Alpha Chi Omega - University of Florida

GAmmA iotA chAPter of AlPhA chi omeGA university of floridA P.o. box 442100 lAwrence, Ks 66044-2100 Address service requested ATTENTION: This newsletter is intended for alumnae and parents. If your daughter is still attending the University of Florida, she will receive a copy at the chapter house. If she has graduated, please send us her permanent address to update our records. If you would like to be added to our group list, please e-mail axgammaiota@yahoo.com. Chronicle The Carnation Stay Connected ufalphachiomega.com ufalphachi @ufaxo @ufaxo f l CHAPTER ETERNAL Jacqueline Licklider Strickl '59 entered Chapter Eternal on January 8, surrounded by her loving husband, Allen, and children, David, Cindi, Mark, and Greg. Born in Junction City, Kan., she lived in North Palm Beach since 1972, where she devoted her life to teaching and helping the community. Jay taught ceramics and art to children and yoga and fitness to older adults through the Village of North Palm Beach Recreation Department. She was also active with Meals on Wheels, the Berry Bucket charity thrift store, and the Red Hat Society. In 2004, Jay and Allen began traveling throughout the U.S. and Canada with the Airstream International RV Club. Her warmth and creativity will be missed by her friends and family, including her seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. ALUMNAE NEWS Mary Scarboro Salley '52 was taking art classes at the local university until a recent illness made it difficult. She hopes to be back in the classroom to draw and paint very soon. She received her bachelor's degree in commercial art in 1953. E-mail: reednmarys@gmail.com Eileen McDargh Elvins '67 has written seven books and is ranked fourth in communication by Global Gurus International. You can check out her work at www.eileenmcdargh.com. Eileen and her husband, Willard, live in Dana Point, Calif. E-mail: eileen@eileenmcdargh.com Janet Gulkis Maland '76 loves cruising and gardening. Janet also enjoys observing urban forestry in action around the world. Janet encourages all cities in Florida to become part of the National Arbor Day Foundation because trees enhance healthy lives. Janet and her husband, Steve, live in Windermere, Fla. E-mail: jmaland2@aol.com Karen Gurley Lasater '86 reports that after studying for five years and receiving an engineering degree in materials science, she took a 180-degree turn in life at age 38. She is now thoroughly immersed in all things acting, theater, and teaching. She tours professionally Alumna Update throughout the year with the children's theater troupe, Books Alive, reaching over half a million kids in the Greater Houston area each year. Books Alive brings stories from the page to the stage to help students develop a healthy love of books while providing an opportunity to see fun and entertaining live theater in a 45-minute musical format. She teaches clinic rotations in dance, choreographs and directs junior high and community theater productions, and works for the Fort Bend Museum as presenter of Texas Pioneer life in the 1800s. She also does an occasional birthday party show for Nutty Scientists. E-mail: kglasater@gmail.com Paola Parra Harris '91 reports that after 20 years of practicing law at other firms, she opened the doors to her very own family law boutique firm, Parra Harris Law, in Jacksonville, Fla. She is married to Robert Harris, and they have two adorable sons, Lucas and Marcus. Jennifer Santaniello Crum '93 fulfilled a long- time dream and passed her real estate license exam. Jennifer and her husband, Brian, live in Beavercreek, Ohio. E-mail: jennc614@aol.com Elizabeth Lebruto Yost '97 graduated with her Ph.D. from the University of Central Florida in hospitality management in 2015. She is an assistant professor at UCF's Rosen College of Hospitality Management teaching finance and accounting. She loves being a part of the university and having the flexibility to take care of her 19-month-old daughter. E-mail: elizabeth. yost@ucf.edu. Virginia Ruth Beardsley '98 teaches middle and high school English at Okeechobee Christian Academy in Florida. She is married with two girls, Rylee and Annie. E-mail: neener.oca@ gmail.com Tracy McTeague Longin '01 completed her first Iron Man on April 22. Tracy and her husband, Mike, live in Weston, Fla. E-mail: gatorfilly@gmail.com Kalee Beaver Baker '05 started her own business in 2013 with the plan to serve brides and their families through the sweet season of engagement. She loves her job and feels grateful to Alpha Chi Omega for being one of the many stepping stones to where she is today. Kaylee and her husband, Paul, live in Birmingham, Ala. Website: kaleebakerevents.com Cassie Bailey '11 is a second-year Ph.D. candidate pursuing a degree in clinical psychology with a forensic emphasis. She has four more years left in the program. Her areas of focus are immigration, competency to stand trial, and diversity/multicultural issues. E-mail: cas.bailey@yahoo.com

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