✦ Alpha Spotlight ✦

Continue reading to meet some of our new Alphas!

Carly Clegg

“Hey!! My name is Carly Clegg and I am a sophomore at Clemson. I am from St. George, SC. It is a very small town located between Columbia and Charleston (about an hour each way). I chose to attend Clemson because just about everyone on my mom’s side of the family graduated from Clemson, so of course I didn’t want to break the tradition. I am a Psychology major and plan to attend MUSC after college to get my Doctorate in Occupational Therapy with a focus in Pediatrics. A fun fact about myself is that in 2018 I danced in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York! It was such an amazing experience and I got to enjoy it with my bestie, and now sister in ADPi, Mary Ellis! I love to hang out with friends and family, spend my days on the beach or in the boat, watch Clemson football and make long lasting memories doing spur of the moment things! I am so very happy to be a part of ADPi :)” - Carly Clegg, AC ‘20

Ella Otterman

“Hi everyone! My name is Ella Otterman and I was born and raised in Cincinnati, OH, but my family and I recently moved to Greenville, SC (thankfully just a short drive from Tiger Town!). I could not be happier to see all of your smiling faces on campus and can’t wait to meet all of my new sisters! I made the tough decision to transfer to Clemson as a sophomore this year, but it was no doubt the right one—it already feels like home. ADPi has helped me so much with the transition and I am so thankful to have girls who lift me up and support me. This year I’m hoping to explore my faith and fitness, while getting involved with Clemson CHAARG and FCA. I’m also really looking forward to attending small group with my sisters! I’ve only been in Clemson for a little while now, but this past month has been filled with the things I love the most: meeting new friends, coffee dates, exploring local boutiques, and sunset take-out dinners on Bowman field. I can’t wait to see what other sweet memories these next three years hold! Go Tigers!” - Ella Otterman, AC ‘20

Hannah Pennington

“Hey y’all!! My name is Hannah and I could not be happier about my decision to go through the recruitment process at the best University! I am from Blacksburg, SC which is a small town in the upstate. I love the sense of home that both my town and Clemson give me, but I was so ready for the opportunities that Clemson is going to offer me. My dad went to USC, so I was raised as a Carolina fan my entire life… my parents took me home from the hospital in a Gamecock onesie (ugh so sad)! I played volleyball from seventh grade to senior year and I sang throughout school. I’m a Parks and Recreation major with an emphasis in recreational therapy, hoping to pursue Pediatric Physical Therapy. I am so excited to finally be living in Clemson where I can experience in person church at NewSpring, meet my ADPi girls and have a sleepover ever night with my roommate! My favorite things are tacos, Morgan Wallen, and Hillsong UNITED. I can’t wait to meet and LOVE all of my sisters!”- Hannah Pennington, AC ‘20

Gracie Stockman

“Hey y’all! My name is Gracie Stockman, and I graduated from Lugoff-Elgin High School. I grew up surrounded by family about 20 minutes outside of Lugoff, SC on a farm in a very small community called Tookiedoo. My brother is a year older than me and is also here at Clemson, so choosing to come here was an easy decision for me because I have always been very family oriented. In high school, I was involved with the Special Education program. Through this program, I developed a huge heart for those with disabilities, so I chose to be a Special Education major here at Clemson. As a Bridge student last year, I was so excited to finally be able to rush. Every time I talked to girls in ADPi during recruitment, I felt right at home, and nothing has changed since I joined the chapter. This past month has been nothing short of amazing! Every girl I have met has been so sweet and welcoming, and I definitely look forward to meeting more of my sisters this semester! I am also super excited to be back on Clemson’s campus to start volunteering with the Clemson Life Program again. That has definitely been one of the many highlights of my time here at Clemson! In my free time you can catch me with a Dunkin coffee in my hand, online shopping, or reading my devotion (I love anything Sadie Robertson!) I am so excited to be a part of such an amazing sisterhood and can’t wait to meet everyone!! Go Tigers! BOOM BOOM!- Gracie Stockman, AC ‘20