Founded on Jan. 2, 1897, Alpha Omicron Pi is a socially diverse sorority whose values revolve around their diverse mix of sisters. Exemplified by the sheaf of wheat, their sorority symbol, they are made strong by their ability to relate and come together as a passionate, fun-loving, and generally laid-back house. Alpha Omicron Pi remains one of the most prevalent houses across the country, with notable alumni like famous photographer Margaret Bourke-White and "Survivor" winner Parvati Shallow.

At the local chapter of Alpha Gamma at Washington State University, Alpha Omicron Pi, affectionately known as A-O-Pi, there are approximately 160 members, making their chapter one of the largest on the Washington State University campus. The Alpha Gamma chapter holds two main philanthropies. The first, held in the fall, is called Strike Out Arthritis. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the nation, and there is no known cure. To raise money for the Arthritis Foundation, Alpha Omicron Pi holds a three-day tournament called Alpha Male. The members of different fraternities participate in a dodgeball tournament, draft and perform skits, and serenade members of AOPi to create a fun atmosphere and, in turn, prompt more participation. "We raise money to support the research done for the disease, " says Riley Ellison, house philanthropy chair. "This is a unique philanthropy because it doesn't focus on just one age group, it focuses on children, adults, women, and men."

Their second philanthropy, Take Your Keys, raises awareness for sexual assault and the hazards of drunk driving. Inspired by the death of AOPi alumni Tanya Guseva, AOPi invites members of other chapters over to write important messages on paper bags. These paper bags are then filled with paper candles and lined up on sidewalks to remind people of the dangers of drunk driving.

Annie McRae was unsure that Greek life was for her as an incoming freshman. She thought that all the sororities were the same and had a horrible experience with girls during high school. It wasn't until the summer of her sophomore year that she met three girls in AOPi who, as she says, "changed my life, and I went from not believing in female friendship to discovering real sisterhood."

They convinced her to go through recruitment, and she couldn't be happier that she ended up in AOPi. Just like McRae, AOPi has changed the lives of many girls because of their genuineness, their dedication to sisterhood, and their devotion to their chapter.