Famous Sisters

[Blue Violets]

Originally posted by OleMissGlitter
We do have some connections to the Coke family. We have a transfer AOII who joined our chapter this fall. She was from U of LA at Monroe. She told me how there was and still is a very prominent family in Monroe, the Bedienheimer(spelled wrong) and they were bottlers of Coca Cola. Their daughter left her home to become a historic landmark. However, she was an AOII. At her home, her badge is on display and her garden resembles some very familiar AOII stuff. Anyway, I think that is where our Coca Cola connection came from. And hey, my father worked for 15 years for Coca Cola in New Orleans, does that count?

Also, Heather Soriano was in Miss USA and Miss America pagents representing the great state of Mississippi. She was a member of AOII at Nu Beta chapter at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss).

Hi guys. I'm from Jackson, MS, and while I'm not an AOII I am a member of another Panhellenic sorority (try and guess!). Anyways, I was searching for "Mississippi" and I came across this thread.

The family to which you are referring is the Beidenharn family. Several Biedenharns also live in Jackson & I know two Biedenharn girls from horse back riding with them (they also used to go to my school). I wasn't aware of their family connection to AOII though, although I was aware of their Coke connection. Emily Biedenharn (my friend my year, aka collegiate class of 2006, and part of the Coke family) is a member of Chi Omega at Vanderbilt. Her younger sister Caroline is a freshman this fall at Sewanee.

[AOcutiePi4ever]

ive heard about the coke thing too. not that the fountain looks like aopi tho.... but since our university is one block away from the coke museum, maybe i will check it out tomorrow!!!

[aabby757]

Is it true that the two girls that were most featured in MTVs True Life: I'm a cheerleader (the squad from Kentucky) pledged AOPi at their schools?

Are they still active?

Just curious.

[AOIIalum]

I believe that is true, but I don't know if either are still actives. I'm thinking one went to UK and another to WKU, or maybe Murray State? I do not know 100% on this one, though!

How long ago was that show taped?

Christin

[AOII*Azra-elle]

There is a lady in Denver that works at NineNews and does the NineNews Investigates. She's an AOII.

[Stacekat]

I heard the woman who played "Marcy Darcy" in Married with Children was an AOII. I don't know if it's true though.

[MSKKG]

Originally posted by Blue Violets
The family to which you are referring is the Beidenharn family. Several Biedenharns also live in Jackson & I know two Biedenharn girls from horse back riding with them (they also used to go to my school). I wasn't aware of their family connection to AOII though, although I was aware of their Coke connection. Emily Biedenharn (my friend my year, aka collegiate class of 2006, and part of the Coke family) is a member of Chi Omega at Vanderbilt. Her younger sister Caroline is a freshman this fall at Sewanee.

Yes, indeedy. One of my blood sisters is married to a Biedenharn family member (different last name because he's related on his mom's side). Coke was 1st bottled in Vicksburg, Mississippi. There is a Biedenharn museum in downtown Vicksburg.

[Roses121]

Originally posted by aabby757
Is it true that the two girls that were most featured in MTVs True Life: I'm a cheerleader (the squad from Kentucky) pledged AOPi at their schools?

Are they still active?

Just curious.

I know of one of them who is still active at WKU. She is currently the chapter president.

Originally posted by rosejoy
One of the Miss Americas, Heather Whitestone, was an AOPi , I am not sure which school. It is in her autobiography. She was the deaf Miss America.

I read her book after her yr as Miss America and she was at jackson state. Though i think she depledged if i am not mistaking from what the book said.

I met her once when she was miss america. My roommmate was a KD and was deaf and they grew up together and when she came to campus i got to meet her, She is the nicest person you will ever meet.

Laura

[rosejoy]

Thanks for sharing trhat info cutie!!! I wish we could say she was a sister, but it is great that she was briefly an AOPi.

BTW...APhi is a strong sisterhood here at ECU!

[kp123605]

I don't know if any of you are as big of Survivor fans as I am, but . . . a current contestant, Parvati Shallow, is a member of AOII. She went University of Georgia. She was originally on Survivor: Cook Islands and is currently on Survivor: Micronesia Fans vs. Favorites

she also has a myspace for those of you who are into that

[kp123605]

Hey girls Parvati Shallow just won Survivor!!

GO AOPi!

[twinkle555]

YAY AOII!! Great job Parvati!!

[AOIIGal]

Saw this on a website awhile ago... needs updating to include our "Biggest Loser" and "Survivor" winners, and of course our fabulous moderator Christin.

Notable Alumnae
• Stella George Stern Perry - Author and AOΠ founder, Alpha Chapter, Barnard College of Columbia University
• Heather Whitestone McCallum - Miss America 1995, motivational speaker, business owner, Delta Epsilon Chapter, Jacksonville State University (Heather's duties as Miss America prevented her from initiating)
• Margaret Bourke-White - photographer and journalist, her works were donated to Alpha Omicron Pi upon her death in 1971, and today are displayed at the international headquarters, Omicron Pi Chapter, University of Michigan
• Linda Barth -Senior Articles Editor at YM Magazine, Delta Chapter, Tufts University
• Heather Buck - Internationally known opera singer, Delta Chapter, Tufts University
• Wendy Chamberlin -Former U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan, Rho Chapter, Northwestern University
• Jennifer Wallen- Featured on NBC's "The Apprentice" in Fall 2005, Delta Omega Chapter, Murray State University
• Cathy Grimes- Starred as a bachelorette in ABC's first installment of "The Bachelor." The youngest contestant in the field, Cathy reached the final group of 8 before not getting a rose, Kappa Kappa Chapter, Ball State University
• Katie F. Ward- Appearing in nationally run ads for Starz! Network, Visa Commercials, San Jose Sharks, Fantastic Sams, & Kroger, Nu Beta Chapter, University of Mississippi
• Alexa Jones- Miss Alabama 2005, 2nd Runner up in the Miss America 2006 Pageant, Tau Delta Chapter, Birmingham Southern College
• Courtney Kupets - Olympic and World Champion Gymnast, Lambda Sigma Chapter, University of Georgia
• Heather Soriano - Miss Mississippi 2002, Nu Beta Chapter, University of Mississippi
• Debbie Matenopoulos - Actress, TV personality Rho Beta Chapter, Virginia Commonwealth University (Debbie pledged AOII but was not initiated)
• Natalie Overall Warren - Philanthropist, Nu Omicron Chapter, Vanderbilt University
• Katrina Overall McDonald - Philanthropist, Nu Omicron Chapter, Vanderbilt University
• Chantel McCormick- Socialite and Philanthropist, Alpha Phi Chapter, Montana State University
• Betty Sullivan Precht - Author and Daughter of Ed Sullivan, Kappa Theta Chapter, UCLA
• Nicole Jeanine Georghalli - Miss Pennsylvania USA 2004, Phi Beta Chapter, East Stroudsburg University
• Aphrodite Salas - Canadian TV Journalist, Beta Tau Chapter, University of Toronto
• Janis Mackey Frayer - Canadian TV Journalist, Beta Tau Chapter, University of Toronto

[AOII Angel]

I don't think Heather Whitestone and Debbie Matanopoulis should remain on the list.They are NOT AOIIs.