Kappa Alpha Theta - Texas Tech University

Theta Techsan 2 Knowing she is with the Gamma Phi Chap- ter—a great group of girls— gives me assur- ance that her college experiences will be great." "Through Theta you will always have the connection of a like-minded group of women." Brenice encourages all alumnae and un- dergraduates to stay close with their sisters. "Get to know your eta sisters as best as you can while in the chapter. Stay in contact with them aer college and when you move to a new city or town, join a eta alumnae group. rough eta you will always have the connection of a like-minded group of women. Also, continue to support Kappa Al- pha eta so other young women can have the benefits it offers." Brenice lives in Dallas, with her husband, Jeff, and son, Robert. She works as a school coun- selor two days a week, and has a private fam- ily therapy practice, Hopeful Hearts Center. Dr. Brenice Menzies Murlette '80 (Continued from page 1) Join the Alumnae Facebook Group www.facebook.com/LubbockThetaAlum F Carolyn Taylor Badgett '53 closed her office at age 76 in January 2010. She is now 80 and attends eta events when she can, and she enjoys work- ing crossword puzzles and working in her yard. Carolyn recently attended the wedding of one eta granddaughter, and another eta grand- daughter is expecting her first child. Kay Adkins Tumelty '56 wants to say hello to her old Theta roommate, Kay Alexander How- ard '56! "I have a great life, and I loved being a Theta." Kay lives in El Paso, Texas. E-mail: atlibrary_austin_1955@yahoo.com Sandra Cox Helton '58 is still active playing ten- nis twice a week and teaching bridge class; the icing on the cake is continuing her friendships with Gamma Phi sisters. "We have begun trav- eling together once a year and enjoy sightseeing, cooking, and just hanging out with lots of laughs, caring, and sharing. Our eta years are a true bond." Sandra lives in Austin, Texas. Judith Rutledge '59 continues to stay in touch with her pledge sisters. She loves to travel, visit with family and friends, and volunteer with vari- ous organizations. In May 2013 she became a do- cent at the George W. Bush Library and Museum. Mary resides in Granite Shoals, Texas. Sara Lomerson May '63 stays busy teaching GED/ESL and citizenship classes in the Hill Country west of Austin. Her granddaughter is attending Tech next year. Sara is encouraging her to go through recruitment, and of course, be a eta! E-mail: sallymay43@gmail.com Marilyn Mingus Wilson '64 would love to have a reunion of the pledge classes of 1963-67! She lives in Wimberley, Texas. E-mail: itsmwilson1@gmail.com Jennifer Smith '75 is currently in the cast of A Gentlemen's Guide to Love and Murder on Broadway in New York. e show recently won the Tony Award for best new musical. E-mail: lubbockjen@aol.com Riley Barton Rood '76 loved attending the 60th reunion of the Tech Chapter last year; she reconnected with so many sisters. Riley keeps busy with her real estate business and building a house in Canadian, Texas. She and her family also spend a lot of time in Ft. Meyers Beach, Fla. E-mail: rileywba@verizon.net Lynne Wendel Stewart '76 is the 2015 presi- dent-elect for Dallas Human Resources, and was nominated for woman of the year in Addi- son, Texas. She received best of staffing in 2012, 2013, and 2014; and was named one of the top 65 women-owned companies in Dallas by the Dallas Business Journal. E-mail: lynne.stewart@ superiorhire.com Laurie Frederick Soechting '86 and her hus- band, Dudley, have two daughters who are col- legiate equestrians at Texas A&M. When the family isn't working at their ranch in Houston, they love to spend time in Port Aransas fishing and enjoying friends and family. E-mail: lau- rie@wildliferanchtexas.com Kristen Borchardt Hodges '89 designs and re- models homes as well as paints murals and bakes on the side. is year is her oldest child's senior year, so "look out eta here she comes!" Her middle son is in high school, and her "baby is a big fih grader." Kristen resides in Woodway, Texas. E-mail: kkh@inbox.com Shannon Smith Lane '91 has been married to her husband, Lance, for 20 years. eir chil- dren, Preston (14) and Gracie (11), keep them busy. Lance works in insurance sales and she teaches fourth grade. ey live in Dallas, Texas, and make it to a Tech game whenever possible. E-mail: thelanes@laneassociates.net Heidi Nagy Parker '00 is the proud mother of Reese (4) and Quinn (1). In addition to her "day job" she recently opened a social media bou- tique. e Ikat Elephant Boutique, where she features weekly new arrivals in apparel, acces- sories, and jewelry. Heidi lives in Austin, Texas. E-mail: heidi_nagy@yahoo.com Merrill Sweatt Cain '05 was recently awarded entrepreneur of the year by the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce. She lives in Wichita Falls, Texas. E-mail: mere35@swbell.net Alumnae News Brenice and her daughter, Sara.

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