A day in the life of a “sorority girl” 

Living with 25 of your closest friends, in a 2,700 square foot sorority house, located on one of the busiest streets in Athens, Ohio; sounds rather enjoyable and carefree, huh? This is the life of Stephanie Westfall, a 21-year-old junior member of Delta Gamma sorority at Ohio University. You’d think from the description that being involved in a sorority, as well as living in a sorority house is all fun and games. Who needs school or academia when you can hang out with your best friends all day in a house that provides a cook and a cleaning lady? Perhaps this is why sororities have such a bad rap to people who are not involved in 

Greek life. Stephanie Westfall may have the luxury of living in the beautifully large-sized sorority house with her closest friends, but she will be the first one to tell you she is not the stereotypical “sorority girl”. 

“Work hard, play harder”

“It’s mandatory that we maintain decent grades in this sorority. We also believe that we are wearing our letters at all times, so being the best we can personally be at all times is very important to us.” Not only is Westfall a member of Delta Gamma but she is also vice president of finance. “It’s hard to find a balance between schoolwork, my position and social activities. But in the end it’s all worth it,” Westfall comments. She says basic tasks involved with her finance position include paying bills monthly, keeping track of member’s dues and fees, and making sure every member is paying accurately and promptly. “My position has certainly given me an  exponential amount of experience. I’ve learned how to manage my time and prioritize. And I always remember the golden rule; ‘Play hard, work harder’”

“Sticking together through thick and thin” 

Recently, Delta Gamma has experienced financial problems that have been a major obstacle for the chapter to overcome. Westfall said she has committed herself to overcoming their financial situation and frequently reminds her fellow sisters that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Westfall lightheartedly laughs when asked what would happen if her chapter went bankrupt, “Our chapter has come together, and we would never let that happen. What we need to work on most is paying our dues on time and I know for a fact it will be sooner rather than later that we’ll be on the other side of this issue.”

Westfall sits amongst some of her chapter members 

at Delta Gamma Executive Offices in Columbus, Ohio.

“D-E-L-T-A G-A-M-M-A”

You can tell from the way that Westfall speaks of her experience in Delta Gamma that she would do anything for a fellow sister. “We have a bond that is irreplaceable and although sororities do receive harsh criticism sometimes, I would not trade my sisterhood with Delta Gamma for the world.” She happily performs some of her sorority’s chants, and beams when speaking of the friends that she has made in Delta Gamma. “I’m incredibly lucky to have so many wonderful people in my life and I could not be luckier. Athens, Ohio is a beautiful place and I'm loving every minute!.”