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The News Argus, March, 1981, Page 3 Greeks Claim Unfair Treatment By Von Corbett All WSSU student organizations must meet specific requirements before their establishment. According to Mrs. Manderline Scales, Director of Student Activities, the Student Organizations Committee draws up these policies that all organizations are required to follow. One of these policies is that there must be at least ten members in any organization. Nevertheless, there are some organizations that fail to meet this guideline. Some of them are: Phi Beta Sigma, Cocoa Phi Cocoa, Gamma Sigma Sigma, Iota Phi Lamb da, Groove Phi Groove, Nu Gamma Muchumba, and Alpha Phi Omega. There are some members of these organizations who disagree with this policy. When asked his opinion of the rule, Ron Reeves, vice-president of the Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity, com mented, “It’s unfair to force us to have ten members in our organization because the fraternity can be just as ef fective in service and social projects with fewer members. By sticking to the ten member rule, they force you to take in people you normally would not take. If we don’t get ten, that will be kiUing our fraternity.” Julius Morning, treasurer of Alpha Phi Omega, remarked, “If a fraternity is going to die, it should die on its own.” Michael Baldwin, president of the Groove Phi Groove Fraternity, does not agree with the rule and feels it is See Page 8 I Photo By Brian Washingion \ On Line For Sisterhood This Aurora Club of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority has six members. The second semester pledge period began February 22. The pledgees of Sigma Gamma Rho are Felicia Neal, Lena Stubblefield, Lucy Stubblefield, Lavonda Hunter, Sandra Cobb, and Mary Norman, (Photo by Brian Washington). Pledgees Seek Membership By Brian K. Washington In recent years interest in pledging fraternities and sororities had dropped off, but now these organizations are once again becoming popular. This semester will be a very busy one for Greek organizations, of the eight members of the Pan-Hellenic Council six have lines this semester. Pledging alone is a difficult task, but Patricia Rowdy the only A.C. for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority is doing just that. Patricia stated, “I am pledging Zeta Organization Notes tRc WSSU Alumni Association will sponsor a seminar entitled “Operation Survival” March 4, at 10 a.m. in the M.M. Hauser Student Union Ballroom. The seminar will be especially geared to seniors. However, some juniors may be in vited. Four speakers will be present. They will be Mr. Johnny Hinton, manager of Franklin Life Company, Mr. Roy Phillips, manager of Wachovia Bank at Winston-Salem; A1 Beatty, assistant city manager for administration for the city of Winston-Salem; and Charles Love, director of in service training teachers in Charlotte. Local composer and conductor David L. Allen will direct the Ambassadors for Christ Choir in a benefit concert for the WSSU Alumni Association Sunday, March 8 at 8 p.m. in the Kenneth R. Williams Auditorium. Tickets, on sale at the WSSU Alumni Office on campus, are $1 for WSSU students and $2 for the general public. All proceeds will go to the Alumni Scholarship Fund. The Junior class will sponsor a Gospel Exposition in Sound. The Gospel Expo is a salute to the various styles of Gospel music. The Gospel Expo will be held in the Kenneth R. Williams Auditorium, March 22 from 3 p.m. until 6:00. Tickets may be purchased at Resniks Records and Tapes downtown Winston-Salem and in the Kenneth R. Williams Auditorium. General admission is $2, at the door $3 and children under 12 $1.50. The five groups participating are; The Supreme Voices, Salisbury, N.C., The Union Baptist Church Choir, Lexington, Macedonia Youth Choir, Winston- Salem, WSSU Fellowship Choir, and the Ambassador Choir Gospel Ensemble- Winston-Salem. The deadline for the April issue of The News Argus is March 30. because I want to be a part of a unique group of young woman, and I feel that it will help me as far as my career goes.” Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority has six Auroras on line. Mary Norman, presi dent of the Auroras said, “My reason for pledging are that I agree with what Sigma Gamma Rho stands for, and I admire the ladies of Sigma, because they only reach for the highest goals. Alpha Kappa Alpha has 12 young ladies attempting to enter into their sorority this semester. One of the Ivies, explained, “I am pledging A.K.A. because it is the best sorority on cam pus for me. Pledging A.K.A. will help me both socially and professionally. The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity have six Sphinxmen on line. One Sphinxman stated, “Personally after looking at all the other frats. Alpha seemed more organized to me. Also, Alpha men stand for qualities that I admire like, leadership, scholar ship and excellence.” The Lampados Club of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, has eight members this semester. “Pledg ing Omega Psi Phi, stated Cepeda Lewis, is an important step in my life. After pledging Omega, I feel that I will be well equipped to face the obstacles that will confront me on the path to my career goals.” See page 8 GETTING READY FOR THE WARM WEATHER? hairdos? DON’T NEGLECT YOUR SKIN! Let your Fashion Two Twenty consultant help Call Faye Vernon - 377-9353 for makeup lessons, demonstrations for groups or organizations.
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