Phi of the Week: Kelsey Harrington

This week's Phi of the Week is Kelsey Harrington!

"All of us have heard the quote. Whether it was from an English class, She’s the Man, or Pinterest, William Shakespeare’s wisdom rings familiar: “Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” Some individuals exemplify one or two of these methods of greatness, while a few achieve all three. Zeta Beta’s Phi of the Week is one of those few. Through her natural leadership ability, determination to inspire her sisters to succeed, and willingness to take on roles for the betterment of her chapter, Kelsey Harrington has unquestionably achieved greatness in various ways.

                  
In the short time since the school year has started, Kelsey has displayed leadership during Lip Sync, in her position as A-Phi football coach, and through her general presence and natural initiative both during and outside of Alpha Phi functions. Her charisma, perseverance, and unwavering commitment to everything she does make Kelsey stand out as a positive leader and someone who we can all aspire to embody in our attitudes and actions. There is no doubt that Kelsey is Phi of the Week, and that she will continue to lead the Zeta Beta chapter of Alpha Phi in its contribution to the Loyola Marymount community through the various attributes that we can more specifically define as greatness."

Alex Petosa

Member Development Chair

Class of 2015

Lip Sync: Behind the Scenes

Check out the behind the scenes of Alpha Phi's Lip Sync 2012!

Executive Board Spotlight: VPCO

This week's E-Board Spotlight comes from our VP of Chapter Operations, Malia Haunfelner!

"If someone told me a year ago that I would be a VP, let alone VP of Operations for Alpha Phi, I probably would have said that they were crazy. I definitely wanted to get more involved within our chapter but I doubted my ability to step up and be a VP. I ran for several lower scale positions last year, but we needed someone to fill the VP Operations position. Someone suggested that I do it and my whole pledge class agreed. Having them back me up and believe in me, meant the world to me. I knew that if my sisters thought I could do it and fill the position well, then I could. They pushed me and gave me confidence, and I am so extremely grateful that they did.

I am a communication studies major and English minor, so running for a position that involves creating our annual budget and dealing with finances was very intimidating. But I feel so lucky that I was given the chance to learn and fill the position to the best of my abilities. As VP of Chapter Operations, I produce and maintain our annual budget, ensure that all dues are collected, manage cash flow and officer spending, and work closely with the rest of the members on our executive board.

I have learned so much and have grown tremendously over the past year, mainly because of Alpha Phi and my position as VPCO. I can’t even imagine what my college career would have been like without Alpha Phi and all of the truly amazing women in our chapter. They have all pushed me to be a stronger, better, and happier person. Being on executive board has brought me so much closer to all of these amazing girls and I feel so thankful to have them all in my life. These girls are my family and being VPCO has allowed me to grow, not only as a person, but also as a member of this chapter."

Malia Haunfelner
VP of Chapter Operations
Class of 2013

Lip Sync Review!

Today's post is by head choreographer, Christie Afzal, and what it felt like to bring home a first place win! Thanks again Christie and Dawne for all of your hard work!

"Hearing Alpha Phi get called as first place for the sororities in the annual Lip Sync competition was such an amazing and thrilling moment that I will never forget. I could not have asked for a better start to my senior year. The girls worked so hard and it definitely paid off. I could not be more proud of them. Everyone really motivated each other throughout the entire process and late nights. I know all of the girls are already missing lip sync practices like I am. There is nothing better than getting together with all of your sisters every night and bonding with the other girls in the lines around you. The most memorable experiences for me do not just involve choreographing and teaching the dances, but the fun games we played to give the girls some laughs during breaks and watching the girls give endless support to one another while practicing the movements. Everyone went out on stage and had so much fun it was incredible to have mine and Dawne's visions turned into a reality."

Christie Afzal

VP Recruitment/Lip Sync Co-Choreographer

Class of 2013

PHI-nominal Phi: Breezy Bruns

Here is our latest guest post by our PHI-nominal Phi, Breezy Bruns. She was recently featured on LMU's website here.  

"Last week I was given the opportunity to intern with CNN at the Republican National Convention. Being a political science major, this internship was a dream come true. I was able to work directly with the politicians I study on a day to day basis and watch the political process that I have devoted a large part of my studies to, first hand. It was the perfect immersion into American politics before I head off to my fellowship at the London School of Economics and internship within British parliament. 

During my time in Tampa, I was able to utilize skills I developed as a member of Alpha Phi's executive board. I was forced to keep an open mind and listen to varying perspectives, an important tool when helping to make decisions that will affect your fellow sisters. In addition, I was able to be flexible when necessary, as large scale events rarely go as planned. These internships are helping to further develop my leadership abilities, and I hope to utilize what I am learning as a leader in Alpha Phi when I return home!"

Love and AOE,

Breezy Bruns 

Class of 2014 

After the convention, Breezy will travel to London as a Hansard Fellow with LMU’s Institute for Leadership Studies.

Alumna of the Month: Adrianna Weingold

Adrianna Weingold is our Alumna of the Month for September!

Adrianna, class of 2005, is currently living in Palm Desert, California working as a reporter for NBC News. After graduating from LMU she continued onto grad school at USC and received her Master of Arts in Broadcast Journalism. Six short weeks after graduating she landed her first job as a Video Journalist at the NBC affiliate in Palm Springs, KMIR-TV. Not only does Adrianna report the news, but she also shoots the news, writes and edits the articles and much more. For the past 2 years Adrianna has been enjoying this exciting job; she explains that there is never a dull moment. “My favorite days I get called in early for breaking news, and the rest of the day is non-stop action. Whether on-scene at a fire, bomb threat, or reunion of marines with their service dogs, my days are rarely, if ever, boring.”

Alpha Phi plays a big role in Adrianna’s everyday life. Adrianna developed important skills from her sisters such as learning to stand up for herself and be a strong confident woman all while setting a good example by helping those around her. In Adrianna’s busy life she’s found it inspirational to remember this quote, “We often base perceptions on exceptions and not the rule.” This reminds Adrianna not to fall victim to living a life with the “fear of missing out.” Adrianna also leaves us with this idea: “Don’t compare your life to others, do what you think is right and stand behind your decisions.” At the end of the day, Adrianna has worked hard to achieve success. Whether it be her wise words of wisdom, her down to earth personality or silly character, she is a wonderful example for Alpha Phi’s everywhere.

-Michelle Beetham
Class of 2013
Director of Alumni Relations