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Finding My Other Half

1/13/2019

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By: Sam Hughes, PC '17

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             I remember the first months of freshman year, sitting in my dorm room on the phone with my mom, answering all of her questions about what I did that day, how my classes were, what I was eating for dinner, what my plans were for the day. By the end of the conversation on some days, I could feel that question coming that truly, as a young college student acclimating to life, scares you. The “how are you” that isn’t searching for the simple and easy “good.” It’s the one that desires the true answer, whether that’s positive and happy or negative and hard. And at the beginning of freshman year, I think a lot of people struggle to get to the point of being able to honestly answer that question with an enthusiastic response of how much you’re loving life. My biggest struggle while  transitioning to college life, was feeling like Alabama was where my heart was; I constantly told my mom that I was looking for something or someone to make that connection for me.
            A few short weeks into the school year, during homecoming week, I decided to go to the DZ house before one of my classes. Since it was early, not a lot of people were there. I sat down in the living room, and after a few quiet minutes, another girl walked in and sat down in the room with me. She happened to be someone I had just met the day before, so we started chit-chatting to avoid awkwardness. Through the conversation, we realized so many little random things we had in common, and started bonding over finally finding someone to relate to us on things. After that day, my best friend Tori and I never went a day without each other.
            From sitting in the car listening to new music, to trying local restaurants, going to every Delta Zeta event together, and finding ways to make the other laugh on our bad days, freshman year brought us so close.  As cheesy as it is, we cried saying bye to each other for the summer. I’m from Cincinnati and Tori is from Pittsburgh, so we would be able to see each other over those three months, but we both knew that life gets busy and making time for a four-hour weekend trip can be difficult. One morning I woke up to about 20 text messages from Tori freaking out for me to call her whenever I could. I was a little anxious, but also knew she could be a little ~dramatic~ so I didn’t let myself get too scared. Tori told me that her parents said I could come on vacation with her in the middle of July, so of course I said yes! Our trip to the Outer Banks was one of my favorite vacations ever, and it gave us so many more memories, proving to me that our friendship was more than just two people keeping each other company at school. Even over this winter break, I decided to spend the New Year with Tori.
            All my friendships are equally important to me. I have a core group of friends at school that I have found through DZ; however, I think there are certain people in life that you just connect with. It’s almost impossible to put into words how two people complement each other so well. I am beyond blessed to have one of these people in my life also be my best friend.
            This past year, I’ve begun to realize just how special friendships in college are. Delta Zeta has brought me so many best friends, that I honestly did not know if I would find to replace my high school ones. But, most importantly, I truly believe I have found the person to make this place a home for me. Without Delta Zeta, Tori and I probably would not have connected. This is such a special connection to me, and no matter where our lives take us over the course of the years, I know I have a sister to always lean on. 
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The Inside Scoop: 2018

8/10/2018

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The Inside Scoop is back! We sat down with our recruitment chair, Skylar Zembal, to give you an inside look at what recruitment looks like for Delta Zeta at the University of Alabama! ​​
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?
S: My name is Skylar Zembal. I am from Maple Grove, MN and am a senior biology major on a pre- optometry track. My favorite thing about DZ is being able to be myself and feeling welcome every time I step into our house. I consider it my home away from home.

Q: What is your job as recruitment chair?
S: As recruitment chair, I am responsible for handing recruitment week as a whole. Because this position covers such a broad spectrum of duties I make sure that I know every little detail of each day of recruitment. As recruitment chair I make sure that I am a positive role model and leader for each girl in our house and I also ensure that each active and PNM get the best and most positive experience during recruitment.

Q: What are you most excited about this year’s recruitment?
S: Of course, I am most excited about having our new house. I am so excited for everyone to see and experience the new house and enjoy all the new things that come along with it. As a senior I am also excited to see how my final recruitment goes and I want to have an impact on my last recruitment and the new PNMS coming into our chapter. I am looking forward to experiencing my recruitment week as a senior active.

Q: What was your recruitment experience like?
S: I think my experience went very well even though I was from so far away. I didn’t know much about the recruitment process and looking back on that I think it was a blessing in disguise. I didn’t have any biased opinions, thoughts or persuasions to impact my decisions. I went into each house with an open mind and I finished recruitment exactly where I was meant to be. It was an eye-opening experience that I wouldn’t change for the world.

Q: What should PNMs know before recruitment week?
S: Every PNM should know that recruitment is a long week a lot of different emotions. Many things can happen throughout the week and it is important to go into recruitment with an open and positive mind. The more narrow minded you are, the less of an good experience you are going to have. Recruitment is one of the best parts of freshman (and even sophomore) year and recruitment should be nothing but exciting.

Q: What advice can you give PNMs on how to survive recruitment?
S: Make sure you are prepared for any type of weather!! That means carrying along an umbrella or preparing for extreme heat. I have experienced both and you want be ready for anything! Also, wear outfits you feel comfortable in. Each house has an array of seating options and you don’t want to be worrying about your outfit while trying to engage in a conversation. Lastly, be positive. From weather delays to running between house, recruitment should be a positive experience. Keep your mind open and let the week take you to your second home. Trust the process and know you’ll end up exactly where you should be! I promise.

​Q: If you could go back in time, what would you do differently during recruitment?
S: Not take things too personally. I know getting drop from that “favorite” house may seem like the end of the world but I promise at the end of the day everything happens for a reason. Also, to not overthink things! I would leave house thinking that I forgot to say this, or I didn’t tell them that but just know that they will like you for just being you!

Q: What do you wish you had known?
S: Being from so far away especially outside of the Greek world it never crossed my mind about wishing I had known one particular thing. After the first day, you learn a lot and you never know how each recruitment is going to play out. Just know that each house wants everyone to experience how great recruitment truly is.

Q: What are the top 5 things every PNM should have?
  1. Sandals!! Wearing heels can get tiring and in between houses it was amazing being able to take them off and put on comfy shoes
  2. A bag of things you’ll want to have. (make up, sandals, a hair brush, umbrella, etc.)
  3. A notebook to write down notes about each house. Our rush is big and it’s easy to forget some things throughout the week you will want to remember.
  4. Blotting pads/paper. This might sound funny but the days can get very hot!
  5. An open mind and a positive attitude! ☺

"Recruitment is going to be one of the longest, most hectic, yet amazing weeks of your life! It’s something I will look back on when I think about my college experience. It teaches you a lot of life lessons that I still use in my life today. The week goes by fast so take it all in. You shouldn’t look back and have regrets. Most importantly have fun!! This week is all about being YOU. I love being a part of DZ recruitment because when planning the week, we try to put the PNMs completely first. This is about them and we want them to see how much we welcome each one of them into our house. As a DZ, we look for girls who are ambitious, kind, motivated and passionate about their future and being part of DZ and a sorority as a whole. Pledging DZ means knowing that a sorority does take commitment, but along the way the friendships you make here will last a lifetime. I have met girls in DZ who will be part of my life forever. DZ means growing as a woman and continuing to make yourself the best possible you. Being a DZ to me is more than just wearing our letters, but knowing I have a group of women who support me and will be there for me whenever I need someone. I am happy I can call Delta Zeta my home and be a part of this amazing sisterhood."

- Skylar Zembal PC '15
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Advisor Spotlight: Dana Harris Camp

6/27/2018

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1. What is your position & how do you help out Delta Zeta?
In the position of Recruitment Advisor, I facilitate on choosing Day themes.  I help the day chairs choose colors, outfits, decorations, props, drink of the day and flowers for each round of recruitment. I also help with the flow of each round, as in how to get the potential new member (PNM) into the house and to their “spot”.  If need be, I help with conversation tips and lead our actives on how to stand or sit while having a conversation with a PNM. I connect the chairs or the VP of Membership's team with vendors in town to insure Delta Zeta has the best items you need to recruit PNMs.  I coordinate with our kitchen staff and all kitchen volunteers on how to achieve the drink of the day and get it out to the PNM. I keep up with all purchases we must have for each party. I attend all Panhellenic meetings so DZ is up to date on all rules of recruitment and any changes from APA or NPC. I am required by Nationals to be on all phone conferences that are now every week regarding recruitment. My role as Recruitment Advisor has evolved this year. I am now part of retention and have been asked to step up our COB process.

2.​ Who are the girls you advise & work with closely?
I advise the VP of Membership (Katie Beth Rice), Recruitment Chair (Skylar Zembla , Assistant Recruitment Chair (Alyssa Hajos), and all the Day Chairs (Olivia Paciga, Sophie Radetic, Megan Waldorf, Maddy Malloy and Marilyn Clark).

3. Why did you decided to become an advisor?
I decided to become an advisor when I moved back to Tuscaloosa almost 4 years ago. Plus, I was asked! Back in the day, I was the equivalent to the Recruitment Chair position, so I am very familiar with recruitment.

4. Why have you chosen to continue being so active with DZ after your collegiate years? 
The reason I choose to help and participate with the active chapter is so simple... 
DZ is more than 4 years!
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Sisters Abroad

6/4/2018

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​Hi everybody! I’m Bri, a rising senior! I just got back from a whole semester abroad in Sorrento, Italy. Studying abroad is an amazing experience but it was definitely hard leaving all my sisters for an entire semester. I’ve lived in the house since my sophomore year and let me say that living with roommates that are not your sorority sisters definitely took some getting used to. My dog, Nala, lives in the house with me and I’m sure she missed getting snuggles and pets every time she walked through the house or when someone stopped by our room to say hi. One thing I was really sad to miss was Greek Week. Everyone was so dressed up and it looked like the best time, most of my best memories from freshman year are from spring semester - specifically Greek Week. Another thing that took some getting used to was not having an incredible staff preparing 3 meals a day for me like I have at DZ. Our kitchen staff consists of some of the most kind-hearted and considerate people and the food is REAL good. I had to learn to cook which is probably a good thing but I did burn a dinner or two before I really got the hang of it if I’m being honest. What really was hard, though, was being away from all of my sisters. Normally, if I need advice or just to talk I’ll see what my little Morgan, or my best friend Marcy is doing and that always helps because not only do they give really good advice but they provide the most reliable support system. I know if I ever need anything I can call them or really anyone in Delta Zeta and they’ll be there to help ASAP. Of course I was able to talk to them while I was abroad but between the time zones sometimes it was pretty hard to be away from my people. Something that I thought was really cool was actually meeting a Delta Zeta alumna while I was in Sorrento. Sorrento is a TINY little city on the Amalfi Coast so I certainly wasn’t expecting to meet any alums but I did! She worked for a company that coordinates abroad programs and I was asked to help show her around which was lovely because even though we hadn’t met we knew we had similar values and we were able to joke and laugh and it just felt authentic and organic - truly a heartwarming and special day for me. I’m really excited to be back in t-town to see all my beautiful sisters and of course to welcome the PNMs! I’m so happy I get to go back in time for recruitment because it’s really fun meeting new women, seeing them go through recruitment but especially because recruitment is such a bonding experience for women who are in the house. I’m sure Nala is just as (if not more) excited to see all her friends and preside over the castle like the queen she seems to believe she is. Studying abroad gave me some of the best opportunities and experiences of my life but it would have been way sweeter if I had some, or all, of my sisters there with me. I met some incredible people during my time abroad and I hold them all dear to my heart but there simply is nothing that can compare to sisterhood. I would definitely recommend studying abroad to anybody and everybody but my advice is take a sister with you because it really helps with adjusting to a place that is so foreign, as well as the FOMO and of course you’ll always have someone to take your Instagram photos! Thank you from the bottom of my heart to read about my experience away from DZ for the semester! Have you traveled anywhere cool? Leave a comment with your experience overseas - I love hearing about other experiences/cool things people have done abroad! Maybe one of your experiences will help me convince my parents to let me travel overseas again (a girl can dream).

Bri Spence- PC '15

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Meet the DZ President

4/29/2018

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Our President, Shelby Serad, is from Crestwood, Kentucky and majoring in American Studies with a double minor in Cyber Criminology and Criminal Justice. 

What is the most important thing you've learned from being in DZ? 
"I have learned a lot of things from being in Delta Zeta. The most important thing is always be there for your sisters. College is amazing. I­t­ is the best four years of your life but I­t­ can get hard. Sometimes a bad test score or getting homesick can bring you down but I know my sisters will be there for me to cheer me up. They help me study to do better on my next test or have a movie night at the house to make me feel at home.  When you walk into Delta Zeta to eat dinner or just hangout, someone will say “hi” and ask how you are doing. My sisters care about me, they love me, and they would bend over backward for me. My sisters are there to celebrate the good things in life but they are there to cry and watch a Nicholas Sparks movie if I need it. Knowing I have 350 girls there for me is incredible." 

What are your biggest goals as President? 
"I am focusing on bringing back some old traditions that DZ had back in the day. They sound like a blast and a wonderful opportunity to create more memories. I am looking forward to working with our sisterhood chair and VP of Programings to plan some awesome sisterhood events in the fall that the entire chapter can do together. My last goal, is to put the voice back in the chapter. I was elected president by this chapter and it’s my goal to help make this chapter what the members what it to be."

What motivates you to be a leader?
"I am movivated by my sisters. We all joined Delta Zeta to meet our bridesmaids and make memories we will cherish for a lifetime. I want to make these four years the best four years for my sisters. They deserve all the fun sisterhood events, movie nights, and surprises a girl could have. These four years go by fast, so I want to make every member have the best experience of her life. I am motived by change. This chapter is incredible and the love I have for Delta Zeta can’t be put into words, but we can always make changes. Changes to better the sisterhood and experience for our members are vital for moving forward." 

Who inspires you?
​"My parents inspire me. My mom is a hard working women, who does a lot of volunteer work in our community. She raised me to always but others first before yourself. She is an amazing women, who always leaves any room she walks into a little brighter then when she walked in it. I have yet to meet someone who she hasn’t made smile and I don’t think I ever will. 
My dad is a natural leader. His work ethic and determination is inspiring. When he sets goals, he will do whatever is necessary to meet them. Whether he is commanding a team overseas in Afghanistan or working with his team in his civilian job he is a successful leader. I grew up with him telling me how important I­t­ was to be a team player. He taught me that your teammates are the ones that are going to  help you make memories, be successful, and have your back rain or shine. 
Treating my sisters with respect and putting their wishes and needs first is a priority. I always try to make them smile in any way possible.
To have an executive board, filled with 10 amazing women, who have my back is a blessing. We are a team. We work as a team and always support each other. 

​If I can be half the person my parents are, I will be honored."


What is your personal legacy that you want to leave behind in DZ?
"I want my sisters and future Delta Zeta’s to leave this chapter better then they found I­t­. If everyone of my sisters can make a small change, this sorority is unstoppable. I want people to remember me for the hard work I’ve put into making everyone’s dreams for this chapter come true. I want people to remember me by someone who made them feel special and important. While a chapter this big, I­t­ is important to make sure that everyone gets the sisterly love they deserve. I hope when I leave here, I have given back to Delta Zeta because this sorority has done so much for me."
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Sister Internship Spotlight: Alex Sample

4/22/2018

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​“Once you choose hope anything is possible.”

These are the words I feel summarize what I learned this past summer during my internship.

I decided I wanted to pursue a career in the medical field after my experiences interning at the Mayo Clinic in high school. I am passionate about making a difference in the world and helping those who are sick or in suffering. When I tell people that I have an interest in the field of oncology, specifically in pediatrics I am instantly hit with confusion, and questions along the lines of “ Why would you ever want to do something so sad?”

For me the answer is simple. While I know it is hard for many people to comprehend, often times you can find great hope when put against insurmountable odds. Cancer is a disease that devastates not only ones body, but it affects every single aspect of your life. Last year I was on the executive board for the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation, a foundation that funds cutting-edge cancer research and aims to provide support to families struggling with their child’s diagnosis. The children and families I met in my year as a board member opened my eyes to how we often take life for granted and their positivity and hope inspired me to want to continue to help people in their situation.

This year I was blessed enough to be selected as a clinical research intern at the Mayo Clinic in my hometown of Jacksonville, FL. This was a very competitive internship, only about 50 applicants from across the nation were selected and I felt so honored to have been given this incredible opportunity.

The Mayo School of Health Sciences created the curriculum for this program which includes mentorship from a physician that you are paired with as well as completing a research project for said doctor and presenting it to a group of medical professionals, peers, and health education specialists at the end of the program.

At the beginning of the program I expressed an interest in learning more about the field of oncology and discovered I would be paired with a doctor in the Jacoby Breast Center. The doctor I was paired with, along with the other women working in the clinic were some of the most inspirational, strong, and positive women I had ever met. I am so blessed to have had them as role models and I cannot even express how grateful I am for their guidance and willingness to teach me.

I learned SO MUCH every day at work that it felt like I was going to need more space in my brain to absorb the scientific information that was being presented every day. I got to shadow examinations, pathology analyses, and I worked diligently on a research project pertaining to risk factors for breast cancer. I was fascinated with what I was learning, however, I also felt as if I learned a lot about myself through this whole experience and why I am so drawn to this career path.

Yes there are days when I want to give up. There are days when the tiniest thing that goes wrong can make it seem like your world is falling apart. College classes can feel impossible and as someone who has a knack for stretching themself a little too thin I am not going to act like I haven’t contemplated completely giving up a time or two.

If I choose to continue down this career path I will experience things that are incredibly sad, but I love the patients and the families I have met so far, they are some of the sweetest and most appreciative people I have ever interacted with. For all of the pain and fear that these patients face If I can be part of the reason that their day brightens up then everything is worth it.

When I think of the beautiful, strong, and courageous women I met during my time at Mayo and how they were filled with so much hope and light at a time of such great devastation and suffering I am reminded that when you choose hope anything is possible. I learned that when you choose to persevere and appreciate every day for what it is you cannot be defeated. Life is worth fighting for and it is important to live every moment like it is your last.

I have learned about love, and sacrifice. I watched each day as women would put on a smile or crack a joke in an appointment because even though they were dying on the inside they couldn’t bear to think that anyone else should suffer because of their situation. Women are truly the strongest creatures on earth and I am encouraged to empower my sisters in Delta Zeta to be the best that they can be because they are all so beautiful on the inside and have so much to offer the world.​
-Alex Sample PC '16

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A picture of me with the doctor I was paired with getting taught how to examine for suspicious lumps or enlarged lymph nodes
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The Mayo Clinic I worked with in Jacksonville, FL
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Being a Legacy: From Mother & Daughter to Sisters

3/11/2018

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It’s no secret that Bid Day is an emotional roller coaster. Everything seems to happen in a blur, one minute you’re opening your bid in the stadium and the next you’re running through streets of people to your new home-away-from-home. The difference for me was that among the hundreds of sisters welcoming me at the Delta Zeta house was the most familiar face in the world: my momma. During recruitment, I tried really hard to forget about my ties to Delta Zeta. I had just survived four years of having my dad as my high school principal; I wanted an experience that was mine, and only mine. Throughout the week, I was trying so hard to find a fit at other houses solely so that I could be different from my mom. At some point, it occurred to me how ridiculous I was acting. I was trying to find a sorority that I could be myself in by not being myself. During this entire internal debate, my mom was nothing but supportive. She kept reassuring me that I didn’t have to love DZ the way she did and that it was my life, my choice. On Bid Day, when I was hugging her in the library of the Delta Zeta Castle, I knew I made the right choice. I had no idea the impact that this moment would have on my life. On that day, in the chaos of pink and green, I didn’t realize the legacy I was continuing.

Her support helped Delta Zeta feel even more like home. You never realize how much you need your momma until she is 712 miles away. Our bond, through Delta Zeta, helps the distance feel a little less far. She sent me turtles, as I was now going to be starting my own turtle collection to rival hers. She shared more memories from her experience in a sorority, as it now pertained to my life. When the time came for me to be initiated, she was there. I remember being nonchalant about it. I kept saying it wasn’t that big of a deal if she couldn’t come; my big would be there, so it would be fine. She came, which was no surprise, as my mom has always shown up when I needed her. I never expected her attendance to matter as much as it did. To have her being the active member to officially welcome me into the sisterhood made the moment so special. Every year, as we initiate new women into Delta Zeta, I think of my mom being the one to place the Delta Zeta badge over my heart.

As she shares in my experience, I get to share in her memories of college. This summer, she took me around her alma matter to show me what being a Delta Zeta meant for her. I got to drink milkshakes at The Poky Dot, her old hangout, as she told me stories about her sisters. She took me to paint the bell, a tradition on Fairmont State University, where clubs would sneak out at night and paint the school’s bell in their colors. And while painting the bell in pink and green, I couldn’t help but think this is what Delta Zeta sisterhood is. It’s a connection that spans over time, distance, and generations. On Bid Day, it became a running joke that she was my “Sister Momma.” As I bonded with more and more girls within the sorority, the joke spread. My mom isn’t “Morgan’s mom” or “Miss Jean”, she is Sister Momma Jean. To all my friends, she is a sister (that likes to send Facebook messages with cute turtle stickers). She’s always there. I can tell her everything that goes on and she gets it. She was the one I talked to when I was positive I found my little sister and the first one I texted when I was elected historian. Like all of my DZ sisters, no matter the distance or time, I get to have her for more than four years. This experience has only increased my excitement for the future. I know that when my time is up at Alabama I will always be a Delta Zeta.

- Morgan LaRosa (PC' 15)
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Morgan LaRosa: Alpha Gamma PC' 15
Jean Williams LaRosa: Epsilon Iota PC' 79
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Our Dear Sister, Bernice Stacy, Celebrates her 100th Birthday

2/15/2018

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​On February 5th, 1918, Sarah Bernice Stacy was born. 100 years later on February 11th, 2018, her birthday was celebrated in Centerville, AL at The Oaks surrounded by her friends and family. The President of Delta Zeta, Taylor Curtis, had the honor of giving Stacy flowers and introducing the active members of the Alpha Gamma chapter, Stacy’s beloved sorority.
 
Throughout Stacy’s life, she has touched the lives of thousands of people and will leave behind an amazing legacy. She lives up to her nickname “shine” that she was given because she always brings positivity and laughter anywhere that she goes. 
 
In 1936, Stacy attended The University of Alabama and completed her undergrad in 1940. After being initiated into Delta Zeta, she also became the Vice President of Glee Club, a member of Black Friars, Crimson and White and played golf. Because of her busy schedule, she cherished the summers that she would travel with her sorority sisters.
 
“[My favorite memory of Delta Zeta was] when school would get out for the summer. There were only 60 of us in the entire chapter so me and my sisters would plan a vacation each year together and it helped us to bond while having fun,” said Stacy.
 
After graduating UA, Stacy went on to teach at Bibb County Jr. High for 34 years as an 8th grade science teacher and later as the librarian. She became well-known and loved by her students and community who knew her as “aunt Bernice.”
 
Her main goal as a teacher was to encourage and help those who needed extra attention. She instilled in her students to “be the best you can be.” Because of her commitment to teaching, the Birmingham Post Herald nominated her for the “Alabama’s Favorite Teacher” award in 1966. Out of the 3,000 students that she taught, 25 still keep in contact with her and visit her weekly.   
 
Stacy has accumulated a long list of “honors” over the years, some of which include- President of the DZ Alumnae in 1945, nominated as “Woman of the Year” for Bibb County by Alpha Kappa Delta in 1960, The Red Cross “Outstanding Volunteer” award in 1996, President of the Alabama School of Librarians Association in 1962 and 1st President of the Alpha Kappa Delta society of female teachers in Bibb County.
 
Although she has had many accomplishments, her proudest was helping to provide technical assistance to establish the Brent/Centerville public library. She wanted to spread her love for reading and books to others. To do this, she would host a children’s reading hour each summer and would help them find books that suited them best. 
 
Stacy’s kind-hearted and giving nature didn’t end there. She has also significantly impacted students that attend UA. There have been endowed scholarships in the College of Communications and Information Sciences given out in her name. Because of her scholarships, a number of UA students could go forward with their education. 
 
To this day, Stacy remains an avid Alabama fan and continues to attend football games and events. Her goals in life are to learn and to continue performing acts of kindness for others.
 
 - Adriana McGhee PC'15

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Giving Thanks to DZ

11/22/2017

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With Thanksgiving among us, I can’t help but feeling so thankful for all the wonderful things in my life, Delta Zeta being one of those wonderful things. When I decided to go through recruitment my senior year of high school, I knew I wanted to join a sorority where I would feel at home and loved. When I walked in the door at DZ and felt like I could sit with anyone, at any table and have a friend, I knew I made the right choice. Since I pledged last year, DZ has proved time and time again to be a huge blessing in my life. I’m thankful for the opportunities Delta Zeta has given me during my time on campus. Whether it’s helping me get ready for an interview or congratulating me on a position I got, I know no matter what I strive to do or be, I will be supported and loved by my sisters every step of the way.  I’m also thankful for Delta Zeta because of the lifelong friends it has given me. My older sister and I were very close growing up and I wanted to find something like that at college. The friendships I’ve found in Delta Zeta have exceeded my expectations. I have found my bridesmaids and my forever friends. My sisters are always there to be the shoulder to cry on I need and the voice of reason I need more. Delta Zeta has given me friendships and bonds that will last a lifetime. I can’t imagine what my life would be like without Delta Zeta and will always be thankful for everything it has given me.  

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Caroline Anderson, PC '16

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From Big/Little to Future Bridesmaid

11/15/2017

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Everyone always talks about how in joining a sorority you meet your best friends, your favorite roommates and your future bridesmaids. On bid day 2015 I came to Delta Zeta to see Madison Wilson holding my sign, who I had talked to on preference round the day before. It was nice to see a familiar face since I did not know anyone. Being a freshman it was crucial having Madison to show me the ropes, help me get ready for date parties and introduce me to more friends in Delta Zeta. Quickly Madison became one of my best friends, which made it easy to choose who I wanted my big to be come time for big/ little reveal! Throughout my freshman and sophomore year my relationship with Madison grew and we were inseparable. We spent our time between classes at Starbucks, and evenings at the library together. It was even better when we both moved into the Delta Zeta house because then we didn’t need to drive to each others place to hang out. Summer 2017 I drove to Texas to spend the 4th of July with her and we talked about how excited we were for the upcoming year because it was going to be her senior year and we had to make it special. It was heartbreaking to realize this was my last year with her.

During recruitment, I was on the recruitment team and had been working endless hours for two weeks. Madison was not able to come to recruitment because of an internship, so I was not able to talk to her. During the morning of the preference round our advisor made an announcement that we had a candle pass to do. A candle pass is something our chapter does when someone gets engaged, there is a flower bouquet with a candle and everyone passes it around and sings a song. Once it gets to the sister that is engaged they blow out the candle. No one had any idea who got engaged so we all were standing in a circle singing the song waiting anxiously for our unknown sister to blow out the candle. Once the candle got passed in a full circle, Madison came out from the side door and blew out the candle. She hadn’t told me but she got engaged to her long time boyfriend at the end of the summer. I was ecstatic! It was unbelievable. So, when time came for her to choose bridesmaids she told me that she wouldn’t want to have her big day without me there. Madison also asked my little to be a bridesmaid because of how close we had all grown. All of the sisters that Delta Zeta has given me, especially Madison, I know are my lifelong friends. Cliche, but joining a sorority really does give you your future bridesmaids!!

-Lauren Baker PC '15



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