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Pearl Sisters Build Connections
Pearl Sisters are alumnae who mentor new members at provisional chapters, where new members don’t have “Sister Mothers” because there aren’t older initiated collegiate members. Since they connect through email, text or social media, Pearl Sisters don’t need to be geographically close to demonstrate how Alpha Gamma Delta is much bigger than an individual chapter experience.
In fall 2024, Alpha Gam paired Kimble Manley Eastman, Gamma Delta–Auburn University with Reagan Murphy, Gamma Nu–University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Kimble thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Reagan, encouraging her on her Alpha Gamma Delta journey and celebrating Gamma Nu Chapter’s accomplishments.
“Reagan is very bright and ambitious and was selected for the Empower Program,” Kimble said. “We text about once a week. We’ve shared pictures and I’ve sent her several cards and gifts. I was able to connect her with sisters from Auburn who were also selected for the Empower Program and use my involvement as an Advisor at Auburn to offer counsel to Reagan as their chapter is getting started.”
The opportunity to connect with Alpha Gamma Delta alumnae across North America through her Pearl Sister stands out Reagan. “It allows me to get a glimpse into not only my Pearl Sister's life now, but also her experiences as an Alpha Gam and what I have to look forward to,” Reagan said. “I've learned a ton of interesting information about Kimble. She is also a speech pathologist for the school system like my mom and she recently received the Joy of Service Award at the Alpha Gamma Delta national convention which was super amazing.”
Reagan appreciates the little "happies" Kimble sends for all the big things happening in her life. “The biggest benefit is having an Alpha Gam mentor me as I'm trying to figure out everything,” Reagan said. “She is a constant source of support, whether I need advice about my major, or even if I have questions about Alpha Gam traditions I might just be experiencing for the first time. I love this program and love my Pearl Sister!”
