The Emerald Newsletter | Kappa Delta Chi Sorority Summer 2016 | Page 25

Photo by Tiffany Hopwood

Photo by Tiffany Hopwood

Graciela Acosta

University of Texas at Arlington - Epsilon

Gema Quiroz

University of Texas at Arlington - Epsilon

Aileen & Monica

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - Alpha Beta

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Gema Quiroz

University of Houston - Theta

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Norma L. Cruz

University of Texas El Paso - Gamma

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Yarytza M. Rivera

Prarie A&M University - Alpha Upsilon

Photo by Tiffany Hopwood

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There are three things on my stole that have a great significance in my life. First, my degree. I am a first generation college student and obtaining my bachelors degree in criminology has not only been a huge accomplishment of mine, but my family's as well. Our Kappa Delta Chi letters and shield are what makes up most of my stole. Finding a group of women on a large campus that have the same goals and values as I do made my college experience that much better. KDChi has given me sisters that I can always rely on and a sisterhood that has brought so much joy and happiness into my life. Lastly,

the position I held for a year and a half my last few semesters of undergrad. If you would've told me my freshman year that I would be president of an organization, I would've thought that would never happen. I joined KDChi as a freshman and my passion for the organization started then. Being president of KDChi has taught me so many lessons that I have taken with me into my "adult life". Being president taught me to have patience, always listen to what others has to say, be there for others when they need you, give words of encouragement, and set an example for those that are younger. These three symbols on my stole will forever be cherished.

Hannah Valdez

Florida State University - Alpha Sigma

Clara Martinez

Oregon State University - Alpha Psi

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Stephanie Hernandez

Clarkson University - Beta Beta

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e_marie23 "Had the most empowering weekend at Kappa Delta Chi's Leadership Conference. Our newest honorary member on the top left is>>>General Major Salinas<<< The FIRST Latina to hold that position in the Marines. I met a lot of remarkable women and this experience showed me I joined something that is EVERYTHING I stand for. Workshops I attended were "Know your Worth", "Transformational Leadership", and "Design Your Life". Loved it all! I'm excited to share everything I learn and for the betterment of all women.

#bethechangeyouwishtoseeintheworld #StrongLatina #kdchicon16 #networking #MajorGeneralSalinas" #CEOofSWTexasGirlScouts

kdchitsu "@kdchitsu x @kdchi_uh x @kdchi_alphabeta x @pvpenguins #UNITY #UHIL always living up to our values. #kdchicon16 #ΚΔΧ #leadingwithintegrityunitedthroughservice"

adrianaher "CREATING OUR LEGACY! #KDChiCon16 #AlphaZeta #sisters #empowered"

evoannak "It was such a pleasure partnering with these women for the betterment and advancement of @kdchi National Alumnae Association! It's been a wonderful term and I can't wait to see what the upcoming term has in store for us! Goooooo #NAA! 🐧❤

#kdchi #alumnae" "#alumnaeinaustin #kdchicon16 #Sisterhood #itsnotfouryearsitsforlife

Sisters at this past #kdchicon16! Yall look lovely and we can't wait to create OUR legacy on campus! #ΚΔΧ