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In this issue...

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1,303 women receive bids to join Auburn sororities

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Panhellenic makes Bid Day wristband-only

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Study shows SGA mostly Greek

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Campus buildings named in honor of Greeks

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Bid Day in photos

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Column: Why I joined a sorority

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Column: Why I didn’t join a sorority

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Hazing laws around the country: Where does Auburn stand?

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Tri Sigma to begin recruiting this fall

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Fraternity chef spends almost three decades with students

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Comprehensive new member guide: Who got a bid where?

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BID DAY

1,303 women receive bids to join Auburn sororities Chip Brownlee COMMUNITY EDITOR

Barricades and wrist bands for crowd control didn't stop the excitement as more than a thousand young women stormed the Auburn Arena to receive bids from their future sororities at this year's annual Bid Day celebration.

It wasn't a record-breaking year like last year, but 1,303 women still received bids, and 1,474 women participated in Panhellenic Recruitment Week. Placement was down this year with about 88 percent of the hopefuls receiving a bid.

The total number of participants was also down from last year. Initially, 1,481 women registered for recruitment week but 1,474 participated. Sorority recruitment week in 2015 broke records with 1,615 women participating in recruitment week activities, and 1,489 wom-

en receiving bids — almost 93 percent.

"I'm very, very excited," said freshman Adelaide Weed, who received a bid from Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. "It was really nerve racking and, at times, really difficult just because it's long hours and a lot of socializing.

But I'm really glad I did it, and today has been a good day. I'm very excited for next year."

Director of Greek Life Jill Moore said more women tend to withdraw from recruitment when a new sorority is in the process of colonization. A new sorority, Sigma Sigma Sigma, is on its way to Auburn's campus, and many women find that opportunity attractive, according to Moore.

"When a new sorority is preparing to colonize, more women tend to withdraw from recruitment," she said. "These are generally women who did not receive the invitations they

wanted. In other years, they may have continued on in the process and joined a chapter lower on their preference list. But, we have this new opportunity with Sigma Sigma Sigma, and it is attractive. So more women withdrew from recruitment in anticipation of trying to become part of this new chapter."

Access to the Arena, some Village residence halls and the nearby courtyards was restricted today based on recommendations from the University's Office of Public Safety. The area was barricaded and only participants and guests with wristbands were allowed to attend.

With the new system in place this year, about 3,000 people crowded the courtyards and each chapter room was at maximum capacity, but not as packed as last year.

Moore said the week went very smoothly.

"There are always little hiccups, such as

weather problems, chapters working to meet deadlines, and things like that, but they all pulled together and worked hard to make the week a success," she said. "We have great chapter leaders and advisors who have open lines of communication with us, which helps us work in sync."

Moore said a strong Recruitment Executive Board and a great group of 109 Pi Chis, or recruitment group leaders, helped the week become a success.

"They did a great job shepherding their participants through the week while they also did practical things like clean up trash and stand in the rain to make a walkway of umbrellas for the potential members to wait under," Moore said. "Our success is due to these leaders who were faithful in doing what was important for the week."

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SAFETY

Panhellenic makes Bid Day wristband-only Kressie Kornis CAMPUS WRITER

Due to increased traffic on past Bid Days, Panhellenic decided to limit guests with a new wristband policy this year; Safety hazard concerns developed because it had become common for potential new members to bring extended family members and significant others to Bid Day. According to Jaylin Goodwin, Panhellenic president, many people had come to past bid days believing it has always been open to the public.

“The overcrowding issue did not only encompass fire safety violations, but also personal safety for our members. People forget that women actually live in the residence halls bid day events happen in,” Goodwin said.

In 2015, Panhellenic invited representatives from Auburn University’s Office of Public Safety to attend Bid Day. According to Panhellenic, they accepted all recommendations in an effort to improve student safety.

“Having thousands of individuals wandering around with access to these halls is potentially dangerous. In addition to the interior spaces being absolutely crammed, there were also a very large number of people in an outdoor space that is essentially enclosed, which opens up many other types of risks. Taking all of these into account is what led us to implement this policy,” Goodwin said.

Wristbands were distributed to active members on preference day, Friday, August 12. According to Goodwin, new members received their two guest wristbands the morning of bid day. Each sorority received enough bands for their own members, plus ten bands for advisors or guests.

“In the end, we distributed about 7,300 wristbands to cover everyone there,” Goodwin said.

“I believe that the wristband policy works to benefit the safety and happiness of our members and their loved ones, which is my number one goal,” Goodwin said.

Goodwin noted that a wristband policy on bid day is not a new policy to other SEC

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A new sorority member celebrates after receiving her bid.

schools.

“When I attended the Southeastern Panhellenic Conference in Atlanta this past spring I was surprised to learn in a small group meeting with other SEC Panhellenic Presidents that we were just about the only ones who did not have bid day closed off,” Goodwin said.

Another new policy put into use this year, is that new members walked together from the Arena to their new sorority, whereas last

year new members ran to their new sorority separately.

After bids were distributed, the new members found the representative from their new sorority and were led to the sorority’s chapter room.

Hannah Burke, pre-elementary education sophomore, said the new policies didn’t effect active members much.

“I was a little jealous that they left the arena in sections," Burke said. "I wish we

had done that last year so I could have ‘ran home’ with my future sisters."

Isabelle Sager, political science freshman, said she gave her two guest wristbands to her mother and her sister.

“This is a pretty smart policy because it limits the crowd of people so it’s not as crazy, and if you wanted other family members and friends there, then they can come to town, but they just wouldn’t be able to go to the sorority,” Sager said.

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SGA

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Report shows SGA mostly Greek

Corey Williams EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Student government members are approximately three times more likely to be involved with a Greek organization than the rest of the student body, according to SGA’s State of Diversity Report.

Seventy-two percent of SGA members are affiliated with a sorority or fraternity, while only 25 percent of the general student body participates in the Greek system.

Drake Pooley, Diversity and Multicultural Affairs committee chair, said the disparity most likely stems from lack of communication opportunities.

“It’s so easy to go to a chapter and speak for 30 seconds and reach 200 people,” Pooley said. “There aren’t many other places on campus you can do that.”

Students in Greek organizations are more likely to have higher socioeconomic backgrounds than their non-Greek peers, Pooley said.

“If you look at Greek Life, specifically fraternities, it’s not very diverse at all,” Pooley said. “In a perfect world, if Greek Life was fully diverse, I don’t think these would be too much of a problem.”

The other State of Diversity Report categories — race, gender, year, college and international students — were more balanced.

The vast majority of the student body, 79.5 percent, and of SGA, 86.6 percent, identifies as white.

The only major disparity in the race category was the “other” option. The options listed on the survey included white; white, Hispanic; black or African-American; two

or more races; Asian; and Hispanic. Approximately 7 percent of the student body chose “other.” Nobody in SGA identified with that option.

Women make up more than half of SGA. But, Pooley said, that might be misleading. Five out of seven executive board members and nine out of 11 assistant vice presidents are men.

Women hold the majority of minor positions, however.

“I don’t think you need the report to see the problem,” Pooley said. “All you need to do is go to the website and see who holds the top positions.”

SGA President Jesse Westerhouse said a new SGA branch, outreach, was created this year to combat the diversity issue.

“Communication with sororities and fra-

ternities is so streamlined,” Westerhouse said. “Greek organizations kind of have an advantage when it comes to getting people ready. (The outreach branch) will be tasked with going around campus and keeping people updated with what we’re doing.

We’ll have a presence in big organizations and small organizations.”

Harlan Bailey, appointee for assistant vice president of outreach, said he’s still figuring out his new position at SGA’s Feb. 29 meeting.

“Since it’s new, I have a bunch of questions, and if you have a bunch of questions, ask me,” Bailey said. “And if you have any suggestions, also let me know because we are looking for outreach from SGA.” Claire Tully contributed to this report.

Auburn Delta Zeta Welcomes its 73 New Members!

Photography by Village Photographers

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BUILDINGS

What’s in a name?

Take a look at the campus buildings named in honor of Greeks James E. Foy - Sigma Nu

James Foy was dean of student affairs for 25 years and a volunteer on campus for 30 more years. Foy was widely credited with greatly expanding the support services and organizations available to Auburn

students and helping guide the campus through transitions associated

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Foy Hall houses the Office of International Programs.

with racial integration, the Vietnam War, the women’s equality movement.

Clifford Hare - Phi Delta Theta

Clifford Leroy Hare was a member of Auburn University’s first foot-

ball team who went on to serve as chair of the Auburn Faculty Athlet-

ic Committee. Auburn’s football stadium, Jordan-Hare Stadium, is conamed for the longtime professor and dean of the School of Chemis-

try. He served as president of the Southern Conference before the formation of the Southeastern Conference.

DAKOTA SUMPTER / MANAGING EDITOR

Jordan-Hare Stadium is co-named for the former dean of the School of Chemistry, Clifford Hare.

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Paul Shields Haley - Kappa Sigma

Paul Shields Haley was an Auburn graduate in 1901 with a civil engineering degree. He served as an Auburn Trustee for 51 years.

Other Auburn buildings named after Greeks:

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The Haley Center was named after 1901 graduate Paul Shields Haley.

Anne Basore Memorial Garden - Chi Omega Goodwin Hall - Delta Zeta Ham Wilson Lifestock Arena - Pi Kappa Alpha Hollifield Residence Hall (Dorm A) - Chi Omega Leischuck Residence Hall (Dorm L) - Chi Omega Lowder Business Building - Sigma Nu Miller Gorrie Center - Sigma Nu Overton-Rudd Center - Pi Kappa Alpha Petrie Hall - Phi Delta Theta

Plainsman Park: Samford Stadium - Alpha Tau Omega Scott-Ritchey Kennels - Alpha Psi Scott-Ritchey Research Center - Alpha Psi Shelby Center For Engineering Technology - Delta Chi Jule Collins Smith Museum of Art - Kappa Delta Spidle Hall - Delta Delta Delta Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital - Alpha Psi W.W. Walker Building - Sigma Chi Wallace Center - Delta Chi

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Bid Day 2016 in photos

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Mary Parker Robinson leads new members out of Auburn Arena.

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The Village is filled by sorority members and families during Bid Day 2016.

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Members of Alpha Gamma Delta pose for a picture inside Auburn Arena during Bid Day 2016.

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Sorority members shield themselves from a rain shower during Bid Day 2016.

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Baret Steed cheers with her Phi Mu sorority sisters during Bid Day 2016.

Dakota Sumpter MANAGING EDITOR

Bid Day is one of the most fascinating events on campus to photograph. It provides interesting photographs; bright colors, strong emotions and lots of excitement all add up to make a visually appealing image. While much of the event is loud, there are quiet moments during the before and after that also present themselves. Although the number of bids received were lower than previous, 1,303 in 2016 compared to 1,489 in 2015, this year still offered unique photographic opportunities for our photographers.

ALL PHOTOGRAPHS BY MADISON OGLETREE AND DAKOTA SUMPTER

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COLUMN

CONTRIBUTED BY KRESSIE KORNIS

Kornis (middle) with her Delta Gamma sorority sisters.

Why I chose the sorority life Kressie Kornis CAMPUS WRITER

Going through recruitment last year, I remember constantly being asked one particular question, “Why do you want to join a sorority?” I’d always reply with something along the lines of wanting to become involved and make connections, but I truly never knew the reason why.

Honestly, the only thing that came to mind when I was asked, was random lyrics to Welcome to New York by Taylor Swift. All I knew was I wanted to be apart of something bigger.

Now when I am asked why, I sim-

ply answer because I don’t know where I would be without my sisters.

Coming to a big SEC school from a different state, I had no one. My friends went to other colleges and I left my best friend back home. Moving away was a difficult change for me because I was so used to being surrounded by friends and family no matter where I went. I never really had to “start over” until college, and joining a sorority made that change a little less scary.

After I received my bid, I stopped being scared. Even walking around campus felt different after Bid Day. I didn’t know where I was half the time, but knowing I had a support system of 200-something new sisters was indescribably comforting.

As cheesy as it sounds, I found my true home away from my out-ofstate home, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

So far, I’ve met girls that have helped me get a job that I love, become involved on campus and learn how drive, or walk for that matter, around Auburn without Siri. I’ve met girls whom I know will be my best friends not just for the four, or five, years of college, but beyond that.

I’m a stronger and better person because of my sisterhood. My sorority has shaped me into the young woman I am today and will continue to. These women are the biggest and best support system I have, and I feel blessed to be apart of such an encouraging and life-long sisterhood.

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COLUMN

Why I chose not to join a sorority

Emmy Leberte

CAMPUS REPORTER

Being in a Sorority never hit my radar, even though Legally Blonde the movie and musical are in my top favorite, and now I am one of the few girls at Auburn University who isn’t apart of the Greek life.

Going in to my freshman year I could’ve gone through the rush process to just try it out, but there was no way I was about to prove my worth to girls I’ve never met before, it sounded like a nightmare.

My opinionated and sometimes bossy attitude made me a girl who prefers to play by her own rules, and I don’t want or like being the same as everybody else around me.

Also, both my parents are remarried, I am

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Leberte is a freshman in journalism.

content with the five beautiful sisters I already have.

It is hard for me to justify the hours that I would’ve had to spend at chapter, swaps and

socials when I have a job to work and a degree to earn.

Keep in mind, school has always been something I’ve has to be fully committed to, so my

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extra time needs to be devoted towards studying.

For the girls that doubt if the sorority life is meant for them or the girls who didn’t end up getting a bid, do not worry, not being in a sorority isn’t a bad path to go.

Trust me, you still will get invited to parties, you will make your own friends quickly and sometimes you will find yourself become involved with other campus organizations.

I don’t think the sorority life is a bad bath to go, and I actually recommend doing it to the highschoolers’ that ask me about it because they are a great way to meet life long friends and quickly become involved with your college campus.

I didn’t choose it because I always knew it wasn’t for me, and I wouldn’t go back and change it, but if you’re up in the air about going through rush remember it never hurts to try.

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Hazing laws around the country: Where does Auburn stand?

FROM THE ARCHIVES

It is hard to ignore the controversy surrounding fraternity hazing, especially on a college campus.

Fraternities and sororities have to meet certain guidelines to avoid suspension. However, there is no one set of rules Greek organizations have to abide by.

Joshua Sheffer, an attorney with the Washington, D.C., firm of Bode and Grenier, is a member of the firm's Hazing Law Team.

According to Sheffer, fraternities are usually subject to at least two sets of laws.

"The organization is bound by the state and the university policies," Sheffer said. "How the hazing laws are written really differs from state to state. Some states just require the universities to have an anti-hazing policy. Other states have specific things the organizations are not allowed to do."

William Whittelsey, president of Auburn's Interfraternity Council, said one set of laws can override the other.

"Just as federal law has authority over state law, each Greek organization must follow state law above Auburn University law," Whittelsey said.

"However, at the same time if the university law has certain policies that are more strict than state law, the university law must be complied with first followed by what the state law states."

Sheffer said most hazing laws are similar, but there are glaring differences. They generally cover the same kinds of things," Sheffer said.

"But they differ more than you think. Some make hazing a felony if it causes injury or death, and some make it a misdemeanor no matter what. Some only deal with Greek organizations at universities or colleges, and others deal with any organization at all. They can vary quite a bit."

According to Alabama Code - Section 16-1-23, hazing is considered a crime. People who commit an act of hazing could be found guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.

Alabama is one of six states that has a "Duty to Report" clause in its anti-hazing statute. Because of this clause, knowing about an instance of hazing and failing to report it is illegal.

Auburn University's hazing policy was adopted in 1989 and was last amended in 2003.

The policy is made up of three parts: the Alabama State Hazing Statute, Auburn's definition of hazing, all organizations, and reporting violations.

Auburn University defines hazing as "any action taken or situation created intentionally or unintentionally whether on or off campus, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule."

In the third part, the University stresses that the policy applies to all student organizations and not just the Greek system. The final part encourages students to report all instances of hazing to the Division of Student Affairs.

These rules may seem harsh to some, but they are lenient compared to other states.

Of the 44 states with anti-hazing laws, California's is among the strictest.

Matt's Law was signed into law by Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2006.

Prior to Matt's Law, hazing was considered a misdemeanor, even when it resulted in death. California now allows felony prosecutions when hazing causes serious injury or death.

Violators can now face up to a year in prison and a fine between $100 and $5,000.

Sheffer said lawmakers in other

states could learn a thing or two from California.

"If you look at California's anti-hazing statute, it actually holds the organization liable for the conduct of its members more than a lot of hazing laws do," Sheffer said. "I think that's important."

California is not the only state looking to put a stop to hazing.

Sen. Jamie Raskin of Maryland wants to raise the fine for hazing from $500 to $5,000. This legislation comes on the heels of the recent hazing controversy at the Salisbury University chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.

Hazing in Florida can result in up to six years in prison, and a fine of up to $5,000.

According to Bradford Ladner, LLP, an Alabama law firm, a Class C misdemeanor in Alabama can result in only three months in jail and a $500 fine.

Sheffer said he believes it would be beneficial if states had more similar anti-hazing laws.

"It would be nice to have a little more uniformity, but it would also be nice if more of them actually held the organization responsible."

Jill Moore is Auburn's director of Greek life.

According to Moore, while there are policies in place to prevent and discipline hazing, it is up to students to report it.

"If a student is a victim of hazing or witnesses hazing, he or she should report it," Moore said. "If the problem is going to be addressed, the hazing must be reported. If students will recognize and report hazing, we can work together to address that behavior and eliminate hazing on our campus.�

This article was originally published in 2014.

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PANHELLENIC

Tri Sigma to begin recruiting this fall

Andria Moore CAMPUS REPORTER

Tri Sigma sorority will begin recruiting members this fall, increasing the total number of sororities from 17 to 18.

The increasing number of women participating in recruitment was part of the reason why Auburn decided to extend in January of this year, according to Jill Moore, director of Greek Life.

“The growth in interest in sorority membership here has outpaced our growth in chapters,” Moore said.

Since 2002, the number of sororities on campus has grown, as well as the total number of women participating in recruitment. A record breaking 1,615 women participated in recruitment this year alone and 1,489 were given bids.

The number of members in each sorority increased from 192 to 255 in the last decade.

Moore said smaller sororities can give members a more meaningful experience.

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Tri Sigma will be Auburn’s 18th sorority.

“The ability to know one another more closely, and more internal leadership opportunities,” Moore said. “We want to achieve that by having more chapters, not by reducing the number of people who can join.”

Kaye Schendel, national Tri Sigma president, said she is beyond excited about starting a chapter at Auburn.

"The most exciting thing about starting at Auburn University is that we are joining a very value oriented, healthy, vibrant Panhellenic community with an already rich history," Schendel

said. "And we hope we can contribute to that and offer our own unique brand."

Chris Lucas, inter-fraternity adviser, said he is excited for the opportunities that will be available to more women.

“Having another sorority with a total set membership of 242 means there are 242 more spots for women to join,” Lucas said.

Two sororities were running for the new spot on campus: Delta Phi Epsilon and Sigma Sigma Sigma.

Tri Sigma was chosen after completing an ex-

tensive process prescribed by the National Panhellenic Council and presenting in front of the Extension Committee.

“A notice was sent to every NPC sorority without a chapter here,” Moore said. “It talked about who we are and outlined the things that we would want to know from a sorority that wants to be here.”

Tri Sigma believes in five core values: faith, hope, love, wisdom, and power. According to Schendel, the sorority's mission is to empower women to change the world.

"We hope to bring relevant, innovative leadership programs that are rooted in empowerment," Schendel said. "We are committed to making sure the programs offered are designed with lifelong learning experience in mind."

Vice president for recruitment Sammy Peters said she believes it is time for Auburn's Greek community to expand.

"It will definitely allow more people who want to go Greek, to go Greek," Peters said.

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FRATERNITIES

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‘Eat at Luther’s’

Fraternity chef spends almost three decades with students Lily Jackson INTRIGUE EDITOR

Homestyle meals are considered a commodity in a college setting after too many nights of pizza and takeout Chinese food. Auburn Phi Gamma Delta brothers do not miss out on hearty meals, thanks to their house chef, Luther Deangelo Ford.

Ford is 78 years old and has been employed by the FIJI fraternity house for 28 years. To Ford, the job is convenient and keeps him learning. Ford has always been around young adults, which makes FIJI a good fit for him, he said.

"My favorite job so far, in the

course of my career, has been working in this fraternity," Ford said.

He began working in food service management for a company called Service America. He worked in cafeterias in LaGrange, Georgia. Along with working with FIJI, Ford cooked for the Navy, high class country clubs, nightclubs and roadside eatery joints. "(Cooking) is all I've ever done," Ford said. "I did 26 years of it with the Navy, and when I left the Navy I continued to work around restaurants and food service operations."

When he first started, he said there were no menus or plans made. It was

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a meal service based off what the cook felt like serving that day. According to Ford, that usually meant a hamburger and a slice of chocolate pie. Today, Ford serves breakfast, lunch and dinner almost every day of the week.

Joe Timberlake, junior in accounting and chapter president, said that Luther's poppyseed chicken, a regular dish, is his favorite.

"It's always entertaining to talk to Luther," Timberlake said. "I'm pretty sure we drive him crazy, but he's been putting up with us for a long time and he's great at it."

According to Timberlake, brothers typically move into the house their junior year and live till the end of their senior year at Auburn. Although not all of the members live in the house, practically all of the 190 brothers stop in for breakfast, lunch and dinner weekly.

For special holidays and events, Ford pulls out all the stops to serve the brothers a special meal. The Christmas and Thanksgiving meal brings the brothers together for the holidays.

The most popular meal is the GPA dinner held semesterly. Brothers with a 4.0 are given a 10 —12 ounce ribeye steak, baked potato, beans and a dessert. Those with a 3.9–3.0 receive a steak, potato and beans. Lastly, those with a 2.9 and lower are stuck with a bowl of beans. Ford laughed and said that members with a 2.9 or lower don't usually show up for dinner that night.

Life in a fraternity house is interesting, to say the least. Ford spends more time in the FIJI kitchen than his own home. Hanging in the kitchen is an Auburn jersey from 2006,

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Luther Deangelo, 78, has been the chef for FIJI fraternity house in Auburn for 28 years.

signed by the team members from that year. He said he typically cooks what the brothers request and enjoys getting to know the guys.

"You deal with a lot of kids just leaving home that don't know how to live on their own," Ford said. "You kinda' stand over them and say, 'Hey, don't do it that way. Do it this way,' and you get used to the life with them."

Before Ford, the members of FIJI would cook what they could get their hands on at any specific time.

According to Ford, some of the brothers have somewhat of a tradition of making fried pickles and leaving the kitchen covered in flour. Ford said those who help in the kitchen do a fine job when he's around. Nonetheless, they are lucky to have his skills.

"If I'm standing right there they do an outstanding job, but turn your

back, you come back in there and that food might be at the top of the ceiling," Ford said.

Porter Martin, junior in building science and kitchen manager, said that working with Ford has been a great experience. Martin's favorite dish is fried catfish, and he recommends everyone try some if the chance ever arises. While doing dishes and closing up the kitchen nightly, Ford helps make working in the kitchen a bit more enjoyable.

"He's always got some good stories, and he keeps the job lively," Martin said.

Luther Ford has been around the FIJI house longer than anyone else currently living there, which makes him a big deal to those who are a part of the fraternity. According to Martin, one tradition that hasn't changed in the gift of a soft pack of Marlboro Lights cigarettes on Ford's birthday.

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Alpha Chi Omega New members:

LaFayette, Sarah Grace

Allen, Hannah

Lyn, Julianne

Baade, Anastasia

Martin, Taylor

Blain, Taylor

Martindale, Carson

The philanthropy of the sorority is the Alpha Chi

Boyd, Kayla

McCurdy, Laura Jean

Omega Foundation, which focuses on domestic

Briggs, Haleigh

Mincer, Kayleigh

Byrne, Mallory

Moore, Amelia

Cahoon, Taylor

Moore, Bradford

Campbell, Abby

Mora, Emily

Campbell, Emily

Morris, Maddie

Carswell, Katelyn

O’Brien, Hannah

Carter, Condra Lea

O’Brien, Ivey

Cayson, Merritt

Overbee, Emily

Clark, Amy

Peterson, Claire

Coe, Taylor

Pineault, Emily

Cope, Marquesa

Pippen, Katharine

Copelan, Wellsley

Poundstone, Sarah Margaret

Corona, Katie

Reid, Abby

Cowie, Claire

Roszell, Brittney

Dorin, Natalie

Sager, Isabelle

Dorrill, Haylee

Scharbert, Maddie

Dorsten, Kate

Schoenbachler, Sarah Beth

Duff, Morgan

Schweers, Brooke

Fay, Arielle

Shackett, Skylar

Gibens, Avery

Shaw, Regan

Goolsby, Madasyn

Shea, Caroline

Gough, Bailey

Short, Kelly

Graves, Cameron

Smith, Chloe

Hall, Haley

Smith, Sarah Kate

Hallmark, Emily

Stark, Caroline

Haney, Madison

Steed, Sidney

Harris, Barrett

Stephens, Madison

Hughes, Victoria

Swanson, Ella

Inman, Anna

Taylor, Madison

Johnson, Anna Grace

Upton, Emily

Johnson, Mallory

Wachowiak, Ansley

Jones, Taylor

White, Morgan

King, Savannah

Williams, Emma

Kizer, Meleigha

Wright, Madison

Alpha Chi Omega fast facts: PHILANTHROPY

violence.

MOTTO “Together let us seek the heights.”

TRADITIONS Flower is the red carnation Symbol is the golden lyre Colors are scarlet red and VIA ALPHA CHI OMEGA’S FACEBOOK ACCOUNT

Members of Alpha Chi Omega welcome new sorority sisters.

olive green.

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Alpha Delta Pi

New members: Banks, Carly Berry, Lexie Blackwell, Emily Brown, Anna Campbell, Callie Carter, Maggie Cate, Corbit Champion, Gracie Chandler, Katie Christie, Mary Hayden Davenport, Laura Day, Grace Dees, Leigh Devaney, Callie Dodson, Grace Dorris, JuJu Duckett, Mary Beth Dyess, Libby

Edison, Sydney Fortune, Cooper Fulton, Madeleine Golden, Sarah Goocher, Mary Stuart Gordon, Isabelle Gregor, Isabel Harrington, Sydney Henry, Shea Hightower, Maggie Hill, Jordan Johnson, Megan Jordan, Lizzie Langhorne, Mason Lovell, Ashlyn Lowe, Ragan McCaskill, Grace McCormack, Carson McDaniel, Madison McLaughlin, Reeve

Moore, Caroline Moreman, Kate Neil, Katherine Nix, Emma Grace Podany, Morgan Ponder, Megan Proctor, Shelly Rawls, Keegan Regan, Ellen Reynolds, Leighann Rhodes, Chloe Richards, Sidney Robinson, Holly Grace Rowell, Katherine Rutland, Claudia Ann Sanders, Ivy Sanford, Sarah Beth Schuneman, Leslie Self, McKinley

Selman, Payton Sharpe, Carlee Sittema, Amy Skinner, Catherine Sloan, Shannon Starks, Anastasia Strother, Elaina Swing, Sally Taylor, Meredith Tognazzo, Isabella Tomlinson, Eloise Turner, Brooke Watts, Mariah Wells, Courtney West, Annie Wheeler, Josephine Winters, Kelly Woodfin, AnnaMarie Yarbrough, Megan Young, Kathryn

Alpha Delta Pi fast facts:

PHILANTHROPY The philanthropy of Alpha Delta Pi is the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

MOTTO “We Live for Each Other.”

TRADITIONS Colors are azure and white Symbols are the lion and diamond Flower is the woodland violet Mascot is Alphie the Lion VIA ALPHA DELTA PI’S FACEBOOK ACCOUNT

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Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Gamma Delta fast facts: PHILANTHROPY The official philanthropy of the sorority is the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation, which deals with the American Diabetes Association.

MOTTO “Inspire the Woman. Impact the World.”

TRADITIONS Colors are red, buff and green.

Flowers are red and buff roses with green asparagus ferns.

Jewel is the pearl.

Mascot is the squirrel.

New members: Ahuja, Nikki Andrews, Caroline Aston, Lindsey Besse, Emily Bird, Adele Black, Victoria Blakley, Lexey Brint, Sophie Brooks, Rylie Brown, Mavanee Brown, Taylor Cabelka, Chatham Carothers , Katherine Carroll, Catherine Colquitt, Molly Cotton, Anna Laurie Crosby, Allie Davis, Rushton Deschner, Hannah Dooley, Hayden Ellis, Gabi Fair, Karson Feldman, Rebecca Fields, Dahlin Foy, Evan

Fruin, Catherine Gann, Anna Claire Gates, Hanna Gentle, Caroline Harmon, Haley Hawk, Morgan Hendon, Mary Braden Hickman, Haley Hill, Anna Johnson, Caroline Kuykendall, Ana Kyser, Emily Law, Reagan Leary, Olivia Lee, Anna Lee, Macy Beth Lindsey, Katie Locklear, Hannah Long, Mary Grace Lusk, Kathryn Marbut, Abby Markert, Hannah Marshall, Meme Meadows, Taylor Minogue, Michelle Moore, Katie

Moore, Lydia Moore, Sarah Moss, Chandler Murphy, Liz Nguyen, Wendy Plosser, Cleary Gray Reed, Lizzie Reznikov, Audrey Sargent, Amanda Senn, Carter Short, Carly Skinner, Mackenzie Stroud, Tay Tay Thompson, Hannah Grace Thompson, Heather Tiller, K-T Turton, Mary Margaret Walz, Rachel Warnick, Makenzie Werner, Mary Katherine Whitmore, Hayley Wolno, Miranda Womack, Lenzi Young, Lindsey

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Members of Alpha Gamma Delta hug after receiving their bids.

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Alpha Omicron Pi New members: Baggett, Ashley Bland, Susannah Blythe, Erin Brouillette, Kathryn Buchanan, Katherine Byrd, Isabella Campbell, Abigail Carlson, Jordan Caudill, Brook Chappel, Maddi Chavis, AnnaLevi Cheney, Morgan Clardy, Elizabeth Cobb, Sara Dayton, Charlotte Dogan, Marissa Donaldson, Lucy Dreher, Caitlyn Dunnam, Emma Claire Edwards, Mary Fesperman, Ashlyn Fullman, Haley Gambrill, Meg Gooden, Allie Gustafson, Emily Hand, Bailey Harper, Cameron Hotten, Clara Jackson, Caroline Jalbert, Katie Jean, Tori Johnson, Ashley Johnson, MaryGrace Karam, Olivia Kesting, Megan Kinney, Kate Knapp, Katie

Kruza, Caroline Livingston, Millie MacDonald, Morgan Maddox, Morgan Maicon, Erin Masaschi, Sara Mathews, Caroline Mayhan, Maddy McManus, Reilly Miller, Anna Grace Mungenast, Anna Murphy, Bailey Norris, Caroline Purvis, Paige Reichard, Taylor Reid, Virginia Roh, Susan Rounsaville, Ella Sanders, Bonnie Sanford, Ryan Sargent, Kylie Say, Whitney Shadoan, Sydnee Singley, Kimberly Smith, Hannah Stearns, Mary-Frances Stuart, Callie Suero, Monica Sugg, Rachel Talley, Matilyn Trehern, Olivia Trollinger, Audrey Waddell, Blake Wilkerson, Sydney Wood, Peyton Worthington, Sarah Yonan, Emma

MADISON OGLETREE PHOTO EDITOR

Annalevi Chavis, freshman in anthropology, holds up her bid from Alpha Omicron Pi during Bid Day.

Alpha Omicron Pi fast facts: Philanthropy

The official philanthropy of the sorority is Arthitis Research and Education.

Motto

“Exceed the Expectations.�

Traditions

Color is cardinal.

Symbol is the panda.

Flower is the Jacqueline rose.

Jewel is the ruby.

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Alpha Xi Delta

New members:

Horn, Katie

McLain, Carre

Spivey, Mary Charles

Alford, McKenzie

Horton, Bayley

McNamara, Claire

Stambaugh, Lydia

Bell, Grayson

Huber, Ally

Medinis, Avery

Stanley, Rebecca

Bostany, Evelyn

Hutchinson, Hannah

Menezes, Gabi

Stephens, Camille

Broussard, Maddie

Jensen, Amy

Miller, Jennifer

Sutton, Maddie

Carter, Julia

Johnson, Sarah

Morris, Rebecca

Svrcek, Harrison

Catano, Janet

Kaiser, Caroline

Moser, Meg

Szabo, Alexandria

Chandler, Jaden

Kennedy, Delaney

Musso, Alison

Targonski, Colleen

Davis, Elli

Kester, Caroline

Norris, Savannah

Tatum, Hannah

Degarate, Megan

Lambert, Alyssa

Paxton, Abby

Thomas, Cam/Cameron

Drake, Carly

Le, Tina

Pence, Paige

Tischer, Abbie

Ellis, Haylee

Leddon, Ashton

Radford, Haley

Waldrep, Sarah

Haddock, Kiah

Lee, Kathryn

Richards, Kathryn

Walker, Emma

Hakim, Sarah

Linton, Sara or Sara May

Russ, Julia

Webster, Amelia

Hans, Brigid

Livings, Emily

Russell, Katie

Wilson, Emmy

Harris, Regan

Malpass, Madi

Scott, Clara

Wilson, Sophie

Haverkamp, Chloe

Mathews, Claire

Seeley, Caroline

Wisneski, Sarah

Hawkins, Caroline

McGinnis, Ferrell

Sell, Allison

Wood, Catie

Hill, Natalie

McGrail, Kyleigh

Shelley, Shelley

Wray, Maggie

Hines, Katy

McKee, Marissa

Sledge, Frances

York, Meredith

Alpha Xi Delta fast facts: PHILANTHROPY The national philanthropy of Alpha Xi Delta sorority is Autism Speaks.

MOTTO “The Pen is Mightier than the Sword.�

TRADITIONS Colors are light blue, dark blue and gold.

Symbol is the quill.

Flower is the pink kilarny rose.

CONTRIBUTED

Alpha Xi Delta members celebrate on Bid Day.

Mascot is the BetXi bear.

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New members: Abbott, Melanie Adair, Bailey Albright, Carly Alexander, Ari Barrentine, Ellie Beaty, Shelley Bellew, Barclay Bruce, Cameron Bryant, Reilly Burkhardt, Halle Carder, Courtney Cascarella, Megan Cook, Aubrey Cross,Ansley Dillard, Emily Dobbs, Olivia Dodson, Katherine Dransfield , Carder Dubay, Rachel Elder, Trish Ellwood, Tita Fess, Lily Gamble, Andie Gordon, Amanda Gurkin, Sadie Hagelskamp, Abby Hagelskamp, Maggie Hall, Helen Heard, Kathryn Heston, Emma Hodges, Freddie Hollabaugh, Claire Holliman, Katherine Huldtquist, Grace Hurbanis, Mandy Jacobs, Jayne Jennings, Maggie Johnson, Bailey

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Chi Omega Keesee, Mallory Kicklighter, Clair King, Elizabeth Levant, Meghan Lynch, Jen Maige, Catherine Marcum, Leah Marshall, Anna Grace McCalman, Elizabeth McCalman, Hannah Meeks, Jordyn Melton, Haley Middlebrooks, Rebekah Miller, Katie Morris, Caroline Morrow, Katie Murchison, Maggie Ousley, Caroline Ozment, Virginia Poole, Abby Ramsey, Virginia Reiser, Sarah Katherine Rohdy, Allison Saffell, Sarah Beth Seeman, Susanna Sinclair, Katie Smoke, Abbie Spottswood, Turner Strange, Molly Strawn, Anna Styles, Presley Sullivan, Maddie Thompson, Hailey Vigus, Madison Vines, Meredith Waldrum, Sarah Weller, Elizabeth Whatley, Ellie Word, Whitney

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Mary Parker Robinson celebrates during Bid Day.

Chi Omega fast facts: PHILANTHROPY

The official philanthropy of the Chi Omega sorority is the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

MOTTO

“Hellenic culture and Christian ideals�

TRADITIONS Colors are cardinal and straw.

Symbols are an owl, skull and crossbones.

Flower is the white carnation.

Jewels are the pearl and diamond.

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Delta Delta Delta

New members: Allen, Alexis Atchley, Cassie Bailey, Lucy Benge, Ashton Blevins, Reagan Brady, Kiley Buck, Elisabeth Carter, Natalie Chambliss, Mary Catherine Clapes, Carley Collier, Catherine Collins, Bailee Crow, Sydnee Davidson, Mel Davis, Sydney

Dickerson, Hailey Duncan, Payton Edge, Bailey Edge Endacott, Olivia Engle, Jordan Eubanks, Kelley Eubanks, Olivia Fields, Sidney Fink, Isabel Forrest, Grace Fraher, Abby Freeman, Channing Freidheim, Meredith Gorman, Katie Harter, Madeline Hering, Reagan

Holman, Taylor Hughes, Haley Jaeckle, Evie Kilpatrick, Mattie Kirby, Haley Leonard, Elsa Lewis, Rachael Long, Samantha Love, Gracie Luckie, Jenny Martin, Rae McCarthy, Mary Margaret McCraw, Addy McIntyre, Caitlin Miller, Grayson Mitrione, Ryleigh

Moore, Lindsey Morel, Elizabeth Mortara, Talley Nichols, Temple Ortenberg, Adison Panos, Gabby Parra, Peyton Paulk, Carley Perry, Alex Phelan, Shannon Polus, Sarah Porter, Raegan Powell, Caroline Prescott, Channing Rensink, Julie Rose, Tayler

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Ross, Landyn Schaefer, Katie Sharp, Allie Smith, Lela Smith, Olivia Stocks, Emily Anne Stowe, Jordan Thomas, Bailey Waid, Jessie Walker, Meredith Ward, Elizabeth Weaver, Elizabeth Williams, Mollie Witt, Jennifer Yee, Katie Zeller, Joelle

DAKOTA SUMPTER / MANAGING EDITOR

A Delta Delta Delta member celebrates Bid Day.

DAKOTA SUMPTER / MANAGING EDITOR

A Tri Delta member greets new sorority memebers during Bid Day.

Tri Delta fast facts: PHILANTHROPY The national philanthropy of Delta Delta Delta is Children’s Cancer Charities

MOTTO “Let us steadfastly love one another.”

TRADITIONS Colors are Silver, Gold and Cerulean Blue.

Symbols are Pine, Pearl and Pansy.

-The Trident is a quarterly magazine for members, published since 1891.

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Delta Gamma

New members

Aguirre, Hope Applequist, Lauren Baxter, Grace Bell, Sam Bleazard, Natalie Borden, Caroline Bramblett, Morgan Cain, Claire Campbell, Rachel Canaday, Jessi Carlton, Mary Elizabeth Cook, Ashleigh Cook, Emma Cummings, Emily DeCarlo, Emma Elkins, Jacy Etheredge, Rachel Evans, Tessa Fain, Hannah Falkinburg, Kendall

Fendley, Sydney Fuller, Lauren Gaber, Eliza Geiger, Lila Gillis, Madison Goolsby, Emma Guagliardo, Lily Ann Heflin, Grace Herndon, Anna Holland, Sara Jane Hubbard, Anna Gayle Jones, Kristen Kieper, Annika Kingery, Hannah Law, Amelia Lawrence, Avery Lewis, Annie Martin, Caitlyn McCall, Julia Ruth McCauley, Ashley McClung, Mallory

Merrifield, Mackenzie Moore, Katherine Grace Morrison, Hanna Naghshpour, Emily Nelson, Hannah Nickolson, Claudia Nipper, Karlee Olexa, Abby Parfrey, Alyssa Perino, Emily Pickard, Katelyn Rhonemus, Emma Rich, Lauren Roberts, Claire Rose, Claire Ruiz, Allison Rusher, Shelby Rygiel, Emma Salvatore, Katherine Salvatore, Natalie Satterfield, Ashley

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Schmidt, Carlye Semaan, Myah Smith, Hannah Sokoll, Mackenzie Spiker, Danielle Starnes, Audrey Thompson, Sarah Thoms, Caroline Tobon, Jessica Toscano, Julia Valderrama, Mariana VanHorn, Taylor Wagnon, Rachel Walsh, Natalie Williams, Hannah Wiltfong, Lexi Wiseman, Emily Wynne, Kelsey

Delta Gamma fast facts: PHILANTHROPY The official philanthropy for Delta Gamma sorority is Service for Sight, which helps those who are visually impaired.

MOTTO “Do Good.�

TRADITIONS The colors are bronze, pink and blue.

The symbol is the anchor.

The mascot is the Hannah Doll.

The flower is the Delta Gamma cream colored rose.

FILE PHOTO

Members of Delta Gamma pose for a group photo during the 2015 Bid Day on Friday,Aug. 14.

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New members:

Anglim, Ashley Attia, Andie Ayers, Laura Grace Barber, Bailey Barrilleaux, Bailee Behm, Samantha Bez, Brooke Breslin, Breslin Burnett, Elizabeth Cady, Sarah Carlon, Sam Chew, Olivia Chin-Lai, Kristine Concialdi , Paulina Cronin, Katie Czaicki, Sarah Kate Davis, Lyndsey Dunn, Kiersten Dunn, Shannon Fulk, Emily Fulk Galgano, Dani Gardner, Ashley Garraty, Grayson Giles, Callie Gunning, Annie Gustin, Shelby Haas, Gracie Hardin, Taylor Heekin, Eleanor Herrero, Maddie Hoff, Taylor Holden, Mary Reeves Houlihan, Taylor Hrevus, Haley Jarnagin, Hayley Jerkins, Meral Johns, Hayden

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Delta Zeta

Kimbrough, Kylee Kubicki, Molly Landau, Anne Luckie, Isabelle Lupo, Hannah Maze, Kelsey McCoy, Catherine Miller, Maria Monroe, Hannah Moore, Alison Mordecai, Kelly Novara, Torie Oxley, Jill Perley, Michelle Phillips, Caitlin Pomilla, Julia Pugh, Anna Quimuyog, Allie Ramey, Autumn Randle, Savanna Rogers, Lindsey Saravanja, Lauren Schramek, Emily Schulz, Mary Caroline Shadell, Katie Smith, Alyson Smith, Avery Smith, MB Somers, Riley Taylor, Hannah Theos, Helaina Thoms, Kristen Waguespack, Megan Warren, Jessie Watson, Taylor White, Nicole Williams, Caitlin Witcher, Kylie

Delta Zeta fast facts: PHILANTHROPY Delta Zeta works with the hearing or speech impaired. Currently the philanthropies of Delta Zeta are The Painted Turtle and The Starkey Hearing Foundation.

MOTTO “Let the Flame Endure Forever!”

TRADITIONS Colors are rose and green.

Jewel is the diamond.

Symbol is the Roman lamp.

Flower is pink killarney rose.

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Delta Zeta members run to their chapter room.

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New members: Alley, Taylor Beauchamp, Briarly Becker, Katie Bernier, Jackie Bonk, Mackenzie Bowling, Kara Brach, Scarlett Burch, Alli Bush, Mary Katherine Campbell, Morganne Castleberry, AnJoy Choukri, Amber Church, Hannah Coe, Francesca Cravey, Lindsey Cross, Callie Dorsey, Kelly Downey, Leslie Errico, Sophie Ferguson, Brooke Frankenfield, Holly Galloway, Anna Gilleland, Olivia Gleffe, Ariel Gleffe Gooch, Lauren Good, Abby

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Guagenti, Taylor Guglielmo, Kasey Hanhauser, Evelyn Heyl, Faith Hussey, Emily Jasinski, Claire Johnson, Emily Keeter, Rachel Kocsis, Lily Krista, Kathryn LaRock, Anna Limbach, Riley Lott, Caitlin Lyon, Lexi MacRae, Catriona McCorquodale, Macy McFerrin, MaKenna Miller, McKenzie Mitchell, Sarah Mitchell, Sidney Myles, Kaitlyn Neighbors, Caitlin Norrie, Kayla Oelmann, Janie Owsley, Hannah Peragine, Cailin FILE PHOTO

Gamma Phi Beta members run to greet new sorority sisters during Bid Day 2013.

Gamma Phi Beta fast facts: PHILANTHROPY The official philanthropies of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority are Camp Fire USA and Girl Guides of Canada.

MOTTO “Founded Upon a Rock.”

TRADITIONS - Sorority colors are brown and mode (light and dark brown) - Sorority jewel is the pearl - Sorority symbol is the crescent moon - Sorority flower is the pink carnation - Sorority publication is The Crescent

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Kappa Alpha Theta

New members: Ambrosetti, LeLe Bacon, Sarah Bailey, Alice Blaylock, Mary Kate Bosman, Cailey Bruington, Maddie Brumbelow, Alex Chancellor, Ella Choi, Anna Chou, Olivia Colvert, Lauren Daniel, Samantha De Keyzer, Sophie Delly, Kristen George, Natalie Girardin, Milly Gleason, Morgan Griffin, Emily Hamilton, Laura Hart, Jessie Hayes, Kelsey Henry, Ryann Hernandez, Stephanie Hester, Georgeann Hines, Kacie

Hintz, Emms Hissam, Rachel Ickes, Anna Johnson, Abbey Kelly, Erin Kingren, Meagan Kontos, Lexi Maguire, Shannon McVeigh, Madison Miller, Hanna Miller, Meredith Mills, Sarah Moffitt, Caroline Morbidelli, Tessa Nicknish, Elise Nisbet, Virginia Oxley, Caleigh Pack, Mariah Pellman, Jordyn Pickering, Suzanna Powell, Sarah Prietula, Sofia Rains, Emma Ramsey, Emme Reed, Annie Rice, Morgan

Richards, Caroline Ripa, Gabrielle Rizzo, Jordan Schwartzer, Emma Shaffer, Miranda Sheldrick, Elise Smith, Katharina Spurling, Madison Strohmeyer, Mary Alice Sullivan, Lucy Taht, Emma Taylor, Allie Terry, Hollie Towles, Emily Truitt, Emilee Vecchio, Sabrina Veno, Niki Vynalek, Melanie Waters, Emily Webb, Morgan Weis, Emily Wellbaum, Hannah Wilby, Brooke Williams, Paige Wood, Cecilia

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Kappa Alpha Theta fast facts:

PHILANTHROPY The official philanthropy of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority is Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). They have also founded the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation, which raises money for scholarships for members and the sorority.

MOTTO “Sisterhood, Unity, Support”.

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Members of Kappa Alpha Theta during Bid Day.

TRADITIONS - Colors for Kappa Alpha Theta are black and gold - Symbols are the kite and twin stars - Official flower is the black and gold pansy

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New members: Armstrong, Agnes Ball, Olivia Barry, Valerie Beall, Bradley Beesley, Kathleen Bitzer, Perry Borbone, Maggie Briggs, Wynne Brown, Morgan Carnes, Mackenzie Carroll, Kinsey Chapes, Olivia Darnall, Claire Davis, Zoey DeWeese, Hannah Detwiler, Emily Doidge, Anne Raines Dorsey, Christina Draper, MaryGlenn Edwards, Ashley Ford, Wells Gaillard, Sarah Giles, Chapman Gorham, Mary Kate

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Kappa Delta Hamn, Elizabeth Hannum, Caroline Harrelson, Olivia Heaslett, Makalyn Henkey, Maddie Jackson, Sara Elizabeth Kamburis, Sophia Lafreniere, Emily Litschewski, Jackie Lurie, Ashley Mayson, Sydney McDonald, Melissa McGowan, Melissa McLean, Emily McLendon, Jane-Aley McLeod, Libby Miller, Elizabeth Morocco, Sloane Morris, Frances Morris, Mallory Moussalli, Nadine Nicholas, Katherine Olive, Regan Payne, Ashlyn Pinson, Ginny Anne

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Polio, Elise Pollard, Megan Roland, Grayson Sarris, Toni Saurage, Sarah Catherine Senn, Anna Kathryn Shoemaker, McKenzi Shoemaker, Marleigh Shunnarah, Alana Smallwood, Karley Sneed, Jessica Stewart, Jane Anne Stewart, Mary Stofka, Riley Street, Kate Suddarth, Claire Taylor, Erin Tetreault, Reagan Thomas, Lizzie Waters, Megan Williams, Clara Willis, Taylor Wright, Joanna Wright, Katherine York, Lindsey Kappa Delta fast facts: PHILANTHROPY There are four philanthropies that Kappa Delta supports: Girl Scouts of the USA, Prevent Child Abuse America, Children’s Hospital of Richmond, Virginia and Orthopaedic Research Awards.

MOTTO “Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful and highest.”

TRADITIONS

FILE PHOTO

Chandler Austin,Tasha Lavish, Madison Rolling, Ariel Lavish, and Taylor Whitworth of Kappa Delta celebrating during 2015 Bid Day on Friday,August 14th.

Colors are olive green and pearl white.

Symbols are the nautilus shell, dagger, teddy bear and the katydid.

Flower is the white rose.

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Kappa Kappa Gamma New members: Adamson, Nicole Allen, Randi Asarch, Catie Barbour, Rebekah Baren, Tess Bauer, Elise Berg, Paige Boland, Cam Boston, Lizzie Burke, Megan Cannon, Kayden Cleveland, Carleigh Coltrain, Kaleigh Davis, Allie Davis, Elizabeth Decker, Caitlyn Defalco, Sarah Diamond, Amanda Dickey, McKenzie Dills, Jera Donoghue, Caitlin Doran, Caroline Dorsett, Myracle Drum, Madison Dunbar, Julianna Field, Lizzy Finan, Annie Folmar, Ada Ford, Kathleen Francis, Savannah Frank, Alex Fuller, Katie Graham, Laura Green, Jaime Hall, Jordan Harrison, Caroline Hedberg, Lillie Janzen, Natalia Knerr, Kathryn Knox, Frances Abbott Lash, Alyssa Lawrence, Kaitlyn Lomax, Rebekah Long, Kelly Luther, Maddie McConaughy, Molly McGriff, Maddie McKnight, Kennedy Mentlick, Kassandra Merritt, Allie Newton, Savannah O’Brien, Claire Papp, Stephanie Payne, Jordan Petrenas-Mann, Emily

Pope, Katie Porep, Carly Poteet, Claire Pratt, Peyton Pyron, Shelby Rael, Cristina Ray, Ashley Reilly, Molly Ritchie, Ellie Roy, Kate Sawyer, Kayla Schlauder , Rayleigh Seale, Hannah Shepherd, Lian Shoults, Hannah Spencer, Catherine Stephens, Sarah Thackston, Jill Urban, Lauren Van Allen, Hannah Jane Van Cleave, Mackenzie Ward, Emily Ward, Hope Ward, Megan Weed, Adelaide Wells, Emiley Willinger, Sarah Willis, Sarah

Kappa Kappa Gamma fast facts: PHILANTHROPY The official philanthropy of Kappa Kappa Gamma is Reading is Fundamental.

MOTTO Although there is no formal motto for Kappa Kappa Gamma, the sorority uses the term “Tradition of Leadership” on many of their publications.

TRADITIONS Colors are dark blue and light blue.

Symbols are the fleur-de-lis, owl and golden key.

Flower is the fleur-de-lis.

Jewel is the sapphire.

FILE PHOTO

Kappa Kappa Gamma members Haley Baker, Savannah Wright, Kelly Corcoran, Shelby Bruce and Regina Romero celebrate Bid Day 2014.

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Phi Mu Phi Mu fast facts: PHILANTHROPY The official philanthropy of Phi Mu is the Children’s Miracle Network.

MOTTO “The Faithful Sisters” TRADITIONS Colors are rose and white.

Symbol is the Quatrefoil of Phi Mu. Publication is The Aglaia.

Sorority mascot is The Lion Sir Fidel.

FILE PHOTO

New members of Phi Mu congregate in The Village during the 2015 Bid Day on Friday,August 14.

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New members: Armstrong, Macy Atkins, Emma Bazzell, Carlen Blackstock, Sarah Blair, Olivia Bridges, Abby Brumlow, Claudia Bunch, Hadley Burgett, Merrill Bylenga, Lauren Cadden, Katie Campbell, Cameron Canham, Katie Carlson, Caroline Clark, Abby Cline, Ashlie Cody, Molly Kate Domenico, Katie Elrod, Savannah Elsea, Abby Eltz, Abby Farrow, Annabelle Frazier, Morgan Garrison, Caroline Gilcrease, Waverly Grammas, Mary Margaret

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Green, Tessa Haneklau, Maggie Head, Olivia Hill, Kelsey Hyde, Mary Catherine Jackson, Malan Johnson, Lauren Keeney, Carson Kelley, Regan Lebo, Mills Lee, Brice Liscomb, Katy Grace Little, Ashley Lupas, Molly Marinelli, Marcie Marks, Molly Mercer, Madie Mishkin, Laurel Mitzlaff, Madison Moody, Emma Morgan, Lilly Morris, Claire Morton, Cate Murrah, Emily Myers, Anna Peacock, Ansley Joy Prater, Megan

Propst, Claire Renfroe, Averi Richardson, Caroline Riis, Kathryn Rush, Sydney Rutland, Meredith Sanford, Taylor Sapp, Beth Satterfield, Paige Schmidt, Maria Schmidt Speer, Mallory Stokx, Theresa Stormer, Sarah Story, Kayla Sutter, Erin Thompson, Tatum Varalla, Sarah Vawter, Charlee Waite, Callie Wells, Audrey Williams, Abigail Wood, Allie Yamshak, Bailey

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New members: Abner, Ashley Anthony, Gillian Atkins, Lindsay Balko, Tatum Barrow, Paige Bell, Sydney Broomfield, Fiona Budny, Cari Burdett, Taylor Calhoun, Alyssa Carlon, Rachel Carlon, Ella Carroll, Brooke Chizik, Kennedy Chizik, Landry Christmas, Georgialee Clark, Brittany Cobb, Janneke

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Pi Beta Phi

Colton, Ally Dwyer, Darby Felix, Emily Fernandez, Bella Garmon, Kennedy Garmon, Mallory Geha, Madeline Glidewell, Carly Goodling, Peyton Grandy, Carlye Guyton, Emily Harvey, Katelyn Holland, Sarah Kate Holt, Marigrace Houge, Grayson Huddleston, Mary Myers Infante, Veronica Ingram, Kayla Joseph, Courtney

Kidwell, Mackenzie Landrum, Samantha Lefebvre, Maddie Lester, Maggie Lett, Caroline Lindbak, Paige Lottermoser, Sara Mahner, Lola Mallia, Kaitlin Mallory, Amanda Martin, Emilie Mattson, Sydney McKinney, Mary Middleton, Brenna Miller, Brenna Moorhead, McKenna Mueller, Alyssa Murray, Kate Pampu, Maddie

Paradissis, Steph Perkinson, Sammy Prosser, Ally Sanders, Megan Shields, Ansley Starnes, Kelly Stiegler, Katherine Stratford, Kelsey Swords, Annie Teter, Lauren Tielke, Claire Vines, Emily Wagstaff, Ana White, Brittany White, Sarah Whitson, Maggie Wieczorek, Rebekah

Pi Beta Phi fast facts: PHILANTHROPY Pi Beta Phi has had several philanthropies that focus on literacy.

MOTTO The original motto of the sorority was “Pi Beta Phi,” which was later adopted as the name. The current motto is said to be revealed only to newly initiated members.

TRADITIONS The official flower is the wine carnation.

The official colors are wine and silver blue.

The official symbol of is the arrow.

VIA PI BETA PHI’S INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT

A new member holds her bid.

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New members: Adamson, Abby Anderson, Meg Askew, Brynn Baird, Brooke Berman, Gabrielle Bernard, Mary Margaret Binns, Lauren Boes, Morgan Bost, Kristen Bothwell, Liz Brooks, Liz Brown, Tori Burlingame, Kaylee Cauthen, Greer Chartier, Kate Chica, Daniella Clement, Audrey Coffin, Emma Cole, Olivia Cornell, Louise Cucci, Alex Cunningham, Caroline D’Amelio, Jordan Doncaster, Molly Donovan, Shelby

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Sigma Kappa Donten, Victoria Duvall, Becca Flaherty, Susanjean Fogarty, Kaitlyn Galvin, Nicole George, Emily Hahnemann, Anna Hasser, Kat Howard, Parker Howe, Mary Claire Johnson, Noelle Josey, Hayden Karagas, Olivia Keck, Lucie Krajeski, Maddie Layne, Cam Lazo, Julia Lott, Allye Malone, Caroline McCurdy, Samantha McDonough, Victoria Mirabelli, Alex Moore, Caroline Oren, Mary Peachey, Miller Pfeffer, Suzanne

Sigma Kappa fast facts: PHILANTHROPY The official philanthropies of the Sig-

Prevett, Peyton Rice, Kirsten Rice, Kirstyn Rozier, Paige Russell, Kelsey Russell, Mary Saia, Caroline Schweinhart, Morgan Shapiro, Kendall Sharp, Evan Slater, Morgan Smith, Sydney Spence, Molly Stephens, Shelby Stevens, Courtney Stiehle, Gabby Tarlton, Ansley Temple, Hannah Temple, Sarah Thomas, Katie Varnadore, Madison Vindell, Caroline Walters, Alli Wilson, Ali Wilson, Myla Wisner, Amberly

ma Kappa sorority are the Sigma Kappa Foundation, Inherit the Earth, Gerontology, Maine Sea Coast Mission and Alzheimer’s Disease.

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FILE PHOTO

Sigma Kappa members celebrate during Bid Day.

MOTTO “One Heart, One Way”

TRADITIONS - Sorority symbols are the dove and heart - Sorority colors are maroon and lav-

ender - Sorority flower is the wild purple violet - Sorority jewel is the pearl

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Zeta Tau Alpha New members: Adams, Kaleigh Benton, Amy Blatz, Megan Boos, Lindsay Bowles, Madison Brown, Josie Burns, Gabby Cadenhead, Sara Carman, Macy Chicoine, Kassie Clark, Catherine Cline, Cassidy Cook, Karson Copeland, Callie Daly, Kate Davis, Ansley Davis, Nicole DeLong, Jamie Duke, Marti Duncan, Anna Edgar, Alana Edwards, Meredith Eenigenburg, Maddy Elliott, Lauren Elrod, Allison

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Osman, Sara Palmer, Morgan Peavy, Sarah Pilato, Rachel Pugh, Mary Claire Roberts, Lauren Ronan, Amanda Saville, Mandy Sedlak, Kelsey Shields, Brantley Shunnarah, Mia Sires, Shelby Strong, Emma Tamarkin, Lindsay Thompson, Madeline Tudor, Katie Beth Van Dyke, Anne Hayden Whisenant, Kalee White, Ashlyn Whitehurst, Ellie Williams, Carson Wilson, Marigrace Zehner, Marisa Zidell, Ashley

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Zeta Tau Alpha fast facts: PHILANTHROPY

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The official philanthropic associations for Zeta Tau Alpha sorority are those with an emphasis on breast cancer education and awareness. The Susan G. Komen for the Cure is the Zeta Tau Alpha national philanthropy.

MOTTO “Seek the noblest”

TRADITIONS Colors are turquoise and steel gray.

Symbol is the five pointed crown and strawberry.

Flower is the white violet.

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Members of Zeta Tau Alpha wait to have their picture taken during Bid Day 2016.

All sorority facts via EduInReview.com.

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