First awarded in 1924, the LeSourd Cup has been awarded at the National Council of Chapters to the chapter that has demonstrated the most improvement, particularly in the areas of growth and development. This is one of three awards that can be given to an active chapter every two years.
Although the evaluation criterion have been refined and broadened over the years, the six main points used in that first year that are still used today are: Reaching the constituency, Relation to the local Church, Finance, Alumnae, Local Chapter Program Books, and Candle Beam.
“These two sisters enthusiastically and tirelessly worked to grow the chapter,” Alpha Zeta Advisor and Campus Minister Courtney Hull said. “At the end of the 2014-2015 academic year, the chapter had grown to 17 active sisters.”
Members of the Club at Mansfield University for the 2014-15 academic year were: Allison Fehlinger (President), Emily Cromley (Vice-President/Pledge Co-Coordinator), Brionna Rafferty (Secretary), Katie Tubby (Pledge Co-Coordinator), Angela Constant (Historian), Ashleigh Durning (Chaplain), Caitlin Maguire, Heather Forenz, Amelia Lieberknecht, Jenna Townsend, Paige Eldred, Megan Wheeland, Phoebe Painter, Kara Brzozowski, Marisa Allyn, Casey Guiffredo and Danielle Newman.
“We are always looking for new women to join our Christian sisterhood,” Hull said. “Look for our recruitment activities at the beginning of each semester. All are welcome to join us.”