Celebrate 152 Years of Gamma Phi Beta Sisterhood

Show the collegians what it means to be an alumna and join us for our 2026 Founders Day Celebration. St. Louis Alumnae from over 20 chapters nationwide will gather together with over 150 collegians from our chapters at St. Louis University and Washington University as we celebrate 152 years of sisterhood.

Schedule of Events

Registration begins 1:40pm

The celebration will take place from 2:00pm - 4:00pm in the Wool Ballroom in Busch Student Center, Lower Level, SLU Campus (Elevator Accessible).

20 N Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63103 (Corner of Grand Blvd & Laclede Ave)

Parking

There is a large parking garage diagonally across the street at the corner of Laclede Ave & Grand Blvd. Enter the garage from Laclede Avenue. Some on street parking as well.

New this year

Whether you are able to attend or not, if you are able, please consider purchasing a ticket(s) for more collegians to attend. Your generosity gives more collegians the opportunity to be a part of our celebration, connect with alumnae and build memories with our sisterhood.

Tickets & Reservations

• $30 per alumna

• $15 to Sponsor a Collegian

You can also RSVP by mail (cash or check addressed to St. Louis Alumnae Chapter of Gamma Phi Beta): Kathy Meyer at 15489 Shadyford Ct., Chesterfield, MO 63017. To confirm mailed payment, email Kathy at treasurer@gpbstl.org.

Need a ride?

Contact Founders Day Chairwoman Carolyn Terry at cterry1756@gmail.com. Alumnae drivers are available.

Philanthropy Spotlight: Girls Inc.

In support of Girls Inc., we invite attendees to bring new books for girls ages 8–13. Donations will help grow the Girls Inc. Library.

50-Year Member Honorees

Patricia Hannegan Battisti - Wittenberg University

Cynthia Oberle Evens - Univ of MO - Columbia

Cathy Lowenbaum Glaser - Univ of MO - Columbia

Debbie Shrum Gremmelsbacher - Washington University

Elizabeth Landy Grothe - St Louis University

Kristina Wirfs Hansford - Univ of MO - Columbia

Jeanne Hartmann - St. Louis University

Christine Ellston Holland - Southern Methodist University

Joyce Sweeney Holmes - St. Louis University

Cheri Cohen Keller - University of MO - Columbia

Karen Baalman Keller - Kansas State University

Dana Powers King - Bradley University

Lori Landes - Univ of MO - Columbia

Cynthia Sample LeFort - Univ of MO - Columbia

Sheron Leong Lew - Washington University

Holly Markus - Washington University

Belinda Mertz - Univ of MO - Columbia

Kathleen Murphy - Univ of MO - Columbia

Moira Perll Niemeier - Univ of Denver

Anne Padberg - St. Louis University

Terry Peck Peranich - Auburn University

Debra Domino Pulley - Vanderbilt University

Melanie Puckett Renner - St. Louis University

Sheila Renner - Univ of MO - Columbia

Julie Jundt Schaberg - Colorado State University

Connie Sparrow Schlueter - St. Louis University

Elizabeth Werner Schneider - Northwestern University

Julie Geisz Theus - Northwestern University

Anne Kaiser Uthoff - Univ of MO - Columbia

Barbara Lister Walter - Boise State University

Annette Wanless - Northwestern University

Sandra Weldele - St. Louis University

Rita Wheeler - Washington University

Susan Pliakos Winter - Purdue University

Maryann Leonardi Wymore - Lehigh University

75-Year Member Honorees

Joann Kemoll Berger - Washington University

Mary Thompson Brooks - Washington University

Ruth Proetz Hensler-Furgerson - Washington University

Jacqulyn Craven Jundt - Washington University

Marilyn Goetz Knoepfel - Washington University

Geraldine Fell Lenox - Univ of MO-Columbia

Shirley Hedges Munroe - Washington University