Changes

From chapter’s History Report: Scholarship, group honors/awards, traditions, special events, changes on campus or within chapter, overall nature of the chapter, chapter goals, challenges and how they were overcome, etc.:

Beta Chi had an extremely successful and fun year during 2012. In the spring semester, we participated in the philanthropic event called Greek Sing with the theme of ‘News’. We also competed in the sorority stomp competition, where we earned 3rd place with our Remember the Titans themed routine. Kappa showed that we aren’t afraid to get a little dirty when we won a mud-wrestling philanthropy event. We also were recognized for having the most members donate blood at our on-campus blood drive. We hosted a 5k with the help of the men of Delta Sigma Pi, and we raised significant funds to donate to Holly’s House, our local charity. Beta Chi also hosted all of our mothers at our house for a very fun tea party. At the end of the semester, Kappa had the 2nd highest Greek G.P.A. on campus.

In 2012, the University of Kentucky basketball team won their 8th National Championship. As a chapter, we are very dedicated UK sports fans, so this was a thrilling victory. The championship win created a large influx of students to the University of Kentucky. Our campus is expanding before our eyes. Many older buildings are being renovated or completely torn down to make space for expansions. UK will continue to grow quickly, and Greek Life will also experience major growth within the next few years.

The Beta Chi chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma had a great year in 2013. We were involved in many philanthropic events this year. One of the first events was in February called Greek Sing. Our theme for this event was Kappapalooza, where we dressed up as different genres of music that you would hear at the music festival Lollapalooza. We also competed in a stomp competition with the theme of "Despicable Me" where our girls dressed up as minions for this routine. One of the events that anyone at the University of Kentucky can do is called DanceBlue. This is a 24-hour no sitting dance marathon that donates all of the proceeds raised to pediatric cancer research. Last year they raised over $1,000,000. This is an event that so many Kappas do and stick together throughout the entire time, while the rest of us go and cheer them on for this unbelievably great cause.