Amy Anderson pledged the Beta Psi chapter in the Spring of 1996 at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She resides in Alexandria, Va. and is a researcher for the Census Bureau. She enjoys service projects that involve working with children. Amy is an active member of McLean Bible Church and is the current Parliamentarian of the Cherry Blossom Alum Colony.

Adrianne Arnold pledged the Epsilon Beta chapter at Clemson University in the fall of 1998. Coincidentally, her big sis from Clemson also joined the Cherry Blossoms-Kerry McDonald! Adrianne graduated from the Catholic University Columbus School of Law in May of 2004. She is interested in pursuing a career as a telecommunications or energy regulatory attorney in the DC area. She will take the Virginia bar in July, 2004. Her favorite service projects included Karaoke for Cancer, Rock out Cancer, volunteering at Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital in Anderson, S.C., working with Catholic Charities through Delta Theta Phi (her law fraternity), and Habitat for Humanity.

Akilah Bell is an auxilary member who graduated from Howard University in 2004. She is currently in school two nights a week to get her A+ certification and just started a one year position as an Americorp I.T. Vista. A classical clarinetist and saxophonis, Akilah is an avid musician and a life member of Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority, Inc. She volunteers with a high school band in Baltimore, as well as with a local soup kitchen. She is a member of NCNW and NAACP.

Kate Bouterie pledged the Delta Omega chapter at LaSalle University in the fall of 1997. She transferred to the University of Maryland, College Park in 1998 and graduated in 2000 from the College of Journalism with a focus in Public Relations and a minor in Film Studies. She currently works as the communications director for Presidential Classroom. Kate, who grew up in the D.C. area, now resides in Arlington, Va.

*Tracy Carr pledged the Delta Chi chapter in the fall of 1999 at East Carolina University. She works at a dental office in Alexandria but resides in Mechanicsville, Md. She will be getting married next spring to David and will relocate to North Carolina to be him. Her favorite service projects have included the Pick a Pirate Male auction and anything at assisted living homes. She is the current president of the Cherry Blossom Alum Colony.

*Kristy Castonguay pledged the Gamma Delta chapter in the fall of 1999 at Duquesne University. Her favorite service project has been working with the organization HEARTH. She resides in Burtonsville, Md. with her husband Jimmy.

Kym Crank pledged the Beta Phi Chapter in the spring of 2001 at Lynchburg College in Virginia (Coincidentally, Phyllis, another member of the Cherry Blossom alums is in her family line!). Currently, she is a high school English teacher in Chesapeake, Va. Her favorite service projects include the American Red Cross Blood Drives and Relay for Life. She was married August 14, 2004, to Nathan.

*Randi Fenichel pledged the Beta Gamma chapter in the fall of 1997 at the University of Delaware. She is a special education teacher in Montgomery County, Md. where she resides. Randi is engaged and is planning a wedding for December of 2004. Her favorite service project is any type of walk-a-thon. She is the current Secretary and Treasurer of the Cherry Blossom Alum Colony.

Chantelle Green pledged the Gamma Alpha chapter at Florida A & M University where she held the position of Service Vice President. Currently, she is a full time student who resides in Pikesville, Md. Her favorite service projects were the Black History Brainbowl and Cookout for the Homeless. She enjoys watching movies and reality television.

Nadia Hunter is an auxilary member. Originally from the Bronx, she now resides in Ashburn, Va. while she waits to find an apartment with her fiance Craig. She works for the Dept. of Justice- Environment & Natural Resources Division/Environmental Crimes Section as a Legal Support Assistant in Downtown D.C. She loves working with children, especially those at risk and disadvantaged. Before moving to Virginia, she worked as an Adoption Caseworker for a Foster Care Agency in New York. Before that, she was a Paralegal for one of the District Attorneys offices in Brooklyn in the Domestic Violence Bureau and volunteered with the NYC Deptartment of Juvenile Justice working with children coming out of detention. Nadia was also very active in her church working with the children and the elderly, often assisting the younger children with service projects. Before she left New York, she was employed at Macy's where she also contributed to service projects and got members of her fraternity (Independent United Order of Mechanics Friendly Society) involved.

*Karen Kerr pledged the Delta Chi chapter in the fall of 1997 at East Carolina University. She works for State Farm Insurance and resides in Ashburn, Va. She is happily married and the mother of two children. Her favorite service projects have been Pick a Pirate, Relay for Life, Pink Ribbon Walk, and assisted living homes. She serves on the National Board of Directors as District 2 Director and Database Coordinator. She is the current Vice President of Membership for the Cherry Blossom Alum Colony.

Nita Lalla pledged the Chi chapter in the Spring of 1996 at the University of Georgia. She is a Drug Policy Analyst for the DEA in Washington, DC and resides in Arlington, Va. Nita's extra curricular activities include running: she ran the Miami Marathon (2003) and is now training for the Marine Corps Marathon coming up in October. She is currently the Awards Committee chair for the Cherry Blossom Alum Colony. Her favorite service projects include D.A.R.E Dance, G.R.R.E.A.T., and of course helping out at local races - when she's not running in them!

Kerry McDonald pledged the Epsilon Beta chapter in the Spring of 1997 at Clemson University. She is from Germantown, Md., and works as a school counselor. Her favorite service projects have been Highway Cleanup, Karaoke for Cancer, and Rock Out Cancer. She is engaged and will be married April 9, 2005.

Courtney Osbourne is an auxilary member. She resides in Montgomery County where she is a Social Studies teacher. Her favorite service projects include the American Red Cross, American Cancer Society, and anything with kids, elderly, or the community at large. She enjoys volunteering, swimming, blockbuster nights, camping, traveling and crafting. Courtney loves animals of all kinds and is proud to be a member of such a great service organization!

*Phyllis Spiece pledged the Beta Phi chapter in the Fall of 1996 at Lynchburg College in Virginia. She grew up in Fairfax, Va., but plans to move to New York City by September 1 to pursue a career in theatre. Her favorite service projects include working for R.A.I.N.N. and Adopt a Highway. Phyllis serves on the National Board of Directors as the Marketing Director and is the current Vice President of Service and webmaster for the Cherry Blossom Alum Colony.

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*Megan Woolheater pledged the Delta Chi chapter in the Fall of 1999 at East Carolina University. She resides in Gaithersburg, Md. and works for Northrop Grumman as a Program Control Analyst. Her favorite service projects with our colony have been the charity walks/runs.

*founding members of the Cherry Blossom Alum Colony