Kappa Alpha Theta - University of Missouri

10.75" K A P P A A L P H A T H E T A A T T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F M I S S O U R I THE THETA UPDATE S P R I N G 2 0 2 2 T his year marks the 100-year anniversary of the House! Rather than bore you with another update from me, I thought it would be fun to share part of the article "Installation of Alpha Mu," written by Anna Harrison in 1909, who participated in the event: "As the thoughts of Kappa Alpha Theta turned toward the installation of Alpha Mu chapter on February 12, we who were at Columbia thought of our whole fraternity, wishing that you were all sharing the happiness and inspiration which the installation brought. Thursday and Friday were busy days of preparation. There were ten enthusiastic workers . . . and when the initiates were allowed to return, . . . the installation was held. Then the banquet! As we started to the carriages, an Alpha Mu enthusiast called, 'Let the real Thetas go first!' What joy it was to go to the Hotel Gordon, realizing that we were all real Thetas – thirty-five wonderfully happy Thetas. The banquet room was a beautiful sight. The table was decorated with great masses of jonquils, with southern smilax, and with yellow and black candle-shades, and on each toast program was painted a black and gold ship. The ship was called 'Alpha Mu,' and it held high the black and gold flag of Kappa Alpha Theta. Miss Hall made a most gracious and charming toastmistress, introducing . . . Minnie Lee Noe, whose talk was on 'The Kite and the Columns'. . . . There were songs, of course, and letters and telegrams of greeting. . . . Alpha Mu's reception into the Greek world was delightful. Among the charming courtesies shown was the reception by the Missouri University Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma, Saturday morning. Saturday afternoon, Alpha Mu entertained the university faculty, the fraternity men and women, and Columbia friends. In the evening came the first chapter meeting. Sunday and Monday were delightfully informal days, with long Theta talks. . . . Monday night there was another chapter meeting, with added determination on the part of all to know the fraternity intimately. . . . Alpha Mu is thoroughly launched, happy and proud to have the long- desired place on Kappa Alpha Theta's chapter roll, eager to prove worthy of the trust the fraternity has shown, and already typically Theta in policy and ideals." How fortunate are we to have such a strong foundation to house our Chapter? From time volunteered, to gifts donated, to memories made, we continue to build upon our love for 603 Kentucky. Be on the lookout for information about the upcoming festivities to celebrate its Centennial birthday. We would love to see you there! Loyally in Theta, Mary Dee Rychnovsky '85 Alpha Mu Facility Corporation Board President thetafcb@gmail.com 603 Kentucky Celebrates 100 Years of Tradition, Friendship, and Development B U I L D I N G U P O N A L E G A C Y

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