Delta Delta Delta - University of Missouri

Crescent News page 6 Class Gifts % Participation 1942 $100 25% 1943 $25 12.50% 1945 $100 11% 1946 $500 14% 1947 $75 15% 1948 $1,500 6% 1949 $6,016 25% 1950 $2,600 13% 1951 $1,700 23% 1952 $4,450 33% 1953 $2,600 16% 1954 $1,550 17% 1955 $15,200 38% 1956 $31,675 31% 1957 $9,175 43% 1958 $7,700 40% 1959 $13,327 40% 1960 $13,625 24% 1961 $9,502 57% 1962 $1,500 8% 1963 $1,225 29% 1964 $3,450 36% 1965 $12,000 32% 1966 $40,660 21% 1967 $47,928 34% 1968 $47,250 43% 1969 $27,600 56% 1970 $900 11% 1971 $29,525 25% 1972 $35,200 5% 1973 $5,150 12% 1974 $32,600 25% 1975 $14,700 26% 1976 $7,750 22% 1977 $23,800 28% 1978 $15,325 22% 1979 $17,500 32% 1980 $24,500 34% 1981 $6,500 19% 1982 $3,100 10% 1983 $15,525 8% 1984 $11,520 24% 1985 $9,100 14% 1986 $34,100 20% 1987 $450 5% 1988 $6,325 26% 1989 $120 7% 1990 $6,750 15% 1991 $4,475 31% 1992 $6,625 40% 1993 $2,050 16% 1994 $8,600 10% 1995 $14,950 14% 1996 $5,000 5% 1997 $2,000 4% 1998 $2,150 10% 1999 $1,180 7% 2002 $225 4% 2003 $725 9% 2004 $2,500 2% 2005 $10 2% 2007 $10,000 2% 2009 $600 11% K athy Smiley Pipkin '67 knew she wanted to be a Tri Delta after the first recruitment skit. She felt a special connection with the enthusiastic and friendly girls and instantly felt at home among them. From serving as song leader and representing Delta Xi as Greek Week queen finalist and Homecoming queen runner-up, Kathy was proud to be a Delta Xi. Some of her favorite memories include sharing date experiences after hours, singing Tri Delta songs, and guessing who was pinned in candlelight ceremonies. The special bond of friendship within her pledge class also holds fond memories. After college, Kathy became a flight attendant for TWA and later Pan American World Airways. She lived in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, and flew all over the world. After meeting her husband, John, a Texan living in San Francisco, they moved to Houston. She modeled professionally for 15 years and played competitive tennis for 25 years. Living in Texas has prevented Kathy from staying involved with Delta Xi, but she has been very active in the Tri Delta alumnae chapter in Houston. When she heard about Honoring Our Delta Xi Sisterhood: Building Another 100 Years campaign, she knew she wanted to be a part of it. "I wanted to be a Tri Delta so badly that I vowed to myself if I got their bid, I would pay it forward someday, and that day has come!" She hopes everyone goes back in time and remembers that feeling of anticipation on Bid Day when you are longing to be part of something bigger than yourself. That alone should inspire everyone who resided at 901 Richmond to invest in Delta Xi's future. Kathy and John divide their time between their ranch in Fredericksburg, Texas, and Houston. They enjoy spending time with their daughter, Jenni Swyka, and her two sons, Cole (3) and Hudson (1). She also enjoys playing golf, reading, and traveling. Reach out to Kathy via e-mail at kathypipkin@ sbcglobal.net. Kathy Smiley Pipkin '67 Pays It Forward to Delta Xi Class Challenge Ending December 31! Darlene Brink Roland '56 and her husband, Chuck, have two children, three grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. They celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary in April. The couple resides in Town and Country, Mo. E-mail: dbr10@charter.net Linda Chirnside Demaray '60 and her husband, Robert, celebrated their 51st anniversary in August. They have three children and five grandchildren. Robert still works as a dentist and she works in their family business. The couple resides in Arvada, Colo. E-mail: ldemaray@gmail.com Nancy Stough Hillhouse '67 retired after teaching Spanish at DeSmet High School for the last 16 years (of her total 23 years teaching). Now, with her first grandchild, Nancy and her husband, John, spend as much time as possible in New York. E-mail: nhillhouse@earthlink.net Debora Miles Mallory '72 is the manager of the Rooms that Bloom, an English antique furniture, home accessories, and gift store in Kansas City, Mo. She and her husband, William, have one son. E-mail: dmallory52@kc.rr.com Debbie Burfeind Bell '81 finished her first year as a certified special education teacher. She went back to school in her 40s and says that it can be done. She and her husband, Jerry, reside in Overland Park, Kan. E-mail: db_bell@hotmail.com Trishia Nikolai Watson '87 teaches second grade at Westside Elementary School. Trish's husband, Chris, is the senior pastor at Grace Pointe Church. They live in Douglas, Ga with their three sons: Caleb, Connor, and Cameron. Trish and Chris love going to the beach and competing in 5k obstacle courses, like the Warrior Dash. E-mail: trish.watson@coffee.k12.ga.us Amy Ruhling Wald '89 is the health services coordinator for Lee's Summit Reorganized 7. She and her husband, Mark, have three children: ALUMNAE UPDATE (Continued on page 8) T here are only two months left to increase your class' participation and total dollars raised to secure naming rights to a bedroom in our beloved chapter house. Below you can see how your class stacks up. Right now, the classes of 1961 and 1969 are in the lead. Join your sisters to earn this special prize for your class. Act quickly! The class challenge ends December 31.

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