tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32184501212461196872024-03-13T10:08:59.775-07:00Kappa Alpha Theta at Wake Forest University Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08861487805731687393noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218450121246119687.post-9277110715046061902014-03-23T15:43:00.001-07:002014-03-23T15:43:05.457-07:00Happy Birthday, Kappa Alpha ThetaHappy Birthday to the classiest, kindest, and most studious group of women on campus, Kappa Alpha<br />
<br />
Theta! Since Jan. 27, 1870 women of Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity have become leaders and role<br />
<br />
models all over the United States as well as in Canada. Theta currently has more than 135 chapters<br />
<br />
at colleges and a total initiated membership of more than 230,000! These upstanding ladies wear the<br />
<br />
letters with pride and demonstrate to the world what Theta means to all of us lucky enough to be<br />
<br />
members. Personally, I have only been officially a member of Theta for a little over a week, but I can<br />
<br />
already say I feel incredibly blessed. Theta stands for scholarship, leadership, service, and so many other<br />
<br />
virtues I hold near and dear to my heart. The members of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, both on Wake’s<br />
<br />
campus and nationwide are some of the most impressive women I have ever met. I know being a part<br />
<br />
of Theta will provide me with lifelong friends, just as it has been doing for women since 1870. So happy<br />
<br />
birthday, Kappa Alpha Theta, may you forever fly high!Theta Zeta Omicronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535341516288866363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218450121246119687.post-11394760769067511682014-03-23T15:42:00.001-07:002014-03-23T15:44:07.391-07:00Finding My Way Home<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px;">
When people told me about Wake Forest they said "that school is so beautiful" that "you must be really smart to get in" and that "it's really, really preppy." No one really told me how out scared I would feel, no one said that you may feel out of place, that people are cut-throat competitive, and that the place is nothing like home. When I thought about Wake Forest before I knew what the school would be like, I was so excited and I kept saying I just wanted to get out of my town, but move-in day something felt strange. I kept telling myself I should keep positive, things will turn up, but this school was nothing like my high school. I felt like if I weren't trying to get straight A's, becoming the president of my own club, or running a marathon on top of my 17 credit hours and extracurriculars, then I just wasn't working hard enough. All I wanted was to go home. I wanted to be surrounded by people who loved me. I thought I wanted to transfer. </div>
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Even though I practically left my house the last day of winter break in tears, I still came back. I decided to go through the week of hell, also know as sorority recruitment week, and I thought to myself that if I still didn't like it then I would just leave the school, no big deal. </div>
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There's this stigma that sororities are for the girly girls, the ones that only own Lilly Pulitzer and Lulu Lemon in their closet, and LOVE glitter. It's funny... When I was talking to a girl in theta she said "I am not really the sorority type of girl... In fact I really don't like the idea of them at all." I was shocked, but each girl I met from theta showed me that being yourself was actually okay for once. There was no "mold" that the Wake Forest Bubble had created for us, and if there were a "stereotype" it would be how none of us are the same product of society. I did not believe I would change my mind about this school, not that it is a bad place at all, the academics are challenging and I love it, but I am the sweatpants, hair pulled back, breaking a sweat at the gym kind of girl, and I was afraid I didn't fit in. But these girls are my home. They are silly, friendly, loving, and wonderful, and they are the original purpose of a sorority- to provide a safe haven for women when they need it. </div>
Theta Zeta Omicronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535341516288866363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218450121246119687.post-51874598325696522212014-02-24T18:59:00.002-08:002014-02-24T19:00:06.209-08:00ONE YEAR AGO TODAY<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Avenir Book";">Allow me to indulge
for a moment and say: Happy Birthday to us! It has been a year since this
lovely group of women assembled together on campus, brought together by our
lovely ELCs to help a diverse and wonderful group of young women to reestablish
the Zeta Omicron chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta at Wake Forest University. And
look at us now.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Avenir Book";"> We have flourished and have definitely
sent positive vibes all across this campus. The way I see it, our chapter has
grown in so many ways and I am so happy to have watched this evolution. In case
you haven’t noticed (and because I am just so proud of the lovely women I can
call sisters) I’m going to recap just a few of the highlights for me over the
past year . . . <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Avenir Book";"> First of all, we pulled off several
amazing philanthropy events, CASA Royale last spring, Tie-a-Thon this fall, and
have put together another outstanding CASA Royale this spring. Secondly, we’ve
not only survived, but thrived during recruitment week, with quirky and
endearing components to each day’s event, and the best part of that week is
what it brought us—our wonderful, lovely, and newly initiated new members!
Finally, I just want to point out the significance of our presence on campus. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Avenir Book";">This
may not seem that important, but as a big believer in the ripple effect and the
wonder in small things, I would like to say that this holds so much more
meaning than I think anyone could convey. I hear great things about our sisters
from people on campus all the time and I don’t know how many times I’ve heard
“I love Thetas!” by people who have seen or directly experienced what we’ve
brought to this campus. And in case you were wondering, this is what we’ve
brought to campus: we are a diverse group of lovely young women who respect and
love each other and we each have something important to contribute to this
campus. Furthermore, as the always lovely Sam Larsen put it, we are a group of
individuals who refuse to be defined by a sorority, but rather, who define a
sorority by the standards we believe it should have and we have taken this
sorority to soaring heights (probably because we’re flying high on those kites,
man). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Avenir Book";">One
year ago today, I had no idea that the group of women I met at Kappa Alpha
Theta would be some of the most dedicated, creative, and fun people I have ever
met and I can honestly say that I am so happy, even honored, to have a place
among them all. This sisterhood has accomplished so many great things already,
I know we’re on a roller coaster that’s only going up, so enjoy the ride my
lovelies!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Avenir Book";">TLAM</span></div>
Theta Zeta Omicronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535341516288866363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218450121246119687.post-31057799013408526172014-02-14T11:18:00.002-08:002014-02-14T11:18:15.862-08:001 year later<div class="MsoNormal">
I’m constantly being asked, why I decided to join Kappa
Alpha Theta and charter an organization on campus. I could easily say that it
was so that I could define my sorority and not let myself be defined by my
sorority, I could say that it was to follow in my Grandfather’s footsteps (he
charted a fraternity at Miami University of Ohio), or I could say that it was
to leave a lasting impact on the university that gave me so many opportunities.
Looking back, when I decided to join Theta it wasn't because any of these
reasons but rather to simply be a part of the Greek community on campus. As
much as it pains me to admit this, this statement was true a year ago. After
going through recruitment and having to think about why I joined Theta and how
I could communicate the reasons to a PNM in hopes of inspiring them to join our
(AWESOME!) organization, I realized my reasons for <i>staying</i> in Theta are
different from my reasons for <i>joining</i> Theta. The sisterhood and sense of
community I have found in theta rings true to what everyone says about
sororities, my sisters are there for me through thick and thin and inspire me
to be the best version of myself that I can be (however cliché that sounds, it
is 100% true). I stayed a Theta because it gave me a place to succeed, and also
provided me with a group of girls who believe in me and truly think that I can
and will be successful. Theta gave me the courage to try new things; joining
this organization was like taking a step into the unknown, no one had any idea
of what the future of this organization. After receiving a not so great grade,
I question my place at this university academically, after a disagreement with
my roommate, I question my behavior, after a pit sit, I question what goes into
the food on this campus. Not once as being a member of Kappa Alpha Theta, have
I ever questioned my place in this organization or whether it was the right fit
for me. I am forever indebted to Kappa Alpha Theta for giving me lifelong
friendships, providing me with the skills necessary to succeed on campus and
also at my future job, giving me the courage to try new things, and most
importantly motivating me to be the best version of myself that I can be. <o:p></o:p></div>
Theta Zeta Omicronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535341516288866363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218450121246119687.post-52085248940302312972013-12-05T18:52:00.002-08:002013-12-05T18:52:55.437-08:00"Everything is going to be OKAY"<div class="MsoNormal">
It's that
time of the year when Red Starbucks cups are the most common accessory. It's that
time of year when you enter the ZSR when the shine is shining and leave close
to sunrise while double fisting diet coke and espresso all night. It’s the most
stressful time of the year when we all make promises to ourselves about better
study habits next semester. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Here’s a list of friendly reminders to keep sane during the
insanity that is finals week:<o:p></o:p></div>
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1)<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span>From the wise words of Kid
President, “Everything is going to be okay”. Right now, it seems like this one
grade is going to make us or break us. A common thing that a lot of us forget
about (myself included), is that this one grade won’t matter in a month. We’ll
have moved on to new classes and our priorities will have shifted. Although
these grades do matter and are important, don’t forget about your health (both
physically and mentally)! Take a break to read a book, watch a movie, take a
trip to miller, have a pit sit with your sisters (Stress-eating makes everyone
feel better), or just take a nap and recharge. Honestly, everything will work
out fine in the end. Don’t take this mantra as a reason not to study, but
rather as a reason to not over study and to know when enough is enough, like
when you start drinking that fourth venti coffee (I’m guilty!).<o:p></o:p></div>
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2)<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><!--[endif]--><span dir="LTR"></span>Focus on the positive,
whether the positives from the semester or what you have to look forward to
after finals (home cooked meals and shoeless showers). This will make everyone
much happier and relieve the stress as a result of “Work Forest”. A positive
aspect of finals week, we survived another semester and now get a month long
break to recharge before recruitment (and also to learn all the songs/chants!).
Another positive of finals week, calories don’t count and diets don’t matter.
Another positive of finals week, being done with more divisionals and classes
that don’t interest you (never having to run a mile and a half for a grade EVER
AGAIN). These are usually things that marathon
study sessions in the ZSR don’t highlight about finals week, but they make
finals week a little more bearable. Often times, the positives outweigh the
negatives and if you can focus on the positives then the stress of finals weeks
seems a little easier to bear. </div>
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3)<span style="font-size: 7pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Sisters are the best support system! Lean on a
sister when stressed out for a listening ear, a study partner, or just someone
to goof off with and relax. I’m here for anyone who needs anything at any point
during the week (and at any time outside of finals week), and I think that a
majority of our sisters feel the same way. Misey loves company, and that’s what
sisters are for! It’s reassuring to know that everyone is feeling the same way
and going through the same things. Don’t be afraid to reach out to a sister in
a class and study together, talking through information is a great study tool
and quizzing each other is even better!</span></div>
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Good luck to everyone as the first
day of finals is approaching! <o:p></o:p></div>
Theta Zeta Omicronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535341516288866363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218450121246119687.post-38000489964670791332013-11-28T10:29:00.000-08:002013-11-28T10:29:13.922-08:00Happy Theta Thanksgiving Thursday Post from Bettie! Happy Theta Thanksgiving Thursday! <br />
<br />
Top 5 things Bettie is thankful for: <br />
<br />
1. The wonderful women of Zeta Omicron <br />
<br />
2. Our incredible ELC's, Alyssa and Courtney<br />
<br />
3. Our confidence, passion and kindness<br />
<br />
4. An amazing semester so far<br />
<br />
5. Family and friends to share Thanksgiving with! <br />
<br />
Have a wonderful day! <br />
<br />
Theta Zeta Omicronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535341516288866363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218450121246119687.post-62662070902213650982013-11-21T18:17:00.000-08:002013-11-21T18:17:07.191-08:00What I'm Thankful For - Lauren Hunstad
Being in
a sorority has given me so much to be thankful for. My sisters are incredibly
amazing women and they inspire me every day. I would be lost without their
friendships and support. Not only have my friendships with girls I already knew
been strengthened, but my new Theta friendships have grown to be equally
strong, sometimes stronger. Each and every sister brings something unique and
special to our organization and I feel truly blessed to be a part of it as
well.<br />
<br />
I am thankful for all of the opportunities that Theta has
given me. I never realized my full leadership potential until I joined Theta and
saw other girls looking up to me and depending on me. I feel like Theta has
given me the chance to do something bigger than myself. Our service and
philanthropy work touches the lives of countless individuals on our campus and
in our community. This impact is real and it makes me so proud.<br />
<br />
Finally, I am thankful for my Theta little sister. Having
a little sister to support and mentor has been an amazing experience and I have
loved being there for her. The best part however, is how she has supported and
mentored me too! I never even anticipated how strong our relationship would
become. Although it began with popping a silly balloon, my relationship with my
little has evolved into one of my most meaningful college relationships. She
inspires me to be the best version of myself. She encourages me to make the
tough, but important, decisions. She motivates me to stay positive and to keep
a smile on my face, especially when she always has one on hers. Even when I am
faltering or want to take the easy route, she is there to remind me that I can
do better and I deserve to do better for myself. <br />
<br />
My
little has a smile that can light up a room and she always brightens my day. I
would be absolutely lost without her. I have no I idea how I survived before I
met her. And I will be eternally thankful that she, and all the women of Kappa
Alpha Theta, are a part of my life.<br />
Theta Zeta Omicronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535341516288866363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218450121246119687.post-14066924117300590352013-11-14T21:02:00.000-08:002013-11-14T21:02:04.892-08:00You are LΘVED
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wake lost a great person today. I
knew Pillow, and while we weren’t best friends, he still found a way to work
his way into my life. I talked to him 2 days ago, he was the definition of a
Southern gentleman, and he made everyone’s day a little bit better by being
around. I went to Andrew Pillow’s remembrance gathering, and I was overwhelmed
by the love I saw.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">At least a hundred people were
crammed into the mailroom in Benson. People talked about funny memories, cried,
and just remembered what a force for good Pillow was. I looked around the room
and saw people were holding hands, comforting each other, and just being
together. They shared stories, we laughed and we cried, and it was clear Pillow
left a profound imprint on this campus. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
wondered if he knew what a great impact he had on so many people, and how loved
he was. Pillow mattered at Wake, and I can only hope he knew that. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I wanted to take a second and say
to always remember that you matter. You matter to me. You matter to your
family. You matter to all of your sisters. You’ve positively impacted me,
Theta, and Wake just by being yourself. Today made me pause and reflect on how
short life is, yet how impactful that short time can be. It’s so easy to get
caught up in schoolwork, studying, the social scene, and everything else we do,
but I urge you to take a second and reflect on what you’re thankful for. I’m so
thankful for a variety of things: my family, my faith, my friends, and my
sisters. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I encourage you to take a moment
and tell someone how much they matter to you, and how much you love them. And,
remember you are loved. You are loved so much more than you ever imagined.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Theta LΘVE and mine</span><br />
Theta Zeta Omicronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535341516288866363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218450121246119687.post-68335606073569831662013-11-07T18:56:00.000-08:002013-11-07T18:56:27.585-08:00Keiffer + Koalas + Theta = LOVEKeiffer is thankful for koalas. <br />
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And her Theta Sisters. <br />
<br />
Happy Theta Thursday. Celebrate by watching the Koala Kam live from the San Diego Zoo's Koalafornia Dreaming exhibit: <a href="http://www.sandiegozoo.org/koalafornia/koalacam.html">http://www.sandiegozoo.org/koalafornia/koalacam.html</a><br />
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Koala and Keiffer Love. <br />
Theta Zeta Omicronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535341516288866363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218450121246119687.post-19465828283442168552013-10-31T18:52:00.000-07:002013-10-31T18:52:04.169-07:00ELC's - Courtney LynchIt's officially my favorite season of the year - fall! Though the warm sunshine that summer brings is a treat, the fall brings some of my most favorites things. I smile thinking about cozy sweaters and scarves, boots, football season, colorful trees, crispy crunching leaves, brisk air, candy corn, Halloween, and of course, the pumpkin spice latte. <br />
<br />
However, it's not just my seasonal favorites that fall brings; just as the leaves change, I realize how my own life is changing too. Looking back to one year ago, I'm attending Miami University where I spent the semester student teaching and pursuing a degree in special education. I was wrapping up my term as Chief Executive Officer of the Gamma Upsilon chapter and anxiously waiting for our alumnae members to return for Homecoming weekend. Flash forward to today, and I'm walking in completely different shoes. I'm still serving the Fraternity, but in a much different context, currently not using my teaching degree and this time, it's me who is returning to Miami for Homecoming weekend. Change happens fast. But as I look forward to the leaves turning and watching the skyline light up with the brilliance of fall, I'm ready to turn the pages in my book of life and embrace this change. This semester, I'm looking forward to exploring the abundance of parks around Winston-Salem, cheering on the Demon Deacons at Wake-Forest University football games and watching the Zeta Omicron chapter evolve and grow. I'm reminded to spend some time reflecting on the changes occurring in my life and as the leaves fall, I know, everything is falling into place. Happy fall, y'all!<br />
Theta Zeta Omicronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535341516288866363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218450121246119687.post-34078098772216482752013-10-24T19:51:00.001-07:002013-10-24T19:52:47.721-07:00A Little Something About the New Members - Jihae <br />
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Bright","serif";">Seriously,
I love every single one of them. I know many of you may not have had the chance
to get to know the girls, but as New Member Director, I’ve been lucky enough to
spend time with them every week since Bid Day (although they really have no
other choice…). I promise you, if you go out of your way to get to know Alexa,
Brooke, Emma, Tori, and Twiggs, you’ll see what I’m always raving about. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Bright","serif";">Alexa
is one of the most diligent but fun-loving girls I know. This girl knows what
she wants, and I know that she will become one of the most successful women
after college. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Bright","serif";"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Bright","serif";">At
first, I thought that Brooke was super quiet and super sweet. I got the sweet
part right, but once you get to know her, she is probably one of the funniest,
most sarcastic girls I know and I love it! <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Bright","serif";"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Bright","serif";">Emma
very well might be one of the most hard-working, most dedicated girls at Wake.
She is always running from soccer to chapter, even with the butt-ton of work
she always seems to have. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Bright","serif";"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Bright","serif";">Tori?
She is literally one of the sweetest girls I know, and no matter what she can
put a smile on your face. (She even let me borrow her car to run Inspiration
Week errands! …except I didn’t know how to pump gas<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a>…
#jerseygirlprobs). <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Bright","serif";"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Bright","serif";">Twiggs
is one of the most loved and loving girls I’ve met so far at Wake. Everyone
always tells me, “Twiggs?! OMG I LOVE HER!” I’m not kidding. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Bright","serif";"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Bright","serif";">I
want to thank them (and Kate!) for being so patient with me these past couple
of weeks. They’ve had to deal with my dysfunctional self, from my awkwardness
to my over-enthusiasm, they’ve seen it all. Hopefully I haven’t scared them
off… but in the end, all I have been trying to do is tell them just how much
Theta means to me, and how much it will mean to them soon enough. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Bright","serif";"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Bright","serif";">Each
of these women contribute something so different to Theta, and we are so
incredibly lucky to have each of them join our sisterhood. This just means that
Theta is becoming even more perfect, one new member at a time. </span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: "Lucida Bright"; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: "Lucida Bright"; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Bright","serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Bright","serif";">I LOVE YOU
MY LITTLE NUGS <3 o:p=""><!--3--></3></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Lucida Bright","serif";">Jihae<o:p></o:p></span>Theta Zeta Omicronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535341516288866363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218450121246119687.post-23110763364180386992013-10-17T16:00:00.003-07:002013-10-17T16:00:56.696-07:00Wake is "Thinking Theta" - Ashley HamatiHere's Ashley Hamati's full response (the OGB only used a snippet) about how she believe Wake is "Thinking Theta." <br />
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Theta is assimilating at Wake wonderfully. Everyone has been extremely supportive and sometimes even more excited than we are! We have a very diverse group of girls, which I believe is an advantage. Thetas come from all different walks of life, but we have become a well-knit group of girls; unity in diversity is a sign of true leadership, and diversity is the spice of life.</div>
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Fall Recruitment was also a huge success-- we took five fantastic girls. I asked one of our new members on Bid Day why she thought Theta and she responded, "Everyone I talked to was so nice and genuine, and fun. I felt like I was being welcomed into a family. Those were the girls I wanted in a sorority." On campus, I see Theta's as cool, down-to-earth girls-- girls who have a positive presence on campus and that people say "She's awesome. She's such a good friend to everyone and is very genuine. Get to know her! She's in Theta." Thetas are sincere girls who are involved both on campus and in the Winston-Salem community. </div>
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<br />We've been participating in other Greek organizations' philanthropy events, such as Sigma Chi's Derby Days, Lambda Chi's Watermelon Bash, Delta Zeta's Color Run and Turtle Tug, as well as campus-wide events, like Hit the Bricks, DESK, Project Pumpkin, and Wake N' Shake. Our Spring philanthropy event, <span>CASA</span> <span>ROYALE</span>, had a great turnout and support from the students and faculty, and we raised over $8,000 for Kappa Alpha Theta's national philanthropy, <span>CASA</span> (Court Appointed Special Advocates). The women in Theta are also extremely involved on campus as well in other organizations, such as Volunteer Service Corps, <span>WakeRadio</span>, Campus Kitchen, volunteering at El Buen Pastor tutoring underprivileged <wbr></wbr>children, The Lilting Banshees, <span>RAs</span>, club & intramural sports, Habitat for Humanity, a <span>capella</span> groups, etc. With our success right now, I feel like it's all uphill from here. </div>
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When spring rush had rolled around, many of us hadn't seen ourselves as perfect fits for a specific sorority-- we each embodied qualities that craved somewhere or something else. That "something else" became Theta. I know for me, personally, Theta had always been in the back of my mind since I heard about it last Fall. I had an inexplicable feeling that it would pay off. It was an almost-too-huge leap, but aren't all the things that make life worth living are thrilling? I knew it was going to be hard, but it was going to be worth it. My friend always says, "I wanted to define a sorority, not have a sorority define me," and Theta has absolutely been that. It has given me girls I am proud to call my sorority sisters. It's given me a place to call home on this campus. It's given me some of my best friends. Theta inspires me to be the best version of myself. Joining Theta has been one of the best decisions by far. </div>
Theta Zeta Omicronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535341516288866363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218450121246119687.post-1487114384325846342013-10-10T19:38:00.000-07:002013-10-10T19:40:12.404-07:00iOS7 Theta Style - Victoria Elliott<br />
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downloaded Apple’s new iOS7 update. And I couldn’t help but compare this operating
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The update has several amazing new
features – or as we call them in ZO, new members. It took a lot of work from
programmers, designers, and executives to create a functioning operating
system, just like it took Headquarters, Alyssa, Joni, and now Courtney to build
up our Wake Chapter. And just like iOS7, now we’re out. Anyone could choose to
download us – or not. And that is an exciting, albeit nerve-wracking
experience. But just because one recruitment season was successful doesn’t mean
we can relax. Apple employees are already at work on iOS8, just as we now turn
to Spring Recruitment. And we need to advertise. Our letters are the same as
the logo on the back of an iPhone. And every little bug we have affects how
people view our brand. </div>
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I personally love Apple
advertisements. They are simple and elegant, displaying the positives of
purchasing their product, rather than tearing down another company. I’ve never
seen an Apple-produced attack ad. But I’m sure you have all seen the ads for
the Windows tablet, where Siri wails pathetically about how she can’t do
anything compared to her competitor. To me, the commercial seems like a petty
attack. We, as the classy women we are, need to shy away from comparing
ourselves to other sororities. Let’s look at our own wonderful qualities and
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But what is advertising without
execution? If all Apple did was spend billions on ads about how wonderful their
products were without working to improve themselves, people would catch on
quickly and stop buying. The same is true for us. We can advertise love and
Theta sisterhood all we want, but if no one attends sisterhood events, or
spends time with each other, everyone will notice. Maintaining infrastructure
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Just like your updated home screen,
Zeta Omicron looks beautiful and fresh. Everyone scrambled to download iOS7
because it was new and frequently talked about. But after long, the update
won’t be new anymore. It will come standard on later phones, and even later something
else will come along. Theta won’t be new soon. We will need a different
adjective to describe ourselves. And it’s up to all of us to define what that
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Theta Zeta Omicronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535341516288866363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218450121246119687.post-10386577687887194082013-10-04T07:43:00.000-07:002013-10-04T07:43:22.850-07:00The Pursuit of Happiness - Ashley Hamati<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 13px/normal arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
Happiness. We've all heard it, we've all experienced it at one point in our lives (and hopefully, that's the bare minimum). We're told constantly that either it's the meaning of life or it's what we should all strive to achieve on a day-to-day basis. </div>
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That is absolutely true.</div>
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It's your life, so why would you want to rob anyone of your happiness? Ever heard the quote, "Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game"? Or "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent"? If you read into them, they're pretty mind-boggling. When you succumb to the demons each of these quotes directly (or indirectly) imposes, you rob yourself of your own happiness. Yep, you read that correctly. YOU rob YOUR OWN SELF out of YOUR OWN happiness. Why would you ever cheat yourself of living a joyous life? You deserve it. You're a hardworking and brilliant individual. We all are, so we should at least do ourselves the justice of making our lives worth living. My advice and thought for tonight, as well as for the rest of your time here, goes as this: Be fearless. Be confident. Do something that surprises you. For example, I draw from my own experience. I used to dance when I was younger (didn't we all?) and I enjoy dancing. Am I Karina Smirnoff or Julianne Hough or the next winner on So You Think You Can Dance? Or am I the star Radio City Rockette? I'm none of the above, but that didn't stop me from trying out for Dance Team this year. Did I make it? Nope. But I'm glad I did it. It showed me a new level of confidence that surprised me of my own abilities. </div>
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When you're confident in yourself, you are happy. Your actions speak equally with your words and are taken in like the rays of the sun on a hot summer afternoon by everyone around you. You, in fact, have conquered this pursuit of happiness. That being said, only you can rob yourself of your happiness. No one has the power to do that. So try out for the Lilting Banshees. Try to find a silver lining each and every day. Have an excuse to be grateful and never stop giving. Even with schoolwork, pour your heart into it-- you'll rob yourself of happiness if you get a less-than-satisfactory grade when you know you could have studied just a little more. Going the extra mile is challenging and scary, but if it weren't scary or challenging, it would be simple. However, it is the very complexities of life that make it worth living, as well as the thrill of the pursuit of happiness. </div>
Theta Zeta Omicronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535341516288866363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218450121246119687.post-67376846867013874822013-09-19T20:36:00.000-07:002013-09-19T20:36:45.039-07:00Turning Over a New Leaf - Shannon Magee <br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;">I’ll begin by informing you that I
have a very literal mind when it comes to words. When people say, “you made
your bed, now you have to lie in it,” I wonder why they think I will want to
climb back into bed after having spent all that time making it! I am not <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">that</i> much of a clean freak . . . </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;">So, when I think of the phrase
“turning over a new leaf” I see an actual leaf flipping over in my mind. This
image still means something to me, even if it isn’t quite the same meaning that
other people have when they hear that familiar saying. Allow me to explain.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;">Looking at a leaf, the first thing
most people (myself included) notice is the bright green (if we’re talking
spring/summer) side. It’s colorful, it’s smooth, and it’s shiny. It’s kind of
like a shield. It’s what people first notice because it is what the leaf wants
people to see. How many of us work to show those around us only what we want
them to see? How many of us hide a part of us that is truer to ourselves
because we can’t bear the thought of others seeing that side of us, and
rejecting it?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;">That deeper self, I believe, is the
flip side of the leaf. When I picture the phrase, “turning over a new leaf,” I
see that other side—the side of the leaf we usually see when they fall from the
trees. This side is paler and full of the “veins” of the leaf. It’s the more
vulnerable side of the leaf. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;">We have this side too. It’s the
side of us that we only let out when we’re alone in our room, going nuts trying
to finish a paper after hours of procrastination. It’s the side of us we only
show to our siblings, when we dork out when we finally see them again during
school breaks. It’s the side of us we introduce to our friends little by
little, in small doses so they don’t freak out when they hear us speak in our
Cookie Monster voice for the first time, or sing to a piece of chocolate. Yes,
maybe this side of us is stranger. But isn’t it more fun to be strange and
entertaining that to be cool and detached from everything around us?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;">So, this fall, I think we should
all test these waters, as we still are getting to know each other and now have
new sisters to befriend. Shouldn’t our sisters get to see us at our best, our
craziest? Try turning over that new leaf and showing friends the more personal,
maybe more goofy side of you. You may be surprised at how much people enjoy
seeing you in this light. After all, we all want our friends to love us for who
we are. </span></div>
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Theta Zeta Omicronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535341516288866363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218450121246119687.post-80759553641634498342013-05-12T15:14:00.001-07:002013-05-12T15:14:52.713-07:00TLAM by Brittany Salaam
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I always thought I would be a member of a historically
African-American sorority. I had my heart set on one thing all my life and had
to intentions of changing my mind… But there was something about Kappa Alpha
Theta. My mom and sister worried if I would really fit in and if I would be
received in a loving manner and I love them for that. But I am happy, blessed,
and proud to be able to say that I <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">am </i>a
sister of Kappa Alpha Theta and truly feel like one. Theta for me is belonging.
It means a chance to thr<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a>ive in a group for a common
purpose. It means that I have the opportunity to really get to know a fine
group of women and share my diversity and welcome the diversity of others. It
is a place where I am not a minority but I am an important part of an awesome majority…a
whole. I love Kappa Alpha Theta already for everything it is and everything
that it already means to me and I can only hope, and I sincerely have faith,
that my love strengthens…because after all, faith hope and love are all
important, but the greatest of these is love. </div>
Theta Zeta Omicronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535341516288866363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218450121246119687.post-25816315382317301362013-04-29T20:50:00.000-07:002013-04-29T20:50:33.106-07:00Faith, Hope, and Love. But the Greatest of These is Love. -Cristina Ciaravalli
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Before
joining Kappa Alpha Theta, my favorite activities were serving as a Resident
Adviser and being a Wake Forest Cheerleader. I was proud to wear my apparel
from Residence Life & Housing and it was cool to get free Nike clothing; however,
I still felt like I needed more out of my college experience. I had started
these two positions because I was told, “Res Life is such a great community”
and “the cheerleaders are great teammates.” While both of those statements were
true, I was still missing something. I was missing sisterhood. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Being a
Kappa Alpha Theta, I have learned why we are not just members, but we are truly
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">sisters</i>. Everyone Theta at Wake
Forest joined this organization knowing that it wouldn’t be easy, but like Joni
said, “It would be worth it.” We are united in the fact that we are bold and
courageous young women, and I couldn’t be prouder to associate myself with such
adventurous pioneers. While we have only been in Theta a short time, I have
already seen the sisterhood impacting me in ways I never thought imaginable.
Thetas lift each other up when they are down. Thetas reach out to others to
start new relationships. Thetas serve the community and world as a whole. Thetas
surround each other with those who will lift us higher. And we don’t just wear
the shirts that say we do it—but we actually <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">do </i>it.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Kappa
Alpha Theta Fraternity prides itself on being an organization that encompasses the
ideals of scholarship, leadership, friendship, service, and personal excellence.
While that all sounds really impressive on paper, I wasn’t initially convinced
that sororities always translate their values into their lifestyles. I knew
many other organizations that claimed to hold certain values yet would act in a
contradictory manner. Theta <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">instantly</i>
debunked that myth. From the minute I met Joni and Alyssa in Benson to the dinner
I just had with my little in the pit—it’s clear—Thetas stand behind our
principles and we take them to heart. We have faith in each other, we never
lose hope, and most importantly, we love each other dearly.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Thank you for letting me be a part of the
Theta love. It has truly been an incredible experience and this organization means
more to me than you will know. While I still enjoy cheer and RA, it has been
the Theta committee meetings, Theta philanthropy events, Theta sisterhood, and
even Theta colony meetings that were the highlights of this semester. During
busy weeks of schoolwork that seemed like they would never end, I found myself highlighting
any sort of Theta event in my planner as the “light at the end of the tunnel.” Theta
has been just that—a light. Each sister has inspired me to be the best version
of myself, to never give up, and to love unconditionally. And because of that,
we have grown stronger than a team and closer than a community, and I am proud
to call myself your sister. I cannot wait to continue to light up this campus with
you. And when we graduate Wake Forest, we will take this love we share and
light up the world. We are beautiful, talented, confident young women and I am
certain these bonds will stay with us forever. After all, Theta is for a<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> lifetime</i>. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
Theta Zeta Omicronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535341516288866363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218450121246119687.post-7843313432161998992013-03-03T22:37:00.000-08:002013-03-03T22:41:03.414-08:00Making New Friends
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Making Friends<br />
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I’ve never considered myself to be a social person. Until the age of 11, I
couldn’t order from the cashier at McDonald’s because I was so afraid. As time
went on I could talk to adults, but I was never able to easily communicate with
my peers. It made me uncomfortable and anxious. The words always came out
wrong. I wasn’t afraid of embarrassing myself, or that people would judge me,
it was just that I couldn’t talk.<o:p></o:p><br />
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You’d think I’d be past this at 17 years of age, but I’m not. I went back to
counseling this Spring. I go every other week because I have Social Anxiety.
Being in crowds can give me panic attacks or make me sick if I feel
uncomfortable enough. But I don’t want to be that way, so I choose not to be.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Joining Theta was something I hadn’t anticipated – ever. Sororities “weren’t
my scene”. Heaven forbid I would have to…speak to people. I didn’t go through formal
recruitment. But when I saw how happy my roommate was in her sorority, I
questioned why it would be so awful for me to join. I mentioned my regrets to a
girl on the hall, and she asked me if I wanted to try for KAT. I hadn’t heard
too much talk about it before, but I had an instant gut feeling. This was my challenge.
This was something good. I went through the interview, and now I’m here.<o:p></o:p><br />
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For most people, joining a sorority isn’t such a challenge. But for me to
speak to girls I’ve never met on a constant basis is hard. When my mom found out I had
gotten in she was so excited because she knew that it took a lot of effort on
my part. And it did. I am so proud and happy that I took that step for myself.
But now the real challenge begins: making friends out of my sisters.<o:p></o:p><br />
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I’ve been to Coffee with KAT four times now and I am also in the Sisterhood
Committee. There are days where I stay silent and just listen, and there are days when
I speak up as much as possible. The first day I went to coffee I just sat there
because I was so afraid. Someone asked me my name and all eyes turned towards
me. I didn’t want to go back. But my counselor and I talked about going again.
She told me to sit up straight, act confident, and speak loudly. I tried going
again and it worked! I’m making friends and doing so much better.<o:p></o:p><br />
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The reason that I’m quiet sometimes is certainly not because I don’t like
any other Thetas. I love my sisters to death. It’s just that it’s hard some
days. Tonight we learned about being a leader during New Member Meeting. And so
I just ask that all of you leaders out there talk to a sister who isn’t
speaking up. Ask her what she thinks, because she’s thinking a lot. She’ll
appreciate that you are pushing her to be better, as well as inviting her to be
your friend. Remember that it’s the little things that can make a huge difference
in someone’s life.<o:p></o:p><br />
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TLAM,<o:p></o:p><br />
Victoria<o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>As the
oldest child in my family, “being the first” came with each new activity I
participated in. Growing up I was never excited to “be the first”—the first to
go to school, the first to get braces, the first to take the SAT. I was always
a bit envious of my younger siblings who would figure out the best way to do
things based on my actions, triumphs, and mistakes. I wanted just one time for someone
to make those mistakes before me, so that I, too, could learn from them—what the
best classes were to take, clubs to join, which colleges to visit, when to take
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for the first time, I am truly happy to “be the first”, to be a charter member
of Kappa Alpha Theta at Wake Forest University. Perhaps it is because I am not
in this venture alone, but I am walking alongside 150+ wonderful women, all of
whom I am extremely proud not only to call my friends and classmates, but also
my sisters. It is truly a unique opportunity that we have to establish
something at Wake Forest University that will far outlast our short time spent
wandering the Quad, studying in the library, or laughing with friends at the
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guidance and leadership of our two wonderful, caring, and enthusiastic ELCs, I
am excited to see what the first group of Kappa Alpha Thetas will accomplish
over the course of the semester. What name will we create for ourselves? What
traditions will we establish? Who will we be able to help through our service
and philanthropic events? By holding true to the values of Bettie Locke
Hamilton, we can create an organization that continues to be supportive of the
leadership, academic, and social pursuits of all members, while providing a
family away from home. I hope that over the course of the semester, we will be
able to continue to lay the foundation of a strong sisterhood, one that is
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;">We are the first! Wow, that is a
big responsibility and can seem overwhelming at times, but we must think back
to our founders. The four original Thetas--Betty Locke Hamilton, Alice Allen
Brant, Bettie Tipton Lindsey, and Hannah Fitch Shaw--all of whom helped to
create the first Greek letter fraternity for women. They fought to create a
group in which they could find support within a male dominated campus and
world. They were the first and their challenge was far greater than ours.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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each and every one of you, sisters, to find courage and confidence in the
actions of those four women, for they created an organization that has far
outlasted any of their wildest dreams and has inducted women who have made a
difference not only on their college campuses, but in the world at large. I
wish good luck to each of you! And please remember, you are never in this
alone. You will never have to take the first step without knowing that 150+ of
your sisters step alongside you! So, perhaps “being the first” isn’t so bad
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Now that we're a couple of weeks into our Theta experience, I've realized something about being a charter class, and being a new member. Being the first isn't about being "the best." It's about being OUR best.</span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"> The women of Kappa Alpha Theta don't all know each other yet. We can't be the best sisterhood until we've all taken the time to get to know one another and really care about our sisters. We can't expect be be seen as the "best" because we haven't established ourselves yet. But that's where being our best comes in.</span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"> If each woman in this sorority worked to be the best that she could be (the best sister, the best student, the best friend, etc) it is a reflection on the sorority as a whole. And if each of us works together to better each other, then we will make Kappa Alpha Theta better. That means getting dinner with sisters before chapter, tutoring a sister in Accounting, and helping a sister work through her personal problems. It also means being respectful of our ELCs, who are working so hard to get us started out on the right foot, and honoring the traditions that have been handed down for generations. Being our best isn't going to happen over night, or even in a week. But consciously making decisions to be a better person means making Kappa Alpha Theta a better organization. And that's what this is all about. Being better.</span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"> We have the honor of being the first, and what we do will establish how Theta is seen on campus in the years to come. I am so excited to help my sisters be better women, and I cannot wait to see how my sisters will positively impact my life.<br /><br />TLAM,<br />Leah</span></div>
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