The Gamma Rho chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma began their 2016 year by welcoming 14 wonderful new members into their sisterhood in late January. KKG loves to spread positivity and sisterhood throughout campus and the community. At the end of October, Kappa handed out Kappa Koko to students as they were heading to class in the morning as a bright way to start their day. Kappa also celebrated with their role models and loved ones at their Special Persons Brunch in our Alumni Center. At the brunch, sisters shared the achievements of the chapter. Kappa had a blast participating in Allegheny’s annual Greek Week this past fall, placing second overall for the whole week. The highlight, though, was being crowned Greek Sing champions with the unique theme, zombie apocalypse. In November, KKG honored some of their favorite professors at a coffee hour. For every professor that attended, one of the sisters wrote a little blurb about that professor for them to read. It was a fantastic way for the chapter to honor some of their favorite professors. Additionally, KKG strives to support the philanthropies of the other sororities, fraternities, and campus-wide organizations as much as possible. You can always find a group of sisters at almost every fundraiser on campus.
Gamma Rho also has a strong focus on academics, and strives to better itself each year. This past year, Kappa’s average GPA was once again higher than the all-college GPA, something the chapter prides itself on. Sisters have numerous ways they stay on top of academics, such as studying with each other, and taking a snapchat to send to a member of the education committee. As an incentive to get and maintain good grades, girls can submit good grades to the VPAE and receive fun stickers and decals. Finally, before tackling finals, sisters participated in a programming event about stress-relief.
Throughout 2016, the sisters of Kappa Kappa Gamma have been extremely busy with various philanthropic and sisterhood events. Through these events, the chapter has not only become an even more friendly face on Allegheny’s campus, but has also strengthened its sisterhood.
'''Chapter Philanthropy:''' One of the chapter’s favorite new memeber traditions is participating in a lip-syncing competition with other sororities and fraternities on campus entitled SAMS (Students Against Multiple Sclerosis). At the beginning of February, sisters sold Kappa Kisses, a bag of Hershey Kisses, and song grams to students on campus for Valentine’s Day. Allegheny students could buy either of these for their friends, and sisters either delivered the Hershey kisses to their mailbox, or sang a song to the person who received the song gram. All the money raised went toward our national philanthropy, Reading is Fundamental (RIF). In the spring, KKG partnered with Kappa Alpha Theta to host an open mic night on campus. During this event, girls from both sororities, as well as students from all over campus, showed off their musical talents on stage. The money donated was split between Kappa and Theta, and donated to each of our respective philanthropies.
One of the chapter’s favorite new memeber traditions is participating in a lip-syncing competition with other sororities and fraternities on campus entitled SAMS (Students Against Multiple Sclerosis). At the beginning of February, sisters sold Kappa Kisses, a bag of Hershey Kisses, and song grams to students on campus for Valentine’s Day. Allegheny students could buy either of these for their friends, and sisters either delivered the Hershey kisses to their mailbox, or sang a song to the person who received the song gram. All the money raised went toward our national philanthropy, Reading is Fundamental (RIF). In the spring, KKG partnered with Kappa Alpha Theta to host an open mic night on campus. During this event, girls from both sororities, as well as students from all over campus, showed off their musical talents on stage. The money donated was split between Kappa and Theta, and donated to each of our respective philanthropies. This past fall, Kappa celebrated their sisterhood and Greek like as a whole during Fall Run Out in September. During National Hazing Prevention Week, our sisters took a stand against sorority hazing by pledging not to haze. Many sisters took pictures with the phrase “these hands don’t haze” written on their hands. Kappa also tabled on campus during Red Zone Awareness Week and handed out Airhead candies that said “don’t be an airhead about sexual assault” and facts on the red zone attached to them. Near the end of September, about seven sisters participated in Allegheny’s Service Saturday, a campus-wide event where students are sent out into the community to help with various service projects. Our sisters went to a retreat center for combat veterans and their families, and absolutely loved it. Almost all of the sisters that went commented on how they really felt the difference they made, and hoped to be able to go back soon. In October, more sisters participated in Make A Difference Day (MADD), another event similar to Service Saturday. For MADD, over a dozen Kappas worked alongside the mayor of Meadville in one of the local parks. Girls cleared an entire invasive species along French Creek, as well as mulched throughout the park. Kappa also sold Boo Grams on campus, which were lollipops decorated like ghosts. All the money raised from this event went toward the Rose McGill Fund. In November, the chapter tabled for Kappa Kookies, where sisters baked several types of cookies from scratch and sold them to students on campus. The sisters were ecstatic to announce that they sold out of cookies on just their third day of tabling, and all the money went to RIF. Kappa also hosted a jewelry party with jewelry from Chloe and Isabel in the latter part of November. In December, Kappa partnered with Men Of Color Advancement Association (M.O.C.A.A.) for a philanthropy dance party. Donations were accepted at the door, and Kappa and M.O.C.A.A. split the proceeds for each of their philanthropies. Kappas especially love the holidays in December because they get the opportunity to throw a Christmas party for their local Head Start. Children come for food, crafts, dancing, and even a visit from Santa Claus. Sisters love the event because it allows one-on-one time with the kids, and many of the sisters dress up as holiday characters for even more fun. Why did your chapter choose this organization(s) to support? All of these organizations are one of our three tiers of philanthropy, so we tried equally split up our fundraising for each of the three organizations.
Vicki LipnicOur sisters went to a retreat center for combat veterans and their families, and absolutely loved it. Almost all of the sisters that went commented on how they really felt the difference they made, and hoped to be able to go back soon. In October, more sisters participated in Make A Difference Day (MADD), another event similar to Service Saturday. For MADD, over a Gamma Rho alumnaedozen Kappas worked alongside the mayor of Meadville in one of the local parks. Girls cleared an entire invasive species along French Creek, was asked as well as mulched throughout the park. Kappa also sold Boo Grams on campus, which were lollipops decorated like ghosts. All the money raised from this event went toward the Rose McGill Fund. In November, the chapter tabled for Kappa Kookies, where sisters baked several types of cookies from scratch and sold them to work under President Obama as students on campus. The sisters were ecstatic to announce that they sold out of cookies on just their third day of tabling, and all the money went to RIF. Kappa also hosted a jewelry party with jewelry from Chloe and Isabel in the latter part of November. In December, Kappa partnered with Men Of Color Advancement Association (M.O.C.A.A.) for a philanthropy dance party. Donations were accepted at the door, and Kappa and M.O.C.A.A. split the proceeds for each of their philanthropies. Kappas especially love the holidays in December because they get the opportunity to throw a Christmas party for their local Head Start. Children come for food, crafts, dancing, and even a visit from Santa Claus. Sisters love the event because it allows one-on-one time with the commissioner kids, and many of the EEOCsisters dress up as holiday characters for even more fun. Why did your chapter choose this organization(s) to support? All of these organizations are one of our three tiers of philanthropy, so we tried equally split up our fundraising for each of the three organizations.
==Highlights of the 2020s==