Chi Omega Sisters Enjoy Long Friendship

Navigate Daughters’ Recruitment Experiences Together

It was nearly 30 years ago when Jeanne Peters and Kathy Chen Huang met as collegians of Eta/University of Michigan. Little did the two know then that their lives—and also the lives of their daughters—would become so enhanced by the connection established in those early days of Chi Omega membership.

An internship took Jeanne to San Diego during her senior year, and Kathy found herself in the city, too, about four years later. Their friendship grew during this time, and they became involved with the San Diego Alumnae Chapter, eventually serving as co-presidents along with their friend, Kathy Eshleman, also of Eta/ University of Michigan. Relocations separated Jeanne and Kathy at various points after that, but both are in San Diego once again, and they feel blessed with a friendship that is stronger than ever.

In September of 2008, Kathy’s eldest daughter, Meagan Huang, participated in recruitment events and pledged Omicron Mu/California Polytechnic State U–San Luis Obispo. Kathy was thrilled when Meagan made Chi Omega the start of a family tradition, and the two have thoroughly enjoyed sharing this bond. In fact, Kathy has taken a special interest in building Meagan’s owl collection, especially on recent international travels.

The following September, Jeanne’s daughter, Alexa Peters, headed to Cal Poly–San Luis Obispo, too, and also participated in recruitment. At the close of preference events, Meagan hoped her friend would choose Chi Omega, but instead, Alexa followed in her grandmother’s footsteps and opted for Kappa Alpha Theta.

Though she wished for a new Chi Omega in the family, Jeanne is the first to say that the entire experience was positive. She says that it “reignited an interest in Chi Omega” after being less involved during her busy child-rearing years. In addition, it caused her to reconsider the importance of sorority membership in general, especially the unique bonds of sisterhood, the high values, and the core purposes that transcend all Greek organizations.

Looking ahead, both Jeanne and Kathy are excited about what the future holds, and they are very thankful for their friendship. They look forward to staying involved in the Sisterhood that brought them together many years ago while also celebrating the Panhellenic spirit so beautifully illustrated in their own daughters’ friendship.

Who is a Chi Omega Legacy?

A legacy is a daughter or a sister of an initiated member in good standing. We encourage alumnae to call attention to potential new members (PNMs) who are not legacies but who have other Chi Omega relatives. Often called “ties,” these women may have Chi Omega grandmothers, aunts, cousins, etc.

In some areas, more legacies participate in recruitment than the number of women the chapter can take (quota). All PNMs must meet the high standards of the chapter to be eligible for consideration. The Governing Council asks that courteous attention and respect is extended to all PNMs with Chi Omega relatives.