Hey PNMs! Why ADPi #1!

May 20, 2021 by adpi zetanu

✰Payton Wilson’s Spotlight + Why ADPi! ✰

“I can truly say without a doubt the best part of this year was meeting my best friends through this amazing chapter.”

Payton Wilson - Alpha Class ‘20

“Hey PNMs! My name is Payton Wilson and I am a Sophomore Nursing Major from Fort Mill, South Carolina. I wanted to start by saying how thrilled I am that you decided to go through the Recruitment process. I know I speak for the whole chapter when I say we are so excited to get the chance to talk to each one of you. I grew up a Clemson fan but truly did not realize how special this place was until I got here this year. I had a year full of Clemson football games, walks on the Dikes, hours of hanging out on Bowman, and of course many trips to The Esso Club. While I love all the experiences that Clemson has to offer, I can truly say without a doubt the best part of this year was meeting my best friends through this amazing chapter.

The recruitment process can be intimidating at first, but it also pushed me out of my comfort zone in some amazing ways. I went into recruitment with little to no knowledge about Clemson’s Greek Life but decided I was going to give it a try. The best piece of advice I can give you is to relax and be yourself. Trust me when I say if you do this, you will know what feels like home. I know it sounds so cliché, but with each conversation, my love for ADPi grew stronger. Every conversation felt intentional, easy, and genuine. During every round, I looked forward to being able to go back to ADPi, because I felt so comfortable and welcomed by each girl I got the opportunity to speak to. The most special thing was getting to talk to my hometown friend, Hunter Dest, for the last round of recruitment. Hunter is someone I look up to, and she embodies what ADPi stands for in so many ways. I can tell you that there was no better feeling than getting my bid from ADPi.

While every chapter at Clemson has something special to offer, I can promise you that ADPi will bless you with friendships that will last a lifetime and memories you will cherish far beyond your years at Clemson. The genuine conversations I had during recruitment grew into some of the best friendships. There are too many reasons for why I am thankful I chose ADPi, but all I can tell you is that this chapter and these girls have blessed me beyond measure. While I hope you choose ADPi, I hope you find this feeling regardless of where you end up. I am eager to meet all of you and wish you the best of luck in your recruitment process!”

Welcome to our “Why ADPi” summer series! Continue to follow along on all of our social media platforms for our next spotlight!

Spring Semester Recap

May 13, 2021 by adpi zetanu

Spring Semester was all we could ask for and more! This semester has been SO eventful and memorable for our sisters. We are already looking forward to seeing each other again in the Fall, but for now…

HELLO SUMMER!

Click play for all the summer feelings!

Valentines Cocktail

Zeta Nu celebrated all the LOVE within our chapter at our first function back from winter break. Our Valentines Cocktail was held at 356 Sushi Bar located downtown Clemson. Our chapter made sure we were following the guidelines at the time therefore we could not celebrate all together at the same time, but our galentines were still able to celebrate with their individual Alpha Classes!

Zeta Nu Formal 2021

This year, Zeta Nu danced the night away underneath the magnolias! Alpha Classes ‘19 and ‘20 celebrated the best night of the year at Sleepy Hollow and Alpha Classes ‘17 and ‘18 celebrated at Occasions at Wedgefield. Both of these venues were absolutely beautiful and perfect for the occasion. Our sisters looked absolutely stunning and had such a great time!

Spring Break

Pack your bags! Our sisters were able to relax and catch a glimpse of summer this spring break! Zeta Nu traveled far and wide, from Florida to Hawaii, our sisters were able to enjoy a little pause from schoolwork and enjoy the sun! What’s sweeter than spring break with your sisters?!

Spring Game

Football in the spring? ADPi is here for it! Our sisters loved celebrating the kickoff to a new year for the Clemson Tigers. Zeta Nu was able to dress up in their orange and purple attire, tailgate, and watch the tigers play, what more could we ask for? We loved cheering on Clemson Football in April and we can't wait to be in Death Valley this fall!

JLF

This April we started off the month with the annual JLF Memorial Golf Tournament at the Walker Golf Course in Clemson, South Carolina. This such a special day for the Farrell family and Zeta Nu. Our amazing Director of Philanthropy, Sydney Dagostino, successfully hosted this event and made it such an amazing day for our chapter, the participants, and the Farrell family.

ADPisland

ADPi is on island time! Zeta Nu took a trip to the islands on April 15th, 2021. This year, ADPisland was held at TD’s Bar downtown Clemson. Our sisters looked amazing in their spring/summer attire and had the best time listening to the Connor Sweeney Band as they celebrated the last function of the semester!

Graduation

Zeta Nu was able to celebrate so many beautiful graduates this spring. We loved having these wonderful ladies within our chapter and could not be more proud of them. During their time at Clemson they successfully represented Zeta Nu and so many other clubs and organizations throughout campus. We love our seniors and we cannot wait to see the places they go!

Zeta Nu wishes you all the best summer and we look forward to seeing everyone again in the fall! We miss you, Clemson, but see you so soon! Happy Summer!

Graduating Seniors - Spring 2021

May 03, 2021 by adpi zetanu

Zeta Nu’s Graduating Class of 2021

Zeta Nu proudly presents the graduating class of 2021! We could not be more proud of these women and we cannot wait to see what the future holds. Zeta Nu loves you and congratulations!

Continue reading to hear each of our graduate’s plans after graduation!

Kendall Goedeke

“Shortly after graduation, I will be moving to Fort Worth, TX to work for Schaefer Advertising on their healthcare team. I am so excited to join an incredible agency and have Clemson to thank for the people and experiences that prepared me for this role. Leaving Clemson and moving across the country is the definition of bittersweet — I will miss my people here dearly but am so excited for this next adventure! Cheers to the best four years and everything that’s to come!”

Julia Pruitt

“After graduation, life will pick up full speed in the coming months! I will be getting married to my high-school sweetheart in July, and we will be moving to Atlanta, GA come August. I am currently pursuing a career in Graphic Design and Marketing, and Atlanta provides me with great opportunities as I am applying for jobs. My fiance will be going on staff with Reformed University Fellowship at Georgia Tech, so we are looking forward to serving this ministry, finding community, exploring new places, and starting our lives together in Atlanta! As graduation is quickly approaching, I am excited for what lies ahead but am incredibly thankful for the friendships, experiences, and opportunities that I’ve been blessed with at Clemson University and in the Zeta Nu chapter of Alpha Delta Pi.”

Grace DeWulf

“Hi there! My name is Grace DeWulf and I am Biochemistry major and a business minor. After graduation, I will be taking a position as a Business Development Representative at Athenahealth in Atlanta, Georgia. I am so incredibly blessed that I will have the privilege to work with one of my sisters, Regan McKinley! I cannot wait to start this new chapter of my life living in an amazing city surrounded by my best friends and sisters, shout out to Ashlyn Laney!! It seems like yesterday when I was a freshman running home to ADPi. As my time here comes to a close, I am so thankful and grateful to ADPi for bringing me life long friendships!”

Arrington Schulz

“Wow, I really cannot believe it is my turn to write one of these. It feels like just yesterday I was running down Bowman field to ADPi for the first time. My time here has gone by far too fast, but I wouldn't change a thing. I will be graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science, with a minor in Business Administration. I have accepted a position with ABB - Dodge in their CAPT training program. This Summer, I will begin the 9-month training program in Greenville, SC. Upon completion of my training I will be placed in a territory in the US as a Field Sales Engineer. I will hold these memories made in Clemson ADPi close to my heart, and can't wait for weekend girl trips exploring all of our new cities. This sisterhood definitely is forever!!”

Audrey Kellan

“After graduation I will be moving to Charleston, SC to work for ADP (Automatic Data Processing) as an Outside Sales Representative! I am so excited for this new chapter and to take on this adventure. I’ll be living with one of my best friends and another Zeta Nu, Abby Cowsert. I can’t wait to come back to visit and see all the amazing things ADPi is doing at Clemson. I love yall! Go tigers!”

Jayden Barnes

“Even though I am ending my ADPi journey and becoming a Pi with my besties, I am still finishing up my degree at Clemson in Nursing and will graduate in the Fall. After graduation, my dream job would be working at MUSC in Charleston as a NICU nurse. I am super excited to finish out my last semester at Clemson and start my career as a Registered Nurse.”

Regan McKinley

“After graduation, I will be moving to Atlanta. Moving to a big city is really intimidating but I'll be living with my ADPi sister, Ashlyn Laney! I'm so excited for both of us to start our careers! I'll be working as a Business Development Representative for Athenahealth. My office is going to be in Ponce City Market, with shops and restaurants surrounding the office. I'll also be working alongside Grace Dewulf, which will make work so much more fun. Grace is always there to motivate and inspire all those around her! All in all we are ready to take on all Atlanta is going to throw at us!”

Emma Hutchinson

“After graduation, I will be working at Robert Smalls International Academy in Beaufort, SC as a 1st-grade teacher! I am graduating from Clemson with a B.A. in Early Childhood Education and am passionate about teaching young children. I am excited to stay in South Carolina and move in with Jordan Barnes, another ADPi and first-year teacher!”

Tatum Sass

"After graduation, I’m moving to Cambridge, MA to attend Harvard University’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Division of Medicine to continue my education through the PhD in Virology. I aspire to develop vaccines in my future career.”

Baylee Cline

“I am graduating this May with a degree in early childhood education but staying an extra year to get my masters in early childhood. I will be doing my teaching residency in Starr, SC in a third grade class!”

Alyssa Augello

“I am so thrilled to continue my academic career at Vanderbilt University this upcoming Fall 2021. I am pursuing a Masters of Education in Special Education/High Incidence. I have also received a grant from the United States Department of Education to fully fund my master's degree at Vanderbilt! I'm also planning to get involved with Vanderbilt’s Dance Marathon just like I was with Clemson’s Dance Marathon. My master's degree will provide me with a dual certification in special education and elementary education, as well as being an intervention specialist. I am super excited to move to Nashville and study what I'm most passionate about!”

Keilly Curran

“Following graduation, I will be going to medical school at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, FL (right outside of Miami). As of right now, I am looking into pursuing a career in orthopedics or oncology, but I am extremely excited for all of the experiences and clarity I will get in my career goals at NSU!”

Mallory Larson

“I’m so excited to continue my education after graduating this May! I’m sticking around in Clemson for another year to get my masters in Industrial Engineering. I’m excited to learn more about how I can use my major to help others, continue leading YoungLife in the area, and soak up a little more time in Clemson. There’s truly something in these hills!”

Katy Mcguire

“After graduation I will be attending Veterinary school at University College Dublin. I am so excited to pursue my dream career and get the opportunity to be abroad for four years. Moving to a different country and becoming a vet will be challenging but I truly feel that this is where I am supposed to be.”

Lauren Anderson

“Hi! My name is Lauren Anderson and I am a senior graduating this May. I have loved my time at Clemson, but am so excited for my next chapter as I move to Charleston, SC. Beginning in May, I will be attending the Medical University of South Carolina’s Masters in Physician Assistant Studies Program to become a PA! I am excited to see what the future holds!”

We are so proud of all of our graduates and we know that the future is going to be SO bright for each and every one of them! Congratulations to the Class of 2021!

Shining Diamond Family- Week Six!

April 15, 2021 by adpi zetanu

✧Diamond Family Spotlight✧

This week we are welcoming Kala, Brooke, and Riley to our Diamond Family Spotlights!

Continue reading to hear their Diamond Family story!

The first member of this Diamond Family. Continue reading to hear how her Diamond Family has impacted her college experience!

Kala Campbell

Hi! My name is Kala Campbell and I am majoring in Philosophy with an emphasis in Law, Liberty, and Justice with a minor in History! After I finish my undergraduate degree, I plan on attending law school!

I met my Little Diamond Sister, Brooke, during the second round of Recruitment, and I knew right away I wanted her as my Little Diamond Sister! I knew after my first conversation with Brooke that she would be a perfect fit to our Diamond Family! Bid Day was such a fun day when Brooke ran home to ADPi! Since then, she has been my go-to girl whether I need fashion advice or a late-night milkshake run to destress from school! I know that any time, any day I can call her and she'll be there!!

Brooke and I worked online Recruitment together this year which made it so much fun because we got to show girls how genuine ADPi is and how much fun Big and Little Diamond Sister duos can be! Just as I met Brooke during Recruitment, we met Riley during online rounds! I commented to Brooke how cute she was and that I loved her bright pink top! During the conversations, all three of us just clicked, and we knew that we wanted Riley to be a part of our Diamond Family!

I admire my Diamond Family the most for our friendship between us! I think it is very easy for people to get caught up in the chaos of college, but I love that no matter what, I can count on these two girls! On a less serious note, I also love the fashion sense of Brooke and Riley! They seriously have the cutest and trendiest styles, and I love how we inspire each other to try new styles and trends!

I am so thankful for all the time I have had with both my Little Diamond Sisters and I cannot wait for all the memories we have yet to make!!

The second member in this Diamond Family is Brooke Kopittke. Continue reading to hear how much her Diamond Family means to her!

Brooke Kopittke

Hey everyone my name is Brooke Kopittke and I am a sophomore Graphic Communications major from Charlotte, NC. My Diamond Family experience has been one of my favorite parts about joining ADPi because not only are these girls my Big Diamond Sister/Little Diamond Sister, but also they’re my best friends. I was so lucky to have met my Big Diamond Sister, Kala, through Recruitment my freshman year and I instantly fell in love with her and everything ADPi. We connected almost instantly and I knew I had found my lifelong sisters after such an easy conversation with her. I was so happy to run home to her on Bid Day and even more thrilled to then become Diamond Sisters. She made freshman year such an amazing experience and easy transition by showing me around, offering endless advice and encouragement, and being one of my first friends in college! Since then, our friendship has only grown stronger and I would not be half the woman I am today without her guidance and support.

My favorite part about this year’s Recruitment experience was being able to work with Kala during online Recruitment! It was such a unique experience that brought us even closer because we were able to showcase our amazing bond to new PNMs. Kala and I met my Little Diamond Sister, Riley, early on in the Recruitment process and absolutely fell IN LOVE!! Within minutes of talking to Riley, we felt like she was one of our own and I couldn’t wait to speak to her again. I cannot express how happy I was when I got to talk to Riley a second time during Preference Round and I knew, without a doubt, this amazing girl would soon be my Little Diamond Sister.

One piece of advice that I would give the other members of my Diamond Family is to have confidence in who they are and remember that they can do whatever they set their minds to! These girls are so incredibly smart and driven and have such amazing dreams that I cannot wait to see them accomplish. I am so fortunate to be surrounded by such strong minded individuals because it pushes me day in and day out to be the best version of myself!

These girls are my ROCKS! I tell them anything and everything and I know, without a doubt, when I need them they will be there. Whether it’s celebrating Galentine’s with my Little Diamond Sister, Riley, or shopping in my Big Diamond Sister, Kala’s closet, these girls are always around and make each day I spend in Clemson a little more bright. LOVE YOU GUYS! xx

The third member of this Diamond Family is Riley Lovelace. Continue reading to hear how her Diamond Family inspires her!

Riley Lovelace

Hi everybody my name is Riley Lovelace, and I am from Greenville, South Carolina. I am a freshman majoring in Business Management on a pre-law track, and I hope to minor in Philosophy. I’ve always enjoyed fashion and traveling which I pair with way too many pictures to document it all.

I remember so clearly talking on Zoom during Recruitment with Kala and Brooke for the first time! I had been so nervous in my previous conversations, but I felt so instantly comfortable with them like I was talking to good friends I’d known for a while. I was so excited after our conversations that I immediately looked them up on Instagram (lol), and showed my mom while talking her ear off about how cool and similar to me they were. This was such a huge turning point for me in the Recruitment process! It became a lot less stressful because I started to just be more excited about it all. Getting to talk to them again in Preference Round really made my decision so clear about where I was supposed to be.

I was able to hangout with Brooke on Bid Day which made the day even more enjoyable! She introduced me to her friends and put in effort to get to know mine. It meant so much to me that someone was so invested in me and my life when they hadn’t known me for very long. Getting ready for game day with both her friends and mine was such a highlight of my first semester experience. There are so many memories I was able to make and people I met because of her, which I will always be forever grateful for. I met Kala in person not too long after, and I was instantly obsessed with her too. I admire her in a lot of ways, and I love hearing every detail of her travels and times working at the fashion mart in Atlanta! She is just simply one of the coolest people I’ve ever met. Also, she always reaches out to me and makes cute little fam plans for all of us. I can tell how much effort she has put into having a great relationship with Brooke as both a Little Diamond Sister and a best friend, and I am so thankful Brooke and Kala have continued this by treating me this way as well. They’ve quite literally spoiled me to say the least, from Kala bringing me back earrings from the fashion mart (accompanied with my favorite candy!!!), to Brooke getting us all matching necklaces (which I get compliments on everyday), to them both going above and beyond with gifts that welcomed me to ADPi (Brooke’s whole bedroom was filled wall to wall with fun shirts and the cutest paintings)!

I’m looking forward to making more memories with them because the recent ones are those in which I can see myself looking back on to reminisce about life when I’m older. Oddly, I am excited to tell my “good old days” stories, and I just know both of them will be in so many. I feel so blessed that I have had them with me every step of the way my freshman year. We’ve all talked about visiting Kala’s hometown to have a fun girls weekend in Athens, and I can’t think of anything better than that! It’s been so nice having them to run to for advice and just be an open ear I know I can trust. Brooke does a really good job at keeping me on top of things and laughing with me when I’m a little clumsy in life. Kala’s always checking in on me, and I appreciate how much she has tried to get to know me and really make our Dimond Family feel like a family. We all gel really well together, so it’s always fun whether it’s a wholesome dinner in Kala’s apartment, a cute picnic photoshoot (where we make fun of our not so cute photos in our group chat), or a nice dinner where we just catch up and talk about everything in our lives.

I’m a firm believer that people make the place, and Kala and Brooke have genuinely made Clemson feel like home with our Dimond Family! I am confident for the future knowing they’ll be in my life for a long, long time. I’ll forever be grateful to ADPi for giving me some of the best people life has to offer! I love you both wholeheartedly <3

Zeta Nu is so lucky to have these beautiful ladies within our chapter. This Diamond Family demonstrates great leadership for our chapter and we couldn’t love them more!

Continue following our social media platforms to read about our next Diamond Family!

Shining Diamond Family- Week Five!

March 29, 2021 by adpi zetanu

✧Diamond Family Spotlight✧

This week we are welcoming Malia, Summer, and Erin to our Diamond Family Spotlights!

Continue reading to hear their Diamond Family story!

The first member of this Diamond Family is Malia Andres. Continue reading to hear how much she values her relationship with her Diamond Family!

Malia Andres

“My name is Malia Andres and I’m a Junior Psychology major with a minor in Management and I’m in Alpha Class ‘18. I’m from Lake Wylie, South Carolina!”

How did you meet your Diamond Family?

“I met both my Little Diamond Sisters, Summer and Erin through Clemson Cheer! I’m so thankful that I get to see my Diamond Family so often since we have practice at least twice a week! During Recruitment my sophomore year, the second I talked to Summer, I knew if she went ADPi, I had to have her as my Little Diamond Sister! We felt the same way about Erin this past year. It is so sweet when my Diamond Family finds the time to sit down for dinner and catch up, especially in the midst of all the craziness within the past year. I’m so thankful for these two and I CANNOT wait to share more ADPi experiences together!

What is one piece of advice you would give the other members of your Diamond Family?

“One piece of advice I’d give my Diamond Family just be to take it all in! Time absolutely flies at Clemson and I wish I hadn’t worried so much about the little things, and said yes to more things that would make me smile! I know these two girls will take the world by storm one day, so I would just tell them to take it easy and do what makes them happy.”

2. How has your Diamond Family impacted your college experience so far?

“My Diamond Family has made my time here at Clemson more memorable! I know that I will always stay in touch with these girls wherever we go. It’s huge to have these two girls to just sit down with at dinner and just spill how our weeks are going, tell each other about our struggles, and just be there for each other!”

The next member of this Diamond Family is Summer Scott. Continue reading to hear how her Diamond Family inspires her!

Summer Scott

“My name is Summer Scott, and I am a Sophomore Biological Sciences major with a minor in Psychology. I am in Alpha Class ‘19. I’m from Greenville, South Carolina.”

How did you meet your Diamond Family?

“I met my Diamond Family through cheer here at Clemson! After joining the ADPi sisterhood freshman year, I knew I wanted Malia as my Big Diamond Sister. She was so genuine, positive, and outgoing. I am so LUCKY to call her my Big Diamond Sister. She has been by my side through everything here at Clemson, and has been a constant light in my life. This year, I was excited to be on the other side of recruitment and get a Little Diamond Sister. After my Diamond Sister date with Erin, I knew she would be the perfect addition to our family. She was so sweet and had such a fun personality! Now, we are all so close! From cheer practices to ADPi functions, I am so blessed to have these girls by my side for just about everything! I could not ask for a better Diamond Family!!”

What is something you look forward to with your Diamond Family?

“I look forward to continuing my relationships with these amazing girls throughout our college experiences. Although I wish we could stay in Clemson together longer, I am excited to see what the future holds for my Diamond Family. These girls have been such a special part of my college experience, and I am confident that they will continue to be an important part of my life even after college.”

2. How does your Diamond Family inspire you?

“My Diamond Family inspires me in so many ways. Not only do they inspire me with their hard work and dedication, but they also inspire me with their positivity and kindness. They are truly incredible people who embody every quality of ADPi. They inspire me to be the best person I can be in every aspect of my life. They are the best support system and have shown me what true friendship looks like. I am beyond grateful to have these girls in my life!”

The third member of this Diamond Family is Erin Hoover. Continue reading to hear her Diamond Family story and how ADPi has given her these wonderful sisters!

Erin Hoover

“My name is Erin Hoover. I am a Freshman Pre-professional Health Science major, and I am planning to minor in Psychology. I am in Alpha Class ‘20. I am from Johns Creek, Georgia.”

How did you meet your Diamond Family?

“I met Summer and Malia both this year in cheer! I am so thankful that Summer chose me to be her Little Diamond Sister and join her family with Malia. I love being able to see them throughout the week at cheer practices, and I look forward to going out to dinner every few weeks to catch up with them. I feel so blessed to have this connection and relationship with them due to both cheer and ADPi!”

What do you admire most about your Diamond Family?

“I admire both Malia and Summer’s dedication and hard work that they put into the cheer team. They are both amazing role models, and they push me to want to be better and advance my skills in cheerleading. Also, I admire how they welcomed me to ADPi with open arms, and I hope I make my future Little Diamond Sister feel as invited and loved as Malia and Summer made me feel this year.”

2. How has your Diamond Family impacted your freshman year?

“I do not know how I would have gotten through my freshman year without my Diamond Family. Malia and Summer supported me through a confusing and challenging year due to COVID, and they were both always people that I knew I could go to for advice. My Diamond Family has truly impacted my amazing, positive experience in ADPi.”

Zeta Nu is so thankful to have these three wonderful ladies within our chapter. They represent Clemson University so well on and off of the field. We are so proud of their hard work and cannot wait to continue to cheer them on in the future!

Shining Diamond Family-Week Four!

March 08, 2021 by adpi zetanu

✧Diamond Family Spotlight✧

This week we are welcoming Jordan, SaraAnna, Gracie, and Jazmine to our Diamond Family Spotlights!

Continue reading to hear their Diamond Family story!

The first member of this Diamond Family is Jordan Barnes. Continue reading to hear her Diamond Family Story!

Jordan Barnes

“Hey my name is Jordan Barnes! I am a senior majoring in Early Childhood Education from a small town called Ehrhardt, South Carolina. I went through Formal Recruitment as a sophomore after going through the Bridge program and am in Alpha Class ‘18. I am currently student teaching in a kindergarten class and have plans to move to Beaufort, S.C. to teach after graduation. I have so enjoyed my time in Alpha Delta Pi these last 3 years and my college experience would not have been the same without my amazing Diamond Family. Each of them are so special to me and I am so grateful for the bond that we share and will continue to share even when I leave!”

How did you meet your diamond family?

I first met SaraAnna through mutual friends my sophomore year during spring break. I knew the moment I met her that she had to go ADPi. I had the best conversation with her one night and saw myself in her in more ways than one. Lucky for me, her home ended up being in ADPi! I saw her during Recruitment and knew that I had to talk to her in our preference round of Recruitment! After preference round, I knew she had to be my Little Diamond Sister! We went on a few different Pi Pal dates and the rest is history. She not only became my Little Diamond Sister, but also my best friend. She brings so much joy to my life. She’s someone I can count on to be 100% real with me and someone I know will stand beside me on my wedding day (as cheesy as that sounds). I tell her everything and do not go a day without talking to her. She lives a few houses down from me and I probably go over there at least once a week to show her my outfits or steal her clothes. I can not speak more highly of a person. She has made my experience in ADPi 10X better. I really, truly do not know how I ever lived without her.

When the time came to add to our Diamond Family, we were worried that since we were so close, SA’s Little Diamond Sister may feel excluded or left out. However, after we met Gracie and Jaz during Recruitment, we knew that would not be the case. SaraAnna and I were in the same group for Recruitment so we were able to talk to the same girls. We met Gracie first and the moment I got off the Zoom call with her, I ran up to SaraAnna’s room to tell her that she had to be her Little Diamond Sister! As soon as I walked in the door, she said the exact same thing that I was thinking. We both just connected with Gracie instantly! She was so outgoing, easy to talk to, and kept us laughing the whole time. She is definitely the clown of our family and we could see her personality shine right off the bat. Then, we met Jaz. I remember talking to her and just being able to relate to her so much about her Bridge experience and her being worried about all of her friends going into different sororities. I remember feeling that exact same way and she was really able to open up to me. Jaz has such a kind and sweet soul and is so caring about others. Just as I had done with Gracie, after that quick Zoom call with Jaz, I ran up stairs to SaraAnna and said, “Well, I think you are going to have to take twins” and she agreed. SaraAnna went on a few Pi Pal dates with them individually and then we had them both over to my house for tacos one night. The whole night there was never a dull moment and they fit in perfectly with SaraAnna and I. They knew each other from their Bridge year so it was great because they were already so close. Now, we are all close! I think what is so great about our Diamond Family is that we each have our individual relationships with each other. We all make an effort to get together and hang out not just individually, but also as a group in order to truly know one another on a deeper level. I could not ask from a better Diamond Family and love each of them more than they know!”

What is one piece of advice you would give the other members of your Diamond Family?
“Always surround yourself with people who lift you up and inspire you to be a better person and do not hold onto people who bring you down and discourage you. College and life can be hard and if you do not have people in your life that uplift you and make you happy, then life is pretty miserable. You are going to run into people that you cannot be yourself around, people that make you feel less, or people that are just negative. Those are not your people. You need to find those people that you are yourself around, that make you happy, and make you feel good about yourself. And if there are not many of those people, that is OKAY! Something that I really struggled with was worrying about having a ton of friends. I wanted everyone to like me, even people that were the complete opposite of me. I found myself changing who I was to fit in with these people. Do not do this. You do not need to change who you are to please the people around you. Those people are not your true friends. You do not need a ton of friends to be happy, you only need a few great ones. I know that my Diamond Family are a few of those great ones. I will always be here for them, even after graduating and I know that they will always be there for me as well.”
How has your Diamond Family impacted your college experience?
“My Diamond family has impacted my college experience more than they know. My college experience would not have been the same without them. SaraAnna has helped me through so much in college. I can always always talk to her about school work and she understands all my issues since we are in the same major. Even though she is a year behind me, she still gives me great advice and teaching ideas! When I am having a bad day, all I have to do is talk to her, and instantly feel better. I can always call her and know that she will be down to do anything and everything with me. Like I said before, she is not just my Little Diamond Sister, but also my best friend and it would have been hard to go through college without your best friend. Gracie is a light! She is one of the funniest people I know. She has made my college experience so much better. I know that if I want a good time I can call Gracie and not stop smiling. I see how far she is going to go and am so glad I get to live through her and Jaz’s years at Clemson and in ADPi. Sweet Jaz, she just makes me happy. I relate to her so much and really see myself in her. I feel like Gracie is more like SaraAnna and I am more like Jaz so it works perfectly! Even just a simple trip to get our nails done and chat with her makes me so grateful to have a friend like her. She is just genuinely a great person and it shows. Gracie and Jaz also constantly hype me up for no reason and I just love them for that. Everyone needs those people that hype them up and they are those people for me! Each of them has made an impact on me and my experience at Clemson and I am so blessed to have people like that in my life. Having them be a part of my college experience has meant the world to me.”

The next member of this Diamond Family is SaraAnna Goff. Continue reading to hear about the endless love and support she receives from her Diamond Family!

SaraAnna Goff

“Hey y’all!!! My name is SaraAnna Goff! I am a Junior, Early Childhood Education major from a small town called Hartsville, SC. I am in AC ‘19! I ran home to Alpha Delta Pi my sophomore year of college, due to being in the Bridge to Clemson Program. ADPi has brought me nothing but pure happiness since I cried tears of joy running home in August 2019!”

HOW DID YOU MEET YOUR DIAMOND FAMILY?

“WOW!! Where do I begin!? I met Jordan my freshman year here at Clemson and I will never forget the night that I met her! She was nothing but nice, warm, and welcoming. We immediately clicked after we found out we were the same major, wanted to teach the same grade, and I was so jealous that she was an ADPi (I have always wanted to be an ADPi ever since I could remember). I went on Spring Break with Jordan and her friend group the same year, and I knew after a long, fun week at the beach I wanted her to be my Big Diamond Sister. Going through Recruitment, I saw Jordan floating around, which made me really nervous and I wanted to talk to her so badly. When preference round came, I finally got to talk to her!! I was relieved and so happy! When I opened my bid from ADPi on Bid Day, Jordan was one of the first people that I called! When I saw Jordan at the bottom of Barnett, I immediately ran to her, hugging her tightly, and began to cry (tears of joy, of course). I will cherish that day/moment forever, and will always thank ADPi for giving me the best Big Diamond Sister!

Jordan is not only my Big Diamond Sister, but my lifelong sister and best friend who will stand by me on my wedding day. She is my go-to girl no matter what. Whether I need a lesson plan example at 8 A.M., a last minute Mexican/sushi date, or a midnight phone call, Jordan is always there for me! I am going to be so lost without Jordan living 4 houses down from me in The Collective next year and I am also going to miss her showing up at my door wanting to raid my closet unexpectedly. I am forever grateful for Jordan and our close knit relationship. I will always look up to her as she warms every room that she walks in, putting a smile on everyone's face!

Being on the other side of Recruitment, getting Little Diamond Sisters was one of the things that I was most looking forward to! From the start, I knew that I wanted my Little Diamond Sisters to be as close as Jordan and I are. I had no clue that I would be getting not only one, but TWO Little Diamond Sisters!! During Recruitment, I knew that I wanted to have a chance to talk to Gracie, because I knew she would be an amazing addition to our ADPi sisterhood. I knew who Gracie was because her brother and I are the same age. Jordan and I did virtual Recruitment together at my house (she was downstairs and I was upstairs). With that being said, every girl I had a chance to talk to, Jordan talked to her as well. After I got off the Zoom call with Gracie, I immediately knew that I wanted her to be my Little Diamond Sister. I knew that she would be a perfect fit for Jordan’s and my family. A few rounds later, I had a chance to talk to Jazmine. I did not know her or anything about her, however, I immediately fell in love with her after just a couple of minutes. I knew that I HAD to take TWO Little Diamond Sisters. When the round ended Jordan ran up to my room and said “SA you have to take two Little Diamond Sisters!! They are literally perfect!” I agreed and we knew in that moment that Jazmine and Gracie had to go ADPi and love it just as much as we do! When Jazmine and Gracie got their bids from ADPi, I searched hard for their numbers from mutual friends and immediately called them!! I have loved them before the day they officially became my Little Diamond Sisters. Gracie and Jazmine are my biggest fans, they never fail to put a smile on my face, and they know they can always come to me no matter what time of day or night it is. They were the absolute perfect addition to my Diamond Family. Jazmine and Gracie bring light, love, and laughter into my world and I would not have it any other way! They are also my future roomies for the fall of 2021!! Wohoo! I could not have pictured myself with any other Little Diamond Sisters. I like to think I got the best ones!”

What is one quality that you love about your Diamond family?
“One quality that I love about my Diamond Family is that everyone is so supportive. Jordan, Gracie, and Jazmine are so supportive of me and of each other. If one of us is having a hard time doing something or having a bad day, all you have to do is call one of these sweet girls! They are my ROCKS and my support system. One special thing about our family is we are ALWAYS there for each other no matter what. We are constantly texting in our family group chat about each other's day or the latest news. I know that, no matter what, I can always count on my Diamond Family, without any hesitation and I think that is what makes us so special! You cannot be a strong Diamond Family without a good support system!!!!”
What is one thing you look forward to with your Diamond Family?
“I am looking forward to spending as much time as we can, as a Diamond Family, with Jordan before she graduates! Jordan is sadly a Senior graduating in May. She is a major staple to our family and we do not know what we are going to do without having her with us next year as we welcome our newest addition to the fam! Jordan leads our family with grace and compassion. She is our “mother hen.” I am looking forward to many more Diamond Family date nights, movie nights, and photoshoots. I am also looking to have endless sleepovers with Jazmine and Gracie next year because they will be my roomies!! Woohoo! I am so pumped!”

Our next member is Gracie Stockman! Continue reading to hear about her love for Diamond Sisters!

Gracie Stockman

“Hey y’all!! My name is Gracie Stockman, AC ‘20, and I am a sophomore communications major from Tookiedoo, SC. Believe it or not, I grew up a huge USC fan. I never in a million years thought I would end up at Clemson, but now that I am surrounded by all my amazing sisters, I know that I ended up exactly where I am supposed to be! Clemson will always hold a special place in my heart, and so will the Zeta Nu chapter!”

hOW DID YOU MEET YOUR DIAMOND FAMILY?

“I first met my Diamond Twin, “Jaz”, freshman year of college during the first week of school. We lived in the same building, and I have a vivid memory of her knocking on my door and walking right in my apartment and introducing herself! She radiated positivity and I knew she is someone I wanted to surround myself with. We were friends last year, but now, thanks to ADPi, she is my best friend and Diamond Sister, and we are inseparable! I met my Big Diamond Sister, “SA”, through my brother, Turner, who is a junior here at Clemson. My brother met his best friend, Croxton, his freshman year, and he immediately felt like another brother to me as soon as I moved to Clemson. Croxton and SaraAnna are childhood best friends from the same hometown so he was able to introduce me to her! The first time I talked to SaraAnna, she was so sweet, and made me feel so welcomed. Her southern charm is like no other! I knew as soon as I met her that I wanted her to be my Big Diamond Sister! I was able to meet the oldest member of our Diamond Family, “Jo”, through the first round of Recruitment! Talking with Jordan made me realize that ADPi was where I wanted to end up. She told me joining the Zeta Nu chapter changed her life, and this is where she found her home away from home! Although it took me a while to be able to figure out if I was talking to Jordan, or her twin sister Jayden, both of them made me feel right at home when I was going through Recruitment!”

How has your Diamond Family impacted your sophomore year?
“My Diamond Family has had a tremendous impact on my sophomore year! I never knew I could grow so close to three people in such a short period of time. They truly make Clemson feel like my home away from home. I know I can go to them with any problem, and they will give me their honest opinion and advice. My favorite thing about my family has to be that we all live in The Collective, so we stop by and make visits to each other very frequently. Jo lives right beside my brother and SA is only a few houses down! I love having my Diamond Family so close to me at all times! Jaz lives at The Reserve, but she is over at my house enough to actually live there- lol! I love being able to walk over and see my Diamond Family, even if it is just to talk for five minutes, borrow an outfit, or share a laugh! I have gotten so close with them, and I can’t imagine this year without them!”
How are you inspired by your Diamond Family?
“My family constantly inspires me to do my best in everything. That’s what I love about them. No matter what I decide to pursue, they are always there to back me up 110%. They are the best support system!! Along with the constant encouragement, I am also so inspired by the incredible women Jordan and SaraAnna are. They are truly mine and Jazmine’s role models. They embody every aspect of ADPi and I am so proud of everything they have accomplished this far. I am super excited to live with SaraAnna and Jazmine next year, but I don’t know what our Diamond Family will do when Jordan graduates and leaves us :( I hate to see her go, and I will miss her so much, but I am so excited to see her start her life as a teacher. I know she will do GRAND and BIG things!”

Another member within this Diamond Family is Jazmine Rainey. Continue reading to hear how much her Diamond Family and Zeta Nu means to her!

Jazmine Rainey

“Hi!! My name is Jazmine Rainey, AC ‘20, and I am from Greer, South Carolina. I am a sophomore Elementary Education major and I also am an assistant teacher at a local preschool. During Recruitment, I absolutely fell in love with Alpha Delta Pi and my sweet Diamond Family. I am so thankful and blessed to be a part of not only the Clemson family, but also Zeta Nu. I have already fallen so in love with this chapter and can't wait to see what the future holds!”

hOW DID YOU MEET YOUR DIAMOND FAMILY?

“I originally met my Diamond Twin, Gracie, during freshman year. We shared a lot of the same interests and were in a lot of the same classes, so we were able to create a sweet friendship, and that friendship has grown and developed so much thanks to ADPi. Throughout Recruitment, Gracie and I constantly kept in touch and became an outlet for each other to help calm our nerves after the long days of Zoom meetings. When I found out we both wanted ADPi, I was so excited! Throughout the third round of Recruitment, I also met my Big Diamond Sisters, SaraAnna and Jordan. During the Recruitment process, I was so nervous to find girls who I truly fit in with and could relate to, but all of these worries went away after talking to SaraAnna and Jordan. They were so easy to talk and relate to and made me feel so comfortable and at home while I was talking to them. I remember them showing pictures of their favorite memories from their time in ADPi and instantly knew that this was a true sisterhood where everyone was welcome and loved. I remember coming out of this round knowing that ADPi was where I was meant to be and that these sisters were who I wanted to grow relationships with, regardless of if they were in my Diamond Family or not. The next day was preference round and both SaraAnna and Jordan requested to speak with me again. I was so excited! During this conversation, we were all able to connect and share more about ourselves and our past experiences. This was when I knew that I wanted SaraAnna and Jordan to be my Big Diamond Sisters! When Gracie and I turned around and saw that we were twins and SaraAnna was our Big Diamond Sister, we all three were so excited and had to immediately call Jordan. These sweet sisters in my Diamond Family mean the absolute world to me. Thanks to ADPi, Gracie and I have grown so close that we have basically become inseparable, and we have grown so close with SaraAnna to the point where we are moving in with her next year! Jordan is always an outlet for support whether it be through school or outfit advice. I know that each of these girls will be with me after graduation and I'm so thankful that ADPi brought them to me.”

How has your Diamond Family inspired you?
“My Diamond Family has inspired me to become a better version of myself. The beginning of sophomore year had a rocky start, and throughout each trial that I went through, my Diamond Family was there to support me each and every step of the way. They all constantly inspire me to do my best and work hard for what I achieve. I look up to each and every one of them so much. SaraAnna and Jordan have become two very important role models in my life and I am so thankful for them and all of the advice and guidance that they have given me. Not only do they inspire me to apply for positions in ADPi and continue to give back to the chapter, but also they also inspire me to become the best teacher that I can possibly be. I know that they are both going to accomplish amazing things and I can't wait to see what the future holds for them. Gracie has been my rock since day one of Recruitment. She is a constant shoulder to cry on and she is there for me no matter what day it is. This year, she has inspired me, shown me how to stand up for myself, and encouraged me to chase my dreams. Gracie shows me aspects of kindness and compassion that I hope to continue to implement in my life. I'm not sure how I ever survived without her because now she's my person. I cannot fully express how much this Diamond Family means to me and how much they have inspired me and impacted my life.”
What do you admire most about your Diamond Family?
“I love and admire how close my Diamond Family is. Our connection and friendship didn't stop after Recruitment or Diamond Sister reveal. We have continued to grow close and make time for each other throughout every day of the week. We have had several taco nights and movie nights that I will cherish forever. I also admire how real we are with each other, I know that on my worst day I can call each one of these girls and have a support system ready to lift me up. ADPi has truly blessed me with each of these sisters. During Recruitment, everyone says “you'll end up where you're supposed to be” and I am so glad that my place was in ADPi with this sweet Diamond Family. I'm not sure how our family will survive without Jordan next year but I know that we will all continue to be there for each other and have a friendship that will last a lifetime.”

Zeta Nu is so thankful to have this wonderful Diamond Family within our chapter! These girls leave a positive impact on everything they are involved in and we cannot wait to see what the future holds for this Diamond Family!