Alpha Chi Omega - Kansas State University

The Lyre Letter G A M M A Z E T A C H A P T E R O F A L P H A C H I O M E G A A T K A N S A S S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y FALL 2017 T his summer has been a season of change at the Alpha Chi Omega chapter house! The school year capped off with the finalization of a major landscaping renovation to the backyard. Our once-plain grass lot was transformed by the addition of a beautiful stone patio and new flower beds, as well as benches to add depth and dimension. The new landscaping can be seen across countless class photographs and has been well used by the active members already! While the outside of the house was under construction, the inside also saw some big changes. The foyer and the formal living room were both refreshed with new paint jobs to give them a brighter and airier feel. The doors into the dining room from the foyer now feature a lyre decal to open up the space. New furniture from Nell Hills now fills the formal living room, making it a more functional and up-to-date space. Loyally, Bridget Beran '12 Housing Corporation President | blberan_7@hotmail.com Gamma Zeta Transforms Chapter House House Improvements Create Better Spaces for Active Members Left: New design updates give the living room a more modern and inviting look. Right: Landscaping renovations give the chapter house a fresh look. Y ou may know her from her time in Gamma Zeta or remember reading her feature in last fall's newsletter. If you didn't know her before, however, you will certainly know her now. Sierra Scott '82 is the reigning national winner of the Ms. United States Pageant. Coming up on her 54th birthday, Sierra has accomplished what many only dream of. Not knowing what she was in for, Sierra was challenged by a friend to set a goal for herself. Having not competed in a pageant since 1989, she was unsure about competing again, but realized this was one of the best ways she could better herself. Doing her research on pageants, Sierra chose Ms. Woman USA because of their dedication to community service. "It's more than just a crown," she shared. "It's getting to use the crown as a platform to make a difference." She knows that this great platform she has won has an expiration date, and she is doing something almost every day to reach as many people as possible. A veteran TV news anchor, Sierra stands out from the crowd because of her down-to-earth personality, genuine commitment to help others, and her empowering words. Whether she is in front of the camera or behind closed doors, Sierra remains dedicated to bettering herself and others. She has traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and abroad, and currently hosts the TV shows "Positively Kansas!" on KPTS and "Your View" on COX Channel 22. She has also hosted a show entitled "Show Your Scars" where she and THE CROWNING MOMENT Sierra Scott '82 Wins Ms. Woman USA (Continued on page 3) ACW ACW ACW

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