DElrA ~AMMA ~H~ I pledge my loyalty to Delta Gamma Rho. To strive to uphold its purpose and in development of strong Christian women to glorify God in all they undertake and who are ready to serve their fell ow man." Thirty strong, the new women's club officially started on January 4. At 4:40 the girls, all freshmen , started arnvmg. Treva Pryor, the club's sponsor , invited the girls to her house to sign the official charter. "I wanted the starting of the club to be something special ," said Pryor. "Something they can always remember." After everyone arrived, Angie Stipp and Susan Vaughn, lit the official club candle to symbolize the beginning of the club. Then each member signed the charter, lit her candle and repeated the Delta Gamma Rho pledge. "I was kind of scared when the idea of starting a new club was first mentioned, but when we were at Mrs. Pryor's house and I lit the candle, I realized what an awesome thing we were doing," said Karen Martin, vice president. "We were starting a new tradition on campus. Something that will effect Harding for a long time." Three members of Zeta Rho, Marnie Rozell, Angie Stipp and Susan Vaughn, were the originators of the new club idea. "The idea started as a response to the many girls who did not get into the club of their choice because there were so many girls this year. Patty Barrett also has been encouraging new clubs to begin," said Stipp. Because of the overabundance of freshman girls, many of them did not get in their desired club. The club's hymn is "Lord we come before thee now," and their symbol is three chains linked together. The club colors are navy and white with maroon. A NEW BEGINNING. After the induction ceremony ended, club members chatted casually. This was also a time for the beginning of new friendships. - Photo by Sharon Bowles. 220 Keeping unified. -Sharon Bowles
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