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SENIOR SPIRIT
Congratulations to our Alpha Sigma Alpha sisters in the graduating class of 2020! We are thankful for you and congratulate you on accomplishing this achievement!
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What did you do to celebrate graduation?
“While a lot of our senior celebrations had to be canceled, I will be sure to celebrate with all my friends and family when this virus is finally over, and that is all that matters!” – Stephanie Dallara, IG
“I will be graduating with a degree in Alcohol and Drug Studies and have accepted a position at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. I will be celebrating my graduation by doing my part in social distancing!” – Amanda Rhoades, ZK
“This year Methodist University conducted a virtual graduation ceremony in honor of the May 2020 graduates. Methodist has also offered the opportunity for these graduates to walk the stage in December!” – Jaime Logan, ΘΧ 2 3
How has your chapter been recognizing graduating seniors?
“[My chapter] plans to have a senior send-off in person in the fall! They have also personalized a small gift, our graduation stoles, and sent individualized letters.” – Grace Voll, IA
“I really appreciated the chapter doing ‘Seniors Week’ and highlighting one senior a day and sharing photos of my time in the sorority. In our last chapter meeting this semester we did Senior Superlatives awards.” – Bailey Berndt, ID
“[The vice president of alumnae & heritage] has kept in contact with us regarding our senior education, graduation cords, and the planning of a virtual event for senior celebration. She has also put together social media posts, with our public relations chairman, to honor a senior sister every week. Lastly, she wants to make sure we go through with our senior legacy plans and talk to each one of us individually about it.” – Stephanie Dallara, IG
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How has the COVID-19 pandemic made you feel as a graduating senior?
“It has made me more humble. Being able to still continue my college education during a world health crisis is a privilege I will forever be thankful for. Even though things are different, the love for my sorority hasn't changed.” – Amanda Rhoades, ZK
Special message from the National President:
“Congratulations on your accomplishments and transitioning to alumnae membership! Be inspired to go out into the world and make a difference. You are our future! Your Alpha Sigma Alpha sisters will always be supporting you and cheering you on.” – Kelly McGinnis Beck, ΕK
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“Graduating during COVID-19 was something I would have never expected to face, but I have been able to grow and learn so much from this. I believe that it encouraged me to spend more time acknowledging how precious our time as a sisterhood together is and to be more thankful for the time we do have together.” – Morgan Newell, BΝ
1. Theta Omicron, University of Missouri, KC: Sabrina Zavala, 2. Beta Nu, Murray State University: Allison Hasty, Alyssa Busche, Morgan Newell, Alyssa Mitan, Emily Perry, Julia Grothe, 3. Theta Upsilon, Boise State University: Bella Hodgert & Katelyn Murphy, 4. Theta Rho, West Texas A&M University: Azaley Medrano, 5. Theta Gamma, Christopher Newport University: Marilyn Hekrdle & Anna Ramsey, 6. Theta Chi, Methodist University: Megan Joiner
STRATEGIC GOAL AREA EXEMPLIFY
Josie Landwehr, a collegiate member of Zeta Alpha Chapter at Missouri Southern State University, has been making fabric masks to benefit her local community.
SERVICE & GIVING
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Alpha Sigma Alpha members have continued exemplifying the core value of generosity by volunteering their time to support local communities, causes and Alpha Sigma Alpha’s national philanthropic partners.
COMMUNITY SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS
Zeta Eta Chapter at Rockhurst University, KS supported Alpha Sigma Alpha’s philanthropic partners by putting together cards of encouragement for their regional Special Olympics and local Girls on the Run council.
Lynne Rachal Chambers, an alumna of Alpha Chapter at Longwood University, VA has made more than 100 masks to donate to her local health center. She has also made masks in support of the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation. Emmy Adams, a collegiate member of Beta Beta Chapter at University of Northern Colorado, has been serving 1,000 meals per day at a homeless shelter in Denver.
Kaitlyn Murphy, a collegiate member of Epsilon Kappa Chapter at Millersville University, PA cleaned up trash in her community while practicing social distancing. Crystal Ricks Colohan, an alumna of Alpha Chapter at Longwood University, VA is a volunteer for Girls on the Run and her two daughters participated in the Girls on the Run program. With Girls on the Run 5K races canceled due to the pandemic, Crystal planned a 5K race for her daughters and she served as their coach and running buddy, leading them both to the finish line!
The Tampa Bay Alumnae Chapter coordinated a car parade as a healthy and safe way to bring cheer to sisters at-risk of COVID-19.
SERVICE AND CHARITABLE GIVING STATS
Collegiate chapters reported the total hours their members spent giving of their time through service and charitable giving during the months of March and April.
3,183 reported service hours
(benefiting Special Olympics, Girls on the Run and several other causes and community organizations)
2,287 reported charitable giving hours
(benefiting Special Olympics, Girls on the Run, the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation and several other causes and community organizations)
1,251 reported service and charitable giving hours benefiting
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
435 reported service and charitable giving hours benefiting
GIRLS ON THE RUN
67 reported charitable giving hours benefiting the
