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Scholarship Spotlight: Mallorie Rodak
Mallorie Rodak was initiated into the Eta Omicron chapter of Gamma Sigma Alpha in 1996. She served the chapter at Drury University, during her undergraduate years, as Vice President of Public Relations and President. She is a proud Zeta Tau Alpha alumna currently pursuing her master’s degree in Advertising at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.
In addition to Gamma Sigma Alpha, Rodak was involved in the Panhellenic Council, Drury’s Advertising Team, Mortar Board and logged over 200 hours in community service. Her service involvement benefited the Humane Society of Tulsa, the Boys and Girls Club and Relay for Life.
When asked about the benefits of her involvement with Gamma Sigma Alpha, Rodak said, “My membership in both Gamma Sigma Alpha and the Greek community has helped me develop valuable skills for the professional workplace. I’ve gained experience as a leader among my peers, improved my interpersonal communication skills, and learned how to become an effective team player.”
A professor at Drury wrote Rodak’s reference letter and stated, “I am continually amazed at the involvement and passion Mallorie possesses in every aspect of her busy life. She is able to juggle several leadership positions, organizational memberships, theater commitments and academic work and still be passionate and enthusiastic about every task that comes her way.” Rodak is another student Gamma Sigma Alpha is proud to call a member of the society!
This is the final “Scholarship Spotlight” from the 2009-2010 academic year. Gamma Sigma Alpha will announce recipients for the 2010-2011 academic year this summer.
News Release: Gamma Sigma Alpha announces regional GPA awards and honor roll
Indianapolis, IN, June 4, 2010 – Gamma Sigma Alpha is proud to announce the recipients of the Regional GPA competition and Honor Roll campuses from the 2009 calendar year. This year brought a record number of Fraternity and Sorority Communities whose GPA is at or above their campus GPA and who achieved Honor Roll status.
This Honor Roll represents the top 10% of Fraternity and Sorority Communities in North America.
Spring 2009 Results
Northeast
Babson College
Southeast
Sororities
Western Kentucky University
Fraternities
Western Kentucky University
Midwest
Oklahoma State University
Western
University of San Diego
Fall 2009 Results
Northeast
New England College
Southeast
Sororities
Western Kentucky University
Fraternities
Birmingham-Southern College
Midwest
Missouri State University
Western
University of San Diego
Spring 2009
(Fraternity and Sorority Communities whose GPA is above the non-fraternity and sorority GPA)
| Arkansas Tech University |
| Ashland University |
| Babson College |
| Ball State University |
| Birmingham-Southern College |
| Brenau University |
| Depauw University |
| Jacksonville State University |
| Loyola Marymount University |
| Miami University (OH) |
| Millikin University |
| Missouri State University |
| New England College |
| Ohio University |
| Oklahoma State University |
| Rutgers University |
| Saint Francis University |
| San Diego State University |
| The University of Akron |
| University of Alabama |
| University of Alabama, Birmingham |
| University of California, Los Angeles |
| University of Georgia |
| University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign |
| University of Iowa |
| University of Miami |
| University of Michigan |
| University of San Diego |
| University of South Carolina |
| University of Southern California |
| University of the Pacific |
| University of Washington |
| Valparaiso University |
| Washburn University |
| Washington & Jefferson College |
| Western Kentucky University |
| Wittenberg University |
Fall 2009
(Fraternity and Sorority Communities whose GPA is above the non-fraternity and sorority GPA)
| Albion College |
| Arkansas Tech University |
| Ashland University |
| Babson College |
| Ball State University |
| Birmingham-Southern College |
| Brenau University |
| Depauw University |
| Grand Valley State University |
| Jacksonville State University |
| Longwood University |
| Loyola Marymount University |
| Miami University (OH) |
| Millikin University |
| Missouri State University |
| New England College |
| Ohio University |
| Oklahoma State University |
| Rutgers University |
| Saint Francis University |
| San Diego State University |
| The University of Akron |
| University of Alabama |
| University of Alabama, Birmingham |
| University of California, Los Angeles |
| University of Georgia |
| University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign |
| University of Iowa |
| University of Miami |
| University of Michigan |
| University of San Diego |
| University of South Carolina |
| University of Southern California |
| University of the Pacific |
| University of Washington |
| Washburn University |
| Washington & Jefferson College |
| Western Kentucky University |
| Wittenberg University |
Gamma Sigma Alpha National Academic Greek Honor Society is the premier organization committed to the academic success of our members and aligning with the academic missions of the institutions that house our chapters. We are over 200 chapters strong and growing every day.
Scholarship Spotlight: Paige Fennell
“Since becoming a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, I have been honored to join the Order of Omega and Gamma Sigma Alpha. That recognition was extremely important since there are many misconceptions about the academic abilities of students in a Greek organization,” wrote Paige Fennell in her scholarship application. Fennell, a graduate of the University of South Carolina was one of our six 2009-2010 graduate student scholarship recipients. She is currently pursuing her graduate degree in teaching at the University of South Carolina. A former professor said, “She is a born educator and a gifted communicator! I am immensely proud of her work and have every expectation that she will go on to distinguish herself in graduate school and beyond.”
Fennell is an outstanding student, but also realized she could learn a lot outside of the classroom and excelled as a student employee, working with the Registrar’s office and the Department of Education. In addition to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, she was involved in many other student organizations and volunteered in the community. She served as a tutor to high school students and was involved as a minority peer mentor.
Gamma Sigma Alpha is proud to support Paige Fennell as she pursues her dreams and hopes that her leadership will inspire a future generation of educators!