Sisterhood Spotlight on Emma Stafford

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Eleanor Roosevelt

Many graduating seniors are getting ready to head out into the real world in just a few short weeks.  Graduation in creeping up from right around the corner, and the stress of finding the next plan may be weighing on more than a few shoulders.

Kappa Delta sister Emma Stafford knows where she's going, and she's pursued her plan with fervor.  An entire year early, Emma is about to finish her final year at Virginia Tech and is ready for what's next.  So what is next for the young, ambitious Biology major?  Pharmacy.  

Not only is she graduating a year ahead of schedule, but she was accepted a few months ago into the Virginia Commonwealth University Pharmacy School.  With a bright future in pharmaceuticals she has moved into her new home in Richmond, Va and is excited to begin her next journey.

Emma believed in her dreams of becoming a pharmacist and is well on her way to that PharmD.  

Emma, proud Hokie and soon to be Ram.  

Kappa Delta Initiation!

The sisters of Kappa Delta excitedly welcomed the addition of the new girls into the sisterhood on Saturday, March 17th.  


All in white and anxiously awaiting their next step into Kappa Delta sisterhood, the pledge class of 2012 entered the Chapel Saturday afternoon.  Upon emerging from that Chapel they had become full sisters.  


"It's a very exciting day seeing my grand little and everyone else's littles so happy to be a part of the chapter!  I was so happy for her," say Junior Emily Hansen.

Brittany Matthews and her best friend Deborah Yoon celebrating initiation.

After initiation families, and sisters got a chance to bond in celebration on both initiation and St. Patrick's Day!  

Sister Spotlight on Kerry Sarver!

Kappa Delta's very own Kerry Sarver is a star! She recently walked on to the Virginia Tech girls basketball team and has been working hard to perfect her ballin skills for the games.  

Kerry has always been a very athletic girl and loves to get out on the court and run around.  But until recently it had just been an outlet for energy and source of entertainment.  However, Kerry is more than just a casual baller.  She's got some serious skills.  In a happy accident, the coach of the girls basketball team got to see her play and liked what he saw.  He approached her afterward and told her he wanted to see more of her.  Before she knew it, she went from recreational fun to serious competition.  

With the new very busy lifestyle, Kerry has been exhausted to say the least.  However she has the support of all of her sisters who are very excited to see her play in the game on Wednesday!  Go Kerry!  Make Virginia Tech proud.  

 

Kappa Delta Fall Festival

Kappa Delta is proud to have successfully hosted their third annual Fall Festival.  The philanthropy in the fall in which all proceeds go directly to Richmond Children's Hospital.  The event was held on October 29th, from 1-4 pm in the Livestock Arena off of Plantation Road. 

This year there was live music, food, games and best of all a corn-hole tournament, pumpkin carving contest, and a hot dog eating contest!  Leading up to the big event we had two profit share nights.  One at Substation on October 25th, and another at Frosty Parrot on October 27th.  Other events to participate in were: rock climbing wall, inflatable obstacle course, raffle and prize give-aways, pie a KD or pie a friend, carnival games, and Kent Jewelers $1,000 worth of jewelry to give away! 

In addition to a successful philanthropy event and so many people coming out to support the kids, Kappa Delta got the chance to make the event even more personal with a visit to the hospital to personally deliver the money, and visit with the kids. 

Kappa Delta does Pumpkin Patch!

It couldn't have been a more beautiful day for a trip to the Pumpkin Patch!  The perfect sunny fall weather made for an exciting hay ride and great pictures!  


Kappa Delta girls met at the house at 3pm on Sunday, October 16th and caravaned to the nearby patch for a day full of fun and sisterhood bonding.  Once we arrived at the patch, sister Monica Borza, arranged a hayride to take us down to pick out our pumpkins.  All of us piled into the back of the hay-covered wagon and had the giant John Deere cart us away.  We couldn't have had more fun running around snapping pictures and picking up the cute little pumpkins.  Girls really enjoyed the abundance of pumpkin vines that seemed to stretch for endless acres.  

Once the pumpkins were picked, we got to watch a few people sling pumpkins in a giant sling-shot as far as they could get it to go.  That was quite an entertainment.  Overall it was such a cute little experience, from the quaint little ice cream and gift shop, to the miniature horses parading around.  We all enjoyed spending the valuable time with our sisters and can't wait to do it again next year.  It's these little traditions that make sisterhood so great.  (:

KD Preview for Fall Festival

I can't believe it's already October and we're getting into that winter weather...  I sure miss summer already.  Well, happy October everyone!  With October brings some exciting events in the Greek community!  Tri Delta's Flapjacks and Football Philanthropy is coming up and Kappa Delta is really excited to have to opportunity to participate in such a meaningful event!  We get to eat all the pancakes we want in a pancake eating contest on October 13th, and let's be serious, who doesn't love to eat?!  (:  College Gameday is October 15th at the Tri Delta house for a day full of happy football watching, and finally what everyone is looking forward to most!: the flag football tournament on October 16th!  We'll get to show off athletic skills in the friendly competition and maybe even dress in theme!  

At the end of October, the 29th, Kappa Delta is hosting our third annual Fall Festival!  It's a very exciting event, with food, fun and friends!  So cheesy I know, but really it's such a blast and my favorite event that we do!  There's a cornhole competition which gets pretty heated and serious, a corn eating contest which is absolutely hilarious and pumpkin carving contests!  New this year is our blow up obstacle course, and don't forget to pie a sister in the face!  All of the money goes towards Richmond Children's Hospital.  It's a rewarding experience because we actually get to go to the hospital and see the kids ourselves.  So great!  We are all so excited to see everyone come out for the fun and great cause!