Then and Now

Carly Foerster and Kala’i Fong joined Gamma Phi Beta at Epsilon Nu Chapter at Chapman University in Orange, California, 12 years apart. Carly joined in 2009, and Kala’i in 2021. Carly resides in San Diego and works at Classy, a giving platform that empowers nonprofits, alongside a few other Gamma Phis. Carly has stayed involved with Gamma Phi through years of dedicated volunteering. She currently serves on the 150th Celebration Committee and is a social advisor for Epsilon Nu (Chapman). Kala’i is a senior majoring in business and minoring in dance. Kala’i hopes to pursue something professionally that allows her to tap into her artistic side. Specifically, she would love to dive further into film, photography and content creation. We asked both sisters the same questions to compare their college and sorority experiences. Here’s what they had to say!

Carly Foerster

Popular campus hangout? On campus, Attallah Piazza. Off campus, down at the Circle grabbing a froyo!

Favorite Bid Day theme or chapter memory? My favorite Bid Day memories all come back to chanting alongside my sisters in the Piazza and leaping for joy when new members came running home to our chapter.

Popular fashion trends on campus? Our fashion trends were…interesting. Highwaisted belts, loud statement pieces of jewelry, dresses paired with leggings.

Popular band/song among students? Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, LMFAO, Beyoncé

Preferred social media platform among students? Facebook

Kala'i Fong

Popular campus hangout? My friends and I hang out at the Argyros Forum Student Union, AF for short, between classes.

Favorite Bid Day theme or chapter memory? Our Hannah Montana-themed Bid Day, “You’ll Always Find Your Way Back Home.”

Popular fashion trends on campus? Jorts (jean shorts), maxi skirts, slicked hair, digital camera pictures and cowboy boots.

Popular band/song among students? Taylor Swift. At least 10 members went to her Eras Tour concert in Los Angeles!

Preferred social media platform among students? TikTok first then Instagram.

Do you know two sisters who initiated at the same chapter, just with 10+ years between them? Email thecrescent@gammaphibeta.org for a chance to see them featured on this page in the future!