Lyre Letter
A L P H A B E T A C H A P T E R O F A L P H A C H I O M E G A A T P U R D U E U N I V E R S I T Y
SPRING 2015
N
o truer words can express our shared goals and experience as
members of the Alpha Beta Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega. Since our
founding in 1918, the Alpha Beta sisterhood has nurtured and sustained
nearly 2,200 women through their collegiate experience.
As we approach the 100th anniversary of Alpha Beta in 2018, the time
has come for a much-needed change to our Alpha Beta home, which
has served us so well. With safety as our first priority, we completed
installation of a new fire suppression system in 2013. Due to the
demolition necessary for this installation, it was cost effective to add
air conditioning and update the formal living room and parlor at the
same time. As we look to the future of Alpha Beta, we'll share updates
with you through our alumnae newsletter. If you know of an Alpha
Beta sister not receiving these publications, please let us know so we
can add her to the list.
We hope that you will visit the Alpha Beta chapter house when you are on
campus to see the progress and join in the excitement as we plan for the
future. If a visit to campus isn't in your immediate future, check out the
Alpha Beta website at www.purduealphachiomega.com.
Our centennial is truly the time for alumnae and collegians to celebrate
our past accomplishments and secure the future of the Alpha Beta chapter
house. We need your enthusiasm and support as we move into a new era
of the Alpha Beta sisterhood!
Loyally in the bond,
Bonnie Andrews Hockema '74
President, Alpha Chi Omega Home Corporation
(765) 426-8469
bonniehockema@gmail.com
Alpha Beta Home Corporation Prepares for the Future
"Together Let Us Seek the Heights"
The chapter decided to take a holiday picture for friends and family.
Members dressed for the occasion and sent out cards to other Greek chapters!
• 2010: Mattresses, new study room desks, upgraded windows, new carpet
• 2011: Upgraded windows, first-floor air conditioning, kitchen freezers, ovens and vent hood,
computers, TV
• 2012: Upgraded windows, new carpet, water fountains
• 2013: Fire suppression sprinkler system, second- and third-floor air conditioning, remodeled
formal room and parlor, new LED lighting in halls
• 2014: Upgraded security system, two smart TVs for chapter room and study room, remodeled
mailroom, redecorated night kitchen
