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June16
, 2008 -Congratulations to our new Alumnae! Jeanette Maduena
(ZX), Marisol Betancourt (ZX), Mayra Alcala (ZX), Ana Castellanos
(ZO), Alicia Hernandez (ZP), Stephanie Romero (ZP), Jennifer Castro
(ZP), Vanessa Torres (ZP) and Susana Mercado (ZP).
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May
17, 2008 - Congratulations to Veronica
Lopez (ZM) and Raul Hurtado (Nu Alpha Kappa) who were
married in Long Beach, CA on May 17, 2008. Sister Andrea Velasquez
(ZM) accompanied Veronica on her big day as Bridesmaid.
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January
28, 2008 - Congratulations to Melissa Raaff-Fernandez
(ZG) and Leo Fernandez who have welcomed baby #2. Miranda Altagracia
Fernandez was born at 9:28 am. (7 lbs 5 oz and is 20.5 inches
long).
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January
14, 2008 - It's a girl! Cindy Gutierrez and husband
Jesse have welcomed their first child, Clarissa Gutierrez. Clarissa
weighed 8 lbs. 12 oz. and was 20.5 inches long.
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November
10, 2007 - Christina Cobla (ZL) married Richard
Rivoli on October 29, 2007 in an intimate ceremony on
Annini Beach in Kauai, Hawaii. The couple held a reception
on November 10, 2007 in Arcadia, CA. Maid of honor was
Denise Aceves (ZL) and bridesmaids included Karla Cienfuegos
(ZL), Paola Castro (ZL), Maria Durant (ZL) and Maritza
Torrez (ZN). The happy couple also purchased their first
home in Santa Clarita, CA.
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August
15, 2007
- Baby on the way for Jasmine (ZH) &
Carlos Alvarado.
Congrat's to these parents-to-be who await
the arrival of their first baby in February, 2008.
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August
12, 2007
- Angeles
Rodriguez (ZH) and Geoff Spickler were married in La
Jolla, CA. The happy couple celebrated with family and sisters
at a beautiful sunday afternoon reception. |
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June16
, 2007 -Congratulations to our new Alumnae!
Raquel Meneses (ZO), Mariela Morales (ZO), Luz Santacruz
(ZO), Karina Chicas (ZX) and Jessica Vazquez (ZX). |
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June
9, 2007
- Cindy
Gutierrez (ZQ) was married to Jesse Gutierrez in Long
Beach, CA. Sisters Arleen Lemus (ZH) and Jasmine Gonzales (ZH)
stood by Cindy's side on her big day as bridesmaids!
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June
1 , 2007
- Zeta
Chapter (UCSB) Actives received high honors at the Annual
UC Santa Barbara Greek Awards Night Banquet. The chapter
received five awards which included the Chapter (of
the Year) Excellence Award, Outstanding Alumnae Relations
Program and Outstanding Philanthropy Program Award.
Chapter Advisor and Sister Lisa Przekop was awarded
Greek Advisor of the Year Award & Active member
Mariela Morales received the Dean of Students Award.
Absolutely outstanding Job Sisters!
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May
20, 2007 - Denise Aceves participated in commencement
ceremonies at San Diego State University. Denise received her
Master of Arts in Education. Congrat's! |
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May
11 , 2007
- Susana Garcia (ZL) graduated from Golden
Gate University School of Law. Graduating with high honors,
Susi also received the National Association of Women Lawyers'
Outstanding Student Award. Way to go Sister!
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April
21, 2007
- Wedding bells rang in Playa
Del Carmen (Cancun), MX for Kishla Lampley (ZZ) and
Carlos Munoz. 18 Zeta Sisters (and their families),
accompanied Kishla and Carlos on a tropical vacation
to celebrate the couples special day in paradise.
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April
14, 2007
- Congratulations to Zeta Chapter (UCSB)
Actives for receiving the 2007 IPSE Chapter of the Year Award
at National Retreat. Great Job Ladies!
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April
9, 2007
- Nicolette Estrada-Bravo (ZZ) & Lou Bravo welcomed a son
to their family. 6lbs and 18 1/2 inches long.
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April
7, 2007
- Blanca Quintero (ZB) and husband Nathaniel
Davis welcomed Jaiden Luis Davis into their family. Jaiden weighed
7 lbs 11 oz and measured 21 in. Congratulations to these first
time parents on their new son!
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February
27 , 2007 - Mita
Durazo-Tessier (ZB) and husband Matt Tessier have welcomed a
third daughter, Tristan Avia, to their family. (8 lbs, 5 oz,
21 in)
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February
21 , 2007 - Carla
Galindez (ZK) was accepted to the Thomas Jefferson School of
Law in San Diego, CA and awarded a $60,000 merit scholarship.
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January
13, 2007
- Nicole (ZZ) & Lou Bravo (and daughter
Victoria) are proud to annouce the addition to their family.
Baby Boy Bravo will arrive in May 2007.
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January
12, 2007 - Congrat's to Angeles Rodriguez (ZH)
and Geoff Spickler on their engagement. The couple plans
to wed in August of this year in San Diego, CA.
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November
22, 2006 - Lisa Przekop, Zeta Chapter Sister-Advisor,
has been named a Santa Barbara, CA "Local Hero" (Read
article
here). Zeta chapter is honored to have
had Lisa as a chapter advisor for 12 years now. She has given
so much not only to the sisters at UCSB, but to the community
as well. Lisa also celebrated her 10th year anniversary as a
sister at Zeta Chapter's 15 year celebration on November 10,
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October
24, 2006 - Maria T. Martinez-Aguirre started her Masters
Program in Organizational Leadership at Woodbury University.
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October
24 , 2006 - Brenda (ZH) and Mike Sandler have
welcomed their first child to their family. Issac Azul
Sandler was born at 12:44pm, weighing 7lbs, 14oz. and
21.5 inches long. Mom and dad are thrilled and look
forward to life with their beautiful son. Dad is especially
excited about his son's future as an LA Dodger.
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October
7, 2006 - Wedding Bells rang in Los Angeles, CA for
Jasmine
Gonzales (ZH) and Carlos Alvarado. Sisters Christal Lord
(ZH), Arleen Lemus-Olivas (ZH) and Cindy Gutierrez (ZQ) accompanied
the couple as bridesmaids on their special day. Jasmine and
Carlos honeymooned in Jamaica.
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September
4 , 2006 - Early Surprise! Melissa Raaff-Fernandez
(ZG) and husband Leo Fernandez were blessed with the
early arrival of a BABY BOY! Diego Alejandro Fernandez
was born in Los Angeles, CA (6 lbs. 4 oz. and 20 inches).
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August
21, 2006 - Isabel Gutierrez-Andrade (ZA) and husband
Jose welcomed a second daughter to their family, Anissa Alexa
Faith Andrade.
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August
21, 2006 - Angela Estrada-Galvan (ZZ) and husband Matt
are the proud parents of another boy! Luke Elias Galvan was
born on August 21, 2006 (7 lbs. 6 oz. 20 1/2 inches). Mommy,
Daddy, big sister Alex and big brother Matt are all very excited
that Baby Luke has arrived!
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August
11 , 2006 - Claudia Palos (ZB) and husband Walter Rodriguez
welcomed a daughter to their family. Makayla Hope Palos Rodriguez
was born in Anaheim Hills, CA at 3:39 PM. (8 lbs, 5 oz - 20
and 3/4 inches). Future Godmother Yvett Merino (ZB) was also
present to welcome baby Makayla into the world. |
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August
5, 2006 - Sharina Carbajal (ZI) is engaged!
Rafael Perez (Nu Alpha Kappa, SDSU) proposed while the
couple vacationed in Acapulco, Mexico. Wedding will
take place in San Diego,CA. Date to be announced! Congrats
Sister!
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August
4 , 2006 - One more Zeta Baby on the way! Baby #3 for
Mita Durazo-Tessier (ZB) and her husband Matt is due to arrive
in March, 2007. Big sisters Gabriela and Alixandra are very
excited to be having another baby sister or brother on the way!
Congratulations Sister-Friend!
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July
30, 2006- Congrat's to Patty Torres-Bruno (ZG) and
Noelia Sanchez (ZG) for completing the San Francisco Marathon.
Both sisters received their Tiffany & Co. medalion at the
end of the race! Very nice ladies! |
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July
22, 2006 - Sisters attend baby shower for Melissa
Fernandez (ZG). Baby Fernandez is due to arrive in September. |
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July
16, 2006 - Book Club members get together for another
book club meeting. Book of choice was Devil Wears Prada. Maria
Martinez (ZN) hosted sisters at her home before heading out
to watch the movie! |
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July
9, 2006 - Sisters host baby shower in honor
of Claudia Palos (ZB). CP and her husband are expecting
their first child at the end of the month! |
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June
29, 2006 - Christina Cobla (ZL) is engaged to her high
school sweetheart Richard Rivoli. The pair has been destined
to be since they first met as kids. Richard proposed on the
eve of Christina's birthday and the couple is now off to celebrate
their engagement with friends in Las Vegas. |
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June
9, 2006 - Congratulations to Arleen Lemus-Olivas
(ZH) who has graduated with her Masters degree from
Cal State LA. Arleen was also named Junior Academy Teacher
of the Year at San Jose-Edison Academy in West Covina,
CA and will be taking on a new job as Teacher Support
Coordinator for the' 06-'07 school year! Congrat's on
all the Great News Sister! |
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June
5, 2006 - Introducing Olivia Rose! Marisa (ZZ) and
Mike Torres have welcomed a baby girl. Baby Olivia weighed 7
lbs 15 oz, measured 19 1/2 inches long and has red hair just
like her Mommy! The new family is home and doing great! |
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May
28, 2006 - Audrey Reiley Elizabeth Orellana
has arrived! Sylvia Argueta (ZH) and Wilfredo Orrellana
have welcomed a daughter. Audrey was born at 1:08 a.m.
(6 lbs. 12 oz - 20 inches) and looks just like her big
brother Ben. |
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May
20, 2006 - Congratulations to Sara
Serrano (ZZ) and Octavio Arzola who wed in Los Angeles,
CA. Sisters Angela (ZZ), Claudia M. (ZH) & Edith (ZZ) stood
by Sara's side as bridesmaids on her wedding day! |
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May
19, 2006 - YAY! She passed . . .and on her first try!
CONGRAT'S to Melina (ZQ) who received the great news that she
has passed the California Bar Exam. This is an amazing accomplishment
considering only 39% of the applicants who took the February
2006 Bar exam passed. Melina will be sworn in on June 2, 2006.
We are extremely proud of you Lawyer-Sister-Friend! :o)
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May
17, 2006 - Congratulations to Gina Lopez (ZB) who was
named teacher of the year for the Montebello Unified School
District. Proving once again that our Zeta Chapter Educators
are the "cream of the crop!"!
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May
12, 2006 - Another sister to walk down the aisle! Congratulations
to Jasmine Gonzales (ZH) & Carlos Alvarado who have announced
their engagement. Wedding date has been set for October, 2006.
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May
6, 2006 - Melina Alvarado (ZQ) has graduated
from Thomas Jefferson School of Law with her Juris Doctorate.
Melina has also been hired by the UCSD School of Medicine
as a Contracts Analyst, where she will negotiating and
drawing up contracts between the School of Medicine
and the pharmaceutical companies that wish to run clinical
trials with the University. The following sisters were
present to help Melina celebrate such a great milestone:
Lupe (ZQ), Jasmine (ZQ), Yadira (ZQ), Laura (ZQ), Brenda
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May
1, 2006 - Congratulations to Kishla Lampley (ZZ) and
Carlos Munoz who were engaged while on vacation in Playa Del
Carmen, Mexico. The couple plans to exchange vows in the same
location next April! |
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April
20, 2006 - Congrat's to Marisol Alvarado (ZH) who has
been recognized for her work as a mentor for young moms. Read
article . . .
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April
16, 2005 - Sisters attend baby shower in honor
of Marissa (ZZ) and husband Mike Torres, who are expecting
the arrival of their daughter in May. |
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15, 2006 - Sara Serrano (ZZ) celebrates her bridal
shower with sisters! |
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April
12, 2006 - Congratulations to Isabel (ZA) and Jose
Andrade who are expecting baby #2 in August 2006. This makes
Zeta baby #11 in 2006!
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April
10, 2006 - Sister Denise Aceves (ZL) has been
accepted to graduate school at SDSU! Denise will be
pursuing an M.S. in Counseling with a specialization
in School Counseling. We are very proud of you Sister! |
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April
9, 2006 - Book Club Baby Shower for Marissa
Torress (ZZ) & Sylvia Argueta (ZH). |
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April
4, 2006 - Claudia Chavez-Rodriguez
(ZM) and husband David Rodriguez have announced the
arrival of their first born in November, 2006.
This makes baby #10 in 2006 for our Zeta Family! |
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April
3, 2006 - Our family continues to grow! Congratulations
to Brenda Rodriguez-Sandler (ZH) and her husband Mike
Sandler who are expecting their first child in October! |
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April
2, 2006 - Zeta Sisters reunite for a day of Sisterhood! |
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March
31, 2006 - The triplets have arrived! . .
. Iris (ZB) and John Cantu have three healthy new additions
to their family. The triplets were born at 9:35 a.m.
Mom, Dad and babies are all doing great! . . .
Zoe
Alicia - 4 lbs, 11 oz , Laci Isabella - 3 lbs,
14 oz
Emma Odelia - 4 lbs, 13 oz |
Pics
added May 31, 2006 |
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March
19 , 2006 - Karla (ZL) completes Acura Bike Tour! Congrat's
to Karla Cienfuegos and her best friend (Tau Chapter Sister)
Jennifer Ratner (TA) for completing their first Bike Marathon! |
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March
19, 2006 - Congratulations to Jackie Jakob
(ZB) who successfully ran her 3rd Los Angeles Marathon.
Jackie's line sisters CP and Yvett were there to greet
Jackie at the finish line! Way to go sister! |
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March
17, 2006 - Zeta Chapter Alumnae Association Annual
Donation (Membership) Drive is now taking place. As usual, all
proceeds will help fund and support our beloved chapter (specifically
our annual Grad Gifts, Rush Week, Book Stipends & Member
Reunions). Checks can be made out to Lambda Sigma Gamma, Zeta
Chapter Alumnae. Please contact Andrea
Burciaga for additional information. Our Goal is to
achieve 100% Participation from all of our Alumnae, so thanks
in advance for your support!
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March
13, 2006 - Calling all Zeta Sisters! Zeta
Chapter Reunion will take place on Sunday, April 2nd
in La Habra, CA from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Please join all
of the Zeta Sisters who have already RSVP'd for this
exciting event!
Send email to: lsg_zeta@lambdasforever.org
for more information! See you there! |
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March
12, 2006 - The Galvan Family is growing! Angela
(ZZ) and Mathew Galvan are expecting their third child.
Baby Galvan will join Mommy, Daddy, big sister and big
brother in August. |
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March
12, 2006 - Baby on the way! Congratulations
to Claudia Palos (ZB) and her husband Walter Rodriguez
who are expecting their first baby. Baby Palos-Rodriguez
is due to arrive in July! |
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