theta foundation program recipients

2011-12 Scholarship and Grant RecipientsThe combined contributions of Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation supporters have helped make Theta Foundation what it is today: a leading source of support for Thetas who want to reach their fullest potential and make a difference in the world. From July 2011 to June 2012, Theta Foundation awarded over $600,000 to collegian and alumnae members to support their pursuit of the highest scholarship and widest infl uence for good. The women featured on these pages represent our fraternity ideals of academic excellence, commitment to community, and genuine dedication to Theta.

5) Nicole Frank, presenter, American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2012

6) Erin Leary, University of Maryland Community Development in the Dominican Republic

1) Kellie R. Willis, Founders Memorial Scholarship - Alice Allen Brant2) JoAnna B. Adkisson, Founders Memorial Scholarship - Bettie Locke Hamilton3) Meghan D. Frey, Founders Memorial Scholarship - Bettie Tipton Lindsey4) Alexandra K. Birmingham, Founders Memorial Scholarship - Hannah Fitch Shaw

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2012 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Emily T. Abernathy

Lisa A. Auster-Gussman

Elisabeth R. Becker

Alexandra K. Birmingham

Hillary M. Brown

Taylor L. Canfi eld

Virginia A. Ahalt

Allison L. Baker

Brittney N. Bennett

Alexandra G. Borowski

Kate Burnier

Lena A. Carlson

Kristin P. Anderson

Stacey K. Barnett

Alexandra L. Berry

Margaret Briggs

Chloe Campbell

Sarah L. Cate

JoAnna B. Adkisson

Elizabeth B. Bachara

Lauren N. Benke

Mollie A. Bobay

Megan E. Burgardt

May N. Cao

Katherine Akin

Yesenia J. Barberena

Holly Berrigan

Kady Boyd

Elizabeth J. Cale

Kaylee B. Carpenter

Kimberly P. Arvidson

Laurel A. Barrett

Jessica L. Birdwhistell

Lisa D. Brockmeier

Kaitlyn D. Canaday

Howai Chan

Please join us in congratulating the following 221 collegian and alumnae members of Kappa Alpha Theta who received scholarships from Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation in 2012. Receiving awards totaling $557,925, these scholars represent the epitome of Theta’s value of highest scholarship. These Theta women will pursue their academic endeavors thanks to the support of loyal donors just like you.

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Hanna Corey

Margaret E. Cychosz

Megan E. Downey

Makenzie R. Ellsworth

Marielle A. Farina

Meghan D. Frey

Kylie C. Christensen

Margaret Crane

Jannah D. Din

Sara L. Drischler

Bargavi Errabolu

Sarah E. Faulkner

Laurie B. Gallien

Dana R. Cohn

Katherine C. Cristiano

Caitlin E. Dodd

Lauren Dunn

Desiree A. Eslami

Kathryn Hogge Fowler

Christina Gamba

Christina Cook

Linnea Corey

Cara C. DeHekker

Ellen Doyle

Emily Koch Elmore

Leslie A. Fasone

Nicole A. Fritz

Kimberly N. Cochran

Elizabeth A. Cristiano

Amanda W. Dixon

Jessica Dugdale

Yagmur Esemen

Rachel B. Forer

Amy Gallop

Brenna T. Congeni

Jacqueline M. Cromleigh

Tara T. Doucet

Jessica L. Edwards

Lauren M. Ezell

Nicole Elise Frank

Clara B. Garcia

Chelsea E. Copi

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Megan Gil

Lauren E. Gregerson

Megan Harmon

Lauren Hodge

Kara Imbrogno

Elena C. Kaufman

Loryn N. Goebel

Allison L. Gritzman

Alexis R. Hayob

Athena K. Holevas

Jamie D. Johnson

Claire Kelley

Mary K. Grady

Niki Haddad

Andrea N. Henke

M. Hannah Hopkins

Sruthi Rose Joyce

Kimberly A. Kiraly

Abigail E. Ginn

Casey A. Gribble

Allison Hay

Alyson R. Hold

Alaina E. Jessen

Karyn Keenan

Ginger Golub

Jocelyn Gruskiewicz

Lisa J. Henderson

Stephanie Russell Holz

Laurann Johnson

Laura-Allen Kerlin

Whitney L. Greene

Karina A. Hamamouche

Hannah M. Henning

Erika E. Horwege

Sierra M. Kaslow

Margaret A. Koppen

Marissa J. Gaudet Jennifer M. George Rachel L. GermanAlicia Genilo Nadina Gerlach Chelsea C. Gibbons

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Emily P. Lorsch

Hannah J. Macha

Casey E. Martinez

Christina L. Menconi

Grace Neuses

Elizabeth K. Norris

Sarah B. Kosmer

Katherine Lubarsky

Kristen E. Malinak

Haylee B. McBrayer

Ariel E. Morelock

Jeanie Nguyen

Alexis R. O’Brien

Stephanie M. Kreager

Elizabeth A. Lynch

Katlyn M. Martin

Meghan K. McPheeters

Mary F. Myles

DawnRenee Noll

Sarah Oppel

Megan E. Lamb

Cher Lu

Chelsea B. Magracia

Anne K. Maxwell

Hilary K. Michel

Kristan King Nevins

Ashley A. Norton

Kendall A. Kraus

Kate Lufkin

Katie Gunter Manthey

Haley A. McCarrell

Allison M. Mousel

Alexa Niermeyer

Karli E. Olsen

Joan Hastings Kreiger

Madeleine G. Lynch

Sarah E. Martin

Dorian B. Meifert

Marisa Nelson

Meredith K. Norfl eet

Laura Osborne

Cara M. Lemire

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Melissa Pender

Danielle Price

Brittany L. Ruth

Kelsey S. Schreiberg

Cathriona Smith

Katie C. Stephens

Ellen L. Pistole

Alicia A. Rigoni

Dolapo A. Sangokoya

Eileen Semancik

Rachel C. Soyland

Rena Sufrin

Laura G. Posluszny

Kelly Roden

Catherine E. Schmid

Anne N. Shelton

Ashley Stark

Lindsey Timmons Summers

Amanda Perez

Alexandra N. Rawlings

Anne C. Sanders

Whitney Scott

Mackenzie Smith

Sarah T. Stockham

Alexandra Pitcher

Kendall A. Robertson

Mackenzie L. Schaefer

Ellen C. Sheetz

Sarah E. Stanton

Kelly C. Summers

Rachel Potts

Enrica R. Rosato

Jessica Schneider

Amy Slawson

Shelley Stephan

Lauren S. Tavel

Kelsey E. O’Shaughnessy Margaret M. Padek Paige ParkerEmily Packer Kaitlyn B. Pados Rachel C. Paul

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Anne M. Wake

Sara Willinger

Brandi E. Tedder

Alexandra Ward

Laura E. Wingate

Abigail Tompkins

Jenna B. Whitbeck

Jesa L. Wolthuizen

Venus Valbuena

Camryn J. Walton

Kellie R. Willis

Amber Knowlton Todd

Emily Waterman

Shelby R. Winn

Megan A. Tschida

Kaitlyn Wiener

Rachel A. Van Gorden

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SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT CHAPTER 2012 AWARD

Alice Neal Clarkson $2,000Loryn N. Goebel Kappa/Univ. of Kansas $1,000Alexis R. Hayob Alpha Mu/Univ. of Missouri $1,000

Alice Wilkey Poynter $1,225Brandi E. Tedder Nu/Hanover College $1,225

Alpha Gamma Chapter/Catharine Frear $1,000Alexa Niermeyer Alpha Gamma/Ohio State University $1,000

Ann Wright Hart/Nashville Alumnae Chapter $2,575Chelsea C. Gibbons Eta Phi/Belmont University $1,575Megan E. Lamb Eta Phi/Belmont University $1,000

Anne Collins Mackey Memorial $1,350Margaret M. Padek Alpha Phi/Tulane $1,350

Anne Ehrenhardt Nolting $1,525Abigail E. Ginn Alpha/DePauw University $1,525

Anne Sadler Budill $1,125Cara M. Lemire Alpha Epsilon/Brown University $1,125

Artye Beosemeyer Welch $1,700Sierra M. Kaslow Beta Xi/UC Los Angeles $1,700

Avadana Millett Cochran $1,875Andrea N. Henke Alpha Lambda/Univ. of Washington $1,875

Beatrice Cutler Hodgkins $1,900Mary K. Grady Alpha Lambda/Univ. of Washington $1,900

Beta Chapter Most Noble Woman $1,150Lauren S. Tavel Beta/Indiana University $1,150

Beta Eta Chapter $1,950Cher Lu Beta Eta/Univ. of Pennsylvania $1,950

Beta Iota Chapter $1,025Rachel A. Van Gorden Beta Iota/Univ. of Colorado $1,025

Beta Phi Chapter/Baer-Buell $1,150Jocelyn Gruskiewicz Mu/Allegheny College $1,150

Betty B. and James B. Lambert $111,000Emily T. Abernathy Alpha Eta/Vanderbilt University $5,075Virginia A. Ahalt Delta Phi/Clemson University $1,000Yesenia J. Barberena Eta Iota/Univ. of San Diego $3,000Lauren N. Benke Eta Sigma/Chapman University $5,100Brittney N. Bennett Gamma Phi/Texas Tech University $1,000Holly Berrigan Alpha Omicron/Univ. of Oklahoma $1,000Jessica L. Birdwhistell Beta Tau/Denison University $2,000Megan E. Burgardt Kappa/Univ. of Kansas $4,000May N. Cao Eta Sigma/Chapman University $2,900Howai Chan Gamma Theta/Carnegie Mellon University $2,500Kimberly N. Cochran Beta Tau/Denison University $3,500Brenna T. Congeni Alpha Gamma/Ohio State University $2,100Christina Cook Gamma Upsilon/Miami University $3,900Elizabeth A. Cristiano Kappa/Univ. of Kansas $2,100Amanda W. Dixon Tau/Northwestern University $2,000Caitlin E. Dodd Zeta Eta/Wofford College $5,000Tara T. Doucet Delta Phi/Clemson University $3,000Megan E. Downey Nu/Hanover College $3,000Lauren Dunn Epsilon Tau/Yale University $3,250Jessica L. Edwards Zeta Lambda/College of Charleston $1,025Desiree A. Eslami Zeta Upsilon/Univ. of Texas-Dallas $1,000Sarah E. Faulkner Eta Sigma/Chapman University $2,225Kathryn Hogge Fowler Eta Eta/College of Idaho $3,500Laurie B. Gallien Tau/Northwestern University $3,000Mary K. Grady Alpha Lambda/Univ. of Washington $1,000Lauren Hodge Gamma/Butler University $2,000M. Hannah Hopkins Delta Phi/Clemson University $5,500Kara Imbrogno Eta Pi/Case Western Reserve $2,500Katherine Lubarsky Delta Chi/Univ. of Virginia $2,000Anne K. Maxwell Delta Zeta/Emory University $2,500Meghan K. McPheeters Delta Omicron/Univ. of Alabama $2,100

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Betty B. and James B. Lambert, continuedMarisa Nelson Gamma Tau/Univ. of Tulsa $2,000Kristan S. King Delta Omega/Texas A & M $1,000DawnRenee Noll Upsilon/Univ. of Minnesota $4,500Alexis R. O’Brien Beta Mu/Univ. of Nevada $1,000Laura Osborne Gamma Zeta/Univ. of Connecticut $2,100Kaitlyn B. Pados Delta Zeta/Emory University $2,500Rachel C. Paul Eta Pi/Case Western Reserve $1,025Jessica Schneider Eta Pi/Case Western Reserve $2,000Whitney Scott Delta Theta/Univ. of Florida $5,500Eileen Semancik Gamma Zeta/Univ. of Connecticut $1,000Ashley Stark Zeta Nu/UC Davis $2,500Kaitlyn Wiener Gamma Pi/Iowa State University $2,100

Betty Baur Lambert/Fairfi eld County, CT Alumnae Chapter $1,475Cara M. Lemire Alpha Epsilon/Brown University $1,475

Betty Black Hatchett $2,000Danielle Price Omicron/Univ. of Southern California $2,000

Betty MacDonough Memorial $1,000Kimberly P. Arvidson Delta Phi/Clemson University $1,000

Carol Green Wilson $1,550Jesa L. Wolthuizen Gamma Pi/Iowa State University $1,550

Catherine Tillotson McCord $1,300Rachel L. German Alpha/DePauw University $1,300

Cecil Ruth King Eidson and Robert Ansel Eidson $1,025Alaina E. Jessen Kappa/Univ. of Kansas $1,025

Christa McCluggage $1,475Kelsey S. Schreiberg Omicron/Univ. of Southern California $1,475

Colleen Byrne $2,000Dolapo A. Sangokoya Beta Xi/UC Los Angeles $2,000

Dallas Alumnae Chapter Educational Fund $1,975Clara B. Garcia Gamma Phi/Texas Tech University $1,975

Denver Alumnae Chapter $1,600Jannah D. Din Delta Epsilon/Arizona State University $1,600

Diane Forst Stephens $1,425Anne M. Wake Alpha/DePauw University $1,425

Dinah Hampton McClymonds $1,250Lauren Dunn Epsilon Tau/Yale University $1,250

Dorothy Barbieri Memorial $1,800Marielle A. Farina Beta Phi/Penn State University $1,800

Dorothy Whitehurst Heard $3,900Lauren Dunn Epsilon Tau/Yale University $2,000Marissa J. Gaudet Alpha Theta/Univ. of Texas-Austin $1,900

Elizabeth (Bessie) Ferguson McNair $1,325Shelley Stephan Delta Delta/Whitman College $1,325

Ellen Bowers Hofstead $8,550Laurel A. Barrett Phi/Univ. of the Pacifi c $2,000Lena A. Carlson Zeta Sigma/Ohio Northern University $2,550Kylie C. Christensen Delta/Univ. of Illinois $1,000Mary F. Myles Beta Delta/Univ. of Arizona $3,000

Esther and Charles Mlynek $21,000Elisabeth R. Becker Gamma Rho/UC Santa Barbara $10,500Alexandra Ward Gamma Rho/UC Santa Barbara $10,500

Florence Abernathy Waldrop $1,350Kristan S. King Delta Omega/Texas A & M $1,350

Florence Benner Wylie $1,225Ellen Doyle Beta/Indiana University $1,225

Founders Memorial Scholarship - Alice Allen Brant $12,000Kellie R. Willis Eta Pi/Case Western Reserve $12,000

Founders Memorial Scholarship - Bettie Locke Hamilton $12,000JoAnna B. Adkisson Eta Phi/Belmont University $12,000

Founders Memorial Scholarship - Bettie Tipton Lindsey $12,000Meghan D. Frey Gamma/Butler University $12,000

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Founders Memorial Scholarship - Hannah Fitch Shaw $12,000Alexandra K. Birmingham Epsilon Eta/Centre College $12,000

Frances Landrum Holman $3,000Casey A. Gribble Alpha Theta/Univ. of Texas-Austin $3,000

Frances Strickland/Agnes Wright Strickland $1,425Emily T. Abernathy Alpha Eta/Vanderbilt University $1,425

Gamma Chapter $1,000Anne N. Shelton Gamma/Butler University $1,000

Gamma Phi Chapter Educational Fund $1,475Kaitlyn D. Canaday Gamma Phi/Texas Tech University $1,475

Gamma Upsilon Chapter $1,600Christina Cook Gamma Upsilon/Miami University $1,600

Harriet Fowler Brown/Kansas City Alumnae Chapter $3,650Katherine C. Cristiano Kappa/Univ. of Kansas $1,325Margaret A. Koppen Kappa/Univ. of Kansas $1,325Kendall A. Kraus Kappa/Univ. of Kansas $1,000

Harriett D. and C. Hollis Hull $1,000Jennifer M. George Nu/Hanover College $1,000

Helen Edwards Woodward $1,625Lisa J. Henderson Beta Chi/Univ. of Alberta $1,625

Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter $1,375Kristin P. Anderson Eta Tau/University of Tampa $1,375

Ines Abbott McCrary $1,000Abigail Tompkins Beta Zeta/Oklahoma State University $1,000

Isabel Hanford Olmstead $2,050Amanda W. Dixon Tau/Northwestern University $2,050

Isabel McKenney Gates $3,500Sarah B. Kosmer Gamma Mu/Univ. of Maryland $2,000Brandi E. Tedder Nu/Hanover College $1,500

Jane Cooksey Cassel $1,225Enrica R. Rosato Gamma Theta/Carnegie Mellon University $1,225

Janet Paine Peters $1,625Yesenia J. Barberena Eta Iota/Univ. of San Diego $1,625

Jeanne Ross Miller $3,000Christina Gamba Epsilon Mu/Princeton University $3,000

Jill Morrison Memorial $1,775Dorian B. Meifert Epsilon Zeta/Univ. of Mississippi $1,775

Jordan Camino Evert McCracken $1,000Melissa Pender Delta Theta/Univ. of Florida $1,000

Josephine Brossard Stansfi eld Memorial $1,800Allison L. Baker Beta Phi/Penn State University $1,800

Joyce Anne Vitelli Memorial $7,750Megan E. Downey Nu/Hanover College $3,875Laurie B. Gallien Tau/Northwestern University $3,875

Joyce Ault Cordon $1,450Venus Valbuena Gamma Epsilon/Univ. of Western Ontario $1,450

Joyce Drew Toombs Memorial $1,000Amy Slawson Psi/Univ. of Wisconsin $1,000

Judy Camp Sauer $1,150Megan A. Tschida Epsilon Epsilon/Baylor University $1,150

June Longworth Hardy $2,525Kimberly A. Kiraly Gamma Pi/Iowa State University $2,525

Kahla Roberts Latta/St. Louis Alumnae Chapter $2,975

Alexandra L. Berry Epsilon Iota/Westminster College $1,250Catherine E. Schmid Gamma Tau/Univ. of Tulsa $1,725

Katherine Sharpless Coyle Graduate $7,750Nicole A. Fritz Alpha Mu/Univ. of Missouri $6,500Alyson R. Hold Eta Sigma/Chapman University $1,250

Kelly T. Lawrence $1,175Stacey K. Barnett Beta Xi/UC Los Angeles $1,175

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Kimberly Orlin/Omega Chapter $1,600Dana R. Cohn Omega/UC Berkeley $1,600

L. Pearle Green $1,625Casey E. Martinez Epsilon Upsilon/Columbia University $1,625

Laurie Cerni Yant $1,100Brittany L. Ruth Beta Nu/Florida State University $1,100

Leslie M. Wilson $1,000Katherine Akin Alpha Nu/Univ. of Montana $1,000

Linda Moran Schmidt $4,200Desiree A. Eslami Zeta Upsilon/Univ. of Texas-Dallas $2,100Allison Hay Alpha Omicron/Univ. of Oklahoma $2,100

Louise Johnson Miller/Jean Johnson Smith $8,225Stephanie Russell Holz Gamma/Butler University $4,500Lindsey Timmons Summers Gamma Psi/Texas Christian University $3,725

Lucile Moore Garrett $2,475Laura A. Kerlin Delta Phi/Clemson University $2,475

Margaret (Margie) Mills Ruckert $1,350Jamie D. Johnson Alpha Upsilon/Washburn University $1,350

Margaret Killen Banta Graduate $1,850Katie C. Stephens Pi/Albion College $1,850

Margaret Killen Banta Undergraduate $2,250Yagmur Esemen Alpha Psi/Lawrence University $2,250

Margery Dick Miller Memorial $4,575Elizabeth J. Cale Omicron/Univ. of Southern California $4,575

Mariam Morrison $1,650Katie Gunter Manthey Gamma Nu/North Dakota State $1,650

Marie Anderson Fitz $1,050Meredith K. Norfl eet Alpha Mu/Univ. of Missouri $1,050

Marilyn Chesher Lynch $1,975Sara L. Drischler Epsilon Omega/Washington & Jefferson $1,975

Marilynn Mitchell and Beta Nus of the Fifties $1,200Brittany L. Ruth Beta Nu/Florida State University $1,200

Marjorie Crane Schnacke Memorial $1,100Alicia Genilo Kappa/Univ. of Kansas $1,100

Martha DuMars Davis $1,150Kady Boyd Alpha Upsilon/Washburn University $1,150

Martha Wilson Clotworthy $1,175Amy Gallop Upsilon/Univ. of Minnesota $1,175

Martin and Roslyn Cooper Educational Fund $1,000Athena K. Holevas Delta/Univ. of Illinois $1,000

Marty Smith White/Portland Alumnae Chapter $2,600Karli E. Olsen Beta Epsilon/Oregon State University $1,100Cathriona Smith Alpha Xi/Univ. of Oregon $1,500

Mary Abbott and Theresa Muth Scholarship $1,000Chloe Campbell Eta Tau/University of Tampa $1,000

Mary Alice Horn Memorial $2,250Niki Haddad Alpha Omicron/Univ. of Oklahoma $2,250

Mary and John Dengler $2,075Hannah M. Henning Delta Eta/Kansas State University $2,075

Mary Frances (Sancy) Comer Braun $1,125Christina L. Menconi Delta/Univ. of Illinois $1,125

Mary Frances Bowles Couper $1,800Erika E. Horwege Delta Delta/Whitman College $1,800

Mary Jane Parker Beach $1,400Ellen L. Pistole Alpha Nu/Univ. of Montana $1,400

Mary L. Hinkle $2,025Yesenia J. Barberena Eta Iota/Univ. of San Diego $2,025

Mary Margaret Perry McDonald $1,025Amanda Perez Eta Mu/Occidental College $1,025

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Mary Rees Gilliatt $3,100Laura Osborne Gamma Zeta/Univ. of Connecticut $3,100

Melissa (Lissa) Luton Bradford/Nashville Alumnae Chapter $4,150Alexandra G. Borowski Gamma Phi/Texas Tech University $4,150

Michele Miller Long $1,500Laura G. Posluszny Gamma Psi/Texas Christian University $1,500

Molly Muntzel Smith $1,050Chelsea B. Magracia Epsilon Sigma/UC Irvine $1,050

Morna Elizabeth Dusenbury Memorial $3,200Haylee B. McBrayer Alpha Phi/Tulane $3,200

Muriel Anderson Steed $1,275Jessica L. Edwards Zeta Lambda/College of Charleston $1,275

Nancy Cochran Abbey $1,900Paige Parker Beta Sigma/Southern Methodist University $1,900

Nancy France Alumna $2,375Ashley A. Norton Delta/Univ. of Illinois $2,375

Nancy France Undergraduate $2,375Elizabeth A. Lynch Delta/Univ. of Illinois $2,375

Nancynell Swaffi eld Bogdanovich $1,750Hilary K. Michel Eta Pi/Case Western Reserve $1,750

Norma Anderson Jorgensen Fellowship $1,050DawnRenee Noll Upsilon/Univ. of Minnesota $1,050

Oklahoma City Alumnae Chapter $1,675Mackenzie Smith Beta Zeta/Oklahoma State University $1,675

Pasadena Alumnae Chapter $1,450Alyson R. Hold Eta Sigma/Chapman University $1,450

Pauline Eilber Keeler $1,350Elizabeth J. Cale Omicron/Univ. of Southern California $1,350

Pauline Snoke Jackson Memorial $1,650Amber Knowlton Todd Beta/Indiana University $1,650

Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter Memorial $2,825Emily Packer Chi/Syracuse University $1,000Rachel C. Paul Eta Pi/Case Western Reserve $1,825

Reece $13,500Margaret Briggs Delta/Univ. of Illinois $1,000Kylie C. Christensen Delta/Univ. of Illinois $1,100Bargavi Errabolu Delta/Univ. of Illinois $1,000Megan Gil Delta/Univ. of Illinois $1,000Claire Kelley Delta/Univ. of Illinois $1,000Stephanie M. Kreager Delta/Univ. of Illinois $1,000Elizabeth A. Lynch Delta/Univ. of Illinois $1,400Madeleine G. Lynch Delta/Univ. of Illinois $1,000Grace Neuses Delta/Univ. of Illinois $1,000Alexandra N. Rawlings Delta/Univ. of Illinois $1,000Mackenzie L. Schaefer Delta/Univ. of Illinois $1,000Sara Willinger Delta/Univ. of Illinois $1,000Laura E. Wingate Delta/Univ. of Illinois $1,000

Ruth Elizabeth Southworth $37,125Jessica Dugdale Alpha/DePauw University $3,500Rachel L. German Alpha/DePauw University $4,500Abigail E. Ginn Alpha/DePauw University $1,625Lauren E. Gregerson Alpha/DePauw University $1,750Karyn Keenan Alpha/DePauw University $4,250Katlyn M. Martin Alpha/DePauw University $1,750Ariel E. Morelock Alpha/DePauw University $3,500Allison M. Mousel Alpha/DePauw University $3,750Kelly C. Summers Alpha/DePauw University $4,500Anne M. Wake Alpha/DePauw University $1,750Emily Waterman Alpha/DePauw University $2,750Jenna B. Whitbeck Alpha/DePauw University $3,500

Ruth Hill Wilber $1,725Sarah Oppel Beta Zeta/Oklahoma State University $1,725

Ruth Rabbe Hager $1,175Lisa A. Auster-Gussman Epsilon Psi/Univ. of Richmond $1,175

Ruth Robie Lacy/Rosemary Longino $2,350Megan Harmon Delta Theta/Univ. of Florida $2,350

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Ruth Shoemaker/Betty Shoemaker Hage $1,500Alicia Genilo Kappa/Univ. of Kansas $1,500

Sallie Bidez Memorial $2,425Elizabeth B. Bachara Delta Phi/Clemson University $2,425

Sally Cowan Reinhold $1,075Rena Sufrin Epsilon Omega/Washington & Jefferson $1,075

Seattle Alumnae Chapter $1,325Hillary M. Brown Omicron/Univ. of Southern California $1,325

Sharon Cirese Gassett Memorial $2,000Leslie A. Fasone Beta/Indiana University $2,000

Shirley Shields Smith $2,200Sarah Oppel Beta Zeta/Oklahoma State University $2,200

Sophia Scholar, Elise Lipscomb Ferguson $1,900Lindsey Timmons Summers Gamma Psi/Texas Christian University $1,900

Sue Farrell Supple $1,850Virginia A. Ahalt Delta Phi/Clemson University $1,850

Susan Byers Patrick $1,500Kaylee B. Carpenter Psi/Univ. of Wisconsin $1,500

Suzanne Nichols Lynn/Atlanta Alumnae Chapter $1,725Emily P. Lorsch Delta Zeta/Emory University $1,725

Tau Chapter $1,625Nadina Gerlach Tau/Northwestern University $1,625

Thelma Thickins Moran $1,175Lisa D. Brockmeier Beta Gamma/Colorado State Univ. (D) $1,175

Theta Charity Antiques Show of Houston Alumnae $2,400Brittney N. Bennett Gamma Phi/Texas Tech University $1,200Holly Berrigan Alpha Omicron/Univ. of Oklahoma $1,200

Theta Link $19,000Lisa A. Auster-Gussman Epsilon Psi/Univ. of Richmond $1,000Kate Burnier Eta Phi/Belmont University $1,000Chelsea E. Copi Pi/Albion College $1,000Margaret Crane Zeta Xi/Harvard $1,250Makenzie R. Ellsworth Eta Eta/College of Idaho $2,000Jocelyn Gruskiewicz Mu/Allegheny College $1,000Alaina E. Jessen Kappa/Univ. of Kansas $1,000Laurann Johnson Eta Phi/Belmont University $1,250Elena C. Kaufman Beta Lambda/College of William & Mary $1,000Emily P. Lorsch Delta Zeta/Emory University $2,000Kate Lufkin Alpha Nu/Univ. of Montana $1,000Kristen E. Malinak Phi deuteron/Stanford University $1,000Jeanie Nguyen Zeta Xi/Harvard $1,500Kendall A. Robertson Omicron/Univ. of Southern California $1,500Sarah T. Stockham Delta Epsilon/Arizona State University $1,500

Theta Volunteer $1,700Nicole Elise Frank Beta Theta/Univ. of Idaho $1,700

Virginia Bryant Shilstone $1,925Sarah E. Stanton Beta Sigma/Southern Methodist University $1,925

Virginia Burns Boynton $4,025Alexis R. O’Brien Beta Mu/Univ. of Nevada $2,025Eileen Semancik Gamma Zeta/Univ. of Connecticut $2,000

Virginia Chain Schmid $1,625Rachel C. Soyland Rho/Univ. of Nebraska $1,625

Virginia Ford Hood $2,150Rachel Potts Beta Zeta/Oklahoma State University $2,150

Virginia Hindman Freeman $6,525Hannah J. Macha Alpha Theta/Univ. of Texas-Austin $2,000Elizabeth K. Norris Beta Sigma/Southern Methodist University $2,000Shelby R. Winn Gamma Phi/Texas Tech University $2,525

Virginia Lauderdale Grimm $2,150Alexandra Pitcher Epsilon Phi/Univ. of Chicago $2,150

Virginia Martin McCune Memorial $1,575Alicia A. Rigoni Pi/Albion College $1,575

Virginia Speidel Edwards $1,475Sarah L. Cate Eta Pi/Case Western Reserve $1,475

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Vivian Stevenson Delbrook $39,050Mollie A. Bobay Gamma/Butler University $1,500Taylor L. Canfi eld Gamma/Butler University $1,250Hanna Corey Gamma/Butler University $1,250Linnea Corey Gamma/Butler University $1,750Jacqueline M. Cromleigh Gamma/Butler University $1,500Margaret E. Cychosz Gamma/Butler University $2,000Cara C. Dehekker Gamma/Butler University $2,750Emily Koch Elmore Gamma/Butler University $2,250Lauren M. Ezell Gamma/Butler University $1,750Whitney L. Greene Gamma/Butler University $1,250Allison L. Gritzman Gamma/Butler University $1,250Karina A. Hamamouche Gamma/Butler University $1,250Lauren Hodge Gamma/Butler University $3,000Stephanie Russell Holz Gamma/Butler University $3,500Rose Joyce Gamma/Butler University $2,000Sarah E. Martin Gamma/Butler University $1,250Kelsey E. O’Shaughnessy Gamma/Butler University $1,250Kelly Roden Gamma/Butler University $1,250Anne C. Sanders Gamma/Butler University $1,250Ellen C. Sheetz Gamma/Butler University $2,750Anne N. Shelton Gamma/Butler University $1,800Camryn J. Walton Gamma/Butler University $1,250

Willa Haverstick Dial $1,650Haley A. McCarrell Gamma Omega/Auburn Univ. $1,650

Zeta Nu Chapter $1,150Rachel B. Forer Zeta Nu/UC Davis $1,150

Zeta Rho Chapter Educational Fund $1,125Katie Gunter Manthey Gamma Nu/North Dakota State $1,125

Zeta Zeta Chapter Class of 1989 $9,025Ginger Golub Iota/Cornell University $2,750Joan Hastings Kreiger Chi/Syracuse University $6,275

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2011–12 GRANT RECIPIENTS

RECIPIENT CHAPTER USE

Alumnae Chapter Founders Award

Atlanta Alumnae Chapter Leadership development through the Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses Workshop in Atlanta, Georgia

Carryl Wischmeyer Krohne

Emily Wexler Delta Delta/Whitman College Professional development through UCLA’s Online Certifi cate Program in College Counseling

Houston Alumnae Chapter

Emily Hagens Gamma Psi/Texas Christian University Educational development through the American Institute of Musical Studies in Graz, Austria

Celena McCord Beta Zeta/Oklahoma State University Professional development through the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy Madison Institute

Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter


Anna Schaible Gamma/Butler Educational and professional development through the American Orff-Schulwerk Association National Convention

Marisa Zuzga Zeta Mu/MIT Professional development through the Project Management Academy: 4-Day PMP Boot Camp

Jeanne Ross Miller

Chelsea Copi Pi/Albion College Leadership development as a volunteer with the Global Medical Brigades service-learning program in Honduras

Nell Derick Debevoise Zeta Xi/~ Educational development through the Educate Mozambique program

Hannah Drabek Rho/University of Nebraska Educational and leadership development through the Medics to Africa Pre-med Elective Placement Program in Migori, Kenya

Nicole Foley Gamma Rho/UC-Santa Barbara Educational and leadership development through the USC Somos Hermanos Student Immersion Program in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Nicole Frank Beta Theta/Idaho Educational and professional development through the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting


Erin Leary Gamma Mu/University of Maryland Leadership development as a volunteer with the UMD Community Development in the Dominican Republic service-learning program

Jennifer Shi Zeta Mu/MIT Leadership development through the Fundacion Runa Volunteer Program service-learning program in Tena, Ecuador

Rebecca Silverstein Beta Lambda/William & Mary Educational development through the Student Organization for Medical Outreach and Sustainability’s Community Development in the Dominican Republic program

Rebecca Trentman Alpha Tau/University of Cincinnati Leadership development as a volunteer with the Serve Beyond Cincinnati service-learning program in San Luis Talpa, El Salvador

Emily Wexler Delta Delta/Whitman College Professional development through UCLA’s Online Certifi cate Program in College Counseling

Marisa Zuzga Zeta Mu/MIT Professional development through the Project Management Academy: 4-Day PMP Boot Camp

Eta Sigma/Chapman University Educational presentation of the Finding Kind documentary on Chapman’s campus

Lambda/University of Vermont Professional preservation of historical photographs

Upsilon/University of Minnesota Educational speaker on the topic of changing organizations for the better through personal leadership and accountability

Mary Overton Caldwell Leadership Development

Aubrey Boruck Gamma Zeta/University of Connecticut Leadership development through the Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute

Nancy France

Mallory Adams Delta/University of Illinois Leadership development through the Summer International Health Fellowship program in Huancayo, Peru

Delta/University of Illinois Educational speaker on the topic of suicide prevention and awareness

Each year, Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation supports individual members and chapters with grants for non-degree educational, leadership and service-learning opportunities. This year, Theta Foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $45,714.32 in support for 16 individuals and fi ve chapters. Please join us in recognizing these grant recipients and their determination to make a difference in the world by ever expanding their widest infl uence for good.

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Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation is committed to upholding and strengthening the Theta ideals of highest scholarship, widest infl uence for good, and love. Our endowed funds for scholarships and grants are a refl ection of this commitment and our efforts to support the Fraternity and collegian and alumnae Thetas in their endeavors. Established by individuals and college and alumnae chapters, Theta Foundation’s endowed funds are held in perpetuity and honor and memorialize cherished Thetas and chapters. Donors just like you can enrich Theta Foundation’s longstanding tradition of partnering with individuals and college and alumnae chapters to give, receive, and share to help Thetas reach their fullest potential and make a difference in the world. To learn more, visit www.KappaAlphaThetaFoundation.org/give or contact Jen Pendleton, Executive Director, at 1.800.KAO.1870 ext. 108 or [email protected].

1) Upsilon/University of Minnesota2) Chelsea Copi, Pi/Albion College3) Rebecca Trentman, Alpha Tau/University of Cincinnati4) Jennifer Shi, Zeta Mu/MIT5) Lambda/University of Vermont

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infl uence for good. For a complete listing of grant recipients, see page XV.

theta foundation program recipients

Documents

theta women

support of loyal donors

leading source of support

academic endeavors thanks

erin leary

american association

doddlauren dunndesiree

cancer research annual