the Alpha Beta Data delta delta delta at cornell university | spring 2013

Tri Delts Embrace Leadership Roles Across Campus

Hello, Tri Delta Alumnae! campus. One of our members, Janice Park University. It is a Greetings from Ithaca! Very exciting ’14, has joined the 2013 Panhellenic Coun- very exciting time, things are happening at 118 Tripham- cil as vice president of programming. An- and we hope ev- mer. We are pleased to welcome our new other member, Melissa Lukasiewicz ’14, eryone can join alumnae adviser, Meagan Yee, who has currently serves as the arts and sciences us for our Centen- been extremely helpful this semester. We representative on the Student Assembly. nial Celebration welcomed a beautiful pledge class of 53 Senior Audrey Boochever ’13 has founded in Ithaca on Sep- incredible young women this semester. The a highly successful on-campus farmer’s tember 21, 2013. new members are the life of our organiza- market that operates in the fall and spring. Can’t wait to see tion—always full of enthusiasm and eager to The list of leading Tri Delts goes on and on! you there! accept the honor of collegiate sisterhood. Most importantly, Alpha Beta is celebrat- Our sisters have been very active on ing its centennial this fall. A century ago, Tri Delta Love and Mine, campus, and Tri Deltas consistently find Delta received its charter and joined four Morgan Bookheimer ’13 themselves in positions of leadership across other Panhellenic organizations at Cornell Chapter President Alpha Beta Chapter Celebrates 100 Years in 2013

We mark the 100th year of our Alpha commemorate the many achievements of ated it with all in attendance. Please specify Beta Chapter here at Cornell University this our members over the past 100 years dur- if you wish to submit any material anony- year. Over the past 100 years, our Tri Delta ing our centennial celebration, which coin- mously. Email [email protected] or home has grown from 12 charter members cides with Cornell Homecoming (September send postal mail to: to 204 current and new members. Large 20-21). We welcome all alumnae back to Kelly Armstrong or small, the bonds of sisterhood have con- Ithaca to share this milestone in our chap- Continuing Education Chair stantly held us together. In 1913, 21 women ter’s history with those of us who are here 118 Triphammer Rd. signed the Petition of Sennightly to form a today. Further details will be posted on our Ithaca, NY 14850 chapter of Tri Delta at Cornell. Today, we website, www.cornelltridelta.org. celebrate the actualization of their original We invite all sisters to send stories, memo- Happy Centennial, everyone! goal to create a strong, enduring sisterhood ries, photos, or mementos of any kind from that would continue to bring together great the history of Tri Delta to us. We wish to Delta Love and Mine, women. This September, we will formally share the history of our chapter as you cre- Kelly Armstrong ’13

Calling All Alumnae: Help Us Say Farewell to Our Seniors

This year, we are planning a Circle graduation. The ritual is scheduled your memories of collegiate life in Tri Degree Ceremony and Pansy Brunch. for the morning of May 19, 2013, at Delta as theirs comes to a close. You may remember that this ritual is the house, with a celebratory brunch If you are interested, please let us meant to inspire graduating seniors to afterward at Taverna Banfi at the know, and we will be in touch soon with reflect on their time in Tri Delta, and Statler Hotel, where we would love further details. that it is traditionally led by alumnae the pleasure of your company. Please sisters—ideally from the same chapter let us know if you would like to be In the Bonds, where the ritual is taking place. We part of this tradition that we are try- Lizzie Brooks ’14 hope that some local alumnae would ing to renew in our chapter. The se- Alumni Relations Chair like to be involved in this special time niors would be very excited to have Kelly Armstrong ’13 for the seniors as they celebrate their you participate in this ritual and share Continuing Education Chair

www.cornelltridelta.org page one Sisterhood Remains Strong ... Even Across the “Pond!”

A year ago, I fit my life into two suitcases were always there to save the day. and got on a plane to , . Al- In February, I was getting frustrated that though my friends and family thought I was I wasn’t fluent in German yet, and I was crazy for choosing to spend six months in a having problems with my less-than-amicable country where I didn’t speak the language roommates. I shared these concerns with and wouldn’t know anyone, it was exactly my best friend and Tri Delta sister Brenna the experience I was looking for. I wanted McPeek ’13, who was studying in . to throw myself into the deep end and push A week later, she was there to cheer me up the boundaries of my comfort zone. A few and celebrate her 21st birthday. In March, weeks later, I was riding my bike to my in- we had a tea party in London with our ternship at an international animal welfare sisters Abby and Lauren, who were also organization,Vier Pfoten, and stopping by abroad. A week after that, Abby, Brenna, Olivia Molineux ’13 and Brenna McPeek the market to grab groceries and practice and I were dancing to folk music in ’s ’13 enjoy an afternoon in Vienna. my German on my way home. Temple Bar. For their spring break, Sarah I explored new museums, attended a and Rachel flew to Austria from Ithaca to Viennese ball in the Hofburg Palace, took stay with me. I showed them all around Vi- where I was in the world, I could always a ski trip to the Alps, sailed around Croa- enna and took pictures of them forming Del- count on my sisters, whether for a casual tia, and so much more. I was having an tas in front of Austria’s greatest landmarks. Skype session or attending the show of a incredible time, but there were definitely It was so much fun to be able to share lifetime at the Viennese opera. moments when I missed Cornell, my friends, my experience abroad with my best friends, and my family. Luckily, my Tri Delta sisters and it was great to know that no matter Olivia Molineux ’13 Cornell Tour Guide Finds Other Deltas Among the Ranks

During my first year at Cornell, you Kennedy ’12 and Kelsey Shultz’s (’12) un- could say I was enamored with college life. usual friendship and individual passions; Discovering the stunning natural beauty of Molly Dinnerstein’s (’11) comfortable and the fall, the buzz of the libraries after din- open presence, and her willingness to be- ner, and the eclectic mix of people finding friend naive freshmen like me; Jess Beidel- their niches made for a very exciting first man’s (’12) sage advice on navigating the semester. Everyone from the elegant social- extracurricular Cornell experience; Jessica ites to the gritty (and usually barefoot) nat- Lopez’s (’12) amazing ability to let loose a uralists had a place on this campus. I saw voice bigger than her body; and most of all, relationships formed between friends with the way Caroline Kebbe’s (‘14) smile catch- similar interests, and naturally, I wanted to es visitors in the Day Hall lobby by surprise. be part of it all. Their roles were (and still are!) ones of inspi- The semester I pledged Tri Delta was ration, guidance, and friendship. the same semester I joined the ranks of We are in the process of hiring a new our campus tour guides. I was happily crop of tour guides, and soon a dozen catapulted into the membership of two new, fresh faces will join Caroline and me very tight ranks of friends, and have only in Day Hall and on the Arts Quad to lead been more and more thankful for my role herds of prospective students through the in both organizations since. melting snow, greening trees, and stoic When I remember the past four semes- buildings. I can only hope that there may ters (and a summer) that I’ve spent with be a few more potential Tri Delts in this Caroline Krebbe ’14 and Rochelle Brahala tour guides, I linger on the friendships I group of new hires! ’14 both serve as Cornell tour guides. developed with other Tri Delta tour guides on staff. In particular, I remember Felicia Rochelle Brahala ’14

Saturday, September 21, 2013 Alpha Beta turns 100! SaveFormal invitationthe toDate follow. page two www.cornelltridelta.org Two Delta Sisters Participate in NYC “Externship” at MizzFIT

an A-lister walks into a room in slow motion, looking larger than life as their glossy hair whips back and forth in the style of a Pan- tene commercial? That’s how we felt. We quickly learned that Bianca is a complete sweetheart, however. She welcomed us into her business with open arms and trusted us with real responsibility and hands-on work. On our very first day, we were planning fit- ness classes to review, sitting in on meetings, and recommending layouts for the website. We even helped put together a Valentine’s Day pitch for CBS News. Productivity and caffeine levels were high. Bianca truly made us part of her MizzFIT team. It might have only been for a few days, but we were more than thrilled to run in her shoes. Highlights of our externship include being featured on a Good Morning America segment; attending a network- Katia Lin ’14 and Caroline Krebbe ’14 enjoy a silly moment with MizzFIT’s Bianca Jade. ing event for Glam Media, where we met many female entrepreneurs, including Pinterest’s Jennifer Sbranti; and trying out Hi! We’re Katia and Caroline, but we winter break than researching and collabo- New York’s newest cycling studio, Revolve have also come to be known as “the ex- rating with Bianca in her energized startup Fitness, with celebrity trainer Kristin Ken- terns.” This winter, we were fortunate enough office. Want a peek into the glamorous lives ney. To say this externship was a positive to be matched with Bianca Jade for a winter of the externs? Keep on reading. experience would be a complete under- “externship” created by Cornell University’s It was two days after New Year’s, and we statement. We are so fortunate to have Office of Career Resources. The goal of were ready to adhere to our resolutions and had the opportunity to immerse ourselves the program is to give current undergradu- lose the pounds gained during finals week in an innovative, fast-paced industry and ates the opportunity to explore different ca- (the candy bar population felt the brunt of learn so much in such a short time. Keep reer fields and network with the university’s our frustration and anxiety), but we also up with our friend Bianca and her latest alumni. Our time with Bianca at MizzFIT was wanted to start making our way into the pro- reviews at www.mizzfit.com! a great fit for us, as we are both lovers of fessional world. When we first saw Bianca, fitness, health, and fashion! There could not we were a little starstruck, to say the least. Caroline Krebbe ’14 have been a better way for us to spend our You may recall scenes from movies when a Katia Lin ’14 Game Day: Sisters Find School Spirit at Michigan!

Michigan for game day in early September. Force Academy. Seeing that stadium, the Big We were so excited to do something new House, full of 100,000 blue-and-yellow-clad and spontaneous! fans, quenched our thirst for school spirit. By On Friday night, we arrived in Ann Arbor the end of the game, we were ready to head with only one minor setback: Dan’s speeding back and take a nap after a long day spent ticket. He got this somewhere in western New standing on the bleachers. York. We left on a whim, picking up Taylor Back at our friend’s apartment, we were right from her afternoon class. Sleeping ar- lucky enough to meet his roommate’s girl- rangements had not occurred to us. It should friend, Rachel—a Michigan Tri Delta sister! come as no surprise to you, our Alpha Beta Mission accomplished! She made us some sisters, that we conquered the couch. chocolate chip cookies (connecting instantly Taylor Landis-Miller ’14 and Melissa We woke up Saturday morning, game to Taylor as a fellow fan of baking), and we Frank ’14 celebrate school spirit! day, refreshed and ready to go! Taylor all shared some laughs on the couch. This made sure to wear her blue-and-yellow Tri experience really made us feel Tri Delta’s Delta shirt as we headed for the tailgates. presence as a national organization, as our Since we were feeling a lack of school We hoped that we would meet some Tri Delta sisterhood extends far beyond the slope. spirit last fall on the slope, we decided to Michigan sisters along the way! tag along with our friends Harlan and Dan The chants of “Go Blue!” became our Melissa Frank ’14 of Sigma Alpha Mu for a weekend trip to mantra as we watched Michigan play the Air Taylor Landis-Miller ’14

www.cornelltridelta.org page three House Corporation Renovates 118 Triphammer

The doors leading to the deck from the dining room have received a face-lift— beautiful wooden French doors have replaced the old sliding doors.

The house corporation has been very some of the rooms in August 2012. We throughout the house during the summer busy during the 2012-2013 school year transformed two rooms on the ground floor of 2012. with the following key projects: (the former TV/finance room, and the for- We are looking for more volunteers with 1. Mattresses mer coat room) into two single bedrooms the house corporation! Any amount of time 2. New bedroom furniture/creating new so that more undergraduates can live in the you can give is appreciated bedrooms sorority house. This summer, the house corporation hopes 3. Dining room The renovations on the dining room to do landscaping in the front of the house, 4. Sprinkler system are almost complete. We purchased new replace the front door, and paint the shutters. The house corporation replaced the furniture in the summer of 2012 for the din- If you have any ideas or suggestions, please mattresses in every bedroom in January ing room, which included new tables and email us at [email protected]. 2013. Some of the mattresses were over chairs. The dining room floors were pol- 20 years old. ished in January 2013. This summer, the Delta Love, In addition, the house corporation pur- house corporation will also be replacing Beth Gilje ’04 chased new bedroom furniture (including the light fixtures and ceiling tiles. President dressers, wardrobes, and bed frames) for A sprinkler system was installed Alpha Beta House Corporation

We regret to report the passing of the following Alpha Beta alumnae:

Rosemary (Hunt) Todd ’31 Ann (Mitchell) Rogers ’45 Sharon L. (Follett) Petrillose ’52 (February 18, 2012) (October 21, 2011) (November 16, 2011) Eleanor (Bradley) Tunison ’33 Helena (Robinson) Banks ’47 Hester (Young) Kenneth ’57 (November 1, 2011) (September 18, 2012) (September 18, 2012) Martha (English) Martin ’34 Muriel W. (Welch) Brown ’47 Louise (Stilwell) Bennett ’59 (March 12, 2011) (November 22, 2011) (March 19, 2012) Marjorie (Carpenter) Block ’41 Barbara A. Lambert ’48 Marian (Johnson) Richert ’60 (April 9, 2010) (November 29, 2011) (October 21, 2011) Ruth (Dillenbeck) Kiligas ’42 Genevieve F. (Frederick) Petrey ’48 Mary (Barron) Matthews ’66 (June 4, 2012) (November 10, 2011) (September 1, 2010) Jocelyn (Holt) Marchisio ’43 Joan (Dickey) Hardie ’49 Carolyn (Kingsolver) Purvis ’68 (November 1, 2011) (July 2, 2012) (November 1, 2011)

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