Sigma
Alpha wrap up
Lindsey Benne, posted Dec. 6, 2006
Sigma
Alpha is in the process of wrapping up the fall semester of
2006. The sorority has had a full semester of social and professional
development activities.
On Oct. 1 Sigma Alpha had their first ever philanthropy, which
was a horse show planned and organized by Ashley Mitchell.
“We look forward to continuing its growth in the future,”
Erin Sappington, Sigma Alpha president said. “All the
proceeds benefited Cedar Creek Therapeutic Riding Center in
Columbia.”
The sorority held a retreat for actives and membership candidates
at the First Christian Church of Columbia on Oct. 6 and 7.
“Activities included a road rally, team building activities,
movies and special member recognition,” said Sappington.
The retreat was a new event for the sorority.
The annual Sigma Alpha hayride was held in late October at
member Chantel Sparrow’s house. Active and membership
candidates invited dates for the activity. “We had two
wagons pulled by draft horses,” said Laura Chapuis.
“We also had a hot dog roast afterwards.”
In the spirit of the holiday season, the sorority joined Alpha
Gamma Rho for a Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 13. “We
had the classic Thanksgiving feast, turkey, stuffing, mashed
potatoes, green beans and pumpkin pie,” said Annette
Bruch.
Activation for news members was held on Monday, Dec. 4. There
were 15 new members initiated into the sorority and a celebration
was held afterwards. “Sigma Alpha is excited to add
15 outstanding new members to our sorority,” said Sappington.
“These young women are a huge asset to Sigma Alpha,
as well as CAFNR.”
Activities for professional development were held in October
and November. Andy Traub, from Bartlett and Company, sponsored
a dinner and dialogue for Sigma Alpha. “Members learned
about the grain trading business, and what internship and
fulltime opportunities were available with Bartlett,”
said Sappington. The sorority also listened to a guest speaker
from Edward Jones, where the members learned about the value
of financial investments. “We were able to ask questions
and discover how to best manage our money upon graduation,”
Sappington said.
