Kappa Kappa Gamma - University of Kentucky

Beta Chi Newsletter 2 A Lasting Legacy alumna celebrates three generations of kappa kappa gamma m iriam "Mimsy" Huger Lindner '78 had, what she calls, a textbook American college experience. She joined Kappa Kappa Gamma, ran on the cross-country team, dated a football player, and had incredible Greek and non-Greek experiences. She attended the University of Kentucky sight unseen, knowing she would enjoy college wherever she went. Mimsy remembers the 6 a.m. practices, football weekends, Greek parties, and multiple road trips, but the real highlight of her time at UK was when her twin sister transferred to Kentucky her junior year. "Joining Kappa Kappa Gamma was very natural," she said. "Being able to have my own college experience, then sharing it with Cabby Huger Boone '80, was life-changing. She enriched my college experience when she joined Beta Chi and a whole new deeper relationship began for us." A legacy of Kappa Kappa Gamma runs throughout Mimsy's family, including her mother, two sisters, and three daughters. While her daughters were going through recruitment, Mimsy never gave much thought to their legacy because she wanted each of them to find their own comfortable place of belonging. "I could not have been more excited when my oldest joined Kappa at the University of Georgia. Then, when my second daughter joined Kappa, our own little sisterhood began, and when my third daughter joined, we were complete," she said. "I felt closer to my daughters and I felt closer to Kappa. I would have never in a million years expected all of my four children to attend the University of Georgia, and then think that all three girls would be Kappas, and at the same time. Honestly, I have enjoyed college life all over again." One of Mimsy's favorite memories with her daughters is helping each of them move into the chapter house at UGA. She has loved seeing them happy with school, Kappa Kappa Gamma, and each other, and knows the Kappa bond she has with each of them is special. "Helping them move in, I knew what was in store for them, and they did not," she said. "I was excited knowing how great it would be. Living in the chapter house was a very special experience for me at Kentucky, and I knew that they would have the same time at Georgia." During her undergraduate years, Mimsy appreciated being a part of something bigger than herself. She and her sisters cared about Beta Chi and leaving it in good hands. They wanted the younger members to hold onto traditions and continue to share the values and good intentions Kappas live by. "I think being a Kappa taught me that not everyone that you love and respect is like you. It's beautiful to see how different people can be, yet they share the same common good," she said. "Many of my Kappa sisters are nothing like me, but they are who I want to see and talk to. They are who I care about. Kappa taught me that you should be true to yourself and love others who are true to themselves as well." Mimsy spent her professional career as a convention and meeting planner. She now spends much of her time volunteering and enjoys staying active outdoors. Mimsy and her husband, Rusty, live in Georgetown, Washington, D.C., and celebrated 30 years of marriage this November. They have four children, Rebecca '08, Blake '11, Mary Faith '13, and Jones. Mimsy can be reached at mothermims@aol.com. alumnae news Elizabeth Crapster Reeves '44 and her husband, Steve, live in Ocala, Fla., where they are enjoying retirement and spending time with their grandchildren. Patsey Harney Madden '50 is a big UK basketball and football fan. At 84 years old, she enjoys some gardening, playing bridge, and getting together with friends and family. She lives in Richmond, Ky. E-mail: pfhmad@ roadrunner.com Lucy Daniel Steilberg '54 is a member of the President's Round Table at Louisville Seminary. She is also serving a second term as a reader for the Grawmeyer Religion Award from the seminary. "Once a teacher, always a teacher." Occasionally, she teaches adult Sunday school classes as well. Lucy and her husband, Alan, live in Louisville, Ky. E-mail: alan.steilberg@yahoo.com Elizabeth Hoover Morin '57 and her husband, Rudolph, have enjoyed traveling the world. Their most recent travels include Morocco, Peru, Australia, New Zealand, and an African safari. They have been married for 57 years and have three children and seven grandchildren. Elizabeth and Rudolph live in Greenwich, Conn. Susan Scott Coughlin '61 is grateful for her KKΓ experiences and the opportunities it afforded her. She and her husband, Joe, will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this year. They live in Kenilworth, Ill. E-mail: suzjoe@comcast.net Heidi Gregorini '95 and her family live in Mason, Ohio, where she works for Shire Pharmaceuticals as regional director. She and her husband, Michael, have two children: Mackenzie and Connor. They remain active in their church and volunteer work. E-mail: hgregorini@hotmail.com Bethany Neal Inman '02 lives in Kansas City, Mo., where she oversees catering and private banquet room programs for 14 area restaurants and three catering boards. She encourages any Kappas in the Kansas City area looking to mentor or get a job in the hospitality industry to connect with her. E-mail: theinmans@live.com Mallory Inzetta Joie '04 received her master's in international and European politics from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland in 2012. k KKG Julie Bond-Meers '60 with her four children and 10 grandchildren. Julie has lived in Chapel Hill for 33 years and would love to hear from sisters she shared the chapter house with. She can be reached at lustron1@gmail.com. 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