NATIONAL HISTORY

First.

Our story begins in 1851 at Wesleyan Female College in Macon, Georgia, where six incredible women changed the world. Led by Eugenia Tucker Fitzgerald, our founders formed The Adelphean Society for “the mental, moral, social, and domestic improvement of its members.” The Adelphean Society, later renamed Alpha Delta Pi, was the first secret society for college women. We began something that 25 other Panhellenic groups would later follow. In 1851, the sorority was born.

Finest.

ADPis are bright, fun, and lovely young women who share the strong bond of sisterhood. The qualifications for membership have remained throughout the years: scholarship, high principles, and true friendship. Here at Sam Houston, we uphold the fine characteristics that make an Alpha Delta Pi sister so special to this very day. Delta Mu is one of 160 International chapters of Alpha Delta Pi. It is part of the original group of sororities installed on the Sam Houston State University Campus in 1959.

Forever.

Our sisterhood is more than a friendship; it is a bond that lasts forever! Within two years of the first chapter at Wesleyan Female College, four new chapters were installed. The chapter roll has continued to grow since that time with the addition of three new chapters this year alone. Delta Mu’s alumnae network is a close-knit group of women who are actively involved in supporting the chapter, well after graduation. It’s not four years, but for life!

Chapter History

The Delta Mu Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi was founded on the campus of Sam Houston State University in April of 1959. Originally, it was called the Caroline Belvin Literary Society. We have held a prominent position for years at Sam Houston State, which is the oldest state supported teacher-training institution west of the Mississippi River. Janet Blair has the honor of being Delta Mu's first president.

MEET OUR OFFICERS

Carly Heard

President

As President, I lead the executive board to ensure that events are ran smoothly and officers continue to collaborate with members to accomplish goal and create a legacy! I get the privilege to also guide the overall vision of Delta Mu to be a place of inclusion and diversity. Alpha Delta Pi is a launch pad to gain leadership, create community, and gro. I'm so thankful that the women that came before me led me to this chapter.

As Vice President of Operations, I maintain the records for our chapter, which includes facilitating meetings behind the scenes, taking minutes for Executive Board and Committee meetings, as well as organizing elections and officer transition.

I am a Psychology major with minors in Human Services and Victim Studies. After graduation, I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and would like to work as a Pediatric Psychologist. Outside of ADPi, I serve as the President of the Elliott T. Bowers Honors College Ambassadors.

I decided to go ADPi, because looking at the chapter I saw women who love, serve, and carry each other through hard times. I saw women who cherish each other differences and strive to learn about each other often. I am forever thankful for this chapter for teaching me what unselfish service to mankind looks like. Easiest decision ever!

Haley Cook

Vice President of Operations

As Vice President of Membership Experience, I maintain the well being of alphas, deltas, and pi's. In addition, I over see all rituals and sisterhood events.

Lexi Martinez

Vice President of Membership Experience

As Vice President of Marketing I over see all things involving our image of our chapter to others, this includes all social media and public relations aspect of our image. I also over see formal and spring recruitment for our chapter.

I am a elementary education major and I want to become a kindergarten teacher after I graduate. I am involved with Campus Outreach here at Sam Houston.

The reason I went ADPi is because as soon as I stepped foot into the room full of these girls I knew I was home. I had such great conversations with every single girl I talked to and I felt so comfortable here.

Lily Oleksy

Vice President of Marketing

As the Vice President of Finance, it’s my job to ensure that we ad a chapter are in good standing financially. I am in charge of all the money, as well as, sending donations to Alpha Delta Pi headquarters which gets sent to the Houston Ronald McDonald House.

I am a Criminal Justice major with a minor in Legal Studies. I want to use this degree to become a criminal defense attorney. Here on campus, I am a member of the Honors College and the Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society. I am the head lab TA for Weather and Climate as well.

I chose Alpha Delta Pi because I wanted a group of girls who would challenge and encourage me. The support I found in ADPi has been incredible.

Lynette Garcia

Vice President of Finance

As Vice President of Member Development, I deal with the standards code and the bylaws. I focus on making sure every sister is following the standards we set to be an ADPi woman.

Gabby Neale

Vice President of Membership Development

As Vice President of Event Management, I plan all of the year's social events. Sometimes it's date parties, mixers, or our formal. I arrange the venues, transportation, security, food, and décor that go with the event's theme.

My major is Food Science and Nutrition, I want to become a registered dietitian and have my own business in the health and fitness community. I am also involved in Compassion Collective and am serving as a Greek Life Ambassador for SHSU Greek Life.

I went ADPi because of the women and the constant support I knew that I would get from joining this sorority. As I walked in, I knew from the start that I was supposed to be there. I could see that joining these women was everything I wanted to find; love, support, and constant sisterhood.

Emma-Lei Sample

Vice President of Event Management

As Vice President of Panhellenic Relations, I help create and obtain a relationship with all Panhellenic chapters on the Sam Houston State campus. I also represent Alpha Delta Pi in Panhellenic meetings and vote for the chapter on Panhellenic issues.

Karisa Gonzalez

Vice President of Panhellenic Relations

As Vice President of Philanthropy, I am in-charge of planning and coordinating all fundraising events we host for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Along with that, I also get the opportunity to coordinate collaboration events with other organizations on campus that benefit both philanthropy's.

My major is in Criminal Justice with a minor in Homeland Security. I want to work for the federal government, specifically the DEA, and be a diversion investigator.

Outside of ADPi, I am an Elliott T. Bowers Honors College Ambassador, Order of Omega Vice President of Service, and a member of the Criminal Justice Honors Society.

I went ADPi because my morals aligned with the girls I talked to during recruitment. I felt so comfortable talking with the girls in this chapter and knew that it was my home.