Pi Beta Phi - University of Southern California

3 The members of California Gamma consistently shine brightly within the Panhellenic, USC, and broader Los Angeles communities. Surrounded by talented and driven women in Pi Phi, each member is empowered to realize their utmost potential across all facets of life. Recruitment Success This year's recruitment was a remarkable success, largely thanks to the tireless dedication of our recruitment team, particularly Vice President Recruitment Madison Sturgeon '22, Director Recruitment Events Savannah Davis '22, and Director Member Selection Angelina Lyon '23. Their hard work and commitment made the recruitment process not only smooth but also exceptionally rewarding. Recruitment this year went beyond just selecting New Members; it served as a catalyst for bringing the women of California Gamma even closer. The energy and enthusiasm that permeated throughout recruitment were infectious, strengthening the bonds of sisterhood within our chapter. As a result of our collective efforts, we are thrilled to welcome an amazing class. We couldn't be prouder of our New Members and are excited to see the positive impact they will undoubtedly have on our sisterhood. Philanthropic Efforts In February, Vice President Community Relations Anna Karlshoej '23 and Director Philanthropy Emelia Reinoso '23 organized a Valentine's Day philanthropy. Family and friends could buy a rose and a Pi Phi would deliver it to any USC student. Another one of our beloved fundraisers, Pi Social, which supports Pi Beta Phi's national philanthropic effort, will be on April 19. The event will be open to the entire USC community and will feature our famous "Pie a Pi Phi" tradition. All proceeds from the Valentine's philanthropy and Pi Social benefit Pi Beta Phi Foundation and Read > Lead > Achieve®, Pi Phi's philanthropic effort focusing on literacy and supporting communities in need. We also have been conducting our Champions Are Readers® (CAR) program, where every Friday a group of Pi Phis visits the USC Magnet 32nd Street Elementary School to provide one-on-one reading support to the first-grade class. CAR always reminds us how meaningful Read > Lead > Achieve's work truly is. Academic Achievements At California Gamma, we prioritize academic achievement, and our chapter house environment proudly embodies this commitment. Each evening, you'll find our dining room bustling with dedicated women engaged in Pi Phi's study hours. What sets Pi Phi apart is our diverse membership representing various majors and interests, from fine arts to entrepreneurship to mechanical engineering and beyond. Furthermore, we are delighted to announce that our chapter consistently surpasses the all-fraternity and sorority, all-women's, and all- undergraduate GPAs, reflecting our dedication to academic excellence. Personal Development Our chapter has outlined several key goals to enrich the sorority experience for our members. Firstly, we aim to enhance members' professional growth and preparedness for the future by hosting a series of networking events, career development workshops, and personal finance sessions. Secondly, with a focus on fostering strong bonds of sisterhood, we plan to organize a variety of large and engaging sisterhood events throughout the year, offering opportunities for members to connect, create lasting memories, and strengthen the sense of community within our chapter. Lastly, recognizing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), we are committed to incorporating DEI principles into all aspects of our organization, from recruitment practices to programming initiatives, creating a more inclusive and welcoming environment for all members regardless of background or identity. Pi Phi Love, Sofia Schwarz '23 Chapter President Sisters dress in pink for day three of spring recruitment. Pictured: Caroline Hannah '23, Kaia Brown '22, and Kayley LaFreneire '22. Strengthening the Bonds of Sisterhood California Gamma Embraces Achievements and Sets New Goals Taylor Aaronson | Richmond, Virginia Kara Amin | Los Angeles, California Katia Atiyah | Bethesda, Maryland Alexis Battle | Washington, D.C. Julia Black | Phoenix, Arizona Ashley Bland | Eden Prairie, Minnesota Victoria Brown | Winnetka, Illinois Kayla Buck | Lake Oswego, Oregon Mia Carpino | Laguna Beach, California Lilia Castanon | San Jose, California Bridget Conley | Santa Clarita, California Alexa Dardashty | Los Angeles, California Catalina Dooling | City, Singapore Chloe Flannigan | Golden, Colorado Kailey Freedman | Manhattan Beach, California Julia Grant | New York City, New York Jada Griffiths | Brooklyn, New York Abby Groom | Boston, Massachusetts Grace Hong | Newport Beach, California Rylee Imada | Kailua, Hawaii Hanna Jackson | Costa Mesa, California Katie Jung | Seoul, South Korea Mai Kaufman | Los Angeles, California Lexie Kendall | Fresno, California Julia Kirsh | Chicago, Illinois Maya Lewis | Chandler, Arizona Rebecca Llopis | London, United Kingdom Betina Lorete | San Jose, California Tatiana Lumb | London, United Kingdom Sascha Manalili | Gilroy, California Sofia Manley | Huntington Beach, California Nikki Mazur | Long Island, New York Helena McCusker | Pasadena, California Natalie Melamed | Los Angeles, California Abby Moll | Los Altos, California Jacey Mordkin | Bethesda, Maryland Sofia Naidu | Los Angeles, California Alex Nashed | Newport Beach, California Sophia Novian | Los Angeles, California Natalie Patton | San Diego, California Ana Pau Cedillo | Monterrey, Mexico Amelia Pelto | Santa Barbara, California Delaney Polocheck | Houston, Texas Amber Quinto | Columbus, New Jersey Alexa Rees | Toronto, Canada Hope Riley | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Avery Roth | Manhattan Beach, California Hannah Rothschild | Wilmette, Illinois Talia Sarraf | Beverly Hills, California Maya Schiedel | Waterloo, California Maya Semaan | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Brittany Shi | Syosset, New York Sloan Steinlauf | New York City, New York Lexi Thomas | San Diego, California Sydney Thomas | Chino Hills, California Kate Tully | Austin, Texas Leighton Turner | Danville, California Cam Weinstein | Newport Beach, California Caroline Wenger | Bethesda, Maryland Emma Whitman | London, United Kingdom Sierra Wouden | Carmel, California Bella Yadegar | Brentwood, California Sophie Yadidi | Los Angeles, California Maxine Zuriff | Los Angeles, California WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS!

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