Thursday, February 27, 2014

Spirit of the Week: Jessica Wong


Name: Jessica Wong
Major: Marketing major and Art History minor
Hometown: Rowlett, TX (a little lakeside suburb outside of Dallas)
Weenie Class: Fall '12!


What does Texas Spirits mean to you?
Texas Spirits has given me a place to call home on the 40 acres - it means that no matter what, I’ve got an amazing support system 24/7 and I couldn’t be more proud to be a part of an organization with such unique, accomplished, and driven individuals.

If you could add one celebrity to your weenie class who would it be and why? 
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, aka my girl Kate Middleton. She’s classy, stylish, loves her country, and is a world ambassador. Plus, I’m sure we’d all love hearing her British accent around, so what’s not to love?


What has been your favorite service event? 
That’s difficult for me to choose because there have been so many! I’d have to say my favorites have been my weenie service project and Band Jam. My Fall ’12 weenie service project was an incredible way for me to bond with my weenie sisters and for all of us to put our best foot forward and exemplify one of the Texas Spirits pillars. I’ve actively participated on Band Jam committee and I love it because Band Jam is such a collective effort - the whole organization takes part in it and it’s a great way to support our philanthropies.


Weenie of The Week: Morgan Barnhill


Name: Morgan Barnhill
Hometown: Baytown Tx
Major: Liberal Arts Undecided but in the process of Speech Pathology
Weenie Class: Spring '14

What does Texas Spirits mean to you?
Texas Spirit means many things to me, It means I have more opportunity to serve my community with never-ending service events, It is a community where I can be 100% my self and be loved, It also keeps my UT school spirit alive by attaining game points, and the one I love the most is that everyday of the rest of my life I have a group of girls that I can love and become closer to!

Favorite Ice Cream flavor?
My favorite Ice Cream is Mint Chocolate Chip

What are you most excited about for your weenie semester?
I am so excited for my weenie semester because my weenie class is the best group of girls I have ever met, they are compassionate and kind and even though we have only been a family for two weeks we are inseparable! I love them so much. Also I was nominated as the Contact weenie, meaning I get to talk every day! lol This organization already mean so much to me and i cannot wait to see what the future holds

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Spirit of the Week: Abz Zeitler


 Name: Abz Zeitler
Hometown: Valparaiso, Indiana
Major: Public Relations
Weenie Class: Fall '13

What does Texas Spirits mean to you?
Texas Spirits is my home. :) I have never been so passionate about something in my entire life. Spirits has completely changed my life. It challenges me every day to be better, do more, and succeed beyond my wildest dreams.

If you could travel to any country what would it be and why?
I would travel to London, so I can hopefully marry a British boy

What has been your favorite aspect of spirits thus far?
I love the service aspect of Spirits. I have fallen in love with Feed My People!

Saturday, February 22, 2014

Spirits Love Service

This week, Texas Spirits focused on our Service pillar, so we would like to highlight two wonderful projects Spirits have participated in these past few weeks.

The first was participating in the decoration of a new resident at St. Louise House. Spirits hung pictures, put away dishes, and made a safe place to live a home for a woman in need.





The second, was Project 2014. Spirits helped install a garden bed and plant flowers at the Zaragoza Park and Recreation Center.





The end result of all their hard work!

Amazing Job Ladies!!
CIWY

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Presenting: The Spring 2014 Weenie Class!

After weeks of recruitment events, interviews, and getting to know prospectives, we finally got to have our beautiful Tap In ceremony in the Tower to welcome these 26 beautiful ladies to the Tradition!
Congratulations to all of you!


Alyssa Kahl

Berkeley Mashburn

Bria Benjamin

Clarissa Lobo

Denise Chavez

Emma Neuendorff

Erin Hailey

Haley Qualman

Jaclyn Gomez

Julianne Scamardo

Julie Choi

Katherine Rodriguez

Kathryn Lewis

Katie Moy

Katlynn Hallisey

Laura Artiles

Madi Low

Mason Lanch

Morgan Barnhill

Nakita Naik

Nikita Ahuja

Rachel Heath

Rachel Waitt

Sarah Brashear

Shelby Buchanan

Unnu Shukla