Alabama ACs Celebrate Centennial Anniversaries
Some 85 KDs gathered in Montgomery, Ala., on Aug. 22 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of both the Montgomery and Selma, Ala., alumnae chapters, which were founded on June 19 and August 20, 1910, respectively.
Members of the White Rose and Emerald Circles were recognized, as well as current and past national officers. After visiting with old friends and playing "Kappa Delta Trivia," the women listened to an inspirational speech from National President Beth Martin Langford who reminded them of what it means to be Kappa Delta and to always strive for that which is honorable, beautiful and highest.
The event was held at the Montgomery Country Club where KDs sampled a Southern-inspired menu of chicken salad sandwiches, cheese straws, bacon and tomato sandwiches, and of course, sweet iced tea. Green and white balloons and birthday cake added to the festive atmosphere, and door prizes were provided by Kappa Delta business owners: Pat Joiner McDonald, Painted Pink; Ashley Freeman Gilbreath, Parish; Cindy Warren DeLongchamp, Montgomery Automotive Group; and Hollis Crawford Marshall, Peas In A Pod.
Montgomery AC President Leslie Gaither Robertson said, “It was truly an afternoon filled with memories of college days, love for one another, and hopes for our new sisters!”
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 Ready to cut the cake commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Montgomery and Selma, Ala., alumnae chapters are from left, Montgomery AC President Leslie Gaither Robertson, Sigma Lamba-Auburn; National President Beth Martin Langford, Kappa Alpha-Florida State; Cindy Warren DeLongchamp, Delta Delta-Troy; Tait Edwards Lachney and Rachael Evans Williford, Sigma Lambda-Auburn; Melissa Magee Thrasher, Alpha Mu-Mississippi; and Hollis Crawford Marshall, Zeta-Alabama.
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 KDs from Zeta-Alabama gather for a photo with National President Beth Langford who delivered the keynote address.
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 Auburn-Opelika AC members, from left, former National Collegiate Vice President Winnie Hill Boyd, Theta-Randolph Macon, and Edith von Seeberg Jones, Sigma Lambda-Auburn, share news of Auburn with Susannah Jones Cleveland, a Sigma Lambda alumna and member of the Montgomery, Ala., alumnae chapter.
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 Reunited at the Montgomery-Selma anniversary celebration are Sigma Lambda-Auburn KDs.
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 These KDs from three different collegiate chapters found friendship in the Montgomery, Ala., alumnae chapter. From left are: Tara Ponti Sinco, Sigma Epsilon-Texas; Jenny McIntyre Cone, Alpha Mu-Mississippi; and Allison Inscoe Chandler, Beta Chi-North Carolina.
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 Members of the White Rose and Emerald Circles show that KD sisterhood is for a lifetime. They were recognized during the anniversary event for 50 and 60 years of membership.
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