Katie Fodness
Preferred Nickname:
K-fod
Status:
Active
Office:
President
Previous Office:
Recording Secretary Fall 2006-Spring 2007
Instrument: Trombone
Major:
Biology
Initiation Class: Beta Kappa, Fall 2005
High School, Hometown: Valparaiso High School, Valparaiso, Indiana

Big Sister: Tim Slattery
Big Brother: Drew Smith
Little Sister: Cassie McDonald, Kaylie Cheesman
Little Brother: Jill Devine, Christina Lear

Birthday: December 5, 1985
Hobbies: Ultimate Frisbee, DDR, Reading, Scrapbooking
Favorite Quote: "Be my friend?" -- Katie Fodness
Favorite Color: Green
Fun Fact: Katie once drove to Cold Stone Creamery with Marcy in the trunk of her car.

Why did you join Tau Beta Sigma?
"I joined Tau Beta Sigma because I wanted to get to know other people who love band as much as I do. Yay band fever!"

What is your favorite part of being a sister in Epsilon?
"The sisterhood! We are one big happy family and I love every one of my sisters!"

What are your favorite Tau Beta Sigma activities?
"I love the District Convention! I also like the photo scavenger hunt and our retreats

Which of the "Five Qualities" is most important to you?
"'Recognition and development of your intellectual potential.' Being well-rounded is a quality that I strive for in myself, so I feel that learning as much as I can ABOUT as much as I can is very worthwhile. This includes getting to know lots of different people and exposing yourself in different situations. You never know what you'll learn."

Which of the "Eight Essential Factors" is most important to you?
"'A cheerfulness at all times and under all circumstances, even in the face of great trial.' A positive attitude can always change a bad situation into a much better one."

The best thing about band is ...
"the sense of community/family."