Sigma Chapter of Sigma Kappa at the University of Kansas
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Page 2 H H H Sigma star F or the last 19 years, Leslie Bird Morse '87 has dedicated her life to raising her children, Annie '15 and Adam. As a stay-at- home mom, watching her kids grow into re- sponsible young adults is an accomplishment that makes her proud. Another proud moment in Leslie's life occurred last fall when Annie became a member of Sigma Kappa at KU, a feeling Leslie herself remembers quite fondly. The warm, friendly greeting she received from the women of Xi Chapter made Leslie's deci- sion to become a member an easy one. They were a diverse group who were down to earth and easy to get along with. It also didn't hurt that the house was beautiful with an amazing location on campus. "It's important to enjoy every moment of your time at college," Leslie said. "There's never another time like this in your life. Living with so many young women taught me how to interact with different personalities and situations. It also gave me the opportunity to contribute to a group and work with others. I made lifelong friends who have enriched my life. A group of us get together every month or so. The bond we have is amazing and we still laugh and have so much fun together." Leslie graduated with a degree in journalism. Before choosing to stay home with her chil- dren, she worked in public relations for an advertising agency and non-profit. "Once you graduate and begin focusing on a career, have a strong work ethic, but make sure you make time for fun. You're only young once. Mak- ing the choice to raise my kids was one of the best decisions I've made. I am, however, re- entering the working world soon!" Now that Annie is a member of Xi Chapter, Leslie has reconnected with the chapter. She attended initiation and served in the alumna role during the ceremony. "I'm very impressed with the chapter and the young women I've met. I hope they continue to strive for excellence in academics and community service, and keep upholding the standards of Sigma Kappa." Leslie and her husband, Jim, live in Overland Park, Kansas. She enjoys going on walks, biking, visiting the lake, and spending her free time with the family. Annie and Adam are both sophomores (college and high school, respectively). And she can't forget about her furry kid, Maisy, a West High- land terrier. You can connect with Leslie at jamorse@sbcglobal.net. Leslie Bird Morse '87 Watches Her Legacy Live on at Xi Chapter Welcome, NeW members Zeena Aql • Stillwell, Kan. Laurel Banaszynski • McHenry, Ill. Meghan Beckhardt • O'Fallon, Mo. Alyssa Brookover • Wichita, Kan. Darian Bruch* • Emporia, Kan. Aubrey Burns* • Gallatin, Mo. Robyn Burton • Fairfield, Iowa Kinsey Cahill • Kansas City, Kan. Scout Caputi • Colleyville, Texas Bailey Childers • Leawood, Kan. Kaela Chisick* • El Dorado Hills, Calif. Laura Crabtree* • Lawrence, Kan. Sam Dodd • St. Louis, Mo. Mary Kate Donegan* • Oak Forest, Ill. Caroline Drayer* • Geneva, Ill. Brooke Dubin • Bixby, Okla. Samantha Dyer • Paola, Kan. Kelly Eckert* • Mokena, Ill. Kalli Eckles • Imperial, Pa. Meili Estep* • Fairway, Kan. Shae Feldman • Deerfield, Ill. Eliza Felix • Lincoln, Neb. Kaitlin Flannagan* • Overland Park, Kan. Mallory Fredricks • Ottawa, Kan. Katie Friend • Waukegan, Ill. Jamie Gerber* • Grayslake, Ill. Sarah Graham • Cary, Ill. Sydney Hendin • Overland Park, Kan. Zoey Hertz • Las Vegas, Nev. Jenna Hornbaker* • Champaign, Ill. Briana Huttie • Overland Park, Kan. Emma Ivers • Bettendorf, Iowa Katie Johnson • Inver Grove Heights, Minn. Marissa Johnson • Excelsior, Minn. Hannah Keller • Hutchinson, Kan. Kara Kellogg • Wichita, Kan. Kaitlin Kelly • Platte City, Mo. Katelyn Kelly* • Leavenworth, Kan. Haylee Kramer • Olathe, Kan. Allison Kure • Stilwell, Kan. Hannah Lederman • Oak Park, Calif. Paige Leng* • Lake Zurich, Ill. Emmi Loo • Laguna Beach, Calif. Emily Loveland • Prairie Village, Kan. Sarah Lydon* • Wheaton, Ill. Sydney Lyne • Austin, Texas Jennifer Maschler • Hutchinson, Kan. Madeline Matz • Omaha, Neb. Caroline McCurdy • Olathe, Kan. Lauren McMullen • Leawood, Kan. Abbie Meyer* • Overland Park, Kan. Marianne Michaels • Shawnee, Kan. Gabbi Miller • Overland Park, Kan. Olivia Moran • Green Bay, Wis. Hailey Norris* • Dunlap, Ill. Rachel Phelan • Bartlett, Ill. Karli Post • Highland Ranch, Colo. Lexi Relampagos • Kansas City, Mo. Emma Rewerts • Olathe, Kan. Kate Ross • Springfield, Ill. Stephanie Rozalski • Leavenworth, Kan. Gabrielle Salmon • Cumberland, R.I. Marissa Santacruz • Olathe, Kan. Paige Schaeffer • Naperville, Ill. Kaleigh Schreiber* • Shawnee, Kan. Joanna Sigmund* • St. Louis, Mo. Caroline Smetanka • Littleton, Colo. Betsy Snell • Ellinwood, Kan. Mackenzie Snow • Greeley, Kan. Abigail Solem • Elmhurst, Ill. Taylor Sorensen* • Overland Park, Kan. Caroline Taylor • South Salem, N.Y. Mimi Tignor • Dallas, Texas Denita Victor* • St. Louis, Mo. Maddie Wheat • Overland Park, Kan. Makennah Whightsil* • Topeka, Kan. Marion White • St. Louis, Mo. Jordan Wondra • Newton, Kan. Emma Wormington • Leawood, Kan. Nina Zepeda • Liberty, Mo. Amanda Ziesmer • St. Charles, Ill. *Legacy