Head of the Class

For the 23rd year, the Phoenix Alumnae Chapter presented a scholarship to a graduating senior of the Phoenix Day School for the Deaf. This year, the award was renamed the Phoenix Delta Zeta Alumnae/Claudia J. Hosking Scholarship, honoring our chapter's long-time Philanthropy chair, who passed away on May 17th as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in April. Class valedictorian Michael Lewis is the 2009 recipient. He has been accepted at Arizona State University. The ceremony took place on May 20th, with Pat Wells, Mary Chandler, Lorna Green, Mary Peterson, Ann Santos, and Carol Birch (and son) representing the alums. Claudia's daughters Allison and Wendy and grandsons also attended.

Photo Caption: On behalf of the Phoenix Alumnae Chapter, Lorna Green (Alpha Beta) and Pat Wells (Gamma Lambda) present a scholarship to Phoenix Day School for the Deaf graduate Michael Lewis.

End of the Year Fiesta!

On May 16th, alumnae gathered at Aunt Chilada's for the year's final meeting. We enjoyed socializing, eating, and laughing together. Officers installed were Ann Santos (Zeta Chi), president; Mary Pat Pepping (Theta Rho), vice president; Pat Wells (Gamma Lambda), recording secretary; Lorna Green (Alpha Beta), treasurer; Karen Lange (Delta Mu), corresponding secretary; Arlis Legler (Zeta Upsilon), Panhellenic delegate; Sue Pickles (Gamma Lambda), Panhellenic alternate; and Erin Maher (Xi Lambda), Lamp editor/blog coordinator. Susan Norman (Zeta) performed the installation, based on each officer as an ingredient that together make a superior batch of cookies (i.e., our alum chapter)!

Photo Captions:

1. Susan Norman samples the wonderful Mexican-food buffet at Aunt Chilada's.

2. Officers installed at the May 16 meeting are (from left) Arlis Legler; Katie McCarthy (Beta Kappa), standing in for Erin Maher; Karen Lange, Mary Chandler (hidden, standing in for Pat Wells); Sue Pickles; Mary Pat Pepping; Sue Norman, installer; Lorna Green; and Ann Santos.

3. President Ann Santos presents an appreciation gift to Sue Pickles, the chapter's dedicated Panhellenic delegate for the past several years.

4. A special proclamation honors June Walthers (right), a frequent guest at alum meetings.

5. Annette Hebert (Iota Upsilon) signs a "prayer quilt" for Claudia Hosking, who unfortunately passed away on May 17th.

 

When: Tuesday June 23rd @ 6pm

What: Tacos and Tequila with your DZ sisters  ($1 tacos on Tuesdays)

Where: Cien Agave  (In Old Town Scottsdale) 

Why: To Socialize and Have Fun

 
RSVP:  Please email me at kara.kissell@gmail.com and let me know if you're able to come so we can let Cien Agave know. Its also best to bring cash with a large group so the bill is easier :) Hope to see you all there!

DZ Love,

Kara Kissell (Pi Zeta, '08)