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The Lion & The Ladybug 2 To Keep Forever Sacred the Memory of Those We Have Loved and Lost Family Endowment Honors the Legacy of Toni Bertolet '81 To lend to those less fortunate a helping hand. As a physician, daughter, sister, and friend, Toni Bertolet '81 was known for her compassion and empathic heart in all aspects of her life. Time after time, she demonstrated her grace through communication and patient care. Today, this memory will be forever sacred through an endowment established by her parents for the UMMC Department of Ophthalmology. "The endowment will provide for the people who cannot provide for themselves here in Jackson," Toni's mother, Yvonne Bertolet, said. "It will also help the medical students, doctors, interns, and technicians to gain the valuable information that they need and the practice to do good work." To practice day by day love, honor, truth. Toni's family describes her as a "quite studious little engine that could," a sentiment reflective of her time at Ole Miss. Although a great deal of her time was spent studying and preparing for her pre-med courses (summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa), Toni greatly enjoyed being a little sister at ATW and the sisterhood of Phi Mu. "I think Phi Mu brought Toni out," Yvonne said. "She was not one to venture and meet people, but she was always nice to them and enjoyed meeting other people. Toni enjoyed her time at Ole Miss, and she was in the Who's Who of American Universities and Who's Who on Campus. I think that shows she was an all-around person. She involved herself in student government and the activities on campus, plus she tried to make the best grades she possibly could." Thus keeping true to the meaning, spirit and reality of Phi Mu. In reading the lines of our Creed, it is clear Toni was the embodiment of a true Phi Mu woman. "I think the Creed matches her goals and actions perfectly because these were her goals in life," Yvonne said. If you wish to contribute to the The Toni J. Bertolet, MD Endowment, a tax-deductible donation can be made at www.umc.edu/tonibertoletendowment or mailed to: University of Mississippi Medical Center Office of Development 2500 North State Street Jackson, Mississippi 39216 The Creed of Phi Mu fraTerniTy TO LEND TO THOSE LESS FORTUNATE A HELPING HAND. To think of God as a protector and guide of us all. To keep forever sacred the memory of those we have loved and lost. To be to others what we would they would be to us. To keep our lives gentle, merciful and just, Thus being true to the womanhood of love. TO WALK IN THE WAY OF HONOR, GUARDING THE PURITY OF OUR THOUGHTS AND DEEDS. Being steadfast in every duty small or large. Believing that our given word is binding. Striving to esteem the inner man above culture, wealth or pedigree. Being honorable, courteous, tender, Thus being true to the womanhood of honor. TO SERVE IN THE LIGHT OF TRUTH AVOIDING EGOTISM, NARROWNESS AND SCORN. To give freely of our sympathies. To reverence God as our Maker, striving to serve Him in all things. To minister to the needy and unfortunate. To practice day by day love, honor, truth. Thus keeping true to the meaning, spirit and reality of Phi Mu.

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