It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that we have lost an Alpha Chi Omega sister. Betty Hodges initiated Beta Eta chapter in 1955. Her memorial will be held (address below) on Saturday, July 24th in Atlanta. Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Hodges, 74, died on July 6, 2010 at her home on Lake Lanier in Flowery Branch,Continue reading “In Memory of Betty Hodges”
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Alpha Chi Omega Convention!
It’s going to be a banner week for all of us at Xi Omega Xi as Alpha Chi Omega Convention kicks off on Friday, July 9th. First, we’ll have what looks like it might be a record number of Beta Etas in attendance for Convention in general, and an even larger crowd on Saturday nightContinue reading “Alpha Chi Omega Convention!”
Xi Omega Xi Founder – Claudia Wenzel Thomas
CLAUDIA WENZEL THOMAS was initiated into Beta Eta Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega in 1967. While a collegiate member, she served as pledge class Social Chairman and several terms as Rush Chairman. As an alumna, Claudia has held numerous positions on the local, regional and national levels. These positions include President of Gamma Lambda GammaContinue reading “Xi Omega Xi Founder – Claudia Wenzel Thomas”
Xi Omega Xi Founder – Aggie Smith Steiner
Aggie Smith Steiner ’67 Aggie Steiner initiated at Beta Eta in 1967. During tenure as a collegian, she served as a Standards Board Member, Assistant Pledge Trainer, Family Weekend Chair, Circus Decorations Chair and won the Favorite Pledge Award. She graduated from Florida State Cum Laude with membership in several academic honoraria. AggieContinue reading “Xi Omega Xi Founder – Aggie Smith Steiner”
In Memory of Ada Leigh Wall Soles
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Ada Leigh Wall Soles, a 1956 initiate of Beta Eta chapter of Alpha Chi Omega, passed away earlier this month. She was a trailblazer, a woman who lived our values everyday, as you’ll see from the articles that follow. Delaware Grapevine: Remembering AdaContinue reading “In Memory of Ada Leigh Wall Soles”
Xi Omega Xi Founder -Sylvia Foster
Sylvia Foster ’57 Sylvia Miller pledged Alpha Chi Omega in 1957 at FSU. While an active she was the recommendations chair for recruitment and warden. She served on the Student President’s Cabinet as Secretary of Honor as well as Alpha Lambda Delta (freshman women’s honorary) President and other organizations while working part time inContinue reading “Xi Omega Xi Founder -Sylvia Foster”
Xi Omega Xi Founder – Britain Dwyre
Britain Dwyre ’99 Britain initiated at Beta Eta in the fall of 1999. During her years as a collegian; Britain she served as VP Fraternity Relations, Alumnae Chair, Senior Programming Chair, Parents Weekend Chair,PACE,and resource coordinator. Some of her best memories come from when she also served as co-float chair with her “littleContinue reading “Xi Omega Xi Founder – Britain Dwyre”
Xi Omega Xi Founder – Aileen Warshaw Thurber
Aileen Warshaw Thurber ’98 A true Florida girl at heart, Aileen pledged Beta Eta at FSU in Fall 1998. At her initiation ceremony, Aileen, a legacy, was pinned by her mother, also an Alpha Chi (Gamma Chapter – Northwestern University). While active, Aileen participated in as many AXO events as possible. She held the positionContinue reading “Xi Omega Xi Founder – Aileen Warshaw Thurber”
Xi Omega Xi Founder – Jessica Harwood Bouwsma
This will be a new weekly spotlight. Each Friday, we will get to know one of the founding members of Xi Omega Xi. First up, Madame President: Jessica (Harwood) Bouwsma Jessica (Harwood) Bouwsma was initiated into the Beta Eta chapter of Alpha Chi Omega in 1997 at Florida State. During collegiate membership, she held positionsContinue reading “Xi Omega Xi Founder – Jessica Harwood Bouwsma”
In Memory of Valerie Stubbs Mecutchen
Beta Eta alumna Valerie Mecutchen passed away April 24, 2010. She initiated Alpha Chi Omega in 1935 at Florida State College for Women, just six years after Beta Eta chapter was installed on campus. Valerie lived a full, rich life and in many ways was a woman ahead of her time. She will be greatlyContinue reading “In Memory of Valerie Stubbs Mecutchen”
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