Our sisters at Chi Omega Iota Kappa are looking forward to welcoming in a new pledge class this fall. If you have questions about the recruitment process, please consult the Troy University NPC Sorority Recruitment Webpage, or contact our chapter.
From the Desk of…
The Recruitment Chair
Hey y’all!! My name is Hannah Casey and I have the privilege of serving as the 2023 Chi Omega Recruitment Chair. When deciding what I wanted to do post high school graduation, one thing was clear — I wanted to jump in head first and never look back. I graduated high school in 2020 in the midst of the pandemic (talk about AWFUL) and while not much was going the way I had hoped my senior year was going, I knew that God’s plan would never fail me! Being a senior in high school is crazy fun but yet crazy scary. The unknown of what lies before you is intimidating and girl let me tell you, your time at Troy will be nothing short of amazing! Jump in head first. Get involved. Meet new people. Go get sonic pretzels and slushees at midnight. Make the memories. Don’t look back and more importantly, don’t blink because these four years will fly by quicker than you could ever imagine!
I am SO excited that you have decided to go through or are thinking about going through recruitment this fall! When deciding on what I wanted to do in college, I knew I wanted to be apart of something bigger than myself and have a group of women to be surrounded with. In August of 2020, I walked in the doors of the Chi Omega classroom (covid made things crazy) and knew this was where I was suppose to be. I prayed that God would bring me a group of girls that I could laugh all the belly laughs with, cry all the ugly tears with, study with, scream Taylor Swift songs with, and experience life with. Let me tell you that through recruitment, Panhellenic, and Chi Omega, that prayer was answered. I had found a group of girls that was every bit of that and more. These girls are driven by something bigger than themselves. They are driven to make a difference in the community and the world. I had found a group that pushes me to be the best version of myself daily and to jump in head first and never look back. Going through recruitment taught me, that everything I longed for was here in Troy and in Panhellenic. It has allowed me to grow and find the group of girls I needed. I know it will be the same for you!
My biggest piece of advice for you is to take a few deep breaths and let your personality shine— be unapologetically yourself and just shine! In the wise words of the Chi Omega Symphony, remember to speak kindly, act sincerely, choose thoughtfully, and above all else remain WOMANLY ALWAYS! Find the house that gives you the feeling it gave me. Find your home away from home. Make these four years, yours!
Every single girls that walks in Chi Omega’s front door in such a short time is prayed for and loved. I absolutely can not wait to meet you in August!!!
choose once & choose wisely!
love always,
Hannah Casey PC ‘20
Recruitment Chair
The President
Hey girl!! I’m Mollie Kate Erwin and I have the joy of serving as Chi Omega’s President for the 2023 year! I fell in love with Chi O on the first day of recruitment and never looked back. I knew I was home when I felt like I could take off my shoes and just stay a while. I have never once felt judged for who I am, and I am always supported by my sisters in everything I do. My girls are loving, silly, dependable, generous, thoughtful, and all the best things this world has to offer. They are a blessing in my everyday life and were an answered prayer when I came to college. Graduating high school and preparing to move to Troy, I prayed earnestly for girls who I could always lean on and would lean on me. I prayed for a strong girl group who would have dance parties in the kitchen, study for exams, tailgate at football games, have game nights, just to live life with, and boy did God deliver!!!
To our PNM’s…
Recruitment is such a fun and special time of the year, how amazing that you have decided to be a part of it! It’s a time where you get to make so many new friends, learn about all the different houses, and even learn some new things about yourself. During recruitment, not only do you get to discover the different house’s values, but you also get to realize your own. Throughout the week, do not let the nerves get to you. If you are authentically yourself and confident in who you are and what you believe – everything will happen exactly how it is supposed to! There is a home for everyone in our Panhellenic community, and I am confident you will find yours.
Look for girls who will stand beside you and push you to grow over the four years you are at Troy, and for the rest of your life. Find the sisterhood who is shouting your praises on the mountain tops, but also comforting you in the valley lows. Seek out the true and authentic friendships, and when you find them, hold tight and never let go. Moving away from home can be scary and uncertain, but with your sisters beside you, and the joy of sisterhood always in your heart, you will succeed! One of my favorite quotes that my mama always says to me, and now I share with everyone is “You can do hard things.” While it may seem short and simple it is a constant reminder of my strength! You are capable of tackling life’s difficult challenges and can find joy in those moments. Though this week may be difficult for some, remember to find the joy in it!
We have been preparing to meet you and each girl that walks through the doors of 706 Elm is prayed for. You are loved and cherished, and we cannot wait to get to know all of you!
PC ’23… CHOOSE ONCE, CHOOSE WISELY!!!!💛❤️
XOXO,
Mollie Kate Erwin, PC ‘21
Chapter President
Love in Chi O
We share Love in Chi Omega (LICO) that is so special to our sisterhood. This love and connection is what we show to you during recruitment all week long, and especially on Sisterhood and Values day. When we think of LICO, this Bible verse immediately comes to mind. We have found girls within Chi Omega that replace the word “love” in this verse. This is what true friendship and loyalty means to us and we are so grateful to have this joy in Chi Omega!
LICO,
Han + MK
Send Your Recommendation Letters to:
Chi Omega
Troy Box 821769
Troy, AL 36082
chiomega@troy.edu
Important Dates For Recruitment 2023: