Here are bios on some of the alumni members of Tau Phi Lambda. If you are an alumni and you don't have a bio on here, please email one to us at Tau Phi Lambda or mail it to us. Your bio will be included within a week of when we get it.

A B C G H K L M O P S V W Y

Kristin Augustine

I'm also known as Mouse (squeak squeak). I pledged Tau Phi Lambda in the Fall of 1991. My pledge sisters were Sarah Steeno, Carrie Moehr, Sheri James, and Jennifer Pepper, and my Big Sister was Jenny Barrett. I graduated with a BS in May 1994, with a major in Psychology and a minor in Spanish, and again in 1995 with a MSE in School Psychology, finishing the program in 1996. I'm still working at my first job as a School Psychologist at Keshena Primary School (K-5) in the Menominee Indian School District, and am living in Shawano (45 min. NW of Green Bay). During the summer, I teach Beginning Spanish in summer school to children in grades 1-5. I stay active in music by playing my flute in the Shawano Community Band, and have played for a few weddings (Jenny Barrett's and Carrie Moehr's were two). Other activites include bike riding, rollerblading, basketweaving, traveling to visit friends, and playing with my hamster Molly ;) I also love snowmobiling, boating, and just being in the sun!

Shelly Bachmann

I am a special education major planning to get my masters in special education administration. I held the positions of Correspondence Chair, Public Relations Chair, and Co-Chair of both the Homecoming and Scholarship Committees.I enjoy playing card games, spending time with friends, and listening to music.

Jenny (Barrett) Moeller

I pledged Tau Phi in the Spring of 1991. I graduated from UW-W in May 1995 with a BSE in Education. I have been teaching first grade in Milwaukee for the past six years. I got married to my husband David on June 20, 1998. I am working on my accelerated Masters Degree at Cardinal Stritch in Reading and Learning Disabilities. I will be finished in March 2002. In my spare time, I continue to engage in my love of music. I sing as part of a contemporary Christian music trio called "praYse" at our church. We do area performances at the Domes, Waukesha County Fair, and will be giving our first concert at our church (Brookfield Lutheran Church) on April 1, 2001. I also am part of the choir and a worship team. So I keep very busy doing what I love best - SINGING !!!!!

Candy Beck

I pledged Fall of 2004, as a member of Lambda IX. I'm going to school at Gateway Tech and hope to become an OBGYN. I've been singing since I was able to talk, and music is my inspiration. I've been involved in State Solo/Ensemble, went to Whitewater High School, was involved in UWW Colorguard and also love baseball. I also was the Apparels Chair for a semester.

Jill Bleifuhs

I pledged Tau Phi in Fall of 1992 (Phi II). I was Music Chair in '93-94, Vice President in '94-95, and President in '95-96. I graduated with a BM (Vocal Ed.) in 1996. After that, I lived in Milwaukee for 5 years with Anita Boche while working on my Masters degree at Cardinal Stritch University in Educational Computing.  I earned an MS in Computer Science Education in 2001 and have since moved to the Twin Cities.  I have been working at Blessed Trinity Catholic School since July of 2001 as the Technology Coordinator.  I met my husband in August, 2005; we married in August, 2006 and are expecting our first child in February, 2008.  I enjoy singing at church on the weekends as well as serving as a cantor and director of the church children's choir at Easter and Christmas.  I also play volleyball on a rec league with my sister and coach the 8th grade team at Blessed Trinity.  Life keeps me busy, and it looks to only get busier as we add to our family.  You can keep up with my family on our website at http://elferings.com with links to our blogs and lots of photos!

Kendra (Bolton) Parr

I pledged Tau Phi in the Fall of 1994. While in Tau Phi I was Vice President, Social Chair, and Treasurer. I graduated from UW-W in May of 1998 with a BA in Social Work. I went to UW.W to major in music ed. (I play the viola), but ended up changing majors! I have been a Social Worker for Child Protective Services in Rock County since 1998. I married Andy in November of 1999 and we are expecting our first child in September of 2001. I will be a "stay at home mom" when our child is born, but am looking so forward to being a mother. I remain in contact with Joanna Spragia, Jennie Mell, Jenni Bradley, and Kim Kohls...who were all bridesmaids in our wedding as well! Tau Phi was a wonderul experience that I would never take away!

Michelle Brunner

I pledged the Fall of 2003, with the girls in Tau IX. I am a Vocal Education major and love Whitewater. I also love the challenge of learning about music and gaining an even greater appreciation for it. I especially enjoy partying and hanging out with the members of Tau Phi Lambda and learning so much about them.

Angie Coenen

I am graduating May 2002 with a Math degree. I will be moving to Milwaukee where I am still looking for a job. I hope to find a choir and/or orchestra to get involved with in the Milwaukee area soon.

Sarah Guerrero

Sarah pledged Fall of 2001, and is a member of Tau VIII. Sarah is an International Business and Music major with a minor in Marketing, Arabic and German. She has been involved with Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Marching Band, Pep band, and Clarinet Ensemble.

Laura (Geboy) GutknEcht

Back in the day, I pledged with Jennifer Kaufmann (Fall 1995). Graduating in 2001 with an English writing major opens many opportunities for me, but until I get off my lazy butt, I will continue to work as a certified pharmacy technician. For those of you who don't know me, I played clarinet and alto clarinet - with a few years of violin and keyboard. If you'd like o get in touch, email me at sassydimples@hotmail.com; I'd love to hang out and just have plain old fun.

Jane Hammer

I pledged in Spring of 1996 (that would be the Phi IV pledge class) along with Lisa (Busch) Cross, Jeni Bradley and Julie Bain. My most memorable Tau Phi memory was when we went on a pledge class outing. Let's see...I never graduated from Whitewater cuz I ran outta money, so I ended up withdrawing from school and continuing my education at WCTC and got a one year tech diploma as an instructional assistant for special ed. kiddos. I worked for two years doing that then last year I quit, and became a nanny which is what I'm currently doing. I love my little girls (Olivia is 6 and Grace is almost 2). I go to school at night (finishing my general study type stuff) and will continue on into the college of ed. to finish my degree either at UW-Milwaukee or the University of Anchorage in Alaska! That's my new found love and will move there HOPEFULLY next year! We'll see...it's honestly the most beautiful place on earth! In my spare time...hmmm, with what spare time I have, I can usually be found hanging out in Lake Geneva with my friend (yes, just friend) John and his black lab, Hank. We are often found just hanging out taking walks with Hank or fishing. We just got back from Alaska though, which was pretty exciting! :)

Heather (Harken) Evans

I grew up in Pewaukee, WI and went to high school at Kettle Moraine.

In fall of 1994, I pledged with Andrea Krueger, Heather Brinkman, Jennifer Halcsik, and Joanna Spragia. I served Tau Phi as Secretary, Homecoming Chair, and Historian. During my last year at UWW, I gave my lavaliere to my now husband, Neil Evans.

I graduated UWW with a BSE in Mathematics in 1999. I taught math at Waterford Union High School and Hamilton School (Sussex) before getting my Master's in Education from Stritch. I now teach developmental math courses at Carroll College in Waukesha and absolutely love my job.

Neil and I married in 2001 and had our first daughter, Savannah Harken Evans, in October of 2006. She is truly the love of our lives and an angel.  We live in Hartland, not far from our families.   il and I married in 2001 and had our first daughter, Savannah Harken Evans, in October of 2006. She is truly the love of our lives and an angel. We live in Hartland, not far from our families.

Super Jen Kalscheuer

I pledged in Spring 1998 as a member of Lambda V with Jackie Kessler and Cari Holmes. While active in Tau Phi Lambda, I was Webmaster and Historian. I went alumni in Spring of 2000, when I transferred to UW-Platteville. I just recently joined Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity, where I am the Editor (Webmaster and Historian in one). I am majoring in Choral Music Education & American Music History. Graduation? What's that? Sometime soon, I hope. I play percussion, piano, and trumpet(badly!), and I love to sing as well. My worst Tau Phi moment was an outing before the 3 week vote with Sabrina in the back of my car whining and Cari about to b-slap her! My best Tau Phi memory was a group outing with the Tau Phi and Phi Mu pledge classes (Spring '98) in the Shaggin' Wagon. My favorite part of being a Tau Phi is the instant sisterhood and being friends for life. My fave lil lil sis is Angie. :)

Jackie Kessler

The spring of 1998 found me pledging Tau Phi Lambda. While active in the organization I held the Community Relations Chair and Correspondence Chair positions. After school, I ended up getting a position at Dodgeville High School, teaching Info. Processing and Computer Science, and am still single :( I graduated in May 2001 with degree in Business Education.

Erin (Kuhn) Rystrom

I graduated UW-W in the Spring of 1999 with a BS in English-Writing with a minor in Computer Technologies. While in Tau Phi, I was the Treasurer and was active in the University Orchestra, playing the Violin. Although I have not played in a couple of years, I still continue to appreciate all different genres of music. I am currently working as an Instructional Designer at Shopko Corporate Headquarters in Green Bay, WI. My husband, Terry, and I were married in October 2002 and we had our son, Cameron Xavier, in June 2006.  

Stephanie Ley

Stephanie pledged in the Fall of 2003, and was a member of Tau IX. Stephanie is from West Bend, WI and graduated from UW-Whitewater in December of 2005 majoring in Finance and minoring in Real Estate. She loves to sing and has a great time hanging out with her sisters.

Kristin Lukowitz

I grew up and spend most of my childhood in Milwaukee. My two best friends Michelle, a girl down the street, and my grandpa took up most of my time with fun activities like tag and trips to Ben Franklin. We moved to Michigan when I was 11 years old. I haven't talked to Michelle since and my grandpa passed away the year before (I still really miss him). But now, since I moved back to Wisconsin, (when I was 13) I have been blessed with many friends, most here at Whitewater (many I call my sisters). My life ambition is to become the controller of GE, GM, or Microsoft, and I am well on my way. I will let you know if I make it. With the support of my family, friends, and siters, I have no doubts.

Cascia (Luther) Talbert

My name is Cascia (Cash Luther) Talbert. I pledged in the Spring of 1999, Phi VI. I was the only one in my pledge class. I was also a single mother when I was in college. You might have heard about my cute little girl, Courtney. Courtney is now a big 2nd grader! I can't believe how fast the time flew! I recently got marride to Christopher Talbert on April 26th, 2003. We live in Beaver Dam, WI. He works as a store manager for US Cellular, and I am a consultant for Tastefully Simple.

Cyndi MacKenzie

I pledged Spring of 2001, as a member of Lambda VII. I am an Instrumental Music Education major. I currently play clarinet in the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, played saxophone in the UWW Marching Band, and I love to dance and hang out with my sisters!

Gina L. Maniaci

I am a member of Tau I. I graduated from UW-W in August 1992 with my BSW and went to UW-Milwaukee for my MSW and graduated in May 1995. I joined the United States Air Force as a medical officer in November 1995 and was a military Social Workder stationed at MacDill AFB in Tampa, Florida. I currently work for the Department of Veterans Affairs at the St. Petersburg Vet Center as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been married to my wonderful husband Jim Chapman since October 1997, and we live in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida.

Jeni Marinier

I pledged in Fall of 1999; Lambda VI. I just graduated in December of 2000, with a BSE in Education - Special Education. I am now working in Kenosha as a special education teacher at McKinley Elementary School. I hope to get my Masters in multicategorical disabilities within the next 5 years. I just got engaged to Brian Silk and am very excited. All is going very well.

Courtney McKeown

I was a Pre-Pharmacy major. I pledged in Fall of 2000 (Phi VII) and have been the Historian and on the MELODY committee. My interests include arts and literature, singing, and doing crafts.

Lisa (Moore) Mysker

I pledged Fall of 2004, with the other members of Lambda IX. I just graduated with a Journalism major and a Spanish minor. I worked as an editor for the Royal Purple and just got married on June 4, 2005 to Kurt Mysker!

Becky Mueller

I pledged in the fall of 1997. I graduated from UWW in December of 2001 with a degree in Special Education-Learning Disabilities. I was a member of the Warhawk Marching Band-Colorguard for two years and an Executive Board member of Tau Phi Lambda for a year and a half. My husband Ben, a lavaliere of Tau Phi Lambda, and I were married in May of 2002.

Sue (Philipp) Olson

I pledged Tau Phi in the fall of '90 and graduated from Whitewater in May of '92 with a B.A. in communication. I have been working for COMMUNITY CARE FOR THE ELDERLY which is based out of St. Michael's Hospital here in Milwaukee as a Theraputic Recreational Specialist. The population I work with is Dementia, and Alzheimer's. I married my husband, Mike, on January 13th 1995. I continue to engage in my love of music by performing with a semi-professional choir in the Milwaukee area called the Lutheran A Cappella choir of Milwaukee as well as singing in my church choir.I too keep very busy doing what I love best, SINGING.

Anita Pollock

I pledged Tau Phi in the Fall of 2003 with four awesome girls! I am currently a Senior majoring in Social Work, minoring in Human Service Foundations, and I plan on graduating in the Spring of 2005! I hope to work with Child Protective Services in a suburban area.

Sherry Van Wie

I am one of the founding members of Tau Phi Lambda, having begun with the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonian Sweethearts. I graduated in May of 1991 with an English-Writing major. I am still very actively playing clarinet, with several community bands and a couple of college groups in the Racine, Kenosha, Milwaukee, and Waukesha areas. My husband, who's never played a note in his entire life, is starting alto sax lessons (very brave!). I've been employed by Snapon Incorporated as an Inventory Analyst for 10 years this spring. In addition to my love of music and writing, my husband John and I enjoy outdoor activities, and spending time with our black labrador Buddy!

Lindsey Woodbury

I pledged in Fall 2000, as a member of Lambda VI. I'm currently not in school but plan on being in school for Fall 2001 as a Theatre Major with an Emphasis in Tech. I am part of the Green Beret Marching Band, going on my ninth year. I live in Whitewater and Janesville.

Courtney Young

I pledged in the fall of 1997 with Stacy Falk and Becky Mueller. I graduated in May of 2002 with a B.A. in Psychology. I am currently the Youth Services Librarian (and whole Youth services department) in Delavan, WI. I am also planning my September 17th wedding to David, and I still live in Whitewater.