Celebration of a Student's Life
April 15 Remembrance for Car Crash Victim Courtney Stewart
Courtney Stewart
What:
A “Celebration of the Life of Courtney Stewart,” sponsored by the Cal State Fullerton chapter of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority, is being linked to the launch of the campus’ annual Greek Week celebration, in honor of the late sorority member.
When:
Wednesday, April 15
6:30 p.m. Greek Week kickoff
7:30 p.m. celebration program
Where:
Cal State Fullerton
Plaza between the Student Recreation Center and Titan Gym
Who:
Courtney Stewart, a CSUF sophomore communications major, was fatally injured April 9 when the car she was driving was hit by another vehicle in Fullerton. Two passengers in her car — Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart and law school student Henry Nigel Pearson — also died; a third, Cal State Fullerton graduate Jon Wilhite (B.A. communications ’08) remains hospitalized with serious injuries. Wilhite had been a member of the Titan baseball team, and Stewart was a member of the 2007- 08 CSUF Cheer Squad.
More:
“We’re going to have country line dancing because that’s what Courtney loved to do,” said Marisa Van Winkle, president of the CSUF chapter of Alpha Chi Omega about the Greek Week kickoff. The public is welcome to attend Wednesday night’s activities. Campus parking information available online.
Jon Wilhite
Donations:
A trust fund has been established for Wilhite, and donations can be made to the Benefit Fund for Jon Wilhite, #3980643658, at any Wells Fargo branch. Donations are welcome for scholarships for Alpha Chi Omega and can be made online. Click on the symbol for Alpha Chi Omega on the Greek Week website:
In lieu of flowers, donations also can be made in Courtney Stewart’s name to the “Be Perfect Foundation” founded by her childhood friend, Hal Hargrave. He suffered a life-altering car accident just six weeks after his high school graduation, which left him a quadriplegic. Donations can be made online in Stewart’s name.
Additionally, two CSUF teams of walkers will be taking part in the May 9 MADD Walk-a-Thon in Huntington Beach. One team will consist of Stewart’s sorority sisters and members of other campus Greek organizations, and another, in Stewart’s honor, of her CSUF Cheer Squad members. The latter has been organized by former CSUF Cheer Coach Carol May. Log onto the MADD website to make donations in Stewart’s name to support the CSUF Alpha Chi Omega Team and/or CSUF Cheer Team walkers.
Media Contacts:
Paula Selleck, Public Affairs, 657-278-2414 or pselleck@fullerton.edu
Mel Franks, Athletics, 657-278-3981 or mfranks@fullerton.edu
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