Rebekah Alford
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| Name | Rebekah Alford |
| Chapter | Gamma Pi Towson University |
| Date Inducted | May 5, 2007 |
| Roll Number | ΓΠ 215 |
| Alumni Chapter/Assoc | |
| Honorary Member | |
| Major | Forensic Chemistry, Chemistry, and Molecular Bio/Biochem/Bioinformatics (MB3) |
| Birthdate | July 31, 1988 |
| Spouse | |
| Nicknames | Dodger |
| Awards | Awesome President, Best Eboard Retreat, Most Spirited, Tripod Brother, Most Active Brother |
Rebekah Alford (born 31 July 1988) is an Active Member of Gamma Pi Chapter (ΓΠ 215) at Towson University.
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Early Fraternity Life and Career
Rebekah decided to attend Towson University after much contemplation. Having just moved from the west coast to attend school in Maryland, she desired a way to get connected with the campus and community. After trying numerous organizations, in the spring of her Freshman year she heard of Phi Sigma Pi. While sitting in a Pre-Med meeting, one of the current Brothers, Randall Mazzarino, announced that Phi Sigma Pi was having their Rush week and he encouraged everyone to come out. After seeing the bond these individuals had while still participating in a well organized group she knew she had found her niche. Shortly after being pinned, she discovered she was accepted into a study abroad program in Newcastle, England. The Brotherhood allowed her to be inducted even though she would be gone that fall, much to her appreciation. Between emails and online chatting she eased into the Phi Sigma Pi lifestyle when she returned in spring of 2008. The understanding and thoughtfulness of the Brothers while she was away emphasized the knowledge she had that this was an organization she wanted to be a part of.
Collegiate Years at Gamma Pi Chapter
In the spring of 2008, Rebekah was a member of the alumni committee. That fall she was on the fundraising committee as well as a member of the executive board by serving as the chapter Treasurer. By spring of 2009 she was leading her chapter as the President. With this role came a position on the membership committee. Her junior year (08-09), she roomed with another Gamma Pi Brother with whom she made many baked goods for the various Phi Sigma Pi fundraisers. That same year she was awarded the Best Eboard Retreat Award, Awesome President Award, Most Active Brother Award, Most Spirited Brother (Tie with Mary Howard), and the Tripod Brother Award.
National Involvement
- Spring 2009 Capitol Region Convention at James Madison University
- Spring 2009 Omicron Chapter Formal
- Spring 2008 Brother Bowl at Penn State
- Spring 2007 Tau Founders Day Weekend at East Carolina University
Bigs and Littles
Rebekah's Big Brother is Allison Burns, who also served as Gamma Pi's President. Allie is now a Registered Nurse and became an alumni in December 2008
Rebekah has 1 Little Brother:
- Nichole Nazelrod, active
Further Resources
- ralfor1@students.towson.edu
Other Interesting Facts
Rebekah's passion is travelling. She has lived in Maryland, Connecticut, Washington State (3 times!), Guam, and England. She has been to 40+ states and 20+ countries. Once she graduates she plans on living abroad. She loves watching movies, taking pictures, and scrapbooking. She has a younger sister about to graduate high school and her family pets include a dog, 5 cats, a hamster, a rat, and numerous fish. Currently, her Dad is trying to convince her Mother to get a goat. Since Rebekah doesn't live at home during the school year, she is all in favor of more pets. Other extracurricular activities include Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society, Dodgeball, English Conversation Partners Program, Project Lean on Us, and Project Serve.
