KAPPA ALPHA THETA | DELTA OMICRON
THE PANSY PATCH FEBRUARY 2017
THE PANSY PATCH
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT : Spring semester is in full swing and already this semester has been full of milestones for our chapter. Delta Omicron ranked seventh in grades with a 3.46 average GPA. This was above the 3.40 Panhellenic Average and the 3.39 All-Sorority Average. In January, Delta Omicron hosted a 50th Anniversary celebration. We had nearly 300 alumnae visit to celebrate a huge milestone in our chapter’s history. The weekend was filled with Thetas of all ages who embraced the true meaning of sisterhood and Theta for a lifetime. In February, the Board of Trustees approved plans for the construction of a new chapter facility for Kappa Alpha Theta at The University of Alabama. This is an exciting time for our chapter as we initiate the process of building an approximately 40,000 square foot house!
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Delta Omicron participated in Continuous Opening Bidding this semester. We currently have six new members learning all about Theta’s history and the meaning behind our letters through educational modules. These new members will be initiated into our sisterhood in March! As the semester continues, we look forward to socials, sisterhood events, and our second annual Crawfish for CASA philanthropy event. TLAM, Lily Carter
KAPPA ALPHA THETA ua DANCE MARATHON This year, Kappa Alpha Theta registered a fundraising team for UA Dance Marathon. Our members spent 12 hours dancing and standing for the children who can’t. As a team we raised $5,302.79 which will go to Children’s of Alabama Hospital in Birmingham.
bowling event “All our sisters had a great time at Bama Lanes on Thursday night. Strikes, spares, and gutters were thrown all around, and we loved getting the opportunity to bond with our sisters! The event was a great way to make new friends and have fun in a relaxed atmosphere. I hope we’ll be able to do it again soon!” - Kailey Dow ’16
cookies & casa Our members got together and enjoyed some fresh baked cookies from Insomnia Cookies while writing letters to Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers to thank them for their hard work and dedication to service.
OUTSTANDING COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life recognized Delta Omicron for Outstanding Commitment to Diversity at the 2017 Greek Excellence Awards on February 19.
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THE PANSY PATCH meet our B+ hero, ava kate
Our chapter is so excited to be paired with a hero from The B+ Foundation at Alabama, Ava Kate. Ava Kate is seven-years-old and was diagnosed with reoccurring ependymoma. We are planning monthly events with her and having a great time! For the month of February, our chapter put together a Valentine’s Day basket for her.
B+ world cancer day
Theta raised $1,368 for The B+ Foundation at Alabama this February. We are proud to have helped B+ exceed their fundraising goal for World Cancer Day on the 4th of this past month.
LEADING WOMAN OF THE MONTH : ALISON GENTRY Alison is a sophomore double majoring in International Relations and Economics and is our very own Scholarship Assistant. She recently started a political-military analysis research internship with a think tank based out of Washington D.C. Additionally, she worked as the Under Secretary General for Operation for the Alabama Model United Nations Conference two weeks ago and works on the executive staff for the Serbia Fellowship Experience that will take 10 delegates to Serbia to meet with the government and interact with local communities in May. During her spare time, Alison volunteers with Arts ‘n Autism.
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KAPPA ALPHA THETA OLD HOLLYWOOD FORMAL This year our formal was hosted in downtown Tuscaloosa at the R Davidson Chophouse. Everyone was dressed to the nines, and our girls looked absolutely beautiful in their formal dresses. We all danced the night away to the live band “Fly By Radio,” who sang rocking hits from a variety of decades. In true Hollywood style, formal was a night to remember. - Sarah Morrison ’15 We all channeled our inner Old Hollywood stars and danced to the DJ at our beautifully decorated venue. The evening was certainly an affair to remember. - Katie Hutchinson ’15
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Newsletter Contributors: Kailey Dow ’16, Julianna Kearney ’16, Sarah Morrison ’15, Katie Hutchinson ‘15
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