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Show THE THUNDERBIRD MONDAY OCTOBER 5, 1987 PAGE 3 Students enjoy Cedar sights at several hundred feet above BY MITCH CONNELL It was a sensation out of Apocalypse Now Thursday, when SUSC classes were being conducted with the rhythmic thrash of a Huey helicopter in the background. SUSC students were able to experience the sensation of flight due to the efforts of the SUSC ROTC in conjunction with the 321st Medical Detachment. The brief ride provided prospective ROTC students with an airborne view of the Cedar Valley. An enthused Maj. Bob Lauritzen, of ROTC's helicopter rides from the west baseball field gave students a chance to see some spectacular views. the SUSC ROTC staff, declared the event as having gone "exceptionally well." Some 90 students, including 43 SUSC ROTC cadets, were able to make the trip and described themselves as "excited" about the experience. The Huey was piloted by chief warrant officers Mike Stapley and Kevin Betterton, who were accompanied by their commander Tony Cox, of the 321st, and Maj. Roy Caldwell, of the BYU ROTC Cadre, on the Cedar City trip. The students who went up in the Huey were dressed in battle dress uniforms, which, to the civilian observer, would appear to be camouflaged fatigues. Lauritzen said that the "BDUs" would provide the students with an extra few seconds of protection in the unlikely event of a fire on board the vehicle. The students were thoroughly briefed about safety procedures involved in the short helicopter trip. However, the safety of the craft was underscored by the helicopter's pilots. With the sensation of riding in a high speed elevator, the students then climbed into the air. The helicopter gave the students an aerial view of the spectacular scenery immediately behind "C" Mountain and a panoramic view of the Cedar Valley. The student loaded Huey then "buzzed" the SUSC campus and descended upon a field, south of the Centrum, to allow its riders to disembark. The experience was used as an introduction to the new ROTC program for potential cadets, according to Lauritzen. Student riders had either signed up as cadets or had indicated to the ROTC cadre their interest in the new SUSC ROTC program. Pageant scheduled; forms are available BY NATALIE CONDIE Although many activities will be held this week for Homecoming, the traditional formal dance and the Queen's Pageant have been scheduled for Nov. 13 and 14. According to Stacy Buchanan, ASSUSC administrative vice president, the pageant and dance were excluded from this year's activities because of scheduling conflicts in SUSC's new football conference. To correlate with the football schedule, Homecoming had to be held either now or in the middle of November. The ASSUSC Executive Council felt that it needed to be now because the weather would be more cooperative, more alumni would be able to come, and it wouldn't drag toward the end of the season for bands and other organizations. The council delayed the dance, feeling that the second week of school was not enough time for guys to get a date. The Queen's Pageant will held along with the dance and the winner will probably be called "Harvest Queen" instead of Homecoming Queen, said Buchanan. Any woman 18 to 26 years of age and a registered SUSC student, may enter the pageant, said Art Challis, a pageant spokesman. The pageant, scheduled for the SUSC Auditorium on Nov. 13, is the official preliminary contest for the Miss Utah and the Miss America pageants. Competition for the pageant is judged mostly on talent and personal interviews. However, contestants are also required to model swimwear and formal wear. The new queen will receive a full tuition scholarship for the year, while her attendants will receive scholarships. Challis said that interested women may pick up interest forms at the student activities window in the Student Center until Oct. 16. half-tuiti- Army medical helecopter, sponsored by the SUSC ROTC program, piloted some 90 students around Cedar City and through surrounding canyons last week. A U.S. Alpha Chi Omega sorority to organize here BY So far, Alpha Chi Omega has an interest group of 35 women, but Camp would like to pledge a DEBORAH BENSON about class of 50. Though Alpha Chi Omega is new to SUSC, Greeks are not. Back in the 1960s, SUSC had several fraternities. According to Camp, "President Sherratt's home was once a fraternity house, and 300 West was once a 'fraternity row.' Unfortunately, fraternities were dissolved on campus when frats became known as 'social drinking clubs,' and most members were known as radicals." But Camp believes Alpha Chi sorority will be a positive step for SUSC. "It's a strong sorority that has been around for a long time. It was founded in 1885, and now boasts 131 chapters, including one at the University of Utah." "Our goal is to work hard and fast, to prove ourselves and become a charter," said Camp. Any woman interested in Alpha Chi Omega should sign up for an interview in front of the Student Center or contact Camp or Tony Pellegrini, director of student activities. Interviews are scheduled for Oct. 20-2- 3 and are based on mutual selection. Alpha Chi Omega, a sorority, is now being organized at SUSC. According to Christine Camp, liaison between Alpha Chi Omega and SUSC, "The idea to get a women's sorority on campus started last year when Sigma Nu, a men's fraternity, was organized. ASSUSC President Monica Moe thought it would be a good idea to provide women with the opportunity to get together and relate on the same level through fund raisers, service projects and community involvement." After looking around at various sororities, Alpha Chi Omega was chosen. "Alpha Chi Omega is a strong sorority and financially stable. The main reason we chose Alpha Chi was the positive response we received from them," states Camp. Camp is optimistic about starting a sorority on campus. "We've had a lot of support from everyone. Bessie Dover, an Alpha Chi alumni, and Betty Kingsford, associate vice president for student services, have both played a big part in getting the r sorority started." Senate puts rodeo club on hold until February rodeos." BY LISA ROBINSON the ASSUSC Senate's first meeting of the quarter, on Sept. 30, Dean Taylor was present to request funds for the rodeo club. "Money is necessary for a traveling team," he said. The club has already suffered a $1,800 cut in funds. Taylor told the senate that members of the club already pay to enter rodeos out of their own pockets. In addition, club members pay all of the other expenses such as feed for the horses, gas and any repairs on vehicles. Taylor reminded the senate of how well the team has done in past years. He said, "We've had students place high in national finals." Taylor said the club will have to go through a rebuilding stage, but added, "We're going to try to run a tight ship, so we can represent the school in a way it should be represented." He also said, "We intend to have a club as well as a rodeo team for In . people interested in horsemanship and The senate asked Taylor to come back with a full so they could study it before report in making a decision. James Loder, president of Masque Club, sent the senate a letter requesting $2,500 for the group's activities. The money would go toward productions of The Octette Bridge Club, the annual melodrama. The Woolgatherers and the Brown Bag Theatre. The next senate meeting will be Wednesday, at 5:45 p.m. The Executive Council also held its first meeting on Sept. 30. The council will have uniforms this year and has purchased jackets for the men who will pay $25 of the $66 cost. The women bought skirts for $18.99 and have to pay $15 of the amount. They will also purchase matching sweaters at a later date. The council's next meeting will be held Tuesday, at 3 p.m. Both meetings are open to the public. y, |