Favorite Alums

Thetagirl218 · #1 07-31-2007, 12:14 AM

As in many GLOs, there are tons of famous Alumni to choose from to pick a fav. Some of mine would have to be the following ladies, and each has had a connection to me growing up.

Laura Bush~ Whether you like her husband or not, this First Lady is awesome, and is always standing up for important causes dear and near to my heart such as education!

Amy Grant~ I grew up in household that listened to mix of Christian, Country, Pop music. Amy Grant has always a family favorite. My parents have old records of her's dating back to the 80s, and I even have video tapes of my little sister and I running around the living room, singing and dancing to her songs!

Kerri Strug~ I don't know about you but in 1996 all I wanted to be was a gymnast. Even though this would have never worked out because I am tall, not fexible at all, it didn't matter because I saw Kerri Strug and the US Woman's Olympic Team bring home the Gold. I will never forget being a ten year old and begging my parents to let me stay up late so I could watch the end. I was so sad when Kerri hurt herself, but did the vault again regardless!!!!!! In the mind of a sleep- deprived ten-year old, I remember going to bed that night thinking that Kerri Strug was my hero!!!

I am honored that she is fellow Theta sister!

AlexMack · #2 07-31-2007, 01:25 PM

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Kerri Strug~ I don't know about you but in 1996 all I wanted to be was a gymnast. Even though this would have never worked out because I am tall, not fexible at all, it didn't matter because I saw Kerri Strug and the US Woman's Olympic Team bring home the Gold. I will never forget being a ten year old and begging my parents to let me stay up late so I could watch the end. I was so sad when Kerri hurt herself, but did the vault again regardless!!!!!! In the mind of a sleep- deprived ten-year old, I remember going to bed that night thinking that Kerri Strug was my hero!!!

I am honored that she is fellow Theta sister!

She's my favourite gymnast of all-time! Do you have her autobiography? I've read my copy so many times that it's falling apart. If I saw her today I'd go all squealy fangirl on her, I swear. It's funny because she says people don't really recognize her anymore or kind of do but can't place her. I was 11 when the '96 Olympics occurred and I'd turned on the telly and found the finals by accident (still living in England at the time) and actually got to see that history in the making. Incredible.

banditone · #3 07-31-2007, 01:39 PM

Mr. Feeny was cool as hell man

ΣΣΣMagan · #4 07-31-2007, 01:50 PM

ΣΣΣ Alumnae -
My personal favorite is probably Carrie Underwood.
Also, Billie Letts the author of "Where the Heart Is".
Oh, and Linda Denham, the creater of CareBears.
Gladys Morelock was the superintendent of the U.S. Mint
Krystle Kitchen is Miss Virginia-National American 2006/2007

AOII Angel · #5 07-31-2007, 02:00 PM

I hate to kill the Chi-O support of Harper Lee, but the recent biography of Ms. Lee, Mockingbird, discussed her sorority (the name wasn't mentioned) and implied that she didn't fit in and didn't like it. She is a bit eccentric but a great author, though. Of course, there aren't any truly famous AOII's happy or otherwise!

AlexMack · #6 07-31-2007, 02:10 PM

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I hate to kill the Chi-O support of Harper Lee, but the recent biography of Ms. Lee, Mockingbird, discussed her sorority (the name wasn't mentioned) and implied that she didn't fit in and didn't like it. She is a bit eccentric but a great author, though. Of course, there aren't any truly famous AOII's happy or otherwise!

Dude I told you, Courtney Kupets. I love her! Occasionally when I need a gymnastics fix I watch my 2004 Olympic gymnastics videos on my computer.

NutBrnHair · #7 07-31-2007, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AOII Angel

I hate to kill the Chi-O support of Harper Lee, but the recent biography of Ms. Lee, Mockingbird, discussed her sorority (the name wasn't mentioned) and implied that she didn't fit in and didn't like it. She is a bit eccentric but a great author, though. Of course, there aren't any truly famous AOII's happy or otherwise!

I have read Mockingbird with great interest. As you state, it is a biography...not an autobiography. Nell Harper Lee is proud of her association with Chi Omega and we are very proud of her. I heard that she sent a FAX to our HQ not too long ago and signed her note, Harper Lee, Nu Beta.

AOII Angel · #8 08-01-2007, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

I have read Mockingbird with great interest. As you state, it is a biography...not an autobiography. Nell Harper Lee is proud of her association with Chi Omega and we are very proud of her. I heard that she sent a FAX to our HQ not too long ago and signed her note, Harper Lee, Nu Beta.

I stand corrected!

Good thing he didn't mention the sorority name in the book. Interesting read, though.