What Was Katyhie's Legacy

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The Kathryn “Kathie” Horslund Beeken Beta Zeta Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by the benefactor nearly 30 years before her passing. Kathie created this scholarship as a tribute to her deep appreciation and love for the Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity and its ideals.

Kathie was initiated by Beta Zeta Chapter in 1947, and was a proud member of alumnae chapters in Pennsylvania and later, Florida. She served in many roles for both the Collier and Lee County, Florida Alumnae Associations.

Her legacy is a measure of how she lived each and every day demonstrating her deeply held beliefs—they were the core of her strength and work ethic that lead to success in all domains of her life. Kathie’s children admired their mother for her consistent

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