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→Highlights of 2014
Over the summer the Gamma Delta chapter installed air conditioning and it was one of the best improvements to the house. It made recruitment and the hot days so much more enjoyable. We are very thankful for the house board that was able to make that happen! On campus this past year, our university experienced a traumatic shooting and as a house we came together to support one another and support the university. Many of our sisters attended the candlelight vigil to honor Andrew Boldt and support his family and friends. In the fall we were very excited to welcome Purdue’s Greek director, Brandon Cutler, to our house for dinner. Also, for homecoming weekend we had a Kappa alumni tailgate which was a fun way to meet alumni and hear their stories and experiences from living in the house years ago. Our chapter is full of wonderful girls that are loyal to the sisterhood of Kappa Kappa Gamma and we are optimistic and very excited to see what this coming year has in store for the Gamma Delta chapter.
==Highlights of 2015==
February we gave out Hershey kisses and encouraging notes to students on campus! We have also had several programming nights that include education about mental illness and health. Mental illness is a very prevalent topic for a college campus and we want to make sure that each and every one of our sisters feels comfortable to share their struggles or feelings so that we can guide them to be the best woman they can be. Our chapter is always improving and continuing to be loving and supportive of one another.
Academics have always been one of our chapter’s highest priorities. In the spring semester we were very proud of our house GPA of 3.34. Our goal for next semester is a 3.35; we really respect one another and motivate each other to study. One of the best parts about being in the house is that you can always find yourself a “study buddy.” The women in our chapter are truly brilliant; there are a wide variety of majors and I have no doubt in anyone’s success. Our seniors are already being offered wonderful jobs and we wish them the best of luck after graduation!
This past year we have had a lot of fun at dances and sisterhood functions. Some of our favorite sisterhood functions have been ice skating, writing valentines for soldiers, watching Halloween movies in the bum, going to see the Hunger Games Mockingjay movie, and having a Frozen Yogurt truck come to the house! Sisterhood is a priority for our chapter so when we have sisterhood functions it’s always a good time to remember how thankful we are for each and every one of our sisters. We have had very successful dances this past year; in the spring we had Sapphire and in the fall we had Barn Dance. Both dances were planned well and everyone seemed to have a blast! During homecoming weekend we hosted a Kappa Alumni tailgate. It was fun to get to meet older Kappa’s that have come back to see the house and hear their experiences when they lived in the house.
This past fall we came back to school from the summer excited for recruitment and to meet the new pledge class. There were changes in recruitment on campus including that Gamma Chi’s were affiliated with chapters and that the skits round was no longer a part of rush. These changes made recruitment slightly different, but we made it a positive change and recruited 38 genuine and beautiful girls. This pledge class learned all about Kappa and was able to be initiated in late October.
This past year has been full of fun memories. Our house is always looking for ways to improve and support one another. I’m excited to see all of what comes of the next year!
