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Members of the National Council pose together at Fraternity headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana. Bottom row left to right: Heather Wilson (Eta, Bucknell University), Donna Klinge (Epsilon Kappa, California State University, Fullerton), Julie Burkhard (Beta Sigma, University of Georgia). Top from left to right: Bobbie Larsen (Xi, University of Nebraska-Lincoln), Holiday McKiernan (Alpha, DePauw University), Marsha Grady (Alpha Upsilon, The University of Alabama), Diane Blackwelder (Omicron, Baker University), Donna Chereck (Alpha Phi, The University of Texas at Austin).
Members of the National Council pose together during a meeting at the Stauffer Inn. (Left to right) National Vice President Miriam Decker (Lamba, Syracuse University), Secretary Treasurer Harriet Saunders (Alpha Delta, University of Cincinnati), Alumnae Membership Director Lois Tullis (Nu, University of Colorado), Collegiate Membership Director Marilyn Peterson (Beta Theta, Lawrence University), NPC Delegate Jessie Payne (Upsilon, Millikin University), National President Rosemary Hittle (Alpha Chi, Butler University), Extension Director Valena Burke (Xi, University of Nebraska), National Vice President Jean Wells (Alpha Phi, University of Texas-Austin), Rush Director Jackie Strauss (Alpha Chi, Butler University), Altruistic Director Peg Crawford (Alpha, DePauw University).
Theta Tau (Rutgers University) lifetime members on bid day in front of the chapter house at 4 Union Street.
Official 1988-90 National Council photo, taken at headquarters. Pictured left to right (seated) Melinda Hanraty Dugger (Gamma Epsilon, Oklahoma State University), Ellen Vanden Brink (Alpha, DePauw University), Diane Wilson Blackwelder (Omicron, Baker University). Left to right (standing) Diane Pearson Jonas (Gamma Rho, Texas Tech University), Carol Edmundson Hutcheson (Epsilon Zeta, Auburn University), Judy Evans Anderson (Alpha Lambda, University of Minnesota), Marilyn Eacrett Brainard (Alpha Psi, UCLA), Betty Beard Wall (Psi, The University of Oklahoma) and executive director, Nancy Nitchman Leonard (Alpha Chi, Butler University).
This photo was taken at Kings Beach, Swampscott, Massachusetts, the site of our 1924 National Convention. This convention had a once-in-a-lifetime event when Alpha Tau (University of New Hampshire) chapter was installed!
Bessie Grooms Keenan (Alpha, DePauw University) began studying music as a young child and was an accomplished pianist by the time she entered DePauw. Near the end of her first year there, she strained the muscles of her left hand from over-practice and had to give up the ambition of her life. However, she gave much of her time to help build Alpha Chi Omega. Her daughter, Hannah Keenan, eventually became director of Alpha Chi’s central office, today known as headquarters.
Estelle Leonard (Alpha, DePauw University) entered university hoping to make a living as a musician. Most of her time was spent practicing or studying. She also served as Dean Howe’s secretary for two years. Though she had serious goals and a “dignified appearance,” she was known for playing practical jokes on her colleagues. She graduated in 1891 and had a full career, teaching music, publishing piano compositions and reporting for the local newspaper. Long involved with Alpha Chi Omega, she attended more conventions than any other Founder. She was described in our 1948 History as “distinctly modern in her ideas” and as having “developed independence, decision, and a rather bohemian attitude.”
Martha Carolan Hannegan (Omicron, Baker University) served as National President from 1980-83.
Past National Presidents pose together at the 2008 National Convention. (Left to right) Past National President 2004-08 Donna Smith Chereck (Alpha Phi, The University of Texas at Austin), Past National President 1976-80 Karen Aunan Miley (Alpha Lambda, University of Minnesota), Past National President 2000-04 Julie Cain Burkhard (Beta Sigma, University of Georgia), Past National President 1992-96 Judy Evans Anderson (Alpha Lambda, University of Minnesota), Past National President 1980-83 Martha Hannegan (Omicron, Baker University), Past National President 1988-92 Ellen Little Vanden Brink (Alpha, DePauw University), Past National President 1983-88 D'Alice Coburn Cochran (Alpha Mu, Indiana University), Past National President 1996-2000 Janice Manning Crandall (Omicron, Baker University).
Five unidentified Gamma Upsilon (University of Houston) chapter members perform a line dance during the University of Houston's Frontier Fiesta. The chapter won best overall show and the line dance was hailed one of the top 10 acts.
National President Jan Manning Crandall (Omicron, Baker University) poses with members of Beta Xi (Utah State University) chapter at a reception given in her honor.
Sarah Caldwell (Alpha Mu, Indiana University) and Lauren Werner (Alpha Mu, Indiana University) collect donations to support relief efforts after Hurricane Katrina while advertising for the chapter's benefit.
An unidentified Iota Lambda (Texas Christian University) chapter member poses with two novelty checks for donations to a women's shelter and to Kristin's Story with funds from the chapter's fashion show.
The first convention walk-a-thon, "Stepping out against violence" was in 1996. This tradition continued through 2006 and attendees can be seen here, in 2000, raising awareness for our national philanthropy Domestic Violence Awareness.
Executive Director Nancy Leonard (Alpha Chi, Butler University) sits at her desk in headquarters, tackling the daily to-do list.
Four unidentified members pose together at the 2016 National Convention.
Carol Hall Bolen (Beta Phi, Bowling Green State University) poses with the Pledge Award won by her chapter at the 1972 National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.