Letter from the President

Alpha Xi Delta, a women’s fraternity, was founded back in 1893. For the past one hundred and twenty-eight years, it has inspired women across the United States to realize their potential and become their best versions. Alpha Xi Delta’s 185,000+ sisters are different in their own way, yet they unite to support this one organization and promote its values on dozens of college campuses and beyond.

The Iota Psi chapter reflects the values of our national organization. Every member is unique in their own way, yet when we come together, it feels more like a family. Our differences and various backgrounds make us that much stronger. We all ended up in the Iota Psi chapter because our values aligned with Alpha Xi Delta. Leadership, knowledge, service, and sisterhood are all values that each member of the Iota Psi chapter prides themselves on and are what bring us together.

I arrived at Franklin and Marshall College in late 2022 from Alexandria, Virginia. When I was younger, I envied the kids who had known their high school graduating class since pre-k, wishing for a bond as long and as strong as theirs because I grew up as a military child, constantly moving from state to state—new schools, new friends, new routines. Everything felt temporary, always changing just as I started to settle in. But when I joined Alpha Xi Delta, I found something I had never truly experienced before: consistency. Growing up with frequent relocations means always adapting to new environments, but Alpha Xi Delta offers a lifelong sisterhood, traditions, and a consistent support system that transcends geographic boundaries. The shared values, close-knit bonds, and unwavering support create a home away from home, providing a sense of community and continuity that military life lacks. I knew this is where I wanted to be as soon as I got to meet these amazing women on day one of recruitment. After joining Alpha Xi Delta, I have a place where I belong, where time does not measure meaningful bonds.

With Kindly Hearts and TFJ, Faith Marie Bramsche

President of Alpha Xi Delta, Iota Psi Chapter