Kappa Kappa Gamma - Texas Tech University

I n the past year, Delta Psi has done so many amazing things for our chapter and community. In April, we held our annual Monmouth with Pi Beta Phi. We also held our annual Kappa Klassic golf tournament over Dad's Weekend. We raised over $56,000, which went to two philanthropies: The Jed Foundation and Children's Miracle Network. Maura Valentine '21, our incredible philanthropy director, hosted this event, and she is working on a few new projects this fall. One event she organized this semester was our "Two Steppin' Tuesday," a backyard-style dance/cookout event we hosted with Phi Delta Theta at their lodge on October 3. During primary recruitment in August, we received 68 incredible new members. We had a presentation on September 29 to celebrate and welcome our new members with their families in attendance. We held our first date party of the fall on October 5 with Chi Omega. On October 16, we celebrated Founder's Day with our alumnae community in Lubbock. This is something we look forward to every year as it brings Kappas of all ages together for a sweet celebration of our traditions. On October 21, we will hold initiation to officially welcome and transform our new members into active members. We achieved third in grades out of the Panhellenic community last semester. On September 15-17, Caroline Akin '22, our leadership coordinator, represented Delta Psi at the national Kappa Kappa Gamma Leadership Academy in Columbus, Ohio. During Homecoming on October 8-14, we participated in all the fun, spirited events with our pair, Delta Tau Delta. Our Homecoming float theme was "Best in the West Since 1923." We've had a wonderful fall semester so far and can't wait to continue our involvement! Loyally, Callie Hilderbran '20 Chapter President DELTA PSI NEWS 2 Pat Clover Fekete '59 moved to Huntsville, Texas, after her second husband died. She bought a new home, began playing bridge and painting, and is making new friends. Email: pfekete940@gmail.com Linda Hill Tidmore '61 volunteers for the city of Grapevine, Texas, plays bridge in two clubs, and is a book club member. Email: lindajtidmore@gmail.com Sue Nelson Sprague '64 began watercolor painting in 2002 and was invited to join Potomac Valley Watercolorists in 2022. "It is wonderful!" She resides in McLean, Va. Email: sue.sprague@comcast.net Kim Aydelotte Scheps-Derr '76 and her daughter are very active with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Kim lives in Missouri City, Texas. Email: kimscheps1@yahoo.com Evelyn Neely Husband '77 is a board member and church leader with Fathers in the Field (fatherless ministry), a board member of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, and a board member of the Astronaut Memorial Foundation. She is also a Bible study fellowship group leader. She resides in Houston, Texas. Email: ejhusband@comcast.net Amy Barcinski Linthicum '81 resides in San Angelo, Texas, and is president of the San Angelo Alumnae Association. She works at Shannon Health Club and is married to a Red Raider who is a rancher. Email: linthicumamy@gmail.com Anne "Kip" Rodgers '85 writes blogs on her website for athletes and parents of athletes. She also has a podcast called "Therapy Sisters." She resides in Frisco, Texas Email: kip@baincodecorp.com Mindy James LeBlanc '96 lives in Houston, Texas, and leads a Christian nonprofit that provides adoption financial assistance, post- adoption support, and foster care initiatives. She is starting a journey with her daughter and trying to stay fit. Email: mindylea1210@gmail.com Tri Delta's check presentation at UMC for Children's Miracle Network. Kappa Stays Busy W H A T D E L T A P S I H A S B E E N U P T O Sisters show off their best blue-on-blue looks during Work Week. From left: Iris Hernandez '22, Katie Fort '22, and Gracyn Knebusch '22. A L U M N A E U P D A T E S

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