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DELTA GAMMAS "IN IT TO END IT"
Alumnae, Lauren Probyn and Rachel Huguet , walked the Eighth Annual Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Washington, D.C. The more than 2,900 participants that walked this year raised more than $6.5 million. Lauren and Rachel met DGs along the way and the sisters of Beta Rho were waiting at the finish line cheering them on.
Delta Gamma: Named CHAPTER OF THE YEAR 2009!
The winner of Greek Chapter of the Year 2009 was announced on April 21st, 2010 at The 25th Anniversary of the Excellence in Student Life Awards. Before the winner was announced, Eden Sutley won the Joint Committee of Faculty and Students Scholarship for Undergraduate Student Leadership Development. When Delta Gamma was announced, Hannah Spengler and Stephanie Bogdewic went to the stage to claim the award.
Greek Excellence Awards
Delta Gamma was recognized for their academic excellence at the 2010 Greek Excellence Awards by recieving awards for Outstanding chapter GPA for Fall and Spring 2009. We were also recognized for Outstanding new member class GPA for Fall and Spring 2009. Last, but not least, Delta Gamma was awarded Gold Level Chapter for 2009.
Delta Gamma wins Fireman's Challenge again!
This year, Pi Kappa Alpha organized their 6th annual Fireman's Challenge. The money that they raise gowards towards their philanthropy, DC Burn Foundation, which helps local burn victims in the D.C. area. DG participated in all of their events including Feed the Fireman, Skit Night, volleyball, and the ultimate Fireman's Challenge. DG was 3rd in skit night, 2nd in volleyball, and got great scores for each of the events in the field day! We even won the tug-of-war, good work girls! This is Delta Gamma's third year in a row winning PIKE;s fireman's challenge!
Successful Anchor Bowl 2010
This year, Delta Gamma was able to raise over $12,000 for our foundation, Service for Sight. Everyone in the chapter was anxious and excited for this year's Anchor Bowl. The week-long philanthropy event included Campus Fresh points the entire week, Penny Wars for three days, a Skit Night and then a very competitive football tournament on the National Mall. Pi Kappa Alpha won the football tournament and ended up finishing in first place for the overall rankings."We would have not been able to raise that much money with everyones hard work, especially the Fraternity Captains and the Anchor Bowl Crew!" - Director of Anchor Bowl
Ricci Poorman wins AEPi's Greek Idol!
On March 27th, 2010, Ricci Poorman sang three beautiful songs in front of a filled audience for AEPi's philanthropy, Greek Idol! Amazing job Ricci! She was chosen by the judges to be the winner! (video coming soon)
Erin Lardy on Bravo's Shear Genius
Our Very Own Miss GW 2010, Eden Sutley
Eden Sutley won Miss GW this year for her outstanding presence on the GWU campus. As a proud colonial, she is active on campus and participates in many community service opportunities on campus. She was recognized by Senator Mary Landrieu (LA) for her efforts in servicing Louisiana Honor Air with the rest of her Delta Gamma sisters. The winner was announced at the Homecoming Basketball Game with her Delta Gamma sisters cheering her on. Eden celebrates after her win with her Big, Little, and Grand Little (above right).
Lauren Probyn visits the DG House at the University of Texas at Austin
2010 Sigma Phi Epsilon Sweetheart Week Winners
This year, Delta Gamma stepped it up to win Sigma Phi Epsilon's annual Sweetheart Week that benefits Youth Aids. Here we see Jackie Di Galoma holding up Sig Ep's 2010 Philanthropy shirt.Snowpocalypse 2010
Showing that DGs can weather any storm!
Miss District of Columbia USA Pageant
Congratulations to our beautiful DG, Tara Ward-Kellish, for her performance in the Ms. District of Columbia USA pageant. She recieved third-runner up and was the youngest contestant in the competition! Here Tara is with the outgoing Ms. District of Columbia DC. Congrats Tara, we all love you!
Welcome Home PC2K9!
Beta Rho is proud to welcome 37 new members to our chapter! After an incredible recruitment process, we are so excited to bring these new members into our sisterhood.
5th Annual PIKE Fireman's Challenge: DG Wins 3 of Past 5 Years!
On April 25th, Beta Rho came out victorious in PIKE's 5th annual Fireman's Challenge. This philanthropy event goes towards supporting local burn victims in the D.C. area.The week includes events such as Feed the Fireman, Skit Night, volleyball, and concludes with a field day at the end of the week.PIKE raised over $20,000 towards their philanthropy. This is the second year in a row that DG has won, and the third successful year of the past five.
Anchor Bowl 2009: Incredible Success!
This past week, April 6-11, Beta Rho organized its annual week-long philanthropy event. The week includes Penny Wars, a Skit Night, the crowning of an Anchor Man, and is concluded with a football tournament on the National Mall. All of the 16 fraternities at GW participated in this year's Anchor Bowl; Pi Kappa Alpha won the football tournament, and Sigma Phi Epsilon won its seventh Anchor Bowl! Thus far, Beta Rho has raised over $15,000 for the Service for Sight philanthropy.
Find the GW Hatchet's coverage of Anchor Bowl here
Beta Rho was also recognized on the Delta Gamma National Website. Click hereWelcome Newbies!
The Beta Rho Chapter of Delta Gamma proudly welcomes a new Spring 2009 pledge class! Welcome Melissa, Taylor, Christina, Brittney, Cecilia, Lindsay, and Stephanie!
Founder's Day
Founder's Day is on Saturday, March 28. The Delta Gammas of the Beta Rho chapter will gather with the NoVa alumnae group in rememberence of the three founders of Delta Gamma. This also serves as an opportunity to celebrate the sorority. DC Mardi Gras Ball
DGs Eden Sutley and Caitlin Erchick celebrated at the ball with other local DGs, including Senator Mary Landrieu.
Delta Gamma at the Inauguration
Due to our incredible location, merely block away from the White House, many of the sisters were able to celebrate the inauguration along with the rest of the country. From the "We Are One" concert, to the swearing-in of President Barack Obama, GW Delta Gammas found themselves in the heart of the action.
DG Welcome Back to Campus
On Wednesday, January 21st from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., the DGs of The George Washington University will be serving hot chocolate in front of the house.
