Alyssa’s Spotlight + Why ADPi ⟡

“…never forget what you stand for and don’t ever change how you look or what you say because you think that’s how someone wants you to be.”

Alyssa Moore - Alpha Class ‘18

“Hi PNMs!! We are SO excited that y’all have decided to go through the recruitment process. There is not a more special process that leads you to long-lasting friendships. I remember when I went through recruitment my Pi Chi and mom told me to “follow my heart” and “you’ll know which sorority is right for you when you feel something”. I kept these things in the wayyyy back of my head. It wasn’t until the second round (Philanthropy round) when I walked into ADPi that I felt that “something”. As soon as I stepped into ADPi and saw the Ronald McDonald sign, it instantly clicked for me. I was all too familiar with the Ronald McDonald House as my grandad (BigDad) was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2008 and was in and out of chemotherapy and radiation for years. During those years, my grandma (Grammy) would stay in something similar to a Ronald McDonald House that was attached to a cancer hospital called MD Anderson in Houston, TX. Knowing that Grammy would have a quiet and cozy place to sleep for one night was so comforting. As I’m sure you know, it is hard to get sleep in a hospital as nurses and doctors are constantly coming into rooms to check vitals and give medicine. These rooms would serve as her “home away from home” for 8 years as BigDad was in and out of the hospital. From that point on in recruitment, I knew that I HAD to go ADPi. Because their philanthropy had impacted me so personally, I wanted to continue helping other families that were dealing with the same situation.

One of my favorite parts of being in ADPi is going to the Ronald McDonald House in Greenville, SC. I have enjoyed multiple trips to the house with my sisters as we bake or cook. Spending time in the kitchen with the other girls really gets you out of your comfort zone, as the girls on the trip may not be your closest friends. I can honestly say that I have come out with strong friendships because of the trips to the house. These girls turned out to be my best friends and I can truly say that it was because of our time away from campus and giving back together that these friendships started to grow.

These girls have shaped me into who I am today by not always asking the easy questions and checking up on me, while also just loving me through all the good and bad times of life. Rivers always taught me that studying is necessary in college (although I wish it wasn’t) but it also isn’t the only thing in college. Hadley taught me that even a quick text “good morning” can turn someone’s bad day into good. Sarah taught me that a clean and good-smelling room will attract people to watch the Bachelor. Elizabeth taught me that sometimes you just have to laugh when you fail a test (and yes you will fail a test at some point in your life). So many other life lessons have been learned throughout my two years in ADPi. These girls have already impacted my life so greatly and I couldn’t ever imagine life without them. They truly push me to be the best version of myself and for that I am ever grateful for ADPi (and shoutout to Eugenia!!)

ADPi cannot wait to show you how special the girls in this sorority are during recruitment. However this recruitment process may look, never forget what you stand for and don’t ever change how you look or what you say because you think that’s how someone wants you to be. There is a place for everyone and if you feel pressured to change who you are, then that isn’t the place for you! Congratulations on your acceptance to Clemson and we cannot wait to meet you in the fall!! <3” - Alyssa Moore, AC ‘18

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