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Meet the Theta Foundation Program Recipients. From July 2011 to June 2012, Theta Foundation awarded over $600,000 to collegian and alumnae members in their pursuit of the highest scholarship and widest influence for good.TRANSCRIPT
2011-12 Scholarship and Grant RecipientsThe combined contributions of Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation supporters have helped make Theta Foundation what it is today: a leading source of support for Thetas who want to reach their fullest potential and make a difference in the world. From July 2011 to June 2012, Theta Foundation awarded over $600,000 to collegian and alumnae members to support their pursuit of the highest scholarship and widest infl uence for good. The women featured on these pages represent our fraternity ideals of academic excellence, commitment to community, and genuine dedication to Theta.
5) Nicole Frank, presenter, American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2012
6) Erin Leary, University of Maryland Community Development in the Dominican Republic
1) Kellie R. Willis, Founders Memorial Scholarship - Alice Allen Brant2) JoAnna B. Adkisson, Founders Memorial Scholarship - Bettie Locke Hamilton3) Meghan D. Frey, Founders Memorial Scholarship - Bettie Tipton Lindsey4) Alexandra K. Birmingham, Founders Memorial Scholarship - Hannah Fitch Shaw
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2012 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Emily T. Abernathy
Lisa A. Auster-Gussman
Elisabeth R. Becker
Alexandra K. Birmingham
Hillary M. Brown
Taylor L. Canfi eld
Virginia A. Ahalt
Allison L. Baker
Brittney N. Bennett
Alexandra G. Borowski
Kate Burnier
Lena A. Carlson
Kristin P. Anderson
Stacey K. Barnett
Alexandra L. Berry
Margaret Briggs
Chloe Campbell
Sarah L. Cate
JoAnna B. Adkisson
Elizabeth B. Bachara
Lauren N. Benke
Mollie A. Bobay
Megan E. Burgardt
May N. Cao
Katherine Akin
Yesenia J. Barberena
Holly Berrigan
Kady Boyd
Elizabeth J. Cale
Kaylee B. Carpenter
Kimberly P. Arvidson
Laurel A. Barrett
Jessica L. Birdwhistell
Lisa D. Brockmeier
Kaitlyn D. Canaday
Howai Chan
Please join us in congratulating the following 221 collegian and alumnae members of Kappa Alpha Theta who received scholarships from Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation in 2012. Receiving awards totaling $557,925, these scholars represent the epitome of Theta’s value of highest scholarship. These Theta women will pursue their academic endeavors thanks to the support of loyal donors just like you.
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2012 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Hanna Corey
Margaret E. Cychosz
Megan E. Downey
Makenzie R. Ellsworth
Marielle A. Farina
Meghan D. Frey
Kylie C. Christensen
Margaret Crane
Jannah D. Din
Sara L. Drischler
Bargavi Errabolu
Sarah E. Faulkner
Laurie B. Gallien
Dana R. Cohn
Katherine C. Cristiano
Caitlin E. Dodd
Lauren Dunn
Desiree A. Eslami
Kathryn Hogge Fowler
Christina Gamba
Christina Cook
Linnea Corey
Cara C. DeHekker
Ellen Doyle
Emily Koch Elmore
Leslie A. Fasone
Nicole A. Fritz
Kimberly N. Cochran
Elizabeth A. Cristiano
Amanda W. Dixon
Jessica Dugdale
Yagmur Esemen
Rachel B. Forer
Amy Gallop
Brenna T. Congeni
Jacqueline M. Cromleigh
Tara T. Doucet
Jessica L. Edwards
Lauren M. Ezell
Nicole Elise Frank
Clara B. Garcia
Chelsea E. Copi
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2012 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Megan Gil
Lauren E. Gregerson
Megan Harmon
Lauren Hodge
Kara Imbrogno
Elena C. Kaufman
Loryn N. Goebel
Allison L. Gritzman
Alexis R. Hayob
Athena K. Holevas
Jamie D. Johnson
Claire Kelley
Mary K. Grady
Niki Haddad
Andrea N. Henke
M. Hannah Hopkins
Sruthi Rose Joyce
Kimberly A. Kiraly
Abigail E. Ginn
Casey A. Gribble
Allison Hay
Alyson R. Hold
Alaina E. Jessen
Karyn Keenan
Ginger Golub
Jocelyn Gruskiewicz
Lisa J. Henderson
Stephanie Russell Holz
Laurann Johnson
Laura-Allen Kerlin
Whitney L. Greene
Karina A. Hamamouche
Hannah M. Henning
Erika E. Horwege
Sierra M. Kaslow
Margaret A. Koppen
Marissa J. Gaudet Jennifer M. George Rachel L. GermanAlicia Genilo Nadina Gerlach Chelsea C. Gibbons
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2012 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Emily P. Lorsch
Hannah J. Macha
Casey E. Martinez
Christina L. Menconi
Grace Neuses
Elizabeth K. Norris
Sarah B. Kosmer
Katherine Lubarsky
Kristen E. Malinak
Haylee B. McBrayer
Ariel E. Morelock
Jeanie Nguyen
Alexis R. O’Brien
Stephanie M. Kreager
Elizabeth A. Lynch
Katlyn M. Martin
Meghan K. McPheeters
Mary F. Myles
DawnRenee Noll
Sarah Oppel
Megan E. Lamb
Cher Lu
Chelsea B. Magracia
Anne K. Maxwell
Hilary K. Michel
Kristan King Nevins
Ashley A. Norton
Kendall A. Kraus
Kate Lufkin
Katie Gunter Manthey
Haley A. McCarrell
Allison M. Mousel
Alexa Niermeyer
Karli E. Olsen
Joan Hastings Kreiger
Madeleine G. Lynch
Sarah E. Martin
Dorian B. Meifert
Marisa Nelson
Meredith K. Norfl eet
Laura Osborne
Cara M. Lemire
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2012 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Melissa Pender
Danielle Price
Brittany L. Ruth
Kelsey S. Schreiberg
Cathriona Smith
Katie C. Stephens
Ellen L. Pistole
Alicia A. Rigoni
Dolapo A. Sangokoya
Eileen Semancik
Rachel C. Soyland
Rena Sufrin
Laura G. Posluszny
Kelly Roden
Catherine E. Schmid
Anne N. Shelton
Ashley Stark
Lindsey Timmons Summers
Amanda Perez
Alexandra N. Rawlings
Anne C. Sanders
Whitney Scott
Mackenzie Smith
Sarah T. Stockham
Alexandra Pitcher
Kendall A. Robertson
Mackenzie L. Schaefer
Ellen C. Sheetz
Sarah E. Stanton
Kelly C. Summers
Rachel Potts
Enrica R. Rosato
Jessica Schneider
Amy Slawson
Shelley Stephan
Lauren S. Tavel
Kelsey E. O’Shaughnessy Margaret M. Padek Paige ParkerEmily Packer Kaitlyn B. Pados Rachel C. Paul
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2012 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Anne M. Wake
Sara Willinger
Brandi E. Tedder
Alexandra Ward
Laura E. Wingate
Abigail Tompkins
Jenna B. Whitbeck
Jesa L. Wolthuizen
Venus Valbuena
Camryn J. Walton
Kellie R. Willis
Amber Knowlton Todd
Emily Waterman
Shelby R. Winn
Megan A. Tschida
Kaitlyn Wiener
Rachel A. Van Gorden
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SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT CHAPTER 2012 AWARD
Alice Neal Clarkson $2,000Loryn N. Goebel Kappa/Univ. of Kansas $1,000Alexis R. Hayob Alpha Mu/Univ. of Missouri $1,000
Alice Wilkey Poynter $1,225Brandi E. Tedder Nu/Hanover College $1,225
Alpha Gamma Chapter/Catharine Frear $1,000Alexa Niermeyer Alpha Gamma/Ohio State University $1,000
Ann Wright Hart/Nashville Alumnae Chapter $2,575Chelsea C. Gibbons Eta Phi/Belmont University $1,575Megan E. Lamb Eta Phi/Belmont University $1,000
Anne Collins Mackey Memorial $1,350Margaret M. Padek Alpha Phi/Tulane $1,350
Anne Ehrenhardt Nolting $1,525Abigail E. Ginn Alpha/DePauw University $1,525
Anne Sadler Budill $1,125Cara M. Lemire Alpha Epsilon/Brown University $1,125
Artye Beosemeyer Welch $1,700Sierra M. Kaslow Beta Xi/UC Los Angeles $1,700
Avadana Millett Cochran $1,875Andrea N. Henke Alpha Lambda/Univ. of Washington $1,875
Beatrice Cutler Hodgkins $1,900Mary K. Grady Alpha Lambda/Univ. of Washington $1,900
Beta Chapter Most Noble Woman $1,150Lauren S. Tavel Beta/Indiana University $1,150
Beta Eta Chapter $1,950Cher Lu Beta Eta/Univ. of Pennsylvania $1,950
Beta Iota Chapter $1,025Rachel A. Van Gorden Beta Iota/Univ. of Colorado $1,025
Beta Phi Chapter/Baer-Buell $1,150Jocelyn Gruskiewicz Mu/Allegheny College $1,150
Betty B. and James B. Lambert $111,000Emily T. Abernathy Alpha Eta/Vanderbilt University $5,075Virginia A. Ahalt Delta Phi/Clemson University $1,000Yesenia J. Barberena Eta Iota/Univ. of San Diego $3,000Lauren N. Benke Eta Sigma/Chapman University $5,100Brittney N. Bennett Gamma Phi/Texas Tech University $1,000Holly Berrigan Alpha Omicron/Univ. of Oklahoma $1,000Jessica L. Birdwhistell Beta Tau/Denison University $2,000Megan E. Burgardt Kappa/Univ. of Kansas $4,000May N. Cao Eta Sigma/Chapman University $2,900Howai Chan Gamma Theta/Carnegie Mellon University $2,500Kimberly N. Cochran Beta Tau/Denison University $3,500Brenna T. Congeni Alpha Gamma/Ohio State University $2,100Christina Cook Gamma Upsilon/Miami University $3,900Elizabeth A. Cristiano Kappa/Univ. of Kansas $2,100Amanda W. Dixon Tau/Northwestern University $2,000Caitlin E. Dodd Zeta Eta/Wofford College $5,000Tara T. Doucet Delta Phi/Clemson University $3,000Megan E. Downey Nu/Hanover College $3,000Lauren Dunn Epsilon Tau/Yale University $3,250Jessica L. Edwards Zeta Lambda/College of Charleston $1,025Desiree A. Eslami Zeta Upsilon/Univ. of Texas-Dallas $1,000Sarah E. Faulkner Eta Sigma/Chapman University $2,225Kathryn Hogge Fowler Eta Eta/College of Idaho $3,500Laurie B. Gallien Tau/Northwestern University $3,000Mary K. Grady Alpha Lambda/Univ. of Washington $1,000Lauren Hodge Gamma/Butler University $2,000M. Hannah Hopkins Delta Phi/Clemson University $5,500Kara Imbrogno Eta Pi/Case Western Reserve $2,500Katherine Lubarsky Delta Chi/Univ. of Virginia $2,000Anne K. Maxwell Delta Zeta/Emory University $2,500Meghan K. McPheeters Delta Omicron/Univ. of Alabama $2,100
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SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT CHAPTER 2012 AWARD
Betty B. and James B. Lambert, continuedMarisa Nelson Gamma Tau/Univ. of Tulsa $2,000Kristan S. King Delta Omega/Texas A & M $1,000DawnRenee Noll Upsilon/Univ. of Minnesota $4,500Alexis R. O’Brien Beta Mu/Univ. of Nevada $1,000Laura Osborne Gamma Zeta/Univ. of Connecticut $2,100Kaitlyn B. Pados Delta Zeta/Emory University $2,500Rachel C. Paul Eta Pi/Case Western Reserve $1,025Jessica Schneider Eta Pi/Case Western Reserve $2,000Whitney Scott Delta Theta/Univ. of Florida $5,500Eileen Semancik Gamma Zeta/Univ. of Connecticut $1,000Ashley Stark Zeta Nu/UC Davis $2,500Kaitlyn Wiener Gamma Pi/Iowa State University $2,100
Betty Baur Lambert/Fairfi eld County, CT Alumnae Chapter $1,475Cara M. Lemire Alpha Epsilon/Brown University $1,475
Betty Black Hatchett $2,000Danielle Price Omicron/Univ. of Southern California $2,000
Betty MacDonough Memorial $1,000Kimberly P. Arvidson Delta Phi/Clemson University $1,000
Carol Green Wilson $1,550Jesa L. Wolthuizen Gamma Pi/Iowa State University $1,550
Catherine Tillotson McCord $1,300Rachel L. German Alpha/DePauw University $1,300
Cecil Ruth King Eidson and Robert Ansel Eidson $1,025Alaina E. Jessen Kappa/Univ. of Kansas $1,025
Christa McCluggage $1,475Kelsey S. Schreiberg Omicron/Univ. of Southern California $1,475
Colleen Byrne $2,000Dolapo A. Sangokoya Beta Xi/UC Los Angeles $2,000
Dallas Alumnae Chapter Educational Fund $1,975Clara B. Garcia Gamma Phi/Texas Tech University $1,975
Denver Alumnae Chapter $1,600Jannah D. Din Delta Epsilon/Arizona State University $1,600
Diane Forst Stephens $1,425Anne M. Wake Alpha/DePauw University $1,425
Dinah Hampton McClymonds $1,250Lauren Dunn Epsilon Tau/Yale University $1,250
Dorothy Barbieri Memorial $1,800Marielle A. Farina Beta Phi/Penn State University $1,800
Dorothy Whitehurst Heard $3,900Lauren Dunn Epsilon Tau/Yale University $2,000Marissa J. Gaudet Alpha Theta/Univ. of Texas-Austin $1,900
Elizabeth (Bessie) Ferguson McNair $1,325Shelley Stephan Delta Delta/Whitman College $1,325
Ellen Bowers Hofstead $8,550Laurel A. Barrett Phi/Univ. of the Pacifi c $2,000Lena A. Carlson Zeta Sigma/Ohio Northern University $2,550Kylie C. Christensen Delta/Univ. of Illinois $1,000Mary F. Myles Beta Delta/Univ. of Arizona $3,000
Esther and Charles Mlynek $21,000Elisabeth R. Becker Gamma Rho/UC Santa Barbara $10,500Alexandra Ward Gamma Rho/UC Santa Barbara $10,500
Florence Abernathy Waldrop $1,350Kristan S. King Delta Omega/Texas A & M $1,350
Florence Benner Wylie $1,225Ellen Doyle Beta/Indiana University $1,225
Founders Memorial Scholarship - Alice Allen Brant $12,000Kellie R. Willis Eta Pi/Case Western Reserve $12,000
Founders Memorial Scholarship - Bettie Locke Hamilton $12,000JoAnna B. Adkisson Eta Phi/Belmont University $12,000
Founders Memorial Scholarship - Bettie Tipton Lindsey $12,000Meghan D. Frey Gamma/Butler University $12,000
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SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT CHAPTER 2012 AWARD
Founders Memorial Scholarship - Hannah Fitch Shaw $12,000Alexandra K. Birmingham Epsilon Eta/Centre College $12,000
Frances Landrum Holman $3,000Casey A. Gribble Alpha Theta/Univ. of Texas-Austin $3,000
Frances Strickland/Agnes Wright Strickland $1,425Emily T. Abernathy Alpha Eta/Vanderbilt University $1,425
Gamma Chapter $1,000Anne N. Shelton Gamma/Butler University $1,000
Gamma Phi Chapter Educational Fund $1,475Kaitlyn D. Canaday Gamma Phi/Texas Tech University $1,475
Gamma Upsilon Chapter $1,600Christina Cook Gamma Upsilon/Miami University $1,600
Harriet Fowler Brown/Kansas City Alumnae Chapter $3,650Katherine C. Cristiano Kappa/Univ. of Kansas $1,325Margaret A. Koppen Kappa/Univ. of Kansas $1,325Kendall A. Kraus Kappa/Univ. of Kansas $1,000
Harriett D. and C. Hollis Hull $1,000Jennifer M. George Nu/Hanover College $1,000
Helen Edwards Woodward $1,625Lisa J. Henderson Beta Chi/Univ. of Alberta $1,625
Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter $1,375Kristin P. Anderson Eta Tau/University of Tampa $1,375
Ines Abbott McCrary $1,000Abigail Tompkins Beta Zeta/Oklahoma State University $1,000
Isabel Hanford Olmstead $2,050Amanda W. Dixon Tau/Northwestern University $2,050
Isabel McKenney Gates $3,500Sarah B. Kosmer Gamma Mu/Univ. of Maryland $2,000Brandi E. Tedder Nu/Hanover College $1,500
Jane Cooksey Cassel $1,225Enrica R. Rosato Gamma Theta/Carnegie Mellon University $1,225
Janet Paine Peters $1,625Yesenia J. Barberena Eta Iota/Univ. of San Diego $1,625
Jeanne Ross Miller $3,000Christina Gamba Epsilon Mu/Princeton University $3,000
Jill Morrison Memorial $1,775Dorian B. Meifert Epsilon Zeta/Univ. of Mississippi $1,775
Jordan Camino Evert McCracken $1,000Melissa Pender Delta Theta/Univ. of Florida $1,000
Josephine Brossard Stansfi eld Memorial $1,800Allison L. Baker Beta Phi/Penn State University $1,800
Joyce Anne Vitelli Memorial $7,750Megan E. Downey Nu/Hanover College $3,875Laurie B. Gallien Tau/Northwestern University $3,875
Joyce Ault Cordon $1,450Venus Valbuena Gamma Epsilon/Univ. of Western Ontario $1,450
Joyce Drew Toombs Memorial $1,000Amy Slawson Psi/Univ. of Wisconsin $1,000
Judy Camp Sauer $1,150Megan A. Tschida Epsilon Epsilon/Baylor University $1,150
June Longworth Hardy $2,525Kimberly A. Kiraly Gamma Pi/Iowa State University $2,525
Kahla Roberts Latta/St. Louis Alumnae Chapter $2,975
Alexandra L. Berry Epsilon Iota/Westminster College $1,250Catherine E. Schmid Gamma Tau/Univ. of Tulsa $1,725
Katherine Sharpless Coyle Graduate $7,750Nicole A. Fritz Alpha Mu/Univ. of Missouri $6,500Alyson R. Hold Eta Sigma/Chapman University $1,250
Kelly T. Lawrence $1,175Stacey K. Barnett Beta Xi/UC Los Angeles $1,175
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SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT CHAPTER 2012 AWARD
Kimberly Orlin/Omega Chapter $1,600Dana R. Cohn Omega/UC Berkeley $1,600
L. Pearle Green $1,625Casey E. Martinez Epsilon Upsilon/Columbia University $1,625
Laurie Cerni Yant $1,100Brittany L. Ruth Beta Nu/Florida State University $1,100
Leslie M. Wilson $1,000Katherine Akin Alpha Nu/Univ. of Montana $1,000
Linda Moran Schmidt $4,200Desiree A. Eslami Zeta Upsilon/Univ. of Texas-Dallas $2,100Allison Hay Alpha Omicron/Univ. of Oklahoma $2,100
Louise Johnson Miller/Jean Johnson Smith $8,225Stephanie Russell Holz Gamma/Butler University $4,500Lindsey Timmons Summers Gamma Psi/Texas Christian University $3,725
Lucile Moore Garrett $2,475Laura A. Kerlin Delta Phi/Clemson University $2,475
Margaret (Margie) Mills Ruckert $1,350Jamie D. Johnson Alpha Upsilon/Washburn University $1,350
Margaret Killen Banta Graduate $1,850Katie C. Stephens Pi/Albion College $1,850
Margaret Killen Banta Undergraduate $2,250Yagmur Esemen Alpha Psi/Lawrence University $2,250
Margery Dick Miller Memorial $4,575Elizabeth J. Cale Omicron/Univ. of Southern California $4,575
Mariam Morrison $1,650Katie Gunter Manthey Gamma Nu/North Dakota State $1,650
Marie Anderson Fitz $1,050Meredith K. Norfl eet Alpha Mu/Univ. of Missouri $1,050
Marilyn Chesher Lynch $1,975Sara L. Drischler Epsilon Omega/Washington & Jefferson $1,975
Marilynn Mitchell and Beta Nus of the Fifties $1,200Brittany L. Ruth Beta Nu/Florida State University $1,200
Marjorie Crane Schnacke Memorial $1,100Alicia Genilo Kappa/Univ. of Kansas $1,100
Martha DuMars Davis $1,150Kady Boyd Alpha Upsilon/Washburn University $1,150
Martha Wilson Clotworthy $1,175Amy Gallop Upsilon/Univ. of Minnesota $1,175
Martin and Roslyn Cooper Educational Fund $1,000Athena K. Holevas Delta/Univ. of Illinois $1,000
Marty Smith White/Portland Alumnae Chapter $2,600Karli E. Olsen Beta Epsilon/Oregon State University $1,100Cathriona Smith Alpha Xi/Univ. of Oregon $1,500
Mary Abbott and Theresa Muth Scholarship $1,000Chloe Campbell Eta Tau/University of Tampa $1,000
Mary Alice Horn Memorial $2,250Niki Haddad Alpha Omicron/Univ. of Oklahoma $2,250
Mary and John Dengler $2,075Hannah M. Henning Delta Eta/Kansas State University $2,075
Mary Frances (Sancy) Comer Braun $1,125Christina L. Menconi Delta/Univ. of Illinois $1,125
Mary Frances Bowles Couper $1,800Erika E. Horwege Delta Delta/Whitman College $1,800
Mary Jane Parker Beach $1,400Ellen L. Pistole Alpha Nu/Univ. of Montana $1,400
Mary L. Hinkle $2,025Yesenia J. Barberena Eta Iota/Univ. of San Diego $2,025
Mary Margaret Perry McDonald $1,025Amanda Perez Eta Mu/Occidental College $1,025
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SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT CHAPTER 2012 AWARD
Mary Rees Gilliatt $3,100Laura Osborne Gamma Zeta/Univ. of Connecticut $3,100
Melissa (Lissa) Luton Bradford/Nashville Alumnae Chapter $4,150Alexandra G. Borowski Gamma Phi/Texas Tech University $4,150
Michele Miller Long $1,500Laura G. Posluszny Gamma Psi/Texas Christian University $1,500
Molly Muntzel Smith $1,050Chelsea B. Magracia Epsilon Sigma/UC Irvine $1,050
Morna Elizabeth Dusenbury Memorial $3,200Haylee B. McBrayer Alpha Phi/Tulane $3,200
Muriel Anderson Steed $1,275Jessica L. Edwards Zeta Lambda/College of Charleston $1,275
Nancy Cochran Abbey $1,900Paige Parker Beta Sigma/Southern Methodist University $1,900
Nancy France Alumna $2,375Ashley A. Norton Delta/Univ. of Illinois $2,375
Nancy France Undergraduate $2,375Elizabeth A. Lynch Delta/Univ. of Illinois $2,375
Nancynell Swaffi eld Bogdanovich $1,750Hilary K. Michel Eta Pi/Case Western Reserve $1,750
Norma Anderson Jorgensen Fellowship $1,050DawnRenee Noll Upsilon/Univ. of Minnesota $1,050
Oklahoma City Alumnae Chapter $1,675Mackenzie Smith Beta Zeta/Oklahoma State University $1,675
Pasadena Alumnae Chapter $1,450Alyson R. Hold Eta Sigma/Chapman University $1,450
Pauline Eilber Keeler $1,350Elizabeth J. Cale Omicron/Univ. of Southern California $1,350
Pauline Snoke Jackson Memorial $1,650Amber Knowlton Todd Beta/Indiana University $1,650
Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter Memorial $2,825Emily Packer Chi/Syracuse University $1,000Rachel C. Paul Eta Pi/Case Western Reserve $1,825
Reece $13,500Margaret Briggs Delta/Univ. of Illinois $1,000Kylie C. Christensen Delta/Univ. of Illinois $1,100Bargavi Errabolu Delta/Univ. of Illinois $1,000Megan Gil Delta/Univ. of Illinois $1,000Claire Kelley Delta/Univ. of Illinois $1,000Stephanie M. Kreager Delta/Univ. of Illinois $1,000Elizabeth A. Lynch Delta/Univ. of Illinois $1,400Madeleine G. Lynch Delta/Univ. of Illinois $1,000Grace Neuses Delta/Univ. of Illinois $1,000Alexandra N. Rawlings Delta/Univ. of Illinois $1,000Mackenzie L. Schaefer Delta/Univ. of Illinois $1,000Sara Willinger Delta/Univ. of Illinois $1,000Laura E. Wingate Delta/Univ. of Illinois $1,000
Ruth Elizabeth Southworth $37,125Jessica Dugdale Alpha/DePauw University $3,500Rachel L. German Alpha/DePauw University $4,500Abigail E. Ginn Alpha/DePauw University $1,625Lauren E. Gregerson Alpha/DePauw University $1,750Karyn Keenan Alpha/DePauw University $4,250Katlyn M. Martin Alpha/DePauw University $1,750Ariel E. Morelock Alpha/DePauw University $3,500Allison M. Mousel Alpha/DePauw University $3,750Kelly C. Summers Alpha/DePauw University $4,500Anne M. Wake Alpha/DePauw University $1,750Emily Waterman Alpha/DePauw University $2,750Jenna B. Whitbeck Alpha/DePauw University $3,500
Ruth Hill Wilber $1,725Sarah Oppel Beta Zeta/Oklahoma State University $1,725
Ruth Rabbe Hager $1,175Lisa A. Auster-Gussman Epsilon Psi/Univ. of Richmond $1,175
Ruth Robie Lacy/Rosemary Longino $2,350Megan Harmon Delta Theta/Univ. of Florida $2,350
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SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT CHAPTER 2012 AWARD
Ruth Shoemaker/Betty Shoemaker Hage $1,500Alicia Genilo Kappa/Univ. of Kansas $1,500
Sallie Bidez Memorial $2,425Elizabeth B. Bachara Delta Phi/Clemson University $2,425
Sally Cowan Reinhold $1,075Rena Sufrin Epsilon Omega/Washington & Jefferson $1,075
Seattle Alumnae Chapter $1,325Hillary M. Brown Omicron/Univ. of Southern California $1,325
Sharon Cirese Gassett Memorial $2,000Leslie A. Fasone Beta/Indiana University $2,000
Shirley Shields Smith $2,200Sarah Oppel Beta Zeta/Oklahoma State University $2,200
Sophia Scholar, Elise Lipscomb Ferguson $1,900Lindsey Timmons Summers Gamma Psi/Texas Christian University $1,900
Sue Farrell Supple $1,850Virginia A. Ahalt Delta Phi/Clemson University $1,850
Susan Byers Patrick $1,500Kaylee B. Carpenter Psi/Univ. of Wisconsin $1,500
Suzanne Nichols Lynn/Atlanta Alumnae Chapter $1,725Emily P. Lorsch Delta Zeta/Emory University $1,725
Tau Chapter $1,625Nadina Gerlach Tau/Northwestern University $1,625
Thelma Thickins Moran $1,175Lisa D. Brockmeier Beta Gamma/Colorado State Univ. (D) $1,175
Theta Charity Antiques Show of Houston Alumnae $2,400Brittney N. Bennett Gamma Phi/Texas Tech University $1,200Holly Berrigan Alpha Omicron/Univ. of Oklahoma $1,200
Theta Link $19,000Lisa A. Auster-Gussman Epsilon Psi/Univ. of Richmond $1,000Kate Burnier Eta Phi/Belmont University $1,000Chelsea E. Copi Pi/Albion College $1,000Margaret Crane Zeta Xi/Harvard $1,250Makenzie R. Ellsworth Eta Eta/College of Idaho $2,000Jocelyn Gruskiewicz Mu/Allegheny College $1,000Alaina E. Jessen Kappa/Univ. of Kansas $1,000Laurann Johnson Eta Phi/Belmont University $1,250Elena C. Kaufman Beta Lambda/College of William & Mary $1,000Emily P. Lorsch Delta Zeta/Emory University $2,000Kate Lufkin Alpha Nu/Univ. of Montana $1,000Kristen E. Malinak Phi deuteron/Stanford University $1,000Jeanie Nguyen Zeta Xi/Harvard $1,500Kendall A. Robertson Omicron/Univ. of Southern California $1,500Sarah T. Stockham Delta Epsilon/Arizona State University $1,500
Theta Volunteer $1,700Nicole Elise Frank Beta Theta/Univ. of Idaho $1,700
Virginia Bryant Shilstone $1,925Sarah E. Stanton Beta Sigma/Southern Methodist University $1,925
Virginia Burns Boynton $4,025Alexis R. O’Brien Beta Mu/Univ. of Nevada $2,025Eileen Semancik Gamma Zeta/Univ. of Connecticut $2,000
Virginia Chain Schmid $1,625Rachel C. Soyland Rho/Univ. of Nebraska $1,625
Virginia Ford Hood $2,150Rachel Potts Beta Zeta/Oklahoma State University $2,150
Virginia Hindman Freeman $6,525Hannah J. Macha Alpha Theta/Univ. of Texas-Austin $2,000Elizabeth K. Norris Beta Sigma/Southern Methodist University $2,000Shelby R. Winn Gamma Phi/Texas Tech University $2,525
Virginia Lauderdale Grimm $2,150Alexandra Pitcher Epsilon Phi/Univ. of Chicago $2,150
Virginia Martin McCune Memorial $1,575Alicia A. Rigoni Pi/Albion College $1,575
Virginia Speidel Edwards $1,475Sarah L. Cate Eta Pi/Case Western Reserve $1,475
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2012 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT CHAPTER 2012 AWARD
Vivian Stevenson Delbrook $39,050Mollie A. Bobay Gamma/Butler University $1,500Taylor L. Canfi eld Gamma/Butler University $1,250Hanna Corey Gamma/Butler University $1,250Linnea Corey Gamma/Butler University $1,750Jacqueline M. Cromleigh Gamma/Butler University $1,500Margaret E. Cychosz Gamma/Butler University $2,000Cara C. Dehekker Gamma/Butler University $2,750Emily Koch Elmore Gamma/Butler University $2,250Lauren M. Ezell Gamma/Butler University $1,750Whitney L. Greene Gamma/Butler University $1,250Allison L. Gritzman Gamma/Butler University $1,250Karina A. Hamamouche Gamma/Butler University $1,250Lauren Hodge Gamma/Butler University $3,000Stephanie Russell Holz Gamma/Butler University $3,500Rose Joyce Gamma/Butler University $2,000Sarah E. Martin Gamma/Butler University $1,250Kelsey E. O’Shaughnessy Gamma/Butler University $1,250Kelly Roden Gamma/Butler University $1,250Anne C. Sanders Gamma/Butler University $1,250Ellen C. Sheetz Gamma/Butler University $2,750Anne N. Shelton Gamma/Butler University $1,800Camryn J. Walton Gamma/Butler University $1,250
Willa Haverstick Dial $1,650Haley A. McCarrell Gamma Omega/Auburn Univ. $1,650
Zeta Nu Chapter $1,150Rachel B. Forer Zeta Nu/UC Davis $1,150
Zeta Rho Chapter Educational Fund $1,125Katie Gunter Manthey Gamma Nu/North Dakota State $1,125
Zeta Zeta Chapter Class of 1989 $9,025Ginger Golub Iota/Cornell University $2,750Joan Hastings Kreiger Chi/Syracuse University $6,275
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2011–12 GRANT RECIPIENTS
RECIPIENT CHAPTER USE
Alumnae Chapter Founders Award
Atlanta Alumnae Chapter Leadership development through the Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses Workshop in Atlanta, Georgia
Carryl Wischmeyer Krohne
Emily Wexler Delta Delta/Whitman College Professional development through UCLA’s Online Certifi cate Program in College Counseling
Houston Alumnae Chapter
Emily Hagens Gamma Psi/Texas Christian University Educational development through the American Institute of Musical Studies in Graz, Austria
Celena McCord Beta Zeta/Oklahoma State University Professional development through the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy Madison Institute
Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter
Emily Hagens Gamma Psi/Texas Christian University Educational development through the American Institute of Musical Studies in Graz, Austria
Anna Schaible Gamma/Butler Educational and professional development through the American Orff-Schulwerk Association National Convention
Marisa Zuzga Zeta Mu/MIT Professional development through the Project Management Academy: 4-Day PMP Boot Camp
Jeanne Ross Miller
Chelsea Copi Pi/Albion College Leadership development as a volunteer with the Global Medical Brigades service-learning program in Honduras
Nell Derick Debevoise Zeta Xi/~ Educational development through the Educate Mozambique program
Hannah Drabek Rho/University of Nebraska Educational and leadership development through the Medics to Africa Pre-med Elective Placement Program in Migori, Kenya
Nicole Foley Gamma Rho/UC-Santa Barbara Educational and leadership development through the USC Somos Hermanos Student Immersion Program in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
Nicole Frank Beta Theta/Idaho Educational and professional development through the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting
Emily Hagens Gamma Psi/Texas Christian University Educational development through the American Institute of Musical Studies in Graz, Austria
Erin Leary Gamma Mu/University of Maryland Leadership development as a volunteer with the UMD Community Development in the Dominican Republic service-learning program
Jennifer Shi Zeta Mu/MIT Leadership development through the Fundacion Runa Volunteer Program service-learning program in Tena, Ecuador
Rebecca Silverstein Beta Lambda/William & Mary Educational development through the Student Organization for Medical Outreach and Sustainability’s Community Development in the Dominican Republic program
Rebecca Trentman Alpha Tau/University of Cincinnati Leadership development as a volunteer with the Serve Beyond Cincinnati service-learning program in San Luis Talpa, El Salvador
Emily Wexler Delta Delta/Whitman College Professional development through UCLA’s Online Certifi cate Program in College Counseling
Marisa Zuzga Zeta Mu/MIT Professional development through the Project Management Academy: 4-Day PMP Boot Camp
Eta Sigma/Chapman University Educational presentation of the Finding Kind documentary on Chapman’s campus
Lambda/University of Vermont Professional preservation of historical photographs
Upsilon/University of Minnesota Educational speaker on the topic of changing organizations for the better through personal leadership and accountability
Mary Overton Caldwell Leadership Development
Aubrey Boruck Gamma Zeta/University of Connecticut Leadership development through the Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute
Nancy France
Mallory Adams Delta/University of Illinois Leadership development through the Summer International Health Fellowship program in Huancayo, Peru
Delta/University of Illinois Educational speaker on the topic of suicide prevention and awareness
Each year, Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation supports individual members and chapters with grants for non-degree educational, leadership and service-learning opportunities. This year, Theta Foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $45,714.32 in support for 16 individuals and fi ve chapters. Please join us in recognizing these grant recipients and their determination to make a difference in the world by ever expanding their widest infl uence for good.
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Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation is committed to upholding and strengthening the Theta ideals of highest scholarship, widest infl uence for good, and love. Our endowed funds for scholarships and grants are a refl ection of this commitment and our efforts to support the Fraternity and collegian and alumnae Thetas in their endeavors. Established by individuals and college and alumnae chapters, Theta Foundation’s endowed funds are held in perpetuity and honor and memorialize cherished Thetas and chapters. Donors just like you can enrich Theta Foundation’s longstanding tradition of partnering with individuals and college and alumnae chapters to give, receive, and share to help Thetas reach their fullest potential and make a difference in the world. To learn more, visit www.KappaAlphaThetaFoundation.org/give or contact Jen Pendleton, Executive Director, at 1.800.KAO.1870 ext. 108 or [email protected].
1) Upsilon/University of Minnesota2) Chelsea Copi, Pi/Albion College3) Rebecca Trentman, Alpha Tau/University of Cincinnati4) Jennifer Shi, Zeta Mu/MIT5) Lambda/University of Vermont
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Theta Foundation grants supported these members’ efforts to share their widest
infl uence for good. For a complete listing of grant recipients, see page XV.