Sigma Alpha Iota

6 Summer 2026 • sai-national.org Chapter Spotlight By Johanna Beth Sennett Oak Park Alumnae Chapter It is a rare distinction for a single alumnae chapter to celebrate fourteen active and enthusiastic members, each of whom has devoted more than fiy years to Sigma Alpha Iota. is remarkable milestone offers the perfect opportunity to spotlight these extraordinary women. We thank them for embodying the Fraternity's mission, and honor them as shining examples for future generations of sisters. Harmonizing Across Generations: Support intergenerational music initiatives that connect age groups and enhance the sharing of knowledge and experience. This is one of our National Objectives for the 2025–2028 triennium. There is no better way to advance this initiative than by celebrating these dedicated and talented women. Each 50+ year member has shared selected memories from her time in Sigma Alpha Iota, spanning both collegiate and alumnae experiences. Perhaps their reflections will awaken your own memories and inspire meaningful conversations across generations. As you discover these dynamic women, we hope you feel energized by the impact you, too, can make in SAI and in the music world. Patricia Pennington Bamforth, Mary Ann Novak Sadilek, Patricia Pennington Bamforth, Mary Ann Novak Sadilek, and Carole Merrick Ringer at the 1959 National Convention. and Carole Merrick Ringer at the 1959 National Convention. Barbara Beatty, Jean Milnarik Turnmire, Diana Brown Anderson, Barbara Beatty, Jean Milnarik Turnmire, Diana Brown Anderson, and Wendy Wollwage at Augustana's 1966 Fall Initiation. and Wendy Wollwage at Augustana's 1966 Fall Initiation. Jane Lee Wilson's piano recital. Jane Lee Wilson's piano recital. Mary Ann Sadilek, Suzanne Freshley, Donna Budil, Mary Ann Sadilek, Suzanne Freshley, Donna Budil, Jean Tomkinson, Jane Wood, and Jane Wilson. Jean Tomkinson, Jane Wood, and Jane Wilson. H O N O R I N G A L I F E T I M E O F H A R M O N Y H O N O R I N G A L I F E T I M E O F H A R M O N Y Celebrating 14 Venerable Sisters of Oak Park Alumnae Chapter

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