Since graduating in 2012, Emily has worked in campus marketing, collegiate recruitment for Alpha Phi and corporate recruitment, ultimately landing her at MasterClass as a senior recruiter. She traveled as an ELC for three years from 2012-2015 and then was the Program Manager of the ELC program for one year. She has also served the Fraternity as an active volunteer in roles including CCA, recruitment advisor, new member advisor and serving on the CCSC. She is currently in her favorite role of all-time as the international governor and chapter advisor for Beta Epsilon. Kennedy is a senior at the University of Arizona and is studying accounting. She currently serves as the chapter president for Beta Epsilon. Previously, she was a new member assistant and the vice president of health, wellness and accountability. We asked both sisters the same questions to compare their collegiate and sorority experiences. Here’s what they had to say! What was/is your favorite place to hang out on campus? Emily (E): Dirtbags (It's campus adjacent!) Kennedy (K): I spend most of my time on campus studying in Alpha Phi's study room or in our beautiful lanai. If I had to pick a second favorite spot, I'd have to say the Scented Leaf on University Boulevard!
What was/is the preferred social media platforms used by students? E: Facebook all the way! Instagram came out at the end of my senior year. Pinterest was also just becoming popular, as well! K: Instagram and TikTok!! What is your favorite chapter memory? E: Living in the house is a three-year- long memory I'll never forget. Being surrounded by friends 24/7, there was never a dull moment, a lonely meal or an hour with nothing to do. It pushed me out of my comfort zone and led me to form friendships I could never live without. K: After four years, it's hard to pick just one, but if I had to pick [then] I'd say getting to plan Sweetheart's Week with my best friend and roommate. From running errands and organizing donations and vendors, every moment was filled with fun. It was such a rewarding experience getting to raise $20,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation! Any advice for incoming members? E: The friends you meet through Alpha Phi will be your everything for life. Let them in, and never let them go! K: Get involved! Alpha Phi is what you make of it. Come to lunch, meet new people, sign up for committees and enjoy every second of it. You always have a shoulder to lean on!
Emily Coulouras and Kennedy Bailey both joined Alpha Phi’s Beta Epsilon Chapter at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, but they’re over 10 years apart. Both joined the Fraternity as freshman – Emily in 2008 and Kennedy in 2022. Despite the decade-long age gap and each being in different life stages, these two have more in common than you might think (besides their shared love of Alpha Phi). Do you know two sisters who were initiated at the same chapter with 10+ years between them? Email us at quarterly@ alphaphi.org for a chance to see them featured on this page in the future!
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Who were/are the popular bands?
E: Usher, Jason Derulo, Justin Bieber, Gaga, Rihanna, Bruno Mars, Carrie Underwood, Ke$ha and Taylor Swift.
D: Digital camera and a teasing comb. K: I love a cute shoulder bag! What was/is an accessory you can’t live without?
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K: My favorite artist is SZA, and I also love Taylor Swift and Tate McRae. House music is also super popular right now and includes DJs like John Summit, Dom Dolla and Chris Lake.
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