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Iota Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi

Iota Gamma History

Alpha Phi first arrived on the Pacific campus in October 1996. The university was interested in expanding its women's greek program and after doing extensive research, felt that Alpha Phi was the best choice as a new addition. Members of Alpha Phi International was invited to campus and they went through an extensive process of meetings, social gatherings, and interviews trying to find the perfect girls who could uphold Alpha Phi's high ideals and standards.

Once the appropriate girls were selected, the members of international held the first sisterhood event which was a bear pass. This is where Theodore the house's friendship bear was born. In Spring 1997, Alpha Phi was given permission by the university to use the residence 819 President's Drive for Formal Recruitment. The recruitment period was incredibly difficult for the ladies of Alpha Phi because they had only been a Colony for a short period of time. They had to learn the intricate details of recruitment in a short period of time which is why having the International advisors' help was a huge benefit to the ladies.

In Fall 1997, The Alpha Phis moved into the their new chapter house located in Fraternity Circle-- it was 819 President's Drive-- the same house they had used earlier that year for recruitment. After almost two long years, the 77 charter members were initiated April 4, 1998. These charter members were given the opportunity of having their mothers or close family members go through the same education process and become members of the Iota Gamma Chapter.

By Formal Recruitment 2002, Alpha Phi had become a strong presence on the Pacific campus. They rushed at the top and gained one of their biggest new member classes having 27 new members. By the 2003 and 2004 formal recruitment, Alpha Phi was considered one of the top houses on campus. In the past few years, the ladies of Alpha Phi have had some amazing accomplishments. They were named Greek Chapter of the year for 2001, 2002, and 2003. Greek Week Champions for 2002, 2003, and 2004. In 2003, Alicia McNamara was named Greek Woman of the Year and Rosie Balcunas was given the same honor in 2004. One of the reasons why Alpha Phi has been so successful is because of caring, dedicated advisors. This was shown when Amy Cederborg was named Greek Advisor of the Year in 2004.

The Ladies of Alpha Phi have had some amazing accomplishments, but they are constantly working to achieve even more. The women strive to create a legacy that people will remember for years to come.

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