Morgan Trevino and Laura Peterson

Recorded September 23, 2023 Archived September 23, 2023 41:33 minutes

Id: atl004856

Description

Sorority sisters Laura Peterson (52) and Morgan Trevino (28) have a conversation about Delta Gamma.

Subject Log / Time Code

00:50

Morgan says she was born in Abilene, TX. She says Dyess Air Force Base is located in the area and that she is a proud Texan.

2:27

Morgan talks about attending Texas Tech University. She says she has a dual degree in Political Science and Spanish.

3:33

Morgan talks about Camp Lone Star. She remembers learning about Delta Gamma sorority from one of the camp's counselors.

5:05

Morgan says she was initiated into the Gamma Xi Chapter of Delta Gamma on October 25, 2013.

6:12

Morgan talks about some of her experiences while studying abroad in Mexico and Spain.

9:00

Morgan says she has worked as a teacher in Spain. She says she has also worked in international education.

9:20

Morgan talks about one of her professors.

10:13

Morgan remembers an internship she had through Texas Tech that took her to Washington DC. She says she decided to move to DC on her own during the COVID-19 pandemic.

13:26

Morgan talks about positions she has held with Delta Gamma alumnae groups.

14:59

Morgan talks about attending Delta Gamma's bi-annual convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

16:49

Morgan talks about moving to Atlanta, Georgia, and starting law school.

17:55

Morgan talks about being diagnosed with malignant melanoma at 26 years of age. She talks about undergoing surgery.

20:24

Morgan talks about being born with cerebral palsy.

20:55

Morgan says she now knows the kind of law she wants to practice.

21:58

Morgan talks about being a young person with cancer. She says she is writing a book for people like herself.

23:45

Morgan talks about finding her calling.

24:37

Morgan remembers meeting fellow Delta Gamma alumna Carol Harman.

27:35

Laura asks Morgan what advice she would give to collegiate women. She asks Morgan what she would say about joining a sorority.

30:05

Morgan says it was hard to understand as a college student that Delta Gamma is for life.

32:45

Laura asks Morgan about her life lessons so far.

33:35

Morgan talks about her grandfather, Stephen Wayne Lanham. She says he was the eldest of 13 children.

35:48

Morgan says she does not recall her grandfather talking about his military service. She says she is very proud of him.

37:34

Morgan says people are surprised to learn that she speaks multiple languages. She says her life made more sense after being diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).

39:19

Morgan says her ADHD diagnosis was immediately followed by her cancer diagnosis.

40:10

Morgan talks about going through really hard things and being able to help others as a result.

41:25

Laura and Morgan thank one another for having today's conversation.