2014 15 Samford University Greek Life Preview Book by Office of Greek Life

The Office of Greek Life is committed to a quality fraternal experience encompassing service, leadership, scholarship and personal development within a Christian values collegiate community.

MISSION Statement The Office of Greek Life is committed to a quality fraternal experience encompassing service, leadership, scholarship and personal development within a Christian values collegiate community.

n o i t a m r o f n i contact Office of Greek Life . Theta Alpha House Samford University . 800 Lakeshore Drive Birmingham, Alabama 35229 205-726-2028 greeklife@samford.edu www.samford.edu/greeklife Facebook: SU Greek Life â&#x20AC;˘ Twitter: @SamfordGreeks Pinterest: Samford Greek â&#x20AC;˘ Instagram: SamfordGreeks

It is great to welcome you to Samford University and Birmingham, Ala. Samford offers a wide range of opportunities to enhance your perspective, grow as a person, engage in the community through individual action, values, character and faith. One of the avenues of involvement that we are proud to offer is membership in a fraternity and sorority community. Samford has a long history of fraternal involvement on campus. We have chapters representing four of the national “umbrella” governing bodies that represent approximately 42% of the student population. That equates to roughly 1,000 students. Active in leadership roles, community service, campus events, athletics (both intramural and intercollegiate) and in the classroom, Samford Greeks are in every walk of life that Samford offers. Consecutively since fall 2010, more than 40% of our community was recognized with Dean’s List honors; countless service hours and philanthropic efforts have aided local Birmingham charities through the work of Samford Greeks.

INTERFRATERNITY COUnCIL On behalf of the IFC, welcome to Samford University. IFC is the governing body for the North American Interfraternity Conference–affiliated chapters. Greek life continues to be a driving force on Samford’s campus. Despite having different Greek letters and rituals, the overall goals of each fraternity remain the same—develop college boys into wellrounded, respectable gentlemen. In addition, Greek men are charged to hold themselves to a high standard and are encouraged to become values-based leaders. Fraternity life offers great opportunity for growth, and we look forward to having a positive impact. The recruitment process allows you to examine the ideals and bonds of friendship and brotherhood each organization has to offer. Formal recruitment takes place in the fall, but each organization actively recruits year round. We look forward to seeing you in the fall and showing you what Greek life can offer you. Interfraternally, Jake Moore IFC President

I look forward to meeting you during the fall recruitment season. If you have any questions in the meantime, I encourage you to go to www.samford.edu/Greeklife, call 205-726-2028, or email greeklife@samford.edu. Also, follow us via Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest and more. Again, welcome to Samford! It is great to have you as a part of the community, and we look forward to you being a part of the Samford Greek community as well. Respectfully yours, Dr. Denny Bubrig Director of Greek Life

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NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC

COUnCIL

On behalf of the National Pan-Hellenic Council [NPHC], I welcome you to Bulldog Country! Samford is home to three of the nine NPHC organizations, two of which are the first to be founded in history by collegiate African-American men and women. Present on campus are the Tenacious Intellectuals of the Tau Iota chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the Outrageous Omicron Mu chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and the Sophisticated Sigma Eta chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. It is our pleasure not only to introduce you to a different type of Greek life, but also to continue to promote diversity on Samford’s campus. We encourage you to thoroughly research organizations of interest to you and invest all you can into the path that best fits you. The NPHC’s main goal is to better ourselves in order to give back to our surrounding communities on local, national and international levels. You will find that Greek life not only holds you accountable in the classroom, but in your everyday encounters outside the Greek system. As a council, we strive for excellence in service to our community, and scholarship is non-negotiable. Because of this attitude, we have a significant presence on Samford’s campus—more so than ever before. We hope that you indulge in all that Samford has to offer, and it is our greatest wish that an outstanding individual such as yourself might be just what it takes to aid in taking the NPHC to another level.

Panhellenic COUnCIL

Welcome to Samford, a place you will soon call home. I encourage you to experience many of the different opportunities that are offered to you. College can be one of the most rewarding adventures in your life. Samford’s Panhellenic community prides itself on valuing academics, philanthropy, leadership, Christian-based values and sisterhood. Recruitment is a great opportunity to see how each sorority incorporates these ideals into everyday life. All of our sororities are filled with women who want to welcome you into sisterhood. Sorority women are not only involved in Greek life, but also are integrated into every other aspect of the Samford community. The special bonds and friendships you make with other Greek women will support you even after you graduate. Recruitment is the best opportunity to find out if participating in Greek life is for you. I hope to meet each of you individually and look forward to answering any questions you might have! Best regards, Julianna Hallman Panhellenic President

Blessings, Melanie Pippen NPHC President

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WHAT

LIFE CAN OFFER YOU!

Scholarship

Scholarship is a top priority for all of our chapters. Our benchmark is to meet or exceed the university’s all-gender averages.

Service Greek students are committed to serving their college, local and national communities. Each organization has a national philanthropy to which it donates time and money. The Greek community as a whole offers various service opportunities throughout the year.

Leadership Greek students are encouraged to hold leadership positions, both inside and outside their organizations. Members are involved in activities ranging from SGA, athletics, honor societies and many more.

Christian Values Samford sororities and fraternities have Christian values as a basis of their foundation. Samford’s uniquely Christian atmosphere is a place where students are encouraged to live out their values in everyday life. Each organization offers Bible studies and small groups that contribute to spiritual growth.

Socializing, Brotherhood and Sisterhood

Sororities and fraternities have formals, retreats and mixers to promote unity. Greek life provides the opportunity to develop friendships that last a lifetime!

Did You Know? Samford has three single-letter chapters, meaning they are some of the oldest in their respective organizations.

Recommendation letters for any chapter may be sent to: Office of Greek Life Attention: [Chapter Name] Rec Letter Samford University 800 Lakeshore Drive Birmingham, AL 35229 Samford is using the free app “guidebook” to distribute information about the IFC/ Pahellenic Recruitment/Rush schedules this year. Download the app and look for “2014 Samford Greek Recruitment/Rush Guide.”

Hazing is not permitted and will not be

tolerated. Hazing is punishable not only by the Samford Code of Values but also by law in the State of Alabama. Samford defines hazing as any action taken or situation created, intentionally or recklessly, whether on or off campus, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or ridicule. Such abusive activities or situations may include, but are not limited to, the following: illegal and/or forced consumption of food, alcohol or drugs; paddling in any form; creation of fatigue; personal servitude; physical or psychological shocks; wearing apparel that is conspicuous and not normally in good taste; engaging in public stunts or buffoonery; degrading or humiliating games and activities; sleep or food deprivation; any meetings that could reasonably interfere with scholastic a ctivities; and any other activities that are not consistent with the regulations and policies of Samford University’s Code of Conduct. Sororities and fraternities on Samford’s campus do not condone hazing of any form.

Alcohol is not permitted in the recruitment

process by any organization. It is a violation of their national organization guidelines as well as the Samford Code of Values. The Samford University Greek system opposes the misuse of alcohol and maintains that all chapters, individual members and all guests abide by university regulations, and state and local laws. Guidelines for social events involving alcohol are established by Samford University and prohibit students from consuming or possessing alcoholic beverages on or off campus. All chapters work to educate and foster a better understanding of social responsibility and alcohol e ducation for their members.

By guidelines established through national governing councils, PHC women are not to be actively involved in the IFC recruitment process; likewise, IFC men are not to be actively involved in the PHC recruitment process. All recruitment events that are off campus are subject to the event registration policies of Samford University. Failure to do so will result in Code of Values violations for the organization and also the host of the event. All standing policies of Samford University related to student organization management, event maintenance and student behavior are to be observed as well.

SPEAK Alumnus/Alumna: an initiated member who has graduated.

VOCABULARY Initiation: the formal, ritualistic ceremony during which a new member takes final vows and becomes a collegian.

Panhellenic Council [PHC]: the governing body of the sororities of a particular campus.

Bid Matching: a mutually selective process used to match potential new member preferences with sorority or fraternity selections.

Intentional Single Preference: formerly called suicide, when a potential new member lists only one sorority or fraternity on his/her preference card. This lessens the chances of receiving a bid and is not recommended.

Philanthropy: a service project undertaken by sorority or fraternity chapters on the campus, c ommunity or national level.

Chapter: a branch of a national sorority or fraternity, established at a campus and designated by a specific Greek-letter name.

Legacy: a potential new member whose mother, father, sister or brother is an alumnus/alumna or active member of a specific organization.

Collegian: a current college student who has completed the new member period and has been formally initiated as a member.

Line: National Pan-Hellenic pledge class.

Bid: a formal invitation to join a sorority or fraternity.

Continuous Open Bidding [COB]: the period in which any sorority or fraternity not having reached quota and/or chapter total may recruit and offer bids to potential members. Formal Recruitment: formerly called rush, a time early in the fall semester for collegians and potential new members to become better acquainted. Hazing: unethical and forbidden activities per policy. Interfraternity Council [IFC]: the governing body of the fraternities of a particular campus.

National: the governing body of each organization on a national level; the central headquarters of a Greek-letter organization. New Member: formerly called a pledge, a student who has accepted a bid to a Greek-letter organization and has taken the first step toward full membership, but has not yet been initiated. National Panhellenic Conference [NPC]: the national governing body of NPC-affiliated sororities. www.npcwomen.org National Pan-Hellenic Council [NPHC]: the national governing body of traditionally African-American fraternities and sororities. www.nphchq.org

North American Interfraternity Conference [NIC]: the national governing body for most IFC-affiliated fraternities. Potential New Member [PNM]: formerly called a rushee, any student who is regularly enrolled, is eligible for membership in a sorority or fraternity, and has registered for formal recruitment. Preference Card: the card a potential new member fills out after each round of recruitment parties, indicating the order of the student’s preferences. These cards, along with the sorority selections, are used for bid matching. Quota: the number of potential new members to which a PHC organization may extend bids during formal recruitment.

Recommendation [Rec]: a written letter or statement from an alumna/alumnus or collegian recommending a potential new member to a PHC organization. Rho Gamma: sorority collegians who serve as unbiased advisers to potential new members during recruitment. Smoker: an opening round event for IFC recruitment at the fraternities’ respective houses. Sorority: a Greek-letter sisterhood, also called a women’s fraternity. Strict Silence: the period of time designated by Panhellenic during formal recruitment when there is no communication between collegians and potential new members except at recruitment parties and through casual greetings in public. This is done to prevent undue pressure on potential new members.

RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

INTERFRATERNITY COUnCIL • Alpha tau Omega* • Lambda Chi Alpha • Pi Kappa Phi • Sigma Chi • Sigma Nu

The Interfraternity Council of Samford University serves as the governing body for the North American Interfraternity Conference [NIC]–affiliated fraternities housed at Samford. The IFC conducts business on behalf of these organizations ranging in but not limited to the following:

• establishing minimum standards for the community • managing the recruitment (rush) process • accounting for ethical conduct by member organizations • organizing community-based events • providing extended member education opportunities • speaking on behalf of the IFC community when appropriate

*colonized in spring 2014

April 1

Registration opens online

June–July

Meet IFC representatives at orientation

September 2–5

Last-minute registration at interest tables in the University Center

September 4

Prerecruitment mandatory interest meeting, Reid Chapel, 8:30 p.m.

September 10

Prerecruitment mandatory meeting, Reid Chapel, 5:30 p.m.

September 15

Registration closes

September 19

Smoker’s Night

September 20

Alumni Night

September 21

Brothers’ Night In

September 22

Brothers’ Night Out

September 23

Bid Day

AlphaTauomega LambdachiAlpha The colony of Alpha Tau Omega has been established at Samford University in the hopes of being different. Based on Christian, not Greek, principles, the fraternity maintains high leadership, scholarship and service on campus and in the community. Brothers of Alpha Tau Omega are held to a higher standard. Becoming a Tau at Samford is a unique opportunity; during colonization, new members are not considered pledges but are equals as founding fathers with other members. We hope that you will consider joining Alpha Tau Omega at Samford. Colony President: Patrick Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor Lead Recruitment Officer: Chase Ferguson

The Theta Alpha Zeta Chapter has a historic past here at Samford. The chapter started on campus as Phi Kappa Nu in 1909, and then eventually merged with 11 chapters to become the Alabama Alpha Chapter of Theta Kappa Nu. During the Great Depression, Lambda Chi Alpha merged with Theta Kappa Nu at Howard College on the old East Lake campus, and was the largest fraternity merger in history. Then, the chapter became the Theta Alpha Zeta chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha. Lambda Chi is extremely proud to return to IFC and the Samford Greek community as a whole. We are now the NEW Theta Alpha Zeta chapter. We are committed to Lambda Chiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s core values of loyalty, duty, respect, service and stewardship, honor, integrity and personal courage. We proudly have no hazing policy and an 8-week program that is not a traditional pledgeship program. This program is our associate program, and strives to give Lambda Chi pledges a home away from home feel. We look forward to our future here at Samford, and strive to recruit men of Judeo-Christian values and strong moral character. Go to the Guidebook app for more details. President: Reed Stewart Recruitment Chair: Jordan Vallas

PiKappaPhi

The Alpha Eta Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi was founded in 1925, only 21 years after the fraternity’s national founding in 1904. Alpha Eta is committed to investing in the campus and community. Brothers serve as leaders in many organizations throughout campus, including the Student Government Association, Student Executive Board, Samford Ambassadors, Orientation and Connections. Pi Kappa Phi is deeply committed to its philanthropy, Push America, which promotes disability awareness and serves those with disabilities. Each year, brothers host a weeklong philanthropy event that brings together Greek and independent organizations to raise money for Push America. In addition to the national philanthropy, brothers regularly volunteer with nonprofit organizations throughout Birmingham, including inner-city tutoring programs and urban missions. Most importantly, the brothers of Pi Kappa Phi are committed to investing in each other. With a chapter of 95 men and an e xtensive network of alumni, the brothers challenge each other socially, academically and spiritually. Each day,they pursue the mission of the chapter: to establish a tradition of love, wisdom and strength of character; growing closer to our Lord; impacting our world; and pursuing a brotherhood of excellence. For more information, go to samford.edu/pikapp. Go to the Guidebook app for more details. President: Vaughn McCrary Recruitment Chair: David McTier

Sigmachi

The Sigma Chi Fraternity was birthed on June 28, 1855, at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, when former members of Delta Kappa Epsilon saw honor as more important than nominal allegiances and founded what would one day become the largest fraternity in the world. Sigma Chi is an international brotherhood spearheading the advancement of friendship, justice and learning. The Pi chapter has a rich history of doing the same, reflecting the pure ideals of Sigma Chi to Birmingham, our nation and our world since it was first chartered at Howard College and again since returning to Samford in 1984. Through exciting philanthropic events such as our annual Derby Days week, the Pi chapter takes personal responsibility in giving back to Sigma Chi’s national philanthropy, the Children’s Miracle Network. Brothers volunteering with local charities such as the Restoration Academy, the Exceptional Foundation and participation in the community through coaching in youth leagues and leading YoungLife are just a few examples of how our chapter strives to demonstrate exceptional living to the community surrounding us. Within the Samford community, our brothers serve as SGA representatives, Orientation and Connections leaders, and on the baseball and football teams. As a brotherhood, our commitment to each other and our corporate and individual growth is paramount, and the Pi chapter chooses to invest its time and hard work in activities and traditions that transform the good into the great. Our strong alumni ties in the Birmingham area motivate us to follow those who have gone before us and bring honor to those we will leave behind. Despite our different temperaments, talents and convictions, we are a chapter whose foundation is that of deep friendships found through our common belief in an ideal, and our constant striving to retain a spirit of youth and bring honor to the name of Sigma Chi, uplifting Him of whom our badge reminds us. Go to the Guidebook app for more details. President: David Wilhoite Recruitment Chair: Will Hemby

SIGMANU The Iota chapter of Sigma Nu is proud to be the longest-running fraternity on Samford’s campus. Established in 1879, the Iota chapter has the longest continually standing charter in the nation. Throughout the past 133 years, Sigma Nu has maintained a distinctive place on campus. The men of Sigma Nu are committed to succeeding in academics, athletics and Christian growth. The chapter strives to invest in Samford and the Birmingham community. Brothers in the fraternity are involved in many organizations throughout Samford’s campus, including the Student Government Association, Senate, Samford Ambassadors, LEAD Scholars, Fellows Program, Orientation Leaders, Interfraternity Council, various professional fraternities and honor societies, Samford Debate, Bible studies, ROTC, football, baseball and track. They are also devoted to their philanthropy, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, as well as being very active in Habitat for Humanity. Go to the Guidebook app for more details. President: Hogan Whitmire Recruitment Chair: Taylor Chadwell

National Pan-Hellenic COUNCIL

• Alpha Kappa Alpha • Alpha Phi Alpha • Delta Sigma Theta The National Pan-Hellenic Council [NPHC] is the coordinating body for nine historically African-American fraternities and sororities*. Each organization participates in the intake process to gain new members; however, each chapter’s process is very different. Intake can take place in the fall or spring semester. Please note that the exact time of the intake process is never made known to the public. Interested students need to attend any public meetings held by the chapters to network with their members.

For more information, go to samford.orgsync.com/org/sunphc *Three organizations are active at Samford. The remaining organizations are as follows: Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

ALPHAKAPPAALPHA

The process known as “Intake” is the NPHC equivalent to formal recruitment for IFC and PHC. NPHC organizations cannot take first-semester freshmen as do other Greek organizations on campus. Candidates for membership in an NPHC organization must have first completed a minimum of one semester in college to establish an academic standing. The process of Intake varies from organization to organization. However, most begin with an interest meeting of some sort advertised throughout the campus community. For more information on intake, please speak with individual chapters or contact the Office of Greek Life.

Founded: January 15, 1908, Howard University, Washington, D.C. Colors: salmon pink and apple green Flower: pink tea rose Symbol: ivy leaf Magazine: The Ivy Leaf Website: www.samford.edu/AKA Philanthropy: Sickle Cell Foundation President: Rachel Brown

Led by the efforts of Ethel Hedgman Lyle, nine visionary women began the legacy of sisterhood and service to all mankind. AKA is the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African-American collegeeducated women. AKA‘s purpose is to “cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, promote unity and friendship among college women, to study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve the social stature, to maintain a progressive interest in college life, and to be a service to all mankind.”

Undergraduate Membership Requirements

• Matriculation as a full-time student where the campus chapter is located; or matriculation as a full-time student in a school in the community where a city chapter of undergraduate status is located • Completion of at least one successful grading period (as defined by the university) as a full-time student at the institution where application is made • A cumulative average of C+ and semester average of C+ immediately prior to submitting an application for membership (In those two-, three- or four-year senior colleges/universities using pass-fail, required c ompetency or good standing systems of grading, either shall be acceptable.) • Attendance at the official rush

ALPHAPHIALPHA Since its founding on Dec. 4, 1906, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., has supplied voice and vision to the struggle of African Americans and people of color around the world. Alpha Phi Alpha, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African Americans, was founded at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., by seven college men who recognized the need for a strong bond of brotherhood among African descendants in this country. The visionary founders, known as the jewels of the fraternity, are Henry Arthur Callis, Charles Henry Chapman, Eugene Kinckle Jones, George Biddle Kelley, Nathaniel Allison Murray, Robert Harold Ogle and Vertner Woodson Tandy. The fraternity initially served as a study and support group for minority students who faced racial prejudice, both educationally and socially, at Cornell. The founders and early leaders of the fraternity succeeded in laying a firm foundation for Alpha Phi Alpha’s principles of manly deeds, scholarship and love for all mankind. The Samford University chapter was reactivated in spring 2011. The brothers of the Tau Iota chapter are involved in many student organizations on campus, including Student Government Association, Senate, Samford Ambassadors, Student Recruitment Team, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Samford Debate, Black Student Union, Ransom, football and the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. President: Jhamall Wright

DELTASIGMATHETA

Founded: January 13, 1913, Howard University, Washington, D.C. Colors: crimson and cream Flower: African violet Stone: pearl Official publication: The Delta Journal Website: www.deltasigmatheta.org Email: sigmaeta@samford.edu Philanthropy: Summit V, a campaign to educate and elevate awareness of health issues,especially those that seriously impact African-American women (diabetes, heart disease and breast cancer) President: Veronica Duarte Financial Information: Dues are paid annually, and comprise local, regional and national dues.

Undergraduate Membership Requirements • Matriculation as a student at Samford pursuing work leading to an initial baccalaureate degree • Completion of at least 24 semester hours • Attendance at rush • 2.75 GPA minimum • Active in public service • Not a member of any society in the National Panhellenic Council or Panhellenic Council

RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

PANHELLENIC COUnCIL

• Alpha Delta Pi • Alpha Omicron Pi • Chi Omega • Delta Xi Phi* • Phi Mu • Zeta Tau Alpha

April 1 Registration opens online June–July Meet PHC representatives at orientation September 2–5 Last-minute registration at interest tables in the University Center Sept. 6 Tailgate, Samford Football September 4 Mandatory prerecruitment interest meeting, Reid Chapel, 7 p.m. September 10 Mandatory prerecruitment interest meeting, Reid Chapel, 7 p.m. September 17 Registration closes September 21 Open House, 1:30 p.m. September 24 First Round: Philanthropy Night, 6 p.m. September 25 First Round: Philanthropy Night, 6 p.m. September 26 Second Round: Theme Night, 5 p.m. September 27 Third Round: Preference Night, 2 p.m. September 28 Bid Day, 5 p.m.

Eligibility To go through the recruitment process, you must:

1. be a full-time student at Samford 2. be enrolled for at least 12 hours (for nursing students, 10 hours) 3. have a recommended GPA of 3.0 or higher (for incoming freshmen and upperclassmen)

The Panhellenic Council at Samford is the unifying and coordinating body of five national sororities on campus. The council is composed of representatives from each sorority. Panhellenic strengthens the Greek community and provides leadership opportunities for sorority women. The Panhellenic Council promotes scholarship, service, leadership, Christian womanhood and sisterhood.

Cost and Deadline

*Delta Xi Phi Multicultural Sorority, Inc., operates under the National Multicultural Greek Council and does not participate in formal sorority recruitment in the fall semester.

When registering, you will need to provide the following information: • GPA calculated on a 4.0 scale • SAT or ACT test scores • Class ranking (if your school provides such information) • Samford student ID, Samford email address, college address, etc. • Legacy information: female relatives with sorority affiliation • Personal information: birth date, parents/guardians’ contact information, hometown, etc.

For more information, go to samford.orgsync.com/org/supanhellenic

$100 (nonrefundable) Registration closes at midnight on Sept. 17.

POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER

BILL RIGHTS RHO GAMMA? of

The recruitment philosophy and planning revolves around you, the prospective member, and what is best and most appropriate for you. The National Panhellenic Conference has adopted the following Prospective Member’s Bill of Rights to clarify the relationships and the environment that should characterize a positive recruitment process. Familiarize yourself with this information, and think about your recruitment experience in these terms. • The right to be treated as an individual • The right to be fully informed about the recruitment process • The right to ask questions, and receive true and objective answers from recruitment guides and members • The right to be treated with respect • The right to be treated as a capable and mature person without being patronized • The right to ask how and why, and to receive straight answers • The right to have and express opinions to recruitment guides • The right to have inviolable confidentiality when sharing information with recruitment guides and the Panhellenic Council • The right to make informed choices without undue pressure from others • The right to be fully informed about the binding agreements implicit in preference card signing • The right to make one’s own decision and to accept full responsibility • The right to have a positive, safe and enriching recruitment and new member experience

If at any time you feel your rights have not been respected, please share your experience and comments with a recruitment guide (rho gamma), a member of the Panhellenic Council or the Panhellenic adviser.

Recruitment can be a hectic and emotional time. You will have a recruitment counselor, known as a rho gamma, assigned to you at the beginning of the semester. Her o bjective is to make the recruitment week smoother and easier for you. Your rho gamma is your special information source. She is prepared to help you and answer whatever questions you may have. Your rho gamma is a member of a sorority, but before and during recruitment, she disaffiliates and becomes part of Samford’s Panhellenic Council. T herefore, she agrees not to reveal her sorority affiliation. By doing this, she is able to give unbiased guidance and reduce the pressure you might feel going through recruitment. Although it is sometimes tempting to find out what sorority your rho gamma belongs to, please do not ask her to tell you or make any efforts to discover her affiliation. She will reveal her sorority affiliation when recruitment is over on Bid Day. Go to the Guidebook app and meet the 2014 Rho Gammas.

ALPHADELTAPI

Badge: four-point, diamond-shaped gold pin with clasped hands, two stars and the letters ADP inlaid in the center Pledge pin: gold bar with the letters ADP surmounted by a lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head Founded:: May 15, 1851, Wesleyan Female College, Macon, Ga. Colors: azure blue and white Flower: woodland violet Mascot: lion Magazine: The Adelphean Website: info.theginsystem.com/ websites/ADPi_SU or www.alphadeltapi.org (national)

Philanthropy: Ronald McDonald House President: Meredith Wright Recruitment Chairs: Molly McCoy, Lauren Hunt