Tables at the Kappa Alpha Theta Flaming Festival are spectacular!
Centerpiece at the Kappa Alpha Theta Flaming Festival luncheon. (Photos by Helen Ford Wallace).
Gov. Mary Fallin, Millie Hightower and Macie Craven- Liles talked to everyone at the Flaming Festival.
The 55th annual Kappa Alpha Theta Flaming Festival was held Nov. 2 at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. Beautifully decorated tables filled the Great Hall. They were created by Kappa Alpha Theta alumni and area merchants. One of the tables was “An Evening in the Oklahoma Governor’s Mansion” by Gov. Mary Fallin (she is a Theta) and Wade Christensen.
Among the others were “Kentucky Derby” by Karen Hanstein, LeAnn Lienhard and Susan Peck, “Hunter’s Brunch” by Lynn Douglas Coury and Carol Coury Hefner, “Dia de Los Muertos” by Addison Triska and Tallie Triska and “Join Us For High Tea” by Kristen Bohanon, Sarah Geiger and Dana Thomas. Among the 16 commercial tables were 42nd Street Candy Co., Trochta’s Flowers, Cayman’s, Ruth Meyers and Casey’s.
Millie Hightower and Macie Cravens-Liles were chairman of the event and on the board were Emily Blake, Natalie Boggs, Martha Bradshaw, Julie Branch, Cathy Cesar, Diana Codispoti, Cadee Coulter, Nicole Dobbins, Michelle Ellis, Lisa Franklin, Karen Hanstein, Teri Hubbard, Becky Johnston, Kim Joseph, Susie Kemp, LeAnn Lienhard, Adelaide Liedtke, Penny McCaleb, Amy Parrish, Sally Royse, Jean Lea Spitz, Betty Lou Stewart, Kay Lynn Sturm, Sue Timberlake, Marsha Waldo and Betsy White.
The Flaming Festival was open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and there was a luncheon speaker. Mary Carol Garrity, founder of Nell Hill’s, an interior design store. Her lovely stores are in Atchison, Ks., and Kansas City, Ks. She has also written home interior books and is a syndicated columnist. She brought the lantern tabletop centerpieces for the luncheon and proceeds from the sale of them were given to the Thetas who benefited the SKIL (Supporting Kids in Independent Living) program at Youth Services for Oklahoma County and CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Oklahoma County.
Garrity and Teri Hubbard had a conversation about tabletop designs, Garrity’s life, and her famous stores which are named for her early pioneer grandmother.
The festive tea table during the event was filled with homemade cookies and the centerpiece was a wooden house decorated with china and greenery. Past presidents of Theta poured tea. There was also homemade cakes, cookies, cinammon rolls and candies tied with black and gold ribbons for guests to purchase.
Beth Portman, Penny McCaleb and Barbara Nix enjoyed the luncheon and speaker.
Centerpiece at the Tea Table.
Sue Timberlake and Susan Sigmon enjoy the event.
Wonderful homemade treats were for sale.
Pansies were purchased in honor of members.
Kentucky Derby Table, complete with Mint Julep recipe.
Cayman’s table.
A Taste of Italy Table.
42nd Street Candy Co.
Trochtas Flowers Table.
Dia de Los Muertos Table.
Christmas with the Elves Table with Barb Munneke and Cherry Kay Clifford, Chi Omega guests.
Kappa Alpha Theta alumnae members plan 2011 Flaming Festival
Millie Hightower, Macie Craven-Liles and Teri Hubbard talk about the upcoming Kappa Alpha Theta Flaming Festival.
Oklahoma City Kappa Alpha Theta alumnae have Founder’s Day
Founders Day chairmen Mary Anne Koch and Dana Thomas enjoy the luncheon. (Photos provided).
Oklahoma City area alumnae of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority met at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club for Founder’s Day.
Becky Buchanan was recognized for being “Theta of the Year.”
Elaine Honnold was honored as a 75- year -Theta and 15 members were honored as 50- year- Thetas. They are Rawsie Boyles, Janie McDonald Comstock, Dottie Gourley, Susan Hager, Ann Henry, Patricia Hight, Bette Jo Hill, Gennie Johnson, Dee Anne Montgomery, Elizabeth Prosser, Diane Frew Rouse, Shannon Rundell, Lucy Smith, Kay Lynn Sturm and Kay Sweeney.
Tables were decorated featuring the Theta colors of black and gold. Centerpieces were a collection of various fresh yellow flowers in rectangular vases and were given to the honorees at the end of the program.
50 Year Honorees Shannon Rundell, Kay Lynn Sturm, Elizabeth Prosser, Gennie Johnson, Susan Hager, Lucy Smith, Patricia Hight, Rawsie Boyles pose for photos.
Kappa Alpha Theta’s have Flaming Festival in Oklahoma City
Pansies (Kappa Alpha Theta flower) greeted guests as they arrived at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club for the 54th annual Flaming Festival. (Photos by Helen Ford Wallace).
The Kappa Alpha Theta Flaming Festival at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club featured White House Executive Chef Walter Scheib. He cooked there from 1995-2005 and has written a cookbook called “White House Chef: Eleven Years, Two Presidents, One Kitchen.” The Festival, featuring 18 decorated tables, a pantry filled with homemade foods, candles, and 18 commercial tables, was from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Scheib spoke at noon.
Scheib also planned the luncheon menu with wonderful recipes from his cookbook which included sweet corn and Maryland crab soup, lime and tequila-glazed chicken breast with tropical fruit salsa and mango barbecue sauce and peach and blackberry cobbler with honey lavender ice cream
Table themes included “Our Most Important Guests…Our Children” by Kim Henry; “Falling for Theta,” by Sarah Geiger, Kristen Bohanon and Dana Clifton; “Award Night on the Silver Screen” by Linda Kennedy Rosser; “Whimsical Christmas” by Oklahoma City Theta Moms Club and “A Sentimental Sisterly Social” by Judy Phillips and Janie Axton.
Two Pi Phi guest tables were also featured: “Sisters Birthday Tea-Dreaming of Paris” by Aimee Harlow and “Pi Beta Phi Celebrates 100 Angelic Years with OKC Thetas” by Betty Crow, Beth Hammack, Debbie McCord, Jan Smith and Kay Smith.
Among the commercial tables were Bebe’s, Casey’s, Trochta’s, 42nd Street Candy Co. and No Regrets.
The tea table was decorated with stacks of white plates and soup tureens creating a White House look with roses and greenery. Tea cookies, baked by members, were on the tables and Kappa Alpha Theta past presidents poured tea and coffee.
Janie Axton and Sue Ryan were co-chairmen. Committee members were Emily Blake, Martha Bradshaw, Julie Branch, Leanne Deason, Lisa Elder, Jill Farrand, Betsy Felton, Lisa Franklin, Kathy Hendrickson, Millie Hightower, Teri Hubbard, Suzanne Holmgren, Becky Johnston, Carol Joullian, LeAnn Lienhard, Mary Lippert, Anne Looney, Joan Markwell, Penny McCaleb, Barb Munneke, Beth Portman, Lisa Prince, Johnna Schick, Susan Sigmon, Betty Lou Stewart, Kay Lynn Sturm, Barbara Thornhill, Marsha Waldo, Mary Lynn West and Camilla Winfrey.
Chef Walter Scheib, Beth Portman, Janie Axton, Sue Ryan greet guests as they arrive.
“My Granny’s Treasures” was the theme of Bonnie Waters Schwarz and Marge Waters’ table.
This table, called “Autumn’s Delight” was set by Connie Weber and Joan Zubik for CASA of Oklahoma City.
Kappa Alpha Theta Moms decorated this table. It was called “Whimsical Christmas.”
Marni Sigmon and Susan Sigmon check out the fabulous Pansy Pantry stacked with cakes, cookies, pies, sauces and other holiday treats.
Beth Portman, Janie Axton, Sue Ryan and Lisa Elder have fun at the Flaming Festival.
Pi Phi guest Aimee Harlow set this table. She called it “Sisters Birthday Tea-Dreaming of Paris.”
“Visions of Sugar Plums” table setters were Beth Lockard, Beth Portman, Susie Kemp, Laura Ratliff and Suzanne Bockus.
The Tea Table.
Pansy Patch honorees supported the Festival and were acknowledged on the Pansy Wall.
Kappa Alpha Theta celebrates Founder’s Day in Oklahoma City
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Gayla Stapleton, Kim Joseph, Tamara Hermen and Beth Portman were at the luncheon. (Photo provided).
Members of Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae Chapter celebrated Founders Day with a luncheon at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country.
Eight women were honored as 75-Year Thetas and 50-Year Thetas. They are Betty Fallin and Elizabeth Price, 75 years, and Patricia Catlett Austin, Sue Hagan, Jody Kerr, Sheryl Lott, Kay Oliver and Suzanne SIlvester, 50 years.
A photo presentation and biographies were given about each honoree and Christina Fallin presented them with Congressional Recognitions of congratulations and best wishes on behalf of her mother, Congresswoman Mary Fallin. They also received bouquets of yellow tulips and roses and white lilies.
The 2010 Theta of the Year Award was formally presented to Tamara Hermen for her contributions to Theta as well as the community.
Alumnae president Kim Joseph summarized the year’s events. Amy Cottrell and Angela Timberlake were co-chairmen of the luncheon.
Suzanne Bockus, Christina Fallin and Elizabeth Price were at Kappa Alpha Theta Founder’s Day. (Photo provided).
Theta of the Year…Tamara Hermen. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Amy Grant sings at Oklahoma City Kappa Alpha Theta Flaming Festival
Jennifer Smith, Amy Grant, Susie Kemp, Johnna Schick were at the Flaming Festival. (Photos by Helen Ford Wallace).
Kappa Alpha Theta alum ( at Vanderbilt University) Amy Grant entertained at lunch at the Theta Flaming Festival at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. She sang some new songs and old favorites to the 400- plus crowd.
She was gracious in her remarks in acknowledging the 50-year-Thetas and also in helping promote the purchase of the centerpieces which also included an Amy Grant Christmas compact disc. She talked about her family members including her mother-in-law and sister-in-law who were in the audience.
It was the 53rd annual Flaming Festival and there were 35 festively -decorated and themed tables by Theta alumnae and area merchants. Themes ranged from “Birthday Party for our Granddaughters” by Cathy Cross, Ann Fleming and Janie Cook to “Mother of the Bride and Mother of the Groom Luncheon” by Barb Munneke and Cherry Kay Clifford.
Home-baked cookies were served at a table with former past alumni presidents pouring the tea and coffee. (This lovely tea table is traditional ). The Thetas also had a major bake sale with such items as cakes, cookies and fudge sauce and barbecue sauce for sale.
Co-chairmen of the 2009 Flaming Festival were Susie Kemp and Johnna Schick. President of the local Theta alumnae chapter is Kim Joseph.
Proceeds go to Food 4 Kids and CASA of Oklahoma County.
One of the decorated tables at the Theta Flaming Festival.
Eb Hines wears her Theta pins.
Linda Kennedy Rossser, Kay Musser and Janie Axton enjoy the party.
Bertie Foster sells a cake at the bake sale. She made yummy Deloris hot fudge sauce.
Marty Margo, Marty Johnson and Helen Crow view all the tables at the Festival.
The tea table is set with cookies and flowers.
At the luncheon, Tamara Hermen was announced as the 2009 Theta of the Year.
Mary Kay Samis, Donna Blakley, Helene Huff and Diana Beeler arrive at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club.
Beautifully arranged table with jars of candy from 42nd Street Candy Shop.
Glittering table from Jamie’s in Casady Square.
All 50-year-Thetas were recognized by these pins.
Sorority friends and family members honored others by purchasing a pansy with someone’s name to add to the pansy patch located by the tea table.
University of Oklahoma members of Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity celebrate 100th anniversary in Norman
Harolyn Enis, Elizabeth Prosser, Kinnon Chapman and Nancy deCordova were at the OU Kappa Alpha Theta 100th anniversary celebration in Norman. (Photos by Tamara Hermen).
700 women from 25 states, 36 Oklahoma cities and 33 Texas cities were at the University of Oklahoma Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity 100th anniversary celebration in Norman.
Alpha Omicron chapter members had a festive Centennial luncheon, tour of the Theta house at 845 Chautauqua with first-floor redecorating by master designer Charles Faudree and an evening dinner dance featuring a six-foot long ice sculpture of the sorority house. All activities included the groups’ active members and alumnae.
A 16 minute video was created by Theta Ann Foerster Ryan of Norman.
A 100-year written history with photos was printed in booklet form. Each Theta guest received a complimentary copy.
This 32-page document was written and compiled by Elizabeth Prosser, Oklahoma City, with text from contributing writers who brought their designated decades to life. Text and photos sources also included national and local Theta archives, University officials, Sooner yearbook and dedicated sorority historians. The book will be placed in permanent files at the University of Oklahoma library.
Co-chairing the event were Norman resident Helen Edwards Woodward, a former Grand President of Kappa Alpha Theta fraternity, and Oklahoma City resident Carol Franklin Joullian, a Theta district president.
Kappa Alpha Theta Grand Council-Vice President Public Relations, Kimi Martin , with Centennial Celebration Co-Chairmen, Helen Woodward and Carol Joullian.
Kappa Alpha Thetas, University of Oklahoma, celebrate 100th anniversary
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October 2 -3, members of the University of Oklahoma Kappa Alpha Theta fraternity will celebrate the centennial year in Norman. The chapter’s 100th pledge class will be introduced at an October 3rd luncheon and dinner. The luncheon is at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Dr. Nancy Mergler, OU Provost, will be a special guest.
The dinner and dance is set that night also at the Embassy Suites. Tours will be held at the chapter house, 845 Chautauqua, which has been re-decorated by Charles Faudree from Tulsa.
Co-chairing the event are Helen Edwards Woodward, Norman, and a former Grand President of Kappa Alpha Theta, and Carol Franklin Joullian, Oklahoma City, A Theta district president. Secretary is Amy Davis Frederick.
Members of the Alpha Omicron Chapter have initiated 3,500 members and 2,500 are still living and have been invited to the event.
Other committee members include Anne Ford McCurdy, Trudy Hackler Sickles, Julie Branch, Mary Angus Sherman, Carol Donnell Trompeter, Suzanne Mayes McAuley, Michelle Parrish Ellis, Lee Ann Nordin, Beth Portman, Mary Stevenson Geren, Rita Herlihy Ratcliffe, Jennifer Shadid, Mary Kay Samis, Ann Foerster Ryan, Elizabeth Prosser, Alissa Myers, Alex Lewis, Rachel Ratcliffe, Carolyn Watson Tharp, Lil Morgan Cox, Janie Gilbert Axton, Joy Donovan Brandon, Kerri Dilks Tiedeman, Jill Quitana Hughes and Stephanie Schmidt.
Members of OU’s Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority Celebrate 100 Years
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KAPPA ALPHA THETA FOUNDER’S DAY
Carol Joullian and Lee Ann Nordin were at Founder’s Day. (Photo provided).
There were 100 members of Kappa Alpha Theta at the Founder’s Day luncheon at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club including active members of the sorority from Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma. Gayla Stapleton, alumnae president, summarized the year’s events.
The “Theta of the Year” award was formally presented to Lee Ann Nordin. Her selection had been announced in the fall. Linda Cutchall, Dorthlynn Gaddis, Jeanne Anne Hubbard, Judith Morrison and Sue Timberlake were introduced as fifty -year- Thetas. Betsy White read a biography of each honoree which coincided with a photo presentation.
Founder’s Day chairmen were Donna Blakley and Helene Huff. National officers are Elizabeth Prosser, newly-elected trustee of the KAT Foundation, and Carol Joullian, Alumnae District Officer.
