Welcome!

At Alpha Delta Pi, we are a sisterhood of friends, a family of individuals, and a home away from home. We embrace every woman's uniqueness, we encourage and support each other's goals and dreams, and we value character above all else. Founded in 1851 at Wesleyan Female College in Macon, Georgia, Alpha Delta Pi was the first secret society for women.

Dear reader,

I decided to go through recruitment because I was looking for community and connection on campus, something I struggled to find my first year at Southwestern. I was unsure about whether Greek Life was for me, but I was impressed by the women I met in ADPi. They were genuine and kind, and dedicated to philanthropy, academics, and campus involvement. These were all things I was looking for, and since becoming a member myself, I have found them to be truly embodied by the women of ADPi. Authenticity and kindness are essential values of what it means to be a member of Zeta Chapter, and I have always felt accepted, supported, and uplifted by our sisterhood. Within the sisterhood, I have found a sense of everyday community, from dinners with my ADPi family to late night study sessions, that have grown into many meaningful friendships. I joined ADPi as a freshman while looking for community and connection on campus. I was hesitant about going through Formal Recruitment, and unsure if Greek Life was for me. However, the women I met in ADPi were genuine and kind. I was impressed by their dedication to philanthropy, service, academics, and involvement on campus. Since becoming a member
myself, I have found authenticity, kindness, support, and service to be key values of what it means to be an ADPi in Zeta chapter.

In the spring of my sophomore year, I became the Vice President of Finance. Stepping into a leadership role deepened my connection to the sorority and gave me a sense of purpose within the chapter. I was initially hesitant about taking on the responsibility of becoming chapter President. However, I knew being President would give me the opportunity to support and give back to the chapter. Encouraged by my big, who was chapter President before me, I applied and was elected. However, I was excited about such a valuable opportunity to build leadership skills. I knew being President would allow me to support the well-being of the chapter, and I hoped to continue to develop the sorority as a kind, loving place with a positive impact on the campus and wider community. Since becoming President, I have had the honor of overseeing an incredible executive team and general chapter. My goals as President were to foster the positive, loving environment of the chapter, focus on our commitment to academic excellence, and to increase our positive engagement with our campus community and philanthropy. Working every day with my incredible executive committee to achieve these goals has been an honor and an inspiration, and I hope has made the sorority a better place for current chapter members as well as those who will come after us. Serving as President has also allowed me to grow as a person. I have gained self-confidence, initiative, and communicative and collaborative skills, which will continue to benefit me throughout my personal and professional life.

The Zeta Chapter has been a pivotal and beautiful part of my college experience. It has given me close, genuine friendships, a sense of belonging and connection, and purpose and growth through leadership. I know it has enriched my life, and I am deeply grateful to be a part of it.

Loyally,

Elise Jackson

Chapter President of the Zeta Chapter