Alpha Phi - Michigan State University

The Ivy 2 Myrna McClelland Holland '59 is retired but remains busy volunteering as Vice President of the American Nurses Association-Michigan Foundation, with the local food pantry, the Munson Medical Center Hospitality House, and in the recent election. With three children, their spouses, and six grandchildren, travel is focused on seeing her family in Colorado, Virginia, Florida, and Michigan. In the summers, Myrna entertains at her lake home and plays golf. She resides in Elk Rapids, Mich. Email: myrnarn@chartermi.net Sharon Lueck Mansberger '62 and her husband of 60 years, Dale, went on her dream vacation with a four-month around-the-world cruise with Princess Cruise Line in 2022. The cruise went through the Panama Canal and the Suez Canal. Sharon enjoys family and friends and being a grandparent. She lives in Carmel, Ind., and sees Nancy Lewis Delaney '61 often. Email: sharon@mansberger.net Barb Mattice Ritsema '73 is retired from pharmaceutical sales and enjoys working out, reading, travel, Mahjong, and her version of golf. She resides in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., and gets together once a month for lunch with sisters in the Birmingham and Bloomfield area. Email: barbritsema@gmail.com Emily Tompkins Durkin '97 is a pediatric surgeon in Grand Rapids, Mich., where she lives with her husband and two children. Email: tompki12@gmail.com Alumnae News B eta Beta members have made a lasting impact on the East Lansing community by volunteering and giving back while also remaining active in a multitude of student organizations. In fall 2024, the chapter achieved a 3.4 semester GPA, demonstrating Beta Beta's continued commitment to academic excellence and positively contributing to the academic reputation of the fraternity and sorority community. In February, eight executive board members attended Alpha Phi's annual Leadership Conference in Denver, Colorado. The impactful weekend offered department-specific training sessions, skill-building opportunities, and a unique platform to connect with Alpha Phis from across North America. At the conference, Beta Beta was honored with three prestigious awards—Outstanding Marketing and Social Media, Outstanding Financial Management, and Excellence in Philanthropy—recognizing the chapter as a top fundraising group in the North Quadrant. To support our philanthropic efforts, Beta Beta raised $42,315 during our annual Heart Health Week and Red Dress Gala events in February to support the Alpha Phi Foundation and raise awareness for women's heart health. This spring, Beta Beta welcomed four new members through the continuous open bidding process, in addition to the 57 new members from fall 2024 formal recruitment. The chapter now stands at 218 members, making Beta Beta the largest it has ever been and the largest sorority in Michigan State University history. Beta Beta is also proud to share that it has been approved to house second-year students for the 2025-26 academic year, reflecting MSU's commitment to providing diverse and inclusive housing options that create a positive and enriching residential experience. As another incredible year comes to a close, we are proud of the impact we have made and excited for all that is to come! AOE, Megan Bonnell '22 Chapter President An Incredible Year for Beta Beta Chapter President Megan Bonnell '22 Vice President of Health, Wellness, and Accountability Riya Mittal '23 Vice President of Membership Recruitment Riley Hughes '22 Vice President of New Member Education Avery Bono '22 Vice President of Member Experience Skylar Jones '23 Vice President of Finance Shaelyn Ronzi '22 Vice President of Marketing Julia Valtin '22 Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Sasha Lopez '23 Executive Administrator Cybelle Abdel- Nour '24 Panhellenic Delegate Vivian Lisik '24 Chapter Officers Ellie Cano | Granger, Ind. Alexandra Lutz | Fenton, Mich. Abby Musser | Vicksburg, Mich. Vanessa Tannous | Macomb, Mich. Welcome, New Members! Above: Executive board members at Leadership Conference in Denver, Colorado. From left: Sasha Lopez '23, Avery Bono '22, Riley Hughes '22, Megan Bonnell '22, Shaelyn Ronzi '22, Riya Mittal '23, Julia Valtin '22, and Skylar Jones '23. Below: The recruitment team during formal recruitment philanthropy day. From left: Sosi Vartanian-Gibbs '21, Riley Hughes '22, Avery McDonald '21, and Isabella Ruhl '21. P H I L A N T H R O P I C , R E C R U I T M E N T, A N D C H A P T E R AC H I E V E M E N T S

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