Current Edition Summer 2012 May 22, 2013

Texas True and a Stray (to Tennessee)

In the nine-sibling Lorimer family, three sisters, Peggy, Katy, and Marynelle, are Chi Omegas and two brothers are married to Chi Omegas, Pat Rose and Carolyn Smith. Add four daughters, a mother, and a grandmother for a total of 11 Chi Omega Sisters!

Peggy Lorimer Booher
Kappa Zeta/Texas Tech

Katy Lorimer Lomenick
Kappa Zeta/Texas Tech

Katy’s daughter: Meaghan Lomenick,
Iota/U of Texas–Austin


Marynelle Lorimer Walley
Kappa Zeta/Texas Tech

Pat Rose Lorimer
Rho Epsilon/Texas Christian U

Pat’s mom:
Betty Martin Rose
Iota/U of Texas–Austin

Pat’s daughters:
Rae Lorimer, Rho Epsilon/Texas Christian U and Janann Lorimer Cowden, Iota/U of Texas–Austin

Carolyn Smith Lorimer
Iota/U of Texas–Austin

Carolyn’s grandmother:
Dell McCorkle Smith, Upsilon/Union U

Carolyn’s daughter:
Allison Lorimer Henderson,
Rho Epsilon/Texas Christian U

"The Chi O connection enriches our family bonds. Through generations, we have been present for Preference Nights, Bid Days, and Initiations. We have passed down jewelry as family heirlooms. The Chi Omega story is part of our family lore. The two are inextricably linked." —Carolyn Smith Lorimer
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