The Phoenix of Alpha Sigma Alpha | Summer 2021

SUMMER 2021 | VOLUME 107

INSTALLATION AT PAGE 10

HEALTHCARE WORKER APPRECIATION PAGE 16

Flagler

College

DEI CHAIRMAN HIGHLIGHT PAGE 12

UP FRONT

“WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY FROM ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA NIGHT OUT/IN?”

“I had a wonderful time at the Boston Alumnae Chapter's fancy dress-themed ASA Night In. It was great to change out of sweatpants, do my hair and makeup, and put on a cocktail dress.

We still had as much fun meeting virtually as we do in person!”

AUTUMN PARKER, ΘG BOSTON ALUMNAE CHAPTER PRESIDENT

“I have lots of special memories from Alpha Sigma Alpha Night Out/In over the years because it's such a great opportunity to get together and celebrate our amazing sisterhood! My favorite recent memory is from last year when the Northern Virginia Alumnae Chapter had our AΣA 'Chopped' cooking night. Sisters had to make a dish that contained all four of AΣA's colors plus it was a bonus if you included any of the AΣA symbols in your dish. We were just a few short months into the pandemic, and I remember sisters having a blast and still connecting from afar even though we weren't together in person. I know we all really needed it at the time!”

ILLYSA SCHRAGER, ΘG NORTHERN VIRGINIA ALUMNAE CHAPTER VICE PRESIDENT

“’Laughter is the best medicine’ for our first in person event in 18 months! We celebrated with a drive to Jamestown, NY to experience the National Comedy Center and lunch. A ‘must visit interactive destination that won't disappoint’...and boy did we laugh and hug each other once again!”

BETH LAWRENCE LUCIA, PP BUFFALO ALUMNAE CHAPTER PRESIDENT

Thanks to Alpha Sigma Alpha alumnae across the country for participating in ASA Night In on Thursday, May 20. Whether you got together virtually or were able to follow local guidelines and safely meet in-person, we hope you had a great time connecting with sisters. Make sure to put next year’s event on your calendar for Thursday, May 19, 2022.

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FROM THE PRESIDENT B Y KELLY MCGI N NI S B E C K, E K , N ATIO N A L PR E S I D E N T

In June I took my first trip by airplane in 15 months. For someone who used to travel by airplane at least once a month, to say I was giddy would be an understatement. I was excited to pack my suitcase, although it took some time to remember how I used to do it so efficiently (and make sure I didn’t forget anything)!

Once I got to the airport, the familiarity of the routine made me realize how much I had missed this part of my life. This pandemic has certainly given us all a greater perspective and provided a deeper appreciation for things we took for granted.

Being denied the opportunity to do the things we love has been difficult for all of us. I am a people-person and I love to hug people. Oh, how I missed it! I recently attended a backyard luau and couldn’t wait to hug my friends again. And not just a quick hug, but a good squeeze to let them know how much I care about them and missed seeing their beautiful faces.

Quarantine and isolation have taken their toll on society.

Everyone has been affected in different ways, but one area that seems to have been greatly impacted has been our mental health.

The uncertainty of the future, the fear of a deadly virus, the inability to feel free and the loss of connecting with our fellow humans have made us feel vulnerable. Our young people, especially, have felt disconnected from each other as schools shut down, clubs and sports were paused and learning became an online experience. So many rights of passage had to be foregone or canceled. At a time in life when nothing seems more important than being with friends, their lives have been turned upside down.

According to a CDC report released on Sept. 11, 2020, the rate of suicide among youth, aged 10 to 24, increased nearly 60% between 2007 and 2018 (10.7 per 100,000). And that was before the pandemic started. I can only imagine the impact that a global pandemic will have on these numbers. Sadly, my local high school saw three student deaths by suicide within six weeks at the end of this school year. Both of my boys lost friends. At a time when they should be celebrating the

end of a school year and making plans for a fun summer, I am having tough conversations about depression and suicidal thoughts. I am thankful for the support of school counselors who are helping the boys and other students work through not just their own grief but their experiences during this difficult year. My husband and I have also shared with our kids our own struggles, so they know that they are not alone and that it’s okay to talk about feeling sad, experiencing anxiety or being depressed.

These are conversations we all need to be having with our families, our friends, our sisters. We should be talking about our mental health just as openly as we discuss our physical health. Mental illness is as serious as cancer or heart disease; it is the tenth leading cause of death for all Americans. And yet there continues to be a stigma that shames people into silence and prevents them from seeking help. We need to normalize conversations about mental health and seeking treatment. Will you join me in taking the StigmaFree Pledge? I’m #StigmaFree.

Are you? www.nami.org/stigmafree

KELLY MCGINNIS BECK, EK NATIONAL PRESIDENT @ASAKELLYM References: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr69/NVSR-69-11-508.pdf https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Pledge-to-Be-StigmaFree

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10 in every issue 03 FROM THE PRESIDENT 05 FROM THE EDITOR 06 NEWS & UPDATES 07 FROM THE ARCHIVES 26 CHAPTER NEWS 30 FROM THE FOUNDATION

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08 N ATIONAL EVENTS UPDATE 10 FLAGLER COLLEGE INSTALLATION 12 DEI CHAIRMAN STORIES 14 I N MEMORIAM 16 HEALTHCARE WORKER APPRECIATION

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Volume 107 | Issue 2

F R O M T HE EDITOR Dear readers, There are several things to highlight in this issue. From a new chapter installation to appreciating our healthcare workers, it is my hope this will be an entertaining summer issue!

Alpha Sigma Alpha recently installed a chapter at Flagler College. It is a beautiful campus in Florida and they captured some great photos. You can read about this on page 10.

One of the other things to highlight is the feature article that starts on page 16. The goal of this article is to show appreciation for our healthcare workers, especially after the challenges they have faced during the pandemic. We asked some of our members that work in healthcare to share a little about their recent experiences and give them an opportunity to have their voices heard. While we weren't able to highlight every member that works in healthcare, we did receive some excellent responses to share.

I hope everyone has enjoyed their summer and found some great content within this issue of the Phoenix magazine. I would like to share that will be leaving headquarter's staff to pursue a new career opportunity. It has been a pleasure working with ASA and being the editor of this wonderful magazine.

As always, please share your feedback with us on this issue by sending an email to asa@alphasigmaalpha.org.

My best,

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N e w s & U pdates

To participate, members must request to join the “Alpha Sigma Alpha Alumnae Book Club” Facebook group.

Join Alpha Sigma Alpha alumnae in the upcoming book club discussions:

August 2021: Wild

by Cheryl Strayed

Discussion: Sunday, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. ET

to the Sorority through paying your 2021-22 annual alumnae dues.

With your payment, you are supporting important initiatives that will further develop Alpha Sigma Alpha women.

Membership in Alpha Sigma Alpha is a lifetime commitment.

Annual alumnae dues encourage and provide alumnae sisters with an opportunity to reconnect and give back to the Sorority.

The annual amount of $25 equates to just $2.08 a month.

Of Women and Salt

by Gabriela Garcia

Alumnae dues can be paid online on MyASA, by sending a check to national headquarters or by calling the headquarters office. (317-871-2920)

Discussion: Wednesday, Sept. 8 at 8 p.m. ET

Learn more about how your alumnae dues supports Alpha Sigma Alpha at: alphasigmaalpha.org/alumnae-dues

September 2021:

October 2021: The Year of the Witching

by Alexis Henderson

Discussion: Thursday, Oct. 14 at 9 p.m. ET

Call for Nominations The call for nominations for the 2022-24 national council will be communicated via email in October and will be publicized in the Fall issue.

November 2021: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

by V. E. Schwab

Discussion: Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. ET

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S T R AT E G I C G O A L A R E A S T R AT E G I C G O A L A R E A

EXEMPLIFY

STRATEGIC GOAL AREA LABELS

Articles in the magazine are labeled with a strategic goal area that corresponds to the article. These labels help members connect to the 2018-22 Alpha Sigma Alpha Strategic Plan.

FROM T HE AR C H I V E S

Nell Russell McMahan, Alpha Gamma, was awarded the Wilma Wilson Sharp Award in 1950 for her outstanding professional work in the community and Alpha Sigma Alpha. Nell served as chapter president when the Alpha Gamma Chapter was reinstalled in 1928.

After graduation, Nell went on to get her nursing degree and in September 1940, Nell volunteered for the American Hospital in Britain, the first group in World War II to serve in the European theater in a civilian capacity. After the United States entered the war, Nell joined the Army Nurse Corps as 2nd Lieutenant. Later, as Chief Nurse, she assisted in opening up the only American Air Corps Hospital in the European theater.

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NATIONAL EVENTS UPDATE

The Academy 2021-22

S T R AT E G I C G O A L A R E A

CONNECT

During the 2021-22 academic year, collegiate chapters will participate in The Academy, Alpha Sigma Alpha’s annual regional conference dedicated to providing collegiate members with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Collegiate chapters can find their assigned event date and format at AlphaSigmaAlpha.org.

FALL 2021

SPRING 2022

Chapters assigned to attend the Fall 2021 events will participate virtually.

Chapters assigned to attend the Spring 2022 events will participate in-person. Locations TBD.

Calling all alumnae Are you interested in volunteering?

Applications are now being accepted for workshop facilitators for the Fall 2021 virtual event.

Applications for Spring 2022 workshop facilitators and event support volunteers will be accepted starting in November 2021.

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52nd National Convention & Leadership Conference

SAVE TH E DATE

JULY 13 - 16, 2022 renaissance baltimore harborplacE BALTIMORE, MD The national convention & leadership conference is Alpha Sigma Alpha’s premier event where members gather to celebrate sisterhood, heritage, leadership and service.

Details can be found on AlphaSigmaAlpha.org as they become available.

Registration opens in winter 2022.

The dates and location of this event were announced to the membership during National Convention Reimagined in July 2020.

These programs are sponsored by grants from the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation.

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INSTALLATION

Iota Lambda Chapter Installation S T R AT E G I C G O A L A R E A

ADVANCE

WRITTEN BY: JAIME LOGAN, ΘC, PAST LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT

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The Iota Lambda Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha was installed on March 27, 2021, at Flagler College in St. Augustine, FL. This was a historic moment as the first virtual installation and celebration. The newly installed chapter welcomed 43 women into Alpha Sigma Alpha.

The charter members participated in the Sanctuary Degree Service and the Service for the Installation of a New Chapter, joined by installation team members, national headquarters staff members, past national presidents, emerging chapter advisors and collegiate and alumnae chapters. Following the services, the members of Iota Lambda Chapter were joined by family and friends to commemorate their successes and accomplishments during the installation celebration.

“This year has been so unique as we battled the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the fall, these women attended virtual interest sessions to learn more about Alpha Sigma Alpha and what a chapter could look like at Flagler College. In the spring, these women took a leap of faith, went outside their comfort zone and pursued lifelong membership in Alpha Sigma Alpha, becoming founding members of the Iota Lambda Chapter. I am incredibly proud of these women and their ability to adapt, persevere and overcome any challenges that this year brought. I know this is just the beginning of a lifetime of success to come,” said Jaime Logan, leadership consultant.

The women of Iota Lambda Chapter will continue to make an impact in their chapter, on the Flagler College campus and in the community many years to come.

Charter Members Sierra Burton Ann Beverley Chiara Blair Maria Bonnier Alexis Calderon Avalon Cartier Madison Clemens Julia Corrie Lily Croteau Zoe Edwards Olivia Farley Tenley Greger Sofia Grimault Alyssa Helmich Kenedie Howard Allison Kindley Hailey Klein Makayla Knowles Michaela Markwell Amber Marquette Kailin Mckinnon Ellen Meeuwsen Alie Miller Malorie Murphy Marissa Ogden Alexandra Orf Sarah Padgett

Enma Padilla-Lynch Maria Pompelia Joslynn Roldan Carolyn Smith Lily Stiles Megan Trybula Katy Valerio Alyssa Volack Hannah Walls Abigail Warburton Olivia Wyman Emily Zabusky Baylee Zimmerman Allyson Zumbo

Iota Lambda Chapter Installation Team

Charter New Members

Installation gifts & donations sponsored by:

Maya McCarty Elle Lauter

Emerging Chapter Advisors

Kelly McGinnis Beck, EK, national president Deb Fields Dietrich, BN, Theta Mu Chapter advisor Jaime Logan, ΘC, leadership consultant Kim Benson, DN-B, alumnae coaching team member Sarah Johnson Gafron, BΘ, region facilitator Tess Tedrick, ΘG, assistant director of collegiate services

Anita Reichling, DN-B Kelly McGinnis Beck, EK Suzanne Hebert, BZ

Amy E. Swift, GΨ Anna Gilbert, Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority Laura Leigh Bullard, ΘM Randi Sutton Fort, EE Ruth E. Murta, BN Phoenix of Alpha Sigma Alpha 11

DEI CHAIRMAN HIGHLIGHT S T R AT E G I C G O A L A R E A

EXEMPLIFY

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Chairman

WRITTEN BY: LEXI MOORE, EPSILON PHI, PROGRAM COORDINATOR

In the fall of 2020, Alpha Sigma Alpha introduced a new officer position to our collegiate chapters. The diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) chairman works to educate members on the importance of supporting the development of a diverse and inclusive organization, campus and community. Through their work, the DEI chairman helps provide their chapter with programming and opportunities that increase members’ knowledge and awareness of differences in backgrounds, experiences and worldviews.

Meet some of the collegiate women who continue to propel their chapters and our Sorority forward through their work in DEI.

Riana Mays, Tau Tau, Senior at

Addison Price, Zeta Gamma,

Angela Lerma, Iota Kappa,

Fort Hays State

Junior at Gannon

Senior at

University

University

Abraham Baldwin

What motivated

What motivated

you to run for

you to run for

the DEI chairman

Agricultural College

the DEI chairman

Tell me about a

position? “I grew up in a very small town in

position? “When the DEI chairman

program that the chapter was able to

Kansas where I was the only minority. Many

became a position within my chapter,

participate in during the last year. “Our

of my sisters also grew up in rural areas

I had only been in for a semester. My

chapter was able to participate with

where there were little to no minorities. I

president encouraged me to run, knowing

Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources

wanted to help educate my sisters and I

how well it aligned with my interests. I

and Related Sciences and IMPACT

felt I could provide this education based on

wanted to make DEI a bigger part of the

(organization in Interclub Council) in

my lived experiences as a bisexual, black

chapter, giving it a focus on providing

hosting an International Awareness event

woman."

education and resources to

on International Day. On April 14th, we

my sisters."

held an event on campus in our cafeteria

What has been the most rewarding aspect of this role so far? “The most rewarding

Tell me about a program that the chapter

part of this role for me personally has been

was able to participate in during the last

helping educate my sisters on a part of life

year. “I was able to attend the implicit

that most of them have never experienced

bias virtual keynote by Dr. Nwoke this

before. Additionally, it has been rewarding

year. The entire chapter could not be

not only to help educate my sisters, but

present, however, I took this information

also learn from the research myself. I’ve

and created an uncomplicated and

been able to teach my sisters about history

straightforward presentation to talk about

of different minority groups and I have seen

with the chapter. We were able to take

a lot of members begin to openly stand as

what we had learned then, go through

an ally for the LGBTQ+ community and for

recruitment with a more sensitive and

Black Lives Matter.”

aware outlook. I think it helped not only my sisters, but myself as well, learn about how we need to consciously and actively reduce stereotypes.”

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where we had many different items from all over the world for students to see before entering the Dining Hall. The entrance was set up to be more of a museum and we had our campus cooking staff prepare food from different countries. Working together to put up the different flags, taking care of the art and artifacts not only was it able to bring the three different organizations together but also educate our sisters on the variety of different cultures and countries. I honestly didn’t know how many international students we had attending our school until we held this event. I hope we can continue to hold this event every year in the future.”

Hailey Klein, Iota Lambda,

Maya Grinberg, Nu Nu, Junior at

Sophomore at Flagler College

Drexel University

What motivated you to run for the DEI

What motivated you to run for the DEI

chairman position? “The motivation for

chairman position? “I'm a queer Mexican

me to run for the DEI chairman position

American Jew, so for me being able to

in my chapter was so I can welcome

help my chapter navigate matters of

many new sisters who might feel a little

diversity and inclusion was a topic close

uneasy about the whole process due to what the world views a

to home. I felt that my chapter was filled with sisters who cared

sorority as. Having a diverse chapter isn’t just about the way you

for so many, but didn't know how to access the information.

look, it’s also about the different types of women you recruit and

Often times, starting is the hardest part."

how comfortable they are in the chapter.”

What has been the most rewarding aspect of this role so

Tell me about a program that the chapter was able to

far? “My chapter is a diverse one, and so seeing sisters begin

participate in during the last year. “Due to my chapter being a

to open up about their own experiences and genuinely take

new chapter we weren’t able to participate in anything last year,

interest in how we can all grow and be better for those who

but we do have several events coming up in the Fall Semester

we love and wish to see in equality was a really amazing thing.

that talk about Women in Leadership. We are having a panel

Sisters took initiative and even during hard times wanted to

of different women coming to talk to us about their experiences

participate. There was a lot of great participation and discussion

in their sororities with being a minority. I can’t wait to educate

on how we continue to learn and grow together despite

my sisters and hopefully future sisters about these topics!”

challenges faced due to the pandemic.”

Hanan Stiff, Beta Nu, Sophomore at Murray State University What motivated you to run for the DEI chairman position? “My life and personal upbringing were the instant motivations to run for this chairman position. Growing up in a military home, I was constantly having to evolve in new surroundings.

Being born in a different country, being a racial minority in my public Hawaiian school, and having the opportunity to be exposed to such unique cultures taught me how to embrace diversity and advocate for the inclusion of all people. My home, and many “hometowns,” are defined by the diverse people who made me feel welcome. That sense of community and belonging is something that I wanted to be represented at my university, and I knew that a first step to accomplishing that was applying for this position.”

Jasmine Wallace, Theta Chi, Junior at Methodist University What motivated you to run for the DEI chairman position? “Interestingly enough, I was actually meeting with my chapter’s president about leaving the organization when I first heard about the DEI chairman position. I was frustrated with how things were run and felt overlooked within my chapter, but hearing about this new position that is all about equity and making diverse voices heard made me reconsider.

Bringing ideas and realities from different backgrounds and making them more known and understood to the majority is so important to me, especially after the realities so many minorities face were made public during the summer of 2020. When I heard that my own sorority had the initiative of

Tell me about a program that the chapter was able to

creating a position to help keep the movement going, I was

participate in during the last year. “My chapter had the

so excited. This new position, to me, felt like the perfect way

opportunity to attend Dr. Leslie Nwoke’s virtual keynote session

for me to fit into my sorority, like I could make a real change

on “How to Face What (or Who) Scares You: A Conversation

within the campus organization. It was also very appealing to

on Bias.” Learning and further discussing the unconscious

me that I could be the first person within my chapter to hold

bias that is present in many peoples’ lives, including our own,

this brand new chairman position, and that I could help shape

was something that my chapter needed. Dr. Nwoke’s ability

the way it is run and the impact it has within the chapter.”

to explain the barriers that build up because of this prejudice allowed for my chapter, and others, to have more candid conversations about the injustices present today.”

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In Memoriam ‘Go your way and I go mine Apart yet not afar; Only a thin veil hangs between The pathways where we are.

Let God keep watch between you and me So never fear He holds your hand, He holds mine And keep us near.

I seem sometimes to see your face But since this may not be I’ll leave you to the care of Him Who cares for you and me.’

-Mizpah benediction

Eta Eta Naomi Bass Ackerman Jane Williams Ball Roberta Evans Carr Petie Mitchell Carroll Georgia Potter Clayton Mary Montgomery Cooprider Kathleen Hager Dickerson Jordan Walker Johnson Charliss Dellasega Korthanke Muriel McFarland Kristi Mann Switzer Luanne Layden Youvan

Leila Herring Logan Irma Hail Stierwalt

Theta Theta Clarissa Brown Abbott

Beta Zeta Lydia Patin Beaullioeu Juana Roque Falcon Johnnie Watson Leblanc Peggy Isom Murray Bobbie Isom Bailey Pavy

Kappa Kappa Marion Gladfelter Gotwalt Xi Xi Patricia Tralle Mcdowell Alpha Esther Atkinson Jerome Brenda Rice Jorgensen Kimberly Jeter Mitchell Doris Cassada Nelson Alpha Gamma Mary Altenburg Balwan Christine Robosky Dunlop Lorine Flower Carolyn Orban Jane Shaffer Peters Lorma Querry Williams Beta Beta Marjorie Master Alter Florence Avery Anderson Betty Adams Birleffi Janie Jones Geri Huck Walters Epsilon Epsilon Betty Adam Notson Margaret Ogren Waltz Zeta Zeta Gladys Rice Adair Mary Moody Meyer Donna Richcreek Smith Betty Urban Wallick 14 Phoenix of Alpha Sigma Alpha

Omicron Omicron Evelyn Gill Shilling Mennow Pi Pi Lois Argy Foley Eleanor McKenna Loewer Mary Mentesana Stevenson Phi Phi Anita Aldrich Irene Bohnenblust Amick Mary Waldron Chi Chi Jill Schoettelkotte Mulligan Psi Psi Lovie Browning Jones Omega Omega Clara Bollo Allen Beta Gamma Rosemary Kirkwood Ackley Sue Chilcoat Chapman Sandra Roy Cousins Althea Herring Franklin

Beta Delta Vera Phelps Davis Ruby Howell Stump Beta Epsilon Jean Norman Elgin Lucia Zeigler Kilby Susan Vincke

Beta Eta Alice Kaestner Abel Betty Page Apple Marjorie Talkington Armitage Bernice Tillquist Armour Georgine Tillquist Auner Alma Schweigert Barton Dorothy Mayer Borchert Muriel Marklund Brainard Marian Maier Brown Donna Jorgenson Buresh Dorothy Beck Burgess Lois Honnold Carlson Patricia Caswell Desa Smith Coleman Evelyn Lonning Conitz Ila Hansen Croff Mary Campbell Curtis Marlys Knutson Dolezal Kathleen Cornelia Dotson Darlys Christenson Eggers Hazel Groger Engvaldsen Agnes Liedl Fagnant Florence Fischer Mary Rotering Fischer Ethel Gion JoAnn Cummings Gratz Irene Thielen Grensteiner Eleanor Bitterman

Grishkowsky Jean Sylvester Grow Gwendolyn Bell Gudyka Alice Peterson Hawley Helen Sloan Helfenstein Helen Loffelmocher Jacobson

IN MEMORIAM

Patricia Conway Kiphart Judy Kirsch Betty Hanson Krinke Jean Dayton Ladue Barbara Allen Linn Elizabeth Bruvold Linney Helen Hoeger Manquist Phyllis Pletan Nelson Verene Will Nelstead Esther Were Olson Clara Pierce Overbo Delphine Neas Peterson Irene Werner Pirnie Shelley Price Cora Christensen Reetz Mary Yohe Rowley Frances Nelson Rusch Charlotte Parker San Juan Betty Smole Saucer Marjorie Berdahl Scianna Virginia Roberts Solem Louise Zander Sperline Eunice Strom Tangsrud Doris Stafford Teske Paulette Piloski Traynor Virginia King Tuss Gayle Jewell Wells Frances Morrell Werre Frances Chappell Westbrook Bernice Wiench Wilhelm Fern Zempel Winchester Beta Theta Judy Bowen Bowen-Andrus Beta Iota Frances Sinker Berger Vera Litton Berney Leslie Kersey Mary Jane Stauffenegger Kilgannon Betty Thierry Martin Mary Pennington Rogers Wanda Williams Scott Beta Kappa Helen Sowder Hickman Beta Lambda Nellwyn Price Chaney Kimberly Bunch Halter Gamma Clio Mary Oconnor Gates

Beta Rho Terse Norgaard Stamos

Gamma Omega Space Dority Miller

Beta Sigma Liz Hoover Sweet

Delta Eta Mary Dolan Allison Hurley Ella Thorne

Beta Tau Joan Reilly Amsden Beta Upsilon Mary Moore Wiley Joyce Rissler Wozniak

Epsilon Alpha Jan Turner Carithers Epsilon Gamma Emily Reid Hedrick

Beta Phi Judith Pribbernow Haack Grace Laudon Ostenso

Epsilon Tau Joan Berkowitz

Beta Chi Katherine Lund

Zeta Theta Jenna Esposito

Beta Omega Ruthmary Ragsdale Wright

Theta Phi Summer Heath

Gamma Alpha Betty Garvey Galaska Mary Galaska Opay

Theta Psi Talena Cabot

Gamma Epsilon Ruth Jaeger Jane Hendricks Stadler Gamma Zeta Sondra Venable Ashcraft Vera Long Neal

Theta Omega Gabby Pericone

As reported to national headquarters June 1, 2020-May 31, 2021

Gamma Kappa Lactie Reynolds Calvert Gamma Xi Joan Goss Tejchman Gamma Omicron Kathy Hoke Bayer Gamma Rho Ruth Magdon Phoenix of Alpha Sigma Alpha 15

FEATURE AR TICLE S T R AT E G I C G O A L A R E A

ADVANCE

Healthcare Worker Appreciation WRITTEN BY: VANESSA DAVID, DELTA KAPPA DIRECTOR OF ALUMNAE ENGAGEMENT

RN = registered nurse ICU = intensive care unit PPE = personal protective equipment

Beginning in March 2020, many people were given the opportunity to safely work from home as COVID-19 spread across the world. However, some of those working in the healthcare fields did not have that same opportunity. Instead, they needed to be present on the frontline of this pandemic. Healthcare workers have had to deal with unthinkable and difficult circumstances: shortages of PPE, hospitals over capacity, treating patients virtually, caring for patients infected with COVID-19 and much more. Alpha Sigma Alpha is proud and thankful for our members who have worked in the healthcare fields throughout this pandemic. Thirteen Alpha Sigma Alpha healthcare workers were able to share more about their experience in the field since March 2020.

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Susan Huggins works in Interventional Radiology as a radiation therapist at Dupage Medical Group in Lisle, Illinois

BRIANNA ANICK, ZETA KAPPA Brianna has served as a nursing home administrator since June 2020. As a nursing home administrator, she supervises, plans, monitors and maintains standards of care throughout all departments in the nursing home. Brianna has been working in healthcare since January 2020.

What has been the most challenging aspect of work since the COVID-19 pandemic began? The most rewarding aspect?

“The hardest part about working at the beginning of the pandemic was having to call families and friends of residents and tell them that they would no longer be allowed in the facility to visit. There were many families we thought wouldn't leave the facility because they knew they wouldn't be allowed back in the next day. The most rewarding aspect of working through the pandemic from the beginning was watching how quickly all departments in the facility worked together to make the best of all situations.

Residents were no longer allowed to eat in the dining room or participate in group activities, so there were adjustments to eating and playing BINGO in their doorways. As every new guidance has come out everyone has worked together to find the (new) best way to get the resident's lives back to normal.”

What are some new and/or creative methods that you have had to implement during this time?

“Everything has been new and creative! Dining, activities, masks, and more has had to be adjusted to fit the new requirements of COVID. I think some of the best new ideas for care have come from the pandemic because it showed how we can build deeper relationships with residents and how we can better accommodate resident preferences.”

KRISTA CARTER, THETA TAU Krista currently serves as a traveling nurse in Texas working with COVID patients. As an RN, she cares for acutely ill patients in the hospital while collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to maximize the health of her patients. Krista has worked in healthcare for 2 years.

What has been the most challenging aspect of work since the COVID-19 pandemic began? The most rewarding aspect?

“The most challenging aspect is caring for those patients who are unfortunately dying with COVID, and being the only person allowed in the room. Due to restrictions, no visitors are allowed in the COVID units. So it’s just the healthcare workers with the patients throughout their stay. Many, many times I’ve held the hands of patients and prayed with them as they’ve passed on. I would say that is the most challenging part, but on the flip side it is rewarding to be able to be that person for them whenever their family cannot be there. Being able to communicate with the family and say you were with their beloved family member as they passed on peacefully is a very challenging, but rewarding feeling.”

What are some new and/or creative methods that you have had to implement during this time?

“Zoom calls! We use this often to set up communication with the healthcare providers, patients and their families. We provide the tablet to set up a Zoom call with the patients, even if they are sedated and not talking, just so they can hear a familiar voice and the family can see their loved one. Physicians also use this to talk with the patients and/or the patient’s family ever since COVID.”

What is some advice or words of encouragement that you would like to give Alpha Sigma Alpha members who are working in healthcare during this pandemic?

“The end to the pandemic is near! Numbers are going down, and we are getting through this day by day together! I appreciate ALL the healthcare workers and their hard work over the past year.”

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FEATURE AR TICLE

MARISSA CARTER, THETA CHI Marissa currently works as an RN in psychiatrics. She is one of the main points of contact for individuals that are battling mental health issues including depression, suicidal ideation, schizophrenia and many other hidden illnesses. Marissa has worked in healthcare for one year.

What has been the most challenging aspect of work since the COVID-19 pandemic began? The most rewarding aspect?

“As a new nurse, I started my journey during the middle of COVID-19. I have gone to work one shift and been told information that was no longer relevant at the end of my shift. As much as the world wants to know information about how to handle this virus, we, as healthcare workers, are just as much trying to understand everything that surrounds it. Being in the dark and still trying to make the best decisions for my patients has been the hardest aspect of my job during this challenging pandemic. There have been many challenges throughout this pandemic, but there have also been rewarding aspects as well. I have been able to see the light return to patients who have lost hope.

I have been able to decrease patient’s anxiety and teach them ways to cope. And most importantly, I have been able to be a listening ear to anyone in need.”

What are some new and/or creative methods that you have had to implement during this time?

“As you know, masks have become our new normal so there have been some new and creative methods implemented during my job so far. I have been wrapping my mask ear loops around my space buns in my hair or wearing a headband with buttons sewed to the sides just to give my ears a break from the constant rubbing of the masks. But I will never let a little ear pain stop me from continuing to be an advocate for mental health and my patient population.”

BETSEY COOK, ZETA TAU Betsey has served as a licensed registered respiratory therapist for 2 years. As an LLRT, she is responsible for maintaining airways in a hospital setting. This can include administering breathing medications as well as running the ventilators for life support.

How has your job been impacted since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic?

“My job has changed in a major way since the pandemic. When I first started I rarely saw patients in the state I see COVID patients in every day. I have been a part of more difficult discussions with family and patients about the likelihood of death than I’d like to admit. We are grasping at straws for techniques to save these patients once they are on mechanical ventilators.”

What has been the most challenging aspect of work for you since the COVID-19 pandemic began?

“When you go to school for healthcare, you are going with the hope to save lives, but in this pandemic I have spent a large percent of my time doing comfort care and ultimately withdrawing care on these patients. I think the hardest part for me is when I see a patient decline and remember back on the previous shifts when they were talking and looking up, but the disease takes over so rapidly.”

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RACHAEL EGGLESFIELD, ZETA TAU Rachael currently works as an RN in a labor & delivery unit. She is responsible for providing care to women who are ready to give birth; everything from starting an induction, to providing labor support during the birth process for mom, lots of education, as well as postpartum care for the mom and her new baby. Rachael has worked in healthcare for 9 years.

How has your job been impacted since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic?

“While other units were closing due to low patient census (like a post-surgical unit), the birth center I work at was not impacted because having a baby isn't something you can "put off" for a few months. Having visitors restricted was an adjustment, especially if the woman is COVID positive; now she has to give birth by herself with just the support of the hospital staff.”

What has been the most challenging aspect of work since the COVID-19 pandemic began? The most rewarding aspect?

“The most challenging aspect is that a year ago, it seemed like every hour the CDC was coming out with different recommendations for how to proceed with COVID positive moms and their new babiesshould the mom and baby be separated? For how long should they "social distance?" If mom wants to breastfeed, how would that look at home? Mom and baby shouldn't be separated as it will do more harm than good, etc. The most rewarding aspect is that I was able to volunteer at a COVID vaccine clinic and the amount of gratitude from everyone who was there to get their vaccine was very humbling.”

SOFIA GARCIA, THETA KAPPA Sofia currently works as a pharmacy technician at CVS Pharmacy. She is responsible for preparing and distributing medications, maintaining drug inventory, maintaining pharmacy records, conducting COVID-19 testing and administering COVID-19 vaccinations.

How has your job been impacted since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic?

“Due to COVID-19 my role as a pharmacy technician have expanded farther than I could have imagined. We started off with traditional pharmacy technician tasks such as filling and dispensing medications and transitioned to also having to conduct COVID-19 tests and administer COVID-19 vaccinations.”

What has been the most challenging aspect of work since the COVID-19 pandemic began? The most rewarding aspect?

“I believe the most challenging part of my job since the pandemic is having to go through additional trainings as well as stay up-to-date with protocols for COVID-19 testing and administering vaccinations. The most rewarding aspect of my job has been knowing that we are helping improve patients’ health by making sure the community is vaccinated and getting closer to the end of this pandemic.”

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HEATHER HENDGES GARRISON, BETA THETA Heather started working with Axiom Medical as a telephonic contagious respiratory illness assessment administrator last year. She works from home talking to employees in large corporations and schools regarding symptoms and exposure of COVID-19, and decides if they should be quarantined or sent back to work.

What has been the most challenging aspect of work since the COVID-19 pandemic began? The most rewarding aspect?

“The job is challenging in that I’m taking people off work and often they are not paid for their time off and do not understand that what they feel is a “cold” is still a contagious illness and not wanted in the workplace this year. The reward is the ‘thank you’s’ I get from being a listening ear to those who are ill and just need someone to talk to as well as knowing we’re keeping workplaces safe this year.”

What is some advice or words of encouragement that you would like to give Alpha Sigma Alpha members who are working in healthcare during this pandemic?

“I would give the advice to those in healthcare this year to remember to take time for yourself more than anything and reach out to one of your awesome ASA sisters for support!”

ALYSSA GUTIERREZ, ZETA ALPHA Alyssa currently works as a registered respiratory therapist in a sleep lab. She helps test patients for sleep apnea and puts them on therapy to eliminate their sleep apnea. Alyssa has worked in healthcare for 6 years.

What has been the most challenging aspect of work since the COVID-19 pandemic began? The most rewarding aspect?

“The most challenging aspect of the pandemic is going to work without proper PPE. The patients can’t wear surgical masks while the sleep study is conducted so the workers take a risk of getting COVID-19 every shift. The most rewarding aspect is seeing people be able to sleep better so their immune systems can be intact to fight COVID-19.”

What is some advice or words of encouragement that you would like to give Alpha Sigma Alpha members who are working in healthcare during this pandemic?

“I would like to tell my fellow healthcare workers to seek therapy for burnout and get vaccinated for COVID-19. A vaccine is just one little shot in the arm and a big slap in the face for COVID-19. I’m so proud for everyone working in healthcare during this time. Stay strong and help administration prepare better for the next pandemic.”

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SUSAN HUGGINS, GAMMA OMEGA Susan currently works in Interventional Radiology as a radiation therapist at Dupage Medical Group in Lisle, Illinois. As a radiation therapist, she delivers radiation treatments to cancer patients using a machine called a linear accelerator. Susan started her career in healthcare in 2008 working as an x-ray technologist.

How has your job been impacted since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic?

“Not much! Interventional radiology treats emergent patients, so our team was still hard at work during the pandemic. And cancer patients need to receive treatment in a timely manner, so my position as a radiation therapist was still needed. Although both workplaces saw a decrease in patient volumes, we still steadily worked throughout the pandemic.”

What has been the most challenging aspect of work since the COVID-19 pandemic began? The most rewarding aspect?

“The most challenging aspect is simply navigating a new world in healthcare. Learning how to care for patients who were positive and how to deal with the losses when we had them. And for our cancer patients, just coming to treatment was even more concerning given the virus and their already compromised immune systems. There were, and are, additional steps we still take to make sure everyone is safe. And ascertaining PPE was certainly a challenge for a while! The most rewarding aspect has been having a team of co-workers to lean on and help you get through it all!”

SUSAN PUTNAM KLEPS, ZETA ALPHA Susan currently works as a hospital chaplain. Her responsibilities are to provide spiritual guidance, prayers, rituals (baptisms, baby dedications, etc.), moral injury care/prevention, conflict resolution and end-of-life care to hospital patients. Susan previously served as an Army medic for 10 years before becoming a chaplain.

What has been the most challenging aspect of work since the COVID-19 pandemic began? The most rewarding aspect?

“Challenges and rewards: the most challenging aspect of chaplaincy work during the pandemic is trying to console patients and family members who must be separated due to COVID protocols. It feels terrible to tell somebody that they have to be separated from their loved ones-especially during longer hospital stays and/or hospital stays that involve emotional trauma. However, my work is also deeply rewarding. I am honored every time a patient, family member or staff member shares what is on their mind and their heart to me. I am humbled every time a family asks me to be present during an imminent death. I am very much aware that these are sacred moments. It is an incredible responsibility and a tremendous honor when I am asked to be present during somebody's time of need.”

What is some advice or words of encouragement that you would like to give Alpha Sigma Alpha members who are working in healthcare during this pandemic?

“I see you. I see you working hours on end to extend not only life, but quality of life. I see you bearing difficult news with the utmost of compassion and grace. I see you pushing yourself physically, mentally and emotionally as much as possible for the sake of others. I see you selflessly giving. You don't hear it enough, but you are seen. You are seen, you are appreciated and you are loved.”

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ANNA WHETSTONE, ZETA NU Anna has served as a physician’s assistant for the past 4 years in the neurosurgery department at JFK University Medical Center in New Jersey. She works as part of a team taking care of neurosurgical patients including brain tumors, brain bleeds, spine problems, etc. She works hand-in-hand with the surgeons in the operating room and performing procedures, and also sees patients on the floor and in the emergency department.

How has your job been impacted since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic?

“When COVID numbers began to rise in March 2020, we knew things were drastically changing in the hospital; all elective surgeries were canceled, and quite frankly people stopped showing up to the emergency room other than for COVID-related issues. Given my experience helping in the ICU for neurosurgical patients, I quickly stepped up to help out where the need was, in seeing and managing care of COVID patients, and as our numbers continued to rise in New Jersey, so did our number of intensive care patients. My job title changed drastically as I became part of the COVID ICU team, managing intubated patients on a ventilator and helping place central lines and lines for dialysis.”

What has been the most challenging aspect of work for you since the COVID-19 pandemic began?

The most rewarding aspect?

“The most challenging aspect, especially at our peak, was the sheer volume of patients and death that we saw every day. We did our best for every patient, but we were understaffed with dwindling supplies, as many hospitals all across the country. So much is unknown on the disease and how to care for patients. We spent many long hours and days on end doing everything we could. The rewards came when those few patients actually got extubated (meaning removing the breathing tube). We had one day in particular where five people were extubated during one shift. Seeing patients ultimately discharged home, especially those that were previously on a ventilator, was truly rewarding.”

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HILLARY SEXTON, ZETA OMEGA Hillary currently works as a travel nurse at Johns Hopkins Burn ICU in Baltimore, MD, where she manages ICU-level patients as a critical care bedside nurse. Hillary has worked in healthcare for 10 years.

What has been the most challenging aspect of work since the COVID-19 pandemic began? The most rewarding aspect?

“For me, the biggest challenge at work is trying to be a resource for the community and keep up with the constant information change. It was especially difficult when I was a clinical staff leader in the surgical ICU at the beginning of the pandemic, in which I was also managing the unit’s resources for the staff nurses to refer to when communicating with patients and family. The most rewarding aspect has been that nurses and other healthcare professionals have really bonded as a whole. I’ve witnessed stronger team work and healthier support from interdisciplinary units. We lift each other up the most because we’re truly going through it together.”

What is some advice or words of encouragement that you would like to give Alpha Sigma Alpha members who are working in healthcare during this pandemic?

“Healthcare is not finished. We must continue our hard work as we have always been—committed to achieving the betterment of people’s health and wellness. I hope everyone remembers and honors the nobility of healthcare workers and the job they do.”

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LEAH WIDDIFIELD, THETA GAMMA Leah currently works as a nurse in a trauma ICU at Inova Fairfax Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma facility. She works with extremely sick patients from all over the DC/Maryland/Virginia/West Virginia region. She provides patient care to critically ill individuals; making sure they get correct medications/treatment and advocates for them when they cannot. Leah has worked in healthcare for 2 years.

How has your job been impacted since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic?

“In April 2020, we moved all of our post-operative patients to a different floor and within the day we were a fully functioning COVID unit and full to the brim with sick patients. The scariest part of the whole transition was how quickly the policies were changing. Instead of checking on our patients at least once an hour we now had to space out the times in the room due to exposure risk. How we dealt with a patient coding had changed to only 6 people were allowed in the room instead of all hands on deck. Thankfully I work at a hospital whose priority was to always have personal protective equipment and when the national shortage of N-95 masks occurred, they bought us M-3000 respirators and supplied us with new filters every 3 months.”

What has been the most challenging aspect of work since the COVID-19 pandemic began? The most rewarding aspect?

“The most challenging part of the pandemic for me was the feeling of hopelessness. I would work as hard as I could for upwards of 14 hours a day to keep my patients alive and well, and sometimes still at the end of the shift a patient would pass. It felt like all of the hard work I was doing was still not enough. I lost more patients in the 2 months we were a COVID unit than I have in my entire nursing career. But what was rewarding was giving those patients the best care I could have in their last days and to provide comfort to their families with constant updates. It was also rewarding to see our profession get so much recognition for our hard work. 2020 was certainly the “Year of the Nurse” in a very surprising way.”

Thank you to the many members working in healthcare who reached out to

us about participating in this article. Unfortunately, due to the large response we received, we were unable to feature everyone. Alpha Sigma Alpha is endlessly thankful for all of the work that you do, and for being the heroes on the frontlines of this pandemic.

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2 1. Gamma Clio, State University of New York - Cortland Members gather virtually for a chapter meeting.

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3 2. Beta Pi, Concord University Members Marisa Montgomery, Molly Cook, Katie Whitehead, Sierra Carpenter, Kadie Walsh, Miah Vanpelt and Alyssa Honaker take a mental health break and participate in goat yoga.

3. Theta Omega, University of New Haven Alex Iannotti, Amanda Polito, Chelsea Cassidy, Jen Steele and Izzi Hancock participate in Alpha Olympics, where teams compete in activities to raise money for Special Olympics.

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4. Delta Upsilon, University of Texas at San Antonio

5. Theta Kappa, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

6. Delta Epsilon, Mansfield University

Jasmyn Harper, Anoosha Adanti, Brianna Harris, Natalie Casper and Celeste Cortez display signs made for an annual volleyball tournament during the Big Man on Campus philanthropy event. The fourday annual event raises money for Special Olympics.

Chapter members participate in a walk for Breast Cancer Awareness.

Members Lena Penny and Kelly McFillin pose by the Spring 2021 recruitment banner.

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7. Theta Tau, Capital University

8. Theta Alpha, Coe College

Jordan Banks participated in the ice bucket challenge where all proceeds go to Special Olympics.

Alexis White, Ali Bliss, Skyler Lynas, Claire Hackenmiller and Jaydyn Palmer spent time volunteering at Habitat for Humanity.

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9. Tau Tau, Fort Hays State University Members participated in creating Valentine’s for departments on campus.

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10. Phi Phi, Northwest Missouri State University

11. Zeta Tau, Grand Valley State University

Members gather after a performance at the annual dance showcase for the Northwest Dance Company.

Bottom row: Alexis Sutton, Kate Caniglia, Reagan Rumelhart Top row: Jaeli Cole, Karsen Vicent, Marisa Mendez, Isabel Roberts

Members Mickey Harris, Mindy Nordquist, Makenna Schocke and Jessica Hubbard celebrate the graduation of Samantha Hurst.

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FROM THE FOUNDATION

Scholarship Recipients Since its founding, the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation has demonstrated its commitment to intellectual development and lifelong learning by offering academic scholarships to graduate members, undergraduate members and nonmembers. Generous donors have made an impact in the lives of sisters across the nation and helped alleviate the financial burden of obtaining a degree. Scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence, leadership and service, as well as meaningful participation in Alpha Sigma Alpha and other organizational activities.

This year the Foundation awarded 27 scholarships.

Congratulations to the following recipients for the 2021-22 academic year:

Amy M. Swisher Scholarship

Jessica Bemke, IG Ramapo College of New Jersey

Melissa Brady Postgraduate Scholarship

Dr. Rosalie Messina Simari Scholarship

Chalon Johnson, ΘG Christopher Newport University, VA

Hannah Zipoy, GΩ Eastern Illinois University

Lois V. Beers Scholarship

Martha Green Dimond Scholarship

National Philanthropic Scholarship

National Special Education Scholarship

Katelynn Archer, ΘΨ Colorado Mesa University

Jaime Logan, ΘC Methodist University, NC

Hailey Spradlin, ZR University of West Alabama

Megan Croxford, BS Missouri State University

Beta Zeta Scholarship

Hilda Giraud Endowed Founders’ Memorial Scholarship

Suzanne Hebert Endowed Founders’ Memorial Scholarship

S. June Smith Endowed Founders’ Memorial Scholarship

Phoenix Haessler, ΘN Knox College, IL

Alondra Stevens, ΦΦ Northwest Missouri State University

Somya Mittal, ΖΦ Illinois Institute of Technology

Claire Hackenmiller, ΘA Coe College, IA

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Past Presidents’ Endowed Founders’ Memorial Scholarship

Alpha Beta Endowed Founders’ Memorial Scholarship

Gianna Briglia, NN Drexel University, PA

Kaitlyn Manghirmalani, GC Bryant University, RI

Nancy A. Martin Williams Scholarship

Dr. Geraldine Cox Leadership Scholarship

Emily Archacki, QT Capital University, OH

Nazli Tiyaloglu, IG Ramapo College of New Jersey

Mary Turner Gallagher Scholarship

Wilma Wilson Sharp Scholarship

Natasha Karnoto, NN Drexel University, PA

Sara Malkin, IH University of Arizona

Mary Emerson Blackstone & Grace Fultz Haworth Scholarships

Mary Emerson Blackstone & Grace Fultz Haworth Scholarships

Jordan Banks, QT Capital University, OH

Audrey Glenn, BB University of Northern Colorado

Beta Sigma Scholarship

Beta Sigma Scholarship

Patti Balwanz Scholarship

Alyssa Griffith, BS Missouri State University

Corinne Siebert, BS Missouri State University

Megan Harty, BS Missouri State University

Dr. Ann Rowlette Scholarship

Joyously Give Scholarship for Beta Upsilon

Aubree Cole, BU Indiana State University

Joyously Give Scholarship for Beta Beta

Theta Gamma Undergraduate Scholarship

Sydney Looney, FF Northwest Missouri State University

Mary Emerson Blackstone & Grace Fultz Haworth Scholarships

Elizabeth Nease, ZO Muskingum University, OH

Kylee Bean, BB University of Northern Colorado

Hannah Fulk, QG Christopher Newport University, VA

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