Paths Converge Ava has already made her mark in Alpha Phi. She currently serves as her chapter’s vice president of new member education, a role that has boosted her confidence and marks just the beginning of her leadership journey within the chapter. “This experience has already been so rewarding and has shaped me into a better person,” Ava says. “I love giving back to the Alpha Phi community, and I’m planning to run for another position next year to continue doing that.” From once sharing clothes (depending on who you ask) when they were younger to now exchanging ideas about Alpha Phi, the sisters have built a relationship where they see each other as peers, and the six-year age gap seems to shrink as they grow older. “We both know that we need to focus on our ideas and new member plans before we can talk about the fun stuff,” Maddie says. Ava adds, “My position is demanding during the new member period, so it’s really nice to have someone who will help me at any time of the day, no matter how urgent or what the topic is. I wouldn’t trade having Maddie as my advisor for the world.” When asked how Alpha Phi has deepened their relationship as sisters and friends, Ava sums it up best: “Alpha Phi has given Maddie and me the chance to be sisters both by chance and by choice. It’s so special to share something that means so much to both of us. My experience has become even more meaningful knowing we get to grow together, celebrate each other and make memories hand-in-hand.”
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