THE TA PHI A LPH A
WELCOMES DELTA XI CHAPTER
BY GRACE CURTIS, DELTA XI The Delta Xi Chapter was installed at Mount Saint Joseph University in Cincinnati, Ohio, on November 15, 2020. This was the first virtual Installation in the history of Theta Phi Alpha. Theta Phi Alpha joined Delta Tau Delta Fraternity as the second national Greek organization on campus. The journey towards establishing a Greek organization for women on this campus was long. It began in 2016 when a group of women formed a “sorority interest group.” Without yet knowing which organization would come, the collegians recruited based on the benefits of Greek life. Theta Phi Alpha first came in 2019. It was a perfect match, and soon the Mount Saint Joseph University Emerging Chapter was formed. The collegians worked diligently recruiting, learning about the Fraternity, and understanding the operations of an installed chapter. They were quickly approaching Installation, scheduled for March 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic began. The installation committee had been meeting for months. Members bought their attire and invited their families to celebrate this historical event. However, the pandemic’s outbreak made any plans to be installed in the spring obsolete. Though the collegians were disheartened, their determination to join the sisterhood persevered. They worked closely with the National Office to wade through these uncharted waters. Together, with the help of much virtual communication, they completed the process to plan Installation. On November 15, 2020, we were initiated as Charter Members of the Delta Xi Chapter. Two alumnae were able to come back to campus to be initiated as well. Some new members were able to join inperson (masked and socially distanced), while the rest were virtual with alumnae, National Officers, and members of the Grand Council. Everyone participating in the Ritual was filled with great joy at this long-awaited moment. The Delta Xi Chapter owes its success to the many alumnae who guided them along the journey. 18
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Thank you to all those who helped us become a chapter! We would like to thank the following people: • The Grand Council of QFA • Kristin Mauer Rodriguez, BA, Director of Emerging Chapters • Giselle Li, DI, Emerging Chapter Coordinator • Laura Carroll, AY, Emerging Chapter Advisor • Michelle Alpizar, BN, Emerging Chapter Communications Coordinator • Julia Osadchy, GD, National Assistant Treasurer • Brianna Parker, Z, Leadership Consultant • Estela Dominguez, BU, Leadership Consultant • Janet Cox, AZ, MSJ Dean of Students • Epsilon Chapter, Big Sister Chapter • National Office Staff Thanks also to the many QFA sisters who contributed to our box of Ritual equipment! INITIATES: Julia Bowling Kaylynn Bowman Andrea Bridgeford Hannah Cox Grace Curtis Kenzie Eagan Regan Gable Taylor Greene Mackenzie Harbin Jaimee Hebert Molly Hudson Jordan Iori Emily Lanter
Megan Leininger Danielle Lippi Kylie Lonneman Tessa Mayes Paige Naber Katrina Nason Evanne Newland Lindsey Perkins Abby Reuss Zoe Romaker Samantha Ryan Andi Saylor Isabella Watson
Grace Curtis is a senior religious studies major and the Chapter President. She has loved spending time with her sisters and finding her best friends in Theta Phi. She hopes to work for a Catholic parish serving the youth, as well as become an active alumna for her chapter.
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