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The Crescent Delta Mus Thriving in New Home F all is in full swing at Tri Delta, and it has been an exciting semester thus far. With recruitment, the start of classes, philanthropy events, football, Homecoming, and more, there is never a dull moment at the Tri Delta Chapter House. Chapter Boasts 3.45 G.P.A. I am very pleased to say that Tri Delta's grades were excellent for the spring 2013 semester. Our Chapter earned an overall G.P.A. of 3.45, even better than our 3.41 in fall 2012. We ranked fourth of 18 sororities, improving upon fifth place from the previous semester. One hundred fifty-three Tri Deltas earned a G.P.A. of 3.5 or higher for the semester and 51 of these girls had a 4.0. Academic Development Chairman Rachael Sherrer '11 is extremely proud of the work our members have accomplished, and they have continued to pursue high academic goals this semester. Recording-Breaking Fundraiser We are excited about our philanthropic efforts this year to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. We hosted our first Gameday Giveback event at the Chapter House before the Ole Miss game. We raised $14,000, a record for a Delta Mu philanthropy event. This would not have been possible without the hard work of Philanthropy Chairman Elizabeth Hargrove '11, as well as our members, friends, and alumnae who came out and donated to St. Jude! Elizabeth said, "This was Delta Mu's first the new initiates and their families. We had an extremely successful recruitment, and we couldn't be happier to add this group of amazing women to our Delta Mu family. Homecoming was held in early October at the Capstone. Tri Delta was paired with Kappa Alpha, Sigma Delta Tau, and Sigma Lambda Beta. We had a great time participating in the events, such as basketball, bowling, Paint the Town Red, and the dance competition. Activities Chairman Chelsea Cashman '10 was Members of the 2013 pledge class run to the thrilled with everyone's efforts during the week. house after receiving their bids. "Homecoming was a huge success, and everyone ever philanthropy event that included not only worked so hard to make this year the best yet. students, but also our friends and families, so All of our hard work definitely paid off, and we we had no idea what to expect. We were blown couldn't be happier with the results!" away by the support of everyone who came out. We can't wait to see how much bigger and better As we begin the first full year in our new we can make the event next year!" We will also home, we look to continue and build upon Delta host our annual Pancakes for a Cure pancake Mu's tradition of excellence on campus. In all breakfast with Beta Theta Pi in November. This aspects of campus life, academics, philanthropy, is always a fun event, in which students come and recruitment, we pride ourselves on being out to enjoy late-night pancakes while raising representatives of Tri Delta and Delta Mu. This is awareness for childhood cancer. We are hoping a testament to those who came before us and built to continue our streak of raising more money an incredible sisterhood that we are proud to be than any other sorority on campus for our a part of today. We look forward to seeing all of you at the house on Saturdays this fall. philanthropy. Fall Events Underway Our new member class of 2013 was initiated on October 13. We were so excited for these women to officially become Tri Deltas! A brunch followed initiation at the house for Roll Tide and Delta Love, Callan Sherrod '10 Chapter President (205) 616-1901 cesherrod@crimson.ua.edu Chapter Officers President Callan Sherrod '10 Mountain Brook, Ala. (205) 616-1901 cesherrod@crimson.ua.edu New Member Educator Mary Claire Hunter '11 Mountain Brook, Ala. Vice President of Public Relations Anna Watson '11 Tuscaloosa, Ala. Academic Development Chairman Rachael Sherrer '11 Selma, Ala. Vice President of Membership Elizabeth Sparrow '10 Mountain Brook, Ala. (205) 602-8956 efsparrow@crimson.ua.edu Secretary Emily Stewart '11 Louisville, Ky. DDD Vice President of Administration Kelly Harris '10 Atlanta, Ga. Freshmen cheer on their pledge sisters in a basketball game during Homecoming week. Vice President of Finance Coleman Humphrey '10 Auburn, Ala. Vice President of Chapter Development Lyndsey Sharp '10 Nashville, Tenn. page 4

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