A NETWORK OF SISTERS AND FRIENDS

Installing Officers

Grand President Amy Burnham Onken, Illinois Epsilon (1927); Grand President Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg, Ohio Alpha (1991)

Installation of Alabama Alpha

A local group, Theta Pi, was formed in 1925. The chapter was installed on October 7, 1927. The chapter’s charter was withdrawn in 1989. The chapter was reinstalled on February 10, 1991. The Initiation Ceremony took place in the chapter room at Stockham Hall on campus. The installation banquet was held at Vestavia Country Club. Tables were covered in ivory cloths with centerpieces of crystal angels. Those angels were given to the new initiates at the conclusion of the evening.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Omicron Pi, Chi Omega, Kappa Delta, Pi Beta Phi and Zeta Tau Alpha

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Alabama Alpha

• Ninette Abernethy Griffith (2000)
• Dr. Virginia Van der Veer Hamilton (1993)
• Marion McCoy Phillips (2004)

Notable Alumnae

• Annette Mitchell Mills

Installing Officer

Grand President Amy Burnham Onken, Illinois Epsilon
 

Installation at Alabama Beta 

The chapter was installed on September 19, 1949. The installation banquet was held at the McLester Hotel. During the banquet, the Birmingham, Alabama, Alumnae Club presented each new initiate with Pi Phi stationery. The celebration concluded the next day with a reception at the chapter house.
 

Living at Alabama Beta

In the spring of 2018, Alabama Beta will be introducing a new house to the Alabama campus. It will be 40,000 square feet, double the size of the most previous home. There are 32 bedrooms, which holds 63 members. There will be one single bedroom, one guest room and the rest are double bedrooms. This house will be an exciting milestone for the Alabama Beta chapter once the facility is open, not only because it will be just as big as the other sorority chapter houses on campus, but the sisters will also be able to live in a home once again. For the 2016–2017 school year, chapter housing consists of a modular unit which does not allow members to live in a house while the new one is being built. The chapter is so proud and excited to have this new home in the Alabama Panhellenic family.

In the old home, there was a fountain in the backyard that was donated by alumnae. There were also engraved bricks that made up the porch from the house before that where people could donate to have their names put on them for the new house. There is also a painting of a floral arrangement that was donated by the family of an Alabama Beta member who was killed in the 1970s.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Chi, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Phi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Delta Zeta, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kapp]a Gamma, Phi Mu, Pi Beta Phi, Sigma Delta Tau and Zeta Tau Alpha.
 

Philanthropic Events

Greek Man of the Year and Follow Your Arrow 5K 

Philanthropic Service

The chapter's philanthropic events include Greek Man of the Year in the fall and Follow Your Arrow 5K in the spring.
 

Notable Alumnae

• Eugenie Bondurant, Actress, Played “Tigris” in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Alabama Beta

• Becky Griffith (2015)
• Dr. Kathleen Boyle Bond (1993)

Installing Officer

Grand President Marianne Reid Wild, Kansas Alpha

Installation of Alabama Gamma

The chapter was installed on February 2, 1957. The ceremony took place in the new Pi Phi chapter room in Boyd Hall. At the installation banquet, Alabama Gamma Jan Bishop received a trophy for Best Scholarship and Alabama Gamma Nancy Lou Avara was chosen as best New Member.
 

Living at Alabama Gamma

Alabama Gamma’s first residence was in the Quad which is in the heart of Auburn’s beautiful campus. The Quad is still being used for housing for University students. In the mid 1980’s, the chapter room relocated to the Hill area of campus where new dorms and chapter rooms were built. This area provided more space for the Greek system as it continued to grow. Finally, the chapter moved from the Hill to the Village in 2009. The Village is a beautiful, sprawling space with apartment style rooms for its’ residents and gorgeous chapter rooms that houses all 17, soon to be 18, women’s fraternities and sororities.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Xi Delta, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Delta Zeta, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Phi Mu, Pi Beta Phi, Sigma Kappa, Sigma Sigma Sigma and Zeta Tau Alpha.
 

Philanthropic Events

Dodge The Arrow

Philanthropic Service

Dodge The Arrow, which is the chapter’s annual dodgeball tournament, is open to the campus community. Teams pay to sign up and play, or purchase a shirt, in order to support the philanthropy. The winning team gets to donate $500 to the charity of their choice.
 

Notable Alumnae

• Mallory Hagan, Miss America 2013

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Alabama Gamma

• Trina Gordon McCallister (2011)

Installing Officer

Grand President Amy Burnham Onken, Illinois Epsilon
 

Installation of Alberta Alpha

A local group, Alpha Upsilon, was formed in 1928. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on September 22, 1931. The Initiation Ceremony took place in the home of charter member Ruth Shipley. In the afternoon, there was a Cookie Shine and members exchanged their pins. The day after initiation, there was an installation banquet at Athabasca Hall on campus to celebrate Pi Phi. The first chapter meeting took place on campus two days after initiation. The following were charter members:

• President – Anita Gordon
• Vice-President – Helen Reid
• Recording Secretary- Margaret Durrell
• Corresponding Secretary – Helen Smith
• Treasurer – Evelyn Atkin
• Panhellenic Representative – Elizabeth MacKenzie
• Scholarship – Hilda McEwen
• Executive Council – Hilda McEwen, Elizabeth MacKenzie, Margaret Smith, and Ruth Shipley
• Censor – Ruth Bowen
• Founding Member - Hazel Rutherford McCuaig

Living at Alberta Alpha

There are six bedrooms in the chapter house with seven women living in the house. The Alberta Alpha Chapter house is located in a neighborhood called East Campus Village, which is quiet and on campus. The house is mostly white, with a wine-colored door and a silver blue porch. Some members believe that there is a ghost named Timmy who lives here.

There is a tea set that was donated by the first President of Alberta Alpha, Anita Gordon Primrose. The chapter also has a set from the Pi Beta Phi Mothers club. The chapter uses the tea sets for alumnae tea events. There is also an antique dinner bell in the dining area.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Gamma Delta, Delta Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta and Pi Beta Phi
 

Philanthropic Service

Alberta Alpha’s main philanthropy event is Pie a Pie Phi, which is held twice a year.
 

Notable Alumnae

• Hazel Rutherford McCuaig, Charter Member, initiated 1931. She was one of the chapter's founding members. Her father, Alexander Rutherford, Alberta’s first Premier, was chancellor of the University of Alberta at the time. Sororities were banned on campus, and Hazel was unable to start a women’s fraternity of her own because of this when she was a student. She was very involved in the development of the new Pi Beta Phi chapter.
• Judge Marjorie Bowker, initiated in 1936. She was the First Woman Graduate of University of Alberta Faculty of Law to be appointed a judge at any level. She holds several honors including being inducted into the Order of Canada in 1990 and being honored as one of seven pioneer women judges of Canada by the Canadian Judicial Council in 1995. She also holds honorary degrees from three universities including University of Alberta (LLD).

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Alberta Alpha

• Alice V. Payne (1998)
• Marjorie Montgomery Bowker (1995)
• Marilyn Diamond Miller (1992)

Installing Officers

Grand President May Lansfield Keller, Maryland Alpha and Grand Vice President Nina Harris Allen, Illinois Beta
 

Installation of Arizona Alpha

A local group, Gamma Delta, was formed in 1906. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on August 1, 1917. Installation activities took place at the home of Colorado Beta Louise Fourcar Marshall.

Living at Arizona Alpha

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Epsilon Phi, Alpha Phi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Beta Phi and Sigma Kappa

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Arizona Alpha

• Savannah Guthrie (2013)
• Brenda Smart Viner (2010)
• Heather Henricks Lenkin (2009)
• Elizabeth Thomas Alexander (1992)

Grand Council Members from Arizona Alpha

• Lucile Johannessen Roca

Installing Officers

Grand President Alice Weber Mansfield (Johnson), Missouri Beta

Installation of Arizona Beta

The chapter was installed on May 1, 1965. That May Day, 29 New Members were initiated into Pi Beta Phi by Grand President Alice Weber Mansfield (Johnson), Missouri Beta. Other installing officers included Grand Secretary Fay Martin Gross, Illinois Zeta; Grand Treasurer Olivia Smith Moore, Missouri Alpha; NPC Delegate Dorothy Weaver Morgan, Nebraska Beta; Director of Membership Helena Dingle Moore, California Gamma; Pi Province South Alumnae President Mary Emrich Van Buren, Illinois Beta; Pi Province President Carolyn Moody Lockhart, Oklahoma Alpha; and Past Pi Province South Alumnae President Jesse Moeur French, Alberta Alpha.

The setting for the weekend festivities of Initiation and Installation of the Arizona Beta Chapter was the renowned Camelback Inn.

After the afternoon initiation, an installation banquet was held. The banquet theme was “Lift Off.” Special guest speakers included Fraternity officers who described their personal experiences with some of the founders. Charter members included alumna initiate Margaret Johnson Goldwater, wife of U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater.

Amid telegrams, flowers, gifts and the Candlelighting Ceremony, it was a festive evening. Past Pi Province South Alumnae President Jesse Moeur French, Alberta Alpha, presented the chapter with a gavel used by her father, Benjamin Moeur, when he was Governor of the State of Arizona. The Pi Province Chapters presented a Loving Cup and the charter members presented the new chapter with an arrow plaque and a mosaic of the Pi Phi crest. To complete the weekend, on Sunday, the new initiates and visiting officers attended church together. Sunday afternoon, Pi Phi alumnae and the new initiates hosted a reception for Arizona State University faculty members, parents of initiates, the Dean of Women and President of the University.

Living at Arizona Beta

“Pi Phi Paradise” at the Adelphi clusters in Tempe, Arizona, is what is home to members! The cluster consists of double occupancy rooms and a few single suites. Currently, there are 27 women living in the cluster from various New Member classes. You can always find members doing homework in the newly remodeled study room, watching TV in the newly decorated chapter room or sitting outside together enjoying the Arizona weather on the porch! Every couple of weeks, the chapter hosts “family dinner” where all members get together, enjoy a delicious catered meal and spend time talking about their weeks. You can always find members in each other’s rooms (and closets!). There is never a dull moment in Pi Phi Paradise.

The chapter has an awesome collection of Arrow magazines dating back since the 1950s! They are carefully kept and are organized in a bookcase. Along with the old Arrow magazines members can look through, there are a few scrapbooks from previous years with photos of different events that the chapter still hosts. Chapter members love seeing the strong sisterhood that was here years and years before the current members came along. One of the most special items the chapter has is a scrapbook from charter members from 1965. It has photos of initiation, events and sisterhoods. It means so much to the chapter to have those memories to look to and remind the current members why they chose Pi Phi.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Phi, Alpha Delta Pi, Chi Omega, Delta Gamma, Delta Zeta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Kappa Delta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Pi Beta Phi and Sigma Kappa
 

Philanthropic Events

Arrowspike and
Pi Beta Phry
 

Philanthropic Service

The chapter’s main philanthropy event is Arrowspike in the fall. A recent Arrowspike, raised more than $22,100! Events during this week of fundraising included a Chipotle^® fundraiser, “Penny Wars” during the week leading up to the main event, Pi Beta Phry (where chicken tenders and fries are sold), Tug-of-War, Paint a Pi Phi (one big color war!) and of course, a Sand Volleyball tournament. One year the chapter ran out of more than 300 pounds of chicken tenders in the first two and a half hours of Pi Beta Phry!

Notable Alumnae

• Dr. Christine Kajikawa Wilkinson, Vice President for Student Affairs at Arizona State University 
• Nicole Powers Ramirez, Blogger of lovinglifeandlivingonless.com
• Samantha Ponder, Sportscaster for ESPN college football and basketball sideline reporter

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Arizona Beta

• Dr. Christine Kajikawa Wilkinson (1993)

Installing Officer

Grand President Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg, Ohio Alpha
 

Installation of Arizona Gamma

The chapter was installed on April 21, 1990. The Initiation Ceremony took place at Federated Community Church. The next day, the installation brunch was held at the North Student Union Dining Hall on campus. Tables were decorated with light blue cloths, wine napkins and pastel wicker baskets filled with greenery.
 

Living at Arizona Gamma

The chapter residence is University-owned, but was created with fraternity and sorority life in mind. The chapter occupies one floor of the residence hall with approximately 58 beds now, but there were as many as 62 at one point (plus some extras in another hall). There is a central chapter room where women can watch TV, gather for recruitment or study.

Because of the limited space, there isn’t much room for antiques. However, the chapter has its original silver platter that was gifted to it by Grand Council upon installation and an old bell that was previously used for recruitment. 

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Phi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Delta and Pi Beta Phi
 

Philanthropic Events

Arrowspike Volleyball Tournament,
Wing Wars
 

Philanthropic Service

Arrowspike Volleyball Tournament and Wing Wars are the fall fundraising activities in the chapter, benefiting the Foundation. The chapter has also started a Literacy Fair at a local elementary school to educate parents on issues surrounding illiteracy as well as expose the children to different reading genres. 

Notable Alumnae

• Cheryl Cecile Casone, anchor on the Fox Business Network
• Susan Colebank, author of Black Tuesday and Cashing In

Installing Officer

Grand President May Lansfield Keller, Maryland Alpha
 

Installation of Arkansas Alpha

A local group, Gamma Epsilon Delta, was formed in February 1906. There were 28 members initiated on December 29, 1909, in the bottom right bedroom of Mary Campbell’s home on Dickson Street.

The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on December 29, 1909. Installation activities took place in had been the Arkansas building at the 1904 World’s Fair.
 

Living at Arkansas Alpha

Recently the chapter members moved into its new home after a large renovation. The first home on the University of Arkansas campus sits at 519 North Oakland Avenue in Fayetteville. This house was called “The Arrow Lodge” when Pi Phis still lived there, but Alpha Delta Pi moved into this house in 1952.

This is when the chapter moved to 502 W. Maple Street, where the second home and new house currently sit. The second house on campus held many nicknames including the Princess Palace and the Pink Palace, was torn down in 2015 so the chapter could rebuild and expand. “The Pink Palace” still holds a very special place in chapter member’s hearts; however, the women are excited about this new era for Arkansas Alpha.

The new house is 42,000-square-feet. There are 98 beds for chapter members and an additional bed for the House Director. The chapter room has a "hidden wall" that will allow it to function as a New Member room during the New Member period as well as the chapter room all at the same time! After initiation, the wall will be pushed back and the space will function as one larger chapter room. Members are proud of this new facility, because it was built to meet the needs of college women today, and also for decades to come. Arkansas Alphas everywhere were challenged to build the house, and they rose to the occasion. It is a beautiful, fresh and welcoming home for all who live and visit the house, which is reflective of the wonderful members who will live there.

In the old house, members had a saying of "I'll leave it on the marble," or "sign up on the marble,” and everyone knew exactly what it meant. The marble was removed from the old house and a custom piece of furniture was made with the marble on the top, in hopes that it can serve the same purpose in the new house. This piece of furniture is located where everyone passes by on a regular basis, so there is excitement to see how the marble's purpose remains the same.

In the new house there are two fireplaces. The stone and brick was saved from the old house's two fireplaces to be used in the new house. Especially relevant is the brick from the old fireplace which was brick from the original Wilson homestead that once stood on the property. This brick is used on the second story fireplace. The crest that was in the old chapter room was saved for the new chapter room. The table where the President sits during chapter meetings was also preserved. The chapter has a tradition that all Chapter Presidents sign the bottom of the table.

The cornerstone of the new house is being inscribed for Arkansas Alpha Mary Campbell Gregory, who was a founding member and first Chapter President. She and her husband also donated the property to the chapter in the 1950s, which is noted on the cornerstone. Sealed in the walls of the new chapter room is the "graffiti" of the women who served on Chapter House Corporation, Alumnae Advisory Committee and Executive Council during the building process. There are two special Balfour Cup displays that were carefully removed from the old house and saved for the new one. One case, holding the three latest consecutive Balfour Cup wins is displayed in the living room. The other case, which holds one Balfour Cup, representing the previous three consecutive wins, are displayed in the library and foyer.

The new home houses 98 women in 37 bedrooms consisting of doubles, triples and quads and a presidential suite. This new facility is incredibly special because many of the rooms in the house and bricks around the outdoor living space were purchased and dedicated by alumnae who have made a huge impact on the chapter.

One of the trademark decorations in the house is the “arrow wall” of framed arrows that previously lined the staircase in the old house, but is now in the dining room. Another special piece in the home is the angel fountain that members often sat around to chat, study and share meals. The angel fountain was rebuilt for the new house in order to maintain some of chapter member’s favorite aspects of the old house and to keep tradition alive.

Arrow pillows are one of the chapter’s favorite traditions. Each New Member receives a handmade arrow pillow that is unique to them with their name from their Big Sis/mentor after initiation. Members keep their arrow pillows on their beds or in their rooms for the duration of the collegiate experience. It is definitely the most common decoration in the house!

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Omicron Pi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Phi Mu and Zeta Tau Alpha
 

Philanthropic Event

Pi Beta Phi 5k
 

Philanthropic Service

Arkansas Alpha’s largest philanthropy event is the annual “Pi Beta Phi 5k.” Recently the chapter raised $39,000, and the event continues to grow within the community each year. The race starts and ends at the Pi Beta Phi Centennial Gate on campus and businesses in the community come to show their support for the philanthropy. The Pi Beta Phi Centennial Gate is a beautiful gate donated to the University of Arkansas campus by Arkansas Alpha after raising $1 million to celebrate 100 years on the University of Arkansas Campus in 2009.
 

Notable Alumnae

• Gene Jones, philanthropist

• Jennie Allen, author
• Beth Brickell, actress
• Rev. Peggy Bosmyer Campbell, first female Episcopal priest ordained below the Mason-Dixon line
• Patricia Pulliam Upton
• Dorothy Davis Stuck, Arrow editor

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Arkansas Alpha

• Kasey Lowe McCall-Smith (2011)
• Gene Chambers Jones (2008)
• Patricia Pulliam Upton (1991)

Grand Council Members from Arkansas Alpha

• Freda Stafford Schuyler

Installing Officer:

Grand President Alice Weber Mansfield (Johnson), Missouri Beta 
 

Installation at Arkansas Beta

The chapter began as a local group, the Battlecriers, and officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on May 4, 1963. The Initiation Ceremony took place at the home of Texas Beta Catherine Couch Remmell. The installation banquet was held at the Riverdale Country Club with the theme “Angels in Disguise.” Decorations featured Barbie dolls dressed as angels, perched in swirling angel hair clouds atop white pedestals.

The chapter’s charter was relinquished in 2008.

Installing Officers

Anna Lena Lewis, Kansas Alpha; Past Grand President Helen Sutliff, Kansas Alpha (1905); Past Grand President Elizabeth Turner Orr, Oregon Alpha (1979)
 

Installation of California Alpha

The California Alpha Chapter at Stanford University was originally installed on September 13, 1893. It has been reinstalled twice, a strong testament to the dedication the chapter has to Pi Beta Phi. The chapter was reinstalled for the first time on February 11, 1905, and again on November 11, 1979. In both instances when the chapter closed, it was due to the University ordering the women’s fraternities to close.

The first installation occurred on September 13, 1893, less than three years after Stanford University opened its doors. The chapter lived in Roble Hall, one of the oldest dorms on campus today and held their chapter meetings there. 

In 1905, a group of Pi Phis transferred to Stanford and formed an initiative to reinstate the chapter. After several relocations and multiple denied applications, the California Alpha Chapter was approved to be rechartered on February 11, 1905. Until 1944 the Pi Phis on Stanford’s campus lived in what is today known as “French house,” but in 1944 Stanford University imposed a ban on all women’s Greek organizations and California Alpha was forced to disband for a second time.  

Finally, in 1979, the chapter was reinstated and since then the chapter has thrived, with the University awarding the chapter with a University-owned house in 2000.
 

Living at California Alpha

The chapter house has 57 Pi Phis, sophomores to seniors, living in a combination of triples, doubles and singles. The chapter is one of the only three sororities at Stanford allowed to have its own house, which makes the house very special to the chapter and a privilege members are very proud to have. Members feel incredibly fortunate to have a place to call home and to conduct all official business. The house is the heart of the chapter and there is never a time where there aren’t Pi Phis gathered in the dining room or common areas working, talking or just spending time together. What sets the house apart, besides the unique and diverse members, is the effort put into creating a welcoming atmosphere for fellowship and comraderie. The house is also known for its amazing meals, thanks to a fabulous chef. The dining room is never empty! 

The chapter house is owned by the University, in accordance with University policy. When sororities were reinstated on Stanford’s campus in 1978, it was conditional upon each organization demonstrating they would operate with values in mind. As a result, the University insisted upon retaining ownership of the house and restricted certain practices. Because Pi Phi does not own the house and Stanford considers it a part of the school housing system and places non-members in the house when the chapter is not present, the chapter members are not free to decorate as they choose. Instead, members rely upon the comraderie and close friendships within the chapter to make the house special and put a strong emphasis on community.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Epsilon Phi, Alpha Phi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Pi Beta Phi
 

Philanthropic Events

Arrowspike
 

Philanthropic Service

Recently, the chapter hosted a sand volleyball tournament called Arrowspike, allowing members of the Stanford community to sign up in teams to compete in support of Read > Lead > Achieve^®. In addition to fundraising on campus and selling food and merchandise at the event, corporate sponsors can donate at a variety of levels to support the cause. Not only does the event help raise awareness and money in support of Read > Lead > Achieve, but it also helps foster a sense of community amongst the broader Stanford student body.

Notable Alumnae

• Dr. Louise Pearce, physician and pathologist whose research led to the cure for African Sleeping sickness in the early 20th century
• Amy Biehl, social justice advocate who was killed while working in support of the transition from apartheid to democracy in South Africa
• Lucy Davis, silver medalist in team jumping for the US Equestrian Team at the 2016 Rio Olympics
• Jayne Appel, center on the San Antonio Stars in the WNBA who also played basketball for Stanford
• Laura Granville, professional American tennis player who set Stanford’s record for the most consecutive singles victories at 58

Installing Officer

Grand President Amy Burnham Onken, Illinois Epsilon
 

Installation of California Epsilon

A local group, Phi Sigma Nu, was formed on January 19, 1925. The official Pi Beta Phi chapter was installed on September 1, 1949. The Initiation Ceremony took place at the Thursday Club on Point Loma, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The installation banquet was held in the Don Room of the El Cortez, a landmark hotel in downtown San Diego. The ceremony was themed “The Bonds of Wine and Blue,” and members first sang “Pi Phi Grace” and then sang “Speed Thee My Arrow” before dinner was served.
 

Living at California Epsilon

The California Epsilon Chapter house is special for many reasons. One of the most special events at California Epsilon takes place on the night before initiation. Cchapter members participate in a Cookie Shine and afterward the newly initiated members are surprised with a letter written by their parents and read to them by their big sisters.

The chapter house has 16 bedrooms, sleeping a little over 30 women. California Epsilons feel very lucky to be the only sorority house at San Diego State University with a backyard!

An interesting item in the chapter house is the grand piano in the chapter room. Chapter members are always welcome to come to the house to play music for everyone to enjoy. Another very lovely element is the tile mosaic of the Pi Phi crest.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Phi, Delta Gamma, Delta Zeta, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta and Pi Beta Phi
 

Philanthropic Event

Pi Phi Pizookie and Pie a Pi Phi week
 

Philanthropic Service

The chapter’s main philanthropy event is Pi Phi Pizookie. The event typically takes place in March. Members presell shirts and tickets for boys and girls to come help us fundraise for literacy and also enjoy Pizookies, music and hanging out with Pi Phis! Recently, the chapter changed the normal fall philanthropy. The chapter transitioned from Pie a Pi Phi to a weeklong philanthropy event that included Pie a Pi Phi, a tabling event and even a talent show!

Notable Alumnae

• Demi Marchese, founder of the online boutique 12th Tribe

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from California Epsilon

• Leslie Ann Armstrong Andio (2012)
• Sharon Culver Considine (2007)

Silver Slipper Award for Excellence of a Chapter Vice President of Finance

• Sarah Lewis (2018)

Installing Officer

Grand President Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg, Ohio Alpha
 

Installation at California Iota

A local group, Gamma Nu, was formed in 1984. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on September 5, 1986. The Initiation Ceremony took place at First Christian Church in Chico. The installation banquet was held at Butte Creek Country Club, with many Pi Phi alumnae and parents in attendance.

The chapter’s charter was relinquished in 2005.

Installing Officer

Grand President Sarah Ruth Mullis, South Carolina Alpha
 

Installation of California Nu

Installation weekend took place November 15–17, 2002. The local Installation Committee Chair was Kentucky Beta Karen Emberton. Her committee included Anne Zantop Cioffi, Jan Kincaid Clifford, Anne-Marie Anderson Bulawka, Desiree Dexter Brown, Sherry ZeBrack Berg, Ashley Dye, Sheila McKenna, Christina Running, Carolyn Stirling and Mary Allison Davis Kusserow.

Friday included the reading of the Constitution and Statutes, followed by a formal ceremony for alumnae initiates at the Huesman Hall. Following the formal ceremony, the Preparatory Service was held. Chapter members participated in a Cookie Shine that included alumnae. The Initiation Ceremony was held at the Holy Activity Parish on November 16. Grand President Sarah Ruth "Sis" Mullis conducted the Initiation Ceremony for 71 collegians and three alumna initiates. Grand Vice President Finance Maurine Hager Jones, Montana Alpha, and Grand Vice President Membership Kay Knittle Brock, Colorado Alpha, assisted during the ceremony. Saturday evening's banquet was held at the Renaissance Hotel. Following the introduction of the collegiate and alumna initiates, Sis Mullis presented a silver tray from Grand Council. Past Grand Council Member Evelyn Peters Kyle, Illinois Alpha, also presented a silver tray to the chapter. Kim Barger Durand presented a pair of candelabras from the chapters of Alpha-Zeta Province. 

Grand President Sis Mullis installed the chapter. The women then provided entertainment by leading the group in Pi Phi "Ring Ching" and "One Two Three Words." Karen Emberton read a poem from Poet Laureate Evelyn Peters Kyle, written in honor of the installation. On Sunday, a model chapter meeting was held in Pereira Hall on the LMU campus. California Nu New Chapter Assistance Officer Jane Landreth Russell presided over the meeting. Grand President Sis Mullis installed chapter officers and presented Chapter President Meghan Elizabeth Bryan with the president's badge. Grand President Emerita Jean Wirths Scott, Pennsylvania Beta, then presented the Panhellenic Delegate with a pin designed to commemorate NPC's Centennial. More than 200 guests attended the reception on Sunday, including parents, friends, Pi Phi collegians and LMU administration and faculty.
 

Living at California Nu

Loyola Marymount University does not recognize official chapter houses, and therefore, California Nu does not have a facility. The chapter meets in lecture halls on campus for chapter meetings and official chapter business, which suits the chapter’s need for a large amount of space.

The California Nu Chapter has an “Angel Box,” which is passed around for members to put in affirmations or notes to other members. The Angel Box has been present since the beginning of California Nu. It is a small wooden box engraved with a small plaque that reads "Angel Box, California Nu." These notes and affirmations are then read aloud by the President, Vice President of Member Development and Vice President Administration at the close of chapter. Normally, bigs and littles will congratulate each other on a job promotion, a great grade on a test or a significant life event. It is special for the whole chapter to hear wonderful news about other members!

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Phi, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Delta Zeta, Kappa Alpha Theta and Pi Beta Phi

Philanthropic Service

Currently, the chapter has two main philanthropy events. Dodge the Arrow, held in the fall, is a dodgeball tournament with a twist — if and when you get out, you can get back into the game if you speed read a page from a Dr. Seuss^® book! Arrowspike, held in the spring, is a large volleyball tournament held on Sunken Gardens, the largest community space on campus!

Notable Alumnae

• Lauren Froderman, winner of the 7th season of “So You Think You Can Dance.” 

Installing Officer

Ida Smith (Griffith), Kansas Alpha
 

Installation of California Beta

In the spring of 1900, Wisconsin Alpha Nan Mashek (Tillotson) visited her cousin, Elma Korbel (Mellersh), who later became a charter member of California Beta. Elma and some of her friends had spoken of forming a sorority. After meeting the women, Nan suggested they apply for a Pi Phi charter. The chapter was installed on August 23, 1900. Installation activities took place in a house that the women rented at College Avenue and Sylvan Way in Berkeley, California.
 

Living at California Beta

The chapter house is set up in Southern living style, which means there are “day rooms” and a sleeping porch rather than traditional bedrooms. This makes the house an especially social and welcoming environment. Doors are always open and women are hanging out in each other’s day rooms. There are 68 women who live in and 12 rooms — eight “day rooms” and four traditional style bedrooms — that are each named for their features or place in Pi Phi history. Lovely is named after the four "lovelies" who had boyfriends serving in World War II. \Coffee Pot is named after two seniors who borrowed the house's coffee pot for the entire semester. Fish Bowl is a favorite because of its wonderful big windows. Much of member’s time, though, is spent together in the spacious living room, TV room, dining room or study room — unless it's a sunny afternoon. Then, members are out front of the hillside lawn or on one of the charming balconies soaking up the rays of sunshine.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Phi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Beta Phi, Sigma Kappa, Zeta Tau Alpha. 
 

Philanthropic Event

Arrowbands
 

Philanthropic Service

The chapter’s largest philanthropy event of the year is Arrowbands, a lip-sync and dance competition between Cal's sororities, fraternities and sports teams. Each group creates a themed routine to perform in front of a cheering audience, with ticket sales benefiting Pi Beta Phi Foundation's Literacy Fund.
 

Notable Alumnae

• Nicolle Wallace was California Beta’s Chapter President in 1993 and has since has worked as an author and political commentator and analyst. Nicole was co-host of The View talk show, former White House Director of Communications and worked as a senior advisor for the McCain-Palin campaign.
• Jennifer Biddulf created PowerBar with her husband in the mid-1980s.

Installing Officer

Grand President Amy Burnham Onken, Illinois Epsilon
 

Installation of California Zeta

A local group, Delta Zeta Delta, was formed in 1924. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on February 2, 1950. Installation activities were held over a three-day period. The Initiation Ceremony was held at the El Mirasol Hotel. The installation banquet took place at the Montecito Country Club. The events concluded with a formal tea at the new chapter house at 1620 Grand Avenue. 

Living at California Zeta

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Phi, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Pi Beta Phi

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from California Zeta

• Winslow Coyne Reitnouer (2001)

Installing Officer

Grand President Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg, Ohio Alpha
 

Installation of California Kappa

The chapter was installed on April 25, 1987. Following the Initiation Ceremony, new initiates assembled in Del Mar, California, for a dinner prepared by members of the Del Sol North and North County San Diego Alumnae Clubs. The new Pi Phis sang songs and practiced skits for the upcoming Greek Week talent show. The next day, an installation brunch was held at the La Jolla Country Club. Tables were decorated in a sea of wine and silver blue, and the focal point of the buffet table was a large arrow ice carving.
 

Living at California Kappa

California Kappa does not have a facility on campus, but instead has a storage unit close to campus provided by the local Chapter Housing Corporation (CHC). California Kappa does have meetings on campus every Monday night and holds recruitment at the Student Center on campus during the fall. Most members start off by living in campus dorms during their first year, then often move to off-campus apartments with other Pi Phis to further strengthen their sisterhood bonds!

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Epsilon Phi, Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Phi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Phi Sigma Rho, Pi Beta Phi and Sigma Kappa

Installing Officer

Grand President Paula Pace Shepherd, Texas Epsilon
 

Installation of California Xi

The chapter was installed on May 2, 2015. Installation activities were held on campus at the University of San Diego. Activities began on Friday with the installation ceremony followed by the preparatory ceremony, which was then followed by a giant Cookie Shine. Alumnae, friends and family all attended the Cookie Shine. The next day, Initiation began and each woman was initiated by Grand President Paula Pace Shepherd. Following the Initiation ceremony, a celebratory dinner was held. The Resident Leadership Development Consultant Amara Bell Fanucci spoke, as well as the Grand President. Even Past Grand President Sarah Ruth “Sis” Mullis, South Carolina Alpha, was in attendance! The weekend concluded with the first mock chapter meeting on Sunday.
 

Living at California Xi

At the University of San Diego, the fraternity and sorority communities do not live in houses, but that doesn’t impact the sisterhood California Xi shares! Weekly chapter meetings are held on or around campus. California Xi occupies a storage unit which is maintained and operated by Pi Beta Phi Headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, and the Fraternity Housing Corporation (FHC).

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Kappa Delta, Gamma Phi Beta and Pi Beta Phi
 

Philanthropic Event

Laughing for Literacy
 

Philanthropic Service

The chapter’s main philanthropy event is a stand-up Comedy show called Laughing for Literacy, and 100 percent of the money made from ticket sales are donated to charity.

Installing Officer

Grand President May Lansfield Keller, Maryland Alpha
 

Installation of California Gamma

This year, the California Gamma chapter celebrates the 100th anniversary of its founding in the summer of 1917. The origins of the chapter really began 22 years earlier, in 1895, when seven young women started planning a local sorority they would call Entre Nous. The group became an organized part of USC campus life in 1898. It had the distinction of being the oldest, by some five years, of the six sororities in the College of Liberal Arts. The aim of the Entre Nous founders was “to seal their friendships with a unity of purpose, to build up an organization which should prove an inspiration and a pleasure to all its members and to encourage scholarship and the highest standards of student life among the women of the university,” historical documents note. “It has been [the] purpose from the beginning.” A total of 43 charter members of Pi Beta Phi were initiated by Grand President May Lansfield Keller.

The Initiation Ceremony took place at the home of Indiana Beta Netta Nixon Young, President of the Los Angeles, California, Alumnae Club. The installation banquet that evening took the form of a reunion, with nearly 150 Pi Phis in attendance, including members of the San Diego, California, Alumnae Club and others living throughout Southern California.
 

Living at California Gamma

The California Gamma Chapter house is special because it was built by a Pi Phi’s husband; and therefore it was the only sorority house at the University of Southern California that was built for that function. There are 26 bedrooms with the ability of 64 women to live in 24 rooms. The other two rooms consist of room for the House Mom and the other is a guest room.

On the first floor in the living room there are two large mirrors, one wine and one blue, that face each other and constantly reflect wine and blue.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Chi, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Phi, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Pi Beta Phi
 

Philanthropic Service

The main charitable event is celebrating Read > Lead > Achieve^®.

Notable Alumnae

• Jenna Dewan Tatum, actress
• Ann Marie “Ree” Smith Drummond, TV personality and chef
• Marilyn Horne
• Helena Dingle Moore

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from California Gamma

• Joan Singleton Prestine (2002)
• Marilyn Horne (1995)

Installing Officer

Grand President Elizabeth Turner Orr, Oregon Alpha
 

Installation at California Eta

The chapter was installed on January 26, 1974. The Initiation Ceremony took place at St. Mark Church in Newport Beach, California. The installation banquet was held at in the Skyliner Room at the Airporter Inn Hotel in that same city. Three alumnae clubs helped plan and organize the festivities: Central, North Orange County and South Coast. It was a special occasion and all the Pi Phis wore formal dresses.
 

Living at California Eta

The California Eta Chapter house is special because it is a part of University of California, Irvine (UCI) housing community. The chapter house is a cross between a dorm and a house. The house is owned by UCI and therefore only available in the school year. It has 12 bedrooms that are all doubles. There are 24 women who live in the house, along with a Residence Advisor who is almost always a Pi Phi.

An interesting item in the house is the study room that is called the Hale room in honor of Elsie Beall Hale, a member of the Chapter House Corporation for her work and dedication to the house.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Epsilon Phi, Alpha Phi, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Pi Beta Phi and Sigma Kappa

Philanthropic Service

The main charitable event is Arrow Days, a weeklong event ending with a speed soccer tournament.

Notable Alumnae

• Daphney Bitanga, driver of Libbie and the Ring Ching Roadshow

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from California Eta

• Jenny Bilek Klein (2011)

Grand Council Members from California Eta

• Diane Bielman

Installing Officer

Grand President Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg, Ohio Alpha
 

Installation of California Lambda

The chapter was installed on November 5, 1988. The weekend’s events began with a Cookie Shine, where the room was filled with balloon bouquets and sparkling stars hanging from the ceiling. The Initiation Ceremony took place at the Calvary Presbyterian Church. The installation banquet was held at the Riverside Sheraton. People made speeches about what Pi Beta Phi meant to them and how exciting this was for the community and University.

Living at California Lambda

At California Lambda there isn’t a facility. However, the fraternity and sorority community gets together every Wednesday; it's a time where everyone talks, collaborates and shares philanthropic goals while sporting their chapter's letters. While there is no facility, there is a storage unit. One of the chapter’s favorite items in the storage unit is a collection of all of the composites since the founding class.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Chi Omega, Delta Gamma, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, Pi Beta Phi and Sigma Kappa

Philanthropic Service

The chapter hosts events benefitting the Champions are Readers^® (CAR) program.

Installing Officer

Grand President Paula Pace Shepherd, Texas Epsilon
 

Installation of California Omicron

The chapter was installed on May 9, 2015. Installation activities were held on campus at Chapman University. The Installation Banquet was held outdoors on Memorial Lawn, located in the heart of campus. Sisterhood stories were shared and special guest speakers included the University’s Program Coordinator for Greek Life.

Living at California Omicron

At Chapman University, the fraternity and sorority communities do not live in houses, but that doesn’t impact the sisterhood California Omicron shares! Weekly chapter meetings are held on or around campus. California Omicron occupies a storage unit that is maintained and operated by Pi Beta Phi Headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, and the Fraternity Housing Corporation (FHC).

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Phi, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Pi Beta Phi
 

Philanthropic Event

Arrowspike &
Layups for Literacy
 

Philanthropic Service

California Omicron’s two most recent philanthropy events were the Arrowspike volleyball tournament as well as starting an event this year called "Layups for Literacy," a free throw shooting competition using a child-sized basketball hoop in the main Piazza of our campus, which raised over $1,000!

Installing Officer

Grand President Amy Burnham Onken, Illinois Epsilon
 

Installation of California Delta

Installation took place at the Beverly Hills Women’s Club in Beverly Hills, California. The installation banquet was held at the Jonathan Club in Beverly Hills and 175 Pi Phis gathered around tables lighted by silver blue candles and adorned with bunches of delphinium and wine colored roses. Iowa Zeta Gail de Wolfe read numerous telegrams welcoming the new chapter into the Pi Phi family. Numerous telegrams were read welcoming the new chapter into the Pi Phi family and several Pi Phi songs were sung.

Living at California Delta

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Chi, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Phi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Pi Beta Phi

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from California Delta

• Karen Shelton Chevalier (2015)

Grand Council Members from California Delta

• Karen Shelton Chevalier

Installing Officer

Grand President Jean Wirths Scott, Pennsylvania Beta
 

Installation at California Theta

The chapter began as a local group, Pianta Su, and officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on November 8, 1980. During the festivities, the Nevada Alpha Chapter provided Pi Beta Phi banners, the Contra Costa, California, Alumnae Club gave sewing kits to New Members and the California Beta Chapter made calligraphy copies of “The Arrow Song” for each new initiate to treasure.
 

Living at California Theta

The chapter house has six bedrooms, with 11 women living in the house. It was built in the early 1900s and was the fifth building built in the city of Davis, California, when it was established as a Southern Pacific Railroad depot in 1868. In order to help support larger, more formal gatherings, and to beautify the exterior, the house was remodeled in the early 1990s.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Phi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Pi Beta Phi
 

Philanthropic Event

ArrowJam
 

Philanthropic Service

The chapter's main philanthropy event is ArrowJam! It is the largest Greek philanthropy event of the year and allows each Panhellenic group to participate in an inter-Greek dance competition. The event is well-known and the surrounding community of Davis comes to watch every year.

Installing Officer

Grand President Beth van Maanen Beatty, Texas Gamma
 

Installation of California Mu

A local group, Pi Gamma Phi, was formed in 1984. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on October 19, 1996, marking the beginning of the National Panhellenic system at Pepperdine University. After a preparatory service in Elkins Auditorium on October 18 conducted by members of Grand Council, there was a Cookie Shine at Calamingos Ranch with the New Members and their families. The chapter was installed on October 19 at the First Presbyterian Church in Santa Monica. The installation Dinner was held in Wilshire Hall at the Miramar Sheraton in Santa Monica. On Sunday, October 20, there was a campus reception in the Fireside Room. There were 63 initiates, 33 undergraduates and 30 Pi Beta Phi alumnae. Anne Zantop Cioffi, Michigan Gamma served as General Chairman, and Initiation Chairman was Kim Everson, Indiana Zeta. Also present was Grand Vice President Finance Carol Warren, North Carolina Beta. Carrie Joyce, Missouri Alpha, was the Resident Graduate Consultant (known today as a Resident Leadership Development Consultant). 
 

Living at California Mu

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Phi, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Pi Beta Phi
 

Philanthropic Events

Pie with the Pi Phis, Arrowspike
 

Philanthropic Service

“Pie with the Pi Phis” is an event held in the fall, and Arrowspike, a sand volleyball tournament, is held in the spring.

Installing Officers

Helena Dorr (Stidger), Iowa Beta, and Dessie Widner (Rodgers), Iowa Alpha
 

Notable Fact 

First Pi Phi Chapter in Colorado; Original I.C. chapter (Nu)
 

Installation of Colorado Alpha

The chapter was installed on October 15, 1884 as Nu of I.C. Sorosis. Colorado Alpha was established through the influence of Helena Dorr Stidger and Dessie Widner Rodgers. The charter members were Mary Peabody Dickinson, Leila Peabody, Elizabeth Heywood Everts Green, Carrie Dorr Elliott, Minnie Earhart Wells, Esther Scudder, Sarah Holzman Neustadt, Georgiana Rowland and Kate Wise.
 

Living at Colorado Alpha

Colorado Alpha is known as the ‘largest Pi Phi house west of the Mississippi." This house, built in 1928, is a home away from home for 80 members each year. The Colorado Alpha house is located in the “hill” section of Boulder, just a few blocks from Boulder's lovely Chataqua Park. The house has 38 bedrooms and sundecks on the second and third floors. There are also various sitting rooms for fun sisterhood bonding events! Members of Pi Phi often describe living in the house as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and one of the best parts of their college experience at the University of Colorado. The Colorado Alpha house is managed and maintained by Headquarters and the Fraternity Housing Corporation (FHC) in St. Louis, Missouri. 

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Phi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Pi Beta Phi

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Colorado Alpha

• Ruth Morris Keesling (2000)
• Virginia Wheeler Patterson (1992)
• Marilyn Van Derbur Atler (1992)

Grand Council Members from Colorado Alpha

Grand Presidents

• Elizabeth Gamble
• Lisa Gamel Scott

Grand Council Members

• Daisy Davis Carney
• Katherine Burr Teller
• Kay Knittle Brock
• Enid Van Alstine Hayward
• Georgina Rowland
• Lolita Snell Prouty

Installing Officer

Grand President Sarah Ruth Mullis, South Carolina Alpha
 

Installation at Colorado Epsilon

A local group, Phi Alpha Omega, was formed in 1997. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on April 21, 2002. The Initiation Ceremony took place at the Broadmoor Community Church. The installation banquet was held at the Doubletree World Arena Hotel. The women enjoyed the reading of a poem written by Pi Beta Phi’s Poet Laureate Evelyn Peters Kyle, Illinois Alpha, in honor of the installation.
 

Living at Colorado Epsilon

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Phi Sigma Sigma and Pi Beta Phi
 

Amy Burnham Onken Award for Outstanding Scholarship and Campus and Community Leadership

• Hannah Clark (2018)

Installation at Colorado Beta

The chapter was installed on February 12, 1885. The installation took place under the direction of Kansas Alpha Addie Sutliff (Wheeler).

The chapter’s charter was relinquished in 1980.
 

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Colorado Beta

• Pamela Hatfield Gemmer (2018)
• Carolyn Windish Irwin (2016)
• Laura Taylor Salvato (2015)
• Martha McGarvey Benson (2014)
• Mimi Nettrour (2013)
• Linda Murphy Marshall (2012)
• Joan Scott Anderson (2002)

Grand Council Members from Colorado Beta

• Lida Burkhard Lardner
• Martha N. Kimball
• Linda Noel Ibsen

Installing Officer

Grand President Marianne Reid Wild

Installation of Colorado Gamma

The chapter was installed on September 8, 1954. The installation took place in Colorado A&M (now CSU) in Fort Collins, Colorado. Lila Morgan, Pi Beta Phi alumnae and her husband (Colorado A&M President) William E. Morgan, gathered local Pi Phi alumnae to encourage students to colonize the Colorado Gamma Chapter. A convention of Colorado alumnae met in 1953 to discuss colonization. By September 8, 1954, all colonization requirements were met and 15 women were initiated.
 

Living at Colorado Gamma

At CSU, members cherish Pi Phi as an eclectic group of sisters who support and love each other. Because the house was built in the early 1970s, it maintains an antique and whimsical personality. The sundeck balcony provides live-in women with a front row view of the up-and-coming CSU stadium due for completion in 2017. Additionally, women can enjoy a 10-minute walk to campus with friends as the house is located only one block away from campus. The chapter facility houses a maximum of 50 women in 25 rooms each year. Women who live in boast this experience as the best part of their time at CSU.

The chapter saves all Panhellenic and University-recognized awards in a display case. This includes recognition of highest GPA, community involvement, philanthropy and membership. At Colorado Gamma there is an archives closet, where there are files of old bid day pictures and composites. Additionally, each year of initiation has been documented in hand-made scrapbooks that contain member photos and details of chapter events.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Delta Delta Delta, Chi Omega, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Kappa Delta, Pi Beta Phi and Zeta Tau Alpha
 

Philanthropic Events

Pi Burger Phry, Arrowspike, Beauxs and Arrows
 

Philanthropic Service

In the fall semester, the chapter hosts Pi Burger Phry in the chapter’s expansive backyard. This event raises money for Read > Lead > Achieve^® by collecting entrance fees and donations. Guests can assemble volleyball teams for the Arrow Spike competition, enjoy BBQ food and even pay a dollar to throw a pie at a Pi Phi member.

In the spring semester, the chapter organizes Beauxs and Arrows at the Lory Student Center theater. This is a male pageant where contestants perform a talent, speed read Dr. Seuss^® books and answer Pi Phi trivia. This event is attended by CSU members and all proceeds go toward Read > Lead > Achieve.

Installing Officer

Grand President Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg, Ohio Alpha
 

Installation at Colorado Delta

The chapter was installed on February 1, 1986. Initiation took place at the Calvary Episcopal Church in Golden, Colorado. The installation reception was held at the Green Center on campus. The centerpieces were wine and blue flower arrangements with wine and blue angels. Small silver angels on ribbons, silver bud vases and Pi Phi buttons were placed at each table setting. Special guest speakers included Dr. Barbara Blake Bath, Kansas Alpha, a University professor.

Living at Colorado Delta

Pi Beta Phi is one of four sororities that belong to Colorado School of Mines Panhellenic Council. The chapter consists of 84 women with 21 girls living in the beautiful home during the year. We were established at Mines in 1986 and in 2004 Colorado Delta opened a brand-new Pi Phi home. The house is special because it is owned by the school and the CHC then provides the chapter with any indoor needs.

Within Greek Row at Mines, the Pi Phi house welcomes home her angels after long days in classes and at the lab, mentoring in the local community, and competing in sports.  Pi Phi's love calling this beautiful house their home away from home.

The main level has the common rooms, including the kitchen, dining room, living room, chapter room and study room. CHC is currently working with the school to do some exciting renovations this summer.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Phi, Kappa Alpha Theta, Pi Beta Phi and Sigma Kappa

Installing Officer

Grand President Amy Burnham Onken, Illinois Epsilon
 

Installation of Connecticut Alpha

The chapter was installed on April 10, 1943. Installation activities took place at the Community house on campus. The installation banquet featured long tables decorated with smilax and wine and blue flowers. At each place were nut cups with Pi Beta Phi colors, and a menu and program with carnations on the cover, hand-painted by Vermont Beta Suzanne Hopson. Many fraternities on campus sent arrangements of spring flowers, including the Sigma Chi chapter which was installing that same day.
 

Living at Connecticut Alpha

The chapter house is located in Husky Village on the University of Connecticut campus, which is an area of campus solely dedicated to housing fraternity and sorority life. There are 15 bedrooms in the house, each with two sisters occupying it. The chapter members have occupied this residence on campus since it opened in the fall of 2003. 

Something unique the chapter has completed is paint arrows on the walls of the second- and third-floor hallways. During the spring semester, there is an event where the graduating sisters can come and paint their name and their New Member class on an arrow on the wall. There are some that date back to the beginning of the residence in 2003. There are also paddles made by each New Member class hanging on the walls in each of the hallways. The oldest paddle hanging is from the new member class of 1951. 

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Epsilon Phi, Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Phi, Delta Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta and Pi Beta Phi
 

Philanthropic Event

Arrowspike
 

Philanthropic Service

Connecticut Alpha’s main philanthropy event is Arrowspike. It is a giant volleyball tournament held in Husky Village every year. The other fraternities and sororities on campus all form a team and sign up as well as some other campus groups. There are sponsors who come and donate their time and products, and the chapter members often either sell or give out cookies from Insomnia Cookies or pizza from Dominos.

Notable Alumnae

• Patricia Pritzkau MacLachlan, who wrote “Sarah, Plain and Tall.” She was awarded the John Newbery Medal in 1986.

Installing Officer

Grand President Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg, Ohio Alpha
 

Installation of Connecticut Beta

The chapter was installed on November 11, 1989. Installation activities were held at the Quinnipiack Club on Church Street in New Haven, Connecticut. The installation banquet featured centerpieces of wine carnations, mirrored tile, angel hair and silver blue candles. The chapter treated attendees with a song:/ Pi Phi lyrics to the tune of the Yale fight song. Many Pi Phis attended the banquet to celebrate their newest sisters.
 

Living at Connecticut Beta

The Connecticut Beta Chapter house serves as a lovely place to connect with sisters. Not only are chapter meetings held every week in the house, but sisters frequently plan movie nights, study sessions, intellectual discussions, baking parties and more in order to spend time with one another. There are seven bedrooms in the gorgeous five-story townhouse located just one block from Yale University’s campus. Seven members of Pi Phi, the majority being Executive Council members, live in the house. Chapter is held on the third floor in the chapter room every Wednesday. The high ceilings, natural lighting and historic nature of the house contribute to an air of sisterhood. Composites from recent years line the walls, pictures of members at sisterhood events and around the world together sit on every mantle and there’s a touch of wine and silver blue in every room.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Phi, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Pi Beta Phi
 

Philanthropic Event

Coffee for a Cause
 

Philanthropic Service

One of the chapter’s main events is Coffee for a Cause. During this daylong fundraiser, Pi Phis teamed up with the Black Men’s Union at Yale to encourage people to buy any beverage or food from “The Jitter Bus,” a coffee truck. Pi Phis took shifts standing in front of the truck and encouraging people to buy from the truck. Fifty percent of all the profits made that day were donated to New Haven Reads, an organization focusing on child literacy in New Haven. The event was new last year and proved to be a huge success. 

Installing Officer

Grand President Mary Loy Tatum, Oklahoma Beta
 

Installation of Connecticut Gamma

The installation celebration began on November 4, 2011 with a Cookie Shine for the New Members, alumnae and campus friends. After Grand President Mary Loy Tatum initiated 101 women, more than 240 guests including new initiates, their families, University officials and Pi Beta Phi alumnae attended the banquet at The Cascade in Hamden, Connecticut. During the banquet, Mary Loy Tatum officially installed the Connecticut Gamma Chapter. 

Living at Connecticut Gamma

At Quinnipiac University, the fraternity and sorority communities do not live in houses, but that doesn’t impact the sisterhood Connecticut Gamma shares! Weekly chapter meetings are held on or around campus. Connecticut Gamma occupies a storage unit which is maintained and operated from Pi Beta Phi Headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, by the Fraternity Housing Corporation (FHC).

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Chi Omega, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Pi Beta Phi and Phi Sigma Sigma 
 

Philanthropic Event

Angels in the Endzone
 

Restablishment

The Connecticut Gamma Chapter was reestablished in 2021. On November 13, Grand President Lisa Gamel Scott initiated 20 members. 

Installing Officers

Grand President Emma Harper Turner, Indiana Alpha (1889); Grand President Emily Russell Tarr, Texas Beta (2007)
 

Installation of D.C. Alpha

Indiana Alpha charter member, Emma Harper Turner enrolled in Columbian College and established the chapter. She installed the D.C. Alpha Chapter and became a charter member of it as well. The chapter was the first one installed as a chapter of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity; the previous chapters had been installed as chapters of I.C. Sorosis. Other charter members included Anna Hazelton, who would later write the Ritual, Lillian Hazelton, Phoebe Russell Norris, Augusta Pettigrew Shute and Sallie Sparks Eggleston. In 1968, the D.C. Alpha Chapter closed because of declining membership and an unfavorable Greek life climate. In addition, The George Washington University (GW) became less attractive to students due to protests and unrest in Washington during this time.

In the early 2000s, there was a big push to bring Pi Phi back to GW. There were alumnae in the D.C. area who were supportive of a reinstallation. The presentation team that worked to bring Pi Phi back to campus was headed by Grand President Emily Russell Tarr, Texas Beta. California Delta Karen Shelton Chevalier, current Alumnae Advisory Committee Chairman, was also on Grand Council at the time of reinstallation and played a major role.\

During recruitment, there was so much interest in Pi Phi’s new chapter, there was no problem meeting total. Total at the time was 85 members, including seniors; and all of the New Members were initiated. Recruitment took place on October two weeks after the formal Panhellenic recruitment was held. The chapter was installed in January. Virginia Epsilon at the University of Virginia assisted with recruitment. They came to the first party and to preference round. Colleen Briley (Dywalt), Kentucky Beta, was the Resident Leadership Development Consultant. The D.C. Alpha Chapter made a big impact on the campus as soon as it was colonized. Pi Phi had a virtual book drive across the entire country and D.C. Alpha placed first in that. The chapter was very active and involved on campus from day one. After the success Pi Phi had at GW, other urban chapters were installed at New York University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 

D.C. Alpha’s reinstallation weekend was lovely. The Preparatory Ceremony took place in the Marvin Center. There was a huge Cookie Shine at E Street, the large room on the top floor. The Cookie Shine included a lot about the amazing history of D.C. Alpha, and there were several older D.C. Alphas alumnae who attended. The chapter was presented with the badges of some members. The installation was also held at the Westin hotel. Many local alumnae participated and made everything just perfect. Dr. Julie Freischlag was supposed to be the speaker, but she had a family emergency at the last minute. Former Grand President Sarah Ruth "Sis" Mullis, South, South Carolina Alpha, stepped in with 20 minutes’ notice and did a great job. The next day a model chapter meeting was held in the Marvin Center.
 

Living at D.C. Alpha

D.C. Alpha’s home at Strong Hall is nestled between the corners of 21st and G Streets NW, right in the heart of the GW campus and also the exciting and vibrant atmosphere of downtown D.C. With 35 rooms and 54 residents, Pi Phi’s home in Strong has enabled entire New Member classes to live in the house and forge strong and lasting bonds of friendship and sisterhood with one another. Strong Hall itself is listed on the National Historic Register, and was one of the first dormitories on GW’s campus. Today, the building still honors the legacy of Hattie M. Strong, and serves as an all-girls dormitory for Pi Beta Phi and Chi Omega members, respectively. 

Perhaps the most wonderful aspect of Pi Beta Phi’s time in Strong Hall is the merging of the chapter’s rich and multi-layered history with that of the essence of Strong, and the years of memories that have been created throughout each space. The D.C. Alpha Chapter is proud to call Strong home, for with its historic halls and spaces, members have promulgated the continuation of the chapter’s history, present, and future, intertwined with the spirit of the founders, Hattie and The George Washington University. 

Throughout the years, Pi Phi’s home of Strong Hall has accumulated a number of interesting items that have a unique sense of history, culture and perspective on the essence of the chapter’s presence and legacy in time. One of the most favorite pieces is the collection of antique and commemorative pins on display in the dining room. Additionally, there is a cherished silver collection that lists D.C. Alpha’s awards of excellence throughout the years as well as an ornate and truly beautiful tray that was given in celebration of the re-colonization of the sisterhood on GW’s campus nearly a decade ago. Pi Beta Phi’s history at The George Washington University is an extensive one. Members are lucky to have items like these that remind them of the chapter’s unforgettable past, and maintain reverence and appreciation for those who came before them, as members seek to carve and delve further into the future.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Epsilon Phi, Alpha Phi, Chi Omega, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Phi Sigma Sigma, Pi Beta Phi, Sigma Delta Tau, Sigma Kappa
 

Philanthropic Events

Arrowstrike
 

Philanthropic Service

Arrowstrike is D.C. Alpha's annual fundraising week in the spring. The week is full of fun events that involve the fraternity and sorority community at large and aim to educate and fundraise for Pi Beta Phi Foundation. The events of the week vary from year to year, but a few events have stood the test of time and have become chapter favorites. The annual event, Pie a Pi Phi, is where community members can pay to throw a pie at their favorite Pi Phi! There is also an annual wiffle ball tournament, Arrowstrike, which traditionally happens on the last day of the festivities. In years past, other activities during the week have included pancake breakfasts, book drives, and food truck fundraisers!
 

Notable Alumnae

• Margaret Truman Daniel, a collegian while her dad, Harry S. Truman, was President of the United States (she even brought the chapter to the White House for dinner!)
• Anna Hazelton, wrote the original ritual
• Anna Kelton Wiley, an active member of the National Women's Party (NWP) National Advisory Council. She was active in lobbying, political work, and picketing for the NWP.
• Emile Margaret White, international officer
• Mary Katherine Lutz, international officer
• Ruth Williams Hansen, international officer

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from D.C. Alpha

• Maureen Root Mylander (2000)

Grand Council Members from D.C. Alpha

Grand Presidents

• Emma Harper Turner
• Elise Bradford Johnson

Grand Council Members

• Adele Taylor Alford

Installing Officer

Paula Pace Shepherd, Texas Epsilon
 

Installation of Delaware Alpha

After initiation on May 14, 2016, an installation banquet was held. All newly initiated sisters were able to invite friends and family to celebrate. The Installation Dinner took place at the Trabant Student Center on campus where more than 500 people attended. The event was cocktail attire with a formal dinner. Speakers were Fraternity officers, alumnae, advisors, members, executive council and Resident Leadership Development Consultants Kathleen Meriano, New York Eta, and Alexis Karwoski, Indiana Delta. The sisters were very excited to share with loved ones what Pi Phi means to them. Ring Ching, Ching was sung for the first time, which was one of the first Pi Phi traditions at Delaware Alpha.
 

Living at Delaware Alpha

At the University of Delaware, the fraternity and sorority communities do not live in houses, but that doesn’t impact the sisterhood Delaware Alpha shares! Weekly chapter meetings are held on or around campus. Delaware Alpha occupies a storage unit which is maintained and operated from Pi Beta Phi Headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, by the Fraternity Housing Corporation (FHC).

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Epsilon Phi, Alpha Phi, Alpha Sigma Alpha, Alpha Xi Delta, Chi Omega, Delta Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Pi Beta Phi, Phi Sigma Sigma, Sigma Kappa
 

Philanthropic Events

Read > Lead > Achieve^® Week and book drives
 

Philanthropic Service

The chapter hosts a Read > Lead > Achieve^® week where the focus is to promote literacy. The chapter also hosts a book drive, which is successful. In 2016–2017, the goal was 150 books for Pi Phi’s 150 years, and the chapter ended up exceeding that goal by more than 150 books. Chapter members spread awareness through creative social media posts and contests help other fraternity and sorority organizations get involved in Pi Phi’s philanthropy as well.

Installing Officers

Grand President May Lansfield Keller, Maryland Alpha
 

Installation of Florida Alpha

The chapter was installed on January 30, 1913. Pi Phi guests were welcomed by University President, Dr. Lincoln Hulley, and his wife, Pennsylvania Beta Eloise Mayham Hulley. Installation activities took place at John B. Stetson University. This was the second installation of a Greek organization on campus and the first of a fraternity for women. Prior to the installation, the organization was a Stetson University society for women. When the group of women discovered Pi Beta Phi, they applied to become a chapter. Upon approval, 18 women were initiated and chartered the Florida Alpha Chapter of Pi Beta Phi. These women were Ruth Allen, Marie Dye, Fay Cribbett, Nina Phillips, Mabel Eldredge, Marguerite Blocker, June Loel Adams, Mary Ellen Keown, Lee Craig Bowers, Gladys Louis Sidway, Mildred La Verne Vorce, Annie Nadine Holden, Harriett Spratt Hulley, Louise Crisfield Hulley, Sarah Van Hoosen Jones, Mary Landes Buttorff, Lillian Wadsworth Eldredge, and Katherine Brice Carpenter. Harriett Hulley, one of the charter members, was the daughter of Lincoln Hulley, the playwright/poet and President of Stetson University at the time.
 

Living at Florida Alpha

While the house is really an on-campus residence hall, it is still clearly the Pi Beta Phi house. The chapter room is full of sisters watching movies, doing homework, and eating dinner. Sixteen of the 112 sisters live in the eight bedrooms in the house. In 2016, the entire chapter room was renovated. The area received a fresh coat of paint, new tables and chairs and new décor, giving the chapter room a classy, contemporary look. Chapter members are extremely proud of these changes and are forever grateful for the everlasting memories created within the four walls of the Pi Phi house.

The Florida Alpha house was the first house created on “sorority row” at Stetson University. Thus, the groundbreaking shovel is in the chapter room. There is also a trophy case full of chapter awards from recent years, including the silver plate for Phi level in 2015 and awards from Stetson University’s Panhellenic community. In 2011, Florida Alpha won runner-up for the Balfour Cup. The vase is proudly displayed in the trophy case. For nine years, Florida Alpha has won the Christensen Cup, the intramural championship trophy, which sits on a stand in the TV room. Florida Alpha is extremely proud of its chapter’s accomplishments, and that pride is evident upon walking through the chapter room. Another interesting piece in the chapter room is the brand-new Cookie Shine plate that the 2016 graduating class gave the chapter as their senior gift. This plate is a beautiful silver plate that stands out in the chapter room. The Florida Alpha Chapter charter is prominently displayed on a wall in the chapter room, serving as a constant reminder of the shared values and dedication to the women who paved the way for Pi Beta Phi to be the first fraternity for women on campus.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Xi Delta, Delta Delta Delta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Pi Beta Phi and Zeta Tau Alpha.
 

Philanthropic Events

Pie a Pi Phi, Arrow Week
 

Philanthropic Service

Florida Alpha has two main philanthropy events. This fall, the chapter held Pi Beta Battle, a capture the flag tournament raising money for the Fraternity’s philanthropy. At the event, food, T-shirts and pies to “Pie a Pi Phi” are also sold to raise money. In the spring, the chapter hosts Arrow Week, a Greek-wide competition week. This week includes a book drive, Pie a Pi Phi, a literacy talk by Dr. Shankar-Brown, a spelling bee and a fashion show. There is also Pi Phi Parlor, a late-night philanthropy event/ice cream social. These events have been extremely successful in not only raising money for Read > Lead > Achieve^®, but in educating members of the fraternity and sorority and Stetson community about the importance of literacy.

Installing Officer

Grand President Jean Wirths Scott, Pennsylvania Beta
 

Installation of Florida Epsilon

The chapter was installed on January 10, 1981. Installation activities took place at the First Presbyterian Church of Orlando. Special guest speakers at the installation banquet included Florida Beta Jean Curtis Yothers, Curator of the Orange County Historical Museum. 

Living at Florida Epsilon

The Pi Beta Phi house at the University of Central Florida holds a very special place in its members’ hearts, especially since 2012 when it was named the “Little Blue Cottage.” It is one of the only houses on Greek Park that stands out with its bright baby blue color. Furthermore, the facility is noticeable due to its very large roof, which is supposed to one day become a second story. There are 39 women who live in 10 bedrooms with two sets of full-size bunk beds. Chapter members find the TV room to be one of the best rooms in the house due to its comfy rug, large TV and gift ledge. The TV room was an extension to the facility and is the location of very special bonding moments like watching “The Bachelor” or a place to leave a present for a sister.

In the TV room, there are rows of shelves called the “Gift Ledge.” The Gift Ledge is used for sisters to leave presents for other sisters. It used especially during big/little (before reveal) and year round for Guardian Angels to drop off gifts secretly. There is nothing quite like seeing the Gift Ledge full of Pi Phi love! The chapter also has a very special silver vase displaying the winners of the Carol Crockett Campus Involvement Award from 1986–1996. Finally, one of the most important items in the house is the stained glass that rests above the front door. The stained glass was donated by a chapter member Jennifer Pierce’s father, Warren. He designed and donated it to the chapter in honor of his daughter when the house was first built! 

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Epsilon Phi, Alpha Xi Delta, Chi Omega, Delta Delta, Delta Zeta, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Beta Phi and Zeta Tau Alpha
 

Philanthropic Events

Pi Burger Phri and Color Me Literacy
 

Philanthropic Service

Florida Epsilon has two main philanthropy events, one per semester. Both of these events are relatively new, but have earned a lot of support from the fraternity and sorority and University of Central Florida’s (UCF) communities. Pi Burger Phri is the fall philanthropy event, and it is an all-you-can-eat burger, fries and pies event. The event is set up in the backyard with a huge white tent, tons of tables, lights, a stage and live music (even featuring a Florida Epsilon alumna). In the spring the chapter’s philanthropy event is Color Me Literacy. It is a color run around the UCF campus and has garnered a lot of support in last three years the chapter hosted it. Runners received a shirt and a packet of color powder, and the top three runners in each age group (male and female) receive a medal. The run ends with a “Color Party,” featuring a DJ and sisters throwing color powder all around the backyard. In 2016, the third Color Run raised $15,000 for Read > Lead > Achieve^®!

Notable Alumnae

The Florida Epsilon chapter values the connection to Pi Beta Phi history and therefore, it is notable that the chapter has two charter members, Barbi Stiles and Cindy Pajak, on AAC. These two women truly exemplify lifelong commitment both to Pi Beta Phi and their chapter. 

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Florida Epsilon

• Kautia Dawn Vaden Hampton (2007)

Installing Officer

Grand Secretary Lulu Clark Ingraham, Virginia Alpha
 

Installation of Florida Beta

A local group, Alpha Omega, was formed in 1913. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on October 14, 1921. The Initiation Ceremony took place at the Practice House, a model home supervised by the University’s home economics department. The installation banquet was held at the Leon Hotel in Tallahassee, Florida. Pi Phi songs were sung and toasts were performed.
 

Living at Florida Beta

Florida Beta’s chapter members are so fortunate to have their home. Commonly referred to as “the Beta” chapter members take every opportunity gather inside the house! The house is located at 519 West Jefferson Street in Tallahassee, Florida, right on Florida State University’s (FSU) campus. The house currently holds 47 women upstairs with a combination of quad rooms, double rooms and a single room for the Chapter President. Downstairs the House Director has her own suite located right by the dining room. Each year the chapter members are lucky to come back to a new renovation, which is always an amazing surprise. The home is made up of several large rooms downstairs that are prefect for hanging out in larger groups.

One of the chapter's most prized possessions in the Florida Beta Chapter facility is the guest room named after an amazing alumna, Maggie Allesse, who was FSU’s first cheerleader. The room is beautiful and such a nice part of the home. When chapter members have guests stay, it is so nice to share the home with them. Maggie generously donated the funds to furnish the guest room. The chapter is so happy to host her every year for homecoming! 

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Phi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Delta Zeta, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Phi Mu, Pi Beta Phi, Sigma Delta Tau and Zeta Tau Alpha
 

Philanthropic Events

Pi Burger Phri, All Fraternity Revue, Annual Chili Cook-off
 

Philanthropic Service

Each year Florida Beta hosts several philanthropy events. In the fall the chapter hosts Pi Burger Phri, which is a dinner served outside the home. This brings the community together while sharing hamburgers, cheese burgers, corn dogs, French fries and Ms. Betty’s famous funnel fries. About a week after the dinner Florida Beta hosts another main philanthropy event, All Fraternity Revue, which is a line dance competition for the fraternities on campus. It is always a crowd favorite. The following semester, members come together outside the chapter home again for the Annual Chili Cook-off where different organizations on campus compete to win the best pot of chili award!

Notable Alumnae

• Faye Dunaway
• Traylor Howard
• Leslie Sampson Waters
• Nancy Kulp

Installing Officer

Grand President Paula Pace Shepherd, Texas Epsilon
 

Installation of Florida Zeta

The 200th chapter of Pi Beta Phi was installed February 1, 2014, a landmark moment in Fraternity history. The Initiation Ceremony was held at Hyde Park Methodist Church. Pi Phi held a magnificent Cookie Shine and invited the entire fraternity and sorority community to join. The installation banquet was held in the Crescent Room in the Vaughn Center on campus. Special guest speakers included Pi Beta Phi Archivist and Historian Fran Desimone Becque, New York Alpha.

The chapter closed July 31, 2020.

Installing Officer

Grand President Amy Burnham Onken, Illinois Epsilon
 

Installation of Florida Gamma

A local group, Sigma Phi, was formed in 1920. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on April 28, 1929. The Initiation Ceremony took place at the Woman’s Club building in Winter Park. The installation banquet took place at the Dubsdread Country Club. The room was decorated to represent a lakeshore garden, featuring a miniature lake, palms, oaks, wild flowers and other native plants.

The chapter’s charter was relinquished in 1970.

Evelyn Peters Kyle Angel Award for Club Service

• Alison Hennig Moore (2018)

Installing Officer

Grand President Marla Neelly Wulf, Kansas Beta
 

Installation of Florida Eta

The 205^th chapter of Pi Beta Phi was installed March 27, 2021. Florida Eta's Installation Weekend made history as Pi Phi's first-ever virtual Initiation Ceremony, Cookie Shine and Installation Banquet.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Delta Pi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Phi Epsilon, Sigma Delta Tau and Zeta Tau Alpha

Installing Officers

Helen Boucher Dix, Ohio Beta (1969); Grand President
Jean Wirths Scott, Pennsylvania Beta (1985)
 

Installation at Florida Delta

The chapter was installed on April 19, 1969. Due to declining membership, the chapter’s charter was withdrawn in 1977. The chapter was reinstalled on February 9, 1985. The installation banquet took place at the Gainesville Golf and Country Club and was hosted by the Orlando, Florida, Alumnae Club. Angels holding wine carnations decorated tables and a small angel favor marked the place of each new initiate.
 

Living at Florida Delta

The Florida Delta chapter facility has 14 bedrooms, with about 40 women living in the house every year. Recently, the kitchen was renovated and a new chapter room was built. One of Florida Delta’s favorite house feature is the outside deck on the second floor. Chapter women can relax, do homework or sunbathe on the furniture. Members look forward to more renovations to come in the upcoming years! 

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Epsilon Phi, Alpha Omicron Pi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Delta Phi Epsilon, Delta Zeta, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Phi Mu, Pi Beta Phi, Sigma Kappa and Zeta Tau Alpha
 

Philanthropic Event

Down 'N' Dirty
 

Philanthropy at Florida Delta

Florida Delta’s major fundraiser is called Down ’N‘ Dirty. It consists of a huge barbeque at the house and a flag football tournament held each spring. The men of University of Florida’s fraternities and members from other organizations compete in the tournament to be named the overall winner of Down ’N‘ Dirty. The event is a lot of fun and has the highest participation out of every sorority philanthropy on campus each year. This year, Florida Delta raised more than $30,800 for Read > Lead > Achieve^® and the Pi Beta Phi Foundation.

Notable Alumnae

• Rachel Nickels, started a clothing line called “Shabby Gator”

• Rachel Ring, helped found Swamp Records. Swamp Records is the University of Florida’s very own student-run record label and explores and promotes the music industry at the University of Florida as well as the Gainesville area.

Installing Officer

Grand President Amy Burnham Onken, Illinois Epsilon
 

Installation of Georgia Alpha 

Being impressed with the University of Georgia and the potential for growth, the 1938 Asheville Convention unanimously voted to establish Georgia Alpha. In September 1938, eight Pi Phi members transferred to the University to recruit and colonize the new chapter. The chapter was installed on February 4, 1939. Installation of Georgia Alpha took place at the Georgian Hotel, which is located just off campus in downtown Athens, Georgia. Many Pi Phi events, such as formal dances, are still held at the venue. The installation was held later that night at the Georgian. More than 50 Pi Phis from around the country were present for the event. Amy Burnham Onken gave a speech reminding the initiates of the work to be done to continue building the chapter. Awards and gifts were presented and the group sang Pi Phi songs.
 

Living at Georgia Alpha 

The Georgia Alpha Chapter house is located at 886 South Milledge Avenue and affectionately referred to as “The 886.” It actually started out as a family home. It was owned by the Mortons, a well-known Athens family. Over the years it has been renovated and added onto to become the house it is today. The chapter facility is also special because it really is the central part of the sisterhood. From weekly chapter meetings, to hosting dinners on the lawn to raising money for philanthropy, the chapter house is where the sisterhood thrives. We house 58 women in two women rooms, three women rooms, four women rooms and five women rooms. 

A portrait of Winifred Smith Page, Colorado Beta/Wisconsin Alpha, hangs in the foyer. A great-niece of founder Inez Smith Soule, she was a notable Atlanta community leader instrumental in chartering Georgia Alpha. Winifred and her husband were among those lost in the 1962 plane crash in Orly, France. The Atlanta Memorial Arts Center was built from donations given in honor of those outstanding citizens.

Another interesting artifact is an angel figure which sat in an armoire in the living room. During a preference round ceremony in 1998, a candle caught the drapes in the living room on fire. Much of the house was badly burned. The armoire stood near the drapes, and almost everything inside of it was destroyed by the fire. The only thing that wasn’t touched by the fire was the angel figure inside the armoire.

Panhellenic Chapters on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Omicron Pi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Delta Zeta, Delta Phi Epsilon, Gamma Pi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Phi Mu, Pi Beta Phi, Sigma Delta Tau, Sigma Kappa and Zeta Tau Alpha

Philanthropic Event

Pi Phiesta
 

Philanthropic Service

Georgia Alpha hosts two large philanthropy events throughout the year. During the fall semester, the event is called “Pi Phiesta,” and features an all-you-can-eat taco buffet as well as live music from a local Athens band. The event is hosted on the front lawn and has become a very well-known and popular event around campus. The spring semester event changes every year. The most recent event was a skating night, called “Classic City Skate Night.” We rented out an ice skating rink in downtown Athens for an evening, and invited University of Georgia students, and members of the Athens community.

Notable Alumnae

• Lisa Masters​

Installing Officer

Grand President Paula Pace Shepherd, Texas Epsilon
 

Installation of Georgia Beta

The chapter was installed on April 16, 2016. The Georgia Beta Installation Banquet was held at the Atlanta Convention Center at AmericasMart. The Cookie Shine and Initiation Ceremony were held on the Emory University campus. The chapter was very excited about establishing their chapter with 92 women. Many area alumnae, collegians from other chapters and Fraternity officers attended the events. Georgia Beta received a lot of support from their assisting chapter Georgia Alpha at the University of Georgia. The women of Georgia Alpha made great big sisters to the Georgia Beta members.

Living at Georgia Beta

Georgia Beta members live in a University-owned property, but the facility is furnished by the Fraternity Housing Corporation (FHC). There are 24 beds, a living room, kitchen, office, two laundry rooms and basement, which holds the chapter room. The charter members chose where they wanted to hang their very first composite! There is also an arrow collage in the kitchen that the women love. 

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Delta Pi, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Phi Epsilon, Gamma Phi Beta,  Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Beta Phi and Sigma Delta Tau

Installing Officer

Arrow Editor Agnes Wright Spring, Wyoming Alpha
 

Installation of Idaho Alpha 

A local group, Omega Phi Alpha, was formed in 1920. A petition was presented at the 1923 Estes Park Convention and was approved. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on September 28, 1923. The installation banquet was held in Guild Hall by the women of the Episcopal Church Guild. The table was in the form of a square built around a garden of brilliant fall flowers.

Living at Idaho Alpha

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Phi, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Delta Zeta, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Pi Beta Phi

Notable Fact

Pi Beta Phi's founding chapter; Original I.C. chapter (Alpha)
 

Installing Officers

Founders (1867) and Amy Burnham Onken, Illinois Epsilon (1928)
 

Installation of Illinois Alpha 

The story of Illinois Alpha is the story of Pi Beta Phi. On April 28, 1867, ten young women gathered in the southwest second floor bedroom of Holt Houseand created I.C. Sorosis. Two of their friends couldn’t attend and agreed to abide by whatever the ten decided to do. They chose the arrow as their badge and they agreed to “conceal and never reveal” that the organization was founded in Monmouth. The organization grew despite the opposition from the college authorities. By the late 1870s the chapter was operating sub-rosa. At the 1884 convention, the chapter relinquished its charter.

In 1928, Amy Burnham Onken reinstalled the chapter. Five of the six living founders attended. Jennie Horne Turnbull could not make it, but Clara Brownlee Hutchinson, Inez Smith Soule, Margaret Campbell, Libbie Brook Gaddis and Fannie Whitenack Libbey were all in attendance.

Illinois Gamma Minnie McDill McMichael, wife of the Monmouth College President, along with the townspeople, worked together to set up a great installation weekend. The ceremony took place at the home of the McMichaels. There, members of the local organization Zeta Epsilon Chi, both active and alumnae, were pledged to Pi Beta Phi. On Thursday, the initiation and installation ceremonies took place. Over the three days there were many banquets. On the first day a luncheon was prepared by Phi Delta Sigma and a breakfast was given by Kappa Alpha Sigma to promote Panhellenic spirit. After the Pledging Ceremony, there was a dinner held at the home of Iowa Alpha Adaline Ward Barnum by the Monmouth, Illinois, Alumnae Club. There the constitution was read and explained. Then, on Thursday after the initiation ceremony, there was a buffet luncheon served by the Zeta Epsilon Chi alumnae. That evening the new chapter held a formal banquet.
 

Living at Illinois Alpha

For decades, the chapter had a chapter room in Marshall Hall, where the sororities each had a room. In the early 2000s, the College furnished the chapter with a small house where some of the members could live and the chapter could congregate. In 2015, the son and daughter (Vicki Knapheide Wood, Arkansas Alpha) of Illinois Alpha Mary MacDill Knapheide made a $1.2 million donation to the College to provide the chapter with a new house. The house was completed in the early April 2016. A house dedication took place on April 28, 2016. At the house dedication, many alumnae returned to campus to tour the brand new house as well as see the graves of the founders at the Monmouth cemetery. The Pi Phis who attended the house dedication joined together and sang “Ring Ching” as one; it was a very unique and inspiring moment. The house includes a TV room, a formal living room, dining room, full kitchen, chapter room, craft room, multiple lounge areas, multiple bathrooms and an outdoor pavilion. There are around 15 women living in the house. Overall, the chapter members find themselves extremely blessed to be able to call this beautiful building home. The chapter is very thankful to all who have helped construct the house and worked on the project. Chapter members have already began making new memories in the house such as primary recruitment, sisterhood events, chapter meetings and big/little bonding activities.

Overall, the entire house can be viewed as a museum containing a plethora of Pi Beta Phi history. However, there are three main focal points that really encompass Pi Beta Phi as well as make the house unique. In the casual TV room, there is an interactive history wall. On the history wall, one can look back to the very beginning of Pi Beta Phi. The history wall contains a timeline that starts with the Founders and ends with notable Pi Phi’s as well as covers all the history in-between. On the wall there is also an I.C. Sorosis badge as well as a copy of one of the early editions of The Arrow. However, the most unique part of the history wall is the interactive touch screen where one can learn more about the history of the chapter or look through past composite pictures. Outside the chapter room, there is a sisterhood wall as well as a values wall. The sisterhood wall displays pictures ranging from the very beginning of Pi Beta Phi (such as pictures at Holt House) and to more recent pictures (such as recruitment and the house dedication). On the values wall, there are pictures of the chapter’s sisters embodying the values of Pi Beta Phi. The wall also includes the mission and vision statements of Pi Beta Phi.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Xi Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Pi Beta Phi
 

Philanthropic Event

Champions Are Readers^® (CAR)
 

Notable Alumnae

• Evelyn Peters Kyle, Pi Phi’s Poet Laureate

• Mary MacDill Knapheide

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Illinois Alpha

• Tiffany Mekshes Cole (2002)

Grand Council Members from Illinois Alpha

• Evelyn Peters Kyle

Installing Officers

Grand President Grace Lass Sisson, Illinois Delta and Jessie Davidson, Illinois Delta
 

Installation of Illinois Zeta

The chapter was installed on October 26, 1895. Initiation took place at the home of Nellie Lapham Swigart, Illinois Beta, on South Neil Street. Following initiation, an elegant banquet was given by Mrs. Swigart. The house was decorated in wine and silver blue, and with wine carnations. After the banquet, the members held their first Cookie Shine. The charter members were Amelia Darling Alpiner (Stern), Edith Marie Weaver (Gilhulely), Blanche C. Lindsay (Wood), Martha Vivian Monier (Morissy), Laura E. Busey (Fulton), Nellie Besore (Sears), Edith M. Yoemans, Anne B. Montgomery (Bahnsen) and Lelia White. The charter members are memorialized in the Vabelman Award given out each year. The name of the award was created from the first letters of the names of the charter members.

Living at Illinois Zeta

The Illinois Zeta Chapter house can be home to 63 collegiate members. Recently, house interior was redone, which makes the prospect of living in exciting for many. The chapter has the largest house parking lot of any sorority on campus. In addition to the main house, there is also an annex house lovingly referred to as “Little Pi Phi,” where members can live in singles or doubles in a more intimate atmosphere.

The Illinois Zeta Chapter house is one of the oldest on campus. It has many beautiful antique features, including the stained glass windows, a large gold mirror and a watercolor painting in the front television room. There are stained glass windows lining the front facing doors of the house, some dating back to 1895, while others have been redone in the past and are marked with their year (1995). The chapter house’s stained glass windows incorporate the crest of Pi Beta Phi as well as various colors and shapes. The gigantic, gold-painted mirror sits on the landing to greet members as they enter up the stairs. The mirror runs from the carpet to the ceiling, nearly nine feet tall and four feet wide. The water color painting of the chapter house is a lovely feature and was donated by the 1989 pledge class.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Epsilon Phi, Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Phi, Alpha Xi Delta, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Delta Zeta, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Beta Phi, Phi Mu, Phi Sigma Sigma and Sigma Delta Tau
 

Philanthropic Events

Pi Phi Sugar High, ArrowGames, Pi Burger Phri, Pi Beta Spike and Lemonade for Literacy
 

Philanthropic Service

The Illinois Zeta chapter holds a series of philanthropy events throughout the school year. Money is raised for Read > Lead > Achieve^® through Pi Phi Sugar High, an ice cream social in the fall, and ArrowGames, a flag football tournament for fraternity men. Pi Burger Phri, a cookout, and Pi Beta Spike, a sand volleyball tournament, take place at the house in the spring. The chapter also coordinates Lemonade for Literacy, a lemonade stand outside their house, whenever weather permits.
 

Notable Alumnae

• Robin Baumgarten, news anchor from WGN Morning News in Chicago
• Amelia Alpiner Stern, one of the first Jewish students to attend the University of Illinois and founder of the Mom's Day/Weekend tradition at Illinois Zeta
• Harriet Haycock Brown, author who wrote “Ocean to Ocean”

Grand Council Members from Illinois Zeta

• Alison Veit Heafitz
• Amelia Alpiner Stern
• Barbara Sands Olsen
• Lois Franklin Stoolman
• Fay Martin Gross

Installing Officer

Grand President Mary Loy Tatum, Oklahoma Beta
 

Installation of Illinois Kappa

The chapter was installed on April 20, 2013. The weekend-long celebration began Friday night with a Cookie Shine enjoyed by local alumnae, current and past Grand Council members, Pi Phi volunteers and Headquarters staff. Members of other University of Chicago fraternities and sororities also attended the Cookie Shine to welcome the new chapter.

Illinois Kappa initiated 54 women into Pi Beta Phi along with four alumnae initiates. The Toastmistress was Illinois Kappa alumna initiate Erin Correa. Erin previously served as Executive Director of The Leadership Institute - Women with Purpose, Inc. and was a workshop facilitator for several Pi Phi events. Erin shared her story and why it was important to her to become a Pi Phi, bringing tears to many in the room. The Illinois Kappa Chapter was installed shortly after the Boston Marathon bombing and devastating shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Erin spoke about how the world needed women who embody the Pi Phi values of Integrity, Honor and Respect.

Living at Illinois Kappa

Members of fraternities and sororities at the University of Chicago do not live in houses, but that doesn’t impact the sisterhood Illinois Kappa shares! Illinois Kappa has a ZipCar and occupies a storage unit which is maintained and operated from Pi Beta Phi Headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, by the Fraternity Housing Corporation (FHC).

Notable Fact

Original I.C. chapter
 

Installation at Illinois Beta-Delta

The chapter is the only dually named chapter in the Fraternity. The Illinois Beta Chapter was installed at Lombard College on November 7, 1872 as Iota of I.C. Sorosis. The Illinois Delta Chapter was installed at Knox College on March 7, 1884 as Upsilon of I.C. Sorosis. When Lombard College closed in 1930, the students and chapter could transfer to Knox College. Thus, the chapter took on both names and became Illinois Beta-Delta in June 1930.

Living at Illinois Beta-Delta

The house has seven rooms including the basement, kitchen, living room, dining room, office, history room and upstairs/attic. No women live in the house, as is the custom for Greek women on Knox College campus.

The members are proud of the dual charters. The chapter’s original charter, Illinois Delta, is displayed along with  Lombard College’s charter, Illinois Beta. The chapter has both of these charters since Lombard closed during the Great Depression and the chapter took in the Lombard Pi Phis.

There are also many antiques in the house acquired from alumnae and previous chapter members such as silver pieces including tea sets and old pictures and composites.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Sigma Alpha, Delta Delta Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Pi Beta Phi
 

Philanthropic Event

Pie a Pi Phi
 

Philanthropic Service

The chapter's main philanthropy event is Pie a Pi Phi.

Notable Alumnae

• Lexie Kamerman, served in Afghanistan

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Illinois Beta-Delta

• Carolyn Eden Balseter Evani (2010)

• Judith Sisson Hawley (2004)

Grand Council Members from Illinois Beta-Delta

• Cara Ballard Sutcliffe

Installing Officer

Grand President May Lansfield Keller, Maryland Alpha
 

Installation of Illinois Eta

A local group, Delta Theta Psi, was formed in 1904. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on March 29, 1912. There were a number of women who petitioned to install Delta Theta Psi, a local organization, as a chapter of Pi Beta Phi. These women included Pearl Tippett, Irene Handlin, Esther Starr, Grade Lorraine Thift, Florence Sarah Page, Lucille Logan, Edith Ward Bower, Lucy Curtis, Jessie Elizabeth Patterson, Lois Scott, Norma Louise Council, Lois Brown, Mabel Edmonson, Marie Scott, Helen Page, Margaret Hessler, Helen Keeley, Eula Mason, Ann Stoker, Virginia Bower, Irma Nicholson, Helen Roby and Fannie Johnson.

Grand President May Lansfield Keller, Maryland Alpha, performed the Initiation Ceremony for these women. There were 12 chapters of Pi Phis represented at the ceremony. Illinois Eta was the first of national women’s fraternity on Millikin’s campus. Installation took place in the home of Maryland Alpha Caroline Lutz. It was reported, “The house was an ideal one for the purpose and the local Pi Phis had introduced a few unusual features in decoration and concluding ceremony, which added an especial charm to the initiation.”

At chapel, which some of the visiting Pi Phis attended, the College President announced the establishment of the first women’s fraternity on campus. He then suggested that the student body rise and sing the college song in Illinois Eta’s honor. The President and his wife, a chapter Patroness, hosted an open house at their home to honor the chapter.

The “First Annual” dance announced the installation. Pi Phi colors and carnations provided the decorations. The following afternoon Adele Blackstone hosted the Pi Phis; her sister Marguerite Blackstone, Illinois Zeta, had helped the chapter secure the charter, but was not in town for the installation festivities.
 

Living at Illinois Eta

The Illinois Eta Chapter house sleeps 40 women. There are 13 bedrooms and many great common areas. Each room in the house has a specific name — bedrooms and common areas. Even with the renovations that have occurred over the years, these names have all stayed the same.

The archival closet contains a lot of chapter history and antique books such as a few books from the Delta Theta Psi chapter (before being installed as a Pi Beta Phi chapter). There are original signatures and pictures of each founding woman. There are many old scrapbook and old pictures that date back to the late 1920s. Everything that is important to the chapter stays in the archives.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta and Pi Beta Phi
 

Philanthropic Event

Green Eggs and Ham
 

Philanthropic Service

Green Eggs and Ham, which occurs in the spring, is Illinois Eta's main philanthropy event. This fundraiser takes place in the chapter house where members sell breakfast food. There are usually speed reads for entertainment, a children’s book donation bin and presale tickets.

Notable Alumnae

• Katelyn Epperly, Season 9 American Idol contestant

Grand Council Members from Illinois Eta

• Mary Elizabeth Frushour Hill

Notable Fact

Original I.C. chapter (Tau)
 

Installing Officer

Nannie Thompson (Lord)
 

Installation of Illinois Gamma

The chapter was installed on September 13, 1882 as Tau of I.C. Sorosis. It had 25 initiates.

The chapter’s charter was relinquished in 1888.

Notable Alumnae

• Minnie McDill McMichael, instrumental in the reinstallation of the Illinois Alpha Chapter

Grand Council Members from Illinois Gamma

• Julia Ferris Hubbs

Installing Officer 

Grand President Amy Burnham Onken, Illinois Epsilon
 

Installation of Illinois Theta

A local group, Lambda Phi, was formed in 1901. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on May 17, 1947. Initiation Ceremonies took place over the course of a few days and concluded with a Cookie Shine at the City Women’s Club, hosted by the Peoria, Illinois, Alumnae Club. The installation banquet was held at the Block and Kuhl Skyline Dining Room. A wine and silver blue arrow hung above the speakers’ table, which was decorated with an arrangement of wine and silver blue carnations with a corsage of the same at each place.
 

Living at Illinois Theta

Lambda Phi was the first women’s Greek organization at Bradley University, and Pi Beta Phi was the first chapter on Bradley’s campus to own a chapter house. The current house was opened in October 2012. Each room in the new house was donated by individuals or previous New Member classes. Their names are acknowledged on a plaque in every room. There are 19 rooms that house 34 women, mostly sophomores.

The Illinois Theta Chapter house contains a stained glass window with the Greek letters Pi Beta Phi donated by a New Member class in the 1970s. Judy Boucher Chamberlain, a Pi Phi from the class of 1961, died young and her father donated her paintings to the chapter. Chapter members also established the Judy Boucher Chamberlain Art Scholarship in her memory. Illinois Theta received the Balfour Cup for the 1987–1988 school year, and it is in an enclosed case alongside the original Lambda Phi President pin and the New Member pin. In the chapter’s new house there is an arrow light fixture from the previous house. It was restored by an Alumnae Advisory Committee member’s husband for current use. Lastly, the New Member class of 2011 donated large iron wings displayed in the chapter room.

Philanthropic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Chi Omega, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Delta, Pi Beta Phi, Sigma Delta Tau and Sigma Kappa
 

Philanthropic Event

Noodles for Knowledge
 

Philanthropic Service

Pi Phi's Noodles for Knowledge philanthropy event is a pasta dinner during which every member is required to sell at least five tickets at $5 each. This raises approximately $4,000 every year, plus another $1,000 from extra tickets sold.

Notable Alumnae

• Lisa Helfrich Jackson, producer of major television shows including "Everybody Loves Raymond"
• Barbara Adler

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Illinois Theta

• Nancy Trogman (2014)
• Barbara Callan Steffin (2003)

Installing Officers

Grand Secretary Grace Lass Sisson, Illinois Delta, and Loretta Hood, Illinois Delta
 

Installation of Illinois Epsilon 

The chapter was installed on May 26, 1894. The chapter was established through the influence of the Michigan Beta chapter, which helped five women apply for the Pi Beta Phi charter, and Grace Lass (Sisson), who was serving as Grand Secretary at the time.

After the Initiation Ceremony, the women enjoyed a tea at the house of a town member, where they received little plates decorated with carnations. The chapter sent out formal announcements the following week. Additionally, they were given a moonlight boat ride on Lake Michigan by a brother of a member. The charter members were Maude Van Sickle Schiver, Miriam Prindle Waller, Grace Van Sickle Melone, Hila Verbeck Knapp and Addie May Griggs.

The chapter closed June 30, 2021. 

Notable Alumnae

• Jacquelyn Mayer Townsend, Miss America 1963 and motivational speaker
• Phyllis Elliott Oakley, Diplomat, United States State Department, served as Assistant Secretary of State
• Martha Hyer, actress, seen in "McCloud"
• Patricia Neal, Oscar-winning actress

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Illinois Epsilon 

• Jane Ehrenberg Rosen (2015)
• Patricia Neal (1999)
• Phyllis Elliott Oakley (1996)

Grand Council Members from Illinois Epsilon 

Grand Presidents

• Amy Burnham Onken, Grand President for 31 years (1921–1952), the longest term of any Pi Phi Grand President; the Amy Burnham Onken Award, Pi Phi's highest individual award, was established in her honor.

Grand Council Members

• Elda L. Smith
• Margaretta Penn Putman
• Mary Jane Stein Derringer

Installing Officer

Grand President Elizabeth Turner Orr, Oregon Alpha
 

Installation of Illinois Iota

A local group, Pi Beta Co-op, was formed in 1967. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on January 19, 1974. The Initiation Ceremony took place at the First Unitarian Church in Bloomington, Illinois. The installation banquet took place at the Illinois House and was hosted by the Bloomington, Indiana, Alumnae Club. Special guest speakers included Club President Julie Mills Williams, Indiana Beta.

The chapter closed May 12, 2019. 

Installing Officer

Grand President Rainie Adamson Small, Illinois Beta
 

Installation of Indiana Alpha

The chapter began as a local group, Alpha Xi Theta, and officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on January 16, 1888. Fourteen women, including future Grand President Emma Harper Turner, were charter members. Installation activities took place at the home of charter member Mary Emma Ellis, located at 500 North Main Street in Franklin, Indiana.

Living at Indiana Alpha

At Indiana Alpha, there is no chapter house. The chapter does have a suite where chapter meetings are held. There is a large arrow that hangs on a predominate wall. This is something that the chapter sees as unique. Another item is a framed display with several old badges.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Delta Delta Delta, Pi Beta Phi and Zeta Tau Alpha
 

Philanthropic Event

Lips for Literacy
 

Philanthropic Service

The Indiana Alpha’s main philanthropy event is Lips for Literacy, which is held in the spring.

Grand Council Members from Indiana Alpha

Grand Presidents

• Emma Harper Turner

Grand Council Members

• Helen Forsyth Raup
• Jeannette Zeppenfeld

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Indiana Alpha

• E. Jane Betts (2015)
• Betty Jan Reed Voris Packard (1992)

Installing Officer

Grand President Amy Burnham Onken, Illinois Epsilon
 

Installation of Indiana Epsilon 

A local group, Pi Phi Epsilon, was formed in 1941. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on September 1, 1942. The ceremonies began in the room in which the third national convention of Pi Beta Phi was held in 1872, when DePauw University was called Indiana Asbury University. The Pledging Ceremony, conducted by Marianne Reid Wild, was followed by a Cookie Shine at the new chapter house in the afternoon. The next day, the first New Member class was initiated at Gobin Memorial Church, DePauw’s campus church. There were 33 members who received their shining new arrows. A formal banquet was held that night in the large dining room of Mason Hall, which was then the newest residence hall on campus.
 

Living at Indiana Epsilon

The Indiana Epsilon Chapter house has 27 rooms housing 70 women. The chapter house carries on the tradition of painting an arrow on one of the cement blocks in the stairwell after a member graduates. Big sisters have a tradition of painting a step ladder for their little that includes traditions such as symbols or quotes. The swings on the front porch are a favorite; countless hours are spent studying, talking or relaxing on them, and it is the location for thousands of pictures. The chapter house truly wouldn’t be the same without the porch swings.

In the formal living room there is a beautiful, large grandfather clock that was donated by the Mother's Club in 1967. It rings at random intervals and is quite loud, yet the members cherish it all the same.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Phi, Delta Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Pi Beta Phi.
 

Philanthropic Event

Pi Burger Phri and Pie a Pi Phi 
 

Philanthropic Service

The Indiana Epsilon chapter holds many philanthropy events throughout the year, but the most successful event is called Pi Burger Phri, which is held at the end of October every year. A barbeque is set up behind the chapter house with music and games, including “Pie a Pi Phi” where people can pay to throw a pie in a Pi Phi’s face. Prior to the event, members sell Pi Burger Phri T-shirts, where a percentage of the proceeds go directly to Read > Lead > Achieve^®.

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winner from Indiana Epsilon

• Nancy Ford (1991)

Installing Officer

Elizabeth Middleton, Indiana Alpha
 

Installation of Indiana Beta 

The chapter was installed on April 13, 1893. Indiana Beta was organized by Elizabeth Middleton, Indiana Alpha, and chartered by the following members: Elizabeth Middleton, Jessie Traylor (Grimes), Delia Evelyn Mount (Wooden), Laura Rogers Grimes (Anderson), Eleanor Pearl Grimes (Wright), Blanche McLaughlin, Edna Earl Stewart and Carrie Bell Burner. Installation took place at the Henry Springer House in Bloomington, Indiana. There was an informal installation banquet held at the Springer House as well. The women had a Cookie Shine and ate ham sandwiches, pickles, potato salad, deviled eggs and cookies.
 

Living at Indiana Beta

The Indiana Beta Chapter house is a special one. The house is one of the oldest on campus and has a very classy, yet welcoming, feel to it. There have been recent renovations to the foyer to make it elegant and new but still match Pi Phi style. The chapter house is also special because it has a “cold dorm” system where members share “day rooms” with roommates, which include a desk, dresser, futon and closets. Members sleep in dorms upstairs. This is nice because the dorms are always dark, quiet and perfect for when members want to go to bed early or later than other roommates. This also allows more women to be able to live in the house. There are more than 100 women who currently live in the house. There are 42 “day rooms” in the house with two to three women in each depending on the size of the room. Some of the bigger rooms in the house hold four women. Chapter members appreciate the opportunity to live with this many women and get to know everyone on such a personal level.

The pictures that hang in the living room offer visitors a glimpse into the history of the chapter. Nikkita Chawla recently donated a wine colored shadow box containing arrow pins, angel pins and other cute items associated with Pi Phi. In addition, certain rooms in the house have been donated by Indiana Betas and there are plaques to identify the donors.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Epsilon Phi, Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Phi, Alpha Sigma Alpha, Alpha Xi Delta, Chi Omega, Delta Gamma, Delta Phi Epsilon, Delta Zeta, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Phi Mu, Pi Beta Phi, Sigma Delta Tau, Sigma Kappa, Theta Phi Alpha and Zeta Tau Alpha
 

Philanthropic Events

Pi Burger Phri and Angels in the Outfield
 

Philanthropic Service

Indiana Beta has two main philanthropies a year. Burgers and fries are served at the first event, Pi Burger Phi, which supports  Read > Lead > Achieve^®. It is a great night bringing the Indiana University community together. The second event is Angels in the Outfield, which is a softball tournament where members raise money to support cystic fibrosis. This philanthropy is near and dear to members’ hearts because two chapter members have been directly affected by this disease.

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winner from Indiana Beta

• Patricia Root Bash (1993)

Installing Officer

Grand President Marianne Reid Wild, Kansas Alpha
 

Installation of Indiana Zeta

A local group, Gamma Gamma, was formed in 1920. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on August 23, 1952. At the time of the chapter’s installation, the University was called Ball State Teacher’s College. It was the first Pi Beta Phi to be installed on a teacher’s college campus after the Association of Education Sororities became part of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), a process that began when Illinois Epsilon Amy Burnham Onken, chaired NPC.

The Installation Ceremony took place in the Arts Building on campus. There was an installation banquet after the event at the Delaware Country Club. The theme was “Royal Gems of Pi Phi” and three women spoke before singing Pi Phi songs.
 

Living at Indiana Zeta

The Indiana Zeta Chapter does not have a house. However, recently construction began on a sorority “village,” and it is to open in the fall of 2018. This chapter house will house 28 members. Currently, the chapter has a suite located on the fourth floor of Ball State’s all-female residence hall.  It is a relatively small space, but it has a small kitchenette, a large ritual closet and an open area with couches for Pi Phis to study, meet, socialize and relax. While it is a struggle to fit even one New Member class in the suite due to chapter size, it is a great place to hold Leading with Values^® workshops, sisterhoods, Policy and Standards Board meetings, study sessions and other smaller gatherings. Curious Pi Phis can also rummage through the closets to find lots of chapter history and memorabilia from past Pi Phis, including chapter minutes, awards, letters, manuals, scrapbooks, newspaper articles, newsletters and so much more.

There is not a lot of room in the suite to display many items; however, there is a beautiful silver platter donated by an alumna that is proudly displayed. Chapter members also love the book used for pledging signatures, which is the same one the Indiana Zeta founders used. Members can flip through and see the names of every Indiana Zeta who ever pledged to the Fraternity. One of the chapter’s beloved current Alumnae Advisory Committee members was a founding member of the chapter in 1952. It is special to look in the book and see her name on the very first page. It is also very special when she visits and shares stories about what the University and Pi Phi were like when she was a student.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Phi, Chi Omega, Delta Zeta, Kappa Delta, Sigma Kappa, Pi Beta Phi and Phi Mu
 

Philanthropy Event 

Paint Warz
 

Philanthropic Service 

The chapter’s most recognized philanthropic event is called Paint Warz. It typically occurs in September. The chapter has paired with fraternities in the past and has also completed it alone. This event is a hit because every game involves getting messy with paint in one way or another. Students (Greek and non-Greek alike) love it. Events include a tug-of-war, an obstacle course, messy paint Twister, paint dodge ball and several other exciting games students look forward to every year. The participant turnout increases every year, and the chapters are also honored to help Phi Delta Theta support their national philanthropy, the ALS Association.

Notable Alumnae

• Christine Dobbyn, a news anchor who received the Radio & Television Director Association Award for Young Journalists in 1997 and a regional Emmy award in 2004

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Indiana Zeta

• Judith Summers McCollum (2008)

Grand Council Members of Indiana Zeta 

• Julie Pratt Simmons
• Lucy Baker Warner

Installing Officer

Grand President Grace Lass Sisson, Illinois Delta
 

Installation of Indiana Gamma

The Indiana Gamma chapter was an outgrowth of a local organization in existence at Butler University as early as 1894. It was organized through the effortd of Indiana Beta Bertha Holland. Pi Beta Phi was the third Greek letter sorority at Butler after Kappa Alpha Theta and Kappa Kappa Gamma.

On the evening of November 19, 1894, six women met at the Delta Tau Delta house on campus and organized a local fraternity. They drew up and signed a short constitution. A few days later, they met again at the house of one of the women, where the name Alpha Phi Psi was chosen, the constitution enlarged and the colors of crimson and light blue were chosen.

In the winter of the third year, 1896, with only five active members, plans were started for obtaining a national charter. After careful consideration of existing women’s fraternities, Pi Beta Phi was chosen on April 12th. At the end of May, a letter was received from pi Beta Phi’s Grand Secretary stating the charter would be granted in a few days. Less than two weeks later, another letter was received from the Grand Treasurer, who had voted against the charter because she felt that Butler was too small in enrollment and size. Without a unanimous vote of Grand Council, a charter would not be granted.

Alpha Phi Psi decided to appeal to Pi Beta Phi’s Convention, which was being held that summer in Madison, Wisconsin. Ethel Boor (Roberts) was chosen to go to the convention at their representative. The Grand Treasurer did everything to discourage the establishment of a Pi Beta Phi chapter at Butler University, but with the help of Professor Sober of Wisconsin, the charter was granted July 18, 1897. The charter included the condition that if at the end of three years, the standard of the university had declined, the charter would be withdrawn.

Installation of the Indiana Gamma Chapter of Pi Beta Phi was August 27, 1897. There was a banquet that followed the Installation Ceremony at Annie and Mary McCollum’s home. After the banquet, Grand President Grace Lass Sisson gave an informal speech. The charter members were Mabel Gertrude Hauk, Edith Boor Roberts (Loop), Ethel R. Curryer, Annie Mercer McCollum, Olive Inez Phares (Tittsworth), Jessie Lanier Christian (Brown), Emily Matilda Helming, Elizabeth Moxon Banning, Annette Maybelle Seeley, Mary Gertrude McCollum (Moorhead) and Marietta Lamb Thompson (Sprague).
 

Living at Indiana Gamma

The Indiana Gamma Chapter house is home to 50 collegiate members each year. Indiana Gamma’s house is known for its beautiful white exterior with its bright red door. One of the most unique attributes to the house is the option to live either in a more intimate double dorm room or in a large cold dorm (sleeping porch).

The Indiana Gamma Chapter house is about to celebrate its 120^th anniversary. Since its start as a large family home, it has undergone an addition and many renovations to make it into a place 50 members can call home. Its original character is still present in the “old” side of the house, while the “new” side of the house is more modern. Some of its most notable features include a family tree painting with pictures of each of the chapter's family branches and the house's large outdoor porch. The family tree, a newer addition to the house, is a large painting to the left of the staircase that helps showcase sisterly bonds. The large outdoor porch has large, white Greek style pillars. The porch has many uses including social events, philanthropy events, and a place for sisters to study. Off of the porch, large banners will fly in support of events occurring on campus.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Phi, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Pi Beta Phi
 

Philanthropic Event

Wings of an Angel 
 

Philanthropic Service

Wings of an Angel is Indiana Gamma’s fall philanthropy event where the chapter members sell chicken wings and veggies.
 

Notable Alumnae

• Donna Burgard received the Evelyn Peters Kyle Angel Award for Club Service in 2010 
• Madge Oberhotlzer, whose death and the subsequent murder trial contributed to taking down the Indiana chapter of the Ku Klux Klan

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Indiana Gamma

• Leslie King (2015)

Grand Council Members from Indiana Gamma

• Betty Blades Lofton

Installing Officer

Grand President Elizabeth Turner Orr, Oregon Alpha
 

Installation of Indiana Eta

A local group, Kappa Delta Theta, was formed in 1968. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on October 26, 1974. Installation activities took place on campus and concluded with a reception in the Student Union Building.

The chapter’s charter was relinquished in 2004.

Installing Officer

Grand President Anna Lytle Tannahill (Brannon), Nebraska Beta
 

Installation at Indiana Delta

A local group, Delta Rho, was formed in 1915. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on January 1, 1921. Installation activities took place at the rented Indiana Delta Chapter house on Waldron Street. The installation banquet took place in the College Inn of Hotel Fowler. During the banquet, charter member Faith Otten (Clark) sang and members of the university faculty gave a classical music program.

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Indiana Delta

• Gloria Seeburger Gellman (2015)

• Ila Reeve Badger (2010)

• Jane Grimmer Baker (1994)

• Virginia Murphy Blankenbaker (1992)

Dorothy Weaver Morgan Award

• Jan Kincaid Clifford (2018)

Installing Officer

Grand President Beth van Maanen Beatty, Texas Gamma
 

Installation at Indiana Theta

A local group, Alpha Xi Epsilon, was formed in 1919. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on October 31, 1998. The Initiation Ceremony was held at the First United Methodist Church in downtown Valparaiso. The installation banquet was held at the Casa del Roma. The chapter provided entertainment during the banquet, including the singing of Pi Phi songs.

Living at Indiana Theta 

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Chi Omega, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Pi Beta Phi

Notable Fact

Original I.C. chapter (Gamma)
 

Installing Officer

Founder Libbie Brook Gaddis, Illinois Alpha
 

Installation of Iowa Alpha

In the fall of 1868, a little more than a year after I.C. Sorosis was formed at Monmouth College, Founder Libbie Brook (Gaddis) enrolled at Iowa Wesleyan College. She installed the Iowa Alpha Chapter on December 21, 1868 as Gamma of I.C. Sorosis. It’s believed the installation activities took place at the home of Elijah Spry, at 206 North Jefferson.

The chapter’s charter was relinquished in 2004.

Grand Council Members from Iowa Alpha

• Olive McHenry

Notable Fact

Original I.C. chapter (Chi)
 

Installing Officers

Rena Reynolds, Iowa Beta and Estella Walters Ball, Iowa Beta
 

Installation at Iowa Zeta

The chapter was installed on February 8, 1882, as Chi of I.C. Sorosis. Iowa Betas Rena Reynolds and Estella Walters Ball were instrumental in starting a chapter at the University of Iowa. When I.C. Sorosis changed its naming system, the chapter became Iowa Zeta.

Living at Iowa Zeta

All of the Iowa Zeta Chapter composites are hung throughout the house. The Pi Phi crest and songs, special to the chapter, are hung up and framed in a large common area. Pictures of the Founders and charter are also displayed. Over the years, Iowa Zeta has received some gifts from alumnae. One in particular is a huge portrait from a famous artist who lives in Iowa City. The portrait is dedicated in remembrance of Iowa Zeta Ann Wells Crossen who lost her life to cancer with a heartfelt letter attached to it from other Iowa Zeta’s in her pledge class.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Epsilon Phi, Alpha Phi, Alpha Xi Delta, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Delta Zeta, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Phi Beta Chi, Pi Beta Phi and Zeta Tau Alpha
 

Philanthropic Service

Every fall the Iowa Zeta Chapter hosts a whiffle ball tournament for fraternity men called “Angels in the Outfield.” The chapter members serve hot dogs and play many games of whiffle ball. The money raised is sent to Pi Beta Phi Foundation.

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Iowa Zeta

• Janet Armstrong Harris (2014)
• Becky Foster Crane (2013)

Grand Council Members from Iowa Zeta

• Mira Troth

• Julia E. Rogers
• Gail De Wolf
• Lois Snyder Finger
• Emma Humphrey Haddock
• Isabella Hudson (Cartwright)
• Ella Ham Robinson

Notable Fact 

Original I.C. chapter (Gamma Omega)
 

Installation at Iowa Iota

The chapter was installed in September 1884 as Gamma Omega of I.C. Sorosis. The chapter’s charter was relinquished in 1894.

Notable Fact 

Original I.C. chapter (Lambda)
 

Installing Officer

Estella Walters Ball, Iowa Alpha
 

Installation of Iowa Beta

In a letter Ida Cheshire Barker wrote to the Iowa Beta Chapter in 1940, she recalled the beginnings of the chapter, "I was fifteen when I received the letter from Anna Porter of Monmouth asking me to get together other young ladies and organize a chapter of the fraternity. It was S. L. Lindsay who had gone from Indianola to Monmouth, who gave my name to Anna Porter."

Anna Porter wrote to Ida, in part, “You will no doubt be surprised at receiving a letter from a person you never heard of before, but I trust we will be very well acquainted before long. Your name has been handed to me with several other ladies, as among the first class of Indianola, and as we are desirous of starting a chapter of the fraternity in your college, to me was given the privilege of writing ... [The fraternity] is an old fraternity and we always try and have the No. 1 ladies of the college ... We only take in the girls we can love, not only as friends, but as sisters. "

Ida talked to "her best friend," who later became her sister-in-law, Kate Barker (McCune) and the two along with eight other girls — Nell Todhunter (Richey), Estella Walters (Ball), Emma Patton (Noble), Louise Noble (Curtis), Bessie Guyer (Linn), Marie Morrison (Samson), Fannie Andrew (Noble) and Elizabeth Cooke (Martin) — met and organized in the Cheshire house the first woman's national fraternity on Simpson's campus. The Minute Book of Iowa Beta, containing the minutes of the first meeting of the chapter, is the earliest minute book known to be in existence in the fraternity. The members borrowed $20.00 from the bank to buy their pins, large golden arrows, for $3.00 each and a bolt of cloth to make long gingham aprons which they wore to chapel, attending as a group, wearing their arrows for the first time. The installation ceremony took place in the bedroom of Ida Cheshire (Barker).

Iowa Gamma Carrie Chapman Catt, an American women's suffrage leader, came to Indianola to speak at a lecture promoted by Iowa Beta. 

Living at Iowa Beta

In 1927, the Schee home was bought for a Pi Phi house through the efforts of Sarah Eikenberry Sigler. The house has undergone many transformations in the last eight decades. 

Notable Alumnae

• Juli Holmes Willeman, current Executive Director of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity
• Phylliss Hickman Howlett, Former Assistant Commissioner of the Big 10 Intercollegiate Conference
• Rosemary Lane, Actress from the 1930s
• Eugenia Moore Anderson, the first Woman Ambassador to Denmark and the First Woman Minister to Bulgaria   
• Ruth Buxton Sayre, Iowa Women's Hall of Fame

Notable Fact

Original I.C. chapter (Beta Omega)
 

Installation at Iowa Eta

The chapter was installed on October 12, 1882 as Beta Omega of I.C. Sorosis. The chapter’s charter was relinquished in 1890. The name was later used for the chapter at Drake University.

Notable Fact

Original I.C. chapter (Delta Omega)
 

Installation at Iowa Kappa

The chapter was installed in September 1884 as Delta Omega of I.C. Sorosis The chapter’s charter was relinquished that same year.

Notable Fact: 

Original I.C. chapter (Mu)
 

Installing Officer

Florence Porter Robinson, Wisconsin Alpha 
 

Installation of Iowa Gamma

Iowa Gamma at Iowa State University was chartered on May 11, 1877. Mary Carpenter, an Iowa State student, met Elizabeth Cook, a member of the Simpson College chapter, on a train on their way to an oratorical contest. From this meeting came the efforts to organize a chapter at Ames. Famed suffragist Carrie Chapman Catt was a member of this chapter while a student at Iowa State University. All fraternities were banned at Iowa State from 1891 until 1903, and the chapter became dormant in 1894. When the College administration changed, fraternities were once again welcome, in part, to solve a housing shortage. A local society, Iota Theta, was installed as the Iowa Gamma Chapter of Pi Beta Phi on February 24, 1906.

Installation took place at the home of Olive Wilson Curtis, which is now the historic and restored FarmHouse museum on central campus. On the way to the banquet at the home of Iowa Gamma Julia Wentch Stanton, the campanile bells played the “Pi Phi Anthem” and other Pi Phi songs that could be heard across campus. Mrs. Stanton’s home was decorated with thousands of wine carnations. A seven-course meal was served to the 60 Pi Phis in attendance.
 

Living at Iowa Gamma

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Phi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Delta Zeta, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Phi Beta Chi, Pi Beta Phi and Sigma Kappa.

Notable Alumnae

• Carrie Chapman Catt, leader in the women's suffrage movement

Grand Council Members from Iowa Gamma 

• Mary McDonald Knapp
• Ruth Barrett Smith

Installing Officer

Grand President Jean Wirths Scott, Pennsylvania Beta
 

Installing Iowa Eta

The chapter was installed on October 8, 1983. The Installation activities took place at the Hotel Savery. The next afternoon, a reception was held at the newly acquired Iowa Eta Chapter house, where, despite a lake of furniture, family, friends and University officials gathered to extend a welcome to the chapter.

The chapter’s charter was relinquished in 2005.

Installation at Iowa Lambda

The chapter was installed on October 26, 1886. The chapter was established through the influence of Cary Dorr, who later became a charter member, with assistance from Iowa Alpha and Iowa Beta alumnae. The chapter’s charter was relinquished in 1888 when the College closed. The school later reopened as Drake University, where the Iowa Eta Chapter was installed in 1983.

Notable Fact 

Original I.C. chapter (Omicron)
 

Installation at Iowa Iota

The chapter was installed in 1881 as Omicron of I.C. Sorosis. The chapter’s charter was relinquished in 1885.

Notable Fact 

Original I.C. chapter (Zeta Omega)
 

Installation at Iowa Theta

The chapter was installed on August 22, 1884 as Zeta Omega of I.C. Sorosis. The chapter’s charter was relinquished in in 1892.

Notable Fact

Original I.C. chapter (Sigma)
 

Installation at Iowa Sigma

The chapter was installed in 1881 and the chapter’s charter was relinquished that same year. The Sigma designation was used for two I.C. chapters, the other a chapter located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Notable Fact 

Original I.C. chapter (Kappa)
 

Installation of Kansas Alpha

The chapter was installed on April 1, 1873 as Kappa of I.C. Sorosis. The chapter was established through the influence of Illinois Beta Sara Richardson, who spent the summer of 1872 at home in Lawrence, Kansas. Three of her sisters — Flora Richardson (Coleman), May Richarson and Alma Richardson (Wallace), who later became charter members — were attending the University. It was at the first party given by the chapter, to honor Sara, that the Cookie Shine took on its name and place in Pi Beta Phi.
 

Living at Kansas Alpha

Kansas Alpha was the first chapter to be installed at the University of Kansas. The Arrow magazine was also founded at Kansas Alpha and the chapter published the first edition. There is a grand history to everything that makes Kansas Alpha so special, including the Cookie Shine. The Cookie Shine was a tradition started at Kansas Alpha.

The chapter house is special because the amount of women who receive the chance to live in. Currently 87 women live in the facility. There are 30 bedrooms ranging in sizes from two to eight beds. What makes the Kansas Alpha Chapter house so great is the wonderful alumnae who have donated and supported the house throughout the years. In the fall of 2017, a beautiful garden was added to the side of the house, due to the generosity of alumnae. The garden will be great on nice fall and spring days to go outside and study or entertain. This is just one example of their support. Each room in the house is named after an alumna who served in some way to help Kansas Alpha. Walking down each flight of stairs you will see plaques with lists of notable alumnae who have donated to or received awards within Pi Phi.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Gamma Delta, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Beta Phi and Sigma Kappa.
 

Philanthropic Events

Pie a Pi Phi and Hoops for Haley
 

Philanthropic Service

The Kansas Alpha Chapter has two philanthropy events, one for each semester. In the fall semester, the event is “Pie a Pi Phi.” Pie a Pi Phi is held on campus so students can walk up anytime during the day and throw a “pie” in a Pi Phi’s face for $2. All of the money raised goes to Read > Lead > Achieve^®. Recently, the chapter added a new philanthropy event “Hoops for Haley,” in honor of sister Haley Drown who passed away in the summer of 2015. For this event, each fraternity on campus can create a basketball team to play in a basketball tournament. This is a huge event for Kansas Alpha, because all of the proceeds go to the Ali Kemp Foundation as decided by Haley Drown’s family.
 

Notable Alumnae

• Dr. Leona Baumgartner, Scientist. Served as commissioner of the Public Health Department of New York, and as deputy in the Agency for International Development with the State Department. 

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Kansas Alpha

• Joanna Miranda Glaze (2014)
• Stacey Warren (2014)
• Sally Roney Hoglund (2002)
• Lois Haskell Straight Johnson (1992)

Grand Council Members from Kansas Alpha

Grand Presidents

• Helen B. Sutliff
• Marianne Reid Wild

Grand Council Members

• Virginia Hutson Getto
• Adrienne Hiscox Mitchell
• Jean Oliver Humphrey
• Josephine March Marvin
• Lucinda Smith Buchan
• Marian Keck Simmons
• Mary Miller Barnes
• Rose McColloch Dressler
• Clara Poehler
• Edythe Mulveyhill Brack
• Ida Greeley Smith Griffith

Installing Officer

Grand Treasurer Anne Stuart, Nebraska Beta
 

Installation of Kansas Beta

Anne Stuart served as the installing officer of Kansas Beta, as she encouraged the women of a local sorority, Pi Kappa Phi, to become a national chapter of Pi Beta Phi. Pi Kappa Phi first began to petition Pi Beta Phi in 1911, and by 1915 it was confirmed that this society of women would integrate into Pi Beta Phi. The original petition of signatures is hanging in the chapter’s living room.

The installation banquet for the Kansas Beta Chapter occurred at Carnegie Library in Manhattan, Kansas; 23 women were initiated in the first New Member class of Pi Beta Phi. The first official chapter meeting was held on June 5, 1915. The ritual was recited and the newly founded chapter elected its first slate of officers.
 

Living at Kansas Beta

The Kansas Beta Chapter house was specifically built for the Kansas Beta in 1963. Along with the unique story each chapter member contributes, there are physical attributes to the chapter house that remind members of how special the home is. In the foyer staircase, there are arrows lining the railing, and the light fixtures give off the reflection of angel wings onto the wall. Recently, the chapter house was expanded. The alumnae took charge of the fundraising and planning, and the collegiate members feel lucky to have alumnae so willing to continue to make the chapter home unique.

The addition includes an entire expansion that will add on space to the chapter room, dining room and add two additional living suites on second and third floor. Currently, the house has a capacity of 84 women, which allows all sophomores and many juniors to experience living in their home away from home. One special room in the house is the second floor living area called the “smoker.” Back in the 1960s and 1970s, this balcony room was where members smoked. Obviously smoking is prohibited in the house currently, but the name has stuck, and members continue to use this comfortable living area as a hangout room for movies and homework. One fun tradition members still continue to do is date sendoffs. The chapter has a balcony overlooking the front walkway of the house, and any time one of the members is being picked up for a date, members flood the balcony and scream and send them off.

One unique item that is displayed in the chapter house is a mosaic setting of the Pi Beta Phi coat of arms. This mosaic was handmade by a Kansas Beta alumna and is very special to us. This coat of arms is presented in the front staircase to show off to guests and alumnae. The chapter house also displays the Balfour Cup, which was retired in 2001 at Kansas Beta. The chapter won the Balfour Cup three years in a row (1999, 2000 and 2001), which caused allowed the chapter to retire it into the living room showcase. The living room is also lined with the original documents that were published during the installation of the Pi Beta Phi chapter at Kansas State University. These documents and photos give chapter members a glimpse into the past of the founding.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Delta Delta Delta, Kappa Gamma and Pi Beta Phi
 

Philanthropic Events

Pi Burger Phry and Ali Kemp Bandstand
 

Philanthropic Service

Kansas Beta participates in Pi Burger Phry and Ali Kemp Bandstand. Pie Burger Phry made its debut in spring 2016. The event took place at a large pavilion in the local city park. The ticket price included a meal from a local food truck vendor, for a few extra dollars, one could “Pie-A-Pi-Phi” of one's choice in the face! All proceeds of the event went to Read > Lead > Achieve^®. In the fall of 2016, Kansas Beta hosted its 13th annual Ali Kemp Bandstand in honor of one of fellow sister Ali Kemp. Ali Kemp was a Kansas Beta whose life was taken after her freshman year at Kansas State. Her father, Roger Kemp, founded The Ali Kemp Educational Foundation, or T.A.K.E. Foundation. The organization hosts self-defense classes all over the country. And Kansas Beta hosts a class for free for all women on the community before Ali Kemp Bandstand. Ali Kemp Bandstand is a concert featuring a local artist and all proceeds benefit The Ali Kemp Educational Foundation as well as Read > Lead > Achieve^®.
 

Notable Alumnae

• Frances Allison Weaver, Senior editor for the "Today Show." Author of "I'm Not As Old As I Used to be," among others, and lecturer
• Helen Eakin Eisenhower, Instrumental in founding Pennsylvania Epsilon

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Kansas Beta

• Chris Giza (2015)
• Karen Milner Graves (1998)
• Frances Allison Weaver (1997)

Balfour Cup Winner - 2018

Grand Council Members from Kansas Beta

• Marla Neelly Wulf
• Cynthia Rice Svec

Installing Officer

Grand President Amy Burnham Onken, Illinois Epsilon
 

Installation of Kentucky Alpha

A local group, Tri Xi, was formed in 1921. The name was chosen because it rhymed with Pi Phi, whose charter was the goal. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on October 9, 1925. The Initiation Ceremony took place at the home of Ontario Alpha Emma Woerner, a 1925 Lake of Bays Convention initiate. The Installation Banquet took place in the Red Room of the Seelbach Hotel. The general plan of the program was that of the ship Tri Xi arriving at the port of Pi Beta Phi, carried out in detail through place cards, decorations and more.
 

Living at Kentucky Alpha

The Kentucky Alpha Chapter does not have a traditional house. The chapter has a suite in a residence hall on campus that members enjoy using. It has a chapter room, TV room, kitchen, a large front porch, two bathrooms as well as various offices and storage spaces. It is very convenient, and it is used for various meetings, practices and initiation.

Before the residence hall was built in the early 2000s, the chapter had a house on Greek Row. It sat across the street from the suite and there are several items that were carried over from the old house to the current space. The main double doors between the TV room and the chapter room contain two panels of stained glass that were salvaged from doors within the old house. Kentucky Alpha has been on University of Louisville’s campus for nearly 100 years and has had many spaces even before the house on Greek Row and the current suite. In the TV room there is a piece of art for each past location the chapter members have used next to a large wooden carving of the crest that has been with the chapter for many years.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Omicron Pi, Chi Omega, Delta Zeta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Pi Beta Phi, Sigma Kappa and Zeta Tau Alpha.
 

Philanthropic Events

Bingo for Books and Hoops for Halos
 

Philanthropic Service

Miniature golf competitions, wing-eating contests, Bingo for Books and Hoops for Halos are all philanthropic events that Kentucky Alpha hosts. Hoops for Halos is a basketball competition involving fraternities, sororities and other campus groups

Notable Alumnae

• Sue Grafton, author
• Julie Wray Herman, author
• Ruth Wilson Cogshall, artist, actress, creator of the Pi Phi paper dolls and very active within local community
• Elizabeth Wilson, established first U.S.O. club during World War II

Grand Council Members from Kentucky Alpha

• Helen Anderson Lewis

Installing Officer

Grand President Alice Weber Mansfield (Johnson), Missouri Beta
 

Installation at Kentucky Beta

The chapter was installed on March 3, 1962. The Initiation Ceremony took place at the Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church. The installation banquet took place at the Coach House. The chapter saw “Pi Phi Lights” reflected in the shimmering pool at its banquet. There was also a Cookie Shine.
 

Living at Kentucky Beta

The Kentucky Beta Chapter housing is special because, unlike many chapters on campus, it has a very homey feel to it. The furniture adds a lot of character to the house. While many chapters on campus are modernized, the Pi Beta Phi house is known as the house that looks the most like home. The Kentucky Beta Chapter house is home to around 45 women who are able to live in it at a time, and it is an experience unlike any other.

The Kentucky Beta Chapter house has a grandfather clock to the left of the foyer right when you step inside the house. It is special because it is in remembrance of Kentucky Beta Janet Chatfield, who passed away while she was a collegiate member. The antique clock is an ongoing reminder that no matter what happens, Pi Phis will always cherish the time and friendships made in the chapter.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Phi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Delta Zeta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Pi Beta Phi.
 

Philanthropic Service

Kentucky Beta’s main philanthropy event is an event called “Greek Bowl.” This is a flag football tournament where various groups from around campus, but mainly fraternity and sorority life, participate. Every year the chapter books a band to come to Greek Bowl and provides refreshments as well as food for the participants to raise more money. This is a very successful event, and the chapter has seen great outcomes from it.

Grand Council Members from Kentucky Beta

• Barbara McReynolds LaMaster
• Rae Wohlhueter Maier

Installing Officer

Grand President Elizabeth Turner Orr, Oregon Alpha
 

Installation at Kentucky Gamma

The chapter was installed on August 28, 1976. Installation activities were held in the ballroom of the Keene Johnson Building on campus. During the banquet, the room was decorated with candlelight, flowers and wide satin ribbon representing the bonds of wine and blue.

The chapter relinquished its charter September 3, 2017.

Philanthropic Service

Kentucky Gamma’s main philanthropy project was Angels in the Outfield.

Installation at Louisiana Alpha

Louisiana Alpha at Sophie Newcomb Memorial College was installed on October 29, 1891, with seven charter members, Josephine Craig Wickes, Anna P. Coyle, Isabella B. Coleman Weise, Alice Boardman Baldridge, Lottie Fairfax Galleher Blacklock, Elizabeth Henderson Labrot and Mary Given Matthews Mcllhenny. Mary L. Burton Wright, Indiana Alpha, was instrumental in the founding of the chapter. For many decades, it was the only Pi Phi chapter in the south.
 

Living at Louisiana Alpha

The Louisiana Alpha Chapter house is the original home that has been on campus since the establishment in 1891. Several renovations have taken place since then but still the original foundation is here today.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Delta Pi, Chi Omega, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Sigma Delta Tau, Alpha Epsilon Phi, Kappa Alpha Theta, Phi Mu
 

Philanthropic event

Arrowspike
 

Philanthropic Service

Arrowspike is an annual volleyball tournament occurring in the fall of every year. Teams are made up of all members of the student body at Tulane across academic and Greek life. At a recent Arrowspike the chapter raised $2,000!

Notable Alumnae

• Mary Elizabeth Blackmon, producer and actress

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Winners from Louisiana Alpha

• Louise Ragsdale Foreman (2014)

Grand Council Members from Louisiana Alpha

• Celeste Janvier
• Francese Evans Ives

Installing Officer

Grand President Amy Burnham Onken, Illinois Epsilon
 

Installation at Louisiana Beta

A local group, Pi Beta, was formed in 1935 after Pi Phi alumnae were permitted to participate in recruitment, under the direction of California Delta Marjorie Baird (Rusteberg). A charter was granted at the 1936 Edgewater Convention and the chapter was installed on October 17, 1936. The Initiation Ceremony took place at Highland Hall on campus. The installation banquet was held in the dining room of La Maison Française, the old French chateau on campus and was hosted by Ruth Ward, who recently transferred to the school from Wyoming and later affiliated with the new chapter.

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Louisiana Beta

• Judy Fingerle Simmons (2002)
• Genevieve Munson Trimble (1998)
• Charlotte Tillar Schexnayder (1992)

Installing Officer

Grand Vice President Anna Robinson Nickerson, Massachusetts Alpha
 

Installation at Maine Alpha

A local group, Beta Phi, was formed in 1917. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on May 25, 1920. The Initiation Ceremony took place in the home belonging to the University Dean and his wife. The installation banquet was held in the dining room of Ballantine Hall on campus. The meal was served by women from the other fraternities who volunteered their services. The group sang Pi Phi and University of Maine songs and cheers. The toastmistresses were new initiates Ruth Small and Elva Gilman, who spoke on the founding of Pi Beta Phi.
 

Living at Maine Alpha

Maine Alpha does not have a traditional house. The chapter has a chapter room in the basement of Oxford Hall at the University of Maine.

Maine Alpha has a few interesting old angel lamps in the chapter room. There is also an arrow wall and all the arrows are from the Chapter House Corporation.  

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Phi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Phi Epsilon, Delta Zeta, Phi Mu and Pi Beta Phi
 

Philanthropy Event

Arrow Spike
 

Philanthropic Service

Arrow Spike is Maine Alpha’s main philanthropy event. Arrow Spike is an annual volleyball tournament and all proceeds go to the Pi Beta Phi Foundation. Chapter members always have high attendance from other chapters on campus, and they make teams for the tournament.

Installing Officer

Grand President Amy Burnham Onken, Illinois Epsilon
 

Installation at Manitoba Alpha

A local group, Delta Phi, was formed in 1925. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on October 5, 1929. The installation banquet featured a large gold arrow lighted with alternate blue and red lights directly behind the table, which was centered with streamers of wine and blue. Each place was set with a souvenir menu tied with the colors, and bearing on its cover a silhouette symbolic of the college girl in the armor of Fraternity, holding high the torch of progress. The chapter’s charter was relinquished in 1976.

Grand Council Members from Manitoba Alpha

• Isabel A. Clark Winkler

Installing Officer

Florence Chase (Cass), Michigan Alpha
 

Installation at Maryland Alpha

Maryland Alpha at Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland, was chartered January 9, 1897. Elizabeth K. Culver, Colorado Alpha, Pennsylvania Alphas Helen and Elizabeth Lamb and Nebraska Alpha Loe Mary Ware organized the chapter, and it was installed by Michigan Alpha Florence P. Chase (Cass). Charter members included May Lansfield Keller, Waunda Hartshorn (Petrunkevitch), Helen Benson Doll (Tottle), Jennie Beck Smith, Elsie Price Ganoe, Sylvia Evelina Ware (Ireland) and Edna Livingston Stone.

May Lansfield Keller was the chapter's first initiate. The ceremony, which took place at the home of Elizabeth Lamb, was three hours long and was filled with a lot of singing. After initiation, other women’s organizations welcomed the newly formed Pi Phi chapter to the area.

At the time, it was one of the few women’s colleges that was home to women’s fraternities. National Panhellenic Conference groups were ordered off campus when the college built a new campus in Towson, Maryland, and closed in 1950.
 

Grand Council Members from Maryland Alpha

Grand Presidents

• May Lansfield Keller

Grand Council Members

• Lillian Beck Holton
• Mabel Scott Brown

Installing Officer

Grand President Amy Burnham Onken, Illinois Epsilon
 

Installation of Maryland Beta

The chapter was installed on June 17, 1944. Installation activities took place in the Dean of Women’s Lounge, located in the Old Library, one of the oldest buildings on campus. The installation banquet featured ferns and wine carnations, with a program tied with wine ribbon at each place. The new initiates received recognition pins, corsages of wine carnations and Pi Beta Phi songbooks.

The chapter’s charter was relinquished in 1991.
 

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Maryland Beta

• Mary Rakow Tanner (2009)
• Major General Trudy Hartzell Clark (2003)

Emma Harper Turner Leadership Award

• Marymargaret McDonough (2018)

Installing Officer

Grand President Mary Loy Tatum, Oklahoma Beta
 

Installation of Maryland Gamma

On Friday, November 19, 2010, the women celebrated with a Cookie Shine and parents from as far away as California visited to support the women with installation. On Saturday morning, November 20, Grand President Mary Loy Tatum, Oklahoma Beta, initiated 61 New Members, including one legacy and five alumna initiates. Before installation activities began, every New Member was given a pink flower. She then shared her favorite Pi Phi memory and added her flower to a bouquet. That flower arrangement was present at all installation events, representing the diversity of the group. The Initiation Ceremony took place at the Doubletree Inn at The Colonnade. The installation banquet was held at The Glass Pavilion on the Homewood campus. The charter was received at convention in Orlando, Florida, in 2011.
 

Living at Maryland Gamma

At Johns Hopkins University, the fraternity and sorority communities do not live in houses, but that doesn’t impact the sisterhood Maryland Gamma shares! Weekly chapter meetings are held on or around campus. Maryland Gamma occupies a storage unit which is maintained and operated from Pi Beta Phi Headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, by the Fraternity Housing Corporation (FHC).

Even though Maryland Gamma does not have a house, there is a tradition. After women are initiated, the women sign the tapestry on which they sit during a Cookie Shine. Usually women sign near their big’s name so that family clusters are visible throughout the tapestry

The chapter also has a “loving cup” that was given to the chapter from Maryland Beta’s Sally Hueble Moran. The cup says “Pi Beta Phi Maryland Beta June 17th 1944, 1959”. Even though the Loving Cup Ceremony is no longer a Pi Phi ceremony, Maryland Gamma members like having a piece of Pi Phi history as part of the chapter.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Phi, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Phi Mu and Pi Beta Phi
 

Philanthropic Events

Pi Phi Gives You Wings and Pie a Pi Phi
 

Philanthropic Service

The chapter’s fall philanthropy event is “Pi Phi Gives You Wings” for which members sell tickets to students to come and eat an assortment of chicken wings. Maryland Gammas also host a wing eating contest with a representative from each of the fraternities, sororities and sporting teams, so all of their friends come to cheer them on (and enjoy wings themselves).

The spring philanthropy event is “Pie a Pi Phi” during Hopkins’ Spring Fair weekend. At America’s largest student-run weekend festival, thousands of people come through campus to enjoy food, carnival rides, vendors and activities hosted by student groups. Visitors can make a donation to “Pie a Pi Phi” with whipped cream.
 

Installing Officer

Grace Grosvenor (Shepard), Ohio Alpha
 

Installation of Massachusetts Alpha

The chapter was installed on March 7, 1896. There was heavy rain that day, but the storm could not dispel the brightness of the occasion. Massachusetts Alpha at Boston University was installed by Grace Grosvenor (Shepard), Ohio Alpha, and Susanne Smith Tyndale, Iowa Zeta, on March 7, 1896 with the following charter members Ethel Pearl Bancroft (Bicknell), Clara B. Cooke, Evelyn A. Howe, Edith L. Floyd (Swan), Winifred G. Hill (Maxfield), Mercy Montgomery Hood, Adeline Mae Lawrence, Lucy Allen Gardiner, Florence N. Flagg and Olive Bacon Gilchrist.

The charter was relinquished in 1985.

Installing Officer

Grand President Amy Burnham Onken, Illinois Epsilon
 

Installation at Massachusetts Beta

The chapter was installed on March 4, 1944. The Initiation Ceremony took place at the Congregational Church followed by a buffet supper at the chapter house. The next day, the installation banquet was held at the historic Lord Jeffery Inn. The head table was decorated with a centerpiece of wine carnations and violets fashioned into a large arrow, with silver candelabras holding silver blue candles.

The chapter’s charter was relinquished in 1973.

Installing Officer

Grand President Emily Russell Tarr, Texas Beta
 

Installation of Massachusetts Gamma

Installation weekend took place November 14–16, 2008. Six of the seven Grand Council members were in attendance. On Friday the 14, the evening started with a Pledging Ceremony and Preparatory Service in Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Student Center. This was followed by a Cookie Shine in MIT’s Walker Memorial Building. On November 15, 2008, an Initiation Ceremony was held in the MIT Chapel, followed by an installation banquet in the evening at Le Meridien Cambridge. The weekend concluded with a model Chapter Meeting and a Campus and Community Reception in MIT’s Student Center on November 16.
 

Living at Massachusetts Gamma

Massachusetts Gamma houses 52 members in their on-campus facility. They have a chapter room for regular meetings, living room, dining room and kitchen. They have several common areas to help our members bond and feel at home! Our members love having this space as it provides a great place for their sisterhood to continue growing!

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Epsilon Phi, Alpha Phi, Delta Phi Epsilon, Kappa Alpha Theta, Pi Beta Phi and Sigma Kappa
 

Philanthropic Event

Arrowspike
 

Philanthropic Service

Massachusetts Gamma's main philanthropy event is Arrowspike in the fall. Arrowspike is a volleyball tournament and carnival. The chapter members raise money through tournament entrance fees, carnival game tickets, and food sales.

Installing Officer

Jennie Colegrove, Illinois Beta
 

Installation of Michigan Alpha

In the spring of 1887 the presidents of Alpha Kappa Phi and Germanae Sodales, brother and sister literary societies, were James E. Davidson and Minta Morgan, respectively. When James heard from Minta that a second women’s fraternity was being contemplated at Hillsdale, he suggested petitioning I.C. Sorosis. As early as September 1881,  the college had been on the I.C.'s radar as a place of possible extension, so the petition was granted at once by the Grand Officers.

On May 21, 1887, Minta Morgan, May Copeland, Anna Burgoyne, Josephine Graham, Belle Armstrong, Carrie Charles and Myra Browne gathered at the Adams house, 73 West Street South, the home of Minta’s grandfather, Strickland Adams and the Michigan Alpha Chapter was installed by Jennie Colegrove, Illinois Beta. The event was kept secret, so that word would not reach the faculty of their plans because there was some anti-fraternity sentiment on campus. Jessie C. Sheldon was initiated two weeks later.

The chapter made its existence known when classes resumed in the fall of 1887. Although six the seven charter members had been expected to return, Myra Brown and Belle Armstrong unexpectedly withdrew from school. The new chapter had to quickly recruit new members to remain viable, and bids offered to Adah Browne (cousin of Josephine Graham), Mame Kerr and Grace P. Higbee were quickly accepted. The first reference to “the ladies of Pi Beta Phi” appeared in the student newspaper in December, 1887.
 

Living at Michigan Alpha

From chartering until 1898, the College did not provide either residential housing or meeting rooms for the women’s fraternities. Members of Michigan Alpha tried renting houses near the College to serve as chapter houses. Only one of these has been identified, the “Olney House” — today known as “Dow House.” From 1898–1911, the College permitted women’s fraternities to use a double suite in East Hall dormitory as a chapter room. In 1898, the College finally assigned each women’s fraternity a suite in East Hall, the women’s dormitory. Alumna Kate King Bostwick (initiated 1892) donated a “mission-style cabinet” to the chapter to help furnish the suite; it is still in use in the chapter archives. At the same time, she donated an upright piano that remained in the various chapter houses for about 100 years. Beginning in 1913, the College became more receptive to the women having residential facilities and the chapter leased a series of houses, often from owners related to past chapter members, near the college.

In 1922, President William Spencer Gear decided that the women’s fraternities needed their own residential facilities,  and two houses were purchased for this purpose. Pi Beta Phi was given a long-term lease to the house at 234 N. Manning Street; it was first occupied in the fall of 1923, and charter member May Copeland Reynolds Drybread was the first house mother. 

The current house opened in 1970; alumna Roberta Simpson Ansbaugh led the fundraising that made the new facility possible. In the 1980s, it was remodeled to add the front staircase, breakfast nook and kitchen addition. There are 19 bedrooms, 37 women living in the house, and 42 on the meal plan here. Eating meals together really bonds sisters together!

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Pi Beta Phi, Chi Omega, and Kappa Kappa Gamma
 

Philanthropic Event

Mr. Hillsdale
 

Philanthropic Service

Mr. Hillsdale is a male beauty pageant in which the whole campus participates.

Notable Alumnae

• Elizabeth Clarke Helmick, Historian and Chairman and vital force behind the establishment of the Pi Beta Phi Settlement School

• Leah Stock Helmick, teacher at Settlement School, 1914
• MaryAlice Chaffee Gerund, Director of the Settlement School, 1933-1934

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Michigan Alpha

• Michelle Morrow O’Brien (2015)
• Rebecca Schmidt Abel (2014)

Installing Officer

Grand President Beth van Maanen Beatty, Texas Gamma
 

Installation at Michigan Epsilon

A local group, Gamma Phi Sigma, was formed in 1993. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on April 13, 1996. The Initiation Ceremony took place at Kanley Chapel on campus. The installation banquet was held at the Kalamazoo Country Club. Decorations included white hats and silver confetti, which incorporated the theme “Hats Off to Michigan Epsilon.”

The chapter’s charter was relinquished in 2014.

Installing Officer

May Copeland (Drybread), Michigan Alpha 
 

Installation at Michigan Beta

Two Pi Beta Phi members, Minnie Newby, Iowa Alpha, and Statia Pritchard, Iowa Gamma, were attending the University Michigan and they selected women to be charter members of Michigan Beta. The charter members were Minnie, Statia, Lucy Parker, Fannie Read and Franc Arnold. Michigan Alphas May Copeland and Jessie Sheldon conducted the installation. On April 7, 1888, the Pi Beta Phi chapter was installed in the rooms of two charter members in the east wing of the lower floor of the Miner house at 42 Liberty Street. 

The founding members had no badges. On the day after initiation they wore wine and silver blue ribbons in their hair. Later for pictures they made badges of gilt paper. The installation banquet took place at another charter member’s residence where there was a cake baked by the mother of a Delta Gamma. The chapter did not have a home until 1891 when the chapter established a residence at 720 South State Street. The owners gave the women the use of all but one room on the second floor, the use of their parlors for meetings and the use of their dining room and kitchen for parties.

Michigan Betas were instrumental in starting other chapters. Michigan Betas Lucy Marris and Zuell Preston installed Pennsylvania Alpha at Swarthmore College on October 12, 1892. With the help of the Michigan Betas, five Northwestern University women applied for a Pi Phi charter. Illinois Epsilon was chartered on May 26, 1894. On November 1, 1894, Wisconsin Alpha was installed. Gertrude Clark Sober, a Michigan Beta, helped organized the chapter.
 

Living at Michigan Beta

On April 7, 1888, Minnie Newby Ricketts from Iowa Iota (later Iowa Alpha) and Statia Pritchard Oursler from Iowa Gamma met with three like-minded University of Michigan collegians in a private home adjacent to the University’s campus. The house was located at the corner of Liberty and Thompson Streets. These five women were the first members of the Michigan Beta chapter of Pi Beta Phi.

As the membership grew, the chapter rented meeting rooms in homes on Packard Street, East Ann Street, South State Street, and Monroe Street. Finally, the Detroit Alumnae Club established a building fund, and in 1908 Pi Phi was able to purchase the home of Professor Andrew McLaughlin at 836 Tappan Street, which they had been renting for two years. The lovely home was expanded several times and in 1958 a new wing was added.

There are now 37 bedrooms, 10 full bathrooms and many common rooms for gathering, socializing, and studying. The chapter has maintained an unbroken presence at the University of Michigan for almost 130 years, longer than any other sorority on campus. Generations of Pi Phis have called the Federal brick house with a white picket fence their beloved home.

The Michigan Beta Chapter House Corporation embarked on a Capital Campaign for the 125^th Anniversary! With donations from support alumnae, the CHC was able to make wonderful improvements! These improvements include exterior renovations and fresh landscaping, history cabinet, new furniture and flooring in the living rooms, a new baby grand piano and updated bathrooms and bedrooms. 

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Michigan Beta

• Catherine Wartinbee Townsend (2005)

Installing Officer

Grand President Amy Burnham Onken, Illinois Epsilon
 

Installation at Michigan Gamma

A local group, Pi Phi Gamma, was formed in 1944. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on February 17, 1945. The Initiation Ceremony took place in the student parlors of the People’s Church in East Lansing. The installation banquet was held in the American Room of the Hotel Olds. Tables were decorated with arrangements of wine carnations, iris and blue candles, with programs designed by Michigan Beta Ruth Jernigan Runquist.

Installing Officer

Grand President Marianne Reid Wild, Kansas Alpha
 

Installation at Michigan Delta

The chapter was installed on March 7, 1959. The Initiation Ceremony took place in the Wesley lounge of Goodrich Chapel. The installation banquet was held in the Mary Sykes room of Baldwin Hall on campus. The banquet featured flowers, candlelight and the singing of Pi Phi songs.

The chapter’s charter was relinquished in 1985.

Installing Officer

Grand Secretary Minnie Newby (Ricketts), Iowa Alpha
 

Installation at Minnesota Alpha

In 1889, Ava Sumbardo Harper, who would later become a charter member, met a Michigan woman wearing a small golden arrow. That meeting led to the establishment of a local group, the Secret Six. The chapter was installed May 30, 1890. Due to the effects of the Panic of 1893, the chapter’s charter was relinquished in 1896. The chapter was reinstalled on September 8, 1906. The Initiation Ceremony took place in the dining room of T.B. Walker Art Gallery. The installation banquet was held at Donaldson’s Tea Rooms, with tables arranged in the shape of the Greek letter Pi, decorated with azalea and ferns.

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Minnesota Alpha

• Libby Larsen (1993)

Installing Officer

Grand President Alice Weber Mansfield (Johnson), Missouri Beta
 

Installation at Mississippi Alpha

A local group, Pi Phi Alpha, was formed in 1960. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on April 8, 1961. The Initiation Ceremony took place at Westminster Presbyterian Church. The installation banquet was held at the Holiday Inn. It featured programs studded with a jeweled crown and favors of perfume, lipstick, keychains and matches. Carrying out the theme, Mississippi Alpha Edith Miller presented a jewel-studded crown to Grand President Alice Weber Mansfield (Johnson), Missouri Beta.

Installing Officer

Grand President Alice Weber Mansfield (Johnson), Missouri Beta
 

Installation at Mississippi Beta

The installation ceremony took place at the Continuation Center at the University of Mississippi. It was held on March 10, 1962 after initiation. The initiation banquet was also held at the same location. The traditional beauty of the Old South formed the background for the installation theme, “Heritage of Pi Phi.” Women gave speeches and sang songs, and the presentation of the Model New Member Awards and Scholarship Bracelet also took place that evening.
 

Living at Mississippi Beta

The Mississippi Beta chapter house on Rebel Drive serves as a place where sisters gather and create amazing memories! With the tremendous growth of the chapter, there have been many renovations.

The Mississippi Beta house was first nicknamed the ‘Ski Lodge’ due to its type of architecture. This large three level house had a paneled chapter room, Chinese-inspired décor in the living room, a light, airy dining room, house director’s suite and a large patio used for cookouts. The chapter office doubled as a guest room and seventeen two-member rooms on the second and third floors housed the members.

Throughout the early 2000s, planning began for a complete remodel of the chapter house. This renovation included an exterior ‘face lift’ which brought a vision to life. Today, the members enjoy dinner in the dining room complete with a commercial kitchen prepared by amazing chefs, enjoying quality time and hanging out in the many date rooms and T.V. rooms, hosting weekly meetings in the chapter room, lounging on the patio and rocking in the rocking chairs on the two-story front porch. The house now sleeps 40 members plus the Mississippi Beta’s wonderful house mother.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Phi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Phi Mu and Pi Beta Phi.

Notable Alumnae

• Susan Akin, Miss America 1986

Installing Officer

Grand President Emily Russell Tarr, Texas Beta
 

Installation of Mississippi Gamma

Mississippi Gamma was installed the weekend of April 3–5, 2009 at Mississippi State University. The charter was received at the 2009 Dallas Convention. All of the installation events were held in the Colvard Student Union on Mississippi State University’s campus. The members enjoyed a Pledging Ceremony, banquet, and Cookie Shine. The activities far exceeded anyone’s expectations with such a large group in attendance, from family members, Pi Phi international and regional officers, Pi Phi alumnae, current collegians and fellow Mississippi State Greek members. Initiation was held at Starkville First United Methodist Church on Saturday, April 4. In attendance was Sarah Ruth “Sis” Mullis, South Carolina Alpha, and Oklahoma Beta Mary Loy Tatum, who served as New Chapter Assistance Officer until she became Grand President in 2009. Sarah Ruth “Sis” Mullis was then appointed as the Chapter Assistance Officer.
 

Living at Mississippi Gamma

Mississippi Gamma's house was the first house to be owned by the Fraternity Housing Corporation (FHC). FHC ensured the property would be environmentally sustainable by making it the first Greek house in the nation to be LEED certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). With this distinction, the house was recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council with a LEED Silver certification for new construction. Covering over approximately 20,000 square feet, the house consists of 21 bedrooms housing 40 members along with the Housing Director. Ground was broken on April 8, 2010, and the women moved in 2011. The house has a painted brick exterior; inside features include dining and study halls, as well as a formal living room, library, study rooms and TV lounges.

When they graduated, the founding class of 2009 purchased a commemorative iron bench. On the sprawling front porch, beautiful rocking chairs were donated by the Parents Club. Leading up to the front entrance of the house, brick pavers are placed in recognition of members. On the front of the house next to the porch stands a young Japanese maple tree in memorial of Tess Veal, a member who passed away in 2012. 

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Delta Pi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Kappa Delta, Phi Mu, Pi Beta Phi and Zeta Tau Alpha
 

Philanthropic Service

There are two large philanthropy events throughout the year. In the fall there is Pie Night, where various types of pie are served and the proceeds go to Pi Beta Phi Friendship Fund and the Pi Phi Literacy Fund. In the spring there is Pi Phi Pizookie, where pizookies (skillet cookies with a scoop of ice cream on top) are served and the proceeds go to the Laura Carson Fund, the chapter’s local philanthropic partner.

Installing Officer

Grand President Grace Lass Sisson, Illinois Delta
 

Installation of Missouri Alpha

A local group, Iazug Club, was formed in 1899. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on May 27, 1899. Installation activities took place at the home of the Belcher Family on University Avenue and Hill Street. Grand President Grace Lass Sisson, Illinois Delta, installed the chapter. Missouri Alpha charter members were Mary Iglehart (Wear), Sue Stone (Smith), Maud Miller (Jones), Maud Rippey (Minear), Lillian Lohr, Gertrude Bayless (Mills) and Hettie Anthony.
 

Living at Missouri Alpha

The house was built in 1930 and was named one of Columbia, Missouri’s Notable Properties in 2013. It has 26 bedrooms and houses 72 women. The large white columns and the circle drive at the front of the house make it an outstanding Greek property on the University of Missouri campus.

Philanthropic Service

In the fall, young men across the Missouri campus come together and put on a pageant showcasing different talents and skills; the winner, chosen by a panel of judges, is crowned Mr. Pi Phi. In the spring, Missouri Alpha hosts Big Man on Court, a basketball tournament where men across campus join a team to compete for the big trophy. In addition, Pi Phis visit local elementary schools in Columbia to participate in Champions Are Readers^®, in order to spend time with and read to the students.
 

Notable Alumnae

• Olivia Smith Moore, former Grand Treasurer. The Silver Slipper Award for Outstanding Chapter VP of Finance is named in Olivia’s honor, and is so named for her love of shoes. Every year, Neiman Marcus would send a truck full of shoes to her Ace of Clubs house in Texarkana, so that she could select new styles for her wardrobe. When she traveled to convention with a suitcase full of shoes, many attendees would visit her room to see her collection. Her home is now a museum in the East Texas Historical Association, and her many shoes and Pi Beta Phi memorabilia are among the displays in the home.
• Candice Crawford, Miss Missouri 2008

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Missouri Alpha

• Karen Owens Pletz (2006, 2007)

• Sonja Hillgren (1999)

Service in Sisterhood (SIS) Award

• Sue Kingsley Robinson (2018)

Grand Council Members from Missouri Alpha

• Karen Consalus Price
• Susan Kingsley Robinson
• Olivia Smith Moore

Installing Officer

Grand Secretary Elda L. Smith, Illinois Epsilon
 

Installation of Missouri Beta

A local group, the Jeserah Club, was formed in 1905. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on March 22, 1907. Installation took place in the home of Amanda Fredricka Becker (Montague), Missouri Alpha. After the initiation, the new members were taught the rules and standards of Pi Beta Phi. After the installation, a banquet took place at the home of Elise Ver Steeg at the corner of Euclid Avenue and Lindell Boulevard, during which the new Pi Phis discussed the plans for building an active and strong presence on Washington University’s campus.

The chapter relinquished its charter in 2020. 

Grand Council Members from Missouri Beta

Grand Presidents

• Alice Weber Mansfield (Johnson)

Grand Council Members

• Marie Bacon Hagee

Installing Officer

Grand Vice President Lida Burkhard Lardner, Colorado Beta
 

Installation of Missouri Gamma

The Missouri Gamma Chapter of Pi Beta Phi was originally established as the Mu Beta sorority in 1906 on Drury College’s (later renamed Drury University) campus the chapter was notified via telegraph that the chapter was granted a charter for membership in Pi Beta Phi. The Pi Beta Phi chapter was officially installed on January 9, 1914. The Initiation Ceremony took place in the chapter room in Burnham Hall on campus. The installation banquet was held at the Colonial Hotel. In lieu of speeches, the banquet featured a morality play written for the occasion by charter member Mary Criss.
 

Living at Missouri Gamma

The Missouri Gamma Chapter at Drury University is special because in that it does not have a typical chapter house. Instead, the chapter has their own suite in the Panhellenic building, which includes three other chapters on campus. Chapter members come to the suite for chapter meetings, to do homework, watch TV and to hang out. To every member, the suite is a special gathering place filled with laughs and support, which makes it easy for the Missouri Gammas to feel at home.

An interesting item in the suite is the pin of Orpha Smith Dillard. Orpha is the mother of Dorothy “Dottie” Dillard who won two Grammy Awards as a singer with The Anita Kerr Quartet. After Dottie passed away, her estate was put up for auction and Missouri Gamma alumnae saw her original pin. Together, they secured the pin in the auction, and had it framed and donated it to the Missouri Gamma Chapter of Pi Beta Phi. The original pin is now on display in the chapter suite.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Delta Delta Delta, Kappa Delta, Pi Beta Phi and Zeta Tau Alpha
 

Philanthropic Service

Missouri Gamma hosts many philanthropy events every year including, Wing Ching Ching, Pie a Pi Phi and Lemonade for Literacy. However, the main philanthropy event is Puttin' on the Lips. Otherwise known as POL, it is the highest attended philanthropic event on Drury's campus. Any group from across the campus can enter to dance and perform in this lip-syncing contest! This event began when the chapter lost their beloved sister, Andrea Newbold, who was hit by a drunk driver in 2001. Missouri Gamma proudly host annual Puttin' on the Lips in her memory to raise awareness about drunk driving and literacy.

Notable Alumnae

• Dorothy “Dottie” Dillard, who won two Grammy Awards as a signer with The Anita Kerr Quartet

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Missouri Gamma 

• Cindi Arnett Hemm (2013)
• Marcia Mobley Mitchell (1992)

Young Alumna Achievement Award

• Stepanie Shadwick (2018)

Installing Officer

Grand President Amy Burnham Onken, Illinois Epsilon
 

Installation of Montana Alpha 

The installation weekend was celebrated September 29–October 1, 1921. The installation banquet took place at the chapter house. There was a bower of brilliant fall leaves and long tables were lit with wine and blue candles. Wine carnations and colorful ribbons adorned the walls. During the banquet, flowers, mostly wine carnations, were received as gifts from the other fraternities. There was a reception held at the Elk’s club that Saturday evening; in attendance were faculty members, college students and people from the community.

Grand Council Members from Montana Alpha

• Maurine Hager Jones
• Jamie Feist Daniels

Installing Officer

Flora M. Housel (McDowell), Iowa Alpha
 

Installation of Nebraska Alpha

The chapter was installed on January 1, 1884. The chapter’s charter was relinquished in 1892 when the college closed its doors and moved to Lincoln, where it became Nebraska Wesleyan University. While it was open, the chapter created a local lending library. When the chapter closed, the library was given to the city to become a public library. This was likely the first organized literacy philanthropy in the fraternity.

There were seven charter members: Vinnie Harrison (Cowell), Callie L. Mam (Daggy), Belle Dickey (Hunter), Louise Woodruff (Jerome), Flora S. Bowman (McCloud), Mary L. Baldwin (Wyckoff) and Flora M. Wycoff (Cameron).

Installation of Nebraska Beta

The chapter was installed on November 17, 1887. The chapter was organized through the efforts of Nebraska Alphas Luella Vance (Phillips), Maud C. Harrison and Flora S. Bowman (McCloud) assisted by Nebraska Alpha Flora Blackburn (Lamson) and Lillie Selby (Moor), Iowa Zeta. The charter members were Leta Horlocker, Luella Vance (Phillips), Adeline Shedd, Freda Elizabeth Wahlquist (Zacharias).

The chapter faced immediate opposition and the chapter failed to prosper. Only five additional members were initiated. The charter was relinquished in 1888. The Nebraska Beta name was later given to the chapter at the University of Nebraska.

Installing Officer

Grand President Helen B. Sutliff, Kansas Alpha
 

Installation of Nebraska Beta

The chapter was installed on January 19, 1895. May Miller Lansing attended Hillsdale College in Michigan, where she was initiated into the Michigan Alpha Chapter. The following year May transferred to the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, and brought Pi Phi to her hometown of Lincoln, Nebraska. May wanted to give women the opportunities that her Michigan Alpha sisters had given her back at Hillsdale.

Nebraska Beta was established through the efforts of Belle T. Reynolds, Nebraska Alpha; Mae Miller Lansing, Michigan Alpha; Adaline M. Quaintance, Illinois Beta; and Grand President Helen B. Sutliff, Kansas Alpha. The charter members were Lulu Eva Wirt, Jennie Barber (Plym), Kate Snow Walker (Johnson). Bessie Turner (Pearsall), Edna Blanche Carscadden (Wilson), Gertrude Wright (Barber), Belle T. Reynolds, Mae Miller Lansing and Adaline M. Quaintance.
 

Living at Nebraska Beta

Nebraska Beta’s Chapter house is very special to all of its members, because it has a distinct architectural character compared to other Greek houses on campus. The original brick-red exterior and blue arrow shutters symbolize the chapter’s strong sense of Pi Phi heritage. Members love to hear about the chapter house when alumnae come back to visit. Many members have the pleasure of giving tours to alumnae. It was amazing to hear the endless stories alumnae had in the exact same rooms members are currently living in. Hearing stories about memories that took place in the chapter house made each member feel like they are continuing an everlasting legacy.

Although the chapter house has been expanded and renovated along the way, it has been the chapter’s since 1895. In 2016, one member discovered one of Nebraska Beta’s original antiques! While cleaning the house, she began dusting the old cabinets; during her cleaning she found a dumbwaiter. She discovered that what now is the laundry room used to be the chapter house’s kitchen. Finding features such as this shows how much the house has evolved over the last 100 years.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Phi, Alpha Xi Delta, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Phi Mu, Pi Beta Phi and Theta Phi Alpha
 

Philanthropic Service

The main Philanthropy is called Pi Phifa. It’s a three-on-three soccer tournament, and it benefits The Literacy Fund. Each team may have a total of five players who are coached by two Nebraska Beta members. The winning team is awarded with Pi Phifa T-shirts and gift cards.
 

Notable Alumnae

• Dr. Gladys Henry Dick, co-discoverer of the Dick Test for Scarlet Fever and the antitoxin used in the treatment of Scarlet Fever
• Kathryn Lyle Stephenson, M.D., first board-certified woman plastic surgeon in the United States. Named as the 1977 Woman of the Year by the American Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Nebraska Beta

• Jan Shrader Falk (2011)

Grand Council Members from Nebraska Beta

Grand Presidents

• Anna Lytle Tannahill Brannon
• Dorothy Weaver Morgan

Grand Council Members

• Ada L. Waugh
• Anne Stuart

Installing Officer

Grand President Jo Ann Minor Roderick, Oklahoma Beta
 

Installation of Nebraska Gamma

The chapter was installed on April 9, 1994. The installation took place at the Dundee Presbyterian Church on 54th and Underwood. The installation banquet was held at the Kiewit Plaza in the Cloud Room. The room provided a panoramic view of the city and each table held a centerpiece of wine and blue carnations. There was a social hour with Grand Council. Next, was a There and Then Supper with angel-shaped cream puffs for dessert. The new members learned songs and were presented with gifts. Grand Council gave out the Eight Pearls and Seven Gifts to the Nebraska Gamma members.

Living at Nebraska Gamma

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Phi, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Zeta, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Beta Phi and Theta Phi Alpha

Installing Officer

Grand Vice President Nina Harris Allen, Illinois Beta
 

Installation of Nevada Alpha

A delegation of nine Pi Phis from Stanford University, California Alpha, came to help with the installation of the local Delta Rho sorority. The installing officer was Grand Vice President Nina Harris Allen, who was assisted by Historian Daisy Davis Carney and Treasure Ellis McClymonds, Eta Province President. A “get acquainted” party took place at the home of Myrtle Ziemer Hawkins, Colorado Alpha. A Cookie Shine took place after the Pledging Ceremony.

According to a report in March 1916 The Arrow, “The services of initiation and installation held on Saturday afternoon were concluded with a banquet at the Riverside Hotel. All visiting Pi Phis were the guests of the newly installed chapter. Mrs. Allen presided, and between courses read a number of telegrams of congratulations. Toasts were given by Della Boyd, a charter member of Delta Rho and now president of the Nevada Alumnae Club, Ruth Pyle, president of the active chapter, Mrs. Carney, Mrs. Hawkins, Mrs. McClymons, Mrs. Randall and Mrs. West. The women from both California chapters gave short talks and Catherine Woolsey, in her inimitable manner, led the singing of fraternity and college songs. Later guests enjoyed dancing on the veranda.

The following day the Pi Phi visitors were taken on a long automobile trip into the hills. It was the first time some of the California girls had ever seen snow and they thoroughly enjoyed the novel experience of snowballing. A generous supply of fruit and cookies had been provided by the thoughtful hostesses and, as members changed traveling companions frequently, it was a delightful way to become acquainted. Miss Brown, Dean of Women, accompanied us and plans were made for the tea, which she gave the next day in her parlor at Manzanita Hall to the members of Tri Delta and Pi Beta Phi.”

Installing Officer

Grand President Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg, Ohio Alpha
 

Installation of New Jersey Alpha

The chapter was installed on March 31, 1990. The Initiation Ceremony took place at the home of Pennsylvania Epsilon Donna Tartaglia Boye (Collins). The installation banquet was held at the Princeton Ramada Inn. The room was decorated in Pi Phi colors, with each table featuring mirrored tile and votive candles. ­A wine-colored bag with a silver blue angel on one side filled with tissue paper held wine carnations and one wine and one blue balloon. The new initiates were surprised with a slideshow of pictures from their New Member period.

Living at New Jersey Alpha

At Princeton University, the fraternity and sorority communities do not live in houses, but that doesn’t impact the sisterhood New Jersey Alpha shares! Weekly chapter meetings are held on or around campus. New Jersey Alpha occupies a storage unit which is maintained and operated by Pi Beta Phi Headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, and the Fraternity Housing Corporation (FHC).

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Pi Beta Phi

Installing Officer

Grand President Amy Burnham Onken, Illinois Epsilon
 

Installation of New Mexico Alpha 

A local group, Pi Beta Phi, was formed in 1945. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on September 11, 1946. The chapter was established through the influence of the Albuquerque, New Mexico, Alumnae Club, which had been working toward a chapter since its own founding in 1927. The Initiation Ceremony took place at the Y.W.C.A. The installation banquet was held in the Coronado Room of the Alvarado Hotel. The banquet theme was “Flight on the Arrow-Line,” featuring blue programs printed with silver airplanes and a centerpiece of a model airplane surrounded by bouquets of wine and blue flowers.

Living at New Mexico Alpha 

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Chi Omega, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Pi Beta Phi

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from New Mexico Alpha

• Ann Rhoades (2009)

Installing Officer

Grand President Sarahjane Paulson Vanasse, Washington Beta
 

Installation of New Mexico Beta 

The chapter began as a local group, Kappa Chi Upsilon, and became an official chapter of Pi Beta Phi on January 22, 1972. The Initiation Ceremony was held at the home of Kansas Alpha Joyce Laybourn Welch. The installation banquet was held in the Mecca Room of the Palms Motor Hotel.

The chapter’s charter was relinquished in 2016.

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from New Mexico Beta

• Jimmie Lou "Bimi" Lane Huebner (2003)

Grand Council Members from New Mexico Beta

• Jimmie Lou "Bimi" Lane Huebner

Installing Officers

Grace Grosvenor (Shepard), Ohio Alpha; Grand President Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg, Ohio Alpha 
 

Installation at New York Alpha

In 1892, a chapter was chartered at Cornell University. It was given the designation New York Alpha. The chapter was short-lived and only seven women were initiated. When a chapter at Syracuse was chartered on February 11, 1896, it too was given the New York Alpha designation. The charter members of the chapter at Syracuse included Julia A. Talbott, Louise V. Winfield, Clara G. Hookway (Dunham), Frances Beattie (Terry), Mary E. Mumford (Latham), Lida May O’Byron Blanche E Harter (Ivory), Frances May Bliss and Leora Sherwood (Gray). The chapter closed in 1984.

New York Alpha was reinstalled on April 31, 1988 by Grand President Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg, Ohio Alpha. The chapter relinquished its charter in 2013.

Notable Alumnae

• Fran deSimone Becque, Pi Beta Phi Historian and Archivist

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award winner from New York Alpha

• Joyce Hergenhan (1993)

Installing Officers

Grand President Jean Wirths Scott, Pennsylvania Beta
 

Installation of New York Epsilon

A local group, Kappa Phi, was formed in 1982. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on November 17, 1984. The Initiation Ceremony took place at the First United Presbyterian Church of Troy. The installation banquet was held at the Russell Sage Dining Hall, located in the heart of campus. Special guest speakers included Nebraska Beta Nancy Norman Spearman, a well-known television personality on WMHT public television station.
 

Living at New York Epsilon 

There are currently 16 bedrooms for collegians and one bedroom downstairs for the House Director. The house has an industrial kitchen and dinners are catered by the Illium Café. On Wednesdays, the house mom cooks and on Thursdays, the Vice President of Housing gets takeout from places like Panera, Flying Chicken and Chipotle. Something special about the chapter is that Margaret Steele Harvey, New York Alpha, has been a member of their Chapter House Corporation for over 20 years.

There are wooden planks with lineages carved into them that date back to the founders. The house also has silver plates and cups on the mantel that were donated by other chapters for installation. The chapter has all the composite photos since the year it was installed. And finally, New York Epsilon has a collection of old philanthropy shirts dating back to 1996.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Phi and Pi Beta Phi. 
 

Philanthropic Events

Mr. RPI and Wingfest
 

Philanthropic Service

In the spring, the chapter's main philanthropic event is Mr. RPI, a pageant for men. There are different portions including talent, formal wear and a personal interview. In the fall, the chapter hosts Wingfest, an event where other fraternities and sororities cook chicken wings and sell them before a football game. People may vote for their favorite wing varieties, in categories such as spiciest sauce and best-tasting sauce.

Installing Officer

Grand President Elizabeth Gamble, Colorado Alpha
 

Installation at New York Beta

On the afternoon of May 28, 1904, Barnard College became the home of the New York Beta chapter of Pi Beta Phi. The Initiation Ceremony took place in the morning room of the Breton Hall Hotel. The installation banquet was held in a private dining room of that same hotel. Due to anti-fraternity sentiment, the College suspended all fraternities in 1913. The chapter’s charter was relinquished in 1915 when its last members graduated.

Installing Officer

Grand President Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg, Ohio Alpha
 

Installation of New York Zeta

The chapter was installed on May 3, 1986. The Initiation Ceremony took place at the new chapter house. The installation banquet was held at the Colgate Inn.

The chapter’s charter was relinquished in 1992.

Installing Officer

May Lansfield Keller, Maryland Alpha
 

Grand Council Members from New York Gamma

• Betsy Harris Cantlie

Installing Officer

Grand President Emily Russell Tarr, Texas Beta
 

The chapter was installed on January 31, 2009. The Initiation Ceremony took place at the Glucksman Ireland House, just off Washington Square in Greenwich Village. The installation banquet was held in Battery Park with a breathtaking view of the Statue of Liberty. Special guest speakers included New York Gamma Elinor Ruth Tatum, Publisher and Editor in Chief of the New York Amsterdam News, the oldest and largest black newspaper in New York City. She celebrated the diversity of the New York Eta charter class.
 

Living at New York Eta 

New York University Greek life lives in the penthouse of one of the residence halls on campus. It can change every year and can accommodate five to seven women. The current penthouse is home to five chapter members and has four bedrooms. Since the space is smaller, the house feels very cozy. Women who live in the house often cook and bake together, but also host chapter members for various activities throughout the year. Some activities include Cookie Shines, chapter book club meetings, crafting nights, movie nights and more. One recent event hosted by the Vice President of Housing was titled “Instagramify the House.” Chapter members and new members created a collage on one of the walls with magazine pages and text, and surrounded it with twinkling lights. The chapter hosts a book club called Phine Print. Each month a new book is announced and members gather in the house at the end of the month for a book discussion.

The charter hangs on the living room wall and New York Eta’s "Chapter of the Year" trophy sits on an end table. Since New York Eta is still a relatively young chapter, there are few traditional antiques; however, the chapter does own a highly treasured gift from an alumna. In 2011, chapter member Kathleen Merianocarved large wooden Pi Beta Phi Greek letters and painted them with Lilly Pulitzer prints for Bid Day. That Bid Day, and every Bid Day since, New York Eta has made use of the letters, showcasing them on Founders’ Day and at other events.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Epsilon Phi, Alpha Sigma Tau, Delta Gamma, Delta Phi Epsilon, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Beta Phi and Zeta Tau Alpha.
 

Philanthropic Events

Arrow Jam and Angels in the Outfield
 

Philanthropic Service

In the fall, the chapter hosts Arrow Jam, the annual lip-sync competition, and in the spring it hosts Angels in the Outfield, a whiffle ball tournament. Both events are open to NYU Greek Life and other students.

Installing Officer

Arrow Editor Sarah Poeroy Rugg, Massachusetts Alpha
 

Installation of New York Delta

The installation ceremony took place in Risley Hall dormitory on June 15, 1919.

Living at New York Delta

The New York Delta house is extremely special, because it was built especially for Pi Phi in the 1950s. It has a beautiful plot of land that allows the sisters to have a retreat away from the campus buzz. It houses an incredibly diverse and unique group of young women who all share the Pi Phi values. The house provides a chapter space, which holds the entire active membership. The house also has had a wonderful chef who caters to everyone’s needs. As a result of all of these characteristics, the house is a home away from home for the sisters of New York Delta.

The chapter has a painting of the Pi Beta Phi house by Cindy Booth Ware, an alumna. Also, in one of the closets on the second floor there is landline telephone where girls in the house once left messages for each another.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Epsilon Phi, Alpha Phi, Alpha Xi Delta, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Phi Mu, Phi Sigma Sigma, and Pi Beta Phi and Sigma Delta Tau
 

Philanthropic Events

Pi a Pi Phi
 

Philanthropic Service

Pie a Pi Phi is New York Delta chapter’s main philanthropy event. It consists of Pi Phis getting pied in the face by other students who donate to the philanthropy.

Notable Alumnae

• Susan Hills Murphy, Vice President of student and academic services at Cornell University

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from New York Delta

• Susan Hills Murphy (1998)

Installing Officer

Grand President Amy Burnham Onken, Illinois Epsilon
 

Installation of North Carolina Alpha

A local group, Beta Alpha Pi, was formed in 1921. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on September 28, 1923. The New Member Ceremony took place in the chapter’s quaint, one-room chapter house. It had been the first schoolhouse in Chapel Hill. The Initiation Ceremony took place in the 300-year old home of Professor and Mrs. Caldwell. There was an installation banquet in the social rooms of the Presbyterian Church. Amy Burnham Onken gave the “Fraternity Welcome” and Pauline Turnbull, New York Alpha, spoke about Pi Phi in regards to the fraternity and sorority world.
 

Living at North Carolina Alpha

The Fraternity acquired the house at 109 Hillsborough Street in 1936, and Pi Phi members have been living in the house ever since. The house is part of the Historical District of North Carolina, and the charter is received through the school. The home was once a bed and breakfast, and it also housed a former University of North Carolina Chancellor! The house is home to 33 women in a variety of singles, doubles, triples and quadruples. There is also an annex one block from the house that houses 19 members. The North Carolina Alpha Pi Phi House is full of charm and character. There’s an old-fashioned wind chime doorbell and an antique dinner bell that waiters used to ring to signal the start of meals! The bell is no longer used because mealtimes are rolling, but it is a neat antique.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Phi Mu, Pi Beta Phi, Sigma Sigma Sigma and Zeta Tau Alpha

Philanthropic Event

Eve Carson
Memorial 5K
 

Philanthropic Service

Every year the chapter, along with Phi Delta Theta, hosts the Eve Carson Memorial 5K. It’s the biggest 5K in Chapel Hill and it is held annually in honor of former student body president, Eve Carson. Last year the event raised just over $135,000!

Grand Council Members from North Carolina Alpha

• Sara Shipley Bowers

Installing Officer

Grand President Amy Burnham Onken, Illinois Epsilon

Installation of North Carolina Beta

A local group, Mu Lambda­, was formed in 1929. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on February 17, 1933. The Initiation Ceremony took place in the banquet hall of the Student Union. The installation banquet was held at the Washington Duke hotel. Tables were decorated with wine and blue flowers and the blue programs, tied with wine ribbon, bore the etchings of the Duke University Chapel. During the installation, the chapter also held its first meeting. After the meeting, there was a Cookie Shine, a banquet, a tea, an organ recital, a reception and a dance.
 

Living at North Carolina Beta

North Carolina Beta chapter houses 28 members in on-campus apartments. There is a common space often used by members that is furnished by the Fraternity Housing Corporation. This common area has a cozy living and dining room in which members can hang out, eat meals and get homework done! North Carolina Beta is happy to have a place to meet with other sisters and bond.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Phi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Beta Phi and Zeta Tau Alpha

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from North Carolina Beta

• Marguerite Weaver Kondracke (2006)
• Dr. Susan Chace Lottich (1997)
• Margaret Taylor Smith (1997)
• Josephine Humphreys Hutcheson (1993)

Grand Council Members from North Carolina Beta

Grand Vice President Membership

• Carol Inge Warren

Installing Officer

Grand President Jo Ann Minor Roderick, Oklahoma Beta
 

Installation of North Carolina Gamma

The Installation of the Strings Society as the North Carolina Gamma Chapter took place January 22, 1994, at the Adams Mark Hotel in downtown Winston-Salem, North Carolina. There was an installation banquet that followed the ceremony. This too took place at the Adams Mark Hotel and consisted of a formal dinner as well as an opportunity to socialize with the International Fraternity Officers. Table centerpieces were made of clear balloons covered with gold stars, with each table decorated with small gold stars.

The charter was relinquished in 2010.

Installing Officer

Grand President Emily Russell Tarr, Texas Beta
 

Installation of North Carolina Delta

The chapter was installed on January 29, 2005. Initiation took place in a pretty brick church down the block from Cameron Village in Raleigh (Fairmont United Methodist Church), and the installation banquet took place later at the Sheraton Raleigh Capital Center Hotel downtown. It began to snow as everyone left the church after initiation. At the banquet, members sang “Ring Ching, Ching,” and one of the new initiates hit the hotel glass so hard that it shattered — oops!
 

Living at North Carolina Delta

The North Carolina Delta Chapter house is special in that it is a duplex shared with another Panhellenic sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta. There are up to 40 women in the house at a time, and both the President and Vice President of Housing live in during their terms. There are three floors that feature 20 bedrooms, a kitchen, study room and common area, office, archives and the chapter’s pride and joy, the deck.

There is a spoon outside the office door that was a gift from the Arkansas Alpha Chapter, home chapter of the first Resident Leadership Development Consultant Lauren Dutton, Arkansas Alpha. The house was also renovated a few years ago, and the process and finished product was featured in The Arrow. There is a notebook on the third floor where women can write about their days, leave messages for one another or write jokes to make each other laugh.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Delta Pi, Chi Omega, Delta Gamma, Delta Zeta, Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Beta Phi, Sigma Kappa and Zeta Tau Alpha
 

Philanthropic Events

Pi Phi Gives You Wings and Arrow Jam
 

Philanthropic Service

Pi Phi Gives You Wings is the annual wing-eating competition that takes place in the spring. The chapter's fall event is Arrow Jam, a lip sync competition where women of Pi Phi coach teams of fraternity members in the competition.

Installing Officer

Grand President Amy Burnham Onken, Illinois Epsilon
 

Installation of North Dakota Alpha

A local group, Psi Omega Psi, was formed in 1916. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on October 7, 1921. The installation ceremony took place at the home of Mrs. Olmstead, a patroness of the group. There was an installation banquet held in the home to honor the new initiated and honored guests. Elsie Coon acted as toastmistress. Toasts were given by many of the guests, Pi Phi songs were sung and taught to New Members and greetings were read from other chapters extending their congratulations and welcome.

A Cookie Shine took place on Saturday morning and a formal reception took place at the University later that night.

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from North Dakota Alpha

• Mollie Scott Stewart (2015)
• Mae Marie Malm Blackmore (2013)
• Carol Wenstrom West (2008)

Installing Officer

Grand President Amy Burnham Onken, Illinois Epsilon
 

Installation of Nova Scotia Alpha

A local group, Sigma Theta Pi, was formed in 1929. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on November 2, 1934. Installation activities took place at Gorsebrook Golf Club.

The chapter’s charter was relinquished in 1976.

Installing Officer

May Copeland (Drybread-Reynolds), Michigan Alpha
 

Installation of Ohio Alpha

The installation of Ohio Alpha took place at the home of General Charles H. Grosvenor, father of charter member Grace Grosvenor, on the evening of December 16, 1889. On the Tuesday before installation, there was an oratorical contest in which Grace Grosvenor participated. On Wednesday, a reception was held for faculty members and fraternity men. On Thursday, Bertha McVey entertained at dinner and Fannie Brown hosted a tea party.

Charter members included Bertha McVey, Frances Norton (Price), Corinne Super (Stine), Grace Grosvenor (Shepard) and Fannie Brown. Elizabeth Foster and Bertha Brown were the first initiates.
 

Living at Ohio Alpha

Ohio Alpha’s house holds more than 50 women in 26 rooms. This house was the first sorority house built at Ohio University. It has stood at 6 South College for more than 50 years. The Chapter House Corporation redecorates every year, and recently has added amenities including a sundeck, snack kitchen, study room and updated washers and dryers. Although there are a number of beautiful features to the house, what makes the place so special are the women who live there. The house, full of different cultures, styles and personalities, is extremely diverse and influential on campus. The members dine together every day and night, switching up seats each time. Members continuously offer support to one another and help with problems, big and small. It is a special tradition.

The snack kitchen is unique to this campus and to the sorority. There is a full fridge, dining area, breakfast station and 24-hour access to both fresh food and prepared meals, as well as coffee and microwave access. The chapter’s chef is talented and recently hired an assistant to better serve the chapter by creating healthy, substantial meals.
 

Philanthropic Events

Knoodles for Knowledge and
Arrow Sync
 

Philanthropic Service

The chapter’s main philanthropy event has traditionally been "Knoodles for Knowledge," where more than 500 tickets are sold for a pasta dinner at the chapter house. This year is the inaugural Arrow Sync competition, in which groups will perform lip sync routines in front of a panel of judges (including the Dean of Students!).

 

Notable Alumnae

• Katy Anderson, News anchor for WSAZ
• Lindsey Smecker, Steve Madden Fashion and Design

Grand Council Members from Ohio Alpha

Grand Presidents from Ohio Alpha

• Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg

Grand Council Members from Ohio Alpha

• Corinne Super Stine
• Grace Grosvenor Shepard

Installing Officer

Grand President Amy Burnham Onken, Illinois Epsilon
 

Installation of Ohio Epsilon

A local group, Pi Delta Chi, was formed in 1915. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on April 28, 1945. Amy Burnham Onken initiated 35 New Members and 35 alumnae on Friday afternoon in the home of Kansas Alpha Dorothy Rummel Hampe. A Cookie Shine followed, and was held in the Collingwood Presbyterian Church. The Toledo Alumnae Club hosted a chop suey dinner that evening. There was an arrow cake with 12 candles — one for each founder — and the Grand President made a speech before cutting the cake. 
 

Living at Ohio Epsilon

The Ohio Epsilon Chapter house is special for many reasons. The chapter house is located in McComas Village, a set of houses dedicated to fraternity and sorority life at the University of Toledo. The Pi Phi chapter house is connected to Delta Delta Delta’s chapter house. Although there are two separate houses that share a common wall, it is very easy to open the two houses up and spend time with other Panhellenic sisters. This creates a fun environment that allows Pi Phis to do sisterhood events with Delta Delta Delta conveniently and within the Pi Phi chapter house as well. The McComas Village houses are arranged in a loop and all the houses are oriented toward each other. This also creates an exciting environment when the weather is warm. Students are able to enjoy activities and homework outside together in The Village.

The Ohio Epsilon Chapter house is also close to the Melissa Ann Herstrum memorial, which has great meaning to the Ohio Epsilon chapter. Melissa was a sister who was murdered in 1992. She was an amazing Pi Phi, and even to this day the chapter honors her and looks up to her as an example of Pi Phi values. For members of Ohio Epsilon, being able to walk by her memorial reminds members to live Pi Phi values every day.

The Ohio Epsilon Chapter houses 23 members comfortably, including one president’s suite, two singles, one double and six triples. “The Pi Beta” (as the chapter fondly calls it) is a great place to live with and hang out with sisters. The house also has a large first floor with a dining space, living room and kitchen. Sisters who live in the house love to cook meals together and are often found having a movie night in the living space. The basement of the house is used for many functions, but most notably for weekly chapter meetings.

An interesting item in the chapter house is the chapter’s staff. The staff has the letters of Pi Beta Phi on it along with a halo on the top. The use of the staff is a special tradition for organizations on The University of Toledo campus. Chapter members carry the staff to football games as well as when the chapter participates in parades. The staff is a much respected part of the chapter and is never allowed to touch the ground unless it is in a specific corner of the chapter house. It is an honor to carry the staff and members know they represent Pi Beta Phi whenever they carry it.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Xi Delta, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Phi Epsilon, Kappa Delta and Pi Beta Phi
 

Philanthropic Service

The Ohio Epsilon Chapter has two huge philanthropic events each year which include Pi Phiesta and CARnival. At the University of Toledo, it is tradition for the fraternity and sorority community to hold philanthropy dinners to support their chapter philanthropy. These philanthropy dinners are held in the chapter house and are a great way to meet other members of the community, while also supporting philanthropies near and dear to member’s hearts. Pi Phi’s philanthropy dinner has a full taco bar where local restaurants generously donated chips, salsa and guacamole. This event brings in a lot of University of Toledo students and raises money for the Pi Beta Phi Foundation Friendship Fund and Literacy Fund.

CARnival is an extension to the Champion are Readers^® (CAR) program that Ohio Epsilon and the local Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity organize together. The event aims to celebrate the success of the CAR program and all the hard work. CARnival is scheduled close to Dr. Seuss’^® birthday and allows the Winterfield Venture Academy students, local daycare students and their families to celebrate literacy and the great author. The CARnival has carnival themed games, carnival food, face painting and bounce houses. When each child leaves the event they pick out their very own book to take home. For many students who attend this event, this is the only book they have ever owned. The chapter is able to reach around 400 students through this event. It is a truly amazing event that Ohio Epsilon Chapter members look forward to every year.

Installing Officer

Grand President Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg, Ohio Alpha
 

Installation at Ohio Iota

The chapter began as a local group and officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on October 14, 1989 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Oakwood, Ohio. Initiation is still held there today. The installation banquet was held following the ceremony at the Dayton Convention Center. There was a candle lighting and passing of the loving cup, which is a tradition/ceremony no longer recognized by Pi Beta Phi. Grand President Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg, Ohio Alpha, installed the chapter.

Living at Ohio Iota

The chapter house is located at 333 Stonemill Road, which is very close to campus and makes living in the house all the more exciting. There are six bedrooms and 12 women who live in the house. The house is typically made up of six Executive Council members and six other chapter members.

When the chapter house first opened, most of the decorations and furniture were donated. Over the years, the decor has changed to fit the style of the chapter. However, some of the original dining room decor including the sideboards, wicker chairs and tables are still used today. There is also a couch and two chairs from the original living room as well. It goes to show that when one receives quality items and takes care of them, they can last for many, many years!

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Phi, Chi Omega, Kappa Delta, Pi Beta Phi, Theta Phi Alpha and Zeta Tau Alpha

Notable Alumnae

• Lori Fieldhouse, started the organization and transitioned it into a Pi Beta Phi Chapter at the University of Dayton

Notable Fact

Alumna Sally Lanyon is the co-creator of Brutus Buckeye
 

Installing Officer

May Copeland (Drybread-Reynolds), Michigan Alpha 
 

Installation of Ohio Beta

The chapter was installed on April 5, 1894. Installation activities took place at the home of charter member Agnes Chalmers, who helped bring Pi Beta Phi to the University. After initiation was held, the women enjoyed a meal in a room decorated with the flower and colors of the Fraternity. Ohio Beta was organized by May Copeland (Drybread-Reynolds), Michigan Alpha, with assistance from Ohio Alpha and the following charter members: Anna Houston Blackiston (Powell), Mona Liggett Fay (Gee), Agnes Florida Chalmers, May Baxter Porter (Miseldine), Gertrude Plimmer (Sargent) and Ruth Houseman (Belknap).
 

Living at Ohio Beta

The Ohio Beta Chapter house is one of the largest sorority houses on Ohio State’s campus. The house is home around 60 women with 29 rooms comprised of four singles, 19 doubles and six triples. There is a large chapter room that is able to fit the entire chapter, several common living spaces such as a formal living room, a study room and large formal dining room. There is a newly renovated part of the house and an original wing or “old” side.

The original photo of the Ohio Beta Chapter house is on display and one very symbolic aspect of the house are the large white pillars in the front, with Pi Beta Phi written in black cursive font above the front door frame. There are six pillars, symbolizing Pi Phi’s six core values.

The Ohio Beta Chapter house is located in Columbus, which is Ohio’s capitol. Before moving downtown, many municipal buildings were closely located to campus. The Ohio Beta house was the servants' quarters and the Kappa Sigma house on top of a hill, directly across the street from the Pi Phi house, was the Governor’s Mansion. Both houses are connected by an underground tunnel, which is no longer accessible. Perhaps the most interesting fact about the Ohio Beta Chapter house is that historical documentation stating the house was a stop on the Underground Railroad. The tunnel mentioned above was used to hide runaway slaves during and after the Civil War.

There are many important pieces of Ohio Beta stored in the archives, but some of the precious items on display in the house include an original photo of the house, chandeliers donated in memory of lost sisters, older composites that have been restored and framed and a diamond-studded arrow passed down to a sister who displays academic excellence. There are records and photographs of every single new member class, different events and even props and signs used at past Bid Days. There is also a diamond and ruby pin that was donated to the chapter by Ohio Beta Patti Rogers.

The Ohio Beta Cookie Shine sheet is very special to the chapter because all members embroider their names onto the sheet before graduating. There is also an inspiration book that members pass along and write letters to read to a significant person in Pi Phi who embodies Pi Phi values and mission. These are read aloud during chapter meetings, and the book has been passed down for many generations in Pi Phi. Another special item is a pair of life-sized wings on two boards that the senior class of 2016 painted as a senior farewell gift. They are often the background of photos and a gorgeous addition to the house.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Epsilon Phi, Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Phi, Alpha Xi Delta, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Delta Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Pi Beta Phi and Zeta Tau Alpha
 

Philanthropic Service

Ohio Beta participates in Pi a Pie Phi, Arrow Spike, Pi Phi Gives You Wings, Pi Beta Phive K, Book Drive, and the Pi Beta Phi Fraternity Day of Service.

Notable Alumnae

• Abbey Cleland, writer
• Sally Huber, co-creator of Ohio State mascot Brutus Buckeye
• Barbie Tootle, noteworthy leader in Greek/student life affairs office under the University President and an acclaimed writer and public speaker; Barbie also started a literary non-profit organization
• Liz Adams, fashion and lifestyle blogger in Chicago

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Ohio Beta

• Jane Conyers Fitzpatrick (2001)
• Eileen Heckart Yankee (1994)
• Linda Myers Taylor (1991)

Grand Council Members from Ohio Beta

• Helen Boucher Dix

Installing Officer

Grand President Amy Burnham Onken, Illinois Epsilon

Installation at Ohio Zeta

The ceremony took place at Memorial Presbyterian Church on May 11, 1945. There was a banquet that was decorated with wine and silver blue. Awards were given, the chapter enjoyed a wonderful chicken dinner and Pi Phis joined together in singing their new Pi Phi songs. Grand President Amy Burnham Onken, Illinois Epsilon, installed the chapter. Installation activities took place at Memorial Presbyterian Church. The banquet room was decorated with wine carnations, blue delphinium and smilax, with tall silver and blue tapers. At the speakers table was a large carnation plant, and throughout the evening toasts were given that compared its soil, roots, leaves and flowers to the Founders, the Fraternity, the chapter and the individual members.

Notable Alumnae

• Prue Dana, Mayor of Oxford, Ohio
• Kim OBrien, Pi Beta Phi Foundation Trustee

May Lansfield Keller Award

• Kim OBrien (2018)

Installing Officer

Grand President Mary Loy Tatum, Oklahoma Beta
 

Installation at Ohio Kappa

The chapter was installed on January 23, 2010. Installation took place in Great Hall on the University of Cincinnati campus. On Friday, there was a preparation ceremony, the introduction of the alumna initiate and a Cookie Shine. On Saturday at Kingsgate Marriott, initiation and the Installation Dinner took place, followed by a model chapter meeting. Grand President Mary Loy Tatum, Oklahoma Beta, installed the chapter.
 

Living at Ohio Kappa

The house includes 17 bedrooms and can house 26 women. Living in the house is special because of the influence of the positive women who live there and the ability to create and foster strong bonds of sisterhood. Living in Pi Phi brings members closer to their sisters, and is a place where memories are created. There is a decorative arrow from Grand Council above the fireplace, too. 

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Phi Mu, Pi Beta Phi and Theta Phi Alpha
 

Philanthropy Events

Angels in the Outfield and Pie a Pi Phi
 

Philanthropic Service

Angels in The Outfield and Pie A Pi Phi are the main philanthropy events for the Ohio Kappa chapter. Angels in The Outfield is the newest and biggest of the events! Fraternities and sororities create teams of 12 and enter a bracket, featuring one sorority and fraternity in each game. The University of Cincinnati Baseball team pairs up with the women in Pi Phi to help coach the teams during the tournament, and the chapter holds the event on the University of Cincinnati home field, Marge Schott Stadium. There are T-shirts designed and made for each team. The chapter raised over $2,000 in the all-day event during the 2016–2017 academic year for the national philanthropy, First Book^®. 

Pie a Pi Phi is Ohio Kappa’s on-campus philanthropy event during the Spring semester. It is usually held on or around March 14 to celebrate Pi Day. Pie a Pi Phi takes place on McMicken commons for all to see. Representatives from many chapters on campus volunteer to get “pied” in the face by their friends, professors and fellow Bearcats, as well as by a large group of Pi Beta Phi women from the Ohio Kappa chapter. Between classes, students give a small donation in exchange for the opportunity to pie a person of their choice. The event is always a tremendous success and allowed the chapter to raise over $500 for the Pi Beta Phi Foundation in just the first year. The chapter whose representative is pied the most takes home a donation for a charity of their choice. 

Installing Officer

Grand President May Lansfield Keller, Maryland Alpha
 

Installation at Ohio Gamma

A local group, Alpha Delta Psi, was formed in 1908. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on September 20, 1910. The installation banquet featured a centerpiece of exquisite pink roses and menus in the shape of the pledge pin enclosed in wine leather.

Due to a college ruling against fraternities, the chapter’s charter was relinquished in 1913.

Installing Officer

Grand President Marianne Reid Wild, Kansas Alpha
 

Installation at Ohio Eta

The chapter was installed on September 18, 1954. The Initiation Ceremony took place at the College Town House, a large Victorian home used for meetings. The installation banquet took place in the main dining room of the Granville Inn. The stone-walled dining hall was lit with wine and blue tapers and each place was set with programs with a steel engraving of Denison’s beloved Swasey Chapel, printed in wine-colored ink on blue paper.

Living at Ohio Eta

The Ohio Eta chapter house is special because it is a place where members choose to come together to celebrate sisterhood. The house is non-residential, so members do not live there. All of the time spent there is geared towards chapter business, philanthropic activities and sisterhood. 

The living and dining rooms have been recently renovated and are stunning. The chapter has an antique angel doll in the bookcase, as well as a number of old award trophies from alumnae.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Pi Beta Phi
 

Philanthropy Event

Pi Phi Palooza
 

Philanthropic Service

The main philanthropy event of Ohio Eta is Pi Phi Palooza. This event includes a sports competition, pie a Pi Phi, pie eating contest, donut eating and lots of music!

Notable Alumnae

• Jennifer Garner, actress

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Ohio Eta

• Teresa Kirk Rolph (2011)
• Jennifer Garner (2003)

Installing Officer

Grand President Mary Loy Tatum, Oklahoma Beta
 

Installation at Ohio Lambda

The chapter was installed on January 12, 2013. The Initiation Ceremony took place at a local church. The installation banquet was held at the InterContinental Cleveland. Special guest speakers included Ohio Beta Barbie Oliver Tootle, who discussed the amazing people and things Pi Phi has brought into her life.

Ohio Lambda’s installation included various speakers, including the Director of Greek Life Mark Starr, Chapter President Angela Armocida and various New Members who told stories about their sisterhood in Pi Beta Phi. Grand President Mary Loy Tatum, Oklahoma Beta, installed the chapter. The Installation Committee consisted of Betsy Harris Cantlie, Susan Ziska Beargie, Carol Hacker, Mary Jo Florio Garrison, Nancy Hitchcock Harvey, Ana Mancebo Miller, Rebecca Brannen Lasse, Alex Roark, Leigh Theideman, Julie Ravensberg, Jenny Whittom Schmidt, Tori Pinciotti and Jenny Mason.
 

Living at Ohio Lambda

Ohio Lambda was given the opportunity to move into an on-campus house in Spring of 2017! This facility, built in 1963, has a kitchen, dining room, living room, study space and 20 beds. Ohio Lambda previously had a hall on a dormitory floor, so this gives the chapter members more space to meet, hang out and bond! Ohio Lambda is a chapter that is a part of the Fraternity Housing Corporation (FHC). When moving into this new space, FHC was able to help furnish all of the common areas as well as provide supplies for the kitchen. The members are happy to have an entire house to call home now!

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Phi, Delta Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta, Phi Mu, Pi Beta Phi and Sigma Sigma Sigma. Alpha Gamma Delta will also be joining the community during the 2017–2018 academic year.
 

Philanthropy Event

Pi a Pie Phi
 

Philanthropic Service

Each year the chapter hosts two main philanthropy events, one in the fall and one in the spring. In the past, the fall philanthropy event was Pie a Pi Phi, where members of the campus community were able to pay a few dollars to pie sisters in the face with a plate of whipped cream. Recently, the chapter has partnered with the fraternity Phi Kappa Psi to host Education Week, which has many events raising awareness as well as funds. The chapter still has the annual Pie a Pi Phi (or Phi Psi) event. This event also includes an hour to Pie a President, where presidents of other chapters and campus organizations come volunteer to be pied to support literacy!

The spring philanthropy event has changed each year as the women continue to figure out what works best for their campus. During the 2016–2017 academic year the chapter hosted Arrow Jam, a lip syncing competition. The event was successful and members are hoping to expand Arrow Jam in the future.

Installing Officer

Grand President Amy Burnham Onken, Illinois Epsilon
 

Installation of Ohio Delta

A local group, Tri Sigma, was formed in 1899. It became Sigma Delta Pi in 1922. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on October 3, 1925. The Initiation Ceremony took place at the Hotel Allen. The installation banquet was held at the American Legion Hall with long tables decorated with ferns and carnations.

The chapter’s charter was relinquished in 1992.
 

Grand Council Members from Ohio Delta

• Mildred Moyer O'Donnell

Installing Officer

Grand President Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg, Ohio Alpha
 

Installation at Ohio Theta

The chapter was installed on April 19, 1986. Ohio Theta’s installation was held at the United Christian Fellowship Church in Bowling Green, Ohio. The installation banquet took place at the Holiday Inn in Perrysburg, Ohio. At the banquet, Pi Phi Grace was said before a formal dinner. The installation banquet was held at the Holiday Inn in Perrysburg with the theme “Ocean to Ocean: Pi Phi Devotion.” Decorations included floral arrangements, carved wooden Pi Phi letters with wine and blue balloons and angel posters. Programs were printed in wine and silver blue with shells, sea horses and rope designs to fit the ocean theme. After dinner, "Ring Ching, Ching" was sung and guests were introduced as well as the New Members. The presentation of gifts followed, along with acknowledgement of gifts. The last events of the banquet included the installation of the chapter, the Candlelight Ceremony and the Loving Cup Ceremony, which is no longer recognized by Pi Beta Phi.
 

Living at Ohio Theta

Ohio Theta is lucky enough to have an 11-bedroom house that is home to 18 active members. Over the past two years, no Greek organization has been housed in an on-campus house, but rather in residence halls while the new Greek houses were being built. The Greek Village resides on the east side of campus, where it is composed of two blocks of Greek houses. These houses were built in a town home style fashion. In this Greek Village, Ohio Theta’s neighbors are Kappa Kappa Gamma and Delta Chi! Ohio Theta’s charter hangs at the entrance to the chapter room. Another piece that is special to the chapter is a framed photograph of Pi Beta Phi women on the White House lawn with First Lady Grace Goodhue Coolidge, Vermont Beta.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Phi, Alpha Xi Delta, Chi Omega, Delta Gamma, Delta Zeta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Beta Phi and Sigma Kappa 
 

Philanthropy Events

Pasta With Pi Phi and ArrowSpike
 

Philanthropic Service

In the fall semester, Ohio Theta hosts Pasta With Pi Phi, and in the spring semester, the chapter hosts ArrowSpike. Pasta With Pi Phi is a community pasta dinner, with proceeds going toward Read > Lead > Achieve^®. ArrowSpike is a campus volleyball tournament consisting of teams of six people, a raffle and food for participants.

Installing Officer

Grand President May Lansfield Keller, Maryland Alpha
 

Installation at Oklahoma Alpha

A local group, Phi Delta Gamma, was formed in 1907. The chapter was installed officially as a Pi Beta Phi chapter on September 1, 1910. The Installation Ceremony took place that evening, at the home of Nannie Miller, charter member of Oklahoma Alpha.

The Grand President’s suitcase had failed to arrive that afternoon (a suitcase full of the necessary paraphernalia for initiation). Later that afternoon, telegrams flew back and forth and phones lines were busy; every train was met by an excited and anxious group. But, the suitcase never arrived. Luckily, Grand President May Lansfield Keller had the Pi Beta Phi ritual committed to memory, and initiated the members. A five-course meal was served at the installation banquet, and the home was elegantly decorated with floral arrangements in the colors of the University. At midnight, the 17 Oklahoma Alpha women sat down to have the first Cookie Shine of the new chapter. The members quickly learned “Ring Ching, Ching” and sang it proudly. The following day, the ladies from Kappa Alpha Theta gave a reception in honor of the new Pi Beta Phi’s to welcome them into the fraternity life.
 

Living at Oklahoma Alpha

In 1925, 15 years after the installation of the Oklahoma Alpha Chapter at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, the chapter first acquired a home of its own when it purchased a house at 518 Lahoma for $45,000. As the chapter size increased, a sleeping porch and study hall were added.

Then in 1935, to accommodate its increasing size, the chapter moved to a larger home at 702 Lahoma. This house, along with an annex on Chautauqua and Brooks Streets referred to as “The Outpost,” served as Oklahoma Alpha’s home until 1958.

Since 1958 the stately red brick chapter house at 1701 Elm Avenue has been home to Oklahoma Alpha. In the mid 1980s, a new chapter room was added and then in the early 2000s a new bedroom wing referred to as “the suites” was built as a second floor above the chapter room. The chapter house is unique from other sorority houses on campus because of its large open living areas and sweeping lawn at the end of Elm Avenue. It currently houses 91 members as well as the live-in house director.

In preparation for and celebration of Oklahoma Alpha’s Centennial Celebration in 2010, the social areas of the house underwent extensive cosmetic remodeling. Each year Oklahoma Alpha’s Chapter House Corporation works to maintain a safe and secure home for its members, as well as maintaining and updating the chapter house to accommodate its members’ contemporary needs and demands. CHC views its job as both an immense responsibility, but also an honor, as it is the physical tie that binds members to the OU campus. Members take immense pride in Oklahoma Alpha’s home at 1701 Elm Avenue.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Phi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappy Kappa Gamma and Pi Beta Phi
 

Philanthropic Service

In past years, Oklahoma Alpha has paired with the fraternity Delta Upsilon to throw the philanthropy event Food Trucks, Arrows and Ducks. Recently, the chapter changed it up and made a new philanthropy event that raised more than $9,000. “Pops with Pi Phi” is hosted in the spring semester on the front lawn. Anyone can join chapter members at the house and enjoy Oklahoma Alpha’s very own popsicle flavor from Epic Pops. Spikeball, volleyball, badminton and music are played while people can also enjoy a refreshing Sprittle drink, made of Sprite^® and Skittles. Another successful Pi Phi Philanthropy event in the fall is “Pi Phi Phloats.” Everyone can enjoy a root beer or Dr. Pepper^® float made by chapter members in the beautiful back yard while listening to great music and spending time with friends.

Notable Alumnae

• Robin Cauthron, United States Federal Judge
• Patience Sewell Latting, American politician and first female mayor of Oklahoma City

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Oklahoma Alpha

• Betsy Guthrie Brunsteter (2014)
• Hilarie Hefton Blaney (2012)
• Kathryn Taylor (2011)
• Kathie Compton Papera (2008)
• Diana Caylor Galloway (2007)
• Dr. Joanna Burkes Callan (2005)
• Isleta Gayle Braun (2003)
• Jenonne Walker (2003)
• Sue Ann White Hyde (2002)
• Karen Cullen Luke (2001)
• Robin Johnson Cauthron (1996)
• Jane Bienfang Harlow (1996)
• Sarah Caton Maddox Hogan (1992)
• Patti Patton Leeman (1991)

Grand Council Members from Oklahoma Alpha

• Louise Rosser Kemp
• Lou Ann Montgomery Carter

Installing Officer

Grand President Amy Burnham Onken, Illinois Epsilon
 

Installation at Oklahoma Beta

A local group, Beta Phi, was formed in 1915. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on August 12, 1919. The Installation Ceremony took place in the College Dormitory for Girls. The chapter was installed by Grand President Amy Burnham Onken, Illinois Epsilon. The installation banquet took place in the Reception Hall in the Dormitory for Girls after the installation. There the chapter members ate, toasts were made and greetings from friends and alumnae were read. The charter members were so happy that they did not want to leave, so when time ran out they continued to sing Pi Phi songs on the steps of the dorm. 
 

Living at Oklahoma Beta

Panhellenic Groups of Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Xi Delta, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Phi Mu, Pi Beta Phi and Zeta Tau Alpha.

Notable Alumnae

• Jean Orr Donaldson, Pi Beta Phi historian

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Oklahoma Beta

• Stacy Cole McDaniel (2015)
• Malinda Berry Fischer (2013)
• Nancy Payne Wilson Ellis (2000)

Grand Council Members from Oklahoma Beta

Grand Presidents from Oklahoma Beta

• JoAnn Minor Roderick
• Mary Loy Tatum

Installing Officer

Grand President May Lansfield Keller, Maryland Alpha
 

Installation at Ontario Alpha

The local society Xi Tau was installed as the Ontario Alpha Chapter on December 11, 1908. It was Pi Phi’s first Canadian chapter. Installation activities took place in the home of charter member Edith Gordon. After the Initiation Ceremony, a meal was served during which Mrs. Davidson, wife of a University professor and patroness of the chapter, gave a toast.

The charter members included Ethelwyn Bradshaw, Geraldine Oakley, Muriel Oakley, Beatrice Bowbeer, Jean Fechnay, Bessie Cruickshank, Kathleen Ireland, Alma Anderson, Edith Gordon, Maude Zuern, Minnie Barry, Marguereta Chapman, Gladness Chapman, Jean McConnell and Jessie Starr. Grand President May Lansfield Keller, Maryland Alpha, installed the chapter.

Philanthropy Events

Game Night and Fraternity Day of Service

Philanthropic Service

In 2016, the chapter’s annual Game Night philanthropy raised $1,300 and collected 800 books, which were donated to the Children's Book Bank Toronto. At the 2016 event, there was a $5 all-you-can-eat event where the chapter served hot dogs, chili and cupcakes. The women also had exciting activities where guests could participate for $2 entry. Additionally, the chapter hosted an Instagram challenge rewarding other houses efforts to post pictures with their favorite books, their favorite sports and with Pi Phis! The event was a great success and many University of Toronto students and members of the Greek community attended. In 2016 the chapter also participated in Fraternity Day of Service where the Ontario chapters got together to celebrate literacy on Dr. Seuss'​^® birthday. The chapter wrapped and donated many boxes of books for First Book​^®. Ontario Alpha is dedicated to philanthropy, and is always excited to support their fellow sororities and fraternities on campus.
 

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Ontario Alpha

• Daphne Osena Paez (2009)
• Alanna Fitzgerald Husek (2007)

Installing Officer

Grand President Amy Burnham Onken, Illinois Epsilon
 

Installation at Ontario Beta

A local group, Upsilon Iota Sigma, was formed in 1920. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on October 29, 1934. The Initiation Ceremony took place in the chapter house. The installation banquet was held in the dining room of a hotel in London, Ontario. The first initiate was Jean Thompson Neville, the wife of the University Registrar.

Living at Ontario Beta

Ontario Beta’s original house was a century old home located at 293 Central Ave, in downtown London. Their house had three floors and a total of eight bedrooms, plus a New Member room. The Ontario Beta chapter lived in this house for a total of 80 years. There have been times in the past couple of years when alumnae have stopped by the house and shared their memories of living in the house decades ago. The chapter unfortunately no longer resides at 293 Central Ave. The house was sold in 2015. The chapter is currently looking for a replacement. An interesting item from the chapter house was a wooden chest that was used as a coffee table in the living room. Carved on top of the wooden chest are the Greek letters Pi Beta Phi.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Phi, Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Gamma Delta, Kappa Alpha Theta and Pi Beta Phi
 

Philanthropy Events

Play to Give and Pie a Pi Phi
 

Philanthropic Service

For the past few years, the chapter has participated in Pi Beta Phi Foundation's Play to Give Fundraiser. As of September 2015, Ontario Beta annually hosts Pie a Pi Phi!

Installing Officer

Grand President Beth van Maanen Beatty, Texas Gamma
 

Installation at Ontario Gamma

A local group, Delta Sigma Chi, was formed in 1992. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on November 23, 1996. It was the first new Canadian chapter in more than 60 years. The installation banquet was held at the College Inn, during which four charter members spoke about the New Member process and their happiness in becoming Pi Beta Phis.

Installing Officer

Grand Vice President Nina Harris Allen, Illinois Beta
 

Installation at Oregon Alpha

A local music group, Mu Phi Epsilon, was formed in 1915. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on October 29, 1915. The Initiation Ceremony took place at the chapter house. Several members of the Portland, Oregon, Alumnae Club were in attendance, including Iowa Alpha Louise “Lulu” Sawyers Linn, author of “Ring, Ching, Ching.” The next day, the installation banquet was held at the Hotel Osburn. The evening concluded back at the chapter house where charter members performed solos, played violin and sang Pi Phi songs.
 

Living at Oregon Alpha

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Phi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Delta Zeta, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Beta Phi and Sigma Kappa 
 

Philanthropic Service

The chapter hosted the 20th Annual Pi Social in 2016 and more than 1,000 people attended. Pi Social is an all-you-can-eat pie and ice cream social hosted at the Pi Phi chapter house with a pie eating contest, pie a Pi Phi booth, face painting and entertainment provided by student musical groups. This philanthropy event benefiting literacy is highly anticipated by members of the community and raised an estimated $20,000 in 2016! Recently Pi Social hosted a special hour at the start of the event to welcome community members and kids involved with Champions are Readers^®, from Edison Elementary School. Pi Beta Phi also invited families to Pi Social, which was a great way to open up the Pi Phi house to the community and continue to strengthen the relationship with Edison Elementary School.
 

Grand Council Members from Oregon Alpha

Grand Presidents

• Elizabeth Turner Orr

Grand Council Members

• Lou Ann Chase Tuft

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners

• Deirdre Roberts Lorenz (2012)
• Mari Lou Diamond (2009)
• Deborah Coburn Rice (1993)

Installing Officer

Grand President May Lansfield Keller, Maryland Alpha
 

Installation at Oregon Beta

A local group, Delta Mu, was formed in 1915. A petition was presented at the 1915 Berkeley Convention and was approved. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on July 23, 1917. On the morning of July 23, 1917, busy Pi Phis labored at Verna Weaver's and Gertrude Blackmar's home where the initiation was to take place, while the Pledging Ceremony was happening at the home of Iowa Alpha Louise Sawyers Linn's. By 2:30 p.m., all was ready and the beautiful Initiation Ceremony began. It was witnessed by Pi Phis from all over the country and was followed by a Cookie Shine where more than 60 Pi Phis toasted the Pi Phi goat and the Oregon Beta Chapter. After the Cookie Shine, Grand President May Lansfield Keller, Maryland Alpha, installed the chapter, assisted by Grand Vice President Nina Harris Allen, Illinois Beta. Immediately after the ceremony, the two ran to the train station to install California Gamma and then Arizona Alpha.

The charter was relinquished in 2006.

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Oregon Beta

• Carole Munroe Howard (2004)

Installing Officer

Grand Vice President Ruth Barrett Smith, Iowa Gamma
 

Installation at Oregon Gamma

A local group, Beta Chi, was formed in 1919. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on June 3, 1944. Formal initiation and installation took place at the First Methodist Church in Salem and Grand Vice President Ruth Barrett Smith, Iowa Gamma, presided over the ceremony. The formal Installation Banquet was held the night of June 3 in the Mirror Room of the Marion Hotel. There were 110 members and alumnae seated at the tables decorated in the color scheme of wine and delphinium and valerian, flanked by pink and blue candles. Customary Pi Phi songs were sung throughout the banquet by an Oregon Gamma trio of women, and the banquet was concluded with the traditional Loving Cup Ceremony, which is a ceremony no longer recognized by Pi Beta Phi. 

The chapter relinquished its charter in 2021. 
 

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Oregon Gamma

• Dr. Addyse Lane-Palagyi (1993)​ 

Installing Officer

Grand President Alice Weber Mansfield (Johnson), Missouri Beta
 

Installation at Oregon Delta

A local group, Chi Gamma, was formed in 1957. A petition was presented at the 1960 Hot Springs Convention and was approved. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on on December 4, 1960. The Initiation Ceremony was held in the home of Oregon Beta Lois Reeves Jordan. The installation banquet was held at the Benson Hotel. The centerpiece was a large golden arrow filled with wine carnations, with blue metallic angels marking each place.

The chapter’s charter was relinquished in 1980.

Installing Officers

Lucy Maris, Michigan Beta, and Zuell Preston (Tyler), Michigan Beta
 

Installation at Pennsylvania Alpha

The chapter was installed on October 12, 1892. Installation activities took place in the home of a charter member. Later that month, the chapter hosted an afternoon tea where they debuted their membership to the school’s Kappa Alpha Theta chapter.

Due to anti-fraternity legislation from the College, the chapter’s charter was relinquished in 1934.

Grand Council Members from Pennsylvania Alpha

• Anna Jackson Branson     
• Lauretta Smedley Dutton

Installing Officer

Grand President Marianne Reid Wild, Kansas Alpha
 

Installation at Pennsylvania Epsilon

A local group, Aye Sees, was formed in 1952. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on November 14, 1953, becoming Pi Beta Phi’s 100th chapter. The Initiation Ceremony was held in McElwain Hall, a women’s dormitory. The installation banquet was held at the Nittany Lion Inn on campus. The theme was “The Century Plan of Pi Beta Phi” and decorations were replicas of the century plant made from foil and a large golden arrow of straw flowers.

Living at Pennsylvania Epsilon

Pennsylvania Epsilon houses 32 members in their on-campus hall. Members have a common area where they can watch TV, study and have small meetings. They also have a kitchen, study area and dining room that has been recently updated! The members love having these common spaces to continue growing their sisterhood!

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Pennsylvania Epsilon

• Joyce Fellendorf Jackson (2015)

Installing Officer

Grand President Jo Ann Minor Roderick, Oklahoma Beta 
 

Installation at Pennsylvania Iota

The chapter was installed on February 6, 1993. The Initiation Ceremony took place on a snow day at the Tabernacle United Church, during which the heat broke. A Cookie Shine followed the Preparatory Ceremony. “Sheets were placed on the floor in a U-shape with setting made for each pledge. The place settings included a Cookie Shine bag, arrow cookie, program, Seven Gifts ceremony card and a special package of notes tied with ribbon, given by the Gamma Collegiate Province. The notes all contained special messages from women in the province. Angels made of chocolate kisses and popcorn arrows as well as various designs and messages spelled out in red hots, licorice, apples and chocolate candy decorated the Cookie Shine sheet. Once all the pledges entered the room, all in attendance sang the Cookie Shine song.” The installation ceremony took place at the Tabernacle United Church “and though it wasn't the most opportune time for the heat to break down on that snowy day, it was a beautiful initiation.”

The installation banquet was hosted by the Philadelphia Main Line Alumnae Club at the University City Sheraton. The theme was “Proud Traditions Unite: Pi Beta Phi and Penn.” South Carolina Alpha Sarah Ruth "Sis" Mullis presided as toastmistress. 

The charter was relinquished in 2000.

Installing Officer

Elizabeth Kennicott Culver, Colorado Alpha
 

Installation at Pennsylvania Beta

The chapter was installed on January 4, 1895. The chapter was established through the influence of Indiana Alpha Elizabeth Eddleman (Heim), who was a professor at the school. Installation activities where held in the home of charter member Kate Mclaughlin. The next day, the women announced their membership in chapel with a chorus of “Ring, Ching, Ching.”

The chapter’s charter was relinquished in 2013.

Grand Council Members from Pennsylvania Beta

Grand Presidents

• Jean Wirths Scott (Grand President Emerita)

Grand Council Members

• Kate McLaughlin Bourne    
• Mary Bartol Theiss

Installing Officer

Grand President Jean Wirths Scott, Pennsylvania Beta
 

Installation at Pennsylvania Zeta

The chapter was installed on November 10, 1979, a few years after the College began admitting women. National Panhellenic Delegate Annette Mitchell Mills, with local chairmen Joyce Rogers Vettel and Virginia McCrory Hester, planned the installation weekend. Guests began arriving Friday afternoon as pledges gathered on campus to listen to the reading of the Constitution. Excitement was in the air for all concerned and everyone pitched in to make the weekend a most enjoyable success.

Several West Virginia Alpha Pi Phis were present at the Cookie Shine that evening to act as big sisters of the charter members, giving them gifts and helping with the festivities. A special Cookie Shine sheet was made for the chapter and members present signed it for posterity! The charter members, under the capable supervision of Nancy Strine, Resident Graduate Counselor, had learned some Pi Phi history through skits, and these added to the special fun of the occasion. In Pi Phi spirit and tradition, the group also sang, including one of the songs that won them second place at Greek Sing. Pledge pins were returned in a meaningful ceremony and many beautiful gifts were presented to the colony and received by President Bernadette Luketich.

Saturday morning was initiation of the 29 charter members and one alumna initiate at the First Presbyterian Church. As the guests, both active and alumnae, gathered for the banquet that evening, each was caught up in the enthusiasm of events. Toastmistress Mary Jane Chandler Seamans introduced several speakers and led the group in a most memorable evening. Sunday morning was the model chapter meeting, conducted by Doris Brown Fawcett, Grand Secretary. That afternoon members of the campus community, families and friends were invited to a tea in the Faculty Lounge to introduce the new chapter. Many attended and feelings of sisterhood were high as the festivities of the weekend drew to a close and life as Pennsylvania Zeta began.

Installing Officer

Grand President Beth van Maanen Beatty, Texas Gamma
 

Installation at Pennsylvania Kappa

The chapter was installed on October 25, 1997. The Initiation Ceremony was held in the University Center on campus. The installation banquet was held in the Allentown Room of the Comfort Suites of Bethlehem.

Living at Pennsylvania Kappa

The chapter’s first chapter house was one of the dorms in the Lower Centennial area at Lehigh University. Currently, that dorm is a freshmen dorm. The chapter moved in during the 1998–1999 school year. However, once Beta Theta Pi left campus, Pi Beta Phi moved into their chapter house. This chapter house has 26 bedrooms and between 50 and 60 women live in the house. 

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Phi, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Pi Beta Phi and Zeta Tau Alpha 
 

Philanthropy Event

Pie a Pi Phi
 

Philanthropic Service

The chapter’s main philanthropy event is Pie a Pi Phi, which is held in the spring semester. For this event the women hangout on front lawn and sell whipped cream pies to peers, faculty and students on tours to pie the chapter members on Pi Day.

Installing Officer

Grand President Elizabeth Gamble, Colorado Alpha
 

Installation at Pennsylvania Gamma

A local group, Phi Alpha Pi, was formed in 1898. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on December 21, 1903. Installation activities took place in Denney Hall, which was destroyed by fire the next year.

Living at Pennsylvania Gamma

There are around 13 women who live in the house. Each year it is primarily the juniors who live in the house due to the study abroad program. The chapter house is arranged so that each floor has a cluster of three singles. On the main floor, in the common room, two walls are covered with the painted handprints of all the sisters who have ever lived in the house. Everyone chooses their own color and signs their name during a special event at the end of the year.

The chapter has a Balfour Cup, which they won in 2006, and a collection of passed down alumnae and AAC cookbooks that the chapter treasures.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Kappa Kappa Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta, Pi Beta Phi and Sigma Delta Tau
 

Philanthropy Event

Apollo Night
 

Philanthropic Service

The chapter philanthropy event is Apollo Night. During Apollo Night, Pi Beta Phi teams up with the African American Society and hosts a talent show for all of campus.
 

Carol Inge Warren Award for Outstanding AAC Advisor

• Karen Faryniak (2018)

Installing Officer

Grand President Jean Wirths Scott, Pennsylvania Beta
 

Installation at Pennsylvania Eta

A local group, Delta Psi, was formed in 1978. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on October 4, 1980. In October, 59 collegiate members and one alumna initiate, Bonnie Butler, were initiated into Pi Beta Phi and became charter members of Pennsylvania Eta.

The weekend began Friday evening with the formal pledging of Bonnie Butler, an original member of Delta Psi. Following the pre-initiation ceremony, active members from Dickinson and Bucknell treated those gathered to a Cookie Shine. Congratulatory messages were read by Resident Graduate Counselor Lynn Moore and many gifts were presented. Every Pi Phi song anyone could remember was sung and taught to the new chapter. Many chapters were represented and ages ranged from recent graduate to Golden Arrow.

The Philadelphia-Main Line Alumnae Club planned the Friday evening activities. Jean Wirths Scott, Grand President, began the Initiation Ceremony early on Saturday morning at the College Hill Presbyterian Church. Again the Philadelphia-Main Line Club, under Jill Shiner Hayward's direction, was in charge. Saturday evening, at a banquet, the chapter was officially installed by Mrs. Scott.

Jean Dunbar Socolowski, a member of the Emma Harper Turner Fund committee, was toastmistress. She introduced Alice Weber Johnson, Past Grand President, who read the roll call of chapters. There were 58 chapters were represented. Grand Council and sponsoring chapters and clubs of Gamma Province presented more gifts. Following the Candle Lighting Ceremony performed by the Northern New Jersey Club, Jean Wirths Scott and Karen Johannes, outgoing president of the colony, led the traditional Loving Cup Ceremony (which is no longer recognized by Pi Beta Phi) as guests formed Friendship Circles. A model chapter meeting was conducted by Adrienne Hiscox Mitchell, Grand Vice President of Collegians, on Sunday morning in Marquis Hall, followed by a tour of the chapter house at 225 Reeder Street. Originally the Theta Chi house, the college-owned property houses several members of the new chapter and is their meeting place. Jane Turner Campbell, Chapter House Corporation, and her committee have done an excellent job redecorating and making the house a very special home.

On Sunday afternoon, parents and members of the campus and community joined to offer their congratulations at a reception.
 

Living at Pennsylvania Eta

The chapter’s house has three floors and 18 bedrooms for a total of 30 women living in the house. One of the most interesting items in this chapter house is the silver plate they received when they received their charter in 1980. The plate is stored in their trophy case along with other awards from convention and alumnae. 

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Phi, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Pi Beta Phi 
 

Philanthropy Event

Dance Marathon
 

Philanthropic Service

The chapter’s main philanthropy event is Dance Marathon, which is hosted in the fall semester. It is a dance competition and talent show where each Greek Life organization, and some non-Greek organizations, perform dances or talent displays for an audience. 

Notable Alumnae

• Wynne Whitman, legal and financial author 
• Tram-Ahn Tran, actress

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Pennsylvania Eta

• Wynne Whitman (2010)

Installing Officer

Grand President May Lansfield Keller, Maryland Alpha
 

Installation at Pennsylvania Delta

A local group, the Dianthian Fraternity, was formed in 1916.  A petition was presented at the 1918 Charlevoix Convention and was approved. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on September 19, 1918. The chapter was established through the influence of the Pittsburgh Alumnae Club. The Initiation Ceremony took place in the home of Wisconsin Alpha Jessica Davis Murphy, followed by a banquet at a local hotel. The banquet featured many toasts and Pi Phi songs.

The chapter’s charter was relinquished in 1931.

Installing Officer

Grand President Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg, Ohio Alpha
 

Installation at Pennsylvania Theta

The chapter was installed on February 10, 1990. The installation weekend was February 9–11, 1990. The preparatory service took place at the Stouffer’s Inn. Afterward, a Cookie Shine took place. The actual installation took place at the home of Terry Kirkwood. The installation banquet was held that night at the Stouffer’s Inn. The room was aglow with candlelight and centerpieces were handmade golden angels. Each guest received a small notepad with an angel imprint. Women representing 45 different Pi Phi chapters were in attendance for the evening. Ring Ching, Ching was sung, and there was wonderful ceremony held in honor of the founders. 

The chapter closed November 11, 2018. 
 

Notable Alumnae

• Riana Mondavi, C. Mondavi wines and Dark Matter Wine

• Casey Dolan, senior producer of “Andrea Mitchell reports” on MSNBC and former producer of “The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell”

Installing Officers

Grand President Amy Burnham Onken, Illinois Epsilon (1931); Grand President Paula Pace Shepherd, Texas Epsilon (2014)
 

Installation at South Carolina Alpha

The South Carolina Alpha chapter of Pi Beta Phi was originally installed on October 9, 1931 by Amy Burnham Onken, Illinois Epsilon. After 54 years on the University of South Carolina campus, the chapter relinquished its charter. In 2014, the chapter was recolonized and reinstalled. Installation weekend took place from November 21–23, 2014. It was reinstalled on November 22, 2014 by Grand President Paula Pace Shepherd, Texas Epsilon. The 2014 Installation took place in the Russell House Ballroom on the University of South Carolina campus and at the Columbia Convention Center in Columbia, South Carolina. Events included the Initiation Ceremony, the Alumnae Pledging Ceremony and Preparatory Service, a Cookie Shine and the Installation Banquet.

Living at South Carolina Alpha

The South Carolina Alpha Chapter of Pi Beta Phi is pleased to reside in its new home at the University of South Carolina. Recently, the chapter had the opportunity to move into a house located in the Greek Village at the University. The house is ready to be home to 38 collegiate members, and collegiate members will move into the house for the very first time in fall 2017. Being a new home, the house was recently furnished with beautiful decor including golden Greek letters of Pi Beta Phi on the exterior! The South Carolina Alpha Chapter is so honored to have this privilege of Chapter Housing and can’t wait to continue creating amazing memories together inside!

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Gamma Delta, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Zeta, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Phi Mu, Pi Beta Phi and Zeta Tau Alpha
 

Philanthropy Events

Lemonade for Literacy and Pie a Pi Phi
 

Philanthropic Service

South Carolina Alpha has had many philanthropy events such as Pie a Pi Phi and Lemonade for Literacy. In 2015, Columbia, South Carolina, was chosen as the site for Fraternity Day of Service, so South Carolina Alpha was able to serve in a special way for this event. South Carolina Alpha has also participated in fundraising events such as Relay for Life and Dance Marathon.

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winner

• Ruth Henderson Walsh McIntyre (1994)

Grand Council Members from South Carolina Alpha

Grand Presidents

• Sarah Ruth "Sis" Mullis

Installing Officers

Grand President Elizabeth Turner Orr, Oregon Alpha (1976); Grand President Paula Pace Shepherd, Texas Epilson (2016)
 

Installation at South Carolina Beta

The chapter was installed on October 30, 1976. The chapter’s charter was relinquished in 1993. The chapter was reinstalled on November 19, 2016. The Initiation Ceremony took place at the Poole Agricultural Center on campus. The installation banquet was held at the Madren Conference Center and Inn. Special guest speakers included Judge Mary Geiger Lewis, South Carolina Beta, who discussed how Pi Phi had positively impact her life.

Living at South Carolina Beta

With its return to Clemson in Fall of 2016, South Carolina Beta will be occupying the exact same hall they did during the first colonization! The chapter is excited to return to the space they once called home in Fall of 2017! This dorm consists of 46 beds for our members, a chapter room where they can have small meetings, watch TV and use the kitchenette, a study room and a café with a coffee bar and bistro tables for studying and catching up with their sisters. South Carolina Beta is a chapter that is a part of the Fraternity Housing Corporation (FHC). When moving into this space, FHC was able to help furnish and redecorate all of the common areas as well as provide supplies for the kitchen. The members are happy to have a space to call home.

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from South Carolina Beta

• Mary Geiger Lewis (2014)

Jean Wirths Scott Leadership Award for Outstanding Change Leadership

• Taylor Miguelino (2018)

Installing Officer

Grand President Amy Burnham Onken, Illinois Epsilon
 

Installation at South Dakota Alpha

A local group, Zeta Chi Delta, was formed in 1921. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on September 30, 1927. Amy Burnham Onken, Grand President of Pi Beta Phi, was chief installing officer for the festivities, which extended from September 28 through October 1, 1927. Pledging took place during the day on Thursday of that week. That night there was a Cookie Shine at the house followed by the reading of the Constitution at the home of former Governor Andrew E. Lee.

Initiation was held Friday morning followed by installation of the chapter. Eighteen active members and twenty alumnae members were initiated; membership also included six pledges. Myrna Hulburt was the toastmistress of the celebration that followed the installation. Several toasts were given and the night ended with the singing of Pi Beta Phi songs. Saturday, held at the Former Zeta Chi Delta house, was the first official chapter meeting. The officers of the chapter were installed and the Grand President gave an inspirational speech. The Pi Phi patroness, Mrs. Wilson, held a lovely luncheon in honor of Amy Burnham Onken and the visiting delegates. The Grand President was given a rose corsage as an expression of appreciation from the new Pi Phis — the rose was the flower of Zeta Chi Delta which was the sorority before petitioning and receiving the charter to become South Dakota Alpha. The events were concluded with the all-University dance at the Armory, which was decorated in wine and silver blue.
 

Living at South Dakota Alpha

At first, the chapter lived at 215 Court Street in Vermillion, South Dakota. It was a lovely home that overlooked the bluffs and the Missouri River. In 1936, nine years after the chapter’s chartering, South Dakota Alpha made 118 N. Plum its home. 

Throughout the years, the chapter has added on, updated the house, and added a special mailbox. It is amazing for South Dakota Alpha to call this home knowing that thousands of Pi Phis lived in the same house. The house has a total of 16 bedrooms, not including the house director’s, and 56 women can live in each year. The biggest room is room 1 which is located on the top floor. This room houses eight women and although that sounds cramped, they are given plenty of room with both a small lounge area in the middle, their own walk in closet, and bathroom. 

“My personal favorite item in South Dakota Alpha’s house is a cookie shine sheet, which was made by the class of 1979. It covers the whole floor of the chapter room with embroidery all around the edges in wine and silver blue with special embroidery, an arrow, Class of ’79 and angel with an arrow.” – Aubrey Wald, Vice President of Fraternity Development.

This is a sheet that has hosted many years of Cookie Shines and has created memories for the South Dakota Alpha Chapter members throughout the years.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Phi, Alpha Xi Delta, Kappa Alpha Theta and Pi Beta Phi
 

Philanthropy Events

Pi Phi Bowtie, Pie a Pi Phi, Arrow Spike and Pi Phi Haunted House
 

Philanthropic Service

The chapter has a few philanthropic events:

• Pi Phi Bowtie/Pie a Pi Phi is an all-you-can-eat pasta event, and attendees can pie their favorite Pi Phis in the face for to support literacy efforts. 
• Pi Phi Haunted House – Pi Beta Phi pairs up with Lambda Chi Alpha every Halloween to put on a Haunted House for the community.
• Arrow Spike – Pi Beta Phi teams up with Beta Theta Pi and Sigma Alpha Epsilon and puts on a volleyball tournament for the college and Greek community to compete in.

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from South Dakota Alpha

• Janet Speelman North (2009)

Installing Officer

Grand President Amy Burnham Onken, Illinois Epsilon
 

Installation at Tennessee Alpha

A local group, Alpha Sigma Phi, was formed in 1916. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on September 26, 1923. The Initiation Ceremony took place on the second floor of the University Building, where the sororities were housed at the time. The installation banquet was held at the Patten Hotel and featured an original song written by charter member Kate Greenwood Graves.

The chapter’s charter was relinquished in 1989.

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Tennessee Alpha

• Susan Gouger Rouse (2008)

Installing Officer

Grand President Amy Burnham Onken, Illinois Epsilon
 

Living at Tennessee Beta

The house has five bedrooms as well as an apartment for the House Director. Six members of the Executive Board live in the house each year. Tennessee Beta’s house is a beautiful place where members are able to gather for chapter meetings, sisterhood events and other activities. The house is special because of the main floor’s welcoming, open floor plan. Members love being able to have sisters hanging out, cooking, eating and studying all in the same space. It creates a sense of community, and there is always vibrant conversation. 

There are two brass arrows that hang in their chapter room; they are a gift from Nancy Fawn Wilkerson Diehl. She became a Pi Beta Phi in 1951 along with her sister Jane Wilkerson Yount. They were the sisters of Bill Wilkerson, for whom the Bill Wilkerson Center in Nashville was named. When the Bill Wilkerson Center was first started, the two were able to get Pi Phi to help with the center and with donations to the center. The Bill Wilkerson Center is still Tennessee Beta’s local philanthropy to this day and the chapter continues to have a strong relationship with the organization and with the Wilkerson family. 

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Omicron Pi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Beta Phi and Zeta Tau Alpha
 

Philanthropy Events

Kick it with Pi Phi and Pi Phi Palooza
 

Philanthropic Service

This chapter hosts several philanthropy events. This Fall, they hosted their first annual Pi Phi Palooza. This event benefits the Bill Wilkerson Center at the Vanderbilt Medical Center. This was a music festival-themed benefit with an informational talk from the Bill Wilkerson Center as well as musical performances from sisters and other student musicians. 

Nationally, Tennessee Beta’s philanthropic efforts support promoting literacy. With Read > Lead > Achieve^®. Pi Beta Phi helps to inspire a lifelong love of reading that can unlock true potential creating a more literate and productive society. Their spring semester philanthropy supports Read > Lead > Achieve. This kickball tournament, Kick It With Pi Phi, is a campus favorite and they always have a great turn out from organizations from all parts of Vanderbilt.
 

Notable Alumnae

• Madonna Badger, advertising executive at Badger & Winters and founder of #WomenNotObjects campaign
• Virginia Bland Fry, former Executive Director of Central Office

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Tennessee Beta

• Martha King Baird (2011)
• Berenice Miller Denton (2010)
• Kristi Peterson Lumpkins (2009)
• Ann Sommovigo Moore (1992)

Grand Council Members from Tennessee Beta

• Jane Houchens Tuten

Installing Officer

Grand President Marianne Reid Wild, Kansas Alpha
 

Installation at Tennessee Gamma

The Installation and Initiation Ceremonies took place at the Farragut Hotel. The chapter was originally a colony chapter named Pi Phi Gamma, which was founded in the Fall of 1947. There was an installation banquet at the Farragut Hotel at 7:00 p.m. The banquet theme was “Pi Beta Phi Symphony” and guests wore gardenia corsages. At the banquet, awards were given to the best New Member and the New Member with the highest scholastic average. Grand President Marianne Reid Wild, Kansas Alpha installed the chapter.
 

Living at Tennessee Gamma

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Omicron Pi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Delta Zeta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Phi Mu, Pi Beta Phi, Sigma Kappa and Zeta Tau Alpha

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners

• Kathy Swinea Nevill (2014)
• Joan Edington Wallace (2013)

Installing Officer

Grand President Alice Weber Mansfield (Johnson), Missouri Beta
 

Installation at Tennessee Delta

The chapter was installed on February 24, 1962. The installation banquet theme was “Ocean to Ocean” and decorations featured a map encircled with a gold chain of friendship. The installation took place at the University of Memphis (then Memphis State University at the time). Some of those in attendance included, Grand President Alice Weber Mansfield (Johnson), Missouri Beta, Grand Treasurer Olivia Smith Moore, Missouri Alpha, Eta Province President Pat Akers, Eta Province Vice President Susan Saunders and The Arrow Editor Dorothy Davis Stuck.

Living at Tennessee Delta

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Gamma Delta, Delta Gamma, Kappa Delta, Phi Mu and Pi Beta Phi

Installing Officer
Grand Secretary Ida Smith Griffith, Kansas Alpha
 

Installation at Texas Alpha

The chapter was installed on February 19, 1902. Before 1902, there was a small social club at the University of Texas called “The Valentine Club.” The girls conceived the idea to belong to a national sorority and with so many to choose from, they did some research using books lent to them by their fraternity boyfriends and decided that Pi Beta Phi was not only the oldest but the best sorority in existence. Being forbidden by the university to install a sorority chapter on campus, the installation was held in secret, in the back parlor of Jamie Armstrong’s home on Wednesday, February 19, 1902. Grand Secretary, Ida Smith Griffith, and Austin Pi Phi alumna Illinois Delta Loretta Hood Young, daughter of Mary “Sis” Gault Hood, I.C. Sorosis’ first initiate, performed the ceremonies. The Grand Council decided that if the Valentines were willing to take a chance defying the faculty, then Pi Phi would take a chance on them.

After being called into the University of Texas Disciplinary Committee, the university wisely accepted the fraternity, and gave them the responsibility to prove that sororities were a good thing on the university campus. Mainly, they had to prove that a women’s fraternity were not undemocratic, or demoralizing or purely social in their aims. They accepted that challenge, and Pi Phis still answer that call today.

The installing members of Texas Alpha included: Jennie Armstrong (Bennett), Flora Bartholomew (McLeod), Vivian Brenizer (Caswell), M. Elsie Garrett (Townes,) Ada Hardeman Garrison, Aline Harris (McAshan), Attie McClendon (Marshall), Loula Rose (Kibbe), Minnie Rose (Rector), and Anna Townes
 

Living at Texas Alpha

The Texas Alpha house is special because it is able to house 67 girls, or an entire New Member class, each year. Texas Alpha is proud of this because it allows each New Member class the opportunity to develop closer relationships and represent Pi Beta Phi as “the house girls.”

Some of the rooms in the house have been dedicated by alumnae. These rooms have gold plaques on the doors in recognition of the women who chose to give this back to the chapter. The house also contains the original signature book from the installment of the Texas Alpha Chapter from 1902.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Epsilon Phi, Alpha Phi, Alpha Xi Delta, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Beta Phi, Sigma Delta Tau and Zeta Tau Alpha
 

Philanthropy Events

Pi Phi Kappa Carnival and Pi Burgers and Phries
 

Philanthropic Service

Texas Alpha has the honor of hosting two main philanthropy events; one in the fall semester and one in the spring. The one in the spring is held during University of Texas’s Round-Up weekend, and it is called Pi Phi Kappa Carnival. Pi Phi hosts it with Kappa, whose philanthropy is also literacy. The chapter attracts a wide range of people for this event. At a recent event the chapter raised more than $7,000 from ticket sales. The event in the fall is called Pi Burgers and Phries, and is held during one of the guest lunches during the fall semester.
 

Notable Alumnae

• Susan McBride, author
• Kelli Kuehne, tours with the Ladies Pro Golf Association
• Kay Bailey Hutchison, U.S. Senator
• Ima Hogg, philanthropist; daughter of Jim Hogg, Governor of Texas; President of the Houston Symphony; collector of decorative arts housed at Bayou Bend, now a part of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; established the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health at the University of Texas, Austin
• Gay Warren Gaddis, founder, President and CEO of T3, an Austin, Texas, advertising, marketing and public relations firm that was named one of the largest woman-owned businesses in Texas

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Texas Alpha

• Nancy Clements Seay (2015)
• Ann Barnett Stern (2014)
• Margaret Milam McDermott (2013)
• Anna "Claire" Buie Chaney (2012)
• Jo Marie Lilly (2010)
• Julia Dudley Allison (2005)
• Gay Warren Gaddis (2003)
• Dr. Susan M. Cooley (1999)
• Rita Crocker Clements (1999)
• Susan Garrett Baker (1996)
• Kay Bailey Hutchinson (1993)

Grand Council Members from Texas Alpha

• Ann Dudgeon Phy
• Nita Hill Stark

Installing Officer

Grand President Elizabeth Turner Orr, Oregon Alpha
 

Installation at Texas Epsilon

The chapter was installed on January 31, 1976. The Installation Ceremony took place in the Crystal Room at Marquis Hall, which still stands today. The chapter was installed by Grand President Elizabeth Turner Orr, Oregon Alpha. She was assisted by Nancy Blaicher Pollock, Wisconsin Beta and Jean Orr Donaldson, Oklahoma Beta. 
 

Living at Texas Epsilon

At 510 Bernard Street there are 11 rooms upstairs and the Presidents and House Director’s room downstairs. The house is designed to have 24 members live in, but currently there are only 23 members living in the house. Pi Phi’s house is the only house at the University of North Texas with a living room upstairs. The chapter loves having this feature in their home. It is a space where girls can hang out between classes, before and after chapter and during their free time. Sisters bond there by watching movies, doing homework and by getting to know each other. 
This year, Panhellenic used Texas Epsilon’s balcony for Bid Day. The members were thrilled to have the Panhellenic women perform the Bid Day Ceremony on their balcony! 

While there are no antiques with a special history or story behind them, Texas Epsilon has an impressive trophy case. Step into the house, turn to the right and there stands a trophy case with many acknowledgements and awards from the chapter’s founding. 

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Phi, Chi Omega, Delta Gamma, Kappa Delta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Beta Phi, Pi Beta Phi and Zeta Tau Alpha
 

Philanthropic Event

Dodge the Arrow
 

Philanthropic Service

Dodge the Arrow is this chapter’s main philanthropic event, which is a dodgeball tournament held on campus. Each team gets a “coach,” who is a Pi Phi member, and teams compete in a tournament-style event. Food and drinks are provided for those participating, and teams compete to win in their bracket.

Notable Alumnae

• Rebecca Lopez, WFAA/ABC News Reporter

Chapter Service Award for Outstanding Servant Leadership

• Jessica Little (2018)

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winner

• Amira Gonzalez de la Garza (2014)

Grand Council Members from Texas Epsilon

Grand Presidents

• Paula Pace Shepherd

Installing Officer

Grand Vice President Nina Harris Allen, Illinois Beta
 

Installation at Texas Beta

A local group, Pi Beta Phi, was formed in 1915. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on June 10, 1916. Texas Beta is the result of an alumnae meeting that took place one hot day in August, when one girl who had energy enough to even think of work said, "Wouldn’t it be nice to have a chapter here in Dallas, then the chapter would be much nearer the workings of Pi Beta Phi and have something to work for." So, the Dallas Alumnae Club and Texas Alpha got to work. On the weekend of June 10, 1916, Ethel Daniel-Dyer, a charter member of Virginia Alpha and a bride of only a few weeks, opened her cozy new home to the visitors and for all ceremonies of installation. The 20 Pi Phis taking part in the installation service were from seven chapters. The installation banquet was held at the Oriental Hotel and brought the festivities to a fitting close. No formal program had been arranged, so after singing favorite songs, the presiding officer announced a sort of game. Each one called on was to “choose" someone else before they sat down, until everyone present had told in a few words what the taking of new vows and renewing of old ones had meant to her that day.
 

Living at Texas Beta

The house, although it has been rebuilt, has looked very similar through its existence. The dining hall is large, and allows all chapter members a place to come together and eat, do homework or just hang out. The chapter house currently has 40 collegiate members living in the house, including all of Executive Council.

The chapter has many trophies on the tables around the house. Some date back to the 1920s. It is fun to see the old traditions sororities used to engage in here on campus, and it makes you proud that Pi Phi has won some of these events.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Pi Beta Phi
 

Philanthropy Event

Arrowspike
 

Philanthropic Service

Arrowspike is a volleyball tournament the chapter holds in the fall that is a fun way to raise money for Read > Lead > Achieve^® and Pi Phi's partner First Book^®. 

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners

• Susan Light Lawhon (2004)
• Ellen Coleman Terry (2001)
• Gail Meletio Madden (2000)
• Sandra Street Estess (1997)
• Ruth Collins Sharp Altshuler (1994)
• Virginia Holt McFarland (1991)

Grand Council Members from Texas Beta

Grand Presidents

• Emily Russell Tarr

Grand Council Members

• Julie Carney
• Virginia Voorhees Speaker
• Ana Mancebo Miller

Installing Officer

Grand President Elizabeth Turner Orr, Oregon Alpha
 

Installation at Texas Zeta

A local group, Alpha Omega, was formed in 1924. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on August 13, 1977. Among the 311 women initiated, 207 were Alpha Omega alumnae. Installation took place at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Waco, Texas. The following evening, an initiation banquet was held at the Student Union Building on Baylor’s campus. The theme for the banquet was “Pi Phi Lights Anew.” Grand President Elizabeth Turner Orr, Oregon Alpha, and Grand Vice President Collegians Freda Strafford Schuyler, Arkansas Alpha, installed the chapter. A highlight of the evening was the appearance of Waco’s mayor, who presented Elizabeth Turner Orr with a proclamation declaring April 13, 1977 "Pi Phi Day" in Waco. 
 

Living at Texas Zeta

Texas Zeta does not have a traditional sorority house, but it does have a chapter room that was recently updated by the local alumnae club. There is a piano, a grandfather clock, a trophy cabinet and a president’s table that were all donated by alumnae and are very sepcial to the chapter. These pieces allow the women to feel a connection to their alumnae and to individuals in the chapter.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Beta Phi and Zeta Tau Alpha
 

Philanthropy Event

Howdy, a country western-themed dance
 

Philanthropic Service

This chapter's main philanthropy event is Howdy, a country western-themed dance Pi Phi puts on for the entire university. The women sell T-shirts and have profit-sharing fundraising nights. The T-shirts are sold to the entire university and the chapter. The profit-sharing nights are through restaurants around the city of Waco who agree to donate a portion of their sales for the night to Read > Lead > Achieve^®. The event is a fun way to bring the entire university and the chapter together to benefit literacy.

Notable Alumnae

• Susie Gerrie Davis, radio host and author

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners

• Judy Locy Wright (2010)

Installing Officer

Grand President Marianne Reid Wild, Kansas Alpha
 

Installation at Texas Gamma

A local group, the Ko Shari Club, was formed in 1932. The group officially became a chapter of Pi Beta Phi on April 23, 1953. The Initiation Ceremony took place at St. John’s Methodist Church across the street from campus. The installation banquet was held at the Skyline Dining Room with the theme of “The Pi Phi Arrow Points to a New Star in Texas.” The room’s ceiling was covered in mobile stars of various sizes.

Living at Texas Gamma

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Phi, Alpha Xi Delta, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Beta Phi and Zeta Tau Alpha

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Texas Gamma

• Martha Kaiser Justice (2012)
• Dr. Karen Williams Teel (2006)
• Catherine Nelson Evans (1995)
• Eleanor Whilden Tinsley (1993)

Grand Council Members from Texas Gamma

Grand Presidents

• Beth van Maanen Beatty

Installing Officer

Grand President Jean Wirths Scott, Pennsylvania Beta
 

Installation at Texas Eta

The chapter was installed on April 20, 1985. The first night of installation weekend was on Friday, April 19, and consisted of one of Pi Phi’s oldest traditions, the Cookie Shine. The New Members were announced and they all sang the Cookie Shine song and mingled with others. The Seven Gifts Ceremony and the returning of the Beta pins then followed. Saturday, April 20, was the Initiation Ceremony, which took place at the Community Center. Later that night a celebratory banquet took place at the Aggieland Hotel, where there were pictures, food and fun. The last day of installation weekend was Sunday, April 21. On this day, there was a formal chapter meeting at 10 a.m. at Aggieland Hotel and then a reception to follow at Bryan Woman’s Club. All family members were welcome to attend this reception and the newly initiated members ended the weekend celebrating the beginning of the Texas Eta chapter of Pi Beta Phi and their new roles as collegiate members of the chapter. During the weekend, the chapter received many gifts, including an angel doll.
 

Living at Texas Eta

Texas Eta's home was built in 1988 and is a special place where members can relax together and have fun. The chapter's house is located at 1601 Munson Avenue and is a two-story red brick building. There is a porte-cochere where cars can pull under and drop others off close to the door, which is unique to Texas Eta Pi Phi because no other house at Texas A&M has this convenient amenity. The downstairs includes an office, bathrooms, a cozy meeting room, an entry way, parlor and living room, as well as a dining area. There is a large-sized chapter room as well as a small workout gym. The house has two kitchens; one big kitchen for the chapter's cook and a smaller kitchen, which the chapter members call the “mini kitchen.” The mini kitchen is where all the women who live in the house store their personal groceries and food, and it serves as a great hangout space. In fact, most Pi Phis agree that the best late-night conversations occur in the mini kitchen, and some strong friendships are even formed there. Upstairs consists of around 22 rooms and two community sized bathrooms. There is also a common room in the middle of the hall where the women can watch TV or do homework together. Close to 50 members live in the house every year and make some of their most fond and special memories here.  

Texas Eta was lucky enough to receive a full interior makeover about a year ago. New furniture was purchased for the living room, parlor, entry way and mini kitchen. Although there are some new pieces of furniture, the chapter has kept around items and furniture that were donated by Pi Phi alumnae. They also have a beautiful picture of Barbara Bush, who is an alumna initiate of Texas Eta. 

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Omicron Pi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Delta Zeta, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Beta Phi and Zeta Tau Alpha
 

Philanthropic Service

This chapter’s main philanthropy events are Dodge the Arrow, which is a dodgeball tournament in the spring, and Pi Phi Picnic, which is a cookout at the Pi Phi house in the fall. Both events raise money to put toward their philanthropy, along with raising awareness around campus. 

Notable Alumnae

• Barbara Bush, former First Lady of the United States

Installing Officer

Grand President Marianne Reid Wild, Kansas Alpha
 

Installation at Texas Delta

The chapter was installed on August 30, 1956. Installation took place at the University Christian Church in Fort Worth, Texas. A formal banquet was held at Ridglea Country Club that night at which the national officers and the representatives each spoke briefly. Jeweled recognition pins were presented to members of the new chapter for outstanding work. The Best New Member Award was presented to Phyllis Perryman. Annette Burns and Margaret Gooch were awarded scholarships. A model chapter meeting and the installation of the officers were held at River Crest Country Club on August 31. A luncheon followed. 

An installation reception was given that afternoon at the home of Virginia Middleton Landreth, Texas Alpha. All members of Pi Beta Phi, their husbands and parents, officials of Texas Christian University and Presidents of all active and alumnae women's fraternities and men's fraternities attended. 
 

Living at Texas Delta

The Texas Delta Chapter of Pi Beta Phi at Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth got a new home in Fall 2017. TCU owns the buildings which house the 25 groups on campus and decided to replace all original buildings from the early 1960s. The new Pi Beta Phi house has four stories. The ground floor has a large common space, a full kitchen, ample storage space and an executive style conference room. The three upper floors house approximately 45 women, with officers having access to private rooms. The upper floors also include three study rooms, a second full kitchen, an executive office for the Chapter President and another small living area. New features include an elevator, a ceiling mounted projector and drop-down screen. The decor includes personal touches, such as sentimental items from the original house as well as accessories in angel and arrow designs. The original chapter house was very special to members, as they were in this house since the chapter's installation.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Omicron Pi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Beta Phi, Sigma Kappa and Zeta Tau Alpha
 

Philanthropic Events

Pi a Pie Phi, Champions are Readers and Pi Phi Gives You Wings 
 

Philanthropic Service

Pie a Pi Phi raises money for the Pi Beta Phi Foundation, which supports Read > Lead > Achieve^® and First Book^®. They also host Pi Phi Gives You Wings. During this event, fraternities and sororities compete to see who can eat a fixed amount of wings in the shortest amount of time. The winner receives the “golden chicken.” All proceeds are donated to the Pi Beta Phi Foundation. Texas Delta also completes the Champions are Readers^® (CAR) program throughout the year. They are extremely passionate about this event. CAR is Pi Beta Phi's unique reading enrichment program for students pre-kindergarten through third grade. Since its launch, students across the United States and Canada continue to participate in one of Pi Phi's most successful Read > Lead > Achieve reading initiatives.

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Texas Delta

• Dr. Valerie Neal (1996)

Grand Council Members from Texas Delta

• Carolyn Pavletich Lesh

Installing Officer

Grand Secretary Gail DeWolf, Iowa Zeta
 

Installation at Utah Alpha

A local group, Gamma Phi, was formed in 1897­. The Pi Beta Phi chapter was officially installed on September 11, 1929. The Initiation Ceremony took place at the Jewish Community Center, where decor was colored wine and silver blue by coincidence. The installation banquet was held at the Hotel Utah, a historic landmark in Salt Lake. Tables were arranged with baskets of wine-colored asters, blue delphinium and carnations. There were several speakers, and Virginia Carthey served as Chairman of the banquet. Grand Secretary Gail DeWolf, Iowa Zeta, installed the chapter and led “Pi Phi Grace.” Ethel Paul gave a toast about the Golden Arrow, which brought a realization of the true meaning of the arrow to every Pi Phi. Leaila Sexton represented the Utah Alumnae Club and told of the “Flight of the Arrow” which gave a brief history of the journey of Pi Phi.
 

Living at Utah Alpha

The Utah Alpha chapter house was built specifically for the local group Gamma Phi. It was the first house built in the state of Utah specifically for a women’s fraternity. In the dining room, there is a newspaper article from when the house was built. Nearly 200 alumnae and collegiate members dedicated it formally. It is French colonial in architectural style, and the interior resembles the heritage and history represented in the exterior. The chapter house was combined with the house next door when more space was needed. There are nine bedrooms in the home, one guest room and the house manager’s apartment. There are three bathrooms upstairs and two downstairs. There are around 20 live-in members at a time. The kitchen was also recently renovated, and it is beautiful!

In the  dining room, there is a china cabinet that holds Pi Beta Phi artifacts. There is china from the 1966 Mother’s Club, an award from the 1958 Homecoming, an ASUU blood drive award from 1959 and numerous china from past senior classes. There is also a trophy wall with more recent awards in the living room, ranging from Favorite Sorority to Highest GPA on the row.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Phi, Chi Omega, Delta Gamma, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Pi Beta Phi
 

Philanthropic Events

Arrow Jam and Pie a Pi Phi
 

Philanthropic Service

In the fall, Utah Alpha hosts Arrow Jam. In the spring, the chapter hosts Pie a Pi Phi.

Installing Officer

Jennie Sutliff, Kansas Alpha
 

Installation at Vermont Alpha

The chapter was installed on December 1, 1893. After the Initiation Ceremony, the women enjoyed a meal and a literary program previously arranged.

Vermont Alpha was organized by Jennie Sutliff, Kansas Alpha, and chartered on December 1, 1893, with the following charter members Laura S. Clark, Bertha E. Ranslow (Joscelyn), Cora A. Brock (Daniels), Mary O. Pollard, Lena M. Roseman (Denio), Mabel H. Ware (Bailey), Ada A. Hurlburt, Mary A. Towle and Harriet D. Gerould.

The charter was relinquished in 1969.

Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award Winners from Vermont Alpha

• Janet Martin Fenwick (2015)
• Jane Bryant Quinn (1991)

Installing Officer

Ada Hurlburt, Vermont Alpha
 

Installation at Vermont Beta

The chapter was installed on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 1898, amid a blizzard. Vermont Beta was chartered through the efforts of Vermont Alpha Ada Hurlburt. The charter members were Ada Almina Hurlburt, Eliza Maybelle Farman, Mary Isabelle Gregory (Waddell), Kate Russell White, Edith Louise Carpenter, Mary Conro, Ivah Winnifred Gale, Katheryne Knee Gebhardt (Welch), Inez Adelaide Grout, Charlotte Frances Hale, Susanne Pearl Whiteman (Smith), Grace Anna Goodhue (Coolidge), Ethel Marilla Stevens (Guptel) and Mary Adelle Grout (McKibbon). 
 

Living at Vermont Beta

The Vermont Beta Chapter house is home to 18 collegiate members each academic year. Vermont Beta’s house is known for its historic features; the chapter has occupied this same house since it was built. The house was constructed in 1931, as a gift from Pi Phi alumnae to all active members. Located at 369 South Prospect Street, the chapter house is situated adjacent to the Redstone campus at UVM. The building is Old English in its architectural design. Before the house was built, meetings were held in rented apartments in downtown Burlington. The purpose of the house was to provide a place for all things Pi Phi, from chapter meetings to housing members of the organization. The Vermont Beta house is managed and maintained by Headquarters and the Fraternity Housing Corporation (FHC) in St. Louis, Missouri.

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Delta Delta Delta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta and Pi Beta Phi
 

Notable Alumnae

• Grace Goodhue Coolidge, former First Lady of the United States

Grand Council Members from Vermont Beta

• Edith L. Carpenter

Installing Officer

Grand President May Lansfield Keller, Maryland Alpha
 

Installation at Virginia Alpha

When the Virginia Alpha Chapter of Pi Beta Phi was installed on May 10, 1913, it had an interesting history. It had been installed as the Iota Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha on May 23, 1908. Alpha Sigma Alpha released it from its commitment and offered it the option to affiliate with another organization. Installation activities took place in the chapter house.

Due to a college ruling against fraternities, the chapter’s charter was relinquished in 1960.

Grand Council Members from Virgina Alpha

• Lulu H. Clark Ingraham

Installing Officer

Grand President Elizabeth Turner Orr, Oregon Alpha
 

Installation at Virginia Epsilon

The chapter was installed on April 12, 1975. The Initiation Ceremony took place at Christ Episcopal Church with Elizabeth Turner Orr, Oregon Alpha, conducting the initiation. There was both a brunch and a Cookie Shine. The installation banquet took place in the Dogwood Room at Newcomb Hall on campus.

Living at Virginia Epsilon

Panhellenic Groups on Campus

Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Phi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Delta Zeta, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Beta Phi, Sigma Delta Tau, Sigma Kappa, Sigma Sigma Sigma and Zeta Tau Alpha