Pi Beta Phi KY Alpha Spring 2017 History

PI BETA PHI KY ALPHA Historian Scrapbook Spring 2017

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Pi Beta Phi Kentucky Alpha Spring 2017 Chapter History

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CONTENTS

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WHO WE ARE

Meet our Executive Council Chapter Roster

OUR YEAR Blood Drive Blood Drive Fryberger RaiseRED Hoops for Halos Pink Party Initiation Formal Founder’s Day Senior Farewell Convention

SENIORS

Sister of the Year Senior Spotlights

PREFACE

One day during the Fall semester,

scrapbooks as much. As photos became

Kelsey (our VPFD) was going through

more popular, the quality of the books

and cleaning up the back closet, which

went down. Written paragraphs about

is of course filled with all sorts of

our accomplishements were replaced

interesting Pi Phi relics, my favorite of

with a Kodak glued to a scrapbook page

which are the scrapbooks. KY Alpha

with little to no description. A picture

has been here for so long, and both of

might be worth a thousand words, but

my older sisters, as well as my older

there’s something so intimate about

cousin were members, so going through

reading the thoughts of girls who were

the histories and finding old pictures of

in our chapter before I was born.

them has always been special for me.

of Historian, but I’ve been inspired

further than just my family though, and

to do a better job this time around.

reading about our chapter when it was

My goal with this publication is to

first starting out is

bring back some of the thoughtfulness

really interesting.

that went into those early KY Alpha

So, I had stopped whatever homework

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This is my second time in the position

The histories we have go back so much

histories. I want future Pi Phis to be

I was working on at the time and hung

able to look back on this and get an idea

out with Kelsey while she was sorting

of what our chapter is like now, and I

through things in the closet. I was

want the girls currently in the chapter

sifting through the chapter histories,

to have something to look back on that

and noticed it was very clear that over

accurately represents the impact

time girls had stopped caring about the

they made.

I graduate next Spring with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. I may not have had time to hold a position on our Executive Council, but I hope that I can use my talents to make at least a small difference and improve this little part of our chapter.

Pi Phi Love & All of Mine,

Kylar Ware

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WHO WE ARE

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CHECK OUT OUR MEMBERS! 9

Meet Our

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

CHAPTER MEMBER VICE PRESIDENT OF

PRESIDENT Kassie Fogarty DEVELOPMENT This year we are very lucky to have Kassie Fogarty serving as our Chapter President. Kassie is currently a junior

Kristen Traylor

nursing major. As Chapter President she is the corespondent

Kristen Traylor, a junior with a major in English, is our VPMD.

between the chapter and AAC & anything that comes from

Last year Kristen was our academics chair and helped to

headquarters. She signs official paperwork and executes

develop our Arrow Guide program. She is in charge of that

ceremonies, but most importantly oversees the well being of

program as well as setting academic goals for the chapter and

our chapter as a whole. She provides support to the rest of EC

being a resource for members struggling with mental and

whenever needed so that our chapter can be the best

physical well-being.

that it can be.

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VICE PRESIDENT OF VICE PRESIDENT OF

MEMBERSHIP Bailey Seaver FRATERNITY she also handles any membership status changes, oversees

DEVELOPMENT Kelsey Thomas

Arrowboard, and is always looking for ways to boost morale in

double major. As VPFD, Kelsey helps our chapter remember

our chapter.

and continue traditions that were started way before our

Bailey Seaver is our Vice President of Membership. Bailey is a junior with a major in Nursing. In her position she is not only in charge of planning our Spring and Fall recruitment, but

Kelsey, our VPFD, is a sophomore with a biology/psychology

time, while also t incorporating new traditions, especially regarding meeting and ritual. Kelsey also oversees Initiation and all things related to that, so she plays an important role in helping new members with their transition into becoming actives.

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VICE PRESIDENT OF VICE PRESIDENT OF

FINANCE Hailee Bowling

COMMUNICATION Mariah Likens Our VP Communication is Mariah Likens, a junior and social work major. Her duties as Vice President of communications

Hailee Bowling is our current VP of Finance. She is a junior

include serving as our Panhellenic Delegate, working on

and a Chemistry major. Hailee takes care of payment plans for

promoting our chapter, cultivating our relationship with

our dues and invoicing things to Greekbill. She also works on

the university, other chapters, parents, and our alum. She

our budget and takes care of reimbursements.

also oversees our social media and the chapter website, our submissions to The Arrow, and actively encourages our members to be involved elsewhere at the University and the community as a whole.

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VICE PRESIDENT OF VICE PRESIDENT OF

ADMINISTRATION PHILANTHROPY Katie Hageman Meg Hopko Meg Hopko is currently our Vice President of Philanthropy.

Meg is in charge of overseeing and planning all of our Philanthropy events, such as Hoops for Halos, and passing along information about other service opportunities to ensure that each member fulfills 25 hours of community service each semester.

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Katie Hageman is currently serving as our VPA. Katie is a sophomore elementary education major. She oversees

logistical things for the chapter such as attendance records and valid excuses for major events. Katie also reviews our bylaws and manages any changes we vote on as a chapter, and supervises our Policy and Standards Board.

VICE PRESIDENT OF VICE PRESIDENT OF

HOUSING Ashley Carroll

EVENT PLANNING Olivia Strehle Our VP of Event Planning this semester is Olivia Strehle.

Olivia is a current senior and Communications major with a

Ashley Carroll is VP Housing. Ashley is a junior with majors

minor in creative writing. In her position, Olivia is in charge

in political science, history, women and gender studies,

of planning our formal, as well as overseeing the planning of

AND English. Somehow, even with all of that going on

all of our socials with other Greek organizations on campus.

Ashley has done an amazing job with her EC role. She has a hand in decorating the suite, as well as keeping an open line of communication with Community Park on permanent appearance fixtures in addition to helping chapter morale by planning and making monthly dinners, and providing necessary every day things for us in the suite.

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Meet Our

MEMBERS

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»» Paige Anderson

»» Brittany DeMoss

»» Alex Hibbs

»» Rachel Armstrong

»» Milan Doan

»» Hannah Hobbs

»» Julie Babyar

»» Morgan Dowell

»» Meg Hopko

»» Mckenzie Ball

»» Kelly Dyal

»» Cori Hosch

»» Martha Bean

»» Abigail Eberle

»» Emily Howser

»» Jia Berling

»» Kelsey Embry

»» Sydney Humphress

»» Hailee Bowling

»» Sarah Farrell

»» Delaney Hutchinson

»» Shay Bradley

»» Krista Fitzgerald

»» Abby Johnson

»» Dakota Brown

»» Kassie Fogarty

»» Kristin Johnson

»» Carlea Brown

»» Emma Furr

»» Maggie Johnston

»» Rachel Buckles

»» Meagan Gambrel

»» Amber Kleitz

»» Lyndie Burns

»» Katelyn Garner

»» Olivia Krauth

»» Breanne Carpenter

»» Brianna Gibson

»» Emily Kreutzjans

»» Ashley Carroll

»» Elaina Gronovius

»» Savannah Lear

»» Taylor Carter

»» Elizabeth Guest

»» Callie Lee

»» Kendall Carter

»» Maegan Guzman

»» Mariah Likens

»» Lexi Colabianchi

»» Katie Hageman

»» Katelyn Lucas

»» Larisha Colon

»» Nina Halioris

»» Sierra Luckett

»» Keisha Combs

»» Megan Harris

»» Shannon Maloney

»» Lee Cooper

»» Jordan Hartlage

»» Taylor Mann

»» Katelyn Cox

»» Brianna Haynes

»» Ashley Manning

»» Kate Cummins

»» Kela Hays

»» Mecaskey Martin

»» Maria Martinez

»» Emily Roby

»» Kayla Thomas

»» Charlotte McGlinchey

»» Lauren Roby

»» Megan Thomas

»» Abby Miles

»» Melanie Roley

»» Kelsey Thomas

»» Katherine Milligan

»» Katherine Rouse

»» Madison Thomas

»» Leigha Moore

»» Brittany Sanderson

»» Elizabeth Thompson

»» Rachel Myre

»» Savannah Sanderson

»» Abby Thompson

»» Kirsten Nagel

»» Krystin Sapp

»» Kristen Traylor

»» Brittany Nelson

»» Jolee Saylor

»» Madyson True

»» Brandy Newton

»» Taylor Schafer

»» Alexea Vazquez

»» Kelsey O’Sullivan

»» Savannah Schneider

»» Catherine Vish

»» Mary Oberst

»» Kylyn Schnelle

»» Natalie Visse

»» Martina Parola

»» Lois Schroeder

»» Jenna Walsh

»» Madison Pendigraph

»» Bailey Seaver

»» Kylar Ware

»» Kellie Pittenger

»» Alexis Shambaugh

»» Samantha Wegner

»» Megan Poindexter

»» Brooke Shields

»» McKenzie Wiedemann

»» Kylie Poremba

»» MaryAnn Smith

»» Madison Wood

»» Ciara Price

»» Martha Sowder

»» Maggie Wood

»» McKenzie Reynolds

»» Rachel Spahr

»» Peyton Wulf

»» Megan Riddle

»» Bethany Spalding

»» Olivia Zarek

»» Natalie Ridge

»» Winter Stadtlander

»» Nicole Riggs

»» Kassandra Stanfield

»» Chelsea Roberts

»» Olivia Strehle

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OUR YEAR Spring 2017 has been a busy semester for Kentucky Alpha. I have gone through and recapped as many of the highlights of our semester as I could. In these pages you’ll find photos, quotes, and descriptions of some of the fun things we accomplished this spring.

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CHECK OUT WHAT WE DID THIS YEAR! 19

BLOOD DRIVE

This semester our chapter came together in a way that truly showed

be a part of. Normally a blood drive

how special being a Pi Phi can be.

or any other philanthropy event is

In under a week, we organized and

planned well in advance, so it took the

hosted a blood drive in honor of one of

participation and effort of everyone

our alumna, Megan Zoeller Chlopek.

in our chapter to make this event

Megan, a member from KY Alpha’s Fall

a success. Each individual came

2003 Pledge Class, experienced a very

forward and offered what help they

serious health event which required her

could, whether that was making signs

to deliver her twins at around twenty-

to advertise the event, graphics and

six weeks gestation. Megan’s condition

props for social media, getting snacks,

was very critical, and unfortunately one

working the event during the day, or

of her twins passed away.

giving blood themselves.

Our chapter asked if there was

This Blood Drive really proved

anything we could do to show Megan

to me how much we value Lifelong

and her family our support. They

Commitment. Pi Phi becomes a part of

requested that everyone give blood

your life, and the experiences you have

in Megan and her babies’ honor.

in this organization are not limited to

Our VP Philantrhopy, Meg Hopko,

your four years in college. Megan has

contacted the American Red Cross and

had sisters that she’s never even met

immediatly began organizing a blood

supporting her during this time, and I

drive in Megan’s honor.

think that’s incredibly moving.

The family also asked that we

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It was a really incredible thing to

By the end of the day we collected

hashtag pictures of the blood drive

around 90 units of blood. Not only were

with #MyMegan so that they could see

we able to honor one of our alumnae, we

just how Megan has impacted the lives

also gathered much needed blood

around her.

for others.

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FRYBERGER

Every spring semester our chapter

leapt to our feet and erupted in screams.

takes on the challenge of Fryberger.

At first it was in disbelief, and then

Performed at The Palace, it’s essentially

there were tears of joy, and smiles so

just a Greek Singing competition

wide our faces hurt.

between all of the sororities and

We put in two solid months of

fraternities on campus. Fryberger

practice, and Paige and Olivia had been

nevertheless takes a lot of planning and

working on details since December.

a lot of hard work by everyone involved.

There were long nights in the suite,

This year, Paige Anderson and Olivia

Strehle stepped up to be co-chairs, despite already holding the

disagreements, and doubts, but in that moment it was all worth it.

The mood was contagious. We spent

positions of PSB Chair and VP Event

so long marveling over our shiny new

Planning, respectively.

trophy and taking photos together

As a wink to Pi Phis always having

that the Palace staff had to kick us out.

wings, and a reference to our 150th

That was fine with us, we continued

anniversary this year, Olivia and

celebrating all the way back to the suite,

Paige’s chosen theme was “Pi Phi Flight

where, despite being together for hours

150”. We must have sang like angels too,

upon hours, we all wanted a little more

because we flew right into second place

time together.

for the first time in years.

Maybe it was sleep deprivation,

It might seem silly to be so worked up over second place in a Greek Sing,

maybe it was stress, or maybe it was a

but that’s not really the point. Being

result of being around too many girls

a part of that performance and being

in close quarters for too long, but I’ve

there when we placed was everything

never experienced anything like that

I imagined being a part of a sisterhood

win. The announcer hadn’t even gotten

would be.

the “Beta” out before our entire section

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“When the other chapters started telling me that we killed it, that’s when I knew we did something right. That’s when I knew that all the long nights were worth it.,” –Olivia Strehle We had 38 girls in our performance this

Catherine Vish the Tickets and

year, and also had a large presence on

Trophies Coordinator.

the Fryberger Board. Taylor Schafer was the Communications Chair, Madyson

trio for our performance this year along

True the Chair Assistant, Melanie Roley

with Cori Hosch, and Brianna Haynes.

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I was honored to be a a part of the

“Standing on stage when they said Pi Phi got second place, my heart just exploded,” –Paige Anderson 25

etc. She was also a part of Top 4 which

important events of the spring semester.

meant that she was responsible for a

It’s an 18 hour dance marathon to raise

third of the board. She and her partner

money for pediatric oncology and

ensured the board was staying on top

hematology research. We’ve always had

of their positions, helped whenever

a lot of members involved in the event,

extra hands were needed, and served

whether they’re dancers, team leaders,

as their point people if they ever had

or on the board.

questions. We’re extremely proud of

RAISE RED

Every year RaiseRED is one of the most

This year, Pi Phi had 65 dancers

registered, and of those 65, 61 had

chosen to be the Operations Director for

raised over $100, meaning they could

RaiseRED next year.

attend the event. By the end of the 18

I think the reason we have so much

hours, our chapter alone had raised

participation and passion for this

around $12,600.

event is because you get to truly see

Shay Bradley was our chapter’s

the impact you’re making in the lives

Student Outreach Coordinator, Elaina

of the children and their families. The

Gronovius was a Team Leader for the

kids look forward to the event every

event, and Kristin Johnson was one of

year. They come with their families at

two Programming Directors.

the beginning and end of the 18 hours,

Kristin’s job consisted of planning

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Kristin because she has already been

and each color team is dancing for a

the entire 18 hour event along with set

different child. Some of the children

up and clean up. She and her partner

have already won their battles against

were responsible for the overall

cancer, but others are still fighting. It’s

schedule as well as separate schedules

a great feeling to have the opportunity

for different leadership positions like

to meet them, make them smile, and

Team Leaders, Morale, Executive Board,

help them to feel like a normal kid for a

Volunteers, etc. They chose the themed

little while. It’s really powerful to see so

hours, performers, DJ’s, guest speakers,

many college students give up nearly

decorations, meals, color team activities

their entire weekend in the middle of

and rotations, the layout of the SAC,

the semester to make a difference.

“I’m really excited to see the joy on the kid’s faces when they’re there, and to see the overall amount raised because it just kind of clicks why we’re doing this and is what makes it worth it” –Kassie Fogarty

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“To see Pi Phis go above and beyond to support these kids makes me very proud.”

–Kristin Johnson

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“When I came to UofL, I knew I wanted

freshman year, everyone in Pi Phi shared

to be involved with RaiseRED. When

in my excitement and I was able to get

I mentioned this to a few of the older

even more girls signed up for the event

girls they told me that we already had a

because they wanted to support me.

member involved and that I should talk

As Programming Director my Junior

to her. She told me everything I needed

year, I was responsible for planning the

to know about the organization and even

entire dance marathon. The support

helped prep me for my interview.

I received from everyone year round

When I became a Team Leader my

really motivated me to do a good job.

The closer we got to the event, the more

To have a group of 60 girls cheering

dancers at RaiseRED truly makes a

texts I got congratulating me on all of

me on at an event I had been planning

difference in the lives of kids with cancer

my hard work and wishing me luck. I

and stressing about for a whole

and blood diseases in the Louisville area

got texts during the event telling me to

year, really made the experience

and to see Pi Phis go above and beyond

“keep up the good work” or “I really liked

unforgettable. Especially since each

to support these kids makes me

that game we just played” and I even

dancer has to raise a minimum of $100

very proud.”

remember hearing a group of Pi Phis

to get into the dance marathon. We even

–Kristin Johnson

chanting my name as I was

had close to 50 Pi Phis that raised more

running around.

than $100. The money raised by all the

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HOOPS FOR HALOS Our biggest philantrhopy event this

semester was our second annual Hoops

girls as a team leader. As team leaders

for Halos, a basketball tournament.

we kept our team updated before the

Meg Hopko, our Philanthropy chair, did

event arrived, and made signs to cheer

an excellent job organizing the event

on our team during the event. We also

and we had a great turn out.

had girls serving as referees, and time

Held in the Student Recreation

Center, we had over thirty teams sign

and score keepers for each game.

In the end, one of Sig Ep’s teams took

up to participate. In addition to the

first place for the Fraternity Division,

basketball tournament, we also sold

and took home a trophy and $100 for

raffle tickets for prizes, and encouraged

their Philanthropy.

the rest of the Greek Community to

come watch and root for their teams.

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Each team was assigned one of our

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“Nothing felt better than the love from my sisters and knowing that everyone was excited for me to be a part of Pi Phi” 32

–Megan Harris

PINK PARTY

Even though there was no spring

Approximately one third of the chapter

recruitment this year, we still had an

was at preinitiation, another third either

initiation. Megan Harris was unable

brought food for or attended pink party,

to initiate with her pledge class this

and the last third either helped set up,

past fall, so she remained a new

take down, or attended her initation.

member into the spring semester.

Even though the crowd was smaller,

With no new pledges this semester,

Pink Party was as fun as ever. With the

Megan’s initiation was really special.

entire chapter dividing and conquering,

She had it all to herself! Kelsey had

we had more time to decorate, and more

the unique task of making sure all

pink foods to celebrate with.

of the actives were involved in the

It was a night full of fun as we ate

process, while making sure Megan

pink frosted cupcakes and continued

wasn’t uncomfortable being the

the tradition of decorating spoons to

center of attention. Instead of making

sing Ring Ching with.

preinitiation, Pink Party, and initiation mandatory for every active, she let us choose how we wanted to contribute.

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INITIATION

As not to let her miss out on tradition,

instead of normal meeting attire, so that

the Sunday after her initiation

she could wear her letters for

(pre -initation was thursday night,

the first time.

initation was friday afternoon), we

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Kylyn told the Cookie Shine story

held a cookie shine before meeting to

and we sang, made wishes as we

celebrate and for her to get letters from

passed around the cookie cakes, and

her big. The meeting was pin attire,

celebrated the official addition of a

meaning we can wear lettered shirts

new sister.

“You can’t describe how personal it is, or the connection you feel to your new sisters,” –Megan Harris

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FORMAL

Formal is always one of our favorite

plenty of fun and memories to take

events of the semester. Who doesn’t

home while also staying safe, and

love getting all dolled up to dance the

our T-Shirt Co-chair, Amber Kleitz,

night away? While formal is always

designed a beautiful shirt to fit

themed, we decided this year to create a

the theme.

tradition with the Wine Carnation Ball.

We chose this theme as a nod to Pi Phi’s

food, and Olivia made sure we had

150th anniversary, and, of course, our

plenty, including a personal favorite:

fraternity flower. This was the perfect

chicken tenders and potato skins.

theme to begin a tradition.

This year our formal venue was

We ate good food, voted on hilarious superlatives, listened to all of our

Patrick O’Shea’s Irish Pub in Downtown

favorite songs, took plenty of photos to

Louisville at their rooftop bar. The

add to our albums, and danced the

beautiful architecture, spacious patio,

night away.

and beautiful lighting makes it one of the most elegant spaces for our formal each spring. Our VP Event Planning, Olivia, spent countless hours ensuring the evening would go as planned, and making sure each of our sisters had

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It wouldn’t be a Pi Phi event without

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SUPER LATIVES

»» Miss Pi Phi: Charlotte McGlinchey »» Miss Senior: Cori Hosch »» Miss Junior: Mariah Likens »» Miss Sophomore: Abby Thompson »» Miss Freshman: Jia Berling »» Partner’s in Crime: Catherine Vish and Savannah Lear »» Funniest: Kylyn Schnelle

»» Integrity: Abby Miles

»» Third Wheel: Kelsey O’Sullivan

»» Philanthropic Service: Kristin Johnson

»» Most Likely to Fall Asleep: Kelly Dyal

»» Honor and Respect: Kylar Ware

»» Most Likely to be Insta Famous: Alexis Shambaugh

»» Personal & Intellectual Growth: Kristen Traylor

»» Best Dressed Hailee Bowling

»» Sincere Friendship: Martina Parola »» House Mom: Ashley Carroll »» Most Likely to Cry: Natalie Ridge

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FOUNDER’S DAY

Founder’s Day is always a special day of the year, but it was even more special this year, as we were celebrating our 150th Anniversary!

Held in the University of Louisville

Alumni Club, and organized by our Vice President of Fraternity Development, Kelsey Thomas, this Founder’s Day

was one for the books. I loved having the opportunity to talk to former

Kentucky Alphas, as well as alumni who came from other chapters. It’s just one more way to see our value of Lifelong Commitment in action.

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SENIOR FAREWELL Senior Farewell is always

in the back room, and each

a bittersweet time of year.

one had a letter from their

Leigha Moore (middle,

parents or a close relative or

middle), our Senior

friend. We read each letter

Transition Officer, did a

aloud, and gave each senior

fantastic job planning the

a chance to talk about their

week for our seniors. Each

favorite memory or a piece of

senior had a group which,

advice they had.

similar to Big/Little, left gifts for them each day .

On Thursday, each group

It’s always a little sad to see our friends move on from our chapter, inspiring to see

revealed themselves to their

how far they’ve come, and

senior. There was a slideshow

exciting to see where they

of baby photos of each senior

will go next.

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CONVENTION

This year we sent three of our sisters to the National Convention in St. Louis, Missouri. Kassie Fogarty, our current president, Kylie Poremba, our New Member Coordinator, and Lee Cooper.

At convention, our chapter received

praise for our new academic program, Arrow Guides. In this program, we assign each new member an active member with a similar major. As an arrow guide, it is your job to check in with your Arrow and give them advice on study habits etc. We developed the program as a way to help new members adapt to college life.

To the right you can see our members

taking a photo with the Grand President (middle left), as well as the former Grand President (top middle).

Our girls had a blast and loved the

opportunity to meet members of our organization from all over the country.

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“Convention was a blast. It was so amazing getting to meet Pi Phi sisters, both collegian and alumna, from all across the country.

We gained so many fantastic ideas to improve our chapter from various other chapters. The best part was the book drive they held where thousands of books were donated, and of course, the amazing food.”

—Lee Cooper

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CONGRATULATIONS

TO ALL OF OUR

2017 GRADUATES! 48

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SENIORS Seniors are such an important part of our chapter. They act

as role models for the new girls, they carry on traditions from our past, and from sticking around for four years, they have advice about how to make the best of your time in college, and in Pi Phi. I have dedicated the next few pages to our graduating seniors.

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CHECK OUT OUR SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS! 51

SISTER OF THE YEAR

Cori Hosch was awarded Sister of the Year this year, and I can’t think

for Executive Council she said it was

of anyone who is more deserving.

because “my little told me I’d be great at

Cori went through recruitment as a

it, and a lot of other people approached

sophomore, so she only had 3 years as

me saying they hoped I’d apply”.

an active member, but she made more

Her little definitley wasn’t wrong!

of a difference in those 3 years than

During her time as VPMD Cori

most people do in 4. Cori graduated

implemented our Arrow Guide

with a major in biology, and a minor in

program and served as interim

sociology. She served as VP of Member

Chapter President.

Development on our Executive Council

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When asked why she decided to apply

Cori has always been a great example

her junior year, and was on the VP of

of what it looks like to uphold our

Fraternity Development committee

values. She truly demonstrated what

before that. She was also Fryberger

it means to be a Pi Phi and was always

chair, and I had the honor of being her

prepared to lend a helping hand to a

co-chair that year.

sister in need.

“My favorite Pi Phi memory can’t really be put into words. This chapter has made me realize my fullest potential and has supported me and pushed me to reach new heights more than anyone has before.

I’m definitely a better person after my three years in Pi Phi and I’m so sad to see them come to a close.”

–Cori Hosch

Cori Hosch

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»» Pledge Class: Fall 2013 »» Positions: New Member Coordinater, Apparel Co-Chair »» Advice: It’s more than okay to put things ahead of Pi Phi. What you do professionally will help out your chapter that much more. Personal & Intellectual Growth starts from within. So go out, get that dream job, and bring what you learned back to us. Make KY Alpha a better chapter. Make yourself a friend that a friend would like to have. Lead with empathy and patience and you’ll find

AMBER KLEITZ

fulfillment where you least expect it.

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»» Major: Secondary Education / English »» Pledge Class: Fall 2014

ASHLEY MANNING

»» Major: Communication Art & Design

»» Advice: There is nothing I’ve found that will open hearts and minds more willingly than selflessness, no matter how insignificant.

»» Part of SGA, Gamma Chi, intramural official and supervisor

KYLYN SCHNELLE

»» Favorite Memory: Being a Gamma Chi and running

»» Nursing major

BRITANNY SANDERSON

»» Major: Sport Administration with a minor in Marketing

back to Pi Phi at the end of those two summers. Kylyn

»» Graduating December 2017

stated, “I am thankful for Pi Phi because it made realize

»» Pledge class: fall 2014

that you should give everything your all.”

»» My favorite memory would be getting both of my Little’s and hugging my sister on her pref night and sharing

some tears. Pi phi had defiantly strengthened our bond

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»» Major: Social Work »» Positions: Historian, PSB Committee member »» Memory/Advice/Me rambling: »» Through out my four years the University of Louisville, my Pi Phi sisters have supported me, encouraged me, and stood by my side through the whirlwind that has

KATHERINE ROUSE

been my undergraduate career. My advice to my sisters would be to remember to look back, cherish, and say thank you for all the friends, memories, and values that were given to every single one of us. Thanks to Pi Phi, I laugh a little harder, cry a little less, and smile a little brighter each day.

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»» Fall 2013? Pledge Class »» Major: Chemical Engineering

LYNDIE BURNS

»» Pledge Class: Fall 13

»» Served as Philanthropy Chair »» Favorite Memory: “my favorite memory in Pi Phi was when I went to Disney World with my Big, Charlotte, and my Twiddle, Elaina. Charlotte had just taken Elaina and it was our way to all bond as a family. I just remember being so excited to spend the whole week with them. I remember being crammed in the back seat driving down there and we were all just laughing about something, and I remember having this overwhelming feeling of belonging and pure happiness. I had never felt just so completely loved and wanted by anyone other than my real family up until that moment. Plus it was just an absolute blast all week.”

»» Major: Health and Human Performance with a concentration in Exercise Science »» Held positions of Tshirt chair for one year and social chair for two

MADYSON TRUE

»» Advice: “Get as involved as possible. If you get involved it allows you to truly get to know the people within your chapter and form relationships.”

»» Fall 2013 Pledge Class

LEIGHA MOORE

»» Spring 2014 Pledge Class

»» Major: B.S. Political Science and A.A. Paralegal Studies »» Favorite Memory: “I decided to step out of my comfort zone and do Step Show. As a freshman I didn’t know anyone in Pi Phi, but by the end of that experience I knew I had found my home and one of my best friends.

That’s also when I knew I was meant to try and push myself and grow as a person. I’ve always hated being

in front of people, even to this day giving presentations makes me incredibly nervous, but that semester I allowed myself to embrace one of our values, Personal and Intellectual Growth. By doing Step Show I stepped out of my comfort zone, I met one of my closest friends and sisters, I made straight A’s and played on Pi Phi’s flag football team. Without Step Show I probably wouldn’t be where I am today and I owe all of this to Pi Phi.”

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»» Major: Equine Administration with a minor in Marketing »» Served as Chapter President and VP Finance »» Advice: “Do not waste your college years and your time in Pi Phi by getting drunk every weekend, skipping class, watching too much Netflix, etc. Time really does fly by, so do things now that will benefit you when you graduate. Get internships in your field of interest so you can figure out if you like it and also make connections that can help you get a good job. Take 8 am classes because real-world jobs start in the morning, and learn to get through the day without a nap because you can’t do that at work. Save money; you’re going to need a lot

»» Fall 2014 Pledge Class

of it when you’re no longer in college. Partying may be

»» Major: Secondary Education-Mathematics

fun now, but just remember that you cannot put your

»» Served as VP Philanthropy

drinking prowess on a resume.”

»» Advice: “The advice I have for anyone who joins Pi Phi is

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MCKENZIE WIEDEMANN

»» Spring 2014 Pledge Class

to get involved with everything! It’s so important to get involved and go to as many things for our sorority and

around campus as possible because it’s what will make your time as a Pi Phi enjoyable.”

»» Major: Nursing »» Served on Arrow Board Committee. »» Advice: “If I had any advice it would probably be something along the lines of: Find that friend or group of friends that makes you go out of your comfort zone so you can experience college and life to the fullest.

MAGGIE WOOD

»» Pledge class: Fall 2013

»» Spring 2015 Pledge Class.

direction and it can help you learn more about yourself.

»» Major: History

(Although I’d say get involved too- finding your group of

»» Favorite Memory: “My favorite memory is going down

MARTHA BEAN

Sometimes all you need is a little push in the right

people helps make that a lot easier)”

to Atlanta with a few members of my Pi Phi family to go to the football game against Auburn. It was still very early in my time in Pi Phi, so it was nice to be able to get to know them. Another memory is that my aunt was a Pi Phi at UofL, and we are able to share talking about Pi Phi.”

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»» Major in Marketing »» Held positions as New Member Coordinator, worked with the university admissions office, was an SOSer, and a Gamma Chi

CHARLOTTE MCGLINCHEY

»» Favorite Memory: “When I was disaffiliated from my chapter as a Gamma Chi, I remember banging on our door of the porch to let the chapter know the girls outside were lined up and ready. After months of missing the songs, laughter, and tears inside, standing on the porch of your home is one of the hardest and sweetest moments of being a Gamma Chi. When the door opened, I was shocked to see my big and two littles standing to greet the potential new members. We couldn’t say anything or

»» Spring 2014 Pledge Class

have any interaction, but seeing them smiling up at me

»» Major in Math with a focus in Actuarial Science

made my heart ache with happiness. Being away from

»» Served on EC as VP Member Development and held

my sisters was incredibly difficult, but that one glance filled with love made it all worth it.”

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ELAINA GRONOVIUS

»» Fall 2012 Pledge Class

several chair positions, RaiseRED team leader, SOSer,

»» Favorite Memory: “My favorite part of every semester is big little week. I love watching people find their homes within Pi Phi and seeing how excited they are all week leading up to reveal. Some of my most memorable connections in Pi Phi will always be my big and my littles so it’s exciting to watch other people experience that too.” »» “I love how much Pi Phi has led me to become someone greater than I was before. Without motivation from my sisters, I never would have been as involved and grown so much as an individual.”

»» Major: Biology with a minor in Psychology »» Served as Academics Chair for two semesters »» Advice: “My advice for life would be strive for more in life than you think you are capable of. For Pi Phi it would

KATELYN GARNER

»» Fall 2014 Pledge Class

be to get to know people in sororities and fraternities

»» Major: Elementary Education with a Focus in English

other than Pi Phi.

»» Served as sisterhood chair, parents weekend chair, and

»» Favorite Memory: “Having my sister run to me on her first bid day and my last.”

on LNC.

»» Favorite Memory: “My Big has been a wonderful support

EMILY ROBY

to me in hard times and a friend I’ll have for life. My

Littles gave me the opportunity to be a mentor and grow as a leader. Much love to my Pi Phi family.” »» Advice: “Get involved in all you can. Also, take time to get to know your sisters and don’t take things too seriously because the chapter has a lot to offer!”

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»» Major: Investigative Journalism »» Editor of UofLs newspaper, The Louisville Cardinal Inc. »» Advice: “Shoot yo shot”

OLIVIA KRAUTH

»» Favorite Memory: “Spring 2015 Sisterhood Retreat and driving to Fryberger rehearsal when a random guy let us play with his dog at the gas station.”

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»» Fall 2013 Pledge Class

OLIVIA ZAREK

»» Spring 2014 Pledge Class

»» Major: Communication with a Minor in Sport Administration »» Advice: “My advice would be to get involved as much as you can in Pi Phi. Whether it is on EC, LNC, or a chair position, get involved! You get out of Pi Phi what you put into Pi Phi and the more you come around the better Pi Phi you become, the more friends you make, and the more incredible memories and life long friends you acquire. Also, my favorite memory was attending convention and meeting hundreds of new Pi Phi sisters.

It was an honor being chosen to attend in Chicago over the summer. I learned more about the organization and gained tons of knowledge on how to become a better leader in my Exec role as VPM.”

»» Major: Biology with a minor in History »» Favorite Memory: “When Amanda Jewell, Katherine

»» Pledge Class: Fall 13

TAYLOR SCHAFER

»» Pledge class: fall 2014

»» Majors: BA in Communication and Political Science

bad snow storm in Spring 2015! So much laughter and

»» Advice: “Enjoy every second you have in college

TAYLOR MANN

Rouse, Cori Hosch and I went sledding during a really fun. 10/10 would love to relive that memory”

(especially the first 2 years) and get involved in Pi Phi and on Campus, it will make your college experience so much more rewarding.”

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A huge thanks to everyone who helped me with this by answering all of my questions, tracking down photos, and helping me remember what to write about. I couldn’t have done it without you all!

Also, big shout out to Kelsey Thomas for being patient with me because I took forever to finish this.

PPL & AOM -Kylar

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