Kappa Kappa Gamma - University of Kentucky

The chapter's flag football team won second place last fall. Kappa Kappa Gamma 3 ColleGiaTeS foCuS on philanThropy, CampuS involvemenT $21,139 Raised for DanceBlue B eta Chi hit the ground running this semester between planning Mother-Daughter Tea, raising money for DanceBlue, organizing our Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) event, and more. The spring semester is buzzing with activity at 238 E. Maxwell and we can't wait for our hard work to pay off! Last fall, Beta Chi had 76 members earn a 4.0 GPA and 49 members with GPAs between 3.7 and 3.99. Of the 15 chapters on campus, we ranked fourth overall with a 3.44 GPA—above the Panhellenic average of 3.36. ContinuEd PhilAnthRoPiC SuCCESS Beta Chi raised $21,139 for the University of Kentucky's student-run fundraiser, DanceBlue. We were so proud to have 39 of our members dancing for 24 hours on February 25. Additionally, we purchased 800 books for the children at Tates Creek Elementary and held our annual RIF event at the school on March 2. Each child at the school was able to choose their own book to keep and take home. For some, this is their first book ever! It's amazing to see what all our hard work goes to in the end. Dana Thomas, a proud Tates Creek Elementary parent, reached out the Kappa Kappa Gamma Headquarters after the event, saying, "My kids were so excited to participate in the program for the second year in a row and I am so grateful that ΚΚΓ takes the time to invest in children's literacy. Quality education is the foundation of our society and the development of good reading skills is the cornerstone of a successful academic career. Thank you for supporting our kids!" In March, we also held our third GIRLS Academy at Bryan Station Middle School. Throughout the last three years, our members have maintained a relationship with the school by having lunch with the girls every other Friday. GIRLS Academy is an exciting event we love hosting for the young girls in Lexington. On April 2, we hosted our third annual Kappa Bowl with Kappa Alpha Order. This is Beta Chi's most popular philanthropy event where Greek and non-Greek organizations come together for a bubble ball soccer tournament. This year, the event raised more than $4,500 for RIF. on-CAmPuS involvEmEnt Beta Chi sisters continue to thrive in on-campus involvement. To highlight a few sisters, our membership involvement includes: • Ambassadors for the Gatton College of Business: Kaylyn Scalley '15 and Caroline Shoenberger '14 • WRFL radio station: Anna von Schmeling '15, Elizabeth Peneva '13, and lauren thomas '14 • Love Your Melon ambassador: Samantha hales '15 • DanceBlue committee: Emilee lampert '15, Rachel Sunderlin '14, megan helson '13, nisha Patel '13, Kayla Skaggs '14, and Rebecca Buster '15 • Panhellenic president: Ellie Cahill '14 • University of Kentucky School of Pharmacy: Annie Roch '14, Kaitlyn Grieves '14, and Rachel minrath '13 • Student Government Association: hannah howard '15, noor Ali '15, iman Ali '13, Sarah Stigall '14, and Brooke hopkins '15 • Polo team: libby Graham '15 and molly hosler '16 • Softball president: Kasey Considine '15 • Society of Women Engineers: Claire mackey '14 • Women Business Leaders: Caroline Shoenberger '14, Emilee lampert '15, and Kiersten Cleveland '14 • Visitor Center tour guide: maggie Kelly '13, Kaylyn Scalley '15, Emma Boat '15, and Anna von Schmeling '15 • Wildcat Service Dog trainers: Rachel Sunderlin '14, honour mcdaniel '15, and Sam daily '15 Academically, Sara dryden '14 and megan helson '13 have been accepted into medical schools, Annie Roch'14, Kaitlyn Grieves '14, and Rachel minrath '13 have been accepted into the University of Kentucky School of Pharmacy, and Caroline Cunningham '14 is the president of the May 2018 nursing class. ALuMni, ViSiT 238 E. MAxwELL We were excited to host our annual Mother- Daughter Tea on April 8. We always love having the moms come to the chapter house. Senior Banquet was also that weekend, on April 9. The house is hustling and bustling with our sisters planning and organizing events for members, alumni, and children to enjoy. We would love to see you stop by if you are ever around 238 E. Maxwell Street. Loyally, Amanda Randall '14 Chapter President (931) 629-9126 Beta Chi donated $900 worth of books to Picadome Elementary School for their fall Reading Is Fundamental event. Cassie Schultz '15, Hannah Howard '15, Emilee Lampert '15, Keegan Joyce '15, Courtney Weigand '15, and Sara Engler '15 took a trip to Chicago together over winter break.

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