Greeks 132 Greeks By Rebecca Williams A mermaid, a yellow sub- marine and a hen in a motorboat floated through Newark the morning of October 6. The occasion was the second an- nual 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. Chi Omega's Kris Sotir and Sigma Phi Epsilon's Dave Hemmingway were elected Homecoming Queen and King. 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. Greeks 137 By Rebecca Williams A mermaid, a yellow sub- marine and a hen in a motorboat floated through Newark the morning of October 6. The occasion was the second an- nual 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, sister- hood 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 sister- hood. Each petal is individual, but together they form the most beau- tiful flower, the rose. Together in- dividual members combine to make a close sisterhood that prides itself on the unity that friendship forms. 144 Greeks 11 lliili fill 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 chap- ters. 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 sister- hood. 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. 148 Greeks 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. 150 Greeks 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 pro- gram 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. 152 Greeks 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.