Kappa Delta - University of Alabama

6 The Katydid Caitlyn Bell '14 and Lela Weldon '14 at the Krew Ball in Birmingham. The starting line of Kappa Delta's Shamrock Run event, which raised more than $31,500. Seniors Alex Slocumb '11, Alison Creighton '11, Mary Helen Lyon '11, Alex Noah '11, and Virginia Little '11 at the Nutcracker Ball in Mobile. A n o t h e r I m p r e s s I v e s e m e s t e r f o r K A p p A D e l t A Academics, Philanthropy, and Recruitment Remain Strong Kappa Delta's 2015 New Year's Recruitment Card. Seniors at the 2014 Camellia Ball in Mobile. Front row, from left: Ashley Olensky '11, Elise Granger '11, and Jeanie Schottgen '11. Back row: Greer Turner '11, Jane Nechtman '11, Mary Dannen Harmon '11, Jean Talbott '11, and Belle Newby '11. Caroline Franklin '14 makes Halloween crafts and paints pumpkins with one of the Tuscaloosa Girl Scouts. K appa Delta is extremely proud of our accomplishments over the last several months. We have a strong pool of women that we look forward to recruiting this summer, our GPA is improving, and we've done a lot to give back to the community. Strong Outlook for Recruitment Our Chapter participated in Panhellenic Preview Day in February and met tons of great potential new members. We were able to show them pictures of different events throughout the year and explain to them all of the great things about being a KD. We also participated in Spring Panhellenic Parties, where we hosted almost 500 potential new members at our Under the Sea party at the KD house. Everyone enjoyed the photo booth and loved the theme. Academics Soar at KD Last semester our overall GPA was a 3.22, which is above the all-Greek average, the undergraduate average, and the all-women's average. Our new member GPA was a 3.13. We had 145 members earn a 3.5 GPA or above. We also had more than 40 members earn a 4.0 or higher. We are so proud of everyone's accomplishments this year! KD Celebrates Holidays with Girl Scouts For Halloween, we had the Tuscaloosa Girl Scouts over to the KD house before Sorority Row Trick-or-Treating. During the event, we painted mini pumpkins and made Halloween crafts with the girls. Afterward, we escorted the Girl Scouts from house to house for trick-or-treating where we taught them how to trick-or-treat safely. We invited the Girl Scouts back in February for a Valentine's Day party. During the party, we made crafts and decorated cookies and taught them about the importance of confidence and positive friendships. There was also a photo booth where all of the girls loved having their pictures taken! Chapter Gives Back Our Shamrock Run on March 7 was a huge success! We raised more than $31,500, which exceeded our goal. Seventy percent of this money will go to Family and Children Educational Services (FACES), 20% will go to Prevent Child Abuse America, and 10% is going to Children's Trust Fund. Thank you to everyone who helped us reach our goal! Also in March we hosted a prom for the students at CrossingPoints, which is a transitional school for students with disabilities, ages 18-21. Everyone dressed up and danced to fun music and had a great time. We want to thank our generous alumnae for always supporting us and for your commitment toward the capital campaign. The future of our Chapter is in good hands thanks to you. Please stop by the new house next fall if you're ever in the area and meet the newest members of Kappa Delta. Our door is always open! Love in AOT, Carlton Middlekauff '12 Chapter President (904) 710-7536 | kdpresdientua@gmail.com

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