Sigma Kappa - Purdue University

June nagle dittman '48 reports that she is "still alive and kicking!" She will fly to Barcelona in October for a cruise, and she still volunteers at local hospitals in Irvine, CA. E-mail: junedittman@sbcglobal.net kathryn Whiteman Galey '48 has been researching her family tree and found a grandfather who fought in the American Revolution. Her two daughters have blessed her with six grandchildren, who gave her 15 great- grandchildren. Kathryn lives in Brookston, IN. E-mail: k.galey@yahoo.com martha mccool lynch '48 lives in San Marcos, CA, and continues singing in concerts. She recorded her forthcoming song, "Originals," which she wrote and composed with the help of her son, Brian Lynch, a Grammy winner, composer, and professor of jazz trumpet at Miami University Coral Gables. E-mail: martijazz@roadrunner.com carolyn hawkins kolb '55 became a great-grandmother in March 2013. She keeps busy with family and quilting. Carolyn lives in West Lafayette, IN. E-mail: chgkolb@aol.com Jean anne darr chaney '58 is the chairman of Purdue's Presidential Council Leadership Forum. "While in this position, my husband, Jim, and I have met some very interesting people like Neil Armstrong, Sully Sullenberger, and three men who had vital roles in landing the Mars rover." E-mail: jchaney461@aol.com Sandra davis Panagiotis '62 is taking care of her grandchildren in Pennsylvania as her older daughter is in the process of changing careers. She will graduate in May 2014 as a doctor of osteopathic medicine, and then her residency will begin. E-mail: sandy2105@att.net mary ann Zimmerman '63 has been volunteering since retirement with Washington Transit Riders Advisory Council, Silver Springs Advisory Board, and startup Spring Village effort. She lives in Silver Spring, MD. E-mail: mazimmerman@cs.com Sandra Johansen '68 retired at the end of June 2013 and took a trip to England and Poland. She volunteers at the local library and arboretum. Sandra lives in Dresher, PA. E-mail: sajohansen48@yahoo.com Juliann driggs Gladden '72 celebrated one year without breast cancer last year. She volunteers at Komen in Indianapolis with women who have breast cancer. Her son is following Juliann's love of Purdue as he is currently a junior in computer engineering. E-mail: julgladden1@comcast.net mary anne boarini noble '73 is preparing for another family wedding. Her daughter, Mary Emily, will marry Jon Wang, a Purdue engineer, this June. Mary lives in Indianapolis with her husband, David. They have two other daughters, Mollie, and Meredith. lisa markward howser '77 enjoys traveling with her husband and girlfriends and loves being a "grammie" to four beautiful grandkids. She took early retirement from a career she loved as a book manager when Borders began closing stores and works part-time to support her scrapbooking habit. She is active in her church and community in Louisville, KY. E-mail: lisahowser@twc.com amanda hart miller '00 lost her husband, Aaron, unexpectedly in February 2012. "It was a tragic experience and quite the journey. God has been faithful. I want to thank my Sigma Kappa sisters who were there to encourage me and also those who donated to Lauren's college fund. Sometimes we don't know why things have to happen the way they do, but have faith that God will always help us pick up the pieces. Love you all!" Amanda and her daughter, Lauren, live in Lafayette, IN. E-mail: ahart427@hotmail.com alison templin Petruska '03 and her husband, Andrew, had their first baby, Jacob, in August. They live in Ogden, UT. E-mail: atemplin1@hotmail.com Beta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Kappa P.O. Box 2317 West Lafayette, IN 47996-2317 Address Service Requested Visions Violets of ALUMnAE nEwS attention: This newsletter is intended for alumnae and parents. If your daughter still attends Purdue University, she will receive a copy at the chapter house. If she has graduated, please send her permanent address to update our records. Thank you. Welcome, New Members kandace buechler • Lincoln City, IN amy kierna • Woodstock, IL amy lingenfelter • Granger, IN claire Pickett • Carmel, IN morganne Wetzel • Columbus, IN

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