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List of Theta Phi Alpha members

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

Entertainment

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

Fashion

Name Chapter Notability Ref
Doris Van Schoyck Epsilon Model; Roger Van S. chief handbag designer; received a handbag designing award from the Leather Industries of America

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)
Kathryn E. Granahan Honorary Treasurer of the United States; U.S Congresswoman for Pennsylvania
Jane Margueretta Hoey Honorary Director of Public Assistance Bureau of the Social Security Board
Mary Teresa Norton Honorary U.S. Congresswoman of New Jersey; chairman of the House Committee on Labor
Andrea Seastrand Alpha Gamma California Member of the U.S. House of Representatives

Business

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

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
Eileen Cronin Epsilon Published author known for the book Mermaid: A Memoir of Resilience
Sandra M. Pollino Beta Theta Published author known for her travel book, Flying Fear Free
Christine Misch Rhein Alpha Nu Writer/poet known for winning the Walt McDonald First-Book Competition in Poetry

Civic and 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
Agnes Regan Honorary First Executive Secretary to the National Council of Catholic Women
Mary Earls Santen Honorary President of the Glenmary Women's Auxiliary

References

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  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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