Cal Poly Mourns: Christina Dechalk's Passing - A Community's Loss
Is a university campus truly a safe haven for its students? The recent tragic passing of Christina Dechalk, a vibrant third-year computer science major at Cal Poly, casts a long shadow over the community and forces a somber reflection on the well-being of its students.
The university's announcement last week confirmed the devastating news: Christina Dechalk passed away on a Sunday in January. This loss is particularly heartbreaking as she was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and the second member of that sorority to pass away within the past year, according to sources. Her passing marks a painful moment for Cal Poly, especially as it grapples with the fact that she was reportedly one of five students to die in less than a year, as reported by calcoastnews.com. The Cal Poly community is united in mourning the loss of one of their own.
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Christina Dechalk |
| Date of Death | Sunday, January (Year Unspecified in Provided Text) |
| University | Cal Poly |
| Year of Study | Third Year |
| Major | Computer Science |
| Sorority | Kappa Kappa Gamma |
| Hometown | Dunblane, Scotland (Inferred from later mention of her birthplace) |
| Nationality/Heritage | Scottish/Filipina (Inferred from later mention of representing the Filipino community and competing as Miss Universe Great Britain) |
| Education | Pharmacology Degree from the University of Glasgow (Inferred from later mention) |
| Pageant Experience | Miss Universe Philippines 2024 (Unplaced), Miss Universe 2024 (Unplaced), Miss Universe Great Britain 2024 |
| Vigil | Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority hosted a vigil on Tuesday night following her passing. |
| Memorial Service | Friday, March 7, 2025, 10 a.m., Castle Rock, CO 80104 Nico Goon |
| Additional Information | Described as having an intelligent mind, a dedicated student, an incredible friend, the best listener, and a person with an amazing sense of humor. |
| Reference Link | Cal Poly Official Website |
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