Alpha Delta Pi - University of Kentucky

BETA PSI CHAPTER OF ALPHA DELTA PI Page 2 C aroline Robinson '81 always knew college would be an important time in her life, enabling her to create lifelong friendships. She knew she wanted to find a supportive group of people who could enhance her UK experience. Although she didn't join a sorority her freshman year, Caroline was still surrounded by sorority women in her residence hall. Among them, Cindy Oliver Young '80 was the most enthusiastic about her sorority experience. Of course, she was an ADPi. THE IMPACT OF BETA PSI "Cindy truly loved it [ADPi] and never complained about having to do an activity or go to the house for a meeting. […] I knew when I was in college that it was the only time in my life that I would live that experience," she recalls. "Cindy's devotion to ADPi really made an impression on me and she was instrumental in Beta Psi extending me a bid." Caroline dove right into leadership roles in the chapter. She served as the corresponding secretary and executive vice president for Beta Psi. In these positions she learned to work with a variety of people, and mastered juggling and managing multiple projects at once. All of which helped her throughout her career as vice president/retail support analyst for Republic Bank and Trust Co. in Louisville. DISCOVERING HER FOREVER SISTERHOOD Beta Psi prepared Caroline for a successful career. But it also gave her the lifelong friendships, confidence, and support system she desired. Her fondest memories in the chapter were spending quality time with her sisters. "When we lived in the house, there was rarely a closed door. There was always someone to talk to or do something with. We had a great time and laughed a lot," she shared. Even though her college days are over, Caroline stays tied to her ADPi roots through her past membership in the Lexington alumnae association, Beta Psi's house corporation, and now as treasurer of the Louisville alumnae association. Although she's been able to stay connected to ADPi, Caroline understands that life can get in the way. To her sisters who may have lost touch with Beta Psi over the years, she says, "It's never too late to come back to ADPi. Reach out and get in touch with a sister you haven't talked to in a long time. You'll be amazed how easy it is to pick right back up and catch up." Caroline stays busy working full time. In her free time, she enjoys working on her house, traveling to Hilton Head and Lake Cumberland, researching her family's genealogy, and attending UK football and basketball games. She never misses a chance to catch up with her ADPi sisters. "I am forever grateful for the opportunity to be part of the First and the Finest at 476 Rose Street!" You can connect with Caroline at caro61@bellsouth.net. Making the Most of Her ADPi Experience Caroline Robinson '81 Recalls the Power of Beta Psi's Sisterhood Celebra ng 30 years of friendship, Caroline and her Beta Psi sisters reconnect in Alabama earlier this year. Le to right: Leigh Poythress Wilson '80, Pat Lee Wilson '79, Caroline Robinson '81, Audrianna Taylor Riley '80, and Kathy Walters Clay '80. IN MEMORIAM Modra Brown Clemson '60 passed away on November 3, 2018. Her son, Sean Clemson, would like to thank the UK chapter for accepting his mother at her assisted living facility over the summer. It meant so much to his mother and their family. ALUMNAE NEWS Mary Pumphrey Lucas '44 recalls joining Beta Psi in 1943. Receiving her doctorate in 1994, she taught public school for 42 years until she was 82 years old. Mary moved to Lexington in 2008, and now lives in Sayer Village assisted living facility. She enjoys spending time with her three children, six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. She is 94 years old and still remembers all the good times with Beta Psi and has pictures of her class! Share your favorite ADPi stories with Mary at medoclucas@yahoo.com. Jean Robson '51 shares that after graduating from UK she worked at Merchandise Mart in Chicago in their showroom. She received her secondary teacher's credentials from Northwestern University and toured 14 different European countries teaching high school English speech for 38 years. Jean married her husband, Larry, in 2010. She is active in several clubs and hobbies and is an avid traveler, having been on 48 cruises and traveled to several countries around the world. Jean is on the board of directors in her town, Hacienda Heights, Calif., and is enjoying life. Martha Jacorbs Hisel '61 worked as a substitute teacher for a year after graduating from UK. Her daughter, Heather, works at the Baptist Health Hospital as a R.N. Martha has two grandchildren, Hunter and Betsy. Hunter works at Columbia and serves in the National Guard, and Betsy will be attending UK in the fall and will be on the dance team. Martha is happy living in Nicholasville, Ky. Carol Rippetoe '66 moved from Lexington to Raleigh, N.C., in 2013 after retiring from pathology and cytology labs. She frequently travels and works part time at Duke as a medical technologist. Carol is active in the Triangle UK alumnae group and loves to connect with sisters on Facebook. Keep in touch with Carol at crippetoe28@gmail.com. Patricia Green Solo '72 graduated from UK in December 1974 with a B.S. in community health education and was a distinguished graduate from the AFROTC. She was commissioned in the USAF the following March. Patricia and her husband, Mark, received military assignments that ALUMNAE NEWS (Continued on page 4)

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