Hey PNMs! Why ADPi #2!

June 02, 2021 by adpi zetanu

✰Lee Mccutchen’s Spotlight + Why ADPi!✰

“The moment I realized that this would be the group of girls to push me to become a better version of myself, I knew that ADPi was the place I wanted to be.”

Lee Mccutchen - Alpha Class ‘19

“Hey y’all! I’m a rising junior in Alpha Class ‘19 from Columbia, SC. My major is Biological Sciences with hopes of going to PA school one day! Lots of my family has gone to Clemson, so I dreamed of coming here growing up. Clemson was actually the only school I applied to because I knew I’d be happiest here, and I was right! I have been lucky to have family at school with me, like my older brother and lots of cousins, including my cousin, turned ADPi sister, Marywhit! ADPi has given me the best community to surround myself with and I am so thankful for that!

Everyone that I talked to in rounds with ADPi showed me that this sorority was full of girls that are driven, loyal, involved, and love to have fun! I had the best time meeting people in Panhellenic throughout recruitment, but even when the days could get long and tiring, I could always count on talking to someone I could laugh with and feel relaxed around in ADPi. The moment I realized that this would be the group of girls to push me to become a better version of myself, I knew that ADPi was the place I wanted to be. I encourage all PNMs to consider that during recruitment and to search for the girls that will encourage you to be your best self. From getting ready for functions, hanging out on the hall, studying, or going on spring break trips together, the friendships and memories I have made through ADPi are more than I could have ever asked for!”

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Hey PNMs! Why ADPi #1!

May 20, 2021 by adpi zetanu

✰Payton Wilson’s Spotlight + Why ADPi! ✰

“I can truly say without a doubt the best part of this year was meeting my best friends through this amazing chapter.”

Payton Wilson - Alpha Class ‘20

“Hey PNMs! My name is Payton Wilson and I am a Sophomore Nursing Major from Fort Mill, South Carolina. I wanted to start by saying how thrilled I am that you decided to go through the Recruitment process. I know I speak for the whole chapter when I say we are so excited to get the chance to talk to each one of you. I grew up a Clemson fan but truly did not realize how special this place was until I got here this year. I had a year full of Clemson football games, walks on the Dikes, hours of hanging out on Bowman, and of course many trips to The Esso Club. While I love all the experiences that Clemson has to offer, I can truly say without a doubt the best part of this year was meeting my best friends through this amazing chapter.

The recruitment process can be intimidating at first, but it also pushed me out of my comfort zone in some amazing ways. I went into recruitment with little to no knowledge about Clemson’s Greek Life but decided I was going to give it a try. The best piece of advice I can give you is to relax and be yourself. Trust me when I say if you do this, you will know what feels like home. I know it sounds so cliché, but with each conversation, my love for ADPi grew stronger. Every conversation felt intentional, easy, and genuine. During every round, I looked forward to being able to go back to ADPi, because I felt so comfortable and welcomed by each girl I got the opportunity to speak to. The most special thing was getting to talk to my hometown friend, Hunter Dest, for the last round of recruitment. Hunter is someone I look up to, and she embodies what ADPi stands for in so many ways. I can tell you that there was no better feeling than getting my bid from ADPi.

While every chapter at Clemson has something special to offer, I can promise you that ADPi will bless you with friendships that will last a lifetime and memories you will cherish far beyond your years at Clemson. The genuine conversations I had during recruitment grew into some of the best friendships. There are too many reasons for why I am thankful I chose ADPi, but all I can tell you is that this chapter and these girls have blessed me beyond measure. While I hope you choose ADPi, I hope you find this feeling regardless of where you end up. I am eager to meet all of you and wish you the best of luck in your recruitment process!”

Welcome to our “Why ADPi” summer series! Continue to follow along on all of our social media platforms for our next spotlight!

Spring Semester Recap

May 13, 2021 by adpi zetanu

Spring Semester was all we could ask for and more! This semester has been SO eventful and memorable for our sisters. We are already looking forward to seeing each other again in the Fall, but for now…

HELLO SUMMER!

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Valentines Cocktail

Zeta Nu celebrated all the LOVE within our chapter at our first function back from winter break. Our Valentines Cocktail was held at 356 Sushi Bar located downtown Clemson. Our chapter made sure we were following the guidelines at the time therefore we could not celebrate all together at the same time, but our galentines were still able to celebrate with their individual Alpha Classes!

Zeta Nu Formal 2021

This year, Zeta Nu danced the night away underneath the magnolias! Alpha Classes ‘19 and ‘20 celebrated the best night of the year at Sleepy Hollow and Alpha Classes ‘17 and ‘18 celebrated at Occasions at Wedgefield. Both of these venues were absolutely beautiful and perfect for the occasion. Our sisters looked absolutely stunning and had such a great time!

Spring Break

Pack your bags! Our sisters were able to relax and catch a glimpse of summer this spring break! Zeta Nu traveled far and wide, from Florida to Hawaii, our sisters were able to enjoy a little pause from schoolwork and enjoy the sun! What’s sweeter than spring break with your sisters?!

Spring Game

Football in the spring? ADPi is here for it! Our sisters loved celebrating the kickoff to a new year for the Clemson Tigers. Zeta Nu was able to dress up in their orange and purple attire, tailgate, and watch the tigers play, what more could we ask for? We loved cheering on Clemson Football in April and we can't wait to be in Death Valley this fall!

JLF

This April we started off the month with the annual JLF Memorial Golf Tournament at the Walker Golf Course in Clemson, South Carolina. This such a special day for the Farrell family and Zeta Nu. Our amazing Director of Philanthropy, Sydney Dagostino, successfully hosted this event and made it such an amazing day for our chapter, the participants, and the Farrell family.

ADPisland

ADPi is on island time! Zeta Nu took a trip to the islands on April 15th, 2021. This year, ADPisland was held at TD’s Bar downtown Clemson. Our sisters looked amazing in their spring/summer attire and had the best time listening to the Connor Sweeney Band as they celebrated the last function of the semester!

Graduation

Zeta Nu was able to celebrate so many beautiful graduates this spring. We loved having these wonderful ladies within our chapter and could not be more proud of them. During their time at Clemson they successfully represented Zeta Nu and so many other clubs and organizations throughout campus. We love our seniors and we cannot wait to see the places they go!

Zeta Nu wishes you all the best summer and we look forward to seeing everyone again in the fall! We miss you, Clemson, but see you so soon! Happy Summer!

Graduating Seniors - Spring 2021

May 03, 2021 by adpi zetanu

Zeta Nu’s Graduating Class of 2021

Zeta Nu proudly presents the graduating class of 2021! We could not be more proud of these women and we cannot wait to see what the future holds. Zeta Nu loves you and congratulations!

Continue reading to hear each of our graduate’s plans after graduation!

Kendall Goedeke

“Shortly after graduation, I will be moving to Fort Worth, TX to work for Schaefer Advertising on their healthcare team. I am so excited to join an incredible agency and have Clemson to thank for the people and experiences that prepared me for this role. Leaving Clemson and moving across the country is the definition of bittersweet — I will miss my people here dearly but am so excited for this next adventure! Cheers to the best four years and everything that’s to come!”

Julia Pruitt

“After graduation, life will pick up full speed in the coming months! I will be getting married to my high-school sweetheart in July, and we will be moving to Atlanta, GA come August. I am currently pursuing a career in Graphic Design and Marketing, and Atlanta provides me with great opportunities as I am applying for jobs. My fiance will be going on staff with Reformed University Fellowship at Georgia Tech, so we are looking forward to serving this ministry, finding community, exploring new places, and starting our lives together in Atlanta! As graduation is quickly approaching, I am excited for what lies ahead but am incredibly thankful for the friendships, experiences, and opportunities that I’ve been blessed with at Clemson University and in the Zeta Nu chapter of Alpha Delta Pi.”

Grace DeWulf

“Hi there! My name is Grace DeWulf and I am Biochemistry major and a business minor. After graduation, I will be taking a position as a Business Development Representative at Athenahealth in Atlanta, Georgia. I am so incredibly blessed that I will have the privilege to work with one of my sisters, Regan McKinley! I cannot wait to start this new chapter of my life living in an amazing city surrounded by my best friends and sisters, shout out to Ashlyn Laney!! It seems like yesterday when I was a freshman running home to ADPi. As my time here comes to a close, I am so thankful and grateful to ADPi for bringing me life long friendships!”

Arrington Schulz

“Wow, I really cannot believe it is my turn to write one of these. It feels like just yesterday I was running down Bowman field to ADPi for the first time. My time here has gone by far too fast, but I wouldn't change a thing. I will be graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science, with a minor in Business Administration. I have accepted a position with ABB - Dodge in their CAPT training program. This Summer, I will begin the 9-month training program in Greenville, SC. Upon completion of my training I will be placed in a territory in the US as a Field Sales Engineer. I will hold these memories made in Clemson ADPi close to my heart, and can't wait for weekend girl trips exploring all of our new cities. This sisterhood definitely is forever!!”

Audrey Kellan

“After graduation I will be moving to Charleston, SC to work for ADP (Automatic Data Processing) as an Outside Sales Representative! I am so excited for this new chapter and to take on this adventure. I’ll be living with one of my best friends and another Zeta Nu, Abby Cowsert. I can’t wait to come back to visit and see all the amazing things ADPi is doing at Clemson. I love yall! Go tigers!”

Jayden Barnes

“Even though I am ending my ADPi journey and becoming a Pi with my besties, I am still finishing up my degree at Clemson in Nursing and will graduate in the Fall. After graduation, my dream job would be working at MUSC in Charleston as a NICU nurse. I am super excited to finish out my last semester at Clemson and start my career as a Registered Nurse.”

Regan McKinley

“After graduation, I will be moving to Atlanta. Moving to a big city is really intimidating but I'll be living with my ADPi sister, Ashlyn Laney! I'm so excited for both of us to start our careers! I'll be working as a Business Development Representative for Athenahealth. My office is going to be in Ponce City Market, with shops and restaurants surrounding the office. I'll also be working alongside Grace Dewulf, which will make work so much more fun. Grace is always there to motivate and inspire all those around her! All in all we are ready to take on all Atlanta is going to throw at us!”

Emma Hutchinson

“After graduation, I will be working at Robert Smalls International Academy in Beaufort, SC as a 1st-grade teacher! I am graduating from Clemson with a B.A. in Early Childhood Education and am passionate about teaching young children. I am excited to stay in South Carolina and move in with Jordan Barnes, another ADPi and first-year teacher!”

Tatum Sass

"After graduation, I’m moving to Cambridge, MA to attend Harvard University’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Division of Medicine to continue my education through the PhD in Virology. I aspire to develop vaccines in my future career.”

Baylee Cline

“I am graduating this May with a degree in early childhood education but staying an extra year to get my masters in early childhood. I will be doing my teaching residency in Starr, SC in a third grade class!”

Alyssa Augello

“I am so thrilled to continue my academic career at Vanderbilt University this upcoming Fall 2021. I am pursuing a Masters of Education in Special Education/High Incidence. I have also received a grant from the United States Department of Education to fully fund my master's degree at Vanderbilt! I'm also planning to get involved with Vanderbilt’s Dance Marathon just like I was with Clemson’s Dance Marathon. My master's degree will provide me with a dual certification in special education and elementary education, as well as being an intervention specialist. I am super excited to move to Nashville and study what I'm most passionate about!”

Keilly Curran

“Following graduation, I will be going to medical school at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, FL (right outside of Miami). As of right now, I am looking into pursuing a career in orthopedics or oncology, but I am extremely excited for all of the experiences and clarity I will get in my career goals at NSU!”

Mallory Larson

“I’m so excited to continue my education after graduating this May! I’m sticking around in Clemson for another year to get my masters in Industrial Engineering. I’m excited to learn more about how I can use my major to help others, continue leading YoungLife in the area, and soak up a little more time in Clemson. There’s truly something in these hills!”

Katy Mcguire

“After graduation I will be attending Veterinary school at University College Dublin. I am so excited to pursue my dream career and get the opportunity to be abroad for four years. Moving to a different country and becoming a vet will be challenging but I truly feel that this is where I am supposed to be.”

Lauren Anderson

“Hi! My name is Lauren Anderson and I am a senior graduating this May. I have loved my time at Clemson, but am so excited for my next chapter as I move to Charleston, SC. Beginning in May, I will be attending the Medical University of South Carolina’s Masters in Physician Assistant Studies Program to become a PA! I am excited to see what the future holds!”

We are so proud of all of our graduates and we know that the future is going to be SO bright for each and every one of them! Congratulations to the Class of 2021!

Shining Diamond Family- Week Six!

April 15, 2021 by adpi zetanu

✧Diamond Family Spotlight✧

This week we are welcoming Kala, Brooke, and Riley to our Diamond Family Spotlights!

Continue reading to hear their Diamond Family story!

The first member of this Diamond Family. Continue reading to hear how her Diamond Family has impacted her college experience!

Kala Campbell

Hi! My name is Kala Campbell and I am majoring in Philosophy with an emphasis in Law, Liberty, and Justice with a minor in History! After I finish my undergraduate degree, I plan on attending law school!

I met my Little Diamond Sister, Brooke, during the second round of Recruitment, and I knew right away I wanted her as my Little Diamond Sister! I knew after my first conversation with Brooke that she would be a perfect fit to our Diamond Family! Bid Day was such a fun day when Brooke ran home to ADPi! Since then, she has been my go-to girl whether I need fashion advice or a late-night milkshake run to destress from school! I know that any time, any day I can call her and she'll be there!!

Brooke and I worked online Recruitment together this year which made it so much fun because we got to show girls how genuine ADPi is and how much fun Big and Little Diamond Sister duos can be! Just as I met Brooke during Recruitment, we met Riley during online rounds! I commented to Brooke how cute she was and that I loved her bright pink top! During the conversations, all three of us just clicked, and we knew that we wanted Riley to be a part of our Diamond Family!

I admire my Diamond Family the most for our friendship between us! I think it is very easy for people to get caught up in the chaos of college, but I love that no matter what, I can count on these two girls! On a less serious note, I also love the fashion sense of Brooke and Riley! They seriously have the cutest and trendiest styles, and I love how we inspire each other to try new styles and trends!

I am so thankful for all the time I have had with both my Little Diamond Sisters and I cannot wait for all the memories we have yet to make!!

The second member in this Diamond Family is Brooke Kopittke. Continue reading to hear how much her Diamond Family means to her!

Brooke Kopittke

Hey everyone my name is Brooke Kopittke and I am a sophomore Graphic Communications major from Charlotte, NC. My Diamond Family experience has been one of my favorite parts about joining ADPi because not only are these girls my Big Diamond Sister/Little Diamond Sister, but also they’re my best friends. I was so lucky to have met my Big Diamond Sister, Kala, through Recruitment my freshman year and I instantly fell in love with her and everything ADPi. We connected almost instantly and I knew I had found my lifelong sisters after such an easy conversation with her. I was so happy to run home to her on Bid Day and even more thrilled to then become Diamond Sisters. She made freshman year such an amazing experience and easy transition by showing me around, offering endless advice and encouragement, and being one of my first friends in college! Since then, our friendship has only grown stronger and I would not be half the woman I am today without her guidance and support.

My favorite part about this year’s Recruitment experience was being able to work with Kala during online Recruitment! It was such a unique experience that brought us even closer because we were able to showcase our amazing bond to new PNMs. Kala and I met my Little Diamond Sister, Riley, early on in the Recruitment process and absolutely fell IN LOVE!! Within minutes of talking to Riley, we felt like she was one of our own and I couldn’t wait to speak to her again. I cannot express how happy I was when I got to talk to Riley a second time during Preference Round and I knew, without a doubt, this amazing girl would soon be my Little Diamond Sister.

One piece of advice that I would give the other members of my Diamond Family is to have confidence in who they are and remember that they can do whatever they set their minds to! These girls are so incredibly smart and driven and have such amazing dreams that I cannot wait to see them accomplish. I am so fortunate to be surrounded by such strong minded individuals because it pushes me day in and day out to be the best version of myself!

These girls are my ROCKS! I tell them anything and everything and I know, without a doubt, when I need them they will be there. Whether it’s celebrating Galentine’s with my Little Diamond Sister, Riley, or shopping in my Big Diamond Sister, Kala’s closet, these girls are always around and make each day I spend in Clemson a little more bright. LOVE YOU GUYS! xx

The third member of this Diamond Family is Riley Lovelace. Continue reading to hear how her Diamond Family inspires her!

Riley Lovelace

Hi everybody my name is Riley Lovelace, and I am from Greenville, South Carolina. I am a freshman majoring in Business Management on a pre-law track, and I hope to minor in Philosophy. I’ve always enjoyed fashion and traveling which I pair with way too many pictures to document it all.

I remember so clearly talking on Zoom during Recruitment with Kala and Brooke for the first time! I had been so nervous in my previous conversations, but I felt so instantly comfortable with them like I was talking to good friends I’d known for a while. I was so excited after our conversations that I immediately looked them up on Instagram (lol), and showed my mom while talking her ear off about how cool and similar to me they were. This was such a huge turning point for me in the Recruitment process! It became a lot less stressful because I started to just be more excited about it all. Getting to talk to them again in Preference Round really made my decision so clear about where I was supposed to be.

I was able to hangout with Brooke on Bid Day which made the day even more enjoyable! She introduced me to her friends and put in effort to get to know mine. It meant so much to me that someone was so invested in me and my life when they hadn’t known me for very long. Getting ready for game day with both her friends and mine was such a highlight of my first semester experience. There are so many memories I was able to make and people I met because of her, which I will always be forever grateful for. I met Kala in person not too long after, and I was instantly obsessed with her too. I admire her in a lot of ways, and I love hearing every detail of her travels and times working at the fashion mart in Atlanta! She is just simply one of the coolest people I’ve ever met. Also, she always reaches out to me and makes cute little fam plans for all of us. I can tell how much effort she has put into having a great relationship with Brooke as both a Little Diamond Sister and a best friend, and I am so thankful Brooke and Kala have continued this by treating me this way as well. They’ve quite literally spoiled me to say the least, from Kala bringing me back earrings from the fashion mart (accompanied with my favorite candy!!!), to Brooke getting us all matching necklaces (which I get compliments on everyday), to them both going above and beyond with gifts that welcomed me to ADPi (Brooke’s whole bedroom was filled wall to wall with fun shirts and the cutest paintings)!

I’m looking forward to making more memories with them because the recent ones are those in which I can see myself looking back on to reminisce about life when I’m older. Oddly, I am excited to tell my “good old days” stories, and I just know both of them will be in so many. I feel so blessed that I have had them with me every step of the way my freshman year. We’ve all talked about visiting Kala’s hometown to have a fun girls weekend in Athens, and I can’t think of anything better than that! It’s been so nice having them to run to for advice and just be an open ear I know I can trust. Brooke does a really good job at keeping me on top of things and laughing with me when I’m a little clumsy in life. Kala’s always checking in on me, and I appreciate how much she has tried to get to know me and really make our Dimond Family feel like a family. We all gel really well together, so it’s always fun whether it’s a wholesome dinner in Kala’s apartment, a cute picnic photoshoot (where we make fun of our not so cute photos in our group chat), or a nice dinner where we just catch up and talk about everything in our lives.

I’m a firm believer that people make the place, and Kala and Brooke have genuinely made Clemson feel like home with our Dimond Family! I am confident for the future knowing they’ll be in my life for a long, long time. I’ll forever be grateful to ADPi for giving me some of the best people life has to offer! I love you both wholeheartedly <3

Zeta Nu is so lucky to have these beautiful ladies within our chapter. This Diamond Family demonstrates great leadership for our chapter and we couldn’t love them more!

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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!