It’s the People
“Why did you choose Chi O?”
- It’s the people.
The first time I walked into the Chi Omega house, I wasn’t part of another batch of girls they were expecting for recruitment that day, I was valued and cared for. Ella Walker asked me how I was really doing as a new freshman who was eager to discover, yet overwhelmed from all of the sudden change. Genevieve Waller reminded me that no matter the Greek letters I chose, our friendship would remain steadfast. I left talking with Caroline Coleman feeling like I had just caught up with an old friend, sharing our silliest habits and our deepest passions. Natalie Meyers ignited a spark in me to want to see more of the raw beauty of people, earth, art, and our Creator. Autumn Turner showed me the simplicity of caring, and allowed us to laugh gladly and to love deeply. Lauren Bell represented grace, strength, and pride for an organization that is nothing short of uplifting. I was privileged to see how these women used their gifts of creativity, speaking, and encouragement to authentically generate an environment that was the farthest thing from a production- it was all real.
I was captivated, empowered, and inspired.
It's the people.
Looking back, I was only scratching the surface. The Lord is abounding in love, and His blessings haven’t stopped. Maddie Hixson is now my small group leader who keeps me accountable and speaks spirit-led truth into my soul every week. Sometimes I truly forget that Joy Nason is my “big” because she’s become my best friend. Mary Grace Rowell has become someone I trust deeply and a companion to watch Disney Plus with. Claire Phegley sits with me on Ben Brown when the weather is just right. Jordan Morris greets me everyday with a gentle smile and pure contentment. Sophie McCroy is the best pickleball partner. I not only admire Jessie Monk’s talents to paint banners and make stickers to celebrate our sorority, but also her gentle spirit and beaming kindness- roommates to sisters. My pledge class values our “family dinners” and reminds me of all things good and fun. I’m truly honored to know every single one of them, and there’s many more where that came from!
Chi Omega’s beloved symphony notes:
“... character before appearances; to be, in the best sense, democratic rather than ‘exclusive’, and lovable rather than popular…”
These are only a handful of the attributes that make up all of my sisters in Chi Omega, and I can confidently say that they embody these qualities to the utmost extent. It has always been and always will be the humans of Zeta Zeta who made my decision to go Chi O so clear. I adored them then, and I adore them now.
It’s the people.
