Chi Omega - Kansas State University

Χ Ω 4 The Cardinal and Straw Χ Ω Chi Omega Memories to Last a Lifetime T hroughout the Centennial celebration, Kappa Alphas were asked to share their favorite memories or moments from their years as an active member. Take a walk down memory lane to see what means the most to your sisters! "Living at 1803 Laramie was the best. We all agree. We lived on top of each other and shared space. The food was great and Mother "T" Trego was a true lady and mentor. Performing in Inter-frat sing and winning for "We're from the South Southern Born" is still a highlight. We won for best Homecoming décor and had Homecoming queen. Also enjoyed YO and winning for the "BeeGinning." We were truly blessed in those years and close sisters until this day." – Sandra Garner Uierling '61 "I remember wonderful friendships in our crowded rooms at 1803 Laramie, the 'buzz' phone system, and fun events such as 'Intervarsity Sing,' pledge skits, pledge sneaks. A wonderful time with lifetime friendships!" – Nancy Knoell Harvin '61 "I lived at 1803 Laramie and have so many fond memories from my sophomore year, the only year I lived in the house. Many impromptu bridge games, shopping entourages to Aggieville, study sessions in the living room and dining room, etc. One memory happened in May 1962 during finals week. The house was on lockdown for study, to be sure we had GPAs to make us proud. You would see sisters in babydoll P.J.'s all over the house, including the living room studying. I came downstairs to see shocked sisters staring at two soldiers standing in the living room in a standoff of sorts. I marched my 5-foot self up to them and informed them they could not be there and to march right back out the open patio doors!" – Mary Newinan Gladfelter '61 "I enjoyed being the first active class to be residents in the new Chi O house at Kansas State. What a lovely home for us, sharing friendships that would endure a lifetime with a number of my pledge class sisters. I take pride in being part of the largest sorority in America, which has grown through these many years." – Ben Falconer '63 "At Christmas, it was tradition to re-create the ritual of Santa Luci. I was selected to be part of the trio that would wear white, sing the song as we went from room to dorm to awaken our sisters. I was the one who wore the crown of lighted candles on my head. Yes, the candles set in a round crown on my head. These particular candles were not dripless and it took many hours to separate the wax from my hair. It was a fun, crazy, memorable experience." – Sue Anne Eslinger Foster '63 "I was in charge of the 50th Kappa Alpha and the sisters had so much fun putting on the reunion that they promised to come back for the 100th. In the '60s we could not wear slacks to class unless it was below 16 degrees Fahrenheit. We wore white gloves to formal dinners and the housemother had manners classes for the sisters." – Linda Fritz Poore '63 "I remember several of us climbing through the shutter doors to the kitchen to raid the refrigerator at night only to discover the only thing in the refrigerator was cottage cheese and carrot sticks! Not my favorite memory but a funny one." – Leslie Thompson Culler '64 "What wonderful lifelong friends. I knew the moment I walked through the door at the first rush party in the brand new house that I wanted to be a Chi O. So much fun to work on the 50th and enjoy coming to the 100th!" – Carolyn Graham Perrier '64 "Living together for three years, spending time in our rooms after house, studying together, meals together, singing, etc. Friends for life!" – Ann Goff '64 "I think the pinning ceremonies and serenades were some of my favorite reflections. Chi Omega friends are among my longest and most cherished ones!" – Jan Miles Jackson '64 "I loved the Hoot Owl singing. Sometimes, after we came in from date night, we would gather and sing together. I appreciated so many of the teachings—social graces, encouraging activities and promoting good study habits." – Pam Dudley Buckel '64 "The memories of the warm support, cheerfulness, and diversity of my sisters who have become friends for life are too numerous to put on this sheet. These sisters had a profound impact in setting the foundation for the rest of my life. If it weren't for KA I wouldn't have been as active in school activities, but more important I have learned from my sisters who have been inspirational. To be dedicated to something greater than myself; thank you Lord for this gift." – Patricia Ann Seitz '65 "I really enjoyed all the friends I made. I loved being part of the Chi Os, a real sisterhood— exchanging roomies every nine weeks, the telephone system, studying in rec room, and playing 'honeymoon bridge' when we couldn't find a foursome." – Sandy Cramer '65 "Starting the water fight on Friday night when everyone was getting ready for dates – soaked everyone with buckets of water with my 'bathroom bucket.' We all laughed so hard! We loved breaking into the kitchen on late night events with best buds, rolling down the hills at the golf course at night, the boiler room, and hanging out at the blue lane for the $1 steins. Yes it was off limits. Good friends. Good times. Burn the candle at both ends. Bonds. Studying together, helping each other through exams, making that crazy stunt of repelling down from the balcony on a knotted sheet."– Jan Suessi '65 "Living together in the house gave many memories to cherish, friendships that helped form me to be the independent and assertive woman I am today. But most importantly, we had the freedom to be silly and outrageous in a safe, warm place. The movie we secretly made in the kitchen/refrigerator, rolling down the hills of the local golf course, and hanging in the study room watching the Miss America pageant made us feel as if we could do it all and have it all. We did!" – Mary Lou "Lu Lu" Gross '65 "We loved to enjoy ourselves in the kitchen after hours; if you need to know how to do this, contact me. If you need privacy, the boiler room is handy. If you need to get downstairs in a hurry, rappel down a knotted sheet over the balcony. If you need advice and support, ask a sister." – Becky Parker '65 "I remember breaking into the kitchen on numerous occasions. A key was passed down upon graduation, and I received the one for our class. We repelled over the wall into the front hallway and partied in the boiler room, yet managed to keep up on our grades. Best of all was making lifelong friends." – Johuette Massey Hodgin '66 "Following in my mother's footsteps still holds amazing significance in my heart. As an undergraduate, I remember changing

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