90-Year-Old Sorority Pledge Lives Her Dream
Thursday, November 03, 2011 4:36PM
Bertie McConnell's biggest regret in life was never getting to join the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority at Washburn University, despite rushing back in 1941. It was a dream that went unfulfilled due to financial strain.
"It was the sweetest story I'd ever heard," Zeta president Paige says about Bertie's dream. "I sent an email to our national council. It was decided in 24 hours that she would become a Zeta Alpha member."
The Zeta girls and Bertie's daughter join her in Topeka, Kansas as Bertie's lifelong dream was fulfilled.
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Dear Tracey: Each person's dream is customized for them. I pray your job search will net a job customized for you with a pay to match. I will pray for your mother's dementia. My sainted Grandmother was diagnosed with this fatal disease a few years ago. My hope is that I see her again in Heaven. May God bless and keep you all the days of your life.
I'm a member of Zeta Tau Alpha, Kappa Omicron Chapter. I think it is absolutely amazing what this chapter did and I applaud them! It makes me so proud to be a sister of Zeta Tau Alpha! Great job ladies and congrats Bertie!! ZLAM <3
I am 49 and returning to school. I was in Special Education classes until the 8th grade. I have always wanted to have a place where kids could come and receive help with their school work and be motivated to learn beyond what they think they are capable of! Since we have The Ballpark and the Cowboys Stadium here, I thought it would be fun to have a place called The Learning Stadium...
Since I have been out of work for more that four year
My life long dream is to get a job and not to worry about my mom dementia.
Could you please tell me the name of the tea that 90 year old Bertie McConnell drinks everyday?