Shining Diamond Family- Week Three!
✧Diamond Family Spotlight✧
This week we are welcoming Audrey, Hannah, Berkley, and Riley to our Diamond Family Spotlights!
Continue reading to hear their Diamond Family story!
The first member of this Diamond Family is Audrey Kellan. Continue reading to hear more about her and the love she has for Diamond Family!
Audrey Kellan
“Hi yall! My name is Audrey! I am a senior Marketing major and Brand Communications minor from Vienna, Virginia. I’m so thankful to be in Alpha Class ‘17 and share so many memories at Clemson with them.”
Audrey Kellan, AC ‘17
How did you meet your diamond family?
“Finding my Little Diamond Sister was something I looked forward to my entire freshman year. I was so blessed to have met all of them during recruitment throughout my three years. I met my sweet Little Diamond Sister, Hannah, in the Sisterhood Round of Recruitment my sophomore year. Instantly, Hannah became someone I loved. I ended up speaking with her during Preference Round and she ran down Bowman Field to me on Bid Day! Hannah has always been a constant rock within my life and I know I am able to go to her with anything. She is the type of person that I feel like I've known forever. The next year during Recruitment, Hannah and I met Berkley. We both ended up speaking with her during Preference Round and praying that she would go ADPi. Berkley is such a little ray of sunshine. Even though Berkley is two years younger than me, I can confidently say she is one of my greatest friends. Then Berkley, Hannah, and I all met Riley over virtual Recruitment this past fall and I also spoke with her during Preference Round. Riley is always such a light and has the most fun personality. I can't wait to watch her grow at Clemson and within ADPi. I am so thankful that the four of us have found each other because I know these friendships we have built will last forever. I wish I didn't have to leave these girls in three months, but I know they will be doing amazing things here at Clemson and brighten up so many lives. This sweet family of mine will always have a special place in my heart and will hold so many memories that I will take with me onto my next adventure.”
All About Your Diamond Family:
What is one piece of advice you would give the other members of your Diamond Family?
“The biggest piece of advice that I have is to take in every moment. I would do anything to go back and have just one more year in yalls shoes. College will always have its ups and downs but there is truly something special about being a Zeta Nu at Clemson. It has given me the best times and incredible moments with my friends that I could only have dreamed of. All of the small things will become your biggest memories. Eventually you will be doing all of your lasts together and wishing you could hit a restart button.”
How has your Diamond Family impacted your college experience?
“My Diamond Family has been one of my biggest blessings during my time at Clemson. They are the type of people that you don't see everyday but you know will always be there for you. This is a type of friendship that I hope everyone finds during their time in college.”
The next member of this Diamond Family is Hannah Perry! Continue reading to hear about Hannah’s special connection with her Diamond Family!
Hannah Perry
Hannah Perry, AC ‘18
“Hi! My name is Hannah Perry, Alpha Class ‘18 and I am from Greer, South Carolina. I am a Marketing major, but am planning on attending an Accelerated Nursing program after I graduate next May! I have an adorable goldendoodle puppy named Cooper! He is the absolute cutest!”
How did you meet your Diamond Family?
“I met my Big Diamond Sister, Audrey, during recruitment Freshman year. From the moment we met, we automatically just clicked! Not only is she just an absolute ray of sunshine, but she welcomed me with open arms and made my freshman year the absolute best! She has always been there for me through thick and thin, and I know that if there is ever anything I need she will always be there. My sophomore year, I was so excited to become a Big Diamond Sister and get my sweet Little Diamond Sister! I met Berkley during Round 1 of Recruitment, and we instantly connected. Even though we had just met, I felt like I had known her forever. I ended up talking with Berkley during Preference Round and she ran home to me on Bid Day! I was so happy to have her in ADPi and as my Bid Day Buddy. I knew that I wanted my sweet Berkley to be my Little Diamond Sister, and I am so blessed to have her in my life! This past year, I met Riley with Berkley during Recruitment. From the moment we connected through Zoom, her energy and sweet spirit were qualities that I absolutely loved. Riley is so incredibly funny and can always make you smile and laugh. She is the perfect addition to our family and I just love all of them so very much. These sweet girls have been by my side through some of the absolute hardest times in my life. After losing my dad to cancer last May, they were there to love me and pick me up when I needed it most! Words cannot describe how grateful I am to have these girls as my family. I am so thankful for Alpha Delta Pi, and the lifelong friendships it has given me!”
All About Your Diamond Family:
How has your Diamond Family inspired you?
“My Diamond Family inspires me to be the absolute best version of myself. They are always there for me, and for each other and show so much love, kindness, and support. They have shown me what true friendship means and I am so very thankful to have them in my life.”
What do you admire most about your Diamond Family?
“The part of my Diamond Family that I admire the most is their kindness and true friendship. I always feel like I can be myself around my family, and we always have the best time together. They all have the sweetest hearts, and I strive to be as loving and kind as them.”
The next member of this Diamond Family is Berkley Bryant. Continue reading to hear about Berkley’s love for ADPi and her Diamond Family!
Berkley Bryant
Berkley Bryant, AC ‘19
“Hi!! My name is Berkley Bryant, AC ‘19, and I am a sophomore Biological Sciences major with a Business Administration minor from Anderson, South Carolina! Clemson has always had a special place in my heart, and I am so thankful to experience the true meaning of “Clemson Family” to the fullest through my involvement in ADPi, Clemson University Guide Association, Tiger Dancers, and Clemson Miracle!”
How did you meet your Diamond Family?
“Hannah was the first person I met in Round 1 of Recruitment when she scooped me at the door!! I remember her being just as excited to be there as I was at that moment and we immediately hit it off! As if I couldn’t be more excited about how well that day went, Audrey introduced herself as Hannah’s Big Diamond Sister. I was just in awe of how genuinely excited and welcoming they were towards me. I left that round feeling like they had been my friends forever! As cheesy as all of that sounds, I really did feel at home in ADPi thanks to them and the many other amazing conversations I had. Before I knew it, they became my Big Diamond Sisters! Since last year, I looked forward to meeting the newest addition to our family, and boy how LUCKY am I to have the most genuine angel, Riley, as my Little Diamond Sister! We met in virtual Recruitment, and she was just the happiest ray of sunshine even on the Zoom screen! She was my first Diamond Sister date, and I was so happy to finally meet her when she arrived on campus. I am so blessed to have these three girls in my life as a constant reminder of the support system and sisterhood that has come from our college experience.”
All About Your Diamond Family:
What has been your favorite memory with your Diamond Family?
“From family dinner dates and study sessions to gamedays, birthdays, and functions, any opportunity we have to be together is always the highlight of my week! A memory that I can picture like it was yesterday was Diamond Sister Reveal my freshman year! It also happened to be my birthday weekend, so running down Bowman Field to Hannah with Audrey right behind the camera was a classic moment. After Diamond Sister reveal, they took me to Audrey’s apartment for cookie cake and it was the best day ever! Looking back, I definitely felt like I had won the lottery joining this family!!”
What is something you look forward to with your Diamond Family?
“This weekend, I am so looking forward to being a part of Riley’s initiation just as Hannah was for me and Audrey was for Hannah. This tradition is something so special and meaningful, and I can’t believe it’s already been over a year since my Diamond Family took me under their wing into this amazing chapter. Audrey will be graduating this spring, so we will all be holding onto her for as long as we can!! Long term, I am so excited to get a front row seat to what the future has in store for each of them for years to come. I can confidently say that having Riley, Hannah, and Audrey in my life has made my college experience so special, and this is a forever friendship that I am always grateful for!”
The fourth member of this Diamond Family is Riley Mayfield. Continue reading about Riley’s special bond with her Diamond Family!
Riley Mayfield
Riley Mayfield, AC ‘20
“Hi y’all! My name is Riley Mayfield and I’m from Blythewood, SC - right outside of Columbia! I am an intended Bioengineering major on a Pre-Med track and I am very eager to get more involved in this field. I am so excited to be a part of ADPi and already love the community I’ve found within our chapter. I have absolutely fallen in love with Clemson and constantly feel surrounded by those who will help me grow!”
How did you meet your diamond Family?
“I met all three of these girls over virtual Recruitment and got to talk to them all during rounds and absolutely fell in love with their family and ADPi! I talked to Berkley for my first Diamond Sister Date and I was SO excited I got her! We had such an easy and effortless conversation and it felt like I had known her forever. The first week we moved to campus, I went to get ice cream with Berkley to finally meet in person and it made my week! I seriously can not say how thankful I am to always have her to talk to, laugh with (or at), and to always plan a spontaneous lunch or tan date. She is always there to talk and brighten up anyone's day and is such a genuine caring person. I remember talking to Hannah over recruitment and she made me so excited to be at Clemson and go to ADPi. She is so strong and heartfelt, and allowed me to see how our chapter encompasses these qualities as well. I absolutely loved talking to Audrey during Recruitment. She is such a ball of joy and such a kindhearted person. Audrey always lights up a room and is so funny. She always made me feel so at ease during rounds. I knew what I wanted after talking to these girls during Recruitment and I am so thankful for them. I don’t know where I would be right now if I didn't have my ADPi fam!”
All About Your Diamond Family:
How has your Diamond Family impacted your freshman year?
“I am so thankful and appreciative to have these girls to look up to my freshman year! Berkeley, Hannah, and Audrey all encompass the kind of woman I want to grow to be my next three years at Clemson. It has been so comforting knowing I will always have these girls in my life and I cherish them always being there to talk to and help me find my way my first year. These girls have really been a rock for me freshman year and helped me feel so at home. With our pledge class going through Recruitment online and moving into dorms late, it was all a little overwhelming. I felt so excited yet nervous to get to Clemson because I started my life here virtually and was worried about not having as much time to adjust before school started… but these people made big Clemson feel so small! I am forever thankful that I had these girls coming to college because they only made me so much more excited for the future and to be at Clemson and a part of ADPi.”
What is your favorite Diamond Family date?
“My favorite Diamond Family date was definitely when we went to Berkley’s house and had takeout - stir fry of course… it was so good! We really had such a fun time and laughed the whole dinner. Hannah brought her cute puppy, Cooper, and he got to be at dinner with us. It was the sweetest! I just remember feeling so thankful for all three of these girls and that I had them my life that night!”
We are SO lucky to have this beautiful Diamond Family within our chapter. Not only do these girls have a huge impact on Zeta Nu, but they impact the entire campus of Clemson University. We cannot wait to see their bond continue to grow with each other and within Zeta Nu!
Also, a special good luck shoutout to a member of this Diamond Family, Berkley Bryant (pictured left), as she competes in Miss Clemson University!
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