Alpha Gamma Delta - University of Alabama

ALPHA GAMMA DELTA UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA P.O. Box 20578 Tuscaloosa, AL 35402 Address Service Requested PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID LAWRENCE, KS PERMIT #570 The Squirrel's Nest ATTENTION: This newsletter is intended for alumnae and parents. If your daughter is still attending the University of Alabama, she will receive a copy at the sorority house. If she has graduated, please mail us her new address to help update our records. Thank you. F rom the moment Jessica Procter '14 attended Alpha Gamma Delta's annual Christmas tea, she knew Psi Chapter was her home away from home. The sisterhood she witnessed that day has carried her through the highest and lowest points of her life. "The genuine care we give to one another creates lasting friendships and lifelong bonds. Even after you graduate, you never truly stop experiencing the sisterhood." Though miles away competing in the Miss America pageant, Jessica still felt these strong bonds actively supporting her. The other pageant contestants witnessed firsthand just how meaningful the Psi Chapter sisterhood is when 12 sisters, including alumnae Cindy Wicks '81, Anne Jones '83, and Mary Lou Mize Tucker '82, made a special trip to cheer Jessica on. "Growing up, I never thought I would find a community of women that celebrate and truly love one another. It was the sweetest expression of friendship that my sisters took the time to support me." Even before the pageant, Psi Chapter provided an environment where Jessica could grow, learn, and confidently pursue her goals. As a freshman, she was inspired by her sisters and their devotion to philanthropy. "I had volunteered numerous times before, but it never truly hit home until I became Fifth Quarter chairman and then vice president of philanthropy." The experience she gained during these positions influenced her to engage Alpha Gamma Delta on a national level. Despite roadblocks, Jessica persevered and began conversations with the organization to focus on fighting hunger nationwide. "Everything I had been working toward came to fruition the day I spoke to hundreds of Alpha Gam women in Indiana. The fact that both my passion for my platform and my sorority coincided became a defining moment and huge milestone in my life." While her time as an undergraduate is complete, Jessica knows she can still contribute to ΑΓΔ as an alumna. "Alumnae serve as role models for current and future members. I encourage everyone to pour the same level of commitment into their fellow sisters that they received and continue to receive daily." Jessica enjoys visiting the chapter house often and thanks ΑΓΔ for their continued support. She can be reached at jjprocter@crimson.ua.edu. Crowning aChievements Jessica Procter '14 Inspired by Psi Chapter's Unwavering Support "Growing up, I never thought I would find a community of women that celebrate and truly love one another. It was the sweetest expression of friendship that my sisters took the time to support me." President Mae Rose Tyson '14 Vice President Member Development Emory Johnston '15 Vice President Scholarship Ally English '15 Vice President Recruitment Maggie Greene '15 Vice President Operations Lindsey Anderson '14 Vice President Finance Kaylee O'Connor '15 Vice President Campus Relations Maryam Azam '14 Vice President Property Mary Elizabeth Newman '15 New Member Coordinators Blair Bonham '14 Callie Cochran '14 Risk Management Chairman Maria Caprio '14 Chapter Officers 2016-17

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