This is a list of Theta Phi Alpha alumnae and honorary alumnae.
Entertainment
Name | Chapter | Notability | Ref |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Marge Schott | Epsilon | President/CEO of MLB Cincinnati Reds |
Authors
Name | Chapter | Notability | Ref |
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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 |
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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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- "Meet Mari Ann Callais". Alphaphi.org. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
- "Theta Phi Alpha - Sister Profile Mollye Eggleston Rees". www.thetaphialpha.org. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
- "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.
- "Doris VanSchoyck Obituary - NJ, NJ | The Record". Legacy.com. 2010-12-14. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
- "American National Biography Online". Anb.org. 1968-10-06. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
- "NORTON, Mary Teresa | US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives". History.house.gov. 2014-08-12. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
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- "Poet and Writer". Christine Rhein. 2008-10-28. Retrieved 2015-06-25.