Each spring, a number of awards are presented to members of the Greek community at Austin College.
The Greek Review Board voted on each position after nominations by sorority and fraternity members.
Outstanding Greek Woman for 2021 is Kappa Gamma Chi senior Abigail Ross. Completing an English major, she also completed minors in education and political science.
Among many other activities, Abigail has led the annual Kappa 5K and ’Roo Run, and according to the Greek Review Board, “made extreme contributions to the Greek community.” Her nomination indicated she is quick to help others and understands the meaning of Kappa sisterhood. She also is involved in the Activator mobile youth ministry team, has been part of the Model UN team, has contributed to Suspension Literary Magazine, and is a member of the Political Science Honor Society. She received the 2020 Robert Bradshaw Award for Campus Leadership.
Outstanding Greek Man for 2021 is Lucellus Christian Miller, senior member of Chi Delta Eta, who died during the fall term from Covid and its complications.
“Chris Miller went above and beyond the normal fraternity member in helping our fraternity become the best group it could be,” his nomination included. “He was an outstanding rusher, which is not hard to believe if you had ever met him with his extremely outgoing personality that made people feel included.” Chris was involved with Black Expressions and participated in many service opportunities amongst the Greek community. He was completing a business administration major.
Outstanding New Member is Kate Kahle, a sophomore member of Xi Epsilon. She plans to complete majors in chemistry and political science.
Her nomination said she has helped provide the Greek community opportunities to express themselves and learn. As a TEDxAustinCollege speaker in fall 2020, Kate had the opportunity to spread her message of self-expression to the larger college community. She has been elected the new president of the Xi Epsilon sorority.
Austin College, a private national liberal arts college located north of Dallas in Sherman, Texas, has earned a reputation for excellence in academic preparation, international study, pre-professional foundations, leadership development, committed faculty, and hands-on, adventurous learning opportunities. One of 40 schools profiled in Loren Pope’s influential book Colleges That Change Lives, Austin College boasts a welcoming community that embraces diversity and individuality, with more than 50 percent of students identifying as persons of color. The residential student body of approximately 1,300 students and more than 100 expert faculty members allow a 13:1 student-faculty ratio and personalized attention. Related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA), Austin College cultivates an inclusive atmosphere that supports students’ faith journeys regardless of religious tradition. The College, founded in 1849, is the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under original name and charter.