Crescent Ball 2010

Every year Gamma Phi Beta hosts a beautiful formal dance and this year's Crescent Ball wasn't just beautiful, it was gorgeous! The following is a picture of the decadent interior of the venue.

The beauty of the venue was further reflected in details, such as the place settings that made every Gamma Phi and their guest feel classy while eating the delicious dinner.

This enchanting evening was the product of expert planning by Gamma Phi Beta's very own Internal Social Chair, Rebecca Chu. 

Instead of speculating on how Rebecca made this wonderful night possible, we simply asked her to recount her experiences planning the event for all of you:

"Hi! My name is Rebecca Chu and I am the Internal Social Chair for Gamma
Phi Beta.  I had the pleasure of planning our Crescent Ball which is our
formal dance that occurs during Winter Quarter.  This year our formal took
place at Celebrations at Turnip Rose in the Grand Newport Plaza.  Planning
this event was amazing, stressful, and yet the most rewarding experience
that I will ever have.  It taught me to prioritize my time and to be more
organized.  I definitely had to be on top of things and keep track of a
lot of different people such as the photographer, the DJ, the bus company,
and above all the venue.  But the night was beautiful.  Everyone was
dressed up; the girls wore gorgeous dresses and their dates cleaned up
nice in a suit and a tie.  The venue offered above and beyond with its
special lighting and delicious food and desserts.  The DJ mixed music and
we danced the night away.  It was a memorable night that I will never
forget!  And a night I hope my sisters will never forget either.  All I
can hope for is to create a memory for my fellow Gamma Phi Beta sisters
that they will be able to cherish for years to come."

Undoubtedly, every Gamma Phi cherished the special evening, especially the award winners! True to Gamma Phi Beta formal tradition sisters in the chapter nominate their fellow sisters for various awards and this year they were:

Fashionista: Lisa Recio

Miss Congeniality: Christina Bui

Social Butterfly: Lauren Barnes

Most Likely to be the Prettiest Future Mom: Nancy Kantzavelos 

Best Big and Little: Sam Okawa and Jenn Fujitani

Studious: Danielle Hontz

Funniest: Whitney Shepard

Gamma Phi Beta Woman of the Year: Christina Rios

These extraordinary women were given a tiara and got to feel like a princess for the duration of the evening. But the truth is, everyone felt like royalty at Crescent Ball 2010 thanks to the amazing event planned by Rebecca Chu!!!! 

Sister of the Week Mar. 15-22

The fantastic sister of the week is.....

Stephanie Barnes!   

Hometown: Desert Hot Springs

Year: 3^rd

Major: Biological Sciences

What are your hobbies/interests?

I love to play sports, especially basketball, and watching reality tv shows is my addiction, sadly.

What’s your dream job?

If I could do anything in the world I would want to either travel the world spreading peace and hope to third world countries (particularly teaching English and what not) or be a professional basketball player.

When and why did you join Gamma Phi Beta?

I joined Gamma Phi in Fall 2009 in order to get the chance to really experience college and enjoy it! I can honestly say that Gamma Phi has actually made me enjoy being on campus and participating actively in many different activities as where before I was mostly depressed because I thought I was going to graduate without any thing to look back on; mostly without those friends that stick around for your entire life. But now I sleep easy knowing that I have finally found my home here at UCI.

Describe Gamma Phi Beta in three words.

Inspiring, loving, and everlasting friendship

Talk about one of your favorite Gamma Phi Beta memories.

My favorite moment thus far would have to be at Big Sis revealing when I found out that Brittany Davis is going to be my big. I remember being so nervous and scared for so long about whom my big was going to be but then once everything was over and done with and we were taking pictures in the foyer, it was really one of the happiest moments of my life.

You graduate tomorrow.   What will you miss most about being an undergraduate Gamma Phi Beta?

Seeing my sisters everyday on campus and off and the activities we get to participate in.

Sister of the Week Mar. 8-15

Our lovely Sister of the Week is....

Kelsea Wallace!!!!        

Hometown: Irvine, CA

Year: 3^rd year

Major: Political Science

What are your hobbies/interests? Shopping, my doggies, friends, and family

What’s your dream job? Entertainment Lawyer

When and why did you join Gamma Phi Beta? 2009. I joined because I was a transfer student new to UCI and I really wanted to get to know great quality people, and get myself more involved.

Describe Gamma Phi Beta in three words.  Great College Experience

Talk about one of your favorite Gamma Phi Beta memories. My favorite experience so far was participating in Pikes of the Caribbean with my sisters. It was the first major Greek event that we had participated in since getting our bid. Myself, along with a bunch of girls, participated in a “stake out” in front of the Tri Delta house in order to capture a Pike. This event is so memorable because it was the first real bonding time I had with active members, and also new Beta Chi’s. I remember Stephanie Barnes jumping over a fence to tackle one of the pikes. I hadn’t laughed so hard in my entire life!!

You graduate tomorrow.   What will you miss most about being an undergraduate Gamma Phi Beta? Being able to be an active member of the undergraduate Gamma Phi Beta. I would miss all my friends who, even though will always be in my heart, will be going separate ways to achieve their academic and lifetime goals. I will miss having an incredible social life with girls who truly care about my well-being and me. Most of all I will be happy that I came out of Gamma Phi Beta with my future bridesmaids. <3 

Sister of the Week March 1st - March 8th

The new sister of the week is....

Jenn Bui!

Hometown: Santa Ana forever!! (I live in Garden Grove now though….)

Year: 2nd year

Major: Public Health Science with a Management Minor

What are your hobbies/interests? 

TIESTO!!!!!

What’s your dream job? 

To plan major events such as music festivals and listen to good music all day long.

When and why did you join Gamma Phi Beta? 

I joined my 1st year. It just felt right!

Describe Gamma Phi Beta in three words.            

Beautiful, Classy Ladies =)

Talk about one of your favorite Gamma Phi Beta memories.

Setting up for Pref Day the night before…. It was so late and we were all so delirious! It was a lot of work, but being around my sisters made it so much more fun. Get some!

You graduate tomorrow. What will you miss most about being an undergraduate at Gamma Phi Beta?

Running into my sisters on campus.