Anchor Splash 2011

Today was Delta Gamma's annual philanthropy, Anchor Splash, benefitting the organization Service for Sight! Teams of men from the fraternities on campus joined the girls at the Mizzou Recreational Center to dress in goofy costumes and perform silly dances, as well as synchronized swimming routines. The day was filled with laughter. The DG girls had the chance to coach the men throughout the past couple weeks to ensure their dances were perfect! Winning fraternity is to be announced shortly!

DG Dad's Weekend

On October 21st and 22nd, Delta Gamma girls celebrated Dad's Weekend and invited their dads to come visit them for a fun-filled weekend in Columbia. On Friday, DG held a casino night at the chapter house. Poker tables were set up, and both the dads and daughters enjoyed a night of delicious treats and poker games. On Saturday, the girls cheered on the Tigers with their dads as Mizzou took on Oklahoma State in a gripping football game. The weekend was a huge success, and we cannot wait to invite our dads back next fall!

Mizzou Centennial Homecoming

Mizzou, the originator of the Homecoming tradition, was proud to celebrate its 100th homecoming this October. Each year, every sorority is paired with a fraternity to participate in service projects, fundraisers, a blood drive, a parade, and a theatrical production. Delta Gamma was thrilled to be paired with the men of Kappa Alpha Order for the centennial Homecoming. This year's theme was Celebrations, and our pairing's theme was Halloween. Our skit was centered around the adventures of some Halloween characters and the troubles they encounter with three witches (to the left). After hours of hard work, our skit and dance turned out great! We are also proud to have won 1st place in Service and 1st place in Merchandise. Homecoming was an overall success for all, and the ladies of Delta Gamma had a blast celebrating and making a difference. Special thanks go out to our Homecoming liaisons, Kelsey Tracy and Morgan Coleman!

New Member Class Spotlight

Christina Balsamo

Hometown: Hinsdale, IL
Dorm: Wolpers Hall
Major: Hospitality Management
Share a dream that you have, something you would like to do or see some day: I've never been out of the country, so I'd love to study abroad during my college career.
Favorite thing about Delta Gamma so far: Being able to meet all my new sisters!
Something you want to say to your fellow pledge class: We are going to have a blast for the next four years!

New Member Class Spotlight

Hunter Whitt

Home: Lake St. Louis, MO
Dorm: Galena
Major: Textile and Apparel Management
Share a dream that you have, something you would like to do or see some day: I want to be on the cast of Real World.
Favorite thing about Delta Gamma so far: All the beautiful new DG babes that I get to call my sisters forever!
Something you want to say to your fellow pledge class: Alpha Beta Theta :)

New Member Class Spotlight

Samantha Dulle

Hometown: Saint Louis
Dorm: Jones
Major: Journalism
Share a dream that you have, something you would like to do or see some day: Travel all of Europe
Favorite thing about Delta Gamma so far: How much all the girls truly love and commit to the chapter.
Something you want to say to your fellow pledge class: ABT!

New Member Class Spotlight

Emily Csengody

Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Dorm: Jones
Major: Journalism
Share a dream that you have, something you would like to do or see some day: Being the editor of Vogue magazine
Favorite thing about Delta Gamma so far: Having 80 new sisters!
Something you want to say to your fellow pledge class: Alpha Beta Theta :)

Way to be a DG! 10/4/11

Every week vp: social standards Taylor Deppe presents our "Way to be a DG" award to an outstanding member (or group of members) that have contributed an exceptional amount of time and effort to the chapter and deserve special recognition at our chapter meeting! Without these girls' hard work and dedication, we wouldn't have the wonderful chapter we do today.

This week's "Way to be a DG" for the new member class goes out to Kayle Carr for organizing the new member class' PowerPoint!

And for the active members, Katie Reichenbach, PC '09 and Mercedes Ordonez, PC '10 are applauded for their efforts in organizing Lectureship this year! Once again, Delta Gamma, Mu chapter had a wonderfully successful event and loved every second of it!

Thanks again, ladies!

Delta Gamma Lectureship

This past Wednesday, one man was at the center of Delta Gamma’s attention— Aron Ralston! We selected Aron as our speaker for our annual DG Foundation in Values and Ethics Lectureship. Needless to say, he was definitely an inspiration. Aron’s heartrending story hit the big screen this past year with the release of the Oscar-nominated film, 127 Hours.

Gracey Roope (Chapter President), Aron Ralston, & Katie Reichenbach (Director of Lectureship)

Aron, a natural adventure-seeker, was hiking in a canyon in eastern Utah when an 800-pound boulder fell from above him, pinning his right arm and trapping him in a remote 3-foot wide slot for 5 days. With barely any food and water, and little hope for survival, Aron managed to free himself by using a dull pocketknife to amputate his own arm. “I did not lose my hand, but I gained my life back,” he said of the life-changing experience.

Aron’s story was truly motivating, and his encouraging words about overcoming adversity radiated throughout the entire audience. Aron reminded us that ANYTHING is possible!

New Member Class Spotlight

Afton Nicole Doyle

Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri

Dorm: In house

Major: Nursing

Share a dream that you have, something you would like to do or see some day: I would like to travel to all seven continents in my lifetime

Favorite thing about Delta Gamma so far: How good of a group of girls that we really all are

Something you want to say to your fellow pledge class: BEST ONE YET, 2011 (:

New Member Class Spotlight

Mackenzie Michaletz

Hometown: Rochester, Minnesota
Dorm: North
Major: Business - Marketing
Share a dream that you have, something you would like to do or see some day: See the 7 wonders of the world.
Favorite thing about Delta Gamma so far: Meeting all the babies and hanging out with everyone. (:
Something you want to say to your fellow pledge class: I LOVE ALL THE BABIES!

Puppy Love Fundraiser

Puppy love is so addicting! So, when Delta Gammas heard of Delta Sigma Phi's fundraiser, they willingly went down the block to help raise money for Habitat for Humanity.

The sleep puppy (above) is in heaven while Carson Love (PC '10) rubs his belly.

Allie Riordan, Ali Ward and Carson Love (PC '10) play with this fluffy puppy.

Girls paid $3 to play with the adorable puppies and enjoy fellowship with the men of Delta Sigma Phi. Hotdogs, chips and drinks were also included on this gorgeous day. All proceeds - including the entry fee that Delta Gamma girls paid - went straight to Habitat for Humanity.

Delta Gammas were so enthusiastic to get together with the men of Delta Sigma Phi to contribute to their wonderful fundraiser!