The Quill of Alpha Xi Delta - Summer 2015 by Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity

Summer 2015

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MEET OUR NEW TRAVEL TEAM DECORATING 101 SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION PROGRAM

A LOOK BACK AT THE 51st

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PRESIDENT’S LETTER

Thoughts from Sandi

elebrating the Fourth of July with fireworks on the Boston Harbor, taking in the historic sites of one of America’s oldest cities and catching up with hundreds of Sisters – what a fantastic way to cap off this wonderful ride as your National President. If you were unable to join us in Boston for our 51st National Convention, we have compiled a photo essay highlighting each day’s most memorable events. You can check it out on page 14. If you’ve never attended a National Convention, you don’t know what you are missing! It is such a fun experience to meet with other Alpha Xi Deltas and see the love and common bond we all share. Mark your calendars now for Convention 2017! We are headed to Chicago from July 5-8, 2017 and staying at the Chicago Marriott Downtown on Michigan Avenue. I’m already looking forward to it!

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Sandi Edwards with National President Michele Herbst Evink during the Rose Banquet at the 2015 National Convention.

Every summer we welcome a new team of Educational Leadership Consultants and Leadership Coaches to our staff. These women are recent graduates who hit the road for a year to travel to Alpha Xi Delta chapters to assist with chapter development, officer transition or recruitment planning. We are so thrilled to have them join our team, and you can meet them on page 8. I would also like to take this moment to introduce you to Michele Herbst Evink, South Dakota State ’86, who is your new National President. Michele is the Director of Pharmacy Services at Clarke County Hospital in Iowa and holds a variety of leadership roles in her industry and community. Michele’s passion for Alpha Xi Delta, coupled with her leadership skills, will serve the Fraternity well during her term as National President. I am also excited to welcome our 2015-2017 National Vice

Presidents. You can meet National Council on page 32. As I wrap up my last National President’s letter, I want to send a heartfelt thank you to all the Sisters I have met on this incredible journey. Whether it was via this letter or one of the chapter installations I attended during my terms, thank you for your support. I look forward to seeing the wonderful strides Alpha Xi Delta will make in this upcoming biennium!

Loyally,

Sandi Edwards Past National President

Introducing the Travel Team |

Meet the 2015-2016 Educational Leadership Consultants and Leadership Coaches.

Presenting Sponsor |

Beginning in 2016, Alpha Xi Delta is the national presenting sponsor of Autism Speaks Walks!

Stop Apologizing |

51st National Convention Recap |

Stand tall, be brave and let your leadership light shine bright.

Relive the daily highlights and our favorite moments of the 51st National Convention through a photo essay.

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Letters to the Editor

12 Housing News

42 Alumnae Association Directory

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trending?

32 2015-2017 National Council Introductions

44 Chapter Eternal

34 Member News

46 Foundation News

40 New Sexual Assault Prevention Program

47 From the Archives

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Join the conversation with Sisters and keep up to date with the Fraternity by following us on our social media channels.

Installation Update

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

The Quill of Alpha Xi Delta is published three times per year in spring, summer and fall/winter by Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity.® POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE QUILL OF ALPHA XI DELTA, 8702 Founders Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268 Volume 112/Issue 2 Copyright 2015 by Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity; all rights reserved. Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity 8702 Founders Road Indianapolis, IN 46268 317.872.3500 www.alphaxidelta.org fhq@alphaxidelta.org Submission Deadlines Fall/Winter issue – September 6 Spring issue – January 23 Summer issue – June 1 Submission Procedures Text and photographs may be emailed to the Editor or to the Fraternity Headquarters address listed above. Photographs submitted become the property of the Fraternity. Digital images must be taken using the highest settings on a camera that’s at least 3.2 megapixels.

I received my summer Quill and what a pleasant surprise on page 47, From the Archives. The picture brought back many memories at UCLA. I lived at the sorority house at UCLA. It was a wonderful experience; I graduated in 1954 with my B.S. and Teaching Credential. Thank you again for printing the picture.

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riginally published in the November 1953 issue of The Quill, Sisters from the Alpha Xi Chapter at UCLA modeled bathing suits from across the decades at the 23rd National Convention,

held in Pasadena, California. With Nancy Gulick at the microphone are (left to right) Gwen Yentis, Sondra Darnell, Dorothy Rietkirk, Lorraine Zanotti, Diane Wilson, Joy Myers, Mary Marvin, Alice Jones, Shirley Bach, Marlys Thiel, Gini Miller and Barbara Mullen.

- Lorraine Zanotti Anderson, UCLA ’52 I wanted to send a quick note and thank Elana Coan for submitting her favorite app, Remind. I am a new teacher, and I have found this app to be very accessible to both me and my students! They love that it is basically like I’m giving them my phone number, and I love that it’s secure and safe. Bonus: I can attach PDF copies of my textbook, and I can schedule my messages to be sent as soon as they’re getting out of school for the day! Thanks so much! - Jennifer Druetzler, Ohio Northern ’08

Address/Name Changes Visit www.alphaxidelta.org or mail changes to 8702 Founders Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46268. National Executive Director Elysia Balster Gallivan, South Dakota ’93 Director of Communications and Marketing Lauren Blankenbaker Felts, Indiana ’03 Communications Coordinator Jenna Lanzetta, Western Michigan ’12

Retractions: > Karen Kephart Hallberg, Georgia State ’81, was incorrectly listed in Chapter Eternal in the spring 2015 issue of The Quill. The Fraternity sincerely apologizes for this error.

> In the spring 2015 issue of The Quill the phone number for Fraternity Headquarters was listed incorrectly in the alumnae survey advertisement. The correct phone number is 317-872-3500.

National Council 2015-2017 National President Michele Herbst Evink, South Dakota State ’86 National Vice Presidents Gretchen Balling DiMarco, Syracuse ’96 Rebekah Fenstermaker Druetzler, Purdue ’79 Andrea Fouberg, South Dakota State ’95 Micaela Isler, Texas ’91 Fatima Johnson, UNC Asheville ’95 Suzanne Cantando Kirschbaum, UNC Asheville ’92 The Mission of The Quill of Alpha Xi Delta: To inform, inspire and challenge. To sustain and nurture membership loyalty and interest. To recognize individual, group and Fraternity accomplishments. To provide a forum for the exchange of information and opinion. To be the permanent record for the Fraternity.

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what’s trending now Studio

Recruitment Hashtag

Add some flair to your chapter’s social media pages! The app “Studio” allows you to add beautiful layers to your photos and share your creativity with friends and family. Studio gives you the ability to create your own design, or remix someone else’s.

Want to see how much fun all of our chapters are having during this fall recruitment season? Use our fall recruitment hashtag “#AXiDFall” and you could be featured on one of the Fraternity’s social media pages.

Licensed Vendors In an effort to promote the Fraternity in a positive light at all times, Alpha Xi Deltas must purchase Greek merchandise only from the approved list of licensed vendors. These vendors pay royalties to Alpha Xi Delta for the opportunity to manufacture products bearing our trademarks, and this revenue benefits Alpha Xi Delta each year. Finding licensed vendors is easy. Just look for the Greek Licensed Product logo in stores or visit www. greekslicensing.com to see a list of all licensed vendors in your area.

Member Recommendation Form Do you know a young woman headed off to college? Recommending her to Alpha Xi Delta has never been easier! Information provided by alumnae and other members of Alpha Xi Delta will help the chapter recognize Alpha Xi Delta legacies and select strong women for membership in our organization. If you know an outstanding young woman who will be going through recruitment this year at a university that has an Alpha Xi Delta chapter, please fill out a Member Recommendation Form. Remember, the more information that a chapter has about a potential member the better. Member Recommendation Forms must be received by August 1 for all fall recruiting chapters and January 1 for all spring recruiting chapters. This will ensure the chapter has plenty of time to receive and review your form before formal recruitment begins. Visit www.alphaxidelta.org/MRF to fill out member recommendation form today.

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Q&A

I have SO many... “Firefly Lane”, “Bitter is the New Black”, “A Hundred Summers”, “The Chaperone”, “Lucia Lucia”, “Stiltsville”, “The Husband’s Secret”, “American Wife” and “Me Before You”. - Jennifer Gianino, Southeast Missouri State ’94

“The Opposite of Loneliness” by Marina Keegan. An incredible talent was lost too soon to the world, but her raw and real writings have something for everyone. - Becca Oliver, Eastern Washington ’09

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“Beach Music” by Pat Conroy, and “Savannah blues” and “Savannah Breeze” by Mary Kay Andrews. - Tara Slattery, Auburn ’05

“The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak. It’s a very eye-opening read and the story is told in such a way that I never wanted to put it down. - Emily Browning, Auburn ’13

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memoir by the first Republican female to serve as White House Press Secretary. It’s a great read for any young professional. - Mercedes Hardin, Oklahoma State ’15

I’m currently reading anything by John Green! He’s easy to read and relatable. I would recommend him to everyone! - Kait Tunnell, East Tennessee State ’11

“Americanah” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Beautifully written! Our book club read it, and everyone loved it! - Julie Holmes Persons, Iowa ’99

“90 minutes in Heaven” and “Tuesday’s with Morrie”. - Brianna Talbott, Marshall ’13

One of my favorite books is “The Devil in the White City” by Erik Larson. It’s nonfiction, but has a gripping story line! I have read my copy so many times. - Katie Sweeney, Eastern

“And The Good News Is...” by Dana Perino. Part life lessons and guidance, part

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CHAPTER INSTALLATIONS

Chapter Installations

The College of New Jersey Location: Ewing, New Jersey Chapter: Iota Omega Installation date: May 3, 2015 Chapter size: 107

The school: The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a public, coeducational university that has earned national Xi Boutique, official store, offers a recognition for itsour commitment to excellence. variety of merchandise for you to show your Alpha XiAlpha Delta pride. If you can’t findin December Colony snapshot: Xi Delta announced what you’re looking for, we also offeratcustom of 2013 plans to colonize a new chapter The College of group orders at affordable prices. By shopping New Jersey, making Alpha Xi Delta the ninth National at Xi Boutique, you support Alpha Xi Delta Panhellenic Conference (NPC) organization on campus. and give us the opportunity to provide more Bid Day was celebrated February 28, 2015 and the programming and educational opportunities colony has flourished since. Throughout the month of April to our Sisters. Shop online at www.xiboutique. the colony was able to light campus up blue. They dyed com or call us at 317.608.3379. the Loser Hall, Science Complex Fountain blue to promote

awareness for Autism Speaks while tabling around campus. TCNJ Sisters were also able to attend “The Today Show” for World Autism Awareness Day with other Alpha Xi Delta chapters. The women participated in Greek Week and had a great time getting to know the fraternity and sorority community while competing with each other. Sisters are involved with many organizations on campus including Student Nurses Association, STEM Educators Society, Student Government and more than five academic honor societies. Alpha Xi Delta Sister Casey Dowling was elected to serve as the TCNJ Student Government President.

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INTRODUCING THE NEW TRAVEL TEAM!

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INTRODUCING THE NEW TRAVEL TEAM!

///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// What are you looking forward to the most as a traveler? /// I can’t wait to meet new Sisters all across the country and to learn about the traditions specific to their chapter and campus! I’m excited to see the impact our Sisters are making in their communities. – Caroline Higgins, Nebraska at Omaha ’11 /// I’m looking forward to traveling the country and inspiring Sisters I meet to realize their potential. – Nikki Arnold, Eastern Washington ’12 /// I am most looking forward to helping other Sisters have the same incredible and life-changing experience that I was able to have as a collegiate member. – Morgan Donnelly, Florida Atlantic ’11

From left to right: Caroline Higgins, Nikki Arnold, Marissa Gwynn and Morgan Donnelly.

/// I’m looking forward to seeing new places and helping Sisters throughout the country realize the strengths that each and every person brings to the table. – Marissa Gwynn, Boise State ’11

How did you hear about the ELC program? /// I found out about the ELC program when my chapter received a visit during my freshman year. Her influence and leadership stuck in my mind throughout my collegiate years! – Colleen Kelty, New Hampshire ’11 /// As a colony member, I had the pleasure of having ELCs stationed at my chapter throughout much of my Alpha Xi Delta experience. Working with and learning from these women inspired me to want to give the same experience to collegiates. – Zöe King, Maryland ’12 /// I discovered the ELC program my sophomore year at The Workout after being completely inspired. I eventually pursued my dream job by reaching out to previous ELCs to gain insight into the position. – Anna Lood, Kent State ’11

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From left to right: Anna Lood, Mallory Patten, Zöe King and Colleen Kelty.

/// I found out about the ELC program when a past traveler assisted my chapter and inspired me to realize my potential during a recruitment process. – Mallory Patten, Kansas State ’11

//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// What is your favorite line from The Symphony? /// My favorite line from The Symphony is, “These things, O Lord, help us to instill within our hearts that we may grow in courage and graciousness and peace.” This is my favorite line because I feel as though it creates a defined parallel between “The Symphony of Alpha Xi Delta” and the vision of Alpha Xi Delta through inspiring women to realize their potential in leadership, knowledge, service and Sisterhood. – Elle Thomas, Wisconsin – Eau Claire ’12 /// “We may encounter misfortune and with humility meet success”. This is my favorite line of The Symphony because it shows that our Founders knew from the beginning that not everything would occur easily. – Carrie Loveless, Central Florida ’11 /// “That with gracious and kindly hearts we may share both joy and sorrow.” This line embodies what true Sisterhood is – being gracious and kind to one another as we go through the highs and lows of life. – Grace Bova, DePaul ’12

From left to right: Elle Thomas, Carrie Loveless, Grace Bova and Mandy Koohi.

/// “And that we may grow in courage and graciousness and peace.” I really like this line because it is all encompassing of Alpha Xi Delta’s values and gives us something to strive towards in our everyday lives. – Mandy Koohi, Southwestern ’12

Describe National Convention in one word. /// Enlightening. – Sydney Vandeveer, Alma ’11 /// Fun-filled. – Nikki Villoria, Ohio State ’12 /// Inspiring. – Ana Chryssanthakopoulos, Rhode Island ’12

Top row, left to right: Ana Chryssanthakopoulos and Sydney Vandeveer. Bottom row, left to right: Lindsay Ollis and Nikki Villoria.

/// Exciting. – Lindsay Ollis, Wilmington ’11

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NHC: ALL ABOUT THAT SPACE

ALL ABOUT THAT

Space

ARTWORK Thoughtfully choosing artwork that complements your color palette will make your space look cohesive and polished.

PINK ROSES Using a small arrangement of pink roses is a nice way to tie in Alpha Xi Delta’s symbols.

PILLOW Accent pillows are a great way to use on-trend fabrics and bold prints without breaking the bank. Make sure you keep your sofas and chairs neutral so that you can continue to switch out updated patterns throughout time.

AWARDS Celebrate your chapter’s accomplishments by proudly displaying awards in an attractive display cabinet or on a side table.

DECORATING 101

Do’s

• Choose neutral, quality items that will withstand continuous wear and trends. • Stay traditional. • Use Alpha Xi Delta symbols and colors moderately. • Use cohesive pops of color to make your color palette interesting. • Incorporate sitting areas for studying and socializing. • Schedule and budget for regular updates by changing out smaller accent pieces.

Dont’s • Don’t skimp on artwork. It makes a big impact! • Don’t place all the furniture around the perimeter of the room. • Don’t overuse double blue and gold, roses and teddy bears. • Don’t use a hodge-podge look. Plan your design thoughtfully!

Tips • Fabrics rated at 100,000 + double rubs will withstand wear the best. • Use taupes, beiges, grays, sisals and sea grasses for a neutral color palette. • Check out other facilities on campus to stay competitive.

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• The National Housing Corporation (NHC) must approve your design prior to you purchasing items.

COMPOSITE Instead of keeping all your old composites, take high quality images of each composite, save it and print one copy for your scrapbook. After you take out the photos, break down the composite and recycle the remaining pieces.

• The NHC can partner with local building corporations and chapters to purchase items at deep discounts! Questions? Contact Jennifer Foster, Director of Housing, at jfoster@alphaxidelta.org.

ALPHA XI DELTA PRESENTS AUTISM SPEAKS WALKS

ALPHA XI DELTA PRESENTS

Autism Speaks Walks Beginning in 2016, Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity will be the national presenting sponsor of Autism Speaks Walks, the nation’s largest grassroots autism fundraiser and event for Autism Speaks. Powered by individuals living with autism alongside their family, friends, volunteers and community partners, Autism Speaks Walks not only generate vital funds for autism research, but also raises awareness about the increasing prevalence of autism and the need for increased research funding to combat this complex disorder. “With so many people affected by autism, our partnership with Autism Speaks is especially meaningful at this time for our Sisters, families and friends,” said Elysia Gallivan, Alpha Xi Delta’s National Executive Director. “The women of Alpha Xi Delta will continue to do our part to

support the mission of Autism Speaks, and we are grateful for this opportunity to help improve the lives of children and families affected by autism spectrum disorders.” We will share more information about this major milestone in the fall/winter issue of The Quill. Stay tuned!

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CONVENTION

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TAKING A LOOK BACK AT THE 51st

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very two years, Alpha Xi Deltas from across the country gather together to celebrate our Sisterhood and conduct the business of the Fraternity. More than 550 Sisters and friends were in attendance of our 51st National Convention held July 1-4 in Boston. This Convention in particular was definitely one for the record books as we capped off our Convention celebrating The Fourth of July aboard the Spirit of Boston cruising on the Boston Harbor! Turn the page to relive the daily highlights and our favorite moments of the 51st National Convention through a photo essay. We extend a special thank you to our Convention sponsor, Digital Pix and Composites, for the beautiful photography.

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CONVENTION

DAY 1 / JULY 1, 2015

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During the Sisterhood Social on Wednesday evening, attendees were guided through a series of stations featuring games, trivia, photo booths and crafts that served as ways to network with other Sisters. At one station, Sisters had the opportunity to decorate a ‘Flat BetXi Bear’ to take with them for photo opportunities around Boston.

Sisters from the Theta Phi Chapter at the University of Alabama at Birmingham taking in the fun moments at the Sisterhood Social. This event was the first time Convention attendees joined together for food, fun and of course, Sisterhood!

Alumnae association delegates (left to right) Paige Cronia Bushart, Valdosta State ’80, Leslie Storey, Texas Wesleyan ’86, and Jean Koza Leider, Iowa ’68, having fun at the Sisterhood Social.

Attendees at The Workout take a break to pose for a group photo. The Workout is a summer leadership experience that offers powerful training to provide members with all the tools, resources and ideas they need to make their chapter’s recruitment process unparalleled.

One of the stations at the Sisterhood Social was a photo opportunity to strike a pose with our ten Founders. From left to right are Bridget Bukovich, Rachel Rutsky and Amanda Rathjen of the Iota Alpha Chapter at George Mason University.

Sandy Day, Frostburg ’65, pictured left chatting with collegiate Sisters during Wednesday evening’s Sisterhood Social event. This event allows multiple generations to network and share memories about personal connections to Alpha Xi Delta.

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Kristen Hayes, Kent State ’13, @KristenHayes009: There are some nights where you just have to pinch yourself to make sure you aren’t dreaming. Tonight is one of those nights! #AXiDBoston

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We are proud to welcome five new members into our Alpha Deuteron Chapter. This chapter is reserved for the women who are initiated into Alpha Xi Delta at a National Convention. Each woman has a sponsor who is a current member of Alpha Xi Delta and has recommended them for membership within the Fraternity. Back row, left to right: Antoinette Pollock, Rachel Martin and Jamie Dwight. Front row, left to right: Donna Lawhorn and Alison Keller.

On Thursday, attendees participated in a variety of educational programs ranging from academics to social media and everything in between. Speakers included representatives from Autism Speaks, The GIN System, OmegaFi, CSL Management, Fraternity volunteers and staff.

Educational programming sessions allowed attendees to share ideas about best practices, gain insight into new programs being offered by the Fraternity and learn about new developments in areas related to housing, social media, recruitment and philanthropy.

Attendees shopped until they dropped at Xi Boutique. Taking up nearly 5,000 square feet, Xi Boutique offered a variety of merchandise such as t-shirts, jewelry, hats, scarves, sweatshirts, shorts and more! They were also on hand to answer questions about custom bulk orders and the process of ordering items for bid days, recruitment and philanthropy events.

Tamera Werkheiser, Theta Tau, Marian Universiy, @Tamera Werkheiser : “You can never have too many sorority tshirts. #AXiDBoston #xiboutique #conventionswag”

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Glennon Doyle Melton is the author of the inspiring and hilarious New York Times bestselling memoir, “Carry On, Warrior”, founder of Momastery.com and the creator and president of Together Rising, a non-profit organization that has revolutionized online giving through “Love Flash Mobs” and has connected countless families in need with hundreds of thousands of dollars in critical resources. During Thursday’s General Session, Glennon encouraged the audience to step out from behind masks of perfection and start connecting with one another by showing up as our real, messy and beautiful selves.

Thursday’s events capped off with the Welcome Banquet. This year, we maintained our tradition of sitting by chapter, but also had everyone grouped by state. This allowed attendees to still sit with their chapter Sisters, but also opened up the opportunity to meet other Sisters (and perhaps school rivals) at nearby chapters.

Chapter roll call is a time honored tradition of the Welcome Banquet. Sisters from the state of Wisconsin stood up, threw the “W” and cheered as Wisconsin flashed on the screen!

In addition to sitting by state at the Welcome Banquet, attendees were encouraged to wear their school colors. Patrice Orr Blum, UNC - Asheville ’89, (left) and Diana Daley, UNC Wilmington ’12, (right) cheering at the North Carolina table.

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Jackie Reilly, Syracuse ‘13, @jclementreilly: Thank you @Momastery for an amazing talk at #AXiDBoston Convention! Truly empowering.

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DAY 3 / JULY 3, 2015

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During Friday morning’s Philanthropy Breakfast, Alpha Xi Delta was honored to have representatives from Autism Speaks join us to celebrate our philanthropic partnership. Pictured is Russ Kenn who is based in Boston as the Executive Director of the New England Chapter of Autism Speaks.

Autism Speaks’ President Liz Feld (left) poses for a quick selfie on-stage with Sister Ann Boeker Gibbons, Autism Speaks’ Senior Regional Director for the Southeast. Liz Feld served as the keynote speaker for the Philanthropy Breakfast and shared how inspired Autism Speaks is by the work that Alpha Xi Delta Sisters do to help further the mission of Autism Speaks.

Marianne Moritz Russo, Cal State Northridge ’82, accepts the first place Heart of Gold Award on behalf of the Stanislaus Alumnae Association from National President Sandi Edwards during the Philanthropy Breakfast. This honor is awarded to alumnae associations who have the highest average volunteer hours per association member.

Susan Eicher Mamber, Kent State ’77, (right) serves as the National Philanthropy Director and fielded questions about our partnership with Autism Speaks at the philanthropy table during Thursday’s Conversation Café.

Sharon Brown Richardson, Texas ’75, (right) accepts the Mary Place Hadley Award from Mary Ruth Hadley Snyder (left), Purdue ’50 and Dr. Helen Geyer Czenkusch, Indiana ’46 (middle). This award honors an alumna for outstanding service to a college chapter, and Sharon has been loyally dedicated to the Theta Gamma Chapter at the University of Delaware for 25 years. This award honors the memory of Mary Place Hadley, a charter member of Alpha Eta Chapter at Purdue University. Alpha Xi Delta is the tie that binds the Place family. Mrs. Hadley’s daughters, Mary Ruth and Alice; and her granddaughter, Betsy, are all Alpha Etas. Mrs. Hadley’s only sister, Claire, was also a charter member of Alpha Eta Chapter and her daughter, Dr. Helen Geyer Czenkusch, is a charter member of Beta Pi Chapter at Indiana University. alphaxidelta.org 23

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BetXi Bear made an appearance for a quick meet and greet before Friday evening’s Awards Celebration.

Alexandra Brady accepts the Bloker New Member Award from National President Sandi Edwards on behalf of the Iota Psi Chapter at Franklin & Marshall College. This honor is awarded to a chapter for the best new member combined record of academic achievement, member retention and fulfillment of orientation program requirements.

The Alpha Xi Delta Foundation offered Shining Stars at this Convention as an opportunity for Sisters to honor the friends in their lives who have inspired them to realize their potential. Stars were just $5 and were displayed throughout Convention in the Shining Star GalaxXi. In total, the Shining Stars program raised $20,000 for the Foundation!

Foundation Chair Michelle Soderquist Harnett, NebraskaLincoln ‘88, and Foundation Trustee Kate Listwan Martin, Florida ‘94, enjoying the Alpha Xi Delta Foundation’s Meet Xi Elite event, a luncheon for alumnae and collegiate Foundation donors.

Immediately following the Awards Celebration, Xi Boutique opened its doors one last time to give shoppers a chance to grab some Alpha Xi Delta swag for a deep discount. Sisters dug through piles of shirts separated by categories to find the best deals!

Alpha Xi Delta was honored to have our Past National Presidents at the 51st Convention. Pictured in the back row from left to right are Kim Starr, Kentucky ’79, and Jane Hooper Sutton, Western Carolina ’75. Pictured in the front row from left to right are Deanna Wollam Detchemendy, Cal State Northridge ’83, Immediate Past National President Sandi Edwards, Kentucky ’75, and Deborah Fenwick Maas, Marshall ’83.

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DAY 4 / JULY 4, 2015

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National Finance Director Stephanie Thompson celebrated her daughter’s first Fourth of July aboard the Spirit of Boston alongside her husband and more than 500 Sisters.

The theme for the Rose Banquet was red, white and blue. Sisters donned their favorite themed cocktail attire as they took in the sights of the Boston Harbor, enjoyed dinner and mingling with other attendees.

The Spirit of Boston had two levels with DJs, which helped keep the celebration on point. Alumnae and collegians were out on the dance floor showing each other some moves!

Courtney Caron, Fresno ’99, and Monica Schafer Broughton, Texas ’93, having fun aboard the Spirit of Boston during the Rose Banquet.

Selfie sticks in full effect! Alpha Xi Delta volunteers and staff take a quick moment to capture the scenery of the Boston Harbor while celebrating the Rose Banquet and the Fourth of July.

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Annissa Coley, Mount Union ‘13, @annissacoley: How many people can say they are spending the 4th on a cruise in Boston with all your Sisters? #AXiDBoston

Arlena Clayton, Theta Eta, Western Michigan University, ‫@‏‬arlena_nichole: “To say I had a good time in Boston is an understatement. So proud to be an ΑΞΔ, and to represent Theta Eta. #AXiDBoston

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WOMAN OF DISTINCTION AWARD

honorees

Dr. Angela Hewlett, Texas ’94, was one of three women honored as the 2015 Woman of Distinction. In a nomination form, a Sister wrote this about Angela: “She excelled, and her thirst for knowledge was insatiable, culminating in being selected as the outstanding senior medical student in internal medicine. After completing medical school, she began her residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch, winning many awards during her residency years and ultimately being selected as internal medicine’s chief resident.” When the Ebola outbreak hit West Africa, Angela was ready to serve, and put all of her years of training to good use. She worked countless hours with her team to treat the Ebola patient who was sent to the University of Nebraska Medical Center Biocontainment Unit.

Ginny Carroll, Western Kentucky ’82, was also the recipient of the 2015 Woman of Distinction Award. Ginny began her career at Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity in 1985 and was National Executive Director of the Fraternity and the Alpha Xi Delta Foundation from 1995-2000. In 2001, Ginny founded inGINuity, a consulting business that focuses on improving team synergy and building competence through retreats, possibilities planning, professional skill development, keynotes, and a variety of other learning strategies. Ginny is also the founder of the Circle of Sisterhood Foundation, a charitable organization by which all sorority women can stand together across affiliation, age, color, and creed to make a difference in the lives of millions of girls and women around the world. Since its inception, Circle of Sisterhood has been able to support organizations working in 17 countries on 4 continents, including funding to build schools.

Dr. Charlotte West, Florida State ’51, was honored as the Woman of Distinction Award recipient, but was not present at Convention. Dr. West is considered a pioneer in women’s athletics and Title IX. She had a forty-plus year career at Southern Illinois University and created more athletic opportunities for women, for which she has received many accolades. She was the first woman member of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics, and was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2006. You can read more about Charlotte in the fall/winter 2014 issue of The Quill. alphaxidelta.org 27

STATE OF THE FRATERNITY

The following statistics were shared at the 51st National Convention during the State of the Fraternity given by National President Sandi Edwards and are reflective of the 2013-2015 biennium.

CHAPTERS INSTALLED THIS BIENNIUM.

TOTAL INITIATED MEMBERSHIP

IN TERMS OF ACADEMICS

IN TERMS OF ALUMNAE MEMBERSHIP

AVERAGE GPA FOR SPRING AND FALL 2014

ACTIVE CHAPTERS

Active alumnae associations

967 2,065 Order of the Order of the Rose members Pearl members

214 Order of the Diamond members

PROGRAMS

Sexual Assault Prevention Programming

The Founders’ Academy More than 125 collegiate women participated in this four-day program for chapter leaders. Participants were immersed in strengthsbased leadership education through Gallup’s StrengthsQuest.They examined their top five strengths and made action plans for their chapters’ future successes.

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The Workout Alpha Xi Delta’s signature recruitment training experience.

Rolled out a nation-wide program centered on preventing sexual assault violence and creating a safer social culture.

PROGRAMS Volunteer Leadership Conference Training and programming for Alpha Xi Delta’s leaders.

Area Wide Trainings

A Clear Vision of Life: The Wellbeing Program for Alumnae

Opportunities for newly elected leaders to regionally gather to train for and learn about their officer position.

Educational program specifically designed for Alpha Xi Delta alumnae. Based on the book, “Wellbeing: The Five Essential Elements” by Tom Rath and Jim Harter, the program offers “Challenges” related to the five elements of wellbeing: Career, Social, Financial, Physical and Community.

StrengthsQuest for Alumnae

Designed for associations to have thoughtful programming centered around strengths and how to use them to be leaders.

NATIONAL HOUSING CORPORATION The National Housing Corporation partnered with college chapters and local boards for design projects at:

The NHC manages properties and completed renovations at:

1. Western Carolina University 2. University of Missouri – St. Louis 3. Stetson University 4. Bowling Green State University 5. Elon University 6. Marquette University 7. University of New Hampshire 8. University of Rhode Island 9. East Tennessee State University 10. Penn State University 11. Southwestern University 12. University of Maryland 13. West Virginia University 14. University of West Georgia

1. University of Illinois 2. Cornell University 3. Oklahoma State University 4. University of Nebraska Kearney

ALPHA XI DELTA FOUNDATION Raised $721,811, distributing $442,935 for educational programming, scholarships and philanthropic support.

PHILANTHROPY Alpha Xi Delta hosted the Summer Immersion Experience in 2014.

The Leadership Coach Program is 100% fully funded by the Foundation. In the biennium, Coaches made 114 CHAPTER VISITS, met with more than 1,609 women individually and facilitated more than 120 group programs for chapter leadership, Greek Councils and at Area Wide Trainings!

We supported World Autism Awareness Day by ringing the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange; appearing on The Today Show; and attending the lighting ceremony of the Empire State Building.

Number of Alpha Xi Deltas that registered as walkers for Walk Now for Autism Speaks events.

Alpha Xi Deltas have raised more than $3 million for Autism Speaks!

We celebrated National Philanthropy Day on November 15 by selling and distributing blue Autism Speaks wristbands to raise awareness and funds. We participated in Light It Up Blue by illuminating prominent buildings in blue to raise autism awareness. We supported Autism Awareness Month by wearing blue, hosting AmaXIng Challenges, handing out flyers about autism and chalking autism statistics on college campuses. We volunteered at the FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks NASCAR Race. We promoted Coaches Powering Forward For Autism during NCAA basketball games.

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SORRY NOT SORRY

STOP APOLOGIZING! LET YOUR CONFIDENCE

Shine By: Michelle Marchand, Mount Union ’02

A few months ago Pantene, known for their hair products and shampoo, released a commercial featuring a series of women in different roles and environments, such as at the office, in a business meeting, and at home. In each of the clips, women were seen apologizing for something that didn’t necessarily require an apology. Intended to be a women’s empowerment message as part of their “Shine Strong” campaign, the Pantene commercial focused on the inherent need many women feel to be polite and accommodating, particularly in work settings, and posed the question, “Why are women always apologizing?” They encouraged women to take back their apologies and stand firm with confidence in their actions. A quick Google search will land you on page after page and article after article on the topic of women and confidence. Many authors relate apologizing to self-confidence, or a lack thereof, and the way girls are socialized from a young age. Kathryn D. Cramer, author of Lead Positive: What Highly Effective Leaders See, Say, and Do asserts that women are taught from an early age to focus on relationships and nurturing. Apologizing before speaking is one way that women soften communication so as not to appear too assertive or aggressive. Sylvia Ann Hewlett, founder of the Center for Talent Innovation, adds, “Using ‘sorry’ frequently undermines our gravitas and makes them appear unfit for leadership.” It’s important to point out that apologies are not a bad thing, but relying on an “I’m sorry” as a sentence starter to every question

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or statement a woman makes negates her ability to appear confident to others and, more importantly, to believe in her own knowledge, skills, and experience. As we dive into the complexities of confidence, a connection to society’s expectations emerges and sheds additional light on the challenges in front of us. Our collegiate women are no strangers to the expectations that others have of them. Consider the messages they hear on a daily basis from the media, from their college or university, and from their friends and family–do this, go here, act like that, don’t say this, remember to… They’re challenged to be friendly yet reserved, talkative but not gossipy, outgoing yet composed, intelligent but not nerdy. With so many mixed messages, young women are falling into a people-pleasing trap for fear that confidence and assertiveness will be viewed as overly masculine or too emotional. If these challenges aren’t addressed during the formative college years, they can follow us well into adulthood and emerge in our workplace interactions, neighborhood playdates, and volunteer roles. Admittedly, it is difficult to go into every situation feeling confident with what you need to do and how to handle it, and taking unnecessary “I’m sorry’s” out of your language will take time to master, but the confidence gap for many women is alive and real and it will take a concerted effort among all of us to address and change it. One important message for our collegiate women to hear is that they are not alone in the questions, doubts

and challenges they face. Often times, especially in the age of social media and Photoshop, it can be easy to think you’re the only person that feels this way, the only one questioning what you should do or how you should act or look, but it’s essential to know that you’re not alone. We all have our struggles with self-confidence. The beauty of being connected to a strong group of women, such as your chapter or alumnae association, is that we can all support and build each other up. The opportunity to include alumnae and advisors in mentoring relationships with collegiate women is a benefit to all parties involved and opens us up to authentic conversations about the struggles and successes we face when it comes to confidence.

Part of realizing your potential as a woman and as an Alpha Xi Delta is being comfortable in who you are and owning it, playing to your strengths and focusing on what you bring to the table instead of what you don’t. Take the time to recognize the women in your life for what they do well. Draw attention to their unique talents and celebrate the contributions they make to your chapter, association and community. Don’t be afraid to leap outside of your comfort zone and go after the experiences and opportunities that scare you but excite you. As Eleanor Roosevelt implored us, “We gain strength, and courage, and confidence by each experience in which we really stop to look fear in the face. We must do that which we think we cannot.” Don’t apologize for who you are – let your confidence shine for all the world to see.

WAYS WOMEN CAN EXUDE CONFIDENCE

• Don’t work too hard – Without some down time for yourself,

• Exercise makes you happy – Exercise is scientifically proven to

• Less is more – We want you to speak up and we want you to be

not only make us happier, but to improve our health in body

heard. But at the same time, it’s important to become a good

AND mind for the long haul. A good workout can make you

listener. Actually listen to and hear what others are saying. When

feel powerful, like you can take on the world. And push yourself –

you listen well, you learn more, which makes you smarter in the

when you overcome personal goals, you feel stronger taking

end than everyone else interrupting each other. Don’t talk just to

on bigger challenges elsewhere, too.

be heard. Talk when the time is right to entice action!

• Dress for the occasion – Whether we like it or not, appearances

you can’t recharge, focus, and be happy. Confidence comes from finding a balance with your work life and home life. When you’re not happy, it’s hard to be successful.

• Stop waiting to be rescued – Unfortunately, too many of us still

matter. How you dress while hanging out at the chapter house is

expect to be rescued – either by the handsome prince or for karma

different than how you’d dress on campus for a class presentation

to take its toll on a situation. Stop being wistful and get to work.

or on a Thursday night for a date party. Know which outfit is

Hard work is the fastest path to success. When you work hard, you

appropriate for which environment and don’t forget to help a

are proud, and pride exudes confidence.

Sister out – if your BFF is wearing something that doesn’t fit or doesn’t match the situation, tell her!

• Stop comparing yourself – Stop looking at what everyone else has or does or wears and focus on what’s right for you. It’s a sure way to

• Schmooze it up – Take time to get to know others – your professors,

unhappiness and feelings of inadequacy if you’re always comparing

work supervisor, classmates you don’t sit next to every day. The more

yourself to someone else – there will always be someone prettier,

you push yourself to create deeper relationships, the better these

skinnier, wealthier, better dressed, etc. Focus on you. Know yourself

relationships work for you. But it takes time and effort! In the day

and take pride in who you are.

and age of social media and online everything, these face-to-face interactions stand out and keep your verbal skills sharp!

• Don’t be afraid to be audacious – This is not meant to be confused with mean, cocky, or rude. Audacious means daring, spirited – one

• Be bossy – You don’t have to be everyone’s best friend, but you do have to practice taking charge and making decisions. Your chapter,

who sees what others can’t and goes for it even when not yet understood. Grab it and go for it!

your class project, your work/study job… isn’t a democracy all of the time. There are leaders and there are followers. Someone has to take charge of the decisions. Practice your leadership skills by letting

Adapted from an article by Christine Perkett, Forbes, May 20, 2014 www.forbes.com/sites/christineperkett/2014/05/20/5-ways-womencan-exude-confidence-at-work/

it be you!

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NATIONAL COUNCIL

I N T R ODUCI NG T HE

2015-2017 National Council

National President

National Panhellenic Delegate

MICHELE HERBST EVINK South Dakota State â&#x20AC;&#x2122;86

DEANNA WOLLAM DETCHEMENDY Cal State Northridge â&#x20AC;&#x2122;83

Top 5 strengths: Ideation, Communication, Learner, Activator and Woo

Top 5 strengths: Maximizer, Strategic, Responsibility, Command and Context

Strength I believe will be the most beneficial in my role: Ideation. With this strength, I see my all of my experiences as interconnected and helpful to finding answers and solutions in every other area of my life.

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Strength I believe will be the most beneficial in my role: Context. My Context strength leads me to harken us back to the past, not to repeat it or to dwell, but to be sure our leadership understands how we came to be where we are, and that we learn from our experiences as an organization.

National Vice Presidents GRETCHEN BALLING DIMARCO Syracuse ’96 Top 5 strengths: Context, Maximizer, Strategic, Achiever and Command Strength I believe will be the most beneficial in my role: Maximizer. Our Sisterhood has so much to celebrate, and I look forward to identifying ways we can leverage our strengths to achieve even higher heights! REBEKAH FENSTERMAKER DRUETZLER Purdue ’79 Top 5 strengths: Command, Activator, Responsibility, Relator and Connectedness Strength I believe will be the most beneficial in my role: Command. I am comfortable asking and addressing tough questions and feel an urgency to resolve issues. ANDREA FOUBERG South Dakota State ’95 Top 5 strengths: Achiever, Woo, Responsibility, Harmony and Communication Strength I believe will be the most beneficial in my role: Communication. Whether it be gaining insight from Sisters, expressing ideas and having thoughtful discussions within National Council, or sharing information regarding decisions, communication will be a key to success for me. MICHAELA ISLER Texas ’91 Top 5 strengths: Individualization, Responsibility, Achiever, Arranger and Futuristic Strength I believe will be the most beneficial in my role: Futuristic. Always thinking in terms of the possibilities that lie ahead for us as an organization allows quick recovery from setbacks or disappointments and inspires us to remain positive to keep the organization moving forward. FATIMA JOHNSON UNC Asheville ’95 Top 5 strengths: Consistency, Restorative, Significance, Competition and Activator Strength I believe will be the most beneficial in my role: Restorative. It helps me see the issues and resolve them. SUZANNE CONTANDO KIRSCHBAUM UNC Asheville ’92 Top 5 strengths: Learner, Individualization, Activator, Strategic and Positivity Strength I believe will be the most beneficial in my role: Activator. As an Activator, I’m excited to serve on National Council as we strive to make strategic decisions that will push the Fraternity forward in new and challenging ways.

STRENGTHSQUEST What’s up with the strengths listed? Alpha Xi Delta volunteers and staff utilize the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment to receive a customized report of their top five strengths and suggestions about how they can use their talents to achieve academic, career and personal success. Who else uses StrengthsQuest? StrengthsQuest is used at more than 600 schools and universities in North America. The Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment has helped more than 12 million people around the world discover their talents. How I can find out my top five strengths? Visit bit.ly/top5strengths to purchase the StrengthsQuest book for $20. Each book includes a unique access code to take the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment. After taking the assessment and discovering your top 5 strengths, you will receive individualized explanations of your dominant strengths, action items to help you develop your strengths, and suggestions about how to use your unique talents to excel in all you do. Ok, I know my strengths. What’s next? People who have identified their top five strengths and use them in their daily lives are more likely to thrive in the five areas of wellbeing. These areas are career, social, financial, physical and community. Alumnae members of Alpha Xi Delta can learn more about wellbeing by participating in the A Clear Vision of Life: The Wellbeing Program. Visit alphaxidelta.org for more information.

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MEMBER NEWS

NORTH COUNTY ALUMNAE

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS Twenty-five Kappa Chapter Sisters who were initiated from 1959–1966 gathered in Asheville, North Carolina, for their eighth reunion. They worked with Road Scholar to modify the program The Biltmore and Beyond. They explored Asheville, visited gardens and several historic sites, including The Biltmore, and learned about the history of the area. On the last day, the Sisters honored the new 50 year members at an Order of the Rose ceremony. - Karen G. Druliner, kgd3942bi@verizon.net

CSU-NORTHRIDGE Delta Rho Chapter alumnae Marsha Ellis, CSUNorthridge ’70, and Debbie Rubin, CSU-Northridge ’72, are pictured diving near Key Largo, Florida. Over the past three years they have dived Fiji, Anacapa Island, Australia, California and Cabo San Lucas. — Debbie Rubin, debbierubin@yahoo.com

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Sisters of the North County Alumnae Association attended the Los Angeles Founders’ Day celebration to honor three Order of the Pearl Sisters for 60 years of membership with Alpha Xi Delta. Pictured left to right are June Adler, Arizona ’55, Virginia Philip, Arizona ’55, and Helen Haaga, Arizona ’55. - Amy Richbourg, amyrichbourg@yahoo.com

CEDAR RAPIDS The Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Alumnae Association recently recognized two Sisters. Pauline Huston Miller, Coe ’40 earned Order of the Diamond for 75 years of membership, and Karen Kaliban Fox, Northern Iowa ’65 earned Order of the Rose for 50 years of membership. Pictured from left to right: Dorothea Moser Huebner, Coe ’41; Char Janda-Nechanicky, Coe ’56; Karen Kaliban Fox, Northern Iowa ’65; Julie Taylor, Northern Iowa ’11; Pauline Huston Miller, Coe ’40; Denise Wood Jorgensen, Northern Iowa ’94; Teed Mikalasek Schlesselman, Iowa ’45; Julie Miller Schnoebelen, Iowa State ’79; Martha Walters Booth, Northern Iowa ’69; Amy Gaffney-Ingalls, Iowa State ’92. - Amy Ingalls, amygi@msn.com

NORTH DAKOTA

CENTRAL FLORIDA This spring, the Theta Sigma Chapter at the University of Central Florida (UCF) partnered with Volunteer UCF and The Autism Society of Greater Orlando to host an Easter egg hunt for children affected by autism. They also set up booths around campus to share autism facts and did a social media campaign to raise autism awareness. - Shelby Graves, alphaxiphilanthropy@yahoo.com

Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Sophia Borelli, Syracuse ’11 and Rose Rementer, Carroll ’09, discovered they are general assignment reporters for sister news stations on Founders’ Day 2015. Sophia works for WDAY news station based out of Fargo, North Dakota, while Rose works for WDAZ based out of Grand Forks, North Dakota. - Rose Rementer, roserementer@icloud.com

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS EDWARDSVILLE The Sisters of the Iota Upsilon chapter at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville had fun while promoting Autism Awareness Month! - Christine Olson, axidprvp.siue@gmail.com

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SACRAMENTO

JACKSONVILLE The Jacksonville Alumnae Association honored Angela Reemelin, Tennessee-Knoxville ’65, (center) with an Order of the Rose ceremony during their Founders’ Day celebration! - Susie Crosbie, jaxalphaxidelta@gmail.com

At the Sacramento Alumnae Association’s 7th annual Founders’ Day luncheon, Pat Gibson Baker, New Hampshire, ’40, and Kay Bardis Palmbaum New Hampshire, ’52, received Order of the Diamond and Order of the Pearl during a ceremony recited by Cyndi Murdock and Roseann Livingston, Kent State ‘80. - Brittany Jibby, brattany.jibby@gmail.com

IUP The Sisters of the Delta Nu Chapter at Indiana University of Pennsylvania had fun at their annual 5K to raise funds for Autism Speaks. - Nicole Arabia, Nicole.arabia@yahoo.com

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UNC WILMINGTON On April 29, members of the Zeta Chi Chapter at the University of North Carolina Wilmington attended the annual Dub Awards, an event in which organizations on campus are awarded for their hard work. For the first time in this chapter’s history, they received the Vice Chancellor’s Cup for Academic Excellence and the Bradley Cup for Chapter of the Year. Zeta Chi members collectively achieved the highest GPA of all Panhellenic sororities at UNCW, and the new member class had the highest GPA of all new member classes for fall recruitment. Pictured from left to right: Sara Stelma, Morgan Jones, Diana Daley, Caitlynn Goheen, Maggie Siebert, Kristina Titus, Parker Hogan, Tia McNair, Meghan Sullivan, Jordan Hall and Sara Jones. - Kathleen Nelson, kmckennanelson@gmail.com

LOS ANGELES The Los Angeles Alumnae Association teamed up with the Delta Rho Chapter at California State University, Northridge to host their first “Fun Fit: Zumba for Autism Speaks” event. The event hosted 46 Sisters, both active and alumnae, who raised $360 for the Walk Now for Autism Speaks. - Felicia White, la.axid4autismspeaks@gmail.com

WASHINGTON AUBURN The Zeta Xi Chapter at Auburn University held their spring philanthropy event on Cater Lawn and featured live music, food and three guest speakers who shared their personal connection with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The night ended with lighting up of Auburn landmarks, Cater Hall and Samford Hall, blue for the month of April. — Ashley Lorenz, ael0027@tigermail.auburn.edu

On April 12, the Nu Chapter at the University of Washington raised more than $21,000 for Autism Speaks at their AmaXIng Challenge 5K event at Green Lake in Seattle. Pictured from left to right: Bella Spielmann, Lynsey Yunker, Harry the Husky and Emily Calvert. — Kim Benzin, kimbenzin@yahoo.com alphaxidelta.org 37

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NORTHERN VIRGINIA On April 18, the Northern Virginia Alumnae Association celebrated Founders’ Day and the group’s 60th anniversary. As part of the ceremonies, $500 checks were presented to women representing Iota Alpha, George Mason University, and Iota Phi, American University, to support sending Sisters to National Convention, and $1,000 was presented to the Alpha Xi Delta Foundation for a scholarship fund. Sisters from 39 chapters attended, including five Rose Petals. – Elizabeth Battaglia, elizbattaglia@yahoo.com

MARYLAND The Corporation Board of the Beta Eta Chapter house at the University of Maryland held their traditional senior brunch. Board members welcomed 45 current seniors and recent graduates to share thoughts on graduation and alumnae membership. — Linda Cahow, lcahow@asphaltgeneral.com

BOWLING GREEN STATE The Sisters of Beta Mu Chapter at Bowling Green State hosted their fourth annual Rose Benefit dinner where they raised $2,698.84 for Autism Speaks. During this traditional dinner, baskets are raffled, a dinner is served and Sisters are able to share their passion for Autism Speaks. Their upcoming Rose Benefit dinner will be hosted on October 24, 2015. – Jennifer Legan, jlegan@bgsu.edu 38 the

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Congratulations GRADS! MARYLAND

GEORGIA TECH

ILLINOIS

KENT STATE

PURDUE

PENN STATE

CENTRAL FLORIDA

WESTERN MICHIGAN

UNC WILMINGTON

SONOMA STATE

NEBRASKA OMAHA

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SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION PROGRAM

SEXUAL ASSAULT

ALPHA XI DELTAS ARE TAKING A STAND Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity and other interfraternal organizations are taking a stand against sexual assault and relational aggression with the development of a new educational program for college students. Recognizing that everyone plays a role in preventing sexual assault violence and creating a safer social culture, 10 fraternities and sororities have already signed on to roll out the program nationwide, led by Zeta Tau Alpha sorority and Sigma Nu fraternity. Inter/national Sororities include Delta Zeta, Pi Beta Phi and Zeta Tau Alpha. Inter/national Fraternities include Alpha Tau Omega, Delta Sigma Phi, Kappa Alpha Order, Phi Gamma Delta, Phi Kappa Tau and Sigma Nu. To develop a comprehensive approach to prevention, the groups worked with Aaron Boe, the founder of Prevention Culture, which specializes in non-stranger sexual assault and relational violence prevention, healthy relationships, and bystander intervention. The program aims to equip collegians with the tools necessary to create safe and supportive chapter cultures. It covers topics including healthy standards for personal relationships, misconceptions about non-stranger sexual assault, intervention techniques for complicated social situations and ways to support a victim/survivor. Each group has worked with Boe to customize the program and implementation options to meet its organizational needs.

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Alpha Xi Delta will be utilizing a select group of volunteers and staff to facilitate these important conversations throughout the academic year. A component of Area Wide Training (college officer training) will be focused on the continued implementation of the materials at the chapter level and will serve to promote dialog among our college women and those who support them. “Alpha Xi Delta is proud to partner with our fraternal brothers and sisters to take this critical step toward preventing sexual assault on college campuses. We are committed to educating and supporting our members about sexual assault so that they are empowered to be advocates for healthy relationships and a safe culture,” said Elysia Gallivan, Alpha Xi Delta’s National Executive Director. In the recent past, undergraduate chapters have utilized Alpha Xi Delta’s Realize Your Potential Program, our CARE Program and campus resources to educate themselves on topics of healthy relationships and sexual assault prevention. We are proud to be able to provide programming that addresses critical issues and fosters honest dialog in an environment that can only be created when Sisters come together for their interpersonal and intellectual growth. Throughout the upcoming issues of The Quill, we will continue to update our readers about this program and its impact on our Sisters.

ALUMNAE SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS

Alumnae Survey HIGHLIGHTS This summer we asked Alpha Xi Delta alumnae to give their feedback to assist the Fraternity with enhancing the alumnae experience. Here’s a special preview of the results. We’ll share more in the fall/winter issue of The Quill, so stay tuned! • More than 4,600 women accessed the survey. Highest percentage (19%) of participants were ages 24-29. Chapters with largest percentage of response: Alpha Eta Chapter, Purdue University and Kappa Chapter, University of Illinois.

• Alumnae living in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico participated. The state with the highest participation rate? Ohio! • 57% of women listed Sisterhood—the hope of meaningful lifelong relationships as the #1 reason they joined Alpha Xi Delta. • 700 women indicated they plan to seek out membership in an alumnae association. • 76% of respondents give The Quill more than just a glance.

What are Sisters saying? “I received two scholarships that helped pay for my master’s degree. Those scholarships are the reason I am committed to giving to the Alpha Xi Delta Foundation!”

“Everyone goes through life looking for the one person they want to spend the rest of their life with. I found a hundred.”

“I am proud that Alpha Xi Delta continues to be a strong Sisterhood, upholding high standards while reaching out with compassion and support through our philanthropy. The greatest inspiration is to gather with multiple generations of Alpha Xi Deltas, from the newest members to those who have attained the Order of the Rose, all of whom share a common bond.”

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ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION DIRECTORY

Alumnae Association Directory Get together with Sisters for fun and friendship by joining an alumnae association in your area. If there isn’t an association near you, you can start one with at least five interested alumnae in good standing. Contact Sarah Alice Throckmorton, Lifetime Engagement Manager, at sthrockmorton@alphaxidelta.org for more information. Rockford GEORGIA Contact: Anita Papich Atlanta North Metro Email: anitapapich@yahoo.com Contact: Paige Bushart Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta - Rockford IL Email: 4busharts@comcast.net Area Alumnae Website: alphaxideltanorth atlantaalumnae.org Birmingham Area Salt Creek Area Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta ~ Atlanta COLORADO Contact: Regan Grimm Contact: Carla Thorpe Alumnae Email: azdbhamalumnae@gmail.com Denver Email: azdsaltcreek@yahoo.com Contact: Stacey Cummins Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta - Salt Creek Atlanta South Metro Email: mahaces2975@gmail.com Birmingham Area Alumnae Group Area Alumnae Contact: Judy Jaeger Website: alphaxideltadenver. Email: jjaeger@centralgatech.edu blogspot.com Chattahoochee Valley INDIANA Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Atlanta Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Denver Contact: Adrienne Bentley Indianapolis South Metro Alumnae Association Email: axidalumnae@gmail.com Contact: Vivian Schilling Surface Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Email: vivianvaldass@aol.com Chattahoochee Valley Northern Colorado Chattahoochee Valley Alumnae Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Contact: Adrienne Bentley Contact: Donna Derrera Association Indianapolis Alumnae Association Email: axidalumnae@gmail.com Email: axidnoco@gmail.com Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Northern Huntsville-Madison County IOWA Chattahoochee Valley Alumnae Colorado Contact: Catalina Ontiveros Association Cedar Rapids Email: catalinaontiveros@gmail.com Contact: Amy Gaffney-Ingalls Pikes Peak Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Email: amygi@msn.com IDAHO Contact: Ann Hall Huntsville - Madison County Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta – Cedar Treasure Valley Email: ann_hall42@q.com Alumnae Association Rapids, IA Alumnae Chapter Contact: Mikayla Mitzel Email: axidtvaa@gmail.com DELAWARE ARIZONA KANSAS Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta - Treasure Philadelphia Phoenix Greater Kansas City Valley Alumnae Association Contact: Diana Rizzo Contact: Tracy Landrus Contact: Leslie Nelson Email: dar707@gmail.com Email: axidphxalum@gmail.com Email: leslietfj@gmail.com Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Philadelphia ILLINOIS Website: phoenixalum.wix.com/ Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta KC Alum Bloomington-Normal Area Alumnae alphaxidelta Contact: Kelly Heim Facebook: Phoenix Alpha Xi Delta LOUISIANA Email: ckmmheim@comcast.net FLORIDA Alumnae Association Louisiana North Shore Brevard County Contact: Linda Hawkins Christopher Chicago North Shore Contact: Helen Carroll Tucson Email: lindachristopher831@gmail.com Contact: Penny Perles Email: helar1532@aol.com Contact: Mary Harvey Facebook: Louisiana North Shore Email: pjperles@yahoo.com Email: vmsmh@cox.net Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Association Website: alphaxideltachicago DeLand Website: tucsonalphaxidelta.org northshore.com Contact: Freda Smith Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Tucson New Orleans Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta - Chicago Email: fredalsmith@gmail.com AZ Alumna Contact: Kriste Durnin Buck North Shore Alumnae Association Email: alumalphaxidelta@gmail.com Greater Orlando CALIFORNIA Website: axidnola.webs.com Chicago Northwest Suburban Contact: Amy Jo Holobyn Diablo Valley Contact: Deb Keyes Email: ajholobyn@yahoo.com Contact: Joan Frazell Marable MAINE Email: axiddeb@gmail.com Facebook: Orlando Alpha Xi Delta Email: marable@earthlink.net Southern Maine Website: alphaxidelta-nwchicago. Alumnae Contact: Brittany Landry blogspot.com Los Angeles Email: brittanylandry677@gmail.com Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta - Chicago Jacksonville Contact: Angela Pettinelli Website: mainealphaxialums. NW Suburban Alumnae Contact: Azucena (Susie) Crosbie Email: laalumpresident@gmail.com wordpress.com Website: laalphaxidelta.blogspot.com Email: jaxalphaxidelta@gmail.com Facebook: Southern Maine Alpha Xi Chicago West Towns Facebook: Jacksonville - Alpha Xi Facebook: LA AXiD AlumAssociation Delta Alumnae Association Contact: Shari Arends Delta Alumnae Email: sja816@att.net North San Diego County MARYLAND Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta – Chicago Palm Beach Contact: Christina-Marie Drake Maryland Metro West Towns Alumnae Contact: Thelma Jean Merck Parker Email: nsdcaxidalumnae@gmail.com Contact: Sheri Edwards O’Connell Email: tjpv8@aol.com Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta San Diego Email: morgandesign@hotmail.com City of Chicago Facebook: Palm Beach Alpha Xi County Alumnae Association Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Maryland Contact: Stephanie Czajka Delta Alumnae Club Metro Alumnae Email: alphaxidelta.chicagocity@ Sacramento gmail.com Tallahassee Contact: Elizabeth Payette Chesapeake Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Chicago Contact: Judy Levy Email: sacalphaxideltaalumnae@ Contact: Donna Isaacs City Alumnae Association Email: judithlevy@embarqmail.com gmail.com Email: theisaacs2@verizon.net Facebook: Sacramento Alpha Xi Delta Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Madison Area Tampa Alumnae Association Contact: Elizabeth Williams Polousky Chesapeake Alumnae Association Contact: Fran Weissing Email: tampaalphaxidelta@yahoo.com Email: ewp@owenpolousky.com San Fernando Valley MASSACHUSETTS Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Contact: Sally Smith Reimers Greater Boston Madison Area Alumnae Email: mustangsallysar@hotmail.com Tampa Alumnae Contact: Letisha Noyes Email: letishanoyes@yahoo.com ALABAMA Auburn-Opelika Contact: Juli Stover Email: juli.stover@email.com

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Stanislaus Contact: Jordan Rushing Email: axidalums@gmail.com Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Stanislaus Alumnae Association

Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Greater Boston Alumnae Association Greater Worcester Contact: Jaclyn Hepworth Email: axidworcesteralum@gmail.com Website: sites.google.com/site/ axidworcesteralum Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Association- Greater Worcester Southern Maine Contact: Brittany Landry Email: brittanylandry677@gmail.com Website: mainealphaxialums. wordpress.com Facebook: Southern Maine Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Association MICHIGAN Ann Arbor Contact: Marian S. West Email: mswest59@hotmail.com Detroit Metro Contact: Judy Onthank Email: judy112141@gmail.com MINNESOTA Minneapolis-St. Paul Contact: Jeni Everts Email: mspaa.axid@gmail.com Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Minneapolis-St. Paul Alumnae Association MISSISSIPPI New Orleans Contact: Kriste Durnin Buck Email: alumalphaxidelta@gmail.com Website: axidnola.webs.com MISSOURI Greater Kansas City Contact: Leslie Nelson Email: leslietfj@gmail.com Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta KC Alum St. Louis Contact: Christine McCullough Email: axidstlpresident@gmail.com Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta members St. Louis Region NEBRASKA Lincoln Contact: Stacie Kleager Walton Email: axidlincolnalum@gmail.com Website: axidlincolnalum.org Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Lincoln Alumnae Association Omaha Metro Contact: Kate Bard Email: kbard@unomaha.edu Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Chapter – Omaha

NEW JERSEY Northern New Jersey Contact: Virginia Drick Messing Email: svdrickm@gmail.com Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Central and Southern New Jersey Alumnae Association Philadelphia Contact: Diana Rizzo Email: dar707@gmail.com Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Philadelphia Area Alumnae NEW YORK Albany Contact: Tracy Brabender Email: tbrabender@outlook.com Rochester Contact: Virginia Vorhis Email: vvorhis@juno.com Buffalo Contact: Barbara Michalski Email: fillneck@aol.com NORTH CAROLINA Triangle of NC Contact: Laura Forrest Email: info@axidtrianglenc.org Website: www.axidtrianglenc.org Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Association-Triangle of North Carolina Western North Carolina Contact: Myra Grant Email: myrang48@att.net OHIO Bowling Green Contact: Jill Bortel Email: jbortel@dacor.net Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta - Northwest Ohio area Alumnae Cincinnati Contact: Nicole Kuzmin-Nichols Email: nkn610@gmail.com Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Cincinnati Area Cleveland Contact: Erin Daniel Email: axidclevelandalum@gmail.com

Cuyahoga West Shore Contact: Carol Jordan Email: caroljordan7@gmail.com Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta - Cuyahoga West Shore Alumnae Association Dayton Contact: Jan Dorrough Austin Email: axiddayton@gmail.com Facebook: Dayton Ohio Alpha Xi Delta NEVADA Newark-Granville Las Vegas Contact: Donna Butler Hill Contact: Nicole Westlind Email: lv.alphaxi.alumnae@gmail.com Email: trsh13@windstream.net Website: vegasalphaxidelta.org Springfield Facebook: Las Vegas Alpha Xi Contact: Jen Hensen Delta Alumnae Association Email: jbhenson@ residentialcapitalcorp.com NEW HAMPSHIRE Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Southern Maine Springfield OH alumnae Contact: Brittany Landry Email: brittanylandry677@gmail.com Website: mainealphaxialums. Warren wordpress.com Contact: Susan King Facebook: Southern Maine Alpha Xi Email:king951@neo.rr.com Delta Alumnae Association

Youngstown Contact: Susan Vallos Email: vallossusan@yahoo.com OKLAHOMA Oklahoma City Contact: Sylvia Roberts Email: alphaxideltaokc@gmail.com Facebook: OKC Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Association Tulsa Contact: Jill Tenzythoff Email: jillten@cox.net OREGON Corvallis Contact: Judy Brazee Email: brazee@ipns.com PENNSYLVANIA Pittsburgh Contact: Dana Koluezez Brown Email: danakbrown@gmail.com Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Pittsburgh Alumni Association Philadelphia Contact: Diana Rizzo Email: dar707@gmail.com Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Philadelphia Area Alumnae RHODE ISLAND Greater Rhode Island Contact: Jean Leider Email: jeanaleider@aol.com TENNESSEE Memphis Contact: Raegan Cook Email: thetapialum@gmail.com Facebook: AXD - Memphis Alumnae Association Nashville Contact: Brittany Revilla Email: nashvillealphaxidelta@ gmail.com Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Nashville Area Alumnae TEXAS Arlington Contact: Terri Wilson Email: tlwilson85@yahoo.com Website: arlingtonaxid.com Facebook: Arlington Alumnae Association of Alpha Xi Delta Austin Contact: Brittney Dimes Email: brittney.dimes@gmail.com Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Austin Area Alumnae Association Bay Area Houston-Galveston Contact: Jennie Hampton Email: hampton.jennie@gmail.com Facebook: Houston Area Alpha Xi Delta Dallas Contact: Kathy Moore Dwight Email: kdwight@ix.netcom.com Website: alphaxideltadallas.org Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Dallas Alumnae El Paso Del Norte Contact: Kristin Mena Email: epaxid@gmail.com Website: axidelpaso.blogspot.com Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta - El Paso Del Norte Alumnae Association

Houston Contact: Monica Schafer-Broughton Email: axidhouston@yahoo.com Facebook: Houston Area Alpha Xi Delta San Antonio Metroplex Contact: Marsha Mabry Schendel Email: marshaschendel@msn.com Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae - San Antonio VERMONT Southern Maine Contact: Brittany Landry Email: brittanylandry677@gmail.com Website: mainealphaxialums. wordpress.com Facebook: Southern Maine Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Association VIRGINIA Chesapeake Contact: Donna Isaacs Email: theisaacs2@verizon.net Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Chesapeake Alumnae Association Northern Virginia Contact: Alison Chase Email: axidnvaa@gmail.com Website: alphaxidelta-nvaa.org Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta NOVA Alumnae Tidewater Contact: Elizabeth Story Email: uvaslp10@gmail.com Facebook: Tidewater Alumnae Association - Alpha Xi Delta Hampton Roads WASHINGTON Greater Seattle Contact: Meredith Downs Email: mjdowns@gmail.com Website: axidseattlealumnae.com Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Seattle Area Alumnae WASHINGTON DC Chesapeake Contact: Donna Isaacs Email: theisaacs2@verizon.net Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Chesapeake Alumnae Association Maryland Metro Contact: Sheri Edwards O’Connell Email: morgandesign@hotmail.com Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Maryland Metro Alumnae Northern Virginia Contact: Alison Chase Email: axidnvaa@gmail.com Website: alphaxidelta-nvaa.org Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta NOVA Alumnae WISCONSIN Greater Milwaukee Contact: Melissa Schinker Reed Email: alphaxigmaa@gmail.com Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Greater Milwaukee Alumnae Association Madison Area Contact: Elizabeth Williams Polousky Email: ewp@owenpolousky.com Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Madison Area Alumnae

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CHAPTER ETERNAL

The summer 2015 Chapter Eternal

includes all the names of

Sisters whose passing was reported to Fraternity Headquarters between February 1, 2015 and May 31, 2015. Sisters are listed alphabetically in chapter order, along with their initiation year. To notify the Fraternity of a Sister’s passing, please send an obituary notice, memorial service pamphlet or other written confirmation to Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity Headquarters.

Alpha Chapter Knox College Helen Frances Garrett Figuieras Deyen ’43 Dorothy Bliss Cline Walker ’36 Gamma Chapter University of Mount Union Margaret Hart Benjamin ’45 Jean Wafler Coe ’40 Ruth Mani Fiegenschuh ’42 Janet Wills Nabors ’45 Judith Lynn Wilson Piccinin ’62 Epsilon Chapter University of South Dakota Donna Mae Christensen Bauer ’55 Alyce Jean Myers Dafnis ’45 Byrdena Elbert Dluglosch ’40 Clara Brost Krause ’39 Zeta Chapter Wittenberg University Gail Baldwin Fredensborg ’58 Jane Wills Scott ’40 Eta Chapter Syracuse University Elizabeth Anne Akin Cowles ’39 Theta Chapter University of Wisconsin-Madison Dorothy Laue Bagemihl ’31 Carol J. Sturm Jensen ’44

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Betty Lou Moore ’46 Florence Fox Tomlinson ’41 Lambda Chapter Tufts University Myra L. Herrick ’38 Pi Chapter Ohio University Janet Kapl Carpenter ’53 Karen Martha Thoms Farwell ’89 Jennifer Sue McFarland ’92 Patricia Ruth O’Brien Turner ’50 Rho Chapter University of Nebraska-Lincoln Eleanor Louise Collier Rennick ’38 Sigma Chapter University of Iowa Eileen Doerres Williford ’43 Psi Chapter The Ohio State University Nancy Jean McNeal Burtch ’73 Katharine Edell Lay Moorehead ’54 Omega Chapter Stetson University Elizabeth Anne Weldon Stacey ’40

Alpha Delta Chapter Oregon State University Arleta Grace Raffety McGoldrick ’52 Rena Faye Toliver ’49 Alpha Epsilon Chapter University of Michigan Betty Shuptrine Love ’55 Alpha Eta Chapter Purdue University Ruth Mae Evens Cutro ’40 Martha Wattles Smith ’40 Margaret France Jones Witte ’36 Alpha Theta Chapter Northwestern University Julia Caldwell Mitchell ’38 Alpha Iota Chapter Drake University Marilyn Edith Hade Nash ’43 Alpha Kappa Chapter Kansas State University Betty Ruth Clark Young ’51 Alpha Mu Chapter Ohio Wesleyan University Sandra Jean Howe Elliott ’61 Evelyn Marie Gronberg Freeman ’45

Myrna Gale Osborne Hixson ’56 Diane J. Ward Nason ’53 Virginia Tiedemann Oram ’65 Alpha Tau Chapter University of Alabama Betty Ann Patton Gray ’46 Gladys Orthel Smalling Tetley ’39 Alpha Psi Chapter University of Denver Katharine Cole ’40 Alpha Omega Chapter Florida State University Barbara Jean Mitchell ’69 Beta Alpha Chapter University of Texas at Austin Maidee Laura Thompson Harding ’63 Beta Beta Chapter Washington University Barbara Jean Moeller Crowley ’55 Margaret Bernard McGough ’39 Beta Gamma Chapter Centenary College of Louisiana Marjorie White Manson ’40 Helene Adele McCarter ’46

Jacquelyn J. Lyerly, Alpha Deuteron ’95, 1935 – 2015

Alpha Xi Delta is sad to share the passing of Jacquelyn (Jackie) Lyerly, Alpha Deuteron ’95, on June 19, 2015. Jackie retired from Alpha Xi Delta in 2011 after 26 years of service to the Fraternity. During her career at FHQ, Jackie greeted countless Educational Leadership Consultants, worked with eight National Presidents and numerous volunteers. In an article published in the summer 2011 issue of The Quill, Jackie said her favorite Alpha Xi Delta memory was her alumna initiation at the 1995 Convention in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Jackie was a wonderful and generous person who loved music, good food and a good book. She was an inspiration to all who knew her, and she will be missed.

Beta Delta Chapter Denison University Louise Helen Johnson ’40 Beta Epsilon Chapter Monmouth College Elaine Habenicht Grachen ’55 Joan Ardell Skogland ’55 Doris Alma Greene Winship ’40 Beta Zeta Chapter Lake Forest College Jeanette V. Maxwell Rivera ’55 Beta Eta Chapter University of Maryland Elizabeth Morto Root Clatterbuck ’43

Beta Theta Chapter Michigan State University Christine Vanderzalm Kittleson ’40 Roberta Anne Gangnath Moyer ’69

Gamma Zeta Chapter Eastern Michigan University Elizabeth Jean Gordon Weigant ’55

Beta Rho Chapter University of Utah Margaret Jane Maeser Cannon ’46

Gamma Eta Chapter Georgia Institute of Technology Helen Kimbrough Zimmerman ’54

Beta Sigma Chapter West Virginia Wesleyan College Barbara Rebecca Guess Leftwich ’48

Gamma Chi Chapter Tennessee Wesleyan College Genevieve E. Wiggins ’65

Gamma Beta Chapter Marshall University Ruth L. Letsinger Kukshtel ’50

Delta Nu Chapter Indiana University of Pennsylvania Gloria Jean Krzeminski Tamburo ’65

Delta Xi Chapter Georgia State University Lesley Kay Conway Maggiore ’66 Delta Tau Chapter University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Judith A. Whitemarsh ’65 Epsilon Beta Chapter University of Findlay Jeanne Kamerer Monroe ’65 Zeta Tau Chapter University of North CarolinaAsheville Sallie Kitchel DeBlasio ’97

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MEMORIAL GIFTS

The Alpha Xi Delta Foundation recognizes Memorial Gifts from January 1, 2015 through July 31, 2015.

Barbara Rayburn Allen, University of Nebraska-Lincoln By Natalie Carver Hart, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Emily Wray Stander, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Laura Deming By Nancy Fehrmann Gainer, Iowa State University

Donald Kibler By Leslie Kibler Petruzzelli, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Judith Kelley Dolt, University of Kentucky By Patricia Cody Cox, University of Kentucky

June Grebe Kilo, Washington University By Sondra Stonebraker Harrison, Washington University

Joan Ewing, Indiana University By Mary Catherine Ewing McCarter, Purdue University

Jule Marx Kingsley, Ohio Wesleyan University By Claire St Clair Spooner, Ohio Wesleyan University

Kathryn Miller Anderson, Michigan State University By Judith Kay Anderson Honhart, Michigan State University

Ruth Davidson Farkas, Purdue University By Vivian Schilling Surface, Indiana University

Anna Kozusko Kuhn, Pennsylvania State University By Jody Dettmer Halley, Baldwin Wallace University

William & Elizabeth Bachman By Barbara Bachman, Central Michigan University

Ruth Mani Fiegenschuh, University of Mount Union By Nanci Daniher

Anna-Marie Lerch By Heather Roberts Lerch, Rider University

William & Agnes Balcer By Katherine Elaine Harlan, Carroll University

Joan Olsen French, University of Nebraska-Omaha By Mark French

Barbara Barclay, University of California-Los Angeles By Hannelore Rettig Frank, University of California-Los Angeles Carla Rausch Nelson, University of California-Los Angeles

Elise Valcoure Funk, Kansas State University By Karen Runninger Barney, Thiel College Judy Fowler Naragon, University of Michigan Linda Faust Witmer, Iowa Wesleyan University

Carol Beverly Lindsey, University of California-Berkeley By Karen Runninger Barney, Thiel College

Marilyn Mathes Baumann, Purdue University By Nancy Jo Hahn Morgan, Purdue University Carolyn Buchman Berlin, University of Mount Union By Anne Berlin Painter, Indiana University Rebekah Blakkolb, Bowling Green State University By Margaret Toohey Anne Chalupsky Brooks, Ohio University By Nelda Booth Granum, Ohio University Nancy McNeal Burtch, The Ohio State University By Sue Cooper Kirschner, The Ohio State University Ruth Stemsrud Challender, University of Minnesota By Susan Morrissey Jean Makedonsky Clark, Michigan State University By Mary Paule McMath Bierlein, Michigan State University Blanche Gustavson Crook, University of Oregon By Phyllis Rochelle Forte, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Mary Alice McCauley Kranz, Purdue University Julie Ann Lambert, Oregon State University

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Christina Goyett, Bowling Green State University By Margaret Toohey Mary Guiney By Nancy Fehrmann Gainer, Iowa State University Jacque Haines By Joanne Braucher, Albion College Carol Petersen Hall, Northern Illinois University By Anita Petersen Drake, Northern Illinois University Sarah Hammond, Bowling Green State University By Margaret Toohey Janice Mack Hanson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln By Breanna Johnson Benjamin, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Diane Herbst, Marietta College By Patricia Quinn Munson, Marietta College Dottie Padgett Ingels, Purdue University By Theresa Busby Stripling, Purdue University Karen White Kephart, West Virginia Wesleyan College By Donna Moxley Isaacs, Frostburg State University

Margaret Duesenberg Long, Drake University By Bruce Long Sue McCormick Love, Kansas State University By Rena Hartzler Armatas, Kansas State University Jackie Lyerly By Barbara Oras Blatchford, Northern Illinois University Mary Shellenberger Brown, Central Michigan University Martha Small Greenlaw, University of Texas at Austin Julie Lambert, Oregon State University Andrew Macrina By Catherine Cahill Macrina, West Chester University Lesley Conway Maggiore, Georgia State University By Nancy Coleman Hart, University of Georgia Carol Veatch Winthrop, Iowa Wesleyan University Kay Kaufmann Matthews, Cornell University By Virginia Drick Messing, Ohio Wesleyan University Jimmy & Madeline McGrew By Julie McGrew Olsen, University of New Orleans Nancy Moore, East Carolina University By Paula Noffsinger Fergusson, East Carolina University Mary Seprodi Neal, Indiana State University By Penny Debaun Bluebaum, Indiana State University Marcia Handren Boone, Indiana State University

Deborah Seward Cahill, Indiana State University Judith Fuss Carl, Indiana State University Julie Taylor Hall, Indiana State University Debi Kay Hargis, Indiana State University Nancy Surman Hayes, Indiana State University Bettye Becker Hewitt, Indiana State University Elizabeth Halley Hills, Indiana State University Jamie Stidham Kochert, Indiana State University Pamela Bird Langenfeld, Indiana State University Nancy Bartlett Limp, Indiana State University Michelle Thompson Maciok, Indiana State University Jackie Magee McMahan Susan Peacock, Indiana State University Laura Foster Shoemaker, Indiana State University Debra Strange, Indiana State University Ruthlyn Newell, Thiel College By Denise Cuteri Willson, Thiel College Merritt Parris By Amanda Benson Hicks, Southern Polytechnic State University Judith Matter Pendleton, Carroll University By Sharon Monson Erickson, Iowa State University Jane Berkey Peterson, University of Washington By Joan Hallsted Dolowy, University of Illinois Loma Bowers Proctor, University of Denver By Diane Jo Andrich, University of Northern Colorado Nancy Eitel Reeves, Marietta College By Kay Porter Rowekamp, Marietta College Lawrence & Opal Sabo By Karen Sabo Indusi, LIU Post Nancy Durig Spayde, Bethany College By Margaret Cox Johnson, West Liberty University Marjorie Wintz Stenger, West Virginia University By Nancy Stenger Todd, University of Maryland Lulu Coberly Stout, Stetson University By Virginia Gerretson Brooks, Florida State University Lois Portz Strawn, Wittenberg University By Ann Strawn Stafford, Wittenberg University

Jane Terveer, The Ohio State University By Ellen Dettra Kunst, The Ohio State University Pamela Elliot Tibbert, University of Michigan By Lucy Niemann French, University of Michigan Rena Toliver, Oregon State University By Julie Lambert, Oregon State University Phyllis Armstrong Specht, Oregon State University Janet Kendall Tower, Purdue University By Barbara Tower Williams, Purdue University Jane Kleine Uzee, University of New Orleans By Linda Hawkins Christopher, University of New Orleans Marilyn Muniz Silbernagel, University of New Orleans Frances Vaughan, University of Wisconsin-Madison By Georgia Knox Mode, University of Wisconsin-Madison Jean Shumway Wells, Oregon State University By Phyllis Armstrong Specht, Oregon State University Betty Robertson Wert, Wittenberg University By Jonathan & Melinda Brant Dick Wert By Jonathan & Melinda Brant Don Wiseman By Betty Cronin Webb, The Ohio State University Bill Wright By Betty Wilson Duncan, University of Nebraska At Kearney Kay Young, The Ohio State University By Mary Anders Adams-Smith, The Ohio State University

HONOR GIFTS

The Alpha Xi Delta Foundation recognizes Honor Gifts given from January 1, 2015 to July 31, 2015. 50th Anniversary of Delta Rho Chapter, California State University, Northridge By Susan Leeds-Horwitz, California State University, Northridge Sarah Abadi, California State University, Northridge By Ofra Abadi

Ann Ward Adams, University of Nebraska-Lincoln By Jane Wilkens Schroeder, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Emily Wray Stander, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Alisen Barton, Texas State University-San Marcos By Karen Barton

Carissa Adams, South Dakota State University By Carol Adams

Marisa Bayer, Lycoming College By Debra Bayer

Olivia Albanese, University of West Georgia By Gina Albanese Kirstie Allen, University of Washington By Grace and Dennis Kim Jayne Wade Anderson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln By Jane Wilkens Schroeder, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Emily Wray Stander, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Abigail Andrejek, Michigan State University By Amy Andrejek Alejandra Ares, Florida International University By Dulce Ares Audrey Arnold, Georgia Institute of Technology By Ann Arnold Jenny Awrey, University of Washington By Taryn Kristof Solie, University of Washington Stephanie Bachman, Kansas State University By Geri Nelson Bachman, Kansas State University Aniela Baczewski, Texas State University-San Marcos By David Baczewski Hannah Bagot, Southeast Missouri State University By James Bagot Allison Baker, University of Illinois By Karen Baker Chloe Barnachea, California State University, Northridge By Jocelyn Barnachea Myles Barrineau, Auburn University By Christy Amador Christina Bartels, Southeast Missouri State University By Marie Bartels Kendal Bartlett, Western Kentucky University By Glenda Huff, Western Kentucky University

Jess Bast, Elon University By Cynthia Keysor

Serina Bayer, Lycoming College By Debra Bayer Rachel Beals, University of Washington By Brandon Beals Leah Becker, Sonoma State University By Angela Becker Laura Parker Beckett, Georgia State University By Thelma Merck Parker, Georgia Southern University Mackenzie Bellamy, San Jose State University By Michael Bellamy Felicia Bennett, Syracuse University By Claudia Bennett Lauren McHugh Berger, University of New Hampshire By Derek Berger Taylor Best, University of Iowa By Tedde Best Alyssa Blair, Purdue University By Donna and Jim Blair Kim Blaz, George Mason University By John and Karina Blaz Samantha Blume, Elon University By Kara Anderson, Elon University Kelsey Blystone, Pennsylvania State University By Randall Blystone Nina Bocchini, American University By Kebra Bocchini Katherine Boggs, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach By Jordan Boggs Melissa Bohn, Kansas State University By Beth Bohn Katie Boroniec, Eastern Michigan University By Omega Financial, Inc. Kelci Bowen, Texas State University-San Marcos By Cynthia Bowen Haley Bowers, Southern Polytechnic State University By Brook Bowers

Emmy Bowersox, University of Maryland By Omega Financial, Inc. Hailey Bowersox, Boise State University By Kathy Hicks Sarah Bowles, University of Southern Maine By Paula Nelson-Bowles Jen Brady, University of Nebraska at Omaha By Dave and Linda Brady Lauren Brakefield, Christian Brothers University By April Harris Rachel Brekovsky, Bucknell University By Sue Brekovsky Elizabeth Brenda, California State University, Stanislaus By James Brenda Amanda Browder, University of Iowa By Michelle Browder Erika Brown, Alma College By Kali Brown Bill and Linda Fitzgerald Jacquelyn Bruno, Southeast Missouri State University By Vanessa Sparrow Hill, Jacksonville State University Katie Buckley, California State University-San Marcos By Deborah Norton, California State University-San Marcos Jen Burns, The Ohio State University By Lynn Burns Shannon Butler, University of Alabama at Birmingham By Cynthia Butler, University of Alabama at Birmingham Amanda Cage, University of Nebraska at Omaha By Carla Cage Sarah Cahill, Western Kentucky University By Michelle Barger Megan Bunge Caldwell, University of Washington By Jennifer Awrey, University of Washington Claudia Calvo, Virginia Commonwealth University By Ricardo Calvo Shelby Canales, Sonoma State University By Barbi Buchanan Alyssa Canestro, Boise State University By Linda Canestro

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Nikki Caquelin, University of Northern Iowa By Kim Balvanz

Alexa Condon, University of New Hampshire By Diane Condon

Maggie DiCesare, DePaul University By Omega Financial, Inc.

Jenny Cardwell, Old Dominion University By Melinda Cardwell

Shelby Cone, Auburn University By Ann Cone

Katelyn Carter, Jacksonville State University By Saundra Carter

Gabri Copenhaver, Southwestern University By Jamie Rogers, Southwestern University

Rachael Dickson, University of Central Oklahoma By Stephanie Dickson

Kassandra Castillo, New Mexico State University By Abigail Garcia Dominguez Kristine Caton, Eastern Washington University By Alexis Welch Danford, Eastern Washington University Angela Cecys, Kent State University By Ann Butkowski Alpha Xi Chapter, University of California-Los Angeles By Patricia Lee Dillon Clegg, University of California-Los Angeles Beta Epsilon Chapter, Monmouth College By Nancy Lee Graves, Monmouth College Judy Maxwell Schaeffer, Monmouth College Rho Chapter, University of NebraskaLincoln By Regina Todero Mangine, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Bianca Chavez, University of NevadaLas Vegas By Joseph Chavez Kate Chavez, Sonoma State University By Jamie Allen Chesapeake Alumnae Association By Nancy Carman, Frostburg State University Alex Chiaramonte, Worcester Polytechnic Institute By Robbin Tufano Holly Chiles, West Liberty University By Liza Chiles Morgan Kathleen Cmunt, University of Mount Union By Michelle Cmunt Caitlin Cole, Monmouth College By Melinda Cole Meghan Colescott, Western Carolina University By Marie McLucas Annissa Coley, University of Mount Union By Laura Coley

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Korinne Dunn, University of North Carolina-Asheville By Bill Dunn Kelly Durej, University of Maryland By Joan Tyrrell Durej

Caitlin Dieger, South Dakota State University By Ritch Dieger

Lauren Durocher, University of Illinois By Karen Durocher

Samantha DiFabio, Syracuse University By Susan DiFabio

Julia Eigner, American University By Phil Eigner

Allison Cox, Temple University By Lorraine Cox

Jazmin Dilan, LIU Post By Nereida Dilan

Nicki Croly By Deborah Norton, California State University-San Marcos

Gretchen Balling DiMarco, Syracuse University By Rebecca Richter Perrett, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Cynthia Hughes Eisenhart, East Tennessee State University By Brenda Faye Barnette Ramage, East Tennessee State University

Amber Cottrell, Eastern Michigan University By Donna Cottrell

Kelsey D’Andrea, LIU Post By Eileen D’Andrea Alexis Welch Danford, Eastern Washington University By Elizabeth Pynsky, Eastern Washington University Pamela Davis, University of Michigan By Lucy Niemann French, University of Michigan Founders’ Day By Rigby Guiney Duncan, Marshall University Jan Beachler Day, University of Nebraska-Lincoln By Jane Wilkens Schroeder, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Elizabeth Shelly De Jong, Bethany College-West Virginia By Margaret Payne Greene, Stetson University Carol Tyler, Bethany College-West Virginia Maddie DeGeorges, Auburn University By Kathie DeGeorges Lorraine Delgado-Amador, Christian Brothers University By Kathleen Gillon, Christian Brothers University Delta Gamma Chapter, University of Nebraska-Kearney By Amanda Torpey, University of North Carolina-Wilmington Caitlin DeLuca, Michigan State University By Michele DeLuca Megan DiBenedetto, University of Washington By Steve DiBenedetto

Sarah Elefson, Purdue University By Christine Elefson

Michele DiNella, Marquette University By Cheryl DiNella

Catherine Elsaesser, Cornell University By Michele Elsaesser

Linda Belles Dinus, University of Washington By Jill Foster Bortel, Defiance College

Cheyenne Etherton, Western Kentucky University By Louis Etherton

Francesca DiSantis, Auburn University By Kathie DeGeorges

Kiarra Evans, Virginia Commonwealth University By Paulette Ghee-Evans

Chrystina DiVito, University of Iowa By Gina DiVito Katherine Donahue, Kent State University By Stephanie Donahue Maureen Donahue, Michigan State University By Kimberly Donahue Maria Dopico, Christian Brothers University By Alex Dopico Ashley Dorner, University of Alabama at Birmingham By Kim Dorner Morgan Douglas, University of Central Florida By Robin Okon

Megan Evans, Coastal Carolina University By Mary Evans Michele Herbst Evink, South Dakota State University By Barbara Oras Blatchford, Northern Illinois University Mary Shellenberger Brown, Central Michigan University Jennifer Bauer Henson, Wittenberg University Abby Fallon, Western Michigan University By Ann Fallon Laurie Howard Felton, University of Virginia By Margaret Payne Greene, Stetson University

Lauren Downs, Thiel College By LeeAnn Downs

Niamh Fennessy, Worcester Polytechnic Institute By Pauline Fennessy

Jordyn Dresner, Michigan State University By Scott Dresner

Jennifer Ferden, University of Iowa By Ken Ferden

Leah Drummond, Old Dominion University By Jennifer Drummond

Angie Fersch, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse By Verna Fersch

Dakota Duchaine, University of Central Florida By Amy Duchaine Kayla Dunlap, University of Mount Union By Karen Michaud

Sonika Finch, Georgia Institute of Technology By Stephen Finch

Maddie Fiore, Western Michigan University By Tamara Tocco

Alexis Galaini, Bucknell University By Barbara Celluzzi Galaini, Bucknell University

Cassie Firestone, Coastal Carolina University By Pamela Jones Kinsley

Paige Gallagher, Southeast Missouri State University By Donna Gallagher

Kendall Fisher, Ohio University By Brenda Fisher

Gamma Nu Chapter, Southeast Missouri State University By Digital Pix Composites

Bailee Flaming, Kansas State University By Kimberly Flaming Courtney Hankins Fluty, Texas State University-San Marcos By Elaine Hankins, Greensboro College Shannon Foley, Ohio University By John and Dora Foley Andi Fouberg, South Dakota State University By Rebecca Richter Perrett, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Alpha Xi Delta Foundation Trustees 2013-2015 By Jane Fursey Ralston, University of Mount Union Our Founders By Sonja Zedigian Lowry, Monmouth College The 2015 Southern California Foundersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day Luncheon Attendees By Victoria Bourdas Bourdas Martinez, California State University, Northridge Ali Fox, Greensboro College By Robert Fox Jamie Fox, University of Central Florida By Lennie Fox Alexandra Fraioli, American University By Kelly Eastman Karolyn Frangos, Bowling Green State University By Lisa Vacanti Caroline Fredline, Michigan State University By Antoinette Fredline Lauren Freimuth, West Virginia Wesleyan College By Beth Wynn Elizabeth Fricke, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse By Amy Fricke Izzi Frieden, Cornell University By Tracy Vosburgh

Sarah-Leigh Gangadeen, Stetson University By Lydia Gangadeen Sophie Gast, Carroll University By Robin Gast Brenda Leisy Gerwick, University of Nebraska-Lincoln By Jane Wilkens Schroeder, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Giovanna Giacosa, Sonoma State University By Lisa Giacosa Susan Embury Gibson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln By Emily Wray Stander, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Jane Wilkens Schroeder, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Erika Giglia, Michigan State University By Robert Giglia Taylor Ginnis, Bowling Green State University By Omega Financial, Inc. Marsha Richmond Glover, University of Nebraska-Lincoln By Jane Wilkens Schroeder, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Melissa Goldman, California State University, Northridge By Bonnie Goldman Kaylan Gotwalt, Pennsylvania State University By Kathy Todaro Gotwalt, Pennsylvania State University Erica Graham By Silvia Gomez Nicole Graham, University of Northern Colorado By Silvia Gomez Rachel Granzin, University of Illinois By Judy Granzin Ema Kathryn Graves By Jamie Rogers, Southwestern University

Amy Grace Greene, University of Nebraska-Lincoln By Jane Wilkens Schroeder, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Kara Heideman, University of Nebraska-Lincoln By Jane Wilkens Schroeder, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Margaret Payne Greene, Stetson University By Laurie Howard Felton, University of Virginia

Caroline Heres, Syracuse University By Ed Heres

Morgan Gruebele, University of Nebraska-Lincoln By Jane Wilkens Schroeder, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Casey Herm, Temple University By Laura Herm Lara Herreid, Southwestern University By Jamie Rogers, Southwestern University

Sruti Guhathakurta, Georgia Institute of Technology By Subhrajit Guhathakurta

Lauren Hershberger, Wright State University By Shelly Hershberger

Brittany Guy, University of Southern Maine By Leo Guy

Mallory Hess, University of Texas at Austin By Laura Hess

Melisa Dudley Haessler, University of Nebraska-Lincoln By Jane Wilkens Schroeder, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Megan Haidinger, Auburn University By Lisa Haidinger Marisa Haight, Michigan State University By Michelle Haight Kennedy Hairston, Georgia State University By Evelyn Hairston

Katherine Heydle, Sonoma State University By Kurt Heydle Kylie Hicks, University of Alabama at Birmingham By Dawn Hicks Casey Higgins, Coastal Carolina University By Rita Higgins Grace Hilgenbrink, University of Illinois By Mark Hilgenbrink Abigail Hilson By Marie McLucas

Danielle Hale, DePaul University By Carole Hale

Taylor Hirsch, University of Illinois By Jennifer Hirsch

Tayler Hames, Auburn University By Donna Hames

Meaghan Hoctor, Texas State University-San Marcos By Judy Hoctor

Katarina Hammond, University of Central Florida By Helen Hammond

Katy Hoeksema, Sonoma State University By Anne Rebstock Hoeksema

Kelsey Harmon, University of Texas at Austin By Donna Harmon

Ashley Holmes, Indiana University By Diane Holmes

Ali Harrington, University of Maryland By Barbara Harrington

Kayla Holmes, California State University-San Marcos By Jacqueline Holmes

Brittany Hartory, Bowling Green State University By Jill Foster Bortel, Defiance College

Rachel Holter, Kent State University By Mary Holter

Kayla Hatch, Auburn University By Kathie DeGeorges

Jacky Homan, LIU Post By Annette Girardi Homan

Lizz Hatcher, San Jose State University By Julie Hatcher

Karlie Hopkins, California State University-San Marcos By Kiely Hopkins

Amanda Havrilla, The Ohio State University By Julia Havrilla Angela Hayes, University of Northern Iowa By Debra Hayes

Jenna Orton, University of WisconsinLa Crosse By Amy and Kara Horton

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Sara Huey, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach By Carley James, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Alyssa Huff, Western Kentucky University By Glenda Huff, Western Kentucky University Katherine Huppert, University of Missouri-St. Louis By Elizabeth Huppert Nicolette Iervasi, University of Central Florida By Rocco Iervasi

Kelly Jones, University of Central Florida By Pamela McCormick Barkman, Baldwin Wallace University Maya Joshi, San Jose State University By Pramod Joshi Alexandra Jostes, Indiana University By Dean Jostes Lisa Jox, University of Maryland By Evonne Carawan, North Carolina State University Ashley Joy, Lyon College By Karen Spence

Natalie Izquierdo, Florida International University By Oto Izquierdo

Betsy Stoten Kachmar, Purdue University By Mary Ruth Hadley Snyder, Purdue University

Tamera Jackson, Virginia Commonwealth University By Wendy Jackson

Rebecca Kaiser, Marquette University By Sherrie Kaiser

Tia Jackson By Wendy Jackson Alle Jacobowitz, California State University, Northridge By Eugene Jacobowitz Lindsey Jaffe, California State University-San Marcos By Shelly Jaffe Jaclyn Janocsko, Kent State University By Tamie Janocsko Taylor Jenney, University of Nebraska at Omaha By Sue Skipton Megan Johns, Sonoma State University By Grace Johns Ellen Johnson, Monmouth College By Stephanie Johnson Fatima Johnson, University of North Carolina-Asheville By Nancy Fehrmann Gainer, Iowa State University

Sadie Kalinyak, Boise State University By Robin Kalinyak

Mandy Koohi, Southwestern University By Jamie Rogers, Southwestern University Haley Kramer, Indiana University of Pennsylvania By Dan Kramer Bayley Kuhlman, Texas State University- San Marcos By Cindy Kuhlman

Megan Lambert, Wingate University By Sharon Lambert

Samantha Loomis, Ohio Northern University By Ellen Loomis

Elizabeth Landy, University of South Dakota By Kayla Prasek, University of South Dakota Hannah Lane, Ohio Northern University By Christy Lane-Woynar

Alice Gagyo Katocs, Rider University By Nancy Fehrmann Gainer, Iowa State University

Lee Lane Lardy, San Diego State University By Patricia Smith Sellers, San Diego State University

Sarah Keach, Elon University By Kara Anderson, Elon University

Jenny Laychak, Elon University By Laurie Laychak

Crystal Kennedy, New Mexico State University By Herlinda Kennedy

Emma Layton, Cornell University By Marie Layton

Rachel Kingery, Virginia Commonwealth University By Lorie Kingery

Mel LeBlanc, University of Alabama at Birmingham By Sheren LeBlanc

Mary Lydon, University of Illinois By Carol Lydon Kara Lynch, Wright State University By Sharon Lynch Marissa Malta, DePaul University By Sylvia and Randy Malta Jennifer Mangino, University of Illinois By Alene Mangino

Dylan Martin, University of Northern Iowa By Carolyn Martin

Kinsey Johnston, Stetson University By Julie Johnston

Charlotte Klass, Syracuse University By Charles Klass

Elizabeth Jones, University of Central Oklahoma By David and Bonnie Jones

Jenn Klein, Towson University By Bonnie Klein

Sarah Lerwick, American University By Kathryn Lerwick

Kayla Klinzak, Jacksonville State University By Sharon Wynn

Bethany Lewis, Southwestern University By Jamie Rogers, Southwestern University

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Michelle Skinner Loy, Western Carolina University By Robin Parton Pate, Western Carolina University

Jennifer Bellas Lee, Old Dominion University By Nealy Patty Wheat, University of West Georgia

Jean Koza Leider, University of Iowa By Danica Vanasse Olson, Marquette University

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Ashley Lowry, University of Nebraska-Lincoln By Jane Wilkens Schroeder, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lauren Marksberry, Western Carolina University By Marie McLucas

Kim Kirkman, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville By Jennifer Kirkman

Maggie Koenig, University of Nebraska at Omaha By Omega Financial, Inc.

Sara Lovse, Alma College By Ann Gualdoni

Anne Fiske Lee, University of Michigan By Patricia Smith Sellers, San Diego State University

Lauren Johnson, Boise State University By Melanie Johnson

Hannah Jones, Texas State UniversitySan Marcos By Laura Jones

Sarah Logan, Coastal Carolina University By Ronald Logan Lauren Long, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville By Sheila Hellm

Jesi Lankford, University of Alabama at Birmingham By Sherrie Lankford

Cynthia Smith King, Georgia Institute of Technology By Karen Smith Hughes, Georgia Institute of Technology

Hannah Lockhart, Western Kentucky University By Stephanie Lockhart

Julie Lambert, Oregon State University By Jane Wilkens Schroeder, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Kimberly Kaniadakis, University of Toledo By Amanda Wells

Katie Kenney, Ohio Northern University By Jolynn Kenney-Mick

Kaylan Lindecamp, Western Carolina University By Marie McLucas

Megan Lee, Sonoma State University By Judy Lee

Julie Liddle, Michigan State University By Lynn Liddle

Kate Listwan Martin, University of Florida By Nancy Fehrmann Gainer, Iowa State University Sophia Martin, Indiana University By Ingrid Martin Sunny Massa, American University By Laurie Massa Erin Maul, Monmouth College By Elizabeth Hillen Madison Maurer, Texas State University-San Marcos By Chris Maurer

Caitlyn May, Georgia Institute of Technology By Rodney May Alex Maynard, Kansas State University By Heidi Maynard Erin McCarthy, West Chester University By Elaine McCarthy

Darleen Van Roon Miller, Frostburg State University By Mary Ellen Cunningham South, Frostburg State University Heidi Millius, University of Northern Iowa By Dean Millius

Kylie McCloskey, University of Washington By Karin McCloskey

Monica Miorandi, University of Rhode Island By Donna Miorandi

Juliet McDade, Georgia State University By Cathy Wendholt-McDade

Alexis Moberger, DePaul University By Lisa Lanham

Corinne Mcdonald, Monmouth University By Christina McDonald

Susanne Goodrich Moeller, University of Florida By Judith Becker Kemp, Wittenberg University

Ashlee McDonnell, Ohio Northern University By Joel Perrin Madi McFall, Purdue University By Laurie McFall Lacey McGuire, Coastal Carolina University By Kelly Webb

Lauren Montague, Western Michigan University By Diane Montague Milana Montalto, Indiana University By Curt Montalto

Shea McKenna, University of Iowa By Kelley Mckenna

Claudia Kruger Moore, Baldwin Wallace University By Pamela McCormick Barkman, Baldwin Wallace University

Nikki McLucas, Western Carolina University By Marie McLucas

Kassidy Moore, Texas State University-San Marcos By Theresea Moore

Tia McNair, University of North CarolinaWilmington By Teresa Anderson Meara McNitt, University of New Orleans By Thomas McNitt Julia Meadows, Southern Illinois UniversityEdwardsville By Chablis Meadows Molly Means, University of WisconsinEau Claire By Mary Means Kelsey Melrose, Georgia Institute of Technology By Tamara Melrose

Emma Nady, University of Texas at Austin By Stephanie Nady Kiera Neilson, University of NevadaLas Vegas By Shari Dunn Stefani Nell, Wingate University By Malisa Nell Mckenna Nelson, University of North Carolina-Wilmington By Jimmy and Beth Nelson Ariel Neville, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott By Robert Neville Kathryn Newsome, Georgia Institute of Technology By Jim and Elizabeth Newsome Hannah Nichols, New Mexico State University By Laurie Nichols

Rebecca Order, University of Rhode Island By Catherine Order Lilibeth Ortiz, Texas State UniversitySan Marcos By Elsa Ortiz Caroline Osburn, Ohio University By Diane Mazzone Osburn Diana Ospina, Florida International University By Esperanza Ospina Jordan Marie Padgett, Georgia Institute of Technology By Alice Wheatley Padgett Tiffany Padillia, West Chester University By John Padilla Kennedy Palmer, University of Alabama at Birmingham By Katina Hall Perris Parrott, Millersville University By Claudette Parrott

Mason Ninzeheltzer, Indiana University of Pennsylvania By Abb Ninzeheltzer

Rene Patton, University of MissouriSt. Louis By Ann-Marie Bolter

Hannah Norman, Kent State University By Kristine Norman

Hannah Pauls, West Liberty University By Rebecca Pauls

Michelle Moore, University of West Georgia By Scott Moore

Haley Norris, California State University-San Marcos By Priscilla Norris

Jennifer Pautz, Elon University By Kara Anderson, Elon University

Norma Matthews Morgan, Frostburg State University By Kelly Morgan Griffin, Frostburg State University

Sara Northam, San Jose State University By Stephanie Northam

Kayla Morrow, Purdue University By Nita Minix Elizabeth Morse, Dartmouth College By Laura Loeb Adina Motoc, Kent State University By Marcela Motoc

Amber Melson, University of Central Florida By Don and Roxann Melson

Meagan Moyer, Bowling Green State University By Susan VanLent Moyer, Bowling Green State University

Sabrina Mercer, DePaul University By Christopher Mercer

Karin Muggli, University of Washington By Connie Muggli

Erin Meredith, Purdue University By Susan Meredith

EmiLee Mullis, Coastal Carolina University By Lynnette Lake

Ellen Meystedt, Southeast Missouri State University By Michael Meystedt

Kristina Muscolino, University of Illinois By Anastasia Kaparos Muscolino

Sam Murphy, Towson University By Lynn Murphy

Emily Noss, Alma College By Rebekah Noss Lynch, Alma College Caroline Nyberg, Boise State University By Julie Plummer

Paige Peacock, University of Washington By Sugar Peacock Kayla Pearson, Kansas State University By Vicki Cain Emilie Perdue, Purdue University By Dalene Perdue

Lisa Obral, Bowling Green State University By Mark Obral

Stephanie Perez, California State University, Stanislaus By Denise Perez

Maggie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Marquette University By James Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien

Tabitha Petri, Stetson University By Lisa Ricci

Charter Members Of Gamma Psi Chapter, Frostburg State University By Nadine Roberts, Frostburg State University

Ontasia Petteway, West Liberty University By Omeka Petteway

Tegan Ogilvie, Texas State UniversitySan Marcos By Vanessa Ogilvie Jacqulynn Olivarez, San Jose State University By Francisca Olivarez

Natalia Pfeifer, American University By Krystyna Pfeifer Kirsten Pfister, University of New Hampshire By Omega Financial, Inc. Kristen Phillips, University of NebraskaLincoln By Emily Wray Stander, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Ginny Bolas Philp, University of Arizona By Deborah Norton, California State University-San Marcos Becca Pierce, Towson University By Valerie Pierce Alexa Pierre, Georgia Institute of Technology By Mercedes Pierre Addison Platnico, University of Rhode Island By Kyle Platnico Member Class of 1976-77 By Toni Hatten Donahue, Marshall University

Julie Rego, Bowling Green State University By Jill Foster Bortel, Defiance College

Julia Scali, University of Delaware By Joanann Scali

Rachele Sklar, University of Delaware By Lynne Sklar

Vineta Verners Rehm, University of Nebraska-Lincoln By Emily Wray Stander, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Hayley Schmidt, Texas State UniversitySan Marcos By Lorena Schmidt

Caden Smith, Purdue University By Ron Smith

Meghan Reilly, Bucknell University By Carolyn Reilly Sally Smith Reimers, California State University, Northridge By Susan Leeds-Horwitz, California State University, Northridge Julie Remus, Kent State University By Robert and Darla Remus

Brieanna Schroeder, St. Norbert College By Tamala Schroeder

Chrysantha Smith, George Mason University By Omega Financial, Inc.

Chelsea Schroeder, University of Illinois By Tammi Schroeder

Katie Smith, The Ohio State University By Kimberly Smith

Dennis Schroeder By Jane Wilkens Schroeder, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lauren Smith, Bucknell University By Ellen Smith

Catt Podlogar, Marquette University By Mary Podlogar

Sheena Riggle, Wright State University By Shane Riggle

Jane Wilkens Schroeder, University of Nebraska-Lincoln By Emily Wray Stander, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Tiffany Power, Virginia Commonwealth University By Nancy Power

Hilary Roberts, University of Kansas By Sandra Rogan

Janna Schulte, Kansas State University By Linda Schulte

Jennifer PriBy l, University of NebraskaLincoln By Omega Financial, Inc.

Chrissy Robertson, University of West Georgia By Nealy Patty Wheat, University of West Georgia

Tina Schwartz, LIU Post By Janet Schwartz

Nicole Psoras, Towson University By Michele Psoras

Jamie Rogers, Southwestern University By George Rogers

Catherine Pullig, Southwestern University By Jamie Rogers, Southwestern University

Nancy Twitchell Rohde, Central Michigan University By Margaret Payne Greene, Stetson University

Lyz Pynsky, Eastern Washington University By Alexis Welch Danford, Eastern Washington University Kendall Quirk, Southwestern University By Jamie Rogers, Southwestern University Diana Rafanello, Indiana University By Linda Biersach Matkowski, University of Illinois Jane Fursey Ralston, University of Mount Union By Carrie Kashawlic, Ohio Northern University Carolyn Ramirez, University of Texas at Austin By Julia Vowell Augusta Rapoza, Franklin & Marshall College By Robert Rapoza Kelly Ratliff, University of Delaware By Donna Bolender Christiana Ratto, Sonoma State University By Kimberly Ratto Hannah Rauh, Pennsylvania State University By Megan Rauh

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Bev Case Rorer, University of Pennsylvania By Melanie Holwood, West Chester University

Carissa Selken, University of South Dakota By Kayla Prasek, University of South Dakota Breana Sepulveda, University of Illinois By Carmen Arroyo Catie Sergis, Auburn University By Tiffany Sergis Haley Shaw, Dartmouth College By Carla Shaw

Brooke Rosell, Sonoma State University By Sandi Kremer

Margaret Sheets, Albion College By Patricia Sheets

Rylee Ross, Ohio University By Gary Ross

Emily Shiever, The Ohio State University By Penny Johnson

Cat Row, University of Central Oklahoma By Jim Row

Sue Bostwick Shiring, University of Mount Union By Nancy Fehrmann Gainer, Iowa State University

Krista Rye, The Ohio State University By Patty Rye Gabby Salvaggio, Monmouth University By Nicole Salvaggio

Gabriella Sichenze, Pennsylvania State University By Cynthia Sichenze

Shelby Santos, Coastal Carolina University By Kelly Webb

Chesapeake Alumnae Sisters By Sandra Priebe Day, Frostburg State University

Sela Sarkisian, Georgia Institute of Technology By Saron Sarkisian

Alpha Xi Delta Sisters of Rho Chapter, University of Nebraska-Lincoln By Emily Wray Stander, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Raegan Sawyer, Marquette University By Jill Foster Bortel, Defiance College

Cameron Skinner, Virginia Commonwealth University By Lisa Glenn Skinner, Jacksonville State University

Riley Smith, Michigan State University By Steven Smith Lauren Ashley Smith, University of West Georgia By Janie Smith Becky Soderholm, Iowa State University By Nancy Fehrmann Gainer, Iowa State University Taryn Kristof Solie, University of Washington By Jennifer Awrey, University of Washington Nora Solomon, Bowling Green State University By Jill Foster Bortel, Defiance College Claire Springhetti, Michigan State University By Marilyn Foster Erickson, Coe College Paige Staggs, Kent State University By Rich General Emily Wray Stander, University of Nebraska-Lincoln By Jane Wilkens Schroeder, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Savanna Stanton-Ameisen, George Mason University By Elizabeth Ameisen Kristy Stapleton, Boise State University By Liz Stapleton Kim Starr, University of Kentucky By Leslie Anne Crump Zuk, The Ohio State University Rebecca Stelter, Southwestern University By Susannah Prucka, Southwestern University Allison Stepuszek, Marquette University By Nancy Stepuszek Shelby Still, Christian Brothers University By April Harris

Sara Stoffels, DePaul University By Kris Stoffels

Elena Vierra, University of Texas at Austin By Marisa Vierra

Cali Wilde, University of Central Florida By Marni Jennings

Leanne Alicia Stovall, East Tennessee State University By Lisa Stovall

Nikki Villoria, The Ohio State University By Jun Villoria

Caley Wildermuth, Syracuse University By Dan Wildermuth

Kelsie Vonhollen, University of South Dakota By Kayla Prasek, University of South Dakota

Carol Wilson Wilking, West Virginia University By Carol Wilson Wilking, West Virginia University

Lauren Vrana, Texas State UniversitySan Marcos By Jacquelyn Vrana

Mary Wilkins, Old Dominion University By Lisa Wilkins

Miranda Stutzman, Alma College By Paulette Moerdyk-Catlin Stephanie Sweeney, Bowling Green State University By Robert Sweeney Beth Caulfield Swing, University of Iowa By Deborah Norton, California State University-San Marcos Natalie Taylor, DePaul University By Katherine Taylor Emilie Teitz, Marquette University By Carol Teitz Morgan Thaler, The Ohio State University By Sheryl Thaler

Courtney Wachal, University of Mount Union By Rick Wachal Jessica Wagner, Coastal Carolina University By Kim Wagner Kristina Wagner, University of Illinois By Regina Wagner

Paige Theall, DePaul University By Tamara Theall

Madison Wagner, Western Kentucky University By Lisa Rice

Lauren Tocco, Western Michigan University By Tamara Tocco

Maggie Waligura, Texas State University-San Marcos By Holly Waligura

Tina Tocco, Western Michigan University By Tamara Tocco

Natalie Wall, Marquette University By Robyn Wall-Berto

Amanda Toljanic, Indiana University By Mark Toljanic

Katie Wallace, Kansas State University By Megan Wallace

Katie Jackman Torrey, Iowa State University By Amy Kraenzlein, Iowa State University

Bianca Walsh, Georgia Institute of Technology By Russell Walsh

Samantha Tougas, Pennsylvania State University By Andrea Tougas

Stacie Kleager Walton, University of Nebraska-Lincoln By Jane Wilkens Schroeder, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Sarah Trezona, University of North Carolina-Wilmington By Kimberlea Trezona Casey Tripodi, East Carolina University By Dana Tripodi Rebekah Trujillo, Texas State UniversitySan Marcos By Sam Trujillo Laura Weems Tull, University of Alabama at Birmingham By Stacy Cardwell Gay, University of Alabama at Birmingham Linda Urban, Ohio Northern University By Linda Urban, Ohio Northern University Carol Mayer Utter, Cornell University By Margaret Payne Greene, Stetson University

Celeste Watkins, Franklin & Marshall College By Janine Watkins

April Williams, California State University, Stanislaus By Judy Williams Sarah Williams, Western Michigan University By Jeff Williams Erin Willson, University of Illinois By Barbara Willson Christina Winter, Coastal Carolina University By Timothy Winter Alpha Xi Deltaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work for Autism Speaks By Betty Darnell Nelson, Knox College Mayre Wray By Emily Wray Stander, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Erin Wysocki, University of WisconsinLa Crosse By Diane Wysocki Liz Yarnell, Bowling Green State University By Kevin and Marsha Yarnell Hannah Yeoman, Kansas State University By Paul Yeoman Megan Zablan, Old Dominion University By Amy Zablan

Anna Mooring Weaver, East Carolina University By Katie Kennedy Schafer, East Carolina University Montana Weiss, University of North Carolina-Wilmington By Michael Weiss Jr. Taylor Wheelock, Kansas State University By Diane Hoagland Johnson Angela White, East Tennessee State University By Donald White

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why I give Wendy Kurtz Levine, Indiana ’05 Why do you love Alpha Xi Delta? Through Alpha Xi Delta I have made wonderful friends, found a rewarding career in business and developed leadership skills. It has become such an important part of my life, and I can’t imagine not being a part of this amazing Sisterhood of women. Why do you give to the Foundation? Alpha Xi Delta has given me so much opportunity and personal growth, starting in college and in the twenty years since graduation. Giving to the Foundation is my way of giving back, of helping the next generation of Alpha Xi Deltas realize their potential. You are giving generously to the Leadership Coach Program. Why are you passionate about the Leadership Coach Program? I am passionate about helping others discover and leverage their strengths, so they can become the best version of themselves. The Leadership Coach Program is a fantastic way for undergraduates to get started on this journey of self-discovery and self-development. They will strengthen their leadership skills, which will benefit them in college and as they begin their careers.

The Founders’ Challenge Realizes Success Why do you give to the Foundation? In 2014, the Foundation introduced The Founders’ Challenge, an opportunity for you to give back to the organization that has given us all so much. Your generous gift — whether the few dollars you would have spent on a cup of coffee or something more – furthers the dreams of our Founders. The 2015 Founders’ Challenge was very successful, with gifts from 474 alumnae and collegiate Sisters totaling $39,610!

Foundation Scholarship Program Update The Foundation will award more than $100,000 in scholarships for the 2015-2016 academic year to 52 undergraduates and 15 alumnae. The Foundation sends a special THANK YOU to the scholarship committee chairs, Martha Geppert, Illinois ’81; Bobby Stanton, Kentucky ’65; and their dedicated committee members: Ann Adams, Nebraska-Lincoln ’66; Kristin Billingsley, Sonoma State ’94; Stacey Cummins, Southeast Missouri ’94; Linda Dettmer, Baldwin Wallace ’69; Brittany Donatelli, Slippery Rock ’08; Rebekah Druetzler, Purdue ’79; Kathleen Duffy, Georgia Tech ’06; Jane Gaby, Tennessee-Knoxville ’70; Jennifer Gianino, Southeast Missouri ’94; Jody Halley, Baldwin Wallace ’89; Sharon Hessoun, Baldwin Wallace ’62; Nicole KuzminNichols, Case Western Reserve ’92; Michelle Marchand, Mount Union ’02; Sara Molnar, Ferris State ’64; Kimberly Nelson, Marietta ’06; Jane Schroeder, Nebraska-Lincoln ’81; and Nicole Valdes, Central Florida ’07. “Our 2015 scholarship recipients represent 40 chapters nationwide with an average GPA of 3.69,” said Martha Geppert, Foundation Trustee and Scholarship Committee Chair. “We are impressed with their accomplishments and bold goals and we are excited to see how they change the future.” Go to alphaxidelta.org to view the listing of 2015 scholarship recipients.

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