The new member class of Delta Zeta rocked the mall last week. In fact, they SHAMrocked

the mall.

This group of girls held an event called “Supplies for Shamrocks” during the week of St. Patrick’s Day. They collected donations for Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., which is a school for the deaf and hearing impaired.

The sorority women set up a table where people could donate school supplies or money and receive St. Patrick’s Day gear.

“Having the new member class do a fundraiser on our own shows that working hard pays off, and we were happy to help others,” Arts & Sciences freshman Moriah Miller said.

Supplies for Shamrocks raised over $65 and brought in a large number of binders, pens, paper and notebooks to  donate.

“My favorite part of the event was being able to be outside on a week with such nice weather,” Nursing freshman Julia Hicks said.

Delta Zeta allows its new members to hold leadership positions during the new member process. Hicks is the philanthropy executive for her new member class. Miller is the new member sisterhood chair.

“Giving the new members leadership opportunities allows them to come together as a class,” Arts & Sciences senior Amy Fawcett said.

Holding events such as “Supplies for Shamrocks” allows the new member class to bond as a unit.

“I think it is important for the new member class to do our own fundraising event because it brings us closer as a class,” Hicks said.

Many faculty members and students stopped by to donate to the cause throughout the week.

“My favorite part of the fundraiser was seeing students and faculty go out of their way to help with our fundraiser,” Miller said. “It really showed that they care.”