Alpha Delta Pi

Afterbidday,Iwasaskedaboutmy“WhyADPi”alotandwhyIchoseADPitobe myforeverhome.ThebiggestreasonIwentADPiisbecauseofmynowbigand bestfriend,MckennaHill,whoImetduringrecruitment.Fromtheminutewesat downduringpreferenceround,Ifeltsocomfortable.Webothopeneduptoeach otherandconnectedthroughourconversation.IfeltlikeIwastalkingto someonewhoI'veknownforyears.Shesatandlistenedtome,validatedme, andcomfortedmewhileIcried.Tothisday,McKennaisoneofmyclosest friendsintheentireworldandisthefirstpersonIalwaysturntoifIneeda shouldertocryon.She’sforevermyperson:’)

Onthelastdayofrecruitment,duringthefinalround,Imistakenlymetthebest friendIhavealwaysneeded.IranintotheroundlatebecauseIhadjustfixedone ofthelights.Becauseofthis,Iquicklysatdowninthenearestchair.Ididn’t realizethatIwouldbesittingdownacrossfromgenuinelythemostfearlessand compassionatepersonIhaveeverknown.Maryamhasgonethroughlifewith grace,facingchallengeswithsuchemotionalintelligenceandwisdombeyond heryears.Maryamisconstantlyshowingmehowtobeabetterwomanand friend.Iamsoproudtocallsomeonelikehermylittle,butshehastaughtme morethanIcouldeverteachher.IadmireherandwishIcouldhavehalfofher strength.ADPihasalwaysbroughtmethebestpeopleandgiftedmewithmy littleandbestfriend.

-McKennaHill

National Philanthropy: Ronald McDonald House Charities

Colors: Azure Blue and White

Mascot: Alphie The Lion

Jewel: Diamond

Required GPA: 2.75

New Member / Active Dues $791 / $673.50

To Bria, meeting you through AOII has been one of my favorite memories so far.They say that you meet your lifelong friends in college and I can confirm that is 100% true. I remember the first time we talked during our work week, we sat next to each other and drove together everyday and just started venting to each other about relationships, family, school, basically life. We both instantly felt comfortable enough to start ranting and telling each other everything. Normally, takes me a while to open up to people, but you instantly made me feel safe and comfortable. We look out for each other all the time and always know whensomeone is feeling down. I love that we can call each other out but we both know its always meant with love. I've never really had strong friendships growing up, but you've shown me what a true friendship is and I'm forever grateful for our sisterhood. You push and inspire me to be the best version of myself. I can't thank you enough for always letting me go over and vent and for always making me dinner and cheering me up. I'm so glad to be your roomie, bestie and sister. I love you for life.

To Layla, Where do I even begin? I've known you for such a little time, but it has felt like I've known you for years. You are one of the most kindhearted and genuine people I know, and you're never afraid to tell people who you are and what you feel. Meeting you has been one of the best parts of my AOII experince. Our trip together to see the Dallas Cowboys game, was by far my favorite trip we've had. My car radio was broken so we decided to improvise, and you brought us a speaker so we could jam out with. I thought it was the funniest thing ever and the most entertaining part about the trip. We spent the whole 5 hours belting at the top of our lungs or talking the night away. I know when life gets hard and school gets too much, I can talk to you. We always encourage each other to be our best version of ourselves, reach our goals, and give each other advice. I am so blessed to have met you and cannot wait to see what the future holds for us! Who would have known a midnight impulse decision to go through recruitment would bring me such amazing sisters and my best friend. Love you for life roomie, thank you for being my bestie!

National Philanthropy: Arthritis and The Arthritis Foundation

Colors: Cardinal, Pink, and Coral

Mascot: Panda

Jewel: Ruby

Required GPA: 2.7

New Member / Active Dues: $950 / $800

"Big little reveal and getting my fam is one of my favorite memories from my sorority. I love my fam s much and how close we are getting. I love getting dinner after sorority events or brunch over the break to just catch each other up on our lives. I just feel so relaxed and comfortable around them I fe like I can tell them anything"

- Ellen Sartwell

"The day I found out I was getting twins , I was so ecstatic! I couldn’t have been happier. Leading up to big/little was so nerve wracking and exciting. I wanted to tell my littles Ellen and Corpuz that I was going to be there big and not telling them was the hardest thing to do. Big/little reveal is by far my favorite and happiest memory with my two littles. It was such a wholesome moment because we connected so well together and I’ve enjoyed getting to know them as the semester went on. I feel tha my I can tell my littles anything and everything. I can’t wait to keep making memories with them!"

- Ashley Garza

"My favorite memory with my big Ashley and twin Ellen would be big/little reveal. I remember me and Ellen were trying to piece together all the clues nights before reveal who would be our big and she did leave us contemplating a few times on who it could be but all we knew was that we were twins!!

Running up to the box and seeing Ashley pop out was such a big relief to the both of us because , we knew we were got the best big possible. From now until then they have been a big help to me in Greek life and within the chapter. I know when I need to vent or talk about what’s on my mind they’re one text away. I enjoy all our conversations and jokes and even the Chili’s debriefs after events. I couldn’t ask for a better big and twin I know they will always push me to do my best in anything I do in life and have only the best advice. I can’t wait to make even more lifetime memories with my fam."

- Arianna Corpuz

National Philanthropy: Special Olympics

Colors: Crimson and Pearl White

Mascot: Lady Bug

Jewel: Pearl and Ruby

Required GPA: 2.7

New Member / Active Dues: $840 / $600

ToAvery:

Gettingmybigwasaveryspecialmomentformebecausesheacceptedme fortrulybeingmyself.Throughouthighschool,itwashardtofindfriendsthat mademefeellikeIbelongedandwhowouldlovemeforwhoIam.WhenIgot

Averyasmybig,IfeltlikesomeonelovedmeasmuchasIlovedthem.Itwas thefirsttimeIhadeverfeltthatwayandIamsogratefultohaveafriendlike her.Sheallowsmetobemyselfwithoutfeelinginsecure,whichissomething thatisimportanttomewhenhavinganyrelationshipwithanyone.Iamso thankfulGammaPhiBetabroughtmetoher.

ToJannelle:

Mylittleandmybestfriend,IamsothankfulIgettobeyourbigandyour mentorallinone.inthepast8months,I’vegrowntoknowwhoyouareasa personandI’venevermetsomeonesosimilartome.GammaPhiBetahas broughtmesomanyamazingmemories,butsharingthemwithyouhas alwaysbeenmyfavoritepart.OurbondistrulysomethingI’llcherishforever, you’rethesweetestsoulIknowwhowoulddoanythingforanyoneandI admireyourpassionforeverythingyoudo.IknowIcanalwayscountonyou tobethereformeandIwillalwaysdoanythingforyou.Iloveyouforever, xoxobig

National Philanthropy: Building Strong Girls- Girls on the Run

Colors: Mode and Blush

Mascot: Crescent Moon

Jewel: Pearl

Required GPA: 2.75

New Member / Active Dues: $800 / $700