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More than 750 collegians and alumnae attended AOITs first Leadership Institute which was held June 26-30, 1996 in Nashville, Tennessee. Designed to enhance indi- vidual and group development, educational sessions cov- ered wide-ranging topics such as the application of Ritual as a philosophy, conflict resolution, public speaking, legal issues, community building, and achieving spiritual, mental, and physical balance in life.
With the theme, "Welcome to Our Future," the Leadership Institute provided programs that seemed to be inspired by the comments of Founder Stella George Stern Perry who said, "Welcome to our past ~ may it enrich and inspire you! Welcome to our future - may it be by you enriched, inspired, ennobled! Welcome to our hearts ~ to our life long companionship and protection! Welcome to our upward trek toward the stars that lead us! And in all, may the love that unites us guide and bless you!"
The Leadership Institute provided many structured and informal opportunities for chapter leaders from through- out the United States and Canada to learn together, share knowledge and experiences, and gain skills and informa- tion. The first such gathering since Council voted to change AOITs operating structure in June 1995, the Leadership Institute also provided training for Network Specialists and informationabout the new structure for everyone attending the Leadership Institute.
Attended by chapter representatives, International offi- cers, and volunteers (Network Directors and Specialists) who worked with collegiate and alumnae chapters, the Leadership Institute replaced Leadership Conferences which had been held in each region during off-convention years.
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After a century, A O n has learned a great deal - about friendship, about com- mitment, about ourselves. During its first 100 years, the fraternity enjoyed countless achievements and successfully faced many challenges. Since 1897 much has changed, but much has remained the same. The aspect that is the most unchanged is also the most important: AOITs steadfast adherence to its original tenets and values. One of the greatest sources of pride for every mem- ber of Alpha Omicron Pi should be the fraternity's philosophy. It is so profound, enduring, and meaningful, the Ritual has never changed in substance ~ only slightly in procedure - which is a claim few men's and women's fraternities can make.
In building on the past and looking forward to Alpha Omicron Pi's second cen- tury, the fraternity must be mindful that the important issues facing individuals and educational institutions will have strong impacts on the Greek community. A constant test for colleges and universities and the organizations they host will be helping collegiate and alumnae members deal with an increasingly complex and stressful world. Even so, no time period has presented graduates more opportunities or more exciting career prospects.
Especially amidst the rapid changes brought on by shifts in societal norms and ever-expanding technology, it is incumbent upon Alpha Omicron Pi to build on its accomplishments of the past to help members and the fraternity meet the challenges and opportunities of the future. A truly successful future for Alpha Omicron Pi lies in the continued commitment of each member to not only cher- ish in her heart the fraternal feelings and essential values of Alpha Omicron Pi, but also to put her convictions into action by serving the fraternity and others.
Perhaps Founder Stella George Stern Perry best summed up fraternal feelings and how the fraternity's original philosophies will continue to guide and serve AOn and each member ~ no matter what the century. Describing their emo- tions and thoughts when the Founders pledged one another, Stella said, "A little thrill of excitement, a little prayer in our hearts, a little extra warmth of affection ~ a dream of growth but very little vision or realization of what was before us...But I will say that if we did not foresee the future, neither did we fear it." And in 1937 Stella wrote, "We are founded in a way so elastic, that while holding fast to all essential traditions, we are adjustable to changes and modern needs; and our experiences and traditions and purposes have had enough testing in time to make their worth an assurance rather than a promise."
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Barnard College
New York, New York Founded: January 2, 1897
AOFI's first chapter was established when four young women organized a group whose foundation was friend- ship. Ritual was used at all meetings, many of which were attended by members wearing caps and gowns (which also were worn to class). Customs included host- ing a reception, concert, and dance for the student body and faculty, and holding a Spring Dance. Alpha Chapter enabled the Founders to put their ideals into action through an organization. Between 1907 and 1913, Barnard College and the panhellenic passed a series of regulations that limited and finally abolished all rush- ing. By 1914 all Alpha Chapter members were alumnae.
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Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Chartered: May 8, 1965
Alpha Chi was colonized in 1963 when Kappa Delta Alpha, a local sorority dating back to 1928, petitioned to become a chapter. The chapter name was chosen to honor Rachel Smith Allen, Alpha Chi, and Clyde Burton Cates, Rho (Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois). The chapter was installed by Jessie McAdam Lamed, Tau (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota). Members have received numerous awards including A O n Rose Awards, Outstanding Chapter Adviser, and Outstanding Greek Woman. AOTI awards have included: a scholarship cup in 1975; the JWH Cup in 1991; Distinguished Service Awards in 1971, 1979, 1987, 1989, and 1995; and Headquarters Cooperation
Cup in 1977, 1987, and 1995.
Alpha Chi Chapter members, circa 1984-1986
Alpha Beta Tau Chapter installation, 1986
ALPHA BETA
Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, Florida Chartered: December 6, 1969
Local sorority Alpha Beta was the first local established at the university. Formed in 1967, the group "pledged" to A O n in 1969. Alpha Beta Chapter was installed by Past International President Mary Louise Filer Roller, Alpha Pi (Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida). Alpha Beta was involved in campus and community pro- jects, including raising money for the university's library fund, volunteering tutors for disadvantaged ele- mentary-aged school children, and supporting arthritis research by having dances and fashion shows. Due to declining interest in the Greek system, the chapter's charter has been held in trust since November 1971.
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The "Little Sisters" of Alpha Delta Gamma men's frater- nity formed a group called "WINS" (Women Interested in National Sorority). Three NPC groups made presen- tations to WINS, which chose to affiliate with AOIT. Alpha Beta Tau Chapter became the first women's fra- ternity on the campus when it was installed by Kay Hansen Sutherlin, Theta (DePauw University, Green- castle, Indiana). The chapter received several honors from AOTI, including Collegiate Chapter Certificates of Achievement in 1987 and 1989, and a Corporation Certificate of Achievement in 1987. They were also named to the Quota Honor Roll in 1987 and the Initia- tion Honor Roll in 1991. Alpha Beta Tau's charter has been held in trust since 1992.
ALPHA BETA TAU
Thomas More College Crestview Hills, Kentucky Chartered: March I, 1986
Alpha Delta Chapter fall rush week. 1982
AAALPHA DELTA University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Chartered: February 25, 1967
Two AOITs from Kappa Gamma Chapter (Florida Southern College. Lakeland, Florida) transferred to the University of Alabama to start an A O n chapter. Alpha Delta Chapter was installed by President Jessie McAdam Lamed, Tau (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota). The chapter's many philanthropic activi- ties have included a Special Olympics Skate-a-thon for Cystic Fibrosis, a fraternity football tournament to ben- efit arthritis research, and an Easter egg hunt for the mentally retarded. Alpha Delta has received many A O n awards, including the Philos Award (for outstanding panhellenic involvement) in 1973; Distinguished
Service Awards in 1985 and 1991; and the Outstanding Corporation Award in 1991. The chapter also has won numerous campus awards.
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Alpha Gamma, a local sorority, became an AOIT chap- ter when it was installed by President Kathryn Bremer Matson. Tau (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota). Because of financial problems, the chapter
closed in 1937. It was reactivated in 1961 with its rein- stallation by President Jessie Marie Cramer, Phi (University of Kansas. Lawrence, Kansas). Alpha Gamma holds an annual "Rose Bowl" to raise fundsfor arthritis research, participates in peer advising and Greek Week, and invites friends to "Fireside," an event which features AOfl talent. Numerous AOTI awards have been received, including JWH Cups in 1977, 1981, and 1983; and Distinguished Service Awards in 1973,
1979, 1981. and 1983.
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ALPHA GAMMA
Washington State University Pullman, Washington Chartered: May 21, 1932 Rechartered: March 9, 1963
Alpha Kappa Chapter was the first sorority on the Florence State University campus (now called the University of North Alabama). President Eleanore Dietrich MacCurdy, Iota Alpha (Idaho State University, Pocatello. Idaho), was the installing officer. The chap- ter honored Extension Vice President Adele Kuflewski Hinton, Rho (Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois), by using her initials for its name. The chapter was involved in the Red Cross blood donor program, "Spring Fling" field events, and fund raising for the Arthritis Foundation. Members were active in numer- ous intramural, social, UNA spirit events, and philan- thropic activities, such as Rock-a-Thon. The chapter's charter has been held in trust since 1983.
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ALPHA KAPPA
University of North Alabama Florence. Alabama Chartered: April 14, 1973
AAALPHA LAMBDA
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, Georgia
Chartered: April 30, 1988
A colony was started in 1987 with the help of other A OH chapters in Georgia. The members chose the chapter name to honor Anne Witt Allison, Omicron (University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee), and Lambda Sigma Chapter (University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia). Alpha Lambda Chapter was installed with 49 members by International President Margaret (Peg) Kramer Craw- ford, Iota (University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois). The chapter's activities have included Homecoming, Greek Week, campus blood drives, Trick or Treat for arthritis research, and food drives for Hurricane Hugo victims. Alpha Lambda has received several recognitions from AOTI, including being named to the Initiation Honor Roll in 1995 and receiving Collegiate Chapter Certifi- cates of Achievement in 1993 and 1995.
AOALPHA OMICRON Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Chartered: November 5, 1938
Alpha Omicron Chapter was installed by President Mary "Dee" Danielson Drummond, Alpha Phi (Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana). The chapter held a traditional event, the Country Fair, during which items made by collegians, Mothers Club members, and alumnae were sold to raise money for philan- thropy. In the early 1960s the university leased proper- ty to each of the 16 women's fraternities and chapter houses were built. The Alpha Omicron house, which accommodated 50 residents, was completed in 1967. AOn honors received by the chapter included the McCausland Cup in 1947, and Achievement Cups in
1957 and 1965. The chapter's charter has been held in trust since 1980.
Alpha Lambda Chapter pledge retreat, 1988
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Montana State University
Bozeman, Montana
Chartered: February 23, 1917
A group of seven women formed the Aneves Club (which got its name from reversing the spelling of "seven" and prefixing it with "A") in April 1915. The group became an AOn chapter when it was installed by Mary Ellen Chase, Gamma (University of Maine, Orono, Maine). Alpha Phi's activities have included working with orphanages and having a Spook House at Halloween to benefit arthritis research. The chapter has won many AOn awards, including the JWH Cup in
ALPHA PI
Florida State University Tallahassee, Florida
Chartered: May 6,1928 Rechartered: February 5, 1949
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Alpha Phi Chapter 50th anniversary, 1967
1941; Distinguished Service Awards in 1969 and 1993; Outstanding Alumnae Advisory Committee Award in 1991; and the McCausland Cup in 1946.
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A local sorority. Alpha Omicron, became Alpha Pi Chapter of AOIT when it was installed by Past International President Katrina Overall McDonald, Nu Omicron (Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee). The installation was delayed one day because Katrina was in a train wreck on her way to Tallahassee. While waiting for Katrina, the 11 charter members pledged four more women. Alpha Pi was closed in 1939 but was recolonized in October 1948. Second Vice President
Alpha Pi Chapter. 1933
Mary Louise Filer Roller, Alpha Pi, reinstalled the chapter. The chapter received a Scholarship Cup and Achievement Cup, both in 1959. Alpha Pi's charter has been held in trust since 1980.
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Chartered: April 15, 1989
Alpha Psi chapter was installed by International President Margaret (Peg) Kramer Crawford. Iota (University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois). Alpha Psi's many activities have included participation in "Clean Up Bowling Green," "Went to Bat for Charity" to benefit arthritis research, a whiffle ball tournament, and a bal- loon launch. Each week the "Smarty Pants" award is given to the member with the largest number ofAs. Honors from A O n have included the chapter being named to the Quota Honor Roll in 1993 and 1995 and to the Initiation Honor Roll in 1995. The Alumnae Advisory Committee and Corporation also have received recognition from AOn for their performance.
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closed in 1935. The chapter was rechartered in 1946 with 21 members. During AOITs 1975 convention, Alpha Rho was recognized for 25 years of chapter excellence and service. The chapter also received Distinguished Service Awards in 1973 and 1979. A reorganization of the chapter took place in 1988. The chapter's charter has been held in trust since 1992.
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Alpha Psi Chapter pledging ceremony. 1989
Oregon State University Corvallis. Oregon
Chartered: June 5, 1926 Rechartered: October 26, 1946
In 1917 the Alpha Rho local sorority was started. The group's name was chosen because its founders sat "all in a row" in class. Alpha Rho Chapter was installed by Rose Gardner Marx Gilmore. Sigma (University of California-Berkeley, Berkeley, California). A drastic drop in enrollment caused the chapter to be
Alpha Sigma, begun as a local group in 1920, was installed by Lucile Curtis English, Lambda (Stanford University, Stanford, California). In one year, the chap- ter moved from last place to second place among 35 groups in scholarship. In 1976 the chapter placed first for the fifth consecutive year for activities related to the Panhellenic March of Dimes. During the 1960s the chapter won or was a finalist in the Campus Sing each year. The decline in membership numbers led to the chapter's charter being held in trust starting in 1989.
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Alpha Rho Chapter members. 1985
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ALPHA SIGMA
University of Oregon Eugene, Oregon Chartered: May 5, 1923
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Alpha Tau Delta was founded by 13 collegians in 1926. The group became Alpha Tau Chapter of AOIT when it was installed with 15 collegians, 13 pledges, and 12 alumnae by Secretary Edith Huntington Anderson, Beta Phi (Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana). Alpha Tau received the JWH Cup in 1947 and an Achievement Cup in 1965. The chapter built a lodge near the top of sorority circle and burned the mortgage during Homecoming weekend in 1950. A victim of declining fraternity interest, Alpha Tau's charter was surrendered in 1970. In 1987 the corporation was dis- solved and its assets were donated to the Diamond Jubilee Foundation to establish a scholarship bearing Alpha Tau's name.
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AOIT became the first national women's fraternity to colonize on the campus in more than 25 years when Alpha Theta Tau local sorority became an AOIT chapter. Fern Robinson Kallevang, Eta (University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin), was the installing officer. The chapter's activities have included partici- pating in sports, cheerleading, music, Student Senate, and Homecoming events. Additionally, Alpha Theta has hosted faculty breakfasts and a dance marathon to benefit arthritis research.
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Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island
Chartered: April 13, 1908
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Denison University
Granville, Ohio
Chartered: December 13, 1930
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Coe College
Cedar Rapids, Iowa Chartered: April 12, 1969
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Beta Chi Chapter evolved from the oldest local sorority on campus, Alpha Beta Chi. The nine-member group became part of AOIT with its installation by President Nancy Moyer McCain, Rho (Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois). The chapter's activities included participation in panhellenic, Homecoming Court, choir tours, intramurals, cheerleading, and drill teams. Other popular events included toga parties, Halloween parties, and awards banquets. Due to declining school enrollment and decreased interest in rush, Beta Chi's charter has been held in trust since 1991.
In 1896 local sorority Delta Sigma was founded at Brown and, in 1901, joined with the Alpha Delta Sigma local at Tufts College (Medford, Massachusetts) to form "The Secret Order of Delta Sigma." They admitted a local at the University of Maine (Orono, Maine) in 1902. A merger of Delta Sigma and AOIT was agreed to in 1908. Eight Delta Sigma members became charter members of AOITs Beta Chapter when it was installed by Grand President Helen St. Clair Mullan, Alpha (Barnard College, New York, New York). Brown University banned sororities, so Beta Chapter never functioned as an active chapter of AOIX Chapter members remained friends and participated as alumnae.
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BETA DELTA
Villanova University Villanova, Pennsylvania Chartered: April 20, 1985
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Alpha Tau Chapter, 1930
BETA CHI
Kentucky Wesleyan Colleg Owensboro, Kentucky Chartered: April 25, 1959
Several NPC groups made presentations to the women of the local sorority who chose AOIX After a colony period, the chapter installation was held with Inter- national President Margaret (Peg) Kramer Crawford, Iota (University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois), presiding. Blessed with a dedicated Alumnae Advisory Committee and Regional and International assistance, the chapter more than doubled its size in 1988. Many outstanding women were initiates of Beta Delta Chapter. In May 1992 the charter was held in trust until campus condi- tions are favorable for the chapter's return.
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Begun as a local sorority, Beta Phi Epsilon, in 1965 the group brought a heritage of service projects and scholastic achievements with their petition to join AOn. Beta Epsilon Chapter was installed with 16 col- legians by Administrative Vice President Eleanore Dietrich MacCurdy. Iota Alpha (Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho). The chapter's activities included par- ticipating in Homecoming, Greek Week, a Spring Rose Banquet, and a Valentine's Day Banquet. Beta Epsilon supported the American Cancer Society and sold ball- point pens to benefit arthritis research. The chapter's charter has been held in trust since 1984.
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan Chartered: September 22, 1934
Rechartered: May 20, 1989
A collegian gathered a group of 13 who became charter members when Beta Gamma was installed by President Edith Huntington Anderson, Beta Phi (Indiana Univer- sity, Bloomington, Indiana). Beta Gamma participated in many philanthropic activities, including a bowl-a- thon, trick or treating, and an annual food drive. The chapter closed in 1969 and was reinstalled in 1989 by International President Margaret (Peg) Kramer Crawford, Iota (University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois). Beta Gamma earned several AOIT honors, including Achievement Cups in 1955 and 1957; being named to the Quota Honor Roll and the Initiation Honor Roll, both in 1995; and Corporation Certificates of Achievement in 1991, 1993, and 1995.
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Beta Gamma Chapter installation. 1934
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University of British Columbia
V ancouver,
British Columbia, Canada Chartered: October 17, 1931
Alpha Sigma Alpha local sorority was colonized by AOIT and installed with 15 charter members as Beta Kappa Chapter by President Kathryn Bremer Matson, Tau (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota). Annual retreats were held at Bowen Island Lodge. The chapter won the Songfest competition in 1948 and 1949, and was a runner up for AOn's JWH Cup in 1946. In 1959 Beta Kappa helped with the Victoria Convention, and in 1970, worked on the Leadership Conference at the University of British Columbia.
Bemidji State University Bemidji. Minnesota Chartered: May 22, 1971
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Honorse Young Findlay, Beta Kappa, was chairman for both events. The chapter's charter was placed in trust in 1985.
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The installing officer of Beta Lambda was Nancy Moyer McCain, Rho (Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois). Chapter members' parents have met on Moms' and Dads' Day every year since the early days. At the AOTIineapple Party a "Sweetheart Trophy" was given to a "pinned" couple. In the days when AOITs philanthropy was the Frontier Nursing Service, a mem- ber worked in Kentucky with the FNS. A favorite song written by a member was "Here's to our Dear Old Chapter House." Community projects have served orphans, veterans, needy families, and nursing homes. The chapter won several awards from AOn, including the JWH Cup (1965), Headquarters Cooperation Cup
(1971), and Distinguished Service Award (1981).
the Red Cross Blood Drive. Among its honors were the JWH Cup in 1953; Central Office/Headquarters Cooperation Cup in 1967 and 1987; and Scholarship Cups in 1959, 1967, 1979, 1981, and 1985. The chap- ter's charter has been held in trust since 1996.
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When it was installed, 21 of the 40 members of Beta Pi Chapter had been members of the local sorority, Beta Pi Gamma. It had been established in 1957 and petitioned AOTI in 1961. The chapter was installed by Ruth Lee Leichtamer, Theta Psi (University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio). Chapter members were instrumental in the for- mation of the campus panhellenic in which several Beta Pi members served as officers. The chapter won sever- al panhellenic and scholarship awards. Many Beta Pi members have distinguished themselves in AOn and the community. The chapter's charter has been held in trust since 1979.
Beta Pi Chapter members
BETA LAMBDA
Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, Illinois Chartered: October 13, 1956
BETA PI
Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan Chartered: January 6, 1962
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Two cousins who were members of AOITs Theta Chapter (DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana) were asked by AOIT to transfer to Indiana University to start a new chapter. Juva Marie Covalt and Vedah Covalt transferred and selected the members. Their efforts led to the installation of Beta Phi Chapter with 14 members by Merva Dolsen Hennings, Rho (Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois). During 1992 and 1993 the chapter was Greekfest Champion and placed first in
BETAPHI
Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana Chartered: June 3, 1916
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University of Montana Missoula, Montana Chartered: April 10, 1965
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University of Toronto, Toronto
Ontario, Canada
Chartered: September 27, 1930
With the installation of Beta Tau Chapter, AOn became an international fraternity. The chapter originated in a local sorority, Beta Tau Delta, that formed in 1929. Beta Tau Chapter was installed by A O n Registrar Alice Cullnane, Beta Phi (Indiana University, Blooming- ton, Indiana). The chapter's many accomplishments have earned it numerous A O n honors, including McCausland Cups in 1947, 1957, 1975, 1979, 1985, and 1989 (Beta Tau has won this award more times than any other chapter); Achievement Cups in 1957 and 1959; Distinguished Service Award in 1981; and being named to the Quota Honor Roll in 1987, 1989, 1991, and 1993, and the Initiation Honor Roll in 1989 and 1993.
Beta Tau Chapter members, 1994
Beta Rho Chapter members with new chapter house, 1970
Seven women were pledged by President Ruth Lee Leichtamer, Theta Psi (University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio). Those women, with the help of a strong alum- nae team, rushed and pledged a class of 20. In 1965 an initiation was held for 28 charter members. The chap- ter continued to grow under adverse living conditions and a lack of meeting facilities. A chapter house was built for 60-70 members in the spring of 1970, but it was difficult to maintain because of the lack of interest in sorority life among students. By the 1980s several sororities and fraternities had left campus. Beta Rho surrendered its charter in 1988 to be held in trust.
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AOn installed the first national sorority on the campus and soon was joined by three other groups. The installing officer was Mildred Hull Sweeder, Alpha Tau (Denison University, Granville, Ohio). Boise State was largely a commuter campus that attracted students older than the usual college age. In the beginning, Beta Sigma met in the Student Union. Eventually, a corpo- ration was formed and the chapter rented and later bought a house. Chapter members were loyal and devoted. One dedicated member was responsible for the pledging of 13 new members. Beta Sigma's charter has
been held in trust since 1987.
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Boise State University Boise, Idaho
Chartered: April 25, 1969
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Chartered: October 1, 1927
Members of the Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter chose a group of five women to form Beta Theta Chapter. Grand Treasurer Katherine Bremer Matson, Tau (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota) installed the chap- ter with 12 charter members. The chapter lived in a rented house at 611 Berkley Road while other sororities owned their own houses. Beta Theta was privileged to have Founders Stella George Stern Perry and Elizabeth Heywood Wyman visit. When noted photo-journalist Margaret Bourke-White, Omicron Pi (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan), visited Indianapolis, Beta Theta received publicity. Due to the economic Depression in the 1930s and lack of competitive hous- ing, the chapter's charter was held in trust in 1940.
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Beta Theta Chapter members, 1928
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Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York
Chartered: December 19, 1914 Rechartered: April 14, 1985
A local sorority, Alathea, chose AOIT and became Chi Chapter when it was installed by President Dorothy Noble Safford Barker, Pi (H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College, New Orleans, Louisiana). The members taught at settlement houses and entertained settlement children in their AOIT home. World War I fostered Red Cross work, knitting, and rolling bandages. The chapter's long history was interrupted from 1958 to 1985 when the charter was held in trust. Chi Chapter was reinstalled by International President Virginia (Ginger) Anne Banks, Pi Kappa (University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas). In April 1995 ground was broken for a new Chi Chapter house.
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University of California-Davis m, Davis, California
Chartered: April 4, 1975
Chi Alpha Chapter was installed with 26 charter members by Extension Vice President Margaret (Peg) Kramer Crawford, Iota (University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois), and Treasurer Norma Marshall Ackel, Kappa Theta (University of California-Los Angeles). Philanthropic activities have included an annual Teeter- Totter Marathon to benefit arthritis research and donat- ing clothes to victims of an apartment fire. In 1993 the chapter won the Panhellenic Scholarship Award and recognition for the Outstanding Public Relations Program. Honors from AOIT have included the Philos Award (for outstanding panhellenic involvement) in 1991; being named to the Initiation Honor Roll in 1993 and 1995; and Collegiate Chapter Certificates of Achievement in 1985, 1991, and 1993.
Chi Alpha Chapter pledge fundraiser. 1988 Chi Chapter colonization, 1985
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CHI BETA XE CHI EPSILON
University of Virginia Charlotte, Virginia
Chartered: November 13, 1982
The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio Chartered: May 22, 1993
A local sorority, Chi Epsilon Theta, was founded in 1990 and was installed into AOIT with 67 charter members by International President Barbara Daugs Hunt, Phi Delta (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee). The chap- ter name was chosen to honor the local sorority and Chapter Adviser Charlene Brown Potter, Beta Gamma (Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan). Chi Epsilon earned OSU's Greek Chapter Excellence Award and has supported all Greek philanthropic events. The chapter's fund raiser, "Tuition for a Buck," benefits arthritis research. The chapter originated and organized the Alpha Party, a social affair aimed at culti- vating closer friendships among the seven women's fra- ternities on campus whose names begin with "Alpha."
Chi Beta Chapter began in 1981 as a local sorority, Chi Sigma. The 34-member group became a part of A O n with its installation by International President Virginia (Ginger) Anne Banks, Pi Kappa (University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas). Initially the chapter met at a house where many members lived. Later the chapter bought a house that had been built in 1900 and raised funds to have it historically renovated. Chi Beta has many annual events, including a Christmas semi-for- mal, Halloween activities, and the A O n tree trimming. The chapter sponsors an annual "Battle of the Bands" which has raised money for the AOIT Foundation.
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XA CHI DELTA University of Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Chartered: May 14, 1927
Local sorority Chi Delta developed with guidance from Denver area A O n alumnae who worked with the local, leading to its installation by Irma May Greenawalt, Epsilon (Cornell University, Ithaca, New York). Philanthropic activities have included "Hoop-It," Valentine Grams, and programs for area youth. Chi Delta has received many local awards, including Greek Woman of the Year, Outstanding Greek Freshman, Rush Efficiency and Excellence, Public Relations, and Scholastic Improvement. A O n honors have included Achievement Cups in 1955, 1957, 1959, and 1963; Scholarship Cup in 1973; Philos Award (for outstanding panhellenic involvement) in 1985; and certificates of achievement for the Alumnae Advisory Committee in
1995 and Corporation in 1991 and 1993.
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University of Evansville Evansville, Indiana Chartered: June 10, 1951
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and became Chi Lambda Chapter when it was installed by President Mary Paschen Lindrooth. Rho (Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois). The chapter raises funds for arthritis research with the "Rose Bowl" bowling tournament. Chapter members have sponsored bake sales and parties for the Evansville Children's Home. Chi Lambda won a Service Award from the American Red Cross for blood donations. Members also participate in Student Congress and as Freshmen Orientation Leaders. The chapter's many accomplishments have been recognized by AOIT with the McCausland Cup in 1965, the JWH Cup in 1973, the
Headquarters Cooperation Cup in 1983, and five Collegiate Chapter Distinguished Service Awards.
Chi Delta Chapter members. 1989
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CHI OMICRON
Central State University Edmond, Oklahoma Chartered: April 30, 1960
University, Pocatello, Idaho). Chi Pi's academic achievements resulted in several campus awards and the chapter was well known for its participation in cam- pus musical events. Despite the dedication of chapter members, by 1973 prevailing campus conditions left no alternative but to have the charter held in trust, which was done in that year.
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Treasurer Jessie Marie Senor Cramer, Phi (University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas), installed the chapter. The next year home for the chapter was an apartment build- ing in which the Oklahoma City alumnae furnished the chapter room, recreational area, and dining room. Chapter members were named the Outstanding Young Woman on Campus, and were elected President of the Association of Women Students and Secretary of Student Government. Financial instability, low mem- bership numbers, and a lack of alumnae support led to Chi Omicron's returning its charter to be held in trust in 1966.
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California-Polytechnic
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San Luis Obispo, California Chartered: March 8, 1986
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Northeastern University Boston, Massachusetts Chartered: April 26, 1969
AOn colonized in 1985 as the eighth NPC group. The chapter was installed with 56 members by International President Margaret (Peg) Kramer Crawford, Iota (University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois). Chi Psi's phil- anthropic events have included the "Mr. Fraternity" contest and a ping pong-a-thon. During Poly-Royal weekend, a barbecue and auction for parents and alum- nae is a successful fund raiser. At the traditional "Pearl and Ruby Formal," one member receives a pair of pearl earrings. A O n named Chi Psi to the Quota Honor Roll and 1991, 1993, and 1995, and to the Initiation Honor Roll in 1995. The chapter also received Collegiate Chapter Certificates of Achievement in 1991 and 1993.
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Chi Pi Epsilon, a local sorority founded in 1961, became AOITs 90th chapter with its installation and initiation of 32 members by First Vice President Eleanore Dietrich MacCurdy, Iota Alpha (Idaho State
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Centenary College Shreveport, Louisiana Chartered: May 25, 1947
College, New York, New York). The chapter received the JWH Cup in 1935 and the McCausland Cup in 1947 and 1961. The chapter's charter was held in trust from 1969 to 1987 when Delta was reinstalled by International President Margaret (Peg) Kramer Crawford, Iota (Uni- versity of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois). Delta received a Distinguished Service Award in 1993 and Certificates of Achievement for the chapter and Corporation in 1991,
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AOIT colonized Delta Alpha Chapter and it was installed by International President Margaret (Peg) Kramer Crawford, Iota (University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois). The fraternity house that A O n had planned to lease for housing was withdrawn and most of the chapter lived in Jones Hall. Local alumnae worked diligently to find suitable housing, but encountered many setbacks. A small house which accommodated the officers was acquired. Later, a fraternity house which required refurbishing was leased. Delta Alpha participated in the "Adopt-A-Highway" program, Special Olympics for handicapped children, Homecoming, and Greek Week. Annual events included "Greek Physique," "Omicron Obsession," and the "Jacqueminot Rose Ball." Delta Alpha's charter has been held in trust since 1994.
During the fall of 1946 the panhellenic invited A O n to establish a chapter. The untiring assistance of A O n Gulf District Director Jacinta Lobrano Talbot, Pi (H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College, New Orleans, Louisiana), and 18 alumnae led to Chi Sigma's installa- tion by Second Vice President Alice Reeves West, Theta (DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana). The 15- member chapter, which was named for Centenary and Shreveport, became the fourth NPC group on the campus. Involved in many activities, Chi Sigma members served as newspaper editors, yearbook editors, and fraternity sweethearts. The chapter's charter has been held in trust since 1951.
ADELTA
Tufts University
Medford, Massachusetts Chartered: April 13, 1908 Rechartered: April 11, 1987
When AOIT absorbed Alpha Delta Sigma sorority in 1908, the group at Jackson College of Tufts College became Delta Chapter. AOITs four Founders attended the installation, which was conducted by Grand President Helen St. Clair Mullan, Alpha (Barnard
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University of Missouri Columbia, Missouri Chartered: February 8, 1986
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University of Southwestern Louisiana Lafayette, Louisiana
Chartered: September 22, 1956 Rechartered: April 17, 1991
Founded in 1917, local sorority Delta Theta Sigma became a part of AOn when it was installed by President Mary Louise Filer Roller, Alpha Pi (Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida). The chapter's name was chosen to honor Anne Delie Bancroft, Pi (H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College, New Orleans, Louisiana), who served for 20 years as an adviser. AOn recognized the chapter with Achievement Cups in 1959 and 1961, and Scholarship Cups in 1959 and 1973. The charter was held in trust from 1983 until 1991 when the chapter was reinstalled by International President Barbara Daugs Hunt, Phi Delta (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin).
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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama Chartered: August 10, 1946
A local sorority petitioned A O n during the era when every Council member had a vote on whether to accept the group. The vote passed and the chapter was installed by Past International President Dorothy Bruniga Dean, Rho (Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois), for whom the chapter was named. The chapter grew, participated in many campus activities, and won numerous honors. Recognitions include AOFI's Philos Award (for outstanding panhellenic involvement) in 1971; the Headquarters Cooperation Cup in 1981; and Distinguished Service Awards in 1973, 1975, 1981, 1993, and 1995. The "Stick-Up for Arthritis" and "Walk-A-Thon" were favorite fund raisers to benefit the Alpha Omicron Pi
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AE DELTA EPSILON Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, Alabama
Chartered: March 24, 1990
Delta Epsilon Chapter was installed with 50 members by International President Barbara Daugs Hunt, Phi Delta (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin). During its first year, Delta Epsilon placed first in academics and has remained on top since. Delta Epsilon has a floor in the panhellenic dormitory where the members live and have meetings. Every year chap- ter members look forward to the "Cinderella Ball." The chapter has been honored by AOFI with Certificates of Achievement for the chapter in 1993 and 1995 and for the Alumnae Advisory Committee in 1995. Also, Delta
Epsilon was named to AOTTs Quota Honor Roll in 1993 and 1995.
DELTA CHI
University of Delaware Newark, Delaware Chartered: May 6, 1972
Several groups of women formed local clubs in 1968 to become affiliated with NPC women's fraternities. One of the groups became Delta Chi Chapter of AOn with its installation and initiation of 12 members by President Eleanore Dietrich MacCurdy, Iota Alpha (Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho). Early events that became traditional included the Jacqueminot Rose Ball, Scholarship Tea with the Professors, Parents' Day, Thanksgiving Dinner for Senior Citizens, and hay rides. Service included a campus clean-up, balloon launch for Special Olympics, and raising money for arthritis research. Delta Chi's charter has been held in
trust since 1995.
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Originating as a local sorority in 1951, Delta Omega was installed as the third chapter on campus with 19 char- ter members by President Wilma Smith Leland, Tau (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota). The chapter quickly established itself and won the JWH Cup in 1971. Numerous campus honors have included recognition for Homecoming, All-Campus Sing, and scholarship. Members have been involved in student government and Order of Omega, and have served as Homecoming queen and Miss MSU. Annual events include raising money for the AOIT Foundation and hosting a Red Rose formal, brunch for alumnae, and Parents Weekend. The chapter received AOFI's Distinguished Service Awards in 1969 and 1987.
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Local sorority Pi Delta Phi became an A O n chapter with its installation and initiation of seven members by Secretary Anne Jeter Nichols Ribble, Kappa (Randolph- Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, Virginia). Few alumnae were available to guide the chapter, resulting in the charter's being held in trust from 1937 until 1977. Delta Phi was reinstalled with 22 members by Past International President Carolyn Huey Harris, Lambda Sigma (University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia). Unsuccessful rushes and inadequate alumnae support led to the chapter's being dormant for two semesters. After a poor response was received during a special rush, the charter was returned to be held in trust in 1983.
DELTA PI
Central Missouri State University Warrensburg, Missouri Chartered: May 5, 1962
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with 36 members when it was installed by President Jessie Marie Senor Cramer, Phi (University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas). Delta Pi has won many awards for homecoming floats, scholarship, and distinguished philanthropic service. AOIT honors have included Distinguished Service Awards in 1969, 1971, 1977,
1979, 1981, and 1983; Collegiate Chapter Certificates of Achievement in 1989 and 1991; and a Corporation Certificate of Achievement in 1991. Philanthropic
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State University of New York Albany, New York
Chartered: April 29, 1989
DELTA OMEGA
Murray State University Murray Kentucky
Chartered: February 18, 1961
activities have included "Jump Rope for Heart" and "Philanthropic Rock-A-Thon." The chapter's annual events are State Day, Moms' Tea, Dads' Day, and the Alumnae Pig Roast.
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When a local women's group chose A O n , Delta Psi Chapter became the fraternity's 161st chapter. Delta Psi was installed by Past International President Margaret (Peg) Kramer Crawford, Iota (University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois). The chapter's many contributions to the campus and community have included "Bowl for Kids Sake," "Don't Walk Alone" (a campus safety pro- ject), American Red Cross phonathon, "Clean-Up Al- bany," and "Woman's Awareness Seminar." Funds are raised mostly through sales of Valentine candy, T-shirts, and bagels. The chapter has been honored for being tops in scholarship. Members undertake many activi- ties to promote their feelings of sisterhood, including hanging banners in the Campus Center.
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University of South Carolina Columbia South Carolina Chartered: September 23, 1933 Rechartered: April 22,1978
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APDELTARHO DePaul University
Chicago, Illinois
Chartered: June 2, 1996
Having made a presentation to the campus Panhellenic, AOn was invited to colonize in March 1996. The colo- nization ceremony was conducted on April 10, 1996 by Past International President Margaret (Peg) Kramer Crawford, Iota (University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois). The chapter was installed with 15 charter members and one associate member by International President Ann McClanahan Gilchrist, Theta (DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana). The chapter was named for DePaul with "Delta" signifying "De" and "Rho" (P in Greek) signifying "Paul."
AZDELTA SIGMA
San Jose State University
San Jose, California
Chartered: March 14, 1948 Rechartered: March 12, 1988
Local sorority Delta Beta Sigma was installed as Delta Sigma Chapter with 45 members by President Muriel Turner McKinney, Lambda (Stanford University, Stan- ford, California). The Spring Cotillion, Red Cross drives, and a pom pom sale became traditional. The chapter's charter was held in trust from 1970 until 1988 when it was reinstalled by International President Margaret (Peg) Kramer Crawford, Iota (University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois). Delta Sigma was named to AOn's Quota Honor Roll in 1991, 1993, and 1995, and to the Initiation Honor Roll in 1995. A Certificate of Achievement was received by the chapter in 1993. The Corporation earned AOTI's Outstanding Corporation Award in 1995.
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Texas Woman's University
Denton, Texas
Chartered: February 22, 1984
AOn colonized at TWU with the assistance of Alpha Delta Chapter (University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama). The chapter was installed with 27 members by International President Virginia (Ginger) Anne Banks, Pi Kappa (University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas). Delta Theta's activities include "Adopt-A-Spot," community clean-ups, "Christmas for Kids," and the food drive for the TWU food pantry. The chapter was named to AOITs Quota Honor Roll in 1985 and 1995, and to the Initiation Honor Roll in 1995. Certificates of Achievement were received by the chapter in 1987 and by the Corporation in 1991 and 1993.
Delta Theta Chapter installation, 1984
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Delta Upsilon was colonized by A O n and installed with 31 members by President Joan Deathe MacCallum, Kappa Phi (McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada). Only 10 years after its installation, Delta Upsilon received the JWH Cup. Additional honors have included Distinguished Service Awards in 1985, 1989, and 1995; Headquarters Cooperation Cup in 1989; McCausland Cup in 1991; and Scholarship Cups in 1989, 1993, and 1995. The chapter has raised funds for arthritis research with its annual "A-O-Pie in the Face," "Blue Devil Boogie," and "Back to the Beach" events. Traditions include a sand castle contest, sum-
mer crab feast, and the "Pi Bear" morale booster.
DELTA UPSILON
Duke University
Durham, North Carolina Chartered: September 8, 1979
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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York Chartered: April 23, 1908 Rechartered: May 6, 1989
Grand President Helen St. Clair Mullan, Alpha (Barnard College, New York, New York), installed Epsilon as AOITs 12th chapter. During World War II chapter members worked in the Red Cross Surgical Dressing drive, in local hospitals, and donated blood. The charter was held in trust from June 1962 until May
1989 when the chapter was reinstalled by International President Margaret (Peg) Kramer Crawford, Iota (University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois). In 1990 the chapter received the Founders Award as the most outstanding chapter on the campus. AOIT honors have included a philanthropic award in 1995; scholarship awards in 1991, 1993 and 1995; and Distinguished Service Awards in 1991 and 1995.
EA EPSILON ALPHA Pennsylvania State University
University Park, Pennsylvania
Chartered: April 6, 1929 Rechartered: April 3, 1982
In the late 1920s, Grand Secretary Edith Huntington Anderson, Beta Phi (Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana), worked with a local sorority, the Arete Club. When it became AOn's Epsilon Alpha Chapter (which was named for Edith), she performed the installation. The chapter's charter was held in trust from 1973 until 1982 when it was reinstalled by International President Virginia (Ginger) Anne Banks, Pi Kappa (University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas), with Edith Anderson assisting. Epsilon Alpha attained many awards from AOn, including the JWH Cup in 1937 and Distinguished Service Awards in 1987 and 1989. The chapter received the campus panhellenic's Outstanding
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The chapter began when women students were brought together by A O n and were nurtured by local alumnae. International President Margaret (Peg) Kramer Craw- ford, Iota (University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois), installed the chapter with 43 members. Epsilon Chi has participated in many events that support charities such as the Elon Children's Home, Battered Women's Shelter, Special Olympics, and needy families. In 1993 the chapter was named Elon's Sorority of the Year and was Greek Champion and Homecoming Champion. Members also have achieved the highest Greek CPA campus award several times. (Photo on page 174.)
Delta Upsilon Chapter seniors. 1987
Epsilon Alpha Chapter members (collegians and alumnae), 60th anniversary, 1989
EPSILON CHI
Elon College
Elon, North Carolina Chartered: May 8, 1987
Epsilon Chi Chapter members and new chapter house, 1990
EI EPSILON IOTA
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, Illinois
Chartered: February 12, 1972
Past International President Fern Robinson Kallevang, Eta (University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin), installed Epsilon Iota Chapter with 26 members. During its first year the chapter used the lounge area of Carmen Hall as its meeting place. In September 1972 the chapter moved into a house. Epsilon Iota came into existence during a difficult time for Greeks. The chapter was unable to maintain the numbers that contribute to a successful chapter, so the charter was returned to be held in trust in January 1975.
EPSILON OMEGA
Eastern Kentucky State University Richmond, Kentucky
Chartered: April 25, 1987
A O n was invited by the campus panhellenic to colonize in 1986. Seventy women received bids to become char- ter members of Epsilon Omega Chapter. The chapter was installed by International President Margaret (Peg) Kramer Crawford, Iota (University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois). Meetings were held on the "AOn floor" of Telford Hall. Members participated in projects such as phoneathons, blood drives, and walkathons. In 1989 the chapter held its first annual philanthropic event, "Fraternity Feud," to which all men's and women's fra- ternities were invited. The chapter received AOITs Philos Award for outstanding panhellenic contributions and a Distinguished Service Award, both in 1995.
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University of Wisconsin
Madison, W isconsin
Chartered: January 29, 1917
A group of women students petitioned A O n which led to Eta Chapter's installation by A O n District Super- intendent Merva Dolsen Hennings, Rho (Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois). Soon after installation, nine members moved into a house. In 1918 Eta bought a house where members lived until 1927 when they moved to another house. They occupied it while a new house, a French chateau near the entrance of the main campus, was being built. Chapter members won recog- nition in scholarship and in a variety of other activities. The chapter thrived until the 1930s when many stu- dents could not afford to return to school. The chapter surrendered its charter to be held in trust in 1942.
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A group of women who had organized a local sorority. Phi Gamma, in 1906 joined the Secret Order of Delta Sigma, which had chapters at two other New England colleges. In 1908 Delta Sigma merged with A O n and the chapter at the University of Maine became Gamma Chapter of AOn when it was installed by Founder Helen St. Clair Mullan, Alpha (Barnard College, New York, New York). Gamma's many activities and scholas- tic achievements have garnered various awards, includ- ing the JWH Cup in 1959. McCausland Cup in 1949 and
1951, and the Central Office Cooperation Cup in 1961 and 1963. Annual events have included the Rose Outing, Sisters' Retreat, and Girl of Gamma.
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GAMMA
University of Maine Orono, Maine
Chartered: April 16, 1908
GAMMA ALPHA
George Mason University
Chartered: April 22, 1978
1\venty charter members were initiated when Gamma Alpha was installed by President Norma Marshall Ackel, Kappa Theta (University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California). Annual events have included orchestrating the Mr. Mason contest to raise funds for the AOn Foundation. Honors have included awards during Greek Week, the campus spirit award, and cam- pus distinguished service awards. A favorite tradition is the chapter's "L" party where the theme is to "Laugh, Love, and enjoy Life" together. A O n honors have included the Distinguished Service Award in 1991; the Outstanding Corporation Award in 1995; and being
Gamma Beta Chapter members, 1972
Gamma Chapter members, initiation. 1994
named to the Quota Honor Roll in 1985,1987.1989, and 1991, and to the Initiation Honor Roll in 1995.
GAMMA BETA
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana, Pennsylvania
Chartered: February 26, 1966
A local group of women became Gamma Beta Chapter when it was installed by President Jessie McAdam Lamed, Tau (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota), and Second Vice President Josephine Stetler Sanders, Epsilon Alpha (Pennsylvania State University, University Park. Pennsylvania). The sororities had meeting rooms provided by the university. In 1976 a house accommodating 20 women was leased and a Corporation was formed. In its early years, Gamma Beta enjoyed being a top chapter on the campus and received AOITs Headquarters Cooperation Cup in 1969. Prospective members' interest declined and Gamma Beta's charter was held
in trust starting in 1992.
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Carleton University, Ottawa Ontario, Canada
Chartered: November 21, 1992
A local sorority, Gamma Omicron Pi, became Gamma Chi Chapter of AOn when it was installed by In- ternational President Barbara Daugs Hunt, Phi Delta (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Milwaukee, Wisconsin). Although no fraternal organizations were recognized by the university, Gamma Chi helped estab- lish a panhellenic and made great strides toward pro- moting the importance of community and panhellenic involvement. Gamma Chi annually sponsors a "Bowl - A-Rama" to raise funds for arthritis research. The chapter holds an annual Rose Ball to celebrate the installation of Gamma Omicron Pi into AOITs
international sisterhood.
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Illinois Chartered: October 10, 1970
Gamma Iota Chapter became the fifth chapter on the campus when it was installed with 40 members by President Fern Robinson Kallevang, Eta (University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin). Each women's fraternity on the campus occupied individual quarters which were a part of the Small Group Housing unit owned by the university. Although the chapter was the largest on campus in April 1972, rush sign-up numbers continued to decline drastically. Campus unrest helped decrease the willingness of chapter members to live in the chapter house and participate in activities. The chapter's charter has been held in trust since 1973.
GAMMA OMICRON
University of Florida Gainesville Florida
Chartered: September / / , 1948
The chapter originated in a group of seven women stu- dents from Gainesville and six AOITs who had trans- ferred from other campuses. The group was organized by Frances Morton Good, Nu Omicron (Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee). The new chapter was named for Frances and her collegiate chapter. Gamma Omicron Chapter was installed by Second Vice President Mary Louise Filer Roller, Alpha Pi (Florida State University, Tallahassee. Florida). An annual Christmas Party for the underprivileged was eventually expanded to ongoing support for needy girls. Among many fund raisers the chapter held was Greek Talent Night. The chapter won A O n Distinguished Service Awards in 1969 and 1973.
GAMMA DELTA
University of South Alabama Mobile, Alabama
Chartered: March 29, 1969
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Begun as local sorority Alpha Pi with the assistance of Mobile AOn alumnae, Gamma Delta Chapter was installed with 25 members by President Carolyn Huey Harris, Lambda Sigma (University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia). The chapter's many campus and community activities have garnered USA's Most Campus Involvement Trophy, and first place in many efforts such a blood and food drives. Chapter members have served as Homecoming queens and court members and achieved panhellenic's highest GPA. AOn recognitions have included the JWH Cup in
1991; and Distinguished Service Awards in 1987, 1989, 1991. and 1995.
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Georgia State University Atlanta, Georgia
Chartered: October 6, 1956
Begun as a local sorority, Gamma Delta Theta, Gamma Sigma Chapter was installed by President Mary Louise Filer Roller, Alpha Pi (Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida). The chapter's honors include Homecoming trophies and a fraternity trophy given to "The Most Outstanding Sorority on the Campus" dating back to the 1960s. A O n honors include a Distinguished Service Award in 1985, and several awards in 1993, including the Headquarters Cooper- ation Cup, Outstanding Alumnae Advisory Committee, and the Perry Award for chapter president Helena Phillipa Hillinga. Service activities have included assisting a nursery school and hospitals, and raising funds for arthritis research and the AOIT Foundation through the annual track and field competition.
Gamma Sigma Chapter rush display, 1991
University of South Florida Tampa. Florida
Chartered: September 7, 1985
Named for the collegiate chapter that gave them a lot of assistance (Gamma Omicron at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida) and the new chapter's location (Tampa), Gamma Theta Chapter was installed by International President Margaret (Peg) Kramer Craw- ford, Iota (University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois). Gamma Theta used the apartments of its chapter presi- dents for its meetings and social gatherings. An alum- na offered the use of her home for pledge retreats, rush workshops, and officer training sessions. Among its
honors, Gamma Theta won the Greek Sing Award, first place in the 1988 Homecoming Parade, Most Improved GPA, Most Improved Rush Plans, and first place in Phi Delta Theta's Derby.
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GAMMA TAU
Utah State University Logan. Utah
Chartered: May 14, 1960
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St. Leo College
St. Leo, Florida
Chartered: January 11, 1986
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AOIT became one of two national women's fraternities on campus when it was installed by Elisabeth Lester Donaldson, Tau Delta (Birmingham Southern College, Birmingham, Alabama) at the Dade City Women's Club. The installation banquet was held at a local restaurant. Gamma Upsilon volunteered for many activities, includ- ing Special Olympics and the Kiwanis Club's Christmas "Toys for Tots" drive. The chapter also hosted a dinner for the entire campus. In 1986 chapter member Helene Coon achieved the Outstanding Senior Award and in
1988 Hope Fenans was elected Homecoming Queen. Gamma Upsilon's charter has been held in trust since 1992.
Gamma Tau became AOITs 81st collegiate chapter when a local sorority, Beta Gamma, was installed by President Wilma Smith Leland, Tau (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota). A house, secured in the fall of 1960, became the center of many wonder- ful events. Gamma Tau hosted an annual Egg Nog Tea for campus leaders prior to each Christmas. Another favorite tradition was the candlelighting ceremony held to announce the engagement or "pinning" of a chapter member. Members were dedicated to excellent scholarship and served in many leadership roles. The
chapter's charter has been held in trust since 1970.
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University of Illinois
Urbana, Illinois
Chartered: February 27, 1911
Three students waiting in a photography studio in 1907 decided to form a club called Delta Omicron. The group became Iota Chapter of A O n when it was installed by Carrie Green Campbell, Gamma (University of Maine, Orono, Maine). Traditions dating back to the early days include the Senior Dinner, participation in Stunt Shows, and Moms and Dads Days. In 1927 the chapter bought and moved into the Van Doren house, which has been the home of Iota Chapter ever since. The chapter has received many campus and AOTI awards, including the JWH Cup in 1931 and 1975; McCausland Cup in 1973;
Philos Award in 1977; and Distinguished Service Awards in 1971, 1973, 1977, 1979, 1983, 1985, 1989, and 1991.
This was a major concession given by the AOIT Founders during the 1949 convention. (An associate member initiated into Iota Alpha, Eleanore Dietrich MacCurdy, later served as President of AOFI). Iota Alpha also was the first to have an English sub-motto. Due to changes on the campus, Iota Alpha's charter was held in trust starting in 1981.
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A group of young women heard presentations of NPC groups and chose AOTI. The chapter was installed by International President Margaret (Peg) Kramer Craw- ford, Iota (University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois). During the installation banquet, campus Greeks sup- ported AOIT with a dance and gifts. Chapter activities have included participation in Greek Week. Varied phil- anthropic endeavors have included the "Chocolate Fantasy Day" and the "AOn Charity Fashion Show" fund raisers, participation in United Way campaigns and Neighborhood Watch services, and helping SAR 1, a horse riding camp for blind children. Honors have included scholarship and philanthropy awards from the campus panhellenic and being named to AOn's Quota Honor Roll in 1993 and the Initiation Honor Roll in
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In a ceremony held in the Student Union, Immediate Past International President Muriel Turner McKinney, Lambda (Stanford University, Stanford, California), installed Iota Alpha Chapter. Because Pocatello was far removed from other AOTI chapters and there were few alumnae in the area, Iota Alpha was the first chapter
IOTA ALPHA
Idaho State University Pocatello, Idaho
Chartered: February 11, 1950
IOTA CHI
University of Western Ontario, London Ontario, Canada
Chartered: October 25, 1986
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When the group was colonized, every women's fraterni- ty on the campus assisted. Iota Sigma Chapter was installed with 58 members by President Carolyn Huey Harris, Lambda Sigma (University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia). The initial membership included three transfer students from other A O n chapters, and students from 10 states and one from Belgium. The Alumnae Advisory Committee consisted of eight alumnae from six AOn chapters. Within two years the chapter house was built. Participation in campus events began immediately, including the Run for the Roses, a 5K and 10K run. Iota Sigma garnered many
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Iota Tau Chapter was installed with 29 charter mem- bers and three associate members by President Jessie McAdam Lamed, Tau (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota). The 101st chapter of AOn, Iota Tau was one of five NPC groups on the campus. May Day Teas, which were held annually, sometimes included a spring fashion show and a live band. "Singing Valentines" were sold to raise funds. In 1977
Iota Tau had the highest GPA on campus. The chapter won an A O n Distinguished Service Award and hosted a State Day for all four Wisconsin AOII chapters. Iota Tau's charter has been held in trust since 1984.
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Randolph-Macon W oman's College
Lynchburg, Virginia
Chartered: April 13, 1903
Two of AOn's Founders, Helen St. Clair Mullan, Alpha (Barnard College, New York, New York), and Stella George Stern Perry, Alpha, presided at the installation. After the ceremony, the Founders entertained the new chapter at a luncheon. Each women's fraternity had a small wooden cabin built along a wide path in the back of campus in an area called "The Pines." To hold Ritual ceremonies, Kappa Chapter members, with lighted can- dles in hand, descended to the basement by way of a trap door and a ladder. The chapter won the first JWH Cup in 1915 and the McCausland Cup in 1937. The college administration asked all women's fraternities to surren- der their charters. Kappa Chapter's charter has been held in trust since 1960.
IOTA SIGMA
Iowa State University Ames, Iowa
Chartered: April 20, 1968
IOTA TAU
University ofWisconsin-Stout Menomonie, Wisconsin Chartered: September 24, 1966
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installed by President Jacinta Lobrano Talbot, Pi (H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College, New Orleans, Louisiana). In 1967 the chapter obtained a chapter room in Lincoln Quad. The chapter has won numerous awards from AOn, including Distinguished Service Awards in 1977 and 1981, a Rush Excellence Award in
1987, and Outstanding Collegiate Chapter Advisory Committee in 1987 and 1995. Over the years, the chapter has had only four women serve as Chapter Advisers, all of whom were Kappa Alpha alumnae. One of them, Joanne Bohn Gibbons, who also was the chap- ter's first president, won AOITs Outstanding Chapter Adviser Award. Traditions include Campus Calendars, Littlest Angel, Gold Book, the Joanne Gibbons Award, the Smarty Pants Award, and Silent Rose.
KAPPA ALPHA
Indiana State University Terre Haute, Indiana Chartered: March 21, 1953
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Wright State University Dayton, Ohio
Chartered: May 17, 1981
Ball State University Muncie, Indiana Chartered: May 24, 1952
Local sorority Kappa Kappa, which had been in exis- tence for 30 years, was installed as Kappa Kappa Chapter by Nancy Moyer McCain, Rho (Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois). Members have had lead- ership roles in student government, university pro- gramming, professional organizations, and in the Greek community. Since the 1970s, the chapter has hosted a spring Basketball Marathon and contributes approxi- mately $4,000 annually to the A O n Foundation. During 1993-1994, a senior transition program was implemented to assist sisters in changing from colle- giate to alumnae status. Kappa Kappa has assisted other AOn chapters in many ways. Its excellence was recognized by AOIT with the JWH Cup in 1957 and sev- eral Distinguished Service Awards over the years.
Kappa Delta Chi was established as the first local soror- ity on the campus in 1967. It became Kappa Delta Chapter when it was installed by President Joan Deathe MacCallum, Kappa Phi (McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada). During the ceremony, which was held at the University Center, 19 charter members and five associate members were initiated. Only one of the five national women's fraternities was ever at total during the 1980s. The small membership found it difficult to manage all chapter responsibilities, especially with the commuter campus atmosphere. The chapter's charter was placed in trust in 1985.
KAPPA GAMMA
Florida Southern College Lakeland, Florida Chartered: May 5, 1946
Kappa Gamma Chapter was installed by President Dorothy Bruniga Dean, Rho (Northwestern University. Evanston, Illinois). The first chapter "house" was a dormitory named "Columbia," which was designated for independent students. The chapter later moved to the Panhellenic Building on Sorority Row. In order to raise money for arthritis research grants, the chapter created the "Dating Game" (which was modeled after a televi- sion game show). Chapter members also have partici- pated in many philanthropic events of other groups on campus and have taken pets from the Humane Society to visit with the elderly in a nursing home. In 1971 Kappa Gamma received a Distinguished Service Award from AOn.
Kappa Kappa Chapter alumnae at Convention, 1985
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The members of Beta Kappa Lambda, a local sorority, chose to become members of AOIT. They were installed as Kappa Lambda Chapter by International President Margaret (Peg) Kramer Crawford. Iota (University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois). Joy and friendliness devel- oped through sisterhood and birthday dinners held once a month. The chapter sponsored a foster child, col- lected clothes for the women's shelter, held a food drive for the needy every December, and sponsored a box din- ner auction to raise money for arthritis research. A O n honored Kappa Lambda with a Rush Excellence Award in 1991. The chapter also received recognition as the
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University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Chartered: November 30, 1985
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Most Visible Group on the campus for 1992-1993 and was the first women's fraternity to receive the Students' Union Constituted Organization Award (in 1996).
Kappa Lambda Chapter installation, 1985
hosting "Our Favorite Professor" for dinner, and the Rent-A-Greek program where a member helps the elderly clean their yards or homes. Kappa Omega has received several awards from AOIT, including a Distinguished Service Award and the Philos Award (for outstanding panhellenic involvement), both in 1989.
KAPPA OMEGA
University of Kentucky Lexington, Kentucky Chartered: March 27, 1982
Kappa Omega Chapter was installed with 49 members and 11 pledges by International President Virginia (Ginger) Anne Banks, Pi Kappa (University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas). The chapter's name represents the state where it is located and the horseshoe, the symbol of Kentucky's horse industry. The chapter has been involved in campus functions such as the Campus Crusade Program, intramurals, honorary societies.
Kappa Omega Chapter rush skit
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KOKAPPA OMICRON Rhodes College
Memphis, Tennessee
Chartered: November 10, 1925
Kappa Omicron was installed at Southwestern University (which was later renamed Rhodes College) by Grand President Katrina Overall McDonald, Nu Omicron (Vanderbilt University, Nashville. Tennessee). In 1926 a house fund was begun and used to build a "temporary" building that still is being used. Chapter members have been elected into the Southwestern Hall of Fame, Mortar Board, and Phi Beta Kappa. Philanthropic activities have included Stunt Night, Stick Up for Arthritis, and the AOrianda Party. In 1927
Kappa Omicron won the JWH Cup.
Kappa Omicron Chapter alumnae. 50th anniversary. 1975
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McGill University
Montreal, Quebec, Canada Chartered: March 25, 1939 Rechartered: November 11, 1989
Day during the 1971-1972 school year and received AOITs Distinguished Service Award in 1973 and 1975. The chapter had two honored traditions during Rose Week: choosing Alpha angels who anonymously gave gifts to new members throughout the week, and a breakfast hosted by the seniors. The chapter's charter has been held in trust since 1995.
Kappa Pi Chapter members, 1980
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Western Michigan University
Kalamzoo, Michigan
Chartered: September 22, 1951 Recartered: December 13, 1986
Pi Kappa Rho, a local sorority established in 1935, became Kappa Rho Chapter when it was installed by Past International President Mary Paschen Lindrooth, Rho (Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois). The campus pressures of the 1970s caused the charter to be held in trust. In the 1980s, the Chi Delphias, a little sis- ter organization of Delta Chi Fraternity, affiliated with AOn. Kappa Rho was reinstalled by International President Margaret (Peg) Kramer Crawford, Iota (Uni- versity of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois). Kappa Rho won every Greek event on campus from April 1993 to March 1994, as well as various panhellenic awards for spirit and improved GPAs.
Kappa Rho Chapter Executive Board, installation, 1986
Natalie Thompson Morris, Epsilon (Cornell University, Ithaca, New York), brought together women who began Kappa Phi. It was installed by Anne Jeter Nichols Ribble, Kappa (Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, Virginia). Natalie also was the mother of a Kappa Phi charter member and was the author of AOITs "Epsilon Chapter Song." After many years of sisterhood and service, membership of the NPC groups on campus dipped so low that Kappa Phi returned its charter to be held in trust in 1973. The chapter was reinstalled by International President Barbara Daugs Hunt, Phi Delta (University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin). Over the years, Kappa Phi Chapter has raised money for the Canadian Arthritis and Rheumatoid Society.
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Kappa Pi was installed by President Jessie McAdam Lamed, Tau (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota). The chapter's many philanthropic activi- ties included a recycling program, keeping part of a highway clean, and volunteering at a battered women's shelter. During the 1990-1991 school year, the chapter had the highest GPA among the women's fraternities for two quarters. The chapter hosted Ohio's first State
KAPPA PI
Ohio Northern University Ada, Ohio
Chartered: October 1, 1966
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Southeastern Lousiana University Hammond, Louisiana
Chartered: January 5, 1963
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University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls, Wisconsin
Chartered: April 17, 1993
The colony was pledged in September 1991 and began sisterhood and outreach activities immediately. Mem- bers adopted "grandmas" at a nursing home, serenaded them at Christmas, worked on an AIDS quilt display, and helped raise funds for a bone marrow transplant. The chapter, which started a "Run for the Roses" race and an "Adopt-A-Park" program, won many awards during Win- ter Carnival. The chapter was installed as AOn's 167th chapter by International President Barbara Daugs Hunt. Phi Delta (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Milwau- kee, Wisconsin).
University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, California
Chartered: May 23, 1925
The installation of Kappa Theta was the result of a peti- tion filed by Beta Chi Nu, a local sorority that had been founded in 1919. the same year UCLA became a part of the UC system. Kappa Theta was installed by Extension Officer Rose Gardner Marx Gilmore, Sigma (University of California-Berkeley, Berkeley, California). For 47 years Kappa Theta was housed at 894 Hilgard. In addition to formal rooms and bedrooms, the house, which was built on the side of a hill, featured a porch, sun deck, and a basement study room known to all as
"The Pit." Chapter activities included Spring Sing and Mardi Gras. Several members were in Mortar Board, Prytaneans, and scholastic organizations. Kappa Theta's charter has been held in trust since 1973.
Originally formed as the "Yellow Jackets," Kappa Tau Chapter was installed with 27 members by President Jessie Marie Senor Cramer, Phi (University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas). Active in the community, Kappa Tau's efforts have included helping at the Hammond State School, visiting nursing homes, participating in adopt-a-child. and conducting food drives. Fund raisers included the Wagon Roll for Arthritis Research, a spaghetti dinner, and garage sale. The chapter's honors from AOIT include the Philos Award (for outstanding panhellenic involvement) in 1981, and Distinguished Service Awards in 1969 and 1975. Since
1975, the chapter has had a suite in the Carter Harris Dorm.
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Stanford University
Stanford, California Chartered: November 5, 1910
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California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, California
Chartered: March 27, 1965
Grand Valley State Allendale, Michign Chartered: May 6, 1989
Originating from a local sorority, Delta Alpha Gamma, Lambda Eta Chapter was installed by Nancy Perry Bowers, Nu Omicron (Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee). Service is the cornerstone upon which Lambda Eta was built. The chapter has been very active in philanthropic and community activities, including contributing to the GVSU Endowment Fund and assist- ing in events such as the Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis, and "Boo at the Zoo." Chapter members also have par- ticipated in AOn's Senior Challenge, the Panhellenic Council, and Order of Omega.
Lambda Eta Chapter winter retreat
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University of California-San Diego
San Diego, California
Chartered: November 12, 1977
Installed by President Norma Marshall Ackel, Kappa Theta (University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California), Lambda Iota Chapter was the first Greek organization on the campus. The chapter's honors included the Greek Woman of the Year award for each of three years in a row, Greek Adviser of the Year, Outstanding Junior, and various scholarships for individual members. The annual Fashion Show and Mr. Fraternity contest are not only big fund raisers and public relations tools, but also are award-winning phil- anthropic programs. The chapter has a condominium, purchased by faithful alumnae and their husbands, which is decorated every Halloween for a Haunted House. The chapter also has a sunset ceremony by the
sea for members and new members.
Six AOFI alumnae who later held advisory positions were responsible for establishing the chapter. Some of those women were still giving support and encourage- ment to the chapter 20 years later. Lambda Beta was installed with 18 members and 13 pledges by Secretary Phyllis Arner Westerman. Rho (Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois). Members were involved
in student government, campus activities, and commu- nity service. Chapter members' grades were often above the all-women's average. Lambda Beta's honors includ- ed an AOFI Scholarship Cup in 1977, a Corporation Certificate of Achievement in 1991, and being named to the Initiation Honor roll in 1993.
Lambda Beta Chapter Dad's Day, 1988
AX LAMBDA CHI LaGrange College
LaGrange, Georgia
Chartered: May 15, 1971
Past International President Carolyn Huey Harris, Lambda Sigma (University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia), and Gamma Sigma Chapter (Georgia State University, Athens, Georgia) were instrumental in helping a local sorority, Alpha Phi Beta, become part of A O n . President Fern Robinson Kallevang, Eta (University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin), installed the chapter. Lambda Chi's activities have included collecting for the March of Dimes, making toys for children in hospitals, singing at nursing homes, and sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt. Honors from A O n have included a Distinguished Service Award in 1985 and Scholarship Cups in 1985 and 1995. In 1984 Lambda Chi won an award for being the "Best Organization" on campus.
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Chartered: April 29, 1967
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University of Georgia Athens, Georgia Chartered: April 27, 1935
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Northwest Missouri State University Marvyville, Missouri
Chartered: April 17, 1971
An AOn colony was formed after interviews for mem- bers were conducted by Traveling Secretaries Debely Mathis Fenstermaker, Delta Omega (Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky), and Cinda Lu Howard Maddox, Sigma Lambda (University of Wisconsin- LaCrosse, LaCrosse, Wisconsin). Lambda Omega's name, chosen to honor Deb and Cindy, was derived from the names of their chapters. President Fern Robinson Kallevang, Eta (University of Wisconsin, Madison, W isconsin), installed Lambda Omega with 20 members. Lambda Omega won AOITs McCausland Cup in 1977. Financial difficulties, low membership, and inadequate alumnae assistance led to the chapter's charter being held in trust in 1981.
Lambda Sigma Chapter was installed by President Edith Huntington Anderson, Beta Phi (Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana). Traditionally, the chapter has been involved extensively in campus activities, and members have maintained excellent scholarship. Lambda Sigma sponsors a Football Kickoff Classic, Plant Sale, Aero-Ba-Thon, and Walk-A-Thon for arthri- tis research. The chapter has received numerous awards from AOn, including the JWH Cup in 1947 and 1993; McCausland Cup in 1955; Headquarters Cooperation Cup in 1991; Distinguished Service Awards in 1973, 1977. 1981, 1983, 1985, 1989, 1991, and 1993; and the Philos Award in 1975, 1979, 1981, and 1983.
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Evolving from a local sorority, Phi Lambda Tau, Lambda Tau Chapter was installed by President Nancy Moyer McCain, Rho (Northwestern University, Evan- ston, Illinois), with 26 charter members and 16 hon- orary (now called "associate") members. The chapter has received awards for scholastic achievements, intra- mural sports, campus spirit, and philanthropic projects. AOFI has honored the chapter with Distinguished Service Awards in 1975 and 1993, the Philos Award (for outstanding panhellenic involvement) in 1993, and the Perry Award for Chapter President Janet Wilson Griffin in 1973. Lambda Tau occupies a wing of a panhellenic dormitory which its shares with three other NPC groups.
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Northeast LouisianaUniversity Monroe, Louisiana
Chartered: March 1, 1958
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LAMBDA UPSILON LehighUniversity Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Chartered: March 24,1984
Moyer McCain, Rho (Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois), installed Nu Beta. The chapter's campus honors have included fraternity sweethearts, bowl queens, and a member who served as president of Alpha Lambda Delta. Arthritis research has benefitted from the chapter's pancake breakfast, "Flipped for Arthritis." A O n honors have included recognitions for the chapter, Corporation, and Alumnae Advisory Committee.
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Nu Delta began when a female student, Lisa Bieron Hoffman, contacted other students to establish a group. After the group had been formed, she worked with the college administration and AOn toward establishing an AOIl chapter. The result was a colony with 36 members. The chapter was installed by International President Margaret (Peg) Kramer Crawford, Iota (University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois). Philanthropic activities have included "Up, Up and Away" and the "Swim-a-Thon" to benefit arthritis research. The chap- ter also has held a Dinner Style Show to assist the United Way. Traditions include the Rose Ball, a Senior Tea given by the alumnae, and a Senior Send-Off. Nu Delta has received several honors from AOIT, including a Scholarship Cup in 1995.
The colony was pledged in 1983 with the help of seven collegiate chapters, local alumnae, and a team of AOn international representatives. Lambda Upsilon Chapter was installed with 54 members by International President Virginia (Ginger) Anne Banks, Pi Kappa (University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas). The chap- ter's many activities have included participation in Special Olympics, South Side Carnival, and selling daf- fodils and holding the annual Mr. Lehigh contest to raise funds for arthritis research. Honors from AOIT have included being named to the Initiation Honor Roll in 1985 and 1991, and the Quota Honor Roll in 1985, 1987, 1989, 1991. 1993, and 1995. Lambda Upsilon received Collegiate Chapter Certificates of Achievement in 1985, 1987, and 1989.
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New York University
New York City, New York Chartered: December 26,1900
In 1900 when AOn Founder Helen St. Clair Mullan, Alpha (Barnard College, Columbia University, New York, New York), was a graduate student in the Law School of New York University, she founded and installed Nu Chapter. AOTI's third chapter, which con- sisted solely of graduate students, gave the fraternity its second {Adelma Helene Burd) and fourth (Jessie Ashley) Presidents and the first Editor of To Dragma (Helen
Hoy Greely). Nu's meeting room became the first "convention hall" for AOn. The chapter, which eventu- ally took undergraduates and in 1924 absorbed mem- bers of a local group, engaged in many philanthropic projects. Nu Chapter received the JWH Cup in 1929 and the McCausland Cup in 1947. The chapter's charter has been held in trust since 1961.
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Canisius College Buffalo, New York Chartered: April 4, 1987
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University of Mississippi University, Mississippi Chartered: February
11,1958
Nu Iota began when Dean of Women Helen Moor selected the first four members for the colony. Nu Iota was installed by First Vice President Nancy Moyer McCain, Rho (Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois). While the chapter's charter was held in trust from 1982 to 1991, the chapter house was rented to another NPC group. When the chapter returned to campus, the house underwent a major renovation and resumed being the home of AOH. Nu Iota was reinstalled in 1991'by International President Barbara Daugs Hunt, Phi Delta (University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin). Nu Iota has received several AOH honors, including a Distinguished Service Award in 1969, and recognition for the Corporation, and Alumnae Advisory Committee.
Nu Beta Chapter was named for Nancy Beasley Curtis, Kappa (Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, Virginia), who founded the chapter. Assisting her were two transfer students from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro and Southwestern University (now Rhodes College) in Memphis, Tennessee. President Nancy
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Northern Illinois University DeKalb, Illinois
Chartered: May 22, 1954 Rechartered: April 7,1991
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During the first year of SMU's existence, Nu Kappa Chapter was installed by Linda Best Terry, Kappa (Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, Virginia). The chapter's name was chosen to honor Kappa Chapter, which assisted with the installation. Many charter members were class officers and one served as president of Panhellenic. The activities of the chapter included a Christmas tea, a Faculty and Mothers' party, and an Easter egg hunt for all women students. The chapter received AOFI's JWH Cup in 1927. Nu Kappa's philanthropic activities included helping the Red Cross and the YWCA, and contributing to the World War I effort by sending care packages and buying Liberty Bonds. The chapter's charter has been
held in trust since 1942.
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President Dorothy Bruniga Dean, Rho (Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois), installed Nu Lambda Chapter. Since Lambda Chapter (Stanford University, Stanford, California) had just closed, that chapter's furnishings were used at the new chapter. The Lambda housemother was persuaded to serve in the same capacity at Nu Lambda and several Lambda collegians transferred to the new chapter. Traditions included candlelightings, Friday night informal dinners, grand
entries down the magnificent staircase at formals, and pledge meetings in the little room under the staircase. The chapter closed in 1962, but was reactivated in 1976 when 40 pledges were initiated by Norma Marshall Ackel, Kappa Theta (University of California- Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California). The chapter surrendered its charter to be held in trust in 1990.
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Nu Omicron, which began as local sorority Alpha Alpha, was installed by Anna Estelle Many, Pi (H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College, New Orleans, Louisiana).
Originally, the group met in Wesley Hall at the Vanderbilt School of Religion and later moved into a lodge which was dedicated in 1962. The chapter's many service activities have included the Vanderbilt Prison Project, Vander Buddies, a Walk-a-Thon, and balloon launch at a football game to benefit arthritis research. Nu Omicron has received many honors from AOIT, including the JWH Cup in 1921 and 1953; Headquarters Cooperation Cup in 1985; Distinguished Service Awards in 1985, 1991, 1993, and 1995; Outstanding Alumnae Advisory Committee Award in 1993; and recognitions
for the Corporation in 1989 and 1991.
Nu Omicron Chapter members
NU SIGMA
Parsons College
Fairfield, Iowa
Chartered: October 31, 1964
A group of women who had started a local sorority in 1963 interviewed various national women's fraternities and chose to affiliatewith AOFI in 1963. That year the group obtained a house located at 306 West Merrill and in 1964 moved to the "Quads." The chapter was installed by President Ruth Lee Leichtamer, Theta Psi (University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio). During Homecoming the chapter won the button sale plaque, the first place trophy for the float, and second place for house decora- tions. In 1966 the chapter moved to Dormitory #9 at the top of the hill. Later that year, Nu Sigma Chapter surrendered its charter to be held in trust. Parsons College had closed by the late 1970s.
NU KAPPA
Southern Methodist University Dallas, Texas
Chartered: September 25, 1915
NU LAMBDA
University of Southern California- Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Chartered: June 26, 1945 Rechartered: May 8, 1976
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Vanderbilt University Nashville, Tennessee Chartered: April 28, 1917
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Nu Zeta became the third national women's fraternity on campus when it was colonized with 11 members. The chapter was installed by Norma Nierstheimer Berry Cassidy, Rho (Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois). In 1975 the chapter moved from the "High Rise" dormitory into a small dorm so they could be together. Chapter members were involved in many campus activities. The chapter voted to surrender its charter in 1977 to be held in trust. The remaining funds of the chapter are being held in trust by the Chadron State College Foundation to be returned to Nu Zeta when AOIT returns to the campus. From the interest on these funds, the College Foundation awards scholarships annually in the name of AOI1.
OMEGA
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio
Chartered: January 4, 1919
A 48-member local sorority, Kappa Tau Sigma, became Omega Chapter with its installation by Grand Secretary Helen Natalie Henry, Sigma (University of California-Berkeley, Berkeley, California). Among the chapter's many honors are the JWH Cup in 1979; Distinguished Service Awards in 1977, 1979, and 1983; and Scholarship Cups in 1961, 1967, 1991, 1993, and 1995. Campus recognitions have included the Social Responsibility Award, Chapter Excellence Award, and GAMMA (Greeks Advocating Mature Management of Alcohol) Cup. The "Hoop It Up" Basketball Tournament, Adopt-A-School program, and Crop Walk to fight hunger have been among the philanthropic activities. A cherished tradition is the Chris Johnson Memorial Award which is given to a chapter member who best
exemplifies the qualities of the award's namesake.
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Chadron State College Chadron, Nebraska
Chartered: September 13, 1969
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OMEGA OMICRON
Lambuth University Jackson, Tennessee Chartered: October 12, 1957
Omega Omicron had its beginning in 1930 as a local sorority, O.W.L.S., which later became Omega Upsilon Lambda. The group was installed as Omega Omicron Chapter of AOn by President Nancy Moyer McCain, Rho (Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois). For many years, the chapter met in Sprague Hall, but a house was purchased in 1992. Every year the students and faculty of Lambuth are greeted back to school with Omega Omicron's "Bahama Bash," which is an alcohol- and drug-free party held on campus. Philanthropic events include a walkathon for arthritis and a book drive for the adult reading center. Honors have included the JWH Cup in 1967; the McCausland
Cup in 1967, 1969, and 1971; and Distinguished Service Awards in 1969, 1975, and 1977.
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OhioUniversity
Athens, Ohio
Chartered: April 23, 1988
International President Margaret (Peg) Kramer Craw- ford, Iota (University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois), installed the chapter with 87 members. From the beginning, the chapter has been strong in scholar- ship and has been involved in many activities. The Volleyball Marathon raises funds for philanthropies and the Blind Date Party is a favorite social event. Omega Upsilon was named to AOn's Quota Honor Roll in 1993 and 1995, and to the Initiation Honor Roll in 1995.
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Morehead State University Morehead, Kentucky Chartered: May 16, 1970
Delta Omega Xi, a two-year-old local sorority, became Omega Xi Chapter of AOIT when it was installed with 22 members by Regional Director Marilann Jo Melton, Beta Chi (Kentucky Wesleyan College, Owensboro,
largest chapter on campus with 57 members and pledges after formal rush in 1976. During the next few years the chapter experienced difficulties and in 1985 relinquished its charter to be held in trust.
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Omicron Chapter members, 1959
OMICRON
University ofTennessee Knoxville, Tennessee Chartered: April 14, 1902
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Four students organized the group that was installed as Omicron Pi Chapter by Grand President Merva Dolsen Hennings, Rho (Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois). The chapter ranked first in scholarship and activities during the 1920s. In 1945 the chapter purchased a house. The anti-Greek sentiment during the 1960s forced the chapter's charter to be held in trust. The house was sold in 1973, was again purchased in 1978, and the chapter was reinstalled by President Norma Marshall Ackel, Kappa Theta (University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California). A O n honors included the McCausland Cup in 1987; Scholarship Cups in 1981 and 1991; and Achievement Cup in 1957. In 1993 chapter members were given alumnae status.
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan Chartered: October 8, 1921 Rechartered: October 9, 1978
of Achievement in 1989; and Collegiate Chapter Certificates of Achievement in 1987 and 1993. The chapter's charter has been held in trust since 1996.
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East Tennessee State University Johnson City, Tennessee Chartered: April 16, 1955
A local sorority, Phi Alpha, began through the efforts of Dean Ella V. Ross in 1945. It became an AOn chapter with 30 members when it was installed by President Josephine Smith Dorweiler, Tau (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota). The campus Panhellenic Cup (for the outstanding sorority) was achieved by Phi Alpha six of its first seven years. Members consistently were on the Dean's List, participated in Student Senate, and were listed in "Who's Who." A decline in interest in Greek organizations led to the chapter's charter being held in trust in 1978.
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University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
Chartered: May 4, 1918 Rechartered: April 12, 1980
Two alumnae were instrumental in forming the chapter, which was installed by Katherine Lyon Mix,Epsilon (Cornell University, Ithaca, New York). After many years of sisterhood and campus contributions, the chapter's charter was held in trust during the fraternal decline of 1969. The chapter was reinstalled President by Joan Deathe MacCallum, Kappa Phi (McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada) and a new chapter house was built. A O n honors attained included Achievement Cups in 1957 and 1963; a Corporation Certificate
PHI BETA
East Stroudsburg University East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania Chartered: October 4, 1969
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The chapter was installed with 42 charter members by Administrative Vice President Eleanore Dietrich MacCurdy, Iota Alpha (Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho). During its early years, the chapter was known for its teas of all kinds, including those held in the Pocono Wilderness. The members' matching red outfits, complete with hats and "pi paunches," were worn with pride everywhere on campus. Gatherings in the " A O n section" of the student union, which has served as home base to the chapter, have endured through the years. Many philanthropic projects have been conducted by the chapter, as well as formals, mixers, and sisterhood-building activities.
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Chartered: November 23, 1985
Morris Harvey College Charleston, West Virginia Chartered: April 22, 1961
A 33-year-old local sorority, Phi Kappa Kappa, was installed as Phi Kappa Chapter by President Wilma Smith Leland, Tau (University of Minne- sota, Minneapolis, Minnesota). A commuter campus, sororities were given meeting rooms in college buildings. Phi Kappa had a special place in the red and white decorated basement of one of their chapter advisers. Favorite traditions included the lavish Hawaiian Luau Preferential Party and wearing red pleated skirts, white blouses, and black blazers each week on chapter day. Phi Kappa helped install the Charleston Alumnae Chapter in 1964. Greek interest and college enrollment declined, causing the chapter's charter to be held in trust starting in 1978.
The campus had never allowed an NPC group to colo- nize until the women of Phi Chi petitioned Alpha Omicron Pi. The chapter was named for and was installed by International President Margaret (Peg) Kramer Crawford, Iota (University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois). There were 29 charter members. Academi- cally outstanding and service-oriented, the chapter has been recognized by Wyler Children's Hospital, the Ronald McDonald House, and Special Olympics. Philanthropic activities have included Trick or Treat, a walkathon, and "Bedtime Stories." AOIT honors have included a scholarship award in 1989; and Collegiate Chapter and Alumnae Advisory Committee Certificates of Achievement in 1995.
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Begun as a local sorority in 1957, Phi Delta became a part of AOIT with its installation by President Nancy Moyer McCain, Rho (Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois). Chapter traditions included the Loving Cup, Pledge Dinner Dances, and "painting the rock." Phi Delta won several AOIT honors, including Achievement Cups in 1961 and 1967; Scholarship Cups in 1963 and 1985; and being named to the Initiation Honor Roll in 1985 and 1987. The chapter also won numerous scholarship, philanthropic, and service awards. The chapter's charter has been held in trust since 1995.
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University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Wisconsin Chartered: October 25, 1958
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Hanover College
Hanover, Indiana
Chartered: February 25, 1950
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Begun as local sorority Phi Lambda Delta in 1927, Phi Lambda became AOITs 72nd chapter when it was installed with 17 members by President Nancy Moyer McCain, Rho (Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois). Phi Lambda participated in activities such as building prize-winning floats, the election of Home- coming, prom and Mardi Gras Queens, and Greek Sing. The chapter also devoted energy to philanthropic activities. Often the yearbook editor, majorettes, and panhellenic president were members of Phi Lambda. When Youngstown experienced an economic depression during the early 1980s, the university's enrollment declined and students could not afford the expenses of Greek letter organizations. The chapter's charter has been held in trust since 1982.
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In the middle of a snowstorm, Phi Omicron Chapter was installed by President Mary Paschen Lindrooth, Rho (Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois). Chapter members served on the yearbook and news- paper staffs, and worked in the dorms as counselors and staff. They often were on the Dean's List and in Mortar Board. A month after a 1974 tornado that severely damaged the campus, the Phi Omicrons hosted an AOIT Regional Meeting. The chapter's charter has been
held in trust since 1985.
PHI LAMBDA
Youngstown State University Youngstown, Ohio
Chartered: September 28, 1957
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Phi Sigma Chapter evolved from Phi Sigma Phi local sorority, which had been established in 1967 by five women. The chapter was installed with 33 charter members by Second Vice President Fern Robinson Kallevang, Eta (University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin). Traditionally strong academically, in 1994 the chapter had held the highest panhellenic CPA for 134 consecutive semesters. The chapter also has been honored for intramurals and homecoming achieve- ments. AOn honors have included Distinguished Service Awards in 1983, 1987, and 1993; Excellence
in Rush award in 1991; scholarship awards in 1989, 1991. 1993, and 1995; and Corporation Certificates of
Achievement in 1989 and 1991.
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PHI SIGMA
University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, Nebraska
Chartered: May 10, 1969
PHI UPSILON
Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana Chartered: April 20, 1963
Phi Sigma Chapter members. 1990
installation gift, a Bible that had been owned by Founder Stella George Stern Perry, Alpha (Barnard College, New York, New York), was given to the chapter by Past International President Mary Paschen Lind- rooth, Rho (Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois). Known for generous philanthropic contribu- tions of time, service, and money, the chapter won a philanthropic cup from A O n in 1977. Other A O n honors included a scholarship cup in 1977; the Outstanding Corporation award in 1981; and Collegiate Chapter Certificates of Achievement in 1985. 1989, and 1991.
Phi Upsilon Chapter charter members, 1963
AOITs colony at Purdue was installed with 52 charter members by President Jessie Marie Senor Cramer, Phi (University of Kansas. Lawrence, Kansas). A special
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Pi Chapter members. 75th anniversary. 1973
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Newcomb College of Tulane University
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Alpha Pi, a local sorority, was begun in 1981 by five collegians. When the chapter was installed by Inter- national President Virginia (Ginger) Anne Banks, Pi Kappa (University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas), there were 24 charter members. Chapter members have participated in Greek Week, Halloween at the Zoo, food drives, the Arthritis Telethon, and Kid Fest at the Speed Museum. Pi Alpha remembers the other Greek groups on campus with cards and treats. They also send cards to Canadian AOITs to commemorate Victoria Days. A O n honors have included Collegiate Chapter Certificates of Achievement in 1985 and 1995; Corpora- tion Certificates of Achievement in 1989, 1991, 1993, and 1995; and being named to the Quota Honor Roll in
1987 and 1989.
Pi Alpha Chapter members, 1989
New Orleans, Louisiana
Chartered: September 8, 1898 Rechartered: April 19, 1986
AOITs second chapter began when Founder Stella George Stern (Barnard College, New York, New York), initiated Katherine Margaret Reed. Stella left Katherine to establish Pi Chapter. Pi's many activities included assisting the New Orleans Child Welfare Center, Toys for Tots drive, and fund raising for arthritis research. The charter was held in trust in 1976. Pi was reinstalled in 1986 by International President Margaret (Peg) Kramer Crawford, Iota (University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois). The chapter won the 1993 Greek Olympics and the Cactus Cup for performing the most community service. AOEI honors included the JWH Cup in 1919, and Achievement Cups in 1957 and 1961. Chapter members were placed on alumnae status in 1995.
PI ALPHA
University of Louisville Louisville, Kentucky Chartered: February 5, 1983
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University of Maryland College Park, Maryland Chartered: October 25,1924
University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas
Chartered: April 19, 1941
President Helen Marie Haller, Omega (Miami University, Oxford, Ohio), installed Pi Kappa with 18 charter members. Traditions included a chapter dinner for members and pledges each week, scholarship banquets, Rose Balls, and candlelight ceremonies to announce engagements of members. Pi Kappa also conducted many philanthropic projects and assisted other AOIT chapters. During the late 1960s the chapter size decreased and the University purchased the chapter house. The inability to rebuild competitively forced Pi Kappa to surrender its charter in 1973. The chapter corporation remained active and made many contribu- tions to chapters for rush activities, and to fraternity and foundation funds. Most of the corporation's remaining assets were loaned to Zeta Kappa Chapter (Southwest Texas University, San Marcos, Texas) for housing. In
1995 the Pi Kappa Corporation was dissolved.
AOn became the first NPC group to have a chapter on the campus when a local sorority, Lambda Tau, was installed as Pi Delta Chapter. Grand President Laura Alice Hurd, Upsilon (University of Washington, Seattle, Washington), installed the chapter with 25 members. From the beginning, chapter members felt strong obligations to serve as campus leaders and be active in philanthropic activities. Projects have included "Casino Night," which raises funds for arthritis research, and area blood drives. AOFI honors have included Distinguished Service Awards in 1969, 1971, and 1987; a Scholarship Cup in 1975; and the Philos Award (for outstanding panhellenic involvement) in 1987.
Pi Kappa Chapter inspiration night. 1978
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Austin Peay State University Clarksville, Tennessee Chartered: May 3,1986
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C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University Greenvale, New York
Chartered: December8,1991
Pi Omicron was colonized in October 1984 and was installed with 36 members as the 147th chapter of AOIT by International President Margaret (Peg) Kramer Crawford, Iota (University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois). The chapter was housed in Ellington Hall in a suite which included a chapter room, kitchen, and dining area. Chapter members received many recognitions for their service and academic excellence. The chapter also received certificates for philanthropic activities, rush reporting, and AOIT Foundation gifts. Pi Omicron's charter has been held in trust since 1991.
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Local sorority Psi Psi Psi, founded in 1986, became Psi Delta Chapter of AOTI when it was installed with 37 charter members by International President Barbara Daugs Hunt, Phi Delta (University of Wisconsin-Milwau- kee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin). The chapter's activities have included hosting an annual Halloween party for mental- ly retarded children and organizing a month-long "Coats for Kids" campaign. The chapter was named to the Quota Honor Roll in 1993 and 1995, and to the Initiation Honor Roll in 1993. Psi Delta received a Collegiate CPhapter Certificate of Achievement in 1993.
RHO
Northwestern University Evanston, Illinois Chartered: June 11,1909
Rho Chapter was installed at the home of Mrs. Robert K. Rowe, a patroness for whom the chapter was named. The installation was conducted by Carrie Green Campbell, Gamma (University of Maine, Orono, Maine). Chapter members played a prominent role on campus, winning honors and providing leadership in scholarship, athletics, music, and drama. The chapter won the JWH Cup in 1951. Rho alumnae gave service and leadership to A O n nationally, regionally, and locally. In the early 1970s there was a sharp decline in rush interest, changing uni- versity policies, and declining leadership and morale in the chapter. The chapter's charter was placed in trust in October 1973.
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Seven members of Pi Sigma, a local sorority, petitioned AOn. They were initiated as charter members of Psi Chapter by Grand Secretary Helen Natalie Henry, Sigma (University of California-Berkeley, Berkeley, California). The chapter house was a typical large stone Philadelphia row house on Locust Street, which was purchased in
1940. The chapter members won the McCausland Cup in 1933 (the first year it was given). One of the annual events was an Open House after the Army-Navy football game. In the late 1950s fewer women on the campus were rushing. The low membership figures caused Psi's charter to be held in trust in June 1958. In the 1970s the remaining assets of the corporation were donated to the DJF Scholarship Fund.
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RHO ALPHA
Pan American University Edinburg, Texas
Chartered: February 5, 1966
On October 10, 1965 women from two groups merged and were chosen as a colony of AOn. Two other NPC groups colonized at the same time. Rho Alpha Chapter was installed by President Jessie McAdam Lamed (Tau, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota). Rho Alpha members were involved in Carnival, Bronco
Days, College Bowl, and local philanthropic activities. The Alumnae Advisory Committee was composed of A O n alumnae, associate members, a faculty member, and a transfer student. Rho Alpha, along with Pi Kappa (University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas), were hostesses for the 1971 A O n convention in Dallas. The charter of Rho Alpha Chapter has been held in trust since
October 1971.
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Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, Virginia
Chartered: September 27, 1986
Portland State University Portland, Oregon
Chartered: January 21,1961
Rho Sigma, named for Portland State University, was installed by Secretary Ruth Lee Leichtamer, Theta Psi (University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio). The chapter took first place for its float at Homecoming. At a fraternity exchange in February 1962 chapter members learned to dance the "twist." In the fall of 1963, university officials cancelled rush after it had begun, charging all six NPC groups with racial discrimination. Subsequently, pan- hellenic began to operate independently of the college administration and one group left the campus. Without university recognition and with declining campus
interest in rush, in 1972 the chapter surrendered its charter.
A local sorority, Phi Omega, became an A O n colony in October 1985. The group became the third national sorority on campus with its installation by International President Margaret (Peg) Kramer Crawford, Iota (Uni- versity of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois). Chapter activities included participation in Greek Week and the annual giving phone-a-thon that raised money for the universi- ty's scholarships. Rho Beta was named to AOITs Quota Honor Roll in 1991 and 1993. Other honors included Certificates of Achievement for the Chapter and the Corporation, both in 1993. Rho Beta's charter has been held in trust since 1995.
PA RHO DELTA Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama
Chartered: May 7, 1995
AOITs colony at Samford became the sixth chapter on campus when it was installed with 66 charter members by International President Mary McCammon Williams, Phi (University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas). It was the first AOIT chapter to be installed since the intro- duction of the BRIDGES program with the shortened colony period of six weeks. During its first year, the chapter participated in several philanthropic events, including Birmingham Cleanup, Arrest for Hunger, and Price Elementary School tutoring. The chapter also held an A O n Olympics to benefit the A O n Foundation and published "AOIT at a Glance" to explain A O n to the deans and staff members at the university.
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Sigma Chapter began as a local sorority, Alpha Beta Sigma. It was installed with 17 members by Grand Corresponding Secretary Helen St. Clair Mullan, Alpha (Barnard College, New York, New York). Sigma Chapter was one of the few Greek organizations to stay open on the campus during the politically turbulent 1960s and 1970s. Sigma consistently has served others in various ways, including tutoring underprivileged elementary students and raising money for Cal Camp. The chapter has been recognized on campus with an energy conser- vation award and chapter members are leaders in the Ethnic Diversity Committee. AOFI honors have included: the JWH Cup in 1955; Collegiate Chapter Certificate of Achievement in 1985; and Outstanding Corporation in 1985, 1989, 1991, and 1993.
Rho Omicron Chapter bid day. 1995
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Rho Omicron was installed with 41 charter members by Vice President/Operations Teri Thomas Anderson, Theta Omega (Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona). The chapter has raised funds for the AOIT Foundation through a "Rock-A-Thon," Trick or Treating, and "AOIT in the Face." Annual events include the Rose Ball formal in the fall and a semi-formal theme party during the spring. The chapter has won campus awards for homecoming, All-Sing, and community service. AOn honors have included being named to the Quota Honor Roll in 1989, 1991, 1993, and 1995, and to the Initiation Honor Roll in 1995; and a Corporation
Certificate of Achievement in 1991.
RHO OMICRON
Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, Tennessee Chartered: February 23, 1985
SIGMA
University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, California
Chartered: February 6, 1907
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The group A O n colonized in October 1985 became Sigma Alpha Chapter when it was installed with 40 mem- bers by International President Margaret (Peg) Kramer Crawford, Iota (University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois). Two years later the chapter leased, and later bought, a large house. The chapter's philanthropic activities have included serving at S.H.O.P. (Students Helping Other People) and staging the "Panda Payoff," which raises funds for arthritis research. Sigma Alpha received Collegiate Chapter Certificates of Achievement in 1987 and 1993, and was named to the Quota Honor Roll in 1987, 1993, and 1995, and to the Initiation Honor Roll in 1995.
Sigma Alpha Chapter installation, 1986
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A 23-year-old local sorority, Sigma Delta Nu, became AOn's Sigma Chi Chapter when it was installed by Second Vice President Mary Alice Burch Fizer, Beta Theta (Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana). Every year since 1979 the chapter has won the Panhellenic Cup for high academic standards. Chapter traditions include designating a "Sister of the Week," and putting positive messages in the "Rose Box" for reading during meetings. Philanthropic activities have included the "Haunted House" and the All-Greek Walk-A-Thon. Sigma Chi earned a scholarship cup from A O n in 1975, and was named to the Quota Honor Roll in 1985, 1987, and 1989, and to the Initiation Honor Roll in 1987 and
Sigma Chapter seniors, bid day, 1988
SIGMA ALPHA
West Virginia University Morgantown, West Virginia Chartered: August 23, 1986
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SIGMA CHI
Hartwick College Oneonta, New York Chartered: April 19, 1952
Sigma Chi Chapter member at Christmas party
Sigma Delta Chapter members, 1990
SIGMA DELTA
Huntingdon College Montgomery, Alabama Chartered: January 31, 1976
Sigma Delta, the first Greek organization on the cam- pus, was named for Huntingdon Dean of Students Susan (Sue) Edmunds Lewis, Tau Delta (Birmingham Southern College, Birmingham, Alabama), who guided the chapter. Past International President Carolyn Huey Harris, Lambda Sigma (University of Georgia. Athens, Georgia), installed Sigma Delta with 26 members. The group faced close scrutiny from the college administra- tion and alumnae. Chapter members served as student government president, Miss Huntingdon, Homecoming Chairman, Homecoming Queen, and editor of the cam- pus newspaper. The chapter also was recognized for high scholastic achievement. A O n honors have in- cluded a Distinguished Service Award and Outstanding Alumnae Advisory Committee Awards, both in 1993; and scholarship awards in 1985 and 1989.
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Madison, Wisconsin). In 1972 the chapter occupied the newly constructed house at 1545 Riverview Drive. Unfortunately, the house became the source of the chapter's financial problems when the university ruled that all freshmen and sophomores had to live in university residence halls. By 1976 the difficult deci- sion to sell the house was made. The chapter moved to 230 Sherman Avenue for four years and to 901 W. Carroll in 1980. The chapter's charter has been held in trust since 1986.
SIGMA LAMBDA
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse LaCrosse, Wisconsin
Chartered: October 21, 1961
Sigma Lambda Sigma, a local sorority, evolved from the Sapphonian Literary Society, which was founded in 1910 (one year after the university was opened). Sigma Lambda was installed by President Jessie Marie Senor Cramer, Phi (University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas). The chapter met in the social room at Main Hall and in Room 208 of the Student Union from 1961 through 1964 when they moved to a suite in the basement of Baird Hall. Chapter members served as panhellenic president, major event chairmen, academic scholars, Homecoming queens, and sweethearts. A special tradition, which was begun at the installation, was passing down the "Susie Bracelet" to the sister with the highest GPA. Sigma Lambda's charter has been held in trust since 1981.
SIGMA IOTA
Western IlinioisUniversity Macomb, Illinois Chartered: April 4, 1970
The Sisterhood of Western Women was organized for the express purpose of affiliating with a national women's fraternity. The group chose A O n and became Sigma Iota Chapter when it was installed by President Fern Robinson Kallevang, Eta (University of Wisconsin,
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SIGMA OMICRON
Arkansas State University Jonesboro, Arkansas Chartered: February 17, 1949
Alpha Sigma, the oldest local sorority on the campus, became Sigma Omicron Chapter with its initiation of 18 members and installation by President Muriel Turner McKinney, Lambda (Stanford University, Stanford, California). Chapter members have included the first and only female president of the Student Government Association, editors, beauty queens, and scholarship winners. A O n honors included the JWH Cup in 1961; the Perry Award in 1972; Central Office Cooperation Cup in 1973; Achievement Cups in 1955, 1961, 1963, and 1965; Excellence in Rush Awards in 1985 and 1989; and Distinguished Service Awards in 1973 and 1987.
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Sigma Lambda Chapter new initiates, 1962
SIGMA PHI
University of California-Northridge Northridge, California
Chartered: April 22, 1967
Having completed the university's requirement that it function successfully for three semesters, Sigma Phi
Sigma Omicron Chapter installation, 1949
Chapter was installed by President Jessie McAdam Lamed, Tau (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota). Past President Helen Marie Haller, Omega (Miami University, Oxford, Ohio), presented the chapter a bracelet that had been given to her by Stella George Stern Perry, Alpha (Barnard College, New York, New York). The bracelet was to be used as an annual Scholarship and Activities Award for a Sigma Phi member. The chapter has received numerous honors, including Distinguished Service Awards in 1985 and 1989; a scholarship award in 1969; and the Outstanding Alumnae Advisory Committee award in 1995.
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SIGMA RHO
Slippery Rock University Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania Chartered: April 30, 1966
Four NPC groups were invited to colonize simul- taneously, which doubled the number of women's fraternities on the campus. Sigma Rho was installed with 20 members by Second Vice President Josephine Stetler Sanders, Epsilon Alpha (Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania). Through- out the years, Homecoming, Greek Sing, Greek Week, and community service activities have been big parts of Sigma Rho's programming. Members lived in apartments and in Tower Hall. Retreats were held at Ski Lodge. During the 1980s the eight sororities shared a Panhellenic House for meetings. AOn honors have included a Distinguished Service Award in 1975; and being named to the Quota Honor Roll in 1993 and 1995, and to the Initiation Honor Roll in 1995.
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St. Norbert College
4 West DePere, Wisconsin
Chartered: April 23, 1966
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Officer Virginia Boggess Mylander, Kappa (Randolph- Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, Virginia), per- formed the colonization ceremony. Sigma Sigma became AOn's 99th chapter when it was installed by 3rd National Vice President Fern Robinson Kallevang, Eta (University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin). During the chapter's first term it was awarded the scholarship trophy. Sigma Sigma also placed second in the "Kampus Kapers" variety show. A successful cloth- ing and toy drive was held for the benefit of the Frontier Nursing Service. Members also volunteered to act as teachers' aides at an American Indian school in Oneida. The chapter, whose charter has been held in trust since
1968, assumed local status as Alpha Sigma Chi.
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Sigma Tau Delta local sorority became Sigma Tau Chapter with its installation and initiation of 26 charter members by President Mary "Dee" Danielson Drummond, Alpha Phi (Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana). When Sigma Tau celebrated its silver anniversary, 260 members had been initiated into the chapter. During its golden anniversary celebration, nearly 100 Sigma Tau alumnae and other AOITs gathered for a luncheon. The chapter's philanthropic activities have included trick or treating, donating blood, and holding a "Turkey Trot," a four-mile race to sponsor a needy family. Honors have included the JWH Cup in 1949; the McCausland Cup in 1959, 1967, and 1971; a philanthropic award in 1965; and an Achievement Cup in 1967.
Sigma Tau Chapter charter members, 1938
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University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota Chartered: October 29, 1912
Begun as Pi Theta Phi local sorority, Tau Chapter of AOn was installed with eight members by Grand President Dorothy Noble Safford Barker, Pi (H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College, New Orleans, Louisiana). After living in various locations, the chapter moved into its present house in 1932. A treasured keepsake is a small cedar chest in which records were kept under lock and key. Philanthropic activities have included adopting a French war baby, and raising funds by selling pies and conduct- ing store inventories. Tau's honors have included the JWH Cup in 1933 and Honorable Mention in 1949; Collegiate Chapter Achievement Award in 1955; Corpor- ation Certificate of Achievement in 1995; and being
named to the Quota Honor Roll in 1987 and 1995. Tau Chapter members
SIGMA TAU
Washington College Chestertown, Maryland Chartered: May 14, 1938
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Birmingham Southern College
Birmingham, Alabama
Chartered: May 23, 1925
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Originally founded as a local sorority, Tau Delta Chapter established an early pattern of excellence in scholar- ship, campus activities, and rush. Members have been active in various activities, including panhellenic, the- ater, art, and cheerleading. The chapter has been a consistent winner in Greek Games, Greek Sing, Greek Week, and intramurals. Additionally, members have assisted in colonizing several AOn chapters. Tau Delta won AOn's JWH Cup in 1946, 1985, and 1995, and the McCausland Cup in 1981, 1983, and 1995. Tau Delta also received Distinguished Service Awards in 1981,
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TATAU LAMBDA Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
Chartered: September 15, 1984
Tau Lambda was named for Theresa (Terri) Levenduski Cottrill who not only was a founder of the group, but persisted through two denials from the Intersorority Council to achieve permission to affiliate with AOn. The chapter was installed by International President Virginia (Ginger) Anne Banks, Pi Kappa (University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas). Numerous times Tau Lambda has received the President's Cup for having the highest sorority GPA and was voted the Outstanding Greek Organization on campus during 1993-1994. A O n honors have included Collegiate Chapter Certificates of Achievement in 1985, 1987, and 1995; and being named to the Quota Honor Roll in 1985, 1987, 1991, and 1995, and to the Initiation Honor Roll in 1985 and 1987.
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Tau Delta Chapter volleyball champions. 1945
1983,1985, 1993, and 1995. Tau Delta called a room in the Panhellenic Building home until 1991 when town- houses were built by the women's fraternities.
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Local sorority Kappa Gamma Beta, founded in 1986, was the first women's fraternity on the campus. When the group was installed as Tau Gamma Chapter, AOIT became the first NPC group on the campus. Barbara Daugs Hunt, Phi Delta (University of Wisconsin-Milwau- kee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin), conducted the installation and initiated 20 members. During the annual Red Rose formal, seniors are recognized and an award in honor of the Chapter Adviser is presented to an outstanding member. Philanthropic activities have included a "Teeter-Totter-A-Thon" and "Barn Dance" to benefit arthritis research. The chapter's special song, "You Are My Family," was written by charter member Kristina Lynn Mclntire. Honors have included a Collegiate
Chapter Certificate of Achievement in 1993.
TAU GAMMA
Eastern WashingtonUniversity Cheney, Washington
Chartered: May 6, 1989
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AOTI pledged a colony which was installed as Tau Omega Chapter by International President Margaret (Peg) Kramer Crawford, Iota (University of Illinois. Urbana, Illinois). The chapter (with 40 charter mem- bers) was welcomed enthusiastically by the entire cam- pus. Tau Omega's many philanthropic activities have included raising funds for arthritis research and volun- teering hours in the community. Members have served as Panhellenic President, Student Activities Board President, and yearbook editors. Honors have included members who were the Student Government Senator of the Year and the Greek Woman of the Year (four suc-
cessive years). Recognition from A O n has included the McCausland Cup in 1993; Scholarship Cups in 1991, 1993, and 1995; and Collegiate Chapter Certificates of Achievement in 1987, 1989, 1991. and 1993.
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TO TAU OMICRON
University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin. Tennessee
Chartered: March 26, 1966
Twenty-six charter members and one associate were initiated when the chapter was installed by President Jessie McAdam Lamed, Tau (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota). In 1978 the chapter acquired the current lodge. Tau Omicron holds the annual Miss Weakley County pageant to benefit arthritis research. The recipient of many awards, Tau Omicron took first place in All-Sing many times, won several intramural championships, and retired the Sorority Service Award after winning it three years in a row. AOn honors have included the Central Office-Headquarters Cooperation Cup in 1979; philanthropic awards 1977 and 1981; and Distinguished Service Awards in 1975,
1987, 1993, and 1995.
TAU OMEGA
Transylvania University Lexington, Kentucky Chartered: February 14, 1987
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Theta Chapter seniors at initiation. 1988
DePauw University Greencastle. Indiana Chartered: August 23, 1907 Rechartered: March 19, 1983
Tau Omega Chapter rush skit
The chapter, which originated as the JFF (Just For Fun) Club, was installed by Founder Helen St. Clair Mullan, Alpha (Barnard College, New York, New York). In 1963 all but the new wing of the chapter house was torn down and the present house was built on the same site. Theta's charter was held in trust from 1979 to 1983 when the chapter was reinstalled by International President Virginia (Ginger) Anne Banks, Pi Kappa (University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas). Many Theta alumnae have served AOn at the International level. Chapter honors have included the McCausland Cup in 1939 and 1953; and scholarship cups in 1961,
1969, and 1993.
Tau Omicron Chapter members, preference night, 1988
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The chapter, which began as local sorority Theta Beta Gamma in 1984, was installed by International Presi- dent Margaret (Peg) Kramer Crawford, Iota (University of Illinois. Urbana, Illinois). Since 1987 the chapter has lived in Richmond Hall, a quad Greek dormitory. Popular events have included Monday Night Open Houses, intramurals, Parent-Daughter Banquets, initia- tion retreats, and formals. Chapter honors have includ- ed certificates of appreciation for community involve- ment and a Distinguished Service Award from the Arthritis Foundation. A O n honors have included Collegiate Chapter Certificates of Achievement in 1987 and 1989; Corporation Certificates of Achievement in 1991, 1993, and 1995; and being named to the Quota Honor Roll in 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, and 1995.
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THETA BETA
Towson State University Towson, Maryland
Chartered: October 11, 1986
and was named to the Quota Honor Roll in 1989 and 1991, and to the Initiation Honor Roll in 1995.
THETA CHI
Morningside College Sioux City, Iowa
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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Chartered:
March 19, 1966
West Chester, Pennsylvania
Chartered: May 23,1970
Local sorority Kappa Theta became an
when it was installed with 35 members by Executive Vice President Marion Grassmuck Clouse, Chi
(Syracuse University. Syracuse, New York). Several local sororities had affiliated with NPC groups at about the same time. Since all were new to the operations of national organizations, the chapters needed strong advisory support. The chapters met in classrooms and later Theta Kappa rented a house. The chapter request- ed A O n to hold its charter in trust in February 1974.
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Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona
Chartered: November 23, 1963
Established as local sorority Theta Omega, the chapter was installed with 25 charter members by President Ruth Lee Leichtamer, Theta Psi (University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio). Traditionally, the chapter has excelled in intramurals, panhellenic activities, and philanthropy. Theta Omega has received numerous AOn honors, including the Philos Award (for outstanding panhellenic involvement) in 1995; Distinguished Service Awards in 1971 and 1973; Corporation Certificates of Achievement in 1993 and 1995; and being named to the Quota Honor Roll in 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, and 1995, and to the Initiation Honor Roll in 1995.
Nineteen charter members and three associate members were initiated when the chapter was installed by President Jessie McAdam Lamed, Tau (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota). With the help of alumnae, the chapter moved from the International House to a chapter house that accommodated nine members. Chapter activities have included the Turkey Dinner raffle and the AOPies Sale to benefit arthritis research, taking children to sports events, and caroling senior citizens at Christmas. Favorite social events have included the Barn Ball at Halloween and the Rose
Formal. Theta Chi received a Scholarship Cup in 1969, Theta Omega Chapter members, 1988
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The Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter advised a local sorori- ty, Theta Eta, for two years before the petition to become an A O n chapter was presented at the meeting of AOn's Grand Council in 1920. AOITs 40th chapter was installed by Founder Elizabeth Heywood Wyman, Alpha (Barnard College, New York, New York). A house was purchased in 1947 to be used as a meeting place and a Corporation was established. Members partici- pated in Greek Week activities, Homecoming, Formal Pledge Dances, and Carnivals. Theta Eta won AOITs McCausland Cup in 1935. In May 1958 the chapter
members requested charter in trust.
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THETA ETA
University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio Chartered: July 30, 1929
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THETA PI
Wagner College
Staten Island, New York Chartered: April 14, 1951
Theta Pi Chapter members, 1985
THETA PSI
University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio
Chartered: November 11, 1944
A local sorority that had been founded in the early 1920s, Phi Theta Psi, became Theta Psi Chapter of AOn with its installation by President Dorothy Bruniga Dean, Rho (Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois). After having a number of houses over the years, the chapter lives in a panhellenic town house built by the university. Chapter members have been inducted into almost every honorary fraternity. Additional honors have included members serving as Homecoming Queen and Outstanding Greek Woman of the Year. A O n honors have included an Achievement Cup in 1957; a Collegiate Chapter Certificate of Achievement in 1993; and Alumnae Advisory Committee Certificate of Achievement in 1995.
Local sorority Theta Pi Epsilon became an A O n chap- ter with 36 charter members when it was installed by President Mary Paschen Lindrooth, Rho (Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois). The installation banquet was attended by the three living Founders, Stella George Stern Perry, Jessie Wallace Hughan, and Elizabeth Heywood Wyman. During the early 1970s a room was secured in Harbour View Hall. The chapter has conducted numerous fund raisers for philanthropy and won a philanthropic award from A O n in 1971. Other honors have included the McCausland Cup in
1963; Scholarship Cups in 1959, 1973, 1977, and 1995; Achievement Cups in 1957 and 1959; and Collegiate Chapter Certificates of Achievement in 1993 and 1995.
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