Susquehanna University - 1980 to 1989

The social sorority Alpha Xi Delta joined the University in 1957 when students complained of too few sororities on campus. This photo shows members of Alpha Xi Delta clowning around for the camera in 1982.

All in the name of brotherhood, a pledge for the Greek fraternity, Theta Chi, participates in the ritual of paddling at a social event in 1981.

To "recognize and encourage superior scholastic achievement," the John App Society was formed in 1983. Full time juniors and seniors with a GPA of 3.75 could be members. John App was a Selinsgrove citizen who donated land, making the founding of the Missionary Institute possible.

Anchors away! This 1982 photograph shows the members of the Kappa Delta sorority. The group's motto of "So many sisters to call your own" is well represented in this image. Among the sisters' contributions to the University were faculty cocktail parties and the Founders' Day faculty reception.

Seen here are the 1985 members of the Panhellenic Council. The main purpose of the Council was to maintain healthy inter-sorority relationships. Monthly meetings were held to answer questions and resolve problems. The Council also sponsored a number of social functions.

"Leaders of tomorrow" has been the motto of the Phi Mu Delta brotherhood. Easter parties for underprivileged children, assisting with the Christmas Seal campaign and dances to raise funds for Muscular Dystrophy are just some of the programs and events sponsored by the fraternity. Shown are the Phi Mu Delta brothers, fresh from class, posing for their 1984 yearbook photo.

Shown in front of their new home dubbed the "mudhouse," members of the fraternity Phi Mu Delta clean up well for the camera in this 1985 image. Homecoming, Spring, and Parents' Weekends are some of the events Phi Mu Delta has sponsored.

The purpose of the Greek Little Sisters program was to help fraternities with rush, homecoming and other Greek events. Shown in this image are the 1981 members of the Phi Mu Delta Little Sisters.