Unity is not just a motto. Students in the Gamma Gamma Sigma sorority huddle during the Homecoming Parade. The sorority encourages its members and chapters to join together in the spirit of service, and provides opportunities for the women to learn and develop as leaders. Through partnerships both locally and nationally, the chapter exercises its compassion for improving the quality of life within local communities.
The New Greek In an era when Greek culture is plagued with controversy and negative news coverage, Saint Francis is reinventing what it means to “Go Greek,” one Franciscan value at a time. STORY AND PHOTOS BY / Kara Illig, SFU Communications Specialist
“Everyone says it, you can’t explain it, and you don’t understand it until you experience it yourself. Greek Life at SFU is just different.” —K ayleigh Holzer ’15 ’16, Master of Occupational Therapy (Delta Phi Epsilon)
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Today, Kayleigh is a pediatric occupational therapist at Fleming Therapy Services in Alexandria, Va. When asked about her successes, both personally and professionally, she credits her involvement in Greek Life at SFU. “I would hands down not be the person I am today if I had not experienced Greek Life so thoroughly,” she said. Kayleigh served as chapter president of Delta Phi Epsilon and president of the inter-sorority council during her tenure at Saint Francis. “In my many Greek roles, I learned effective communication skills, gained confidence in leadership, collaborated and delegated, and worked to creatively solve problems. Most importantly, I learned how to do the right thing, even if it was the
