Gamma Phi Beta - Southern Methodist University

Gamma Phi Beta | 3 A Successful Spring Semester Alpha Xi Chapter Thrives in All Aspects of Sisterhood I t was a busy spring semester for Alpha Xi Chapter. From recruitment to philanthropy to scholarship, there have been a number of exciting developments in our chapter that we are thrilled to share with our loyal alumnae. FINDING VALUE DURING RECRUITMENT During recruitment school held the week before formal recruitment, which is a week of education and fun, we discussed what Gamma Phi Beta means to each of us and how to best identify these principles during our values- based recruiting. We also loved welcoming alumnae back to 3030 Daniel Avenue to share fond memories made in our home. We are proud to have welcomed and initiated a new member class full of insightful and dedicated members. CHAPTER RAISES FUNDS FOR A GOOD CAUSE We hosted the Pink Picnic on Wednesday, April 4, which was planned by Philanthropy Chairman Colleen Elliott '17 and Public Relations Vice President Elizabeth Whan '17. This event benefited Girls on the Run, which is a learning program for 8- to 13-year-old girls that teaches them life skills through conversation-based lessons and running. We are very proud to have raised more than $3,000 during this event. ACADEMICALLY FOCUSED We are also proud to have attained a top four chapter GPA, which is above the all-women's and all-Greek averages. Additionally, Scholarship Chairman Catherine Varner '16 and Education Vice President Claire Westermeyer '16 are implementing a new scholarship plan that rewards members for educational achievement. Many members are already taking action by working to obtain an internship or conducting research. CONNECT WITH ALPHA XI To stay up to date with our exciting plans for this fall, please follow us on Instagram at @smugammaphibeta or by visiting our website at smugammaphibeta.com. We would love to hear from you and, as always, we welcome you to visit the chapter house to meet the young women following in your footsteps. In IIKE, Katie Stolarski '16 Chapter President psmugpb@gmail.com (425) 941-4934 (Left) Alpha Xi Chapter at 3030 Daniel Ave., before welcoming new members on bid day this spring. (Middle) Sisters during preference day festivities at the chapter house this spring. (Right) Lauren Dudley '17, Lizzy Hanna '18, and Moriah Raises '16 during our philanthropic event in April, Pink Picnic, benefitting Girls on the Run. W e thank our graduating seniors for their hard work and dedication to Gamma Phi Beta and Southern Methodist University. We wish you the very best in all of your endeavors after graduation and welcome you to the prestigious class of Alpha Xi alumnae. Congratulations, Graduates! Natalia Arce '15 Blair Betik '15 Misty Birtcher '15 Sarah Bornstein '15 Caroline Clifton '16 Katie Cross '15 Morgan DiGiulio '15 Sabrina Goodman '15 Kara Hallam '16 Emily Herrera '17 Margot Johnson '15 Kristin Kapusta '15 Danielle Kubitz '15 Katie Mixon '17 Olivia Neilands '15 Elizabeth Simpson '16 Evelyn Slater '15 Erica Umphreyville '16 Madison Woeltje '15 Some of the Alpha Xi Chapter graduating seniors after Preference Day this spring.

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