for "Children in Hospitals" week, and en- deavored to raise money for the Special Olympics. Members are active in groups all over campus in- cluding D.U.S.C., the Arts and Science College Coun- cil, Hillel, Order of Omega, and ROTC.

Robbie Raffish

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In 1908 at Howard Uni- versity in Washington D.C. seven Black women took a courageous step that would change the face of the Soror- ity system in universities around the world; the forma- tion of Alpha Kappa Alpha, the first college-based Greek letter society founded by these Black women. Because of their initiative, AKA has grown to a membership over 80,000 strong with more than 6,000 chapters located throughout the , West Africa, Ger- many and the Bahamas. Lambda Gamma Chapter was chartered here at the University in February of 1977. Their goals extend to cultivating and encouraging high scholastic and ethical standards, promoting unity and friendship among col- lege women, and to the study of problems concerning girls Danita E. Daniels and women in order to better Sabrina K. Matthews improve the social standing Risco D. Mention of the race. Ruth A. Warrington Much of AKA's time is devoted to following the goal of their motto; "Service to All Mankind" events for this year have included a "Wine and Cheese Sip" for the Ad- ministration and Black Greeks on campus. The sis- ters hosted an evening dedi- cated to the exchange of in- formation on future careers and became involved in the highly successful Fourth An- nual Greek Step Show. Their Fall fundraising involved a bake sale on behalf of the Negro College Fund.

Robbie Raffish

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Alpha Omicron Pi Soror- ity was founded at of Columbia Univer- sity in 1897. The chapter at the is eleven years old this year and continues in support of the Arthritis Foundation, their main phil- anthropy. Last year they raised $750 for the Founda- tion, and this year their do- nation once again came from a 24-hour Whiffleball Mara- thon in the Fall. During their first semester rush, AOPi re- ceived 19 pledges; the soror- ity now boasts 44 sisters. A Founders Day Formal, Homecoming Parent Day Tailgate, Bowling Night, and a Sister pledge sleepover marked some of their social activities this year, not to forget parties and hay rides. In the spirit of the Panda bear, their dichromatic mas- Liz Adams Robyn Culp Sue Krantz Sharon Rogers cot, the AOPi's cuddle with Debbie Andrews Michelle Deegan Sandy Lockhart Cheryl Rosenzweig fraternity brothers at mixers Laurie Bair Ronnie Diaz Diane Miller Kathy Rupert held throughout the aca- Mary Butler Kathy Fitzmaurice Linda Ojakaar Micha Seto demic year. Tracy Carringer Sheila Gallagher Sherylyn Orth Lisa Sinning Lisa Castrianni Ann Greisinger Alice Panzer Anne Atauton Robin Weitz Janet Cerceo Joyce Grimley Julie Pecot Janice Stenger Lauren Clark Judy Hershman Donna Pennente Mary Stude Hilary Cornell Margaret Johns Beth Penwell Georgiana Walls Vicki Corton Patty Kirk Kathy Pohlen Charlene Walters Sharon Cressman Kelly Kramarck Leslie Pors Sharon Welch

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In 1872 at Syracuse Uni- versity, ten dedicated women recognized the value of so- rority living and the close friendships it brings, thus Alpha Phi International was born. The Phi's public motto "Union Hand in Hand," was carried to Delaware in 1972 when six women organized Kappa Chi Sorority. Later this became the Epsilon Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi. Fam- ous Phi's include Raquel Welch, Mrs. Norman Vin- cent Peale, and Liz Carpen- ter. The Phi's have been busy this year with various philan- thropic activities, including a lollipop sale for the Heart Fund and selling Dr. Pepper for the March of Dimes. Other activities of the Alpha Phi's included a Founders Day Dance, Greek Barbecue during Greek Week, a fam- Angela Ahern Kim Czerwincki Maureen Knott Ruth Rogolsky ily picnic at Lum's Pond, and Libby Arnold Lauren DeAngelas Jane Laird Aleta Sheary a Spring Formal at Hercules Veronica Attanasia Sheri Distefano Carolyn Leonard Erica Smith Country Club. Robin Balick Kathy Dolan Terry Leone Kelly Smith Stephanie Basil Bobby Dooney Wendy Linn Roberta Smith Stephanie Johns Eileen Becker Kelli Dugan Holly Makel Sheri Smith Lisa Bolster Sharon Fischer Lynda Mann Maggie Spargo Theda Borick Cindy Fuscoe Maria Martucei Sabine Sproul Donna Buckle Ellen Gallant Liz Metz Barb Summers Joanne Byrnes Cynthia Gilliam Mary Anne Moomau Kathryn Summers Jill Caeser Kristy Glison Tracey Morgan Vicki Taylor Wendy Citren Katie Grahl Lynne Morongell Susan Tondi Jaquie Corais Tina Harrison Susan Mullen Barb Zimmerman Amy Cornell Mylene Houghton Marianne Nemetz Dina Zurio Christy Culver Donna Howley Sandra Roberts

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A tightly-knit fellowship of 34 brothers, the Zeta Sig- ma Chapter of Alpha Phi Omega celebrates their thir- ty-fifth anniversary on cam- pus this year. The fraternity has its birth across the near- by border at LaFayette College in Eas- ton, Pennsylvania. Based on the Scouting tradition, their three cardinal principles are leadership, friendship, and service. As in years past, APO of- fers a book exchange service for University students. The fraternity also organizes a blood drive each semester, provides free campus deliv- ery of Christmas cards dur- ing the holiday season, helps with the annual Newark Community Day celebra- tion, and sets up an obstacle course at Student Center Night on the second floor of the building each year. Randy Smith Jon Asuncion Dan Gallagher Mike McCambridge Also this year, APO held a Dave Springer Bart Banks Michael Holmes Wes Miller Volleyball marathon, hosted Eric Stenner Mark Van Bruggen Rick Horn Mike Morrow a Thanksgiving Dinner for Eric Wagner Rob Barris Rick Hyland Chip Mueller senior citizens and a ham Joe Walsh Curt Carey Galicano Inguito Stephen Mulford dinner for the poor, and took Erich Wolz Chip Cash Chandler Land John Neczesny a group of children from Our Dave Zlonkevich Andrew DalNogare Bob Maass Ed Phillips Lady of Grace Home to a Steve DalNogare Mark Manniso Gary Pomajevich Phillies baseball game at Bob Freeland Mark Marine Tom Rickenback Hershey Park. And for a lit- tle campus fun, in the pink and green tradition of alliga- tor mania, the brothers held a contest for Most Preppy on Campus. The proceeds went to the Terry Center for Chil- dren to help them buy bicy- cles.

Robin Weitz

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Alpha Sigma Alpha was founded on November 15, 1901, at Longwood College in Farmville, Virginia and based on four aims: spiritu- al, social, physical and intel- lectual. Alpha Sig became a sorority at the University of Delaware on April 24, 1972. The sisters sponsored a raffle to benefit Special Olympics, helped during the actual games, and sponsored a "Winter Wonder Legs" contest to help send a child to the Special Olympics in Ba- ton Rouge, Louisiana. Also included in the year's activities were an open house, parents day, a crab fest with and mixers with various fraternities. One of the major events of Alpha Sig's social calendar was the celebration of their national's founder's day with a sister sorority at . Michelle Becce Troy Kunz Diane Mohr Trisha Simpson Harriet Berkowitz Marybeth Lewis Lori Mueller Kathy Smith Stephanie Johns Sue Buckley Chris Libell Ellen Osborne Emily Stavis Charupin Charoenthep Alice Lindenauer Cheryl Rein Janet Swayhoover Helen Clark Dawn Lytle Karen Rodriguez Jennifer Tobert Lisa Clark Mary Lynn Mack Kirsta Roth Vikki Tommer Sue Clark Michele Madinabeitia Lauren Roth Barb Wagerman Lisa Colon Laura Marchetti Janice Sharp Chris Wedemeyer Diane Corvino Robin Martini Mindy Schrier Shirley Young Cathy Derman Sandy McGee Sharon Short Lorraine Zaiden Nancy Dias Colleen Dorred Marielle Evans Kristie Fawley Diane Fetterlay Emily Fithian Adreinne Foranoces Mary Fox Marianne Fusco Connie Gasbarro Alison Goldberg Julie Goldstein Brenda Greenberg Helen Grossman Lauren Hagler Laura Holz Linda Jacobs Stephanie Klauber Kim Koesh

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Alpha Tau Omega's theme this year might have very easily been "Spread the Wealth" as they coordinated many fundraising and ser- vice events for a varied group of community services and charities. During the Fall Semester the brothers initi- ated a Canned Food Drive for the Thomas Moore Ora- tory, and hosted their now- annual Christmas party for a local Orphanage. This theme continued through the Spring Semester in the form of promoting and hosting the successful wheelchair bas- ketball game for the "Dela- ware Wheelers", and culmi- nated in the sponsoring of a Walk-A-Thon that benefited the March of Dimes. Never ones to be idle, the Chapter also found time for many social events, includ- ing their Winter Weekend Steve Baronoff Tim Dougherty Temple Craig Leiser and Spring Weekend For- Art Caril Mike Epstein Brad Huffman Rick Levinson mals, the Brother/Alumni Ray Chase Dave Eckhardt Brad Hublein Leighton Lord Retreat, Parent's Day, and Glen Cottrill Dan Faust Dave Johnson Leon Lebreton participating in University Frank Dawson Pete Gudzack Stan Kletkewicz Paul McCool of Delaware's annual Home- Andy Decker Guy Haselman Brian Killian Mark McComesky coming festivities. As if that Scott Dellinger Steve Hirschfeld Bill Krebs Chris Neff were not enough, they found Jim Dooley Bill Haas John Kolle Jim Owens time and energy to partici- Pat Olson pate in intramural sports and Steve Parowski Greek week, where they Larry Pennington hosted a video contest for the Dave Rickwalder American Cancer Society. Don Ratledge Bob Szabo Robbie Raffish Mark Smith Ted Symonds Bob Silver Roger Silver Steven Skelly Mike Santori Mike Small Joel Taylor Greg Wilson Rick Wahrhaftig Kevin Walker Jim Wolynetz Greg Windish Randy White Don Yeahs

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In the Spring of 1858, eight undergraduate stu- dents at Berkeley College in Bethany, West Virginia gathered to form a secret so- ciety, known only as Delta Tau Delta. Beginning as a lo- cal club, the members cen- tered their ideas around cor- recting the wrongs and injustices of society. Delta Tau Delta has grown from its small beginnings in 1858 to one of the largest national fraternities in existance with 120 chapters and over 120,000 initiated members. The University of Dela- ware chapter, , was chartered in October 24, 1948. The chapter has stood as a symbol of truth, faith, power and courage on this campus since its inception. The Delts have balanced their 1982-83 calendar with both social and philanthrop- ic activities. During Fall Se- Pat Armstrong Michael Homer George Marris Paul Strawderman mester, the chapter concen- Jeffrey Bates Chris Ivans Troy Oberdorf Peter Stricktler trated on events such as a Frank Bredimus James Klein Scott Parker Carl Sturges Parent's Day Dinner, the Dave Caldwell Eric John Larson Marc Petruceli Robert Walsh Bacchus Charity Dance for Scott Cammauf Bill Lundstrom Jeff Pritchard John Warnick the United Way, the Alumni Dan Crabbe Paul Luongo Paul Rippe John West Tailgate and Dinner, a mar- Steve DeCoursey Mike McMenamia Dave Sanders Bruce Widsowski athon run to the University James Elfers Burly Melton Eric Schaefer David Wolfe of Maryland to benefit the Donald Godfrey Scott Miller Rich Seibert Garrett Yates Arthritis Foundation, and Jon Hochstadt Kevin Monaco Brett Sharbaugh James Yoder the Christmas Semi-Formal. The Spring was equally as busy, as they initiated the University Block Clean-up Campaign, held a raffle tick- et sale for the Juvenile Dia- betes Association, partici- pated in the Greek Games, held a second charity dance to benefit the Special Olym- pics, and held their annual semi-formal.

Robbie Raffish

128 Greeks Gamma Sigma Sigma

Gamma Sigma Sigma is a sorority dedicated to campus and community service. It began as a result of eight col- lege service groups joining together in January of 1953 to form a National Service Sorority. Gamma Sigma Sigma, whose motto is "Uni- ty of Service," prides itself on being a symbol of friend- ship, service, and equality. It was in June of 1962 that the Beta Gamma Chapter was established at the Uni- versity of Delaware. Since them, many women have joined this unique sister- hood. This year the chapter has been very busy with projects including Halloween parties for children at the YMCA, a dance for senior citizens at Newark Senior Citizen Cen- ter, and a haunted house at the Rockland Museum. The Erin Anderson Nancy Stober Karen Weiss Betty Wilson members also sponsored can- Sharon Anker Cindy Stoner Diane Weaving Antoinette Yancoine dy-sales and tuck-ins whose Janice Beam proceeds have been donated Liz Botti to various charities. Linda Cohen Gamma Sigma Sigma ac- Lisa Cohen cepts for membership wom- Cindy Conroy en willing to do service for Lisa Crotty the University, community, Denise Cullerton nation, and mankind. Caroline De Palma Harriet Fenster Robbie Raffish Joanne Fitzgerald Myra Kaplan Lisa Katstra Cathy Madin Amy Magaziner Ada McNeal Linda Gerett Michel Shelly Miller Maggie Monckton Mary Monetta Kim Montsch Leslie Neal Shelly Noble Michelle Peloso Diane Perkins Angels Pickul Dolores Shank Kathy Sinopoli Lisa Snow

Greeks 129 Kappa Alpha

Kappa Alpha is not only the oldest fraternity on cam- pus, it is one of the oldest in the country. The Kappa Al- pha Order was founded at in Lex- ington, Virginia on Decem- ber 21, 1965 while Robert E. Lee, KA's spiritual founding father, was President of the College. The values of Kappa Order Alpha, then and now, include leadership, academics, scholarship, and conduct as a gentleman. The Beta Epsilon chapter was in- stalled in Newark on April 29, 1904. The Kappa Alpha House, conveniently located across from Smith and Purnell, hosts many exciting events each semester. In the Fall, the brothers had a cookout for parents and alumni, a Homecoming buffet dinner and dance, and an annual Gerard Baffone Brooks Pierce Mark Seifert Butch Tunis Christmas dinner. William Caldes Steven Punchman David Shotwell Angel Valdez A St. Patrick's Day party, Anthony Cicio John Reaney Kenneth Solon David Vanderpoole a work week, and an open Ernwood Coughlin Chris Reynolds Gary Sparks Mark Wagstaff house for parents, faculty, Smerk DiRienz Charles Robinson Halsey Spruance George Watson and the community are just a Brian Durigan Michael Romeo Richard Stahl David Watts few of KA's many spring ac- Herbert Dutt Larry Rosenshein Peter Steele Richard Webster tivities. On April 29, the Nate Edmunds Norman Rubenstein James Strusowski Robert Weekley brothers hosted their annual Dale Ewing Thomas Scarrone Scott Talley James Welsh Old South Ball at the Hotel Peter Ferentinos William Schimmel Tom Tarabicos DuPont and on May 6-7th Steven Flogus Ronald Scotson Howard Taylor they held a dance marathon Andrew Fouracre to raise money for Muscular Eric Gildea Dystrophy. Jack Gilligan Dino Grigorakaki Kathy Ryon John Hahn Michael Hrycak Ward Humphreys James Insel Glenn Knies J.B. Kruzinski Todd LuKens Michael Mattheiss Jeff Miller Edward Milligan Mark Minutola William Murphy David Nauman Robert Nolte Serge Oriol Tom Oves

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Founded on November 2, 1909, at University, Lambda Chi Alpha grew rapidly from its inception. Less than a year after the founding of its first chapter, the University of Massachu- setts and the University of Pennsylvania became na- tional chapters. Lambda Chi Alpha became an interna- tional fraternity with the in- stallation of a Canadian chapter in 1927. Today Lambda Chi is still showing rapid growth with over 150 chapters. Lambda Chi's chapter at the University of Delaware was installed on December 4, 1963. The brothers empha- size that involvement is the way to learn about Greek life. The chapter's various ac- tivities include a fraternity basketball tournament for Brian Baldauf Andrew Ginn Daniel Lewis Gregory Pitcher the American Cancer Soci- John Baron James P. Guidash Gregory Lewis Michael Pizzio ety, an open house, and the Michael Borodinsky Stephen Hammond Scott Manners Steven Pollock fraternity football tourna- William M. Coward William Holden Andrew Marcozzi Raymond Rafetta ment for Greek Week. Robert J. Devoe Kevin Houang Jeffrey Mattey Michael Regan Michael Dotson Edward Itell Britten Mergott Richard Rhodes Stephanie Johns Robert Ehrlich Philip Jakielski Charles Molins Bruce Rothbard John Evans Timothy Kelly Edward Murphy Jeffrey Schlegel Jonathan Falk James Koch David Opie Michael Walters Robert Fedarka Douglas Kohn Scott Pearce James Whittaker Edward Frey James Lerner Michael Pines

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The greatest principle of Phi Kappa Tau is to learn and know life in its highest form. This is what motivated the formation of Phi Kappa Tau in 1906. The Alpha Gamma Chap- ter of Phi Kappa Tau was founded on the Delaware campus in 1924. Today, they are still striving to learn and know life in its highest form. The Fall Semester was high- lighted by many exciting events such as a "Punk Mix- er" with Alpha Chi Omega, a Halloween party, the tradi- tional Parents' Day Banquet, Pledge Initiation and a Christmas Formal. The Spring Semester was busier than ever for Phi Tau. At the beginning of the se- mester they were involved in hosting a dinner for their neighbors and a "Phi Kappa Tau Five K For Bruce" run which was held in March. To Dan Anderson Bill Fivek Randy Kunkle Tony Ryan raise money for the Dela- Randy Armistead Mark Fortin Bill Lafferty Jeff Stout ware Lung Association, they Rick Atkinson John Green Tracey Manuael Brad Temple sponsored a garage sale. In Bart Barnett Eric Gross Brad Martell Ron Wallace addition to philanthropic Dave Bolen Matt Helm Kevin McCreesh Fred West events, the brothers also had Bill Borkovitz Mike Hendricks Tony Morrone David Wilgus some exciting social events Jeff Brittingham Bryan Henry Walt Norris John Wistermayer such as a St. Patrick's Day Dave Brondolo Dan Henry Tom O'Brien Dave Yantis Happy Hour, a Toga Party Jeff Cannon Karl Hill Kurt Olsen Andy Zeager for all Greeks, and a Spring Paul Courtney Andre Hoeschel Dave Pearson Bob Zega Formal for the brothers and Rob Dryden Rick Kornacki Rich Przywara their dates.

Kathy Ryon

132 Greeks Pi Kappa Alpha

Pi Kappa Alpha was founded at the University of Virginia in 1868 by six men with concerns and problems common to everyone living in the South during reconstruc- tion and a keen awareness of the importance of friend- ships during college. The Delta Eta chapter became a part of the Greek system at the University of Delaware in 1948. There are presently 178 chapters of Pi Kappa Al- pha nationwide. This year the Pikes spon- sored a United Way dance marathon and a community Easter Egg Hunt. Other ac- tivities such as a summer alumni picnic, Parents Day banquet, Founders Day din- ner and dance were just a few of the events that filled the Pike's busy social calen- dar.

Bruce Bacon Mike Daney Jeff Hartz Kevin Nemith Stephanie Johns Brian Baoley Mike Dougherty Dan Kelsh Joe Nieroski Jon Barton Jerry Domonico William King Scott Rambo John Beins Chris Dunker Jeff Knipe Dave Riehm David Brown Paul Enterline Clark Lord Paul Sculley William Brown Dave Escott Scott Margolin Ludwig Smith Jerry Case Gregg Gaither John Markels Jim Spratt David Comen Albert Gorczynski Paul McCarthy Steve Timmins Harold Cote Eric Hale Dave McKerry Larry Udoff

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Founded in 1899 at Illi- nois Wesleyan University, Tau Kappa Epsilon values the personal worth and char- acter of an individual over wealth and rank. It is the largest social fraternity in the world and has over three hundred active chapters. Some famous TKE's nation- al tradition of excellence, the chapter received its charter on March 6, 1971, and in 1977 they moved to their present home located at 43 West Delaware Avenue. The men of the Nu Pi chapter made it a point to involve themselves in several fun projects including a hayride, a Spring formal and a canoe trip. But the most exciting event of the year for TKE was the Third Annual Spring Keg Roll. The broth- ers rolled a keg from Fen- wick Island to Newark, a Jim Parker Andrew Webber one-hundred twenty-five Joseph Boyle Ken Harrison Drew Ryan Andrew Wing mile trip, to raise two thou- Bill Carroll Charles Hotz Sam Sabbagh Greg Wolf sand five hundred dollars for Don Crouse Mike Hunsicker Jim Silver St. Jude's Research Hospi- John Denion Rich Juergens Grey Sloyer tal. Ewan Green Rich Nathan Joseph Hamrick Dave Ostheimer John Straumanis

Kathy Ryon

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On April 10, 1856, two young men at Norwich Uni- versity in Vermont took an oath and declared each oth- er "true and accepted mem- bers of Theta Chi." It is from this humble beginning that the second oldest fraternity on this campus grew. The Alpha Xi chapter came to the University of Delaware in 1923 and has been going strong ever since. Now, with an active mem- bership of forty brothers and a large pledge class, the Alpha Xi chapter carries on a long history of campus in- volvement. Their individual involvements range from taking part in most intra- murals and varsity sports to having members in student government and the Order of Omega. The brothers serve chari- ties such as M.S., United Paul Beatty Jeffrey Emmi James Meeker John Peoples Cerebal Palsy, and Big Parkash Bhaya James Fiore Peter Menninger Alan Schmidt Brothers. They kept a busy J. Scott Bieber Kevin Fiori Ronald Miller Jay Shapiro social schedule also, with Ronald Blaustein Patrik Gahan Donald Morris Jake Sidoti Homecoming, Christmas, Mark Brown Gene Graham Donald Mosebach Chad Skolick and Pearl Harbor Day par- G. Martin Capasso Douglas Hamilton Gregory Muller Henry Szmanski ties, and their annual Bull Christopher Castagno Jeffrey Johnson John Nicholas Kevin Young Roast after the Blue-White William R. Conlon Paul Klimek Scott Okupski football game. Thomas A. Derrickson Raymond Krett David Palandrani Mark Dixon David Madeiros Peter Pawlikowski Robbie Raffish

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The Zeta Beta Tau Fra- ternity was founded in New York in 1898 in order to "foster in college and perpa- tuate in the world outside ties of friendship among col- lege men ..." Since that time, five fraternities have merged with ZBT so that to- day Zeta Beta Tau stands strong with over 90,000 members in 80 colleges across the United States and Canada. The Epsilon Theta chap- ter at Delaware, is the youn- gest chapter, being founded in Newark on October 2, 1982. Since than, the 34 ac- tive brothers have worked di- ligently to gain recognition on campus. The pledges of Zeta Beta Tau won first place in the Pledge Gong Show over Greek Weekend in the Fall. During Greek Week, the brothers of ZBT fully participated for the Steve Blessing Chris Fisher Tim King Steve Pode first time. But one of ZBT's Dave Bolig John Forrey Andy Klein Ron Przywara greatest achievements is David Britton Mike Goonewardene Darin Kohler Jim Sanders their work with the Rock- John Castle Eric Gutekunst John Menafra Kurt Seigel wood Museum where they John Comber Kevin Harris Kevin Mills Chris West planned a haunted house for Lee Cranmer Keith Hughes Jim Orsini Mark Zebley the Fall and where they are Eric Elhrich Ira Kaye Jeff Perine staging a play on July Fourth and fifth to celebrate Inde- pendence Day. Although ZBT is active in all aspects of Greek life at Delaware, Zeta Beta Tau's main goal for the upcoming school year continues to be the acquisition of a chapter house. The brothers feel this is the chapter's last hurdle on its road to success at the Uni- versity.

Kathy Ryon

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Alpha Phi Alpha Frater- nity, Inc., the first intercolle- giate Greek letter fraternity established for Black college students, has its roots at Cor- nell University, Ithica, New York. It was born out of the desire for maintaining close association between men of Afro-American descent, and for providing unified support for this minority on campus. The Xi Omicron chapter established itself at the Uni- versity of Delaware in 1980. It is already setting tradition through its continued par- ticipation in the YMCA's Free-To-Be program, work- ing with Upward Bound in Wilmington, and supporting the Special Olympics.

Eric Broadway Craig Hill William Rice A1 Woolfolk Robin Weitz Don Brunson Terence Kilpatrick Reggie Smith

Kappa Alpha Psi was founded January 5, 1911, at Indiana University. It is a predominately Black frater- nity founded on the princi- ples of scholarship, brother- hood, and community service. Kappa Alpha Psi first appeared on the campus of the University of Dela- ware in 1975 when a line named the Genesis 9 pledged at the University under the Beta Sigma Chapter. The brothers of the Beta Sigma Chapter pride themselves on the motto, "Many are called, but few are chosen." During this year, the brothers made a film clip for winter term TV where they gave a step show and partici- pated in a joint greek show.

Donald Evans Tyrone P. Johnson Walston Warner Wilkins Hatton Jr. Herbert Turner

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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., a community service or- ganization, was founded by three undergraduate stu- dents on November 17, 1911 on the campus of in Washington D.C. The Phi Zeta chapter of OPP was established here at the University of Delaware on April 18, 1974 as the first Black fraternity on campus. Also, Phi Zeta upholds its community service with pro- grams such as the annual Halloween party, a donation to the United Negro College Fund, and many other phil- anthropic functions.

Robbie Raffish

Phi Sigma Sigma

The Delta Eta Chapter of was initi- ated into their national So- rority on December 4, 1982. This Interest Group has its roots at Hunter College in New York and was created at the University of Dela- ware in September of 1981 by eighteen undergraduates. PhiSS actively supports the National Kidney Foun- dation in their philanthropic efforts. Over the year they have sponsored Donut sales, Balloon-o-grams, and "M&M" sales, and they have lent their support to many other worthy causes.

Robbie Raffish

138 Greeks Council of Fraternity Presidents

CFP, Council of Fraterni- ty Presidents, is the coordi- nating council of the frater- nity system. CFP is responsible for, among other things, Greek Weekend and Homecoming in the Fall, and Greek Week in the Spring. As an organization it has one of the largest consti- tuences on campus. It en- courages scholarship and brotherhood in the various chapters in addition to help- ing improve the overall at- mosphere at the University.

Wendy Blacksin

Panhellenic Council

The Panhellenic Council is comprised of Chapter Presidents and Executive Board members. They all work hard to stimulate Greek involvement and bet- ter inter-sorority relations. The Panhellenic Rush program for the Fall has been revamped. Greek wom- en are looking forward to large turnout for Rush in the future. The advisor of the Council is Dean Alan Okun, and the Executive members for 1982 are: President — Janet Cir- ceo; Vice-President — Mi- chele Cytron; Treasurer — Trish Simpson; Secretary — Lynn Morongell.

Wendy Blacksin

Greeks 139 Greek Life The Greek system is a vital force Cross, Special Olympics, and that is becoming stronger every many others. This year was very year, and is receiving more and successful for the Greeks who more recognition for the role that raised over $10,000 for local and it plays. national charities. The experience The Greek system was founded that is obtained from these activi- by college students a long time ago ties is a valuable part of any educa- on campuses across the nation. tion. Their basic histories began with The social aspect of Greek life is small groups of motivated men and perhaps the most well-known. So- women uniting to form societies cial activities such as parties, that strived to enrich the college Greek Week, Formals, and other experience. These societies have forms of social interaction are become nationally strong and their what the founders and the present local chapters now uphold the members hold as some of the extra same ideals as their founders. points that make the college years These ideals include involvement more fulfilling. within the chapter and on campus, After initiation, the new mem- leading to valuable lessons in coo- ber becomes part of a group that is peration with people of different willing to do most anything neces- ages and varying viewpoints. sary to help the member. Through Greek life, a new role in Learning to respect oneself and society had been discovered as respecting others are inseparable they acknowledged their responsi- qualities that are easily seen within bilities to others. Greeks provide the Greek system as daily chal- community service and aid chari- lenges confront each member. ties by raising funds and donating Words fall short of being able to time, effort, and support. describe the core of Greek life and Through scholastic achievement ideals. What makes Greek life spe- and community service projects, cial is the fraternal bond formed and the Greeks increase the qual- between the members of the chap- ity of their college education. ter. Each person has chosen a Scholastic achievement is not for- Greek Affiliation to suit his or her gotten when pledging a fraternity own needs. Through the Greek ex- or sorority. This can be seen as perience, the quality of life and many houses require their pledges love for a common group of people, to attend study sessions under the goals, and ideals is personafied to a [BUSfH] supervision of a brother or sister. degree that enables the individual Each chapter on campus assists to enrich his or her life in the man- a great number of social service ner that creates a successful per- organizations such as the Ameri- son. can Cancer Society, Delaware Red — Helene Clark and Others

140 Greeks Greeks 141 Phi Tau Organizes 5K for Bruce

The streets of Newark were Peisino added that he was happy filled with excitement one Satur- to see his own high school track day morning in March as more and baseball teams running, as than 700 people braved the wind well as some people from rival and cold to run in a five kilometer school he once played against. race organized by Phi Kappa Tau. The Blue Hens Physical Ther- The race raised well over $3,000 apy Associates, Peisino's thera- to benefit Bruce Peisino, a Chris- pists, were co-sponsors of the race. tiana High School senior who was Alan Peoples, an associate partner, paralyzed by a football injury last said "I hope this race will inspire year and now has no use of his low- Bruce. It should help him to know er body and only limited use of his that all these people are pulling for arms and hands. him." "I just can't believe that number Ann Marshall, a senior engi- of people here," said Bruce's fa- neering major, was the overall ther. "(Everyone) was amazed at women's winner with a time of the actual turnout." The original 19:23. The fraternity division was goal of obtaining about 300 run- won by Phi Kappa Tau, with Pi ners was well exceeded when 569 Kappa Alpha and Alpha Tau people preregistered and about Omega clinching second and third 150 more entered on race day. places. Delaware track coach Jim John Wehner, who graduated Fisher won the men's 30-39 age from Delaware last year and is a group division with a time of former track captain, won the race 17:35. with a time of 15:57. Describing An exciting atmosphere pre- himself as a "track groupie who vailed throughout the race as loves to spend weekends running in Newark residents cheered the run- races," Wehner said he ran the ners from their porches while spec- race because it was for "such a tators waited anxiously at the fin- good cause." ish line. Attending the race with his fam- Surrounding the activities was ily, Peisino seemed to be amazed the feeling that something very by how many people were there. beneficial was being accom- He said he "thought the race was plished. As Paul Schweitzer, asso- super" and could not imagine the ciate member said, "Bruce being amount of work and planning that here made the race more special." was needed to organize it. — Tracy Bauman

142 Greeks Greeks 143 A TO and the Wheelers The Delaware Wheelers are an nia. The Wheelers won two basket- organization of handicapped men ball games and lost a few in the and women who represent the final minutes to make a good be- First State in various sporting ginning in this competitive league. events including basketball, track, In order to help the Wheelers and archery. Most of the members fulfill their dream of reaching the are physically disabled because of nationsl, ATO once again got in- injuries to the spinal cord, or from volved by sponsoring a benefit a number of diseases. game. The game was held against Alpha Tau Omega's involve- arch-rivals Carou- ment with the group started in the sels, and marked the end of tough 1981-82 school year when they schedule for the Wheelers. In front sponsored a benefit basketball of a home crowd of several hun- game in cooperation with the other dred in Carpenter Sports Building, fraternities on campus to raise the Wheelers defeated the Carou- money for purchasing badly-need- sels by a score of 48-16. ed equipment and to defray the After the game, the brothers of costs of competing at the national ATO hosted a victory party for the tournament. Wheelers and friends. The involve- This year, under the coaching of ment of the fraternity and its little Kevin Walker, the team entered a sisters helped increase the spirit of nationally-recognized league. The all team members. league includes teams from New — Kevin Walker York, New Jersey, and Pennsylva-

144 Greeks I Special Olympics for Special 'Kids'

Their faces told the story as the ninth annual Delaware Special Olympics basketball tournament took place at the Field House. The event, which took place in mid- March, gave many mentally handicapped people an opportuni- ty to participate in sports. Over 300 athletes took part in the tour- nament; their ages ran from 8 to 62. Winners in each event were given medals, and all participants were awarded ribbons. Many groups helped with the event, including several sororities. It was just one of the many com- munity service projects of the Greek organizations on campus.

Greeks 145 Greek Week Excitement Schedule of Events Sunday, April 24 •All-Greek Picnic and Sports Lums Pond State Park Monday, April 25 *Annual Arm-Wrestling Tournament Tuesday, April 26 •Annual Greek God and Goddess Competition •Candy Sale Wednesday, April 27 ••GREEK LETTER DAY** •"Violence in Sports" •Foosball Tournament Thursday, April 28 •"Comedy Cabaret" Friday, April 29 ••CAMPUS SERVICE DAY** Saturday, April 30 •Chicken Barbeque/Annual Awards Presentation •Dance Party Sunday, May 1 •Annual Greek Games

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Greek Games 1983 turned out take five points. Meanwhile, the sororities' to be a tremendous success due to Each team then wrapped their championship was not as wide the hard work and planning done smallest member in a mattress, open. AOPi finally outpulled a by all the chapters. The annual and chose four members to carry dedicated Alpha Phi tug team to athletic competition between so- this mattress for approximately 50 take the 10 points and a three point rorities and fraternaties took place yards. Delat Tau Delta was quick lead overall. May 1 on Harrington Beach. and flawless as they outraced the The stage was set for the ladies' The "Games" consisted of eight competition to win. championship. Alpha Phi, needing events which ran throughout the A good showing in the mattress three points to tie, won the Chariot day. The winners of each each by Alpha Phi knotted things up in Race going away, but AOPi hung event are awarded 10 points with the sorority division. AOPi out- tough enough to finish second and second place receiving 7 points, raced Alpha Sigma Alpha to gain clinch a tie in the overall standings five for third, three for fourth, and second place and the tie. The ex- for the day. one for fifth. The team with the citement was building as AOPi In the fraternity division, Kappa most total points at the end of the walked to the tug-of-war rope. Alpha, needing a victory in the events is the winner. This year's They quickly showed their superi- Chariot Race to defeat ATO, winners were: Alpha Tau Omega or strength to ASA, and later turned in the second best run of the for the fraternities, and a tie in the AXO. day. Unfortunately for them, the sororities between Alpha Phi and Two laps around the beach, fol- best run was turned in by the new Alphi Omicron Pi. lowed by a series of forward and Greek Games Champs, and the After viewing the preliminary backward sprints made up the next celebration began on Courtney round of the tug-of-war the large event. Phi Kappa Tau lead the Dis- Street. crowd shifted to the obstacle tance Relay from the start, but — Dave Mauro course area, an event new to the they were overtaken by Pi Kappa games. Although some teachnical Alpha. The Pikes were looking to a difficulties arose with the course, certain victory heading into the fi- the event proved to be exciting and nal leg, when ATO's Tom Chaby competitive. Kappa Alpha won the provided the crowd with some ex- event for the men with Lambda citement. Chaby, trailing by about Chi Alpha placing second. In the 40 yards when he received the ba- sorority division, Alpha Phi easily ton, raced halfway around the outran runner-up Alpha Sigma Beach to win the event and give Alpha. Alpha Omicron Pi beat out ATO its first lead of the day. Pi Alpha Chi Omega to take third. Kappa Alpha held off Phi Tau to The softball throw was next on pick up second. the schedule, and in an event that AOPi, who showed strength in tests arm strength and accuracy, the tug, also showed speed in the Delta Tau Delta's Dave Caldwell Distance Relay as they ran away showed both in out-throwing run- with first. AXO edged ASA to re- ners-up Phi Kappa Tau and KA. main in third overall. Last year's sorority champions Next up was the Volkswagon AOPi took first with a strong Push, and Alpha Phi and AOPi throw, but Alpha Phi maintained a continued their battle as the Phi's slim overall lead by placing third took first to tie the games up. Al- behind Alpha Chi Omega. pha Chi Omega took another third The half-keg toss followed fol- to clinch third overall. lowed, and a strong showing by In the men's push, Phi Tau won KA's Mike Romeo paced the Am- its first event of the day. stel Avenue fraternity to victory. The finals of the tug-of-war ATO, lead by Jodie Roach and were up next. ATO, by virtue of Jeff Modesitt placed a close sec- their second place finish in the V W ond. The longest throw of the day push, needed only to beat KA in was turned in by Theta Chi's Jim the tug to insure at least a tie in the Fiore. overall standings. This was to be The ladies threw a quarter-keg, no easy task, because KA had not and AOPi won this event handily lost a tug since their first-round to take a slight lead overall in their loss to Zeta Beta Tau. ATO was up see-saw battle with Alpha Phi. Al- for the event, however, and they pha Sigma Alpha placed third to won the tug.

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