Current Issue
Alpha Gam Publishes Speech and Language Manual
Jessica Nappi-Silletti, Zeta Mu–Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, recently published a speech and language manual, called Building Better Speech Manual–A Guide to Speech and Language Development and Intervention. Overall, this manual assists parents in identifying, assessing, monitoring and correcting speech in children. It is easy to read and can be used for children as young as nine months old. The manual is available at www.Amazon.com and www.BarnesAndNoble.com.
Gamma Phi Sister Named Ms. Georgia Tech
Jenna Campbell, Eden Smith and Erika Gemzer were top five finalists for the Ms. Georgia Tech competition. Eden Smith, who is an Industrial Engineering major from Atlanta, Georgia, later won the title of Ms. Georgia Tech. The sisters of Gamma Phi were very proud to see three great women earn such a high honor.
Pictured above: Gamma Phi seniors Jenna Campbell (left), Eden Smith (center), and Erika Gemzer (right) wait on the sidelines of Bobby Dodd Stadium during Georgia Tech’s Homecoming football game.
Theta Omicron Sister Named Homecoming Queen
Jessica Steel, Theta Omicron–Western Carolina University, was recently crowned Homecoming Queen. A senior majoring in Communications, Jessica is the first sister from Theta Omicron Chapter to receive this honor. Jessica is the Director of Public Relations and Marketing for the Student Government Association (SGA), a Resident Assistant (RA) and an orientation counselor.
Over Fifty Years of Sisterhood
A group of 22 Alpha Gams from Alpha Xi-University of Maryland who graduated in the 1950s gathered together on September 20, 2009 to reunite and share memories. The furthest member traveled all the way from Denver, Colorado.
Pictured from left to right: Third Row: Lynn Propf Hansen, Sue Curtis Warren, Bette Schreiner Yager, Carolyn Jones Burdick, Betty Grant Brown; Second Row: Helen Jackson Stoltz, Flo Mohr Council, Dottie Delaney Vasta, Lala Huebner Garritty, Peggy Dinkle Judge; First Row: Barbara Grant Whitney, Anita Wilson Ward, Mary McAndrew Shipp.
Mother and Daughter Celebrate Being Alpha Gams
Barbara Wagner Attaway, Xi-Illinois Wesleyan University, and Clare Dixon, Theta Sigma-Valdosta State University, are mother and daughter, as well as Alpha Gamma Delta sisters.
"Having my mother be able to share Alpha Gamma Delta with me has made my experience even more special," says Clare.
Alpha Gams Gather for Wedding
Eleven Alpha Gams from six different chapters gathered for Wendy Bright Faust's March wedding to Wesley Faust.
Pictured from top left: Anne Harris Kepner, Kelly Skiver, Patty Potterfield, Wendy Bright Faust , Michelel Madore Boillotat, Kelly Bass; from bottom left: Daniella Picciotti, Ryan Klein, Gina Giordano, Wendi Kepner Damico and Holly Horan Pence.
Pi and Beta Kappa Alumnae Chapters Have Meeting Together
Pi and Beta Kappa Alumnae Chapters enjoyed a joint excursion for their opening meeting. The sisters met in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and ate at the Wicker Tea Room, then toured the Grant Wood Studio and Museum. It was a huge success and the groups plan to meet and tour an antique car museum and then lunch at the Marriott in Iowa City.
Chicago Northwest Suburban Alumnae Club Holds Special Luncheon
The Chicago Northwest Suburban Alumnae Club held a special luncheon in August 2008 where several "matured sisters" over the age of 80 were invited to a summer salad luncheon prepared by younger sisters. Transportation was also provided.
Pictured above, holding their party favors, from left to right: Jean Dawson Meister, Pat Wilson Laibly, Margaret Collins Creek, Maryjane McIntyre Holmes, Jean Luxan Ulrich, Sandra Contos Enright, Katherine Cooper Bradley.
Beta Kappa Alumnae Chapter Participates in Single Marine Program
Beta Kappa Alumnae Chapter members were busy with their philanthropy project this past year. The group collected a large number of items for the Single Marine Program. Because of Beta Kappa Alumnae Chapter's generous assistance, the Marines and Sailors of Twentynine Palms will be able to continue sending much needed support and supplies to troops currently deployed from the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center.
Pictured above, from left to right: Susie Thrams, Second Lieutenant Doug Galbreth and Mary Linn.
