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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Michelle Snyder, Executive Director
Phi Sigma Sigma Welcomes Colony at Barry University Elkridge, Maryland (April 3, 2006)—Director of Extension Alicia Scott announces the formation of a Phi Sigma Sigma colony at Barry University in Miami Shores, Fla. “The Fraternity is proud to welcome our newest colony. We are excited to join the Barry University Greek system and contribute to the campus and local communities,” said Scott. Phi Sigma Sigma volunteers and staff conducted the colonization recruitment at Barry from March 1-3, 2006. Membership Manager Lisa Daly served as the colonization team leader. Membership Coordinator Carolyn Barley, Delta Kappa chapter (Florida University) alumnae Breny DaParre and Laura Amor, and Theta Xi chapter (Nova Southeastern University alumnae Mary Suppa and Maria Terneus participated on the colonization team. DaParre will serve as the colony’s key advisor. The colonization team made several presentations to interested campus women, sharing information on Phi Sigma Sigma’s core values, activities, programs, and membership responsibilities. Following two days of interviews, the team extended bids and the colony was formed. Special thanks to Delta Kappa chapter at Florida International and Theta Xi chapter at Nova Southeastern for their participation in the process. Delta Kappa will serve as the colony’s Sapphire Sister chapter. “The women of the Barry colony are terrific. They are friendly, smart, and service-minded. I’m so excited to have had the opportunity to meet these women and participate in the formation of the colony,” said Daly. When asked during the interviews what they wanted the campus community to say about Phi Sigma Sigma, their responses included “they’re friendly, helpful and get things done in the community,” “sisterhood comes naturally,” “they live the Barry mission,” “they follow their values,” and “they’re role models – strong leaders who are united for something special.” A formal bid day celebration and pinning ceremony was held on March 15, 2006. In the days following this alumnae Mary Suppa and Maria Terneus participated on the colonization team. DaParre will serve as the colony’s key advisor. The colonization team made several presentations to interested campus women, sharing information on Phi Sigma Sigma’s core values, activities, programs, and membership responsibilities. Following two days of interviews, the team extended bids and the colony was formed. Special thanks to Delta Kappa chapter at Florida International and Theta Xi chapter at Nova Southeastern for their participation in the process. Delta Kappa will serve as the colony’s Sapphire Sister chapter. “The women of the Barry colony are terrific. They are friendly, smart, and service-minded. I’m so excited to have had the opportunity to meet these women and participate in the formation of the colony,” said Daly. When asked during the interviews what they wanted the campus community to say about Phi Sigma Sigma, their responses included “they’re friendly, helpful and get things done in the community,” “sisterhood comes naturally,” “they live the Barry mission,” “they follow their values,” and “they’re role models – strong leaders who are united for something special.” A formal bid day celebration and pinning ceremony was held on March 15, 2006. In the days following this ceremony, the colony began Phi Sigma Sigma’s Pathways colony program and elected officers. This is an exciting time for Phi Sigma Sigma internationally and at Barry University! Messages of welcome can be sent to: or via email to barryuniversitycolony@phisigmasigma.org Phi Sigma Sigma is an international women's fraternity founded in 1913 at Hunter College in New York City. Currently, Phi Sigma Sigma has over 55,000 initiated members worldwide, with 110 collegiate chapters and colonies and 40 alumnae groups across North America. More information on the organization can be found at www.phisigmasigma.org. ###
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