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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1982-08-24_Vol47_No01_16

Western Carolinian/August 24, 1982 16. Western Carolina Sororities WCU's Panhellenic Council invites all women students to participate in formal rush. Rush is a period during which prospective members and sorority members have an opportunity to become acquainted. During .this time, the five sororities on campus entertain prospective members at a series of social functions. Rush is an excellant chance to learn about Greek life and there is no obligation to submit a preference sheet. Freshman women with a combined SAT score of 800 or who were in the top half of their high school graduating class are eligible to take part in formal rush. Continuing and transfer students with a cumulative QPR of 2.0 for 12 or more hours also can participate in rush. You may register tor formal rush in Room 460 of the I niversity Administration Building Aug. 25. 26, and 27 from 8:30 am until 5 pm. Registration also w ill be held in Brown and Dodson cafeterias Aug. 28 and 29 from 4:30 pm until 6 pm. There is a S5 fee to cover rush costs. Panhellenic Council is sponsoring "Meet the Creeks" in conjunction with formal rush Thursday. Aug. 26.at 6:30 pm in the auditorium of Forsyth Building. At this time, rush rules and procedures will be explained in detail. The program also will provide insight into Greek life and what sorority membership offers. lor more information, contact Sherry Bean. Panhellenic Rush Chairman, at 227-6193. or any Panhellenic Council member. Other members are Tammy Hamilton. Cindy Hooper. Penni Pendry and Donna Stattord. Phi Mu's Strive To Succeed Ihe goal of Phi Mu on Western Carolina's campus is to exceedits past achievements. Being a Phi Mu means contributing oneself to the organization that is already established and being a part of the many active ingredients that make up Greek life. Phi Mu's won the title of All Campus Sorority in lntramurals. They were partners with the Kappa Alpha Order in a 48 hour Softball Marathon for Project Hope and M uscular Dystrophy. We also contributed to Special Olympics, participated in Pike's Peak, and Lambda Chi Alpha Raft Race. We held the Faculty Tea for the professors on campus. We sponsored a number of fund raisers that consisted of car washes, carnation sales, pumpkin grams, and raffles. A few of the sorority functions which aided others were a hot chocolate study break for all sororities, a singing at Skyland Care Center. and contributions to a family in Jackson County that suttered a great loss Phi Mu's are proud to have had two girls on Homecoming Court, two Theta Xi Sweethearts, two Pi Kappa Alpha Dream Girls, and a number of little sisters to Fraternities. Also Phi Mu has had the honor of attending three Fraternity Socials: Kappa Alpha, Pi Kappa Alpha, and lambda Chi Alpha. Phi Mu Sorority is not all work nor all play; it is a variety of individuals in one group which allows them to reach out to each other as well as those around them; whether in times of trouble or just for fun. All that Phi Mu offers is what one wants from it. A sorority is a sisterhood and by doing things together Phi Mu hopes to keep its bond of sisterhood stronger than ever. Zeta Tau Alpha Zeta Tau Alpha holds the key to making the most of your college years. Within a close and sincere sisterhood there are opportunities in all areas of college life. In an atmosphere of love and friendship Zetas grow toward more fulfilled lives. Zetas know that it takes a variety of talents and interests to realize our potential as a group. We are active in SGA, band, chorus, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor ' Society, Catamount Kittens, and other campus clubs and organizations. We can be found working at WWCU and on the court winning tennis matches for the tennis team. Zeta Tau Alpha is a chance to work within a group and . still retain your individuality. In addition to our individual pursuits Zeta Tau Alpha is active as a group. For the past four years Zeta has won Best Homecoming Float, Sorority Division. We participate in the Lambda Chi Alpha Kidnap, Mountain Heritage Day, intramurals, and many other campus events. At Christmas we hold a Christmas Dance and exchange gifts. In the spring our major functions are Delta Zeta Being a Delta Zeta means becoming involved. It means participating in intrmurals, entering a float in the Homecoming parade, selecting outstanding departments each month, assisting in the campus phonathon, and showing spirit with a winning pep rally skit. It means enjoying ourselves at our biggest social event which is the Rose Ball, when everybody leaves for a weekend party in Gatlinburg or some resort center. We have it in the spring so that our new pledges can go. It means friendship with other Greeks, delivering valentines and observing Founder's Day for each fraternity, sending Christmas cards to each sorority, winning in Pikes Peak, and supporting our local Panhellenic. Being a Delta Zeta means striving to maintain high scholorship and winning the two Panhellenic Scholarship Awards for sororities this year. It means delivering food baskets to families at Thanksgiving, making donations to the Heart Fund, supplying hearing Crown Ball, the Spring Picnic, and State Day. Zeta Tau Alpha stresses scholarship. A 2.0 QPR is necessary for initiation. This year our scholastic achievements have been recognized with awards on both the state and campus level for having the most improved scholarship. Support of our national philanthropy, the Association for Retarded Citizens,is a special concern. Each holiday the Zetas give the children of Killian Annex a party which everyone enjoys. Zeta Tau Alpha annually sponsors a carnation sale at Valentine's Day with proceeds going to ARC. For our many service projects Zeta received the state award for outstanding service. These are a few of the things that have made Zeta Tau Alpha the most outstanding sorority for spring 1981, fall 1981 and spring 1982. It is our belief that through the encouragement and support of a unique sisterhood we can foster the growth of strong, well-rounded individuals. Zeta Tau Alpha offers you the key. Accept it and open the door to a world of opportunity. aid batteries for children at Camp Laboratory, and participating in Lambda Chi Alpha Kidnap to aid needy families in Jackson County at Christmas. Being a Delta Zeta means beginning as a pledge who learns about the history of a beautiful foundation. It means caring about fifty girls who will always be around to share both the good and bad. It means becoming an initiated sister— someone who knows how to command when commanding is in order, and who knows how to obey when obeying is in order. ...I am a Delta Zeta...I belong. I know that we are not perfect, but I am proud to belong with those who dared to build a sisterhood filled with understanding, friendship- and love. All of the joys, tears,and love that I share with my sisters will never leave my memory...For in Delta Zeta we each become a part of the other...with the warmth and love of my sisters around me. I know I am proud to be a Delta Zeta. MARKS MflNSHlP SPORTSMANSHIP RECREATIONAL VARSITY SHOOTING COMPETITION WHO: MEN AND WOMEN what; RIFLE SHOOTING- TEAM where.- TOM YOUNG R0OM- FIELDHOUSE contact: RIFLE TEAM COACH RAYAYLESWORTH 227-74-38 when.- SEPT 2,1982- 2--O0PM Unity Is A Part Of Alpha Xi Unity is a very special part of an Alpha Xi's life. By contributing her individual talents and abilities, an Alpha Xi, along with her sisters, helps to form a unique bond of service, love, and friendship. On the fifth floor of Walker, the Alpha Xi Delta Hall, there is no stereotyped group of girls. Variety and individual differences of interest and personality prevail. To keep alive the high ideals of membership in Alpha Xi Delta, sisters and pledges participate in many activities to support the chapter, university and community. These activities include: fundraisers for philanthropies and chapter activities, study night to help develop good study habits, participating in Greek Week and other organization-sponsored events, workshops to evaluate chapter work and to promote improvement, participating in university phonathon for scholarship funds, sponsoring the annual Alpha Xi Delta egg throw for the American Lung Association, our national philanthropy. To be an Alpha Xi is to find warmth, friendship and acceptance. Pink Killarney roses and lasting treasured friendships are all a part of that blossoming garden of Alpha Xi Delta Sisterhood for the development of the complete, fulfilled woman, and through sharing that attainment in service to others, creation of a better work in the present and for the future. How lucky and fortunate a girl is to belong to Alpha Xi Delta Sorr :iy. Sigma Kappa Is Sisterhood A sisterhood is a deeply rooted tree with branches of different strengths all receiving nourishment from an infinite source...A sisterhood is where character is formed, values arc learned, ethics arc created, and society is preserved...A sisterhood is where all members contribute and share, cooperate and work, and accept their responsibilities toward the good of the group...A sisterhood is where the holidays arc celebrated with a family spirit, birthdays arc acknowledged with honor, suspenseful candlelights are given lor budding romances, and thoughts ol days gone by kept alive with fond memories...A sisterhood is where each individual can find solace and comfort in grief, pleasure and laughter in joy, and kindness and encouragement in daily living...A sisterhood is a Haven of Rest, a Sanctuary of Peace, and most of all. a Harbor of Love...A sisterhood is Sigma Kappa! Who is Sigma Kappa'.' A Sigma is one who is not afraid to express her individuality even as she works in unity of the sisterhood. She realizes that it takes various talents and special interests to develop Sigma to her full potential...A Sigma is one who is involved. Anywhere you go on campus you can find a Sigma: student government. AHEA, dance corps, intramurals. Cap and Gown Society, cheerleading. Alpha Lambda Delta. Interior Design Society and even the Dating Game...A Sigma cares about her fellow man through participating in the Scholastic fund Phonathon (ranking first). Heart Fund bake sale, and the Lambda Chi Alpha Kidnap. She becomes involved in her national philanthropies: Gerontolgy, American Farm School, and the Maine Seas Coast Mission...A Sigma works with her sisters for: Annual Winter Weekend. Car Wash, Alumni lea. Parents' Day. Apple Day, Pikes Peak, Pie Throw, Ice Cream Eat. Greek Week, and other fun activities... A Sigma is a responsible student as well, a Sigma Kappa is proud to claim the heritage of her founders...If you are Sigma, you will learn to "Live one heart, one way!" Theta Xi Fraternity Welcomes All Freshmen And Returning Students To Cullowhee On Monday August 30, 1982 at 5:00 PM Theta Xi cordially invites all males who are interested in Fraternity life, to a cook-out at the Chapter House. Immediately after the cook-out there will be a brief question and answer period about Theta Xi and Fraternity life. This will be an informal affair and you must be registered to rush to attend the cook-out. We look forward to seeing you on August 30. For more info call 293-9907. Cullowhee Cafe * * * 293-5640 • • • Now Open 7 AM—9 PM

The Western Carolinian is Western Carolina University's student-run newspaper. The paper was published as the Cullowhee Yodel from 1924 to 1931 before changing its name to The Western Carolinian in 1933.

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  • Western Carolina University
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  • Publications (documents)
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• Date
  • Date original: 1982-08-24
  • Date digitized: 2018-11-19
• Extent
  • Dimension: 15" x 11.5"
  • Pages: 22 pages
• Subject - Topic
  • College student newspapers and periodicals
  • Cullowhee (N.C.) -- Newspapers
  • Universities and colleges -- North Carolina -- Cullowhee -- Newspapers
• Location
  • Jackson County (N.C.)
  • Cullowhee (N.C.)
• Source institution
  • Western Carolina University
• Source Collection
  • WCU Students Newspapers Collection
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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1982-08-24_Vol47_No01
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  • Western Carolina University Hunter Library