Laura Peterson and Jill Hopkins

Recorded February 24, 2024 Archived February 24, 2024 38:33 minutes
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Id: atl004913

Description

Laura Peterson (52) talks with her sorority sister Jill Hopkins (64) about her life and her experiences in the Delta Gamma sorority.

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Jill Hopkins talks about her young life and how she ended up in Athens, Georgia.
Jill talks about how she ended up attending the University of Georgia and joining Delta Gamma.
Jill speaks about her favorite memories as a Delta Gamma.
Jill explains her journey after graduating and her career opportunities.
Jill credits Delta Gamma with helping her learn leadership skills and preparing her for her future.
Jill offers advice to those looking to serve in leadership positions.
Jill speaks about being an advisor at the University of Georgia business school.
Jill talks about re-connecting with Delta Gamma in Birmingham, Alabama.
Jill explains her role with the Sisters Helping Sisters scholarship committee.
Jill speaks about her daughter who is also a Delta Gamma member.
Jill offers advice to young women as to how a sorority can benefit you later in life.
Jill speaks about balancing motherhood and work and how a mentor made a difference in her life.
Jill explains the importance of sports in her life and how she started a foundation to bring soccer opportunities to the youth in her community.
Jill speaks about the importance of music in her life and her participation in a hand bell choir.
Jill speaks about her work with a suicide prevention program and how important their work is among young people.
Jill recalls a time when a person's kindness made a difference in her life.
Jill talks about the most important lessons she has learned in life and her children being her proudest accomplishment.
Jill talks about her bravest moments in life and facing her fears.
Jill speaks about needlepoint and some of her favorite projects.

Participants

  • Laura Peterson
  • Jill Hopkins

Recording Locations

Atlanta History Center

Venue / Recording Kit

Partnership Type

Outreach