Kappa Kappa Gamma - Texas Tech University

Q: Why did you join Kappa Kappa Gamma? What made you stay a part of the sisterhood? Wanda: I joined Las Chaparritas, a women's social club established in 1926, which became Kappa Kappa Gamma in the spring of 1953, because my two friends, Corinne Payne Wright '54 and Gloria Holleyman Lewis '54, were going to join. LeAnn: I joined because I wanted the experience of being in the same organization as my mom and sister. A lot of my high school friends were going to join another group, and I wanted to branch out. Haley: I decided to join because I knew some of the girls in the chapter that were older than me and I knew how awesome they were. Everyone was so kind to me and I am so glad I joined! Amber: I'd known about Kappa all my life, so when I went to college and went through rush and it came down to another sorority or Kappa, the choice was easy. I wanted to have that special connection with the other women in my life who were Kappas too. Q: What does your family legacy with Delta Psi mean to you? Amber: I love having that bond with my mom, aunt, grandmother, and sister. My aunt, LeAnn, was the chapter advisor the entire time I was there. So, getting to see her every Monday night at chapter meetings was so special and a memory I truly cherish. DELTA PSI NEWS Kappa Kappa Gamma • Texas Tech University Spring 2017 MAKE PLANS TO JOIN US IN SEPTEMBER FOR THE GRAND OPENING OF THE LODGE Additional Support Still Needed to Help Us Reach Our Goal! Delta Psi proudly presents our new lodge! There are seven study rooms, a large chapter council room, a wonderful office, and a chapter room that seats 278 Kappas. The kitchen is beautiful, and the staircase is truly grand. The formal and informal sitting areas are really comfortable. The chapter was able to move in the first weekend in May, and we are thrilled to invite all Delta Psi alumnae to our grand opening in the fall. Please mark your calendar and make plans to attend the Delta Psi lodge grand opening on Saturday, September 23, 2017. The Delta Psi Chapter, the Lubbock Alumnae Association, and the Delta Psi House Board invite all Delta Psi Kappas to join us for the grand opening. There will be activities on Friday evening, the grand opening and brunch at the new lodge on Saturday, a wine reception on Saturday evening, and lots of time throughout the weekend to connect with your Kappa sisters. There will be more information and details for this exciting weekend coming soon. Contact your pledge sisters and plan to come to Lubbock on September 22 and 23. A huge thank-you to all who have made such generous donations to our building campaign. If you have not yet made your contribution to the Our Key, Our Tradition, Our Future campaign, you still have the opportunity through 2017. Your financial support of this project is valued and needed for the future success of the chapter. With your support, Delta Psi will continue to be leaders on the Texas Tech campus for many years to come. Loyally, Carolyn Byrd Simpson '70 Capital Campaign Chairman carolynkkg@gmail.com (806) 790-1067 Leaving a Legacy Why Wanda Jennings Martin '55, LeAnn Martin Grantham '76, Robin Martin Thomas '71, Amber Hightower Robertson '97, and Haley Hightower Manulik '00 Are Giving Back to Delta Psi (Continued on page 3)

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