Indianapolis, IN – Carolyn Conner Alexander, Pi, a past member of Alpha Sigma Tau’s NPC Delegation, died on August 22, 2011.  She was 88 years old.

Carolyn was initiated into Pi Chapter in 1940 at Harris Teachers College (now Harris-Stowe State University) in St. Louis.

As a young woman, Carolyn was an excellent student; in fact, she started college at the age of 16.  She was actively involved in Alpha Sigma Tau from the time of her initiation through the next 71 years.  Carolyn served Alpha Sigma Tau on the national level as Rush Chairman, as National Parliamentarian from 1976-1980, as an Alternate on Alpha Sigma Tau’s Delegation to the National Panhellenic Conference from 1987-1996, and on Alpha Sigma Tau’s Board of Trustees from 2002-2008.  Previously, she served as Alpha Sigma Tau’s Executive Secretary from 1961-1964, when the national headquarters was in St. Louis.

Carolyn was a lifelong member of Hope U.C.C. Church and made it a focus of her life to provide scholarships for college women.  She served for 40 years in the St. Louis Alumnae Panhellenic, including a term as president, and was an active member of Alpha Sigma Tau’s St. Louis Alumnae Chapter.  She was a member of the PTA when her daughters were young and served as president.

Since 1991, Carolyn was a member of the College Club St. Louis, a non-profit organization that gives scholarships to senior-high women from high schools in St. Louis City and County. The schools are selected by a rotation system. Last year 17 women were given $7000 each for their freshman year tuition at the college of their choice. College Club is the women’s organization affiliated with the men's University Club. Membership is by invitation only. Carolyn held many offices including Scholarship Awards, Finance, Yearbook, Parliamentarian, Round Robin Bridge, Hostess, Service Desk, and Secretary.

Carolyn was also known as an artist, a violinist, an expert rifleman, and an animal lover.

Carolyn’s husband of 50 years, James F. Alexander, predeceased her.  She is survived by her daughters Kay and Joni, her three grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and the many Alpha Sigma Taus whose lives she touched.

Christina Duggan Covington, National President, said, “Carolyn was one of the kindest human beings Alpha Sigma Taus had the privilege of knowing. Her dedication, courage, and graciousness were an example to all women.”

About Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority

Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority was founded November 4, 1899 at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The purpose of Alpha Sigma Tau is to promote the ethical, cultural, and social development of its members. The sorority offers membership programming with an emphasis on academic achievement, community service, leadership development, and personal growth opportunities. For more information, visit the Alpha Sigma Tau National Homepage at www.alphasigmatau.org.