Beta Sigma Phi sisters observe Founder's Day

Sisters of Beta Sigma Phi gathered for their Annual Founder's Day Banquet at Firehouse Grill Tuesday, April 29. April 30 was the actual date for Founder's Day. The theme was "Sing a Song of Sisterhood."

The group began with the opening ritual, followed by dinner, Founder's Day Pledge, a message from the international office and chapter presentations and summaries.

Awards and outgoing and incoming officers were also recognized for each of the five sororities as follows:

Alpha Phi Master

2007-08 officers: Doris Wilson, president; Wanda Rapp, vice president; Lorraine Cranek, secretary; Maureen Staller, treasurer; Lydia Sanders, banquet coordinator; and Arliss Treybig, parliamentarian.

2008-09 officers: Wanda Rapp, president; Lorraine Cranek, vice president; Lydia Sanders, secretary; Maureen Staller, treasurer; Hazel Foltyn, banquet coordinator; and Doris Wilson, parliamentarian.

Girl of the Year: Doris Wilson

Valentine Girl: Carolyn Woodyard

Perfect Attendance: Lorraine Cranek, Arliss Treybig, Carolyn Woodyard, Brenda Chomout, Hazel Foltyn, Lydia Sanders, Wanda Rapp, Marian Vick, Maureen Staller and Doris Wilson.

Xi Upsilon Chi

2007-08 officers: Bobbie Davenport, president; Amy Bridges, vice president; Judy Socha, secretary; Diana Foshee, coordinating secretary; Mitzi Schmidt, treasurer; and Susan Duke, banquet coordinator.

2008-09 officers: Diana Foshee, president; Debbie Reeves, vice president; Susan Duke, secretary; Linda Johnson, coordinating secretary; Mitzi Schmidt, treasurer; and Debbie Michaelsen, banquet coordinator.

Girl of the Year: Bobbie Davenport

Pledge of the Year: Debbie Michaelsen

Program of the Year: Linda Johnson

Alpha Lambda Sigma

2007-08 officers: Brenda Steelman, president; Joy Wind, vice president; Cindy Howell, secretary; Terry Martin, coordinating secretary; Mary Thonsgaard, treasurer; and Martha Ziegenhals, banquet coordinator.

2008-09 officers: Ceci Triska, president; Tami Triska, vice president; Cindy Howell, secretary; Ginger Andreas, coordinating secretary; Paige Curan, treasurer; and Deanne Hodges, banquet coordinator.

Girl of the Year: Brenda Steelman

Valentine Girl: Tami Triska

Pledge of the Year: Dana Sternadel

Program of the Year: Joy Wind

Theta Delta

2007-08 officers: Cynthia Nafegar, president; Susan Nohavitza, vice president; Robin Crowell, secretary; Sloane Kubala, treasurer; and Robin Crowell, banquet coordinator.

Girl of the Year: All members

Valentine Girl: Rebecca Crowell

Beta Theta Omega

2007-08 and 2008-09 officers: Nicole Priesmeyer, president; Dawn Korenek, vice president; Tria Svatek, secretary; Colleen Rasmussen, coordinating secretary; Kaye Whitington, treasurer; and Jenifer Foegelle, fundraising.

Girls of the Year: Jenifer Foegelle and Colleen Rasmussen

Valentine Girl: Dawn Korenek

Pledge of the Year: Christie Heimann