Phi Delta. 1st row: Joel DeYoung, Silvia Bu lnes, Joanne Mitchell , Nata lia Va ll e , Angela Qu iroa , Michelle Ya rbrough , Mandy Cartwrig ht, Kamesa Hono ur, Amy Murphy , Steven Wright. 2nd row: Shei la Walke r, Ronnie Long, Ma1y Ell en Owens , Tamm ie Rosenbaum, Amanda Bolden, She reen Henry , Leah Barber, Amy Hawkins, Matt Smith . 3 rd row: Arny Jones, Me leah Carter, Lindy Cibu la , DenLse Winn , Miche ll e Cha ndl e r, Tammy Luna , Kathy Moat, Jatonne Garrett, Kim Thomas, Todd Denoyer. Photo by Jason Burt. A TRADITION OF SERVICE Phi Delta celebrated its 50th anniversary in January. In those 50 years, one thing that had not changed was Phi Delta 's desire to serve. Once every two weeks, the club helped clean the local Headstart . "We also break into groups of five and babysit for Headstart once a month while they conduct a parents ' meeting," Shereen Herny said. Phi Delta took a special interest in these children. "It 's exciting to see the kids' faces when we give our parties ," sa id Leah Barber , a senior elementary education major. They hosted a Christmas party, which Santa Claus attended , and a Valentine party. "The kids love it ," Henry said. Phi Delta was a small club, consisting of 37 members. Thi s year's pledge class included 18 people. "They are a good group of girls. They are excited. They are fill ed with new energy and ideas," Barber said. These new ideas have helped Phi Delta evolve . "Phi Delta has changed. It has a renewed spirit. The new pledges have enhanced the life of the club," she said. After 50 years , Phi Delta continued to reach out to the children of Searcy. "We try to help the best we can, " Henry said. "We 've been helping people for a long time, and we plan to help many more. - Julie Anderson "We've been helping people for a long time, and we plan to help many more." Shereen Henry talks with Deborah Bland during Open House. Many women wanting to join a club came to this Saturday actiuity to learn more about the various clubs . Photo byMichael Bass. Phi Delta 220~-----:---- S, oc -i- al - C :- lu -bs
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