The sororities of Quincy University, AO∏ and ∑ΦH, held a Sorority Rush on campus to induct new members into their fold.

At 6:30 p.m., they gathered at the Windows to the Future sculpture, where new and returning students gathered together for a photo op.

Afterward, the sorority members gathered at Greek Row for camaraderie and strengthening of their bonds.

“Sorority Rush is a three–day event here on QU’s campus, where girls from freshman year to senior year can come in and get to know all the girls here involved in QU Greek Life and find out about our sisterhood and all that,” Jules Clutter, senior, said.

“We host different amounts of events. So, we have an introduction round, and then we have a philanthropy round, which is what we support,” Clutter said. “So, for AOΠ, it’s the Arthritis Foundation, and then Thursday night, the last night of Rush, is our preference night, where girls can come in and just learn more about sisterhood here. Just personal stories as to why we chose AOΠ.”

“Just the collective group of women, just there to support each other is like the main reason why people go to Rush, but also it’s a great way to get involved with the school. Their philanthropy events are beneficial to the community and there’s just a lot of other benefits that you get from serving in a sorority,” Rochelle Witzke, freshman, said.

“Sorority Rush is basically a nice week where all the girls get together and do multiple events as in Girls Supporting Girls, as in for ΣΦH, as well as do some fun events, like line–dancing we had on Tuesday, and just to get to know each other and have a supporting group,” Estella Kue, sophomore, said.

“For me, I’m able to branch out my friend groups and everything coming here. I’m able to have a nice support group here, with a lot of friends who have my back and everything, and as well as being able to do stuff for the community and give back to them,” Kue said.

Sorority Rush organizers saw a considerable amount of students inducted as Clutter said the number of inductees was cut in half during the pandemic and was relieved the number was increasing this year.