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Notable Pi Phi's
It's evident from your first encounter with Pi Phi that this is a special group of women independent, adventurous, creative, dedicated and bright.
To us, each woman who graces our halls calls Pi Phi "home," and everyone who wears the arrow proudly is special in her own right. Here is a partial list of Pi Phis who have gained fame in their own unique ways.
Authors
Meredith Auld Brokaw, South Dakota Alpha: Owner of Penny Whistle Toy Stores and author of Penny Whistle series of books. Meredith's husband is broadcaster Tom Brokaw.
Sue Grafton, Kentucky Alpha: Author of the Kinsey Millhone mystery series.
Patricia Pritzkau MacLachlin, Connecticut Alpha: Author of "Sarah, Plain and Tall." Winner of 66th John Newberry Medal for "Most distinguished contribution to literature for children published in the United States."
Frances Allison Weaver, Kansas Beta: Senior editor for the "Today Show." Author of "I'm not as old as I Used to be," among others, and lecturer.
Sports
Laura Granville, California Alpha: Professional tennis player who made it to the fourth round at Wimbledon in 2007.
Kay Hall, Washington Gamma: Winner of gold and bronze medals in swimming at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
Nancy Hogshead, North Carolina Beta: Winner of three gold medals and one silver medal in swimming at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
Tracie Ruiz, Arizona Alpha: Winner of two gold medals in synchronized swimming at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
Government and Politics
Eugenia Moore Anderson, Iowa Beta: The first woman ambassador to Denmark and the first woman minister to Bulgaria.
Carrie Chapman Catt, Iowa Gamma: Suffragist. One of the driving forces behind the 19th amendment and founder of the National League of Women Voters.
Grace Goodhue Coolidge, charter member of Vermont Beta: Wife of Calvin Coolidge, 30th president of the United States. One of first college educated first ladies.
Virginia Dill McCarty, Indiana Beta: First woman ever named to a full term as U.S. attorney, appointed by President Carter, 1977. Now in private practice.
Dr. Evelyn Murphy, North Carolina Beta: Former lieutenant governor of Massachusetts and the first woman in Massachusetts elected to statewide office.
Phyllis Elliott Oakley, Illinois Epsilon: Diplomat, United States State Department. Served as assistant secretary of state.
Theater, Film and the Performing Arts
Betty Cole Dukert, Missouri Alpha and Gamma: Producer of "Meet the Press."
Faye Dunaway, Florida Beta: Oscar-winning actress.
Jennifer Garner, Ohio Eta: Star of "Alias."
Traylor Howard, Florida Beta: Actress, star of "Monk."
Julia Kato, California Eta: Actress, On Emmy Award winning TV series "Rugrats" and hit movies "Rugrats in Paris: The Movie" and "Rugrats Go Wild."
Nancy Kulp, Florida Beta: Played Jane Hathaway, Mr. Drysdale's secretary, in the 1960s television show "The Beverly Hillbillies."
Melanie Moore Paxson, Missouri Alpha: Actress, seen in "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" and starred in "Notes From the Underbelly."
Pioneers
Dorothy Buffum Chandler, California Alpha: Chairman of the board, Los Angeles Times. Leader behind the establishment of the Los Angeles Civic Center. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion named in her honor.
Dr. Gladys Henry Dick, Nebraska Beta: Co-discoverer of the Dick Test for scarlet fever and the antitoxin used in the treatment of Scarlet Fever.
Dr. Welthy Honsinger Fisher, New York Alpha: Founder of Literacy House, India. Recipient of the 1970 International Humanitarian Award from Variety Club.
Phyliss Hickman Howlett, Iowa Beta: Former assistant commissioner of the Big 10 Intercollegiate Conference; served as NCAA secretary/treasurer.
Dr. Sue Ann Huseman, Missouri Alpha: Monmouth College's 11th president and the first woman to hold that position; installed October 1995.
Others
Anna Fisher, California Epsilon (honor initiate): Former astronaut and current NASA physician.
Jennifer Biddulph Maxwell, California Beta: Co-creator of the Power Bar.
Ann Sommovigo Moore, Tennessee Beta: President of People Magazine Group.
Dr. Valerie Neal, Texas Delta: Curator in the Department of Space History at the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum.
For more Notable Pi Phi's, visit the Fraternity's official website.
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