Alpha Gamma Delta - University of Alabama

ALPHA GAMMA DELTA UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA P.O. Box 20578 Tuscaloosa, AL 35402 Address Service Requested PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID LAWRENCE, KS PERMIT #570 The Squirrel's Nest Lynn Sullivan Stokes '58 retired from teaching piano after 52 years. She has held more than 100 piano recitals. Lynn lives in Chattanooga, Tenn., and her daughter and family are only 20 minutes away. Kathleen Van Wagoner Faraday '64 retired last summer from her position as director of the medical lab technology program at Diablo Valley College. She has three daughters: Tara Kathleen, Wendy Elizabeth, and Emily Suzanne. Kathleen lives in Walnut Creek, Calif. E-mail: kathleenfaraday@comcast.net Patricia Crook Threadgill '66 and her husband, Bill, have lived in Pensacola, Fla., for 43 years. She retired from teaching in 2011 and enjoys gardening, sewing, reading, and cooking. Patricia and Bill have two daughters, Brantlee and Bonnie, and five grandchildren. E-mail: pact46@cox.net Linda Logan Turner '68 had a great time at her class reunion in June at the home of Kathy Dorlon Anderson '68 on Lake Martin. She enjoyed seeing sisters from her own class and the class ahead at the home of Alice "Sug" Walker Keene '67. "I'm looking forward to next year." Linda and her husband, Fred, live in Mountain Brook, Ala. Dr. Alice V. Moody '69 continues to enjoy her practice in clinical psychology, specializing in interpersonal neurobiology, located in Clackamas, Ore. "It's an incredible privilege to be able to help people heal and make positive changes. I hope all of you are healthy and happy!" E-mail: moodydoc@comcast.net Ann Broughton Pugh '80 has been teaching for 30 years and lives in Andalusia, Ala. Her son, Mitch, graduated from U of A in business and works for Power South in Andalusia. Her daughter, Megan, is a senior at U of A in education. She has made the dean's list most of her time at Bama and will continue at Alabama for her master's degree. l @AlphaGamPsi l uaalphagam t http://uagd.tumblr.com ™ " A lpha Gamma Delta fostered my independence and desire to strive for excellence, built my social skills, and provided an environment to solidify friendships. These are crucial elements to possess when you venture out on your own after college," shared Donna Roberts '82. At the age of 51, Donna followed her passion and became an author. "Milestone birthdays have a way of waking you up. I knew that if I did not try to follow my true passion, I would regret it. Life is too short to be earning a living in a field that provides no sustenance for your soul." Her first novel, Frayed, was released in spring 2015. Frayed is the story of group of women who seem to have little in common, other than their love for playing tennis. Their diverse personalities interact for a story that evokes all sorts of emotions. "People are fascinating to me. I wanted to explore a group of characters that were uniquely different and slightly dysfunctional, because let's face it, that's realistic." For Donna, Alpha Gam gave her the opportunity to succeed. "When you leave home for college at the tender age of 18, you feel excited but uprooted. My experience at Psi Chapter not only provided new roots and a much-needed foundation, but also introduced me to some amazing young women, many of whom are still close friends today. "To me, success in life, whether personal or professional, resides in the intangible. Success should be measured by how you handle your daily journey through this world. If you maintain your integrity, remain kind and compassionate, work hard, encourage others, keep your priorities in line, laugh with others and don't take yourself too seriously, then you've achieved tremendous success." Donna and several members of her pledge class get together annually to catch up and share their lives. This is a tradition that has gone on for the past 20 years. When she is not writing or spending time with her sorority sisters, she enjoys playing tennis and reading compelling fiction novels. She will be selling copies of Frayed at the chapter house on November 7 and a portion of the proceeds will go to Psi Chapter. Frayed can also be purchased online at amazon.com. Donna can be contacted at dgrfrayed@gmail.com. Alpha Gam Provides Foundation for Success Donna Roberts '82 Follows Her Passion Alumnae News VISIT US ONLINE

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