Alpha Gamma Delta - University of Alabama

The Squirrel's Nest 2 AMY ANDREWS HENDERSON '98 Serves Psi Chapter as House Association President Sisters from the 1966 and 1968 pledge classes got together at Lake Martin on June 6-7, 2016. This was the 10th reunion for the 1966 pledge class and also marked their 50th anniversary since joining Psi Chapter. CHAPTER GRAND Martha "Clarkie" Pennington Hall '58 entered Chapter Grand on December 3, 2015. She lived in Austin, Texas. In addition to Alpha Gam, she was involved with the Junior League, Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, her children's schools, and started her own insurance agency. Christie Neel Glass '86 entered Chapter Grand unexpectedly on April 1 at the age of 49. Christie loved cooking and entertaining and was a graduate of Culinard culinary school in Birmingham. Christie and her husband of 27 years, Christopher, lived in Vestavia, Ala. ALUMNAE NEWS Kathryn Jones Elston '49 had a fun trip last summer with her two daughters and two granddaughters to Niagara Falls. Kathryn works in her family business, Lighting by Electric Service, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Julia Zeigler Boyd '55 attended the initiation ceremony at Gamma Psi Chapter for her granddaughter, Evie Sutton, University of North Alabama '16, with Evie's sister, Amelia Sutton '11, and aunt, Julie Sutton Cyr '89. Julia lost her husband, Joe, and remarried George Boyd, an old high school beau from Greenville. E-mail: jzboyd2012@gmail.com Ann Sutton Smith '58 lives in Eufaula, Ala. "I can't believe my two oldest grandchildren will be off to college next year. I also can't believe a pledge class of 148! There were 27 in my pledge class in the fall of 1957." E-mail: annssmith3110@att.net Carole Spradley Hinshaw '61 retired from the University of Central Florida Library in 2011 and stays active by traveling internationally. She is a member of the Rotary Club Seminole County South, Friends of the Wekira River, and Sanford Historical Society and English Speaking Union. Carole lives in Lake Mary, Fla. E-mail: chinshaw1@cfl.rr.com Sallye Powell Coggin '62 closed her retail store and is now practicing interior design from her home in Decatur, Ala. Sallye has four grandchildren and all are Alabama fans. E-mail: sallyecogginint@bellsouth.net Patricia Tucker Robertson '62 enjoys her time in Montgomery. Patricia works at the Alabama Senate during chamber sessions and writes for a regional magazine. She also serves on the board of the Montgomery Symphony League. All three of her children and her three grandchildren live in Montgomery, which means lots of fun. Kay Goodwin Alsobrook '63 lost her husband, Bill, very suddenly in January of 2016. Kay continues to teach and has been loved and supported by her two sons and their families, and her sister, Patty, and her children. "I am thrilled that my forever friend Ann Martin's granddaughter, Allie Stewart '16, pledged last fall." Mary Beasley Dean '64 is retired and lives in Burnsville, N.C., with her husband, Bill. E-mail: marybdean@bellsouth.net Nan Taylor McLeod '65 is approaching the wonder years. Nan lives near both of her children in Marietta, Ga., and keeps in touch with the women who pledged in the fall of 1964. "I have fabulous memories of AGD and U of A!" E-mail: quidditch68@gmail.com Candace Walton Gammon '68 and her husband are missionaries for at-risk children. They also train local churches in "super church," Streetreach/Evangelism, feeding programs for the hungry, education programs for all ages, and clean water programs. Candace and Wyly have a food producing farm and are working in "Business as Missions" with their farm project. When they're not in Cummings, Ga., they live in San Pedro, Honduras. E-mail: candy@streetreachintl.com W hen Amy Andrews Henderson '98 first joined Psi Chapter, she immediately felt at home, surrounded by genuine women who all had a common purpose. Throughout her undergraduate years, Alpha Gamma Delta taught her various skills that prepared her for life after graduation. To give back to the chapter that taught her so much, Amy serves the chapter as president of the House Association. "Psi Chapter taught me leadership, communication, and networking skills and how to work in a group and handle difficult conversations," she said. "But most importantly, it gave me a group of women of all ages that I call sisters and who are amazing supporters." In her role as House Association president, Amy oversees other officers on the board, works with the property advisor to ensure chapter house maintenance is up to date, and works with the university regarding any repairs and renovations. To Amy, having a supportive House Association board is important to keep the chapter house competitive with other Alabama sororities. "The House Association protects the assets of the chapter," she said. "We have the opportunity to serve with an impressive leadership team who are also good friends." During her undergraduate years, Martha Nabers '62 had a positive impact on Amy's collegiate experience, and to this day, if Martha looks at Amy over her glasses, she immediately listens. Amy advises current undergraduates to utilize the opportunities they have as Alabama students and Alpha Gamma Delta sisters, whether through leadership roles, mentoring programs, and networking. "Take advantage of opportunities and never give up," she said. "Enjoy your time at UA and make the most of every moment." Amy has worked in education for 12 years, and for the past three years, she has worked as the director of career services at Shelton State Community College. She and her husband, Philip, have three children, Mary Hayes, Anna Cate, and William. The family lives in Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Amy can be reached at ahenderson@sheltonstate.edu. "Psi Chapter taught me leadership, communication, and networking skills and how to work in a group and handle difficult conversations. But most importantly, it gave me a group of women of all ages that I call sisters and who are amazing supporters." Continued on page 4 ALUMNAE UPDATE

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