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Expansion Efforts Continue Across North America
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Honoring our sisters’ passings
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From the Quad Accomplishments from our undergraduate members and chapters
37 Scholarships Alpha Phi Foundation grants 66 scholarships to sisters
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Always Alpha Phi Noteworthy news from our alumnae members and chapters
45 Trending Our staff’s top product picks for fall
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Ask Martha Relevant, real-world advice from one of the best
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What’s On Your Desk? A day at the desk of volunteer Leslie Ferguson (Delta Chi-William Woods)
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Now & Then Two members. Two generations. A whole lot of school spirit.
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DEAR SISTERS,
International Executive Board
Deana Koonsman Gage, President Laura Jen Kin Berger Susan Bevan Tobi Board Nieland Jacqueline Schools Coree Smith Jennifer Holsman Tetreault Rebecca Andrew Zanatta Ex-officio: Sally McCall Grant, NPC Delegate Ex-officio: Linda Wells Kahangi, Executive Director Ex-officio: Diane Spry Straker, Foundation Chair Foundation Directors
Diane Spry Straker, Chair Mary Beth Cooleen Tully, Vice Chair Judy Ethell, Treasurer Colleen Sirhal, Secretary Gretchen Wilson Alarcon Kim Brown Brannon Jean Creamer Hodges Karen McChesney Howe Nancy Salisbury Trillo Ex-officio: Susan Stevenson Zabriskie, Interim Executive Director Ex-officio: Deana Koonsman Gage, International President Executive Office
Executive Director: Linda Wells Kahangi 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 475-0663 fraternity@alphaphi.org www.alphaphi.org Foundation Office
Interim Executive Director: Susan Stevenson Zabriskie 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 475-4532 foundation@alphaphi.org www.alphaphifoundation.org National Panhellenic Conference
Alpha Phi Delegate: Sally McCall Grant First Alternate Delegate: Laura Malley-Schmitt Second Alternate Delegate: Ruth Gallagher Nelson Third Alternate Delegate: Laura Lynn Davidson Ellett
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In my mind, fall is the start of a new year. For most of my life I’ve been a student, a teacher, a mother of school-aged children or an Alpha Phi volunteer, so I think of a year in terms of a school calendar. At the end of summer, without fail, I am overwhelmed with a sense of nostalgia. It may be triggered by the sight and smell of school supplies, sounds of a marching band or the slightest change in weather, indicating the end of a long, hot season. I reminisce about the anticipation and excitement I felt starting each school year, and especially about leaving home for college my freshman year. As my parents and I drove away from my childhood home, I looked back and was hit by the stark realization that my life would never be the same. As the years passed, I experienced the same scenario with both of my children. When they left for college, the dynamics of our family changed; but that change is part of life as we mature and experience new and exciting opportunities. As Alpha Phi celebrates 143 years this October, our Fraternity will also celebrate growth and change. This fall, we will add four chapters to our roster at the following schools: UNC Chapel Hill, University of North Florida, Ole Miss and Yale University. In the spring, these four will be joined by a chapter at UC San Diego. In addition, our sisterhood will expand by thousands of new members this academic year as our 164 existing chapters participate in fall and spring recruitment. What an exciting time of change and growth for Alpha Phi! And speaking of change, when you pulled this fall edition of the Quarterly from your mailbox, you probably noticed something different. Our magazine, a source of pride for Alpha Phi since 1888, has undergone a complete redesign, featuring a new look and fresh content. Our goal is to reignite your pride in the Fraternity through in-depth coverage of the organization and the amazing women who make up our membership. We have a lot to be proud of and we hope the pages of this issue — and the many more to come — reflect our long-standing tradition of sisterhood and success. This year I encourage you to embrace change, celebrate our accomplishments and join us as we spread the Alpha Phi pride and spirit to more campuses and cities across North America. And by the way — Happy New Year!
There is a lot of room for growth and improvement in the tech industry. It’s booming,
Our goal is to reignite your pride in the Fraternity through in-depth
but there is untapped potential in half of our population.
coverage of the
With the help of more accomplished women,
organization
we will see more innovation.
and the amazing women who make up our membership.
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Collegian Zabreen Khan (Kappa-Stanford) Learn more about Zabreen and her TEDx talk in “From the Quad” on page 30.
Deana Koonsman Gage (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech) International President
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Little-Known Founders’ Facts In honor of Founders’ Day on Oct. 10, take this mini-quiz to test your knowledge of the Original 10.
Clara Bradley Burdette
Hint: Each Founder is featured once. Elizabeth Grace Hubbell Shults
1. She was a vegetarian and even wrote a column for Vegetarian Magazine. 2. This Founder loved to perform in front of an audience and did so in 14 states and territories.
Hattie Florence Chidester Lukens
3. Students gave this Founder gold pieces in thanks for all she had done for them. Ida Gilbert Houghton
4. She visited Onondaga Pottery with two Alpha Phi sisters and purchased new dishes for Alpha Phi’s first house in Syracuse. 5. When this Founder loaned her Alpha Phi badge to a certain young gentleman, she was reprimanded by her sisters and told to get it back.
Jane Higham
Louise Shepard Hancock
6. This Founder once made her own bustle out of newspaper. When she wore it, she realized that she had made it too large and was quite embarrassed! 7. She was one of two women chosen to speak at the 1876 Syracuse graduation ceremony held at Wieting Opera House in Syracuse.
Martha Foote Crow
Rena Michaels Atchison
8. In 1879, this Founder traveled by train across the United States. 9. The day after she graduated from college, this Founder married and her Alpha Phi sisters gave her a beautiful ice pitcher as a wedding gift. 10. She served on the faculty at both Northwestern University and the University of Chicago.
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Clara Sittser Williams
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ANSWERS: 1. Rena Michaels Atchison; 2. Hattie Florence Chidester Lukens; 3. Jane Higham; 4. Kate Hogoboom Gilbert; 5. Clara Sittser Williams; 6. Clara Bradley Burdette; 7. Ida Gilbert Houghton; 8. Louise Shepard Hancock; 9. Elizabeth Grace Hubbell Shults; 10. Martha Foote Crow
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Words that Matter Words are powerful and misusing one can negatively impact your entire message. In this recurring section, we’ll explore commonly-misused words or phrases to help you say what you actually mean.
Collegiate vs. Collegian Collegiate (adjective): “Collegiate” describes her membership type. CORRECT:
“Amy is a collegiate member.”
Meet Two 2015-16 Educational Leadership Consultants
Fact vs. Fiction
Educational leadership consultants (ELCs) who will be traveling for the Fraternity were featured in the Summer 2015 Quarterly. Join us in welcoming Michele Dalon and Alex Parkinson, who were hired after the issue was published.
knowledgeable about
Michele Dalon (DELTA TAU-LSU)
HOMETOWN: New Orleans, La. MAJOR: Political Science FAVORITE ALPHA PHI MEMORY: performing in a skit for formal recruitment 2014. I became so close with the skit group and made memories that will last a lifetime! AFTER MY ELC TERM, I PLAN TO: attend law school. NO ONE KNOWS THAT I SECRETLY: take hour-long bubble baths almost every day. I am obsessed with Lush products.
The Founders weren’t Greek pronunciation and made a mistake when naming Alpha Phi.
FICTION: Actually, they got it right. We pronounce Phi “Fee” because it is the preferred Greek pronunciation of the letter “Phi” following a vowel. Dr. Wellesley Coddington, Alpha Phi’s first advisor, was a classics professor with indepth knowledge of the Greek language. He informed the women of the correct pronunciation.
SOMETHING I WON’T BE ABLE TO LIVE WITHOUT AS AN ELC: I will definitely miss crawfish the most. HIDDEN TALENT I WOULD BRING TO A RECRUITMENT SKIT: true Southern charm.
INCORRECT:
“Amy is a collegiate.”
Collegian (noun):
A “collegian” is a student at a college or university. CORRECT:
“Amy is a collegian.” INCORRECT:
“Amy is a collegian member.”
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Alex Parkinson (PSI-SOUTH DAKOTA)
HOMETOWN: Rapid City, S.D. MAJOR: Psychology FAVORITE ALPHA PHI MEMORY: spending the weekend at the 2014 Convention in Palm Springs, Calif. It was amazing to meet so many different types of women, all of whom were Alpha Phis. AFTER MY ELC TERM, I PLAN TO: head to physician assistant (P.A.) school and eventually become a practicing P.A. NO ONE KNOWS THAT I SECRETLY: only have one tonsil. SOMETHING I WON’T BE ABLE TO LIVE WITHOUT AS AN ELC: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and peach tea. HIDDEN TALENT I WOULD BRING TO A RECRUITMENT SKIT: impersonations. Alpha Phi Quarterly
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Alpha Phi and Fraternity/Sorority Community Lobby in Washington, D.C.
RETROSPECTIVE
Campus Sights and Sounds
“A study last year by the Citibank of N.Y. found that almost a third of American families ... had to borrow money to pay for tuition, a percentage that is on the rise.”
“Campus Sights and Sounds” first appeared in the Quarterly in 1974 and documented trends and statistics in higher education. The excerpt below appeared in the Summer 1981 Quarterly and was prepared by Mrs. George G. Rudolph (Delta Delta Delta) on behalf of the National Panhellenic Editors’ Conference (now called the Fraternity Communications Association).
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COLLEGES and universities were offering a total of 2,708 courses in television and radio in 1969. By the beginning of 1980, the figure had climbed to 5,458 (TV GUIDE).
Stay tuned to “Retrospective” in upcoming issues for more articles from past volumes of the Quarterly.
THE WORLD owes two Greek fraternities thanks for inventing the Frisbee, according to the “Fraternity Insider.” Soon after World War II, members of Zeta Psi at Stanford University started tossing paper and tin plates around. Neighboring Delta Upsilon standardized the plate and named it for their own backyard, called the “Fris.” GREEK AMNESTY DAY at Southern Methodist was arranged by the IFC so that composites, furniture or other articles stolen during raids could be returned to fraternity houses with no questions asked.
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directors are taking over the women’s programs, downgrading the influence and authority of women coaches.
CORNELL may have started the first college fad of the ‘80s — shrieking. At a whistle blast at 11 p.m., dorm windows open and students scream for five minutes until another whistle blast signals a halt. It’s said to relieve frustrations.
A 50-CENT TUCK-IN SERVICE at the University of Maryland and Penn State includes a group singing “Rock-a-Bye Baby” or a bedtime story, tucking in the covers and giving a kiss on the cheek. It’s not exactly mother, but it’s friendly.
ROCK ‘N’ ROLL still tops the popularity charts on the campus entertainment market, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education. But comedy and novelty acts — jugglers, magicians, hypnotists and mimes — are coming up fast behind.
THE AVERAGE STUDENT spends $83 per term on 7.5 textbooks, according to a study sponsored by publishers and college bookstore associations.
RESEARCH GRANTS and unrestricted donations from business corporations now total 17.2 percent of all voluntary non-government support for higher education. It is anticipated that corporate giving may soon exceed foundation contributions.
A STUDY last year by the Citibank of N.Y. found that almost a third of American families with a son or daughter in college had to borrow money to pay for tuition, a percentage that is on the rise.
FEWER THAN SEVEN PERCENT of the country’s law students were women in 1969. Now women constitute 31 percent, and the figure is still rising.
BUDGETS FOR WOMEN’S ATHLETICS have increased as a result of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which bars sex bias in federally-assisted activities. But leaders of women’s athletics charge that male coaches and athletic
THE FRATERNITY-SORORITY Hall of Fame so far lists eight men and three women. The women are Mary Love Collins, Chi Omega; Ida Shaw Martin, Tri Delta; and Winnafred Robinson, Alpha Xi Delta. Photos and citations are housed in Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s Levere Memorial Temple in Evanston.
ON APRIL 29, 2015, MORE THAN 250 COLLEGIANS and alumni from the fraternity and sorority community joined fraternal leaders on Capitol Hill to lobby on behalf of the Fraternity and Sorority Political Action Committee (FSPAC). Throughout the day, attendees visited 450 congressional offices and made valuable contacts. Student participants returned from the visits with a renewed appreciation for our government and excited to represent Greek issues on their campuses and in their communities. Here are five reasons you should care about the FSPAC and its mission:
REASON #1: The FSPAC provides an opportunity for Greeks everywhere to become more politically active so we may support candidates for office who advocate policies that improve the experiences we offer to our members. It is the largest political action committee committed solely to the interests of college students.
REASON #2: In the 10 years since its founding, more than $2.4 million has been raised to support the election of federal candidates committed to preserving the fraternity and sorority experience for future generations.
REASON #3: The FSPAC’s agenda includes the passage of the Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act (CHIA); protection of freedom of association rights under Title IX; campus sexual assault issues;
assurance of every student’s right to due process; limitation of alumni/ alumnae volunteer liability; and the preservation of charitable donations.
REASON #4: Former International Executive Board (IEB) Directors Bonnie Arthur (Delta Delta-Oklahoma City) and Val Lawlor (Omicron-Missouri) serve as directors on the 2015-16 FSPAC board.
REASON #5: Collegian Terra Davis (Theta NuAppalachian State) was chosen to speak at the annual FSPAC Congressional dinner and reception in April. The dinner, which capped off the day’s events, welcomed more than 300 individuals from across the country, including nearly 20 senators and representatives from both political parties. To learn more about the FSPAC or to make a donation, visit fspac.org At left: Members join FSPAC Executive Director Kevin O’Neill at the Congressional dinner and reception.
ONE OUT OF EVERY FIVE theology students in the U.S. and Canada was female in 1979. The Association of Theological Schools reported 10,208 female students, or 21.1 percent.
Top: Collegian Terra Davis (Theta NuAppalachian State) addresses more than 300 attendees at the FSPAC Congressional dinner and reception.
PENN STATE reports that its alumni association has more paid members than any other land grant college.
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“This experience has forever changed me.”
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Arizona (Beta Epsilon) San Jose State (Beta Psi)
— A licia Lean (Theta Eta-Western) on her experience at Alpha Phi’s Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI). Learn more about ELI on page 12.
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The Beta Mu chapter house was named one of “The South’s Most Beautiful Sorority Houses” by Southern Living.
Olivia Jordan (Eta-Boston) @missusa and @theoliviajordan
“It’s going to be a wild ride but I feel ready for this adventure! #grateful #day2 #herewego #MissUSA #wearing @cynthia_rowley #style @marquisbiasnyc #NYC #TimesSquare”
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Oklahoma (Phi)
Alpha Phi International (Executive Office)
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“So proud of our sister, Kaleigh, who was chosen as a summer intern for the Governor of Oklahoma! #sisterspotlight”
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UC Irvine (Eta Kappa)
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TALKING POINTS
Coffee / (Chai) Tea
Official Numbers from the Database* States in which the most Alpha Phis live (collegians and alumnae)
Chapters that have initiated the highest number of women
California
Texas (Omega) 3,549
25,559
Missouri (Omicron) 3,343
Illinois 10,879
Texas 10,656
New York
Northwestern (Beta) 3,209
What’s a typical day at the stadium like?
21,822 Collegians
123,754 Alumnae
Chapter with the most collegiate members
Alabama (Beta Mu)
Ohio
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Number of alumnae initiates
Percentage of alumnae who have served in a collegiate chapter position
5,066 Top countries sisters live in outside of the U.S. and Canada
164
United Kingdom 124 Argentina 77
Australia 55
China 34
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Percentage of alumnae who have served or currently serve in a volunteer role
145,576 Number of living Alpha Phi members
Top five most popular names in the database
#1
Mary #2
Jennifer #3
Elizabeth #4
Susan #5
Nancy
* Data as of Sept. 1, 2015, compiled from Alpha Phi International’s membership database.
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I work alongside our special event sales and event planning team to ensure all non-game day catered events run smoothly. Each day is very different — and I love that I don’t sit at a desk for eight hours a day!
What’s the most interesting part of your job? The various catered and stadium events! Since Levi’s® Stadium opened in July 2014, I’ve seen 49ers games, weddings, proms, holiday parties, WrestleMania, collegiate football games and concerts.
Early Bird / Night Owl Coke / Diet Pepsi Salty / Sweet Donuts / Bagels Fall (Football!) / Spring Cats / Dogs Facebook / Instagram Sidelines / Box Seats Heels / Flats / Flip Flops!
Who is the most influential woman in your life?
8,194
Total number of active collegiate chapters
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ONE OF US
My mom. We’ve grown much closer as I’ve gotten older. I appreciate all she has done for me throughout my life, especially after the passing of my dad in 2012. She has been strong, supportive and a constant role model.
What’s your definition of success? Success is measured by your ability to help others grow, reach goals and learn, while still achieving personal goals and focusing on your own growth. I love offering advice to younger women in the sports industry because I have been helped along the way to get to where I am.
What’s a quote you live by? My dad always said, “Positive thoughts; positive results.” To become a Gold Society donor like Kelly, visit alphaphifoundation.org (keyword: Gold Society). To volunteer with an alumnae chapter, visit alphaphi.org (keyword: alumnae chapter).
“ Positive thoughts; positive results.” In this edition of “One of Us” we feature a Q&A with alumna KELLY ROBERTS (TAU-OREGON): Alpha Phi Foundation Gold Society donor, Silicon Valley alumnae chapter’s communications chair, sports management master’s student and special events, sales and services coordinator for Levi’s® Stadium — home of the San Francisco 49ers.
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Opposite: Attendees participate in team building activities at the Jameson Camp Challenge Course during day two of the program. Left: The collegiate participants experience low and high rope elements at the Jameson Camp Challenge Course. Below: Kelly Dziekan (Delta Eta-Adrian) and MJ Jow (Theta Delta-Creighton) sing their favorite Alpha Phi songs during Songfest on Thursday night. Circle: Amanda Lowery (Zeta Phi-MIT) is surprised during the “JeopardIvy� activity.
By Stefania Rudd (Theta Rho-Cameron), Program Manager of Member Development
The Fraternity continues to empower collegians and recent alumnae with the Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) and the inaugural Alpha Phi International Fellows Program. Emerging Leaders Institute
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The Fraternity would wholeheartedly like to thank Alpha Phi Foundation for their generous and continued support of the Emerging Leaders Institute and the Alpha Phi International Fellows Program. Through this partnership we have empowered women through the art of leadership and stewardship.
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Four Emerging Leaders Institutes were held this summer at Butler University in Indianapolis, Ind. This interactive learning experience included large and small group discussions, trust building activities and personal reflection. Topics covered ranged from values clarification to communication skills to stewardship. A total of 195 emerging leaders attended the institutes and received a full scholarship funded by Alpha Phi Foundation that included travel, lodging and meals. These rising sophomore and junior women showed great potential as leaders!
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Alpha Phi International Fellows Program Part one of the 2015-16 Alpha Phi International Fellows Program was held July 22-26, 2015, on the Loyola University campus in Chicago, Ill. This interactive learning experience included large and small group discussions focusing on career preparedness, personal branding, mock interviewing, networking and continuing to build affinity towards Alpha Phi. Thirty-eight Fellows (all of whom are seniors or first-year graduate students) attended and received a full scholarship funded by Alpha Phi Foundation that included travel, lodging and meals. These women will meet and complete part two of the program in June 2016, following Convention in Cleveland, Ohio.
Above: Participants review their first impression cards, which others made notes on upon their initial meeting. Top Right: Kori Visor (Gamma XiWichita State) provides her thoughts on what a leader must do in order to empower others as part of the Relational Leadership Model activity.
Thirty-eight Fellows (all of whom are seniors or first year graduate
Above (Circle): Cassie Michaud (Beta Zeta-Idaho) gives Alpha Phi Executive Office Staff Member Stefania Rudd (Theta Rho-Cameron) a hug of gratitude.
students) attended and received
Above Right (Rectangle): Women find commonalities with one another during an icebreaker on day one of the Fellows Program.
Alpha Phi Foundation.
Thank you to the women who participated in the inaugural year of the Alpha Phi International Fellows Program. Your dedication and commitment to the program, as well as yourselves, impressed the facilitators and staff. We know you will continue to do well and make us proud as you embark on your leadership journey as an alumna.
a full scholarship funded by
To learn more about ELI and the Fellows Program, visit alphaphi.org (keyword: leadership initiative).
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Same Address, New Look!
Alpha Phi Foundation Office Renovation
The new entryway welcomes guests and staff with the original stained-glass windows from Syracuse’s (Alpha) chapter house.
By Elli Brodsky, Executive Assistant and Special Projects Coordinator, Alpha Phi Foundation
WELCOME TO THE NEW
offices of Alpha Phi Foundation! This summer, the Foundation space at 1930 Sherman Avenue in Evanston, Ill., experienced a full renovation, featuring a fresh, modern interior and more capabilities to better serve our donors and our mission. Suspended stained-glass windows from the Alpha chapter house at Syracuse University, dating back to the 1880s, welcome visitors and staff members in the main office entryway. These original artifacts feature various types of stained glass commonly found in Victorian windows, including domed “jewels,” roundels, ripple glass, flashed-ruby glass, wispy glass and opalescent glass accents. The border glass was replaced in modern years, and through the restoration process, has been returned to more historically-accurate colors and patterns. The updated space also hosts glass display cabinets, which will rotate their contents on a quarterly basis so guests are able to continually enjoy rare items from our vast archives. “Alpha Phi has such a rich history and the Executive Office has served for many years as the repository of so much of that history,” says Alpha Phi Foundation 16
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Archivist Jenny Thompson (Alpha Lambda-Alumna Initiate). “It’s so gratifying to have a new display area in which items from Alpha Phi’s collection can be seen by everyone who visits. The renovation is really wonderful.” The new office area has an open feel with updated technology, which allows the staff greater productivity and provides more opportunity for collaboration. “Alpha Phi Foundation is strengthening its commitment to our mission by creating a working space that increases efficiency, enhances the use of technology and displays our important heritage items,” says Foundation Board
Treasurer Judy Ethell (Zeta Alpha-Eastern Illinois). The cushions on top of the file cabinets, for example, allow for impromptu meeting spaces; a computer-TV hookup enables video conferencing with remote staff; and glass-paneled individual offices encourage an open-door policy. After many years of working in separate spaces in the Executive Office, members of Alpha Phi Foundation staff are already reaping the benefits of having each other’s expertise at their finger tips. Enjoy this sneak peek, and come visit the new office space in Evanston soon!
Alpha Phi Foundation and Fraternity staff members meet in the new space.
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Glass-paneled office walls encourage a collaborative work environment.
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Where We Live
The First Sorority House in America By Jenny Thompson (Alpha LambdaAlumna Initiate)
The following excerpt appears in Alpha Phi International Fraternity, The First Fifty Years (1872-1922): Union Hand in Hand, volume one of Alpha Phi Foundation’s three-volume series documenting Alpha Phi’s rich history.
“Alpha Chapter House, the first Women’s Fraternity Chapter House” (Illustration by Judy Miller Isely, Omicron-Missouri).
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IT COULD BE SAID FAIRLY THAT ALPHA PHI’S MANY “FIRSTS” WERE MADE
possible through the ability to dream and the capacity to plan. Grace Latimer Merrick (Alpha-Syracuse), so full of enthusiasm for the idea that Alpha Phi could build a chapter house of its own, also possessed practicality, and in her talking, figuring and planning, she made real “the possibility of building and owning a house of our own.” Professor Wellesley Coddington had first suggested the idea that the Alpha chapter members should have their own house. But initially the sisters “thought it indeed a crazy idea; it was certainly novel. No girls had ever owned a chapter house.” But by the spring of 1885, the idea seemed possible. After talking it through — “amid tears and hopes and fears” — a plan was hatched; they would raise $1,000 to purchase a vacant lot, take out a mortgage loan to build a house and pay back the money over a 10-year period by renting chapter house rooms. Alpha chapter members Hattie Cobb Smith and Jennie Thorburn Sanford were given the duty of visiting Ida Young’s father and asking him to support the project with a loan. Mr. Andrew Young, division superintendent for the New York Central Railroad, agreed to meet with Hattie and Jennie, and he listened intently as Jennie nervously laid out their plan. He was not, he explained when she was finished, in a position to loan them the entire amount they sought, but he suggested that they launch a campaign, asking for smaller subscriptions from friends and family. Mr. Young generously pledged $100. Hattie and Jennie were overjoyed with this manageable plan. They left his office so excited that they had to sit right down on the stairs because they were “too weak to walk.” And so it was that a yearlong fundraising campaign was underway …
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Above: Dr. Wellesley Coddington, a professor of Greek language and literature at Syracuse University, advised the women on their plans for the chapter house.
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Top: A lithograph shows a hilltop view of Syracuse in the 1850s. Above: Today’s Alpha (Syracuse) chapter house sits at 308 Walnut Place in Syracuse.
Stay Tuned! The Winter 2016 Quarterly will feature updates and photos from our new facilities at Georgia Tech (Iota Mu), Iowa State (Zeta Delta) and LSU (Delta Tau).
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By the time the daises were in bloom again in Syracuse in the spring of 1886, the sisters traversed the city, assessing potential lots. On a warm May night, they came upon the perfect site. From its ground, Jennie Thorburn picked a daisy — a memento she would keep for many years as a remembrance of “that historic night.” The sisters themselves designed the house floor plan and Syracuse architect Asa Merrick drew up the blueprints. As luck would have it, Chauncey Harrington, the father of Minnie Harrington Hess (Alpha-Syracuse), was a contractor. He not only offered his services without charge, but he also negotiated with suppliers for reduced costs on materials. On June 22, 1886, one day before commencement, the sisters invited scores of family members and friends, including all the members of the university’s fraternities and sororities, to the laying of the cornerstone ceremony. “The scene was unique, and one never to be forgotten,” Jennie remembered, as the Alpha Phi sisters, “gathered under the graceful elms,” listening to the speeches of Chancellor Charles Sims, Fraternity President Carrie Shevelson Benjamin (Alpha-Syracuse) and Professor Coddington. “Coddy” had the great honor of laying the gray limestone cornerstone, which contained copies of Alpha Phi’s by-laws, a university catalogue and other items. Two days later, The New York Times reported on the event and its “interesting ceremonies.” “This is believed,” the paper of record stated, “to be the first chapter house built for women.”
Over the summer, the sisters worked on the furnishings for the new house. A rug, made of carpet rags sewn by each chapter member and woven together by Mrs. Holden, was completed; and, because the house would not be finished upon the start of the 1886 fall term, the sisters secured temporary boarding places … Just a few weeks after the close of Convention, in October 1886, the upper floors of Alpha’s new chapter house were ready for occupancy. Traveling on foot and carrying their clothing (which was swathed in paper for protection as well as modesty), the sisters moved their belongings into their new home. The fall months were dedicated to the task of making the house “cozy and attractive.” With the whole of Syracuse aware of the historic undertaking, city merchants generously donated a variety of items — a set of muslin curtains, a rug and a parlor lamp — to furnish the new house. Ida Gilbert’s mother donated a parlor chair and a beautiful blue rug. The Holden family, already a steady benefactor of the chapter house project, was moving that fall and from the Holden attic innumerable items were retrieved and given to the Alpha sisters. Still, the sisters had no dishes! One evening, they were gathered together eating their supper from “two six-quart pans [and] our tooth mugs,” when Eloise Holden Nottingham, Grace Latimer Merrick and Kate Hogoboom Gilbert arrived by carriage with a “precious load” from nearby Onondaga Pottery, which they had visited that day “in hope of getting a good bargain.” And so Alpha Phi’s very first chapter house was furnished, with “almost every piece speak[ing] of love and loyalty.” On Feb. 22, 1887, the sisters decorated the new house with flowers and vines and awaited the arrival of 300 invited guests. “We felt,” Jennie recalled, “that the eye of the world was upon us.” The first women’s Greek-letter society to own its own house — and a house designed, owned and occupied by ladies! The reputation of Alpha Phi, the sisters knew, as well as the image of the new collegiate woman, was theirs to uphold. In their guests’ unanimous declarations that the party and the house were “perfect,” the proud new homeowners went to sleep that night content with the success that all their hard work — their dreams, plans and sisterhood — had brought them. “The house and all its appointments,” The Chicago Tribune later observed, “show that a four-years’ college course does not take away from women a love for the beautiful and a taste of domestic life.” The paper’s observation was welcome, indeed. It was just one more bit of evidence that the educated woman was making great strides and Alpha Phi was steadily developing an ever-greater reputation in the eyes of the world. To order your copy of Alpha Phi’s history book, please visit alphaphifoundation.org (keyword: history book).
“ This is goodnight, but not goodbye.”
Silent Chapter
— “Linger” Akron (Eta Gamma) Kathie Nelson (‘94), June 3, 2015. Alpha Lambda (Alumna Initiate) Patricia Spry (‘86), May 1, 2015.
Illinois (Beta Alpha) Kay O’Connor Dillavou (‘47), July 3, 2015. Indiana (Beta Tau) Sherrill Mills Hockemeyer (‘57), July 2, 2015.
American (Beta Xi) Marguerite Mattoon Cox (‘38), October 17, 2014.
Abby Polk VanDemark (‘57), July 17, 2015.
Arizona (Beta Epsilon) Mary Gunn Hartline (‘51), April 14, 2015.
Michigan State (Beta Beta) Gayle Gerow Anderson (‘49), May 26, 2015.
Sarah Moles Keil (‘42), July 1, 2015. Boston (Eta) Miriam Fairley Helsing (‘37), June 19, 2015. CSU Northridge (Epsilon Upsilon) Desirae Crittenden (‘13), June 22, 2015. Denison (Beta Kappa) Gail Butler Englund (‘53), November 3, 2014. Dorothy Card Grove (‘41), September 5, 2014. Patricia Carruthers Scarborough (‘43), September 4, 2014. Goucher (Zeta) Elaine Pulakos Adam (‘42), February 9, 2015. Patricia Hill Burnett (‘39), December 29, 2014. Nancy Day Trowern (‘49), February 4, 2015.
Minnesota (Epsilon) Elizabeth “Betty” Boyd Biorn (‘35), July 5, 2015. Jane Samels Lick (’43), Aug. 13, 2015. Elinor Arnott Schaub (‘52), July 1, 2015. Teri Moody Stark (‘82), May 24, 2015. Missouri (Omicron) Mary Terry Dozier (‘48), December 30, 2014. Ruth Singleton Kime (‘47), April 14, 2015. Nebraska (Nu) Patricia Warren DeLateur (‘46), May 28, 2015. Nebraska Kearney (Delta Xi) Clara Childers Moore (‘63), May 11, 2015. Northern Colorado (Delta Gamma) Anita Austin Watson (‘62), May 13, 2015. North Dakota (Pi) Nancy Sayler Osmon (‘53), May 7, 2015.
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North Texas (Gamma Eta) Robin Broadbooks Landon (‘86), May 29, 2015. Ohio State (Rho) Elaine Thomas Barnum (‘46), July 2, 2015. Anita Smith Wolfe (’46), Aug. 10, 2015. Oregon (Tau) June Cowell Duhaime (‘47), April 24, 2015.
South Dakota (Psi) Lisa Isaacson Sneed (‘85), June 19, 2015. Audrey Kofmehl Willging (‘45), June 15, 2015. SUNY Cortland (Eta Tau) Aimee Dziomba Hayden (’93), July 8, 2015. Texas (Omega) Dixie Schaefer Creed (‘51), July 13, 2015.
Helen Crawford Foltz (‘43), May 18, 2015.
Sue Hoffman Crick (‘52), January 14, 2015.
Molly Morene Morgan (‘70), June 15, 2015.
Joyce White Jones (‘40), June 29, 2015.
Nancy Mackle Silverthorn (‘53), December 1, 2014. Penn State (Gamma Rho) Anastacia Longenderfer (‘01), March 12, 2015. Puget Sound (Gamma Zeta) Sarah “Sally” Angeline Huling (‘70), June 23, 2015. Sacramento State (Epsilon Gamma) Margaret Wilber Stephens (‘69), May 1, 2015. San Diego State (Gamma Alpha) Lois Lodge Hinck (‘50), May 14, 2015. San Jose State (Beta Psi) Jeanette Owen Inman (‘49), April 28, 2015.
Texas Tech (Gamma Iota) Joan Hunter Grayson (‘72), April 20, 2015. UC Berkeley (Lambda) Sandra Learned Perry (‘68), July 6, 2015. UCLA (Beta Delta) Mary Wheeler Entz (‘43), April 23, 2015. Clarann Johnson Goldring (‘54), March 20, 2015. USC (Beta Pi) Charlotte Sclater Christensen (‘52), July 3, 2015. Utah (Beta Sigma) Susan Hibbard Laman (‘59), Aug. 23, 2015. Kathy Fisher Oakeson (‘62), March 30, 2015.
Alpha Phi mourns the loss of alumna and volunteer Alison Parker (Theta Iota-James Madison). Alison, a 2012 graduate, was killed on Aug. 26, 2015, during a live television broadcast on WDBJ7 in Roanoke, Va., where she served as a reporter. Alison volunteered with the Fraternity as Virginia Tech’s (Eta Omicron) marketing advisor, and as a collegiate member, she supported Theta Iota chapter as its vice president of marketing. Alison was a dynamic and giving member of our Fraternity, and she will be remembered for her loyalty, remarkable talent and vibrant spirit. AOE.
Carol Wilcomb Vega (‘57), May 7, 2015.
West Virginia (Beta Rho) Catherine Hamric Kalo (’44), Aug. 11, 2015.
Washburn (Upsilon) Maureen Deever Marcy (‘40), June 16, 2015.
Wichita State (Gamma Xi) Jeri O’Hurd Oldfather (‘58), May 14, 2015.
Nancy Pitchforth Patton (’51), Aug. 16, 2015.
Jeanne Moore Wales (‘42), May 17, 2015. Washington (Sigma) Dorothy Parks Reese (‘37), May 17, 2015. Washington State (Beta Rho) Roberta Cline Anderson (‘56), May 15, 2015.
Silent Chapter announcements may be submitted at alphaphi.org (keywords: silent chapter) or to quarterly@alphaphi.org. Please note: year listed in parentheses is year of initiation.
Western (Theta Eta) Judith D’Anna McCahill (’91), July 31, 2015.
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IT’S AN EXCITING TIME TO BE AN Alpha Phi. Over the past decade, Alpha Phi has established and
Alpha Phi Continues E xpansion Ef for t s on C ampuses Across Nor th A mer ic a By Kristen Mitchell (GammaDePauw), Editor-in-Chief
re-opened chapters on 22 campuses across the United States and Canada. Last year, our chapters welcomed 8,047 new members to the sisterhood of Alpha Phi, and the Fraternity celebrated that record-breaking number by announcing more exciting news: In the 2015-16 academic year, Alpha Phi would establish five new chapters on campuses across the United States — and three more by 2017. These campuses range from a private Ivy League research university on the East Coast to an urban public university on the West Coast. And we can’t forget about the South. Over the next three years, Alpha Phi will establish chapters at five Southern universities, making this one of Alpha Phi’s most concentrated periods of growth in the South since our founding in 1872. With 164 chapters currently in tow, our Fraternity looks to the future feeling proud. Proud of our past. Proud of our membership. Proud of our present. And most importantly, proud of our continued growth. We hope you join us in catching the collegiate spirit as our Fraternity continues to expand to campuses across North America.
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MEET THE EXTENSION DEPARTMENT Megan Bouché (EpsilonMinnesota), Director of Collegiate Extension Oversees all extension opportunities, inquiries and activities. Manages a department of three — and countless volunteers — to support overall growth and development of colonies and new collegiate chapters.
Cassidy Rosenthal (Beta Gamma-Colorado), Manager of Collegiate Extension Hires, trains and manages educational leadership consultants (ELCs) and oversees the ELC program.
Ashley Chesson (Epsilon Phi-NC State), Program Manager of New Chapter Development
Step #1 National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) sends a bulletin containing information about campuses opening for extension. This happens sporadically throughout the year.
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Step #3
Step #4
Step #5
Step #6
Our extension department (meet the department on page 25) conducts research and decides which schools are a fit for Alpha Phi based on a number of factors, including size, housing requirements, academics, values and more. Then an Alpha Phi extension volunteer or staff member makes a trip to the campus (or campuses) of interest in what’s called an “exploratory visit.” This visit may include a campus tour, house tours, an informational session and a meet and greet with campus administrators.
Following this visit, the extension department prepares a written presentation for consideration. This presentation is key in showing the school what Alpha Phi has to offer. The number of written presentations submitted by other sororities depends on the university, among other factors.
If the university is interested in Alpha Phi following review of the written presentation, Alpha Phi is invited to an in-person presentation. In attendance at this presentation are members of the Fraternity/ Sorority community, Greek Life office staff and administrative staff. This is our chance to show what being an Alpha Phi is really about: we share our values, our accomplishments and why we’re a fit for a particular campus. We send members of Alpha Phi’s extension department to present, in addition to our executive director, International President, collegiate members, volunteers and local alumnae.
If Alpha Phi is selected to establish a chapter on campus, we then enter into a phase called “colonization.” This includes marketing on campus, holding open houses during recruitment, hosting informational sessions and finally, welcoming new members on Bid Day. The colonization period can last up to eight months for a fall colonization, and up to four months for a spring colonization.
The colony, supported by educational leadership consultants (ELCs), extension volunteers and Executive Office staff members, is later installed and new members are initiated. The chapter continues to receive support until the Executive Office, volunteers and members deem the chapter ready to transition out of the extension department.
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Serves as the main point of contact for colony and new chapter infrastructure development.
Stephanie Spence (Theta Phi-Christopher Newport), Program Coordinator of Event Planning Serves as the main point of contact for chapter installations and colonization event planning.
Installations: 2010–13
(in alphabetical order)
Carnegie Mellon (Iota Sigma), Pittsburgh, Penn. Clemson (Iota Rho), Clemson, S.C. Creighton (Theta Delta), Omaha, Neb. Denver (Iota Xi), Denver, Colo. Florida State (Gamma Phi), Tallahassee, Fla. Harvard (Iota Tau), Cambridge, Mass. Kentucky (Iota Nu), Lexington, Ky. Northern Arizona (Iota Pi), Flagstaff, Ariz. Stanford (Kappa), Palo Alto, Calif. Utah (Beta Sigma), Salt Lake City, Utah Whitman (Beta Phi), Walla Walla, Wash. WPI (Iota Omicron), Worcester, Mass. Alpha Phi Quarterly
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2015 AND BE YOND
Campus Near You
UC San Diego San Diego, Calif.
COLONIZATION DATE: Spring 2016 MASCOT: “King Triton” the Triton PHOTO BY COURTNEY MCGOUGH / FLICKR
SCHOOL FUN FACT: UC San Diego’s
University of Georgia Athens, Ga.
COLONIZATION DATE: Fall 2017 MASCOT: “Uga” the Bulldog
University of Florida Gainesville, Fla.
SCHOOL FUN FACT: The university mascot was a
goat before it was a bulldog. University Professor Charles Herty introduced football to the university. He and his team paid homage to the surrounding livestock and labeled the team “Goats” before their second football game, a Feb. 22, 1892, match against Auburn. The Goats lost, 10-0.
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Geisel Library (below) is the world’s largest repository of the original work of Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss), holding more than 10,000 original drawings, sketches, books and other memorabilia.
COLONIZATION DATE:
Fall 2017 MASCOT: “Albert and
Alberta” the Gators SCHOOL FUN FACT: University
of Florida’s athletic program has won a total of 31 national team titles, including 22 since 1992.
UNC Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, N.C.
COLONIZATION DATE:
Fall 2015 MASCOT: “Rameses” the Ram
University of North Florida
Stevens Institute of Technology
Jacksonville, Fla.
COLONIZATION DATE:
Hoboken, N.J.
Fall 2015
COLONIZATION DATE: Fall 2016
MASCOT: “Ozzie”
MASCOT: “Attila” the Duck
the Osprey
SCHOOL FUN FACT: Ranked among the top 20 schools
SCHOOL FUN FACT: The
annual River City Rumble home game against crosstown rival Jacksonville University is a big draw every year, but 2014’s contest will go down in the record books. More than 5,000 fans cheered the Ospreys on to victory — a marquee triumph for UNF’s growing athletics program.
in the nation for women and minorities pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields by Forbes.com in 2010. PHOTO BY LUCAS STANLEY / FLICKR
Coming to a
Ole Miss
Oxford, Miss. COLONIZATION DATE: Fall 2015 MASCOT: “Rebel” the Black Bear SCHOOL FUN FACT: The speed limit on campus is 18 mph in honor
of football player Archie Manning, who wore #18 on the field.
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SCHOOL FUN FACT: In Chapel
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Hill, all fire trucks are Carolina blue. The Carolina blue fire truck tradition began in 1996 to commemorate the joint purchase of Engine 32 by the town of Chapel Hill, UNC and UNC Hospital.
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New Haven, Conn. COLONIZATION DATE:
Fall 2015 MASCOT: “Handsome Dan”
the Bulldog SCHOOL FUN FACT: The Yale
Daily News is the oldest collegiate daily newspaper still in existence. It has been printed five days a week since Jan. 28, 1878. Yale also has the oldest and best-known a cappella group. The Wiffenpoos have been singing on Monday nights since 1909. They typically perform at Mory’s, the famous, members-only tavern on the Yale campus. Alpha Phi Quarterly
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WhereAre Who do We TheyNow Appreciate?! 2, 4, 6, 8 ...
ALPHA PHI’S EXTENSION volunteers are members from chapters across North America. They vary in age, location, interests and professional backgrounds. And despite these differences, they have one thing in common: they’re all rooting for Alpha Phi. Whether on the ground in our chapter facilities or supporting our members remotely, extension volunteers are game changers, working early mornings and late nights in addition to their full-time careers so Alpha Phi can continue to thrive on campuses across North America. Here is a quick look at their experiences.
On Working Remotely as a Volunteer “Although I volunteer remotely, there is strong communication between the risk management department, executive council and the advisory board/team leads. And it always makes it that much more exciting when I get to travel to Baton Rouge to see everyone!” — Lauren Locke (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech), Risk Management Team Lead for LSU
On Volunteering as an Extension Team Lead “Bringing Alpha Phi to a new campus involves showing an entire new community who we are, where we come from and what we value. Establishing Alpha Phi at Ole Miss will give us an opportunity to share the pride we have in our Fraternity and in turn, we will add extraordinary women to our membership.”
LSU (DELTA TAU)
Ottawa (IOTA UPSILON)
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Iowa State (ZETA DELTA)
Willamette (GAMMA TAU)
Baton Rouge, La.
Ottawa, Ont.
Ames, Iowa
Joliet, Ill.
ORIGINAL INSTALLATION: May 1, 1965
COLONIZATION: January 2014
ORIGINAL INSTALLATION: January 15, 1977
COLONIZATION: September 2014
COLONIZATION: February 2015
COLONIZATION: September 2013
INSTALLATION: March 2014
COLONIZATION: September 2014
INSTALLATION: April 2015
INSTALLATION: May 2015
RE-INSTALLATION: March 2014
FIRST RECRUITMENT: September 2014
RE-INSTALLATION: March 2015
FIRST RECRUITMENT: January 2015
FIRST RECRUITMENT: January 2016
FIRST RECRUITMENT: August 2014
CURRENT SIZE: 71
FIRST RECRUITMENT: August 2015
CURRENT SIZE: 32
CURRENT SIZE: 49
CURRENT SIZE: 310
MILESTONE: Recruited 22 new members in first formal recruitment period, becoming the largest chapter on campus.
CURRENT SIZE: 166
MILESTONES: First Greek organization at St. Francis.
MILESTONE: Held successful heart health week philanthropy and competed in serenades Greek sing competition.
MILESTONE: Pledged 200 members
in fall 2013 colonization and matched quota in first formal recruitment. “These young women blow my mind on a regular basis, and I couldn’t be more proud of them. I want to see them — and to help them — continue to make Delta Tau grow in stature on campus, and I want to help each member become the strong, confident, capable woman she has the potential to be.” — Sammye Crawford (Delta Tau-LSU), Delta Tau Programming and Education Advisor
“We have had the pleasure of welcoming intelligent, kind, unique and passionate women into the Iota Upsilon chapter of our Fraternity. We dream that one day our individual involvement will reach farther than our community, and it is simply an honor to belong to a sisterhood of such of amazing women.” — Meghan LeBlanc (Iota UpsilonOttawa), Charter Member and 2014 Chapter President
MILESTONES: Pledged 120 women in
September 2014 colonization. “Having the opportunity to bring the Zeta Delta chapter back to Iowa State has been such an incredible experience. We have loved having the ability to set new traditions on campus for Alpha Phi. As a chapter, we are so excited to see where the next years take Alpha Phi at Iowa State.” — Valerie Vander Linden (Zeta Delta-Iowa State), Charter Member and 2014-15 Chapter President
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“I joined Alpha Phi because I wanted to be a part of the closely-bonded sisterhoods that I have seen in other Alpha Phi chapters. As the first Greek organization at St. Francis, we have the opportunity to create a great reputation for what is to come. Our sisterhood and its values will lead other Greek organizations down the right path. I want my chapter to grow continuously in the years to come. Alpha Phi has already impacted me in so many ways, and I have met some women who will be my best friends for life.”
Salem, Ore.
“We’ve recruited an incredible group of women at Willamette. Although they’re a young chapter, our collegiate members are insightful, intelligent, beautiful and fierce women. I have no doubt that they will be a highly successful collegiate chapter and will go on to be contributing alumnae as well.” — Saori Clark (Tau-Oregon), Gamma Tau Extension Team Lead To learn more about Alpha Phi’s extension process and to read more testimonials, visit alphaphi.org (keyword: extension).
— Krystal Garritson (Iota Phi-St. Francis), Charter Member and 2014-15 Director of Finance
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VIRGINIA, ZETA IOTA
Collegian Completes Half Ironman
Collegian Delivers TEDx Talk
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LAST ACADEMIC TERM, JUNIOR ZABREEN KHAN (KAPPA-
Stanford) participated in a TEDxDavisStWomenled event in San Francisco, Calif. The TEDx program — an offshoot of TED Talks — supports independent organizers who want to create a TED-like event in their own communities. Zabreen partnered with TEDxDavisStWomen to speak about the objectification of women and the inequality of income based on gender in Silicon Valley. “TEDxDavisStWomen was planned in conjunction with the TEDWomen Conference,” Zabreen says. “The company my friend and mentor works at, Aspiriant, sponsored TEDxDavisStWomen. She has known me for several years and knew I had done work with women in Pakistan and was passionate about speaking about women’s issues. When her company began planning the event she referred me to the organizers, thinking I’d be a good fit for the talk.” Zabreen eloquently spoke about her stories and experiences as a native of Lahore, Pakistan, that are unavailable in the media today. She touched on personal anecdotes as well as larger societal issues such as gender discrimination in the workplace.
NEBRASKA KEARNEY, DELTA XI AND IOWA STATE, ZETA DELTA
Sisters Unite for Broadway Training Session
Zabreen currently studies science, technology and society and creative writing at Stanford. She leads the Business Association of Stanford Entrepreneurial Students (BASES) and MINT magazine, the university’s only student-run fashion and culture publication. She has worked at The Walt Disney Company, venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz and recently wrapped up a summer internship with the global marketing solutions (GMS) division of Facebook. After living in Silicon Valley for two years, Zabreen hopes to see more women take charge in the tech world. “There is a lot of room for growth and improvement in the tech industry. It’s booming, but there is untapped potential in half of our population. With the help of more accomplished women, we will see more innovation,” she says. “I hope that five years from now all young women aspiring towards a career in the tech world are confident in their abilities and can look at a world in which women are well-represented and are truly making a difference.” To view Zabreen’s TEDx Talk, visit youtube.com (keyword: Zabreen Khan).
From Aug. 2-8, 2015, collegians Brianna Melroy (Delta Xi-Nebraska Kearney) and Emmy Cuvelier (Zeta Delta-Iowa State) participated in New York City’s Broadway-integrated training program, The Open Jar Institute. The program holds worldwide auditions and selects only 60 performers for an intensive training week with elite professionals. Brianna and Emmy took classes, participated in audition boot camps and met with industry professionals. Both women are pursuing degrees in the performing arts sector.
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Collegian Featured in Military Magazine Senior Amanda Lafky (Gamma Sigma-Wisconsin Stout) was featured in the September 2015 edition of Futures magazine, the Department of Defense’s annual publication. Futures tells the stories of military men and women pursuing their passions in addition to the responsibilities of duty. When Amanda is not busy fulfilling her duties as a personnelist for the military, she is a member of the Veterans Club on base; serves on Alpha Phi’s executive council; works as a sports photographer for Wisconsin Stout athletics and Futures, the school newspaper; writes for HerCampus.com; and assists the university as a campus tour guide. For more information on Futures magazine, visit todaysmilitary.com (keyword: Futures).
On June 14, 2015, junior Ariana Staffen (Zeta Iota-Virginia) successfully completed a Half Ironman — the Eagleman 70.3 — in Cambridge, Md. A Half Ironman is one of a series of long distance triathlon races organized by the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) and includes swimming, running and biking 70.3 miles. Ariana, who completed her first triathlon in September of her freshman year of college, is also a member of the University of Virginia Triathlon Club. The club is a diverse mix of students who train together during the weekdays and participate in collegiate races. In the fall, Ariana will participate in three triathlons with the UVA club team and will race individually in a marathon in November. She will also continue training for the club’s most important race, Collegiate Nationals, which takes place in the spring.
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Wichita State Places Second at Heart Walk
This summer, Wichita State (Gamma Xi) sisters were proud to support women’s heart health and the American Heart Association (AHA) at the annual Heart Walk in Wichita, Kan. The chapter placed second in team member participation as well as team fundraising, donating more than $4,000 to the AHA.
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Sister Crowned Miss Kansas On June 6, 2015, collegian Hannah Wagner (Gamma XiWichita State) was crowned Miss Kansas. In September, she competed for the title of Miss America 2016 in Atlantic City, N.J. In addition to serving as a Miss America State Ambassador for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Hannah will promote her personal platform, “The Bold Initiative: Stand Up, Stand Out, BE BOLD!”, which includes a cross-generational mentoring initiative and networking sessions. PHOTO BY KRISTY BELCHER PHOTOGRAPHY
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Collegian Hosts Fundraiser Event After the 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Nepal in April 2015, sister Katie Jenkins (Beta Iota-West Virginia) organized a fundraiser in support of Shangrila Home orphanage, a home to more than 80 children that was completely destroyed. Katie and the West Virginia community SETON HALL, ETA ETA
New Jersey News Features Chapter’s Community Service Efforts On March 27, 2015, Seton Hall (Eta Eta) celebrated Frances E. Willard Day of Service in a new and innovative way. Sisters invited university peers and the local community to participate in the chapter’s prom dress drive, which benefitted Catherine’s Closet, a non-profit organization offering prom gowns, mentors, internships and scholarship programs to high school-aged girls. During the event, sisters collected more than 50 prom dresses, and due to the drive’s success, the women were featured on News 12 New Jersey. Sisters hope to hold the event again in 2016.
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eventually donated more than $900 to the Shangrila Home and the Help Nepal Network.
SANTA CLARA, ZETA GAMMA
Service Requirements Revised
Huskers Raise Money for Heart Health During the spring term, sisters at Nebraska (Nu) raised more than $14,400 for women’s heart health at the chapter’s annual Phiva Las Vegas philanthropy event. The event featured popular casino games, hors d’oeuvres, a live and silent auction, entertainment and a photo booth for family, friends, alumnae and the local community.
TOWSON, ETA OMEGA
25 Year Celebration at Towson On April 18, 2015, more than 50 collegians and 45 alumnae celebrated the 25th anniversary of Eta Omega chapter at Towson, originally installed on Feb. 24, 1990. Thirteen founding members were in attendance, including founding Chapter President Kim Kamuf Fawcett. Alumnae traveled to Towson, Md., from as far as Connecticut and Florida to celebrate. Alpha Phi memorabilia was displayed, including photos, T-shirts and the original charter. Following brunch, complete with a slideshow and video presentation, alumnae continued the festivities at Charles Village Pub. Remaining funds from the anniversary weekend were donated to an alumna and mother of two young children who unexpectedly lost her husband in the spring. A donation was also made to the American Heart Association in honor of a collegian undergoing treatment for a heart condition.
Last academic term, Vice President of Campus Affairs Shawna Richardson (Zeta Gamma-Santa Clara) revised chapter service requirements. These changes resulted in more than 800 hours of service completed both domestically and internationally by Zeta Gamma sisters in just five months. The chapter plans to continue with similar requirements for the 2015-16 academic year.
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Chapter Turns 100! On Jan. 8, 2015, Tau chapter at Oregon turned 100. In late May, collegians and alumnae joined in Eugene, Ore., to celebrate this milestone anniversary. The weekend festivities included tours of the chapter facility, a brunch and a dinner at the Hilton Hotel.
RENSSELAER, THETA TAU
Celebrating 20 Years at Rensselaer
DAYTON, ZETA PSI
Dayton Chapter Celebrates 30 Years
On April 14, 2015, Dayton (Zeta Psi) celebrated 30 years on campus. In honor of the chapter’s anniversary, collegiate members handed out birthday cake donuts in front of the student union and celebrated with music and balloons. Sisters continued festivities with a cookout on campus in the late afternoon.
From April 17-19, sisters at Rensselaer (Theta Tau) celebrated the chapter’s 20th anniversary. More than 65 collegians and 125 alumnae joined together for the weekend, which included a cocktail hour at a local restaurant, the chapter’s seventh annual Red Dress Gala and brunch to wrap up the weekend.
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Internships MISSOURI, OMICRON
Sister Interns with Nordstrom
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Collegian Interns with Telemundo Senior Ornella Hernandez (Beta-Northwestern) served as a summer production intern with Telemundo52 in Studio City, Calif. Ornella is a journalism major with a broadcast emphasis. Her internship responsibilities included writing scripts in Spanish, researching topics, developing questions for guests and gathering stories. Following graduation, Ornella hopes to work as an anchor at a national English-language news station. RENSSELAER, THETA TAU
Collegian Interns with Civil Engineering Firm This summer, senior Kelsey Ham (Theta Tau-Rensselaer) interned with Skanska, a large civil engineering firm. Kelsey, an environmental engineering major, was stationed in Staten Island working on the New York Wheel Project, which plans to construct the largest Ferris wheel in the world. When complete, the wheel will stand at roughly 60 stories. The second half of Kelsey’s internship was spent in Manhattan, where she worked on the new World Trade Center. Post-graduation, Kelsey hopes to work for a large company managing environmental impacts and risks in times of environmental disasters, such as oil spills or hurricanes.
Senior Rachel Ahlemeier (OmicronMissouri) interned with Nordstrom retail management in Boca Raton, Fla., this summer. During the eightweek internship, Rachel, a textile and apparel management major, met with department and store managers, assisted with visual merchandising, sold within her designated department and assisted with the store’s social media. Post-graduation, Rachel’s dream job would be to work at Nordstrom’s corporate office in Seattle, Wash., and buy for the Individualist department.
Sister Rachel Ahlemeier, a summer intern for Nordstrom in Boca Raton, Fla., poses with her must-have fall item: Patricia Nash’s ‘Bronte’ Fringe Bucket Bag.
Sister Interns with CNN/HLN Junior Hadley Jones (Delta Zeta-Maryland) served CNN/HLN as its program development summer intern. At CNN/HLN, Hadley learned how to develop unique ideas, taking them through the stages of production to a published piece. During her internship, she met many industry professionals, including the president of CNN, Jeff Zucker, and anchors like Anderson Cooper. At the conclusion of the summer, Hadley presented researched ways to improve CNN and incorporate the voices of the college-aged generation to CNN executives. To view all “From the Quad” submissions, visit alphaphi.org (keyword: web extra).
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Vice President of Marketing Reagan Mitchell completed an internship with leading pharmaceutical company, Sanofi, based in Bridgewater, N.J. Sanofi is a global healthcare leader engaged in the research, development, manufacturing and marketing of health products, with a diversified offer of medicines, vaccines and therapeutic solutions. Reagan worked with Sanofi’s launch product team on Praluent, a treatment for patients with high cholesterol. In clinical trials, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol — bad cholesterol — was lowered by 60 percent after only 24 weeks, which could dramatically reduce the risk of a heart attack. Praluent was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on July 24, 2015. “It is exciting to work on a product that aligns with Alpha Phi Foundation’s mission of women’s heart health,” Reagan says. “I feel lucky to have been invited back over winter break and next summer to continue the internship program.” Reagan, a business and political science major, hopes to attend law school after graduation. She also plans to secure a sponsorship from Sanofi for Beta Mu’s Red Dress Gala on Oct. 23.
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to Alpha Phi Foundation’s 2015-16 Scholarship Recipients!
MINNESOTA (EPSILON)
Academic excellence is a hallmark of Alpha Phi. This year, through the genorosity of its donors, Alpha Phi Foundation awarded it largest scholarship sum to date with more than $208,750 in scholarships given to 20 graduate and 46 undergraduate members. These sisters exemplify academic excellence, outstanding service and dedicated involvement on their campuses and in their communities. The Foundation is proud to continue recognizing the remarkable accomplishments of Alpha Phi women by awarding merit-based and need-based scholarships to help them fulfill their promise and potential.
Minnesota (Epsilon) will hold a 125th anniversary celebration on Oct. 10, 2015. The chapter was originally installed on Sept. 15, 1890. For more information, email alphaphi.epsilon125@gmail.com.
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Loyola Marymount (Zeta Beta) will celebrate 40 years the weekend of March 11-14, 2016, in Los Angeles, Calif. Events will include A-Phiasco, an alumnae reception and an anniversary brunch sponsored by the university. The chapter was originally installed May 15, 1976. Contact Chapter Advisor Erin Pattison Jensen (Zeta Beta-Loyola Marymount) at jensenerinm@gmail.com for additional information.
Wisconsin Oshkosh (Delta Psi) alumnae are invited to an allGreek reunion on campus Saturday, Oct. 17. The new Alumni Welcome and Conference Center will host a post-football game Greek gathering. For more information, contact Jeanne Womaski Tondryk (Delta Psi-Wisconsin Oshkosh) at jtondryk@yahoo.com.
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GRADUATE RECIPIENTS Diane Keenum Hite Memorial Scholarship Alayna Ackerman (PsiSouth Dakota) Law
Frances Cameron Wiig Scholarship
Justine Amato (Iota Eta-DePaul) Master of Education in Counseling
Helen Bradford Scholarship Christina Bax (Kappa-Stanford) Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program
Zeta Iota Scholarship
Elizabeth Thornton Beale (Zeta Iota-Virginia) Master of Science in Nursing/ Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program
Ruth Crellin Boutwell Scholarship Christie Chan (Beta ThetaBritish Columbia) Doctor of Medicine
Jennifer Lynne Brooks Memorial Scholarship Sam Copparam (Beta Pi-USC) Doctor of Medicine
John and Sharon Spraker Barnes Scholarship
Lee Davies (Phi-Oklahoma) Master of Science in Agriculture, Food and the Enviroment
Eloise Howell Scholarship Susan DuMont (Gamma Epsilon-Lake Forest) Law
Carol Klink Claussen Scholarship
Amy Fisher (Epsilon Rho-UC Davis) International Studies and International Economics
Virginia Coleman Scholarship
Melissa Kennison (Theta PsiSUNY Plattsburgh) Certificate of Advanced Study: Educational Leadership
Constance Purkiss Kelly Scholarship Amanda Loh (Zeta SigmaFranklin & Marshall) Master in Higher Education
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Clara Bradley Burdette Scholarship
Jessa Miller (Theta-Michigan) Doctor of Medicine
Marilyn Bracken Ruckman Scholarship Jessica Patterson (Beta IotaWest Virginia) Doctor of Medicine
Nancy Pitchforth Patton Scholarship
Katharine Parsons Petzold (BetaNorthwestern) Master of Social Work
Marlyn G. Frazier Scholarship
Madison Scott (Gamma BetaUC Santa Barbara) Communication with a concentration in Public and Media Relations
Octavia Born Brooks Scholarship
UNDERGRADUATE RECIPIENTS
Darcel Atwill Weller Scholarship
Margaret Beery Doe Scholarship
Sally Mitchell Milam Memorial Scholarship
Dana Allen (Beta Delta-UCLA) Psychology
Alpha Phi Foundation Scholarship
Lauryn Angell (Beta Sigma-Utah) Chemistry with a concentration in Geology
Ruth Woods Scholarship
Linda Gardner Massie Scholarship
Marie Brewer (Gamma XiWichita State) Human Resource Management
Linda Trinh Memorial Scholarship
Delta Xi - Amber Weitzel Memorial Scholarship
Alison Beth Drucker Memorial Scholarship Sarah Tufano (Beta Nu-Duke) Law
John R. and Cecile D. Richards Scholarship
Ali Meoli Wilke (Delta DeltaOklahoma City) Nurse Practitioner
Heidi Daniel (Sigma-Washington) Early Childhood and Family Studies
Marjorie V. Dove Scholarship
Margaret Garth Steinert Greene Scholarship
Amanda Grant Thrower (Beta Beta-Michigan State) Master of Fine Arts, Fiction Writing
Sigma Scholarship and Ruth Allingham Soriano Scholarship
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Kate Shipley (Gamma-DePauw) Master in Higher Education and Student Affairs
Beta Beta Chapter Scholarship
Mary Katharine Crowley (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech) Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics
Lucy Benitez (Psi-South Dakota) Art Education (Printmaking/ Graphic Design)
Pratyusha Bujimalla (Zeta Omicron-Johns Hopkins) Molecular and Cellular Biology and Neuroscience
Margaret Sundel (Delta ZetaMaryland) Doctor of Medicine
Julie Croak (Phi-Oklahoma) Marketing and Management
Heather Brunelli (Delta XiNebraska Kearney) Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting
Mabel Cowlishaw Siggins Scholarship Kaci Cazenave (Delta Tau-LSU) Mass Communication (Public Relations)
Lambda 100th Year Anniversary Scholarship Tiana Cherbosque (Lambda-UC Berkeley) Peace and Conflict Studies
Mary Yearsley Scholarship Abigail Clark (Beta Alpha-Illinois) Speech-Language Pathology
Kathleen Feeney Hiemstra Scholarship Liza Clark (Delta DeltaOklahoma City) Music/Musical Theater
Abby Dorsa Sobrato Memorial Scholarship
Lauren Cloward (Zeta GammaSanta Clara) Political Science and Environmental Studies
Brianna DeGone (Delta Nu-Maine) Biological Engineering
Marisa Giglio (Delta AlphaEast Carolina) Criminal Justice
Nu Centennial Scholarship Amber Harmon (Nu-Nebraska) Biological Sciences
Mabel Cooper Lamb Scholarship
Haley Hesselberg (Gamma Sigma-Wisconsin Stout) Marketing and Business Education
BB Class of ‘63 40th Anniversary Scholarship Bridget Hillman (Beta BetaMichigan State) Neuroscience
Madge H. Lesher Memorial Scholarship Kassandra Kirk (Beta Epsilon-Arizona) Pre-Business
Irving H. and Marion L. Frank Memorial Scholarship
Siena Landay (Eta-Boston) Business — Finance and Entrepreneurship
Alpha Phi Foundation Scholarship
Julia Lanuez (Eta Eta-Seton Hall) Speech Pathology 4+2 Special Education/Elementary Education/ Liberal Studies
Doris Corbett Scholarship
Christianna Lodder (Beta OmegaKent State) Fashion Merchandising
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Maj Britt Kaal – Zeta Upsilon 20th Anniversary Scholarship Emma Loebel (Zeta UpsilonWashington University) English, Secondary Education
Sally Hepler Memorial Scholarship Christine Martin (Iota Rho-Clemson) Genetics
Marjorie V. Dove Scholarship
Natasha Martinez (UpsilonWashburn) Politicial Science, Pre-Law
Jane Kinney Memorial Scholarship
Canadian Centennial Scholarship
Emma Roberts (Iota UpsilonOttawa) Psychology
Mary Miller Lyons Scholarship Camila Salazar (Delta-Cornell) Communication
Alpha Phi Foundation Scholarship Tori Sanders (Epsilon NuDelaware) Operations Management
Vicki Silverman Memorial Scholarship
Olivia Massey (Zeta Phi-MIT) Environmental Engineering
Jordyn Siegfried (Gamma PiArizona State) Dance and Pre-Medicine
Alpha Phi Foundation Scholarship
Beta Omicron Anniversary Scholarship
Darci McGlasson (Delta Delta-Oklahoma City) American Dance Pedagogy
Joan Merritt Holmes Scholarship
Melanie McNulty (Beta TauIndiana) Theater and Drama
Gamma Nu 50th Anniversary Scholarship
Abby Mongelluzzo (Gamma NuMiami University) Accounting
Courtney Andreas-Gray Scholarship Ariana Naaseh (LambdaUC Berkeley) Cognitive Science
Beta Delta Scholarship
Camila Piedrahita (Beta DeltaUCLA) Political Science and Sociology
Toni Soreng Cobb Scholarship
Katy Przybylski (Zeta UpsilonWashington University) English, Secondary Education
Anne Williams Muhl Scholarship
Sabby Reed (Omicron-Missouri) Nutritional Science
Maxine English Memorial Scholarship
Aislin Stephan (Beta OmicronBowling Green) Nursing
Kristy Burgener Memorial Scholarship Julia Szumny (Beta Alpha-Illinois) Advertising
Kay Wainwright Nixon Memorial Scholarship
Molly Thuente (Epsilon ThetaNorthern Iowa) Communicative Disorders
Martha Jarvis Sutton Scholarship
Natalia Velenchenko (EpsilonMinnesota) Human Resources and Industrial Relations
Zeta Iota Scholarship Emily Wombacher (Zeta Iota-Virginia) Kinesiology
Edwynne C. Rosenbaum Scholarship Skyler Youtsey (Gamma PiArizona State) Business Entrepreneurship
Sharon Petzold Memorial Scholarship
Jenna Zendarski (Gamma BetaUC Santa Barbara) Political Science
Elana Roeder (Beta EpsilonArizona) Journalism
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ON JULY 12, 2015, ALUMNA OLIVIA JORDAN (ETA-BOSTON),
Miss Oklahoma USA, was crowned Miss USA 2015 at the Baton Rouge River Center in Baton Rouge, La. Olivia, a 26-year-old from Tulsa, Okla., graduated from Boston University with a degree in health science. As a collegiate member, she worked as a group fitness instructor and personal trainer and pioneered a self-defense workshop that became a continued tradition within her Alpha Phi chapter. She has appeared in several national and international commercials and feature films, and as a model, she has walked for Sherri Hill in New York Fashion Week and the runway at Miami Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2014. Her editorial work has previously been featured in Cosmopolitan, Shape and Vogue Japan. Olivia has been recognized by Children of the Night, a group dedicated to getting children out of prostitution, as an outstanding
Alumnae Reunite at Wedding Sisters from eight chapters attended alumna Alison Nash’s (Xi-Toronto) wedding in Toronto, Ont., in May 2015.
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Sisters Margot Kim Scroggins (Eta Kappa-UC Irvine) and Amanda Venegas Brandt (Gamma Alpha-San Diego State) work together at the ABC-owned station ABC-30 in their hometown of Fresno, Calif. In 2007, Amanda joined ABC-30 as a news intern. Margot had been working as the morning anchor since 2004. PHOTO COURTESY OF MISS USA
advocate. She was also the 2015 host for the Oklahoma Chapter’s Alzheimer’s Association Memory Gala and helped raise $1.3 million. Alumna Gretchen Reece (Epsilon Beta-Butler), Miss Indiana USA, also competed in the pageant and was awarded Miss Photogenic USA™. A blue ribbon panel selected the delegate who exemplifies beauty through the lens of a camera. She was awarded a $1,000 cash prize. For more information on Miss USA and its contestants, visit missusa.com.
SILICON VALLEY, CALIF.
Sisters Enjoy a Night at the Ballpark On July 16, 2015, sisters from the Silicon Valley alumnae chapter enjoyed a night of fun and baseball at the annual San Jose Giants game. Family and friends joined members for dinner in the Turkey Mike’s Barbecue picnic area and watched the Giants take on the Stockton Ports.
After spending five years at her first reporter job in Montana, Amanda returned to her roots in Fresno and joined ABC-30 as a full-time reporter and fill-in anchor in 2012. “Once we discovered our shared Alpha Phi membership, we instantly bonded!” Margot says.
TAMPA BAY, FLA.
Alumnae Chapter Celebrates ThreeGeneration Connection The Tampa Bay alumnae chapter enjoys a rare three-generation connection: two chapter members — Jean West Walker (Beta Chi-Bucknell) and daughter Leslie West Lafontaine (Alpha-Syracuse) — celebrated as their granddaughter and daughter Elizabeth Lafontaine (AlphaSyracuse) graduated in 2014, making three generations of fabulous alumnae.
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In conjunction with Alpha Phi Foundation’s Take Heart. Take Part. program, the Greater Kansas City alumnae chapter hosted the first-ever alumnae chapter HandsOnly™ CPR training event on June 7 at St. Luke’s Hospital on the Plaza in the Muriel McBrien Women’s Heart Center. St. Luke’s Hospital was an Alpha Phi Foundation grant recipient in 2011. Susan Godfrey Melton (Gamma Xi-Wichita State), an Alpha Phi alumna and the senior director of development at St. Luke’s, helped coordinate the free event along with the alumnae chapter. More than 30 women attended this pilot alumnae chapter CPR program. Take Heart. Take Part. is an educational initiative introduced in February 2014 by Alpha Phi Foundation. The program is designed to expand public awareness of cardiac arrest, teach the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only™ CPR and implement automated external defibrillators (AED) on campuses and in communities.
During spring 2015, alumna Dr. Lisa Bardill Moscaritolo (Eta Gamma-Akron) served as the dean of student life on a Semester at Sea voyage. Dr. Bardill Moscaritolo shared the experience with 10 collegiate Alpha Phis from chapters across the country. In addition to Semester at Sea, Dr. Bardill Moscaritolo serves as dean of students at Pace University for the Westchester Campuses in New York. As dean of students, she provides overall leadership and direction to a comprehensive student affairs department. Before arriving at Pace in 2007, she served as the associate dean for student affairs at Florida Atlantic University for three years. Dr. Bardill Moscaritolo is an advocate for international education and globalizing student affairs, service and research. She is a founding member and general secretary for the International Student Affairs and Student Services (IASAS) organization, which was founded in March 2010 and chartered in Brussels, Belgium, in July 2013. Dr. Lisa Bardill Moscaritolo (Eta Gamma-Akron) (front row, center) shares a Semester at Sea voyage with collegiate Alpha Phis. Pictured are (front, from left): Aubrey Purdy (Delta Gamma-Northern Colorado), Lindsey Hall (Zeta Iota-Virginia), Dr. Bardill Moscaritolo, Katie Loewenstein (Beta Gamma-Colorado), Vivian Zhang (Delta ZetaMaryland), (back, from left) Taylor Roesch (Zeta PsiDayton), Shannon Cook (Beta Gamma-Colorado), Olivia Dillingham (Zeta Iota-Virginia), Madison McKeever (Gamma Alpha-San Diego State), Erin DeVita (Delta Zeta-Maryland) and Shelby Allen (Eta Upsilon-Chapman).
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Xi-Wichita State) is one of the first eight medical students to graduate from the four-year medical school program at the Kansas University (KU) School of Medicine Wichita. Until the class of 2015, KU Wichita medical students generally attended the university for only their final two years. Caitlin’s class was the first to take advantage of the program’s PHOTO BY THE WICHITA BUSINESS JOURNAL FOR KU WICHITA. expansion, which is unique in its for producing primary care physicians, and community-based approach. In contrast with the typical medical school model, which is tied more than half of those students completing to a single university hospital, KU Wichita residencies in Kansas will remain in the state. campus partners with healthcare facilities Caitlin currently works as a resident at Wesley Family Medicine Residency in Wichita, across the state to provide hands-on clinical Kan. When she completes her residency she training for students and residents. A recent hopes to work in an outpatient clinic. study ranked KU Wichita sixth in the nation
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In May 2015, the Greater Seattle alumnae chapter hosted its inaugural career panel event for Washington (Sigma) collegians. Ten alumnae volunteers, representing a variety of career paths, shared insight with more than 35 collegiate members in attendance. Alumnae were split into two groups, business and science, and panelists included a corporate recruiter from Nordstrom, an engineer from Boeing, a hardware developer at Microsoft, a physical therapist, a medical student and several women in marketing at various companies in the area. In addition to advice regarding specific fields, alumnae also offered general tips for the job search process. The panel was the first of its kind for both groups, and the alumnae chapter hopes to continue the event in years to come.
In May, sisters of the Columbus alumnae chapter hosted a successful volunteer event with Dress for Success, a nonprofit organization that empowers women to achieve their goals through free-of-charge suiting, a career center and employment retention programs. While volunteering, alumnae sorted through clothing donations and stocked and organized the Dress for Success boutique to ensure that disadvantaged women in the Columbus area had access to professional attire. The chapter plans to make this an annual event.
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The Coachella Valley alumnae chapter honored Meredith Overpeck Duncan (Nu-Nebraska) for her 101st birthday at a July social gathering. Earlier in the month, Meredith passed her driver’s test, which will be good for another four years. She only missed two questions on the test and passed the eye exam with flying colors. Meredith’s mother — Josephine Frazier Overpeck — was one of the first two Nu chapter members initiated in 1906 at the University of Nebraska. Meredith’s grandfather leased the first Alpha Phi house for Nu chapter.
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What’s On Your Desk?
Dear Martha,
I’m graduating in the spring and beginning to interview for job opportunities. Some of the positions I’m interested in are with startup companies, while others are with large corporations. What’s an appropriate “first interview” outfit for both opportunities? — Almost Alumna While business casual is the safest bet for a first interview, it may not necessarily match the personality of the office. Do your research: search the company’s website or ask someone you know at the company for general guidelines. While some more artistic fields may encourage individual style, it’s always a good idea to err on the side of caution. The general rule of thumb is to dress modestly and choose an outfit you’ll feel confident wearing. Keep it simple, take a deep breath and don’t forget your résumé! — Martha DIETARY RESTRICTIONS I was recently invited to a dinner party hosted by a woman I don’t know well. I cater to a vegetarian lifestyle and do not eat fish or meat. As this is not an allergy, should I still be expected to communicate my dietary restrictions to the hostess in advance of the dinner? — Vegetarian in Vermont There are two ways you could go about this. The first is to not mention your dietary restriction and run the risk of not eating, knowing that your only options may be salad or bread. This may, however, offend the hostess, and she may feel awkward when she realizes 4 6
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your restriction and hasn’t prepared anything for you. The second is to kindly mention your dietary restriction when you RSVP. She should let you know if there will not be an option, in which case you can respectfully decline. Keep in mind that food preferences, as opposed to dietary restrictions and allergies, would warrant a completely different approach and response. — Martha
TODAY’S RSVP ETIQUETTE As an older woman, I was under the impression that when sending out an invitation with an RSVP, you should always enclose an envelope and a reply card. My daughter in her early 20s tells me I’m “old school” — that I can
include an RSVP request by either telephone or email. I don’t think this is proper etiquette. What are the rules these days? — Old Fashioned in Oklahoma First off, you are not old fashioned, but your daughter is correct. It is certainly acceptable to request an RSVP by telephone or email, so long as the reply phone number or email is listed clearly on the invitation. You may still choose to include an envelope and a reply card, but this will generally warrant a longer response time, and you should keep this in mind when considering the timing of sending out your invites. — Martha
Car Dancing and Post-it® Notes on the Dog Meet alumna Leslie Ferguson (Delta Chi-William Woods), an alumnae chapter president, judiciary board specialist and self-proclaimed Post-it® note addict. Leslie, who serves as a vendor relationship manager for global manufacturing and technology company, Emerson, in St. Louis, Mo., gave us a peek into her daily routine and shared what makes her workspace unique.
A typical day:
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The most unique item on my desk: A painted pet rock that I got a few years ago for Easter. My aunt made them for everyone that year. It has one googly eye and makes me smile every time I look at it.
Ways I stay organized:
items and I use Post-it® notes for everything. I corral my action smaller with note sticky questions for others on their own larger paper my sticky notes for the questions/ac tions. I use them in reminders, for my calendars, in books for school, in my notebooks for on my desk, in my to-do list and for my grocer y list. You will find them om mirror bathro or m bedroo gym bag, in my purse, in my car, on my a Post-it® put with reminders — even on the back of my phone. I once on the dog! I don’t know what I’d do without them.
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One item on my desk I couldn’t live without: My iPhone. It tells me where I need to be, how to get there, keeps me in contact with everyone and has pictures of Post-it® notes in it.
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Embodying School Spirit The start of a new school year brings new classes, fall philanthropy events, homecoming celebrations and of course, football season! In the spirit of “catching the spirit,” we chatted with a current pom line/dance team member and a former cheerleader from the late ‘80s, both from the University of Arizona (Beta Epsilon). Collegian Maddie Keefe and alumna Bernadette Cay answered some questions about doing their part to promote school spirit on campus and in the community.
Maddie Keefe
(BETA EPSILON-ARIZONA) With close to 100 talented dancers auditioning each year, tryouts can be very intimidating. Two days are broken down into four to five segments with cuts after each one. There is an across the floor, jazz routine, pom routine, a mixture of both routines and an interview. Although it can be a very intense process, most women who get cut will come back the next year better prepared. The 2015-16 team consists of 24 women.
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The infamous ARIZONA chant because of the long history it has with the university. The fans have also started to recognize and show their love for a dance we perform titled “Maria.”
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We meet the crowd outside to welcome the football players, also known as “Wildcat Walk.” We walk around the tailgate to get the fans riled up, and 15 minutes before kickoff, we march with the band into the stadium to perform Arizona’s pregame along with the “Star Spangled Banner.”
When the alumnae “pommies” joined us on the field to perform at the game.
Being named PAC-12 South Division champions after beating Arizona State. After two years in a row of being defeated by them, the whole crowd rushed the field.
Ecstatic, thrilled, energetic.
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Bernadette Cay
(BETA EPSILON-ARIZONA) I wasn’t a cheerleader in high school, so I had nothing to compare tryouts to. A week before tryouts they held clinics where you learned cheers and stunts. That same day you performed the fight song (“Bear Down”), a few other cheers and several stunts with a male cheerleader. The next day you went to McKale Center (basketball arena) to see the list of cheerleaders who made it. I was so shocked and surprised that my name was on that list. Six women and six men were selected each year. Our fight song was a crowd favorite, as were the stunts. We worked hard to achieve a liberty and a Kewpie (where the guy holds both of your feet with his arm extended above his head). Yikes!
Putting our Wildcat decals on our cheeks and tailgating with the fans.
When the alumnae cheerleaders came back to cheer with us for the game.
A Return to Campus The Fall 1975 Quarterly featured this photo on its cover showing Alpha Phis from Butler (Epsilon Beta) moving into the house for recruitment.
Having the honor and privilege of representing my school; running out on the field in front of the players with the Arizona Wildcat flag leading the charge.
Honored, proud, excited.
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