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Arizona State student named to Order of Omega board

Jenny Holsman has been named the student member of the National Order of Omega Board of Directors. Jenny, whose term began in July 1999, replaces Andrea Stenger, a recent graduate of Dartmouth College.

An Arizona State University senior, she was instrumental in re-establishing the Arizona State chapter. A member of Alpha Phi, she has served as its director of scholarship, Greek Caucus representative, and Standards Board representative. She has also served as Panhellenic president and vice president of administration.

Currently, Jenny is president of the Associated Students of Arizona State University (student government). She is a founder of the Women’s Coalition, a delegate on the Commission on the Status of Women, a delegate of the ASU Student Affairs Committee, Women in Leadership president, and ASU cheerleader. Andrea is majoring in Political Science with minors in Women’s Studies and English.

Jenny thinks that the major issues facing the Greek systems across the country include the disbanding of national organizations due to poor choices made by undergraduate students. “Whether the issue relates to drugs and alcohol, hazing, out of control parties or little emphasis placed upon academics and leadership values, the problems are quite apparent. Order of Omega has three aspects that make up its purpose statement that could potentially solve these issues.”

“By developing a sense of leadership and commitment to change, the Greek systems across the nation hold the key to the future. Order of Omega gives undergraduate students a chance to develop personally, professionally, and as leaders on campus. The organization steers students in a positive direction that could potentially take the social aspects of the Greek community and place a lower emphasis on them.”

“The issues of today’s society are very different from the issues faced in past. Thus, active participation in leadership and academic programs are greatly needed to develop a positive support system for students to use as a stepping stone to the real world. My greatest fear is that a lack of interest in developmental programs could mean losing national organizations that hold high ideals for its members.”

“The experience that I have had as a Greek student is one that I will take with me for the rest of my life. I would not be the person that I am today without my Greek experience. I want to ensure that these organizations continue to exist for undergraduate students forever.”