Permeating Purpose: purpose

Class of 2015

Fall of 2011, my friend, Paige, encouraged me to sign-up for Sorority recruitment. I looked at her like she had a million eyes and three heads. Why would I, the nerdy, awkward, freshman, sign-up for recruitment? In my mind, recruitment was for the pretty girls and all the other stereotypes associated with Greek Life (you know them). After a couple of days discussing it and finding out there would be free food (don't judge, free food= gold mine), I filled out my application.

To gain understanding that wisdom may be vouchsafed to me

Through the recruitment process I realized it didn't matter if I was nerdy and awkward or pretty and funny. Sorority life was not about good looks, parties, hazing, and actin' a fool, but, rather, friendship, support, and a valuable college experience. I fell for Alpha Gamma Delta because I saw a group of women, diverse in their passions, talents, and lives, but sharing a common purpose.

My Big, Taylor, and I.

To welcome the opportunity of contributing to the world's work

My experience as a member of Alpha Gamma Delta has developed tremendously in the past two years. Greek life has provided many rewarding experiences and opportunities in leadership, community service, social, sisterhood and scholarship (5 Pillars of Greek Life). I always knew that the people I surrounded myself with will influence me the most, for better or worse. I have truly grown as a person because of these positively influential women and the Greek Life community.

Supporting our philanthropy, JDRF, at the Cleveland Zoo.

To cherish friendships with but a chosen few

My AGD Sisters are...my support when times are tough. kind. my biggest cheerleaders for my biggest dreams. comic relief. late-night snack buddies. my therapist. my best friends. my motivation to achieve even my most ambitious goals. my inspiration to push myself to do my very best. study buddies. my role models.

They mean the world to me. I don't think I could ever thank them enough for what they have done for me. Smooches to all of you for being amazing young women; your excitement for life, comedic ability, and kind hearts have impacted me more than you know. Special shout out to my family, congrats to my big who is off to medical school this fall (so proud of you!!) and to my loving little, it has been so much fun watching you grow! I could not ask for better friends, or sisters.

Grandbig, Big, and Little 2012

This shall be my purpose that those who know me may esteem Alpha Gamma Delta for her attainments, revere her for her purposes and love her for her Womanhood.

Over the past two years, I have learned and gained so much from Alpha Gamma Delta. I am a part of a national network of women confided in the same purpose. I am very proud and humbled to be a part of such an accomplished fraternity. The opportunities, friendships, and memories presented through AGD will far exceed the four years of college, lasting a lifetime.