Pi Beta Phi - Texas Tech University

Texas Gamma Chapter M pa g e 4 Founder's Day Celebration Reunites Sisters Alumnae Reminisce about Chapter Experiences ore than 200 women gathered to celebrate Texas Gamma's 60th Founder's Day event this year. The spotlight shined bright on the pledge class of 1963 and the women who achieved Golden Arrow status. Our value of lifelong friendship was apparent at the celebration. Smiles flashed across our faces, showing the joy and love we have for each other and the growth of our sisterhood. We shared a delicious meal as our Madrigals provided the entertainment for the evening. They sang several Pi Phi songs, ranging from the traditional melodies to new mash-ups written by the talented group themselves. However, the most special moment occurred after pinning the Golden Arrows. The ladies sang a song from their era and there was not a dry eye in the house. Everyone wore their finest white attire at this spectacular event as conversation and laughter filled the room. Fourteen Golden Arrows attended the celebration. In an effort to make this a special time for these sisters, we displayed pictures from their years as active members. The pictures provided an opportunity to travel down memory lane and reminisce about all of the special moments we spent together. Texas Gamma is very fortunate to have such a thriving Chapter. We would not be this outstanding without the support of our many devoted alumnae. Our Chapter continues to grow each year, not only in numbers but also in the strength of our sisterly bond. Virginia Carr Carter '53 retired as the chief of staff for Senator J.T. Montford in 1992. She and her husband, Bill, reside in Fort Worth, Texas. They have two children, Kenton and Bennett, and three grandchildren. E-mail: repbillgcarter@ verizon.com Alumnae News Ivy Walker Zepeda '05 and her husband, Kristopher, were married on March 16. She is the senior lead pharmacy technician for the Texas Tech University Health Science Center. The couple resides in Lubbock, Texas. E-mail: ivylea.walker@gmail.com Sarilyn Bay Black '61 and her husband, Bill, reside in Midland, Texas, and have two children, Paige and Amy, and four grandchildren. They have traveled the world, visiting more than 70 countries, and are active in their church. E-mail: sarilynb@hotmail.com Lucinda Morehead Garrett '64 is the associate professor of education for Northwest University. She resides in Mill Creek, Wash. E-mail: beatriceg1@comcast.net Kathryn Smith Clinton '67 and her husband, Chris, have been married for 43 years. The couple has two children, Leigh and Will, and two grandchildren, Cooper and Hallie. Kathryn is the owner and interior designer of Kathryn Clinton Interior in Dallas, Texas. E-mail: ksclinton@ sbcglobal.net Nancy Price Rouse '71 is the messaging administrator for the Allen Independent School District in Allen, Texas, where she resides. She has three sons: Chris, Kirk, and Kelly. E-mail: nancy.rouse@tx.rr.com Jennifer Stuart Kuenzle '79 is a strategic account executive for FedEx. She and her husband, John, have three children: Jack, Katie, and Kellie. The family resides in Roxbury, Conn. E-mail: jennykuenzle@gmail.com Alison Utley Kirkpatrick '02 and her husband, Andrew, reside in Abilene, Texas. She is the conference planning manager for the Four Seasons Resort at Las Colinas in Irving. E-mail: alisonlanekirkpatrick@gmail.com The late Gayle West Murrell, Texas Beta '59, donated this beautiful armoire to the Chapter. She was very active with the Lubbock alumnae group. Many pieces of our current furnishings, such as this heirloom piece, will be used in the renovated lodge. Heather Hawthorne Brook '80 is the pricing consultant for HP. She and her husband, Rich, have three sons: Vance, Trevor, and Derek. The couple resides in Highland Village, Texas. E-mail: heather.brook@verizon.net Kim Stauffer Gage '87 and her husband, Dennis, have three children: Alison, Jackson, Kathryn. The family now lives in Savannah, Texas, after 19 years of living in Canada. E-mail: gagefamily@yahoo.com Laura Underwood Muschamp '90 is an attorney for Covington and Burling LLP. She and her husband, Thomas, reside in San Diego, Calif. E-mail: tlmuschamp@yahoo.com Erica Leake Diamond '01 is the marketing manager for the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. She and her husband, Keith, reside in Dallas, Texas. E-mail: ricalynn@yahoo.com Houston-Area Alumnae Attend Informative, Fun-Filled Event H ouston-area Texas Gamma Pi Phis ushered in September with a luncheon organized by Martha Kaiser Justice '57 and Betsy Justice Striegler '60. Thirty Texas Gammas attended the informative, fun-filled luncheon to hear all about the From Roots to Wings campaign! Thank you to all who attended and to our hostesses: Martha Kaiser Justice '57 Judy Grundy Presswood '59 Betsy Baker Altenburger '60 Betsy Kaiser Striegler '60 Gena Odell Still '63 Cindy Maddox Garbs '65 Karen Hook King '76 Ticia Hawthorne Sauer '84 Melissa Garlington '87 Lauren Gross Brice '89 Lori Webb Milner '90 Julie Daigrepont McCuen '95 Julie Fletcher '00 Leslie Fletcher '03

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