Pi Phi Bowties 2013

For the second consecutive year, the Pi Phis kicked off the month of March with a philanthropy benefiting literacy.  In honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday, our Pi Phi Bowties pasta dinner was held at the House of Pi, and raised over $1,300 for Read.Lead.Achieve!   This year the angels also sacrificed themselves to give participants the option to 'Pie a Pi Phi,' which also turned out to be a great success! We're excited to continue the tradition next year and support literacy! 

New Members of the Week

Sarah Urbanczyk

Hometown: Panhandle, TX

Major: Accounting

Hobbies: Playing the piano and basketball

Favorite part of being a Pi Phi: My favorite part would be getting a Pi Phi family. Being so far away from home, but having Tricia and Shelby, makes the college experience so much better!

Favorite college memory so far:My favorite college memory was throwing duck feathers at the kick off of the Fiesta Bowl Game!

Future career plans: My plan is to attain my BBA in Accounting, get my CPA in graduate school, and then attend Law School.

Favorite Vacation: My favorite vaction would be going to Greece. I loved getting to experience the culture, and ride the donkeys just like in the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.

Favorite TV Show: Grey's Anatomy

Favorite food: Baked Potato

Greatest Accomplishment: My greatest accomplishment would be the relationship I have with my family. They mean more than anything in the world to me.

Interesting fact: I didn't drink coffee before college, and now I drink it daily.

Taylor Scheer

Hometown: Goddard, KS

Major: Elementary Education

Hobbies: Dancing, Water Skiing, Shopping

Favorite Part of Being a Pi Phi: Being able to meet so many new friends!

Favorite College Memory so far: Rushing the field after K-State won the Big 12 Title in football

Future Career Plans: Become a 1st grade school teacher

Favorite Vacation: Table Rock Lake

Favorite Food: Any type of pasta

Favorite TV Show: Criminal Minds

Greatest Accomplishment: Graduating High School

Interesting Fact: I've never seen The Titanic

New Members of the Week

Madison Coen

Hometown: Olathe, KS

Major: Bakery Science

Hobbies: Traveling and Cooking

Favorite part of being a Pi Phi: Having a huge support system everywhere you go!

Favorite college memory so far: Being a part of Pi Phi and meeting so many new people.

Future career plans: At this point, still a little bit unsure!

Favorite vacation: Tie between France and Hawaii, both were amazing. 

Favorite food: Pasta

Favorite TV show: Gossip Girl

Greatest accomplishment: Being able to make the transition from high school to college without too many challenges. I thought I would have a much harder time and I was really proud of how well I got through everything!

Interesting fact: I can count on one hand the number of KSU home football games that I have missed since I was born. 

Shelby Wilson

Hometown: Stilwell, KS

Major: Elementary Education

Hobbies: I like hanging out with my family and friends. I love being outside and babysitting my nephews. 

Favorite part of being a Pi Phi: Being able to say I am a Pi Phi and meeting all the great girls and making life long friendships. 

Favorite college memory so far: Going to the football games and becoming a Pi Phi. 

Future career plans: Moving back to Kansas City and being a second grade teacher.  

Favorite vacation: When I went to Mexico for my senior spring break.  

Favorite food: Mexican food

Favorite TV show: Pretty Little Liars 

Greatest accomplishment: Being my nephew's godparent. 

Interesting fact: My birthday is on Christmas.

New Members of the Week

Kaitlyn Mohan

Hometown: Topeka, Kansas
Major: Biology- Pre Med
Hobbies: Reading or sleeping (if there's ever anytime)
Favorite part of being a Pi Phi: Meeting all of my wonderful sisters who have made my freshman year memorable.
Favorite college memory so far: Besides date parties, dancing in Bill Synder's Family Stadium for the first time.
Future career plans: I'm not entirely sure what I am planning to do after college
Favorite vacation: Cancun, Mexico!!
Favorite food: Reese's peanut butter cups
Favorite TV show: Big Brother (no judgment, please)
Greatest accomplishment: I have two. One, making the KSU Classy Cats. I have always looked up to them since I was a little girl. Two, being able to transition from high school to college. It was over-whelming and I did not think I could do it, but with the help of new friends/sisters, I have enjoyed every minute of it.
Interesting Fact: I have never owned a pet.

Kate Dubbert

Hometown: Overland Park, KS
Major: Elementary Education
Hobbies: crafting, swimming
Favorite part of being a Pi Phi: all of the new friends I have met!
Favorite college memory so far: initiation
Future career plans: I want to someday be the principal of an elementary school!
Favorite vacation: Cayman Islands
Favorite food: pineapple 
Favorite TV show: Grey's Anatomy
Greatest accomplishment: surviving my first semester without getting too homesick
Interesting Fact: I'm addicted to iced tea

New Members of the Week

Liz Stasiewicz

Hometown: Wichita, KS
Major: Marketing
Favorite part of being a Pi Phi: The friends I have made this year and the reputation that comes along with being a Pi Phi.
Favorite college memory so far: finally getting initiated into Pi Phi, football and basketball games, date parties, and functions.
Future career plans: I am hoping to get a job with a big company eventually doing marketing and move to a big city.
Favorite food: I literally eat everything..... Haha
Favorite TV show: say yes to the dress/bachelor 
Greatest accomplishment: Being a student athlete last year at Johnson County Community College, and making the transition to KSU this year.
Interesting Fact: I've been diabetic since I was in kindergarten.

Ellie Parr

Hometown: Baldwin, KS
Major: Marketing
Favorite thing about Pi Phi: Meeting so many amazing friends who are continuously making college the best time of my life.
Favorite college memory: Storming the football field after KSU defeated Texas for the Big 12 Championship.
Future career plans: Mrs. Ryan Gosling
Favorite food: Nutella
Favorite TV show: Mad Men
Greatest accomplishment: Making it to my 9:30am lecture ALMOST every morning. 
Interesting fact: I graduated high school a semester early to start college studying abroad in London.

New Members of the Week

Jacqueline Vohs

Hometown: Overland Park, KS
Major: Nutrition Science with an emphasis in Pre-Dentistry
Favorite Part of being a Pi Phi: Telling people that I am a Pi Phi while feeling proud of it due to the life long friendships I have encountered and making it my home away from home.
Favorite college memory so far: Initiation because I got closer to the girls in my pledge class and made a real connection with Pi Phi.
Future Career Plans: Plan to attend grad school to become a dentist or be a dietitian for special needs children.
Favorite Food: Mexican
Favorite TV Show: Gossip Girl

Tina Novak

Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska

Major: Pre Veterinary Medicine
Favorite Part of being a Pi Phi: Meeting all of the great girls in the house. They're all so easy to get along with.
Favorite college memory so far: CALL HALL ICE CREAM
Future Career Plans: Becoming a vet, and hopefully working in a zoo someday. Me-ow!
Favorite Food: Ice Cream (Every kind...)
Favorite TV Show: Modern Family
Greatest Accomplishment: Waking up this morning.
Interesting Fact: I've never had a bloody nose or broken a bone. BOOYAH.

Welcome Executive Council '13!

On Dec. 5, 2012, the new Executive Council was officially installed, bringing 11 new faces to oversee all chapter operations and decision-making. Under the new leadership of Chapter President, Emily Myers, 2013 has already proven to be yet another successful year for KS Beta!  The new Executive Council is motivated to bring fresh ideas to the chapter, and is excited to continue our legacy of achievement.  This Sunday, the 2013 Executive Council will complete their officer training with our Alumnae Advisory Committee (AAC), which will provide time to bond for the officers, and a chance to learn more about their individual positions.

"It's an amazing opportunity to give back to Pi Phi by serving as President," Myers said.  "I'm really looking forward to working with the new Council during this term!  We've started off the semester strong, and I'm excited for the accomplishments the new officers will make!"  

Congratulations to the new Exec and we wish you all the best! 

2013 Executive Council

Chapter President Emily Myers

Vice President Membership Allie Niederee

Vice President Member Development Annie Clark

Vice President Administration Beth Reichenberger

Vice President Communications Cassie Kerr

Vice President Fraternity Development Ellie Mohr

Vice President Event Planning Jenn Stanley

Vice President Housing Jessica Ptak

Vice President Finance Courtney Goetsch

New Member Coordinator Kristen Svec

Vice President Philanthropy Lauren Strickler