CONVENTION
The 72nd Biennial Pi Beta Phi Convention promised to be monumental, and it was! More than 1,100 Pi Phis made their way to Washington, D.C., and for four days, they celebrated accomplishments, conducted the business of the Fraternity, heard from amazing speakers and enjoyed monumental sisterhood. For complete convention coverage, visit piphiblog.org.
Alumnae Initiates Four alumnae initiates were welcomed into the sisterhood of Pi Beta Phi. These women are uniquely connected to Pi Phi through philanthropic endeavors, professional achievements and strong values complementing those of the Fraternity. From left: New York Delta KATE FOGARTY, D.C. Alpha KYLE ZIMMER, Arizona Gamma MEGHAN FROST, and D.C. Alpha YINGJIE SHU.
Members of Distinction
Three sisters were recognized with Pi Beta Phi’s Member of Distinction Award. Given only in convention years, the award honors Pi Phis who achieve professional success and recognition. MARY JO RUPP MYERS, Kansas Beta, (left) humanitarian and founder of the Aschiana Foundation, told Pi Phis they don’t have to do things on a grand scale — to just make a difference where they are. PEGGY HABERSTROH CIFRINO, West Virginia Alpha, (center) principal assistant and spokeswoman for General Colin Powell, shared that she’s had opportunities to meet many people, including famous people, but that in the end, the most notable people were the unsung heroes she’s met along the way.
Read more about these three sisters on page 42. 20
SUSAN GARRETT BAKER, Texas Alpha, (right) public servant and founding member of the National Alliance to End Homelessness, said that she rejoices in our
