Delta Gamma - Ohio State University

Want an easier way to give? Visit our new online giving form at tinyurl.com/DonateDGEpsilon to make your gift to the Anchoring a New Future for Epsilon campaign today! Thank You for Your Contributions, Sisters Gifts Still Needed for Anchoring a New Future for Epsilon W e are truly grateful to the following supporters who have contributed to Delta Gamma's Anchoring a New Future for Epsilon campaign since our spring newsletter. We are still accepting contributions as we must keep down the costs for our collegians. Donate today to become a part of the Epsilon legacy. Each donor who contributes $2,500 or more will be recognized on a plaque prominently displayed in the new chapter house. If an error has been made in recording your gift, or your name has been mistakenly omitted, we sincerely apologize. Please contact our campaign coordinator at (785) 843-1661 to make any corrections. Robert Davidge Ann Snider Schluederberh '47 In memory of Dr. Mary Adele Snider Davis '42 Kathryn A. Koehler '56 Beth McLaughlin Gest '58 Sharon Taylor Ewell '65 Deborah Simon Sheppard '82 W hen you think of the best Delta Gammas at Ohio State, one of the first names that comes to mind is Leann Grimes Davidge '75. Leann received the Conway-CHASE award for the "outstanding Greek woman on campus" and served as recruitment chairman for several years, she did all of this while playing on a Division I women's tennis team. The summa cum laude graduate and captain of the team won four Big Ten titles before coaching the University of Miami (Ohio) women's team to four consecutive championships. Leann's mom, Joann Whitley Grimes '50, was in Epsilon and Joann's roommate, Mary Baremore Enochs '50, wrote Leann's sponsor form for DG. Leann continued to support Delta Gamma after graduation by becoming the chapter advisor at the University of Miami. Her bond with Epsilon grew even stronger when her brother, Gregg, married Kelli Custenborder Grimes '82. Leann's life was cut short in 1986 when she died in an automobile accident. She was 28 years old. The Mid-American Conference, Miami, Ohio State, and Delta Gamma all have awards and scholarships in Leann's honor. She has been inducted into the first female class of the Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame as well as the first female ever inducted into the Miami University Athletic Hall of Fame and Cradle of Coaches. When Joann thinks of Epsilon, she remembers some of Leann's closest sisters, including Debbie Shonkwiler Garno '74, Joanne Schultz Sweeney '74, Kim Smith Tenbrink '74, Leslie Smith '75, Julie Hartshorn Snavely '75, Dena Barry Logan '76, and Susan Walton Liebert '77. "These friendships lasted long after the college days. Mary Pat Wallace '48 was a great friend and mentor to Leann with Delta Gamma activities." Leann's impact spans decades of Epsilons. Joann wants to make sure that all Delta Gammas know how much they mean to her. "Leann's brother, Gregg, her son, Rob, former husband, Bill, and I are honored to have the study room dedicated to Leann. She loved her years living in the house and I am sure she would wish all the Delta Gammas at Epsilon to have the same happy times and memories that she had there." Leann absolutely loved being a Delta Gamma. Leann's brother, Gregg, can be reached at ggrimes@insuranceassociates.net. Leann's Legacy Lives On The Impact of Leann Grimes Davidge '75 on Epsilon Leann Grimes Davidge '75 memorial Interested in submitting a sponsor form? Send an email to the Vice President of Membership Jess Ferns '17 at epsilonsponsorship@ gmail.com. CAMPAIGN STATUS AT-A-GLANCE As of September 12, 2018 Goal: $750,000 Total Raised: $656,588 Number of Donors: 237 Participation: 12% AlwAys Anchored PAge 4

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