List of Theta Phi Alpha members

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This is a list of Theta Phi Alpha alumnae and honorary alumnae.[1]

Entertainment

Name Chapter Notability Ref
Louise Kelly Bailey Kappa Performer of the Dancing Kellys. Sister of actor/dancer Gene Kelly [1]
Tisha Terrasini Banker Alpha Beta Actress known for Beware the Batman and Anatomy of Hope [1]
Mari Ann Callais Alpha Beta Renowned speaker, musician, and educator. [1][2]
Christine De Lisle Phi Actress known for Beach Patrol and Thank God It's Friday. [1]
Mary Harden Looram Honorary Chairman of the International Federation of Catholic Alumnae Motion Picture Department [1]
Terry Meeuwsen Alpha Delta Miss America Winner 1973; cohost of the 700 Club [citation needed]
Mollye Rees Beta Delta Country/Christian singer [1][3]
Emily Torchia Pi MGM Hollywood Publicist [1][4]

Fashion icons

Name Chapter Notability Ref
Doris Van Schoyck Epsilon Model and Roger Van S. chief handbag designer. She received a handbag designing award from the Leather Industries of America. [1][5]

Political figures

Name Chapter Notability Ref
Patricia M. Clancy
 Epsilon Hamilton County Clerk of Court (2008-), Member of the Ohio Senate (2005-2007), Member of the Ohio House of Rep. (1997-2004) [1]
Kathryn E. Granahan Honorary Treasurer of the United States as well as a U.S Congresswoman for Pennsylvania. [1]
Jane Margueretta Hoey Honorary Director of Public Assistance Bureau of the Social Security Board. [1][6]
Mary Teresa Norton Honorary U.S. Congresswoman of New Jersey as well as chairman of the House Committee on Labor. [1][7]
Andrea Seastrand Alpha Gamma California Member of the U.S. House of Representatives [1][8]

Business

Name Chapter Notability Ref
Marge Schott Epsilon President/CEO of MLB Cincinnati Reds [1]

Authors

Name Chapter Notability Ref
Josephine Van Dyke Brownson Alpha Published author and educator known for directing Catholic catechetical instruction to those deprived of religious education. [1][9]
Eileen Cronin Epsilon Published author known for the book Mermaid: A Memoir of Resilience. [1][10]
Sandra M. Pollino Beta Theta Published author known for her travel book, Flying Fear Free. [1]
Christine Misch Rhein Alpha Nu Writer/poet known for winning the Walt McDonald First-Book Competition in Poetry [1][11]

Civic and/or philanthropic leaders

Name Chapter Notability Ref
Mary Ursula Dempsey Harris Honorary Recipient of Pro Pontice et Ecclesia Cross from Pope Pius XII. Named Lady Commander of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre. [1]
Agnes Regan Honorary First Executive Secretary to the National Council of Catholic Women [1]
Mary Earls Santen Honorary President of the Glenmary Women's Auxiliary [1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v "Theta Phi Alpha - Distinguished Theta Phis". Thetaphialpha.org. Archived from the original on 2015-07-11. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
  2. ^ "Meet Mari Ann Callais". Alphaphi.org. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
  3. ^ "Theta Phi Alpha - Sister Profile Mollye Eggleston Rees". www.thetaphialpha.org. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
  4. ^ "University of California Los Angeles - Bruin Life / Southern Campus Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA), Class of 1929, Page 372". E-yearbook.com. 1920-11-26. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
  5. ^ "Doris VanSchoyck Obituary - NJ, NJ | The Record". Legacy.com. 2010-12-14. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
  6. ^ "American National Biography Online". Anb.org. 1968-10-06. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
  7. ^ "NORTON, Mary Teresa | US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives". History.house.gov. 2014-08-12. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
  8. ^ "Sorority Women in the US House of Representatives". Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2015-08-06.
  9. ^ "Brownson, Josephine Van Dyke - University Honors". Research.udmercy.edu. 1933-06-09. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
  10. ^ "Eileen Cronin". Eileen Cronin. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
  11. ^ "Poet and Writer". Christine Rhein. 2008-10-28. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
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