Janine Garrett
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| Name | Janine Garrett |
| Chapter | Eta Indiana University of Pennsylvania |
| Date Inducted | May 2004 |
| Roll Number | Η839 |
| Alumni Chapter/Assoc | none |
| Honorary Member | none |
| Major | Math Education |
| Birthdate | 11/9/85 |
| Spouse | n/a |
| Nicknames | J9 |
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Janine Garrett (born 9 Novemeber 1985) is an Alumna Member of Eta Chapter (Η839) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
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Early Fraternity Life and Career
Janine began attending IUP in September 2003. To appease a friend, she attended Phi Sigma Pi rush events the following Spring. She met dozens of energetic Phi Sigma Pi brothers and fell in love with the organization.
Collegiate Years at Eta Chapter
Positions Held: Public Relations Chair: Fall 2004-Spring 2005 Initiate Advisor: Fall 2005-Spring 2006 Chapter Historian: Fall 2006-Spring 2007
Through her roles at Eta Chapter, Janine created and organized many events; her favorite of which was a biannual Scotch Doubles Bowling Big/Little Event.
Janine also won several formal awards at Eta Chapter. These included 4 "Kelly Lang Biggest Flirt Awards," Most Dedicated Brother, Most Enthusiastic Brother, Dynamic Duo Award (along with Audrey Lilley), and 4 Top Attendance Awards.
Alumni Years to Present
Janine has been an Alumna of Eta Chapter since her graduation in May 2007. She currently works as a volleyball coach and substitue math teacher at Quaker Valley High School. She resides with her family in New Wilmington, Pa.
National Involvement
Janine has attended two Grand Chapter (Pittsburgh and Missouri) and two National Convention Events (Washington DC and New Orleans). She plans to attend the 2008 National Convention in Nashville. She has also attended two regional conferences for the Allegheny Region (ARCTIC). Janine has also traveled to several chapters for interchapter events. Some of these chapters include: Ohio State, Pitt, Shippensburg, Slippery Rock, University of Maryland,. Janine also organized an interchapter trip to Hershey Park and National Headquarters in Lancaster, PA.
In addition to traveling, Janine also served as a member of the Membership Development Committee (MDC) from 2006-2007.
Bigs and Littles
Janine's Big Brother is Jamie Straub (nee Orcutt) who is now married and living in Altoona, Pa. She is currently taking graduate school classes at IUP.
Janine has 2 Little Brothers:
- Sarah Held, Resigned
- Leah Zeman, Current Eta Chapter Treasurer
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Other Interesting Facts
Janine is very interested in sports. Last summer she participated in 4 different softball leagues and played in 3 volleyball tournaments. Currently, she is a member of a competitive bowling team. She plans to play on an Ohio Valley Region volleyball team this spring. In addition, she plans to coach middle school and junior olympic volleyball.
