Sigma-Washington Sigma-Washington Wins Big
The University of Washington’s annual Greek Awards ceremony in early March celebrated chapters and leaders across campus, with Sigma Chapter-Washington earning two honors during the evening. One of the night’s most meaningful individual recognitions went to Caroline Wang (Sigma-Washington) , who was named Chapter President of the Year for her 2024-25 term. Although she was studying abroad and unable to attend, Caroline’s Alpha Phi sisters accepted the award on her behalf. Reflecting on her term, Caroline emphasized both the challenges and growth that came with the role. “Serving as chapter president benefited me in more ways than I can count,” she says. “It strengthened my ability to balance responsibilities, taught me to lead with empathy and reinforced the importance of leaning on my sisters during challenging times.” Through those experiences, she developed greater confidence in her decision-making and communication skills, along with the ability to navigate mistakes with grace. “I learned to embrace mistakes as opportunities for growth rather than focusing on the negatives,” she shares. Take it from this award-winning leader: Caroline encourages future chapter presidents to approach the role with intention and perspective by staying organized, holding themselves accountable and prioritizing both their own well-being and their chapter’s needs. Most importantly, she emphasized
Nina Hayes (left) and Kaylin Hauck (right), both initiates of Zeta Pi Chapter.
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Western Reserve’s Emerging Leader Case Western Reserve University hosted its Greek Life awards ceremony this past February, recognizing the accomplishments of community members in 2025. Among those honored was Nina Hayes (Zeta Pi-Case Western Reserve) , who earned the evening's Emerging Leader Award. “Hearing my name called was such a proud moment, and I felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude for everyone who has supported me along the way,” Nina shares. A nursing and psychology double major, Nina served on her university’s Panhellenic Council as vice president of administration. In this role, she not only represented Alpha Phi but also made a meaningful impact across the broader campus community. This wasn’t her first leadership position either. Throughout her collegiate career, Nina has held several director positions within her chapter. With graduation on the horizon, she plans to continue building on her leadership experience as potentially an advisor. “I’m excited to continue supporting Alpha Phi through my alumna membership and stay connected to this sisterhood,” she says. Nina attended the awards ceremony alongside her Panhellenic president and Alpha Phi sister Kaylin Hauck (Zeta Pi-Case Western Reserve) , who first encouraged her to pursue a council role. Having Kaylin by her side made the moment even more special. “Working alongside Kaylin outside of our chapter was such a rewarding experience. Her support has made my journey with Alpha Phi even more meaningful.”
cherishing every moment, both big and small, because college flies by. Sigma Chapter also earned the Excellence in Philanthropy Award, a recognition made possible by the collective efforts of its members.
“Winning this award was incredibly rewarding, as it reflected the hard work and passion of our entire chapter and Red Dress Gala team
in fundraising and creating a lasting impact for women’s heart health,” Caroline says.
Caroline Wang (left) and Lulu Montenegro (Sigma-Washington).
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