Ten years...

On Friday, April 26 the Alpha Omega chapter will mark it's 10th year as a Sigma Alpha chapter.

Thank you to all sisters past and present for your contributions to this organization, as it would not be what it is today without the hard work and dedication of so many amazing women.

To celebrate the 10th year we have posted the chapter history. Here's to the past 10 years and the countless memories we have all made and we look forward to the next 10 years at Kansas State.

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The process to begin the Alpha Omega chapter started on August 25, 2002. After researching and deep consideration, Sigma Alpha seemed to represent wheat the women of Kansas State University were looking for. Sigma Alpha is a professional sorority organized to foster the study of agriculture among women by promoting scholarship, leadership, service and fellowship.

The Alpha Omega chapter began with six members; Sarah Farlee, Samantha Duncan-Green, Emily Diener-Nichols, Elizabeth Schmidt, Katherine Schmidt, and Lynda Wright-Roberts. Recruitment for other members started on September 7, 2002. The girls looked to other agricultural organizations to recruit new members.

With two more members, Katie Reed-Carlgren and Sara Roop on board, they continued their search. After recruitment was complete an informal informational meeting was held on September 9, 2002. Fortunately, twelve ladies decided Sigma Alpha was right for them. These ladies were: Sarah Farlee, Samantha Duncan, Emily Diener-Nichols, Elizabeth Schmidt, Katherine Schmidt, Lynda Wright-Roberts, Katie Reed-Carlgren, Sara Roop, Megan Tegtmeier, Cassie Sramek, Megan Ackerman, and Amy Rugenstein.

With all of the members in place, the search for an advisor was underway. They were looking for a woman who would not only help the ladies become better leaders, but to also make them stronger women. Mary Lou Peter-Blecha became the first advisor of this chapter.

An officer team was put together to assist with leadership on November 6, 2002. The executive committee consisted of Sarah Farlee as president, Samantha Duncan-Green as vice president, Elizabeth Schmidt as secretary and Emily Diener-Nichols as treasurer.