Meet MC '19: Part 1
We're so fortunate to welcome 71 women into our sisterhood. These women were officially initiated Sept. 28, 2019 and we can't wait to see what they add to this sisterhood. Get to know them a little bit better below!
Kathryn Butler
Hometown: Bethalto, IL
Major: Health Science
If you could choose a song to describe your life, what would it be?
"Flawless" by Beyoncé
Where is your happy place and why?
My summer camp I volunteer at! Its my favorite place to be at because I get to meet so many new people.
Loren Melville
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Major: Nursing
What are you most excited about this year?
Creating my life here in COMO!
Where is your happy place and why?
Anywhere outside because I’ve grown up being outdoorsy and it’s how I disconnect from the world.
Caroline Trump
Hometown: Kahoka, MO
Major: Communication Science & Disorders
What drew you to Theta?
I wanted to be like the girls I talked to. I also saw how loving everyone is to each other and I felt laid back and at home.
Can you pinpoint a defining moment in your life?
Taking on so many leadership roles my senior year and throughout high school. I made sure to give 100% effort into all I did and I feel that made me grow as a person.
Olivia Sklenka
Hometown: Carlsbad, CA
Major: Journalism
Where is your happy place and why?
Turnarounds, it’s a pull off place along Pacific Coast Highway. I used to go to watch the sunset and surfers with my friends. It’s peaceful.
Can you pinpoint a defining moment in your life?
The first time my dad got deployed to Afghanistan.
Lauren Kirtley
Hometown: Smithville, MO
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Where is your happy place and why?
Anywhere with my family because I love spending time with them and they're my favorite people.
Can you pinpoint a defining moment in your life?
I was given a leadership role as a freshman on my robotics team, and it really shaped me into the person and leader that I am today.
Breanna Robinson
Hometown: Monroe City, MO
Major: Mathematics
When (or where) do you feel like your truest self?
In the Theta house (:
Can you pinpoint a defining moment in your life?
Now! Coming from high school to college and understanding how many amazing opportunities and people I have now in my life. Also, knowing that I have a very supportive group of women cheering me on!
Kaitlyn Hartnagel
Hometown: Columbia, MO
Major: Civil Engineering
If you could choose a song to describe your life, what would it be?
"Bodak Yellow" by Cardi B!! Because I'm always making money moves
What are you most excited about this year?
Bonding with my 200+ new sisters and any sporting events!!
Madyson Arnel
Hometown: St.Louis/ O’Fallon, MO
Major: Health Sciences
If you could choose a song to describe your life, what would it be?
Good Day by DNCE
What drew you to Theta?
How each girl was not afraid to be a true individual yet still loved everyone in the sorority despite their differences.
Harper Sinclair
Hometown: Kansas City, MO
Major: Journalism
What are you most excited about this year?
I am excited to meet new people and try new things here at Mizzou!!
When (or where) do you feel like your truest self?
I feel like my truest self when I'm with my family.
Amber Peterson
Hometown: Lake Saint Louis, MO
Major: Health Sciences
What drew you to Theta?
Each and every girl was incredibly genuine and I was so comfortable with every girl that I talked to during recruitment.
If you could choose a song to describe your life, what would it be?
"Sixteen" by Thomas Rhett
Isabelle Borchardt
Hometown: Liberty, MO
Major: Music Composition
Where is your happy place and why?
My happiest place is back at home in my living room watching Marvel movies with my family and petting my dog.
What drew you to Theta?
I could feel the sisterhood and love when I stepped into the house and found myself never wanting to leave and being excited to come back.
Caroline Schumaker
Hometown: Warrensburg, MO
Major: Nursing
What are you most excited about this year?
Football games!!
What drew you to Theta?
How everyone seems so genuine
Where is your happy place and why?
Anywhere with my family
