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Holly Hawkins is a sophomore, kinesiology major from Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Holly currently serves as our Body Image Coordinator. On campus, she is involved in the Student Government Association, Eagle Connection, and GEWW crew.

Holly believes Phi Epsilon is unique because we encourage those around us to embrace who God has created us to be.
"Because of their steadfast love and encouragement, I have grown to be the woman and leader that God made me to be because of Phi Epsilon."

In her position as Body Image Coordinator, Holly believes that she has been able to encourage the chapter to see themselves as unique and individual.
"Society paints a picture of a stereotypical woman, it makes it hard for girls to love the way God made them. Through Tri Delta's Body Image campaign, I help to show women that they are more than just the mold society expects them to fit into. They are beautiful in their own, unique way."

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Gabbie Munn is a senior, polymer science major from Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She currently serves as our Philanthropy Chairman. On campus, Gabbie is involved with the Polymer Science Association, the Episcopal Church at USM, the Student Government Association, and she is an undergraduate researcher in the McCormick Polymer research group. Gabbie aspires to be a surgeon one day.

Gabbie believes that Tri Delta at Southern Miss is different because of the way we place significant value on people being themselves.
"There is no specific adjective to describe our chapter as a whole. There are so many different people because we value the unique self that is the women of Tri Delta."

According to Gabbie, Tri Delta has made her bolder.
"I am more willing to take chances because of the opportunities that Tri Delta has provided me. I have learned to speak my mind about causes I believe in. Tri Delta has given me the confidence to speak up and go outside of my comfort zone."

Gabbie is living in Memphis, Tennessee this summer while completing an internship with ALSAC at St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital!

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Leah Sandoz is a junior, nursing major from Long Beach, Mississippi. She currently serves as our Panhellenic Delegate and attends CPC meetings every week with our president, Caroline. On campus Leah is involved in the National Society of Leadership and Success and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.

Leah believes that joining a sorority is different than joining other organizations. She believes that its empowering to be surrounded by a group of young women.
"Joining a sorority and being surrounded by a group of women, helps you to shine as a woman."

Tri Delta is unique to Leah because we strive to live by the values we were founded on in 1888.
"We are still held to the high standards that we were founded on. We strive to uphold our core values. I have grown in Tri Delta because these women have pushed me to go outside of my comfort zone. They have encouraged me to take on leadership roles and become involved."

Leah is a piece of our Phi Epsilon puzzle with her giving heart. She is always willing to help any member with any task.
"I love serving these women because I get the opportunity to learn more about each member. I also know that any one of them would be there to assist me when I need it."

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Madison Tynes is a sophomore, elementary education major from Gautier, Mississippi. She currently serves as our Song Chairman in Tri Delta.

Madison believes that Tri Delta is unique in the variety of members our chapter has.
"Everyone has their own place in Tri Delta, its almost like a puzzle. Each member makes up a piece of Phi Epsilon."

According to Madison, one way that unites all of Phi Epsilon is our philanthropy, St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

"St. Jude's is our common love. We are all involved with different activities in and outside of Tri Delta, but we come together because of our passion for the work done at St. Jude's."

Madison's piece to the Phi Epsilon puzzle is her outgoing personality. She loves to connect with people in and outside of Tri Delta. Her role as a member of Eagle Connection helps her to connect with potential Southern Miss students. Madison is able to talk about why she loves Southern Miss and how they can too!

We are proud of you Madison!

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Krista Friedlein is a sophomore, tourism management from Atlanta, Georgia. She currently serves as our Membership Development Chairman. On campus, Krista is involved with Stage Monkeys, an improv theatre troop; GEWW crew; and the American Marketing Association.

Krista believes she has grown through Tri Delta because of the women around her.
"These women have pushed me to reach my full potential. They encouraged me to take opportunities that I didn't know existed and didn't believe I could do until they instilled this courage in me."

Krista is a part of our Phi Epsilon puzzle with her great humor.
"Tri Delta is an organization that we choose to do. It should never feel like an obligation, its something we should be genuinely excited to do."

Phi Epsilon is unique in Krista's eyes because of our support for one another.
"There is a willingness to help, no matter the request of any member."

Today is also Krista's birthday- Happy Birthday to one piece of our Phi Epsilon puzzle! We love you Krista!

Meet our seniors- Kaelyn, Rachel, Shelby and Ashlee

Kaelyn Wolfe is a communications studies major. She joined Tri Delta as a member of PC 12. In Tri Delta she has served as the New Member Educator and the Collegiate Chapter President. At Southern Miss, Kaelyn has been a member of Campus Crusades, GEWW crew, Communication Studies Student Association and the SGA Election Commission. Kaelyn's favorite Tri Delta memory is the St. Jude's/Tri Delta Leadership Conference she attended in February 2015. During the conference, she was able to listen to patient and family testimonies.
"I remember vividly one of the mothers saying, 'As weird as it sounds, our family is thankful in a way for cancer. It has brought us closer together as a family, it has given us strength, and has made us lean on the Lord. Tri Delta will always be a part of our healing process, and we know that these triangles on the walls are the reason this hospital exists.' I think I had always known the impact Tri Delta makes on St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, but to hear from patients and parents just how much our hard work is needed really solidified that mission for me and made me prouder than ever to be a Tri Delta."
After graduation this December, Kaelyn has a few different options that she would like to pursue with student affairs/higher education.

Rachel Wooten is a nursing major. She joined Tri Delta as a member of PC 12. Through out her four years, Rachel has been involved with the Wesley Foundation, Christian Nursing Fellowship, and the Sigma Theta Tau international society of nursing. Rachel's favorite Tri Delta memory is from the Hattiesburg snow storm of 2014. Rachel and Katherine were snowed in at Laken and Landon's parents' house for two days while school was cancelled. They slid down the hill in the snow on garbage can lids, ate so much food, played games, and didn't worry about school at all. After graduation, Rachel plans to move back to Jackson, Mississippi and apply for jobs at the surrounding hospitals. "I am excited to see where my nursing career takes me and what the future holds."

Shelby York is a public relations major. She joined Tri Delta as a member of PC 12. During her time in Tri Delta, Shelby has served as the Community Service Chairman and the Vice President of Public Relations. At Southern Miss, Shelby has served as a Gamma Rho Chi, member of Campus Crusades, and involved with several honor societies. Her favorite Tri Delta memory was living in the "Black Pearl" (Hillcrest) with her "fellow pirate, Madison Bourne".
"We decorated our room in Hillcrest like a pirate ship equipped with authentic pirate flags. We were also given a microwave from 1970 that had a dial, and we found wasps and lizards on our floor all of the time. We even had an entire banner painted on the floor because I didn't put anything under the sheet and all the paint stained the floor. Every day was an adventure!"
After graduation this May, Shelby will take the summer to apply for PR jobs in the Birmingham and Nashville areas.

Ashlee Zila is an exercise science major. She joined Tri Delta in 2012 at Mississippi State but transferred to the Southern Miss chapter later that year. During her time at Southern Miss, Ashlee has been involved with the Exercise Physiology Club. Her favorite Tri Delta memory is touring St. Jude's. She loved singing "happy birthday" to a patient who was receiving treatment at the time.
"It really just put everything into perspective and reminded me why we do all of the things we do."
After graduation this May, Ashlee plans to attend PA school.

Meet our seniors- Alex, Elise, Kamie, Becca, and Katherine

Alex Robinson is a dance performance and choreography major from Tennessee. She joined Tri Delta as a member of PC 12. In Tri Delta she has served as Dance Chairman and brought home PC 15 as the Vice President of Membership. Her favorite memory in Tri Delta is her last bid day. After serving on recruitment team all summer, Alex loved seeing our chapter work together for recruitment and watching all of the sweet new members run home to us. After she graduates this May, Alex plans to move to Chicago for an internship. She is engaged to Cody King.

Elise Seale is an Interdisciplinary Studies major from Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She joined Tri Delta as a member of PC 12. In Tri Delta she has served as the Panhellenic Delegate and the Vice President of Finance. At Southern Miss, Elise has been involved in Eagle Connection, Phi Kappa Phi, and Honors College. Elise also served on the College Panhellenic Council as a Gamma Rho Chi and the Vice President of Risk Management. Elise's favorite memory in Tri Delta is bid day this past August. She ran home to Tri Delta after disassociating all summer for CPC Exec.  After she graduates this May, Elise plans to move to Nashville and begin law school at Vanderbilt.

Kamie Stephens is a nursing major. She joined Tri Delta as a member of PC 12. In Tri Delta, Kamie served as both the Intramural Chairman and Housing Chairman. On campus, Kamie served as a member of the Honors College, Sigma Theta Tau international society of nursing, Lamda Sigma honors society, Phi Kappa Phi honors society, Gamma Phi Beta honors society, Gold Key honors society, and as a GEWW crew leader. Kamie also served as a Gamma Rho Chi. Her favorite Tri Delta memory is singing "happy birthday" to a little boy at St. Jude's. After graduation Kamie plans to work as a registered nurse at St. Tammany hospital in Mandeville, Louisiana.

Rebecca West is an entertainment industry major from Gulfport, Mississippi. She joined Tri Delta as a member of PC 12. Her favorite Tri Delta memory is getting her little, Larsen. "She's my twin, mini me, and my bestie." After graduation, Becca will be in search of a job. She is also engaged to Brandon Bell.

Katherine Whitehead is a nursing major. She joined Tri Delta as a member of PC 12. Through out her time at Southern Miss Katherine has been involved in the Student Government Association, the Wesley Foundation, Sigma Theta Tau international society of nursing, and Christian Nursing Fellowship. Katherine's favorite Tri Delta memory is the tacky Christmas party that her and her roommates planned for their pledge class. They had so much fun decorating and preparing for the party.
"After the party, my roommates and I stayed up doing lip syncing videos, being weird, and practicing our dance moves! It was all around the most fun night and one of the many memories that I will never forget!" After graduation, Katherine plans to move home to Madison, Mississippi and apply for nursing positions with Batson Children's Hospital.