I came to USM not wanting to join a
sorority because of all the negative stereotypes that I have heard about and
witnessed throughout the years, but my mom encouraged me (strongly) to go
through recruitment. She had been in a sorority while in college at Southern.
This was where she made some of her closest friends to this day, and she wanted
me to have the same opportunity. I kept an open mind while going through
recruitment, but I knew several older Chi Omegas that went to my high school. I
thought that if they picked Chi Omega then there had to be something special
about that sorority. So when preference night rolled around, I knew where I
wanted and needed to be. I chose Chi Omega on preference night, and I continue
to choose Chi Omega every day.
Being
an Epsilon Delta has been one of the most worthwhile experiences. I have made
some awesome memories throughout the past four years, many of which have been
made on the dance floor. But some of my favorite memories have been made (and
will be made) my senior year #seniorstatus, while others have been made while
serving my chapter, especially as Songfest Director and as a Gamma Rho Chi. As
Songfest Director, I was able to plan an event for an entire year (nitpicking
every detail) to raise $50,000 for The Make-A-Wish Foundation. I absolutely
love our charity and how it serves and grants wishes to some of the kindest and
most deserving kids. It was an experience I was extremely nervous to take on,
but I look back now and think about how amazing it was to be able to help grant
6 wishes for these children and their families to escape their medical
conditions for a little while. Another amazing experience, with a ton of
memories and people I will never forget, was serving Chi Omega as a Gamma Rho
Chi recruitment counselor. It was simply INCREDIBLE. I was able to help
hundreds of girls find their home, being truly happy for each of them, and I
saw Chi Omega and my chapter in a whole new light. Disaffiliating from my
chapter, especially my senior year was difficult but completely worth it in the
end when preference night finally came around. I was able to sneak in the back
for the last preference party, and I saw the girls that mean so much to me, and
heard the lines of the symphony and songs that made my choice so easy four
years ago.
We
have been told that you come into Chi Omega receiving and leave Chi Omega
giving. Chi Omega has given me sisters that have become dear friends, bonds in
the Greek Life community, a foundation to hold close to heart, and higher
standards that have given me opportunities to succeed in every aspect of life.
One of the many words I associate with Chi Omega is flourish. Chi Omega has helped me flourish in more ways than I can
count, and I hope to help Chi Omega continue to flourish. I think every senior
can agree that it feels like yesterday that we were standing at the gate
anxiously waiting to run to our new home, and the experiences, memories, and
friends made between being a Baby Hootie to becoming an Old Hoot are priceless
(the super cute t-shirts that go along with the experiences and memories may hurt
the bank account, but it’s worth it, always).
XO,
Logan
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