Leader of the Pack By Victoria (Tori) Henry, Western Kentucky ’12, Epsilon Kappa Chapter President
It was the last round of formal recruitment. After visiting 13 different organizations and catching a glimpse into the various Sisterhoods, I stepped into room number 14 and instantly fell in love. It was in room number 14 that I knew Alpha Xi Delta was my home. The atmosphere, the women, the philanthropy and the opportunities spoke to my heart. In order to have the opportunity to join Alpha Xi Delta, I had to remove myself from formal recruitment, and that’s exactly what I did. Over the next few weeks, I had many meetings and interviews with the women from Alpha Xi Delta and was told there are more opportunities for leadership within a colony. For those of you who know me, you know that when I have an idea people need to watch out! I told Becky Wilbanks, the Educational Leadership Consultant for the Western Kentucky University Colony, from day one I was going to be the Epsilon Kappa Chapter President. I knew being President would bring about amazing opportunities to make a difference in the Bowling Green community, the WKU campus and in the lives of my Alpha Xi Delta Sisters.
As for my Epsilon Kappa Chapter Sisters, I can only hope I have touched their lives the way each of them has touched mine. There are simply not enough words to describe the impact they have had on my life in this short time. Since Initiation and Installation, our chapter has focused our attention on Sisterhood and recruitment. I want each potential new member to understand the bond you gain by joining Alpha Xi Delta and to know that with the support of your Sisters, anything is possible. I am forever changed by one decision, the decision to become an Alpha Xi Delta; the best decision of my life thus far. After Installation, Becky Wilbanks, Educational Leadership Consultant, presented Tori (left) a plaque to display in their future chapter house.
A Sisterhood So True By Courtney Moore, Auburn ’10
The 379-mile trek from Auburn, Alabama, to Bowling Green, Kentucky, was filled with excitement and anticipation for both me, as well as my fellow Zeta Xi Sisters. As we arrived at the hotel, we were greeted by many Alpha Xi Deltas, including national officers and alumnae, who were there to take part in this life-changing weekend. Having participated in Epsilon Kappa’s Preference event and Pledging Ceremony this past fall, I was more than ready to see these amazing women become Sisters. Whether you’ve been an Alpha Xi Delta for 50+ years, or you’ve spent one semester being in this wonderful family, the bonds and feelings of Sisterhood you experience during
11 The Quill of Alpha Xi Delta
Spring 2012
this sacred ceremony will remain close to your heart forever. It still astounds me that after countless Initiation ceremonies, the excitement for initiated Sisters to welcome new members into our circle of Sisterhood never seems to fade. As I'm sure each of you can recall, the moment when you as a new member learn the meaning of TFJ. It’s one of excitement and joy and one you’ll never forget. After getting to know several of the Epsilon Kappa members, Educational Leadership Consultants, alumnae and National Officers, I can truly say that I am one lucky…wait, scratch that. I am one privileged woman to be able to call myself a Sister of Alpha Xi Delta. Courtney serves as the Public Relations Vice President for the Zeta Xi Chapter at Auburn University.