Bid Day 2017! Meet Our New Members

This August, we welcomed home 60 new members to our HOME in Chi Omega! These ladies have already become such assets to Chi Omega and we can't wait to see how they will change the world in the next four years. Read all about them below!

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iowa_chi_omega_rony_wright — Rony Wright

"Rony exudes confidence yet remains humble and kind. She is a friend til the end and an irreplaceable one at that. Everyone is always laughing around her!"
Hometown: Lisbon, IA.
Major: Pre-Pharmacy

iowa_chi_omega_jordan_winke — Jordan Winke

"Jordan embodies everything in a good role model. She is disciplined, hardworking, sincere, a lady!"
Hometown: Albia, IA.
Major: Marketing/Sports & Rec Management

iowa_chi_omega_anushi_wijay — Anushi Wijayagunaratne

"She is very intelligent, cool, calm, & collected, smiley, stylish and relatable. She can get along with anybody and has a smile that lights up the room!"
Hometown: West Des Moines, IA.
Major: Biomedical Science

iowa_chi_omega_gracie_wilson — Gracie Wilson

"Gracie is such a sweetheart. She lights up the room when she walks in and you can't help but smile when you're with her! She is radiant, compelling, and simply incredible!"
Hometown: Bettendorf, IA.
Major: Spanish & Education

iowa_chi_omega_maria_werner_anderson — Maria Werner Anderson

"Maria is stunning and bright-minded. She is graceful and charming and we are so proud that she is a Chi Omega!"
Hometown: Ames, IA.
Major: Nursing

iowa_chi_omega_madeline_volk — Madeline Volk

"Madeline always has a smile on her face and I love seeing her around campus! She is one of the sweetest, funniest, and hardest working girls. Everyone is always smiling around her!"
Hometown: Ankeny, IA.
Major: Nursing

iowa_chi_omega_caely_tietz — Caely Tietz

"Caely is genuine, kind-hearted, and humorous. She is a total sweetheart, a lifelong friend and a sister to the end."
Hometown: Eden Prairie, MN.
Major: Political Science

iowa_chi_omega_peyton_swift — Peyton Swift

"She is the most kind-hearted person I know. Peyton brings the sunshine wherever she goes. She is captivating and gentle."
Hometown: Urbandale, IA.
Major: Speech & Hearing

iowa_chi_omega_kylie_spanbauer — Kylie Spanbauer

"Kylie is Iowa's Golden Girl! Kylie is delightful, pure-hearted, and has an old soul. She is passionate and driven; the epitome of success. She is inspiring yet humble, kind and graceful."
Hometown: Fon Du Lac, WI.
Major: Therapeutic Recreation

Sidney Smolik

"Sidney is completely genuine and has such a sweet soul. She is a ray of sunshine and so much fun to be around."
Hometown: Waukee, IA.
Major: Human Physiology

iowa_chi_omega_sydney_shie — Sydney Shie

"Sydney has such a joyful disposition and wears a smile wherever she goes. She is charming, sweet, and charismatic!"
Hometown: Iowa City, IA.
Major: Public Health

Macy Schares

"She is goofy, funny, determined, smart and outgoing. Macy is also so stylish! She is energetic and there's never a dull moment with her."
Hometown: Cedar Rapids, IA.
Major: Nursing

Peyton Ross

"Peyton is a classy lady with integrity who is extremely personal and well-rounded! She is a fantastic person all around!"
Hometown: Cedar Rapids, IA.
Major: Human Physiology

Julia Romanowski

"Julia is absolutely awesome. She's intelligent, has good humor, and absolutely lights up my day. She's smiley and always knows how to make the best of a situation!"
Hometown: Joliet, IL.
Major: Biology

Ali Randolph

"Ali is ambitious, fearless, and she always keeps it real. Her sparkling personality is what will make her flourish in these next four years and beyond!"
Hometown: For Madison, IA.
Major: Biology

Kaitlyn Pfaffle

"She is genuine and has a gentle soul. She is warm, caring and a complete genius. She is already an amazing sister!"
Hometown: North Sioux City, SD.
Major: Direct-Admit Nursing

Nicole Pagliari

"Everyone would love to be around Nicole. She is always smiling and makes everyone laugh. She is funny, unique, and completely relatable!"
Hometown: Park Ridge, IL.
Major: Creative Writing & Psychology

Sarah Niesman

"Sarah is beautiful and sweet. She is intelligent and down-to-earth and a complete role model! She radiates positive vibes wherever she goes."
Hometown: Arlington Heights, IL.
Major: Nursing

iowa_chi_omega_rebecca_nelson .jpg — Rebecca Nelson

"Becky!! She is an adorable human with the most kind and pure heart. Her natural optimism and ability to make the most out of every situation is so inspiring."
Hometown: Audubon, IA.
Major: Speech Pathology

Clare Nelson

"Clare is lovable a kind-hearted soul, and radiant! She is selfless, outgoing, and she effortlessly makes everyone's day brighter by just being herself. Her sweet demeanor makes everyone she talks to feel like an instant friend."
Hometown: Chicago, IL.
Major: Human Physiology

Ellie Murphy

"Ellie is so genuine and curious about the world. She is involved, kind, and has an absolute heart of gold."
Hometown: Chicago, IL.
Major: Speech & Hearing

Mary Mondanaro

"Mary is sweet, spunky, and so adorable! Her smile is completely captivating and she is such a welcoming young woman."
Hometown: Iowa City, IA.
Major: Economics & Mathematics

iowa_chi_omega_jana_miller .jpg — Jana Miller

"Jana is fun-loving, easy-going, mature, and has a calming presence. She is so personable and makes everyone feel special!"
Hometown: Davenport, IA.
Major: Health & Human Physiology

Marisa Milavitz

"Marisa is a very outgoing lady with a sparkling smile and capturing eyes. She has a sweetness that is so memorable and makes everyone want to be around her!"
Hometown: Iowa City, IA.
Major: Human Physiology

Emma Meador

Emma is compassionate and outgoing and has a huge heart. She is down-to-earth and a great role model!"
Hometown: Independence, IA.
Major: Public Health

iowa_chi_omega_danielle_mccomas — Danielle McComas

"Danielle is bold, she is true to herself and outgoing! She is unique, smiley, and genuine to the core."
Hometown: Council Bluffs, IA.
Major: Political Science

Julia Matthews

"Julia is a genius! She is a ray of sunshine with a heart of gold and anyone could talk to her for hours about anything and everything."
Hometown: Naperville, IL.
Major: Nursing

Chase Marzen

"Chase is so bubbly and fun to be around!! She is a absolute joy to spend time with and when someone meets her they instantly want to be her friend."
Hometown: Ankeny, IA.
Major: Open

Kelly Lynch

"Kelly is smart, caring, and a total show stopper. She is the life of the party, because people are drawn to her and that amazing smilet!"
Hometown: Bloomfield, MN.
Major: Open

Lydia Leyden

"She is a breath of fresh air! Her smile is completely contagious. She's courageous, successful, and spunky."
Hometown: Iowa City, IA.
Major: Nursing Interest

Hannah Lee

"Hannah Lee is so sincere and down to earth. Her smile lights up a room and her genuine spirit makes her so approachable."
Hometown: Johnston, IA.
Major: Exercise Science & Pre-Physical Therapy

Skyler Lawson

"She is kind, mature, and a helping hand! Skylar is enthusiastic and beautiful in every way and will flourish wherever she is planted."
Hometown: Cincinnati, IA
Major: English

Rory Laubengayer

"She's bubbly, conversational, hilarious, and has a heart of gold. She is a great friend to everyone!"
Hometown: Chesapeake, VA.
Major: Marketing

Screen Shot 2017-09-30 at 12.15.37 PM.png — Jenny Kulhanek

"This girl has a contagious personality that everyone can see! She is driven, personable, and is a light to everyone that knows her."
Hometown: Davenport, IA.
Major: Nursing

Beth Kuhn

"Beth is extremely smart and is so easy to talk to! She is humble, kind, and inspiring in every way."
Hometown: Lockport, IL.
Major: Biomedical Engineering

Kara Krantz

"She is relatable and talkative and won't let you down. She is a fighter and her fierce spirit is contagious!"
Hometown: Dyersville, IA.
Major: Journalism & Mass Communication

Mary Kainec

"She is fun-loving, mature, and so smart! She loves to laugh, has a heart of gold, and finds joy in everything."
Hometown: Bettendorf, IA.
Major: Open

Carson Hunt

"Carson is a fantastic writer and always brings a positive energy wherever she goes. She is so intelligent, ENERGETIC, enthusiastic, positive, smiley, and upbeat!"
Hometown: Duxbury, MA.
Creative Writing

Andrea Huls

"Andrea is so kind-hearted and cheerful that anyone can have a good time around her. She is one of the most caring people I know."
Hometown: Sergeant Bluff, IA.
Major: Political Science

Haleigh Houston

"Haleigh is such a spunky spirit, but she also has a kind and empathetic nature about her. She is driven, fun, and compassionate!"
Hometown: Cedar Rapids, IA.
Major: Human Physiology

Katherine Henry

"Katherine is studious and focused and dazzles anyone she talks to. She is a leader and the world is hers!"
Hometown: West Des Moines, IA.
Major: Speech & Hearing Science

Mary Grace Henderson

"Mary Grace is a fabulous dancer and a leader. She lights up a room, she can make anyone smile, and she is extremely intelligent."
Hometown: Des Moines, IA.
Major: Psychology & Dance

Jessica Hawkins

"Jess Hawkins is so genuine and down to earth! She has such a kind soul and makes everyone happy around her."
Hometown: Evanston, IL.
Major: Journalism & Graphic Design

Ellie Havenstrite

"Ellie is confident, independent, funny and well-rounded. She is calm and collected, so driven, and an unstoppable force."
Hometown: Wisconsin
Major: Mathematics

Emma Hapeman

"Emma is the total package! She is a natural born leader, eccentric, sharp, intelligent, and she brightens up any room she walks in!"
Hometown: Kohler, WI.
Major: Marketing & Management

Camryn Glienke

"Camryn is sweet, lovable, and so natural! She is enthralling and a natural leader."
Hometown: Clive, IA.
Major: Art Education

Stephanie Garoufalis

"Stephanie is a ray of sunshine! She is responsible and leads by example and she has an infectious smile."
Hometown: Orland Park, IL.
Major: Human Physiology, Pre-PA

Gianna Fiandaca

"Gianna is fun, outgoing, super trustworthy, sweet as can be, and everybody's best friend!
Hometown: Mundelein, IL.
Major: Human Physiology, Pre-PA

Lucy Ernst

"Lucy is a girl with the most radiant presence and brings light into every room she walks into. Her positivity is contagious. To know her is to love her!"
Hometown: Cedar Rapids, IA.
Major: Pre-Pharmacy

Kayla Drow

"Kayla is passionate and determined. She is a loyal and fierce friend who will not let you down!"
Hometown: Naperville, IL.
Major: Marketing & Accounting

Rachel Diomar

"Rachel has a contagious smile and laugh. She is fun loving, a friend to all, and a complete sweetheart!"
Hometown: Winfield, IL.
Major: Psychology

Laura Derby

"Laura is so easy to talk to that she will hit it off with anyone she meets. Her sweet, genuine personality and bright smile lights up a room!"
Hometown: Urbandale, IA.
Major: Nursing

Liv Denkinger

"Liv can talk to anyone. She is sweet, down-to-earth, and an absolute ray of sunshine!"
Hometown: Des Moines, IA.
Major: Public Health

Holly Dannen

"Holly lights up my world! She has such a pure heart and genuine presence. She is kind-natured and so easy to love."
Hometown: Altoona, IA.
Major: Open

Kate Curran

"Kate is sweet as PIE, inclusive & welcoming, intelligent, poised, radiant, giggly, loyal, and bonus: she gives great hugs. The whole package!"
Hometown: Humboldt, IA.
Major: Early Admit Nursing

Hanna Chambers

"Hanna is extremely dedicated to not only her academics, but also to her activities outside of school like Ultimate Frisbee and Chi O! She is incredibly kind and is always there for you."
Hometown: Urbandale, IA.
Major: Human Physiology

Renee Cafun

"Renee is driven, yet sweet and bubbly at the same time. She is engaging, relatable, and an amazing friend!"
Hometown: Quincy, IL.
Major: Biomedical Engineering

Zoe Bussanmas

"Zoe is so smart and independent. She brightens anyone's day and holds herself in the most respectable way!"
Hometown: Urbandale, IA.
Major: Business

Jess Berning

"Jess is so outgoing and social-she could seriously talk to a rock! She is poised, positive, and always smiling."
Hometown: Centennial, CO.
Major: Business

iowa_chi_omega_addi_bennett .jpg — Addi Bennett

"Addi is an amazing, pure person! She lives life to the fullest every single day and everyone wants to be around her. She is the sun on a rainy day!"
Hometown: Morton, IL.
Major: Pre-Nursing

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