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THE
OF A L P H A X I D E LTA
Looking
Good at 100!
A century
of news
and views.
FA L L / W I N T E R 2 0 0 4
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THE
T H E
OF ALPHA XI DELTA
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Emily Seifert, left,
Georgia Tech ’03,
and Annie
Sistrunk, Georgia
Tech ’02, accept
awards on behalf of
their chapter from
National President
Jane Sutton at
The Leadership
Conference 2004.
Volume 100/Issue 3 Copyright 2004
by Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity
Deadline Dates
Fall/Winter issue—June 15
Spring issue—October 15
Summer issue—February 15
Executive Director
Sara L. Nash, CAE
Managing Editor
Jennifer Emerick
jemerick@alphaxidelta.org
Editor
Ruth Goodman
rgoodman@alphaxidelta.org
Art Director
Jody Stinson Toth
National Council 2003–2005
NATIONAL PRESIDENT
Jane Hooper Sutton
NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS
Patrice Orr Bryon
Gina Willis Hawkins
Cynthia Treadwell-Miller
Michelle Supplee Reda
Melanie Smith Vanderpool
Dorothy Sheldon Williams
NPC DELEGATE
Deanna Wollam Detchemendy
Founders
Cora Bollinger Block
Alice Bartlett Bruner
Almira Lowry Cheney
Frances Elisabeth Cheney
Bertha Cook Evans
Eliza Drake Curtis Everton
Julia Maude Foster
Lucy W. Gilmer
Harriet L. McCollum
Lewie Strong Taylor
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Dear Sisters,
Our future is secure. How do I know? I attended The Leadership Conference (TLC) and
The Workout this summer at Purdue University. I was inspired by our collegiate sisters who
came to further develop their leadership skills. These are young women with passion.. .the
passion to do the right thing and make sure their campus and community has a clear vision
of what Alpha Xi Delta stands for.
One of the greatest benefits our young sisters received from these learning opportunities
was the chance to share and learn about other sisters’ experiences in Alpha Xi Delta chapters across the country. Our collegians know they are members of a national organization,
but it became reality as they shared common concerns and experiences. On Friday night,
when we rededicated ourselves to Alpha Xi Delta during the Rededication Ceremony, it was
obvious by the hugs and tears that the bonds of sisterhood they had developed during the
week will last a lifetime.
Our young sisters saw something else they had heard about too: membership for a lifetime. They were inspired and motivated by our facilitators, both Alpha Xi Deltas and Greek
friends of Alpha Xi Delta, who believe in our Fraternity so much that they gave up six days of
their lives to help these young women realize their potential. I believe it is our responsibility
as alumnae to make sure our young women continue to see that we value our membership in
Alpha Xi Delta.
This fall, these sisters returned to their chapters to put in place what they learned. I challenge each of you to write a note to a chapter—any chapter—to share with the collegians
what your membership in Alpha Xi Delta means to you and how much you admire the
collegians for their work in ensuring the future of Alpha Xi Delta on their campus. You can
find chapter addresses in the summer issue of The Quill.
In this issue of The Quill you will also find our Foundation’s Annual Report. We are grateful to sisters whose generous gifts are ensuring Alpha Xi Delta’s future. A portion of these
dollars funded the educational programming at The Leadership Conference, including
Florida International’s Chapter Advisor Tom Jelke’s presentation on values-based recruitment and our own Ginny Carroll’s presentation, “It’s Not About You.”
Not only is our future secure, but our past has been recorded. In this issue, we also celebrate The Quill’s 100th birthday! Our history is one of my passions. I could sit for hours and
read about our sisterhood as recorded in our magazine. We were and are fortunate to have
Editors and staff members dedicated to recording in words and pictures the work of our
Fraternity and her members. I’m excited about our future and proud of our past. We truly
are Inspiring Women to Realize Their Potential.
Fraternally,
Jane H. Sutton
National President
The Quill of Alpha Xi Delta/Fall-Winter 2004
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CONTENTS
Through the years, The Quill has served as the official record of the Fraternity. Learn
how our magazine began, how it has evolved and how it’s produced.
Eta Chapter Celebrates 100 Years of Sisterhood
Nearly 200 Syracuse sisters gathered to celebrate Eta Chapter’s contributions to the
lives of her members, the university and the National Fraternity.
Thank You for Your Generosity
Throughout the past 100 years, The
Alpha Xi Delta of Alpha Xi Delta
Sorority and The Quill of Alpha Xi Delta
have recorded the news, events and
personalities that have shaped our
Fraternity. Learn how our magazine
has changed and grown throughout
the years as The Quill celebrates 100
years of continuous publication. Photo
by Jason Boyer.
Jennifer Emerick
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The Foundation honors sisters and friends who supported educational programs,
scholarships and grants through their generous donations during the past fiscal year.
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See You in Tucson!
Join your sisters for five days of fun, educational sessions and Fraternity planning as
Alpha Xi Delta travels to Tucson, Arizona, for Convention 2005.
Collegians Shape Up their Leadership Skills
Sisters from across the country met to improve their leadership and recruitment skills
during The Leadership Conference and The Workout.
From the Editor
In this issue we celebrate 100 years
of The Quill of Alpha Xi Delta. I want to
share a few fun facts about today’s
Quill. The Quill has a circulation of
more than 70,000, which includes alumnae, collegians, university administrators and other Greek organizations.
What does it take to print and mail an
issue of The Quill? It takes approximately 330 pounds of ink and approximately two-and-a-half hours for the
magazine to be printed. Once printed, it
takes approximately 18 hours for the
magazine to be folded, cut, bound and
mailed. To mail The Quill to more than
70,000 people, it takes approximately
8.5 tons of paper, which equals 53 miles
of paper—the same distance from
Orlando to Daytona Beach, Florida.
While what it takes to produce The
Quill has regularly changed over the
past 100 years, its purpose has not. The
Quill continues to bring members the
news of Alpha Xi Delta and connects
sisters with sisters. I hope you enjoy
reading this issue and reflecting upon
the highlights and accomplishments of
our beloved journal.
Fraternally,
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Nearly 200 Alpha Xi Delta collegians, including women from Central Florida, took part in this
year’s Leadership Conference.
Also In This Issue
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Member News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Quill Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Extension Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter Eternal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Educational Leadership Consultants . . . . 20
Alumnae Association Directory . . . . . . . . 32
Trends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Realize Your Potential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
News Around Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Honor Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Short Takes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Memorial Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Reunions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Fraternity Nominations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Founders’ Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Fraternity Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
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Here’s to 100 Years!
Through an incredible century of growth and change,
The Quill has offered news and views to sisters around the world.
By Ruth Goodman,
Northern Iowa ’80
During the past 100 years, The Quill has been a constant companion to members everywhere.
From the first issue that shared the achievements of our existing chapters—Alpha, Beta and
Gamma—to today’s Quill that shares the accomplishments and activities of 115 chapters and
96 alumnae associations, our magazine continues to be the voice of our Fraternity. Take a journey
back in time and discover the events and the Editors who made our magazine possible.
W
ith their national organization barely one
year old, the leaders of Alpha Xi Delta were
already discussing the importance of a sorority journal. Membership in Alpha Xi Delta was
growing so rapidly that direct contact
between members was becoming more and
more difficult, and something more than personal letters was required as a means of communication between the various parts of the
sorority.
On May 9, 1903, approval was given at
Alpha Xi Delta’s first Convention in
Galesburg, Illinois, for the publication of a
national journal. Nine months later, The
Alpha Xi Delta of Alpha Xi Delta Sorority
debuted in February 1904. Anna Gillis
Kimball, Lombard 1902, was elected Editor
in Chief. During her senior year, Anna had edited The Lombard Review
and seemed the obvious choice as Editor of the new venture.
“I smile a little to think that there were only three chapters when the
edict went forth that a journal was to be published,” said Anna. “I know
my heart missed a breathless beat or two when I was named Editor.
What a dear, capable Associate Editor they gave me—sweet Mary
Emily Kay from Gamma Chapter, and for Business Manager, Axie
Lute Mitchell from Beta Chapter. Never three worked together more
industriously and harmoniously. Oh, how we worked.”
Feeling that Alpha Xi Delta was entering a new era, Anna Kimball’s
focus for the journal’s first issue was a summary of the sorority’s existence to that time. The first issue of the journal measured a mere 5 1/2
inches by 8 inches and was more than 80 pages long. A photo of
Founder Cora Bollinger Block graced the cover, since she was Alpha
Xi Delta’s first local and first National President. The lead article, “A
Retrospect,” written by Ella Boston Leib of Alpha Chapter, recounted
Alpha Xi Delta’s founding and gave brief biographies of each Founder.
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Anna Gillis Kimble
Editor, 1904
Cora Bollinger Block was the natural choice for the cover of our new
journal since she was Alpha Xi Delta’s first local and National President.
These articles were followed by biographies and pictures of the first
Grand Officers (now known as National Council Members).
An article in memory of Frances Elisabeth Cheney, the first
Founder to enter Chapter Eternal at age 32 in December 1901,
revealed the high regard in which she was held. One of her poems,
“The Thought in the Heart of the Rose,” was also included in this
issue.
Alpha Xi Delta’s first Convention was discussed in detail in the magazine. Convention coverage included the minutes of business meetings, an account of the social activities, and a group picture of
Convention delegates and sorority officers. This issue also included a
picture of the men of Sigma Nu Fraternity, which held its fifth
Convention in Galesburg at the same time Alpha Xi Delta held her first
Convention. Editor Anna Kimball wrote, “The two chapters joined in
giving a reception and dance to their delegates and visitors on Friday
evening at the Lombard gymnasium, which had been decorated in the
colors of the two fraternities. The reception was set for an early hour,
5:30, and soon after that time, the orchestra commenced an attractive
program of waltzes and two-steps.”
The “Chapter Letters” section of the magazine provided updates on
chapter activities while “Exchanges” offered news from other national
fraternities and sororities. “Everyday Council” shared thoughts of
interest to Alpha Xi Delta members such as clever recruitment party
ideas, unusual ways of entertaining, and interesting chapter activities.
In the November 1904 Everyday Council section, an Alpha chapter
member gave sisters a stern reminder about our Quill badge. “The
pin is not to be worn at the back of the neck to assist an unruly collar.
Neither is it expected to be covered by frills. It is our pin. It is our
pride. It is more than dear to us. Our pin should be where we can see
it, where others can see it, and where it can always cheer and
strengthen us ….”
“Through The Alpha Xi Delta is
revealed both the brain life and the
heart life of the Fraternity. I feel
increasingly proud and grateful to
have had a part in making it national
and of being chosen Editor of the
publication that introduced it to the fraternal world. The editorial
comment elicited by that [first] issue was varied and sometimes
amusing. Some welcomed us and wished us well. Some deplored
our breaking into print—in effect moaning, ‘Will these mere
women never learn to keep their appropriate place?’ “Why must
they invade the fraternity world?’ It all seemed highly unnecessary
to them.
“Perhaps the dearest memory of all is in conjunction with our
first journal…to have that first tiny Convention say, ‘We will have
a national journal, and you and you and you may lay your heads
together and produce it for us.’ That was thrilling and never to be
forgotten.”
Early issues of The Alpha
Xi Delta contained photos
alumnae association, inc
of each chapter and
lud
University in Ohio, pictur ing the ladies of Zeta Chapter at Wittenberg
ed in 1905.
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Expansion and the development of new college and alumnae chapters were given a great
deal of press in The Alpha Xi Delta. A full history of the college or university at which
Alpha Xi Delta colonized was included in the
journal, along with numerous campus photos.
By the end of 1904, six college chapters had
been established as well as one alumnae
chapter in Alliance, Ohio.
No Frivolity Allowed
The development
of new chapters
was given a
great deal of
press. A full
history of the
college or university, along with
many campus
shots appeared
in the early
editions of The
Alpha Xi Delta.
Much of the information in the early issues
was about sorority ideals and the development of Alpha Xi Delta. Articles discussed
ways in which members could
realize the highest possibilities of
sorority life. There were minimal
photos, and the layout was very
simple. In fact, the magazine
pages looked like those found in a
book, with one wide column on
each page. The tone was quite
personal, since there were only a
few hundred members at the
time.
While personal, the magazine
did not focus on frivolity. The
women’s suffrage movement
was extremely important, and
many articles were written to
educate members and encourage support of the movement.
Jean McKeller of Mu Chapter at
Minnesota wrote in 1908, “In
arguing woman suffrage, … we
mean merely granting the ballot to women on equal terms with
men—no more and no less. This seems very
plain, but there are those who think that such
a step would bring about the downfall for the
nation, if not of the entire human race.”
As women’s clubs and organizations
sprang up at colleges and universities across
the country, The Alpha Xi Delta discussed the
importance of women coming together and
the importance of education for women.
Authors exposed anti-fraternity movements
and laws/bills that were anti-fraternity in
nature. Many of these bills came about as fraternities for women were becoming larger,
more organized and more important in the
lives of female college students.
The sorority’s second Convention in 1904
regretfully accepted Anna Kimble’s resignation as Editor of the journal. Although no
longer at the helm, Anna continued her interest in the journal and later submitted articles
for publication.
Mary Salmon Bolton
Editor, 1904–1905
“The new editorial staff makes its best bow to the sisters of Alpha Xi
Delta and bespeaks from them their heartiest support and cooperation.
We appreciate the honor which has been bestowed upon us and trust
that our efforts to make The Alpha Xi Delta attractive and interesting have
not been wholly unsuccessful.
“The high character of the former members of the journal gives us an
incentive to keep this year’s work up to the standard, no matter what effort
it may require. The best is none too good for the wearers of double blue
and gold. Our ideal is high—we scarcely dare attempt to reach it—but
we remember that ‘not failure, but low aim, is a crime.’”
The importance of the journal’s editorial work was recognized when
the position of Editor was made a Grand Officer position. In that same
year, it was also decided that the Editor, Assistant Editor and Business
Manager should be from the same chapter to streamline the editorial
and production processes. Therefore, the first issues were edited and
published by Gamma Chapter at Mount Union College in Alliance, Ohio,
under the editorship of Mary Salmon Bolton, Mount Union 1902.
Just as the magazine did not focus on frivolity, Mary had a no-nonsense approach to her position as well. In her second issue, which was
published in June 1904, Mary told sisters, “For the benefit of future
Editors, permit me to suggest that each manuscript should be sent in
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Bertha Cleveland Patterson
Editor, 1905–1907
“If any word of my pen may be
interesting to Alpha Xi Deltas now
active, it is possibly this one, growing
out of the valuable experiences of my
own busy sorority days, tempered by
the opinions of others in my position
and by broad and varied contacts in
the intervening years. The confusion
of rushing days, the hurry of curtailing
work for social duties, the difficulties
and pleasures of house management,
should never muddle the real issue of
sorority life. Such a life should be a
valuable adjunct to a college education, as it affords opportunity to each girl for developing the strength and
beauty of that greatest and most sacred individual possession, personality.
“A student may pass through four years of college classes and still miss
being educated. It should be the aim of each chapter of Alpha Xi Delta to
make its group life of such a nature that no girl can leave it without having
gained from the opportunities and experiences that it affords.”
Martha Hutchings
McKean
Ruth Sibley Haskell
Editor, 1909–1911
Editor, 1907–1909
just as you are willing for it to appear in print, and in sending group
pictures and cuts of buildings, be sure that the proper names accompany them. Don’t expect the Editor to know things that she has no possible way of divining. Editors are very wise people, and doubtless are
supposed to know many things by intuition. However, it is scarcely
kind to expect too much of them.”
The second issue of The Alpha Xi Delta saw a change in cover color
from gray to blue and gold. In this issue, a sister who lived in Los
Angeles shared an account of her wedding trip through Yellowstone
National Park. This started a trend in which members shared their
travel impressions and experiences with stay-at-home sisters.
In 1905, when the third Convention was
held in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, the entire editorial
staff was selected from Eta Chapter at
Syracuse and the magazine was printed in
Syracuse, New York. Bertha Cleveland
Patterson, Syracuse 1904, served as Editor.
This staff was the first to
serve a term of two years, a
change introduced by the
biennial Conventions.
Bertha was a forceful
personality, highly intellectual and was an untiring
worker who had a broad
vision for her sorority and
her magazine. She saw
beyond Alpha Xi Delta
and her members to the
larger activities of the
Greek world. Thus, The
Alpha Xi Delta gave its
readers a broader outlook on the social opportunities that could be
enjoyed by members of
our Fraternity. During
her tenure, articles
focused on the installation of new chapters, the
growth of Panhellenic
groups, college customs,
university faculty and sorority relations. Members also
shared poetry and personal
information about marriage, family, trips and community achievements.
In 1907, a staff of Eta
members was chosen by
the fourth Convention, and
Martha Hutchings McKean, Syracuse 1904,
became Editor. Under her leadership, the
magazine was produced four times per year.
An effort toward Panhellenic education was
made by having a brief history of one of the
National Panhellenic Congress (precursor to
the National Panhellenic Conference) fraternities in each issue.
After a two-year stint, the Editor position
changed hands once again. Ruth Sibley
Haskell, Tufts (MA) 1907, was chosen
Editor by the fifth Convention. The tendency
of college-trained women to seek professional
work other than teaching was reflected in the
magazines from 1909 to 1911. From time to
time, articles appeared giving information
about the varied and interesting opportunities
offered in the business world.
Advertising was
common in the early
magazines. Ads for
printing companies
and jewelry seemed
most popular, but
there were also ads
for dentists, florists
and other common
services. Shown
above are ads
from the 1905
Alpha Xi Delta.
The subscription
price was $1 per year
in advance.
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A Move Toward
Consistency
From the time of its
establishment, there
had never been an
official cover for
The Alpha Xi Delta.
Instead, each editor
made her own
arrangements with
the printer, using
whatever seemed
suitable for that issue.
The need for a
uniform appearance
was keenly felt, and
the sixth National
Convention appointed
a committee to select
a design. The cover
chosen first appeared
on the June 1912
issue, and this design
was used until 1928.
Up until Alpha Xi Delta’s sixth National
Convention in 1911, the journal had been
printed wherever seemed most convenient to
the Editor or Business Manager. During a 10year period, The Alpha Xi Delta had been produced in Galesburg, Illinois; Alliance, Ohio;
and Syracuse, New York. Upon Editor
Ruth Haskell’s recommendation,
arrangements were made with a single
publishing firm that could become familiar with the Fraternity’s publishing
requirements.
Polly Fenton, Wisconsin Madison
1906, succeeded Ruth Haskell in 1911.
Her assistants came from Iota and
Kappa chapters, which reversed the
trend of all editorial staff members
coming from the same chapter. This
was also the year in which an Alumnae
Editor position was created by members of the sixth National Convention
in an effort to remove some of the
work from the Editor, since the journal, as well as the Fraternity, was
growing. (By the end of 1911, Alpha
Xi Delta had 15 college chapters and
six alumnae chapters.)
Through the efforts of Polly Fenton and
Business Manager Mary Rayne, a complete
file of The Alpha Xi Delta had been collected
and was placed in the national archives.
Realizing its great value as a storehouse of
Fraternity history, the seventh National
Convention in 1913 adopted a ruling that
required each chapter to bind and place on its
shelves each succeeding volume of the journal. The binding was completed at one place,
which was determined by the Editor.
With the entrance of the United States into
World War I, the character of The Alpha Xi
Delta underwent an abrupt change as the
journal reflected changes in the lives of
American college students. An editorial following the war stated, “Its pages were given
over to the flaming patriotism of youth and
the practical application of that patriotism to
the increasing difficulties of those years.
Hooverized recipes appeared as an aid to
house managers, eager accounts were given
of sacrificed dances to benefit the French or
Belgium relief, of splendid campaigns made
successful by the self-denial of all those who
‘gave til it hurt.’” Again and again, the magazine reported on Alpha Xi Deltas who served
at the camps on this side of the water or at
those overseas.
Polly Fenton
Editor, 1911–1918
“In November 1911, when the
sorority met in convention with Theta
Chapter in Madison, Wisconsin, I
managed to…arrive in time Friday night
for the dance and the last session on
Saturday morning. Someone had very
kindly provided me with a gallant escort,
and we had just started on our first
two-step when he remarked to me,
‘I understand that you are to be the new
National Editor of your sorority journal.’
This was news to me, and my heart sank because I knew that neither writing nor English composition was in my line, but being a librarian, I had
been taught to proofread and capitalize and punctuate, and that, so far
as I could see, was my only qualification for the work. However, I did
undertake it and had a good deal of fun for the next few years.
“Our baby chapters in those days were Rho and Sigma. I used to plan
at least one full weekend reading the letters and articles as they came in,
and I now confess openly that I always got several good laughs out of it
before the period was over. One of my Theta sisters who was living with
me thought I was terrible and told me so, because I did have such a
good time laughing at some of the thoughts expressed in the letters and
articles that the poor journal correspondents sweat blood to get to me on
time. I always felt, though, that they would not begrudge the merriment
the reading sometimes gave me.”
Anna Miller Knote
Editor, 1918–1920, 1922–1937
“Having worked with and for Alpha
Xi Delta over a period of years with the
maps and charts of my predecessors
before me, always with a straight clear
path stretching ahead, finding everything so well planned, so strongly
entrenched for the work of the future,
I have often looked back to those intrepid young women who met for our first
Convention in 1903, and in addition
to piloting a young National Fraternity
upon a glorious career, determined
upon the establishment of the official
publication for that Fraternity.”
The Editor’s job continued to be one of educating women on sorority and world issues, as well as how to be a proper journal correspondent. In 1914, Polly Fenton reminded ladies of their responsibilities in
no uncertain terms. “New correspondents, please inform yourselves
on the requirements of your office. A number of the new correspondents sent in letters this time written on both sides of small paper. This
means the Editor must copy each letter in proper form before it can be
sent to the publisher. Each issue, letters are received in this incorrect
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Ethel Baldwin Bruce
Editor, 1920–1922
“Being an editor was the hardest thing I
ever did for the Fraternity. Detail is an
annoyance, and getting the material in on
time, correcting the articles and reading
proofs were all torture. Some chapter editors must have hated the National Editor
like poison, but there was an improvement
in material sent in during [my] two years,
and that was willingly acknowledged,
along with lists of chapters that did not
come up to the mark.
“In my mind, The Alpha Xi Delta has
shown steady improvement. When I saw
the magazines of other fraternities, I felt that
ours compared favorably with other magazines, always taking into account that some
fraternities had more chapters from which to
draw material and, so, had more choice.
Now our choice is greater, and our magazine has certainly improved markedly as we
have grown.”
Lena Grandin Baldwin
Editor, 1920–1922
The 1930s saw larger page sizes
and new cover designs. By 1935,
the magazine’s size had increased
again, and text was in two columns
versus one.
form. It is very annoying and causes
unnecessary labor, as well as use of
time, for the Editor. It also shows
careless, nondependable work on
the part of the correspondents.”
At the Fraternity’s ninth National
Convention in July 1918, Anna
Miller Knote, Wittenberg 1904,
was elected Executive Secretary
(now called Executive Director),
an office that included the role of
National Editor. The result of the
influence of WWI, which had
opened the pages of the journal to so many topics foreign to
readers until that time, continued to be evident. The content of those
years were described in The History of Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity as
“Whatever is of interest to women in their development and their qualification for the responsibilities that life brings to them is now material
for The Alpha Xi Delta. Beyond the thought of being fraternity women
or college women is that of being worthy citizens of a great country.”
In 1920, Ethel Baldwin Bruce, Syracuse 1908, succeeded Anna
Miller-Knote as Executive Secretary and Editor. Ethel had a natural
aptitude for secretarial work but had no inclination for editorial work. A compromise was
finally made at the 1920 National
Convention whereby Ethel did the
secretarial work and her sister, Lena
Grandin Baldwin, Syracuse 1904, edited the magazine from 1920–1922. In
addition to her editing skills, Lena
had a love for and knowledge of
Alpha Xi Delta, as she had served as
National Secretary from 1909 to 1911
and as National President from 1911
to 1918. It was not until 1937 that the
office of Editor was separated from the
duties of Executive Secretary.
After serving the Fraternity for two
years as National President, Anna
Miller Knote was once again
elected Editor. In May 1923,
Anna and her staff produced
an historical issue that celebrated the 30th anniversary
of the founding of Alpha Xi
Delta. The pictures of
Alpha Chapter in 1893 and
1894 were of interest to
readers, as were the greetings from the Founders
and the former National
Presidents who had directed the growth of the
Fraternity. At the end of
1923, Alpha Xi Delta had
34 chapters, having recently installed Alpha Lambda
Chapter at the University
of Oregon, and 34 alumnae chapters.
Throughout the years, the journal changed
in size. In 1929, The Alpha Xi Delta jumped
from 5 1/2 inches by 8 3/4 inches to 6 inches
by 9 1/2 inches. The material was in two
columns versus one and had generous borders. By 1935, the page size increased again
to 6 3/4 inches by 9 7/8 inches.
The War Years
Take Their Toll
Jessie Olsen Pulcipher, Northwestern
(IL) ’21, who served as Associate Editor
under Anna Miller Knote from 1928 to 1937,
was selected Editor after Anna stepped down
in 1937. At that time, the position of Editor
became a volunteer position, and the work
was completed out of the Editor’s home. It
was not until 1986 that the position would
become a full-time, paid position at Fraternity
Headquarters.
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Jessie Olsen Pulcipher
Editor, 1937–1943
“Our [editorial] policy was motivated by the knowledge that The Alpha
Xi Delta was competing against service and news magazines at the chair
side. We had to
challenge readers’
interests and give them
what the other magazines
couldn’t—a strong tie to
an era in their lives that
was probably tied to blue
ribbon and a new interest
in the organization,
because Alpha Xi Delta
was keeping pace with
changing world
conditions.”
Clella Davis, Iota ’23,
(left) and Jessie worked
together to edit Alpha Xi
Delta publications at the
1941 National
Convention.
World War II stopped or stunted
some of Jessie’s plans for the magazine, what with rising labor costs and
a shortage of paper. The war took
Jessie and her husband, who was a
major in the armed forces and the editor of his own fraternity journal, The
Shield and Diamond of Pi Kappa
Alpha, from Detroit to Washington,
D.C., at which time Jessie gave up
her position after editing the magazine’s 50th-anniversary “Golden
Jubilee” issue in May 1943.
This important issue recounted
the founding of our Fraternity, and
featured profiles of Alpha Xi Deltas
in war service, a pictorial of chapter
homes, and an entertaining story about Rhea Thomas from Alpha Eta
Chapter at Purdue, espousing the profession of pharmacy.
Mary Kinnavey Moore, Iowa, ’15, was the next person to take on
the role of Editor. Articles during Mary’s tenure spoke of women’s
roles in war industries and how collegians and alumnae were helping
the Red Cross. The March 1944 issue
included a resolution from National
Council announcing the postponement
Jessie Olsen Pulcipher and staff produced a Golden Jubilee issue in May
1943, celebrating our Fraternity’s 50th
year. Jessie said, “Fifty years for Alpha
Xi Delta! Just being that old is not reason enough for celebrating. But the pleasure afforded its many members during
college days, the lifelong friendships
established with college or alumnae
members, the pleasure brought into the
lives of others through Alpha Xi Delta
does afford reason for celebrating.”
Mary Kinnavey Moore
Editor, 1948–1949
“We encouraged correspondents to
send pictures, pictures and more pictures;
our center spreads of pictures and picture
sections resulted… . We tried to produce
an interesting and readable magazine that
had eye appeal and general editorial
value.
“My life has been richer for this association. I have learned much both personally
and professionally from this work.”
Norma Adams Price
Editor, 1946–1947
“The range of influence of our magazine has never been measured, but we
know it is great; it can promote pride; it
can draw new and capable women into
our work; it can arouse support for campaigns and philanthropies; it can interpret the privileges and responsibilities of
Fraternity life; but most important, it can in
each and every issue bring to our members a clearer and more inspiring insight
into Fraternity work and Fraternity life.”
Jean Harshman Nott
Editor, 1948
Winnafred Corwin
Robinson
Editor, 1949–1953
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for a second time of Alpha Xi
Delta’s National Convention “in
the hope that another year will
find world conditions such that an
assemblage of hundreds of Alpha
Xi Deltas can celebrate belatedly
our 50th anniversary and also
peace.”
After Mary stepped down in
1946, she became Managing
Editor from 1948 to 1949. In this
role, Mary oversaw the activities of
the Editor, the College Editor and
the Alumnae Editor.
Norma Adams Price, Illinois
’40, who succeeded Mary as Editor
from 1946 to 1947, used her training on the Daily Illini at the
University of Illinois and her zestful
youth in her role as Editor of The Alpha Xi Delta from 1946 to 1947.
During Norma’s tenure, the type style and photo treatments were
updated. When Norma noticed newsstand magazines with photos that
“bled” or ran off the edges of the page, she incorporated this treatment
into The Alpha Xi Delta, stating that our magazine had to keep pace.
As a result of advancing technology in both photography and printing,
the layout of The Alpha Xi Delta became more magazine-like in the
1940s as opposed to the book style that had been used in previous
years. White space was more plentiful, as were photos.
Jean Harshman Nott, Bowling Green ’43, served as Editor in 1948.
She was described as a roving Editor, since her husband was a naval
officer and they lived briefly in many parts of the United States. Jean’s
mother promised that all mail would be promptly forwarded from the
Harshman home in Bowling Green, Ohio, to wherever Jean and her
husband found themselves, thus continuing the progress and professionalism of The Alpha Xi Delta.
During the early years of the magazine, the back cover remained
blank or carried our Greek letters. The inside back cover came into
use as a directory in the early 1940s. By the time Winnafred Corwin
In May 1949, the front cover photo wrapped to the back cover.
ABOVE: In the 1940s, layouts in The Alpha Xi Delta became
more magazine-like with more photos and photos that bled off the
page. LEFT: Tales from sisters who traveled in the United States
and abroad made for exciting reading in The Alpha Xi Delta,
especially since travel was not as common or as easy as it is today.
Some members traveled for pleasure while others traveled to
complete service or missionary work in foreign lands. Pictured in
Singapore from the November 1940 issue is Phillis Combs from
Mu Chapter at the University of Minnesota. The Alpha Xi Delta
devoted six pages to her travels.
Robinson, Wittenberg (OH) 1915, was editing the magazine in the late 1940s, the front
and back covers were used as a
single unit. For example, in the
May 1949 issue, a Drake
University (IA) commencement
procession on the front cover
continued onto the back cover.
Major Changes
Ahead
Marjorie Fisk Striffler, Iowa
’22, began her editorship with
the February 1954 issue of The
Alpha Xi Delta, which observed
the 50th anniversary of the publication. During the 1950s, The
Alpha Xi Delta took on a decidedly social tone. Although
emphasis on academics was still
present, social events were
highlighted with zest. Recruitment skits, homecoming floats, Greek Week
and other campus activities became part of
the magazine more so than in the past.
The format of the magazine underwent
many changes during Marjorie’s nine-year
tenure, the most notable of which was the
adaptation of a new cover design to accommo-
An advertisement
from the May 1937
Quill.
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Marjorie Fisk Striffler
Editor, 1954–1965
Marjorie Fisk Striffler
“With row after row of bound volumes of
The Alpha Xi Delta to sample, scan, leaf
through and peruse more intently, these
[volumes] tell a story that is history.
Generally, in content, the magazine has
become less wordy and more pictorial; less
of rivalry between Greeks and more of
interfraternity aims and purposes; less of
society and more social in the larger sense
of philanthropy; less local and more nationwide, even extending to a worldwide outlook; or, to sum it up, less self-centered.”
Ellen Hartman Gast
Editor, 1965–1984
Ellen served as chairman of
the National Panhellenic Editors
Conference from 1977–1979.
Marilyn Wynn Palmer
Editor, 1985–1986
“I want to thank the many alumnae and collegians who submitted
Ellen Hartman Gast
material regularly, made helpful suggestions and applauded The Quill’s
efforts. Your kind, thoughtful support made my job easy and fun. I am
grateful that I had the opportunity to meet and get to know you through
your letters. I will miss you and will never forget you. Many, many thanks.”
date the magazine’s name change in October 1964, The name of Alpha
Xi Delta’s journal was changed to The Quill of Alpha Xi Delta to reflect
our outward motto, “The Pen is Mightier Than the Sword,” inspired by
the words of British novelist Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton. These same
words inspired Founder Lewie Strong Taylor to design our badge in
the shape of a quill pen.
As the camera became more available to the general public in the
late 1960s, professional photographers were no longer needed to
record chapter news. Many members used Polaroid cameras to record
chapter events and submit them to The Quill, and photos in the magazine were plentiful. Photos taken with these cameras were not as good
as the professional black-and-white glossies of previous years, and
Marjorie and her staff continued to run—and prefer—professionally
taken photos of national officers, award recipients, chapter houses, Phi
Beta Kappa scholars, campus queens and the like.
In the 1960s, the campus climate toward Greek organizations was
favorable, and The Quill covered the installation of 53 new chapters.
(The decade began with the installation of Gamma Upsilon Chapter at
the University of Georgia in January 1960 and ended with Epsilon
Omega Chapter at the University of North Texas in November 1969.)
Issues of worldwide importance also appeared, such as the October
1964 article “What Can I Do?” by Barbara Blackburn Koppes of Ohio
State who wrote, “A recurring question in the mind of the average
American today is the increasing number of persons who are becoming Communists. It is definitely necessary to keep informed, but it
becomes discouraging and frightening to hear so many authorities tell
us about the spread of communism, especially so when most of them
fail to give definite suggestions as to how each of us can help fight the
spread of this dread ‘ism.’ Perhaps here, for the first time, you will find
suggested steps to fight Communism that are not couched in vague
generalities as they usually are.”
Marjorie retired from the Editor position in 1965, and Ellen
Hartman Gast, Nebraska Omaha ’51, took over the helm for a 19-year
run. At the 1974 National Convention in Chicago, the National Chapter
approved legislation that provided for three issues of The Quill in magazine format and a fourth summer issue as an eight-page tabloid that
was similar in layout to a newspaper with four long columns per page,
yet half the size. This edition was produced each summer from 1974 to
The magazine underwent a
dramatic change in October
1964 with a new cover design
and a new name. The cover
featured the Fraternity
Headquarters building at
3447 North Washington
Boulevard in Indianapolis,
which the Fraternity purchased
in February 1964. When a new
Fraternity Headquarters building was erected in 1975, Alpha
Xi Delta moved to its current
location at 8702 Founders
Road in Indianapolis.
The April 1968 issue of the magazine sported a 75th anniversary cover celebrating 75 years of Alpha Xi Delta sisterhood. Inside each issue was a plastic
anniversary record with four of the most popular Alpha Xi Delta songs.
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1984 to reduce production costs. In 1976, the winter issue became a
tabloid as well, a trend that continued until 1984.
The Quill made a major breakthrough in the spring of 1979 with its
first full-color cover. Though most of the magazine contained blackand-white photos, color photos were used in the story about the installation of Alpha Xi Delta’s three newest chapters at Minnesota, North
Carolina State and Hillsdale (MI). On the cover were three women
from these chapters, Denise Smith, Darla Hornsby and Mindy
Covington, who had attended the Combined Officers Roundtable
(CORT), now known as The Leadership Conference (TLC). Color continued to be used in subsequent issues, but usually for headlines and
as shaded boxes containing small amounts of copy. It was not until the
summer 2000 issue that The Quill was produced in a full-color format.
In addition to the burst of color in the early 1980s, the page size of
the magazine changed once again from 6 1/2 inches by 10 inches to
8 3/8 inches by 11 7/8 inches. The page size has remained constant to
this day.
Marilyn Wynn Palmer, California Berkeley ’56, came on board as
Editor for two years and produced her first issue in winter 1985. The
Quill began to use part of our Greek name quite liberally, as was seen
in such titles as “Where the Xis Are” for chapter news, “Xi Achievers”
for collegiate profiles and “Xi Parade of Personalities” to highlight the
accomplishments of alumnae members.
As the installation of new chapters began to slow in the mid-1970s
through the 1980s (there were only 14 chapters installed between
March 1975, Zeta Lambda at Texas Wesleyan, and February 1989,
Zeta Omega at West Georgia), Editor Marilyn Palmer asked readers to
consider the following: “In a time when society challenges the fraternity image, and college as well as university communities question the
Greek system’s value, we as Alpha Xi Deltas who are part of that system need to ask, ‘What are the purposes and goals of fraternity life? Do
they make a difference to society?’” Throughout the pages of The
Quill, sisters showed that Greek membership did matter, as they
shared details of philanthropy service activities that benefited the
American Lung Association, stories of lifetime friendships that had
been forged and goals that had been attained through the help of
Alpha Xi Delta Foundation scholarships.
The first full-color cover appeared
on the 1979 issue of The Quill.
A Milestone Approaches
In 1986, Ginny Carroll, Western Kentucky
’84, served as Editor for two years, then
moved into the Managing Editor role from
1989 to 1990 and from 1994 to 1995. The Quill
received a redesign in 1987 to enhance the
readability and overall appeal of the publication. The cover was the noticeable change, as
the cover image grew from three-quarters of
a page to a full-bleed image. The masthead
was smaller, but was more stylish with a
swooping curl to mark the Q. While much of
the magazine’s contents concerned Greek
life, such as installations, NPC and recruitment, several pages of each issue focused on
Alpha Xi Delta’s history and pride in the organization.
Chapter sister Elizabeth Bell, Western
Kentucky ’84, assumed the Editor role for two
years in 1989, then served a four-year stint as
Managing Editor from 1990 to 1994. While
the magazine did not receive an official
redesign during these years, the improvement in desktop publishing brought additional design techniques to each issue. More
interesting colors, layouts and illustrations
were found in every section of the magazine,
whether in a feature story or a chapter list. In
addition to color on the cover of the magazine, more pages inside the magazine included color photos and layout elements. By the
Spot color was often used in the mid-’80s.
Beginning in 1974,
an eight-page
newspaper-like
edition of The Quill
was published each
summer. Past
National President
Betty French Unkel
said of this change,
“Traditionally, our
summer issue has
been a small issue,
though its contents
are vital. We are
confident that
through the skill and
artistry of our Editor,
Ellen Gast, our
members will receive
news and information of equal quality
in tabloid format at
roughly half the cost
of summer issues of
the past three years.”
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Ginny Carroll
Editor, 1986–1988; Managing Editor 1989–1990,
1994–1995
“I began my editorship of The Quill
with the fall 1986 issue. I had just finished
a
year of travel for Alpha Xi
Delta as an Educational Leadership
Consultant and was excited about this
new job opportunity. Yes, job opportunity.
This was the first time Alpha Xi Delta had
‘employed’ the Editor. Until I was hired full
time, the job of Editor was a volunteer
position. Understanding the intensive work
involved in the process of publishing a
magazine gave me the utmost respect for
the women who were Editors before me.
“The magazine went through numerous changes during my almost 10
years on the editorial staff, but most in the first several issues. We also went
through a significant magazine redesign with the summer 1987 issue. The
Quill began to evolve from a 24-page magazine to having at least one 52page issue each year. It wasn’t until around 1987 that Alpha Xi Delta purchased a desktop publishing system. I had been typing all of the magazine
copy on an electric typewriter, so a computer with the graphic software program PageMaker was the next best thing to sliced bread.
The content of The Quill changed slightly with as much focus on strong
feature articles as chapter news. We gradually used more color and
innovative designs, and the magazine started to win national awards
within the Greek community. Members were responsive to the new design
and the meatiness of the magazine, and the editorial staff grew to
accommodate the need to publish an exceptional magazine for our
membership. I had the opportunity to work with several gifted Editors
and an exceptional designer during my tenure. It was an incredible
experience.”
Elizabeth Bell
Editor, 1989–1990; Managing Editor 1990–1994
“I’ve always felt honored to be associated
with Alpha Xi Delta, but particularly with
The Quill. There have been relatively few
Editors over the past 100 years, and in a
day when things change hands so quickly,
I am glad of my participation with
The Quill’s growth.
“Working with the magazine during the
100th year of Alpha Xi Delta’s founding was
the most challenging and rewarding of all
of my responsibilities. I worked closely with
Jody Toth, art director, Alanna Williams,
my associate, and Diane Gregory, then
Executive Director, to give members a lasting tribute in a pictorial issue. I met
and interviewed some amazing contributors and worked with a staff that
wanted to see issues that were once taboo talked about in the magazine.
“Writing is a very quiet and private task that soon becomes very public if
the work is published. I followed Editors who were willing to put their name
on the inside cover, no matter the ramifications.”
end of 1991, a quarter of the magazine was in color; by the end of 1992,
half of the magazine was printed in color.
In 1992 Liz was recognized by the College Fraternity Editor’s
Association with the Marilyn Simpson Ford Award. Established in
1989 by Pi Beta Phi in honor of its longtime editor, the honor is awarded to an individual who has distinguished himself or herself through
outstanding service to CFEA. Liz is the only Alpha Xi Delta Editor to
be honored with such an award.
As Alpha Xi Delta neared the 100th anniversary of her founding,
Alanna Williams, Albion (MI) ’88, featured a series of articles, beginning with the spring 1991 issue, that provided an in-depth profile of
each of our Founders, as well as a centennial series, which took a
decade-by-decade look at our Fraternity to inform members about
Alpha Xi Delta’s heritage and development.
In the spring of 1993, Alanna
worked with Managing Editor
Liz Bell to produce an unforgettable centennial celebration
issue. “Our Fraternity was founded on the highest ideals of sisterhood; therefore, our Fraternity’s
greatest attribute is the everlasting friendships formed during
our association with Alpha Xi
Delta,” said Liz on the magazine’s
opening page. “This issue of The
Quill is a tribute to all Alpha Xi
Deltas. Because of you, Alpha Xi
Delta will continue to thrive 100
more years.” In this keepsake edition, each decade was lovingly
remembered through words and
pictures. Readers also gained a
A centennial celebration issue
sense of Fraternity and world
was produced in spring 1993.
events through information presented in the “Our Alpha Xi Delta
Heritage” and “The World Around Us” sections for each decade.
In addition to Fraternity-related material, the content of The Quill
evolved during this time to include in-depth feature articles on topics
that could be found in many newsstand magazines: eating disorders,
the changing role of women in the workplace and binge drinking.
Alanna also began the “News Around Campus” and “Trends in Alpha
Xi Delta” sections, which are still part of today’s Quill.
In the fall 1993 issue, a “Green Scene” column was implemented to
highlight ways to preserve our environmental. Recycling programs,
ecological shopping techniques and energy efficient office equipment
were some of the topics covered in this column.
The fall 1994 issue included a survey that asked the 70,000 readers
on The Quill’s mailing list to share their thoughts about the magazine.
From that survey, changes were made beginning with the spring 1995
issue. The issue contained a new typeface to increase readability, new
department headings, clearer graphics and more photos. The most
popular content items chosen by readers—campus trends, chapter
news, philanthropy and recruitment news, leadership highlights—
retained their dominant place in the magazine.
When Alanna stepped down as Editor after the summer 1995 issue,
Jennifer Emerick, Northern Iowa ’92, came on the scene for an eightyear run and used the results of the survey as a inspiration for her own
work. Jennifer continued the trend of in-depth features, focusing on
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such topics as depression,
AIDS, gaining financial independence and growing older
successfully.
As technology became more
and more a part of everyday
life, stories also focused on
how readers could use the
emerging technology. Additionally, web addresses were
given for organizations that
related to story topics. For
example, in a winter 1997 article on health and nutrition,
links to several health-related
sites, such as the National
Institute of Mental Health,
Beginning with the spring 1991
were provided so readers
issue, The Quill was printed on
could research subjects of
100 percent recyclable paper. Editor
interest even further.
Alanna Williams urged sisters,
Also in the winter 1997 issue,
“Please recycle this and all other
magazines and papers you receive.
the column “Plugged In”
And remember to buy recycled proddebuted to share technology
ucts. It only works if we complete the
information and trends with
cycle.” Beginning with the summer
readers, such as articles on
1994 issue, the paper on which
how to avoid spam and how to
The Quill was printed was both
prepare for Y2K. Taking techrecycled and recyclable, a practice
nology one step further,
that continues today. The Quill uses
Jennifer began including the
soy-based ink.
e-mail addresses for many of
the members profiled in The Quill so readers could connect or reconnect with Alpha Xi Delta sisters. In so doing, the magazines during
this time promoted an even greater feeling of inclusion among members. Through stories and advertisements, sisters were encouraged
to connect with one another not only by e-mail, but by attending
National Convention, becoming a Fraternity volunteer, or even by
traveling together on an Alpha Xi Delta cruise.
The winter 1995 Quill article “Dieting Gone Too Far: Women Dying
to be Thin” was the first major feature to run in the magazine. It
received several awards including the National Interfraternity
Foundation award for best NPC article, a College Fraternity Editors
Association award for best feature writing and a CFEA award for best
article layout.
Alanna Williams
Editor, 1990–1995
“I was fascinated by the entire magazine
production process and was thankful to
have a very talented and knowledgeable
creative team to work with to improve the
quality of the magazine. The electronic
age in printing and in the magazine production process was just beginning when
I came on staff. It was very exciting to be
part of the changes in technology that
have upgraded our magazine to new
standards.
“Our goal was to create a more appealing magazine for our diverse membership.
The challenge for The Quill staff was to find the perfect balance of content
that served both the mission and purpose of the magazine and Fraternity,
as well as the interests of the readers. Our goal was to provide something
for everyone in each issue. We also added more visual appeal, and over
the years, we took graphics to a higher standard by adding more excitement, more color and more interesting artwork. Every issue was a
challenge that our staff enjoyed and appreciated.”
Jennifer Emerick
Editor, 1995–2003; Managing Editor 2003–present
“I was a recent college graduate when
I accepted the position of National Editor.
Magazine production was much more
involved than I had anticipated. I had
large shoes to fill when I took the position,
and it took me a few years to find my
voice and editorial style for The Quill that
I felt best suited the organization.
“The introduction of Alpha Xi Delta’s
vision statement, “Inspiring women to realize their potential,” in 1999 was the inspiration for a significant change in the magazine. While I felt it was important to
cover women’s issues in The Quill, I believed it was more important to
share the one thing we have in common: membership in Alpha Xi Delta.
In surveys and conversations with sisters, one theme continued to be
expressed: sisters wanted to know more about sisters. They wanted to
read about mothers, career women, and women who have supported
their communities.
“In the past five years, e-mail and internet use has made the greatest
impact on the magazine. In the early ’90s all Quill submissions were
handwritten or typed. In 1997 Fraternity Headquarters began to use
e-mail, which at the time had no formatting. Today, almost all news
submissions and story ideas are received by e-mail. When I began in
1995, I could have never imagined the impact of technology on
today’s magazine. The entire magazine can be read from a web site;
e-mail and the internet are used daily to gather information; and a good
number of photos in the magazine are captured digitally.
“I feel blessed to be part of Alpha Xi Delta’s staff and an Editor for
The Quill for past nine years.”
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Ruth Goodman
The Quill of Today
Editor, 2003–present
“Using Jennifer Emerick’s fine work as a
springboard for my own, I have thoroughly
enjoyed my role as Editor and have benefited greatly from the relationships I’ve
forged with so many of you. From my first
profile of actress Kim Webster in the fall of
2000 to the amazing women in this issue,
let me tell you that we have some outstanding, accomplished and giving women in
Alpha Xi Delta. The one thing I regret is not
having the opportunity to meet many these sisters face to face, as most of
my conversations have been via telephone or e-mail. Maybe someday….
“As a membership-driven organization, I will continue to bring you stories about the lives and good works of sisters, which is why I so appreciate your story suggestions and comments. You, dear readers, are the eyes
and ears of our organization. As roving reporters, you play an essential
role in making our magazine great.
“I enjoy reading about other people’s lives, accomplishments and
struggles. In so doing, I find commonality, encouragement and strength.
By sharing stories of our own members, I believe we can learn from one
another, and that many of us have experienced similar situations. Whether
it’s a story that touches your heart or one that prompts you to reconnect
with your chapter or chapter sisters, my goal is reinforce that we are more
alike than we are different, and that there is something about the
camaraderie we have with other Alpha Xi Deltas and as women that is
precious.
“In my role as Editor, I am blessed to work with two consummate
professionals: Managing Editor Jennifer Emerick and Art Director
Jody Toth. Their creativity, vision and love for Alpha Xi Delta keep
The Quill at the forefront of fraternity communications. I thank you, my
sisters and friends, for your commitment to our magazine.
“In closing, I invite you to contact me at rgoodman@alphaxidelta.org,
and to continue to submit your story ideas and feedback. In so doing,
The Quill will continue to become better and better throughout the next
100 years.”
The editorial philosophy of The Quill changed
with the winter 1999 issue when Alpha Xi Delta
introduced its vision statement: Inspiring
women to realize their potential. The Quill
began to showcase women who exemplified
Alpha Xi Delta. Since that issue, profiles have
included career women, mothers, community
leaders, and dedicated Alpha Xi Deltas—all role
models for their Alpha Xi Delta sisters.
There was a great deal of chapter news and
numerous installation stories in the 1990s as 29
chapters were installed, beginning with Theta
Alpha Chapter at Millersville (PA) in April 1990
and ending with Iota Epsilon Chapter at Nevada
Las Vegas in May 1999. The Quill contained an
increasing amount of alumnae news as well, having 183 associations by the end of the decade.
In 2000, Ruth Goodman, Northern Iowa ’80, came to Fraternity
Headquarters as Director of Communications, and as part of her
duties, worked closely with Jennifer to write stories and proofread
copy for The Quill. In 2003, Ruth returned to her home state of Iowa
and became the magazine’s first part-time Editor, working from her
home in Cedar Falls to produce her first issue as Editor in the fall of
2003. In turn, Jennifer became the magazine’s first part-time Managing
Editor, working from Fraternity Headquarters in Indianapolis. In this
role, Jennifer works closely with The Quill’s Art Director, Jody
Stinson Toth, Culver-Stockton ’80, and with advertisers, printers and
the U.S. Postal Service, in addition to being responsible for the overall
direction of the magazine. With the convenience of e-mail, scanning
equipment, FedEx, and the trusty telephone, Ruth, Jennifer and Jody
continue to produce the magazine as if they were just steps away from
one another.
As a membership-driven organization, The Quill’s editorial focus continues to be one of highlighting members’ achievements and bringing
these stories to life in a lively, conversational style. This focus seems to
resonate with readers as “Quill Notes” (the letters to the Editor section) has seen an increasing number of
submissions. Additionally, more and more
women want to share their story in the
magazine and have submitted ideas or
news about themselves or chapter sisters.
One of the most popular issues during
Ruth’s tenure was the winter 2003 “Men
of Alpha Xi Delta” issue. Husbands,
fathers, sons and brothers of Alpha Xi
Delta members shared their heartwarming stories and photos of how their lives
have become richer by being married to
or related to a sister of Alpha Xi. It is this
kind of interesting twist that has kept
readers interested in The Quill for so
Winter 1999 was a specia
many years.
l
issue featuring alumnae
Beginning with this issue, Alpha Xi
accomplishments.
Delta’s National Council voted to reduce
the number of Quill issues published
each year. The fall/winter issue has been combined; the
spring and summer issues remain unchanged. Faced with increasing
costs for producing and mailing the magazine, yet wanting to protect
the quality and integrity of The Quill, National Council voted to reduce
the number of issues published in a year from four to three. The Quill’s
page count, use of color and familiar features will remain. The only difference will be the month in which the magazine is mailed. (Watch for
the spring issue in March and the summer issue in July.)
During the past 100 years, The Alpha Xi Delta and The Quill have
given members a look at our Fraternity, our nation and our world. To
many members who live abroad or in an area without a college chapter
or alumnae association, The Quill is oftentimes the only connection
they have with the Fraternity. Kudos to the Editors and Managing
Editors who have brought our Fraternity into the homes of so many
sisters. And kudos to the sisters who have submitted and continue to
submit information for publication.
If Anna Gillis Kimble, whose heart missed a breathless beat or two
when she was named Editor in 1904, could see The Quill today, we
think she’d be amazed and proud of the legacy she left not only for
subsequent Editors, but for all members of Alpha Xi Delta.
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One of the many benefits of membership in Alpha
Xi Delta is the opportunity to become a chapter or
alumnae association leader. These valuable skills
serve us well as we join other groups on campus, in
our community and in the workplace. In this issue’s
Member News, learn how collegiate and alumnae
sisters are putting their leadership skills to work while
inspiring others to realize their potential.
Leading, inspiring, motivating, supporting.
Sisters.
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year, however, the program was revamped to
raise an even larger amount of money for one
selected charity, which was the Ronald
McDonald House. Sisters raised money by
selling T-shirts, collecting donations, hosting a
luncheon, holding a silent auction and sponsoring a basketball tournament for the fraternities
on campus. With the help of sisters, alumnae,
sponsors and family members, Delta Rho
raised $2,500 for the Ronald McDonald House
of Los Angeles. —Alisha Nichols, alishacupcake@yahoo.com
Sisters Lift Children’s Spirits
Sisters at Cal State Northridge held a silent auction to raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House
of Los Angeles.
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Delta Rho Helps the Ronald
McDonald House
Sisters at Cal State Northridge held their
annual philanthropy event, Xi Champs. In the
past, the event raised money for various charities in and around the Los Angeles area. This
Cal State San Marcos sisters raised $1,000
to sponsor a family-friendly comedy show
called Lifting Spirits to Higher Places. More
than $6,100 in proceeds from the event was
given to Casa De Amparo, a local children’s
home. Sisters also raised $1,050 to send 27 children from Casa De Amparo to Disneyland for a
day. —Amber Dowell, Dowel002@csusm.edu
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Sisters Remember a Sister
Theta Gamma sisters at Delaware held a 5K
run/walk in May to benefit the Pediatric AIDS
Foundation and to raise funds for a scholarship
honoring chapter sister Angela Norris, who
died from ovarian cancer four years ago. Each
year, a scholarship is given to a junior at
Delaware who is fighting a serious illness.
Nearly 300 people attended the run/walk,
which was open to the public; more than
$9,000 was raised during the event. —Keara
Tella, kearat@aol.com
I FLORIDA I
Big Wins at FIU
During the Greek Awards Banquet at
Florida International, Theta Xi Chapter
received the Outstanding Scholarship Program
award and the Outstanding Campus
Involvement award; for the third year in a row,
the chapter received the Fraternal Award of
Excellence. Chapter sister Adriana Pereira
received the Whatever It Takes award while
chapter sister Christine Denton received the
Stephanie Pruitt Award of Excellence. Chapter
Advisor Tom Jelke received the Advisor of the
Year award.
Sisters celebrated the chapter’s 11th
anniversary in February by holding a scrapbook/desert night. Collegians bonded with
Southern Polytechnic State Joins Our Growing Sisterhood
By Andrea Gantzer, Indiana ’00
In April, Alpha Xi Delta extended its sisterhood south, installing
its newest chapter at Southern Polytechnic State University in
Marietta, Georgia.
As colony members, the young women truly embraced the
ideals of personal development, scholarship, friendship and civic
responsibility set forth by our Founders. Fervent and determined
to realize their potential, the collegians prepared over several
months for one of the most remarkable days any initiated Alpha Xi
Delta knows.
“Installation was a day long awaited in the hearts of these special
sisters,” said Raquel Jackson, the Educational Leadership
Consultant who worked with the colony. “This is only the beginning for this group as they continue to use what they have learned
and strive to know true sisterhood. I cannot wait to see what the
future holds for our newest chapter.”
With much anticipation, National President Jane Sutton,
National Vice President Patrice Orr Bryon and Assistant Executive
Director-Southeast Elysia Balster proudly installed the Fraternity’s
199th chapter, Iota Theta, on April 3. Special guests included Area
Facilitator Kathy Owrey, Chapter Advisor Patricia Fostvedt, ELC
Raquel Jackson, and alumnae association and collegiate members
from Atlanta-Fulton County, Atlanta-Cobb County, Northwest
Georgia, Atlanta-South Metro, Georgia Tech, Georgia State and
West Georgia.
A reception was held following the Installation Ceremony at the
Holiday Inn in Marietta. The newly initiated members were joined
by family members, friends, sisters and campus officials to celebrate. The chapter was presented with several gifts, including a
home page for their new web site, designed by National Vice
Iota Theta Chapter at Southern Polytechnic State and their advisors.
President Patrice Orr Bryon. With the growing popularity of the
internet, an official web site is an exceptional way to keep collegians, alumnae and potential new members up-to-date.
“The women of the Iota Theta exemplify the high ideals set by
our Founders 111 years ago—academic excellence, service to
one’s school and community, and support and encouragement of
women,” said Jane Sutton. “Not only will this chapter succeed and
flourish by its own endeavors, but by the support given from the
incredible university administration.”
Iota Theta Chapter joins six other nationally recognized Greekletter organizations at SPSU. “Tremendous growth in the Greek
system will be taking place over the next few years,” said Area
Facilitator Kathy Owrey. “I see Iota Theta Chapter taking the lead
in that area and making it happen. After all, everyone on campus
has to know that Alpha Xi Delta is there to stay.”
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A Positive Start
ELCs offer guidance, support to colony members.
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Three of Alpha Xi Delta’s newest alumnae
are assisting college chapters this year
while serving as Educational Leadership
Consultants. The duties of Courtney
Hankins, Brynne Obeid and Melissa
Richgels include visiting the campuses at
which
Alpha
Xi
Delta
is
colonizing—Greensboro College (NC),
Lycoming College (PA), Cornell University
(NY), St. Norbert College (WI) and Idaho
State University—and helping chapters that
have been identified by National Council as
needing additional assistance in various
aspects of chapter operations.
The number of ELCs employed by the
Fraternity and the duties performed by
these young women were modified after the 2004–2005 Educational Leadership
Fraternity’s Member Services Department Consultants (back row) Courtney
was reconfigured in the summer of 2003. Hankins, Texas State San Marcos ’00,
Assistant Executive Directors (AEDs), who (left) Brynne Obeid, Delaware ’02, and
are Alpha Xi Delta staff members, are sta- Melissa Richgels, Miami Ohio ’01.
tioned in four areas of the country to support the collegiate and alumnae sisters in her territory. Additionally, the AEDs work
hand-in-hand with Area Facilitators, who are alumnae volunteers within her territory,
to create stronger relationships with campus personnel. This powerful support network allows the ELCs to focus on their area of expertise: colony development.
Another perk for colony members is that they can receive guidance and support from
the AEDs and AFs while their ELC is visiting other chapters.
“It is vital to have a Fraternity representative working with a colony almost full time
to offer both the colony and the Fraternity the greatest chance of success,” said
2003–2004 ELC Raquel Jackson, who worked with Alpha Xi Delta colonies at Idaho
State, Southern Polytechnic State (GA) and Cornell (NY). “It is also extremely important to spend time with our already established chapters that need personal contact
from an outside, experienced source. The balance of the two kinds of work is delicate,
but if executed well, it works out great for both the ELC and the Fraternity members.”
Current ELCs Courtney, Brynne and Melissa received extensive training at
Fraternity Headquarters on member recruitment, academic achievement, community
service and the vital role Alpha Xi Delta’s Ritual plays in daily life. They also spent a
great deal of time on colony-development activities such as officer training; strategic
planning and goal setting; campus/community outreach and public relations; and
group dynamics. The main goal of each ELC is to get our newest sisters trained in
everything Alpha Xi Delta and to continue to function in a positive, productive manner
after the ELC has gone to her next campus.
Heather Kershaw, who assisted the colonies at Idaho State, Cornell and Lycoming
as a 2003–2004 ELC, agrees with Raquel that focusing on colony development is beneficial to both the colonies and Fraternity. “From a colony standpoint, these women
need someone to look to during their journey as a colony. To me, an ELC is Alpha Xi
Delta personified, so who better to represent the face of the Fraternity? Also, having
ELCs focus on colony development helps build trust and a greater understanding of
the National Fraternity, which many chapters struggle with. These young women
learn early on that they can rely on the national organization.”
If you’re interested in becoming an ELC and helping acclimate new sisters into
our Fraternity during the 2005–2006 academic year, download an application at
www.alphaxidelta.org. Applications are due at Fraternity Headquarters by January 31,
2005.
Connect with Courtney at chankins@alphaxidelta.org.
Connect with Brynne at bobeid@alphaxidelta.org.
Connect with Melissa at mrichgels@alphaxidelta.org.
alumnae, ate great desserts, reminisced while
looking at the scrapbooks of alumnae members and watched slide shows containing pictures of Theta Xi’s founding sisters.
In March, sisters held their annual Xi Man
competition, raising more than $1,000 for the
Alpha Xi Delta Foundation. Greek and nonGreek men at FIU participated in a variety of
events, including talent and formal wear, as
they vied to become Theta Xi Chapter’s ideal
gentleman—one who is well-rounded, and possesses class and high moral character. This
year’s Xi Man is Alex Prado from Pi Kappa
Alpha Fraternity.
In April, Theta Xi sisters participated in
Dance Marathon, the nation’s largest studentoperated philanthropic event. Each year, the
FIU Dance Marathon generates nearly
$100,000 for the Miami Children’s Hospital.
During this 25-hour event, Theta Xi sisters
served as event directors, morale captains and
dancers.—Christine Denton, cd832001@yahoo.
com
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Monmouth Shoots Down Cancer
Seventeen sisters from Beta Epsilon Chapter
at Monmouth put on their walking shoes to
participate in the 12-hour Relay For Life charity
event sponsored by the American Cancer
Society. To participate in the event, teams were
Happy
Anniversary!
to
chapters
Congratulations
celebrating
milestone
years!
100
Years
Syracuse (NY)
Eta,
75
Years
Beta
Alpha,
Texas
50
Years
Gamma
Zeta,
Eastern
Michigan
Gamma Eta, Georgia Tech
45 Years
Gamma Tau, Ohio Northern
40 Years
Mu, Old
Delta
Dominion
(VA)
15 Years
Zeta
Omega,
West
Georgia
Theta Beta, Sonoma State (CA)
10
Years
Theta Pi, Christian Brothers (TN)
5 Years
Iota Delta, Central Oklahoma
Iota Epsilon, Nevada Las Vegas
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by to cheer us on and keep us company,” said
chapter sister Jodi Luif. “Not only am I proud
that we were able to raise so much money for
such a great cause, but I’m proud of the way
our sisters came together to support each
other. What a great way to show the
Monmouth College campus and community
just how strong our bond of sisterhood really
is!”—Jodi Luif and Lisa Bondi, Lbondi@
monm.edu
For the second
year in a row,
sisters at South
Dakota State
received an award
for raising the
most money at the
Children’s Miracle
Network dance
marathon.
—Emily Swann,
emz1714@aol.com
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Springtime Fun at Purdue
asked to raise money to help fund cancer
research. Rising to the challenge, Team Alpha
Xi Delta amassed $2,465 by soliciting local
businesses, collecting donations from residence hall and Greek organization members,
and seeking contributions from family members and friends.
To show team unity, sisters purchased
matching T-shirts and created a Roaring
Twenties “campsite” to match their Shooting
Down Cancer theme. Relay For Life staff members were so impressed with the team’s decorations that they recognized sisters for going
above and beyond the call of duty.
The event started off with a 17-member
team. By the end of the night, however, it
became an entire-chapter event. “Most of our
sisters who were not even on the team came
Alpha Eta sisters at Purdue took first place
in Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity’s Watermelon
Fest and second place in Alpha Kappa Lambda
Fraternityís Spring Classic Soccer
Tournament. Sisters held their annual Easter
egg hunt, co-sponsored by the campus
Panhellenic Association. Children from the
West Lafayette area had fun meeting the
Easter bunny, decorating cookies, making
crafts and hunting for eggs. —Katie Hanley,
kkhanley@purdue.edu
If you would like to serve on the advisory or corporation boards for either
of these colonies, contact Gretchen Knight, Extension Coordinator, at
(317) 872-3500 ext. 113 or gknight@alphaxidelta.org.
Trends
Wear your Quill on Badge Day
Fraternity Adds Two More Colonies
Alpha Xi Delta is forming a new colony at Greensboro College in
Greensboro, North Carolina, which will be the first national Greek organization on campus.
Up until 1954, Greensboro College was an all-women’s institution affiliated
with the United Methodist Church. Today, the affiliation remains, and the
college enrolls nearly 1,300 men and women. The college is located in the
College Hill Historic District that borders downtown Greensboro, a city
with more than 220,000 people. The cities of Greensboro, High Point and
Winston Salem form the Triad, a major metropolitan area home to 1.13
million people, which is part of the fastest growing industrial corridor in
the country.
Alpha Xi Delta is also increasing its foothold in Wisconsin, as a new
colony is being formed at St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin.
Prior to becoming affiliated with Alpha Xi Delta, the colony was a local
sorority—Alpha Sigma Chi. The colony joins one national sorority, Delta
Phi Epsilon, and three local sororities: Epsilon Xi, Kappa Beta Gamma
and Theta Phi. Two national and three local fraternities round out the
St. Norbert Greek system.
St. Norbert College was founded in 1898 as an all-male school and
became coeducational in 1952. Nearly 2,000 undergraduates attend
this private, liberal arts college that’s affiliated with the Catholic church.
St. Norbert is located on the banks of the Fox River in De Pere, Wisconsin,
a community of 20,000 people just south of Green Bay, a metro area with
a population of 220,000.
March 7, 2005, will mark the eighth annual National Panhellenic Badge
Day, an effort that encourages sorority
women around the world to celebrate
their Greek affiliation by wearing their badges or letters.
“By wearing your Quill on Badge Day, all Alpha Xi Deltas can show their
pride in Fraternity membership,” said Jane Hooper Sutton, National
President. For more information about Badge Day, visit the NPC web site
at www.npcwomen.org.
Apply for Collegiate or Alumnae Scholarships
Applications for Foundation scholarships are now available! For more
information or an application, contact Lemar Frank at (317) 872-3500 or
lfrank@alphaxidelta.org. Scholarship applications will be available on the
Alpha Xi Delta web site home page, www.alphaxidelta.org, after January 15,
2005. Applications are due at Fraternity Headquarters by March 15, 2005.
2003–2004 Fraternity Awards
Congratulations to chapters and sisters who received awards at
The Leadership Conference. Check out
the full list of 2003–2004 Fraternity
award winners at www.alphaxidelta.org/
tlc_awards.asp. The list includes college
chapter awards, academic achievement
awards, individual collegiate awards,
alumnae association awards, individual
alumnae awards and Foundation
awards.
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Hats Off to Area Alumnae
The Bash is a Smash
Alumnae Offer Career Advice
Central Iowa Alumnae Association members enjoyed brunch at a local eatery, Teacups
& Tiaras, and had the opportunity to wear a
tiara or fancy hat while they dined. In June,
members held a philanthropy event with the
Women’s Resource Center and donated diapers to the Young Mom’s Group. The association looks forward to partnering with the
Women’s Resource Center to further help the
Young Mom’s Group.—Melanie Clark,
Melidoodls@aol.com
Northern Michigan sisters held a Banana
Bash, which is a carnival-type event to collect
children’s books. Several teams participated in
a variety of banana-related events such as the
banana toss, bobbing for bananas and a banana
pie-eating contest. To enter the Banana Bash,
teams had to bring children’s books, which
were donated, along with numerous teddy
bears, to the annual Community Baby Shower
for low income moms that took place this fall.
—Amanda Donnelly, adonnell@ nmu.edu
Members of the Lincoln Alumnae
Association volunteered at Career Night, held
by Rho Chapter at Nebraska Lincoln.
Alumnae Becky Richter, Barbara “Bobbie”
Rayburn Allen, Ann Ward Adams, Marsha
Richmond Glover and Emily Wray Stander
spoke about their careers. Each woman talked
about flexibility in job hunting and how their
chosen career paths led them away from their
goals in college, their majors, or first careers.
The women also spoke about how collegiate
and alumnae involvement in Alpha Xi Delta has
influenced their career choices.
In addition to supporting Rho Chapter, association members meet for social events and
philanthropies. Please contact Kim Mason Pair
at kpair@ymcalincoln.org or (402) 304-7487 to
get involved in the association. —Emily Wray
Stander, estander@huskeralum.com
Chapters Honored at Greek Week 2004
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Sisters Enjoy Spring Break
Alternative
Sisters at Western Michigan placed third in Greek Games, received recognition for having the highest
GPA, and received the Intellectual Development, Citizenship and Leadership Development awards.
—Cassie Merrill, Cassie4896@aol.com
Sisters at Ferris State (MI), won the
Greek Games award after placing first in two
out of three events; the overall Greek Week
award for the highest level of participation
during the week; and the Chapter
Excellence award for the best new member
retention record, the highest GPA and the
most impactful community service activities.
Delta Epsilon Chapter at New Orleans
received the Outstanding Sorority Chapter
and the Excellence in Community Service
and Philanthropy awards.
Delta Kappa Chapter at Slippery Rock
(PA) was named Outstanding Chapter of the
Year. They also won the Partner Dance and
received third place overall.
Iota Zeta Chapter at Wingate (NC) is the
first sorority to win the university’s Greek
Week competition. Sisters won the Mind
Games contest, the flag football game and
the publicity contest.
During spring break, nine Tau chapter sisters made the 20-hour van ride from New
Hampshire to East St. Louis, Illinois, to spend a
week working in an inner city after school center as part of the Alternative Spring Break
Challenge. Sisters tutored children, played and
organized games and activities, and helped
clean the center.
“Many of us really liked the idea of spending
spring break together by volunteering,” said
public relations vice president Rachel Ratner.
“We chose East St. Louis because we wanted
to do volunteer work that would complement
the Choose Children idea. We also knew there
could be a lot of good done in East St. Louis,
since this is one of America’s most impoverished cities.” The chapter hopes to make this
trip an annual event.
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Raising Money, Raising Awareness
The Cornell colony held their first retreat
and installed officers in April. The women were
also active on campus, placing second out of 16
sororities in Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity’s Best
Jugs on Campus philanthropy event. During
the event, each sorority decorated glass jugs to
collect money, which was later given to each
sorority’s organization of choice. Colony members gave their donations to a Rochester children’s hospital. —Kris Ann Brady, kb248@cornell.edu
New York Attracts New Sisters
Delta Mu Chapter at Old Dominion (VA) won the Most Improved Chapter award. Stephanie Bunch
won the Panhellenic Council’s Outstanding New Member of the Year award. —Kristy Pagan,
alphaxidelta prvp@lycos.com
In May, New York City Alumnae
Association members participated in the
Revlon Run/Walk, with proceeds benefiting
Gilda’s Club; they also held a winetasting
event. Sisters hosted events throughout the
summer for collegians and recent graduates
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News Around Campus
Great Deals in The Great White North
Canadian schools have had tremendous success in wooing American students to their
campuses. Some 6,000 U.S. students studying in Canada were lured, in part, by the
excellent colleges that are generally less expensive than their American counterparts and
an exchange rate that favors the U.S. dollar. The University of Toronto, for example,
charges $13,000 for tuition, fees, room and board, and books; Washington University in
St. Louis and the University of Michigan charge $29,700 and $25,647 respectively.
Just six years ago, only 2,500 U.S. students were studying in Canada.
Crank Up the Tunes
Michelle Watson and her Wisconsin Eau Claire
sisters hosted a Valentine’s Dance for local
children and their families.
From April 1, 2003, through March 31, 2004,
Alpha Xi Delta chapter and alumnae association
members clocked 96,946 volunteer service hours,
and raised and donated $359,422 in goods
and funds. Thank you, sisters, for reaching out
to those in need!
who were in the New York area. Learn more
about association activities at www.nycalphaxidelta.org. —Linda Huntington, publicrelations@nycalphaxidelta.org, and Jami Stigliano,
jamistig@hotmail.com
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Swingin’ For Youth
Oregon State held their annual Swing in
the Spring fund-raising event with Acacia
Fraternity, marking the fifth year the two
groups have worked together. Members from
both groups swung for 72 hours straight, with
at least one representative from each organization swinging at all times. More than $1,000
was donated to the Jackson Street Youth
Shelter, a private, nonprofit, charitable organization that provides an emergency shelter for
children ages 10 to 17 who need immediate
assistance.
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Luncheon Raises Funds,
Builds Friendships
The annual spring luncheon for the
Philadelphia Area Alumnae Panhellenic
(PAAP), which includes 23 sororities, was hosted by the Philadelphia Alumnae
Association. The luncheon was held at an area
country club with more than 170 women in
attendance, including 41 Alpha Xi Deltas. The
This fall, George Washington University in Washington, D.C., became one of a small
number of colleges attempting a novel solution to the problem of students illegally
downloading music from the internet: The university is giving students the music, legally,
for free. Through a deal worked out with the online music library Napster, students living
in campus residence halls can access hundreds of thousands of songs over the university’s
high-speed network, allowing students to use their personal computers as electronic
jukeboxes. University officials would not say how much it costs to provide Napster
subscriptions to the 7,100 on-campus students, but said the program’s first trial year is
being underwritten by a gift from a donor who wishes to remain anonymous.
Same Book, Less Money
Faced with mounting criticism that the cost of new
textbooks is too high, and displeased with students
who buy cheaper used texts, Pearson PLC, an international media company, is making 300 of its most
popular U.S. college textbooks available online for
half the price of the traditional printed versions.
This fall, texts such as Educational Research and Social
Psychology, which normally retail in hardback for $100,
will be available in a web-based format and can be
purchased for about $50.
Price resistance poses a threat to the $3.4billion-a-year U.S. college textbook industry as
students buy used versions, seek cut-rate deals through
foreign web sites, or do without. Pearson’s strategy, if successful, will
transform the college textbook industry, which has been under attack from parents and
students stunned by the rising cost of higher education.
MTV Expands to College Market
MTV expanded its pop culture empire by investing in MTVu, a station only available on
college cable systems. More than 700 colleges have a contract with MTVu to broadcast
24 hours a day, seven days a week, in campus dining areas, fitness centers, student lounges
and dorm rooms. The programming will differ from MTV, as MTVu plans to expose
under-the-radar musicians and feature a variety of segments on daily campus life including
fashion, dating, sports, work study, travel and food.
Information gathered from Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal Campus Edition,
The Washington Post, The On-Campus Report and The Chronicle of Higher Education.
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luncheon included a silent auction and raffle
baskets to generate funds for PAAP graduatelevel scholarships. Two scholarships were
awarded during the luncheon, and the PAAP
Outstanding Local Alumni Award was presented. Luncheon speaker Marianne “Mimi” Drew,
U of Washington ’64, Rear Admiral USNR (Ret),
spoke about women in the military. Mimi is a
2001 Alpha Xi Delta Woman of Distinction.
—Pam King, kingbob44@comcast. net
More Than 90 Years
of Friendship and Fun
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Since 1911, the Pittsburg Alumnae
Association has brought together members of
all ages to share friendship and fun. This year
was no exception. Gatherings included a celebration of members’ college days during a
kick-off luncheon, a holiday brunch, a
Valentine’s Day party, and a Founders’ Day celebration, which was enjoyed by more than 40
alumnae and collegians from Indiana U of
Pennsylvania, Slippery Rock and Bethany.
Members also participated in Race for the
Cure to support breast cancer research.
—Phyllis Rochelle Forte
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Alumnae Welcome New Alumnae
Full Calendar at Christian Brothers
The Knoxville Area Alumnae Association
had a party for the graduating seniors of
Gamma Lambda Chapter at Tennessee, which
gave alumnae a chance to get to know the
young women better.
Association members will be contacting
Gamma Lambda alumnae this fall to kick off
fund-raising efforts for the chapter’s new
Panhellenic quarters. “We hope everyone contacted will do what they can to continue the
excellence we’ve had in Gamma Lambda
Chapter by contributing their time and money
to this noble cause,” said Wendy Packan. To
learn more about the fund-raising efforts, contact Wendy at pac_w@comcast.net.
Sisters at Christian Brothers participated
in the MS Walk to support people who are
afflicted by the disease, including many members’ parents. Sisters also raised money for
Hope House by hosting and serving a spaghetti dinner to students and their families, friends,
faculty members and staff. Despite the amazing turnout and the equally amazing monetary
donations, sisters were left with lots of extra
spaghetti, which they took to a local shelter.
Theta Pi is always up for fun-filled sisterhood events. This year, their calendar included
movie nights, yoga classes, spa treatment
demonstrations, and prayer lunches and dinners. Sisters even participated in a campuswide
step show and brought home third place.
In addition to an active social life, Theta Pi
continues to excel in academics. Two sisters
maintained a 4.0 GPA and received national
recognition for their academic achievement.
The chapter itself received recognition for having the highest campus GPA for spring.
—Anna Land
ShortTakes
During their first year on campus, Epsilon Psi Chapter at Boise
State was selected as Greek
Organization of the Year during
the Student Organization Awards
Banquet.
The Cleveland (OH) East
Alumnae Association enjoyed
a variety of speakers and activities
such as a psychic, a holiday party
and gift exchange, and a massage
therapist. Sisters held their annual
Founders’ Day dinner in April and
provided breakfast at the Ronald
McDonald House in May. –Reema
Zuberi, rzzuberi@yahoo.com
Columbus (OH) Area
Alumnae Association members gathered for a holiday cookie
exchange and collected more than
40 books, which were donated to
Children’s Hospital. Several alumnae kicked off the new year by
preparing and serving refreshments during Psi Chapter’s formal
recruitment parties at Ohio State.
–Shannon Burt, shannonburt@
wowway.com
Carroll/Douglas County
(GA) Alumnae Association
members volunteered for the
Douglas County March of Dimes
Walk America. In the spring,
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Texans Gather for State Day
In April, the Dallas Alumnae Association
hosted the first ever State Day in Dallas,
attracting Texas sisters from far and near for a
Founders’ Day/State Day luncheon. The
response was great and many new friendships
were made.
Background photo is the Nu chapter house at the U of Washington.
members donated Easter baskets
filled with toys and candy to the
Carroll County Emergency
Shelter, a home for battered
women and children. –Karen
Ferguson, karen_ferguson@southwire.com
The Chicago North Shore
Alumnae Association concluded their year with their summer
collegiate party. Other annual
association favorites included a
potluck salad supper; Christmas
parties with ornament exchanges
and silent auctions; charity workshops; and collecting children’s
books. –Jane Osterndorf Johnson
Eastern Washington sisters
donated food and clothing to the
local food bank. They also celebrated Founders’ Day at the home
of alumna Rebecca Hille.
All functions for the Fresno
Alumnae Association are now
planned with the help of
Evite.com. To be added to the
Evite list, e-mail your contact
information to fresnoalphaxidelta@
juno.com.
Sisters at Henderson State
(AR) captured the university’s
spirit stick at numerous pep rallies
and campus events. Most recent-
ly, the chapter won $200 for being
the most spirited organization at
an HSU basketball game.
The chapter also hosted their second Jail and Bail in support of the
Ronald McDonald House.
Katrina Rosen from Indiana U
of Pennsylvania was crowned
Miss IUP 2004. During her reign,
Katrina will serve as an emcee for
IUP events and make public
appearances at community functions. –April Tomikel, TSJJ@iup.edu
New Mexico State participated in the One Million Pennies program to raise funds for the Boys
and Girls Club of Las Cruces.
Epsilon Phi alumnae from
Iowa State gathered for
Founders’ Day to share memories
and discuss their chapter. Becky
Soderholm has 150 e-mail addresses for alumnae and would love to
have more. Contact her at rosoder
holm@yahoo.com to receive e-mails
about Epsilon Phi news.
For the second year in a row, a
Delta Zeta chapter sister was
selected as Greek Goddess at
Long Island C.W. Post (NY).
This year’s winner, Emma
Cihanek, follows in the footsteps
of her sister, Amy Cihanek.
Mount Union (OH) held
their Powder Puff competition in
April, raising nearly $1,000 in
donations.
Nebraska Omaha participated in an April food drive with the
men of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity.
Delta Epsilon sisters at New
Orleans put together goodie
bags filled with stickers, pencils,
key chains, bracelets, Mardi Gras
masks and curly straws for
patients at Children’s Hospital.
North Carolina Asheville
sisters painted children’s faces,
played kickball with the children
and helped them build clay models
during the UNCA’s Community
First Festival.
Valerie Salazar was named
Greek Woman of The Year at
Texas El Paso. For the second
year in a row, this honor has been
given to an Alpha Xi Delta.
Theta Eta Chapter at Western
Michigan needs your help.
Alumnae are needed to serve on
the corporation board, chapter
advisory board and attend alumnae meetings. If you can help,
contact Melanie St. Germain at
(269) 553-7772.
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A number of sisters worked at the registration table at the American Lung Association’s
Walk to Fight Asthma. Association members
also gathered for a fun night at Jonathan’s
Place, a foster care facility for neglected infants
and children. Kathy Letchworth led Spring
Bingo for the kids and brought toys. Sisters
also led bingo for the patients at Our
Children’s House at Baylor University, which
provides services for infants and children who
need care and treatment for injuries, illness
and certain disorders. Other recent events
included a hilarious white elephant auction, a
look at the city of Plano’s 911 system and capabilities, and a Bunko night. —Jeanine Robinson
Stevens, tardam@aol.com
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When You Give, You Receive
Nu chapter sisters raised more than $1,000
and participated in the U of Washington’s
Relay For Life at Husky Stadium. The relay
helped raise funds for the American Cancer
Society while increasing awareness about cancer causes and prevention. The team from Nu
spent the night in a tent on the football field and
also participated in the Relay Idol competition.
The most inspiring part of the evening was the
luminary ceremony that helped participants
remember cancer victims and honor survivors.
At this year’s Panhellenic/Interfraternity
Council retreat, Nu Chapter was given a Quill
badge by the advisor of the local Kappa Delta
Sorority chapter, Katie Trichel. The Quill
belonged to Katie’s grandmother, who is a
1924 Alpha Delta Chapter initiate at Oregon
State. Katie told Nu Chapter that since she
does not have a daughter, she wanted the Quill
to come back to Alpha Xi Delta. In honor of
this Quill’s representation of Greek unity, Nu
Chapter designated that the badge be worn by
their Panhellenic delegate.
At the Panhellenic Awards Banquet, Nu
Chapter received the Most Improved Chapter
of the Year, Best Recruitment Programming of
the Year and Recognition of Excellent
Standards at the National Level awards.
Chapter life vice president Hillary Madsen was
recognized for the second time as Greek
Woman of the Year. —Hillary Holman, holmanh@u.washington.edu
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Family Fun in February
Wisconsin Eau Claire sisters hosted a
Valentine’s Dance for local school children and
their families. The celebration began with a
dinner for more than 50 families, which was followed by a Valentine’s carnival that included
face painting, crafts, a cake walk and games.
Later that evening, the women were emcees
for a dance in the school’s gymnasium. Sisters
had a wonderful time leading the children in
the dances and learning a few new moves
themselves. The night ended with awards for
the most creative Valentine cards. —Ashley
Gildner, gildneae@uwec.edu
Dear friends and chapter sisters Melissa Golden (left) and Robin Arnold
graduated from nursing school together in May 2003.
The Sister I Never Had
By Melissa Golden Christy, East Tennessee ’00
Being the youngest child—a sister to twin brothers—I always longed for
another girl in the family. To me, a sister would have been a dream come
true.
I joined Alpha Xi Delta in 2000 and gained not one sister, but many sisters
with every characteristic you can imagine. Amazingly enough, one of my
dearest sisters, Robin Arnold, East Tennessee ’97, and I were beginning nursing school together that same semester. We became close friends and eventually roommates, and shared fond memories of Alpha Xi Delta and all that it
entails.
Robin and I graduated in May 2003 and moved to different areas of the
country. On June 7, 2003, I married the man of my dreams, and Robin drove
nine hours to Charleston, South Carolina, to be a bridesmaid in my wedding.
Not only did I have Robin there, but five other sisters from my chapter made
a five-hour drive to be present at my wedding and uphold the tradition of
singing to the bride. At the reception, they sang “Remember Alpha Xi
Delta.” I was all smiles throughout the entire ceremony, but when I heard
them sing, the tears began to flow! I had that feeling all over again of sisterhood and the good times we shared in our chapter suite.
I will never forget that feeling and hope that one day I will have a daughter who will experience the same feeling I have. Alpha Xi Delta has meant so
much to me and I am so honored to be a member of this organization.
Thank you, Alpha Xi Delta, for giving me what I have always wanted—sisters.
Connect with Melissa at melissachristy1@hotmail.com.
Editor’s Note: The friendships we make in Alpha Xi Delta last long after our
college years are over. If you have a remembrance to share of a special sister or
sisters, send your news and photo to the Fraternity Headquarters, 8702 Founders
Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268. Your story and photo may be featured in an
upcoming issue of The Quill.
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Reunions
It’s Time for a Get-Together!
If you’re planning a reunion, make sure your guest list is complete by obtaining
sisters’ addresses from Fraternity Headquarters. You can request an address list
by members’ names or initiation years, and generally receive your list within two
weeks. There is a nominal fee for this list. Please contact Amy Reinhardt at (317)
872-3500 ext. 129 or areinhardt@alphaxidelta.org.
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Send Us Your Reunion News and Photos
The Quill welcomes pictures of reunions! When submitting photos, please
remember that color photocopies or photos printed on low-resolution inkjet printers cannot be used. High-resolution digital photos or .jpg files are perfect. Submit
your reunion news and photos to The Quill, Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity
Headquarters, 8702 Founders Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268, or e-mail
jemerick@alphaxidelta.org.
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Albion (MI) chapter sisters June Luke Dempsey, Bobbie Eastman Cornwell, Barbara
Carne Riehl, Pat Garrity Kell and Char Treadwell Scott had a ball at June’s oceanfront
home in La Jolla, California. In fact, they enjoyed their reunion so much that they will
meet again next year in Branson, Missouri. —Barbara Riehl
Sisters Through Good Times and Bad
In 1951, three young women became Alpha Xi
Delta sisters at Drake University in Des Moines,
Iowa. Fifty-three years later, in 2004, Joann Sbrocco,
Kathy Coleman Needles and Kay Diesi Nissly met
to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Kathy
and her husband, Gene. On this same day, Kay and
her husband, Dwight, celebrated their 50th as well.
“We have been through deaths, cancer, stroke and
other trials,” said Kay. “We remain sisters to this
day and look forward to many more years of
friendship.”
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Fifty-Year Festivities
Alpha Eta sisters who graduated from
Purdue 50 years ago gathered in April for a
gala weekend celebration. Pictured are Jan
Modill Ray, Katie Ewing McCarter, Marilyn
Moores Hall, Doris Kenninger Stump, Marilyn
Tyons Hemming, Doris Kelleher Aldag, Jane
Potter Schollaert, Jeane Bowman Swanson,
Marilyn Odle Cooprider, Jean Crawford
Redman, Doris Quinn Carpenter and Judy
Freling Reynolds.
They Came From Near and Far
Pi Chapter’s 1988 new member class at Ohio held a
May reunion at Kate Adams Strigley’s home in
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Sisters drove from Maryland,
Michigan and Ohio, while others flew from Georgia
and North Carolina. Old and new photos were
shared, and many songs were sung as sisters reminisced about their college days as Alpha Xi Deltas.
Great friends and a strong sisterhood made for a fun
weekend.
In the back row are Chrissy Albert, Amy Wagner
Kazmierczak, Karen Thoms, Amy Rhoades Whetzel,
Tina Farwick Matyac, Christy Lammi Bennett,
Heather Popadych, Susie Callaway Burton, Sarah
Schweikert Brewer, Laurie McLaughlin Catanzaro
and Lori Padilla Miner. The sisters in front are Kathy
Gallen, Marnee Lafrinere Besser, Kate Adams
Srigley. —Kate Srigley, ksrigley@aol.com
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Upcoming Reunions
Knox Sisters Reunite
Alpha Chapter alumnae gathered for a long-awaited reunion during last
year’s homecoming weekend at Knox College. Pictured in the back row are
Debbie Messenger Stearns, Joan Walant Baffes, Carla Kuehn Wastalu, Marilyn
Busker Alkire, Rennie Greenhalgh Smith, and Linda Sokody Seybold. Pictured
in front are Janet Montgomerie Taylor, Judy Allen Kafka, Janet Van der Sluys
Brown. Also in attendance was Sue Swanson Lisio.—Linda Seybold,
Linseybold33@aol.com
Epsilon Mu sisters from the University of
Northern Colorado are planning a reunion in
Las Vegas, June 16-19, 2005. All Epsilon Mu initiates are
invited to attend. Past reunions in Scottsdale, Arizona,
and Breckenridge, Colorado, brought many sisters
together for days of reminiscing and new memories.
Contact Karen Dixon Olson at mamabear1951@ cox.net
or (602) 453-3689 for more information.
Charter members of Theta Phi Chapter at Alabama
Birmingham who initiated in January 1997 will gather
in Birmingham for a reunion, April 15-17, 2005.
For more information, contact Heather Story Lawson,
223 Mark Street SW, Decatur, AL 35601; (256) 351-2587;
Heather.Lawson@medscape.com.
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There was Fun to be Had
When April 17 rolls around, Alpha Xi Deltas everywhere are reminded of the 10 young women who met
in secret at Lombard College to form Alpha Xi Delta. Today, we can all be grateful for their strength and
conviction, which makes our membership in Alpha Xi Delta possible.
Here’s a sampling of how collegians and alumnae honored our Founders and the founding of our
Fraternity in April of this year.
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Purdue collegians and
alumnae celebrated
Founders’ Day with a
brunch, an Alpha Xi
Delta trivia game and the
Rededication Ceremony
.
—Katie Hanley,
kkhanley@purdue.edu
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y Jane Switzer Vaux,
On April 17, Purdue alumnae Mar
slee Boyle, Janet
Odell Butler Strange, Marjorie Blak
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Founders’ Day Ceremony, and the Purd
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recognized as Order of the Pearl recip
Boyle
60 years of membership. —Marjorie
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The Birmingham (AL) Alumnae Association and collegians from Alabama
e Pepper
Birmingham celebrated Founders’ Day at the home of Kathy Peeples. —Kathi
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Founders’ Day Ceremony and brunch
Nearly 30 women attended the first
Association. Everyone enjoyed the
held by the New York City Alumnae
most precious Alpha Xi Delta
food, conversation and sharing their
at ‘The Sisterhood of Women,’”
memory. “Most of us were a little rusty
s soon filled the room. We’re already
said Jennifer Hartley, “but our voice
looking forward to next year!”
Chapters Celebrate the Day
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The Ann Arbor (MI) Alumnae Association met for dinner to observe Founders’ Day. The 16 members in attendance
represented six different chapters, and the ladies realized how
the commonality of their Fraternity membership had drawn
them together for many hours of enjoyment. Also of note was
the range of ages. A recent graduate was present, as well as
two members who are over 90 years young. —Marian West,
mswest59@hotmail.com
The exquisite sculptures of Dale Chihuly provided the backdrop for the Columbus Alumnae Association’s Founders’
Day luncheon at the Columbus Museum of Art. Association
members and collegians from Ohio State celebrated their sisterhood and honored Alpha Xi Delta’s Founders. The women
also collected children’s books, which were donated to
Children’s Hospital of Columbus. —Shannon Burt, shannonburt@wowway.com
The Pinellas County (FL) Alumnae Association celebrated Founders’ Day with a lovely country club luncheon and
a Ritual ceremony led by Julie Marshall. Nancy Phipps presented two Order of the Rose and two Order of the Pearl awards,
and one Order of the Diamond award. Nickie Hill installed new
officers. The program was followed by a fashion show.
—Margaret Brown
Christine Nelson Barry,
great-granddaughter of Fou
nder Alice
Bartlett Bruner, Jean We
lch Barry, granddaughte
r of Alice Bartlett
Bruner, and Foundation
Trustee Myra Grant attend
ed the Western
Carolina (NC) reunion
and Founders’ Day Celebr
ation.—Myra
Grant, myrang@brinet.co
m
Nu chapter president Ashley
Vian, Past National President
and Nu Chapter alumna
Linda Dinus (center), and
National President Jane
Sutton were on hand as
Nu chapter sisters at the
U of Washington and members
of the Seattle Alumnae
Association gathered at the
Edgewater Hotel in downtown
Seattle to pay tribute to our
Founders. Sisters enjoyed a
breakfast buffet and a gorgeous
view of Puget Sound. National
President Sutton spoke about
the successes of Alpha Xi Delta
and Nu Chapter during the
past few years. Afterward,
chapter and association
awards were presented, collegians shared information about
each of the Founders and National President Sutton received
a tour of the chapter house.—Becky Kern, rebeccaallyn@hotmail.com, and Hillary Holman, holmanh@u.washington.edu
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Sisters Inspiring Sisters
I want to express my gratitude for the
“Crusade for Caring” article that was published in the spring 2004 Quill. After my son
Jared was born on January 28, he was
required to stay an extra day in the hospital
for phototherapy to treat jaundice caused by
blood group incompatibilities. I was devastated that I couldn’t bring him home with me
the day I was discharged, and it broke my
heart seeing him in the little isolette under
the bili-lights.
Thanks to the article on Susan Brown
Sheridan and kernicterus, I now look at the
experience in a whole new way. I realize how
grateful I should be that Jared’s jaundice was
treated immediately by his overcautious pedi-
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atrician. I no longer view his extra day in the
hospital as a negative experience. Instead, I
see it as a blessing that may have prevented
more serious complications such as kernicterus.
I’d like to think that the selfless efforts of
Susan Brown Sheridan and her organization
contributed to the attention paid to Jared’s
jaundice. Thanks again for an eye-opening
and informative article.
Sincerely,
Risa Behmoiram Krasnove
Delaware ’92
Thank you for sharing the article about
Kathryn Smith’s recovery from her multiple
organ transplant (summer 2004). It is wonderful to learn that she has graduated from
college with such academic success. Her
story is amazing and her success is equally
amazing! I know she will make an excellent
doctor.
As a transplant recipient twice over, I
understand her quest for making the most
out of your educational experience and life. I
received a kidney from my mother a couple of
years after I completed graduate school in
1995, and recently (last year) I received a
cadaver kidney from a generous woman from
Iowa. Being sick for most of my college and
graduate school days, I too tried to make
every class and every day count. It is amazing
what modern medicine can do! Thank you for
sharing Kathryn’s story. I am proud that she
is an Alpha Xi sister!
Cynthia Shultz Cusick
Delaware ’90
Kudos to North Carolina
Asheville, Millersville
Thank you for the recent updates in
Member News, specifically on the North
Carolina Asheville and Millersville (PA) chapters (spring 2004). Their news highlighted
sisters’ work with children through the
National Childhood Cancer Foundation and
the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Both of these
organizations have become part of my life as
my son, Brandon, battles leukemia.
I just want these chapters to know that they
are making an impact in their sisters’ lives
and on so many kids who are fighting for
their lives. I appreciate your efforts!
Cindy Zammit
Illinois ’85
It’s a Small World
I was looking through the summer Quill
when I was really taken in by the article about
one of our 10 Founders, Alice Bartlett Bruner,
especially because of the chapters mentioned.
I joined Alpha Xi Delta at Monmouth College,
Beta Epsilon Chapter, and later transferred to
The University of Iowa, Sigma Chapter. While
there, I met this good-looking guy who was
working in the kitchen. We have been married
about 58 years. His mother and his sister are
members of Beta Chapter at Iowa Wesleyan
College, also mentioned in the article.
I have encouraged three girls who attend
our church to join Alpha Xi Delta at the
University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Do you
think Alpha Xi Delta is important to me? I
wear my Quill bracelet every day.
Shirley Braucht DeWitt
Monmouth ’42
A Reponse as Sweet as Sugar
The response to the article on
SugarBabyBlankets.com in the spring 2004
issue has been wonderful! Many, many
orders have been placed, but the best part is
all the warm wishes that are sent with them.
My business partner Jennifer and I are keeping count, and lots more children in need will
be able to snuggle up with a Sugar Baby
Blanket very soon. Once again, Alpha Xi
Delta has lived up to her commitment to
Choose Children.
I’ve always understood the power of the
press, but this is the first time to be on the
receiving end. What a positive experience.
Fraternally,
Holly Sulak Willis
Texas ’87
El Campo, Texas
Our Apologies to
Beta Pi Chapter
The chapter house pictured on pages 18
and 19 in the summer issue of The Quill was
mistakenly attributed to Beta Pi Chapter at
Indiana State. The chapter and chapter house
remain safe and sound at Indiana University.
The Quill staff apologizes for the error.
Write to Us
Send comments, questions, kudos and suggestions to The Quill, 8702 Founders Rd.,
Indianapolis, IN 46268 or jemerick@alpha
xidelta.org.
Items chosen for publication may be edited for
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C H A P T E R
E T E R N A L
Names reported from April 1, 2004, through July 31, 2004.
Members are listed alphabetically by chapter order. The year following the name is the year of initiation.
Alpha
Pi
Beta Kappa
Lombard College/Knox College
Bobbette Pamela Scott Pippenger ’62
Ohio University
Dorothy Bush ’17
Kathryn Bowen Lane ’21
Baldwin-Wallace College
Ann Searles Gates ’61
Rho
Pennsylvania State University
Florine Sklaroff ’78
Beta
Iowa Wesleyan College
Frances Edwards Purdy ’32
Gamma
Mount Union College
Shirley Herbert Feather ’40
Delta
Bethany College
Wilma Neely Brousseau ’29
Eleanor Waterhouse Decker ’39
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Maxine Andrews ’87
Doris Easterbrook Beindorff ’45
Patricia Wainscott Finke ’50
Anna Ruth Lovern ’38
Marjorie Settell Peterson ’45
Dorothy Ely Sherwood ’48
Beta Lambda
Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity encourages
Beta Nu
you to make a specific provision in
Culver-Stockton College
Phyllis Gross Lantis ’44
Janice Brookhart Newby ’44
Waneta Wood Smith ’43
your will as to where your Quill badge
should go when you die. If you do not
Sigma
have a will, make your wishes clear to
Beta Upsilon
your heirs. Your Quill should be
University of Rhode Island
Elizabeth Ann James Hoffman ’54
University of South Dakota
Ila Katherine Todd Harlow ’29
Doris McGuire Potter ’76
The University of Iowa
Beverly VanBuskirk Cook ’46
Jean Coppage Honette ’28
Betty Coffin Millen ’38
Jean Evelyn McFadden Swanson ’44
Zeta
Upsilon
Wittenberg University
Alice Tulloss Alexander ’29
Alfreda Reames Bean ’27
Mary Chambers Hill ’38
Ruth DeVore Rea ’41
University of Vermont
Rita Shea Palmer ’41
If you have questions about
University of Nebraska-Omaha
Marilyn Murray ’76
Epsilon
Eta
Syracuse University
Doris Stanford Woods ’23
Theta
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Dianne Anita Huebner Clatur ’65
Anne McElvain Frazier ’49
Victoria Leffler ’29
Kappa
University of Illinois
Dorothy Hoffman Conner ’35
Lambda
Tufts University
Ruth Hiebert ’41
Nu
University of Washington
Jeanne Swanson Gootee ’46
Xi
University of Kentucky
Antoinette Hays Arkle ’42
buried with you, returned to
Fraternity Headquarters, or donated
to a chapter to be used as a rotating
recognition or award pin.
Gamma Alpha
San Diego State University
Eleanore Simmonds Newton ’49
Gamma Delta
Psi
making arrangements or donating
Gamma Rho
The Ohio State University
Jane Johnson Chandler ’45
Gloria Westphal Haynie ’46
your badge to a chapter,
Parsons College
Gladys Carlson Spayde ’65
Alpha Gamma
at areinhardt@alphaxidelta.org
Coe College
Loletta Branson Mackey ’27
Vivian Zacharias Privett ’54
or (317) 872-3500 ext. 129.
contact Amy Reinhardt
Alpha Epsilon
University of Michigan
Margaret Hewett Henderson ’33
Alpha Eta
Purdue University
Blessing Mae Hitt Proctor ’46
Alpha Kappa
Kansas State University
Helen Louise Davis Bowman ’31
Alpha Mu
Ohio Wesleyan University
Nancy White Harner ’42
Mary Elizabeth Hopkins Hilderman ’36
Jeannine Cynthia Parker Rickson ’56
Eloise Lichty Winters ’37
Omicron
Alpha Rho
University of California, Berkeley
Lee DeHaven Atwood ’26
Ruth Fitzpatrick Barton ’38
Margaret Helen Minard ’36
Eleanor Bird Morrissey ’47
Allegheny College
Barbara Doyle Hogg ’47
Alpha Tau
University of Alabama
Mary Neighbors Bennett ’30
Cecelia Ann Copeland Cook ’53
Gamma Upsilon
University of Georgia
Perrin Cudd Eidson ’60
Sadie Thompson Kline ’61
Nancy Elizabeth Royal Salter ’71
Gamma Omega
Alpha Psi
University of Denver
Margaret Swerdfeger Hiatt ’33
Alpha Omega
Florida State University
Charlotte Kinzie White ’34
Beta Alpha
University of Texas
Jocelyn Day Campbell ’29
Rebecca Gene Noblitt Kenworthy ’63
Henderson State University
Pauline Brooks Palmer ’61
Delta Iota
Chadron State College
Sandra Kiolbasa ’69
Delta Upsilon
University of Wisconsin-Superior
Eda Bower ’73
Beta Beta
Washington University
Celeste Jones Knoesel ’30
Beta Gamma
Correction
Sally Fox, Rochester Institute of
Centenary College
Lucylle Bradford Crosby ’46
Technology ’93, was mistakenly listed in
Beta Zeta
2004 issue. The Quill staff apologizes
Lake Forest College
Margaret Walters Terenzoni ’49
for this error.
Chapter Eternal in the summer
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A L U M N A E
A S S O C I A T I O N S
Membership for a Lifetime
If you’re a recent graduate, new to your community, or anxious to connect with other members in
your area, consider joining an Alpha Xi Delta alumnae association. An association normally includes
Alpha Xi Deltas of all ages and from various chapters who meet to conduct business as well as to enjoy
social events, participate in community service projects, or help college chapters in their area.
Browse through the following list, then contact the alumnae association representative in your area.
If an association does not exist in your community, consider starting one. Easy-to-follow tips on how to
get things rolling can be found at www.alphaxidelta.org/chapterlisting.asp. If you’re unable to join an
association right now, learn about the latest Fraternity happenings by signing up for Alpha Xi Delta’s
quarterly alumnae e-newsletter at that same address.
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ALABAMA
DELAWARE
HUNTSVILLE-MADISON
COUNTY
Heather Story-Lawson
223 Mark St. S.W.
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 351-2587
Heather.Lawson@medscape.com
WILMINGTON
Carrie White
224 W. 19th St.
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 661-0762
carriewhite@bigplanet.com
FLORIDA
BIRMINGHAM
Pamela Harrell Savukoski
407 Aviation Rd.
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 424-3639
harrellp@carraway.com
ARIZONA
PHOENIX
Connie Soper
3411 N. 16th St. #1118
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 265-8510
conniebutler2000@yahoo.com
TUCSON
Mary Harvey
1529 N. Louis Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 326-9850
vmsmh@juno.com
CALIFORNIA
ORANGE COUNTY
Alicia Woo
60 Las Flores
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 295-1719
liciawoo@yahoo.com
SANTA CLARA VALLEY
Bonnie Westermann Prystas
550 Tioga Ct.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 733-9861
bpsvale@earthlink.net
DIABLO VALLEY
Joan Marable
3337 S. Lucille Ln.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 283-8403
marable@earthlink.net
ORLANDO
Amy Jo Holobyn
2349 Ehrler Ln.
Winter Park, FL 32792
(407) 678-1348
ajholobyn@hotmail.com
New York City Alumnae Association members met at a
Manhattan spa to enjoy manicures, pedicures and spa
treatments. The association also held monthly movie
nights and a beach day in July to keep the activities
rolling throughout the summer.
STEINBECK
Julie Lambert
418 Gay Rd.
Rio Del Mar, CA 95003
(831) 685-0650
j2lambert@martinellis.com
N. COUNTY SAN DIEGO
Virginia Philp
1109 Via La Cuesta
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 746-4014
philp@nctimes.net
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
Kathleen Cantarine
21355 Germain St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 993-1027
kcantarine@att.net
COLORADO
LONG BEACH
Mary Gibson
6731 Belice St.
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 431-4443
hootg@charter.net
FRESNO
Michelle Rutherford
(559) 974-1353
michelle971@juno.com
LOS ANGELES
Natalie Spivak
njspivak@earthlink.net
DENVER
Cynthia Bowers
2050 Goldenvue Dr.
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 279-4719
cindy.bowers@eds.com
PIKES PEAK AREA
Kayla Silk
3465 C Rebecca Ln.
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 572-0539
kjscsco@yahoo.com
CONNECTICUT
HARTFORD
Kelly Szelka
20 Hickory Dr.
Coventry, CT 06238
(860) 742-2735
coolest@surfree.com
BREVARD COUNTY
Barbara Arthur
750 Mullet Creek Rd.
Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
(321) 724-2098
rogerarthur@aol.com
JACKSONVILLE
Janel Sharp
13700 Richmond Park Dr. #905
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 992-5840
nellirn@mediaone.net
SARASOTA
Nancy Gainer
7111 39th Ln. E.
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 355-7755
nolefan59@aol.com
PALM BEACH
Samantha Gregory
5440 N. Ocean Dr.
Singer Island, FL 33404
(561) 844-8953
gregoryuds@aol.com
TALLAHASSEE
Shirley Campbell
7120 Ox Bow Cir.
Tallahassee, FL 32312
virtigo1@aol.com
DELAND
Susan Batten
P.O. Box 220044
Glenwood, FL 32722
(386) 738-3510
shbatten@aol.com
GEORGIA
ATLANTA-FULTON COUNTY
Amee Bhalakia
3561 Views Trace
Norcross, GA 30092
(770) 263-0143
abhalak@yahoo.com
ATLANTA-COBB COUNTY
Catherine Sauls
cathys18@juno.com
ATLANTA-SOUTH METRO
Emily Ferreira Smith
3048 Turner Chuch Rd.
McDonough, GA 30252
(678) 583-4191
PINELLAS COUNTY
Nancy McSwain Phipps
1929 Valencia Way
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 535-2761
PRNCSSNANNY@
tampabay.rr.com
CARROLL-DOUGLAS
COUNTY
Michele Thompson
125 Azalea Dr.
Villa Rica, GA 30180
(770) 459-3054
michele.thompson@suntrust.com
NAPLES
Patricia Halvorson
2550 Windward Way
Naples, FL 34103
(239) 263-7780
pjhalvo@hotmail.com
IOWA
IOWA CITY
Anna Lackender
(319) 354-5292
annak4444@hotmail.com
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A L U M N A E
CENTRAL IOWA
Erin Peterson
6001 Creston #23
Des Moines, IA 50321
(515) 243-5453
elpjrp23@cs.com
MT. PLEASANT
Jean Tackenberg Reschly
2505 Marsh Ave.
Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-4823
djresch@hotmail.com
CEDAR RAPIDS
Shantelle Smrha
lawgirl@mchsi.com
ILLINOIS
MONMOUTH
Dorothy Oaks
2276 45th St.
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-3890
CHICAGO NORTH SHORE
Janet Hitzman
P.O. Box 480242
Niles, IL 60714
azdnorthshore@yahoo.com
BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL
Karen McConnell
13722 Oak Hill Rd.
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 963-6096
karen.mcconnell.aon4@
statefarm.com
ROCKFORD
Mary Young
4615 Spring Creek Rd.
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-8113
CHICAGO-WEST TOWNS
Paula Giese
1144 Dove Ct.
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 355-8698
PaulaG23@aol.com
CHICAGO CITY
Rhonda Shives
4337 N. Richmond #1S
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 279-0576
azdchicago@yahoo.com
INDIANA
INDIANAPOLIS
Kendra Lewis
8156 Hoover Ln.
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 255-6809
azdkendra@aol.com
NORTHWEST INDIANA
Sheila O’Toole
8927 Southmoor Ave.
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 838-1102
s.toole@SBCglobal.net
LOUISIANA
NEW ORLEANS
Erin LaBorde
4712 Glendale
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 885-8749
elaborde@aol.com
A S S O C I A T I O N S
MASSACHUSETTS
NEBRASKA
BOSTON
Jillian Potts
4 Megans Way
Mansfield, MA 02048
jpotts23@wmconnect.com
OMAHA
Brooke Souba
16923 H Cir.
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 850-4905
MARYLAND
LINCOLN
Kimberly Mason Pair
8330 N. Hazelwood
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 483-4283
KPair@ymcalincoln.org
CHESAPEAKE
Audrey Huthwaite
5321 Ravensworth Rd.
Springfield, VA 22151
huthwaia@ncr.disa.mil
NEW JERSEY
ALLEGANY COUNTY
Kelly Morgan
127 Frost Ave.
Frostburg, MD 21532
skmorgan@hereintown.net
NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
Virginia Drick Messing
37 Birch St.
West Orange, NJ 07052
vdm1000@comcast.net
MICHIGAN
NEVADA
FLINT
Allison Green
1002 Copeman Blvd.
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 238-0253
LAS VEGAS
Terry Lovell
3046 Evening Wind St.
Henderson, NV 89052
NEW YORK
HILLSDALE
Lynda Schroll
528 W. Chicago #24
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 617-1163
lyndaschroll@hotmail.com
BUFFALO
Barbara Michalski
72 Sandhurst Ln.
Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 631-4781
fillneck@aol.com
ANN ARBOR
Marian West
2222 Fuller Ct. #1008A
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
mswest59@hotmail.com
OAKLAND COUNTY
Mary Paule Bierlein
5481 Vincent Trail
Shelby Township, MI 48316
(586) 781-5481
jbierlei@123.net
SAGINAW VALLEY
Sandra Potts
1882 Avalon
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-4922
potts@northwood.edu
ALBANY-SCHENECTADY
Elizabeth Gage Friedland
1449 Western Ave.
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 459-4084
NEW YORK CITY
Jami Stigliano
135 E. 50th St. #5E
New York, NY 10022
(212) 217-0185
jami@nycalphaxidelta.org
ROCHESTER
Virginia Vorhis
vvorhis@juno.com
OHIO
WESTERN WAYNE COUNTY
Suellyn Sekulich
343 Fort Dearborn
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 565-7193
MINNESOTA
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL
Mary Lou Hook Allen
10312 Wentworth Ave. S.
Bloomington, MN 55420
(952) 881-1058
mlhauofm@usfamily.net
MISSOURI
ST. LOUIS
Aline Neumann
12548 Starspur Ln.
St. Louis, MO 63146
(314) 576-3966
abonstarspur@juno.com
ALLIANCE
Anne Freshly
3500 Rambo Ave.
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 823-3500
freshlae@muc.edu
CINCINNATI
Charlotte Steinert
3202 Lookout Dr.
Cincinnati, OH 45208
cmi75@aol.com
WARREN
Darlene Smith
E-mail memberservices@
alphaxidelta.org for more
information
NEWARK-GRANVILLE
Donna Hill
2231 Loudon St.
Granville, OH 43023
(740) 587-0755
NORTH CAROLINA
WESTERN N. CAROLINA
Lorri Blair Mercer
30 Poplar Grove Ct.
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 273-8190
lmercer@richmount.com
TOLEDO
Joyce Norman
587 Carol Dr.
Perrysburg, OH 43551
(419) 874-1062
joycen@buckeye-express.com
AKRON
Laura Baltrinic
938 Ute Ave.
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 784-7433
xi23@aol.com
NASHVILLE
Kelly Morrison
3002 Lakeshore Dr.
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-3525
kelly.morrison@state.tn.us
COLUMBUS
Lisa McBride
726 Tricolor Dr.
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 868-5409
lisa_mcbride@wendys.com
TRI-CITIES
Kimberly Whittenberg
127 Lee St. Apt #4
Gray, TN 37615
(423) 239-7862
fuzziesrock@hotmail.com
DAYTON
Marilyn Thompson
3117 Casler Dr.
Beaver Creek, OH 45434
(937) 426-8485
tapmom3117@yahoo.com
MEMPHIS
Melissa Potosky
126 Harbor Club Cir. S. #201
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 521-3928
melissapotosky@hotmail.com
CLEVELAND
Patricia Brandt
8521 Acadia Dr.
Northfield, OH 44067
(330) 468-6668
trish_brandt@msn.com
CUYAHOGA WEST SHORE
Patricia Mueller
38645 Arbor Ct.
Grafton, OH 44044
(440) 458-6006
pat@muellerartcover.com
YOUNGSTOWN
Susan Vallos
124 Mill Creek Dr.
Boardman, OH 44512
(216) 788-8442
svall124@aol.com
OKLAHOMA
OKLAHOMA CITY
Lois Coe
6820 Lancer Ln.
Oklahoma City, OK 73132
(405) 721-3062
locookc@flash.net
OREGON
CORVALLIS
Judith Frank Brazee
1727 N.W. 11th St.
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 752-4785
PORTLAND
E-mail memberservices@
alphaxidelta.org for more
information
PENNSYLVANIA
LANCASTER COUNTY
Amy Nilsen
22 Maple Ct.
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
amy.nilsen@capbluecross.com
PHILADELPHIA
Diana Rizzo
707 General Scott Rd.
King of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 265-8435
dar707@aol.com
TENNESSEE
KNOXVILLE
Karen Hardin
(865) 560-1201
khardin@comcast.net
TEXAS
BRAZOS VALLEY
Judith Bochner
5111 Bellerive Bend Dr.
College Station, TX 77845
(979) 690-7944
jbbochner@cox-internet.com
DALLAS
Kathleen Dwight
1201 Northlake Dr.
Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 690-1932
kdwight@ix.netcom.com
ARLINGTON
Leslie Storey
1604 Brunson Ct.
Arlington, TX 76012
(817) 795-9171
hugbandit7@comcast.net
BAY AREA HOUSTONGALVESTON
Matt Miglin
4409 Spoonbill Dr.
Seabrook, TX 77586
(281) 291-0963
texmig@mindspring.com
VIRGINIA
NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Dawn Winkler
5715 Pamela Dr.
Centreville, VA 20120
(703) 815-0731
mdwinkler@att.net
TIDEWATER
Judith Wilson Harrell
153 Florida Ave.
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 397-3249
JudyWilsonHarrell@aol.com
WASHINGTON
SEATTLE
Elaine Jones
(206) 440-1056
retiredpenguin@aol.com
WISCONSIN
GREATER MILWAUKEE
AREA
Sonia Evans
217 S. James St.
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 542-7939
soniadel@aol.com
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By Gretchen Balling,
Syracuse ’96
Assistant Executive
Director-Northeast
Early in the spring of 1904, a copy of The Alpha Xi Delta (precursor to The Quill) came into the hands of Katherine
Rulison, secretary to the chancellor at Syracuse University. With the help of collegian Bertha Cleveland, Katherine organized
a local fraternity and chose which young women would become charter members of this organization.The local fraternity
chose for its name the Greek letters Kappa and Rho as an expression of appreciation and honor for Katherine.
The local fraternity’s petition to become affiliated with Alpha Xi Delta was received by the Grand Chapter of Alpha Xi
Delta while it was in session at the Fraternity’s second Convention, which was held in Alliance, Ohio. At the end of
Convention, Grand Chapter members went directly to Syracuse to visit the petitioning group. Being favorably impressed with
the 11 Kappa Rhos, the young women were pledged and the chapter was installed as Eta Chapter on May 28, 1904.
Pictured are Eta’s charter members and first new members.
Eta Chapter:
National Vice
President Cynthia
Treadwell-Miller
offered congratulations on behalf of the
National Fraternity
during her keynote
address to collegians,
alumnae and guests.
Inspiring Orangewomen to
Realize Their Potential Since 1904
O
n May 28, 1904, 11 Syracuse
University women, who had been
members of a local organization
called Kappa Rho, realized their dream of
becoming part of a national sorority. Thus,
Eta Chapter of Alpha Xi Delta was born. A celebration of the path they blazed for the 1,738
SU women who have followed them was held
April 23–25 in Syracuse, New York.
Over the course of the weekend, nearly 200
Eta collegians and alumnae gathered to celebrate Eta Chapter’s contributions to the lives
of her members, the Syracuse University
community and the National Fraternity.
The theme of the weekend was “Strangers
we entered. Friends we became. Sisters we
remain.” The festivities began on Friday
evening with a dessert reception at the chapter house. Several generations of alumnae
were given tours of the house and were glad to see that, though the
house has been modernized over the years, the beloved blue front
door, classic Stickley furniture, and trademark knotty-pine walls that
hold so many memories for Eta sisters are all still intact.
Scrapbooks documenting 100 years of chapter life were available for
alumnae to peruse. As alumnae reminisced and collegians shared the
most recent chapter news, it was clear that all Eta’s share some very
similar traits. As Ali Flick, ’03, Eta’s panhellenic delegate, said, “I was
surprised to find the easygoing, laid-back attitude I associate with current members in alumnae sisters, which made me wonder how a
[chapter consistently] attracts girls with those qualities?”
Saturday was a day for Eta alumnae to explore their old stomping
grounds and prepare for the banquet that evening. Walks down
Marshall Street, exploration of the Quad and trips to favorite college
haunts were the order of the day.
On Saturday evening, Eta alumnae, collegians, husbands, friends
and distinguished alumnae guests gathered at the Hotel Syracuse for a
celebratory banquet. Cynthia Treadwell-Miller, National Vice
President, gave the keynote address, offering congratulations on
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Eta Chapter boasts three National Presidents—more than any other chapter.
behalf of Alpha Xi Delta’s
National Council. She told the
story of Eta’s founding and highlighted the impact that Eta
Chapter and her members have
had on the National Fraternity.
Cynthia also read a bit from
The History of Alpha Xi Delta, in
which Eta’s founding members
were described as women with
“strong personalities” and a
“high standard of scholarship.”
As Eta’s immediate past president Michelle Brunner, ’03, related the chapter’s most recent
achievements, it was clear that
those traits remain present in Eta
women today.
Lena Grandin Baldwin
Over the course of its history,
1911–1918
four Eta alumnae have been
named Alpha Xi Delta Women of Distinction—the highest honor conferred on an alumna member by the National Fraternity. Two of those
distinguished sisters were present to reflect on how Alpha Xi Delta
and Eta Chapter influenced their lives. Janet Swanson Loper Baris, ’53,
told those in attendance how she applies the teachings of The
Symphony to her daily life. Jacqueline Fonder Pechette, ’48, talked
about how the relationships she formed with Alpha Xi Delta sisters
have nurtured her throughout her life, and told the story of reconnecting over the course of the centennial weekend with a sister she had
not seen in 50 years!
The evening continued with a video slideshow showcasing Eta sisters over the years. A video of the construction of the chapter house
was also shown. The event closed with Cynthia Treadwell-Miller presiding over the Rededication Ceremony, during which all the initiated
sisters in the room were called upon to reaffirm the vows they made to
uphold the principles of Alpha Xi Delta at the time of their initiation.
On Sunday morning, it was time to say goodbye. A brunch was held
at the chapter house where sisters swapped contact information and
promises to keep in touch. Collegians graciously thanked their alumnae sisters for attending and sharing their Alpha Xi Delta memories.
Of the weekend, Michelle Brunner said, “I think the centennial celebration [reinforced] the thoughts in all Etas’ minds—that we are a
unique sorority, one that doesn’t settle for just being a so-called social
club, as sororities are usually described. We are an organization richer
in friendship, depth and intelligence than that. The weekend completely reaffirmed why I liked Alpha Xi Delta initially during recruitment.
This was so clear [when I met] our alumnae who have gone on to
become doctors, lawyers, inventors, etc. I feel so privileged to part of
such an amazing group.”
Cynthia Treadwell-Miller said of the experience, “I truly appreciated
the hospitality that was shown to me by Eta Chapter during the centennial celebration, and I was honored to be part of this momentous
occasion in Syracuse University’s history and in the history of the
Fraternity. Eta Chapter has outstanding members and truly incredible
alumnae who remain connected to one another and the Fraternity.
This was a wonderful opportunity for chapter members to commemorate this milestone and for alumnae to visit with one another and share
their memories about the impact of Alpha Xi Delta on their lives.”
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Dorothy Bryan Dench Dengler
1932–1937
Elizabeth Van Buskirk
1953–1957
Women of Distinction
Four Eta chapter sisters have been recognized by the National Fraternity as
Women of Distinction for outstanding professional and philanthropic
achievements. The Woman of Distinction award is the highest honor the
National Fraternity can bestow upon an Alpha Xi Delta alumna.
1993—Janet Swanson Loper Baris, Syracuse ’53. Vice president
and director of communications, Citicorp Information Resources; business
owner, The Information Integrators, Inc.
1997—Jacqueline Fonder Pechette, Syracuse ’48. President and
chairman of the board, Indianapolis Art League; Marion County (IN) juvenile
court volunteer; national president, Home Builders Association Women’s
Auxiliary; office manager, Fund for Hoosier Excellence.
1999—Jane Manning Whitaker, Syracuse ’47. Singer; Glendale
(CA) Unified School District Board of Education president; co-founder,
Glendale YWCA Shelter for Battered Women; founder, Greater Glendale
Child Care Council.
2001—Barbara Foust Stoll, Syracuse ’51. First art therapy graduate in the U.S. to be licensed for public practice; international
lecturer and trainer; founder, International Networking Group of Art Therapists;
board of directors, Kilimanjaro Entertainment.
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Realize Your Potential
Whether it’s on campus, in the community, or in the workplace, Alpha Xi Deltas
are using their talents to positively impact
the lives of others. Let sisters know how
you’re realizing your potential by sending
your photo and news of your accomplishments to The Quill, 8702 Founders Road,
Indianapolis, IN 46268 or
jemerick@alphaxidelta.org.
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Meghan Caswell
Camille Van Buren Gabel
Albion (MI) ’01
Hillsdale (MI) ’95
Meghan Caswell received the Heart and
Soul award from the Michigan Campus
Compact (MCC), recognizing her as one of
the state’s top college community service
leaders. Meghan was chosen from a nomination pool of several hundred students
from colleges and universities across the
state.
While at Albion, Meghan was a member
of and leader in the college’s Student Volunteer Bureau, and volunteered for and organized such projects as Walk for Warmth, the
Crop Walk, the Special Olympics and Make A Difference Day. As an
Alpha Xi Delta, Meghan tutored children in the Albion Public
Schools and worked on Phi Chapter’s Turkey Trot, which raises
money to purchase books and school supplies for donation to local
schools.
“We hear so many horrible things that are happening in our world
today, and an award like this encourages me to continue to volunteer
and serve others,” said Meghan. “I am humble about my achievements, so I didn’t and don’t feel that I need recognition for what I
truly believe in doing and enjoy doing. It is wonderful to be recognized, though, for the hard work I’ve done.”
Meghan is working on her doctorate in school psychology at
Central Michigan University. Within five years, she hopes to begin
working as a school psychologist in a school or medical setting.
For the first time in the history of the world’s
largest moot court competition, a team from
the United States won the Hardy C. Dillard
Competition, the international component of
the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot
Court Competition. Camille was one of five students from the Michigan State UniversityCollege of Law who was on that team, beating
out teams from Georgetown, the University of
Michigan and Harvard.
Dating back to 1959, the Philip C. Jessup International Moot
Court Competition is the oldest and largest moot court within the
field of international public law. The competition is named after
Philip Jessup, a former justice at the International Court of Justice
in The Hague and one of the preeminent scholars on international
law. Each year, a hypothetical case based on a timely subject of
international law is drafted by international scholars and practitioners. Each team then presents and argues the case on behalf of both
the applicant and the respondent.
“Jessup is the premier activity/organization for anyone interested
in international law. I love international law and hope to practice it,
so it was something I had to do,” said Camille, who described her
participation in the competition as one of the most daunting tasks
she’s ever undertaken.
Camille graduated from law school with honors in May and is
preparing for the Arizona Bar Exam. “I find I use the skills I gained
in Alpha Xi Delta every day in law school,” she said. “I had the awesome opportunity to be president of my chapter, and while it was a
lot of work, it was also one of the most rewarding experiences of my
life. I learned how to lead, delegate, organize, budget, etc.
Becoming a member of Alpha Xi was the greatest thing I’ve done
yet, and I plan to stay involved the rest of my life.”
Connect with Meghan at caswe1mr@cmich.edu.
Connect with Camille at camillegabel@yahoo.com.
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Lauren Rogers
Anita Crow Smith
Rider (NJ) ’00
Henderson State (AR) ’90
Lauren Rogers joined B&Y Communications in
Montclair, New Jersey, as an account executive.
B&Y Communications is a public relations firm
that provides strategic counsel and communications direction to health-related clients. Lauren
brings to this position skill in writing, media relations, internet research, web site and brochure
design, events management, and strategic communications planning. Lauren graduated cum laude from Rider in May
2003 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and public relations, with a
minor in advertising.
Lauren is a member of the Public Relations Society of America, the
Legal Marketing Association of America and Omicron Delta Kappa
National Leadership Honor Society. Within her chapter, Lauren was
Epsilon Lambda’s president, public relations vice president and scrapbook chair. “Looking back on my college life, I can’t imagine what I
would have done without my sisters,” she said. “College can be a confusing time. You can’t wait to go forward with your life, but you’re
scared to death of what lies beyond the environment you’ve come to
know so well! Alpha Xi Delta helped me realize my potential, and gain
confidence in myself and my abilities! But most importantly, the friendships I formed with my sisters helped me develop as a person.”
Anita Crow and her firm Crow
Communications developed a winning public
relations program titled “A New Option of
Mastectomy Patients” for ContourMed, Inc., winning the prestigious Silver Anvil Award of
Excellence competition sponsored by the Public
Relations Society of America. Based in Little
Rock, Arkansas, ContourMed, Inc. is a medical technology manufacturer that produces external prosthetic breast products that are technologically and aesthetically more advanced than current products on
the market.
Despite a small communications budget and limited resources, Anita’s
firm and ContourMed were able to increase awareness of the product
among potential dealers and customers, generate positive media coverage throughout the U.S., elevate the image of company leaders and help
boost sales by 95 percent since the company’s inception.
Crow Communications is a small public relations firm headquartered in Anita’s home in Conway, Arkansas. “I started this company in
August 2000 so I could become a work-from-home mom when my oldest son, Charlie, was born. I now employ two part-time communications people, who also work from home, to assist me with client projects. It’s a great way for me to get the best of both worlds—mother
and professional.”
Connect with Lauren at llbr2003@yahoo.com.
Connect with Anita at anitacsmith@conwaycorp.net.
Jane Wilkins Schroeder
Nebraska Lincoln ’81
The Omaha Alumnae Panhellenic Association
(OAPA) selected Jane Wilkens Schroeder as its
2004 Woman of the Year recipient. Jane was
selected from candidates from 19 Panhellenic
groups based on her Greek and Panhellenic contributions and achievement. Jane was honored
with a personal gift and an Alpha Xi Delta
Foundation donation at A Gathering of Greeks in
April in Omaha, Nebraska.
“I was so proud to win this award,” said Jane. “My friend Vicki LyonZeff, Syracuse ’65, from Portland, Oregon, gave me the first opportunity to work with Alpha Xi Delta nationally and showed me the value of
being an active alum. The Portland Alumnae Association and the
Omaha Alumnae Association kept me strong and motivated, and I
always wanted to make them proud of the work I was doing as I represented them. With this award, I did just that!”
Jane has served the National Fraternity as a Regional Collegiate
Director and Regional Alumnae Director. She currently assists
Gamma Delta Chapter at Nebraska Omaha as their Recruitment
Advisor, a position she has held for the past three years. Jane also
assists Rho Chapter at Nebraska Lincoln as a corporation board member and as their capital campaign co-chair. Jane assisted her
Panhellenic sisters when she served as OAPA president in 2002.
“Over the years, I have realized that the person I have become and
the person I strive to be is due to Alpha Xi Delta and her members,
both active and alumnae. It isn’t just the four years I spent in Rho
Chapter that have enriched my life. It’s really the 24 years during
which I’ve been able to say, ‘Proud to be an A Xi D.’ I so look forward
to the coming years when I can continue to represent Alpha Xi Delta
and continue to grow personally and professionally. Membership is for
a lifetime!”
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Let Your Voice Be
Nominate a sister for the Woman of Distinction award, make a
Constitution amendment proposal, or recommend a sister for National Council,
Foundation Board of Trustees or the National Housing Corporation.
Woman of Distinction Award
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Alpha Xi Delta’s Woman of Distinction
award recognizes alumnae who exhibit
excellence and extraordinary leadership
in their professional or service activities.
Nominees should have made a significant
contribution to or impact in her profession
or community to be considered for this
award. Past award recipients include an
astronaut, a national political correspondent, a U.S. Congresswoman, a rear admiral in the Navy and a university president.
Any Alpha Xi Delta alumna in good
standing is eligible to receive this award.
Nominations may be made by individuals,
college chapters, alumnae associations,
advisory boards, or housing corporations.
Woman of Distinction award recipients
will be honored at the Rose Banquet at the
2005 National Convention in Tucson,
Arizona.
Visit www.alphaxidelta.org to download
an application, or call Fraternity
Headquarters at (317) 872-3500.
Please mail your nominations to Alpha
Xi Delta Fraternity Headquarters, 8702
Founders Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268.
Nominations can also be faxed or e-mailed
to (317) 872-2947 or fhq@alphaxidelta.org.
Nominations must be received at
Fraternity Headquarters by January 15,
2005.
If you have questions about the nomination process or the award, contact Kendra
Lewis at klewis@alphaxidelta.org or (317)
872-3500 ext. 117.
Constitution Amendment
Proposals
The Alpha Xi Delta National Chapter
may amend the National Constitution
when deemed advisable. As stated in
Article XIII, Section 1, “This Constitution
may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3)
vote of the National Chapter.” All proposed amendments are voted on at the
National Convention held immediately following their proposal. An amendment
may be sponsored by any of the following:
a college chapter, an alumnae association,
the Constitution Committee, National
Council, a member of National Council, or
a Past National President.
A proposed amendment to the
Constitution must be submitted to the
National Executive Director so that it is
received by January 15, 2005, for it to be
considered at the 2005 National
Convention.
Initiation Ceremony Revisions
Revisions to the Initiation Ceremony
also may be adopted by a two-thirds (2/3)
vote of the National Chapter, provided the
revisions were proposed at the previous
Convention. As specified in the
Constitution, Article XII, the submission
schedule and procedure are the same as
those above for Constitution amendment
proposals. Proposals for revisions may be
submitted by a college chapter, an alumnae association, the Ritual Team, or
National Council. Revisions were proposed
at the 2003 National Convention and will
be voted on by the National Chapter during the 2005 National Convention.
To obtain more information about how
to submit a proposal, contact Sara Nash at
(317) 872-3500 ext. 121, or snash@alpha
xidelta.org. Proposed amendments to the
Constitution and revisions to the Initiation
Ceremony must be received at Fraternity
Headquarters by January 15, 2005. Mail
amendments and revisions to: National
Executive Director, Alpha Xi Delta, 8702
Founders Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268.
National Council
Recommendations
As the governing body of the
Fraternity, National Council represents
and acts for the Fraternity in all matters in
the
interim
between
National
Conventions. The 2005–2007 National
Council will provide the vision and strategies for our Fraternity to pursue its mission to enrich the life of every Alpha Xi
Delta.
Seven officers make up the National
Council. Members of the current 20032005 National Council are Jane Hooper
Sutton, National President, and six
National Vice Presidents: Patrice Orr
Bryon, Gina Willis Hawkins, Michelle
Supplee Reda, Cynthia Treadwell-Miller,
Melanie Smith Vanderpool and Dorothy
Sheldon Williams.
Who is eligible to serve on National
Council?
Under Alpha Xi Delta’s National
Constitution, “No member may serve the
same national office for more than two
consecutive terms.” (Article V, Section 5.)
Any Vice President is eligible to serve as
National President. National Vice
Presidents Patrice Orr Bryon, Gina Willis
Hawkins, Michelle Supplee Reda and
Melanie Smith Vanderpool are the only
Vice Presidents eligible to serve in the
same office for the 2005–2007 National
Council. Any alumna member is eligible
to serve on National Council if she is in
good standing.
What qualities and abilities are important to serve on National Council?
You should be able to answer “YES” to
these questions about each person you
recommend:
● Does she have leadership skills,
such as the abilities to motivate
others, to follow through, to
communicate effectively and to
generate enthusiasm?
● Is she supportive of our institutions
of higher education?
● Does she know the campus and public
opinion environments in which Greek
groups exist?
● Is she poised and gracious?
● Is she aware of the need for good
stewardship of our Fraternity’s vision,
mission, programs and funds?
● Has she had experience serving on a
board of directors?
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What are the responsibilities of
Council officers, and what is the time
commitment?
NATIONAL PRESIDENT. The
National President works with the
National Council to develop the overall
direction of the Fraternity within the
framework of the National Constitution
and Bylaws, and decides all points of
Fraternity law, practice and procedure as
may be presented to her. She also serves
as a Trustee of the Alpha Xi Delta
Foundation.
NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS.
National Vice Presidents work with the
National President to provide leadership,
oversight and guidance to the Fraternity
as we seek to fulfill our vision of inspiring
women to realize their potential, and our
mission to enrich the life of every Alpha
Xi Delta.
All National Council officers attend several regularly scheduled Council meetings during the biennium, as well as participate in other national, regional, and
area meetings and training conferences.
Council members may be asked to travel
to college chapters as needed.
What happens after recommendations have been made?
The Nominating Committee will review
all recommendations received. They will
prepare a slate of candidates who are best
qualified to fulfill the responsibilities of
the various offices. By late April, the slate
and resumes of candidates will be sent to
those eligible to vote at the 2003 National
Convention.
Can nominations be made after the
slate has been sent?
A person who wishes to be considered
for an office may submit her name in writing (with a resume) to the Nominating
Committee. She must do this within 21
days of the mailing of the slate. The
Nominating Committee will verify the eligibility of each nominee and distribute
the resume(s) by mail to all who are eligible to vote at Convention. There will be
no nominations from the floor.
How do I make a recommendation?
Complete the Recommendation Form
for 2005–2007 National Council, which
can be downloaded from www.alphaxi
delta.org. You may also request a form by
contacting Jackie Lyerly at Fraternity
Headquarters, (317) 872-3500 ext. 114, or
jlyerly@alphaxidelta.org. Return each completed recommendation form to
Nominating Committee Chair Mary Ruth
Snyder, 6659 Aintree Court, Indianapolis,
IN 46250. If you have questions about a
recommendation or the nomination and
election process, contact Mary Ruth at
(317) 841-9042 or maryruthsnyder@
aol.com.
National Council recommendations must
be received by February 15, 2005.
National Foundation Trustees
The Nominating Committee of the
Alpha Xi Delta Foundation asks for your
recommendations for Trustees to serve
for the 2005–2009 term. Successful candidates will have experience in board service, community leadership, public relations, finance, or fund raising; be able to
open doors and influence donors; and
embrace Alpha Xi Delta’s vision and mission. Consider your recommendations
carefully so we can present a slate of
women who are most capable of leading
the Foundation during the 2005–2009
term.
The Foundation bylaws state: Four
Trustees shall be elected by a majority
vote of the delegates at the National
Convention of the Alpha Xi Delta from a
single slate prepared by the Foundation
Nominating Committee, appointed by the
Executive Committee of the Foundation.
The four elected Trustees will serve for
a term of four years, thus maintaining a
board of eight elected Trustees at all
times.
Trustees completing the 2001–2005
term are: Kathryn Yager Brown, Linda
Belles Dinus, Rigby Guiney Duncan and
Nancy Fehrmann Gainer.
What are the responsibilities of the
Foundation Trustees and what is the
time commitment?
Foundation Trustees are responsible
for managing resources wisely; ensuring
adequate resources; monitoring programs and services for consistency with
our vision and goals; and enhancing
Alpha Xi Delta’s public image. Trustees
establish prudent investment philosophies, policies and practices; approve and
monitor the budget; and identify and cultivate donors. Trustees are expected to be
pace-setting contributors or fund-raisers,
and are expected to join the Society of
1893 (planned giving society) during their
tenure.
Foundation Trustees attend the annual
meeting and represent the Foundation in
at least one development event each year.
Trustees serve on a maximum of two
Foundation committees, which are:
Development, Executive, Finance, Grants
and Awards, and Scholarships. The work
of these committees is facilitated by email and phone conferencing.
How do I make a recommendation?
Complete the Recommendation Form,
which can be downloaded from
www.alphaxidelta.org. You may also contact Fraternity Headquarters at (317) 8723500 and ask for a form. Return the completed recommendation form to
Foundation Nominating Committee
Chair, 8702 Founders Road, Indianapolis,
IN 46268. If you have questions about a
recommendation or the nomination and
election processes, please contact Linda
Dinus, Foundation Chair, at (360) 9664027 or dinus@telcomplus.net.
Foundation Trustee recommendations
must be received at Fraternity
Headquarters by February 15, 2005.
National Housing Corporation
The National Housing Corporation
Board nomination process will for the first
time run concurrently with the Fraternity
and Foundation nominations. Five individuals will be slated for the board with the
term beginning July 1, 2005. The nomination form can be downloaded from
www.alphaxidelta.org or you can request
the form by calling Fraternity
Headquarters at (317) 872-3500.
Completed forms should be e-mailed to
kolesker@alphaxidelta.org, faxed to (317)
872-2947 or sent to Fraternity
Headquarters, 8702 Founders Road,
Indianapolis, Indiana 46268.
NHC recommendations must be
received by February 15, 2005.
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Sharing Sisterhood
in the Great Southwest
Join Alpha Xi Delta in Tucson, Arizona, as we honor our accomplishments,
determine our future and celebrate our history during National Convention 2005
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Convention
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Wednesday, June 29–
Sunday, July 3, 2005
The Westin La Paloma
Tucson, Arizona
Convention Schedule
Wednesday, June 29
Registration begins
Welcome dinner
Thursday, June 30
Initiation Ceremony
Business session
Collegiate and alumnae sessions
Awards presentation
Convention registration materials will be available March 1, 2005. Convention registration is due May 1. A full Convention package, which includes four nights, specified meals and the registration fee, will be approximately $950 (if sharing a room),
which includes tax. Transportation and other travel expenses are not included. Look
for more information about Convention at www.alphaxidelta.org/convention.asp.
When and how can I register?
Registration information and the registration form will be available at
www.alphaxidelta.org/convention.asp beginning March 1, 2005. Printed registration
materials will be available upon request by contacting Fraternity Headquarters at
(317) 872-3500. The registration deadline is May 1. A $50 late fee will be assessed
for registrations received after May 1. All hotel reservations must be made through
Alpha Xi Delta at the time of registration.
Friday, July 1
Business session
Choose Children service project
Saturday, July 2
Collegiate and alumnae sessions
Business session
Rose Banquet and Woman of
Distinction awards presentation
When and how do I make my flight arrangements?
Instructions for flight arrangements and Tucson ground transportation will be
included with the registration materials.
Will there be time to visit the attractions in the Tucson area?
Free time is scheduled for the afternoon and evening of Friday, July 1.
Information on area attractions, as well as resort activities and services at The
Westin La Paloma, will be available at www.alphaxidelta.org/convention.asp March 1.
How much does it cost to attend National Convention?
It will cost approximately $975 per person, double occupancy, not including travel
to Tucson. Exact pricing will be available March 1.
Who from my chapter or association should attend Convention?
College chapters are required to have a delegate in attendance. All alumnae associations are encouraged to send a delegate. All Alpha Xi Delta members are welcome and are encouraged to attend as member visitors.
If you have questions about National Convention or registration, contact Lindsay
Eichelman at leichelman@alphaxidelta.org or (317) 872-3500 ext. 128.
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Collegians Learn the Value of Values at TLC 2004
These things do we earnestly desire:
A clear vision of life, that with gracious and kindly hearts we may know
both joy and sorrow and bring into living reality the sisterhood of women.
An appreciation of real merit and worth, steadfastness of soul, that without bitterness or defeat
we may encounter misfortune and with humility meet success.
These things, O Lord, help us to instill within our hearts, that we may grow
in courage and gracious and peace.
T
he Leadership Conference (TLC) 2004 kicked
off Wednesday, June 23, as 171 sisters from
across the country came to Purdue University
in West Lafayette, Indiana, for four days to
strengthen their ability to lead their chapters. Erin
Macdonald Peck, Assistant Executive DirectorWest Territory, and Elysia Balster, Assistant
Executive Directory-Southeast Territory, opened
the conference with an introduction to TLC and
gave sisters an idea of what they would accomplish during their time together.
The week focused on the values presented in
The Symphony of Alpha Xi Delta and the seven
Cs of the Social Change Model of Leadership
Development: consciousness of self, congruence,
commitment, collaboration, controversy with
civility, common purpose and citizenship.
Throughout the week, these seven Cs set the
groundwork for sisters to become even better
leaders for Alpha Xi Delta.
Thursday focused on the individual and the
first three Cs—consciousness of self, congru-
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ence and commitment. After working in small
groups to evaluate their personal leadership
strengths and areas of improvement, sisters
gathered to hear Ginny Carroll, Western
Kentucky ’82, explain why “It’s Not About You.”
Ginny spoke on congruence and how an individual’s actions reflect her values. This theme continued as Betsie Keeler Zeedyk, Alma (MI) ’97,
and Heather Noftall, Embry-Riddle (FL) ’96, led
an exercise and discussion on the importance of
commitment.
Tom Jelke, Chapter Advisor for Theta Xi
Chapter at Florida International, served as
keynote speaker for the week, uniting participants of TLC and The Workout (see story on
page 61) to discuss values-based recruitment. He
stressed the importance of identifying core values, using these values as a foundation for
obtaining new members, and retaining women
C O N F E R E N C E
who are aligned with Alpha Xi Delta and what
our Fraternity stands for.
On Friday, the focus moved from the individual to the group as sisters worked on the Cs of
collaboration, controversy with civility and common purpose. Sisters began the day in Small
Town, USA, working together to create a community where all sides win. Next, sisters learned
to deal with disagreements within a group as
The Alligator Story led to lively conversations on
values, accountability and group consensus.
Friday evening included one of the most powerful sessions of the week, as participants experienced the common purpose segment of TLC.
National Council members and national volunteers shared what it means to live out Alpha Xi
Delta’s Ritual on a daily basis. The session concluded with the Rededication Ceremony, which
allowed sisters to once again commit themselves
to the principles upon which we were founded.
On Saturday, attendees experienced the last
C—citizenship—firsthand by volunteering in
West Lafayette by doing yard work, helping with
a car wash, painting and volunteering at a food
bank. This was a great opportunity to bond with
one another while giving back to the community.
TLC concluded Saturday evening with presentations from each of the small groups that had
formed at the beginning of the conference.
Sisters shared what they had learned throughout
the week and what they considered to be the
most important ideas to remember as they prepared to return to their campuses.
Generous supporters of the Alpha Xi Delta
Foundation made this year’s TLC a huge success. The women who attended this inspiring
conference left motivated, rejuvenated and ready
to make a difference in their chapters. Tina
Dushaj, Western Michigan ’02, said of TLC, “I’ve
never known the bonds of sisterhood were this
strong and powerful. I’m touched and blessed to
be a part of Alpha Xi Delta.” The National
Fraternity is excited to see the impact that these
amazing women will have on their chapters, their
communities and the world at large.
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Collegians Get In Shape for Recruitment
A
lpha Xi Deltas across the country are in top form for recruitment
this year, thanks to a new program offered concurrently with The
Leadership Conference (TLC). In the past, more than 250 collegians converged on the Purdue University campus in West Lafayette,
Indiana, every two years to participate in a unified curriculum
designed to hone their leadership skills and inspire them to be the
best Alpha Xi Deltas they can be. This year, however, sisters had a
choice. They could participate in TLC or attend “The Workout” a
brand new recruitment training experience. In its first year, 98 collegians from 73 different chapters took advantage of the opportunity to
look at their chapter’s recruitment program through a different lens.
The Workout was just that—a three-and-a-half-day experience
designed to help our chapters get in shape for recruitment. This highenergy program included activities that encouraged participants to flex
their recruitment muscles.
Sisters began by getting “warmed up.” Just like anyone would do
when starting an exercise program, attendees stretched and took a
look at the bad habits that keep their chapters from meeting their
recruitment goals. Then the group was off and running!
The first full day of The Workout started by asking participants to
develop their recruitment vision. Sisters were asked to dream big and
use their imaginations to visualize exactly where they want their chapter to be. Once the vision was in place, once they could see a vivid picture of the “top of the mountain,” it was time to determine the best
path to get there.
Just like any good marathon runner does, sisters got their core muscles in shape. These are the muscles that keep a runner going when
the arms and legs “hit the wall,” and these are the skills that will
anchor a successful recruitment plan for participating chapters. Each
participant developed a brand image for her chapter, wrote her chapter’s “recruitment resume” and spent time thinking about the kind of
women her chapter needs to realize its potential. This section of the
curriculum was particularly impactful for Meghan Osterman, Iowa ’02,
who said, “At The Workout, I received some great information that
allowed me to inspire and motivate my sisters, and helped me train
them to be the best recruiters they can be. My sisters are now looking
for potential new members who share all of Alpha Xi Delta’s values
and common interests.”
Once core muscles had been developed to support participants during the recruitment marathon, tackling basic recruitment skills was
next on the agenda. Deanna Detchemendy, National Panhellenic
Conference Delegate, and Sharon Richardson, Recruitment Support
Team Leader, were on hand to educate participants on dramatic
changes that are going on with respect to formal recruitment structures on campuses across the country and to unveil changes that have
been made to Alpha Xi Delta’s Membership Evaluation Plan, which
went into effect this fall.
Participants then went through vigorous training on conversation
skills and overall presentation during recruitment, and they got to try
their hand at developing a Continuous Open Recruitment (formerly
Continuous Open Bidding or COB) plan that includes a healthy mix of
active and passive recruitment techniques.
With a vivid recruitment vision, strong core muscles and thorough
training in recruitment mechanics, it was time for participants to get in
some practice! The premise was this: Each Workout team was asked
to function as the board of directors for Alpha Xi Delta Incorporated.
As a part of the simulation, teams were asked to assess their current
“workforce,” identify which “departments” in their company were
weak and then determine what qualities they would need to look for to
hire the right “staff.” After those issues were tackled, each team put
together a comprehensive plan to market their job openings, interview
prospective candidates and make job offers that candidates were sure
to accept.
At the end of the rigorous Workout curriculum, a graduation ceremony was held. Each participant received a certificate that indicates
she is now a Certified Personal Trainer, fully capable of taking what
she learned back to her chapter and getting her chapter sisters in tiptop shape to run the recruitment marathon. To help with that, the
entire curriculum and the workbook that was used throughout the
institute are posted in the Resources Area of Alpha Xi Delta’s web site
for their use.
Jessica Perroni, Texas ’02, who was voted by her peers as The
Workout’s Super Sister, summed up her experience by saying, “After
my amazing experience at The Workout, I came back to my chapter
not only with a vision, but with a clear view and a plan to reach the
top!”
National President Jane Sutton said of The Workout, “Recruitment
is the lifeblood of the Fraternity, and it is our responsibility to ensure
that our chapters are prepared to implement the latest recruitment
methods. The Workout was an incredible program, which I am confident will attract highly qualified women to our sisterhood.”
Alpha Xi Delta is extremely grateful to all of the sisters who worked
hard to make the inaugural Workout a positive experience for participants, especially the six alumnae sisters who volunteered their time
and talents to serve as team trainers.
By Gretchen Balling, Syracuse ’96, Assistant Executive Director-Northeast Territory
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C O N F E R E N C E
Fraternity Awards
Congratulations to the chapters and members who received awards
during The Leadership Conference. A complete list of award winners can
be found at www.alphaxidelta.org/leadership_conference.asp.
Xi Achievement
Recognizes superior achievements in all aspects
of chapter operations and programming. Based
on meeting 100% of the Accreditation Points.
Theta Gamma, Delaware
Harriet Hitchcock Holtman
For the advisory board of the Xi Achievement
award recipient.
Xi Achievement
Certificate of Merit
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Meeting or exceeding 95% of the
Accreditation points, but under
100%.
Theta Tau, Marian (WI)
Frances Fullmer Bloker
New Member
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Chapter president
Kelli Vomacka of
the Gamma Delta
Chapter at
Nebraska Omaha
accepts the
Batchelder
Memorial
Undergraduate
Scholarship from
National President
Jane Sutton. The
chapter was also
recognized with the
Order of The Quill
Award, Financial
Efficiency Award,
Public Relations
Excellence Award,
Chapter Quota
Award and
Academic
Achievement
Excellence Award
for achieving above
a 3.0 GPA.
Given to the chapter that has the
best combined record of academic achievement, member retention and new member orientation
program.
Theta Phi, Alabama Birmingham
Member Recruitment Excellence
Recognizes excellence in the membership
program as shown in the chapter’s recruitment
plans and timely reporting, by maintaining
membership size equal to other groups on
campus, and by initiating and retaining at least
90% of members pledged.
Rho, Nebraska Lincoln
Gamma Eta, Georgia Tech
Delta Psi, Texas State San Marcos
Zeta Omega, West Georgia
Theta Alpha, Millersville (PA)
Theta Xi, Florida International
Greatest Membership Increase
Gamma Epsilon, Cal State Fresno
Epsilon Eta, South Dakota State
Collegians and alumnae from the Theta Gamma Chapter at Delaware
proudly accept the Xi Achievement Award from National President Jane
Sutton. The Xi Achievement Award is Alpha Xi Delta most prestigious
award. The award is given to chapters that obtain an accreditation score
of 100 percent in five major areas: member recruitment, financial
management, new member orientation, academics, and chapter standards
and operations.
Mary Emily Kay Academic Achievement
Given to the chapter with the highest scholastic
ranking on its campus among campuses with
seven or fewer women’s fraternities.
Beta Tau, Kent State
Alice Bartlett Bruner Academic
Achievement
Given to the chapter with the highest scholastic
ranking on its campus among campuses with
eight or more women’s fraternities.
Zeta Nu, Miami Ohio, tied with
Greatest Academic Achievement
Improvement
Epsilon Psi, Boise State
Elizabeth Roberts Quackenbush
Given to outstanding college senior members.
Meghan Caswell, Albion (MI)
Sarah Cox, New Mexico State
Taya Locke, Cal State Stanislaus
Sarah Norris, Delaware
Lara Obert, Lyon (AR)
Stephanie Oliver, Christian Brothers (TN)
Laura Robinson, Northern Iowa
Raquel Tambio, Oregon State
Katy Ylisto, Alma (MI)
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C O N F E R E N C E
Rising to the Challenge
We wish to express our deepest appreciation to the sponsors of the
educational programming for The Leadership Conference 2004.
$5,000+
Jean Busby Beard, Purdue
Ella Bettinger, Indiana
$2,500+
Mary Shellenberger Brown, Central Michigan
Jean Smith Clark, Penn State, in memory of
Winnafred Corwin Robinson, Wisconsin, my
mentor and inspiration, who taught me everything I know about working with collegians
Jacqueline Fonder Pechette, Syracuse
Beverly Case Rorer, Pennsylvania
Dorothy Sheldon Williams, Western Carolina
$1,250+
Atlanta-Fulton County Alumnae Association
$500+
Chicago North Shore Alumnae Association
Elizabeth Korn Grossman, Hunter
Linda Kotowski, Florida State, in honor of Madra
Nelson Britt, Florida State, and Janet Kendall
Tower, Purdue
Helen Bone Major, Purdue
Julia Naftzger Van Sickle, Purdue
Melanie Smith Vanderpool, Marshall, in honor of
Nettie Smith, Alpha Deuteron, Paula Smith and
Adam Kuntz, and in memory of Roger Meyer,
father of Christine Meyer, South Dakota
$250+
Laurie Barnette Birk, Alabama, in honor of
Rigby Guiney Duncan, Marshall
Denise Brown, Northern Iowa, in honor of
Delta Chi Chapter at Northern Iowa
Kathryn Yager Brown, Monmouth
Eleanor Harger Burgess, Albion, in memory of
Norma Littlejohn Harger, Albion
Lorene Currier, U of Washington
June Luke Dempsey, Albion, in honor of
Phi Chapter at Albion
Deanna Wollam Detchemendy, Cal State
Northridge
Wendy Westover Dewell, UCLA
Linda Belles Dinus, U of Washington
Rebekah Fenstermaker Druetzler, Purdue
Mimi Drew, U of Washington
Rigby Guiney Duncan, Marshall
Michele Herbst Evink, South Dakota State
Fort Myers, FL Alumnae Association
Nancy Fehrmann Gainer, Iowa State, in honor of
Kendra Becker Lewis, Purdue
Ellen Gibson Goodwin, West Virginia
Jane Baker Goris, Purdue, in memory of
Jean Baker
Myra Wiggins Grant, Western Carolina
Martha Small Greenlaw, Texas
Regina Willis Hawkins, Jacksonville State
Marilyn A. Horner, Nebraska Omaha,
in honor of Gamma Delta Chapter at
Nebraska Omaha
Indianapolis, IN Alumnae Association
Susan Cooper Kirschner, Ohio State, in
memory of Josephine Richardson Hough,
Ohio State, and Wilhelmina Slaymaker Kinsey,
Ohio State
Jennifer Emerick Kuntz, Northern Iowa, in honor
of Denise Brown, Northern Iowa
Julie Lambert, Oregon State
Kendra Becker Lewis, Purdue
Deborah Fenwick Maas, Marshall, in honor of
Sherry Nichols, Marshall
Susan Eicher Mamber, Kent State, in honor of
Beta Tau Chapter at Kent State
Sara Nash, Purdue
Christine Nilsen-Marciano, Oregon State, in honor
of Julie Lambert, Oregon State
Michelle Supplee Reda, Sarasota, FL Alumnae
Association
Alice Bliss Schmutz, Mount Union
Denise Lienemann Scholz, Nebraska Lincoln
Seattle, WA Alumnae Association
Mary Ruth Hadley Snyder, Purdue, in memory
of Alice Hadley Hawley, Purdue
St. Louis, MO Alumnae Association
Keith Steiner, Friend of Alpha Xi Delta
Jane Hooper Sutton, Western Carolina
Betty French Unkel, Ohio State, in honor of
Betty Wert, Wittenberg
Sandra Gleason Walston, U of Washington
Martha Johnson Ward, Illinois
Donna Gettle Worthley, Indiana State, in memory
of her parents, Donald and Betty Gettle
Linda Bernd Wrench, Indiana
Other
Suzanne Cantando, North
Carolina Asheville
Beth Cohen, Penn State
Joan Frankenberger
Crawford, Ohio State
Carolyn Dilts Hays, Purdue
Las Vegas Alumnae
Association
Leslie Crump Zuk, Ohio State
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She’s a Leader, a Trailblazer, an Inspiration.
She’s a Woman of Distinction!
Rear Admiral
Mimi Blackburn Drew
Congresswoman
Deborah Pryce
National Political
Correspondent,
Karen Tumulty
CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR NAME
Alpha Xi Delta’s Woman of Distinction award recognizes alumnae who exhibit excellence and extraordinary leadership in their
professional or community service activities. Any Alpha Xi Delta alumna in good standing is eligible to receive this award.
Individuals, college chapters, alumnae associations, advisory boards and housing corporations can nominate outstanding sisters.
Visit www.alphaxidelta.org to download an application, or call Fraternity Headquarters at (317) 872-3500. Nominations are due by
January 15, 2005.
PARENTS of Alpha Xi Deltas: While your daughter is in college, The Quill of Alpha Xi Delta is sent to her home address, and we hope
you enjoy reading it. If she is no longer in college and is not living at home, please send her new permanent address to Alpha Xi Delta
Fraternity. Any Alpha Xi Delta member should use this form to change her name/address. Send this form to: Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity,
8702 Founders Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268 or e-mail fhq@alphaxidelta.org.
( ) Please remove me from The Quill mailing list. ( ) This alumna is deceased.
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