In December of 2003, Ivis Ordonez
and Liana Gregory researched multicultural sororities and came across
Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. They were interested in bringing
a multicultural sorority to the University of Florida not only because
they didn't feel that they fit with existing sororities on campus but also
because they wanted to be a part of an organization whose foundation and
ideals rested upon multiculturalism. Ivis and Liana immediately contacted
the national organization to get further information on bringing Theta Nu
Xi to the UF campus.
In time, the then-current Director
of Expansion for Theta Nu Xi, Nicole Taylor, put these interested ladies
in touch with Jessica Goodwin who also contacted Nationals with interest
in bringing the organization to UF. After recruiting a few more ladies, an
interest group was born. A letter of intent was submitted by the national
sorority to the University of Florida Greek life on February 3, 2004. On
March 4, 2004, Lady Monarchs became an official Greek Interest Group for
Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc.
In order to become recognized by
the Multicultural Greek Council, the interest group was to follow the
guidelines set forth by the MGC constitution. The Lady Monarchs functioned
as a normal sorority would, volunteering at community service events,
sponsoring educational forums, and hosting social and fundraising events.
The interest group worked hard to prove to the council that they could
bring a self-sufficient sorority to campus. Despite completing a proposal
and presentation of their numerous achievements as an Interest Group, the
members of the Lady Monarchs were faced with much adversity. With a lot of
hard work, dedication, persistence and the help of the UF Greek Life, the
Interest group would overcome these trials and tribulations. The Lady
Monarchs were granted Associate Member status of the Multicultural Greek
Council on April 5, 2005, over a year after becoming an official interest
group.
The founders of the Alpha Alpha
Chapter became official members of Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority,
Inc. on June 4, 2005. These ladies are as follows: Jennifer Janet Castro,
Ivis Ordonez, Liana Marie Gregory, Arlene Patricia Solano, Shari Alicia
Roberts, Jennifer Fajardo, Charlene Chai Yin Liu, Natoya Felicia Abel, and
Jessica Denise Goodwin. The long awaited Founding M.O.T.I.V.A.T.I.O.N.
Line of the Alpha Alpha Chapter emerged at the University of Florida on
August 27, 2005.
Chapter: Alpha Alpha
Chapter History│Chapter
Founders & Dates│Officers
& Active Members│Lines
