Chapter History
The San Jose, CA TriDelta Alumnae Chapter was organized in March, 1948, with Agnes Lewis as the first president.
| Joyce Backus | Joanna McLaughlin |
| Alberta Boomer | Ann Page |
| Phyllis Kennedy | Mary Betty Shrine |
| Kay King | Marguerite Suto |
| Agnes Lewis | Elta Lu Taylor |
| Margaret Malloch | Mary Topp |
| Kay Mariner | Kay Wendt |
A Golden Celebration
Fifty Years of Friendship
San Jose,CA Alumnae Chapter Celebrates 50 Years
(reprinted from the Fall 1998 issue of The Trident magazine)
Start with a group of 14 women - young, old and in-between. To this group, add a potpourri of backgrounds stemming from Maine to California, with a bit of the South and the Midwest thrown in. Infuse them all with the spirit, energy and love engendered by a common experience with college life and living in the tradition of Tri Delta, and you have an unbeatable combination of alumnae with the necessary attributes to found a strong organization and have the blessed vision to see this organization grow and flourish through the years. It was such a group who founded the San Jose, Calif., Alumnae Chapter 50 years ago, and these 14 women were honored at the chapter's Golden Celebration last May 3.
Thirty-nine Tri Deltas gathered in the garden at the home of Jane Harlan Ward, Texas Christian. Guests enjoyed an assortment of delicious edibles and A Chorus Line entertainment performed by committee members. Each guest took home a pansy vase hand-painted by Arlene Wayt Cook, Oregon, and a meaningful poem written by Kathy Weatherholt, California/Davis. On this glorious day, the sun was shining; the flowers were blooming; the smiles were glowing; and a marvelous time was had by all. "I perceived a sense of how much your members, young and old alike, enjoyed being together. They have a sincere interest and concern for each other. They are supportive of each other and have fun together. And, that's what it is all about: sisterhood," remarked Nancy Blank, Cincinnati, Northern California/Nevada alumnae district officer.