Vol. 82, No. 2, Summer 2008 - Monmouth College

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Minutes of the 2008 National Convention (Continued)motto of the University of Massachusetts:Ense Sapientia petit placidam sub libertatequietam. The endowment report, usuallygiven by Dr. Froberg, was given instead byDr. Sienkewicz, who reported that in orderto have an endowment that will be financiallystable, dues will have to be raised ina few years.The executive secretary, Dr. TomSienkewicz, gave the Executive Secretary’sSummary, including a brief report on thebenefits resulting from the raising membershipdues from twenty to thirty dollarsin 2007. He also mentioned the probablyneed to raise the dues again in thenear future. He also spoke of the growingnumber of chapters, the growth withinthe chapters, and the attempt to acquiremore memberships. It was reported thatthis year had the highest membership yearyet, consisting of over twelve hundred newmembers.The Board of Trustees report was deliveredby Dr. Davis from Temple University.Dr. Davis began by recommending that avote concerning changes to the by-laws betaken at the next convention in order toincease the term of Executive Secretaryfrom one to three years. She strongly suggestedthat the wording of the eligibility forscholarships be modified so that it is clearthat only active members of Eta Sigma Phiare eligible. A motion was then made toextend Dr. Sienkewicz’s term as executivesecretary for one year and to extend thethe terms of Dr. Levine and Dr. Sick forthree years on the Board of Trustees. Allmotions were accepted by voice vote.Dr. Davis made further recommendationsin respect to those presenting papersat convention. She suggested that theyreceive remission for registration payment(but no additional stipend). She also proposedthat the winning paper be publishedin the Nuntius. Free registration for facultysponsors attending the convention withtheir students was also put forward.There was no discussion about nextyear’s convention site, and Memphis’ bidwas quickly approved.Next, Megale Prytanis Jasmine Merced-Ownbey led the elections. Niki Johnsonfrom Beta Kappa at the College of NotreDame, Bryan Behl from Epsilon Iota at theUniversity of Florida, and Gabby Countryfrom Zeta Beta at Temple University madetheir speeches for the position of Megas/Megale Chrysophylax. After the vote,Right, Convention Local Chair Andrew Carroll of Epsilon OmicronBelow, singing the Song for Eta Sigma Phi at the Banquet6
Inducting the 2008-2009 National Officers.Pictured (left to right): Bryan Behl; Mary Beth Banovetz;Jes Geary; Elizabeth Torrenson; Sarah, Ruff; and Jasmine Merced-OwnbeyBryan with a “y” Behl was declared thenew Megas Chrysophylax. Kate Woffordfrom Gamma Sigma at the University ofTexas Austin, Madison Dickinson fromEpsilon Iota at the University of Florida,and Rori Smith from Zeta Beta at TempleUniversity made their speeches for theposition of Megale Grammateus. After thechapter vote, Rori Smith was declared thenew Megale Grammateus. After AshleyBishop from Gamma Sigma at Universityof Texas Austin, Liz Mawhiney fromEpsilon at the University of Iowa, RyanHorowitz from Zeta Beta from TempleUniversity, and MaryBeth Banovetz fromEta Delta at Hillsdale College gave theirspeeches for the position of Megas/MegaleHyparchos, MaryBeth Banovetz becamethe new Megale Hyparchos by a majorityof votes. Jes Geary of Alpha Mu at theUniversity of Missouri became the newMegale Prytanis, having run unopposed.The officers were officially inducted,and closing remarks were made by thedeparting Megale Prytanis, JasmineMerced-Ownbey. Jasmine thanked EtaSigma Phi for the opportunity to serve astheir Megale Prytanis. She then officiallyclosed the meeting.The following chapters were present atthe 80th annual Eta Sigma Phi conventionat University of Massachusetts Amherst inAmherst, Massachusetts: Epsilon (Universityof Iowa), Alpha Mu (University ofMissouri), Beta Kappa (College of NotreDame), Beta Pi (University of Arkansas),Beta Psi (Rhodes College), Gamma Iota(Wabash College), Gamma Nu (MontclairState University), Gamma Omicron(Monmouth College), Gamma Sigma(University of Texas Austin), Delta SigmaImportant Dates2008Oct. 15Nov. 152009Jan. 8–11Feb. 1Feb. 13Feb. 16–20Feb. 28March 27–29May 12008–2009 Annual Reports DueEta Sigma Phi Panel at CAMWS-SS in Ashville, NC(University of California Irvine), Delta Chi(St. Olaf College), Epsilon Iota (Universityof Florida), Epsilon Omicron (Universityof Massachusetts Amherst), Zeta Beta(Temple University), Zeta Iota (Universityof Georgia), Zeta Lambda (Universityof Louisville), Zeta Chi (Xavier University),Eta Delta (Hillsdale College), EtaEta (Virginia Tech), Eta Theta (DePauwUniversity), and Eta Omicron (AssumptionCollege).Reception for Advisors and Eta Sigma Phi members at the Annual Meetingof the American Philological Association in Philadelphia, PADeadline for applications for Eta Sigma Phi ScholarshipsDeadline for requesting test materials for 2009 Maurine Dallas WatkinsTranslation ContestsWatkins Translation Contest Exams administeredDeadline for mailing Waktins Exams81st Annual Convention in Memphis, TNDeadline for submission of 2008–2009 Res Gestae for Summer 2009 Nuntius7
Page 2 and 3: ETA SIGMA PHI: Statement of Purpose
Page 4 and 5: Minutes of the 2008 National Conven
Page 8 and 9: About the 2008-2009 OfficersJesca S
Page 10 and 11: About the 2008-2009 Officers (Conti
Page 12 and 13: 2008 Convention AwardsPRIZESBest-Dr
Page 14 and 15: 2008 Convention ResolutionsSapienti
Page 16 and 17: National Office Income and Expense
Page 18 and 19: Ripped up by the Roots: Sophocles
Page 20 and 21: Ripped up by the Roots (Continued)s
Page 22 and 23: College and University Students Rec
Page 24 and 25: College/University Analysis ofNatio
Page 26 and 27: Chapter Res Gestae 2007-2008 (Conti
Page 44 and 45: Initiates July 1, 2007 through Dece
Page 46 and 47: Petitions for New Chapters Approved
Page 48 and 49: Alexander the Great New Research: A
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Page 54 and 55: Eta Sigma Phi Honor Cords and Hoods
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