Meet AKA’s new additions
They added 33 new members to its organization on Sunday
While walking around the campus of the University of Florida, Greek letters can be found everywhere. We have one of the largest Greek populations in the country; thousands of students on our campus involved in Panhellenic sororities, IFC fraternities, Multicultural Greek Council Sororities and Fraternities, Professional Greek Organizations, and National Panhellenic Council Sororities and Fraternities.
The initiation process for MGC and NPHC Greek organizations is much different than for Panhellenic and IFC Organizations. As an outsider, I can’t speak much on the process because, quite frankly, I don’t know it. What I do know, however, is that it’s selective and requires determination, tenacity and drive — qualities that are important to any organization.
A new membership presentation, more colloquially known as a probate, is when the new members of the organization get to show themselves to the campus for the first time as members. While showing interest in their particular organization, it’s imperative to uphold the utmost discretion because no one is supposed to know which organization you want to be a part of until you are revealed.
PC: Natalya Sangster
On Sunday, March 20th, 2016, 33 new members were added to the Iota Lambda Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Their names, in accordance with their line numbers are:
1. Simone Girard — Sophomore, Marketing
2. Atiya Dorsey — Sophomore, Economics
3. Aviance Mckenzie — Freshman, Biology
4. Christine BienAime — Junior, Political Science
5. Tierra Forbes — Senior, Sociology
6. Sade Awe — Sophomore, Family, Youth, and Community Sciences
7. Ashley Hall — Junior, Health Education and Behavior
8. Candice Davis — Senior, English
9. Haeden Roberson — Junior, Health Education and Behavior
10. Jalyn Stallworth — Sophomore, African American Studies
12. Kelsey Young — Sophomore, Anthropology
13. Haley Lewis — Junior, Chemical Engineering
14. Ashley Broughton — Junior, Public Relations
15. Camila Camargo — Senior, Family, Youth, and Community Sciences
16. Kimberly Mondestin — Freshman, Biology
17. Valandrea Smith — Sophomore, Applied Physiology and Kinesiology
18. Angie Sanchez — Freshman, Psychology
19. Rickia Brown — Sophomore, Finance
20. Ketsia Jean-Charles — Freshman, Health Science
21. Zoe Lewis — Junior, Health Education and Behavior
22. Malaz Idris — Junior, Psychology
23. Ashley Vernet — Junior, Nursing
24. Ashley Mirtyl — Sophomore, Public Relations
25. Nandi Smith — Senior, Geomatics
26. Daniela Gonzalez — Freshman, Accounting
27. Shayla Wright — Junior, Psychology
28. Sasha Douge — Senior, Health Education and Behavior
29. Jenny Joseph — Junior, Nursing
30. Faith Morgan — Freshman, Animal Science
31. Jayla Bradley — Freshman, Industrial and Systems Engineering
32. Britnee McCoy — Junior, Telecommunications
33. Sophonie Hyppolite — Sophomore, Elementary Education
34. DanTasia Welch — Sophomore, Health Science
After the new member presentation, I got a few words from some of the newest Alpha women:
“To me, finally becoming a woman of Alpha Kappa Alpha means that I am now part of an organization that runs deep within my family. It will also allow me to continue to support and uplift the community in ways that are important to me. The sisterhood is fresh. While we are still getting to know each other and forging our relationships, we all share a strong desire to do good in our community. I look forward to continuing and serving the purpose of this sisterhood for the rest of my life.” – Kelsey Young
“I’m elated to be a part of this illustrious sisterhood. Seeking Alpha Kappa Alpha taught me confidence, selflessness, and persistence which are all skills essential to being a successful woman in this world. Now that I am officially an Alpha Woman, I am excited to use my talents, along with those of my sisters to make a difference in the world than is bigger than anything that I could ever accomplish alone.” – Faith Morgan
PC: Rik’ki Jackson
Congratulations to these new sisters. May the legacy of sisterhood, service and scholarship continue throughout the University of Florida campus.