Sigma Kappa - Purdue University

Sigma Kappa 3 W e always knew the new design should pay homage to the formal room's mid-century "bones," but had no idea a recently discovered time capsule from Beta Sigma's 50th anniversary reunion would be the source for the new color palette and key design elements. Our house proudly displays all past photo composites, a few class paddles, and trophies, but sadly we have retained few scrapbooks from our past detailing events, dates, and names with tangible mementos. We felt it was important we document and preserve Beta Sigma's history and incorporate our artifacts in the new décor as a legacy to our future sisters. • The 1998 time capsule is now preserved under a glass dome, scheduled to be opened in 2048. • A 1949 Sigma Kappa dance card from Gloria Kirla Deremiah '48 inspired the aubergine and cobalt color scheme. • An eclectic collection of framed memorabilia and photographs are displayed. One photo captured the original interior of the formal living room, circa 1959. • New dove artwork adds symbolic reference to Sigma Kappa. Drop-dead gorgeous accessories add color, texture, and sparkle; however, the new window treatment made the biggest design impact, adding more natural light and retro glamour. Cinda Zimmack Terry '76, House Corporation president is a commercial interior designer for Duke Realty and brought more personal understanding to the design project. She spent countless volunteer hours searching for the perfect details, loving the final results and the new connections she made with alumnae while researching our archives. We would love to receive your stories and memorabilia to add to our collection! 1998 Time Capsule Reveals New Formal Room Design A dance card found in Beta Sigma's 50th anniversary time capsule was the inspiration for the new formal room décor. This is the beginning of a memory wall collage of memorabilia the House Corporation hopes to continue collecting for the chapter. ALUMNAE UPDATE IN MEMORIAM Helena Kamm Lahr '65 passed away on June 8, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Gary, and daughter, Amanda. ALUMNAE NEWS Peg Taylor Money '48 was in the first class to be initiated into the Beta Sigma Chapter. She has lived in the Casa de las Companas independent living community in San Diego, CA, for 10 years. "Life is good and we have wonderful activities to enjoy. I have been fortunate to do quite a bit of traveling with my companion and friend, Don Oliver. God bless you abundantly." E-mail: moneyp@san.rr.com Mary Clark Naffziger '49 lives in Athens, GA, and has frequent get-togethers with her three daughters and family who live nearby. She also plays bridge and enjoys spending time with friends and family. Mary Wick Elias '50 lives in Langhorne, PA, and is a member of the Trenton Delaware Valley Alumnae Association. She enjoys showing her American saddle-bred horse. (Continued on page 6) Thank You, Generous Alumnae! T hanks to the generosity of 17 Beta Sigma alumnae, $1,045 was raised during the spring 2014 appeal. The active chapter greatly appreciates this strong showing of alumnae support. Your contributions helped keep our landscaping beautiful and added personal touches throughout the house. We thank you, loyal alumnae, for your dedication to Beta Sigma! Contributions to the House Corporation can be made by sending your check to P.O. Box 2317, West Lafayette, IN 47996. Donations to the Beta Sigma Scholarship Fund (with checks made out to the Sigma Kappa Foundation) should be sent to 8733 Founders Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268. Donors to the spring appeal are listed below by initiation year in their respective lifetime giving category. If an error has been made in recording the amount of your gift, we sincerely apologize. If corrections to your giving records are needed, please send them to Cinda Zimmack Terry '76 at cinda.terry@dukerealty.com. Thank you, again, for your loyal support. Dove Club ($500 and above) Joy Melton Huder '55 Phyllis Baker Hyndman '69 Carla Carter Wolfe '80 Maroon and Lavender Club ($100 to $499) June Nagle Dittman '48 Martha McCool Lynch '48 Ellianne Rider Odom '50 Annie Laurie Lindley '53 Lita Ramos Fake '55 Karen Booker Fuller '59 Judith Springer Hale '60 Ruth Beers Buckner '61 Regina Booker Hooker '61 Helen Beedle Scaletta '70 Geline Seidlitz Znika '78 Jennifer L. Hilbish '84 Jeannie Jamison Grant '02 Beta Sigma Friend Club (Up to $99) Nancy Hess Bruce '71

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