Alpha Chi Omega, University of Missouri
P.O. Box 442100
Lawrence, KS 66044-2100
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Alpha Nu Chapter of ΑΧΩ at the University of Missouri
ALUMNAE
Alpha Nu of AXΩ:
Missouri Tiger Alumnae
SISTERS OF THE SIXTIES
AXΩ Sisters of the Sixties
CHAPTER
Alpha Chi Omega
at Mizzou
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T
hanks to generous contributions from nearly
90 alumnae and friends, we've raised almost
$45,000 for the scholarship fund. Established in
2022 in honor of Alpha Nu's 100th anniversary,
the scholarship supports a member entering
her senior year with a GPA of a 3.0 or above.
Additional criteria include the impact of Alpha
Chi Omega on the member's life, her chapter
involvement and financial need. The fund has
awarded two scholarships with a goal to award
one-two grants of at least $1,000 annually.
Donations to the
Alpha Nu Centennial
Scholarship fund are
tax deductible and
can be paid annually
for up to five years
through the Alpha Chi
Omega Foundation.
To donate online, visit
give.alphachiomega.org/AlphaNu
or scan the QR code.
Centennial Centennial
Scholarship Scholarship
Supports Supports
Alpha Nu Seniors Alpha Nu Seniors
Relatives of an Alpha Nu Relatives of an Alpha Nu
founder visit chapter house founder visit chapter house
A RUTLEDGE HISTORY LESSON
V
isitors to 900 Richmond over the
summer included the grandson and great-
granddaughter of a founder and chapter
president. Richard Hite and his 13-year-old
daughter, Marlena, live in London but were
visiting the States and wanted to see the campus
where their relatives, Agnes Thumser Rutledge
1922 and Richard Rutledge, had gone to school.
In addition to AXΩ membership, Agnes was
an active student and athlete, lettering and
serving as president of the Women's Athletic
Association. She graduated in 1923 with a
B.S. in physical education.
Agnes taught at Emporia State Teachers
College in Kansas. Later, while living in
Tulsa, she was a charter member of the Tulsa
City/County Library Hall of Fame, awarded
in honor of her many years of volunteer
service. Agnes also served on the AXΩ
National Council from 1939 through 1947.
An athlete himself, Richard played football
and baseball and was coached by the famed
Chester Brewer while earning three degrees
from Mizzou, a bachelor's, master's and
Ph.D. He also was one of the "Tiger 11"
who won the Missouri Valley Conference
football championship in 1916. He shared
the backfield with quarterback Anton
Stankowski, who later became a professor of
physical education and director for intramural
sports for men and for whom Stankowski
Field is named.
Richard began his career as an instructor in
MU's geology department, served in World
War I and went on to become chief geologist
for Skelley Oil. His successful career allowed
Agnes to establish the Richard B. Rutledge
and Agnes T. Rutledge Endowment Fund in
1994, providing unrestricted support for the
Chancellor's use at MU.
"Education is so important," Agnes said
at the time. "I believe it is the foundation
for happiness in people's lives. MU is a
great university, and I wanted to provide
the chancellor with additional resources to
maintain that greatness."
Richard Hite (Agnes' grandson) and Karen Knoblauch
Neylon '79 hold a framed composite of the founders
and a photo of the original chapter house while in front
of 900 Richmond after a tour of the house. With them
is Richard's daughter, Marlena.
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