Pi Beta Phi - University of Alabama

Pieces of Pi Phi • We are planning a special surprise for our seniors this year! If you have a favorite recipe from your post-graduate days or a recipe your daughter loves, send it in to Sarah Robins '10 at albetavpc@gmail.com. • In spring 2013, 41 members finished with a 4.0 GPA and 40 members finished with a GPA between 3.75 and 3.99. Alabama Arrow The OF ALABAMA BETA Alabama Beta Chapter of Pi Beta Phi P.O. Box 3055 Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-3055 Address Service Requested • Livia Guadagnoli '10 and Haley Hatchell '11 received scholarships from the Pi Beta Phi Foundation for the 2013-14 academic year. Founders' Day Celebration a Success for Alabama Beta A labama Beta celebrated the 146th Founders' Day on April 28 at the south zone of Bryant-Denny Stadium. Actives and alumnae gathered for afternoon tea and hors d'oeuvres. The 2013 executive council performed a candle-lighting ceremony to remember our founders, chapter awards were distributed, and the House Corporation held its annual meeting. A new award was instituted in honor of Barbara Best Kucharski '79 for her dedication to Pi Phi and Alabama Beta as former AAC chairman and House Corporation member. Arrow Board recognized the outgoing senior pledge class by presenting each member with tassels to wear at graduation as they transitioned from actives to alumnae. The afternoon provided one last opportunity to be together as a chapter before spring final exams and summer vacation. VISIT US ONLINE Follow us on social media to keep up to date with our latest news and events. • Instagram @ALBetaPiPhi • Twitter @ALBetaPiPhi • Facebook Pi Beta Phi University of Alabama Attention: This newsletter is intended for alumnae and parents. If your daughter is still attending The University of Alabama, she will receive a copy. Help update our records by sending all address updates to Alabama Beta Chapter of Pi Beta Phi, P.O. Box 3055, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-3055. Thank you. J J Dedicated Pi Phis Honored with Awards Lauren Lassiter '09, Birmingham, Ala., was awarded the Millicent T. Lawrence Award, which is given to an outstanding senior who has a deep love and loyalty to the Alabama Beta Chapter of Pi Beta Phi, as evidenced by their servant leadership. This local award was established in memory of Elise Gribbon's mother, Ms. Millicent T. Lawrence. Elise was a member of North Carolina Alpha who served Alabama Beta for 50 years on AAC and the House Corporation and was active in the Tuscaloosa Alumnae Club. Livia Guadagnoli '10, Trumbull, Conn., was awarded the Jean Wirths Scott Leadership Award for her extraordinary service on the Alabama Beta executive council in accomplishing her duties and implementing changes and improvements in her chapter. Rachel Drumright '09, Nashville Tenn., was awarded the Chapter Service Award to recognize her dedicated service to the fraternity throughout her collegiate experience. She had an impact on chapter unity and achieved results in line with Pi Phi values. Carmen Groom '09, Birmingham, Ala., was awarded the Amy Burnham Onken Award, which recognizes a member of the senior class who has best lived up to Pi Beta Phi's qualities of excellent scholarship, outstanding campus participation, and community service during her collegiate career. Caroline Collins '15, New Orleans, La., was awarded the first-ever Barbara Best Kucharski Award. This local award is given for exhibition of extraordinary leadership potential as a member of the new member pledge class. It represents the highest honor to a dedicated future leader of Pi Phi to commemorate its namesake for her years of service to Pi Beta Phi.

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