Kappa Kappa Gamma - University of Arizona

KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA 3 President Carlie Herrmann '20 VP Internal Affairs Jenna Hartman '21 Vice President Standards Sasha Sanderson '21 Academic Excellence Director Grace Emery '21 Member Engagement Director Avery Fletcher '22 Ritual/History Director Maya Rappe '21 VP External Affairs Ellen Colombo '21 Event Director Ainsley Domingue '21 Philanthropy Director Karina Isayev '21 Public Relations Director Peyton Felix '22 Risk Prevention Director Anna Lindsey '21 VP Operations Muffin Turner '21 Administration Director Claire Baker '21 Primary Recruitment Director Shaye Bergstrom '21 ua.kkg.recruitment@gmail.com Facility Director Tana Savage '21 Chapter Panhellenic Delegate Lexi Lamme '21 VP Membership Olivia Kwan '20 VP Member Development Grace Guzinski '21 All-Member Experience Director Ellie Warning '21 New Member Experience Director Maggie Crist '21 Senior Member Experience Director Sammy Castillo '21 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director Ripley Coope '22 VP Finance Delainey Eatman '21 Finance Director Jessie Klebosky '21 Elizabeth "Tao" Sykes Real '49 has nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She lives in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Dorothy "Dot" Michelbach Weinberg '55 has been active in her local alumnae group in Redmond, WA, since moving there in 1967. Dot is a proud Kappa supporter and has two daughters in the sisterhood. She happily attended the 2022 convention in Palm Desert and received her 65-year pin (two years delayed). "Greetings to my GZ sisters!" Email: dotlang.w@comcast.net Anne Weinzapfel Herndon '57 is 85 and retired from teaching. She lives in Sunnyvale, CA, and enjoys traveling and volunteering at church. Email: acherndon1937@gmail.com Judy McElreath Steed '57 lives in Fort Worth, TX, from November to May and in Montana the rest of the year. Her three daughters moved to Montana also. "Playing bridge and living a quiet life with my husband!" Email: judysteed55@gmail.com Barbara Engel Anderson '59 is retired in Solvang, CA, and loves to travel. "I see the chapter house often when in Tucson; it's fantastic!" Email: barbnorm@verizon.net Carole Coulter Carrillo '60 is a huge fan of UA men's and women's basketball—she's only missed a few games since 1959! Carole lives in Tucson, AZ. Email: cortezano@comcast.net Mary Kinietz Karam '61 retired after 17 years of owning an art gallery and still does photography for the city of Denison, TX. She also serves on the city's planning and zoning commission and recently joined the Daughters of the American Revolution. Email: mfkk.tx@gmail.com Barbara Booth Keiller '61 is writing her third book and supporting a nearby nature park by taking leadership roles. Barbara and her husband, Danny, enjoy traveling (especially to Baja) and being grandparents to five young people. They live in San Diego, CA. Email: barbara@keiller.net Patricia Hand Frannea '63 and her spouse retired to Tucson in 1996 after 30 years away; Patsy spent those years doing freelance art and volunteer work. Since moving back, she has volunteered with several organizations, including the Tucson Cactus and Succulent Society and The League of Women Voters. "We love being back in the Sonoran Desert." Email: patricia@frannea.com Janet Keller Coxon '64 is retired and trying to see as much of the world as possible! She lives in Oro Valley, AZ. Email: gdjkcoxon@yahoo.com Mary Pat Curtis Honey '64 is retired from education and lives in a senior residence in Phoenix, AZ. Mary Pat is a member of the Arizona Historical League and of Friends of Mexican Art; she's also a happy grandmother of two little girls. Email: mhoney7550@gmail.com Starr Smith Wagstaff '65 and her husband live in Leawood, KS, and spend the winter months in Phoenix. Email: starrwagstaff@me.com Jerelyn Jones Allen '65 lives in Englewood, CO, and spends much of her time volunteering at church. She also enjoys playing bridge and golf, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. Email: duffer609@msn.com Nancy Kaufmann Lynn '65 lives in Tucson, AZ, where she volunteers in hospice care, in a resale shop that supports Tucson Medical Center, and is a UA sports booster. Email: nancy.lynn@comcast.net Melissa Carland Peterson '65 lives in Nipomo, CA, where the weather is ideal most of the year. "Watching grandchildren grow and develop." Email: mlssap@live.com Lisa Schaad Lavagetto '66 opened her own catering business and is still working hard. "The best part is being able to work when I want and take time off for family time when I want!" Lisa lives in Sonoma, CA. Email: llavagetto@aol.com Jean Deramus Wagner '68 loves living in Kansas City, MO! She's on the board of the Nature Conservancy in Missouri and enjoys gardening. Email: jwtwin49@gmail.com Lori Ludden Pederson '73 lives in Scottsdale, AZ, and works part time at the Sundance Store at Kierland Commons. Email: klpederson3@gmail.com Michelle Salkeld Van Hoose '76 lives in Englewood, CO, and works in addiction and substance use as a behavioral health therapist at Valley Hope. "I am committed to working with those in addiction, to exploring the experiences that have shaped who they are and how they approach recovery." Email: michelle.msv@comcast.net Susan Thomas-Dibden '77 moved to England from Dubai in 2021. Her mother, a fellow KKG, also lives in Dubai. Email: susandibden@gmail.com CHAPTER OFFICERS Alumnae News (Continued on page 4) Chapter Eternal Joanne Popin Clapham '50 entered Chapter Eternal on January 2, 2022. Joanne graduated cum laude from UA and was a stewardess for Frontier Airlines until marrying George Loyde Clapham on January 6, 1955. Life brought the couple to Orlando, FL, where George worked as an attorney. Joanne worked with Junior League of Orlando, the Orlando Opera, Council of 101, the Third Friday Book Club, and several informal groups where she enjoyed bridge, stitchery, and being with her friends. Professionally, she sold personal and estate property as well as antiques and worked in Studio Three. All of this led to wonderful friendships and times.

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