Alpha Chi Omega - University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Chapter Officers T H E L Y R E L E T T E R | P A G E 2 O ne of the core requirements for membership in Alpha Chi Omega is academic excellence. Pursuing and completing a degree at UNL is a big accomplishment that requires persistence, self-discipline, and grit. The Alpha Chi Omega Education Foundation of Xi Chapter strives to support our young women as they work toward their college degrees by providing scholarships and other kinds of support. This year, we honored Alpha Chis who have demonstrated strong academic achievement, including women with high GPAs, remarkable academic improvement, and academic excellence while serving as leaders across campus. This recognition ceremony took place during a special brunch as part of AXO Mom's Weekend. Various achievements were presented and celebrated since these women serve as role models for other Alpha Chis. Over 75 women achieved a 3.5 GPA for the semester, earning them the status of Alpha Chi Honor Member. Of these women, 16 achieved a 4.0 GPA (see the list on page 4). They understand the hard work and discipline it takes to earn high marks, and they will be able to help their sorority sisters through their leadership and example. We will also be supporting several Alpha Chis as they attend national convention this summer, which allows these women the opportunity to understand the bigger enterprise in which they participate—as scholars and as leaders. Other ways we support Alpha Chi academic excellence include maintaining and upgrading study areas, supporting the vice president of intellectual development in her duties, and emphasizing academic excellence throughout the year. The Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, which means your donations are tax-deductible. Each year, we provide $3,000-$5,000 in support of the chapter. Your donations to the Ed Foundation make a difference in the scholarships and other forms of support we can provide our Alpha Chi women as they pursue their degrees. If you want to learn more about the Xi Chapter Education Foundation of Alpha Chi Omega, please contact me. Loyally in the Bond, Denise McLain '82 denise_mclain@gallup.com Hera Club ($5,000 and above) Your Name Here! Lyre Club ($2,500 to $4,999) Kandy Kampfe Adams '76 Hollis D. Heimbouch '85 Angela Dierking Brase '96 Symphony Club ($1,000 to $2,499) Barbara Bible Spilker '57 Rita Kay Neill '71 Julie Johnson Keegan '78 Kathleen Wharton Erikson '82 1885 Club ($500 to $999) Kimberly Jiracek Jordeth '76 Scarlet & Olive Club ($100 to $499) Nancy Aller Dillon '60 Marilyn Keyes Gordon '60 Carol Barelman Gross '63 Nadine Kingman Hanway '64 Charlene May Prai '67 Judith Collins Hagan '68 Margaret Plank Hesse '69 Linda Hall Martin '69 Louise Knudsen Sadler '71 Jennifer Richter Emanuel '77 Laurie Hokom Yocom '88 Stacy King Davis '92 Kristin Boley Olson '93 Faith, Hope & Love Club (Up to $99) Your Name Here! Sophia Dao Lincoln, Neb. Isabelle Empson La Vista, Neb. Kamrynne Heacock Omaha, Neb. Eden Jensen Omaha, Neb. Kelly Kozol Lincoln, Neb. Madi Ruhga Omaha, Neb. Jaelyn Stara Omaha, Neb. Mia Tjaden Sioux Falls, S.D. President Sam Nash '19 Vice President of Chapter Relations and Standards Lauren Vetter '19 Vice President of Risk Management Frannie Hutchings '20 Vice President of Finance Kate Schoenfelder '20 Vice President of Intellectual Development Kaylee Vampola '19 Vice President of Membership Programming Sabrina DeGeorge '20 Vice President of Ritual and Fraternity Appreciation Avery Kalvoda '20 Panhellenic Delegate Allison Kalvoda '20 Vice President of Philanthropy Abby Brady '20 Vice President of Recruitment Chloe Weick '20 vprecruitmentaxo22@gmail.com (402) 881-1053 Vice President of Recruitment Information Al Bidgood '19 (612) 834-8267 Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Aris Grady '21 Vice President of Public Relations and Marketing Grace Richter '20 Vice President of Facility Operations Haley Jackson '20 Vice President of New Member Education Kalen Samples '19 Welcome, New Members Honoring our SiSterS' AcAdemic AcHievementS Help Support Our Undergraduate Women T hanks to our generous donors, more than $3,400 was contributed last fall to the Educational Foundation's scholarship efforts. Donors are listed below by their lifetime giving to Xi Chapter's annual campaign. If an error has been made in recording the amount of your gift, we sincerely apologize. If corrections to your giving records are needed, please send them to alehr@ penningtonco.com. Thank you, again, for your loyal support. Thank You, Loyal Alumnae Thank You, Loyal Alumnae X i C hap ter A ppre c iates Yo ur Su p po r t "I joined Alpha Chi because I immediately felt wanted and welcomed by all the members. The people in this house made me feel so comfortable, and I knew that this was where I'm meant to be." –Isabelle Empson "I joined Alpha Chi because I thought it was a great way to meet people and get involved. Every Alpha Chi I met was always so welcoming and kind, and it truly made me feel loved before I even joined." –Kelly Kozol

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