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page 2 Delta Xi with Lizzy Wampler's parents, John and Jennifer. Sophomores Riley Doyle '17 and Kellie Koob '17 explore downtown Memphis as they visit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Nothing better than finding a home away from home! Delta Xi welcomed 64 new members from the fall '18 pledge class. I n time for September's Childhood Cancer Awareness month, Delta Xi of Tri Delta celebrated a record-breaking fundraising year for the patients and families at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. This year, we raised more than $136,000 for the hospital that is leading the way the world understands, treats, and defeats childhood cancer and other life- threatening diseases. The chapter's record-breaking total was raised in honor of St. Jude patient Lizzy, who passed away after receiving treatment at St. Jude and had a special relationship with the women of Delta Xi. Families like Lizzy's never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food—all a family should worry about is helping their child live. Since adopting St. Jude as its national philanthropic partner in 1999 as a part of their commitment to childhood cancer, members of Tri Delta have raised more than $62 million for St. Jude. Tri Delta made the largest single commitment by a St. Jude partner in 2014 when it pledged to raise $60 million for St. Jude in 10 years, and received prominent naming recognition of Tri Delta Place, the hospital's on-campus short-term housing facility that provides a home to St. Jude patients and families while they receive treatment. To achieve this record total, we hosted a Sincerely Yours letter-writing event, a softball tournament to bring our fraternity neighbors together for the St. Jude mission, a pancake breakfast, and a 24-hour online challenge that raised nearly $16,000 in one day. "It's a special feeling to bond with my sorority sisters over a common goal we all share: ending childhood cancer," said Kendall Chase- Waggoner '16, Delta Xi's philanthropy chairman. "This record-breaking year opened the door to showcase the good that Greek life can do, and the lifesaving mission of St. Jude is something that is near and dear to every Tri Delta's heart." To learn more about Tri Delta's commitment to St. Jude, visit stjude.org/ tridelta. Delta Xi Raises over $136,000 for St. Jude IN MEMORIAM Betty Ann Ohnemus Robinson '36 passed away on September 7. Betty Ann received her bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri in 1939, where she was a member of Tri Delta and was one of the first female cheerleaders. She taught kindergarten at Dewey School from 1939 until 1944. Betty Ann was an avid golfer and won many tournaments over the years, including the: Quincy Women City Tournament (19 times), Illinois State Senior Tournament (one time), Quincy Country Club Tournament (24 times), and the Spring Lake County Club Tournament (eight times). She is survived by three daughters, a stepson, nine grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, a nephew, and five nieces. Jane Fisher Reich '47 passed away at the age of 90 on October 3, 2017 at York Hospital in York, Pa. She was a lifetime member of Trinity United Church of Christ She was also a member of The Country Club of York, Garden Club of York, York Symphony Auxiliary, York Historical Society Auxiliary, and York County Heritage Trust. She was a long time member of the Lancaster Tennis and Yacht Club, and a past member of the Junior League of York. She is survived by her son and two grandchildren. Bonnie Webb Hogan '48 passed away on January 26. Bonnie was born on Nov. 1, 1928, in La Harpe, Ill., to Klemm and Gladys Webb. Bonnie graduated from the School of Journalism at the University of Missouri in Columbia. Bonnie put her journalism degree to use by becoming the marketing director at Exchange Bank & Trust, El Dorado, Ark., before starting her own advertising business. Bonnie was active in many organizations, including the P.E.O. Sisterhood, Girl Scouts of America, Pass Christian Historical Society, First United Methodist Church in El Dorado, Ark., and Trinity Episcopal Church in Pass Christian, Miss. Melissa Vaughn Anthony '81, 56, passed away on August 22. Melissa was born in St. Joseph, Mo., and lived in the Kansas City area after she married Jeff Anthony on December 6, 1986. She graduated with a home economics degree from MU in 1984. Melissa enjoyed entertaining, working with children, volunteering, and traveling. She was passionate about supporting her children's activities, including their swim teams and each of their schools. Melissa was also involved in the community with Children's Mercy Hospital and multiple animal shelters. She was preceded ALUMNAE UPDATE (Continued on page 4)

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