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At Convention 2017: Patti Rahn, Doris Lambert, Judy Merz, Marilyn Gonyo, Mary Lee Batesko, Carmela DeMarco, Claire Swanson, Roxanne Adinolfi, and Mary Conover

Past Presidents of Alpha Zeta State

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Past State Presidents at 2014 AZ State Convention -
Beth Ann Richie, Carmela Demarco, Judy Merz, Claire Swanson, Pattie Rahn and Doris Lambert


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At the 75th Anniversary Convention 2013 Standing: Marilyn Gonyo, Mary Ann Mirochik , Judy Merz, Carmela Demarco, Miss Annie, Doris Lambert, Mary Lee Batesko, Pattie Rahn, Claire Swanson, Marie McGuire Sitting: Roxanne Adinolfi, Ruth Forlines, International Guest Lyn Schmid , Suzanne Hunt, Beth Ann Richie
1940-1942     Elizabeth M. Bozearth, *Beta
1942-1944    Ruth H. Thomas, * Alpha
1944-1946    Frances Beer Tibbits, *Alpha
1946-1948    A. Virginia Adams, *Beta
1948-1950    Mary Lutz, *Gamma
1950-1953    Ethel Luidens, *Gamma
1953-1955    Viola M. Stokes, * Alpha
1955-1957    Ethel G. Patterson, *Beta
1957-1959    Bess Lewis Gettrich, *Alpha
1959-1961    Sarah L. Strong, *Gamma
1961-1963    Ruth E. French, *Beta
1963-1965    Charlotte E. Patterson, *Alpha
1965-1967    Margaret F. Abel, *Gamma
1967-1969    Dr. Arianna M. Claypool, *Beta
1969-1971    Mary L. Briant, *Alpha
1971-1973    Marie R. Stone, *Delta
1973-1975    Marion L. Ramsbotham, *Epsilon
1975-1977    Jeanette Middlebrook,* Alpha

1977-1979    Ruth N. Freed, Delta*
1979-1981    Sarah W. Lowden, Eta*
1981-1983    Beatrice A. Searles, *Alpha


1983-1985    Anna Marie Amorelli DellAvvocato,* Theta
1985-1987    Mary Ann Mironchik, Lambda
1987-1989    Suzanne H. Hunt, Epsilon
1989-1991    Dr. Blossom S. Nissman, *Eta
1991-1993    Ruth Forlines, *Nu
1993-1995    Marie McGuire, *Alpha
1995-1997    Patricia L. Rahn, Omicron
1997-1999    Dr. Beth Ann Richey, Beta
1999-2001    Doris A. Lambert, Iota
2001-2003    Dr. Judith Merz, Alpha
2003-2005    Dr. Marilyn Gonyo, Lambda
2005-2007    Dr. Mary Lee Batesko, Zeta
2007-2009    Carmela DeMarco, Gamma
2009-2011    Claire Swanson, Alpha
2011-2013    Roxanne Adinolfi, Sigma

2013-2015    Mary Conover, Pi
2015-2017   Barbara Smith, Omicron

2017-2019  Carol Schwartz, Gamma
​2019-2021  Ingrid Williams, Nu
* deceased
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  • Home
  • Who We Are
    • Celebrating Key Women >
      • Awards by Chapter
    • DKGNJ Authors
    • NJ State Chapters >
      • Your Chapter Needs a Website?
    • Purposes
    • About Us >
      • 2024-2025 DKGNJ Directory
      • History >
        • Past Presidents
        • Charter Members
      • Awards >
        • Award Recipients
        • Alpha Zeta State President’s Chapter Honor Award
      • Delta Kappa Gamma Song
    • Membership >
      • Want to become a member?
      • Membership Forms
      • Membership Info
      • Strategic Plan Membership Goal and Objectives 2017 - 2022
    • Photo Gallery >
      • Photo Archives
  • What We Do
    • Events >
      • May 31, 2025
    • NJ State Organization News >
      • DKGNJ News Spring 2025
      • News submission information
      • News Archives
    • NJ State Convention >
      • Downloads for DKGNJ Convention 2025
      • DKGNJ Convention Keynote Speaker
    • DKGNJ Sales
    • DKGNJ Calendar
    • Scholarships & Stipends >
      • The Elizabeth M. Bozearth State Scholarship
      • The Professional Growth Stipend
      • The Margaret Abel Scholarship Award
      • The Educational Foundation
  • Educational Excellence
    • DKG Spotlight
    • UNICEF GIRLS Fund
    • EEC Resources >
      • The EEC Umbrella
      • Programs/Projects
      • Support Early-Career Educators
    • The Arts
    • UNICEF >
      • UNICEF USA
    • Legislative >
      • DKG US Forum
    • UN/CTAUN
    • Leadership Development
  • Leadership Links
    • Nominations 2025-2027
    • State Leadership >
      • Officers 2023-2025
    • Committee Chairs >
      • Downloads for Leaders
      • Committee Information >
        • Expansion Committee >
          • Expansion Project 2015
    • NJ State Organization Minutes
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