Student Spotlight
Name: Kelly Gooley
Greek affiliation: Alpha Epsilon Phi
Order of Omega Chapter: Eta Psi
University: Temple University
Awards/Honors: Dean’s List Fall 2004, Member of Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority, served as Retreat Chair Spring 2005, Elected Vice President of Programming for two years, Nominated for Greek Goddess 2006 (2nd place), Voted “Most Talented” in AEPhi Fall 2005, Anchor/Reporter on Temple Update (student-run television station on campus), Member of the Public Relations Committee for Temple Student Government, Member and Temple Student Government representative for Order of Omega, Nominated for Rho Lambda Fall 2007, interned at MyPhl17 television network Fall 2006, interned at MTV Networks in New York City Spring 2007, currently freelance at special events for MtvU, and currently work part-time on the Temple University campus in the Executive Office of the President, will be graduating on time (within four years) this coming May.
Why they should be in the student spotlight: Kelly became a member of Order of Omega Greek Honors Society during the Spring 2007 semester. Upon being admitted and initiated, Kelly immediately expressed interest in becoming an officer in the organization. Our chapter has consistently struggled with having student leaders take on leadership positions considering that many will only be active in the organization for one year or in some cases, one semester. Kelly embodies what Order of Omega stands for by committing herself to uphold a strong academic record as well as continuing to better the Greek-letter organization community. During our first Order of Omega meeting this year, Kelly arrived early and stayed later than the rest of the organization’s members, which emphasizes her commitment to helping the organization grow. She also was very vocal about our organization’s need to have quality programs and even suggested potential programming ideas. She even went further as to volunteer to plan and coordinate some of our programs for the upcoming year. Kelly is a very valuable member of Order of Omega. She has continued to exemplify the ideals on which the organization was founded time after time. As a member of the student population, I would be proud to have her represent the Eta Psi chaper in the Student Spotlight.