To Beta Psi,

When I think of how to describe ADPi Beta Psi, the first thing that comes to mind is “thank you.” Thank you being the biggest blessing the University of Kentucky has brought me. Thank you for letting me meet my lifelong friends and future bridesmaids. Thank you for letting a Pittsburgh girl find her second home. Finally, thank you for helping me become the strong woman I am and teaching me how to be unapologetically myself.

Alpha Class 20. The “COVID” class. I know you all are probably so tired of hearing that, but this whole year has been special and a time for firsts. I think that describes you all perfectly. I have told many of you this before, but if you love ADPi now, just wait. I promise you it gets even better (I didn’t think it was possible either). For starters, don’t be nervous if you don’t have a “friend group” yet, it will happen. Float around, and meet as many people as possible! That even means in other alpha classes. We all are in this sorority for a reason, so I know your people are out there! I also know we have been restricted from doing so many things this year, and I can see you guys itching to get out of this “cage.” I’m sad that I won’t get to see what amazing things you'll do when school gets to be more “normal” again, but I am so excited to watch you guys thrive from afar. I love each and every one of you so much. Please don’t forget me when I’m gone!

Alpha Class 19. I am honestly so jealous of you all. Every one of you is so unique and passionate about so many things. You all are so diverse but fit perfectly together. I want to let you know that time is about to fly, so savor it as much as possible. One day you are going to blink and you will be a senior, about to graduate, and never wanting to leave these amazing people that God has placed in your lives. I can’t wait to come back and see you all absolutely thriving. I expect to see you all at the new Pi Palace, because when I come back that is the first place I’m stopping. I will miss you all so much more than you will ever know, thank you all for being you.

Alpha Class 18. The baddest of them all. I want to be all of you when I grow up. You all have shown me how to dream big and know that I can accomplish some of my wildest dreams. I am so proud to see the amazing women you all are growing up to be. One day, one of you is going to be the President or a CEO, and I can’t wait to tell everyone that I know you, and I knew how amazing you all would be. I can’t believe how much time has already flown by. I feel like yesterday we were all each other's pi pals and getting ready for big-little. Make sure you all spend as much time with each other as possible, because senior year will go by in the blink of an eye. AC 21 is blessed that they will have seniors like all of you. I love you all way too much, and I seriously can’t imagine not seeing you all everyday. For those living at 359, I will be crashing on your couch next year so I can see all of your beautiful faces next year. I will miss you guys way too much. 

Alpha Class 17. My people. Typing this out is bringing tears to eyes. You all have completely changed my life in the best way possible. From our first alpha meeting, I knew you all would be my girls for life. “Halo” will always make me think of you all, and imagining us all singing that one last time is making my heart hurt. I know you all are going to rule the world, and I can’t wait to be your biggest cheerleader while you are doing it. I don’t know when we all got so old, but I hate it and want to go back to freshman year. I will never forget all of the Monday night meetings, Greek Sing practices, or pizza Tuesdays I have spent with you all. I hold the little memories we have all had so close to my heart and I wouldn’t trade them for anything in the world. Thank you all for giving me the best 4 years of my life. I love you all SO big. AC 17 forever!

ADPi, thank you for giving me the best people and memories. You exceeded my expectations by a landslide. 476 Rose Street will always be my forever home. Again, thank you.

Love,

Nicole McCloud (AC 17)