summer 2016 alpha phi quarterly

A L P H A P H I

SUMMER 2016

INSIDE:

Meet Alpha Phi’s New Educational Leadership Consultants

Stylist Shares Summer Wardrobe Staples

Collegian Launches Youth Entrepreneurship Program

Plus:Hand to Hand, Heart to Heart Alpha Phi Foundation selects Heart to Heart Grant Recipient

Alumna Muriel King (Sigma-Washington) brought

high-end, American-made fashion to the masses

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Alpha Phi Quarterly SUMMER 2016

Alpha Phi

Quarterly

Editorial PolicyThe purpose of the Alpha Phi Quarterly and its content is to provide information and services to the membership of the Alpha Phi Fraternity, in keeping with the Fraternity’s status as a 501 (c) (7) tax-exempt private membership organization. The magazine is devoted to highlighting its members and matters of fraternal and collegiate interest. The views expressed in the articles published in the Quarterly are those of the authors and their contributors, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Alpha Phi Fraternity, its officers or staff.

SubmissionsAll persons interested in submitting materials for publication in the Alpha Phi Quarterly are encouraged to send them to the editor at the Executive Office. The editor reserves the right to accept, deny or edit any materials submitted.

Unless otherwise requested, all photos sent to the magazine will become the property of Alpha Phi International and will not be returned.

Articles may be sent by email to [email protected] or by mail to Alpha Phi Quarterly 1930 Sherman Ave. Evanston, IL 60201.

Submission DeadlinesFall 2016: ......................July 15, 2016 Winter 2017: ............Oct. 15, 2016 Spring 2017: ................Jan. 15, 2017 Summer 2017: ...... April 15, 2017

QuestionsPlease direct any submission questions or inquiries regarding advertising or reprint permission to the editor at [email protected] or (847) 316-8938.

Publisher Alpha Phi Quarterly (USPS Pub # 14680) is published quarterly by Alpha Phi, 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston IL 60201-3214. Periodical postage paid at Evanston, IL and at additional mailing offices.

PostmasterPlease send address changes to Alpha Phi Quarterly 1930 Sherman Ave. Evanston IL 60201-3214.

Inside this Issue4 Amongst the Ivy

General Fraternity and Greek-letter news and announcements

26 From the Quad Accomplishments from our undergraduate members and chapters

31 Silent Chapter Honoring our sisters’ passings

32 Where We Live Documenting Alpha Phi’s chapter houses through historical photos

34 Always Alpha Phi Noteworthy news from our alumnae members and chapters

36 Ask Martha Relevant, real-world advice from one of the best

37 Trending Alumnae volunteers share their favorite beach reads

39 What’s In Your Closet? A peek into the closet of a professional stylist

40 Now & Then A look at Bid Day fashion: past and present

ON THE COVER: Muriel King (Sigma-Washington) poses in one of her own designs, a brocaded gray rayon taffeta and white flowered evening suit. Photo Courtesy of Constantin Joffe / Vogue; © Condé Nast.

A PUBLICATION OF ALPHA PHI INTERNATIONAL FRATERNITY

SINCE 1888

Editorial Advisory Board

Cayce Putnam BlackleySheila George Bright

Heidi Gempeler Kathy Feeney Hiemstra

Karen McChesney HoweDenise Blankenship Joyce

Kristin KirlandLindsey D’Elia MayoMaggie Pence PichéAllison Cink Rickels

Jennifer Holsman TetreaultJordi Tiffany

Alpha Phi Quarterly Staff

Kristen Mitchell, Editor-in-Chief [email protected]

Alpha Phi Quarterly Design

Tria Designs Inc. www.triadesigns.com

Image courtesy of Fashion Institute of Technology • SUNY, Gladys Marcus Library Department of Special Collections.


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18University of Louisville Foundation Awarded $100,000 Grant to Fund Groundbreaking StudyAlpha Phi Foundation announces the 2016 Heart to Heart Grant recipient. 4Meet the 2016-17 Educational Leadership Consultant TeamGet to know the women who make up Alpha Phi’s newest ELC team.

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Facets of Fashion A behind-the-scenes look at seven Alpha Phi alumnae working in the fashion industry.

Feature

Queen of CoutureAlumna Muriel King (Sigma-Washington) brought high-end, American-made fashion to the masses

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“Genuine style

is worn from within.

Be uniquely yourself.

“ Marisol Deluna

(Alpha Lambda-Alumna Initiate), Design Director and Fashion Designer

Read more about Marisol and other Alpha Phis in fashion on page 22.

International Executive Board

Deana Koonsman Gage, PresidentLaura Jen Kin Berger

Susan Bevan Amanda Minchin Carter

Tobi Board Nieland Linda Schnetzer

Jacqueline Schools Jennifer Holsman TetreaultRebecca Andrew Zanatta

Ex-officio: Sally McCall Grant, NPC Delegate

Ex-officio: Linda Wells Kahangi, Executive Director

Ex-officio: Karen McChesney Howe, Foundation Chair

Foundation Directors

Karen McChesney Howe, ChairMary Beth Tully, Vice Chair

Nancy Salisbury Trillo, TreasurerColleen Sirhal, SecretaryGretchen Wilson Alarcon

Kim Brown Brannon Jenny Concepcion Hansen

Jean Creamer Hodges Coree Christine Smith

Ex-officio: Susan Stevenson Zabriskie, Interim Executive Director

Ex-officio: Deana Koonsman Gage, International President

Executive Office

Executive Director: Linda Wells Kahangi 1930 Sherman Ave.,Evanston, IL 60201

(847) 475-0663 [email protected]

www.alphaphi.org

Foundation Office

Interim Executive Director: Susan Stevenson Zabriskie

1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201

(847) 475-4532 [email protected]

www.alphaphifoundation.org

National Panhellenic Conference

Alpha Phi Delegate: Sally McCall Grant

First Alternate Delegate: Laura Malley-Schmitt

Second Alternate Delegate: Ruth Gallagher Nelson

Third Alternate Delegate: Laura Lynn Davidson Ellett

QA Message from the International President

DEAR SISTERS,

My family welcomed a new member when my first grandchild was born on March 8, 2016. No, not a legacy to Alpha Phi, but Richard Gage Cheek is a legacy to FarmHouse, Sigma Chi and Chi Psi and has familial connections to other men’s fraternities as well. Among the many hopes and dreams I have for Gage is that he will have the opportunity to experience the collegiate Greek life that generations before him have enjoyed. What we do today as individuals and Greek-letter organizations will ensure that sorority and fraternity membership is still an option in the future.

Making the news is almost a daily occurrence for the Greek system. Collegians sometimes exercise poor judgment and make mistakes, and none are as widely publicized as those involving members of sororities and fraternities. Alpha Phi expects our members to maintain human dignity and not participate in activities that damage the property and/or reputations of other individuals or groups, but the organization is not immune to inappropriate behavior or bad press. Those incidents are a rarity, not the norm.

What most of the world doesn’t see is what those on the inside experience. At the collegiate level, sororities and fraternities are made up of young men and women who are students and scholars engaged in their chapters and communities. Yes, they have social events, but they also devote many hours to philanthropic projects and community service. When they graduate, they become leaders in our communities across North America — and the world.

We all have a part to play in our future. As a collegiate member, embrace Alpha Phi's values and abide by the policies in place to make you a better member and a better woman. As an alumna, be proud and value your association with our Fraternity. If you have children, raise your daughters to be strong and confident women, and raise your sons to be honorable men with a healthy respect for women and men of all ages. They will be the future of the Greek system. We had our chance; now let’s give them theirs.

Loyally,

Deana Koonsman Gage (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech)International President


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“Genuine style

is worn from within.

Be uniquely yourself.

“ Marisol Deluna

(Alpha Lambda-Alumna Initiate), Design Director and Fashion Designer

Read more about Marisol and other Alpha Phis in fashion on page 22.

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University of Louisville Foundation Awarded $100,000 Grant to Fund Groundbreaking Study

Chapter to Celebrate Centennial Sisters at Oklahoma (Phi) will host a Centennial Celebration in Fall 2017. This weekend-long event will celebrate 100 years of Phi chapter with the theme “a century of sisterhood; a lifetime of friends.” Make plans to attend and be a part of this milestone celebration. Please send your contact information to [email protected] for more details on this special event.

ALPHA PHI FOUNDATION IS excited to announce University of Louisville Foundation as the recipient

of the 2016 Heart to Heart Grant. Awarded annually, the Heart to Heart Grant funds research and educational programs that help medical professionals better understand heart disease in women – specifically its symptoms, treatment and prevention.

University of Louisville cardiologist Andrew DeFilippis, M.D., M.S., will use this $100,000 grant to study archived blood samples from thousands of patients to determine whether the presence of certain lipids in the bloodstream can be used to pinpoint women at risk for

having a heart attack. Dr. DeFilippis and his

research team at the University of Louisville’s Institute of Molecular Cardiology will evaluate blood samples

and data collected in the Multi-ethnic Study of

Atherosclerosis (MESA) trial. MESA is a multi-center prospective study of cardiovascular disease involving more than 6,800 individuals — half of whom are women — in six cities across the United States.

Beginning in 2000, blood samples were taken and stored for MESA subjects, and their health was followed for up to a decade. Dr. DeFilippis plans to evaluate the blood samples and data to determine whether oxidized phospholipids (OxPL) can be used as a biomarker in predicting heart disease.

Alpha Phi Foundation is proud to invest in this innovative study that can change the way women are diagnosed with and treated for heart disease.

To initiate this partnership, Foundation representatives and members in the Louisville area attended the School of Medicine Extramural Grant Reception in April hosted by Vice Dean for Research Dr. Jon Klein and Dean of Medicine Dr. Toni Ganzel, an Alpha Phi alumna from Nebraska (Nu).

Join us in congratulating the University of Louisville Foundation!

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Alpha Phi Enhances Post-graduation ResourceAlpha Phi wants to help collegians make a smooth “transition” into life after graduation. Alpha Phi Transitions (alphaphitransitions.com) is an exclusive resource for seniors and recent graduates, with featured sections on living, wellness and career. Developed specifically for Alpha Phi members, articles feature everything from networking advice and interview tips to city guides and recommended blog posts. With many articles written by Alpha Phi alumnae, Transitions shows that our sisterhood isn’t just for four years; it’s for life. See more exciting content at alphaphitransitions.com

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In this recurring section, we’ll explore commonly misused words or phrases to help you say what you actually mean.

Complement vs.

Compliment We made an error in our Spring 2016 issue, so we thought we’d clear it up here. Here’s

a breakdown of each definition so you don’t make our mistake:

Complement (noun, verb): As a noun, “complement” means one of two mutually completing parts. It is something that fills up, enhances or makes perfect.

As a verb, “complement” is the act of enhancing or perfecting.

CORRECT: Suzy’s necklace is the perfect complement to her sweater.

INCORRECT: Suzy’s necklace is the perfect

compliment to her sweater.

Suzy’s necklace completes her outfit and enhances her sweater, so

“complement” is the appropriate noun.

Compliment (noun, verb): As a noun, “compliment” is an expression

of esteem, respect, affection or admiration. As a verb, “compliment” is the act of

expressing respect, affection or admiration.

CORRECT: Sally paid a compliment to the mom with a cart full of kids at Target. “You’re doing

a great job,” she said.

INCORRECT: Sally paid a complement to the mom with a cart full of kids at Target. “You’re doing

a great job,” she said.

Sally expressed admiration for the mom with a cart full of kids. Thus,

she gave her a “compliment.”

Words that Matter

Fact vs. FictionNew members are not allowed to wear letters before they are initiated into Alpha Phi.

FICTION: All members — new and initiated — are allowed to wear Alpha Phi letters. As soon as a new member receives a bid, she is considered an active participant in the chapter. We do not deny any of our members the right to wear Alpha Phi letters on apparel, as long as the items are in good taste and purchased from Greek-licensed vendors. New members are excited to join our sisterhood and should be encouraged to show this Alpha Phi pride alongside initiated members of the chapter!



Amongst the IvyQALPHA PHI FOUNDATION HOSTS IMPACTFUL DAY OF GIVING

FEBRUARY 29, 2016, MARKED A HISTORIC DAY FOR ALPHA PHI, with Alpha Phi Foundation hosting its first-ever Day of Giving.

Inspired by Leap Day, Alpha Phi sisters, family and friends made the most of an extra 24 hours by being “SisterGood”

— putting their philanthropy into action to support Alpha Phis around the globe.

From making gifts to rallying sisters on social media, more than 1,500 donors contributed to the

Foundation’s success. When the dust settled at midnight, sisters, family and friends gave $165,682.40 through 1,657 gifts to make Alpha Phi Foundation’s Day of Giving one for the record books.

Ten collegiate chapters took home a $1,000 prize to enhance their academic, leadership or

service programming during 2016. Thank you to all who took a leap for Alpha Phi

by helping sisters become the scholars, leaders and women they strive to be.

TOTAL GIFTS:

1,657TOTAL ALUMNAE DONORS:

1,076TOTAL COLLEGIATE

DONORS:

326TOTAL FAMILY &

FRIENDS DONORS:

136AVERAGE GIFT:

$68FOUNDATION/FRATERNITY

STAFF GIVING:

100%COLLEGIATE VOLUNTEERS:

12THANK-YOU VIDEOS FILMED:

Nearly 75#BESISTERGOOD

IMPRESSIONS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM:

551,000



TALKING POINTS

Extending Alpha Phi's principle of Watchcare to women in need.

Frances E. Willard Day of Service

One of four branches of Alpha Phi Cares

1. FRANCES E. WILLARD DAY OF SERVICE

2. IVY GREEN INITIATIVE

3. COMMUNITY SUPPORT

4. HEART HEALTH AWARENESS

FUN FACT: The Frances E. Willard House

Museum & Archives is located in

Evanston, just blocks away from

the Executive Office.

WHO IS FRANCES E. WILLARD?

Alpha Phi's first alumna initiate

Esteemed women's rights activist, educator and speaker

First woman to have a statue in Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol

Acronym: FEWDS

Inaugural FEWDS: 2010

Number of Years Running: 6

When: March, Women’s History Month

Examples of service projects completed: ASSISTED WITH ARTS AND CRAFTS AT A SENIOR HOME

HOSTED A WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT SPEAKER FOR A GROUP OF YOUNG GIRLS

DONATED GENTLY USED CLOTHING AND ESSENTIAL WOMEN’S TOILETRIES TO A SHELTER

CROCHETED SLEEPING BAGS AND MATS FOR THE HOMELESS

Types of volunteer partners: CLARE HOUSE INC., WOMEN’S SHELTER (LANCASTER, PA.)

INNVISION WOMEN AND CHILDREN’S SHELTER (PALO ALTO, CALIF.)

DRESS FOR SUCCESS (BOSTON, MASS.)

WINDHAM AREA INTERFAITH MINISTRY (WILLIMANTIC, CONN.)

Number of participating collegiate chapters:

88Total number of service hours completed by chapters:

282

“We found volunteering at a senior home to be

an eye-opening and rewarding experience,

and the organization looks forward to a

continued relationship with our chapter.”

– FLORIDA STATE (GAMMA PHI)



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means we continue to grow and support our members. It’s an overarching objective that solidifies the Fraternity's strength for future generations.”

SUSAN BEVAN (SIGMA-WASHINGTON) Greenwich, Conn.

“At the most basic level, I was inspired to serve on the IEB because of my love for the Fraternity and a respect for my sisters and fellow Board members. I feel honored to work with such an amazing group of women.”

AMANDA MINCHIN CARTER (GAMMA NU- MIAMI UNIVERSITY) Greensboro, N.C.

“Throughout my years as a volunteer, I have been able to witness the ways in which Alpha Phi directly affects the lives of our collegians and alumnae. Serving on the Board gives me the opportunity

Announcing the 2016-18 International Executive Board International President

DEANA KOONSMAN GAGE (GAMMA IOTA- TEXAS TECH) Southlake, Texas

“Our members inspired me to serve as International President. I have always enjoyed working with collegiate women and seeing their growth as a result of their Alpha Phi membership. I greatly admire the women in our history that have given their time and talents to make Alpha Phi what it is today. It is a privilege to follow in their footsteps.”

Directors

LAURA JEN KIN BERGER (GAMMA KAPPA-CSU LONG BEACH) Simi Valley, Calif.

“The tagline often used in our marketing efforts echoes my feelings about serving on the IEB: ‘Embrace our past, celebrate our present, ensure our future.’ Ensuring our future

to guarantee an amazing Alpha Phi experience for every member.”

TOBI BOARD NIELAND (ETA BETA-CSU SAN BERNARDINO) Yucaipa, Calif.

“Volunteering for Alpha Phi has truly enriched my life — from serving on the finance and audit committee to working hands-on with our collegiate chapters as an advisor. The opportunity to continue serving on the IEB encourages me to make a larger impact on the future of the Fraternity alongside eight other dedicated women.”

LINDA SCHNETZER (BETA OMICRON- BOWLING GREEN) Hong Kong / Chicago, Ill.

“It is incredible to be a part of a continually changing organization. Our chapters and collegiate campuses are always in motion, but Alpha Phi is as

The Committee on Leadership (COL) is pleased to announce the women slated to serve as directors on the International Executive Board (IEB). The 2016-18 slate is composed of nine directors — two new members and seven returning members, including International President Deana Koonsman Gage (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech). Please join us in supporting this dynamic group of women as they lead Alpha Phi in the 2016-18 biennium.

relevant as ever. There’s a great chance to balance new opportunities with a commitment to our historic mission.”

JACQUELINE SCHOOLS (ETA LAMBDA-GEORGE MASON) Alexandria, Va.

“An Alpha Phi volunteer once told me that some people give back at soup kitchens and some build houses; Alpha Phi helps develop women. The ability to influence the growth of young women at a local, regional and now International level is a privilege and an honor.”

JENNIFER HOLSMAN TETREAULT (GAMMA PI-ARIZONA STATE) Phoenix, Ariz.

“I want our current and future members to become change agents, strong professional women, community leaders and advocates for Alpha Phi. It’s also important to ensure that

our collegiate chapters are strategically strong; that we’re expanding our Alpha Phi reach and brand throughout North America; and that we’re developing a lifetime commitment amongst our collegiate and alumnae members.”

REBECCA ANDREW ZANATTA (BETA RHO-WASHINGTON STATE) Seattle, Wash.

“I’ve served Alpha Phi as an ELC, as the Foundation’s executive director and as a volunteer in multiple capacities. These experiences have allowed me to see our members, both collegiate and alumnae, accomplish incredible things. Serving on the IEB is an opportunity to give back to an organization that has already given me so much.”



Announcing the 2016-18 Foundation Board of Directors

to engage even more collegians and alumnae.”

NANCY SALISBURY TRILLO (BETA DELTA-UCLA), TREASURERIndio, Calif.

“My Alpha Phi experience in college shaped who, what and where I am today more than any other aspect of my life. I formed key relationships with women and those individuals have provided counsel, direction, support and friendship throughout my life. They still do! I want to ensure this same opportunity is available to others.”

COLLEEN SIRHAL (THETA-MICHIGAN), SECRETARYAustin, Texas

“I’ve always felt a strong tie to the work we do to support women’s heart health. I started my career as a cardiac nurse. Connecting our members to the power we have when we work together to advocate, educate, support research

and move heart health forward is inspiring. The Foundation helps me live my passion for a world without heart disease.”

GRETCHEN WILSON ALARCON (KAPPA-STANFORD)Los Gatos, Calif.

“I’m excited to give back to Alpha Phi in a larger context. I'm currently a chapter advisor and love working directly with our collegians, but serving on the Foundation Board allows me to impact our strategic direction and fulfill our commitment to empowering women both as collegians and alumnae. I love working with the Board to strategize where Alpha Phi Foundation will be in 5-10 years. There are so many opportunities for growth!”

KIMBERLY BROWN BRANNON (GAMMA RHO-PENN STATE)Vienna, Va.

“I believe in Alpha Phi Foundation’s mission and have consistently donated

Alpha Phi Foundation is pleased to announce the 2016-18 Foundation Board of Directors. Join us in welcoming Jenny Concepcion Hansen (Beta Pi-USC) and Coree Smith

(Epsilon Theta-Northern Illinois) to the Board as new directors and congratulating seven others on their continued service. We look forward to watching these influential women lead the Foundation in the upcoming Biennium.

since I was a collegian. I’m honored to learn more about the Foundation, serve the organization and support our mission of advancing women's lives through the power of philanthropy.”

JENNY CONCEPCION HANSEN (BETA PI-USC) Hawthorne, Calif.

“I believe in every part of the Foundation's mission, and as a recipient of a Forget Me Not Grant during my collegiate years, I felt compelled to give back. I hope we can continue to find innovative ways to motivate our collegiate members and lead the way among Greek organizations.”

JEAN CREAMER HODGES (RHO-OHIO STATE)Denver, Colo.

“I was encouraged to join the Foundation Board in 2009 and I have never looked back. What an outstanding group of women to be associated with for the past six

years. Now, in my final two-year term, I hope to encourage alumnae and collegians to pay it forward by supporting the Foundation and its projects. We need to increase our endowment so we may serve as many sisters as possible.”

COREE SMITH (EPSILON THETA-NORTHERN IOWA)Chicago, Ill.

“Supporting women's leadership development within Alpha Phi is so important. My very first leadership experience was as an officer in Alpha Phi. I feel strongly that Alpha Phi can and should have a significant impact on our members' future paths by offering relevant leadership guidance and opportunity to all members.”

KAREN HOWE (GAMMA SIGMA-WISCONSIN STOUT), CHAIRWayzata, Minn.

“Serving on the Foundation Board was on my ‘bucket list’ because I believe strongly in its mission. I’d like to see the Foundation continue to grow our donor base and increase our endowment this Biennium. This growth will lead to long-term success for Alpha Phi and our values.”

MARY BETH COOLEEN TULLY (EPSILON PSI-LEHIGH), VICE CHAIRGarden City, N.Y.

“As a chapter advisor for Hofstra (Theta Mu), I have seen the powerful impact of Foundation-supported programming at the collegiate level: Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI), the Fellows Program and Forget Me Not Grants have directly benefited Hofstra collegians. I hope the Foundation can expand its leadership programming



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RETROSPECTIVE

An Excerpt from “A Code for the Coed”Originally written in 1962 by former International President (1970-74) and Standards Chairman Betty Mullins Jones (Gamma-DePauw), “A Code for the Coed” was designed to address the social customs of collegiate women. In Chapter 1, titled “Accent on Youth,” Betty discusses best practices for fashion in the context of 1960s campus trends.

COLLEGE IS A CASUAL PLACE WHEN IT COMES to clothing. What is comfortable is acceptable for most occasions, but there are extremes to be avoided and “casual” is not a synonym for “sloppy.” Furthermore, “fashion” is not the same as “style.” A well-dressed woman does not allow herself to be dictated by fashion if the style is unbecoming to her. Nor is it necessary to spend a fortune to be well dressed. A few attractive basic pieces with interchangeable accessories provide enough variety to make one’s wardrobe interesting. Select the basic color which is most becoming to you, and build your wardrobe around it from season to season.

Your campus traditions will dictate a great deal about your clothing. The great uniform of the college girl is the sweater and skirt, or blouse and skirt. But once again, neatness is the answer!

Keep it clean, girls! A well-pressed

skirt and a freshly washed sweater, or a neatly washed and ironed blouse can be old as the hills and still looks nice. You do not need a huge wardrobe if you have enough mix-and-match combinations of skirts, blouses and sweaters. As a rule, it is better to vary your outfit each day so that you will have a fresh feeling.

Need a warning about too-tight sweaters? The boys may whistle, but they don’t respect you. Take a good look in the mirror. Now pull up a chair and sit down. Is your skirt too short? Then don’t wear it until you have altered it.

It is usually advisable (and some schools have rules on this) not to wear trousers to class. Of course you will follow the dictates of campus custom, but when in doubt – don’t wear slacks. They are not only permissible but in demand on skating parties, hikes and other strenuous outings, but a lady does not wear trousers of any kind when she goes


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shopping or leaves the immediate vicinity of her home.

The average college girl needs a good stock of sweaters and skirts, blouses, a suit for casual wear, two or three formals and two or three afternoon or “Sunday” dresses. If she chooses her basic wardrobe wisely, and has accessories that are interchangeable, she does not need a great quantity of clothing. It is wiser to select a good quality garment than several cheap ones. (It is also wiser not to buy a “complete” wardrobe before arriving on campus. You may discover the coeds at your school dressing far differently from the models at your home department stores.)

On HatsLadies wear hats. A lady never goes to church or tea bareheaded. For dress-up occasions (teas, receptions, luncheons, card parties) held before six o’clock, hats are a must. A college girl will have to judge her collection of hats by the demands of her campus. Generally, she will

need at least three dressy hats to wear to church and to teas.

On GlovesWhite gloves are always correct. Gloves the same color as your ensemble, or of blending or contrasting colors, are proper. A lady shakes hands with her gloves on. A gentleman never does. But it is perfectly proper to remove your gloves after you have arrived at a tea and to carry them with your purse – just so they are in evidence.

On PursesThe clutch bag is the salvation of the college girl. Use the flat clutch for classes – large enough for the pencils, pens, lipstick, comb and other paraphernalia. A large bag with a handle is optional for travel and very handy. For teas, a small bag with a handle so that it can be easily carried on your arm is preferable to one that has to be tucked. (Don’t forget, your hands will be full of plate and teacup.)

On ShoesYou must have sneakers

or skimmers or loafers for school – or saddles or boots, if that is fashionable

on your campus. High heels are a must for teas, church, travel, the theatre and other dressy occasions. Don’t kick off your shoes at the movies or at concerts. Nothing embarrasses a man more than to have to grope for a slipper in a dark theater.

On JewelryAnything goes except too much. For classroom wear, go easy on the jangling bracelets. Professors are old and crotchety and hate rattles while they are lecturing. Bracelets are fine for dates and dances, rush parties and teas. Pearls are nearly always correct except with sports clothes. But don’t overdo any of it.



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Best In Show “Hannah Kuisle (Gamma Sigma-Wisconsin Stout) created an advertising campaign that received ‘Best in Show’ in the student division of the recent Minnesota Advertising Federation contest in Minneapolis. She also received a Gold Award. Hannah created a concept advertising campaign for an existing company, Next Big Sound. The company provides analytics for online music providers such as Pandora and Spotify. The contest was judged by regional advertising professionals.”

Since the publication of the university’s article, Hannah has also won at the regional level (Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin), and her work will compete nationally this summer.



ONE OF US

Curator of Consignment

This or Thatwith Cassidy Hutton

(Gamma Epsilon- Lake Forest)

Flats / Heels

Patterns / Solids

Brights / Neutrals

Silver / Bordeaux

Ice Cream Cone / Snow Cone

Sunrise / Sunset

Beach / Pool

In this edition of “One of Us” we feature a Q&A with recent alumna Cassidy Hutton (Gamma Epsilon-Lake Forest): former new member educator, vice president of membership recruitment and Alpha Phi Foundation marketing intern. After graduation, Cassidy accepted a position with Luxury Garage Sale, a Chicago-based upscale consignment boutique that specializes in selling new and gently used designer and vintage clothing and accessories.

As an inside sales representative and stylist, Cassidy will be selling luxury consignment through face-to-face appointments with clients, in addition to hosting events across the city and nation.

How did past internship experience in the industry help you land your job at Luxury Garage Sale? My current position entails a great deal of networking and self-sourcing of clients, which I wouldn’t know how to do if it weren’t for past experiences within the fashion industry. I worked as a sales associate for Vera Bradley, J. Crew and Michael Kors, and I interned for Vera Bradley’s communications department. I also served as a style guru for CollegeFashionista, a fashion website that allows students to view photos of what their peers are wearing at college campuses around the world. I also took advantage of Select Study Abroad’s program in Florence, where I took fashion courses and spent time with Alpha Phis from across North America.

Name one woman whose style you admire. Fashion socialite Olivia Palermo. She always looks classy, but still manages to incorporate her own sense of style in the latest trends.

What is your favorite quote? “Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak.” – Fashion Designer Rachel Zoe

What is one vintage or consignment item in your closet that you can’t live without? I inherited a vintage Louis Vuitton bag from my grandmother in their signature monogram canvas print. It is such a timeless piece from a classic brand.

What has Alpha Phi taught you? As a whole, Alpha Phi has taught me to put others before myself and make time for those I love the most. Having a group of like-minded women by your side throughout your college career can often go overlooked, but I would not be nearly as successful in my career if it weren’t for them.

Where do you see yourself in five years? I would love to have a position similar to my internship at Vera Bradley, working in the communications department of a well-known fashion company. The women I worked with taught me so much about communicating with others in the fashion industry, and I can’t wait to carry on those skills in a full-time career.



Amongst the IvyQ

Lizzie Archer (Theta Phi-Christopher Newport)Hometown: Stafford, Va.

Major: Communications

Dogs or cats: I’ve always had both in my life, as well as a flock of chickens.

My first CD: Spice Girls: “Spice”

Favorite Alpha Phi-related song: “A Thousand Years” [originally by Christina Perri] was our preference song beginning with my year as director of formal recruitment. There is never a dry eye in the house.

Favorite travel spot: The castle overlooking my grandparents’ house in England. It’s filled with amazing memories of picnics, hide-and-go-seek and family moments.

Dream job as a kid: A world traveler.

Audrey Bennett(Gamma Pi-Arizona State) Hometown: Chandler, Ariz.

Major: Family and Human Development with a concentration in Child Life

Favorite pastime: Napping. I absolutely love to take naps.

Favorite thing about Alpha Phi: The amazing experiences and opportunities I’ve had, the volunteers I’ve worked with and the women I now call family have changed my life forever. I owe it all to Alpha Phi.

My celebrity doppelganger: I tried the app “Alike” and was matched with Tom Hanks. I gave up after that.

Person I would trade lives with for a day: Taylor Swift

Dream job as a kid: I was convinced I would grow up to be Ariel from the “Little Mermaid.”

Shay Berges(Beta Epsilon-Arizona)Hometown: Scottsdale, Ariz.

Major: Criminal Justice

Go-to Starbucks order: A venti iced water. I don’t like coffee or tea (I know, odd) so when my friends go I usually get some H20 or a smoothie.

Person I would trade lives with for a day: Definitely Ellen DeGeneres. She is so inspiring and brings so much genuine joy to people.

Decade of choice: The ‘50s: sock hops, diners and good music (like in “Grease”).What a time to be alive!

Dream profession: A food critic on a TV show. Getting paid to travel the world and taste different foods? Sign me up!

Dream job as a kid: I’m pretty sure I changed my mind weekly, but I mostly wanted to be a teacher.

Courtney Colucci (Epsilon Nu-Delaware)Hometown: Mahwah, N.J.

Major: Biological Sciences

Pet peeve: When I call someone and they don’t answer, then they text me right away saying, “What’s up?”

Favorite childhood memory: Playing chef in elementary school with my best friend, although nothing we made ever turned out right.

My first CD: B*Witched. Pretty sure it was their first and only CD.

Decade of choice: The ‘60s, but only if I could go to the family resort from “Dirty Dancing” and experience Frances Houseman’s life: “Nobody puts Baby in the corner.”

Talent I would bring to a recruitment skit: My smooth moves, a laugh or two and the ability to clap on beat to every song.

MEET THE 2016–17

Educational Leadership Consultant TeamEach academic year, educational leadership consultants (ELCs) assist the Fraternity in supporting established and new chapters across North America. The ELC experience develops women into professional leaders. They gain important skills they will use in their future careers, no matter which field they pursue.

The 2015-16 ELC team:

covered 167 chapters

made 518 total visits

attended 92 recruitments

colonized five chapters

assisted in recruiting more than 8,400 new members

We wish our 2016-17 team the same success as they embark on their year of travels!



2016–17 Educational Leadership Specialists (ELS)

Maddy McCallum (Beta Gamma-Colorado)

Calli Simoneaux (Delta Tau-LSU)

Stephanie Tripi Third-year ELS(Beta Omega-Kent State)

Cady Cook(Delta Alpha-East Carolina)Hometown: Mooresville, N.C.

Major: Elementary Education

Favorite Alpha Phi memory: Being pinned as chapter president by my best friend, who served in the role before me.

My Alpha Phi mentor: One of my emerging leaders institute (ELI) facilitators Joanne Godfrey (Eta Delta-CSU East Bay). She always has such positive things to say about Alpha Phi and her experiences.

Number of states I’ve visited: 20

Talent I would bring to a recruitment skit: Pumping up the performers. I cannot sing or act.

My life mantra: The Golden Rule: “Treat others the way you want to be treated.” (Can you tell I have a degree in Elementary Education?)

Hailey Fritcher (Epsilon Xi-Southern Illinois)Hometown: LeRoy, Ill.

Major: Corporate and Organizational Communications

Pet peeve: A messy house; I am a huge neat freak!

Currently in my purse: I always have hand sanitizer, lotion, lip balm and a pen. In essence, I have a “mom purse.”

Person I would trade lives with for a day: Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals.

Favorite travel spot: Last summer, I studied abroad in London, England. I was also able to visit Edinburgh, Scotland, and Paris, France. Getting the opportunity to experience life in Europe was awesome.

My first cell phone: Hilariously enough, it was a TracFone®. It was basically a brick and I was not allowed to text on it.

Chloe Goad (Sigma-Washington)Hometown: Redmond, Ore.

Major: Psychology

Favorite Alpha Phi memory: Working on the recruitment team two years in a row because of all the late nights, delirious conversations, laughter and inside jokes we shared.

My celebrity doppelganger: Zac Efron. People tell me I look just like him!

Person I would trade lives with for a day: Erin Andrews. If I could have any profession in the world, it would be a sportscaster.

My Alpha Phi mentor: Patty Corbin (Sigma-Washington), the amazing Sigma chapter advisor!

My life mantra: “There are seven days in a week and someday isn’t one of them.”

Codie Hammond (Eta Lambda-George Mason)Hometown: Fredericksburg, Va.

Major: Government and Intelligence Analysis

Person I would trade lives with for a day: Kate Middleton

Talent I would bring to a recruitment skit: Organization and logistical preparation. (Acting isn’t my shining quality.)

Dream profession: A Congressional scheduler or chief of staff

Favorite travel spot: London. I traveled there by myself in February 2016.

The last book I read: “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” (for the eighth time).

Clare Hanks (Omicron-Missouri)Hometown: Chicago, Ill.

Major: Hospital Administration

Favorite movies: I’m a romantic comedy junkie.

Go-to Starbucks order: Iced green tea lemonade

My life mantra: “You have as many hours in a day as Beyoncé.”

Dream job as a kid: A cosmetologist

Last book I read: “The Defining Decade” by Meg Jay

Catherine Harpham(Iota Rho-Clemson)Hometown: Morrisville, N.C.

Major: Biological Sciences

Pet peeve: Slow mall-walkers

Favorite Alpha Phi memory: Being in the recruitment skit as a fraternity man my junior year. Not only was it a great bonding experience with my sisters, but I also got to wear tennis shoes instead of heels for the day.

My first CD: Beach Boys: “The Greatest Hits – Volume 1”

Number of states I’ve visited: 17, but I’ve never been farther west than Dallas, Texas.

My life mantra: “The only time I set the bar low is for limbo.” — Michael Scott from “The Office.”



Amongst the IvyQ

Sarah Lundberg(Theta Iota-James Madison)Hometown: Richmond, Va.

Major: Media Arts and Design

Favorite Alpha Phi memory: Attending ELI. I was lucky to meet so many amazing leaders and it made me want to be a positive role model and steward for Alpha Phi.

My first CD: The Jonas Brothers. I’m still a fan today.

Dream profession: A role at Pixar Animation Studios or Disney.

Dream job as a kid: A professional ice skater(!?)

The last book I read: “And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie

Tori Marcel(Delta Tau-LSU)Hometown: New Orleans, La.

Major: Psychology

Favorite restaurant: Fat Cow, Burger Smith, The Company Burger. (Can you tell I love burgers?)

Pet peeve: When your mom calls three times in a row, you call her right back and she doesn’t pick up.

Favorite pastime: Walking around the French Quarter in New Orleans with my friends and pretending to be tourists.

My Alpha Phi mentor: Jandy Thompson (Delta Beta-Texas A&M Commerce), the extension team lead for Delta Tau chapter. She taught me how to be a better leader.

Decade of choice: The ‘60s. I love going to music festivals and have always dreamed of going to Woodstock in 1969.

Jennifer Miller(Sigma-Washington)Hometown: Modesto, Calif.

Major: Communications

Pet peeve: When couples sit on the same side of the booth together at restaurants.

Person I would trade lives with for a day: Melissa McCarthy when she hosts “Saturday Night Live.”

Dogs or cats: Monkeys

My first CD: Aaron Carter: “Aaron’s Party (Come Get It)”

My life mantra: “Just keep swimming!” — Dory from “Finding Nemo”

Kendall Morgan(Phi-Oklahoma)Hometown: Oklahoma City, Okla.

Major: Public Relations

Currently in my purse: On a regular day, I have no less than three colors of MAC lipstick in my bag.

My Alpha Phi mentor: Calley Scott (Phi-Oklahoma). She is one of the main reasons I decided to apply for the ELC position and she has helped me every step of the way.

Decade of choice: The ‘80s. I love scrunchies and workout clothes.

Dream profession: An L.A. or NYC-based event planner

Dream job as a kid: A taxi driver. I wanted to drive a sky-blue minivan.

Marissa Muzik(Delta Theta-Western Michigan)Hometown: Highland Park, Ill.

Major: Public Relations and Business Management

Favorite pastime: Knitting

Talent I would bring to a recruitment skit: In high school I was a competitive hip-hop dancer. I’d probably bring my best dance moves.

My Alpha Phi mentor: Taylor Nelson (Eta Omicron-Virginia Tech). She is the reason I wanted to be an ELC and taught me so much during her short visit to my chapter.

My life mantra: “Happiness is found in celebrating others.”

Favorite travel spot: The state of California for one reason: In-N-Out Burger!

Emily Pfund(Eta Omicron-Virginia Tech)Hometown: Midlothian, Va.

Major: English, Pre-education

Favorite restaurant: Anywhere that serves seafood. I’m also a big fan of trying out local places.

Dogs or cats: Always dogs — no question! I have two Dachshunds at home and they are my heart and soul.

Number of states I’ve visited: I’ve been to 15 so far, but I am absolutely dying to see the Midwest!

Decade of choice: I wish I had been older in the ‘90s. I think I could have really pulled off ‘90s grunge.

Talent I would bring to a recruitment skit: Writing it. What better way to put my English degree to use?

Dream job as a kid: A marine biologist until I went snorkeling and realized I was afraid of fish.

The leadership development portion of the

educational leadership consultant program is fully funded by Alpha Phi Foundation. This includes the facilitation of discussions and workshops for collegians on the topics of scholarship, philanthropy, educational programming and personal development.



Dina Podnar(Zeta Psi-Dayton)Hometown: Hudson, Ohio

Major: Entrepreneurship, Marketing

Favorite pastime: Making Pinterest come to life.

Favorite Alpha Phi memory: An overnight chapter retreat for the very first time my senior year. All of the seniors sat on top of our bunks and talked and laughed until 4 a.m.

Dogs or cats: Dogs. I have two Lhasa-poo siblings: Rico and Rosie.

Dream profession: An event planner for large-scale red carpet or publicity event or a #girlboss and run my own company.

My first cell phone: A red Razr, but I really wanted the Sidekick to be like Miley Cyrus during her “Hannah Montana” days.

Tori Porritt(Beta Gamma-Colorado)Hometown: Plano, Texas

Major: Music with an emphasis in Vocal Performance

Favorite Alpha Phi memory: Winning Greek Week and Songfest my freshman year. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a team of people so excited about anything in my life.

Decade of choice: The ‘20s. The art and music of that era are my favorite.

Dream profession: A music producer. My greatest passion is music, but I don’t want to be the one performing; I want to be the one behind the scenes.

Favorite travel spot: Paris, France

The last book I read: “The Perfume Collector” by Kathleen Tessaro

Hannah Stark(Phi-Oklahoma)Hometown: Plano, Texas

Major: Mathematics

Favorite pastime: I have a blog and I love working on it every chance I get.

Favorite Alpha Phi memory: Living in the chapter house my sophomore year. There were countless hours spent in the TV lounge watching movies, chatting and laughing.

My first CD: Britney Spears: “Oops!...I Did It Again”

Favorite Alpha Phi song: “Green, Green”

Dream profession: An actress

Favorite travel spot: Santa Barbara, Calif. I would move there tomorrow if I could.

Charlotte Stern(Iota Pi-Northern Arizona)Hometown: San Diego, Calif.

Major: Speech and Language Pathology

Favorite restaurants: Few things can rival my love for sushi. Being from San Diego, it’s always the first and last thing I eat before venturing off to a new place.

Favorite TV show: TLC “Bride Fridays” are my guilty pleasure. My mom and I could watch those shows for hours.

Favorite pastime: Looking through home videos. When my sister and I were younger, we had dance parties in our living room while listening to the “Annie” soundtrack. With our tap shoes on, we were a force to be reckoned with.

My celebrity doppelganger: There are very few redheaded freckled celebrities, but I absolutely adore Amy Adams and Kristen Bell.

Dream job as a kid: A nurse ... but then I realized I am terrified of needles.

Mattie Tietz(Epsilon-Minnesota)Hometown: New Prague, Minn.

Major: Public Relations, Spanish

Pet peeve: When I’m creeping on someone’s Instagram account, I’m 117 weeks into their posts and I accidentally like a picture.

Number of states I’ve visited: 19Decade of choice: The ‘80s. Thanks to four years of date parties, I have a bin full of ‘80s costumes, so I’d fit right in.

Talent I would bring to a recruitment skit: Singing opera to “Oh Maria” from “Sister Act,” but I sure hope that’s never in a recruitment skit.

My life mantra: “You only live once.” (More commonly known as “YOLO.”)

Thank you to the 2015-16 team for your dedication, professionalism and enthusiasm over the past year. Your love for Alpha Phi has influenced the many collegiate and alumnae members you have met, and you have left the Fraternity in a better place. Good luck to each of you in your future endeavors. We appreciate all you have done and will continue to do for Alpha Phi.

If you’re interested in learning more about the ELC program, visit alphaphi.org (keyword: ELC) or email Program Manager of Collegiate Recruitment, Emily Coulouras (Beta Epsilon-Arizona) at [email protected].


LEFT: Muriel King (Sigma-Washington) poses in one of her own designs, a brocaded gray rayon taffeta and white flowered evening suit. Photo Courtesy of Constantin Joffe / Vogue; © Condé Nast.


Alumna Muriel King (Sigma-Washington) brought high-end, American-made fashion to the massesBy Kristen Mitchell (Gamma-DePauw), Editor-in-Chief

In the 1920s and 1930s, female designers dominated the fashion world. As American designers discovered the value of subtle elegance and practicality, women in the U.S. looked away from the influence of Parisian couturieres and towards

leading department stores in New York, where the fashions of Valentina, Elizabeth Hawes and Alpha Phi’s own Muriel King (Sigma-Washington) were being sold and promoted.

While Muriel and her work are not often publicly recognized today, she was considered one of the most influential fashion designers of her time. Her career — which soared in the 1930s and 1940s — began by accident when a friend asked for her assistance in putting together a personal wardrobe. Muriel’s decision to say “yes” shaped the next three decades of her career, eventually leading her to open a couture salon, design wardrobes for budding Hollywood starlets and bring beautiful and versatile fashion to the masses.

The Accidental DesignerMuriel studied art at the University of Washington in Seattle, where she created costumes for a small theatre while working on her degree. Following the completion of her studies, Muriel moved with her family to New York, where she studied watercolor painting and theatre design at the New York School of Fine and Applied Arts. The Big Apple was her gateway into the world of fashion. Her first job in the city was with an advertising agency, where she worked for three weeks without pay. She was, as she told The Milwaukee Journal in 1935, “very broke.”

Her hard work and persistence eventually paid off, and in 1925 and 1926, a series of her illustrations appeared in Bonwit-Teller department store advertisements. This was the beginning of her career as a freelance fashion artist for magazines, advertising



agencies and exclusive shops. While New York welcomed her talents, Muriel secretly dreamed of making it in the fashion capital of the world: Paris.

In 1927, this vision became a reality, and Muriel traveled to Europe for her first of three annual eight-month stays. She freelanced as a fashion artist and dress illustrator for Modes and Manners, Femina and French Vogue. According to The Milwaukee Journal, this work required her to “visit the outstanding dressmakers’ salons and to attend glittering night clubs and fashionable races, so that she could see what the best-dressed women in Paris were wearing.” She was undoubtedly inspired by the work of her French contemporaries: Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel and Madeleine Vionnet.

Muriel came back to the U.S. from her first Paris trip inspired, but the Great Depression hit in 1929, and the economic downturn meant little to no business for her illustration pursuits. After re-convening with her female friends in New York to

discuss the intriguing Parisian fashion and the latest styles, a friend asked for her assistance in planning a wardrobe. She generously agreed, and when she couldn’t find anything in the shops she liked, she designed the clothes and had them made. Her other female friends took notice, and from then on, Muriel had a line of women with dress requests. “It all just happened,” she told a reporter in 1935, “and I turned from fashion artist to designer.”

What she designed would rival French haute couture, while maintaining functionality and practicality for the American woman.

School of StyleIn the early 1930s, still in the midst of the Great Depression, Muriel managed to open a couture salon at 32 East 61st Street in New York. She ran it on a strictly cash basis.

Her design process was considered more “artistic” than most of her contemporaries. She did not cut, drape or sew in her salon. Instead, she created watercolor sketches detailing the construction and look of the designs, which she then passed off to a team of tailors, dressmakers and fitters for execution. She often outlined an idea for a garment based on lines and colors most appropriate for the client, as opposed to existing design trends. Muriel thought it was a shame so many women were “content to look like copies of each other.” They had

The subtlety of her garments was intended to extend their wear; a client should have been able to wear her designs for at least five years without appearing dated or passé.

individuality, she argued, and “they should support this by individual clothes.”

She also emphasized the combination of sophistication and sensibility in her designs: women embracing individuality, dressing for their body types and appreciating simplicity. The subtlety of her garments was intended to extend their wear; a client should have been able to wear her designs for at least five years without appearing dated or passé. This pragmatic approach also influenced her design of separates: day-into-evening apparel provided versatility and economical value.

A 1932 Vogue article titled “Three Dresses Out of One” discussed the personalized practicality of Muriel’s garments: “When you buy a dress from her [Muriel], she will show you sketches of innumerable jackets and scarfs and other accessories, and samples of colours and colour schemes. You may order as many as you like, and she will make hats, bags and shoes to go with them.”

While her designs were often clean and streamlined, they were not boring. Muriel and many of her contemporaries often used fine fabrics like silk satins, soft wools and chiffons, and they played up conservative colors with splashes of brights, a practice which Muriel once coined “cautious daring.”

This sensible approach to style appealed to Hollywood starlets, socialites and everyday American women alike, making Muriel one of the most popular designers of her time.

Big Stores and the Big Screen In 1932, Muriel was chosen as one of the first three designers for Lord & Taylor’s promotion of American fashion. Her ready-to-wear designs were sold in-store and priced between $20-$50. One year later, she was hired by the American department store and chain B. Altman to design a

She often outlined an idea for a garment based on lines and colors most appropriate for the client, as opposed to existing design trends.

Sketches courtesy of Fashion Institute of Technology • SUNY,

Gladys Marcus Library Department of Special Collections.



collection featuring everything from bathing suits to evening gowns.

The mid-to-late 1930s brought Muriel’s designs to the big screen and positioned her as a sought after source for fashion in film. Between 1935 and 1944, she designed costumes and wardrobes for eight movies. Amongst them, Hollywood summoned her to dress Katharine Hepburn in the romantic comedy “Sylvia Scarlett” (1935); Ginger Rogers in “Stage Door” (1937); and Rita Hayworth in “Cover Girl” (1943). Muriel’s biggest opportunity, however, came in 1937 when she was shortlisted to design for the American epic-historical romance

film “Gone With The Wind,” adapted from Margaret Mitchell’s novel by the same name.

According to Steve Wilson’s “The Making of Gone With The Wind,” then-Art Director Hobe Erwin gave Margaret one of Muriel’s costume designs, and she was so enchanted with the sketch of the dress that she asked to buy it. Instead, Muriel presented it to her as a gift. In a thank-you note, Margaret wrote, “The soft, dim blue background of the night appealed to me as much as the weary frown on Scarlett’s face and the lovely dress.”

Producer David O. Selznick heard about this exchange and asked Muriel to serve as the film’s costume designer. She wanted too much money for the project, however, and although Mr. Selznick considered hiring her specifically for Scarlett O’Hara’s gowns, they were unable to reach an agreement. After months of negotiating, the job eventually went to accomplished Hollywood costume designer William Plunkett.

Though Muriel sacrificed work on one of her time’s greatest films, she was given the opportunity to make another, more unique mark on American history.

Flying Fashion During World War II, millions of women — “Rosie the Riveters” — took up jobs at shipyards, armament factories and aircraft companies to contribute to the war effort. To design suitable and appealing work clothes for women, aircraft manufacturer Boeing joined forces with Muriel, who studied their work, consulted with female employees and conferred with safety officials in preparation for her designs. The result was a seven-piece line called “Flying Fortress Fashions,” named after one of the most important airplanes in Boeing history: the B-17 Flying Fortress. The line included coveralls, slacks, blouses, aprons and turbans for the factory and a suit of interchangeable slacks, skirt, jacket and blouses for the office. A historical piece from Boeing’s Frontiers magazine describes Muriel’s designs as equal parts durable and aesthetic: curved edges replicated the form of an airplane wing, while gray-blue shades were used to hide dust and stains. Seattle department stores carried the line and set up window displays to help with the recruitment of female workers. According to a LIFE magazine article, Muriel’s designs were so popular they were “being purchased as fast as the manufacturer could produce them.”

Although Muriel designed for Hollywood stars and socialites, she cited Rosie the Riveters as the most interesting women she worked with, stating that they were “resolute in their determination to do the job faster and better in every way than it has ever been done before.”

Beyond BoeingMuriel’s success as a designer continued to flourish from the mid-1940s into the mid-1950s. She freelanced for Lord & Taylor; became the head in-house designer for New York custom-clothing store Stein and Blaine; and formed and directed the Department of Fine and Applied Fashion at Stephens College in Columbia, Mo. In 1957, after a successful 30-year career, Muriel retired from fashion design to focus on her painting. She joined the Silent Chapter in 1977.

In 2009, more than 30 years after her death, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) featured an exhibition dedicated exclusively to Muriel, the first of its kind. Titled “Muriel King: Artist of Fashion” and organized by FIT master’s students, the exhibition introduced the public to one of the 20th century’s most influential fashion designers and one of our own. Curator April Calahan sums up Muriel’s career best with her closing note in FIT’s brochure: “Muriel King’s work made an indelible mark on American fashion. Her legacy is one of simple elegance, tasteful luxury and quiet glamour.”

We have a feeling Muriel King will never go out of style.

For links to sources used in this article, please visit alphaphi.org (keyword: Quarterly Muriel King).

Fun Fact: A Muriel King original dress would cost nearly $1,900 today and a ready-to-wear copy would sell for more than $750. (Source: The Museum at FIT)

Muriel’s designs were equal parts durable and aesthetic: curved edges replicated the form of an airplane wing, while gray-blue shades were used to hide dust and stains.

Images from Boeing's Frontiers magazine.



Diana Dolph(GAMMA BETA-UC SANTA BARBARA)Manager, Development, Human Resources, Christian Dior

Alumna Diana Dolph combines two of her passions — people and fashion — in her role with Christian Dior, one of the world’s largest and most iconic luxury couture houses. As the New York division’s manager of development, Diana is a specialist within the human resources world. Once Dior attracts top talent, it is her job to grow, motivate, engage and develop the careers of those individuals. This includes coaching leaders and managers, onboarding new employees, managing performance,

designing and facilitating skill-based training and holding one-on-one career conversations with employees.

Her schedule varies: one day she might be in the office or attending a training; the next, she’s in a retail boutique. “The industry is a dynamic and fast-paced place to work that constantly keeps me on my toes — and heels,” she says.

Prior to her role with Dior, Diana worked for Coach, Inc., first as a coordinator in the licensed categories department, and then as a manager of people and organizational development. She notes that the fashion world is a fairly small one, and networking is key to breaking into the industry. “Your relationships and network can be the difference between getting your foot in the door over someone else,” she says.

She also emphasizes the value of in-store retail experience, which gives employees a better understanding and appreciation of a successful brand’s moving parts: “It all starts and ends the moment a customer enters the store and decides whether or not to make a purchase.”

While Diana has immense pride and respect for Christian Dior — both the brand and the man who revolutionized the fashion world — she cites professional relationships as the most fulfilling component of her career. “I feel extremely fortunate that I get to work with some of the most inspiring, audacious and talented people in the industry. The relationships I’ve formed are very special to me and make coming to work every day a delight,” she says, “And the icing on the cake is that I get to work for arguably the most stunning and iconic luxury couture house in the world.”

IN THE 1930S AND 1940S, Muriel

King (Sigma-Washington) rolled out the

runway for women working in fashion.

More than 80 years later, the industry has

evolved from haute couture and custom

design to a multibillion-dollar global

business enterprise that encompasses

the design, manufacturing, distribution,

marketing, retailing, advertising and

promotion of apparel and accessories.

From a New York-based designer to a

human resources manager of a high-end

label, here’s a behind-the-scenes look at

seven Alpha Phi alumnae working across

multiple facets of the fashion industry. FashionFacets

of

Diana emphasizes the value of in-store retail experience, which gives employees a better understanding and appreciation of a successful brand’s moving parts.



Marisol Deluna (ALPHA LAMBDA-ALUMNA INITIATE)Design Director and Fashion Designer, Marisol Deluna New York, LLC and Deluna By Design, Inc.

A native of San Antonio, Texas, Marisol Deluna has called New York City home since 1989. Her first industry job was an entry-level position in the New York Garment District. By 1997, Marisol had worked her way up, heading design studios and ultimately starting an eponymous label, Marisol Deluna New York®. The label offers signature apparel and accessory collections alongside couture designs.

As an extension of her design work, Marisol often works directly with cultural, philanthropic and nonprofit organizations by offering them couture fashion designs, funding and educational mentorship. She launched Marisol Deluna Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization formed to support the education and mentoring of students and professionals in the fashion and design arts in Texas. The San Antonio-based Foundation works statewide in partnership with civic, corporate and government entities to promote educational initiatives and community benefits.

Alpha Phi Foundation partnered with Marisol in 2006 and commissioned a signature scarf design (at right) in honor of the organization’s 50th anniversary. After more than five years of supporting the Foundation and its mission, she joined the Alpha Phi sisterhood through alumnae initiation in 2012.

Aside from joining Alpha Phi, Marisol cites a handful of achievements as “standout” moments in her career: She was presented to Queen Elizabeth II in London in June 2009; became part of American history through her design work for Girl Scouts of the USA; has partnered with other designers on several shows; and has hosted her own shows in non-traditional settings like libraries and museums. Though her accomplishments

in the field are expansive, she is the first to acknowledge the less-than-glamorous “behind the scenes” of the industry. “Design is important, but it’s only a small part of my responsibilities,” she says. “No two days or nights are remotely alike, and a lot of work gets accomplished at 3 a.m. Europe and Asia are usually awake while New York slows down.”

As for style itself, Marisol has

some sound advice for women: “Following fashion trends or fads is fine, but genuine style is worn from within. Be uniquely yourself.”

For more information on Marisol and her work, visit marisoldeluna.com. You can also own one of

Marisol’s Foundation-specific designs by becoming a Power of 1,000 Donor. Visit alphaphifoundation.org for more information.

Fashion



Advice from Christina:“Be tenacious and resilient. You will fail and you will soar, and sometimes both will happen within the same day. Look at failures as a stepping stone to success. They will make you better and stronger.”

Christina Welch(OMEGA-TEXAS)Executive Director and Founding Leader, Stella & Dot

After many years of working in public relations and events, Christina Welch craved professional flexibility, which is why she initially joined Stella & Dot. Named an Inc. 500 Fastest-Growing Company, Stella & Dot is a San Francisco-based social selling company that creates entrepreneurial opportunities for women. The company’s boutique-style jewelry and accessories line is available exclusively through in-home trunk shows and online, and sold by independent stylists with a high-tech, high-end approach.

Christina first joined Stella & Dot in a stylist capacity. The role allowed her to care for her two children, volunteer in their classrooms or attend a mid-week track meet without skipping a beat with her business. “We have amazing technology platforms at our fingertips, so my business is open 24/7,” Christina says. “From my website to my iPhone, I can instantly help women style themselves with the touch of a button, as well as bring them in as stylists to do what I do.”

She has since advanced to a leadership role within the Stella &

Dot team, working as an executive director and a founding leader, where she mentors and coaches Stella & Dot stylists to build their businesses.

“When an individual becomes a stylist and is brought on by myself or by those who are already on my team, my other role as a field leader kicks in,” she says. “I coach and mentor them to figure out why they’ve joined as stylists — whether it’s to help pay a few extra bills or leave the corporate world and replace an income.”

From there, Christina, along with the amazing leaders and her team of almost 1,200 across the country, helps stylists make a plan and mentors them to achieve the success that they desire using the Stella & Dot social selling platform.

Christina admits that her chosen professional path was unintentional. “If you had told me that I’d be working with a social selling company and going out to do ‘jewelry parties’, I’d have laughed,” she says. “When I clicked on the button to join as a stylist, I took a leap of faith and thought, ‘If I never try, I’ll never know, and the worst thing that could happen would be that I’d have a lot of cute jewelry.’ I still have cute jewelry, and it came with what has turned into the career of a lifetime.”

Check out Stella & Dot and see how you can be a stylist at stelladot.com.

Genesis Rosales(ALPHA LAMBDA-ALUMNA INITIATE AND DELTA PI-INDIANA STATE)Owner, Pretty Little Greek Mobile Boutique

Genesis Rosales launched Pretty Little Greek mobile boutique in April 2015, but she has more than a decade of professional experience in the fashion industry. Genesis first discovered the mobile concept in Los Angeles, and after noticing a need for trendy fashion and boutiques in college towns around Indiana, she took her own venture on the road.

Her studies as a fashion merchandising and business major and her professional experience as a merchandiser were integral to the boutique’s success. She has landed contracts with brands like Lucky Brand, Lucy, Reebok, Spanx, Clinique, Foot Locker, Puma, Nina Shoes, Kut from the Kloth and Ramy Brook, and in 2015, she was named the youngest mobile boutique owner in the country.

While the boutique is marketed community wide, Genesis donates 10 percent of Pretty Little Greek’s monthly sales to a philanthropy each month. She also extends her commitment to the Greek world by serving as a marketing advisor for Indiana State (Delta Pi).

Genesis credits her success to networking, a skill often reiterated within Alpha Phi: “Most of the opportunities I’ve been offered have been through my network. Exchanging contact information, staying in touch and taking advantage of those opportunities around you is important. So many people in your industry are willing to help you out, you just have to take the first step of reaching out to them.”

Learn more about Genesis and her boutique at prettylittlegreek.com.


Briana Tansey(EPSILON NU-DELAWARE)Production Assistant, Knits and Sweaters, Ralph Lauren

Briana Tansey started her dream job at Ralph Lauren in October 2015, but she took steps to realize that dream well in advance. During college, Briana held four internships within various industry departments and worked a part-time job at a local boutique.

A fashion merchandising major, Briana now puts her degree to good use working in product development. She is responsible for the complete production of the garment, from fiber to finished product. “I’m constantly in contact with factories and vendors managing the whole process and all pending styles,” she says.

Typically, she and her team work on four to five seasons at once, with each season in a different stage of the product lifecycle.

In the spring, for example, she managed the initial release of design’s summer 2017 artwork to the factories, while simultaneously reviewing the first round of samples on a fabric swatch for spring 2017, the first set of a full garment for fall 2016, the second set of the garment for summer 2016 and the final product for spring 2016. She and her team then approve or reject these samples based on the correct color, design and measurements.

In this way, the industry doesn’t have an “off-season,” but Briana says the hard work is worth it when she does a walkthrough of their internal showroom a few weeks before the

upcoming season hits the retail floor. “Seeing all of my knit and sweater

styles on the floor in the same way that the customers — nationally

and internationally — will see it is a very cool feeling,” she says. “I also love seeing someone on the street wearing a T-shirt that I

helped develop. The first time I saw someone, I was so excited that I stopped him and asked to take his photo. Good thing he was a good sport about it!”


Jenica Myszkowski(BETA BETA-MICHIGAN STATE)Vice President of Stores, Kate Spade

As the vice president of stores for Kate Spade & Company, Jenica oversees all retail stores and retail operations for North America. Since 2010, she has concepted and executed customer-centric initiatives that help Kate Spade deliver on their brand promise: “To inspire women to live an interesting life.” Last year, for example, Jenica and her team worked with world-class design firm IDEO to concept and launch a brand new in-store experience model. She led the entire project. “It was an amazing journey,” she says. “It energized our entire field organization.”

The importance of the in-store customer experience is something that Jenica understands first-hand. Throughout college, Jenica ran a retail store and made the decision to follow her passion of leading large teams, as opposed to sitting behind a desk all day. She cites her love for the retail experience, working with customers and helping people achieve big goals as the main factors for her professional success. Jenica worked her way up from a store manager to a regional director with a major brand in less than 10 years, eventually joining the Kate Spade team in February 2010. She capitalized on opportunities for growth when they were available.

“The job you have today may not be your dream job,” she says. “But it will provide a platform for you to build relationships and learn.”

Jenica on her personal style:“I have classic style with a twist. I love stripes and bold colors. My personal aesthetic is definitely impacted by Kate Spade. I’m surrounded by our beautiful product every day – whether that’s accessories, apparel or home, our new endeavor. I’m always thinking about ways the brand fits into my life.”

Taylor Merillion(ETA KAPPA-UC IRVINE)Executive Assistant to CEO, Photogenics

Because of the profitability of “fast fashion” — Forever 21, H&M and TopShop, for example — brands now need models year-round to market their apparel. As the demand for models continues to rise, so does the demand for modeling agencies, which is where alumna Taylor Merillion comes into the picture.

Taylor works for Photogenics, an internationally acclaimed high-fashion modeling agency located in Los Angeles. Founded in 2002 by the creators of the Smashbox Cosmetics empire, Photogenics represents some of the world’s top models and works with clients like ELLE, Vogue, Chanel and Gucci. The agency also oversees a handful of business entities: a commercial talent agency, a social influencer division, a print magazine and a clothing brand. Taylor is responsible for the administrative oversight of all units, which has given her the opportunity to learn about various business aspects beyond the scope of a standard modeling agency. She takes pride in making sure the agency's business operations run smoothly.

“Being an assistant is not nearly as glamorous as scouting the next Victoria’s Secret Angel,” she says. “But if the business relationships aren’t maintained and the deals aren’t executed properly, even the Gisele Bündchens of the world aren’t going to be profitable. I enjoy knowing that I play an integral part in the overall function of the agency.”


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From the Quad

CUSC, BETA PI

Collegian Brings Nationwide Program to City

COLLEGIAN MICHELLE WOLZINGER (BETA PI-USC) is a co-founder and business partner of the Lemonade Day program in Los Angeles. Lemonade Day is a free national program that teaches youth how to start, own and operate their own businesses using lemonade stands as an educational foundation.

Inspired by the organization’s mission to empower young entrepreneurs, Michelle – a business administration major – set out to bring Lemonade Day to Los Angeles in 2015. She discussed the program with James Ellis, dean of the USC Marshall School of Business, and eventually joined forces with current business partner Jason Reuben, a local entrepreneur. As co-founder and city director, Michelle oversees a 10-member executive board and manages the program’s day-to-day operations.

In addition to direct mentorship, students are offered business classes and

receive an official entrepreneur workbook with 14 lesson plans, which touches on setting goals, creating a product, making a profit and giving back to the community. These classes culminate in an official “Lemonade Day,” which Los Angeles area students hosted on April 23. Participants were given the opportunity to use skills accumulated from their lessons by selling lemonade through their own stands.

In an article from USC’s Daily Trojan, Michelle discussed her future goals for the program: “Short term, I want to raise more money and recruit more students of course,” she says. “But my business plan doesn’t stop after college. Eventually, I want to set up a program at every university so that every surrounding neighborhood will have their own Lemonade Day program and community of young entrepreneurs.”

Learn more about Michelle and the program at la.lemonadeday.org.

“Eventually,

I want to set up a

program at every

university so that

every surrounding

neighborhood

will have their

own Lemonade

Day program and

community of young

entrepreneurs.”

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WPI, IOTA OMICRON

STEM Sister Speaks at Boeing Defense Space & Security ConferenceCollegian Morgan Garbett (Iota Omicron-WPI) served as a speaker for the Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) Leadership Conference in her hometown of San Antonio, Texas. Morgan spoke to the audience about her experiences working with the Girls Inc. robotics program; the importance of mentorship; and the impact of encouraging girls to pursue STEM programs.

Morgan – a robotics engineering and computer science major – served on robotics teams in middle school and high school and has since mentored and coached more than 40 robotics teams in South Texas. She is also the founder of OpSMART, an after-school workshop series focused on robotics. In her speech for BDS, she cited Girls Inc. as the organization responsible for sparking her passion to pursue a STEM path.

At the conference, Boeing presented a grant to Girls Inc. San Antonio with the purpose of starting the Eureka!™ robotics program in South Texas. Eureka!™ provides hands-on achievement opportunities for teen girls (grades 8-12) in STEM, college and career preparation and personal development, according to the Girls Inc. website.

This summer, Morgan will continue her STEM journey as an intern in the Aerospace Systems division of United Technologies Corporation.

NEBRASKA, NU

Sister Directs Iowa Program for Girls and Women with DisabilitiesFor the third consecutive year, Maddie Lorenzen (Nu-Nebraska) served as the director for Iowa’s Miss Amazing Pageant 2016, a program that celebrates the abilities of girls and women with disabilities. Prior to serving as director, Maddie organized fundraising campaigns in hopes of hosting the event in her community. Since its inception in 2013, more than 80 girls and women from across the state of Iowa have participated in the event, which aims to build an atmosphere around encouragement and support, and promote further inclusion for individuals with special needs.

Maddie is a speech-language pathology major and hopes to work with special-needs students following graduation. She was inspired to pursue this line of work as a result of her brother, who was born with a disability, and her sister, who served as the Missouri Miss Amazing Pageant director. Her family has been involved with the Miss Amazing Organization for more than six years.

This year, more than 70 chapter sisters supported Maddie and Miss Amazing by attending a two-day event at Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Members volunteered as buddies for the event, helped staff with the show and assisted pageant participants with their interviews, introductions, talents and evening-wear outfits. Sisters look forward to supporting Maddie and the organization by participating again in 2017.

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS, EPSILON XI

Collegiate Chapter Fun FactRecently, the Epsilon Xi chapter asked its members to report their involvement in organizations outside of Alpha Phi. The chapter found that its members are involved in 32 different organizations on campus; more than 16 women are part of eight different honor societies; and sisters serve on the executive board or in leadership positions within 16 organizations on- and off-campus. The presidents of Greek Council and Panhellenic Council are also both Alpha Phis.

Our Collegiate Chapters are PHI-nomenal!Thank you for your amazing support during the 2015-16 academic year. You raised more than $2,350,000!

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From the QuadQ

ICHAPMAN, ETA UPSILON

In support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April, sisters at Chapman (Eta Upsilon) partnered with the university organization Creating a Rape-free Environment for Students (C.A.R.E.S.) to host “Red My Lips,” an event intended to educate the campus on issues of sexual violence, rape culture and survivor blaming. Red My Lips is an international movement helmed by a nonprofit of the same name. According to the organization’s website, 500,000 people from 99 countries participated in last year’s event.

Members and organizers tabled on campus and passed out free red lipstick, which was worn to spark conversation surrounding sexual assault misconceptions. According to the Red My Lips website, victims are often blamed for provoking violence through appearance, clothing and makeup.

In addition to Red My Lips, Eta Upsilon also participated in the organization’s annual Denim Day, a sexual assault prevention campaign

encouraging participants to “wear their jeans with purpose.”

Learn more about both initiatives at redmylips.org.

Chapter Co-hosts Inaugural Campus-wide Event



SAN FRANCISCO STATE, ETA THETA

Sisters Embrace Community

ServiceDuring the spring semester,

members at San Francisco State (Eta Theta) collectively completed more than 400

hours of community service throughout the city. They took advantage of volunteer opportunities with Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly® and the Botanical Gardens, and also participated in the San Francisco Walk Against Rape.

Sister Monica Di Lullo (Eta Theta-San Francisco State) embodied community service on an individual level by organizing the university’s inaugural Greeks Go Green event. From April 6-8, the Greek community tabled on campus to raise environmental awareness about fossil fuels; participated in a Community Thrift clothing drive; and hosted a beach clean-up event at Fort Funston, just miles from campus. Monica also sold $5 reusable water bottles on campus to promote eco-friendly habits.

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sorority collection

KENT STATE, BETA OMEGA

Sister Hosts Fashion Show Featuring

“Project Runway” DesignerIn April, member Mackenzie Lunde (Beta Omega-

Kent State) hosted a campus-wide fashion show

in conjunction with university publication

A Magazine and Unchained, a Columbus-based

nonprofit organization dedicated to ending

human trafficking through education and

awareness. The fashion show, organized by

Mackenzie, told the story of a human trafficking

survivor through music, narration and designs

by Season 5 “Project Runway” designer

Korto Momolu.

The idea for the show was born out of a public

relations course in which Mackenzie had to

research a nonprofit and create a special event

plan. She completed a significant amount of

groundwork prior to organizing the event.

“I had to work with the Undergraduate Student

Government and get approved for the funding

of the event,” she says. “I presented them with

a proposal and was granted the money. Then,

my team and I had to consider all advertising,

marketing and promotions tactics to ensure

people knew about the event and attended.

A lot went into planning the show.”

Mackenzie, a fashion merchandising major,

hopes to pursue a fashion-related career

in marketing, public relations or advertising

following graduation.



From the QuadQ

ExtensionAlpha Phi Initiates Members at Five New Chapters

539 INITIATED

COLLEGIANS AT ALL FIVE

INSTALLATIONS

57 INITIATED ALUMNAE

54 TEAM

VOLUNTEERS

24 TOTAL ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

15 ELCS WORKING

WITH THESE CHAPTERS

168 TOTAL

CHAPTERS

Ole Miss (Iota Omega)

North Florida (Iota Psi)

Yale (Iota Chi)

UNC Chapel Hill (Kappa Alpha)

UC San Diego(Kappa Beta)



Silent Chapter

“ This is goodnight, but not goodbye.”

— “Linger”

Silent Chapter announcements may be submitted at alphaphi.org (keyword: silent chapter) or to [email protected]. Please note: year listed in parentheses is year of initiation.

Arizona (Beta Epsilon)Jacquelin Bowen Allen

(‘56), May 9, 2016.Mary Marshall Johnson

(‘45), Feb. 1, 2016.Raclare Cordis Kanal

(‘51), Feb. 24, 2016.

Arizona State (Gamma Pi)Susan Cope Prescott

(‘63), April 4, 2016.Sharon Faast Zeigler

(‘62), Feb. 3, 2016.

Bowling Green (Beta Omicron)Alice Walbolt

Nightingale (‘43), May 5, 2016.

Mary Snyder Schnetzer (‘00), Feb. 14, 2016.

Colorado (Beta Gamma)Susan Wolter Foerster

(‘59), May 1, 2016.Jo Jenkins Kearney (‘61),

March 1, 2016.Elaine Leroy Woodard

(‘43), Jan. 27, 2016.

Cornell (Delta)Mary Close Bean (‘40),

April 12, 2016.

CSU Northridge (Epsilon Upsilon)Dena Lookholder

Yosfan (‘93), March 21, 2016.

Duke (Beta Nu)Annabelle Snyder

Boehm (‘40), March 2, 2016.

Carolyn Thomas Emery (‘55), Feb. 24, 2016.

Leslie Eaton Hull (‘51), Feb. 15, 2016.

Duquesne (Epsilon Iota)Christina Kollar (‘97),

April 19, 2016.

Eastern Illinois (Zeta Alpha)Nonie Barrett Lowry

(‘86), April 9, 2016.

Idaho (Beta Zeta)Patricia O’Conner

Mackey (‘49), March 11, 2016.

Jeanne DeMott Rigby (‘52), April 1, 2016.

Illinois (Beta Alpha)Betty Mortenson

Ehrlinger (‘41), Feb. 27, 2016.

Indiana State (Delta Pi)Jana Schrink Strain

(‘83), Feb. 17, 2016.

Michigan (Theta)Barbara Baehre Draigh

(‘55), Feb. 8, 2016.Karen Egly Wirt (’58),

Aug. 7, 2015.

Michigan State (Beta Beta)Helen Nims Anderson

(‘38), April 5, 2016.Caroline Braun Bergren

(‘40), April 13, 2016.Mary‑Jean Wood

Brooks (‘40), May 7, 2016.

Claudia Ignagni (‘83), Feb. 28, 2016.

Margaret Mcardle Mattimoe (‘51), April 19, 2016.

Louise Whitcomb Stilwill (‘46), Jan. 16, 2016.

Minnesota (Epsilon)Geraldine Ghent

Rutledge (‘48), March 26, 2016.

Minnesota State Moorhead (Delta Omega)Karen Leverson Jacobs

(‘66), April 3, 2016.

Missouri (Omicron)Sally Dobson (‘60),

Feb. 8, 2016.Sherry Haldeman Fair

(‘47), March 4, 2016.

Montana (Chi)Mary Myrene (‘62),

Feb. 24, 2016.Lois Dye Smith (‘47),

April 19, 2016.Frances Vranish Stovall

(‘42), Feb. 16, 2016.

Nebraska Kearney (Delta Xi)Carolee Page Tilson

(‘63), Jan. 22, 2016.

Northern Colorado (Delta Gamma)Betty Wolverton (‘83),

May 4, 2016

Northwestern (Beta)Marcia Baldwin (‘55),

April 3, 2016.Paula Johnson Clancy

(‘56), Feb. 27, 2016.Suzanne Ford Guyot

(‘45), Feb. 29, 2016.

Ohio State (Rho)Joan Mylander Gehle

(‘49), April 21, 2016.Grace Balyard Miller

(‘49), March 15, 2016.Mary Goff Trunick (‘47),

May 2, 2016.

Oklahoma (Phi)Betty Blanton Matson

(‘49), May 9, 2016.

Oregon (Tau)Melissa Dennis Davies

(‘81), April 9, 2016.Betty Coon Digman

(‘34), Feb. 24, 2016.

Penn State (Gamma Rho)Arlene Cravatta (‘79),

March 18, 2016.

San Diego State (Gamma Alpha)Phyllis Wood Goddard

(‘50), Feb. 4, 2016.Barbara Brown Haddad

(‘49), Jan. 19, 2016.Jean Brown Woodward

(‘67), Jan. 15, 2016.

San Jose State (Beta Psi)Joan Bagley Perrone

(‘59), April 6, 2016.Mary O’Donnell

Tormey (‘55), Feb. 14, 2016.

South Dakota (Psi)Marilyn Clark Borgen

(‘54), March 10, 2016.

Southern Utah (Theta Sigma)Elizabeth Gayson

McPartland (‘04), April 2, 2016.

Syracuse (Alpha)Erica Gordon (‘57),

Feb. 9, 2016.

Texas (Omega)Betty Currie (‘42),

March 4, 2016.Barbara Thompson

Evans (‘58), March 8, 2016.

Mary Manuel Godfrey (‘40), Feb. 6, 2016 (also Beta Delta ‑ UCLA).

Mary Munson Hirsch (‘52), Jan. 26, 2016.

Mary Garner Obremskey (‘63), April 21, 2016.

Jayne Damron Reese (‘50), March 21, 2016.

Texas A&M Commerce (Delta Beta)Leslie Mays Biskamp

(‘81), April 28, 2016.

Texas Tech (Gamma Iota)Linda Huffhines Smith

(‘67), April 6, 2016.

UC Berkeley (Lambda)Jane Baker Lotter (‘44),

Feb. 28, 2016.Elleo Hittell Phillips

(‘40), April 1, 2016.Joan Lesley Prucha

(‘50), May 11, 2016.

UCLA (Beta Delta)Jane Sinnott Entwistle

(‘58), April 3, 2016.

USC (Beta Pi)Barbara Hesse (‘51),

April 16, 2016.

Washburn (Upsilon)Ann Moden Baker (‘47),

April 13, 2016.Connie Light

Barngrover (‘59), May 6, 2016.

Joanne Couch Deyton (‘42), May 3, 2016.

Washington (Sigma)Marilyn Marshall

Ahrens (‘51), Feb. 4, 2016.

Barbara Rhodes Frederick (‘48), May 6, 2016.

Helen Laughlin King (‘42), April 28, 2016.

Washington State (Beta Rho)Patsy Linke Mayer (‘51),

Feb. 5, 2016.

West Virginia (Beta Iota)Patricia Hancock Dye

(‘51), Jan. 28, 2016.Jean Frisk Evans (‘56),

Feb. 22, 2016.

Whitman (Beta Phi)Janet Steinke Brandt

(‘48), March 26, 2016.

Willamette (Gamma Tau)Carol Hille Hill (’58),

Oct. 23, 2015.

Wisconsin (Iota)Constance Lang

Farmer (‘47), April 7, 2016.



Where We Live

Documenting Alpha Phi’s Chapter Houses Through Historical Photos

UC Berkeley (Lambda)The Spanish style house,

reminiscent of early California days, was built by the chapter in

1927. It is situated on a hillside near the stadium with a view of San Francisco Bay and the city

beyond. Carved and timber ceilings and doorways and wrought iron balconies distinguish this home.

South Dakota (Psi)The original frame house

was constructed in the ‘30s. A brick addition added in

1958 doubled the capacity of the facility. Shutters and

grillwork give a colonial feel to the house.

Ohio State (Rho)The Georgian colonial house

was built for the chapter in 1941. Three separate

additions eventually created more space for members

living in the house.



San Diego State (Gamma Alpha) The board and batten chapter house was built in 1957 and added to in 1967. A brick and tile entry floor has the Fraternity monogram in brilliant mosaic.

UC Santa Barbara (Gamma Beta)The cornerstone of this house was laid in June 1960, 74 years to the day after the laying of the cornerstone in the original Alpha chapter house in Syracuse. The house features a cedar shake roof and a great winding staircase.

Chapter facility exterior in 1930.

Sisters inside the chapter facility in 1930.

Washington (Sigma)The oldest state university on the Pacific Coast is home to Sigma chapter house, built in 1928 on the site formerly occupied by a smaller chapter house. A 20,000 square foot wing was added in 1956.

Gamma Alpha sisters are shown in front of the fireplace. Pictured are: Gayle Meador, Lelani Rose, Cheryl Butterfield and Marlene Jones.



Always Alpha Phi

AALUMNA KIMBERLY WILLIAMS-PAISLEY (Beta-Northwestern) has published her first book, “Where the Light Gets In: Losing My Mother Only to Find Her Again” (Crown Archetype, 2016, ISBN: 1101902957). Kim shares the full story of her mother Linda’s early onset dementia – called primary progressive aphasia – from her mother’s diagnosis at the age of 62 to present day. The rare disease crippled her ability to talk, write and eventually recognize people in her own family.

Kim draws a candid picture of the ways her family reacted for better and worse, and how she, her father and her two siblings educated themselves, let go of shame and found unexpected humor and grace in the midst of suffering. Lisa Genova, New York Times bestselling author of “Still Alice,” called it “intimate,

honest, and beautifully written…a tremendous resource for anyone affected by dementia.”

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the changing familial dynamics that come with diagnosis, and particularly, the delicate yet resilient relationships we have with our mothers. As Michael J. Fox writes in his foreword to the book: “When a family operates as a loving unit, it is capable of transmogrifying even the bleakest and most unwelcome of events.”

Kim is an actress, best known for her role as the bride in the “Father of the Bride” movies. She is also an advocate for dementia research and caregivers. She and her husband Brad Paisley live in Tennessee with their two sons and two dogs.

To learn more about Kim’s book, visit wherethelightgetsinbook.com.

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WICHITA, KAN.

Wichita Alumnae Participate in Service DayWichita alumnae volunteered their time at the Kansas Food Bank by filling boxes to help individuals in need. After volunteering, alumnae enjoyed lunch at a popular nearby spot. The chapter hopes to make this service day an annual tradition.

Alumna Is Cast Member on NBC ShowNikki Tomlinson (Delta Gamma-Northern Colorado) plays the recurring role of Annie Nolan in “Game of Silence,” which premiered on NBC in April. From the executive producers of “CSI” and “Friday Night Lights,” the drama tells the story of a rising attorney whose life is jeopardized when long-lost childhood friends threaten to expose a dark secret from his past.

Nikki has co-starred in an episode of “Criminal Minds” and served as a stunt double for Naomi Watts in the 2016 film from the “Divergent” series: “Allegiant.” Most recently, she served as a stunt double for Kate Hudson in the April 2016 film “Mother’s Day.”

To learn more about Nikki and her work, visit nikkitomlinson.com.

KINGSTON, ONTARIO

Alumna Develops Breastfeeding- Friendly Spaces on Local Campus Alumna Kyrinne Lockhart (Eta Chi-Bishop’s) has co-developed a network of three breastfeeding-friendly spaces at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, in partnership with the Human Rights and Equity office, the Society of Graduate and Professional Students (SGPS), Ban Righ Centre and KFL&A Public Health. The project was completed as part of Kyrinne’s community health practicum for the Queen’s nursing program, but her interest and passion for the project extend beyond the course expectations.

GRAND FORKS, N.D.

Sister Celebrates Milestone Birthday Alumna Barb Norman

Maddock (Pi-North Dakota)

celebrated her 100th

birthday on March 5, 2016.

Barb was initiated in 1936

and has stayed actively

involved with Alpha Phi

through multiple alumnae

chapters. She currently

serves on the House

Corporation Board for North

Dakota (Pi). We congratulate

Barb on her milestone

birthday and celebrate

her 80 years of Alpha Phi

membership!

TAMPA BAY, FLA.

Tampa Bay Alumnae Donate to Children’s Hospital In March, Tampa Bay alumnae donated more than $3,000 to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Fla. A successful two-month holiday fundraiser encouraged alumnae to sell poinsettias and pecans in the community. Every two years a local hospital is selected to receive a percentage of the cumulative proceeds for a specific cardiac project. The 2016 funds will purchase fetal heart rate monitors at All Children’s as part of a larger program assisting mothers with at-risk pregnancies.

Former Foundation Board Chair Diane Spry Straker (Delta Alpha-East Carolina) and former Foundation Board Chair and Alumnae Engagement Manager Susan Weiskittle Barrick (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green) joined the alumnae chapter at the check presentation.

Barb Norman Maddock (Pi-North Dakota) receives her 75-year pin in 2011.



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ARCTIC LILY, ALASKA

Alumnae Chapter Fun FactThe Arctic Lily alumnae

chapter is in contact with

sisters across the entire

state, meaning the new

chapter covers the largest

area (all of Alaska) of any

Alpha Phi alumnae chapter –

more than 663,000

square miles!

BMember Launches Women’s Web Publication BROOKE BOTELLO GOGGANS (TAU-OREGON) HAS launched modernae.com, a lifestyle web publication for women. Modernae is a pop culture-free zone featuring real women from around the country who manage life, careers and families. Profiles have included an ABC political news correspondent, a tech entrepreneur, a music executive and a five-time presidential campaign organizer and mother of twins.

Brooke cites the following as her inspiration for launching the site: “Today, more women are leading households and boardrooms; making financial decisions and healthcare decisions; and graduating college and getting secondary degrees; yet most web publications are talking to women about nail polish and celebrity gossip. We’re a site for women who want to keep up with the world; not the Kardashians.”

Visit modernae.com to read more stories about professional, educated, multi-tasking women, and email Brooke at [email protected] with your ideas for features.

Alumna Profiled in Woman Engineer

MagazineAlumna Amy Pfannenstiel Bunszel

(Delta-Cornell) was featured in Woman Engineer magazine, a

career-guidance and recruitment magazine offered to qualified

women in engineering, computer science and information

technology. The profile piece, titled “Critical Components,” highlights Amy’s career path in electrical engineering, her

advice to women entering the field and her current role as vice president of digital engineering

at Autodesk, where she is responsible for a global team of more than 700 people and

more than $1 billion of the company’s revenue.

Amy served as an International Executive Board (IEB) director

from 1998-2004. She is a member of the President’s Council for

Cornell Women, and in 2013, the San Francisco Business Times

named her one of the “Most Influential Women in Bay

Area Business.”

To learn more about Amy and Woman Engineer magazine, visit eop.com.

DALLAS, TEXAS

Alumnae Chapter Gives Back through Fashion

Dallas and Suburban alumnae partnered with

the local Kendra Scott boutique for “Kendra Gives Back.” Many sisters came together to share fellowship, enjoy refreshments and purchase jewelry. Kendra Scott submitted a check for more than $1,000 to Alpha Phi Foundation on behalf of the Dallas and Suburban chapter.

Amy Cage Washburn and Shannon Armstrong (both Gamma Eta-North Texas) enjoy sisterhood and shopping at Kendra Scott boutique.


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“Boys in the Trees: A Memoir” by Carly Simon

“I’ve been a devoted Carly Simon fan since 1971 after hearing her first song ‘That’s the Way I’ve Always Heard It Should Be.’ I just started reading this intensely personal page-turner.”

— JACKIE STUBBA (BETA CHI-BUCKNELL), TAMPA BAY ALUMNAE CHAPTER PRESIDENT

“Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn

“I couldn’t put it down. Rosamund Pike does a wonderful job in the movie version but the book is just phenomenal. It’s the kind of book that you want to rave about afterwards and are desperately trying to find other people who have read it!”

— REBECCA HARVEY (XI-TORONTO), TORONTO AND AREA ALUMNAE CHAPTER PRESIDENT

“The Night Circus” by Erin Morgenstern

“A bit of fantasy where Le Cirque des Rêves is a stage for remarkable battles of imagination and wills between two young illusionists. Their competition ends up leaving the lives of the circus performers and their patrons in the balance.”

— JUNE HERRON (DELTA PHI-INDIANA U. OF PENNSYLVANIA), EASTERN QUADRANT ALUMNAE ENGAGEMENT MANAGER

“My Brilliant Friend” by Elena Ferrante

“My daughter-in-law, a fiction writer, got me the trilogy – the Neapolitan Novels – by Elena Ferrante. So far I’ve read ‘My Brilliant Friend’ and I’m starting the second in the series, ‘The Story of a New Name.’”

— PATTI WARD SHEARS (BETA OMICRON-BOWLING GREEN), NORTHERN QUADRANT ALUMNAE ENGAGEMENT MANAGER

“The Girl on The Train” by Paula Hawkins

“This book puts me right in the thick of tense situations, wondering what will happen next. I just can’t put it down!”

— CASSIE CARANCI (THETA ETA-WESTERN UNIVERSITY), SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO ALUMNAE CHAPTER PRESIDENT

Alumnae volunteers share their favorite beach reads.


Martha Emily Foote Crow

The first National President of Alpha Phi International, Martha was also an education administrator and the fourth Alpha Phi to serve as dean of women at Northwestern University.

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Dear Martha,

NEW ROOMIES. BAD DÉCOR. I’m a recent graduate moving into my first apartment in July. I’ll be sharing the space with two other roommates, both of whom have been living in the apartment for a year. Here’s the catch: the décor in the shared living space is ugly. What’s the rule on changing it up or making suggestions? — Moving to Madison

Whether these women are your close friends, acquaintances or complete strangers, you need to approach the situation carefully. You mentioned a key word in your question: “shared.” Spaces like the

kitchen, living room and dining room are exactly that — shared. Feel free to get creative with your personal space: add string lights, create a gallery wall or choose a bold print for your bedspread. As for communal spaces, you should always consult with your roommates before making drastic changes, whether it’s swapping out a rug, painting a wall or hanging up new artwork. You can tactfully suggest alternatives, but be ready to compromise. That’s part of life, especially when you’re a newcomer. – Martha

WHITE AFTER LABOR DAY?September is quickly approaching. What’s

the rule on white after Labor Day? — Planning Ahead

in Pittsburgh

In my day, there were dress codes for every occasion. With contemporary fashion, the rules are more flexible. That being said, it is acceptable to wear white after Labor Day. In this instance, it’s less about color and more about fabric choice. Make sure the material is appropriate for the location, season, weather and above all — the occasion. – Martha

I have an overly chatty neighbor who lives down the street. She often drops by unexpectedly — usually after 5 p.m. The last thing I want to do when I get home from work is make small talk with an acquaintance. I try to drop hints that I’m not interested, but she hasn’t caught on. What do you suggest? — Nagged by a Neighbor in Newark

People who monopolize conversations often don’t take subtle

social cues. In this case, you’ll need to go a more direct route.

Next time she shows up at your door, say the following:

“I appreciate you stopping by. Unfortunately, after 5 p.m. is

when I get a lot of personal tasks accomplished, so I’m not

always available to talk. Please excuse me, but I need to get

back to sending some emails.” If she seems caught off guard,

tell her you’ll stop by her house in the near future to continue

the conversation. Here’s the thing about a chatty Cathy: she

will always find someone else. Ideally, it’ll be the neighbor

down the street who also likes to talk.

— Martha


Jean jacket

A PEEK INTO BREE’S CLOSET

Nude heels

Leopard-print clutch

Shirt dress

Cute kicks

Destroyed denim

Lace-up flats

Striped top

Carry-all tote

White jeans

ON TRUNK CLUB’S SPACE

“Our clubhouse is an incredible environment that promotes creativity and is buzzing with energy. Every day at Trunk Club is different. Whether I’m in fittings at the clubhouse or packing trunks, I leave my desk each day feeling accomplished. It is truly rewarding!”

KEEPING UP WITH TRENDS

“I utilize social media to pull inspiration for my style on a day-to-day basis. I follow a wide variety of bloggers and incorporate different elements from each of them to build out my own look.”

ON HER PERSONAL STYLE

“My personal style is comprised of classic wardrobe staples that I dress up or down with great shoes or accessories. I have a very big jewelry collection that I use to add fun accents for any look or occasion.”

FASHION PHILOSOPHY

“Less is more. Invest in core, quality wardrobe staples and then incorporate pops of color, statement jewelry or a killer handbag to transform any look.”

If you’re interested in setting up an appointment with Bree or learning more about Trunk Club, email her at [email protected].

Meet alumna Bree Formentini (Iota Eta-DePaul), stylist and custom specialist at

Trunk Club, a Chicago-based personalized clothing service

for men and women. In her role, Bree meets clients for in-person shopping appointments and works with remote clients

through the company’s trunk service, hand-selecting items

for clients to try on at home. Here, Bree shares some of her style secrets

and gives us an inside look at the summer wardrobe currently in her closet.


What’s In Your Closet?


1975Bid Day 1975 at Missouri (Omicron) featured women in high-waisted, wide-leg pants; ruched crop tops and patterned neck scarfs.

2015Missouri’s (Omicron) 2015 Bid Day, like most chapters, featured a theme: “Walk This Way.” Attire was rock ‘n’ roll inspired and featured custom-made T-shirts, jean shorts and Converse All-Star shoes. Members enhanced the look with glitter, face paint and red lipstick. Photo Courtesy of Stephanie Mueller (Omicron-Missouri).


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Rise of the Two-pieceSisters from DePauw (Gamma) pose in front of the chapter house in 1926. The 1920s saw rising popularity with the two-piece, which consisted largely of pleated skirts worn with loose belted jumpers and loose cardigans. Day wear eventually evolved into simple layered suit-styled jackets or cardigans and jersey blouses.

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