I actually don't think there is anything with which I would absolutely NEVER part... I didn't know I had it in me... because I treasure all of my Alpha Gam things... especially my badge and items I received as gifts.....

but last semester I passed down two of my Alpha Gam treasures...

The graduating collegiate president last semester needed a pass down gift for her sister-daughter and decided to pass down her favorite little stuffed squirrel "Chipper the Cock-Eyed Squirrel." He was this silly looking stuffed squirrel we all received from another alum a few years ago. She loved Chipper and was so sad to see him go... but was willing to give him up for her baby squirrel. While I don't ever give away gifts given to me... I wanted her to have mine.

This same sister had also lost her badge and couldn't afford to replace it... at least not right away... and I don't think any member should be without a badge... especially if it's because she can't afford it.... I had been thinking of upgrading my badge anyway... so I decided to upgrade my badge to the one with a diamond... and I passed my old badge on to her.

In fact... I had Chipper wear it when I presented him to her :)

Mai Ly

College Life treasures
 

So many things.....

1) My badge
2) Any bid day, date party, party favor shirts that have been salvaged all these years (which my mom has been kind enough to turn into a patchwork quilt for me)
3) My paddle that was given to me by my pledge twins
4) A Christmas card from my Pledge grandbaby
5) A thank you card from a younger member for helping her get her study hours in for initiation.
6) A puffy paint "Mommy" sweatshirt and boxers that my pledge twins made for me during their pledge class slumber party.
7) all of my party pics
8) the hideous white dress I wore for initiation
9) the crayon drawing award I got from my Pledge Grandma - for being "The Fastest Changer in the West" for rush wardobe approvals.
10) plastic cups from all my favorite watering holes and parties
11) my fabric covered photo album that we all got during Pledging Momming.
12) my glue gun and paint pens - all those gifts we had to make... hahahahahha
13) my lavelier, charms and crest ring
14) all of those house pictures from bid day

I just love all of those memories.

My badge, of course
My pledge book and pin
My standard letters
My paddle from my little sister
I have kept almost everything from my college years.