February + March Recap

April 03, 2020 by adpi zetanu

A Fabulous February + A Memorable March

❀ PEACE out March, HELLO April ❀

Valentine’s Cocktail ~ Beaus + Arrows

Zeta Nu’s first function back from winter break was Beaus + Arrows, our Valentines function! This Valentine’s cocktail was hosted with Tri Delta at 356 Sushi Bar in downtown Clemson. Our galentines danced the night away with their beaus and babes.

Mom’s Weekend

Our first Mom’s Weekend was a success! Zeta Nu sisters were able to spend quality time with the women they love and were able to share the love for their mother’s with everyone else!

“Planning Mom’s Weekend has definitely been the most rewarding experience I’ve had as VP of Event Management! The Mom’s Cocktail on Friday night was held at the South Carolina Botanical Gardens and included a live band, a huge chalkboard with spaces to write things we love about our moms, and a photo display of our sisters and their moms with sweet messages written on the back!

We also had a Clemson Baseball Tailgate in the Oculus Parking lot Saturday morning, where moms and daughters spent the morning together before having the afternoon free for other activities.

There was a painting class in the bottom of Barnett Hall after the brunch for Moms and daughters to paint Tigers together! The painting was a hit with incredible teaching done by our sisters and the moms had a great time seeing the hall and meeting each other.” - Hannah Laura Jordan, AC ‘18

Zeta Nu Formal 2020

~will you accept this 🌹~

One of the best nights of our spring semester happened on Friday, March 6th and our sisters looked absolutely amazing! This year, our Formal was held at Occasions At Wedgefield. The DJ and catered snacks were all the rave between our sisters! A night with music, food, and Zeta Nu’s finest is always an unforgettable time!

Spring Break

Many of our sister’s experienced a summer tease this spring break! There were many trips taken to beaches around the United States! Gulf Shores, Alabama, Rosemary Beach, Florida, Miami, Florida, Charleston, South Carolina, and Holden Beach, North Carolina were just a number of destinations for Clemson Alpha Delta Pi’s. Explore these pictures to get a glimpse into what your summer may look like!

Sadly, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our time on campus this semester ended earlier than expected. Our sisters are experiencing the end of their semester at home or in safe social distancing environments. We are all filled with great sadness to not have had the last month of school to spend with our sisters. Our seniors will be greatly missed and we wish them an abundance of luck as they end their time with Clemson and enter their next phase of life. Our members have already shown tremendous strength in response to the tragic events that are happening in the world around us. We will continue to love on our sisters and live for Alpha Delta Pi!

Stay strong! Stay positive! Stay healthy! Send love to each other! We cannot wait to be back together!

Senior Spotlight

March 25, 2020 by adpi zetanu

It is finally time to show love to some of our senior sisters who have dedicated countless hours to our Zeta Nu Chapter! These seniors are planning bright futures that they are so excited to share. Each of these woman have thoroughly enjoyed their time as an Alpha Delta Pi sister. They plan to continue their duties as an ADPi by serving others and living for each other. Continue reading about these spectacular, strong woman who will soon be joining the workforce!

Emily Anne Godbold

“I plan to graduate in May 2020 with my B.S. in Economics and B.A. in Women’s Leadership. In August 2020, I plan to graduate with my M.A. in Economics.

After graduation, I plan to work for Deloitte Government and Public Services as a Business Technology Analyst in Washington D.C. I am extremely excited to be a consultant working towards improving technologies and processes for the United States Government.

As a senior with only a couple of months left at Clemson, I am sad to have to leave such an amazing place. Clemson introduced me to my life-long friends, opened doors of opportunity for new experiences, fostered my academic achievements, and created memories I will never forget. I hope to make a positive impact with my role at Deloitte and continue to grow in the future.”

Julia Ann Funk

“As I come to the end of my four years at Clemson, I am not quite ready to leave so I will be continuing my education here with a masters degree in Environmental Engineering with a focus in water and wastewater treatment. I will be serving as a teaching assistant, and working with one of my professors on his research in the lab. I am so thankful to Alpha Delta Pi and all of the girls who have impacted me in my time at Clemson. I cannot imagine this experience without them. We will always live for each other.”

Sam Nash

“After graduation I am moving to Charlotte, North Carolina to work for Beacon Hill Staffing. We're one of the world’s largest and most influential providers of talent acquisition, workforce consulting, staffing solutions, and executive search services. I will be a staffing consultant and will be recruiting in the technological field! I’m excited to get started and see what's ahead in the future!”

Bailey Allen

“After graduation in May, I will be attending Physician Assistant school at East Carolina University. It’s a 27-month program where I will be learning the ‘ins and outs’ of medicine for 15 months and then in clinical for 12 months! When I finish school I would like to get a job in Dermatology and pursue my passion for cosmetics and aesthetics.

I am not sure where I will get a job after school but I am excited for all the opportunities in my future!”

Joanna Lilly

“After graduation I will be moving to New York City where I will be working as a financial analyst at the corporate headquarters of L’Oréal USA! The first two years of my position are rotational so I will be switching between brand, operations, and corporate finance.
This past summer, I interned at L’Oréal for the skincare brand Kiehl’s and that is where I first realized how interesting and complex the beauty industry is. I am so excited to be able to continue learning about the industry and developing my finance skills at such an awesome company!”

Bridgett Hicks

“I am moving to Nashville, TN in June! After a long interview process and lots of praying, I am beyond grateful to have been chosen as one of the 25 people across the country for the Associate Account Executive Program at Effectv, a Comcast Company. I am so excited to jumpstart my media sales career not only with a great company with so much opportunity for growth, but also in a new city. The program gives recent grads and aspiring sales professionals the opportunity to learn the skills and behaviors needed to succeed in the advertising industry, while gaining experience working alongside coaches, mentors and sellers on real-life projects. I will also be given the chance to travel for training to three other cities with the other 24 people in the program. As sad as I am to soon be leaving Clemson, I am so excited about moving to Nashville this June!”

Emory DeVolder

“I will be moving to Dallas to work for Accenture as a Technical Platform Analyst! In this role, I will be working to create and deliver solutions for clients’ business problems through technology. I am so excited to join the team and help Accenture impact companies around the world.”

Lauren Mossburg

“After graduation I am moving to Atlanta and working for TRUIST in Private Wealth Management. I am going to be doing a rotation program for two years moving around from Miami, Charlotte, and Atlanta!”

Shining Sisters Week Thirteen

March 09, 2020 by adpi zetanu

Adeline Cagle

AC ‘19

“Clemson has always held a very special place in my heart. I grew up attending Clemson football games and when I was little, I always (I mean always) wore my Clemson cheerleader uniform. So, when applying to colleges, Clemson was definitely on my radar. My mom told me that she wanted me to take an official tour of Clemson to see the campus. I thought she was crazy because I grew up going to Clemson and did not feel like a tour was necessary. But it was not until the tour that I truly saw with my own eyes how special it would be to be a student at Clemson University. I remember walking around the campus and observing the students dressed in orange, smiling, and enjoying themselves. It was then that I truly knew that Clemson was home and was where I wanted to be for the next four years of college.

Since coming to Clemson, I have loved being involved in the ClemsonLife Program, which is a program for young adults with intellectual disabilities. Through the ClemsonLife Program, I have been able to be a dinner peer once a week on Thursday nights. I have also been able to attend football watch parties and participate in game nights. The ClemsonLife Program has allowed me to express the love I have for special needs individuals. The ClemsonLife students have loved me in so many ways and have strengthened my belief in the importance of loving others no matter their ability.

ADPi has greatly influenced my experience at Clemson. I went through Recruitment this past year as a sophomore (August 2019), and was originally very nervous about the whole process. As a sophomore, I did not know what to expect and also knew that there would not be as many girls my age Recruitment. But, on the first day of Recruitment, I went in with a positive attitude and remembered being particularly drawn to the girls in ADPi. With each round, ADPi stood out more and more. Every girl I talked to was genuine and wanted to get to know me and what I was passionate about. I could also tell that there were girls in ADPi that considered faith to be important to them and this was something I was very drawn to. I knew that if I joined ADPi, I could lean on my sisters to support me, listen to me, and pray for me – and all of this is true. Ever since I joined ADPi, I have been blessed in so many ways. ADPi has provided me with a community of strong women who push me to be the best version of myself. I know that all of the friendships I have in ADPi will last far beyond college.

A goal I have for this semester is to have a better work-life schedule. Throughout college, I have realized that it is often hard to balance schoolwork with different social activities. But with better time management, I have been able to do more activities that I enjoy, such as working out and spending more time with my friends and sisters. By sticking to my goal, I have felt more fulfilled this semester.” - Adeline Cagle, AC ‘19

✺ Fun Facts ✺

Favorite Quote?
“More than she was known for her accomplishments she was known for the way she loved.” -Morgan Harper Nichols”

Go-To Throwback Jam?

“Beautiful Soul” by Jesse McCartney. This song always hits close to home, especially to my 10-year-old self. There was nothing like screaming this song out of my mom’s car or at sleepovers with friends.”

Happy Place?

“My happy place is definitely the beach. I always feel more relaxed and am able to clear my mind when I am there. There’s nothing like listening to the waves and going on long walks on a pretty summer day.”

Best Clemson Memory?
“Being downtown for the 2018 National Championship game was my favorite Clemson memory. I loved being surrounded by thousands of other Clemson students and fans and cheering on the Tigers to a 28 (yes 28) point win over Alabama! It was also a special memory for me because my dad remembered cheering on the Tigers in the 1981 National Championship game when he was a Clemson student, so we got to share this special moment together.”

Hadley Dowdle

AC ‘18

“Clemson was the last place I toured and honestly I never thought about going there until I visited! My story is unique because I grew up swimming all my life and until junior year there wasn't a doubt in my mind that I was going to swim in college. I toured lots of colleges and got to see a lot of really cool places but when I got to Clemson I just felt at home. One thing I thought was super cool was that whenever I told people that I was from Auburn, they were like “oh Clemson is Auburn with a lake!” I love football, especially now. I love Clemson football and I think that's another thing that really affirmed my feelings about Clemson. Everyone here was so genuine, happy, and had a lot of passion about their school. I appreciate Clemson so much and I know that I made the right decision. I can't wait to bring my family here someday!

My favorite extracurricular involvement is volunteering with Anderson PAWS. I love volunteering with Anderson PAWS because I get to go play with the dogs and puppies. It makes me so so happy because I miss my doggies from home so much! Also, several times I have adopted a dog for the day and gotten to love on them and let them have fun.

My best Clemson memory is watching the National Championship in 2019 on the big screen downtown and getting to see all of the school spirit that Clemson has. Also, getting my scrubs and equipment for nursing and beginning our time learning hands on in the lab was another memory I will never forget.

My favorite sorority memory was Family Weekend this year getting to bring my family to Clemson and introduce them to my friend’s families. Also, the next morning my friends and I all had brunch in the utility room on the hall before a home football game.

Joining ADPi has impacted my Clemson career in many ways because I have met so many amazing older girls who have given me a ton of advice in Nursing. Also, I am involved in SNA (Student Nursing Association) which has given me an abundance of great connections and resources.

My goals for this semester include achieving a 4.0 and spending time growing closer with friends. My goals for my future include finding a job in Charleston, Savannah, or Birmingham and working in the NICU, Labor and Delivery, or the ER.” - Hadley Dowdle, AC ‘18

✺ Fun Facts ✺

Celebrity you Would Like to be Bffs With?

“Jennifer Anniston because I could watch Friends on repeat all day, every week, and year long!”

Childhood Trend you Miss?

“Riding scooters alongside my parents while we walked the dogs! It was the best! We would go all around the neighborhood occasionally racing down the hills or to get ice cream from Shakes!”

Dream Job?

“My dream job would be working in the NICU, Labor and Delivery, or the ER! Also, I would love to work at a children's hospital someday.”

Happy Place?

“My happy place is at my lake house on Lake Martin and being with my dogs, family, and friends.”

Ella Marie Melton

AC ‘17

“I chose Clemson because I fell in love with the school when I toured for the first time! I honestly had never heard of Clemson until I met with my college guidance counselor. She thought I should tour to see if I liked it. I had my heart set on going to University of Tennessee in Knoxville but at the same time I felt like I wanted to take a risk. As soon as I stepped on Clemson’s campus for the first time I fell in love! I felt so much warmth and love from the close-knit community of Clemson. Everyone on the tour was so nice and helpful; I felt right at home. I could tell how much people loved being students here and I wanted to be able to love my college the same way. I was nervous moving away from Tennessee, but the transition was so much easier than I thought, and Clemson slowly became my home away from home. I am so thankful that I stepped out of my comfort zone and took a leap of faith to come to Clemson!

Clemson has given me so many opportunities for involvement around campus! Clemson FCA, Student Nurses Association, and Order of Omega are some of the organizations that have shaped my Clemson experience. But a smaller activity that has been exciting and that I have enjoyed so much as a student at Clemson has been intramural sports! I am very competitive and love some friendly competition in a low-stress environment. I have gotten to play flag football on the ADPi team, and I currently play basketball with my nursing friends! It’s so much fun to be a part of a team and be able to play and laugh together. Sports are such a good way to destress from the week!

One of the best sorority memories I have made is Mallard Ball this year! Mallard is my favorite function because it's wacky, everyone puts on their best camo attire, and we all take a bus to a cool venue! We had a blast dancing to the live band this year. I remember me and my friends were the LAST people to leave because we were having such a great time. The band was packing up and was ready to leave, but we convinced them to play one more song for us!

One of the greatest things that ADPi gave me was the opportunity to serve as the Director of Philanthropy. I feel like I gained a lot of leadership experience and it taught me how to work well and communicate with others! Our philanthropy, Ronald McDonald House Charities, holds a special place in my heart and I am so thankful I got the opportunity to help raise money to support such an amazing organization. The best part about working with a local organization is that we get to see first-hand the impact we have on RMH and the people staying there! I learned so many skills as the Director of Philanthropy that I can take into my career with me.

For this semester, my goal is to make the most out of each day and do something fun every day! Right now, my main goal is to graduate from Clemson's Nursing school! Eventually, I would like to go back to school to become a Nurse Practitioner, but I want to work on the floor for a few years first before I go back to school. I could also see myself going back to school to become a CRNA (certified registered nurse anesthetist). I hope to keep volunteering with the Ronald McDonald House in the future and I hope to keep traveling and seeing new places and trying new things!” - Ella Marie Melton, AC ‘17

✺ Fun Facts ✺

About You?

“I am a triplet! We look nothing alike. My sister is an ADPi in nursing school at Samford University and my brother is studying computer science at Rhodes College!”

Happy Place?

“30A !!! There is nothing I love more than the beach.”

Dream Job?

“Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Greenville”

Best Advice?

“Never compare your success to the success of others. Comparison in the thief of JOY. Always just do the best you can and that’s all anyone can ever ask of you!”

Shining Sisters Week Twelve

February 24, 2020 by adpi zetanu

Madeline Richmond

Converted Tiger fan, Clemson Tour Guide, ADPi sister, & future Dermatologist! These are just a few ways of describing Madeline!

“None of my family members went to Clemson and I did not grow up a Tiger, in fact I grew up cheering on the Gamecocks-- I know what you’re thinking. Clemson was the first college campus I ever visited. When I was a sophomore in high school, I participated in a program called C-Cats where students from all over the state of South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia came to Clemson to spend a weekend growing their leadership skills and participating in team-building and academic activities. While I only spent a short weekend at Clemson, I automatically knew that there was something truly special about this place. When it came time for me to start seriously looking at schools a couple of years later, I visited all over the country. But no matter where I went, I couldn’t help compare them to Clemson. When I came back for a second tour my senior year, I felt the same feeling I initially felt the first time I stepped on campus. There is a poem written by Joe Sherman, class of 1934, entitled, “Something in These Hills,” in which the alumnus speaks of the indescribable feeling those who come to Clemson experience not just as students, but long after they leave this wonderful place. I knew exactly what I was looking for in a school, I didn’t just want an exceptional education, life-long friends, or your typical college town, I wanted to come to a place that felt like home, where I could cultivate meaningful relationships, and a place I would never want to leave. I can truly say that after less than two short years here, Clemson has exceeded all of those wishes and more. This has become the place I hate to leave, and the one I am most excited to come back to. The decision to come to Clemson was one of the easiest decisions I’ve made, and one I knew I would not regret. There truly is “something in these hills.”

One of the things I love about Clemson is how involved all of the students are; no one is involved in just one thing. I have thoroughly enjoyed being a part of ADPi, Clemson University Guide Association, the Elections Board, and MedEx Club. Each organization is so different but have all had a cumulative impact on my Clemson career in different ways.

Clemson University Guide Association was something I knew I wanted to get involved with when I came to Clemson. I had an amazing tour guide when I came to Clemson and knew I wanted the opportunity to pay it forward. I just became a tour guide recently and have been going through the training process to give tours on my own. While I am still training, it has already been so rewarding. A family came up to me the other day and said that Clemson was the third school they had visited that weekend, but that their tour here was the most special. It’s the smaller comments like that one and other moments with prospective students that bring me so much joy! All of the tour guides have quickly become another family to me. They are beyond supportive and super fun; I feel extremely lucky to be a part of this organization.

One of my favorite Clemson memories was road tripping to New Orleans for the National Championship game with six of my best friends! How many girls can you fit in one bedroom at the Ritz? Seven! Yes that is right the seven of us had a three night sleepover together in tight quarters and I have never had more fun. I had never been to New Orleans before and loved exploring the city and cheering on my Tigers. While we didn’t win the game, it was a successful weekend and I still bleed orange. CU in Miami baby!

ADPi has allowed me to meet amazing friends and find great support. I feel so thankful for everything it has given me in my short time in this chapter. I recently moved on the hall which has been such a fun experience. I know that I could knock on any of the girls’ doors and talk to them about anything! I am beyond lucky to be surrounded by such a strong group of girls with incredible character and determination.

I’m a Health Science major with an emphasis in Pre- Professional Health Studies and a minor in Spanish Studies. My dream job would be becoming a dermatologist, but right now I’m just trying to survive organic chemistry! I’m pretty rigid with my schedule but try to find balance in life. It’s a never ending juggle of learning to prioritize and running is my go to stress reliever. My dad and I are hoping to run a half marathon together in the near future.”- Madeline Richmond, AC ‘19

✺ Fun Facts ✺

Favorite Quote:
“Vision is the ability to see what is possible before it becomes obvious.” - Unknown
If you could have dinner with one person living or dead, who would it be and why?
“Eleanor Roosevelt because of her incredible legacy as a humanitarian. Some of her thoughts may have been controversial at the time but I believe she is to be truly admired for her boldness and unwavering beliefs.”
Spirit Animal:
“A dolphin-- they are wonderful communicators and super social!”
Happy Place:
“Anywhere on a beach!”

Georgia Garner

Our Director of Primary Recruitment, Georgia, is learning how to “enjoy the present” and taking in all of her wonderful Clemson experiences!

“My Clemson story is unique because I am actually the first person in my family to ever go to Clemson. My dad is a U of SC fan and my sister is going to U of SC next year (gotta love a little family rivalry). When I toured Clemson two years ago in the fall, I absolutely fell in love with the red brick buildings and red, orange, and yellow trees. I am from Charleston and we don’t really have a true fall season, so I was blown away by how beautiful Clemson was. Every fall semester on campus reminds me how much I love Clemson and why I made the best decision in choosing Clemson.

My absolute favorite extracurricular involvement is Night To Shine held by the Tim Tebow Foundation. Every year, I get to volunteer and be a part of one of the most special nights for adults with intellectual disabilities at ALIVE Wesleyan University. I have many ClemsonLIFE friends that attend the event, and it is so fun to see their gratitude and joy all night long. If you’ve never heard of Night to Shine you should look it up! And if you have never volunteered but have thought about doing it, here is your sign to do it!

I am the Director of Primary Recruitment for ADPi this year! I am so thrilled to work with our Vice President of Marketing, Anna Rhett Allen, to put on the best recruitment! My position includes planning out Spirit Weekend, creating decorations for each round, and planning and organizing the entire week of Recruitment for ADPi. I am so beyond excited for this upcoming fall and getting to meet so many amazing potential new members going through recruitment, along with spending time with all of my sisters!

The best memory I have in college so far would have to be Bid Day 2019. This Bid Day was SO much fun—I just couldn’t stop smiling! I love every single girl we welcomed into Alpha Delta Pi last year and I was so excited for them to learn more about ADPi and why it is truly so special. The best part of Bid Day was 100% getting to dance all night in the West End Zone!

The transition to college for me was super difficult and Alpha Delta Pi truly allowed me to adapt to college and learn how to have fun in the process. All of my sisters were so supportive in every way and loved me through that hard time. I am so thankful for them and have had so much fun living on the hall this year with all of my Delta class. It is such a good feeling to know that you have so many friends ready to help and show up when you need them to!—or come to your rescue when you need a dress last minute for a function when your original outfit doesn’t work out (thank you Elizabeth Jones you’re the bomb!)

One of my goals this semester has been to really have fun in the process of navigating college and my future, and to not take life so seriously sometimes. We all get so focused on what is coming next that we forget to look at what is happening right in front of us. It is really easy to glance over all of the wonderful things right in front of you when you are stressed out over school, so it has been really important for me to slow down and enjoy the present!” - Georgia Garner, AC ‘18

✺ Fun Facts ✺

Celebrity You Would Like to be Bff’s With?
“Sophie Turner 100% ! I think she is so funny, and it is a DREAM of mine to be a “J-Sister.” I would love to hang out with all of the Jonas Brothers and travel the world. A girl can dream!”

Role Model?
“My role model is definitely my mom. She shows so much grace in everything that she does, and she is such an amazing person. She teaches me to lead with kindness and reminds me of the value of perceptive. Oh, and she’s also a boss lady!”

Childhood Trend You Miss?
“A childhood trend I miss is bike riding. I miss riding bikes before we all had our driver’s license and just randomly going to gas stations during the summertime and getting an ICEE in your Roocup…good times!”

Dream Job?
“My dream job is to be a Physicians Assistant. I really want to work with sweet little babies in the NICU or work as a Pediatric PA for little children. As long as I’m with kids I’m good to go!”

Sydney Brown

This Tennessee girl has fully immersed herself in everything Clemson has to offer! Sydney shares her involvement with the College of Engineering, Ethicon, and Make Your Mark!

“For me, the story pretty much begins and ends with the fact that Clemson simply felt like home. I'm originally from Franklin, Tennessee, and I had tons of schools on my list to visit and apply. No other school could compare to the way Clemson made me feel comfortable and hopeful for the best four years possible. I haven't regretted my decision for a single second!

By far my favorite thing to do outside of classes is being a tour guide/ambassador for the College of Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences. My major is Bioengineering, and I love being able to represent the department by showing parents and prospective students why I love BioE so much. Every few Fridays, I have so much fun giving presentations, walking students through our labs, and telling them why my classmates have become some of my best friends.

I am in the midst of my second co-op rotation with one of Johnson & Johnson's medical device companies, Ethicon. I work in the main manufacturing plant in Cornelia,GA, where we make almost 80% of the sutures used for surgery in the entire world (which is pretty crazy when you think about it). We also manufacture needles, Dermabond (basically skin glue), and injection molded parts for surgery. I work as a Quality Engineer, which means that I do a lot of statistics, process control, process/equipment validation, and overall just ensuring that every product that leaves our doors is safe and effective. I'm getting such great experience and exposure to the medical device industry through this co-op position.

I started with Make Your Mark over a year ago as a college ambassador but have now taken on the role of VP of Research. As an organization, our goal is to enter high schools and be an available resource to girls for really whatever they need as they take steps toward graduation and are thinking about what lies after high school. As the VP of Research, it is my job to make sure that all of our mentors and team members that interact with these high school girls are fully informed about options after high school that don't only involve college. It is my hope that Make Your Mark can provide female mentors for girls who might not have had them otherwise.

I only have two semesters of classes left in my curriculum, which means I am nearing the end. This is equally as exciting and terrifying, but luckily I am feeling ready to start planning my next steps after college. This semester, I am making final decisions about career goals and heavily researching graduate schools. After graduation, I am hoping to enter a masters program for Health Informatics. I would love to eventually use this advanced degree in a hospital setting, managing their data systems in order to optimize care and minimize cost.”- Sydney Brown, AC ‘17

✺ Fun Facts ✺

Go-To Throwback Jam?
"9 to 5" by Dolly Parton. This song never fails to make me sing at the top of my lungs; there's something about Dolly that's just good for the soul.”
Dream Job?
“In a perfect world, I would love to own a bookstore and bakery. Think M.Judson's in Greenville, the same kind of idea. This would be the absolute perfect job because it combines my two favorite things: baking and books!”

Spirit Animal?
“My spirit animal is definitely a French Bulldog. They're sassy, sweet, and curious, and I have plans to hopefully own one after I graduate!”

Happy Place?
“Any screened in porch on a rainy day. There's nothing that beats the feeling of curling up under a blanket and listening to the rain. I love a good rainy day almost as much as a sunny one.”

Shining Sisters Week Eleven

February 10, 2020 by adpi zetanu

Mary Ashlyn Goforth

AC ‘18

“Deciding to go to Clemson was an easy choice for me because it’s basically a tradition for the Goforth family. I grew up coming to Clemson football and basketball games with my dad and learned all about my parent’s time at Clemson. After listening to them and my brother talk about their Clemson memories for many years, I knew that I wanted to create my own Clemson memories as well!

Recently I competed in the National Collegiate Shag Competition in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. My partner, Justin Hoffner, and I represented Clemson in this competition and were coached by my best friend, Ivy Claire Huiet. Competing in this competition is definitely a moment I will never forget! Ivy Claire decided to give us a fast and fun song to dance to that pumped not only the crowd up, but Justin and I as well! By the end of the dance, we had everyone in the crowd participating in the infamous cadence count. I thoroughly enjoyed participating in this competition and advise everyone to compete in it as well. Hopefully we can continue the tradition and bring home another Natty win!

At the beginning of freshman year, I was hesitant about joining a sorority because I did not know how I would be able to balance my schedule initially arriving to college. Looking back, I am so thankful that I decided to join Alpha Delta Pi because it has helped me in a multitude of ways. Alpha Delta Pi has helped me learn how to balance my schedule, find my forever friends, and break it down on the dance floor with my sisters.

Since I just switched my major to Packaging Science, my goal for this semester is to get heavily involved in my packaging classes as well as the Packaging Science Club to assist me with my co-op next spring. Another one of my goals while at Clemson is to go to a National Championship game and see the Tigers win. I am hoping I will be in Miami next year to witness the Tigers bring home another National Championship win!” - Mary Ashlyn Goforth, AC ‘18

✺ Fun Facts ✺

Celebrity You Would Like to be BFF’s With?
“If I could be best friends with any celebrity it would have to be the one and only Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. He has always been my celebrity crush and I would love to be able to hang out with him and hear all the crazy stories he has to tell about his life!”

Role Model?
“My role model is my grandma, Neenah. Being the youngest of three, I always was picked up by my grandparents after school and taken to their house until my parents got off of work or until my siblings could come get me. My grandparents taught me many things, but my Neenah taught me everything I know about fashion, etiquette, and my walk with The Lord.”

Dream Job?
“My dream job would be to pursue a career as a Dermatologist. I have always found the skin very interesting and love watching videos from the famous Dr. Pimple Popper!”

Happy Place?
“My happy place would probably have to be at the lake. There is nothing better than wake surfing and jet skiing on a hot summer day with friends.”

Mattie Lee

AC ‘18

“I grew up as an Alabama fan and knew for certain I was Bama bound. But I was encouraged to tour Clemson by my dance teacher who was a huge Clemson fan and after touring Clemson, I was overwhelmed with an indescribable feeling. I knew that the Tide would not be rolling for this girl anymore because there was truly something in these hills and I couldn't imagine going to college anywhere else.

I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of the Miss Clemson pageant experience. From meeting and creating friendships with 15 girls, to rehearsals, to being able to experience it all together on the stage. It was truly one of the highlights of my Clemson experience thus far and a memory I will never forget.

My main goal as Miss Clemson is to create more of a relationship with the Clemson Child Development Center since it is the philanthropy for Mortar Board and the reason the Miss Clemson title even exists. Whether it be monthly visits or hosting events to raise awareness and funds for the CCDC, I hope to make an impact on their organization and bring to light the importance of this organization in our community.

Joining ADPi has been such a stepping stone in my Clemson experience. The girls in ADPi inspire me everyday to get involved on Clemson’s campus and push me to be the best version of myself every day. It is the relationship with my sisters that has helped me become the individual I am today.

My goals for the future include graduating from Clemson University with my undergraduate degree in Communications with a concentration in Health Communications and a dual-minor in Brand Communications and Sociology in May 2021. Additionally, I plan to begin my graduate program next semester here at Clemson and plan to graduate in May 2021 with a Masters in Communications, Technology, and Society. I want to pursue a career in the Health Communications field working directly in a children’s hospital as an advocate for patients and improving the communication barriers between doctors and patients. But really, no matter where life takes me, one thing for sure and that is I will still be cheering on my tigers.” - Mattie Lee, AC ‘18

✺ Fun Facts ✺

Favorite Quote?
“You are never promised tomorrow.” This is one of my favorite quotes and has been more apparent lately in my life because it is a constant reminder that we should live everyday to the fullest. I choose to be busy with many extracurricular activities, dedicating my time to my studies, and spending every spare moment with friends because that is what brings light into my life and reminds me of how truly grateful and blessed I am to get to live every day.”
Spirit Animal?
“Definitely a Panda Bear. They are fat, happy, and live a calm life. What more could you ask for?”
Best Clemson Memory?
“When I made the Rally Cat dance team, my entire Clemson experience truly changed. Having suffered through a major knee injury my senior year of high school, all the expectations I had coming into college had changed. But by being able to train again and accomplish a major goal of mine, I was able to fulfill a dream that I thought would never happen again. Being a part of this team has been a defining part of my Clemson Experience.”
Childhood Trend you Miss?
"GAUCHOS! I was the gauchos queen! I had a pair in every color and wore them 24/7. Comfort, convenience, and a fashion statement! That should've stayed around in my opinion.”

December + January Recap

February 04, 2020 by adpi zetanu

A Glimpse Into ZN’s December + January

This winter has been full of officer transitions, sister meet-ups in the Big City, changing lives in Cuba, cheering on the Tigers, and the beginning of the spring semester! Our break and Clemson have kept each of us on our toes and we are so excited to be back in the swing of all things school, ADPi, and Bachelor Mondays! Keep reading to see what our sisters have been up to these past two months!

Zeta Nu Officer Transition

Before winter break, Zeta Nu welcomed the 2020 Officer Committee! Emory Devolder (2019 Zeta Nu President) passed the wonderful job of President to Kendall Goedeke! The 2019 Officer Committee was absolutely amazing and the new committee will strive to serve this chapter to the best of their ability!

“I will strive to lead with love and serve as a connector of people, ideas, and opportunities so that our chapter is full of women who are engaged and admired at all times.”

-Kendall’s Vision Statement-

CU in AZ for the Fiesta Bowl!

Some of our sisters were spoiled with Arizona’s beautiful scenery this break! The Fiesta Bowl was held in Phoenix where the Tigers won to make their way to the National Championship game for the 4th time in 5 years. Zeta Nu represented well at the championship game and our sisters enjoyed their stay in this beautiful city!

Winter Break Getaways!

Paris, France! Havana, Cuba! Queenstown, New Zealand! These are just a few places that our sisters had the privilege of traveling to this winter break! Snow and shine made for a great mix of unforgettable activities for Zeta Nu. The pictures below are a glimpse into the awesome winter break we had and will forever be memories we are able to keep with our ADPi sisters.

“Cuba was incredible! During this trip we installed filters in peoples homes so they have access to clean and healthy water for drinking, cooking, bathing, and anything else! The people were kind and welcoming. The food was new and fun to try. And the relationships made were lasting. My favorite part by far was getting to work alongside my ADPi sisters, sleeping in bunk beds, laughing at ourselves during our daily game nights, and more than anything growing together as a team showing endless love to each other and the people we served.” - Julia Ann Funk (AC ‘17)

-Our Sisters Take on NOLA for the NATTY-

Clemson University played in the National Championship this year for the third year in a row! Even though the Tigers did not make it home with a trophy, they were able to experience life in New Orleans. Beads and beignets put smiles on the faces of many of the Tiger fans! Exploring NOLA and cheering on the Tigers (no matter the outcome) was the highlight of many of our sisters’ first weekend of this spring semester.

Adelphean Compass & Officer Academy

The Adelphean Compass is one of Alpha Delta Pi’s signature leadership programs designed specifically for women and emphasizes a focus on Leading with Self, Vision, Action, and Relationships. Our President and Vice President of Panhellenic Relations, Kendall Goedeke and Jordan Barnes, attended this year.

Officer Academy is a new model of training incorporating leadership and skill development in the context of Alpha Delta Pi operational areas. The academy offered our sisters officer training and chapter leadership transition workshops where they gained skills to enable them to excel in their leadership roles and navigate challenges facing collegiate women today. Our Executive Officers had the privilege of attending this awesome weekend at Officer Academy!