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A Publication of Alpha Phi International Fraternity Since 1888 Vol. 115, No. 1 Winter 2003
Phis in Sports Meet Alpha Phis who have incorporated their passion for sports and fitness into their professions.
Inside: George Washington Installation 2002 Foundation Professor of the Year
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Career Development
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Alumnae Pride
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President’s Message
Potential Member Form
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People
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On Campus
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PHIS IN SPORTS Laurie Wallace (ΘΩ-Barry) is a bodybuilder. Meet
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her and other Alpha Phis whose professions and passions revolve around sports.
George Washington Installation
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Reunions
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Letters to the Editor
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Foundation
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NPC Update
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Announcements
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Bulletin Board
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GEORGE WASHINGTON INSTALLATION Mom and daughter initiates pose in front of the Capitol. Alpha Phi International welcomes its 144th active collegiate chapter.
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CORRECTION The Fall 2002 Quarterly (“Alpha Phis Talk Turkey,” page 33) incorrectly identified Sara Anthony Montgomery (∆MPurdue) as one of two Alpha Phis featured in Butterball’s® 2002 Turkey Talk-Line Calendar. The Quarterly regrets the error. Sara Stassel Lee (∆M-Purdue) of Glen Ellyn, Ill., has been with the Talk-Line for seven years. As part of Butterball’s® staff of 45 home economists and nutritionists, she responds to her share of more than 100,000 turkey preparation-related questions each November and December. Sara introduced fellow DuPage Valley (Ill.) alumna Marie Degnan Ryan (ZA-Eastern Illinois) to the Talk-Line.
Founders Clara Bradley Burdette (’76), died 1954 Florence Chidester Lukens (’75), died 1885 Martha Foote Crow (’76), died 1924 Ida Gilbert Houghton (’76), died 1916 Jane S. Higham (’76), died 1949 Kate Hogoboom Gilbert (’75), died 1900 Elizabeth Grace Hubbell Shults (’75), died 1895 Rena Michaels Atchison (’74), died 1933 Louise Shepard Hancock (’76), died 1932 Clara Sittser Williams (’75), died 1925 International Executive Board International President: Crista Cate Vasina Vice President: Amy Pfannenstiel Bunszel Secretary/Treasurer: Lindsay Wiggins Barbara Koontz Alevras Stacey Grimes Boulmetis Margaret Halla Cash Linda Boon DeFee Felicia Hunt Peg DeChant Thornburg Ex-Officio: Sally McCall Grant, NPC Delegate Foundation Directors Chairman: Susan Brink Sherratt Vice Chairman: Gayle Goodman Secretary: Kathleen Feeney Hiemstra Treasurer: Susan Weiskittle Barrick Ann Brinkman Judith Knudsen Brown Alin Hernandez Wall Crista Cate Vasina National Panhellenic Conference Alpha Phi Delegate: Sally McCall Grant First Alternate Delegate: Deana Koonsman Gage Second Alternate Delegate: Laura Malley-Schmitt Third Alternate Delegate: Mary Rekart Ulich Editorial Advisory Board Sheila George Bright Ann Brinkman Emily Ellison Lamb Jan Jones Owen Lisa Marlene Sawyer Jodi Wilson Siegel Alpha Phi Quarterly Staff Director of Marketing & Communications: Maureen Lyons E-mail: mlyons@alphaphi.org Editor: Christine Spiegel E-mail: quarterly@alphaphi.org Alpha Phi Quarterly Design Michelle Webb Design E-mail: mwdesign@intosh.net Alpha Phi Home Page www.alphaphi.org Executive Office Executive Director: Susan Zabriskie Address: 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201 Phone: 847.475.0663 Fax: 847.475.6820 E-mail: fraternity@alphaphi.org Foundation Office Executive Director: Rebecca Andrew Zanatta Address: 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201 Foundation Phone: 847.475.4532 Fax: 847.475.9982 E-mail: foundation@alphaphi.org
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Each fall I spend a considerable amount of time watching my children play soccer for their grade school. As their teams evolve from groups of individuals running around on the field to teams of players working together, I am reminded of the power of teamwork. In the time spent together working toward a common goal, team members learn to celebrate successes and face challenges together. By benefiting from each others’ strengths and Crista Cate Vasina accepting each others’ weaknesses, the team is able to reach its highest potential. Team participation can yield additional benefits: mutual respect and camaraderie. The lessons learned from participating in sports carry over into adult life. The concept of teamwork, in particular, is an integral part of any organization. Becoming a member of Alpha Phi means joining a team — a team united for a common goal: to promote growth in character, unity of feeling, sisterly affection and social communion among members and to seek the highest ideal of womanhood.* As an organization, Alpha Phi offers numerous opportunities for team participation, including working on a collegiate executive council, advisory board, house corporation board, staffled committee, regional team or conference planning. As an Alpha Phi, I have had the privilege of serving on many teams. I have formed lifelong friendships, learned new skills and grown to understand the appropriate time to lead and to follow. My participation has been a very reward– Dr. Michael Simon, ing part of my Alpha Phi experience. sportsPARENTS magazine Since our installation in July 2002, the International Executive Board has grown from a group of leaders to a leadership team. We have learned to rely on each other, established an appreciation for one another’s strengths and weaknesses and formed friendships. Each of us has come to once again appreciate the power of teamwork.
“Being a team player is important, not only in sports but in life. The ability to cooperate, communicate, respect and get along with others are valuable traits, whether you’re in the board room or operating room, production line or chorus line.”
Crista Cate Vasina (∆Γ-Northern Colorado) International President *Constitution of Alpha Phi International Fraternity, Incorporated, Article II
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This issue of the Quarterly profiles Alpha Phis who work in the sports industry. Whether they experience the concept of team on the field or in the office, these women discuss how sports have influenced their lives. The Career Development section offers tips on entering the sports field. Throughout On Campus and Alumnae Pride, Alpha Phis who play and work in sports are profiled. Additionally, our Web site (www.alphaphi.org) continues the Sports Phis focus. Thank you to all who shared their stories with the Quarterly. Please e-mail quarterly@alphaphi.org or call 847.316.8920 if you wish to be added to our Web list of Alpha Phis in sports.
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The Alpha Phi Foundation’s Valentine appeal won first place for Best Direct Mail Package during the Foundation Seminar’s awards dinner in September. Foundation Executive Director Rebecca Andrew Zanatta (BPΛ-Washington State), Coordinator of Chapter Development & Marketing Kristin Tomala (ZΞ-Elmhurst) and Planned Giving Committee Chairman Valerie Lawlor (O-Missouri) joined representatives from men’s and women’s foundations for the annual conference in Indianapolis.
In the Next Issue Investing in Alpha Phi and Your Future Fall 2002 Reader Survey Results
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Phis in Sports “There are many opportunities for women in the extremely maledominated sports field. Not everyone in sports is an athlete, coach or trainer. Professional jobs within the industry are a wonderful niche for women, simply because not many females consider working in athletics as an option.” –Leila Pratt (ΘN-Appalachian State), assistant sports information director, Appalachian State University
Thirty years after the passage of Title IX, the landmark legislation that bans sex discrimination in school academics and athletics, the sports industry is still dominated by males. However, the following Alpha Phis prove increasing numbers of women are involved in sports and entering sports professions. Penny Bartel BC Disability Sports www.disabilitysport.org
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Penny Bartel, third from left, is executive director for BC Disability Sports.
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This Alpha Phi goes to work every day knowing she’s not only helping special athletes give their best but also leaving a legacy in British Columbia. Penny Parris Bartel (B -British Columbia) is acting executive director for BC Disability Sports, a British Columbia-based organization committed to maximizing the participation of people with disabilities in sport, recreation and physical education. “I have a very unique career, and I put into practice everyday the skills I learned in Alpha Phi as both a student and an adviser [to British Columbia (BΘ)],” says Penny. She organizes six different programs, coordinates special events, fundraises, recruits, supervises office volunteers and manages finances, public relations, marketing and a quarterly newsletter. Although she’s busy, Penny says, “It’s worth it at the end of the day when you see someone living a
more active life or witness the smile of an athlete who receives a gold medal or beats his best time. From first trying a sport to competing at the Paralympics® — to be able to watch that development is simply priceless!” The organization’s major event, the BC Disability Games, is Western Canada’s largest multi-sport, multi-disability event and a stepping stone for national and international competitions, including the Paralympics®. Each year a different British Columbia community is host to the Games and approximately 800 people from around the world. Nearly 350 athletes compete in sports such as: boccia, lawn bowling, cycling, equestrian events, golf, goal ball, sailing, showdown, power soccer, 7-a-side soccer, wheelchair basketball and swimming. Penny says a large component of the Games is the lasting legacy in improved recreation, sport facilities and programs in host communities across the province. “It’s truly a fabulous event,” she says, “and I’m very proud of my involvement.” Stacy Michael USA Swimming www.usswim.org
Stacy Michael ( A-Linfield) is a drug control coordinator for the national team division of USA Swimming, the national governing body for competitive swimming in the United States. The former high school and college swimmer says she is “thrilled to be working at USA Swimming and at the Olympic Training Center.” Stacy’s job includes overseeing all aspects of USA Swimming’s Doping Control program: coordinating
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all in- and out-of-competition drug testing, ensuring that USA Swimming athletes maintain compliance with doping rules and regulations, preparing for National Team international trips and providing educational information to athletes, coaches, parents and sports medicine professionals. She also works closely with the International Federation of Swimming and the United States Anti-Doping Agency. Stacy, who has worked at the Colorado Springs, Colo., office nearly three years, worked in drug education for the United States Olympic Committee prior to joining USA Swimming.
ARIZONA FALL LEAGUE Katie Longworth (BE-Arizona) is media relations director for Major League Baseball, running the media department for the Arizona Fall League. “In the sports industry, the name of the game is working your way up.”
COLLEGE SPIRIT SQUAD LEADER In addition to serving as advisor to UCLA's spirit squad, Mollie Quinn (B∆-UCLA) is co-creator of the nationally utilized Performance Enhancement Program for spirit leaders, associate director of the Golden State Spirit Association and choreographs camp and competition routines for squads and individuals.
Erin Kearney Davis PGA Champions Tour™ www.pgatour.com
PRO TEAM MESSAGE THERAPIST Amie Kraft (ΘΞ-Shippensburg) is a massage therapist for professional athletes. After traveling nationally and internationally with a professional cycling team, she began her job in 2001 as massage therapist for the Philadelphia Eagles professional football team.
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How does a former sixth grade teacher land a job with the PGA? Erin Kearney Davis ( -Creighton) became involved with professional golf tournaments when she volunteered for a Buy.com Tour™ event in Omaha, Neb., in 1996. As a teacher with summers off, she worked as a volunteer with the event for three years before being offered a position with the PGA Tour™. She currently works in tournament operations for the PGA’s Champions Tour™, formerly the Senior PGA Tour™. She travels to 24 tournaments each year, working with volunteers to provide statistical data and scores for television and PGATour.com™ live scoring. Her duties include operating special events, assisting corporate clients on-site during tours and training volunteers. Erin, who has been with the tour four seasons, says, “I love what I do and really enjoy the travel. I have the opportunity to work with hundreds of volunteers each week all over the country and have made some wonderful friends along the way.”
HIGH SCHOOL COACH High school science teacher Portia Pollock (HΣLafayette) coaches girls’ soccer and girls’ basketball. “I believe in healthy competition. It is extremely important for young female athletes to have female coaches as positive role models.”
COLLEGE ATHLETIC TRAINER Michelle Freeman (∆Π-Indiana State) is head football trainer and associate head athletic trainer at Christopher Newport University. Michelle is Christopher Newport’s (ΘΦ) chapter adviser.
Read about these and other sports Phis online at www.alphaphi.org/about_alpha_phi/famousphis.html.
(Continued on page 4) Erin Davis, center, at work in Hawaii.
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ALLISON LEONARD: NFL CHEERLEADER Allison Leonard (ΓN–Miami University) is a Cincinnati Ben-Gal cheerleader. She joined the squad in May, one of 28 women selected out of 150 for the 2002-03 season. The 2001 graduate is no stranger to the field, as she danced for the Miami Shakerettes in college, serving as the team’s captain and choreographer senior year. “Every Sunday we perform approximately 20 different dance routines and several crowd cheers,”
Rebecca Polihronis, left, with Chicago Cubs right fielder Sammy Sosa and his wife, Sonia. Right, Lourie Boike with the coveted NHL Stanley cup.
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Allison says. “But what you see on the field is only part of the job.” Allison attends two or three practices per week to learn and rehearse routines. In addition, she is required to train outside of practice and make personal appearances. “I love being a Ben-Gal. I am happiest when I am out on the football field dancing for our fans ... nothing can take the place of that feeling,” says Allison. “I have such passion and drive for performing. I plan to do this as long as my body will let me.”
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Boredom led Rebecca Polihronis (BS-Indiana), a 12-year veteran of the Chicago Cubs professional baseball team, to her career path. During college, Rebecca was working toward a business degree and asked her adviser about other options because she was getting bored. The adviser suggested sports marketing, and the rest is history. Rebecca inquired about internships, but refused a Cubs invitation to intern the second semester of her senior year. “I didn’t want to leave my [Alpha Phi] sisters,” she says. Rebecca received a second offer from the organization following graduation; this time she accepted. Rebecca, who is manager of community relations and Cubs Care®, the organization’s charitable arm, says on a professional team level, a job in the sports industry “is a lot of work — a lot of hours. But it can also be a lot of fun.” “Most of the [money and perks] come on the field and on the court, not on the business side,” she continues, noting the separation of the recruitment and business aspects of the industry. “But the industry has really opened up. There are plenty of opportunities for women. You have to be willing to start at the bottom and pay your dues. You have to love the sport you’re in.” Rebecca says she remains close to sisters from her new member class of 1989. All but four of the 31 members in her class met in September for a “Phi Fest” at a sister’s home.
Another Beta Tau sister also has been employed in the professional sports industry for more than a decade. Lourie Boike (BS-Indiana) has worked with Major League Baseball, National Football League, American Hockey League and Arena Football League teams. “This is a great business and I love my job, but this field is not for everyone,” says Lourie. She suggests anyone interested in the sports profession “work at least a year in the job. People either burn out very quickly or work a long time in this field. A sports job can be very demanding but also very rewarding.” As director of ticket operations for DP Fox Sports and Entertainment, owner and operator of the Grand Rapids Griffins professional hockey franchise and Grand Rapids Rampage arena football teams in Grand Rapids, Mich., Lourie manages all ticketing operations for the Griffins and serves as a consultant for the Rampage. With the company since 1995 and named its 1996 Employee of the Year, Lourie supervises game day box office operations, monitors operating budgets, plans and coordinates season ticket holder special events and develops and implements ticket policies and procedures. She began her career as a media relations intern with the Chicago Cubs and California Angels and also worked with the Chicago Bears’ ticket office among others.
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Laurie Wallace PHat PHysiquex www.phatphysiquex.com
If you encountered Laurie Wallace (ΘΩ-Barry) walking down the street, you would never know she is a bodybuilder. She is the first to admit it: “Most of bodybuilding is an illusion. When we are on stage, we appear much bigger.” Laurie, a physical therapist and co-owner of a discount nutrition store and fitness company in Vero Beach, Fla., entered her first bodybuilding competition in June 2000. After working as a physical therapist and certified athletic trainer in clinics, high schools and for the 1999 season NFL Europe League Barcelona (Spain) Dragons, she wanted to pursue her sports and fitness interest at a new level. “I am a natural bodybuilder,” she says, explaining she uses, “no drugs or growth hormones.” Wins in 2000 and 2001 qualifiers allowed Laurie to compete in both the 2001 and 2002 National Physique Committee Team Universe Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships, the national drug tested amateur bodybuilding contest in New York City. She placed fifth in the women’s middleweight division in her first appearance. In 2002, she placed third, and, as a result, was featured in IRONMAN magazine’s December 2002 issue. The Theta Omega founding sister says, “I hope I can motivate other women to follow their dreams, whatever they may be, and to pursue their fitness goals.” Laurie’s company, PHat PHysiquex, specializes in personalized contest preparation for the competitive athlete as well as general health and fitness consultation for individuals.
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Lorrie Hamrick Bilderback IBM® Corporation www.ibm.com
Lorrie Hamrick Bilderback ( Q-Ball State) has been involved in IBM®’s sports sponsorship Web sites since 1996 as editor of the official site of the Atlanta Summer Olympic Games, the first official Olympic Web site ever produced. Today, Lorrie manages development of IBM®’s sponsorship marketing Web sites, handling marketing project management for official sites that IBM® designs, develops and hosts. These sites, including those for Grand Slam tennis and the Ryder Cup golf tournament, handle a large amount of traffic over a short time when millions of Internet users visit for real-time scoring. Lorrie’s Web and sports career began when she was asked to turn the internal publications for IBM Research Division into Web sites. “Back then, I had to figure out what Web sites even were!” she says. “I’m sure most people wouldn’t think of getting into sports via a technology company,” Lorrie says. “But sports sponsorship is big business these days.” Her advice: “Concentrate on being an expert in your field – whatever your talent – and then figure out how to apply it to an industry like sports.” Thanks to her involvement with IBM®’s official Olympic Web sites in 1996, 1998 and 2000, Lorrie was selected by IBM® to run in the Sydney 2000 Olympic Torch Relay in Australia.
From left: Laurie Wallace, center, with friends. Laurie, right, competes during the Team Universe championship. Lorrie Bilderback carries the Olympic torch in Sydney. Lorrie at work.
Resources MAGAZINES real SPORTS® magazine (only remaining multi-sport magazine specifically for women) Sports Illustrated
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WEB SITES ESPN, www.espn.com National Girls and Women in Sports Coalition, www.aahperd.org/ngwsdcentral Women’s Multisport Online™, www.womensmultisport.com Women’s Sports Foundation, www.womenssportsfoundation.org Women’s Sports Services, www.womensportscareers.com
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Sports-Related Careers For Women: How to Get in the Game By Natalie Lundsteen
You don’t have to be a professional athlete to land a job in the sports industry. For women, opportunities have never been better, according to Women’s Sports Foundation Executive Director Donna A. Lopiano. “Even though the sports industry is still predominantly male and subtle methods of discrimination remain, most of the overt barriers are down,” says Donna, whose foundation campaigns for equal opportunities for girls and women in sports. “Men and women who grew up in the ‘70s and after believe their daughters could and should play sports and become anything they wish. These parents are now the 40- to 50-year-olds in the workforce who hold the sports sponsorship purse strings and the hiring and decision-making power in sports-related businesses.” Sports-related employment can be found in law, education, marketing, public relations, officiating, sales, recreation, fitness, nonprofit, event planning and more. The key to locating employment is to identify your skills and interests and use that knowledge to find a sports-related field. Then apply that information to your job search. Carolyn Moos, Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) player and a Stanford University senior communication major says, “The skills I have acquired on the court definitely translate into skills used for success off the court.” These include mental and physical toughness, reliability, consistency, teamwork and especially performing under pressure. She continues, “Having been through numerous
RESOURCES FOR CAREERS IN SPORTS BOOKS
EMPLOYMENT WEB SITES
The Guide to Careers in Sports, Len Karlin, Second Edition (E M Guild, 1997 ASIN: 0964759411, $5.99) Career Opportunities in the Sports Industry, Shelly Field, Second Edition (Checkmark Books, 1998 ISBN: 0816037957, $18.95) The Sports Market Place™ Directory (Franklin Covey Sports Division, 2003 ISBN: 097205670X, $239.00)
www.ThePostSeason.com www.sportsmarketplace.com www.JobsinSports.com
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SITES
American Fitness Professionals and Associates, www.afpafitness.com National Athletic Trainers’ Association, www.nata.org National Association of Sports Officials, www.naso.org Sporting Goods Agents Association, www.sgma.com
tryouts with USA Basketball, the WNBA and even overseas, I’ve learned how to prove myself while under the light — similar to a job interview.” The ability to work on a team and possess good communication skills is desirable in any field, but is key to career success in the sports industry. Score Leads While You Learn Entry-level sports-related jobs are “like left-handed catchers: scarce,” according to The Guide to Careers in Sports author Len Karlin. Internships are a great way to gain inside information and may also provide career-changers an entrée into the industry. Network: Use every contact you have, whether it’s the tennis pro at the club where you play in a league, a friend who knows an administrator for a sports commission or word of mouth — simply telling everyone you are trying to make contacts in the industry. Informational interviews are another good idea. Use books and Web sites (see Resources list) to begin targeting the organizations, leagues, teams and associations in which you are interested. “Cold calls” can be intimidating, but if you love sports, you probably already have something in common with the person you are calling or e-mailing to ask for advice. It is important to remember the domino effect — ask every person you speak with to recommend at least one other contact. Additionally, professional development workshops or courses can provide leads as well as personal marketability. Use the Web to research offerings in your area of interest (see Resources list). Also consider the sports angle from a corporate perspective. American corporations spend about $3.5 billion a year to sponsor sports events, and most of these companies conduct some type of in-house sports marketing. Don’t discount companies like Nike®‚ Reebok®, Russell® and Wilson®. Carolyn affirms that no matter a woman’s educational background or degree, she can incorporate it into the sports industry if that is her passion, “I have colleagues [in the field] who are in law school, computer science fields, psychology and more.” What are you waiting for? Get in the game! Natalie Lundsteen is an internship advisor and career counselor for the Stanford University Career Development Center.
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Congratulations to the following chapters for recently receiving their charters or returning to active status!
Alpha Phi International seeks alumnae who are interested in forming alumnae chapters and ivy connections in the following areas:
LONG ISLAND, N.Y. Chartered: Nov. 14, 2002 Chapter President: Jillian Ramos (HΛ-George Mason and EH-Old Dominion) E-mail: jilliandmb@hotmail.com MADISON, WIS. Re-Chartered: Nov. 14, 2002 Chapter President: Linda Bonk Colello (E∆-Northern Illinois and ZA-Eastern Illinois) E-mail: l.l.colello@att.net
Boulder, Colo. New Orleans, La. Eugene, Ore. Salem, Ore. Please contact Alissa Meyer (ZΞ-Elmhurst College) at ameyer@alphaphi.org if you are interested in starting a chapter in your area.
Alpha Phi International is excited to announce alumnae chapters and ivy connections are forming in the following areas: Ivy Connections (alumnae 10 years out of college and younger)
Alumnae Chapters (alumnae of all ages) ARIZONA Prescott CALIFORNIA Murrieta Pasadena CANADA Manitoba Quebec COLORADO Colorado Springs Fort Collins D.C. Washington, D.C.
FLORIDA Miami Palm Beach Pensacola ILLINOIS Metro East Edwardsville Bloomington/Normal INDIANA Evansville IOWA Cedar Rapids MINNESOTA Rochester
NEW HAMPSHIRE Manchester NEW JERSEY Central New Jersey Monmouth/Ocean County NEW YORK Albany OHIO Akron OKLAHOMA Lawton Norman PENNSYLVANIA Susquehanna Valley
SOUTH CAROLINA Columbia TENNESSEE Memphis Nashville TEXAS Corpus Christi WASHINGTON Bellingham OVERSEAS London, England Germany Tokyo, Japan
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MILWAUKEE, WIS. Milwaukee alumnae met at the Milwaukee Yacht Club Oct. 2 for a Founders’ Day dinner. Ivy plants and chocolate teddy bears and hearts were favors for each guest. Linda Robnett Short (∆Ψ-Wisconsin/Oshkosh) was formally installed as the chapter’s president. Julie Rennebohm Anheuser (I-Wisconsin) presented a chapter update and collected Founders’ Day pennies in recognition of 130 years of sisterhood. Keri Hadler Eichner (∆Σ-Wisconsin/Stevens Point) led a Founders’ Day ceremony. A highlight of the evening was the sharing of life stories among the 35 Phis in attendance. The group meets twice a year, for Founders’ Day and a summer potluck. Sharon Newman-Curran (ΓΣWisconsin/Stout) will host the summer event. Those interested in attending should contact Linda Short. –Linda Robnett Short (∆Ψ-Wisconsin/Oshkosh) and Patricia Crone Rye (ΓN-Miami University)
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Northeast Region SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE Southern New Hampshire alumnae celebrated Founders’ Day at the beautiful New Hampshire (HA) chapter house where the rain couldn’t dampen spirits. Despite a wide range in ages, a common cause carried the day. Any alumna living in the area is encouraged to contact Michelle Barry (HA-New Hampshire) at michelle_unh@ yahoo.com to learn about upcoming chapter activities. –Joy Murdock Winston (ΓΩ-Midwestern State) SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE CONTACT:
Michelle Barry (HA-New Hampshire)
ILLINOIS Springfield MAINE Bangor MICHIGAN Saginaw OHIO Columbus Dayton
PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia TEXAS Austin Houston San Antonio VIRGINIA Virginia Peninsula WISCONSIN Milwaukee
Please contact the alumnae department (alumnae@ alphaphi.org) if you are interested in getting involved with any of these chapters.
FINGERLAKES, N.Y. Fingerlakes alumnae participated in an historical event Oct. 11-12. They joined Syracuse (A) collegians and alumnae from across North America for the opening of a 116-year-old time capsule buried in the foundation of America’s first sorority house. The special day’s events included presentations about the cornerstone’s history and ritual, as well as a reception and tours to Alpha Phi landmarks. The chapter recognizes its event chair, Suzanne Chynoweth McGinn (A-Syracuse), for all her work to organize the celebration. (See Time Capsule Opening, page 25.) –Jenny Holsman (ΓΠ-Arizona State) FINGERLAKES CONTACT:
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LONG ISLAND, N.Y. Long Island Vice President Christel Guerra Croce (ΘM-Hofstra) and President Jillian Ramos (HΛ-Old Dominion and HΛ-George Mason) worked hard to get the chapter rolling and made incredible headway in a short time. A Founders’ Day dinner was hosted by Christel on Oct. 4 in Baldwin Harbor, N.Y. –Christel Guerra Croce (ΘM-Hofstra) LONG ISLAND CONTACT:
Jillian Ramos (EH-Old Dominion and HΛ-George Mason)
jilliandmb@hotmail.com 516.238.7252 BUFFALO, N.Y. Buffalo alumnae hosted a Founders’ Day brunch at President Tracey Rosenthal Drury’s (ΘESUNY/Buffalo) home in October. Ten alumnae attended, including three who have been members for more than 60 years: Jane Clark Douglass (BBMichigan State), Jane Logan Whitmore (Ξ-Toronto) and Alice “Becky” Becker Goodwin (NNebraska/Lincoln). All enjoyed good food, good company and even better conversation. The chapter has grown to 21 local dues-paying members, including women of several different generations. The group held a happy hour in September, wine tasting in November and a December trip with Buffalo alumnae to see “Mamma Mia.” They also meet regularly for lunch. For additional chapter information, contact Tracey Drury. –Tracey Rosenthal Drury (ΘE-SUNY/Buffalo) BUFFALO CONTACT:
Tracey Rosenthal Drury (ΘE-SUNY/Buffalo)
tdrury@amcity.com 716.731.6420 NYC METROPOLITAN, N.Y. New York City Metropolitan alumnae celebrated the merger of NYC Metro and NYC Ivy Connection alumnae chapters with a Founders’ Day brunch. WINTER 2003
Members welcomed NPC Delegate Laura MalleySchmitt (ZΦ-MIT) and Foundation Director Gayle Goodman (B∆-UCLA) as guest speakers. Some alumnae traveled to Syracuse (A) in October to attend the opening of the chapter’s 116year-old time capsule. (See Time Capsule Opening, page 25.) In November, Jill Backer (HM-Marquette) hosted a financial planning workshop. Members learned about everything from money market accounts to wills. Also, the women brought gently worn professional clothing for donation to a local women’s shelter. In December, alumnae celebrated the holiday season with cocktails and fun, including a stroll by the holiday tree in Rockefeller Center. Upcoming events include a Heart-to-Heart fundraiser to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation, nutrition workshop and a dinner in Times Square. Sign up online at www.groups.yahoo.com/group/APhi_NYCAlum to receive chapter updates. A newsletter was distributed during fall. Contact President Danielle Altruda (ΘMHofstra) with your name and address if you did not receive one. –Danielle Altruda (ΘM-Hofstra) NYC METROPOLITAN CONTACT:
Danielle Altruda (ΘM-Hofstra) dinkiesteach@hotmail.com 516.483.5536
Pacific Northwest Region BOISE, IDAHO During an April luncheon, Boise alumnae honored Harriet Evans Crist (∆Γ-Northern Colorado) for her many years of service to the chapter and welcomed new officers: Kimberly Hurley Bergesen (XMontana), president; Amanda Albers (BZ-Idaho), vice-president and MacKenzie Blakely Ravlin (ΓZPuget Sound), secretary. For event information, visit the chapter’s Web site at www.geocities.com/boisealphaphi or contact
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Amanda Albers at ajalbers@hotmail.com or 208.861.9214. –Mary Judge Bruhjell (∆H-Adrian) BOISE CONTACT:
Kimberly Hurley Bergesen (X-Montana)
kbergesen2001@yahoo.com 208.377.0607 PORTLAND, ORE. Portland alumnae remember sisters who passed away in 2002: Wendy Hoover and Tammy TylerCabezas both (ΘA-Linfield). These two fine women, who displayed the high ideals of sisterhood, will be missed. Founders’ Day featured Alpha Phi history shared by Regional Foundation Liaison Nancy Morris Bosworth (EΓ-CSU/Sacramento) and grace led by Linfield (ΘA) collegians. Honored during the luncheon were Nancy Lange Burnett (B∆-UCLA), recipient of an Ursa Major Award during Convention 2002 in Tucson, and 50-year members: Kathryn Sonnichsen Katanic (T-Oregon), Donna Herr Bergstrp (T-Oregon), Joanne Ware West (T-Oregon), Alison Risley Penwarden (T-Oregon), Ann Roe Bartell (BA-Illinois), Ann Deitsch Loemker (Γ-DePauw), Carolyn London Thompson (BΠ-USC), Sue Hunter Archer (T-Oregon), Kay Partch Kokko (TOregon) and Elaine Potts Buckley (T-Oregon). Collegians reported on the year’s achievements and recruitment and invited alumnae to attend fall initiation. A special thanks goes to alumnae who sponsored 10 collegians to attend the luncheon. The event concluded with an Oregon State (BY)-conducted alumna initiation. Pacific Northwest PAGE NINE
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❸ WICHITA, KAN. Wichita alumnae celebrate Founders’ Day 2002. Pictured are (from left) President Dawn Moore, Gamma Xi Chapter Adviser Dalene Blanton Peavey, Keynote Speaker Georgia Kintzel, Gamma Xi President Catherine Bull and Alumnae Vice President and Founders’ Day Hostess Patricia Spiegel (all ΓΞ-Wichita State).
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Michelle Wells (BPΛ-Washington State) ST. LOUIS GATEWAY, MO.
Ten 50-year members attend a St. Louis alumnae satellite luncheon in May.
ST. LOUIS GATEWAY, MO. St. Louis Gateway alumnae celebrated another great Founders’ Day at The Junior League. Organized by Amy Jordan Tvrdik (O-Missouri), the day consisted of a luncheon, silent basket auction and cookbook and bracelet sales to raise money for the St. Louis Alumnae Panhellenic Scholarship Fund. Jayne Gebauer Kasten (O-Missouri) conducted a pinning ceremony for 50year members Jeanne Foster Shepard (O-Missouri) and Susan Tresch Smart (BΓ-Colorado). A Founders’ Day ceremony concluded the activities.
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South Central Region Leadership Recruitment Coordinator and CoPresident Joanne Finamore Godfrey (H∆-CSU/ Hayward) sponsored Emily Crawford. Theta Alpha hosted a special fall alumnae initiation; Holly Herr Heidebrecht (BΨ-San Jose State) sponsored her birth sisters, Licia Deul and Shannon Neufeld. Convention 2002 in June was the site of another alumna initiation; Ritual Representative Amy Casterline’s (ΘA-Linfield) mother, Karen Casterline, also became her sister. Upcoming activities include dinners, book discussions and a philanthropy event. For chapter information, contact Joanne Godfrey or Alma McClintock. –Helen Bishop Peoples (BY-Oregon State)
WICHITA, KAN. More than 60 Wichita area collegians and alumnae celebrated Founders’ Day Oct. 7 at the Italian Garden restaurant. Vice President Patricia Spiegel (ΓΞWichita State) served as host of the event themed “Celebrating 130 Years of Sisterhood.” Local founding sister and keynote speaker Georgia Hamman Kintzel (ΓΞ-Wichita State) discussed the events leading to the transformation of local sorority Epsilon Kappa Rho into an Alpha Phi chapter in 1958. Following dinner, attendees sang favorite Alpha Phi songs. The evening concluded with a raffle to raise money for the Alpha Phi Foundation. –Gina Bauer (ΓΞ-Wichita State)
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Monterey Bay alumnae take full advantage of sports unique to their geographical area. During spring, the women golfed at the worldrenowned Pebble Beach golf course. They hiked scenic Point Lobos overlooking the Pacific Ocean during fall. Some members actively participate in extreme sports. Diane Thoman Goldman (ΘΓ-Northeast Missouri State) spends her vacations riding the nation’s most challenging river rapids, while Melissa Santiago (BΨ-San Jose State) and Alice Schmitt LeFebvre (ΛUC/Berkeley) spend free time surfing the spectacular ocean waves for which Santa Cruz is world famous.
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Begun by Mary Lou Belz O’Neal (BT-Indiana) as an offshoot of regular St. Louis alumnae chapter meetings, the satellite luncheon meeting has grown to include sisters from many decades. At a May luncheon, ten 50-year members highlighted memories of their years as Alpha Phis. The group memorialized Mary Lou with silent prayer and beautiful thoughts. Members contributed more than $200 to the Alpha Phi teams who participated in the American Cancer Society® Relay for Life® in honor of Mary Lou. –Carolyn Clark (ΘΛ-Central Missouri State) and Jayne Gebauer Kasten (O-Missouri) ST. LOUIS GATEWAY CONTACT:
Diane Steinkamp (BA-Illinois)
dsteinkamp@illinoisalumni.org 314.692.9098 GREATER TULSA, OKLA. The new Greater Tulsa area alumnae chapter officially received its charter on Aug. 19, 2002, growing from five women at its first meeting to an e-mail list of more than 20. Alumnae sponsored a garage sale, raising more than $175 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Thanks to Far North Dallas and Surrounding Counties alumna Betty Jo Ferraro Fuller (AΛ), who was influential in instructing the group about its formation. Some road tripped to Dallas Oct. 19 to celebrate Founders’ Day with other area alumnae and collegiate chapters. Members enjoyed an exciting holiday dinner and Super Bowl party. Upcoming events include a wine tasting and auction, teddy bear donations, monthly meetings and happy hours. For more information about the chapter, e-mail Cheri Hinton-Quillen (∆P-Ball State). –Cheri Hinton-Quillen (∆P-Ball State) GREATER TULSA CONTACT:
Cheri Hinton-Quillen (∆P-Ball State)
thewoobiecat@netzero.net 918.488.8339
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DALLAS AND SUBURBAN, TEXAS Dallas alumnae kicked off the new season with a fall newsletter created by Tina Taylor (ΓH-North Texas). In September, members celebrated USA-Phi by wearing red, white and blue to a meeting at Issy DeMarco Marshall’s (BI-West Virginia) home. Vice President of Philanthropy Michele Hurley Quiroga (Φ-Oklahoma) began what will be an annual fundraiser with Home Interiors candles. Founders’ Day Chair Dee Smith Jacobs (∆B-Texas A&M/Commerce) teamed with other area alumnae chapter representatives to organize a joint Founders’ Day celebration Oct. 19. Other fall activities, planned by Vice President of Programs Lynn Clements Soutter (ZN-Texas Christian), included a November auction to support collegiate chapters and holiday festivities in December. For up-to-date chapter information, visit www.geocities.com/sys113. –Staci Stephenson (Φ-Oklahoma) DALLAS AND SUBURBAN CONTACT:
Kim Spadoni Criscuolo (ΓI-Texas Tech) kimberly.criscuolo@canyoncreektravel.com 972.907.1027
FAR NORTH DALLAS AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES, TEXAS Far North Dallas and Surrounding Counties chapter celebrated 130 years of sisterhood by joining other area alumnae and collegiate chapters for Founders’ Day 2002. A luncheon was held Oct. 19 at Las Colinas Country Club in Irving, Texas. Betty Jo Ferraro Fuller (AΛ) welcomed sisters, and founding members from all five alumnae chapters spoke; Karla Hardy-Allford (ΓΩ-Midwestern State) represented Far North Dallas. The event concluded with favorite Alpha Phi songs and a Loving Cup ceremony. Attendees also enjoyed an anniversary cake specially prepared by Betty Jo Fuller and Karla Hardy-Allford. Beth Ann Riggs Black (ΩTexas) and Leigh Ann Hoenig (ΓH-North Texas) were the chapter’s event committee members.
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SAN ANTONIO ALUMNAE SALUTE CHUPA SCOTT Elizabeth “Chupa” McLernon Scott (Ω-Texas) received a special full-page tribute this summer from the Women of First Presbyterian Church, San Antonio, in the church’s monthly newsletter. Chupa, who serves as a deacon, has been on the children’s ministry committee, taught Sunday school and vacation Bible school and participated in two women’s circles — groups who meet regularly for Bible study, fellowship and fun. A member of the church since birth, her family history in it dates back to 1896. Chupa began a 41-year teaching career as headmistress of St. Luke’s Episcopal School and spent the remainder at three elementary schools in the Alamo Heights School District. She served the San Antonio Teachers’ Credit Union board of directors for 32 years, making numerous trips to Washington, D.C., on their behalf. San Antonio alumnae salute Chupa as a person who epitomizes Alpha Phi values.
In September, Robyn McCormac Green (∆BTexas A&M/Commerce) hosted a Creative Memories® meeting. Members donated pictures and fun items for the chapter’s scrapbook, which was displayed at the Founders’ Day celebration. –Jessica Warchol (ΓΩ-Midwestern State) FAR NORTH DALLAS CONTACT:
Karla Hardy-Allford (ΓΩ-Midwestern State)
Kallford@swbell.net 972.624.0686 FORT WORTH, TEXAS Fort Worth alumnae held a wine and cheese social at Susan Stone’s (ZN-Texas Christian) home in September. They watched the new Foundation video and planned for upcoming events. A candle pass also
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Jacksonville First Coast alumnae (from left) Laurie Chobanian, Elaine Brandt Johnson (BB-Michigan State), Mary Jo Madalon Marjenhoff (∆K-Wisconsin/LaCrosse) and Eleanor Wright Hughes (H-Boston) accept a Panhellenic award on behalf of the chapter.
➎ ATLANTA, GA. Atlanta alumnae enjoy a Phi-esta Cigar Box Purse Party hosted by Mary Ulich.
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was held for President Donna Lanoux (ΓH-North Texas) for her engagement. Congratulations to Annette Klemow Smith (ZN-Texas Christian), who received a Michaelanean Award during Convention 2002 in June. Visit the chapter’s Web site at www.angelfire.com/tx4/aphi. –Nadine Troll Parsons (ZN-Texas Christian) FORT WORTH CONTACT:
Donna Lanoux (ΓH-North Texas)
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Angela Pence (Ω-Texas)
apence@tindallfoster.com 713.626.3824 NORTHWEST HOUSTON, TEXAS A circle of Northwest Houston sisters serenaded Membership Chairman Kayla Griffith Towle (ΓITexas Tech) with “Alpha Phi Sweetheart” at her December wedding. President Gina Garner (EΩΛTexas A&M) passed a candle to announce her engagement during a January meeting and had a September wedding. The chapter celebrated 130 years of sisterhood at a Founders’ Day dinner in October. Carolyn Allen Knutsen (BM-Alabama) designed, sewed and donated a fabulous bear for a raffle fundraiser. In November, members enjoyed making a Thanksgiving craft. A December highlight was the annual potluck dinner where alumnae wrapped gifts for the chapter’s adopted family. –Susan Kimbrough Danbom (ΓI-Texas Tech)
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Gina Garner (EΩΛ-Texas A&M)
gkgdds@hotmail.com 281.821.7262
Southeast Region JACKSONVILLE FIRST COAST, FLA. Jacksonville First Coast alumnae co-hosted the Jacksonville Area Panhellenic Association April meeting with area Delta Zeta sorority alumnae. Alpha Phis were pleased to receive the organization’s Mary Louise Shannon Attendance Award for highest sorority attendance for the ninth year in a row. New officers were installed in May: President Dawn Inglis Montgomery (ZI-Virginia), Vice President of Programming Deborah Bridge (Z∆Iowa State and ΓO-Drake), Vice President of Membership Barbara Bohan Thomas (A-Syracuse), Treasurer Linda DeJarnette Marcet (ΓΦ-Florida State), Recording Secretary Debbie Allen Moon (ΓΦ-Florida State) and Quarterly Correspondent Lucy Kazarovich (∆Y-Baldwin Wallace).
SPOTLIGHT ON CHARLOTTE AREA ALUMNA After Michele Lefler (ΘX-UNC/Asheville) moved near a university with no Alpha Phi collegiate chapter, she decided she needed a way to communicate with other Alpha Phis. She developed a Yahoo® subgroup for all Alpha Phis to chat with sisters. To subscribe, send an e-mail to a_phisubscribe@yahoogroups.com. Then visit the Web site at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/a_phi and type away. Michele is pleased with her success and says sisters from across Canada and the U.S. write daily with questions about recruitment, philanthropy and social events. It also gives alumnae a way to keep in touch.
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The fall calendar included philanthropy and convention highlights at Laurie Chobanian’s (AΛ) home. Congratulations to Donna Galaway Libal (ΓH-North Texas), recipient of a Michaelanean Award. To recognize the hard work of Florida Tech (ΘZ) collegians during polish week, alumnae sponsored a pizza party. For upcoming events, visit the chapter’s Web site at www.geocities.com/jax_alphaphi. –Lucy Kazarovich (∆Y-Baldwin Wallace) JACKSONVILLE FIRST COAST CONTACT:
Dawn Inglis Montgomery (ZI-Virginia)
mon1740@bellsouth.net 904.389.2816
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Sharon Pruter Sanders (B∆-UCLA)
sanders5756@msn.com 407.647.1556 ATLANTA, GA. Atlanta alumnae thank past President Teresa Gillian Gray (BΓ-Colorado) for her leadership and dedica-
ports nS DENVER ALUMNA BELIEVES IN THE BENEFITS SPORTS PROVIDE Denver alumna Kris Smith Ekeren (Φ-Oklahoma) is the national
events and programs manager for the National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD), headquartered in Denver. NSCD is the largest therapeutic recreation agency in the world. For more than 30 years, children and adults with disabilities have looked to the organization to learn more about sports — and themselves. Involved in the sports and recreation field for 11 years, Kris says she was Kris Ekeren, second from left, poses with Denver alumnae called to it because, “I have always been involved in sports, and I believe in Heather Herbert (ZMthe benefits sports provide — lifelong health, teamwork and dedication.” Colorado State), Tricia Wilson Her career began as the aquatics and youth sports director for an Stuart (EΞ-Southern Illinois) Oklahoma YMCA. She headed west in 1995 for more adventure and eventu- and Stephanie Timmerman ally became manager of the Apex Center in Arvada, Colo., one of the largest (EΘ-Northern Iowa). public recreation facilities in the nation, before accepting her current position. Kris has coached competitive soccer for seven years, currently with the Colorado Edge girls’ soccer team — for those under 13. She also plays recreational soccer. Kris became active with the Denver alumnae chapter seven years ago. She served on Team Mines and as financial adviser for Colorado School of Mines (IZ). Currently, she is alumnae chapter vice president of programs, Iota Zeta house corporation board treasurer and Colorado (BΓΛ) chapter adviser.
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tion spanning more than five years. In June, a Midsummer’s Eve couples party was well attended at Kristie Scott Onorato’s (P-Ohio State) lakeside home. More than 20 Phis enjoyed an August Phi-esta cigar box purse-making party hosted by National Panhellenic Conference Delegate Mary Rekart Ulich (∆Γ-Northern Colorado). Alumnae stuffed and fluffed 90 “lil cub bears” for donation to Children’s Health Care of Atlanta during a fall kickoff meeting. A Founders’ Day celebration featured IEB President Crista Cate Vasina (∆Γ-Northern Colorado) as keynote speaker. A holiday tea and volunteer day at Festival of Trees was a December highlight. The chapter celebrated the new year with a Sell-A-Pound auction at the Fat Desserts and Thin Salads January gathering. Proceeds benefited the Alpha Phi Foundation. An Atlanta Ivy Circle was established for recent graduates. Interested alumnae can request the chapter’s fall newsletter, published by Jean Hartl Hampel (E∆Northern Illinois), by contacting Linda Koziara Frassrand (BB-Michigan State) with an e-mail address. –Linda Koziara Frassrand (BB-Michigan State) ATLANTA CONTACT:
Linda Koziara Frassrand (BB-Michigan State)
Lmfrass@aol.com 770.667.0596 CHARLOTTE, N.C. Charlotte area alumnae celebrated Alpha Phi’s 130th anniversary with an Oct. 5 Founders’ Day event. Sisters welcomed eight new members. International Executive Board Member Peg DeChant Thornburg (BΩ-Kent State) discussed Board news. Stephanie D’Alessandro Hoffman (ΘN-Appalachian State) presented LifeShare of the Carolinas Director of Operations Gary Burris with a check for $1,024.75 in honor of Audrey West, an area Chi Omega alumna who introduced the chapter to LifeShare. The Alpha Phi Foundation was presented with $342 from the chapter’s annual lollipop drive. Upcoming events include a wine tasting, Souper/Salad
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Dinner, couples dinner, comedy zone, afternoon tea, pops in the park and monthly bridge. To join the fun, e-mail charlottealphaphi@yahoo.com. –Tracy Weaver Hickman (EΦΛ-NC State) CHARLOTTE CONTACT:
Karen Evans (ΓN-Miami University)
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Southwest Region PHOENIX, ARIZ. Phoenix area alumna Kristin Weisser Gourley (BEArizona) coordinated the chapter’s Founders’ Day event, held at The Fish Market restaurant. Outstanding 50-year members Lois McCartney (BE-Arizona) and Lois Chestnut Sorgen (BO-Bowling Green State) were recognized and a silent auction held. Various women donated themed baskets for each of the atten-
We salute these Alpha Phis who serve as alumnae Panhellenic presidents. Kathy Moore Parrish (Ω-Texas), El Paso, Texas Nancy Theisen Bennett (∆T-Louisiana State), Fresno, Calif. Shirleann Machain Lefranz (HB-CSU/San Bernardino), San Bernardino, Calif.
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dees to bid on, and approximately $250 was raised for the chapter’s programming budget. Other events included a happy hour and family picnic in November and December cookie exchange. To join the chapter’s e-mail list, contact Vice President of Marketing Sara Keltner Williams (OMissouri) at saranohw@yahoo.com. –Sara Keltner Williams (O-Missouri)
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Shelli Smith Anderson (∆H-Adrian)
FancyPHI@aol.com 303.457.8006
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Stacey Wong Dutton (ΓΠ-Arizona State)
swong@ArizonaArts.org 480.970.5523 DENVER, COLO. Denver alumnae began fall with an All-American Alpha Phi event in September to remember the heroes, victims and survivors of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the U.S. A Founders’ Day celebration with Colorado (BΓΛ) collegians highlighted October, and November was marked by an annual charity auction. An annual party welcomed the holidays in December. Fun and games rolled in the new year in January. “Happy and Healthy Hearts” is the theme for February; the chapter will make pillows to donate to cardiac care projects, and members will eat hearthealthy snacks. Stress relief is the theme for March, and members look forward to a Pilates workout. April will focus on providing study sacks for collegians and remembering college days. The year will conclude with sensational and decadent desserts and a second annual Phi Fun picnic. Several satellite groups appeal to various interests. A monthly Bunko club, currently in its third year, is organized by Southwest Region Alumnae Membership Coordinator Kamala Schofield Schuster (ZM-Colorado State). Two new satellite groups are: Phi Moms — for mothers with children of kindergarten age or younger — headed by President Shelli Smith Anderson (∆H-Adrian) and Ivy Circle — for Alpha Phis out of college 10 years or less. Megan Walters (∆Γ-Northern Colorado) is in charge of Ivy Circle.
Upper Midwest Region ASHLAND, OHIO Ashland area alumnae held a September meeting at Beth Skelton Peebles’ (∆Y-Baldwin Wallace) home. Members shared Skinny Salads and Fat Desserts, made corsages for Ashland (EA) collegians and topped off the evening with cappuccinos. In October, alumnae met Epsilon Alpha new members at a Foundation, Fondue and Founders’ Day meeting at the university’s Alpha Phi suite. Foundation Board Member Kathy Feeney Hiemstra (∆Θ-Western Michigan) was guest speaker and updated members on the Foundation. A fondue dessert was presented by the alumnae chapter and enjoyed by everyone. –Debby Bryden Gray (EA-Ashland) ASHLAND CONTACT:
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Teacher Goes to Space Camp
Sharon Ervin Publishes Second Book Sharon Thetford Ervin’s ( -Oklahoma)
Conni Crittenden, center, receives her wings. She poses with flight instructors and Flat Stan — a teaching prop that has traveled around the world both with Conni and solo.
Conni Goldsmith Crittenden (BBMichigan State), a science teacher at Williamston Elementary School in Williamston, Mich., attended a special session of Space Camp in Huntsville, Ala., in October. Conni was a 1998 winner of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the nation’s highest honor for K-12 mathematics and science teachers. She joined 19 other past recipients to attend four days of intensive workshops sponsored by the Space and Rocket Center Education Division and NASA. The elementary teachers worked with and critiqued curriculum materials covering everything from hydroponics to robotics to rocketry. They also trained for and completed a two-hour simulated shuttle mission with Conni as mission commander. “I ‘flew’ the shuttle orbiter, deployed mission specialists to work on the Hubble Telescope and docked with the International Space Station before returning home,” says Conni. “I also designed our mission patch, a tradition for all missions in the space program.” Conni is no stranger to distinguished honors. In 1995, she won a $41,500 Christa McAuliffe Fellowship, which she donated to Williamston Elementary. Conni served as chapter adviser to Michigan State (BB) for more than two decades. She currently is a special governor.
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What Alpha Phi was recently ranked in the same category as actress Katie Holmes, ice skater Michelle Kwan and singer Ashanti? Erin Weed (ZA-Eastern Illinois) is one of 10 recipients of the 2002 CosmoGIRL! of the Year Award. She is featured in the December 2002/January 2003 issue of the teen magazine as "The Avenger" for creating the Girls Fight Back self-defense program. For more information about Erin, visit www.girlsfightback.com.
Television Phi Joins WABC Lisa Colagrossi (BIWest Virginia) is a feature reporter and substitute anchor at the top-rated WABCTV in New York City, the nation’s largest television market. She joined the ABC Lisa Colagrossi Network’s flagship station the Sunday after the attack on the World Trade Center. Her career began in her hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, and included work at stations in Alabama and West Virginia. Lisa spent six years as the main anchor in Orlando, Fla., before joining WABC. Lisa’s awards include two Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards® for reporting and five Emmy® nominations. She also won numerous awards from the Florida Associated Press and the Society of Professional Journalists.
second published effort, Bodacious (PublishAmerica, Inc. ISBN 1588514943, $21.95), was released in September. It is the story of a 26-year-old woman who is kidnapped during the robbery of an Ozark Mountains convenience store on Halloween. Her captors turn her over to a reclusive, mute, Sharon Ervin mountain man whom, one captor assures, will murder her humanely. In her attempts to escape, she inadvertently puts herself in one life-threatening situation after another. Sharon’s first novel, Jusu and Mother Earth (PublishAmerica, Inc. ISBN: 1893162877, $19.95), was published in 2000. A veteran newspaper reporter, Sharon has been published in several magazines and was a contributor to The Sooner Story 18901980.
“Service Above Self” Julie Anne Beckman ( Nebraska/Kearney) was elected to The Rotary One Club of Chicago board of directors. Founded in 1905, The Rotary Club’s mission is to actively strengthen Julie Beckman Chicago and international communities through philanthropy, fellowship, involvement and example. It’s motto: “Service Above Self.” Julie has been a member of The Rotary since 1999. She is director of graduate admission and international student affairs at Chicago’s John Marshall Law School.
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ALPHA PHIS HONORED WITH FEA AWARDS Denise Jung Reens (E∆-Northern Illinois) was one of 12 Greek leaders honored with a 2002 Fraternity Executives Association (FEA) Length of Service Award during FEA’s summer meeting. These awards are presented to members who have served their fraternity and FEA for several years. Former International President and long-time NPC Delegate Betty Mullins Jones (Γ-DePauw) was honored posthumously with an FEA Distinguished Service Award. The award honors those who have contributed outstanding service in the betterment of all college fraternal organizations. Fewer than 40 individuals have received this recognition since the award was established in 1967. Eileen Hurney Denise Reens Stevens (AΛ), founder of CHUCK (Committee to Halt Useless College Killings), is the only other Alpha Phi to win the Distinguished Service Award, in 1989.
Alumna Recognized by Eastern Judy Ethell Glatz
Art Exhibit Features Phi’s Photos Works by Karen Schreiber ( -Michigan)
(FA-Eastern Illinois) was presented Eastern Illinois University’s Alumni Service Award, given to alumni who have repeatedly displayed outstanding volunJudy Ethell Glatz tary service to the school, during Homecoming activities in October. She was one of six alumni honored by EIU and its Alumni Association for outstanding postgraduation accomplishments. A partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers in St. Louis, Judy has served on the EIU accountancy advisory board since 1996, chairing its awards and development committee for the past two years. A university spokesman calls her “a strong role model” who has “devoted countless hours advising students in mock interviews, accounting certification and faculty support regarding current accounting principles.” Judy serves as treasurer of Missouri (O) and Washington University (FT) house corporation boards.
are showcased in “Beauty beyond the limits of experience” at the Burlington Art Center, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. The exhibit runs through Feb. 10, 2003. Karen, a resident of Burlington and Toronto, bases her works on photographs of the real world manipulated into abstractions. According to exhibition publication author Rick Nixon: “Normally we think of photography rigidly tying a time and place to a singular point in our memory. But Karen layers multiple views of the same place, altering the temporal duration and compressing many moments into an aggregate of responses and durations.” For more information, visit the Burlington Art Center’s Web site at www.burlingtonartcentre.on.ca/exhibit.html.
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Sister Named CAS Associate Summer Sipes (BA-Illinois) is an associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS), a professional organization of actuaries whose purpose is the advancement of actuarial science. She was awarded the associateship designation after successfully completing seven examinations administered by the CAS. Each examination is intended to develop a comprehensive understanding of the business of property and casualty insurance and an expert knowledge of techniques to solve insurance problems. Summer is an actuary at Allstate Insurance Company in Northbrook, Ill. CAS membership numbers more than 3,500 worldwide.
Kat Parsons Wins Songwriting Contest
Kat Parsons
Singer/songwriter Kat Parsons (BNorthwestern) is the winner of the GuitarGirls.com 2001 songwriting contest with “Does She Cry.” She took home a hot pink electric guitar, donated by MusicalCloseouts.com, and $2,000 worth of recording time at Skip Saylor Studios, a Los Angeles studio where artists such as Madonna, Michael Jackson, Santana, Foo Fighters and Elton John have recorded. Kat says, “I won thanks to fans’ votes. The GuitarGirls contest MP3 page received more than 23,000 plays, so I feel very honored.” For the second year in a row, Kat also was chosen as a semi-finalist in the Pantene® Pro-Voice Contest, with “Standing Still” selected as one of 50 out of more than 1200 songs entered. The song also took Kat to the finals of the national Chick Singer Night Songwriting Contest, which has been promoted by musicians such as Sheryl Crow. Check out www.katparsons.com for more information on Kat.
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Editor’s Note: Volunteers who serve as advisers to Alpha Phi’s collegiate chapters across North America are vital to the success of those chapters. A chapter advisory board is led by a chapter adviser and includes others specializing in recruitment, programming and finance. Contact slineberger@alphaphi. org or 847.316.8943 for information about serving as an adviser.
Running any collegiate chapter is a team effort, says Tracy Gray McCray ( I-James Madison and George Mason-GK), chapter adviser at James Madison ( I). In addition to receiving support from fellow advisers, Team JMU (James Madison University) and Alpha Phi International, Tracy says chapter members support her in the position, and “that makes all the difference!� “It’s very important for the chapter to gain advisory support,� Tracy says. “A chapter’s executive council only serves for a year at a time, but its advisory board is hopefully long-term. It works with the chapter to determine direction and helps it keep on course,� she says. But also critical, says Tracy, is that collegiate women are willing to accept change and adjust when necessary.
“A chapter’s executive council only serves for a year at a time, but its advisory board is hopefully long-term. It works with the chapter to determine direction and helps it keep on course. . .�
Open to change “Resistance is not unusual when advisory boards or International step in and try to make changes within a chapter,� Tracy says. “The last couple of Theta Iota executive councils have been willing to search for what works instead of sticking to a routine just because they’ve always done it that way.� Tracy says even she has been challenged by some changes, “but a chapter must change with the times to survive. They see that [advisers] are here for the long haul, and we want what is best for them.� Team JMU In late 2000, both Alpha Phi and Tracy, a solo adviser at the time, identified the chapter as requiring special attention. Alpha Phi International established Team JMU, including Keri Miller ( Q-Ball State), Melissa Deere ( M-Appalachian State), Tanya Seeley Eney (E -NC State) and Kim Ellis
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Perry ( I-James Madison), to assist Tracy. Another local alumna, Tricia Simmons Hildebrand ( IJames Madison), also began to help as an adviser. “The chapter as a whole is so much healthier with the team’s support,� says Tracy. “They’ve really led us in a good direction. The chapter needs that support, especially with changes on campus.� Two important issues the chapter has dealt with are the alcohol-free resolution implemented by National Panhellenic Conference member groups and a change in campus dynamics in recent years. “This all hit at once, making last year very difficult,� she says. “The team has been wonderful with helping to figure out how Theta Iota can remain a vibrant chapter.�
Theta Iota ties As a collegian, Tracy transferred to James Madison after initiating at George Mason (G ). When she learned the university had no Alpha Phi chapter, she helped start one. When Tracy returned as a graduate student in 1999, she met Alpha Phis in classes. They mentioned needing a new adviser, Tracy volunteered and has been in the position since. As a charter member, Tracy says she couldn’t turn down the request because, “Theta Iota has always been one of my babies. I’ve always had a special bond with the chapter.â€? In fact, the contact with the college women is what Tracy says she likes most about serving as CA. “I told the women when I first signed on that I was going to be involved. Helping them work through issues, showing them they really can accomplish what they think they can’t ‌ I just enjoy being around these women!â€?
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ARIZONA Arizona (BE) Beta Epsilon received the Most Cost-effective Leadership award during the University of Arizona’s spring all-campus awards presentation. The chapter was recognized for a ribbon sales fundraiser it hosted with Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the U.S. The team spent only $50 on ribbon, but contributed much more in hours dedicated to assembly and sales during the three-day campaign that raised $10,500 for the American Red Cross®. The honor was significant because the two were the only fraternal Greek organizations recognized during the awards ceremony. –Courtney Cooper CALIFORNIA Loyola Marymount (ZB) Zeta Beta sponsored its seventh annual A Phi-asco philanthropy event in November, featuring a silent auction, dinner and presentation about Alpha Phi’s ideals of womanhood and service. The chapter’s goal was to raise $25,000, which would beat all previous fundraising records. Funds raised benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation and, through its Community Contributions Policy, Caring for Children and Families with AIDS (CCFA), a Los Angeles organization that offers a safe and stable family environment for HIV/AIDS infants, children and their families. –Lindsey Pearson USC (BΠ) Taleen Keoshgerian and Christina Brown led Beta Pi’s fall recruitment, and the chapter formally welcomed new members Oct. 13 during a presentation ceremony. The university’s Family Weekend provided an opportunity for members to take parents on tours of the beautiful chapter house and attend an annual Parents Weekend tailgate. The chapter’s inaugural fashion show, planned by Lindsey Bubar, was Nov. 22 at the Los Angeles
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Athletic Club. In addition to featuring current Beta Pis as models, the evening’s events included a silent auction, dinner and live entertainment. Led by Alison Arnote, Beta Pi won the spring Helen of Troy inter-sorority sports tournament and competed for the overall championship title. Tanja Olano competed in the Miss California Pageant in August. Shadi Alem, Wendi Mangiagli, Cari Moreno, Cristina Hernandez, Emily Krigel, Jocelyn Liu and Marissa Parsons were inducted into Rho Lambda National Panhellenic Leadership Recognition honor society. –Bernadette Reyes CANADA Bishop’s (HX) Eta Chi’s September recruitment featured a “Survivor” theme night and mocktail event with Alpha Delta Pi sorority. The end result was the pinning of four women on Sept. 20. A Homecoming barbecue welcomed alumnae. Director of Alumnae Relations Cindy Auger distributed a new alumnae newsletter in October; it is scheduled for semiannual distribution. For more information, e-mail etachialumnae@yahoo.com. Members were welcomed back for fall semester with a potluck dinner and game night. Founders’ Day was celebrated Oct. 6. Steve Rombotis of Beta Theta Pi fraternity was named Alpha Phi Sweetheart. Other fall events included a DVD raffle, Greek bowling night, PhiWear auction, Greek formal, mixers and a holiday party. Visit the chapter’s Web site at http://alpha_phi_bishops.tripod.com. –Darlene Legault Western Ontario (ΘH) Theta Eta salutes alumnae for their many contributions to the chapter. Sherry Hong’s (ΘH-Western Ontario) official title is financial adviser, but she doesn’t let that limit the time and energy she devotes. Theta Eta recognizes Sherry’s efforts throughout the years and thanks her for her hard work to keep the
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chapter strong, especially during the past recruitment period. Sherry and her husband, Sean, have been instrumental in organizing parties and keeping members motivated and excited about Alpha Phi. Collegians thank Megan Ford (HΛ-George Mason), a relocated alumna who jumped right into working with the chapter and made great contributions in a short time. They also thank alumnae Shannon Anderson, Reena Dar, Robyn Ewert, Tracy Holden, Melissa Reeve and Carla Reyes (all ΘH-Western Ontario) for their efforts and support throughout the formal recruitment period. –Kate Powers COLORADO Colorado School of Mines (IZ) More than 90 percent of Iota Zeta sisters participate in varsity, club or intramural sports. With six women on the varsity volleyball team, three on varsity swimming, two on cross-country and one on varsity softball, sports are great sisterhood events. –Eileen Mcfadden and Bonnie Harber Northern Colorado (∆Γ) Delta Gamma exceeded quota and welcomed 24 new members into sisterhood following fall recruitment. Kathryn Myers and Jenny Goyden served as Panhellenic recruitment counselors during the process. Members participated in numerous social and philanthropic activities including a dad-daughter trip to a Colorado Rockies™ baseball game, volunteering at the Cattle Baron’s Ball to raise money for the
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(From left) Delta Rhos Laurie McClure and Maya Crevonis represent the Indianapolis 500 Festival.
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Members say goodbye and good luck to graduating sisters Tammy Lambert, Tracey Aiken and Laura Vlahos; they will be missed and remembered. –Christina Pelzer
Theta Lambda members sponsor Alpha Traz.
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Northwestern (B) More than 250 NU students competed in Beta chapter’s Mud Olympics, including a mud slip ‘n slide, tug of war, pie eating and balloon toss to win prizes donated by local businesses. Thanks in part to the generous donations of wonderful alumnae, Beta chapter raised more than $2,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation and CareMed Chicago, a non-profit organization that provides post operative home care for cardiac patients. –Jessica Starck
(From left) Paige Winkler, Katie May, Andrea Nelson and Rae Battiatto take a break from caddying during Nu chapter’s annual golf tournament.
American Cancer Society® and hosting a bingo night at a local senior center. The women look forward to the annual Alphatraz spring philanthropy event and hope to raise even more than last year’s $2,100 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. In October, sisters attended a Founders’ Day luncheon at the Colorado (BΓΛ) chapter house to celebrate 130 years of Alpha Phi. Delta Gamma received three scholastic achievement awards during spring semester: Highest New Member GPA, Highest Panhellenic GPA and Highest Overall Greek GPA. During the awards ceremony, the women were proud to present Alpha Phi Foundation’s 2002 International Professor of the Year Award to Dr. Joan Clinefelter, UNC history professor (see story, page 31). –Laura Sands FLORIDA Florida Tech (ΘZ) President Tammy Lambert, Vice President of Recruitment Tracey Aiken and Director of MAP and COB Kristen White led Theta Zeta sisters in a postformal recruitment that brought in seven new members. Thanks to Educational Leadership Consultant Eileen Victoriano (ΓN-Miami University) for her help and ideas. Theta Zetas thank Tampa Bay alumnae for the numerous presents for the new chapter house and for hosting a fabulous Founders’ Day luncheon.
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INDIANA Ball State (∆P) A team of Delta Rho collegians, mothers and advisers walked in the Indianapolis Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® to benefit breast cancer research in April. Several members’ mothers have been affected by breast cancer, so the chapter participated in educational programs to learn more about risks. Indiana (BT) Beta Tau raised nearly $900 for the Alpha Phi Foundation in its first Eat Your Heart Out barbecue. The chapter was motivated to create a philanthropy event that would educate participants as well as raise money. The Sept. 27 event featured hearthealthy chicken kabobs, fruit and bottled water, in addition to free blood-pressure screenings and information about healthy living. More than 40 members participated in the university’s 12th annual dance marathon to raise money for Riley’s Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis. Several Beta Taus are training for Indiana University’s April 2003 annual Little 500 cycling race. Returning riders are Jill Feldman and Megan Orr. –Christie Griffin
IOWA Northern Iowa (EΘ) Epsilon Theta welcomed 20 new members during fall formal recruitment; an initiation ceremony and banquet in their honor was Oct. 17. The women participated in several Homecoming week activities, teaming with Delta Upsilon and Pi Kappa Alpha fraternities. Events included float building, window painting, an alumnae barbecue and a party with the two fraternities. The highlight was taking first place at the Panther Pride Cry, the university’s annual skit and dance competition. Three members were honored to partake in Founders’ Day activities at Syracuse (A) chapter. Epsilon Theta welcomed Erin Weed (ZA-Eastern Illinois), who shared her Girls Fight Back program with the UNI campus and community. Epsilon Theta thanks Northern Iowa student government and Panhellenic council for making this event possible. –Danika Angel KANSAS Wichita State (ΓΞ) Gamma Xi’s school year began with a successful formal recruitment, pledging quota plus one. The women initiated 18 new members on Oct. 12. Fall highlights included a 1970s theme date party and Founders’ Day celebration with Wichita alumnae. In addition, several Gamma Xi sisters volunteered for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®. –Stephanie Higgins MASSACHUSETTS Bentley (ZP) Zeta Rho sisters participated in the American Cancer Society’s® 10th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® anniversary walk in Boston Oct. 6. Members walked five miles to support sisters, family and all afflicted with the disease.
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Tufts (ZΘ) Zeta Theta’s fall fundraiser brought in more than $1,500 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. The chapter hosted a Halloween haunted house for local children and helped build and promote a playground in a neighboring town. Also during fall, sisters hosted a coffee and dessert event to show appreciation to the university administration; President Lawrence Bacow and other prominent administrators attended. A highlight of the semester was receiving the university’s first Mount Olympus Award, presented to the outstanding Greek organization of the year. Senior Eileen Connors is captain of the varsity squash team, and sophomore Kimberly Boehler is ski team captain. Sophomore Jessica Fisher plays lacrosse for Tufts. Seniors Emily Harris and Emily
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Minnesota (E) Epsilon met quota and gained 15 new members through fall formal recruitment; the preference ceremony had a 100 percent return rate. The chapter received the Panhellenic Spirit Award for hosting a cookie social for all sororities. On Oct. 3, Epsilon held its second annual Phi Feed, a late-night all-you-caneat French fries fest. The event raised nearly $1,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. MISSOURI Central Missouri State (ΘΛ) Theta Lambda sisters sponsored the fifth annual Alpha Traz philanthropy project on Oct. 9. Members of the Central and Warrensburg community were “jailed” and donations requested to “post bail.” More than $1,000 was raised for the Alpha Phi Foundation. A new service project, Teddy Attack, involved members volunteering in the community. Along with highway cleanup, the women walked and played with animals at the Warrensburg animal shelter and baked and distributed cupcakes to local law enforcement authorities. They also trick-or-treated with young children, volunteered for the American Cancer Society’s® Relay for Life® and visited nursing and veterans homes in the community. –Amanda Houser
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NEBRASKA Nebraska (N) Nu chapter’s first Alpha Phi-esta taco feed philanthropy event in April raised more than $2,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. The fall Alpha Phi Open golf tournament raised more than $4,000 for the Foundation. Emily Bannick and Cari Nelson became members of Mortar Board national senior honorary
NEW YORK SUNY/Cortland (HT) Eta Tau chapter held its annual Teeter Totter-athon Oct. 12-13. Every sister took turns totting during the 24-hour period. Passers-by even donated to the cause, including SUNY/Cortland President Judson Taylor.
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Members are active in extracurricular activities; several formed a team to play in the popular club softball league. –Callie Sullivan Syracuse (A) Alpha members played in a fall powder-puff football philanthropy game sponsored by CROW fraternity. Sisters celebrated their 130th anniversary and Founders’ Day in October by opening a time capsule that was buried in the chapter house’s cornerstone 116 years ago. Alumnae and collegians from across North America enjoyed a special ceremony with food and fun, followed by the capsule opening. (See Time Capsule Opening, page 25.) Other fall events included a philanthropy event, unity event and Halloween pumpkin picking with local children. –Amber Wakefield
wash; fire trucks were even washed for the local fire department. During the university’s Sept. 28 Family Weekend, Theta Nu hosted a tailgate for parents and sisters before the game and an annual Parents Banquet following. Parents each brought an Alpha Phi item to be auctioned in a silent auction. The auction raised more than $700 for the Alpha Phi Foundation’s Meredith McAlister scholarship, founded in memory of a Theta Nu sister. –Amy-Leigh Pannell East Carolina (∆A) Delta Alpha invited 16 new members into sisterhood following formal recruitment. A special thanks to Vice President of Member Recruitment Holly Lingerfelt, President Cheryl Elmstrom and all advisers and alumnae for making recruitment easy, fun and a great time for bonding. Thanks to Vice President of Marketing Katie Gray for organizing Parents Weekend. Members had a memorable time with parents and raised $900 for the Alpha Phi Foundation with a silent auction. –Katie Duffett
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OHIO Baldwin Wallace (∆Y) Delta Upsilon sisters have a zest for life, actively participating in numerous events that enhance their physical and mental health. Dance team members Greta Arft, Barri Jo Benedict, Kelly Emerick and Captain Jackie Theuner show their school spirit by supporting the men’s basketball team. Lynda Barnhart is a member of the soccer team. Stephanie Camardese and Amanda Opperman play on the softball team. Lindsay Alexander and Lisa Fox are February 2002 Ohio Athletic Conference women’s swim team champions. Alicia White is an athletic trainer. As a chapter, members won second place in the university’s annual lip-sync contest. –Laura Fleeson Bowling Green State (BO) Beta Omicron’s successful fall recruitment was led by Recruitment Vice President Becca Schnetzer and Recruitment Director Stephanie Swander. The chapter acquired 24 amazing new members Sept. 23, making it the largest chapter on campus with 89 women. The annual Broomball philanthropy event was Oct. 27; a change this year was making it open to faculty, staff and non-Greek students.
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NORTH CAROLINA Appalachian State (ΘN) Theta Nu chapter welcomed 15 new members following a September informal recruitment. Sisters joined Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity for a Sept. 21 car
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Thanks to the outstanding landscaping work of the Creative Surroundings staff, Missouri (O) chapter received the 2002 Columbia Garden Club award for beautifying the city in November.
The chapter sponsored a Mr. Alpha Phi Pageant in December that also was open to non-Greeks. The pageant idea came from Director of Philanthropy Kristen Swindon and was set in motion with the help of Vice President of Marketing Lisa Feldhaus. –Lisa M. Lautsch Miami University (ΓN) Gamma Nu members remain involved with campus athletics through participation in intramural sports. They won the league championships in both flag football and broomball in recent years. –Amanda Powell OREGON
Jessica Shirey was named Homecoming Queen during the university’s Homecoming football game half-time show. Sisters say the honor is well deserved considering the dedication Jessica shows in campus activities including director of orientation and student government vice president of finance. –Jessica Shirey and Alissa Krom
Lafayette (HΣ) Eta Sigma sisters participated in a fall self-defense class taught by a retired police officer. Members gained confidence in learning a woman doesn’t have to be a victim in a threatening situation. –Jessica E. Hronich
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Senior Katie Reis (Γ-DePauw) is an AllAmerican swimmer (2001-02), has qualified for NCAA Division III Championships for three years (2000-2002) and is among DePauw’s All Time Top Individual Scorers at NCAA Division III Championships. She makes Depauw’s All-Time Top 10 List in seven categories and has broken four school records. “Alpha Phi has allowed me to maintain my dedication to my sport while remaining involved with the chapter,” says Katie, who served as director of finance, corresponding secretary and historian. Katie credits Alpha Phi sisters, who often attend home meets, with her success: “I would not have achieved my swimming success without their friendship and support.”
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Pennsylvania (HI) Congratulations to senior Sarah Jordan for receiving the Constance Purkiss Kelly scholarship from the Alpha Phi Foundation. Catherine Cheung, Diana Ricketti, Michelle Mergenthal, Ilana Miller, Blair Wisco, Taylor Terkel, Kristin Meliambro, Sophia Constantinides, Amanda van Scoyoc, Joanna Holsten, Kristen Esares, Elise Colella and Annemarie Fernandes were selected to receive the university’s first annual Greek Academic Achievement awards for their outstanding academic records. Two sisters serve Penn’s Panhellenic council, Anu Singla as vice president of recruitment and Haley Shimizu as civic committee chairwoman. Alumnae in the Philadelphia area interested in helping Eta Iota plan and celebrate its 15th anniversary in 2003 should contact Kathryn Florey at kflorey@sas.upenn.edu. –Lisa Snyder
Duquesne (EI) Epsilon Iota boasted 12 sisters on staff for the university’s Orientation 2002, more participants than any other fraternity or sorority. In September, Vice President of Recruitment Michelle Patterson organized a retreat in preparation for fall recruitment. The fun weekend paid off, as the chapter welcomed six new members.
St. Joseph’s (ΘΘ) On Sept. 15, junior Candy Harris participated in the Philadelphia Distance Run, a 13.1 half-marathon race. Candy, who ran competitively in high school, raised money for the Alpha Phi Foundation for motivation in completing the race. She finished in just over two hours and raised more than $450, thanks in part to donations from each Greek organization on campus.
The chapter held its second annual Ivy Cup Volleyball Tournament Oct. 5. More than $2,000 was raised for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Theta Theta sisters are proud of Vice President of Marketing Melissa Striewski and Director of Philanthropy Melinda Richards for their incredible work.
Oregon State (BY) Beta Upsilon women welcome a new house mother and cook. The chapter house kitchen was redecorated, sleeping porch carpeted and the front lawn landscaped. Chapter Adviser Sarah Jespersen Bastian (ΘA-Linfield) and Educational Leadership Consultant Stephanie Rendon (∆E-Iowa and EΘNorthern Iowa) visited during polish week and formal recruitment, helping the chapter quota. Sisters co-hosted Star Search with Sigma Phi Epsilon Nov. 6. Emily Hatch is a member of the OSU dance team. Every member volunteers for community projects such as elementary school lunch buddies and coaching basketball and volleyball for the Corvallis Parks and Recreation Department. –Maryn Goolsby
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❶ BOWLING GREEN STATE (BO) Beta Omicron sisters show their Alpha Phi spirit.
❷ ST. JOSEPH’S (ΘΘ) Candy Harris completes the Philadelphia Distance Run and benefits the Alpha Phi Foundation.
❸ NORTH TEXAS (ΓH) Gamma Etas host the first Hit the Court for Cardiac Care 3-on-3 basketball tournament.
Led by Director of COB Kristin Tomasula, the chapter welcomed 11 new members during fall recruitment. –Rachel Pfeiffenberger TEXAS
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Gamma Eta collected items for Denton County Friends of the Family, a non-profit organization that offers programs and services to those seeking assistance. The women also supported Lambda Theta Phi Latin fraternity by providing food for those in need in Latin America. Collegians encourage Gamma Eta and DFW area alumnae to visit the chapter’s Web site (www.aphiunt.com) and sign the guest book for use in organizing an alumnae database. Collegians from other chapters are encouraged to visit the site as well. –Melissa Watson VIRGINIA George Mason (HΛ) Under the leadership of Jackie Rodriguez and Donika Salihi, Eta Lambda concluded fall recruitment with 25 new members. The intramural soccer team was undefeated during fall season, winning the championship game in overtime. Philanthropy Chair Shamika Martinez has new ideas for the chapter’s King of Hearts fundraiser. The chapter hopes publicity will bring more awareness about the seriousness of heart disease. –Nesha Oates Old Dominion (EH) This fall, Epsilon Eta welcomed new members who were initiated on Nov. 2: Ashley Barnes, Katie
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Ashley Ready, second from left, with Texas Tech softball team members during a tournament in Honolulu.
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We salute these Alpha Phis who serve as collegiate Panhellenic presidents. Kelly Beyea (ΘΨ-Plattsburgh State) Mary Conway (ZB-Loyola Marymount) Tandy Christensen (ΘΣ-Southern Utah) Jenette DiFazio (BΨ-San Jose State) Andi Elmore (ΓΞ-Wichita State) Liz Fleckenstein (ΓN-Miami University) Taryn Gamble (ΘΦ-Christopher Newport) Ruth Herrera (HY-Chapman) Jennifer Jarvis (HX-Bishop’s) Colleen Klein (ZA-Eastern Illinois) Jennifer Kuhn (EY-CSU/Northridge) Tammy Lesyk (EK-Westchester) Kelly Anne McAllister (HΣ-Lafayette) Meghan Miller (HP-San Diego) Kirsten Oltvedt (X-Montana) Nicole Patriaco (HH-Seton Hall) Jennifer Spear (ΘT-Rensselaer) Kate Strand (ZΞ-Elmhurst) Courtney Turner (ΓI-Texas Tech) Jenn Urbauer (ΘZ-Florida Tech)
Brumbaugh, Emma Bruce, Danielle Crockett, Amy Ciarametaro, Jessica Freytag, Shelby Gavin, Jenny Johnson, Carly Melcher, Katie Novak, Rebecca Walker, Hannah Wichman, Rebecca Weyman, Erin Wine Barger, Afton Austin, Sara Pinkerton, Kimberly Keen and Shin Ae Gho.
Sisters participated in several community service events including the annual Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® Dog Walk and the American Cancer Society® Relay For Life®. They raised nearly $500 for the Alpha Phi Foundation with their annual Heartthrob event. An upcoming project is working with Habitat for Humanity® during spring semester.
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Historic Time Capsule Opening Unites Sisters Sisters of all ages representing more than a dozen collegiate and alumnae chapters from across North America gathered at the Syracuse (A) chapter house Oct. 11-13 for a special Founders’ Day ceremony and historical event – the opening of a 116-year-old time capsule. The event coincided with the 130th anniversary of Alpha’s founding. Alpha house corporation board President Suzanne McGinn (A-Syracuse) chaired the weekend’s events that included the Oct. 12 opening, dedication ceremony and ritual. Assisting her were Fingerlakes alumnae chapter President Jennifer Holsman ( -Arizona State), Alpha chapter President Michelle Mandara, Northeast Regional Team Representative Kelly Fitzgerald ( -Barry) and former Foundation Board Member and Alpha Phi International Representative Margie Markson Johnson (B -UCLA). After a mason chipped away at the cement holding the cornerstone, the time capsule eventually was removed. Excitement was high at 308 Walnut Place* as attendees crowded around Suzanne, who opened the metal time capsule. Unfortunately, the box sustained water damage over the years, and most contents – which appeared to be newspaper clippings – were ruined. A small glass milk jar that survived, although cracked, was filled with what resembled ashes. “The ceremony held when the cornerstone was laid in 1886 called for a fire,” says Finger Lakes alumnae chapter Member Taylor Atseff (A-Syracuse). “We suspect that the ashes were from that ceremony.” Other weekend events included a Friday dinner hosted at the Alpha chapter house, a Victorian tea and 50-year member recognition ceremony, formal chapter meeting, Founders’ Day ceremony, formal dinner and tours of historic Alpha Phi sites throughout Syracuse. Those attending also brought their own items for a new time capsule that will be buried behind the cornerstone in the spring. “We had a wonderful time getting to know more sisters and forming new friendships,” says Taylor. “Alpha collegians and Syracuse-area alumnae thank everyone who helped celebrate Founders’ Day. We really enjoyed sharing the weekend.”
“Our country in 1886 was seeing growth to the West with 38 states to our name. I wonder if these early Alpha Phis ever envisioned that their Fraternity would boast more than 140 [collegiate] chapters in the United States and Canada, when at the time, women did not even have the right to vote!” – Alpha Phi International
*Editor’s Note: Built in 1886, the original Alpha house and cornerstone were moved to their current home in 1910. The chapter house was the first sorority house built in the U.S.
Representative Margie Johnson in her Cornerstone Speech
2003 Regional Conferences Regional Conferences are held in your area every February to train new collegiate officers and chapter advisers. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity! Details about the conference in your area are listed below. Register for Regional Conferences at www.alphaphi.org/conferences.html. MID-ATLANTIC/SOUTHEAST Feb. 21-23 Sheraton® National Hotel Arlington, Va. MA Contact: Kim Larsen Watson (O-Missouri), krwatson@erols.com or 301.352.8781 SE Contact: Debra Nardi Myer (ΓΣ-George Mason), myerda@ mindspring.com or 813.926.1556
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I NORTH CENTRAL MIDWEST Feb. 7-9 Sheraton® Gateway Suites Chicago O’Hare Rosemont, Ill. Contact: Colleen Sirhal (Θ-Michigan), csirhal@appliedsystems.com or 773.383.9971 NORTHEAST Feb. 21-23 The Hotel Syracuse Syracuse, N.Y. Contact: Tanya McGinn (Y-Washburn), tanya_d_mcginn@hotmail.com or 401.284.0684
PACIFIC NORTHWEST Feb. 7-9 Sheraton® Portland Airport Hotel Portland, Ore. Contact: Shana Goss Smith (X-Montana), slsmith_aphi@ worldnet.att.net or 360.297.8167 SOUTH CENTRAL Jan. 31-Feb. 2 Radisson® Hotel Clayton St. Louis, Mo. Contact: Susan Stone (ZN-Texas Christian), tcustoner@aol.com or 817.921.9822
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Congratulations The National Order of Omega to the following Alpha Phis recently
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Editor’s Note: The National Order of Omega is a national honor society that recognizes outstanding leadership among members of Greek organizations.
Appalachian State (ΘN)
Eastern Illinois (ZA)
Loyola Marymount (ZB)
Rochester (ΘK)
UC/Santa Barbara (ΓB)
Lindsey Smith Amber Trout
Rachel Ninness Kelly Tarkowski Mary Uremovic Elizabeth Vogel
Katie Dufficy Catie Gibson Kimberly Knight Lisa Pawloski
Susan Geisler Jessica Steele Joanne Wu
Elmhurst (ZΞ)
Maryland (∆Z)
Amy Fossett
Kara Dussler Alexandra Nunez
San Diego State (ΓA)
Margaret Meyer
Hanna Fitzgerald Kari Johnson Megan Suess
Michigan (Θ)
Ruby Chien Jill Costello
Ball State (∆P)
Hofstra (ΘM)
Lisa Arnsdorf
Kristin Crawford Alyssa Hendrie Amanda Hill Jennifer Knauer Crystal Porter Nicole Rimmer Bree Schapiro Lauren Schultz Emily Zenoni
Naomi Alter Elizabeth DeMejo Brooke Engen Tiffany Engen Beth Gottlieb Natalie Maio
Santa Clara (ZΓ)
Michigan State (BB)
Katherine Acker Erin Bucholz Kelly Fennerty Maureen Frary Suzanne Girolami Amy Perko Kelly Spencer
UNC/Wilmington (HΞ)
Arizona (BE)
Kristy Cervenka Courtney Cooper Michelle McDonald Baldwin Wallace (∆Y)
Carly Whittern Barry (ΘΩ)
Kelly Fitzgerald Boston (HΛ)
Teresa M. Fey Twilight Seward Bowling Green State (BO)
Margaret Lasco
Melissa Gratz Jessica Leibold
Illinois (BA)
Case Western Reserve (ZΠ)
Gina DeBenedetti Nicole Maag Sarah Wehrli Barbara Yudell
Adrianne Wolf
Indiana State (∆Π)
Central Missouri State (ΘΛ)
Amanda Belles Stacy Gehlhausen Carrie Zboch
Butler (EB)
Janice Belzowski
Jenoa McAlister Jennifer Weindel Christopher Newport (ΘΦ)
Christin Toutsi Colorado School of Mines (IZ)
Amy Bean Heather Driessner Cornell (∆)
Rachel Barnes Katija Koehler Jennifer Leeds Creighton (Θ∆)
Alicia Beshaler CSU/Chico (ΘY)
Stephanie Butori Jennifer Dickson Tracey Hamblin D’Anna Lee Loryn Plon Madeline Schwartz Lindsey Schweigert Rebecca Somervell CSU/Northridge (EY)
Laurie Rey Bonnie Rukstalis Stacy Sadikoff Jenifer Thomson CSU/San Bernardino (HB)
Melissa Breicha Vanessa Tripodi Drake (ΓO)
Rachel Turner Votruba Duquesne (EI)
Jessica Leah Shirey East Carolina (∆A)
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Idaho (BZ)
Lauren Lankas Melissa Wagasy Montana (X)
Hawlee K. Larson Jill Peterson NC State (EΦΛ)
Leslie Aaron Holmes Kellie Elizabeth Wingfield Jennifer Marie Zahn
San Diego (HP)
Seton Hall (HH)
Nebraska/Kearney (∆Ξ)
Lauren Covino Maria Flacco Meghan Gerrity Kathryn Kuebler Jennifer Lotano Adrienne Orofino Lauren Steil Nicole Tanganelli Melissa Troise
Nebraska (N)
Emily Bannick Kristen Mackiel Kirstin Maurstad Cari Nelson Molly Lungrin
Shippensburg (ΘΞ)
Amanda Costley Margaret Doran Melanie Doyle Emily Goodman Bridget L. Johnson
New Hampshire (HA)
Misty Milburn
Kristen Leonard Stacie Sullivan
St. Mary’s (IB)
James Madison (ΘI)
Henley Jones Whitney Lee Virginia Seippel Univ. of the Pacific (IΓ)
Megan Burnham Nhung Dinh Heidi Hunger Davey Larson Jessie Malchik Vanessa Martyn Cassie Muratore Nikki Quesada Melissa Santos Stephanie Segien Jill Solari Lora L. Tuley (ΘΓ-Northeast Missouri State) Lauren Vang Jocelyn Walton Sarah Marie Wells
Kristine Kresta Lynette Valdez
USC (BΠ)
North Dakota (Π)
Michelle McCann
SUNY/Plattsburgh (ΘΨ)
Villanova (HE)
Johns Hopkins (ZOΛ)
Northern Illinois (E∆)
Marisa Adelman Ishwaria Chandramohan Christina L. Davis (BBMichigan State) Katherine Dix Gillian Goldman Raya Jarawan Angela Lee Nadezhda Mouzykina Mili Anne Thomas Sarah D. Zalewski
Melissa Bassett Jessica Witkowski Christine Zvanut
Jena L. Greenwood Daniella Elyse Montalto Stacey Lynn Saunders
Sarah Jayne Giannantonio Pareen Patel
Texas (Ω)
Amanda Betsold Megan Edwards Lauren Inouye Maranda Luniewski Courtney Pace
Kent State (BΩ)
Stephanie Falkenstein
Kristin Hall Meredith Iserson
Kettering (IE)
Oregon State (BY)
Leah Birchmeier Christine L. McClellan Kate Wilkes
Puget Sound (ΓZ)
Lafayette (HΣ)
Jennifer Katzenstein Cynthia Elizabeth Lee Liza Anne Lesser Christine Diane Socha Heather Jane Vaughn Linfield (ΘA)
Lindsay Bruss Kelly Collard Liz Dozier Karen Durek Jessie Hassler Becky Young
North Texas (ΓH)
Jenna O’Brien Ohio State (P)
Audry Bentz Andrea Chessin Tracie Eisenman Oregon (T)
Ashley Freeborg Tiffany Barrans Lindsay Burdett Sara Cater Julie DuPont Rensselaer (ΘT)
Christie Binder Deanna May Cochener Jillian Garone Abbey Green Trisha Marshal Jennifer Spear Brooke Strause Amanda L. Wells Rhode Island (I∆)
Danielle Katz Beth Very
Andrea Choquette Jessica Cote Jennifer Freeman Laura Guthrie Kim Norvell Carissa Vidlak Texas A&M/Commerce (∆B)
Jennifer Pool Shelley Hooten Texas Tech (ΓI)
Margeret Nay Meagan Waida Amanda Wilkinson
Shadi Alem
Virginia (ZIΛ)
Virginia Tech (HO)
Kelly Alexander Jessica Howell Washburn (Y)
Sarah E. Briggs Rebecca Jean Collins Washington University (ZY)
Claire Zar-Kessler West Chester (EK)
Melissa Grimm
Elizabeth Ashton Alicia Bohnen Karen Drew Lauren Christine Lavella Jessica Anne Strom Holly Ann Whitcomb
UCLA (B∆)
Western Michigan (∆Θ)
Jamie Chiu Laura Disharoon Cristen Dismuke Casey Eznekiar Kathy Gallagher Kimberly Wright
Krista Cotter Kari Frye Megan Johnson Danyelle Weir
UC/Berkeley (Λ)
Erin Arrington Jennifer Winford UC/Davis (EP)
Wisconsin/LaCrosse (∆K)
Suzanne Barofsky Melissa Reed
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Alpha Phis Celebrate Chapter Installation in D.C. By Linda Schnetzer (BO-Bowling Green State)
Oct. 19 was an exciting day for Alpha Phi as it marked the installation of the Fraternity’s 144th active collegiate chapter at The George Washington University (II) and the initiation of nearly 100 collegians and alumnae. The celebration represented the culmination of a year of hard work on behalf of local and regional volunteers, staff and, most importantly, our newest members. The weekend became even more special when sisters discovered an Alpha Phi was getting married in the same hotel the initiation was held. Iota Iotas were excited to be photographed with the bride, Laura Anibal Braceland (BM -Duke), and her silver and bordeaux-clad bridesmaids. Colony Adviser Kelly Benedetti (BO-Bowling Green State) hosted a reception for initiates and their families. Greek Advisor Brad Bishop welcomed the chapter on behalf of the university. Mid Atlantic Region Foundation Liaison June Collins Herron ( -Indiana U. of Pennsylvania) presented a scholarship pin. The highlight of the installation was International Executive Board Member Peg DeChant Thornburg’s (B -Kent State) presentation of the Iota Iota charter to Colony President Zara Dang. Zara, who presented a chapter adviser’s pin to Kelly Benedetti, summed up the experience: “It is not the destination; it is the journey that counts.” Additional gifts were presented by the International Executive Board and Northern Virginia, DC/Maryland and Richmond/Central Virginia alumnae chapters. Forty collegiate chapters, four alumnae chapters and two individuals presented Welcome Dollars to the new chapter.
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to local volunteers who played an important role in the growth and development of Iota Iota by serving as advisers. Kelly Benedetti Renee Juidiciani (ΘK-Rochester) Lisa Causarano (EP-UC/Davis) Jennifer Hall (ΘI-James Madison) Joy Winter (ZO^-Johns Hopkins) Christine Adamick (BO-Bowling Green State) Jessica Del Vecchio (ΓN-Miami University) Tami Letford (ΓA-San Diego State)
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Janis Coughlin-Piester (ΘKRochester) Amy McMillan (ΘI-James Madison) Veena Jayadeva (ZO^-Johns Hopkins) Greta Grass (Θ-Michigan) Melissa Mazzella (BE-Arizona) Lesley Harper (HI-Pennsylvania) Shawna Menowsky Karen Capuano Lawrence (ASyracuse)
Welcome Iota Iota, Alpha Phi’s newest collegiate chapter.
Special thanks goes to Virginia (FI ), Maryland ( F) and GW members for their help and support, and especially to George Mason (G ) collegians, who conducted Court of Ivy. Thank you also goes to Court of Ivy and installation ceremony team members. Consistent support from these and other area volunteers helped make the colonization a success. The special weekend was one charter members, alumnae initiates and all involved will remember for years to come. Alpha Phi International Fraternity enthusiastically welcomes the Iota Iota chapter and thanks new members and volunteers for their commitment.
Congratulations to Iota Iota Initiated Members: Jaclyn Allmon Samantha Alongi Alexandra Alsop Kelsey Anderson Martina Angiulo Erin Barmby Laura Barunas Elizabeth Bear Lauren Bemis Lindsay Benamin Beth Brenner Meredith Capps Jana Checa Cheng Jillian Conney Elizabeth Creedon Laura Cusumano Lauren Czerwinski Zara Dang Lauren Davis Sarah DeGuilie Jennifer Dierdorff Mara Druker Melissa Dunn Aine Farrell
Kathryn Fencl Katie Fischer Gail Fournier Roxann Fournier Jessica Glynn Amy Greenberg Rebecca Greenberg Mary Elizabeth Hamel Jessica Hammers Stephanie Hedquist Shaine Helsloot Megan Hood Mahsa Houshmandi Kim Hunter NaureenHyder Tami Jacobs Lauren Jacobs Robin Kessler Sari Kessler Jyoti Kumta Maya Kumta Megan Lee Maria Linares Megan Lind
Puja Lothe Faith Lovell Marsha S. Lovell Amrith Mago Elizabeth McCaffrey Caylynn McMaster Jennifer Morton Sara Nevgroschel Lianna Nielsen Nicole Nieporent Catherine O’Brien Anne Palm Elisabeth Poleshek Camille Ramos Dana Rasmussen Emily Rauch Megan Roarty Megan Robertson Kate Rodriguez Mary Roe Susan Roe Allison Rosenthal Marida Sapichino Arianne Schlumpf
Jennifer Shirey Liz Shirley Samantha Siegel Mandy Slutsker Debbie Hunter-Snow Alyssa Stearry Chelsea Stein Nancy Stein Amanda Sultani Elizabeth Sussi Molly Thacher Sarah Tobis Maralyn Tocco Stephanie Toczyowski Caroline Turitto Rosemary Turitto Kate Tycher Sally Tycher Fiorella Vargas Megan Warther Clarissa Zahn Genna Zaiman Jennifer Zuckerman
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SISTERS MEET AFTER FOUR DECADES Eleven charter members of Wisconsin/Stout (ΓΣ) meet for the first time in 43 years at the home of Barb Williams Sorensen in Madison, Wis. The class of 1959 shared stories and memories during the Aug. 10 gathering. Another reunion is planned for 2003.
Celebrating 40 Years of Omicron Memories Missouri (O) graduating classes of 1954-73 met June 7-9 at the Omicron chapter house in Columbia, Mo. It was a wonderful opportunity to stay together in the beautifully redecorated house and reminisce about days gone by. Thanks to the reunion planning committee: Jayne Gebauer Kasten, Edna Zach Ditto, Colleen McCorkle Morris, Sandra Reynolds Yon, Christy Bulkeley, Carol Kimker Derington, Jane Kirby Arkes, Carol Heggarty Ferguson and Wicky Graham Sleight. From the welcoming pizza party to the closing brunch, sisters say it was as if they had never been apart. They talked, shared college stories and family photos, visited a winery at Rochport, toured the University of Missouri campus, celebrated Alpha Phi memories at a gala banquet and talked the nights away. A donation of $165 was made to the Alpha Phi Foundation and $1,350 contributed to the Omicron house corporation board. Suzanne Zvanut Lagomarcino, Edna Ditto and Helen Harrold Moody are planning the next reunion for June 2005 and hope everyone will attend. –Jayne Gebauer Kasten (O-Missouri)
BETA EPSILONS GATHER IN SAN ANTONIO
Beta Epsilons and their husbands meet at San Antonio’s Riverwalk in April. The group of women, who initiated in the late 1940s, keeps in touch and plans reunions regularly.
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Idaho 1946-47 New Member Class Reunites
Nine Beta Zetas celebrate their 56th anniversary of sisterhood.
On a bright sunny fall day in 1946, an excited group of 17 young women made their way down Fraternity Row to the imposing gray house with big white pillars to a painted sign reading “Alpha Phi.” World War II had ended with the surrender of Japan. Veterans of the war were being discharged and returning, in record numbers, to attend college on the new G.I. Bill. Enrollment at the university soared to a record 3,700 students. It was the beginning of a new era and an exciting time for the Idaho (BF) new members to be college freshmen. Since those heady fun-filled days, their lives have taken divergent paths. Some became teachers, others nurses, college professors, writers, artists, secretaries, heads of businesses and one held political office. This was done while raising families and maintaining homes. Their addresses now range from Hawaii to Michigan and Massachusetts. Despite the geographical distances, one thing remains constant — deep friendships and fond memories of college days. Recently, nine Beta Zetas met at Seascape Resort on Monterey Bay and at the home of Jean Ottenheimer Adams for their 56th anniversary reunion. Much laughter and reminiscing filled the three days spent together. It is their hope to meet again in two years, as keeping in touch becomes even more meaningful as the years fly by. The lyrics of one Alpha Phi song hold special meaning for these women. They hope it still remains a favorite for new and active members throughout the United States and Canada: “When college days have passed, our dreams will always last. Alpha Phi, we love you so.” –Clarice Hove Rainey (BF-Idaho)
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Sharing Sisterhood with Mom My mom, Barbara McLennan, was initiated at CSU/Hayward (G ). She loved the ceremony and was touched by everything. The collegians were so welcoming. I am proud to know we are sisters and share all the secrets of Alpha Phi. I know this will be a wonderful experience for her, and I am excited about the richness Alpha Phi will bring to her life. She has already made alumnae connections, and this fall she began serving as financial adviser to Eta Delta. AOE, Joanne Finamore Godfrey (G -CSU/Hayward) A Lifetime of Friendships As a new bride in 1949, I came to Washington, D.C./Maryland, my husband’s birthplace and home. Not knowing anyone, I was truly alone. Georgia Neese Gray (T-Washburn), President Harry S. Truman’s appointee as the first woman treasurer of the U.S. and an Alpha Phi, invited me to a tea given in her honor by the Greater D.C. Area alumnae chapter. She thought it would be good for me to develop friendships by meeting some of my sorority sisters residing nearby. How right she was! My dearest friends of 40 and 50 years duration are those I’ve met through my Alpha Phi affiliation. They’ve carried me through good times and bad (illness, surgeries and deaths) over the years, making the bad and sad situations tolerable through their friendships. As an only child, and now a true adult orphan, I am ever so grateful for the sorority tie that binds. It has truly given me a family of friends. So, young ladies, be yourselves, enjoy the friendships you make and nurture the fraternal bonds of Alpha Phi – wherever you may be. Let it serve as a connector in your life, as it has in mine! Jeannette M. Hass Wells (T-Washburn) “Union Hand in Hand” I recently went through a bone marrow transplant for leukemia – my second cancer in four years – and my Alpha Phi sisters were the most faithful in action, prayer and love. They continue to hold me “hand in hand” as I successfully recover. Being an Alpha Phi is one of the best decisions I made. Thank you! Jamie Ottenwaelder Roberts ( -Cornell)
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All in the Family Upon graduating this year from UC/Davis (EQ), I realized what a huge impact Alpha Phi has had on my life and my family. My two sisters and I all joined Alpha Phi separately during our freshman years at college – my oldest sister at UC/Santa Barbara ( B) in 1997 and my youngest at UC/Davis in September 2001. Needless to say, this brought a whole new meaning to the idea of sisterhood! Susan Orosz (EQ-UC/Davis) Recent Grad Credits Alpha Phi I joined SUNY/Plattsburgh ( ) chapter in spring 2001 and graduated in May. Joining Alpha Phi was perhaps the most rewarding experience of my academic career. I now have lasting friendships that will no doubt be with me forever. Stacey Saunders ( -SUNY/Plattsburgh) Zeta Psis Fundraise in Sister’s Memory In honor of Kristy Irvine Ryan (F -Dayton), a sister killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Sloan Moryl Watson (F Dayton), Amy Degenhardt-Read (F -Dayton) and I organized a campaign to raise money for Secret Smiles Inc.*, the non-profit organization co-founded by Kristy and Meredith O’Neill Hassett (F Dayton). A direct mail piece was sent to more than 150 Dayton (F ) Alpha Phis from the classes of 199095. More than $5,000 was raised thanks to these women, friends, families and other alumnae. Thank you to all whom donated to keep Kristy’s spirit alive through Secret Smiles. Kathleen Crowley Falk (F -Dayton) *Editor’s Note: Secret Smiles seeks to improve the quality of life for families in need through anonymous gifts. For more information, visit www.secretsmiles.org.
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THE POWER OF FRIENDSHIP: A STORY OF ALPHA PHI, SPORTS AND MUD By Patricia Kolowich (Θ-Michigan)
Mud matted my hair. It oozed into my eyes, my ears and between my toes. I was drenched. I thought life couldn’t get better than this. Then the ball was in my hands. I ran as fast as I could through that sea of mud. I scored! We won. Oh, life did get better.
Mud Bowl participants are (from left) Becky Knowlton Dickson, Jill Quackenbush Laurich, Nancy Nowicki and Annamarie Kersten.
Playing in the Mud Bowl – a University of Michigan Homecoming tradition – is a cherished Alpha Phi memory. Mud Bowl, a Sigma Alpha Epilson and Phi Delta Theta-sponsored mud football competition, first brought together two important parts of my life: Alpha Phi and sports. Since I was a little girl, sports have been essential to my happiness. I even made them part of my profession – sports medicine. I’m lucky to do what I love. When I joined Alpha Phi, I thought, “I’m joining the best sorority on campus. Great!” It seemed simple. Now I look back on years of Alpha Phi moments – memories that didn’t end after only four years – and I know Alpha Phi is for a lifetime. In college, my sisters brought me Tab® (is this stuff still around?) when I needed to stay awake for all-night study sessions. When I went to medical school, they listened as I debated for hours about specialty choices. When my 30th birthday came and I was away from home, they traveled across the country to surprise me with a huge reunion. Last year, the same women celebrated with me when my team – the Detroit Red Wings – won the Stanley Cup. (I’m one of the team’s orthopedic surgeons.) Twenty-six years after Mud Bowl, I’m still cheering with my Alpha Phi sisters. I’ve had other pinnacles in my life – particularly being the only orthopedic surgeon sent to oversee the National Hockey League at the Salt Lake Olympics last year. But I’ll never forget diving into the end zone at Michigan and screaming with my sisters. That same experience of support in college has to be available for women today. No matter how sophisticated and educated we’ve become, no matter how many professional fields now welcome women, there’s Alpha Phis play in 1976 Mud Bowl. nothing like the feeling that comes from knowing your sorority encourages you, helps you learn new things and urges you to develop the old. That’s why I’m a member of the Foundation’s Power of 100*. My gifts support programs that help women gain confidence and support through lifelong Alpha Phi friendships. And I hope that one fall day, each of these women will have her moment in the mud. Patricia Kolowich, M.D. and her family (husband Jared Buckley, son Patrick and twin legacies Jessica and Jacqueline) live in Northville, Mich. She has been a Power of 100 member for three years. *Editor’s Note: The Power of 100 is a group of women who give annually at least $1,000 to the Foundation. To learn more, contact Executive Director Rebecca Andrew Zanatta (BQ -Washington State) at rzanatta@alphaphi.org or 847.316.8950.
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University of Northern Colorado’s Joan Clinefelter Named Professor of the Year
Dr. Joan Clinefelter is a history teacher. Try to tell her that. “The image of a history professor is hardly a flattering one: a boring figure who lacks social skills and drones on from behind a podium while reading from lecture notes,” she says. Dr. Clinefelter doesn’t hide behind a podium. Instead, she makes barricades out of furniture, tells jokes and even bursts into British soldiers’ songs. “I’m willing to look ridiculous in order to cross the gap between student and professor,” Dr. Clinefelter says. She even threw out a Western Civilization textbook. Students instead read novels written during the era of study. “I’ve read many texts that I never thought would apply to history. But after discussion and analysis in Dr. Clinefelter’s classes, events in history change from black and white into color,” says Gretchen Sausville ( -Northern Colorado), the chapter member who Professor Clinefelter with Gretchen Sausville nominated Dr. Clinefelter. Learning doesn’t stop with history lessons in Clinefelter’s classroom. She teaches students how to conduct research, pose historical questions and write research papers. “Although they often don’t notice, I’m also preparing students to become interested, well-spoken, literate, critical thinkers who are valued by the ‘real world,’” Dr. Clinefelter says. Her students do notice – perhaps one of the reasons Dr. Clinefelter is Alpha Phi Foundation’s 2002 Professor of the Year. “She has given me insights and skills I will always carry with me. She taught me to think critically and speak my mind,” Gretchen says. “Many students have one teacher who will forever leave a mark on his or her life. For me, that teacher is Dr. Joan Clinefelter.” Alpha Phi Foundation was the first Greek group to name an international Professor of the Year. Each winner received a $1,000 honorarium; his or her university scholarship fund received $1,000. The Alpha Phi chapter and nominating sponsor each were awarded $250.
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2002 PROFESSOR OF THE YEAR FINALISTS Dr. Anna-Maria Marshall Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology at University of Illinois, nominated by Beta Alpha Father Roc O’Conner Professor, Theology and Campus Ministry at Creighton University, nominated by Theta Delta Dr. Dwayne Paschall Professor, Communication Disorders Program in Audiology at Texas Tech University, nominated by Gamma Iota Dr. Norman Wells Professor, Department of Chemistry at Baldwin Wallace College, nominated by Delta Upsilon
JUDGES Catherine Anaya (BΠ-USC), Los Angeles newswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones, member of Congress (Ohio) Sister Diana Stano, Ph.D., president of Ursuline College (Ohio) Katherine Shindle, Miss America 1998 Matt Stover, Baltimore Ravens special teams
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NPC Centennial Celebrates Leadership, Values and Friendship Excerpts by Letitia Fulkerson (Chi Omega)
NPC Chairman Sally Grant, fifth from left, with past NPC chairmen attending the centennial celebration.
Representatives from the National Panhellenic Conference’s (NPC) 26 member groups “Celebrated 100 Years of Leadership, Values and Friendship” at the Conference’s centennial celebration and interim session Oct. 10-12, 2002, in Oak Brook, Ill. The opening session brought centennial congratulations from President George W. Bush and proclamations from 27 governors. President Bush’s letter read: “Since its establishment in 1902, the NPC has enriched the lives of thousands of women by emphasizing education, leadership, health, safety and many other important issues ... I applaud the NPC for your dedication to maintaining standards for academic and social excellence. Your efforts to promote friendship, service and good citizenship reflect the compassionate spirit of America.” The centennial celebration, chaired by Beth Saul (Alpha Epsilon Phi), featured a special historical exhibit where each member group displayed items. In addition to contributing several pieces of memorabilia, Alpha Phi volunteers compiled a unique SISTER WINS ST. LOUIS ALUMNAE PANHELLENIC SCHOLARSHIP St. Louis Gateway alumnae chapter President Diane Steinkamp (BAIllinois) is the recipient of a 2002 St. Louis alumnae Panhellenic graduate scholarship. Alpha Phis attended the annual scholarship luncheon at Old Warson Country Club to support Diane. She will utilize her Panhellenic St. Louis alumnae (from left) Karen Frick (O-Missouri), scholarship to earn a master’s degree Jayne Gebauer Kasten (O-Missouri), Kari Mueller at Washington University. Prinke (EΞ-Southern Illinois) and Andrea Rupp (OMissouri) attend the St. Louis Panhellenic scholarship luncheon honoring Diane Steinkamp, middle.
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centennial scrapbook featuring congratulatory letters from each NPC group, various universities and interfraternal organizations. A centennial banquet featured Northwestern University sorority members who reenacted the first NPC meeting with period costumes and songs. Alpha Phi’s own Molly Skjei, Beta chapter president, was one of the actresses. Foundation President Jean Scott (Pi Beta Phi) reported the NPC Foundation reached its centennial fund goal of $750,000. Delegates, inter/national presidents, executive directors and editors from each group Beta president Molly Skjei had full agendas for participates in a tribute to NPC’s founding. their respective meetings. Area alumnae from various NPC groups and alumnae and college Panhellenic representatives joined in the weekend celebration as well. Representing Alpha Phi were NPC Chairman and Delegate Sally McCall Grant ( -DePauw), First Alternate Delegate Deana Koonsman Gage ( I-Texas Tech), Second Alternate Delegate Laura MalleySchmitt (F -MIT), Third Alternate Delegate Mary Rekart Ulich ( -Northern Colorado), International President Crista Cate Vasina ( -Northern Colorado), Quarterly Editor Christine Spiegel, Director of Training & Development Denise Jung Reens (E Northern Illinois), Director of Collegiate Membership Linda Long Boland ( J-CSU/Long Beach), Associate Director of Extension Linda Schnetzer (BOBowling Green State), Associate Director of Collegiate Membership Megan Bouché (E-Minnesota), Program Manager of Consultants and Recruitment Keri Miller ( Q-Ball State) and Program Manager of Collegiate Operations Laura Caulfield ( E-Iowa). Visit www.npcwomen.org for a full report on the session. See On Campus and Alumnae Pride for a list of Alpha Phis serving as collagiate and alumnae Panhellenic presidents.
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New Arrivals Adrian (∆H) To Trent and Shelli Smith Anderson, a son, Benjamin Richard, July 6, 2001. To Romolo Jr. and Stacey Pfenninger Maura, a son, Daniel Vincenzo, Sept. 6, 2002. To Michael and Debra Yurgo Morris, a daughter, Sara Marie, Sept. 22, 2002. Akron (HΓ) To Travis and Julie Traylor Sisil, a son, Raef Phoenix, Feb. 13, 2002. Appalachian State (ΘN) To Chris and Amy Fox Hill, a daughter, Madison Elizabeth, April 28, 2002. Arizona (BE) To John and Pam Matsuishi Buckwalter, a daughter, Kamryn Mieko, March 18, 2002. To Anthony and Catherine Pier Bianchi, a daughter, Lauren Elizabeth, June 29, 2002. Arizona State (ΓΠ) To Stanley Mason III and Andrea Forbini Lillquist, a daughter, Halle Marin, May 18, 2002. Ashland (EA) To Tim and Dawn Dietzer Sauda, a daughter, Olivia Ann, July 27, 2002. Ball State (∆P) To Steven and Rosie Black Alvarez, a son, Duncan Brogan, June 24, 2002. Bentley (ZP) To Edward and Jennifer MahlerKrupp, a daughter, Nicole, Sept. 2, 2002. Bowling Green State (BO) To George and Lynn Scheloske Petersmarck, a daughter, Caroline Margaret, Aug. 22, 2002. To Michael and Carrie Whitacre Fulton, twins, Abigail Christine and Matthew Emerson, Sept. 23, 2002. To Scott F. and Debbie Goodwin Stein, a daughter, Meredith Lynne, Sept. 23, 2002. British Columbia (BΘ) To Jason and Nana Matsuo Russell, a daughter, Kiyomi, Sept. 30, 2001. Bryant (ΘB) To Brian Jr. and Kristin Nelson Osberg, a daughter, Kaitlyn Paige, July 23, 2002. To Scott and Santina Gemma Bianchi, a son, Austin Scott, Aug. 5, 2002.
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Butler (EB) To Dr. Jeffrey S. and Faith Thurow Tomlin, a daughter, Avery Hope, Aug. 16, 2002. To Matthew and Angie Reedy Knisely, a son, Caden Matthew, Oct. 22, 2001. To Robert and Stephanie Sherry Hodde, a daughter, Halen Renee, Oct. 25, 2001. Central Missouri State (ΘΛ) To Peter and Jennifer Munsterman Raptakis, a daughter, Sarah Amalia, April 9, 2002. Chapman (HY) To Cesar and Tricia Lamisi-Sotelo, a son, Giovanni Jacob, July 3, 2002. Christopher Newport (ΘΦ) To Leo Kevin and Jeannette Marie Dodson-O’Connell, a daughter, Madeleine Ruth, June 8, 2002. Colorado School of Mines (IZ) To Andrew Brasaemle and Jennifer Tafoya, a daughter, Hannah Elizabeth, July 13, 2002. Colorado State (ZM) To Timothy and Suzanne Gold Detweiler, a daughter, Emily, July 14, 2002. Creighton (Θ∆) To Drew and Molly Glass Ritter, a son, Logan Walsh, March 6, 2002. CSU/Chico (ΘY) To Michael and Heather Ries von Quilich, a son, Jack Michael, Nov. 5, 2001. CSU/Hayward (H∆) To Pat and Amy Langon Ryken, a son, Thomas Patrick, May 16, 2002. To Mark and Kate Boyle Halfon, a son, Alexander James, July 3, 2002. To Paul and Mary Keating Holland, a daughter, Kaitlyn May, July 5, 2002. To Brandon and Shannon Toomey Whiteman, a son, Maxwell Dolan, July 24, 2002. To Lance and Branden Raleigh Shunn, a son, Ethan Michael, Aug. 7, 2002. To Brad and Kim Wanamaker Oliver, a son, William Roy, Sept. 9, 2002. CSU/Long Beach (ΓK) To Charlie and Janet Ramirez Feigle, a son, Cameron James, Aug. 17, 2002. CSU/Sacramento (EΓ) To Neil and Misty Cardoza Chapman, a son, Ethan James, July 3, 2002. CSU/San Bernardino (HB) To Andres and Elva Baeza Negrete, a daughter, Pilar Andrea, June 12, 2002.
Denison (BK) To Steven and Kathryn Hoge Leftwich, a son, John Malcolm, born Feb. 19, 2002, and adopted Aug. 23, 2002. Drake (ΓO) To Brad and Angie Marshik Lubenow, a daughter, Lauren Joyce, July 12, 2002. To Christopher and Kristen Anderson DeBeer, a daughter, Isabel Lauren, Aug. 12, 2002. Eastern Illinois (ZA) To Ryan and Kathy Kooy Shone, a daughter, Madeline Claire, Dec. 24, 2001. To Marty and Cathi Gagliardo Adams, a son, Canon Michael, Sept. 21, 2002. Florida Tech (ΘZ) To Marshall and Jennifer Koschalk Stevens, a daughter, Caroline Jeanne, March 6, 2002. Franklin & Marshall (ZΣ) To Larry Tillotson and Dana Dugan, a son, Michael Dugan, April 6, 2002. George Mason (HΛ) To Thomas and Cecilia Maniago Rice, a daughter, Emma Nicole, May 14, 2002. To James and Hope Overholt Murphy, a son, Ryan Martin, May 21, 2002. To Richard and Maria Kobylk Vaughan, a daughter, Sophia Madeline, June 25, 2002. To Rudi and Beth Hutton Williams, a son, Brody Hutton, Sept. 4, 2002. Hofstra (ΘM) To Mark and Elissa Alter Carlin, a daughter, Alexis Fallon, July 26, 2002. Idaho (BZ) To John and Jamie Pilcher Mark, a daughter, Anders Ignatius, Dec. 5, 2001. To Robert and Crystal Major Crossler, a son, David Robert, Feb. 14, 2002. To Brad and Paula Kilmartin Schafer, a son, Blake Leonard, July 28, 2002. Illinois (BA) To Douglas and Amy Stapleton Conderman, a son, Michael Anthony, Jan. 29, 2002. To Floyd and Kristin Tinkoff Yager, a son, Michael Phillip, June 24, 2002. Illinois State (ZT) To Steven and Rebecca Miller Boyer, a son, Maxson Jameson, Jan. 24, 2002.
Indiana (BT) To Stephen and Susan Street Whaley, a daughter, Anne Louise, March 29, 2002. To Daniel and Katie Jones Cavanagh, a son, Timothy Daniel, Aug. 7, 2002. To Mark C. and Ann L. Wilke Worcester, a daughter, Caroline Grace, Sept. 9, 2002.
Nebraska (N) To Steve and Lisa Sickert Ward, a daughter, Sarah Elizabeth, June 12, 2002. To Jeff and Judy Peeks Johnson, a son, Tyler Dean, Sept. 1, 2002.
Iowa (∆E) To Carl and Ann Racich Buck, a son, James Richard, Oct. 15, 2001.
New Hampshire (HA) To Chip and Kellie Raczka Steward, a son, Charles “Cullen,” April 28, 2002. To Sean and Laura Brown Lewis, a daughter, Cassidy Elizabeth, May 11, 2002.
Johns Hopkins (ZO) To Eric and Sharon Sirota Rubin, a son, Samuel Jacob, June 18, 2002. Loyola Marymount (ZB) To Sandor and Stephanie Kanzler Demosthenes, a daughter, Caroline Rae, Sept. 5, 2002. Maine (∆N) To Sara Barron, a son, Sebastian Michael, Jan. 26, 2002. To Tim and Cynthia Cox Furber, a son, Benson Tasker, Aug. 10, 2002. To Christopher and Kimberly Shea Berg, a daughter, Meghan Marie, Aug. 29, 2002. Maryland (∆Z) To Dr. David and Jennifer Feldgus Galardi, a daughter, Shae Maia, Aug. 9, 2002. Miami University (ΓN) To Jim and Katey Voitlein Kinney, a daughter, Mary Margaret Callahan, Feb. 11, 2002. To Howard and Elizabeth Hecklinger Schaffer, a daughter, Emily Grace, July 14, 2002. To Jonathan and Elizabeth Smith Fligner, a daughter, Christina Nicole, July 18, 2001. Minnesota (E) To Darin and Wendy Hansen Stotz, a daughter, Eva Marie, July 16, 2002. Missouri (O) To Jim and Tina Hsueh Brefeld, a son, Anthony James, Aug. 14, 2002. MIT (ZΦ) To Bernie and Kathryn Whipple Mulligan, a son, John Connor, Sept. 22, 2002. NC State (EΦΛ) To Jeff and Melanie Pfister Howard, a son, Jack Holden, Nov. 30, 2001. To Danny and Teressa Lee LaPrade, a son, Andrew Samuel, Dec. 25, 2002. To R. Flay II and Melanie White Cabiness, a daughter, Kelsey Ann, Sept. 5, 2002.
Nebraska/Kearney (∆Ξ) To Scott and Tracy Erickson Ray, a daughter, Grace Marie, Jan. 9, 2002.
North Dakota (Π) To Matthew and Reneé Robideaux Fabian, a son, Bryce Wynn, Oct. 3, 2002. Northeast Missouri State (ΘΓ) To Cliff and Hope Bunn Gibbons, a son, Hunter Gage, June 13, 2002. To Brett and Allison Crim Kleitz, a daughter, Elizabeth Anne, June 22, 2002. To Tim and Herly Hwang Karlen, a son, Everett Hwang, Aug. 8, 2002. Northern Colorado (∆Γ) To Aaron and Julie Starek Nelsen, a daughter, Libby Ray, July 24, 2002. Northern Illinois (E∆) To Kevin and Kristi Travis Browne, a son, Kyle James, June 26, 2002. Northern Iowa (EΘ) To Dean and Kristin Bergmann Nading, a daughter, Karleigh Michelle, Jan. 24, 2002. North Texas (ΓH) To Jerry and Renee Thomas Wiley, a son, Lance Austin, Sept. 9, 2002. Northwestern (B) To Les and Rachel Spears Rescorl, a daughter, Cassidy Leigh, Jan. 24, 2002. To Todd and Shari Bruning Anderson, a son, Peter James, Feb. 13, 2002. To Shawn and Tina Trebotich Morgan, a daughter, Abigail Anne, June 23, 2002. Ohio State (P) To Michael and Erinn Horn Whitehead, a daughter, Karys Laine, Jan. 20, 2002. To Chris and Angela Belmont Jenkins, a daughter, Elizabeth Grace, April 22, 2002. To Larry and Dori Levy Leib, a daughter, Caitlin Lillie, June 26, 2002.
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Oklahoma (Φ) To Andrew and Meredith Lentz Nieswiadomy, a daughter, Kayla Rose, Oct. 18, 2001. To Allen and Jeannine Bogue Rodgers, a son, Jacob Thomas, Jan. 10, 2002. To Harry and Jennifer Lawless Browne, a son, Luke Harrison, June 7, 2002. To Mark Bledsoe and Kim Edwards Williams, a daughter, Kathryn Grace Memory, born June 12, 2002, and adopted June 14, 2002. Oklahoma City (∆∆) To Gene and Jennifer Logsdon Kellogg, twins, Zachary Logsdon and Elise Lindsey, April 20, 2002. To Sarah Moore, a son, Tyrone Sadarius, Sept. 2, 2002. Oregon (T) To Matt and Cindy Archambault Martin, a son, Zach, May 7, 2002. To Ryan and Kathleen “Katie” Mathews Wagner, a daughter, Emma, Aug. 14, 2002. Pennsylvania (HI) To Xavier and Christina Lauchlan Sarabia, a son, Antonio Horacio, June 4, 2002. Purdue (∆M) To Daniel and Emily Wannarka Gary, a son, Jonah Brewster, July 18, 2002. To Scott and Carrie Getch Gaerte, a daughter, Kayla Elizabeth, Aug. 8, 2002. To James E. and Susan Gallagher Willard, a daughter, Gabrielle Lucille, Aug. 30, 2002. Rensselaer (ΘT) To Gary Wittkopf and Theresa Rajczi, a son, Alexander Frank, June 18, 2002. Rochester (ΘK) To Andrew and Heatherlyn Kraft Schoeppich, a son, Owen Andrew, July 4, 2002. San Diego (HP) To Michael and Sara Tangeman Adams, a son, Jack Anthony, June 26, 2002. San Diego State (ΓA) To Richard and Kim Wilder Greene, a son, Jacob Richard, March 3, 2002. San Francisco State (HΘ) To Robert and Rebecca Hesselroth Russell, a daughter, Allison Janene, March 15, 2002. Santa Clara (ZΓ) To Daniel and Stephanie Barnes Ghinn, a daughter, Fionnuala Elizabeth Frazer, May 23, 2002.
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Seton Hall (HH) To Mario Gomez and Gabrielle Rum, a son, Nicolas, March 19, 2002. To Sal III and Joanne Nuse Dispenziere, a daughter, Aug. 1, 2002. Shippensburg (ΘΞ) To Sean and Aubrey Wise Clutter, a son, Ethan Matthew, June 22, 2002. South Dakota (Ψ) To Rob and Carey Jorgensen Feller, a son, Aston, Nov. 16, 2001.
Toronto (Ξ) To Roger Chin and Shana Deamone, a daughter, Jocelyn Aliyah, Aug. 8, 2002. UC/Berkeley (Λ) To Chad and Kristen Gallaway LaBrosse, a daughter, Riley Alaina, July 12, 2002. To Nate and Emma Neale Laskin, a daughter, Eva Taylor, June 27, 2002.
Southern Illinois (EΞ) To Todd and Carrie Buchanan Williams, a daughter, Anna Mae, May 22, 2002.
UC/Davis (EP) To Shawn and Deidre Clark Hushman, a daughter, Maeve Theresa, March 27, 2002. To Jeffrey and Shannon Guisso Hausman, a son, Nathan Lane, June 27, 2002.
Southern Utah (ΘΣ) To Gregory Jr. and Katherine Kamachi Adolpho, a daughter, Mia Kuuleialohamililani, April 9, 2002.
UC/Irvine (HK) To Brian and Emily Tietz Minow, a daughter, Carly Rose, April 2, 2002.
SUNY/Cortland (HT) To Kevin and Cara Hirsh Schorr, a son, Andrew David, Sept. 13, 2001. To Harley and Denise Dowling Kanner, a son, Quinn Michael, Sept. 25, 2001. To Gary and Michelle Kuerner Beutel, a daughter, Hayley Nicole, May 13, 2002.
UCLA (B∆) To Jason and Maggie Swartz Browning, a son, Jake Roberston, March 24, 2002. To Tom and Yvette Monus McFerson, twins, Christopher Thomas and Emily Christine, July 13, 2002 To Todd and Michelle Dust Malynn, twin daughters, Austyn Hope and Maridian Rose, July 19, 2002. To Mike and Patricia “Patty” Juhn Pangan, a son, Mathew, July 20, 2001.
SUNY/Stony Brook (HΦ) To Junior and Donna Greene Dufour, a daughter, Emily Ann, Nov. 22, 2001. Syracuse (A) To Jonathan and Annie Diehl Baba, a son, Matthew Taylor, May 15, 2002. To Carl and Mary Vuocolo Cavaliere, a son, Peter James, June 6, 2002. Texas (Ω) To Mack and Michelle Wooley Miller, a daughter, Julie-Anne Michelle, July 23, 2002. To B.J. and Marcia “Marcy” Berg Maul, a daughter, Aubrey Rose, July 26, 2002. Texas A&M/Commerce (∆B) To David and Debra Janes Lovett, a son, Dylan Ray, May 28, 2002. To Carrie McCullough, a daughter, Rileigh Paige, June 7, 2002. Texas Tech (ΓI) To Chris and Fahyssury Otero Atkinson, a son, Kolten Rylie, April 23, 2001. To Russ and Kathy Hale Simon Ramsland, a daughter, Alexandra Jane, June 20, 2002. To Chad and Stephanie Smith Cruson, a daughter, Emily Elise, Aug. 18, 2000.
UC/Santa Barbara (ΓB) To Jim and Lori Ware Halloran, a son, Max Patrick, Jan. 22, 2002. To Brian and Geri Hershman Petersil, a daughter, Linzey Grace, Sept. 16, 2002. UNC/Asheville (ΘX) To J. Christopher and Jo Peterson Gibbs, a son, Henry Tudor Farmer, March 5, 2002. To Bobby and Sarah Barnes Metz, a daughter, Reagan Elizabeth, Aug. 27, 2002. UNC/Wilmington (HΞ) To Charles Krisalan and Angela Robbins Anderson, a daughter, Jordan Patricia, July 2, 2002. USC (BΠ) To John and Christine Bogdanovich Vidovich, a daughter, Megan Nicole, March 2, 2002. Villanova (HE) To James “Toby” and Karen Abad Harris, a son, Benjamin Nigel, April 17, 2002. To Thomas and Meg Valenteen Yezzi, a son, Scott Thomas, June 7, 2002.
Virginia (ZI) To Norman and Traci Littlepage Grogin, a daughter, Melissa Jane, April 26, 2002. To Brian and Shannon Kelso Sixbey, a daughter, Catriona Elizabeth, July 1, 2002. Virginia Tech (HO) To Lt. Col. Burt K. and Kala Visscher Thompson, a daughter, Heather Grace Hali’a, Dec. 29, 2001. To Clay and Kirstin Derrick Goldston, a daughter, Sydney Amira, July 11, 2002. Washburn (Y) To Marc and Misty Howell Price, a daughter, Kathryn Grace, Feb. 20, 2002. Washington (Σ) To Peter and Jennifer Severns Huang, a son, Parker Dean, July 20, 2002. To Jeff and Nancy Baker Lucas, a son, John Carter, Aug. 30, 2002. Washington State (BPΛ) To Scott and Sue Anne Kelly Olson, a son, Max Franklin, July 3, 2002. To Michael and Beth Demory Shanaman, a son, Samuel Logan, July 7, 2002. West Chester (EK) To Mark and Carrie Baczenas Winfield, a son, Aiden Bryant, July 30, 2002. To Jason and Stacy Mayberry McHugh, a son, Ethan William, Sept. 29, 2002. Wichita State (ΓΞ) To Jason and Jennifer Briley Cox, a daughter, Breanna Pauline, Nov. 20, 2001. William Woods (∆X) To William A. Eubanks and Alysia A. Matteucci, a daughter, Eliana Marchella, June 22, 2002. Wisconsin (I) To Scott and Margaret Adams Berdelman, a daughter, Emma Margaret, July 18, 2001. To Jim and Cary Weiss Goldwasser, a daughter, Jill Elisabeth, Jan. 4, 2002. To Larry and Kathy Fuhrmann Schifano, a son, Noah Nicholas, Feb. 21, 2002. To Chad and Andrea Perper Harris, a son, Raleigh William, May 29, 2002. Wisconsin/Stout (ΓΣ) To Daniel and Marcy Veflin Vail, a son, Brode Deane, July 17, 2002.
Marriages Adrian (∆H) Kimberly Lewis to Jerry Lindeen, May 4, 2002. Brandi Elenbaas to Joshua Reynolds, June 22, 2002. Michelle “Micki” Keller to Daniel Shore, Aug. 9, 2002. Akron (HΓ) Meredith Ann Friedberg to John Robert Zuppo III, June 22, 2002. Appalachian State (ΘN) Allison Rowell to Jamie Wightman, Sept. 7, 2002. Arizona State (ΓΠ) Brooke Gordon to Orlando Lagunas, Oct. 19, 2001. Ashland (EA) Jennifer Steele to David Eberly, July 27, 2002. Stephanie Roper to Jamul Smith, Aug. 17, 2002. Baldwin Wallace (∆Y) Kristen Dauch to Brandon McKenzie, Aug. 31, 2002. Ball State (∆P) Maya Crevonis to Patrick Laurent, July 20, 2002. Jen Sullivan to Scott Mansberger, Aug. 4, 2001. Bentley (ZP) Dana Henderson to Paul Lattarulo, May 4, 2002. Meredith McGue to Jeffrey Plizga, July 27, 2002. Elizabeth Shea to Kevin Williams, Sept. 13, 2002. Bowling Green State (BO) Elizabeth Anne Tyson to William Edward Fitzhugh, Oct. 13, 2001. British Columbia (BΘ) Emily Hirai to Clint Fuite, Feb. 19, 2002. Ada Chan to Rick Mah, Oct. 26, 2002. Bryant (ΘB) Lisa Marie Kelvey to Christopher Thomas Carrott, Nov. 2, 2002. Butler (EB) Shawn Jolley to Dave Butka, May 4, 2002. Cal Poly (EX) Jordan Roberts to Eddie Bernacchi, Sept. 22, 2002. Central Missouri State (ΘΛ) Phyllis McNamee to Richard Adams, Sept. 1, 2002. Chapman (HY) Tami Patterson to Greg Hund, Sept. 27, 2002.
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Christopher Newport (ΘΦ) Jeannette Marie Dodson to Leo Kevin O’Connell, Nov. 24, 2001. Christine Perry to Brian Rizzo, May 7, 2002. Amy Belfiore to Frankie Beasley, Sept. 28, 2002.
Stacey Larson to Jim Beuster, July 5, 2002. Julie Raab to Michael Hussey, July 20, 2002.
Colorado (BΓΛ) Sara J. Lankton to Chris R. Watson, June 29, 2002. Jennifer Tobyne to Curt Carmichael, July 27, 2002. Darlene Sanchez to Willie Harris, Aug. 10, 2002. Megan Varveris to Robert Scheffel, Sept. 28, 2002.
Elmhurst (ZΞ) Melissa Janvrin to Joseph Flies, April 27, 2002.
Colorado State (ZM) Patricia Smith to Brian James, Nov. 9, 2002.
Eastern Washington (HΨ) Stephanie Lee to Josh Rydberg, Sept. 7, 2002.
Emory (ΘΠ) Laura Tucker to Shenandoah Gallitz, June 22, 2002. Jennifer Devaney to Michael Krueger, Dec. 15, 2002. Evansville (EΠ) Carol Anne Davis to Thomas Scott Snider, March 31, 2002.
Karen Busche to Bradley Bliven, Sept. 15, 2001. Kent State (BΩ) Heather Marr to Norbert O’Brien III, April 20, 2002. Linfield (ΘA) Marsha Cooper to Jason Moore, July 6, 2002. Holly Lewis to Frank Lynch, July 27, 2002. Jennie Gibson to Brendon Shave, Aug. 10, 2002. Andrea Thompson to James Wedewer, Aug. 24, 2002. Michelle King to Joshua Morrow, Sept. 1, 2002.
Florida Tech (ΘZ) Laura Popovich to Larry Dues, July 20, 2002.
Loyola Marymount (ZB) Kimberly Zeisler to Travis Griffin, June 29, 2002. Christine Freitas to Luke Braud, July 13, 2002.
George Mason (HΛ) Constance Coghill to Lawrence J. Scinto, May 19, 2001.
Maine (∆N) Ginny Bellinger Ollis to Thomas J. McGibeny, Sept. 14, 2002. Marquette (HM) Roxanne Westphal to Jeffrey Peelen, Dec. 29, 2001.
CSU/Sacramento (EΓ) Kristin Machell Chavez to Ryan Coleman Price, Aug. 10, 2002. Kathy Jennings to Brad Herold, Aug. 24, 2002. Nicole Dillman to Ryan Pulis, Sept. 7, 2002.
Idaho (BZ) Abby Vanhorn to Ryan Leisy, June 22, 2002. Courtney Daigle to Philip Lander, June 28, 2002. Paula Kilmartin to Brad Schafer, July 28, 2002. Megan Reed to Spencer Shaw, Aug. 17, 2002. Sara Thompson to Mychal Gorden, Sept. 2, 2001.
Dayton (ZΨ) Shelly Mifsud to Craig Kohrs, June 22, 2002. Krista Arsena to Keith Latore, July 13, 2002.
Illinois (BA) Linda Samson to Tom Caldwell, Aug. 18, 2002. Nicole Vittore to Scott Lehmann, Sept. 28, 2002.
Drake (ΓO) Jessica Lee to Paul J. Guten, Dec. 1, 2001.
Indiana (BT) Shannon Gettelfinger to Keith Kaiser, Sept. 27, 2002.
CSU/Chico (ΘY) Darcy Dickinson to Eric Smith, Sept. 21, 2002. CSU/Long Beach (ΓK) Sarah Markley to Mark Regier, July 13, 2002. CSU/Northridge (EY) Brandi Moran to Michael Cirlin, Nov. 10. 2001.
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Duke Lauren Armstrong to Philip Garber, June 8, 2002. Katherine Ludwig to Christopher John Heinritz, July 20, 2002. Carlyn Mork to Zeb Drivdahl, Aug. 3, 2002. Gretta Bartels to Christopher Cook, Aug. 11, 2002. Heather Reed to Raif Shelton, Dec. 27, 2002.
Indiana State (∆Π) Micci Hedge to Matt French, July 6, 2002.
Duquesne (EI) Valerie Musgrave to Marc Rieder, May 11, 2002.
James Madison (ΘI) Holly Bowdler to Neil Cybulski, July 6, 2002. Cathy Schafer to Ryan McKay, Aug. 17, 2002. Maggie Priddy to Chris Ivey, Aug. 31, 2002. Amanda Slack to Paul Gregorio, Sept. 7, 2002.
East Carolina (∆A) Kathryn Molnar to Stephen Nicholas Medwid, Sept. 21, 2002. Eastern Illinois (ZA) Carrie LaBarge to James Losch, June 15, 2002. WINTER 2003
Indiana U. Southeast (ZE) Linda Casteel to Brent Durham, Oct. 12, 2002. Iowa (∆E) Carissa Christenson to Jesse Jans, Aug. 10, 2002. Maggie Murphy to Mark Maier, Sept. 1, 2001.
Miami University (ΓN) Laura Evans to Monte Edward Masonbrink, June 22, 2002. Michigan (Θ) Renee Tomlinson to Andrew Thiesing, Sept. 7, 2002. Michigan State (BB) Courtney Hoeft and Pat Lowman, May 4, 2002. Emily Tompkins to Matthew Durkin, July 20, 2002. Missouri (O) Emily Henks to Rob Alford, Oct. 5, 2002. Janice Justine “J.J.” Newby to Jeffrey Ketzle, Nov. 2, 2002. Nebraska (N) Christie Nelson to Tom Heacock, June 22, 2002. Amanda Bronson to Ryan Pollock, July 19, 2002. Holly Reiff to Michael Hoffer, Oct. 5, 2002. Halle Trupp to Paul Blecha, Dec. 22, 2001. Nebraska/Kearney (∆Ξ) Amanda Krings to Kurtis Lathrop, July 5, 2002. Kristina Miller to Joseph Ursick, Sept. 21, 2002. New Hampshire (HA) Deborah Crocco to Richard P. Smith, May 18, 2002. Ellen “Lennie” Wirth to Ricardo Changeux, Sept. 14, 2002.
Northern Colorado (∆Γ) Suzanne Lesjak to Adam Parker, July 20, 2002. Gleneen Overholt to Joe Brienza, Sept. 6, 2002.
Stephanie Singley to Shawn Flood, Aug. 10, 2002.
Northern Illinois (E∆) Julianne Davis to Chris Novich, May 25, 2002. Missy Petrovic to Brian Hanneman, July 20, 2002. Wendy Wisniewski to Jeffrey Kaye, Aug. 24, 2002.
Seton Hall (HH) Beth Ann Giardina to Carlos Figueira, July 27, 2002. Kathleen Bora to Anthony DeVita, Aug. 11, 2002.
Northern Iowa (EΘ) Tiffany Healy to Michael W. Brown, April 13, 2002. Diane Breen to Kurt Christoph, Oct. 5, 2002. North Texas (ΓH) Lauren Elizabeth Bumstead to John Darr, May 4, 2002 (also Epsilon Omega deuteron-Texas A&M). Northwestern (B) Heather Kapson to Brian Lazarus, Sept. 2, 2001. Oklahoma City (∆∆) Emily Long to Aaron Walton, Jan. 12, 2002. Heather Bastin to John Guild, Aug. 17, 2002. Old Dominion (EH) Stephanie Nicole Morris to Frank Anthony Eckes, Sept. 14, 2002. Pepperdine (IA) Monika Krauss to Michael Lattner, Sept. 21, 2002. Puget Sound (ΓZ) Lindsay E. Page to Geoff H. Mallow, Aug. 31, 2002. Purdue (∆M) Julie Basta to Tobias Emms, Jan. 4, 2002. Rensselaer (ΘT) Rachel Pearlman to Seth Rosenthal, Nov. 11, 2001. Richmond (HΠ) Daniella Croce to David McDonald, Aug. 31, 2002. San Diego (HP) Lisette Soudant to Christopher Morris, Oct. 20, 2002. San Diego State (ΓA) Alicia Anderson to David Cervenka, July 6, 2002. Wendy Wilder to Anthony Catao, July 27, 2002. San Francisco State (HΘ) Emily Hoffman to Timothy Clark, July 6, 2002. San Jose State (BΨ) Daleen Kusaba to Eric Knight, July 12, 2002.
Santa Clara (ZΓ) Sommer Cottingham to John Kehrli, Aug. 17, 2002.
South Dakota (Ψ) Jolene Hannett to Jeremy Keckler, June 7, 2002. Shannon Simonson to Benjamin Johnshoy, Sept. 20, 2002. Jody Odegaard to Adam Smith, Oct. 5, 2002. Southern Illinois (EΞ) Briana Beyers to Tom Oller, Sept. 1, 2001. Heather Schikowski to Scott Giacoletto, Nov. 17, 2002. Southern Utah (ΘΣ) Circe Chamberlain to Shawn LeNoble, Sept. 7, 2002. St. Joseph’s (ΘΘ) Jane Kokinda to Seamus Kearney, June 22, 2002. Kelly Lohr to Dennis Dougherty, Aug. 31, 2002. St. Mary’s (IB) Natasha Aimee Brown to Esteban Antonio Garcia, May 25, 2002. Jessica Garay to Christopher Rodriguez, May 26, 2002. Maria Garza to Monico Reyna, May 27, 2002. April Ann Zamora to Gary Moore, April 20, 2002. SUNY/Binghamton (HZ) Carly Bostoff to Marc Feinstein, April 13, 2002. SUNY/Cortland (HT) Amber West to Mike Balistreri, July 6, 2002. Kerri Kubicz to William Schaefer, Nov. 23, 2001. SUNY/Plattsburgh (ΘΨ) Nicole Santonastaso to David Binder, Aug. 11, 2002. Texas (Ω) Melissa Mikalajunas to Paul Maloney, Aug. 3, 2002. Texas A&M (EΩΛ) Lauren Elizabeth Bumstead to John Darr, May 4, 2002. Gwennan Grimes to Robert Sawyer, Dec. 8, 2001. Texas A&M/Commerce (∆B) Ilana Rossel to Andrew B. Steele, June 4, 2002. Heather Reneé Dickey to Kenneth Gary Hartsell II, Aug. 17, 2002. PA G E T H I RT Y- F I V E
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Towson (HΩ) Jennifer Lipson to Jerry Town, June 15, 2002. Tufts (ZΘ) Gwendolyn Goltzman to Ron Zaczepinski, June 2, 2002. UC/Berkeley (Λ) Stephanie Morris to Mathew Harrington, June 22, 2002. Shirley Wu to Andrew Yee, July 6, 2002. UC/Irvine (HK) Jamie Allshouse to Kenneth Michael Hall, May 18, 2002. UCLA (B∆) Victoria Hesse to Doug Banning, March 16, 2002. Shannon Pawl to Paul Derby, May 11, 2002. UNC/Wilmington (HΞ) Ashe-Leigh Heavner to Steve Brusso, Sept. 28, 2002. USC (BΠ) Ariela Abulafia to Robert Plata, July 20, 2002. Michelle Bunker to Timothy Lambert, Aug. 3, 2002. Virginia (ZI) Lindsay Forehand to Maxmillian Angerholzer III, Sept. 7, 2002.
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Virginia Tech (HO) Wendy Blindauer to Aaron Crane, March 23, 2002. Rebecca King to Rhett Fleitz, April 6, 2002. Washington (Σ) Caroline Ruth Fuller to Ryan Fleming, June 22, 2002. West Chester (EK) Devon Soper to Daniel Kallen, Oct. 13, 2001. Megan Osborne to Brian Patrick Romano, April 20, 2002. Joy Leinbach to Bradley Daugherty, June 2, 2001. Diane Reim to Jim Baratta, June 29, 2002. Western Michigan (∆Θ) Brandi Baumgartner to Joshua Peterson, July 20, 2002. West Virginia (BI) Ashley Bainbridge to Jeffrey Robinson, Aug. 17, 2002. William Woods (∆X) Jennifer Allen to Edward Anthony Hindes, July 6, 2002. Erin Murphy to Seith Monahan, June 8, 2002.
Silent Chapter Colorado (BΓ) Pearl Murray Anderson (’30), July 11, 2001. Edith Bachman Stetson (’41), July 4, 2002. Cornell (∆) Mary North Tatem (’32), April 15, 2001. Jean Garrett Tradup (’42), Sept. 16, 2001. Elizabeth Kingsbury Friedmann (’32), Nov. 20, 2001. CSU/Chico (ΘY) Jessica Leigh Blumenstock (’96), Aug. 6, 2002. Duke (BNΛ) Ruth Bennett Bright (’35), Aug. 31, 2002. Illinois (BA) Marion “Jane” Willis Brunt (’50), Jan. 2, 2002. Linfield (ΘA) Tamara “Tami” Tyler Cabezas (’90), March 9, 2002. Wendy A. Hoover (’95), Sept. 8, 2002.
Minnesota (E) Gail Blanpied Ware (’52), Dec. 5, 2001. Montana (X) Maxine Janes Dahl (’34), Nov. 22, 2001. Nebraska (N) Donna L. Peterson Leik (’44), June 7, 2001. Marjorie Hanks Stephenson (’43), Aug. 7, 2002. Northwestern (B) Mary Jane Stacey (’44), Aug. 10, 2002. Oklahoma (Φ) Jean Joan Renfro Crain (’45), May 26, 2002. Oregon (T) JoAnn Lokken Gitner (’52), Feb. 7, 2002. Elizabeth Nash Peek (’24), March 9, 2002. Barbara Treece Gilbert (’52), April 12, 2002. Kathleen Hetherington Titherington (’32), June 3, 2002. Syracuse (A) Martha “Marti” Louise Tallman Douty (’55), Jan. 28, 2002.
Texas (Ω) Mary Loraine Weaver (’42), Sept. 14, 2001. Ruth Bownds Kershner (’35), Nov. 20, 2001. Jeanne Clark DeCoux (’42), Jan. 26, 2002. Emalynn Smith Mahan (’38), July 10, 2002. Texas Tech (ΓI) Jane Britt Tooley (’75), Nov. 29, 2001. USC (BΠ) Joan Clark Griggs (’51), June 24, 2002. Washington (Σ) Susan Lindquist Mjelde (’75), Aug. 9, 2002. Mary Gaston Williams (’33), Aug. 30, 2002. Wichita State (ΓΞ) Della Bates Inman (’58), Aug. 3, 2001. Wisconsin (I) Martina Martineau Kauck (’47), Dec. 8, 2001. Ruth Palmer Swift (’31), Aug. 6. 2002.
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