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An Open Letter To The New Initiated Class

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An Open Letter To The New Initiated Class
Justice Schihl

Dear Girls,

First of all, congratulations on getting through education and officially becoming a part of the sisterhood. Many women before you have worked hard to bring the chapter to where it is today and you will have to continue that tradition. We are built on a foundation of intelligent, strong and hard working women who want nothing more than to see their sisters prosper on every occasion. As you really begin your journey of being apart of the sisterhood, you begin to realize how truly amazing these girls around you are and how you want nothing more than to be as successful as they are. The beauty of it is that those same women around will be there to help you become successful and help you down the path that all of us are trying to get down.

You know what is also so great about the women around you? We are not all the same. We are all different in our own way-- some of us are little more outspoken and willing to challenge others on their statements, while others keep to themselves and are willing to just go with the flow. You will see sports fans, artists and people who are just free spirits, so you are bound to find someone who can connect with you. If you feel like you do not belong, I promise you that at some point in time, most of the sisters have felt they did not belong and although you might sometimes feel like no one truly understands you, I promise that if you give us a chance, you will find your way with some great girls. In my own personal experience, I did not find my best friends until last year which was after being in the sorority for three years.

I also want to tell you that it is not always rainbows and sunshine. As a sisterhood, we are still growing, learning and maturing into a sorority that girls desire to be apart of. We do not all agree; sometimes we argue and sometimes we leave chapter frustrated more than we came into it. Sometimes we have long nights going through our agenda and sometimes we have short meetings, but your voice is needed in every situation.

Do not expect to get along with everyone because there will be sisters who you will not agree with and who you may not want to really interact with much outside of the chapter, but you should respect them in every situation. You will find cliques and you will find close friends but know that none of those girls would ever intentionally push you out and they are willing to get to know you if you want to get to know them.

Lastly, know that every sister is so excited about you joining in on our tradition and our sisterhood. We love all of our sisters and we will be there through it all.

Sincerly,

An Older Sister

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