TCU Pillar of University Leadership Award Winner

On Tuesday, May 1, Texas Christian University held its annual Celebration of University Leadership. This ceremony honors students nominated for both their character and involvement around campus. This year, Pi Phi sophomore Sara Eaton was honored as a recipient of the TCU Pillar of University Leadership Award. This award is given to students who are good leaders on campus and in the community, have good character, and are making a positive change on campus. Sara is a psychology and sociology major and religion minor. She serves as the Vice President of Public Relations on Panhellenic Council, Steering Committee Chair in the Chancellor's Leadership Program, and the Pi Phi Chapter Residence Assistant. We are very proud of Sara and all that she is doing at TCU!

Pi Phi Wins Sigma Chi Derby Days Philanthropy!

 On Friday, March 2, Sigma Chi hosted its annual Derby Days sand volleyball tournament, benefitting the Huntsman Cancer Foundation. Derby Days started in 1935 in the University of California (Berkeley), and our Texas Delta chapter was proud to be a part of it! The girls went undefeated in three different volleyball matches, staying calm in the finals to win in a clean 2 out of 3 games. Over 30 girls from our chapter came to either play in the tournament or cheer our team on, bringing some great Pi Phi spirit! Overall, we definitely had a great time getting to support Sigma Chi and winning Derby Days as well!

Preparing for an ace!

The winning Pi Phi team of Sigma Chi Derby Days, as well as our Sigma Chi coaches!

Scholarship Banquet Celebration

Some seniors enjoying their last Scholarship Banquet

 On Tuesday, February 28, Pi Phi's Texas Delta members had their biannual Scholarship Banquet. The Banquet was held at a local Fort Worth favorite restaurant, Joe T. Garcia's. The members munched on fajitas, and girls who made the 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0 honor rolls were honored with gift cards. Everyone sang Ring Ching and had a great time getting to bond with girls of all grades in the chapter and promote scholarship!

Finalists of Senorita Stroll-Off Philanthropy!

On Friday February 24th, a team of eight Pi Phi members competed in Sigma Lambda Alpha's philanthropy, Senorita Stroll-Off. This competition featured several different sororities and fraternities, and each round, every team had to choreograph a stroll and dance set to music. The event consisted of three rounds, with different teams getting cut each round. This year, we're excited to say that Pi Phi was in the finals of the Stroll-Off and did a great job with each different stroll! All of the proceeds raised from this event were donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Fort Worth, which helps mentor, tutor, and collaborate events for kids. Many girls came out to cheer on our team and support Sigma Lambda Alpha, making it a great Friday night for Texas Delta!

Pi Phi girls getting their groove on!

Jenny Mason, Former VPC and Panhellenic President, Chosen to be a Pi Phi LDC!!

What are you most excited about being an LDC: I would have to say I am most excited to get the opportunity to meet so many amazing Pi Phi women all across the country. I think I will be inspired by so many of our members and further understand what a great opportunity Pi Beta Phi has given all of us.

What made you want to apply: I applied after seeing the extension presentations this fall on campus. There were so many consultants that spoke for their own NPC organization, and their passion about leadership and their sorority experience was amazing to see. 

Why do you love Pi Phi: This is a very hard answer for me to sum up into a few words, however, I know I would not be the woman I am today without Pi Phi. I have grown so much over the past 4 years in my collegiate experience from Pi Phi and the experiences that our chapter has given us. Of course, I have also made amazing lifelong friends who all live up to the same values and love to have fun. 

Favorite Pi Phi experiences: I absolutely loved living in the house. Every week we would watch our favorite TV shows together and constantly run to each others rooms to make plans or go grab a bite to eat. It was so fun living within the same house with girls I love to spend time with. Also, I would have to say another favorite experience of mine was coming back to the chapter after serving on the Panhellenic Recruitment Team. I had missed spending recruitment with the chapter so seeing everyone again and celebrating the new members was amazing. 

Spotlight on Exec

Name: Elizabeth Ellis

Exec Position: VP Member Development

What your position does: Help girls with their grades, host scholarship reward events, and educate girls about leadership

Hometown: Chicago, IL (Glen Ellyn)

Major/Minor: Secondary English Education

Career Goal: Be a high school English teacher

Clubs/Activities: Student Foundations, Ignite

Fun Fact: I went to Ecuador for Christmas Break!

Why you love Pi Phi: The girls are all AMAZING, there are so many fun activities we get to do, and it is always great to make a Pi Phi connection with people I meet from all over!

Phi Beta Sigma Capture the Flag

On Saturday, February 11, Phi Beta Sigma fraternity hosted a Capture the Flag tournament for sororities. All proceeds raised benefitted the March of Dimes, a foundation that raises money to prevent premature births and treat premature babies. Ten Pi Phi members sacrificed sleeping in on a Saturday to participate at 9:00 in the morning in 25 degree weather, because they were so excited to help out another Greek organization. It was a great way to get involved with Phi Beta Sigma and raise awareness about premature births!