[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 83 (Tuesday, June 23, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S6913]
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              ALPHA SIGMA TAU CELEBRATES 100TH ANNIVERSARY

 Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize an 
important event that will take place in the state of Michigan. Alpha 
Sigma Tau, a national sorority, will be celebrating its 100th 
anniversary this summer.
  Alpha Sigma Tau was founded at Michigan State Normal College, (now 
Eastern Michigan University) Yspilanti, Michigan on November 4, 1899. 
The Founding Sisters were: Helene M. Rice, Adiance Rice, May Gephart, 
Ruth Dutcher, Mayene Tracy, Eva O'Keefe, Mabel Chase and Harriet Marx. 
Alpha Sigma Tau aims to attract women of good character and spirit. One 
of the sororities' main goals is scholastic achievement.
  Alpha Sigma Tau was nationalized in 1925. There are 59 active 
collegiate chapters and 3 active existing colonies in the United 
States. In 1949, the sorority became a National Panhellenic Council 
member and was represented on the Executive Committee from 1979 until 
1985. Alpha Sigma Tau was honored to have a member serve as President 
from 1983-85. Alpha Sigma Tau National Foundation, founded in 1985, 
offers a wide variety of scholarships, awards, grants and loans to the 
sorority sisters. Additionally, the sorority contributes 
philanthropically to several causes.
  The celebration of the 100th anniversary will take place at the 
Centennial Convention at the Sheraton Inn in Ann Arbor, Michigan from 
Tuesday, June 23 until Saturday, June 27. The celebration will include 
over 300 collegiate and alumnae women and their guests. Alpha Sigma Tau 
will be presenting Eastern Michigan University with a gift to 
commemorate the occasion. I extend my warmest regards to all who are 
involved with this celebration.

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