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!

Shining Diamond Family- Week Three!

February 22, 2021 by adpi zetanu

✧Diamond Family Spotlight✧

This week we are welcoming Audrey, Hannah, Berkley, and Riley to our Diamond Family Spotlights!

Continue reading to hear their Diamond Family story!

The first member of this Diamond Family is Audrey Kellan. Continue reading to hear more about her and the love she has for Diamond Family!

Audrey Kellan

“Hi yall! My name is Audrey! I am a senior Marketing major and Brand Communications minor from Vienna, Virginia. I’m so thankful to be in Alpha Class ‘17 and share so many memories at Clemson with them.”

How did you meet your diamond family?

“Finding my Little Diamond Sister was something I looked forward to my entire freshman year. I was so blessed to have met all of them during recruitment throughout my three years. I met my sweet Little Diamond Sister, Hannah, in the Sisterhood Round of Recruitment my sophomore year. Instantly, Hannah became someone I loved. I ended up speaking with her during Preference Round and she ran down Bowman Field to me on Bid Day! Hannah has always been a constant rock within my life and I know I am able to go to her with anything. She is the type of person that I feel like I've known forever. The next year during Recruitment, Hannah and I met Berkley. We both ended up speaking with her during Preference Round and praying that she would go ADPi. Berkley is such a little ray of sunshine. Even though Berkley is two years younger than me, I can confidently say she is one of my greatest friends. Then Berkley, Hannah, and I all met Riley over virtual Recruitment this past fall and I also spoke with her during Preference Round. Riley is always such a light and has the most fun personality. I can't wait to watch her grow at Clemson and within ADPi. I am so thankful that the four of us have found each other because I know these friendships we have built will last forever. I wish I didn't have to leave these girls in three months, but I know they will be doing amazing things here at Clemson and brighten up so many lives. This sweet family of mine will always have a special place in my heart and will hold so many memories that I will take with me onto my next adventure.”

All About Your Diamond Family:

What is one piece of advice you would give the other members of your Diamond Family?
“The biggest piece of advice that I have is to take in every moment. I would do anything to go back and have just one more year in yalls shoes. College will always have its ups and downs but there is truly something special about being a Zeta Nu at Clemson. It has given me the best times and incredible moments with my friends that I could only have dreamed of. All of the small things will become your biggest memories. Eventually you will be doing all of your lasts together and wishing you could hit a restart button.”
How has your Diamond Family impacted your college experience?
“My Diamond Family has been one of my biggest blessings during my time at Clemson. They are the type of people that you don't see everyday but you know will always be there for you. This is a type of friendship that I hope everyone finds during their time in college.”

The next member of this Diamond Family is Hannah Perry! Continue reading to hear about Hannah’s special connection with her Diamond Family!

Hannah Perry

“Hi! My name is Hannah Perry, Alpha Class ‘18 and I am from Greer, South Carolina. I am a Marketing major, but am planning on attending an Accelerated Nursing program after I graduate next May! I have an adorable goldendoodle puppy named Cooper! He is the absolute cutest!”

How did you meet your Diamond Family?

“I met my Big Diamond Sister, Audrey, during recruitment Freshman year. From the moment we met, we automatically just clicked! Not only is she just an absolute ray of sunshine, but she welcomed me with open arms and made my freshman year the absolute best! She has always been there for me through thick and thin, and I know that if there is ever anything I need she will always be there. My sophomore year, I was so excited to become a Big Diamond Sister and get my sweet Little Diamond Sister! I met Berkley during Round 1 of Recruitment, and we instantly connected. Even though we had just met, I felt like I had known her forever. I ended up talking with Berkley during Preference Round and she ran home to me on Bid Day! I was so happy to have her in ADPi and as my Bid Day Buddy. I knew that I wanted my sweet Berkley to be my Little Diamond Sister, and I am so blessed to have her in my life! This past year, I met Riley with Berkley during Recruitment. From the moment we connected through Zoom, her energy and sweet spirit were qualities that I absolutely loved. Riley is so incredibly funny and can always make you smile and laugh. She is the perfect addition to our family and I just love all of them so very much. These sweet girls have been by my side through some of the absolute hardest times in my life. After losing my dad to cancer last May, they were there to love me and pick me up when I needed it most! Words cannot describe how grateful I am to have these girls as my family. I am so thankful for Alpha Delta Pi, and the lifelong friendships it has given me!”

All About Your Diamond Family:

How has your Diamond Family inspired you?
“My Diamond Family inspires me to be the absolute best version of myself. They are always there for me, and for each other and show so much love, kindness, and support. They have shown me what true friendship means and I am so very thankful to have them in my life.”
What do you admire most about your Diamond Family?
“The part of my Diamond Family that I admire the most is their kindness and true friendship. I always feel like I can be myself around my family, and we always have the best time together. They all have the sweetest hearts, and I strive to be as loving and kind as them.”

The next member of this Diamond Family is Berkley Bryant. Continue reading to hear about Berkley’s love for ADPi and her Diamond Family!

Berkley Bryant

“Hi!! My name is Berkley Bryant, AC ‘19, and I am a sophomore Biological Sciences major with a Business Administration minor from Anderson, South Carolina! Clemson has always had a special place in my heart, and I am so thankful to experience the true meaning of “Clemson Family” to the fullest through my involvement in ADPi, Clemson University Guide Association, Tiger Dancers, and Clemson Miracle!”

How did you meet your Diamond Family?

“Hannah was the first person I met in Round 1 of Recruitment when she scooped me at the door!! I remember her being just as excited to be there as I was at that moment and we immediately hit it off! As if I couldn’t be more excited about how well that day went, Audrey introduced herself as Hannah’s Big Diamond Sister. I was just in awe of how genuinely excited and welcoming they were towards me. I left that round feeling like they had been my friends forever! As cheesy as all of that sounds, I really did feel at home in ADPi thanks to them and the many other amazing conversations I had. Before I knew it, they became my Big Diamond Sisters! Since last year, I looked forward to meeting the newest addition to our family, and boy how LUCKY am I to have the most genuine angel, Riley, as my Little Diamond Sister! We met in virtual Recruitment, and she was just the happiest ray of sunshine even on the Zoom screen! She was my first Diamond Sister date, and I was so happy to finally meet her when she arrived on campus. I am so blessed to have these three girls in my life as a constant reminder of the support system and sisterhood that has come from our college experience.”

All About Your Diamond Family:

What has been your favorite memory with your Diamond Family?
“From family dinner dates and study sessions to gamedays, birthdays, and functions, any opportunity we have to be together is always the highlight of my week! A memory that I can picture like it was yesterday was Diamond Sister Reveal my freshman year! It also happened to be my birthday weekend, so running down Bowman Field to Hannah with Audrey right behind the camera was a classic moment. After Diamond Sister reveal, they took me to Audrey’s apartment for cookie cake and it was the best day ever! Looking back, I definitely felt like I had won the lottery joining this family!!”
What is something you look forward to with your Diamond Family?
“This weekend, I am so looking forward to being a part of Riley’s initiation just as Hannah was for me and Audrey was for Hannah. This tradition is something so special and meaningful, and I can’t believe it’s already been over a year since my Diamond Family took me under their wing into this amazing chapter. Audrey will be graduating this spring, so we will all be holding onto her for as long as we can!! Long term, I am so excited to get a front row seat to what the future has in store for each of them for years to come. I can confidently say that having Riley, Hannah, and Audrey in my life has made my college experience so special, and this is a forever friendship that I am always grateful for!”

The fourth member of this Diamond Family is Riley Mayfield. Continue reading about Riley’s special bond with her Diamond Family!

Riley Mayfield

“Hi y’all! My name is Riley Mayfield and I’m from Blythewood, SC - right outside of Columbia! I am an intended Bioengineering major on a Pre-Med track and I am very eager to get more involved in this field. I am so excited to be a part of ADPi and already love the community I’ve found within our chapter. I have absolutely fallen in love with Clemson and constantly feel surrounded by those who will help me grow!”

How did you meet your diamond Family?

“I met all three of these girls over virtual Recruitment and got to talk to them all during rounds and absolutely fell in love with their family and ADPi! I talked to Berkley for my first Diamond Sister Date and I was SO excited I got her! We had such an easy and effortless conversation and it felt like I had known her forever. The first week we moved to campus, I went to get ice cream with Berkley to finally meet in person and it made my week! I seriously can not say how thankful I am to always have her to talk to, laugh with (or at), and to always plan a spontaneous lunch or tan date. She is always there to talk and brighten up anyone's day and is such a genuine caring person. I remember talking to Hannah over recruitment and she made me so excited to be at Clemson and go to ADPi. She is so strong and heartfelt, and allowed me to see how our chapter encompasses these qualities as well. I absolutely loved talking to Audrey during Recruitment. She is such a ball of joy and such a kindhearted person. Audrey always lights up a room and is so funny. She always made me feel so at ease during rounds. I knew what I wanted after talking to these girls during Recruitment and I am so thankful for them. I don’t know where I would be right now if I didn't have my ADPi fam!”

All About Your Diamond Family:

How has your Diamond Family impacted your freshman year?
“I am so thankful and appreciative to have these girls to look up to my freshman year! Berkeley, Hannah, and Audrey all encompass the kind of woman I want to grow to be my next three years at Clemson. It has been so comforting knowing I will always have these girls in my life and I cherish them always being there to talk to and help me find my way my first year. These girls have really been a rock for me freshman year and helped me feel so at home. With our pledge class going through Recruitment online and moving into dorms late, it was all a little overwhelming. I felt so excited yet nervous to get to Clemson because I started my life here virtually and was worried about not having as much time to adjust before school started… but these people made big Clemson feel so small! I am forever thankful that I had these girls coming to college because they only made me so much more excited for the future and to be at Clemson and a part of ADPi.”
What is your favorite Diamond Family date?
“My favorite Diamond Family date was definitely when we went to Berkley’s house and had takeout - stir fry of course… it was so good! We really had such a fun time and laughed the whole dinner. Hannah brought her cute puppy, Cooper, and he got to be at dinner with us. It was the sweetest! I just remember feeling so thankful for all three of these girls and that I had them my life that night!”

We are SO lucky to have this beautiful Diamond Family within our chapter. Not only do these girls have a huge impact on Zeta Nu, but they impact the entire campus of Clemson University. We cannot wait to see their bond continue to grow with each other and within Zeta Nu!

Also, a special good luck shoutout to a member of this Diamond Family, Berkley Bryant (pictured left), as she competes in Miss Clemson University!

Continue to follow our social media platforms for our next Diamond Family post!

Shining Diamond Family- Week Two!

February 08, 2021 by adpi zetanu

✧Diamond Family Spotlight✧

This week we are welcoming Georgia, Kate, and Amelia to our Diamond Family Spotlights!

Continue reading to hear their Diamond Family story!

The first member of our Diamond Family this week is Georgia Garner. Continue reading for a few words from Georgia about her and her Diamond Family!

Georgia Garner

“Hey everyone! My name is Georgia! I am a junior Secondary Education major from Charleston, S.C. I am in Alpha Class ’18.”

How did you meet your diamond family?

“I met Kate Brownell during Recruitment in 2019 and we immediately hit it off! We both love fashion, sports, Clemson, the lake, long walks on the Dikes, and dinner at any restaurant Downtown Clemson. I love Kate’s sense of humor and her confidence in all that she does! She is always willing to lead in any way and serve within our chapter. I was so excited when we welcomed Amelia Harless into our family this past year of Recruitment. She has been such a blessing and the perfect addition to our Diamond Family! I am so excited for the upcoming year of Recruitment in the fall, as we will welcome a fourth member into our Diamond Family so soon!!”

✦All About Your Diamond Family ✦

What is your Diamond Family’s idea of the perfect Diamond Family date?
“We all are suckers for a Spill the Beans date!!”
Where would you most likely find the members in your Diamond Family on campus?
“You can most likely find Kate and I at the Douthit Starbucks on campus and Amelia studying at the new business building.”
What do you admire most about the members in your Diamond Family?
“I admire Kate’s confidence and service to all those around her and I admire how kind Amelia is! Both Kate and Amelia are movers and shakers and I know they will accomplish so much within our chapter and at Clemson!”

Kate Brownell is the second member within our featured Diamond Family! Continue reading to hear about the special bonds she has with her Diamond Family!

Kate Brownell

“Hey y'all!!! My Name is Kate Brownell! I am a Marketing major with minors in both Management and Brand Communications. I'm a sophomore from Clemson, SC and I'm in AC '19.”

How did you meet your diamond family?

“Joining a Diamond Family was one of the things I was most looking forward to when going through Recruitment. I met Georgia during Philanthropy Round and we instantly clicked. We had so much in common and I remember being one of the very last people to leave that round because we didn't want to stop talking. Georgia is one of the funniest people I know. She always knows how to put a smile on my face and I am so grateful to have her as a friend.”

“Amelia and I met during Sisterhood Round of Recruitment this past year. Amelia was so spunky and had the most fun personality. I was so excited when I found out she chose ADPi and was even more excited that I got her as a Bid Day Buddy. I met up with Amelia the following week when she came up to Clemson to visit and I instantly knew I wanted her as my little Diamond Sister. From all our coffee dates and walks on the Dikes, Amelia has become one of the greatest blessings of Sophomore year.”

✦All About Your Diamond Family ✦

What is your Diamond Family’s idea of the perfect Diamond Family date?
“Our ideal date would definitely be getting ice cream from Spill the Beans or going on a walk at the Dikes!”
Where would you most likely find the members in your Diamond Family on campus?
“Amelia would most likely be studying/doing homework in the business building, and Georgia would be getting coffee from the Douthit Starbucks.”
What do you admire most about the members in your Diamond Family?
“Amelia has the kindest soul, and she makes everyone around her feel special. Georgia can light up any room she walks into. Her lighthearted spirit makes her so much fun to be around!”

Amelia Harless is the third member of our Diamond Family this week! Continue reading to hear her special Diamond Family story!

Amelia Harless

“Hey y’all! My name is Amelia Harless and I’m from Hartsville, S,C. I’m a freshman Biological Sciences major! I absolutely love Alpha Delta Pi here at Clemson University and I’m so blessed to be a part of AC ‘20.”

HOW DID YOU MEET YOUR DIAMOND FAMILY?

“Recruitment looked a little different for my Alpha Class this year. Even though I was not able to participate in in-person recruitment, Kate made it feel just as special. I met Kate during Sisterhood Round and instantly knew she was someone I would love to be around. An instantaneous smile struck my face when I saw the name “Kate Brownell” pop into my breakout room during Preference Round! Kate embodies every quality I look for in a friend, so I knew she would make the perfect sister. After officially receiving Kate as my Diamond Sister at Diamond Sister Reveal, I could not wait to meet the rest of our Diamond Family. Kate introduced me to Georgia at Spill the Beans (of course) and Georgia instantly welcomed me with open arms and a full heart to Alpha Delta Pi. My Diamond Family has steadily poured so much love and joy into me during my time at Clemson. Each of the two girls in my Diamond Family inspire me to be an influential member of our chapter and to radiate love for each other and for Zeta Nu.”

✦All About Your Diamond Family ✦

What is your Diamond Family’s idea of the perfect Diamond Family date?
“Our “perfect date” would consist of a long walk on the Dikes. Our conversations are mostly filled with laughter and provide such a breath of fresh air from our busy weeks. I love spending time with these girls!”
Where would you most likely find the members in your Diamond Family on campus?
“Both Georgia and Kate love coffee so I would definitely find them either at All In Coffee Shop or the Douthit Starbucks!”
What do you admire most about the members in your Diamond Family?
“I love Kate’s drive and consistency. I always look forward to hearing about her plans and her next project. However, no matter how busy she is, she always makes an effort to ask me about my life and plans time for us to spend together! Plus, Kate always puts up with all of my constant text messages :). I love how Georgia is so present in her conversations and can make anyone smile. She always makes me feel appreciated and loved and I can’t thank her enough for that!”

We are so thankful for these three ladies that make up this wonderful Diamond Family!

Continue to follow our social media platforms for the next Diamond Family Post!

Shining Diamond Sisters- Week One!

January 07, 2021 by adpi zetanu

✧Diamond Sisters Spotlights✧

Welcome to our Diamond Sister Spotlights!

We are so excited to spotlight this Diamond Duo this week! Continue reading for Adeline and Sara’s Diamond Family story!

Adeline Cagle

“Hey y’all! My name is Adeline Cagle. I am a Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management major, with a concentration in Travel and Tourism, from Columbia, S.C. I went through Recruitment as a Sophomore and am in AC ‘19!”

How did you meet your Diamond sister?

“During Recruitment, Sara stood out to me. She was genuine, outgoing, and had an Alabama southern accent (I like to joke with her that it is different from a South Carolina accent!). I was over the moon when I found out she went ADPi!! Sara ended up being my Bid Day Buddy, which then led to her being my Diamond Sister!! The minute I met Sara I knew that we would be a great fit for one another. I love that Sara is someone who is just as, if not more, outgoing as me, loves clothes (especially puffed sleeve tops) as much as I do, and is always down to make Tik Toks with me. Even though I am a Junior and she is a Freshman, I was so thankful that she chose my old self to be her Diamond Sister. She actually got to talk to my Diamond Sister, Rivers Chandler, during Recruitment, which made it even more special when she joined our ADPi fam!! Rivers adores Sara, and so do I. Sara is the best addition to our Diamond fam, and I am looking forward to adding another sister in our Diamond Family in the near future – which is so hard to believe!” -Adeline Cagle, AC ‘19

“The minute I met Sara I knew that we would be a great fit for one another. ”

— Adeline Cagle, AC '19

All About Your Diamond Sister!

Where is your Diamond Sister’s favorite place on campus?

“I would definitely say that Sara’s favorite place on campus is the Douthit Starbucks. You can always find her there getting her daily coffee and studying.”

2. Where would your Diamond Sister shop if she had an endless amount of money?

“Sara loves to shop on-line at Shein! She has a great eye for the best finds and even lets me borrow clothes from her closet.”

3. What is your Diamond Sister’s go to Starbucks order?

“Sara’s go-to Starbucks order is always a grande iced white chocolate mocha!!”

Sara Arrington

“Hi! I’m Sara Arrington, and I am from Birmingham, Alabama. I’m a Freshman Nursing major. I’m also a part of Alpha Delta Pi’s AC ‘20. I love being a part of ADPi’s sisterhood because all of the girls constantly encourage and motivate me in all aspects of life. I am so blessed to be a part of this sisterhood.”

How did you meet your Diamond sister?

“I met my Diamond Sister, Adeline Cagle, during Recruitment! I talked to her second or third round of Recruitment and remembered her because she had such fun earrings and had the sweetest personality. On Bid Day, Adeline called me and told me she was my “Bid Day Buddy”. I was so excited because she was the absolute BEST during Recruitment. After Recruitment, we called each other for an hour pretty frequently and became close. Adeline constantly encourages me, studies with me, and is an older sister for me. I never had an older sibling growing up, so Adeline was exactly what I needed entering into college. I am so excited to add on to our Diamond Family next year, but right now I’m excited to continue to grow our relationship as she pours into me!!” -Sara Arrington, AC ‘20

“Adeline constantly encourages me, studies with me, and is an older sister for me.”

— Sara Arrington, AC '20

All About Your Diamond Sister!

Where is your Diamond Sister’s favorite place on campus?

“My Diamond Sister’s favorite spot on campus is the business building. She loves studying there.”

2. Where would your Diamond Sister shop if she had an endless amount of money?

“I think Adeline would shop at Revolve. She loves trendy clothes and dresses.”

3. What is your Diamond sister’s go to Starbucks order?

“I’ve never seen Adeline’s Starbucks order but I’m excited to go with her soon and find out!”

We are so thankful for all of our Diamond Families within our chapter! Adeline and Sara’s relationship as Diamond Sisters embodies Zeta Nu’s sisterhood perfectly! We are so excited to see these girls continue to grow in their Diamond Family and within Zeta Nu.

Thanks for following along and continue to follow our social media platforms to stay informed for our next Diamond Sister Spotlight!

Fall Semester Recap

December 31, 2020 by adpi zetanu

★ Hands up for a wonderful fall semester! ★

This semester looked especially different from those in the past but Zeta Nu still able to make so many great memories together despite these unprecedented times!

VIRTUAL BID DAY!!

Even though we couldn’t all celebrate bid day together, Zeta Nu still welcomed AC ‘20 with open arms!

Click right to see all of our socially distanced bid day pictures!

BIG/LITTLE DIAMOND SISTER REVEAL

Socially Distanced Edition

It was such a good feeling to finally welcome our sisters into their diamond families! This year we celebrated big/little diamond sisters in our bid day attire since we weren’t able to have a bid day all together. We were all SO happy to finally celebrate with one another!

FOOTBALL SEASON

ADPi loved spending game days in Death Valley cheering on our tigers!

A perfect close to fall semester; our tigers are headed to the College Football Playoffs!

✰ MALLARD BALL 2020 ✰

With only one function this semester, Zeta Nu was incredibly thankful and excited to spend this time together! This year we celebrated Mallard a little differently. AC ‘19 and AC ‘20 danced the night away downtown at 356 on November 12th, 2020. AC ‘17 and AC ‘18 celebrated downtown on the rooftop of Study Hall on November 20th, 2020. Although we couldn’t all celebrate together in one place, we were still so happy to have this event this semester!

RING CEREMONY 2020

Zeta Nu was SO proud of all of our members who received their Clemson rings this fall!

Click right to see our beautiful members!

Fall semester was all about making the most given our circumstances and Zeta Nu did just that! We are SO thankful for this chapter and this semester. Thank you 2020! Continue following our social media platforms as we excitedly welcome 2021!

✧Diamond Family Spotlight✧

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

Malia Andres

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Summer Scott

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Erin Hoover

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✧Diamond Family Spotlight✧

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

Jordan Barnes

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SaraAnna Goff

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Gracie Stockman

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Jazmine Rainey

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✧Diamond Family Spotlight✧

This week we are welcoming Audrey, Hannah, Berkley, and Riley to our Diamond Family Spotlights!

Audrey Kellan

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Hannah Perry

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Berkley Bryant

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Riley Mayfield

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✧Diamond Family Spotlight✧

This week we are welcoming Georgia, Kate, and Amelia to our Diamond Family Spotlights!

Georgia Garner

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✦All About Your Diamond Family ✦

Kate Brownell

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✦All About Your Diamond Family ✦

Amelia Harless

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✦All About Your Diamond Family ✦

✧Diamond Sisters Spotlights✧

Welcome to our Diamond Sister Spotlights!

We are so excited to spotlight this Diamond Duo this week! Continue reading for Adeline and Sara’s Diamond Family story!

Adeline Cagle

How did you meet your Diamond sister?

All About Your Diamond Sister!

Where is your Diamond Sister’s favorite place on campus?

2. Where would your Diamond Sister shop if she had an endless amount of money?

3. What is your Diamond Sister’s go to Starbucks order?

Sara Arrington

How did you meet your Diamond sister?

All About Your Diamond Sister!

Where is your Diamond Sister’s favorite place on campus?

2. Where would your Diamond Sister shop if she had an endless amount of money?

3. What is your Diamond sister’s go to Starbucks order?

★ Hands up for a wonderful fall semester! ★

VIRTUAL BID DAY!!

BIG/LITTLE DIAMOND SISTER REVEAL

Socially Distanced Edition

FOOTBALL SEASON

✰ MALLARD BALL 2020 ✰

RING CEREMONY 2020