Cathy Ghrist Walker

Catherine Ghrist Walker

(born October 2, 1976) is an Alumni Member of Alpha Phi Chapter (Chapter roll- Iota 194) at Eastern Michigan University. 

Early Fraternity Life and Career

Cathy joined the Alpha Phi chapter in 1996. She atended Michigan State University and had a roommate that joined the
Beta Sigma chapter of Phi Sigma Pi. This got Cathy excited to join the Alpha Phi chapter at Eastern. 

Cathy graduated in 2000 with a BS in Elementary Education. In 2007 she moved to North Carolina with her husband Steve.

Collegiate Years at Eastern Michigan University

Cathy served as the Initiate Advisor from 1997-1998 and implemented the first Big-Little Scavenger Hunt. 

She was elected as President of the chapter in 1998 and then elected again in 1999. She attended Grand Chapter at Miami University (Ohio) and Virgina Tech University. Cathy was President when Alpha Phi was recognized as a Top Ten Chapter.

Cathy was also a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. She held the office of Vice President of Scholarship and Risk Management Coordinator. After graduation she went on to become the President of the Ypsi-Ann Arbor Area Junior Circle (a club for young alumnae members). She is currently the President of the Greater Raleigh Junior Circle in North Carolina and is a member of the Volunteer Service Team. She's a member of the International Ritual Committee for Alpha Gamma Delta.

National Involvement

Cathy traveled to Chapel Hill, NC with a group of Alpha Phi brothers to participate in the Relay for Life with the Alpha Kappa chapter two years in a row.

Bigs and Littles

Cathy's Big Brother is Steve Shiner

Cathy had 3 Little Brothers:

Little 1, Kara Spencer 1998(deactivated) Little 2, Pam Kaatz 1999 Little 3, LaTondra (?) 2000