Pi Beta Phi, University of Minnesota
P.O. Box 442100
Lawrence, KS 66044-2100
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Chapter President
Izzy Thorne '20
Vice President Operations
Mason Gilchrist '19
Vice President Risk Management
Kara Flaherty '20
Vice President Member Experience
Alejandra Sosa '19
Vice President Finance/Housing
Grace Hobday '19
Vice President Community Relations
Riley Grainger '19
Vice President Recruitment
Eva Metz '18
Chapter
Officers
Patricia Foy Rice '56 is retired and lives in St. Helena Island, South Carolina. She is a charter
member of the Lowcountry, South Carolina, Alumnae Club. Email: ricepatty@hotmail.com
Marlyse Ferguson Burton '58 retired to North Scottsdale, Arizona, with her husband, Bruce.
She enjoys local Pi Phi events such as KIS (Keepin' It Simple), the monthly book club. She
also participates in the Golden Girls luncheon twice a year. Email: bmburton1@msn.com
Barbara Anderson Recktenwald '73 is interested in reconnecting with Pi Phi sisters in the
Cashiers/Highlands, North Carolina, area. Email: bjarstudio@gmail.com
Trish Larson '74 is retired and active with the Phoenix, Arizona, Alumnae Club. Email:
plarson435@aol.com
Kathleen Morrisey Porter '76 has been an active member of the St. Paul, Minnesota,
Alumnae Club for more than 35 years. She enjoys all the Pi Phi alumnae activities and
treasures the events where they interact with Minnesota Alpha's collegians. She lives in North
Oaks, Minnesota. Email: skpkmp@comcast.net
Pamela Sheehan-Ryan '76 has three children and six grandchildren. She enjoys playing golf
in the summer and skiing in the winter. Her husband recently retired after practicing law for
40 years. Pamela is still running her small business. She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota. Email:
pam@designer-sports.com
Jessica Schepp Kovar '02 is raising awareness for congenital heart defects during February
heart month inspired by her two daughters and heart warriors that have undergone open heart
surgery. To learn more or donate, visit conqueringchd.org.
Jessica Olson Perez '02 recently moved back to Minnesota from Houston, Texas with her
husband Polo and her two kids, Eliana and Oliver. Email: jessicaloraeolson@gmail.com
Alumnae News
"The Pi Beta Phi values of Integrity and Sincere
Friendship have always been so meaningful
to me," Katherine said. "Having and being a
truthful, kind friend is priceless." With these
wonderful experiences in her life, she knew she
needed to support the campaign when she saw
the beautiful new plans for our house.
"I think the reality of the pandemic made
me extra grateful for the college experience
I was able to have, and I realize the value of
supporting the institutions that helped me thrive
during my college years. Pi Phi tops that list."
Today, Katherine lives in San Diego and enjoys
spending time with her family. Her husband,
Grant, is a U of M Evans Scholar, and they
have two children, Lauren (10) and Will (8).
Katherine enjoys mountain biking with Grant,
and watching her children surf. You can reach
her at kschoneman@gmail.com.
SUPPORTING
A VALUED
INSTITUTION
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