Quill winter 03 - Alpha Xi Delta

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THE
OF A L P H A X I D E LTA
Men of
Alpha Xi Delta
A male perspective
on the bond
we share.
WINTER 2003
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THE
T H E
OF ALPHA XI DELTA
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The Quill of Alpha Xi Delta (USPS 452-960) is
published quarterly in the fall, winter, spring and
summer by Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity®
, 8702
Founders Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268. Annual
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THE QUILL OF ALPHA XI DELTA, 8702
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Volume 99/Issue 4 Copyright 2003
by Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity
Deadline Dates
Fall issue—April 1
Winter issue—July 1
Spring issue—October 1
Summer issue—January 1
Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity Headquarters
8702 Founders Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Telephone: 317-872-3500
Fax: 317-872-2947
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.alphaxidelta.org
Executive Director
Sara L. Nash, CAE
Managing Editor
Jennifer Emerick
[email protected]
Editor
Ruth Goodman
[email protected]
Art Director
Jody Stinson Toth
National Council 2003–2005
NATIONAL PRESIDENT
Jane Hooper Sutton
NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS
Patrice Orr Bryon
Gina Willis Hawkins
Cynthia Treadwell-Miller
Michelle Supplee Reda
Melanie Smith Vanderpool
Dorothy Sheldon Williams
NPC DELEGATE
Deanna Wollam Detchemendy
Founders
Cora Bollinger Block
Alice Bartlett Bruner
Almira Lowry Cheney
Frances Elisabeth Cheney
Bertha Cook Evans
Eliza Drake Curtis Everton
Julia Maude Foster
Lucy W. Gilmer
Harriet L. McCollum
Lewie Strong Taylor
I N
B O X
Membership That Matters
Dear Sisters,
One of the objectives of the Fraternity’s
2002–2006 Strategic Plan is to demonstrate the
value of Alpha Xi Delta membership to nonmembers. Are we? The resounding answer is
YES!
During the installation reception for new
chapters, I have heard parents, boyfriends and
university administrators speak of how joining
Alpha Xi Delta has enriched the lives of the
young women, and the campus and community
where they are located. You can imagine how
many lives have been touched by the women in
chapters such as Delta and Epsilon, featured on
pages 26 and 30, who celebrated their centennials earlier this year! From the founding of a
chapter to its centennial celebration, we continue to demonstrate the value of Alpha Xi Delta
membership to nonmembers.
Bob and I were chaparones for the
Gamma Lambda formal at the University
In this issue of The Quill, we are featuring
of Tennessee in 1978, which was the first
some moving stories from The Men of Alpha Xi
Alpha Xi Delta event we attended together.
Delta—husbands, fathers, brothers and sons
I was a graduate student at UT and
who share how their lives have been impacted
Assistant New Member Advisor for
the chapter.
by being related to or married to an Alpha Xi
Delta lady. It’s a look at our Fraternity from a
male perspective. In each case, the men see the value of our Fraternity—even though they
may not always understand it—and how Alpha Xi Delta has changed their loved one.
I am fortunate to have been married for 23 years to one of The Men of Alpha Xi Delta.
Bob has supported me in my work with the Fraternity since before we were married. He is
a member of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity at the
University of Tennessee and understands the
value of Greek membership. I often overhear
him sharing with other men how involved I
am with Alpha Xi Delta and how impressed he
is with our organization for its commitment to
enriching the lives and the community of its
members.
So no matter where you go or what you do,
by virtue of membership in Alpha Xi Delta,
your actions demonstrate to members and
nonmembers alike how you value your
commitment to Alpha Xi Delta.
Fraternally,
Printed
in the U.S.A.
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Jane H. Sutton, National President
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Alpha Xi Delta® is a member of the Center for
Study of College Fraternities,
the College Fraternity Editors Association
and National Panhellenic Conference
Twenty-five years after attending our first
Alpha Xi Delta event together, Bob and I
attended our most recent Fraternity
event—Alpha Xi Delta’s National
Convention this past summer in Orlando.
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CONTENTS
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The Men of Alpha Xi Delta
Heartwarming stories and photos of how membership in Alpha Xi Delta has impacted
the lives of members’ husbands, fathers, brothers and sons.
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Delta Chapter Turns 100
Delta Chapter at Bethany was founded on June 6, 1903. In keeping with tradition,
Delta collegians hosted the chapter’s centennial celebration on June 6, 2003.
Epsilon’s Century of Sisterhood
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In June, more than 150 collegians and alumnae shared an unforgettable centennial
celebration weekend at South Dakota’s Epsilon Chapter.
On The Cover
“Cynthia is the love of my life, my
best friend and one of the most incredible people I have ever known. Were it
not for Alpha Xi Delta, the best part of
my life may have never been,” said
Stephen Miller, husband of Cynthia
Treadwell-Miller, Texas ’87. As part of
our Men of Alpha Xi Delta focus,
Stephen and Cynthia share on page 6
how a chance meeting changed their
lives forever. Patrick W. Sola
Portraiture, Englewood, Colorado.
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Foundation Coverage
Thanks and acknowledgement to Society of 1893 members who have included the
Alpha Xi Delta Foundation in their planned giving programs.
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Choose Children
Collegian Katie Siegmund created a nonprofit organization to help educate, feed and
house orphaned children in Malawi, Africa.
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From the Editor
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Why would The Quill devote a quarter of its magazine to men? Well, do
something you’ve probably never done
before—view our sisterhood from the
male point of view. In so doing, you’ll
gain a new appreciation for our
Fraternity and how positively it can
impact not only the lives of our members, but the men’s lives as well.
Fraternally,
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Katie Siegmund in August 2002 with leaders of the Malawian community in Africa. Through
funds provided by Katie’s organization, the women in Malawi were inspired to start an orphanage
to provide a safe place for sleeping, eating and studying. See her story on page 38.
Jennifer Emerick
Also In This Issue
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Member News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Quill Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Trends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Memorial Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
News Around Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Honor Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Reunions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Alpha Xi Delta Merchandise . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Chapter Eternal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Realize Your Potential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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Man, Oh Man
Husbands, fathers, brothers and sons share how
their lives have been positively impacted by Alpha Xi D
W
atch any talk show and you’re bound to see
women lamenting over the men in their lives
who are guarded and rarely share emotion. “He
doesn’t tell me he loves me.” “I never know how
he feels.” Man, oh, man! Do we have some stories for you!
On the following pages, you can just feel the
love gushing from husbands, fathers, brothers
and sons as they speak from the heart about
their Alpha Xi Delta wife, daughter, sister, or
mother. These men also freely and eloquently
share how their lives have become richer and
more complete by being married to or related to
a sister of Alpha Xi.
So settle in for a good read, and do something
you’ve probably never done before—view our
sisterhood from a male point of view. In so
doing, you’ll gain a new appreciation for our
Fraternity and how positively it can impact not
only the lives of our members, but the men in
our lives as well.
F E A T U R E
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Delta.
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A Lucky Break
A broken collarbone put Stephen in the right place at the right time to win
the heart of a career-focused ELC.
By Stephen Miller
Husband of Cynthia Treadwell-Miller, Texas ’87
I
t seems cliché to say “it was fate” or that “your destiny is out
there,” but the chances of Cynthia and I meeting were truly
remote. She was traveling the country as an Educational
Leadership Consultant, and the one meeting at which she was
speaking was one I was going to skip—it interfered with the semifinals of a volleyball tournament! As fate would have it, I broke my
collarbone the day before and couldn’t play, so I dutifully attended
the Greek Alumni Advisory Council meeting at the University of
Denver.
Considering the shape I was in, it’s amazing Cynthia gave me
the time of day. I couldn’t get in for surgery for another few days,
so I had a bathrobe sash fashioned as a sling and only had overthe-counter pain killers for a severely shattered bone. It was difficult to shave or dress properly because I couldn’t lift one arm
above my waist. I was a mess. She wasn’t impressed.
The next day, I showed up after a presurgery visit to the doctor
and looked a little better. Cynthia reluctantly agreed to dinner, but
only after having me checked out through an Alpha Xi sister who
happened to be interning for a friend of mine.
Cynthia spent our entire first date emphasizing that she was not
interested in a relationship, would not consider getting married
until after she graduated from law school, that she was a career
woman first, etc. As her stay on campus was held over, I had an
opportunity to get to know Cynthia, confirm my initial impressions
and give her a chance to get to know me.
I knew I was beginning to win Cynthia over when I treated her
to a spa day. On the road for long periods of time, ELCs rarely get
to take care of the little things like having professionals do their
nails and hair, especially away from home. I arranged a day of
pampering, and Cynthia got her hair and nails done and had a
massage. Big points for me!
During the ensuing months, we “dated” via the telephone and
U.S. Mail. This helped establish an amazing depth to our relationship, one free of the usual sexual pressures that can sometimes
complicate early dating. We had the chance to become friends,
first and foremost. It’s interesting that to this day, I can still tell
exactly how Cynthia is feeling by the tone of her voice, just
because of those first few months of two-hour, nightly phone calls.
Cynthia’s resolve eventually melted away, and we were engaged
six months to the day of our first date and married 18 months after
that. Were it not for Alpha Xi Delta, the best part of my life may
have never been. Cynthia is the love of my life, my best friend and
one of the most incredible people I have ever known.
She Gave Him a Break
Although he was scruffy and haggard-looking,
Cynthia was impressed with Stephen’s kindness and
good heart. Here’s the “her” side of this his-andher story, as told by Cynthia Treadwell-Miller.
I met Stephen at a meeting of the Greek Alumni Council at the
University of Denver when our Alpha Psi Chapter was reestablished in
1992–93. I was the ELC sent in with the enviable task of holding the
university to the promises it made when we agreed to reestablish our
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chapter. The Greek Advisor was there, along with the dean of student
life and all of the chapter advisors for each group on campus.
Stephen was the alumnus advisor for Kappa Sigma Fraternity at DU.
He looked a little haggard, honestly, and I remember vividly being
able to tell he was hurt because he had a bathrobe sash tied around
his arm as a makeshift sling. (I later found out he broke his shoulder
playing flag football with his company peers and could not get in to see
an orthopedic specialist for two days.) He was very kind during the
meeting, offering helpful advice and the support of the Kappa Sigma
men in promoting our chapter on campus.
I didn’t think much of this meeting, because as an ELC, you meet so
many people on the road that it’s sometimes overwhelming. This was
one of those times. I was also set to leave for another chapter in three
days, so I was focused on completing this assignment, filing my report
and preparing the colony for my departure.
But. . . the next day Stephen showed up at the chapter house. He
looked like a different person. He was clean-shaven, well-dressed and
he had a nice sling on his arm. We talked in the sitting room about
how Kappa Sigma had battled back from its hard times and where else
I could find support at the university. I had to leave for a meeting, so
Stephen asked if I wanted to continue the discussion over dinner. I
hesitantly agreed because I didn’t really know him very well and my
time was limited. I figured he must have had a good heart and strong
character if he was willing to serve as a chapter advisor, so it would
probably be OK.
We had a great time. Stephen was bright, funny and engaging. But I
was leaving, and none of the plans for my future had anything to do
with Colorado (or so I thought). I was set to go to law school in Texas
after my year as an ELC, and nothing and no one was going to get in
the way of that after I had worked so hard for those acceptance letters.
The next day, I received a call from Fraternity Headquarters. My
schedule for the next two months was being transferred to another
ELC, and I was to remain with the colony in Denver until installation.
“Well, this is interesting . . .” I thought.
The colony worked hard to get their charter, and Stephen was
always there to help out. He carted me around town for supplies, and
helped me with recruitment and planning all of the events. We saw
each other in what little free time I had, and I went to Colorado to visit
him at Christmas. We were engaged by March of the following year.
Stephen started looking at jobs and grad schools in Texas, and I sent
out a few more law school applications. We didn’t get accepted to any
of the same places, and the job prospects made it hard for him to justify a move. Instead, I took a leap of faith and moved to Colorado when
my ELC term was over and never looked back. I went to the University
of Denver College of Law and am now in the sixth year of a busy
career as a trial attorney.
I often say marrying Stephen is the only
impulsive thing that this very logical and reasonable girl has ever done. Meeting my
future husband is the last thing I ever
thought would happen to me as an ELC. (Ask
those who traveled with me about my skepticism that this relationship could actually be
real.) Now, I cannot imagine what my life
would be without Stephen in it. The once-in-alifetime coincidence of our even meeting one
another still amazes me, as has everything in
our lives together since that day. Stephen is
my inspiration and my strength, and together
we have supported each other through some
pretty incredible things to reach the point at
which we are now. I love Stephen for all the
remarkable things he is, and for how much
he believes in me and brings to my life.
On July 2, 2003, we celebrated our ninth
wedding anniversary. In those nine years,
Stephen has met most of the good friends
from my home chapter
of Beta Alpha and saw
the chapter house at the
University of Texas for
the first time in October
2002. Stephen has frequently been the only
man at many of my
Alpha Xi Delta events,
and he is perfectly at
—Stephen Miller
home as his charming
self, talking with everyone. We keep in touch with and visit the
ELCs I traveled with (one of whom also lives
in Denver), and Stephen has had many good
times golfing and hanging out with the husbands of my Alpha Xi Delta sisters, all of
whom are as remarkable as the women they
married.
Almost every good thing in my life has
some connection to Alpha Xi Delta and all of
my wonderful sisters. The very best thing in
my life definitely would not have happened to
me without Alpha Xi Delta. I am so grateful
for Stephen every day.
Were it not for
Alpha Xi Delta,
the best part
of my life may
have never
been.
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Confessions of a Convert
How meeting and marrying an Alpha Xi Delta changed the heart of an Independent.
By Darwin Marable, husband of Joan Frazell
Marable, UC Berkeley ’58
too, was the first in her family to attend college.
Joan also worked while attending Berkeley. After
dating for a year, we became engaged and were
When I arrived on the campus of
married a year later. Love knows no boundaries!
the University of California, Berkeley, in 1958, I
During our years together, I met some of
was the product of a Los Angeles working-class
Joan’s sorority sisters who were intelligent, culneighborhood and the Silent Generation. I also
tured, pleasant and concerned individuals. I
grew up in the shadow of the Great Depression
learned that many of them also came from averand World War II. Little did I realize that I was at
age families and that some had worked their
the beginning of radical changes on campus that
way through Berkeley, too. My original preconwould eventually extend into the community and
ceptions about sororities were giving way to a
society in general.
different reality as I realized that perhaps I had
A campus political party, SLATE, had just been
committed the sin of prejudgment.
formed to challenge the dominance of fraternities
Through our years together, I have learned
and sororities in campus government. SLATE
much about sorority life, through osmosis if
members were liberals who took on off-campus
nothing else. Joan was recruitment chairwoman
issues such as farm labor, capital punishment, civil
at Berkeley. She has been active as both an
After dating for a year, Darwin and
rights and civil liberties. These issues soon became
Joan were engaged in 1963. They
Alpha Xi Delta alumnae association president
part of the consciousness of the general student
married one year later.
and as president of the Northern California
body at Berkeley.
Council of Alumnae Panhellenics. The various
As a resident of Oxford Hall, one of the houses of
leadership roles have given Joan the
the University Students’ Cooperatives Association at UC, in
opportunity to test her ideas, motiwhich there were Marxists and other Leftists, I soon realized
vate others, and solve problems
there was a considerable anti-Greek feeling. We viewed
while working with both collegians
Greeks as wealthy snobs who symbolized the Establishment.
and alumnae.
Since we Independents were members of the Intellectual
Joan has dramatically changed my
Elite who had the solutions to society’s myriad problems, we
attitude and appreciation of the value
kept our distance from Greek society. During my last year at
of sororities on campus and throughBerkeley, however, a fellow Co-op member persuaded me to
out life. When our daughter, Theresa,
go to lunch at Theta Chi Fraternity, and we briefly considwas accepted at UC Berkeley in 1993,
ered pledging. We both promised secrecy about our intenshe pledged Alpha Omicron Pi.
tions because we didn’t want to be considered traitors to the
(Unfortunately, Alpha Xi Delta closed
Liberal cause!
their chapter in 1969 due to the lack of
As a Co-op member, I was required to work five hours
campus support.) I thoroughly supportper week in exchange for low-cost campus housing. One of
ed Theresa’s decision and gained an
my jobs in the Co-op was to deliver food by truck to the
even greater understanding of sorority
other Co-ops. One of my delivery stops was next door to
life. In fact, I even joined my wife as cothe Alpha Xi Delta chapter house where, ironically, my
president of the Parents Club of Alpha
wife, Joan, was a resident.
Omicron Pi. I’ve met Theresa’s sisters
“In spite of my initi
Had we met at the time, I would not have dated her, simal
prejudgment, I am impressions and
and have come to appreciate their intelliply because she was a “sorority gal.” Sorority gals were
now a staunch supporter of sorority life
gence, ambition, dedication, achieveoften attractive and well-dressed, but in our view, brainless
,”
sa
id Darwin,
who was photograp
ment and high GPAs. Young women no
and superficial. Their main goal was to get an MRS.
hed with Joan earlie
longer go to the university to get an
r this year.
degree. We couldn’t imagine that they were interested in
MRS. degree, but rather a B.A., M.A.,
any of the important social issues that were emerging in
Ph.D. and M.D. And some are even workthe late 1950s.
ing their way through school, putting in long hours because of the
After graduation from Berkeley, I became friends with a coworker
increased costs of a college education.
who was also from a working-class background and who had been iniIn spite of my initial impressions and prejudgment, I am now a
tiated into Alpha Xi Delta at Berkeley. Through her, I was introduced
staunch supporter of sorority life and, when given the opportunity,
to her sorority sister, Joan. After gathering the courage, I asked Joan
sing its praises. My wife and daughter have converted me!
for a date. I then learned that her father was a tradesman and that she,
F E A T U R E
When his date stood him up, Gary found
The Love of His Life
By Gary Caby, husband of Betty Bopp Caby, Southeast Missouri State ’69
D
uring my junior year in 1968, one of my housemates introduced the
rest of my housemates and I to a girl he had attended high school with
and who was the president of Alpha Xi Delta’s Gamma Nu Chapter at
Southeast Missouri State University. During the next few months, several of
the A Xis would hang out at our house off campus. This was before coed
dorms, and at that time, all Greek houses were on campus and had restricted hours. My roommates and I became friends with several of the A Xis and
their new members that spring and summer.
The following fall we continued our friendship with the women, and several of the A Xis continued to visit us at our new, larger house, farther from
campus. Our house often became temporary lodging for the women’s
boyfriends who came to visit from other schools. The week before homecoming, an A Xi friend, Carol Bromet Rhodus, Southeast Missouri State ’67,
called me to see if we could put up a new member’s date for the following
weekend. I agreed.
The following Friday, Carol brought over the new member, Betty, and
Betty’s date to introduce them. I showed them around the house, and
then I didn’t see Betty during the rest of the weekend. The next Tuesday
evening, one of my roommates and I, who was helping coach the A Xi
interfraternity basketball team at a local gym, had our first practice. Betty
was part of the team, and several of us went out for burgers and sodas at
a local drive-in after practice. This was my first time to actually talk with
Betty at length.
That Friday, due to what became a fortuitous misunderstanding, my
date for that night and I missed connections. (Read: I was stood up!) I
returned home and called the A Xi chapter house to see if Betty was in.
She agreed to go to a movie with me. We had a great time and we started
dating. It rained cats and dogs that Saturday night—and it rained on
Saturday for the next four months—which fortunately wasn’t a bad omen.
Now we look forward to rainy days and remember our early days together.
I must note here that several of Betty’s sisters were concerned that a
senior (me) with somewhat of an (undeserved) reputation would be dating such a nice sophomore new member (Betty). I was definitely dating
someone special, and they wanted to make sure I knew it!
Betty and I dated the rest of the year and through the summer after my
graduation. I was drafted into the Army in November 1969 and got orders
in March 1970 for Vietnam. We were married in April, and 10 days later I
left for Vietnam. During our “honeymoon,” we went back to school so
Betty could continue classes. We spent most of the time with our old
friends from the A Xi house. We were loaned the use of an A Xi’s car for
the week and had a wonderful last night with old friends.
After my return home, Betty and I started building our life together. It
now includes two sons and an extended family of friends in our adopted
hometown of Chicago. On April 18, 2003, we celebrated our 33rd wedding
anniversary. I found my best friend and soul mate all those years ago with
the help of some great Alpha Xi Delta friends!
Gary and Betty at
a fraternity party in
1969.
wedding anniversary in
Gary and Betty celebrated their 33rd
April of this year.
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It’s In the Cards
Although he was halfway
around the world, one
chapter’s love found
its way to a brave
husband and
serviceman.
By Sgt. Jose A. DeJesús, 3rd Infantry Division, A Co. 603rd Aviation Brigade
Husband of Elizabeth Backenstose DeJesús Cintrón, Indiana U of Pennsylvania ’95
Jose served our country in Baghdad.
rom the beginning of my Army career,
Alpha Xi Delta and its Delta Nu Chapter at
Indiana University of Pennsylvania has
helped me quite a bit. In the summer of
1997, I met my wife at a local hangout. When the
new semester rolled around, I was taken into the
strong friendships of Delta Nu Chapter, and it
was during this time that I decided to enlist in the
Army. It was quite hard going from a group of
strong friends into the world of basic training.
However, the women of Alpha Xi Delta were
there for me.
One day in November, I was standing in formation for mail call. When my name was called to
come get my package, I had to dump it out to be
inspected by our drill sergeant. As my entire company stood and watched, 30 cards and photos
poured out. Everyone began to cheer when they
figured out who they were from. Later that night,
I shared the words of encouragement and inspiration of these cards with all of my friends. The
cards from the women truly touched us all.
Here I am today, six years later, sitting in the
middle of a desert in Kuwait. The women of Alpha
Xi Delta are still providing their love and support
to us during this difficult time.
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Editor’s Note: Since this story was written, Jose has returned from the Middle East. He
and Elizabeth are once again enjoying their time together at their home in Savannah.
Shown above: Jose and Elizabeth were reunited in July at Hunter Army Airfield in
Savannah, Georgia, after his tour of duty in Kuwait.
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Stan the Man
From repair work to accounting, it’s all in a day’s work
for Stan Horwitz.
By Stan Horwitz, husband of Susan Leeds Horwitz, CSU Northridge ’68
Attendees look forward to seeing and hearing Stan Horwitz at
National Convention.
I
went to a few Alpha Xi Delta National
Conventions and sang with some of the other
guys in front of massive crowds of applauding
women. (Do you know anyone else who has done
that?!) I’ve had my picture in The Quill twice.
Susan was a Chapter Advisor for about 10 years, a
position that suited her. Then she was involved
with the local alumnae association and the
Panhellenic group. Yawn. Time passed.
In 1996, after some changes and challenges
within the leadership of the Delta Rho (CSU
Northridge) Building Corporation, the corporation
president asked Susan to take the reins. Susan
asked what I thought. “It can’t take much of your
time,” I said, “and you need something to use your
energy.” Whose energy?
Since that time, we reincorporated, bought the
chapter house and arranged for the following: the
installation of security lighting; the addition of
landscaping; coverage of the back half-acre with
gravel for parking; the excavation and repair of the
sewer connection; the installation of air condition-
ing; the replacement of the living room furniture
and all of the beds and dressers (twice); the addition of a fourth refrigerator
and the replacement of the
dishwasher; the re-keying of
the chapter house; the subterranean termite treatments; and the installation of
locked supply cabinets. We
did the accounting, reporting, bill-paying and coordination with handymen, electricians, plumbers, gardeners, cable-TV persons and
everyone else in the universe. Nearly. We hired
the house managers and
trained them to collect
rent, report problems, and deal with chapter
issues, neighbors, campus issues and so on. Did
the women notice? Maybe the icemaker!
I make at least two trips a week to the chapter
house, checking on conditions, putting out supplies, talking to members and the house manager,
and observing what needs to be repaired. Then I
make some repairs and delegate the more complex issues to the handyman and other repair contractors.
All of this work, things done and envisioned, is
itself a motivator to continue. We are not compensated...this is our family’s volunteer work. We have
so much invested in terms of time, concern and
effort that the Delta Rho chapter house is like our
second home. And we know we are providing a
reasonably priced place of residence, a place where
Alpha Xi Delta members can enjoy their time and
each other.
Susan and
Stan generously
give their time
to Delta Rho
Chapter.
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With five Alpha Xi Deltas in his family, Jim
Surrounded By
By Jim Balster, husband of Kathy Nearman Balster, South Dakota ’66; father of Jennifer Balster Graves,
South Dakota ’90; father of Elysia Balster, South Dakota ’93; brother-in-law of Tee Nearman, South Dakota ’68;
and son-in-law of Patricia Delaney Nearman, Illinois ’43
Jim Balster surrounded by mother-in-law Patricia, sister-in-law Tee,
daughters Jennifer and Elysia, and wife Kathy, all of whom are Alpha Xi
Deltas.
M
y Alpha Xi Delta experience began my first year of college. I
pledged Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity at the University of
South Dakota, and I met an Alpha Xi Delta named Kathy
Niedert, who sat behind me in class. She was a city girl from Sioux
Falls who spoke to this bashful Iowa farm boy. During our sophomore
year, she started dating my ATO roommate.
I was working as a houseboy at the ATO chapter house, doing dishes and serving meals. At the end of the first semester, my chapter
president called me to his office and said Alpha Xi Delta had an opening for a houseboy, and that it would be good for me and the chapter
to interview for the position. After meeting with the president of Alpha
Xi Delta and the housemother, I was hired.
The first day on the job, a Saturday, I was to serve at an alumnae
brunch. My friend, Kathy Niedert, introduced me to the new member
who would be serving with me. I did not know then that this new
member, Kathy Nearman, would become my bride and life’s companion for the next 39 years—and counting!
Kathy Nearman and I had many things in common, and we got to
know each other quickly. We were both born in Texas (our fathers
were in the service at the time), her mother is an A Xi, her father is an
ATO and was a houseboy in the same kitchen
when he went to school, and we are both the
eldest in large families—I have four brothers
and she has three sisters and two brothers.
The lunch went well, and we started dating
that year.
The houseboy job was quite an education.
We scheduled our classes so we would be
available at noon and for the evening meal.
We served a buffet lunch for the girls, and
washed dishes and cleaned up the kitchen
afterward. In the evening, we served dinner in
the dining room. It was family-style or, on
special occasions, a plated, three-course meal.
The women were expected to wear skirts or
dresses to dinner, and we served in shirts and
ties with white waiter’s jackets. We also
served special dinners for faculty and administrative guests. The social skills learned in
that dining room have served me well in my
worldwide travels.
Our other duties included changing the
screens and storm windows on the chapter
house. In the fall, we would get the storm
windows out and clean them, then hang them
in place early on a Saturday morning. We had
the housemother’s blessing to wake anyone
who was in our way! In the spring, we would
take down the storm windows, clean them
and install the screens. This was an exceptional time, as it was the only time men were
allowed on the second or third floor of the
chapter house!
The following year, Kathy’s sister Maureen
(Tee) Nearman came to school and became
an Alpha Xi Delta. On numerous occasions
we traveled together to see Kathy and Tee’s
parents, and we created many memories.
In March of 1969, Kathy and I were married at the Newman Center on the University
of South Dakota campus. We had our wedding reception at the A Xi house. Filled with
family and friends, sisters and brothers, it was
a happy occasion.
F E A T U R E
Balster is
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Sisterhood
When he wasn’t working as a houseboy at the Alpha Xi Delta chapter house in 1965 (shown in the background), Jim and Kathy went
on many a date in Jim’s 1938 Buick.
Fast forward 19 years and we were back on campus, this time with
our oldest daughter, Jennifer, who also joined Alpha Xi Delta. After
graduation, Jennifer went on to become a middle school math teacher.
Our second daughter, Elysia, attended South Dakota during Jennifer’s
last year and also became an Alpha Xi. It was like old times, seeing two
sisters in Alpha Xi Delta again! Elysia traveled as an Educational
Leadership Consultant for the Fraternity for two years after graduation, then joined Fraternity Headquarters in Indianapolis; she is currently the Assistant Executive Director for the Southeast Territory. I
am proud that Elysia chose to further the culture and values of sisterhood beyond her collegiate experience.
Kathy and I attended the 90th anniversary of Epsilon Chapter while
Jennifer and Elysia were both in school. This past summer we attended Epsilon’s centennial celebration. It was truly an extraordinary event.
I was pleased to be part of that celebration on many levels. The generations of sisters in celebration that day demonstrated how the values of
a fraternity transcend age differences.
Because of Alpha Xi Delta, I met my wife and truly have many sisters. Even my daughters became sisters! In the picture to the left, I’m
surrounded by a family of Alpha Xi Deltas. But what you can’t see are
the Alpha Xi Deltas who make up the memories, experiences and
friendships that are lifelong.
Jim and Kathy
held their
wedding
reception at the
chapter house, which
was filled with
family, friends,
Alpha Xi Delta sisters
and Alpha Tau Omega
brothers.
In 1966,
Jim and Kathy
traveled to
Washington,
D.C., to meet
Kathy’s parents,
Captain and
Mrs. Leonard
Nearman, for
the first time as
a couple.
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A Man’s Work is Never Done
Arthur Hadley shares remembrances from his manual labor days.
By The Rev. Dr. Arthur C. Hadley
Son of Mary Place Hadley, Purdue ’21; brother of Mary Ruth Hadley Snyder, Purdue ’50; brother of Alice
Hadley Hawley, Purdue ’53; and uncle of Betsy Stoten Kachmar, Purdue ’75
The Rev. Dr. Arthur C.
Hadley
From the time I was old enough to push a lawn mower,
even into college, Mother would “allow” me to mow the
grass at the chapter house at Purdue. (Mother was a
charter member of the chapter and longtime Corporation
Board president, treasurer and general caretaker.)
I worked for the horticulture department during my
high school summers, and as I came home past the chapter house, I would stop to mow, trim and prune the
shrubbery. Sometimes, college men would mow the
grass during summer school, but in August they would
leave and the lawn was mine to do. Fortunately, it’s dry in
August and the grass doesn’t grow much! When I
became a freshman at Purdue, Mother made me give her
my key to the chapter house, as she didn’t think it was
proper for a male student to have a key to the front and
back doors!
Several summers I painted the bedrooms at the house,
and Mother and I always took down the curtains so she
could wash them. Then I had the privilege of putting
them back up! One summer, or maybe more than once,
the basement flooded. I carried all of the wet rugs and
other items stored in the basement out to the parking lot
behind the chapter house to dry. One time Mother
became very upset because some of the items had disappeared. I wasn’t the least bit upset—I didn’t have to take
them back down!
Arthur Hadley (left) spent a great deal of time doing odds
and ends at the chapter house at Purdue. In 1956, he
changed out of his work clothes and into a suit to attend the
wedding reception of his sister, Alice Hadley, and her new
husband, James Hawley, which was held at the chapter
house. Mary Ruth Hadley, far right, is Art and Alice’s sister.
F E A T U R E
15
Beau Brummels have
been entertaining sisters
and quests at Alpha Xi
Delta National
Convention since 1959.
Who are the Beau Brummells?
Every Alpha Xi Delta who has attended National Convention
loves the Beau Brummells! The men who sing to sisters are
husbands, sons, brothers and fathers. Through song, they
profess their love for their significant others and their support
for Alpha Xi Delta.
A L P H A
X I
D E L T A
S I S T E R S
Since the founding of Choose Children in 1992, Alpha Xi Deltas have raised more than
$2 million for children nationwide. As you catch up on the latest news from your chapter,
and the chapters and associations in your area, give thought to how you can
make a difference in the lives of little ones.
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Hanging, laughing,
supporting, inspiring, believing.
Sisters
M E M B E R
N E W S
During the luncheon, special recognition was also
given to three Delta Chi sisters who received a 4.0
GPA spring semester.
I MARYLAND I
Recruitment Starts Early
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For about five years, the Allegany Alumnae
Association has held a baby shower in March
and has donated the items from the shower to the
first girl born in our area on Founders’ Day. The
mother of this year’s recipient said in her thankyou note to the association that she would
encourage her daughter to consider Alpha Xi
Delta if she were interested in a sorority. What
was to us an unusual way to honor our Founders
has turned out to be a very early recruitment tool!
—Norma Sue Morgan
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I FLORIDA I
FIU is Outstanding!
During spring semester, Theta Xi Chapter
at Florida International held one of its biggest
philanthropic events: Fuzzie Football. As sorority
and fraternity football teams competed against
one another, a local radio station entertained
guests with music while a local steakhouse fed
the hungry crowd. Proceeds from the annual
event benefited Choose Children and the Family
Resource Center in Miami.
During our Greek Awards Banquet, Theta Xi
was awarded Chapter of the Year for the second
consecutive year. We also received the
Outstanding Financial Program and Outstanding
Campus Involvement awards. Several sisters were
also recognized: Jessica Franchi-Alfaro was
named New Member of the Year, and Roxy
Fuentes and Bettina Inclan were presented with
the Whatever It Takes award. Theta Xi was also
recognized in FIU’s annual Student Life Awards
when we were nominated for the Outstanding
Spirit Organization and Outstanding Service
Organization awards, making us the only Greek
organization on campus to be nominated.
—Adriana Pereira, [email protected]
I IOWA I
Mother/Father of the Year Honored
Delta Chi sisters at Northern Iowa held their
Parents Weekend luncheon in September and
honored Mother of the Year Mary Taylor, mother
of Meg Taylor, and Father of the Year Kelvin
Stensland, father of Hope Stensland. Mary and
Kelvin were chosen for this honor after their
daughters wrote an essay about their parent’s special qualities. The Chapter Life Council reviewed
the nominations and selected the award recipients, who received a commemorative plaque.
The Father’s Pin may be given to fathers of
initiated members of the Fraternity.
It was designed in 1990 by two
Alpha Xi Deltas from UNC Wilmington.
Delta Chi sisters at Northern Iowa took a welldeserved break after their Preference Party. The
chapter’s efforts paid off as they welcomed 19 new
members through fall formal recruitment and
COB.
Helping Teachers, Helping Children
Later in the semester during finals week, the chapter held a
Teacher/Faculty Day to recognize the hard work of university
educators. Sisters set up tables in every university department
and provided donuts, orange juice and muffins to weary professors. “If we were tired and mentally exhausted from studying, writing papers and finishing homework assignments, then
we figured the teachers must be tired and exhausted from
grading exams and papers,” said Adriane, who is the chapter’s public relations vice president. “We wanted to show our
teachers that we appreciate everything they do for us both in
and out of the classroom.”
Sisters also participated in the Nite of Life outing in conjunction with Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity and children
from the Dream Factory of Memphis, a nonprofit organization that grants wishes to terminally ill children. The day
included a picnic, a trip to the Children’s Museum of
Memphis, dinner, a movie and the presentation of $4,000
Megan Wortham
an
in donations to the Dream Factory. The funds were raised
of Theta Pi Chap d Adriane Wilkinson
ter at Christian
through a car wash, a sandwich sale, and donations from
Brothers
enjoyed their sp
ring
church members, family members and friends.
Magnolia Ballroo formal at the
m in Memphis.
“This was an awesome day with the children, our sisters
and the brothers of TKE,” said Adriane. “It was rewarding to get to
know the kids and to know that all of the fund raising we had done was appreciated by the children and
their families. It made me realize that they took pleasure in spending the day with us, and we, too, experienced that same pleasure by doing something that they enjoyed.”
A L P H A
September 9 marked the first meeting for the
New York City Alumnae Association. More than
30 women from the metro area gathered to reestablish this exciting group. Guest speaker Lorin Kaye,
a career coach and life strategist, presented the
program The Look, The Layout and The Labor of
Networking, along with suggestions for women in
professional environments. Our next meeting included the program Fabulous Looks for Fall, and one
lucky member received a complementary makeover.
—Jennifer Hartley, [email protected]
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I OHIO I
Alumnae Cheerfully Raise Funds
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S I S T E R S
Alpha Xi Delta alumnae Cara Frasco, Marquette, Jessica Simon, Mount Union, Diane Spada, Marietta,
Tracy Hall, Bowling Green, and Kelly Taylor, Marshall, graduated in June from The Ohio State
University College of Optometry with their doctor of optometry degrees. “Our graduating class had only 61
members,” said Kelly, “and for five of them to be Alpha Xi Deltas is amazing. It’s a true sign of what the
sisters of this sorority can accomplish.” —Kelly Taylor, [email protected]
Cuyahoga West Shore Alumnae Association members participated in the annual A Most
Excellent Run benefiting Camp Cheerful, one of
the many outreach programs offered by the
Achievement Centers for Children. Camp
Cheerful was founded more than 50 years ago as
one of Ohio’s first barrier-free camps. Today, the
camp offers overnight camping programs for
children and young adults with special needs.
Alumnae association members raised more
than $250 for the event by donating all of their
loose change at association meetings, by contacting family and friends, and by making Camp
Cheerful the recipient of the association’s annual
philanthropy contribution. —Jody Dettmer Halley,
jody_halley@hotmail. com, Melanie Samay,
[email protected]
I OREGON I
Swing for Charity
Alpha Delta Chapter at Oregon State raised
more than $800 during last semester’s Swing in the
Spring fund-raising event. Sisters partnered with
the men of Acacia Fraternity and reverted to their
childhoods by swinging on swings in two-hour
shifts for a total of 72 hours. The money raised was
donated to the Jackson Street Youth Shelter in
Corvallis, which provides assistance to troubled,
victimized, runaway and homeless youth. “I
enjoyed having the opportunity to help a local organization,” said chapter sister Amy Kao. “It was also
nice to get to know my sisters better as well as the
members of Acacia.”
Alpha Delta also participated in the
Interfraternity Council-sponsored Sing competition, performing music and choreography from
“Annie Get Your Gun.” After a second place finish
Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity proudly presents the
Penman Award to Michael D. Anderson for his
loyalty and service to the Fraternity. Presented
December 1, 2003.
The Alpha Xi Delta Penman Award was established in 1967 to recognize men who
contribute a personal service to Alpha Xi Delta, who dedicate time and effort for the
Fraternity, or who give outstanding help to the Fraternity through their support and
encouragement of a wife, daughter, or other person who is contributing time, effort and
service. The award now honors women who are not members of Alpha Xi Delta, but who
have given similar service to the Fraternity. Nominees may either be relatives or friends
of Alpha Xi Delta members. Nominations may be submitted at any time to Fraternity
Headquarters, for review and selection by National Council. To request a Penman Award
nomination form, call (317) 872-3500 or e-mail [email protected].
continued on page 21
M E M B E R
N E W S
Sisters Dance to Help Area Children
Theta Delta sisters at Towson (MD) volunteered more than 200 hours at the university’s second annual dance marathon, Miracles in Motion, and raised $310 to
benefit the Johns Hopkins Medical Center, a member hospital of the Children’s
Miracle Network. During the 24-hour event, team leader and Theta Delta sister
Melanie Katz (top row, second from left) motivated her sisters to keep dancing for
the children.
“Our chapter wanted to participate because it’s for a good cause and because we
volunteer with the Children’s House at Johns Hopkins on a regular basis by making
dinner for the kids and spending time with them,” said Christina Brdey, publicity
chair. “Through the dance marathon, we were able to help them out in another
way.” Nearly 15 Theta Delta sisters danced and many more volunteered off the
dance floor by serving food, working at the sign-in table and handing out T-shirts.
“I gained a lot from this experience,” said Christina. “Who doesn’t after volunteering for a good cause? Not only does it make you feel good about yourself, but you
hope it touches the people you are helping the way it has touched you. Plus, the
little boy who came and represented the children at Johns Hopkins Medical Center
made me realize we should be doing more as a college community to help children
in our area.”
Several Theta Delta sisters are already serving on the 2004 dance marathon committee to make the third annual event even
more memorable and successful. Watch for the chapter recap of the 2004 marathon in an upcoming issue of The Quill.
Mary Schellenberger Brown and Tawnya Louder-Reynolds. National
Executive Director Sara Nash and Director of Housing Kim Frye-Olesker
also sit on the board.
Trends
Culver-Stockton, Cornell Reestablish Chapters
Writers, Illustrators Needed for Children’s Book
Forty young women pledged Alpha Xi Delta at Culver-Stockton College
and helped reestablish our Beta Nu Chapter. Alpha Xi Delta joins Chi
Omega and Sigma Kappa sororities, and Delta Upsilon, Lambda Chi Alpha
and Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternities. Nearly 850 students attend CulverStockton, which is located in Canton, Missouri, a town of 2,400 residents
along the Mississippi River in the northeast corner of Missouri.
Two lucky sisters will be
chosen to write and
illustrate a children’s
book as part of the new
Choose Children Book
Project. The book will
be used by collegiate
and alumnae members
to spread the word
about Alpha Xi Delta
and further demonstrate our commitment to children and
education.
In January, Alpha Xi Delta will reestablish our Alpha Beta Chapter at Cornell
University in Ithaca, New York. Alpha Beta closed when Greek membership
fell out of favor at Cornell in the 1960s. Alpha Xi Delta will join a strong
campus Greek system that includes 12 other National Panhellenic
Conference sororities. Nearly 29,000 residents call Ithaca home; nearly
14,000 undergraduates attend Cornell.
If you want to help shape young lives and create strong chapters at both of
these campuses, consider serving as an advisor or corporation board member. A representative from the Member Services Department at Fraternity
Headquarters can tell you more when you e-mail her at
[email protected] or call (317) 872-3500.
NHC Names New Board
The National Housing Corporation helps ensure safe, competitive, properly
maintained, and financially secure housing and property for our college
chapters. The NHC recently named their new board of directors, which
includes President Marian Sayward West, Secretary Julie Wilson Dillon,
Treasurer Sandi Edwards, and Directors Sara Pullis Molnar, Mary Johnson,
Story content should be geared toward preschool through second-grade
audiences and should support the project’s initiative of developing the love
of reading and learning among children. The sister chosen as the book’s
illustrator will design the artwork for the cover as well as the inside pages.
After the publication of the book in fall 2004, each chapter and alumnae
association will receive up to 25 books, funded by the Alpha Xi Delta
Foundation, to distribute to schools, libraries or child-related centers in
their communities.
For a complete list of rules and how the new book can be used in your
community, visit www.alphaxidelta.org.
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A L P H A
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S I S T E R S
Alpha Xi Delta Sweetheart Song
Alpha Xi girl has her heart in a whirl.
She’s in love with a (school) man.
She loves him so.
More than others can know.
And at night when she dreams,
It’s of him.
He holds her near as he whispers “my dear.”
She cuddles close to his heart.
And what he says to her
May be sung in these words,
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“I love you, my Alpha Xi girl.”
The Western Region Greek Leadership Conference in San Francisco brought together sisters Shelby
Krebs, New Mexico State; Christina Wisecarver and Celia Birnie, CSU San Marcos; Alexis Welch
and Lisa Klemme, Eastern Washington; Christine Sangiacomo, U of Washington; Bonnie
Abrammson, Nevada Las Vegas; and Vanessa Bowers, Embry-Riddle (AZ).
Extending the Hand of Sisterhood
By Lisa C. Hermann, Newberry ’97
joined in college. As I proudly replied, “Alpha
I was ordained and installed as an elder in the
Xi Delta,” a grin came across her face, and
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in March of this year.
Tammy revealed to me that she is also an
Part of my ordination included what is called a layAlpha Xi Delta. We shared a few memories
ing on of hands. I knelt on the chancel steps in
from our college days, hers at Lyon College
front of the congregation and other elders, and
in Arkansas and mine at Newberry College in
when my pastor, the Rev. Tammy Gregory Brown,
South Carolina.
came down from the pulpit and placed her hand
What prompted me to share my story
atop my head and a prayer was read, I knelt
is that on May 25, my mom got remarried.
motionless for what seemed like an eternity. I felt
Knowing that I was struggling with my
emotions I had never felt before! Two tiny dear
feelings surrounding my mother’s decision,
drops even peeked out onto my cheeks. Although I
Tammy reached out to me. As I strolled past
did not realize it at the time, I was sharing one of
her office that morning, Tammy called me in,
the most important days of my life with my preachsaying, “I have something to give you.”
er and also my sister.
Tammy Gregory Brown, my pastor, sister and
I must admit, I was a little nervous. She
Tammy is truly a remarkable person. She is one
friend, has inspired me to be a better person, to
reached out her hand and placed something
of the few, if not the only, female Presbyterian
use my talents and gifts to help others, and to
in mine. When I opened my hand, there it
senior pastors in South Carolina. Her personality,
realize my full potential.
was—a golden Quill shining back at me. It
charisma, knowledge and willingness to help othwas Tammy’s, and she told me to wear it because she knew I had a lot on
ers make her an asset to our church and community. Tammy spearheadmy mind.
ed a project called The Hands of Christ, which provides school supplies
On that Sunday morning in May, Tammy Brown extended to me the
and uniforms to needy children in the Charleston area. At the end of July,
hand of sisterhood. I consider it an honor and a privilege to call her my
volunteers, including Tammy and I, distributed school supplies and unisister, and to have her as part of my secular and spiritual life.
forms to nearly 1,000 children in need. Being a teacher, I am passionate
about children. Seeing their eyes light up when I gave them their new
Editor’s Note: No matter when or where we meet, we enjoy a special bond
uniforms was an amazing experience.
with one another as Alpha Xi Deltas. Share your story of friendship with a
Later this past spring, after my ordination, I was sitting in Tammy’s
special sister or sisters by contacting me at the address listed on page 33.
office having a conversation with her when the word “sorority” came out
Your story and photos may be featured in an upcoming issue of The Quill.
of my mouth. I continued on, and she nonchalantly asked what sorority I
’The Quill of Alpha Xi Delta/Winter 2003
M E M B E R
Fran Dudenhoeffer, Ann Hall, Carol Gugat and
Ruth Cummins of the Pikes Peak Alumnae
Association attended the annual Panhellenic
Luncheon, held this year at a Colorado Springs
hotel. The group enjoyed seeing Ann Hall’s daughter, Natalie Brown, as one of several local models
for the featured style show. Ann was the luncheon
and fashion show coordinator; Ruth was the
2002–03 Panhellenic treasurer. —Fran
Dudenhoeffer, [email protected]
the previous year, the chapter captured the Most
Spirited award with the help of their partner
fraternity, Alpha Gamma Rho.
I PENNSYLVANIA I
Delta Nu Receives Recognition
Delta Nu Chapter at Indiana U of
Pennsylvania revived our fund-raising efforts
with a Quarter Carnival that featured games such
as pie-throwing, bingo and a coin toss. We raised
$400, which will help purchase playground equipment for our university’s day care center. The
carnival allowed us to be recognized as runner-up
for the Best Community Service award during the
spring 2003 semester. We were also runner-up for
the Best Interfraternalism award. Our president,
Jessica Wedge, won the Best President award,
and Kari Daniel won the Best New Member
award. We also were number one in Greek Week!
—April Tomikel, [email protected]
I TENNESSEE I
Raising Funds, Having Fun
The Knoxville Alumnae Association held
our yearly fund-raiser, which helps supports
our programs and Gamma Lambda Chapter at
Tennessee. Each fall, we send letters to the
parents of new members from all of the sororities
at UTK, which details various embroidered bath
towels, robes and wraps that we offer for purchase. This is a very successful fund-raiser, as the
group of new members for which we are soliciting
for can number nearly 800 women. We often clear
$1,500 to $2,500 each year.
We’re also getting ready for a major fund-raising campaign for Gamma Lambda Chapter.
In 2006, all of the sororities on campus will be
relocated to a new Panhellenic Complex on
N E W S
The Dallas Panhellenic recognized Jeanne
Powell Freeman-Heath, Texas ’37, for years of
service with a scholarship that bears her name.
The new scholarship is given to a current collegian who also received a scholarship during her
senior year of high school. “This award was a
real surprise. I am just so grateful for this
tremendous honor,” said Jeanne.
Jeanne served as president of the Dallas
Panhellenic three times and will continue to
produce its yearbook. She was president of the
Dallas Alumnae Association numerous times
and has held almost every office in the group.
In 1981, Jeanne was honored with the Edna
Epperson Brinkmann Award, which is given to
an alumna in each state who has given longterm service and loyalty to the Fraternity and
her community. Jeanne also has been a longtime volunteer in her community of Coppell,
Texas, serving on the library board, the transportation board and helping run local elections.
After a day of playing in the snow, Northern
Michigan sisters warm up in the lodge during their
formal recruitment retreat.
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I TEXAS I
Spring Cleaning in Dallas
At the May meeting of the Dallas Alumnae
Association, Kathy Dwight, Alumnae
Recruitment Specialist, gave the group an
informative primer on the structure of Alpha Xi
Delta Fraternity, from National Council down
to local levels. In May, the chapter had a
successful garage sale at the home of Jude
Rothschadl. Sisters brought all kinds of household goods, clothing and furniture, which
enabled us to raise $250 to send our president
to National Convention in Orlando. At
Convention, Debbie Doerler, daughter of
Donna Doerler, was initiated as an alumna.
—Jeanine Stevens, [email protected]
Jimmie Webb, president of the Dallas
Panhellenic, is delighted to see such an honor
bestowed upon Jeanne. “It was the only way of
recognizing Jeanne’s long and devoted service.
She’s always been steadfast, loyal and willing
to help.”
Terrace Avenue, which will consist of a cluster of
small buildings, each providing meeting space for
two to four groups, with suites at least twice as big
as those in the current building. Site preparation
is scheduled for next year, with construction to
begin in 2005.
The Alpha Xi Delta Building Corporation is
working with Gilchrist Alumni Management
Associates to develop a financial campaign, scheduled to kick-off in early 2004. Building costs for
our portion of the complex are expected to be
around $450,000. Any member who would like to
assist with our campaign can e-mail me or
Knoxville Alumnae Association president Karen
Hardin at [email protected].—Wendy Packan,
[email protected]
Peggy Collins Gibson, Johanna Beluk Muller,
Allyson Black Buckland and Jill O’Daniel took a
break during their European adventure this past
summer to capture the beauty of a park overlooking Barcelona. The Xi chapter sisters lived together
in a four-woman room at Kentucky in 1970 and
have stayed in touch over the years. The foursome
had a great time and plan to travel to England
and Ireland during summer 2005. —Jill O’Daniel,
[email protected]
A L P H A
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a January celebration
on celebrated our 30th anniversary with
The Chesapeake Alumnae Associati
meeting as well as
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ly 40 sisters, including
and luncheon at an area golf club. Near
years, attended the event.
sisters who hadn’t been heard from in
alumnae who met at
nae group established by Frostburg State
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to keep sisterly ties
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strong and provide support for the chap
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onable (at the time) outfits,
featuring 30 years of sisterhood, fashi
Donna Isaacs presented a slide show
and the best sisters ever
trips
uets,
ons, outings, luncheons, banq
National Conventions, fund-raising aucti
to be had.
silver sister links
tickets for the door prize of a sterling
Our event also included the sale of raffle
funded a donation
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our own Mary Ellen South. Profits from
bracelet, designed and distributed by
ke’s 30th anniversary.
to the Foundation in honor of Chesapea
d with a rose design.
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Delta. —Susan Robinson, [email protected]
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I WISCONSIN I
Carroll Provides Local Support
Stephanie Stern, Central Florida, Jessica Eastman, Auburn, Megan Warren, Embry-Riddle (FL), and
Jennifer Sharrock, Ohio State, had never met prior to their summer 2003 Semester at Sea study abroad
program. The foursome found one another on a ship filled with more than 600 students, faculty
members and crew members and soon became fast friends. Jessica Eastman tells us how. . . .
“Before we began on our voyage, a message board was set up so students could get to know one
another. Through that board, I met Stephanie. On the second day of our voyage, I was wearing an
Alpha Xi Delta shirt and met Stephanie in person, because she noticed my shirt. Also noticing my shirt
that day was sister Jen Sharrock. The three of us quickly became friends. During our first port, which was
Sitka, Alaska, we had all signed up for a wildlife encounter trip to view sea otters, whales and sea lions.
On that trip we met Megan.”
The foursome took classes while aboard the S.S. Universe Explorer and traveled for 65 days around
the Pacific Rim visiting Vancouver, Alaska, Russia, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Hawaii and Seattle.
“We traveled together in port, exchanged Alpha Xi Delta T-shirts (I especially enjoy my new Fuzzie
Formal shirt since my chapter doesn’t have that cute nickname on our campus), talked about our life as
Alpha Xis and supported each other through hard times like only sisters can,” said Jessica. “We have
kept in touch since our voyage ended, and I plan to visit the other women as soon as I get the
opportunity.
“In Japan, we bought dark blue, light blue and yellow bracelets that we each still wear. Every day,
I look at the bear that Jen bought me in Hawaii. He sits on my desk, and I remember our trip fondly.
We have a special bond, both as Alpha Xi Deltas and as women who experienced the world together.”
In past years, members of Beta Psi Chapter
at Carroll worked at a benefit concert with a
youth team from the Association for the Rights
of Citizens; this year, the women decided to
make a different kind of philanthropic impact.
At Beta Psi’s winter executive board retreat,
the women brainstormed several possible
ideas for new philanthropy projects, then presented them to the chapter after winter break.
The chapter eventually decided on Camp
Heartland, which provides a weeklong camping experience for children impacted by
HIV/AIDS. The women raised more than $900
at their spaghetti dinner fund-raiser and donated the proceeds to Camp Heartland.
“We’ve done fund-raisers for larger, national
organizations, but this year we wanted to support a new organization and at the same time,
keep the money in the area,” said Andrea
Janey, Beta Psi publicity chair.
Sisters, along with members of the
Waukesha community, worked together on
virtually all aspects of the planning. From
advertising and ticket sales to cooking and
washing countless dishes, sisters were there
every step of the way, growing even closer as
they reflected on who they
were helping. “Every member of our chapter was at
the dinner and took an
active part. Whether they
arrived early as a member of the set-up team or
stayed late to do lastminute cleanup, each sister
was responsible for carrying
out particular tasks to make the day a
success,” said Andrea.
♥
M E M B E R
N E W S
News Around Campus
Copy Cats
A survey of more than 18,000 students on 23 campuses suggests that Internet plagiarism is increasing. In the study, 38% of
surveyed undergraduates said they plagiarized from online
sources in the last year. Three years ago, a similar study, found
that 10% of students said they had plagiarized from online
sources in the past year.
Greek-letter Insurance
Background photo is the Delta Alpha chapter house at Wisconsin LaCrosse.
In a recent review of insurance claims made since 1996 against
Greek-letter organizations, Hobbs Group/Kirklin & Co., which
provides liability insurance for about two dozen fraternities, have
found that 2% of claims resulted in 90% of dollars paid out. The
top five claim categories involved hazing (20%), slip-and-fall
accidents (18%), fights (14%), sexual assault (13%) and falls
from heights (12%).
What Did You Say Your Name Is?
Campus Clips
Beta Epsilon at Monmouth
held their annual Easter egg
hunt on the front lawn of the college president’s historic home.
Sisters spent days stuffing more
than 1,000 eggs with goodies to
be found by the 70 children who
attended.
Angelica Gonzales, Texas-El
Paso, was selected as Greek
Woman of the Year for 2003.
Chapter sister Shivahn Miller
was chosen as first runner-up in
the Miss El Paso Pageant.
Leigh Ann Woodbury, Ohio
State, was initiated into Order
of Omega, a national Greek
honor society.
Omega Chapter at Stetson
received the Most Improved
Sorority award at the university’s
annual Greek Banquet.
Zeta Sigma sisters at
Hillsdale (MI) held their annual coed volleyball tournament
and raised $500 for Big
Brothers/Big Sisters. Last
spring, the chapter celebrated
their 20th year on campus.
Florida International
gained 41 new members during
fall recruitment. Nathalie Campo
was named Panhellenic Council
community service chair after
being a member of the Greek
community for only a few weeks.
Georgia State, met quota
and welcomed 15 new members
during fall recruitment.
Jacksonville State (AL),
won the Greek and overall university intramural flag football
championship, upsetting the
sorority who had won for the
past four years.
Texas State-San Marcos,
formerly Southwest Texas
State, welcomed 50 new members during fall recruitment.
Theta Delta Chapter at
Towson (MD) needs alumnae
advisors in all areas of chapter
operations. Contact Marnie
Manske at (443) 742-5745 to
volunteer your time and talents.
On September 1, Southwest Texas State University officially
changed its name to Texas State University-San Marcos. The
university is home to Alpha Xi Delta’s Delta Psi Chapter, which
was installed in 1965. Southwest Texas State opened its doors in
1903 as Southwest Texas State Normal School. The law that
created the school declared that a teacher preparation school
was needed in the southwest part of Texas because distances
were too great for students to travel to Sam Houston Normal
School in Huntsville. Back then, the westward-moving frontier
barely included San Marcos, which put the town in the southwest portion of settled Texas. The name stuck. Since its founding, the university has changed names five times to Southwest
Texas State Normal College, Southwest Texas State Teachers
College, Southwest Texas State College, Southwest Texas
University and Texas State University-San Marcos. University
administrators estimate it will cost around $300,000 to complete
the name change. An account funded by private donations has
been established to underwrite the costs. No taxpayer money
will be used to fund the name change.
No Place to Hate
Northwestern University started a new diversity program this
past fall in response to five incidents of vandalism reported
between February and May that targeted victim’s race or religion. The university will require incoming freshman students to
attend a lecture, meeting, or conference about diversity by
November. The school offers a No Place for Hate workshop on
the consequences of hate crimes.
News gathered from the National On-Campus Report and
www.txstate.edu.
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A L P H A
X I
D E L T A
S I S T E R S
Reunions
Planning a Reunion?
Send Us Your Reunion News and Photos!
For a nominal fee, members may request addresses by members’
names or initiation years from Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity Headquarters.
Generally, delivery time is two weeks. Please contact Amy Reinhardt at
(317) 872-3500 ext. 129 or [email protected].
Remember, The Quill welcomes pictures of reunions. Please keep
in mind a few guidelines when submitting photos to The Quill.
Color photocopies or photos printed on low-resolution inkjet printers will not be used. Send digital photos only if they have been
taken with a megapixel camera set on a high resolution. Traditional
photos are always welcome!
Submit your reunion news and photos to The Quill,
Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity Headquarters, 8702 Founders
Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268, or e-mail
[email protected].
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Sisters Have a
Blast at the Beach
Alumnae from East Carolina who graduated
between 1970 and 1974 started a Beach Blast reunion
in 1991, bringing together 20 or more sisters each
summer during the third week of July. “It’s something we put on our calendars each year because we
wouldn’t miss it,” said Claudia Mills. “We have five
ladies who’ve attended every year since 1991. This
past summer we talked about making bracelets with
beads or charms to represent the number of years
attended. I think our art teacher is going to take on
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visited with sisters. Recent health concerns have
Susan Reinhardt, Trisha Troutman
kept her from traveling, but that doesn’t stop this bunch from reminiscing about their collegiate years, playing bridge, spending time on
the beach, eating great food and shopping. “The buzz of conversation
is constant the entire time we’re together and is filled with “remember
when” stories, updates on individuals and families, current events, and
book discussions,” said Claudia.
The group also puts together an annual Beach Blast newsletter
that recaps the week’s activities, provides updates on the ladies, shares
recipes used during the week and offers a yearly reading list of members’ favorite books. “Last year we suggested that everyone bring
books they were finished with so the books could be taken home by
other sisters, complete with Beach Blast labels that go on the
cover!” said Claudia. The books that don’t find a home are packed
away for a return trip the following summer, and the ones that are borrowed are returned. “Several ideas were tossed around about writing
book reviews for the reading list or having a mail-a-book program, but
it takes a few times talking about it before we get someone to take
ownership of the project,” said Claudia. “Things haven’t changed
much in 30 years!
“We just keep having fun together. My daughter, who graduated
from college in 2001, is envious of our group and hopes that her sororiStephanie Foltz enjoyed sharing chapter memories with Miss Mary
ty sisters will have this much fun when they’re our age!”
Wells, East Carolina’s housemother, during Miss Wells’ final reunion
Learn more about next year’s reunion by contacting Claudia at
visit in 2001.
[email protected].
M E M B E R
N E W S
Friendship Shines in the Windy City
By Terry Joswick Lovell, Northern Illinois ’64
In April, chapter sister Suzy Alexander, Northern Illinois ’64,
and I were having a tourist weekend getaway in downtown
Chicago. Suzy and I have remained close since our college days,
traveling together, supporting each other through our mothers’
illnesses and deaths, and visiting several times a year as schedules permit. While in Chicago, we started reminiscing about sisters from our college days. We knew Louise DeBrower,
Northern Illinois ’64, lived in the area, and we decided we wanted
to see her. It had only been 35 years since we were last together!
After several phone calls and lots of “Oh, my gosh!”, we met for
dinner and had an evening of nonstop talking to catch up on our
respective lives.
Louise was in my new member class, and she was my housemate and friend. She was our chapter’s house manager and president, and was always available anytime there was fun to be had!
As a PE major, her high energy and even higher standards were
models for the rest of us. Louise has created a full life for herself,
continuing to be a leader in whatever her endeavor.
Alpha Xi has been an important part of my adult life. I made
several lasting friendships while at Northern Illinois, and the sisters with whom I have connected over the year since graduation
have filled a void in my life for which I am very grateful.
Sisterhood—including friendships with amazing women like
Suzy and Louise’s truly for a lifetime!
Connect with Terry at [email protected]
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At the reunion of Beta Nu, Culver Stockton, sisters had fun making “family
photos.” The Pike Connection group, which is made up of sisters from Pike
County area in Illinois, includes (L–R) Inky Connor Shover, Sandy Burns
Foreman, Robin Capps Callender, Jodi Bartlett, Coralee Ogle Tuley, Kellie Cox
and Tina Gregory Freeman. Sisters spent time sharing old pictures and
scrapbooks and enjoyed shopping, a slide show and Karoke together.
Sisters from Culver-Stockton’s Beta Nu Chapter held a reunion in St. Louis this summer. Sisters took the opportunity together to organize efforts for the return of their
chapter to the Culver-Stockton campus this fall. More than $600 was raised that weekend for house renovations, and a work weekend was held in August. Sisters
volunteered to take turns as advisors and worked out a plan to support the reorganized chapter and keep it healthy. Pictured are: (Back) Nancy Hagen Althoff,
Coralee Ogle Tuley, Kim Janney Gaither, Denise Hall Richards, Alisa Person Cameron, Ann Ernst Kirlin, Jayne Foley Kunz, Karla Walters McReynolds, Laura
Matthews Snelling, Kellie Cox, Inky Conner Shover, Carol Ernst McCabe, Lori Hutchison Sullivan, Gay Hilbing Sullivan, Jodi Bartlett, Jill Roegge, Kathy Wright
Bauwens, (Front) Gina Hagen Driscoll, Robin Capps Callender, Debbie Campe Garbaciak, Jody Stinson Toth, Laura Funderburk Seymour, Sandy Burns Foreman,
Dawn Clapper Whitcomb, Mary Funderburk Opich, Karen Moore, Beth Stocker Musick, Tina Gregory Freeman, Patti Person, Lori Desharaneed.
F E A T U R E
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Delta
Chapter
Celebrates
100 Years of
Excellence
By Jessica King
Bethany ’01
Publicity Chair
National President Jane Sutton and chapter president Emily Young cut
the celebration cake.
T
he historic Old Main Corridor at
Bethany College in Bethany, West
Virginia, was the perfect setting for collegiate and alumnae sisters of Delta
Chapter to celebrate 100 years of sisterhood on June 7, 2003, and rejoice in the
legacy created by our seven charter
members.
The weekend’s festivities began
Friday June 6, which is Delta’s actual
centennial date, with an open house for
sisters to reminisce about their time as
collegiate sisters in the chapter house
atop Bethany’s Greek Hill. During the Rededication
Ceremony in Bethany’s Academic Parlour the next
morning, which was led by National President Jane
Sutton, sisters pledged again to grow in love and sisterhood in Alpha Xi Delta, and congratulated one another
for the 100 years of excellence that Delta Chapter has
provided.
The celebration continued downstairs at a luncheon
in the Old Main Corridor, which is part of college’s old-
est building. While sitting at the tables decorated with pink roses
and favors marking the
occasion, it was easy to
imagine the seven
Delta founders walking
through that very corridor 100 years ago, filled
with excitement about
plans for their new sisterhood.
The names of Delta’s
seven founders were known before the centennial, yet little else was
known about their lives or the story of the chapter’s founding. National
President Sutton told the 60 sisters in attendance about our brave and
committed sisters. “The founders of Delta Chapter were extraordinary
women of their time,” she said. “They took a stance against a tradition
that had prevented the formation of women’s sororities at Bethany
College.”
President Sutton then quoted from The History of the Alpha Xi Delta
Fraternity, written in 1923, that describes an interesting tradition that
F E A T U R E
Founding members Julia
White Johnson, Margaret
Curtis Pierce, Elizabeth
Carson Brown, Muriel Scott,
Anna Mary Kemp, Pearl
Sayler and Virginia Stewart
Erskine formed a local organization named Delta,
which later became the Delta
Chapter of Alpha Xi Delta.
occurred prior to the creation of any women’s fraternity at Bethany.
“The men’s fraternities each elected a number of girls to wear their
pins and henceforth be known as a Beta girl or a Sigma Nu girl or
however it might be. The pin was
the gift of the chapter and meant
only that the girl wearing it had
pledged her loyalty to that badge
and would earnestly work to further the interests of that chapter.
This custom governed more or
less the association of the girls and
tended to prevent the natural formation of groups attracted by their
similar likes and interests.”
As the history confirmed,
women’s groups were not the
norm on Bethany’s campus. That,
however, didn’t stop a group of
brave and forward-thinking young
women. On the night of December Hannah Wollaston
13, 1902, seven young women met Schellenbach Delta ’26 was
in Room 24 of Phillips Hall and Alpha Xi Delta’s National
started to plan the organization of President from 1947–1953.
a women’s fraternity. The women The Hannah Wollaston
planned well, as officers were Schellenbach Corporation
elected and a committee was Award was established in her
honor in 1973 and is given
appointed to write a constitution
annually to a chapter’s corpoand bylaws. Their work led to the ration board at The Leadership
formation of a local organization, Conference or National
and the ladies chose, by some Convention to recognize their
prophetic chance, the single letter outstanding work.
Delta as their chapter’s name. It
was their goal for their local Delta chapter to affiliate with a national
fraternity.
Many meetings were held in Room 24, and the book that recorded
their minutes is the greatest treasure in the archives of Delta
Chapter today. As their plans began to take shape, the local Delta
women enlisted the help of W.E. Pierce, a Bethany fraternity member, to help them with the technicalities of developing a Greek organization. Mr. Pierce later became the husband of Delta Chapterís
first president, Margaret Curtis Pierce.
On June 6, 1902, Mary Salmon-Bolton, Grand Vice President, and
Mabel Hartzell, both of Gamma Chapter at Mount Union College,
installed Delta Chapter. The charter members were the seven young
women who had met in secret on December 13, 1902: Julia White
Johnson, Margaret Curtis Pierce, Muriel Scott, Pearl Sayler Watson,
Elizabeth Carson Brown, Anna Mary Kemp and Virginia Stewart
In 1909, due to the overcrowded conditions in the women’s dormitory, the chapter received permission to move into a vacant
fraternity house. Up to this point, the women had been meeting
in the home of the college president. Delta later purchased the
house and lived there until 1920, when it purchased a larger
chapter home. The members of Delta Chapter remained in
their own home until the late 1960s when the college required
members of women’s fraternities to live in campus housing.
Since the mid-1970s, Delta has resided in a comfortable,
college-owned and college-furnished house on Bethany’s Greek
Hill, which can accomodate 32 women.
About Bethany
Bethany was founded March 2, 1840, by Alexander
Campbell, educator, Christian reformer, and celebrated
debater, who provided land and funds for the first building
and served as first president. Now more than 160 years old,
Bethany College is a highly contemporary, private, liberal
arts institution affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples
of Christ) of which Alexander Campbell was one of the
founders. Approximately 750 students from every religious
denomination attend Bethany, representing 28 states, the
District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 25 other countries.
Bethany’s 1,600-acre campus is located in the northern panhandle of West Virginia in the foothills of the Allegheny
Mountains. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is 39 miles to the northeast. Wheeling, West Virginia, and Steubenville, Ohio, are a
30-minute drive from campus. The college offers a wide array
of studies, awarding bachelor’s degrees in more than 30 fields
of study.
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F E A T U R E
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National President Jane Sutton addresses celebration
attendees in the Old Main Corridor.
Erskine. Since the chapter’s founding, 1,290 women
can proudly claim that they are initiates of Delta
Chapter of Alpha Xi Delta.
Delta Chapter Today
Delta Chapter currently has 46 initiated members.
At the 2003 National Convention in Orlando, Delta
received the following awards: Order of the Quill recognizing sound chapter management, Financial
Efficiency, Chapter Quota, Chapter Total, Elizabeth
G. Van Buskirk New Member Academic
Achievement recognizing new member groups of 10
or more with at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, and
Academic Excellence for receiving an average chapter GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Faculty
Advisor Jocelyn Cooledge received the Advisor
Excellence Award, and Kylin Bevey received the All
A’s Scholar Disk for the 2002–2003 academic year.
During the 2002–2003 academic year, Delta
Chapter played an active role on the Bethany campus. Programs vice president Holly McNerney and
Chapter Advisor Jocelyn Cooledge educated the
chapter on the concept of Take Back the Night, a
national movement against violence and assault
toward women. The chapter received a $1,000 grant
from the Alpha Xi Delta Foundation, and plans were
underway. The chapter engaged the Bethany campus
in a weeklong campaign that included the distribution of educational materials, a free self-defense class,
a rally and a candlelight vigil. The chapter increased
awareness of the problems of violence and assault
against women on the Bethany campus and in the
surrounding communities. The week was so successful that it was held again this past fall.
Celebration attendees gathered in front of historic Old Main on the Bethany College
campus as part of their weekend celebration in June.
C H A P T E R
E T E R N A L
Names reported from July 1, 2003, through September 30, 2003.
Members are listed alphabetically by chapter order. The year following the name is the year of initiation.
Alpha
Xi
Beta Lambda
Lombard College/Knox College
Doris Louise Sass Altmeyer ’44
Marilyn Clare Linner Mannon ’46
University of Kentucky
Edna Brown Dawson ’33
Wilma Taylor ’35
Pennsylvania State University
Sylvia Bohlayer ’57
Donna Karch Stefano ’55
Beta
Omicron
Beta Nu
Iowa Wesleyan College
Janet Miller Bell ’40
Wilma Stephens Evans ’37
Irma Pickard Felgar ’25
Helen Hallowell ’30
Florence Joseph Lindeen Hanson ’36
Vera Hartley ’17
Janet Anderson Huston ’40
Araruth Bidwell Nihart ’37
Margaret Hanft Reaney ’36
University of California, Berkeley
Jeanne Tinnemann Cory ’35
Deanna Hiatt Dietz ’63
Isobel Douglas Gallagher ’37
Geraldine Elaine Irwin Haag ’26
Ruth Denton Maiben ’42
Marilyn McClintock Shewbridge ’55
Frances Marie Williams Spear ’43
Culver-Stockton College
Nubby Seeley Bowers ’58
Gamma
Mount Union College
Helen Denison Morris ’28
Delta
Bethany College
Esther McCracken Rickert ’43
Epsilon
University of South Dakota
Margaret Reed Bennett ’40
Helen Strasser Schempp ’31
Zeta
Wittenberg University
Sally Carlton Charlesworth ’37
Margaret McCorkle McCune ’36
Eta
Syracuse University
Marcia Hughes ’43
Theta
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Barbara Weinburgh Jenison ’29
Elizabeth Carman Simmons Leisch ’22
service pamphlet or other
Beta Pi
Indiana University
Annabelle Pryor Day ’47
Dorothy Espie Graham ’46
Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity
Beta Rho
Headquarters, 8702 Founders Road,
Sigma
Indianapolis, IN 46268.
University of Utah
Linda Jensen ’69
University of Iowa
Nelle McMillan Erickson ’37
Constance Evans Frohwein ’23
Jean Bringle Twogood ’49
Beta Tau
Kent State University
Rosella Figel ’69
Barbara Jo Rizzo Hyde ’51
Tau
Alpha Omicron
Beta Upsilon
University of New Hampshire
Sara Shaw Laplante ’38
Marjorie Atwood Page ’30
Hunter College
Grace Testa Caidin ’48
University of Rhode Island
Eleanor Phillips Hawley ’49
Alpha Pi
Beta Chi
Phi
Middlebury College
Margaret Dodd Jones ’55
Gettysburg College
Catherine Ahrens Shomaker ’79
Albion College
Isabel Macvicar Kearnes ’28
Sue Williamson ’54
Chi
University of Kansas
Ruth Snook Neal ’30
Alpha Gamma
Coe College
Phyllis Oetjen Moller ’39
Alpha Delta
CORRECTION
an obituary notice, memorial
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Shirley Ann Parker Hardin ’59
Carol Sims Reeves ’36
Oregon State University
Ruth Looney Jenks ’38
Lauramae Beattie Stuhl ’44
Barbara Lackey Wallace ’35
Nancy Lee Miles Jarvis, Alpha Xi
Chapter at California at Los Angeles,
’67, was mistakenly listed in Chapter
Eternal in the fall 2003 issue of The
Quill.
Marietta College
Jane Torbert Lynn ’45
written confirmation to
Kappa
Nu
Beta Xi
death, please send
Rho
University of Illinois
Nancy Job Abell ’68
Mona Margaret McQuaid Russell ’40
University of Washington
Lou Ann Johnson Dysart ’48
Elitia Welpton Hein ’40
Harriet Ross ’26
To notify the Fraternity of a member’s
Alpha Eta
Purdue University
Frances McKibben Bruckner ’29
Kimberly Schuyler Santucci ’78
Jane Justice Simpson ’43
Jane Briscoe Skinner ’38
Alpha Chi
Beta Omega
Randolph-Macon College
Martha Wood Bailey ’33
Memphis State University
Sarah Valencino Little ’49
Beta Alpha
Gamma Alpha
University of Texas
Elizabeth Bradfield Euphrat ’29
San Diego State University
Denise Weaver Parkhurst ’65
Beta Beta
Gamma Eta
Washington University
Harriet Wolf Davey ’32
Lucille Patterson Kieckers ’29
Georgia Institute of Technology
Shirley Clements Mewborn ’54
Beta Delta
Lambuth College
Aileen Flack Leftwich ’59
Denison University
Marilyn Lucille Deverna Herrmann ’44
Elenore Weinsz Low ’31
Gamma Iota
Delta Gamma
Beta Epsilon
Kearney State College
Cherri Ann Suit Hose ’68
Monmouth College
Betty Kelly Melvin ’41
Margaret Gummerson Roth ’38
Texas State University-San Marcos
Margaret Underwood Fisher-Marr ’71
Delta Psi
Beta Eta
Epsilon Delta
Kansas State University
Ruth Stiles Brady ’30
University of Maryland
Dorothy Zimmerman Cooper ’42
Jean Fenwick Sigmon ’51
Indiana State University
Annette Radivan LeBreton ’70
Alpha Mu
Beta Theta
Ohio Wesleyan University
Dorothy Main Moss ’33
Margo Legge Munn ’39
Michigan State University
Leah Tuttle ’40
University of Missouri-St. Louis
Leslie Diane Fox Denny ’97
Alpha Kappa
Epsilon Xi
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F E A T U R E
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By Kristin L. Pfeiff
South Dakota ’02
Public Relations
Vice President
Epsilon Chapter
100 Years of Realizing Their Potential
C
elebrating 100 years of sisterhood is a
significant milestone in the life of any
chapter. In the case of Epsilon at the
University of South Dakota, our celebration
took on even greater meaning.
At the beginning of the 2002 academic
year, we weren’t sure that our chapter was
even going to be around to witness 100 years.
Declining membership and lack of recruitment success had taken our chapter roster to
just 24 women in spring 2002 at a university
whose average chapter size is 70.
Disheartened, we knew we had to make
recruitment a top priority as well as find a way
to turn things around. That way turned out to
be our highly successful centennial celebration.
Celebrating 100 years gave us something
to rally around. Our energy and our 100 years
on campus really resonated with potential
members. They wanted to be part of this
exciting celebration and be part of Alpha Xi
Delta’s longstanding legacy at USD.
During formal recruitment, Epsilon successfully recruited 31 women and pledged
seven more during continuous open bidding,
American Lung Association board member Richard Muller presented a
plaque to Epsilon in honor of the chapter’s dedication to raising money
for the American Lung Association of South Dakota Asthma Camp for
more than 15 years.
bringing the chapter roster to 63 in fall 2002. Through our hard work,
we knew we had saved our chapter and had realized our potential.
With our momentum in full swing, Epsilon put together an unforgettable celebration for more than 150 sisters during the weekend of June
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13–15, 2003. What made the celebration even
more special was that 100 years ago to the
day—June 15, 1903—Epsilon was installed by
National President Edna Epperson Brinkman
when seven young women had new member
pins placed over their hearts.
The celebration’s events began Friday
evening with a barbeque in Prentis Park
across from our chapter house.
Undergraduate members were thrilled to see
so many of our alumnae reunited. Cara Soper,
South Dakota ’94, said, “After being away for
so long, it was incredible to come back and
fall right back into the bond of sisterhood.”
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Thanks to the generosity of Epsilon alumnae,
$6,500 in donations were raised for the chapter
house improvement fund. Sisters who were unable
to attend the celebration and are interested in
donating to fund can send contributions to Andrea
Walter, 214 N. Plum St., Vermillion, SD 57069.
The weekend’s events continued Saturday
with a brunch at the chapter house.
Afterward, we gave house tours to our alumnae sisters, who also had a great time looking at scrapbooks, photo displays and, of
course, reminiscing. The chapter’s significant milestone was captured in a group
photo, after which we burst into a spontaneous Alpha Xi Delta sing-along. “What a
wonderful feeling to be surrounded by all my
sisters, singing Alpha Xi Delta songs. I was
amazed at how quickly the words came back
to me,” said Megan Christoperson Spawn,
South Dakota ’93.
The highlight of the 100-year celebration
was the banquet on Saturday night, which
began with a social hour that was complimented by the music of a string quartet from
the Sioux City, Iowa, symphony. The first
speaker of the evening was University of
South Dakota president Jim Abbot, who was
introduced by Gloria Anderson Christopherson, South Dakota ’66. Much to his surprise and delight, Gloria shared stories of
President Abbot’s days as houseboy, working
in the Epsilon Chapter kitchen as an undergraduate!
National President Jane Sutton also attended the celebration and said, “The bonds of sisterhood run deep for the sisters of Epsilon
Chapter, as was evidenced by their shrieks of
joy and huge hugs for sisters from years gone
by. As I walked through the chapter house, I
heard stories of the wonderful years and
unforgettable experiences that these sisters
still hold dear. My highest admiration goes to
the current collegiate sisters, not only for the
incredible amount of work they put into the
planning and execution of this celebration,
but for the strength that they pulled from
Alpha Xi Delta sisters stand in front of the Alpha Xi Delta house located at 214 North Plum
Street in Vermillion, South Dakota. The photo was taken in the spring of 1939, two years after
the house was built. Since then, the house has been enlarged and remodeled. The house, today, is
below.
Epsilon’s Chapter House
Epsilon’s first chapter home was a rented, unfurnished house that was acquired in 1919.
The chapter made it into a home and furnished it with comfortable, inviting wicker. The corporation later purchased a house, which was sold to a fraternity in 1936 when plans were
underway for a new building. Epsilon’s current chapter house, an English Colonial, was completed in 1937 and the members moved in. In 1953, the front section of the house burned,
and the only thing saved from the living room was the grand piano, which was rushed out
through the large French doors. Thanks to the help of alumnae and a loan, the burned section was rebuilt and a new chapter room was added.
F E A T U R E
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National President
Edna Epperson
Brinkman installed
Epsilon Chapter on
June 15, 1903, with
seven charter members: Clara Salmer
Cason, Hazel Lotze,
Lorena Grange
Sweet, Zola Jones
Newcombe,
Josephine Hanson
Hedeen, Mabel
Richardson, Elsie
Sargent and Ethel
Richardson Stillwell.
Since that date,
1,554 women have
been initiated into
the chapter. This
past fall, 21 women
were added to the
chapter roster
through formal
recruitment and
COB.
Epsilon Chapter received three awards at
Alpha Xi Delta National Convention in
Orlando this past summer: Chapter Quota
Award, Academic Achievement Award and
the Rose Award for Outstanding Chapter
Improvement, which is one of the highest
awards a chapter can receive.
within themselves this past year to assure
their sisters had a chapter to return to on
Epsilon’s 100th anniversary.” The banquet
concluded with the recognition of Epsilon’s
Order of the Diamond, Pearl and Rose recipients, and 25-year members.
On Sunday morning, sisters met at Farber
Hall on the USD campus for the Rededication
Ceremony and a memorial for sisters who
have entered Chapter Eternal. As we gather
ed in historic Old Main, we signed a new
chapter charter and once again pledged our
dedication to Epsilon.
Andrea Walter, former chapter president
and head of the 100-year celebration committee, said, “Being part of an organization that
has been around for 100 years is an amazing
feeling. It was wonderful to see so many of
our alumnae come back to campus and to see
their eyes light up when they reminisced
about their time as collegians in the chapter. I
truly feel honored to be an Epsilon sister.”
Quilts made by Phyllis Hepner Christol, South Dakota ’35, who entered
Chapter Eternal in spring 2003, were displayed during the centennial
celebration. The double blue and gold quilt in the center was raffled
during the celebration to raise money for the chapter.
Vermillion is a community of 10,000
that lies atop a bluff on the Missouri
River in the southeastern corner of
South Dakota. The University of South
Dakota, which is the city’s largest
employer, attracts 8,500 graduate and
undergraduate students from across
the country and from several countries. Students can take courses in
more than 130 academic areas.
Q U I L L
N O T E S
name to university/college name. Even with
my extensive experience as a volunteer, I’m
not always able to identify a chapter by the
Greek name—especially the newer ones! I
imagine most of our alumnae (and most of
The Quill readership) are in the same boat.
Sara Pullis Molnar
Ferris State (MI) ’64
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Editor’s Note: Thanks, Sara, for your kind
words and design-change endorsements. The
Quill has undergone extensive changes, and
we’re still in process!
Sisters, what do you think of the changes?
Are there other changes you’d like to see?
Please let me know.
Membership for a Lifetime
O’Connell,
Robin Fehnessey Ray, Julie Dorney
Chabot,
ic
Frol
Robyn Worthley Peters, Lori
Rhode
of
ivan
Sull
y
Kelle
Claire Murtha and
er each
gath
pter
Cha
ilon
Ups
Beta
d’s
Islan
year in New York City.
Sisters and Friends
Every time I read the Bond of Sisterhood
issue (spring 2003), it brings tears to my eyes.
I still have dreams about the wonderful experiences I had at the University of Rhode Island’s
Beta Upsilon Chapter. I had the pleasure of living with these girls in the house on “senior
hall,” even though they were one year ahead
of me. They have become six of the most wonderful women I know.
In this picture, the ladies are on their annual gathering in New York City. When it was
given to me, I thought you should see it.
Aren’t they a beautiful bunch? They have
stuck together through the years.
Lori L. McLeod Goralski
Rhode Island ’84
Smithfield, Rhode Island
Editor’s Note: Thank you for sharing your
photo and memories with us, Lori. They ARE a
beautiful bunch!
Sisters, the friendships we make in Alpha Xi
Delta are truly life changing. I invite you to
share your photos and stories of reunions, special
sisters and favorite memories with other members. Simply send them to me at the address listed in the next column for inclusion in an upcoming issue. You never know what impact your
words and photos can have on others.
Change is Good
Just a quick note to tell you how much I
enjoyed the summer issue of The Quill. I like
the new format of grouping news by state.
More importantly, I wholeheartedly endorse
changing the emphasis from chapter Greek
I received my Quill today (summer 2003).
The ad on the
back cover took me
on a walk down my
hallway of certificates.
When I was initiated in 1952, my
mother gave me
my framed certificate for my birthday. Years after, I
added a framed
Symphony of Alpha Xi Delta. In April 2002, I
added a framed Order of the Rose certificate
to my hallway collection. Each time, I pause
to remember all of my dear sisters and what
Alpha Xi Delta has meant to me over 50-plus
years. Thank you!
Barbara Evonchuck Cyrus
Oregon ’52
Portland, Oregon
Georgia Tech ’98, who shared her story in the
spring 2002 issue of The Quill after receiving
five organs in a rare transplant operation.
We’d like to continue to explore the topic of
organ donation by sharing stories from other
sisters who have donated an organ or who
have received an organ.
● Do you hear the words, “I’ve never met
anyone with a job like that!” on a regular
basis? If so, we’d love to learn what you do for
a living and how you came upon or designed
your interesting career.
When sending photos,
The Quill staff prefers
original photos versus digital
images. If digital images are
sent, however, be sure to send a tif or jpg file
with a 300 dpi minimum. Sorry, color copies or
digital scans of color copies cannot be used
because of their poor reproduction quality.
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Classifieds
Classified Ad Form
Please type or print ad message, attach to
this form and submit to the Editor with
your check payable to Alpha Xi Delta.
Deadlines: Spring: October 1; Summer:
January 1; Fall: April 1; Winter: July1.
——————————————
Ad(s) run in the following Quill:
Editor’s Note: Barbara, I can tell you are a
proud member of our great Fraternity! Thank
you for your comments!
Sisters, keeping Alpha Xi Delta in our minds
and hearts (not to mention our hallways!) helps
us grow in courage, graciousness and peace. We
can all thank Barbara for her wonderful
reminder of our precious bonds with one another.
__Spring __Summer __Fall __Winter
You Belong Here
Chapter: ___________________________
As women, we love to share our joys, challenges and accomplishments with one another. What better place to share your story than
with your sisters in The Quill. Listed below
are topics we’d like to cover in future issues.
If you belong in one of these idea categories,
or if you have another story to share, please
contact the Editor at 8702 Founders Road,
Indianapolis, IN 46268 or jemerick@alpha
xidelta.org.
● “Each day nearly 63 people receive an
organ transplant,” said Kathryn Smith,
School: ____________________________
Ads are limited to 35 words each.
No. of ads _____ x $40 each
x # of issues _____ = $_________
Name: _____________________________
Phone (____) _______________________
Address: ___________________________
___________________________________
E-mail: ____________________________
For information about full-, half- and quarterpage ads, contact Jennifer Emerick at [email protected] or (317)872-3500 ext. 116.
The Editor reserves the right to edit or refuse
submissions.
F O U N D A T I O N
N E W S
HONOR GIFTS
The Alpha Xi Delta Foundation recognizes Honor Gifts given from July 1, 2003,
through September 30, 2003.
Honor Someone
Special with a
Foundation Gift
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An Honor or Memorial Gift
is the perfect way to
remember a sister, friend,
or family member. When
you send your gift to the
Stacy Lynn Baker, Frostburg State
by Kelly Christine Morgan, Frostburg State
Victoria Fenwick, Marshall
by Deborah Fenwick Maas, Marshall
Randi Brown, Albion
by Mary Shellenberger Brown, Central
Michigan
The birth of Adam Joseph Kuntz, son of
Jennifer Emerick Kuntz, Northern Iowa
by Marissa DeBlasio, UNC Asheville
Meghan Caswell, Albion
Michigan
Heather Luciani, Albion
Michigan
Meaghan Doyle, Frostburg State
Phi Chapter Albion Corporation Board
Michigan
Rebekah Fenstermaker Druetzler, Purdue
by Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity
Betty Winter Sullivan, Indiana, for her
22 years of service on the Zeta Nu Miami
Ohio Corporation Board
by the Zeta Nu Corporation Board
Candace Thrash, Texas
by the Chicago Alumnae Panhellenic
Lisa Ann Trentowski, Frostburg State
Hilary White, Albion
Michigan
Krista Shepard, Albion
Lou Ann Johnson Dysart, U of Washington
Michigan
by Laura Ikeda Widmer, U of Washington
Diane Dusenbury Skillman, South Dakota
Laura Esman, Albion
by Courtney Skillman, UNC Asheville
Michigan
Foundation, a card
announcing your gift will
be sent to the honoree, or
in the case of a memorial
gift, to the family.
Notification of your gift
will also be placed in
MEMORIALGIFTS
The Alpha Xi Delta Foundation recognizes Memorial Gifts given from July 1, 2003,
through September 30, 2003.
The Quill.
Honor and Memorial Gifts
help fund educational
programs, scholarships
and leadership opportuniites for collegiate and
alumnae members.
Mail your gift today to the
Alpha Xi Delta Foundation,
8702 Founders Road,
Sandra Pilney Alexander, Slippery Rock
by Beverly Swallow Butch, Slippery Rock
Elitia Welpton Hein, U of Washington
by Helen Hill Burgher, U of Washington
Ruby Sanders Burch, Jacksonville State
by the Birmingham, AL Alumnae
Association
Kerry Hynds
by Jennifer Brock Marien, Missouri St. Louis
Sally Carlton Charlesworth, Wittenberg
by Jane Wheadon Blount, Wittenberg
Nynphiadora Funke Leighton, Wittenberg
Freda Fager Price, Wittenberg
Ruth Eggert Wiseman, Wittenberg
Dr. Kuang C. Li, father of Charlene Li
Smith, Georgia Tech
by Cola Stamper and Sally Jackson, Friends
of Alpha Xi Delta
James Diffenbacher, son of Geraldine
McNamara Mayer, Ohio
by Charlotte Richards Forquer, Ohio
Albert Thrasher, Friend of Alpha Xi Delta
by Margaret Thrasher, Georgia Tech
Indianapolis, IN 46268.
Or for faster processing,
Thora Orzechowski Fay, UCLA
by Bonnie Baker Blish, UCLA
make your online
donation at www.alphaxi
Lucille Patterson Kieckers, Washington U
by Anna Louise Larson Fisher, Kansas State
Nancy Collins
by her daughter, Leah Collins-Corliss, Ferris
State
Joy Mestrovich Edlund, Oregon State
by Julie Lambert, Oregon State
use our secure server to
Mildred A. Kerwood, mother of Eileen
Kerwood Pritt, Marshall
by Rigby Guiney Duncan, Marshall
Don Gettle, father of Donna Gettle
Worthley, Indiana State
by Rigby Guiney Duncan, Marshall
Julie Lambert, Oregon State
Marilyn Linner Mannon, Lombard/Knox
by the Monmouth, IL Alumnae Association
Margaret McCorkle McCune, Wittenberg
by Joan Barnett Cornwell, Kentucky
Betty Kelly Melvin, Monmouth
by the Monmouth, IL Alumnae Association
delta.org/giveonline.asp.
Shirley Clements Mewborn, Georgia Tech
by Kathryn Yager Brown, Monmouth
Ginny Carroll, Western Kentucky
Paige Faries, Western Kentucky
Tana Sterrett Scott, Middlebury
Virginia Carl Peterson, Oregon State
by Margaret Domes Sundsten, Oregon State
Mona McQuaid Russell, Illinois
by the Tacoma, WA Alumnae Association
James Siefert, husband of Julia Walden
Siefert, Ohio
by Charlotte Richards Forquer, Ohio
Jean Fenwick Sigmon, Maryland
by Marian Sayward West, Michigan
Lois Virginia Storer, Washington U
by Anna Louise Larson Fisher, Kansas State
Alfred T. Veit
by his wife Jessie Bennett Veit, Middlebury
F O U N D A T I O N
N E W S
Alpha Xi Delta Sponsored Scholarship Program
A
lpha Xi Delta is committed to advancing women’s higher
education. The Foundation supports this commitment by
awarding more than $65,000 in scholarships annually to undergraduate and alumnae members to realize their educational goals.
We are grateful for loyal alumnae, friends and family members
who have established endowed funds in the Alpha Xi Delta
Foundation to provide perpetual scholarship support. A scholarship endowment is established with a minimum of $20,000, which
can be a one-time gift or given over a period of years.
Another option for providing scholarship support is the
Foundation’s Sponsored Scholarship Program. For a contribution
of $1,000, alumnae, associations, friends and family members of
Alpha Xi Deltas can sponsor a Foundation scholarship and help
an undergraduate with her educational expenses for one year.
These scholarships can be renewed with a $1,000 contribution the
next academic year. A sponsored scholarship is a perfect way to
honor special sisters, friends, or chapter milestones. To be a part
of the Sponsored Scholarship Program for the 2004–2005 academic year, your contribution should reach Fraternity Headquarters
by March 15. For more information, contact Kendra Lewis,
Development Director at (317) 872-3500 or klewis@alphaxi
delta.org.
Sponsored Scholarship Recipient
Kimberly Cantor, Georgia Tech ’00
Trustees of the Alpha Xi Delta Foundation sponsored a $1,000
scholarship for the 2003–04 academic year honoring the leadership and perseverance of Shirley Clements Mewborn, 1999–2003
Foundation Chair, who entered Chapter Eternal in July 2003. Kim
Cantor is the recipient of this scholarship. “I’m flattered to be recognized by an organization that means so much to me, and I’m
honored to receive the scholarship in memory of a woman who
did so much for Alpha Xi Delta. As one of the first women to graduate from Georgia Tech, one of the founders of Gamma Eta
Chapter—the first sorority at Tech—and a continual force behind
the scenes of Alpha Xi Delta, Shirley motivated us all with her
positive attitude, perseverance and dedication. She will continue
to serve as an inspiration.”
Kim is a senior industrial engineering major with a 3.87 GPA.
Her goal is to pursue a master’s degree in business administration with an emphasis on quantitative finance and strategy. “I’m
responsible for financing my college education, so any scholarship I receive is extremely important and instrumental in my
being able to continue school.”
Kim has served her chapter as academic achievement chair,
financial vice president and chapter life vice president; she has
served her university as a Team Buzz volunteer, as a member of
the Women’s Leadership Conference Committee and on the 50
Years of Women at Tech Planning Committee. She volunteers
with the Atlanta Children’s Shelter and helped organize Bridging
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“I’m responsible for financing
my college education, so any scholarship
I receive is extremely important
and instrumental in my being
able to continue school.”
the Gap, a community organization that brings together students
and business leaders.
Tammy Tuley Purves, Gamma Eta Chapter Advisor, said, “Kim is
always a whirling dervish of activity. I wonder how she can do all
she does and get such good grades! I guess it’s a sign of how intelligent she is.” Kim is also a Georgia Tech IMPACT Scholar, a Ms.
Georgia Tech semifinalist, a Robert Ferst President’s Scholar, a
National Merit Scholar, and has received the Fleet Study Abroad
Scholarship.
“Alpha Xi Delta has given me the opportunity to learn more about
myself and others,” said Kim. “By placing me in a diverse environment, I have learned to lead a group of women who have different
opinions and different ways of working. I have gained leadership
skills that I’ll carry with me into the workplace, as well as friends
who I can count on for a lifetime.”
Do you want to help young women like Kim Cantor realize their
educational goals? Your $1,000 contribution can sponsor a
Foundation scholarship and help a deserving sister with her educational expenses for one year. A sponsored scholarship is a perfect
way to honor special sisters, friends, or chapter milestones. Learn
more by contacting Kendra Lewis, Development Director, at (317)
872-3500 or [email protected].
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Your Gift Can Impact So Many
The members of the Society of 1893 provide future resources for young women
to accept the challenge of college life, develop confidence and prepare for life
after college. Alpha Xi Delta is proud to recognize and thank alumnae and friends
who are members of the Society of 1893.
Marcia Brink Adair, Monmouth
Lois White Adams, Bethany*
Jayne Wade Anderson, Nebraska Lincoln
Helen Parmelee Baker, Michigan
Gladys Klockars Barber, Oregon State*
Brandi Barfield, Georgia Southern
Pamela McCormick Barkman, Baldwin-Wallace
Virginia Hughes Bartnett, Florida State
Janice Sheldon Baumback, U of Washington
Liz Bell, Western Kentucky
Aileen Taylor Bernecker, Lombard/Knox*
Ella Bettinger, Indiana
Geraldine Cornwell Bettis, Kansas State*
Maxine Evans Blackburn, Wittenberg
Camilla Olson Blakeslee, Drake
Maxine Dick Blankenship, Nebraska Lincoln
Bonnie Baker Blish, UCLA
Marjorie Stewart Boschen, Hunter
Margaret Bozarth, Monmouth
Joanne Braucher, Albion
Janna Lumley Brehm, Iowa
Denise Brown, Northern Iowa
Kathryn Yager Brown, Monmouth
Mary Shellenberger Brown, Central Michigan
Ruth Fowler Brown, Ohio*
Melanie Campbell, Alabama Birmingham
Ginny Carroll, Western Kentucky
Delores Wachsmann Child, Monmouth
Diane Jacobs Clarke, Michigan State
Marianne Clausing-Lee, St. Cloud State
Beth Cohen, Penn State
Marilyn Conrath, Mount Union
Kathryn Varner Cummins, Iowa State
Barbara Evonchuck Cyrus, Oregon
Gertrude Twiss Daffinee, Tufts
Chrissie MacDonald Danzeisen, Eastern
Michigan
John Davidson, Friend of Alpha Xi Delta*
Sandra Priebe Day, Frostburg State
Marissa DeBlasio, UNC Asheville
Jean Sauer DeFrances, Florida State
Linda Lutz Dettmer, Baldwin-Wallace
Margaret Moore Dillenbeck, Wittenberg
Linda Belles Dinus, U of Washington
Ronald Dinus, Friend of Alpha Xi Delta
Leona Rau Doherty, Washington U*
Rebekah Fenstermaker Druetzler, Purdue
Rigby Guiney Duncan, Marshall
Emily Heard Dustin, New Hampshire*
Sharon Gross Duyzend, Iowa State
Helen Matthews Edmunds, West Virginia*
Suzanne Strupp Eno, Florida State
Judy Erickson, Iowa State
Jean Essex, Denison*
Michele Herbst Evink, South Dakota State
Olive Gabriel Faries, Western Kentucky
Paige Faries, Western Kentucky
Frances Pedler Farr, Lombard/Knox*
Linda Orrell Fligg, Kansas State
Dee Stutz Frazier, Wittenberg
Nancy Fehrmann Gainer, Iowa State
Lori Bleich Gallogly, Drake
Peggy Baugher Garrett, Northwestern
Martha Ann Geppert, Illinois
Jane Gift, Alabama
Joan deSardon Glass, Syracuse*
Ellen Gibson Goodwin, West Virginia
Myra Wiggins Grant, Western Carolina
Allison James Green, Albion
Robin Greene, Northern Colorado
Diane Curtis Gregory, Wittenberg
Melisa Dudley Haessler, Nebraska Lincoln
Carol Anderson Haines, Baldwin-Wallace
Mary Jane Agnew Harmon, Tufts
Michelle Williams Harper, Western Kentucky
Marilyn Kropp Harrer, Ohio State
Regina Willis Hawkins, Jacksonville State
Kelly Stillahn Heim, Nebraska Lincoln
Marcella Capen Hendershot, Eastern Michigan
Bethene Henry, Oklahoma*
Carol Seaman Henry, Lake Forest
Martha Carlson Herberth, UC Berkeley*
Katharyn Faries Herndon, Western Kentucky
Mary-Louise Haymaker Hill, Purdue
Arlene Slaybaugh Hinkle, Oklahoma*
Alice Palo Hook, Minnesota*
Donna Moxley Isaacs, Frostburg State
Kathleen James, West Virginia*
Juanita Lueckel Jamison, Iowa Wesleyan
Edna Buck Janes, Washington State*
Regina Hoyer Jenkins, Nebraska Lincoln
Mary Johnson, Nebraska Lincoln
Judith Becker Kemp, Wittenberg
Barbara Nims King, Kentucky
Susan Cooper Kirschner, Ohio State
Delane Schindler Kittel, Ohio State
Georgene Klaner Koblenz, Ripon
Eleanor Williamson Koon, Purdue*
Jane Wilkerson Koppenhafer, Baldwin-Wallace
Linda Kotowski, Florida State
Rose-Andrea Forcina Kozlow, Rhode Island
Winifred Gregory LaFrenz, Baldwin-Wallace*
F O U N D A T I O N
Janet Anderson Lightner, Nebraska Lincoln
Janet Swanson Loper Barris, Syracuse
Sally Mohr Lunde, Carroll
Elizabeth Venemann Lyles, Purdue
Diego Maders, Friend of Alpha Xi Delta*
Colleen Martin, Oklahoma State
June Holstein Masters, Ohio State
Mary Ellen Mates, Northwestern
Patricia Hunt Matheny, Purdue
Patricia Flowers McCauley, Michigan*
Sharon Brannon McCone, Henderson State
Candyce McFarlane, Oklahoma State
Jeanne De La Vergne Means, San Diego State
Virginia Drick Messing, Ohio Wesleyan
Sara Pullis Molnar, Ferris State
Judith Moss, Ohio State
Dorothy Harrison Myers, Mount Union
Joanne Smethurst Neal, Syracuse*
Cynthia Halsey Nees, Purdue
Ruth Bartlett Nemec, Stetson*
Sheri Edwards O’Connell, Maryland
Mary Dick Osborn DDS, South Dakota
Kathy Nicklaus Owrey, Henderson State
Barbara Maclennan Palm, UCLA
Lynn Andrews Palmersheim, Iowa
Judith Francis Parker, Missouri Valley
Bonnie Westfall Pfleckl, Missouri St. Louis
Lydia Theurer Pfund, Stetson
Ginny Bolas Philp, Arizona
Frances Leighton Plantikow, Michigan State
Paula Pocher, Kent State
Rita Prescott, Pennsylvania
Mary Louise Mabis Rain, Purdue
Ann Irion Rarey, Ohio State
Lenn Steed Reed, Georgia State
Sharon Brown Richardson, Texas
Patricia De Angelo Robison, Thiel
Marianne Moritz Russo, CSU Northridge
Evelyn Schellak, Nebraska Lincoln*
Tana Sterrett Scott, Middlebury
Sandra Parrish Shawhan, Lambuth
Harriet Martin Simons, Iowa*
Elizabeth Frost Simpson, Oregon State
Carol Jean Smith, Jacksonville State
D. Claudette Smith, Jacksonville State
Mary Ellen Cunningham South, Frostburg State
Gertrude Mowry Spaulding, Iowa*
Carolyn Phillips Sperline, Kansas State*
Carol Spring, Georgia
Kimberly Kay Starr, Kentucky
Katherine Steele, Newberry
Maxine Northrup Stephanian, Denver*
Leslie Storey, Texas Wesleyan
Patricia Johnston Strife, Oklahoma
Lois Kopper Stump, Kansas State
Vivian Schilling Surface, Indiana
Bernice McCredie Tatham, Florida State*
Thomas Tatham, Friend of Alpha Xi Delta*
Myrtle Tencate Thomas, Ohio*
Ethel Garnier Thompson, Coe*
Phyllis Hansen Thompson, Carroll
Carla Joerns Thorpe, Carroll
Janet Kendall Tower, Purdue
Betty French Unkel, Ohio State
Jessie Bennett Veit, Middlebury*
N E W S
What is the Society of 1893?
The Society of 1893 recognizes and thanks
alumnae and friends who include the Alpha
Xi Delta Foundation in their planned giving
programs.
What planned gifts are
accepted?
■ Bequests through wills
■ Retirement plans naming Alpha Xi Delta
as the beneficiary
■ Life insurance policies naming the
Alpha Xi Delta Foundation owner
and/or beneficiary
■ Charitable trusts
What are the benefits of
membership in the Society
of 1893?
■ Tax benefits of giving to a 501(c)(3)
organization
■ Invitations to special gatherings at
national meetings
■ Recognition in Alpha Xi Delta
publications
■ A planned giving newsletter
■ The satisfaction of ensuring enduring
resources for the Fraternity
How do I become a member
of the Society of 1893?
You are enrolled when you notify the
Foundation that you have provided for
Alpha Xi Delta in your estate plan. The
amount of the future gift does not need to
be disclosed. Notification may be sent by
letter to the Alpha Xi Delta Foundation,
8702 Founders Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268
or by e-mail to [email protected].
Virginia Raymond Verkuilen, Maryland
Sharon May Vickery, Indiana
Linda Lea Crampton Viken, South Dakota
Florence Stoermer Voelker, Washington U*
Gladys Evans Wagner, Pittsburgh*
Kathryn Faul Wallace, Pennsylvania*
Martha Johnson Ward, Illinois
Betty Cronin Webb, Ohio State
Marian Sayward West, Michigan
Mattie Williamson Wharry, Drake
Dorothy Sheldon Williams, Western Carolina
Toni Wexler Williams, Oregon State*
Patricia Reid Winderman, Rhode Island
*Deceased
Kathryn Faul Wallace,
Pennsylvania ’33
Kathryn Faul Wallace left a
lasting legacy for Alpha Xi Delta.
From her initiation in 1933 to
entering Chapter Eternal in
2002, Kay was a loyal, caring
sister. Her sisters in the
Philadelphia Alumnae
Association remember Kay’s
winning smile and conscientious,
efficient and dependable approach to all activities. Beverly Case Rorer, Pennsylvania ’49,
said, “Kay was a loyal sister who came to every
association event she could, even after she had
trouble getting around. She was always upbeat
and positive.”
A woman of many talents, Kay was an underwriter for an insurance company, a first-aid
instructor for the Red Cross in World War II
and a high school social studies teacher. She
also willingly shared her talents and skills with
Alpha Xi Delta, serving in the following positions: Financial Advisor to Alpha Phi Chapter at
the University of Pennsylvania and to the chapter’s building corporation; president of the
Philadelphia Alumnae Association; chair of the
Fraternity’s Finance and Investment
Committee; National Counselor of Chapter
Corporations; and National Council Member-atLarge 1955–1957. In 1981, Kay established the
Winnafred Corwin Robinson Award in the
Alpha Xi Delta Foundation to recognize the
advisor of the chapter that achieves the greatest improvement in chapter management during the biennium. In 1954, the Fraternity honored Kay with the Edna Epperson Brinkman
Award, which recognizes alumnae for longtime
dedication and service to Alpha Xi Delta.
Kay was proud that Alpha Xi Delta is a vital,
growing organization for women. She wrote,
“Over the years, fraternities have come to fulfill
many needs for the college woman that were
never anticipated back in 1893 when Alpha Xi
Delta was founded . . . . We all know that
nothing stands still. It either moves forward or
declines. Alpha Xi Delta has constantly moved
forward.”
Kay helped ensure Alpha Xi Delta’s future
and thought in terms of charitable bequests to
Alpha Xi Delta. In fact, she created a lasting
legacy to support what she cared about most.
The annual Kathryn Faul Wallace Award honors two financial advisors who have contributed
most the financial stability of the chapters with
which they work. The fund also provides
scholarship support.
For information on how you can create a
lasting legacy for Alpha Xi Delta, contact
Kendra Lewis, Development Director, at
(317) 872-3500 or [email protected].
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Katie and 16-year-old Foster Wakutomoyo became friends during her first trip to Malawi and have been writing ever since.
Katie is wearing a traditional Malawian dress made for her by the family with whom she stayed.
By Katie
Siegmund
Albion (MI) ’02
Touching Lives,
Touching Hearts
Collegian Katie Siegmund was
touched by the plight of orphaned
children in Africa—so much so
that she and her aunt started a
nonprofit organization to help
these little ones.
Four summers ago, at age 17, I was given
the opportunity to accompany a group of
members from my church to Malawi, Africa.
Our goal was to build a connection between
the United Methodist Church of Malawi and
our churches here in the States. During our
two weeks in Malawi, we spent a lot of time in
church with the villagers, and distributed
clothing and medical supplies that had been
donated by friends and physicians in the
United States. Our church also gave $5,000 to
the superintendent of the UMC of Malawi,
the Rev. Max Jawati, to install a pump in
Chinku, a village without access to
clean water.
Malawi is one of several South
African countries on the verge of
extinction. By the year 2015, 45 percent of the men and 75 percent of
the women will be infected with HIV;
more than 25 percent of the population will be children orphaned by
AIDS. The United Nations said the
two most important measures that
need to be taken in Malawi are to
provide clean water and to educate
the orphans of AIDS victims.
My aunt, Michele Dixon, was a major contributor of money and supplies for Malawi.
Upon my return, Michele was deeply moved
by the experiences I shared and wanted to do
even more to help. To that end, we started a
nonprofit organization called Touching Hearts,
Inc. (THI), a name that speaks to how we were
and continue to be touched by the kindness of
the Malawi people.
Katie and one of the
many children she
serves.
C H O O S E
THI has a board of directors of six wonderful women and a whole community of supporters in Malawi. I also have wonderful support systems at Albion, the University of
Michigan, and among friends and family. The
mission of our organization is to raise awareness of the needs of our brothers and sisters
“Changing lives and
touching hearts one child
at a time.”
—Touching Hearts, Inc. motto
in Africa and to empower people to respond
to those needs. We find that people feel
empowered because the effect they have on
the lives of Malawian people is direct and
powerful. One fund-raiser in America can
immediately put food on the plates of people
in Malawi. That is indisputably a powerful
expression of human connection and how
much we can do for one another.
We also seek to empower those in need by
offering the resources and education necessary for them to practice self-reliance in their
communities. With the orphans of AIDS vic-
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tims, for example, we try to create a nurturing
community that will encourage these children
to become conscious citizens and give them
the tools, like a college education, that will
allow them to someday give back to their
communities.
I returned to Malawi in the summer of 2002
and became aware of the overwhelming problem of AIDS and the hardships endured by
orphans of AIDS victims. The wife of Rev.
Jawati, Maggie Jawati, was interested in building an orphanage to give relief to some of the
more than 500,000 children in Malawi.
Touching Hearts provided money to the
Jawati’s so they could build an orphanage and
start a chicken farm to provide food for the
orphans and for the residents to sell chickens
to members of the community for profit.
During the fall of 2002, the doors of the
New Life Center Orphanage were opened to
73 children. The children’s ages range from 3
to 16 years. Prior to coming to the New Life
Center, these children were picking through
their neighbors’ trash to find food and just
barely scraping by. Now they have a safe
place where they can get an education, a
good meal and some tender loving care.
Right now, the orphanage is not large
enough to house all of the children, so unfortunately, they are released to the streets at
The New Life Center Orphanage opened its doors to 73 children in fall 2002.
Malawi at a Glance
Landlocked Malawi ranks among the world’s
least-developed countries. The economy is
predominately agricultural, with about 90%
of the population living in rural areas.
Location: Southern Africa, east of Zambia
Size: Slightly smaller than the state of
Pennsylvania
Population: 10.5 million
Population Below the Poverty Line: 54%
Life Expectancy: 37.08 years
Fertility Rate: 5.18 children born per woman
Infant Mortality Rate: 121.2 deaths per
1,000 live births
Information courtesy of www.worldatlas.com.
night. Rev. Jawati tries to find homes in which
children can sleep at night, but because of the
large number of orphans, not everyone can
sleep indoors and in a bed. To help solve this
problem, THI is raising money to build a community for the orphans, complete with a
home, a hospital, and a school so more children can be taken care of. The buildings cost
roughly $20,000 each. We are looking for people to join our sponsorship program and
sponsor a building, the $100 monthly salary
of one of our teachers or a staff member, or
sponsor an orphan’s life for just $2 a day.
THI’s goals for the next year are to build
three buildings, and increase its number of
sponsors and volunteers to help improve the
lives of children. My personal goals are to
continue my studies as a sociologist focusing
on AIDS, public health and orphans in Africa.
I then plan to get my master’s degree in nonprofit management and work for Touching
Hearts for as long as I live.
Alpha Xi Delta’s philanthropic focus,
Choose Children, is congruent with teaching
orphans in Africa, and I am excited to spread
Alpha Xi Delta’s love for and commitment to
children half way around the world.
Connect with Katie at [email protected].
Learn more about Touching Hearts, Inc at
www.touchinghearts.net Donations can be made
online or via U.S. Mail at P.O. Box 761, Novi, MI
48376.
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Realize Your Potential
Whether it’s on campus or in their community, Alpha Xi Deltas are
using their talents to impact the lives of others. Let sisters know
how you’re realizing your potential by sending news and photos
of your accomplishments to Jennifer Emerick, 8702 Founders
Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268 or [email protected].
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Realize Your Potential
Irene Bako Chapman
Syracuse ’69
Irene Bako Chapman, Certified Payroll Professional
(CPP), was recently installed as president of the
21,000-member American Payroll Association (APA),
the nation’s leader in payroll education, publications
and training. Irene serves as the payroll director for
CKE Restaurants, Inc., in Carpinteria, California, which
includes Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s and La Salsa Operations.
Irene has more than 25 years of experience in the
payroll industry. An APA member since 1985, Irene is a
member of APA’s national speakers bureau; has served
on APA’s president’s board of advisors and on the
Automated Clearing House committee; and has held
offices in local APA chapters in California and
Minnesota. In addition, she has served as an APA vice
president and a member of its board of directors; Irene
received APA’s meritorious service award in 1995.
During her tenure as APA president, Irene will focus
on education—one of APA’s primary objectives—and
technology. “Payroll professionals must stay in tune
with what’s happening in the world of payroll technology, and we’ll best do that through combining advancements in technology with APA educational efforts,”
said Irene. “Keeping payroll professionals abreast of
rules and regulations governing compliance will continue to be a priority. There’s legislation on the horizon
that could significantly impact us in the payroll world.
A lot more of that is certain to come, so we’ve got our
hands full!”
A native of the Bronx, New York, and longtime resident of Hackensack, New Jersey, Irene earned her
bachelor’s degree from Syracuse and completed her
master’s degree at Cornell University. Irene and her
husband, Dennis, reside in Laguna Niguel, California.
Connect with Irene at [email protected].
Learn more about the American Payroll Association
at www.americanpayroll.org.
Irene Bako
Chapman
Sheree Harris Frede
Tennessee ’74
“Being at the Mrs. International Pageant was much
like being in a sorority,” said Sheree Harris Frede,
who was crowned Mrs. Colorado International 2003.
“I now have 49 new sisters from all over this nation
and several countries!”
As Mrs. Colorado International, Sheree is using her
year to promote international prostate cancer aware-
R E A L I Z E
Y O U R
P O T E N T I A L
Miriam (Mimi) Berstein Hull,
PhD.
Syracuse ’65
Sheree
Frede
ness and support, issues that are close to her heart:
Sheree’s husband is a prostate cancer survivor.
Sheree is working specifically with Us Too
International, which provides support services and
information to patients and their families affected by
prostate cancer, to start an international support program called Companions and Families. Sheree also
helps the American Cancer Soceity, CaP CURE, the
M.D. Anderson Cancer Research Center at the
University of Texas and the Baylor College of
Medicine in Houston with their fund-raising efforts
for prostate cancer research promotion. Sheree definitely embodies the words of her favorite quote:
Don’t ever, ever, ever, give up! There is no finish line.
These words also represent the kinds of skills
Sheree learned in Gamma Lambda Chapter. “Being
involved in Alpha Xi Delta as an early adult helped
me understand teamwork, setting goals, competing,
forming friendships and so many other things, all of
which still play a major roll in my life today.”
Sheree and her husband, Norman, live in
Cimmaron, Colorado. Sheree is an image consultant, designer and fund-raiser, and has two stepchildren and six grandchildren.
Connect with Sheree at [email protected].
Learn more about the Us Too International at
www.ustoo.org.
Dr. Mimi Hull, president
of
Hull
&
Associates, a human relations and organizational
development firm in
Maitland,
Florida,
received the prestigious
George
Wolly
Community Leadership
Award for outstanding,
long-term, meritorious
service to her community. This annual award
was created in memory
of George Wolly who
dedicated himself to aid
the human service needs
of people in the Orlando
area. Mimi is the second
Dr. Mimi Hull
recipient of this prestigious award.
Mimi serves on numerous community and chamber of commerce boards and is a past president of the
Junior League of Greater Orlando. She also serves on
the Community Relations Committee of the Jewish
Federation of Greater Orlando, and has served on the
boards of the Orlando Regional Chamber of
Commerce, the Community Foundation, the National
Council for Community and Justice, the Winter Park
Chamber of Commerce, and the Women’s Advisory
Board at Florida Hospital. Earlier this year, Mimi was
a finalist for the Business Woman of the Year award
for Central Florida.
Mimi is a licensed psychologist and the president
of Hull & Associates, an organization that offers survey assessment, strategic planning, team-building
training, speaking and facilitation services to Fortune
500 corporations, small businesses, nonprofit organizations, associations and conventions.
Mimi can be heard on AM 580 WDBO in Orlando
where she speaks on a variety of topics applicable to
the nonprofit and business community. She is also
the Dr. Mimi who addresses readers’ concerns and
questions in “The Corporate Couch,” which are Q &
A-type articles published in association and trade
magazines for Central Florida Human Resources
Association and the Association of Legal Administrators, among others.
Mimi earned her doctorate in counseling psychology with a specialization in management and her master’s in counseling and personnel services from the
University of Florida; she earned her bachelor’s
degree in psychology from Syracuse.
Connect with Mimi at [email protected].
Learn more about Hull & Associates at www.hullonline.com.
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Y O U R
P O T E N T I A L
dent delegate. She will continue to advocate for children and adults who deal with ADHD on a daily basis.
Prior to transferring to Oklahoma State last year,
Amanda attended Central Oklahoma University,
where she was a colony member of Iota Delta
Chapter. “I cannot begin to tell you how proud I am
to be an Alpha Xi Delta and how much it has truly
helped me realize my potential. Our organization
helps women reach their fullest potential not only in
school, but in their career and with their family as
well.”
Amanda is currently a junior at OSU. After graduation, she would like to pursue a master’s degree in
historic preservation and work with a historic preservation society. “I grew up in Richmond, Virginia,
before my family relocated to Oklahoma. I guess you
could say my love for history started there!”
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Connect with Amanda at [email protected].
Learn more about Children and Adults with
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder at
www.chadd.org.
Maribeth Peiniger
Wisconsin LaCrosse ’64
Amanda Marie Lee
Amanda Marie Lee
Central Oklahoma ’99
Amanda Lee, Miss Skiatook Lake 2003, recently
competed for the title of Miss Oklahoma 2003 in the
Miss America Scholarship Pageant system. Amanda
was chosen as fourth runner-up and received a
$2,000 cash scholarship from the Miss Oklahoma
Organization and a $1,000 tuition scholarship from
Oklahoma State University. “The Miss America
Pageant System provides opportunities for young
women to develop a positive self-image and public
speaking skills, as well as earn valuable experience
and scholarship money for their educations,” said
Amanda. “When I go on a job interview, I know I am
well prepared after having to interview for 12 minutes with a board of seven professional judges.
Those interviews prepare you for life!”
Amanda’s pageant platform was Attention Deficit
Hyperactive Disorder. As an 18-year-old student,
Amanda was diagnosed with ADHD and learned to
accommodate the learning differences it creates. Now
an interior design student at Oklahoma State,
Amanda relies on a combination of study strategies,
nutrition, counseling and medication to help her succeed academically. Amanda has traveled to the national Children and Adults with AttentionDeficit/Hyperactivity Disorders conference as a stu-
Retiring after 26 years as an assistant professor of
exercise and sport science at Penn State did not
mean that Maribeth Peiniger was ready to end an
active career or pack away her master of education
degree. Following the national trend that has seen
more and more retirees continue to pursue professional interests, the only change Maribeth made was
location.
Maribeth moved to Colorado Springs from
Pennsylvania to pursue her interest in senior fitness
issues. For the past eight years, Maribeth worked as
a personal trainer at several World Gym fitness cen-
Maribeth Peiniger
R E A L I Z E
Y O U R
ters in Colorado Springs. Recently, she became the
director for senior fitness and developed a new program for World Gym called Forever Fit, a name
reflecting her lifelong dedication to fitness education
and her belief that it’s never too late to start exercising, especially strength training.
This program includes pre-assessment testing,
supervised instruction twice a week, and postassessment testing. Activities are designed to be age
appropriate and focus on strength training to
improve functional fitness for everyday life. “I firmly
believe that muscular strength is the single most
important component to healthy aging,” said
Maribeth. “Not only does it allow you to perform
daily activities more easily, but it provides the added
benefits of flexibility, bone strength and balance.”
Ever the teacher, Maribeth also writes a monthly
column, Fitness and Exercise, for Life After 50, a
local newspaper that serves individuals in this age
group. In her spare time, Maraibeth enjoys travel,
her own sports and fitness activities, and churchsponsored nursing home visits. Her active lifestyle
is an inspiration to her sisters in the Pikes Peak
Alumnae Association, where Maribeth even finds
time to be a member of the phone committee!
Connect with Maribeth at [email protected].
Megan Russell
Albion ’02
The College Sports Information Directors of
America (CoSIDA) selected outfielder Megan
Russell to the Verizon Academic All-America
College Division softball third team for her success
on the field and in the classroom. To be eligible for
this award, an athlete must be a varsity starter or key
reserve and maintain a cumulative
grade point average
of at least 3.20 on a
4.0 scale.
Playing in 12
league
games,
Megan led Albion’s
team with a .429 batting average (15 hits
in 35 at-bats). She
slugged two doubles and two triples,
Megan Russell
and finished with
six runs batted in.
Megan also helped her team lock in a three-way tie
for second place in the Michigan Intercollegiate
Athletic Association.
In addition to the Academic All-America award,
Megan was named to the All-Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association first team and to the
Verizon Academic All-District IV College Division
first team in voting by the CoSIDA.
P O T E N T I A L
Megan is an economics and management major
with a 3.880 grade point average. She has been on
the Dean’s List five semesters at Albion and is an
Albion College Fellow for finishing with at least a 3.5
GPA in each of three consecutive semesters. After
graduating in May 2004, Megan plans to attend
graduate school and work toward her master’s
degree in accounting, or begin working for an
accounting firm; Megan’s eventual goal is to earn
her CPA certificate.
Connect with Megan at [email protected]
Stacie Squier
Henderson State (AR) ’92
Stacie Squier, publisher of the Thrifty Nickel in
San Angelo, Texas, received a 2003 Silver Addy
Award from the San Angelo Advertising Federation
for the print and billboard campaign Thrifty Nickel
Works for Me! Stacie handled creative
concepting, ad design and gathered testimonials for use in the campaign.
The Thrifty Nickel is a classified advertising publication that’s distributed weekly in
127 locations across the United States.
Stacie’s parents, Pat and Milton Houston,
published the first San Angelo edition in
1983.
“I’ve done every job in the organization,
from delivering a route to ad design to personnel management. I’ve done it all and
still do it all,” said Stacie. “I use a lot of the
leadership and mentoring skills I learned
in Alpha Xi Delta in my job everyday. The
Stacie Squier
experiences of college and the Fraternity
add to the foundation of who I am.”
Connect with Stacie at [email protected].
Learn more about the Thrifty Nickel at
www.thriftynickelads.com.
Jennifer Grimshaw Weber
Southern Maine ’91
Jennifer Grimshaw Weber, Mrs. Portland
International, was crowned Mrs. Maine International
2003 in May. During the competition, Jennifer won
the Evening Gown/Elegance award, the Physical
Fitness/Aerobic Wear award, and was chosen as
Mrs. Congeniality by her fellow contestants.
Four months later, Jennifer competed in the Mrs.
International Pageant, bringing together state winners from all across the country, including Alpha Xi
Delta sister Sheree Frede, featured on pages 42–43.
“Although I didn’t take home any awards,” said
Jennifer, “I met so many fantastic and amazing
women who all have a common goal of bringing
awareness to their chosen platform. The feeling of
dedication and connection that I found with these
women almost made me feel like I was at an Alpha
Xi Delta convention!”
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Susan Winckler
Iowa ’88
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Jennifer Weber
During her reign as Mrs. Maine International,
Jennifer is promoting the benefits of early cancer
detection programs. “About four years ago, I was in
my physician’s office having my regular yearly physical when they noticed a problem with my
abdomen,” said Jennifer. “Before I knew it, I was
scheduled for surgery to remove an ovarian cyst
that weighed almost three pounds! In the summer
of 2002, I had more surgery to try to alleviate the
pain I had from endometriosis.”
Jennifer is once again in good health and is using
her experiences to educate women in her state on
how to receive free breast and cervical examinations through the Maine Breast and Cervical Health
Program (MBCHP). On a national level, Jennifer is
an advocate for the National Breast and Cervical
Cancer Early Detection Program to increase awareness of such programs so women can seek preventive care services and treatment. “I lost my 16-yearold cousin and 41-year-old aunt to cancer. All cancer awareness is important, and I hope that I’m
making a difference!”
Professionally, Jennifer is an account manager for
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, where one of
her duties is to educate members about their insurance benefits. “With my knowledge of insurance
plans and with my volunteer work for the MBCHP,
it’s a great way to speak with women about the
importance of yearly examinations as well how to
receive them at no cost.”
Jennifer and her husband, Chad, live in Portland,
Maine, with their dog, Abbey.
Connect with Jennifer at
[email protected].
Learn more about the Maine Breast and Cervical
Health Program at www.maine.gov/dhs/bohdcfh
/bcp/about.htm.
Susan Winckler was chosen by The University of
Iowa Alumni Association as one of two
Distinguished Young Alumni award recipients for
2003, the association’s highest honor.
Susan has risen quickly to a national leadership
role in the area of pharmaceutical and health policy
development since graduating from
Iowa. As vice president for policy
and communications, and staff counsel for the American Pharmacists
Association (APhA), the national
professional society for pharmacists,
Susan is the primary spokesperson
for the association and its senior lobbyist on Capitol Hill.
University of Iowa professor
Lloyd Matheson said of Susan,
“Perhaps once in a decade a student
comes through the College of
Pharmacy who is so outstanding,
and contributes to so many activities
both inside and outside the college,
Susan Winckler
that you regret that person’s departure at graduation. Susan was such a person.”
After completing her degree and working for the
Iowa Medicaid program for one year, Susan went to
work full time for the APhA in Washington, D.C.,
and enrolled in Georgetown Law School’s evening
program. Susan was selected for the Dean’s List all
three years in the program, and in 2001 graduated in
the top 10 percent of her class.
Susan now heads the legislative affairs programs
for the APhA, working with legislative affairs staff
from pharmacy and other health professions to
develop legislation on healthcare-related national
policy issues such as universal health coverage,
Medicare reform and Medicare drug coverage.
As spokesperson for the APhA, Susan has given
countless presentations across the country and has
appeared on Good Morning America, NBC’s
Dateline, the CBS Evening News, C-SPAN’s
Washington Journal, CNN’s Financial News and the
Wall Street Journal Report. Susan has been interviewed for numerous publications including USA
Today, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal,
and The Washington Post. She has written numerous
Washington Insider columns for APhA’s official publication, Pharmacy Today, which is distributed to
more than 100,000 pharmacists.
Connect with Susan at [email protected].
Learn more about the American Pharmacists
Association at www.apha.org.
Information courtesy of The University of Iowa
Alumni Association.
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There’s no question about it: Education and
lifelong learning have always been central to
Alpha Xi Delta and her members. That’s
why in 2004, the Foundation will award
$64,000 in scholarships to help collegiate
and alumnae Alpha Xi Deltas reach their
educational goals.
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the answer you’ve been looking for!
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