Tag Archives: Kappa Sigma

Rest In Peace, Jimmy Buffett

Jimmy Buffet dead? It can’t be. The man epitomizes joie de vivre. He’s been in the background of my life, via Radio Margaritaville. I often listen to the recorded concerts as I work on the computer. I know the words … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday to a Kappa Sigma Who Was a Chi Omega, Too!

Dr. Charles Richardson, a Fayetteville, Arkansas, dentist, was born on January 8, 1864, in Rich Valley, Virginia. He was one of 11 children.  He did his undergraduate work at Emory & Henry College in Virginia and he studied dentistry at … Continue reading

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Rest in Peace, Bob Dole, Loyal Kappa Sigma

Robert “Bob” J. Dole, an October 4, 1942, initiate of the Kappa Sigma chapter at the University of Kansas, died on December 5, 2021, at the age of 98.   He was the first Kappa Sigma to be named Kappa Sigma … Continue reading

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She Cherished the Relationships She Had With Her Sorority Sisters

Delta Gamma was founded at the Oxford Female Institute, also known as the Lewis School, in Oxford, Mississippi. The school was established before the Civil War and eventually was absorbed by the University of Mississippi. Delta Gamma’s three founders, Eva … Continue reading

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Kappa Sigma Honors Chi Omega Founder at 150th

On Saturday night, Kappa Sigma celebrated 150 years at a banquet during the organization’s 72nd Bienneial Grand Conclave. The festivities took place in Charlottesville, Virginia, where the fraternity was founded in 1869. Chi Omega and Kappa Sigma share a very … Continue reading

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Elvis and Two Kappa Sigmas (One a Chi Omega)

Having a birthday two weeks after Christmas and a week after New Year’s Day is not easy. I know it very well and so I want to highlight three others who share a birthday with me. Kappa Sigma Dr. Charles … Continue reading

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February Barges In – GLO Style

I blinked and January turned in February. This weekend, sorority women are meeting in Atlanta for the Coalition for Collegiate Women’s Leadership (Former SEPC) meeting. It is the largest conference of female undergraduates in the United States. Ginny Carroll, found of the … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving GLO Kindred Spirits!

Happy Thanksgiving! I am thankful for those of you who are reading this post.  I’ve been writing these posts for five years. I’m closing in on 1,000 posts. I adore my loyal readers. I appreciate you and I am grateful … Continue reading

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January 9 and a Look Back to January 8

Yesterday, January 8, was spent in a car driving from Florida to Illinois. I sat in the back seat between our two dogs. For one day, they had my undivided presence and attention. Yesterday was also my birthday. It’s a … Continue reading

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Who’s in the Photo?

Last week Facebook reminded me that it had been a year since I posted this photo. A year!! How could that be? Then I remembered that Carol Warren, Pi Phi’s past NPC Delegate asked me if I ever figured out … Continue reading

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