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New members of Delta Theta march around campus. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Gallery: New Member Orientation kicks off with annual Bid Day

February 12, 2023 by Daniel Curd

Sororities and Fraternities recently welcomed their new members with a festive and exciting Bid Day on Saturday, February 4. This marked the first day of orientation for the new members, who will spend the next two weeks getting to know each other, learning about club traditions and participating in various events.

New members of GATA gather in a circle around the newly constructed GATA Fountain. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
New members of Delta Theta march around campus. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Liam Moore, board member of Galaxy and senior ministry and vocation major from Coppell, gives a brief introduction to the Nova’s. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Henry Erickson, president of Galaxy and senior English major from Longmont, Colorado, talks to the new Galaxy members. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Lane Bloomer, junior Bible and ministry major from Lubbock, and the other members of Galaxy inspect the uniforms of the new members. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Matthew Nguyen, freshman Biology major from Tomball, gets ready to accept a membership to GSP. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Jackson Dodd, freshman accounting major from Sweetwater, holds out his chain, representing the brotherhood of Gamma Sigma Phi. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Biddies gather in the McGlothlin Quad. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
The Biddies race in a game to see which group can paint their nails the fastest. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

The new members of Frater Sodalis stand on the steps of Hardin Admin, awaiting instructions from the members. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Chloe Pryor, secretary of Delta Theta and senior marketing major from Colleyville, asks the Biddies questions about the club’s history. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
New members of Ko Jo Kai gather around Kojie Park, dressed in pink and green-themed costumes. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

New members of Sigma Theta Chi gather around at the Teague Blvd circle. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: Delta Theta, Frater Sodalis, Galaxy, Gamma Sigma Phi, GATA, Ko Jo Kai

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About Daniel Curd

Daniel is a photographer from Denver, Colorado. He is an Advertising/Public Relations major hoping to go into media creation. When not taking photos, he can be found in the library studying with friends, listening to music, or watching one of his favorite movies. For any additional photos captured by him, visit: DanielCurd.com

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Other Multimedia:

  • Gallery: Seniors reflect and worship during Candlelight Send-off

  • Gallery: Students battle it out in Wildcat World Cup Smash Bros. tournament

  • Gallery: Students gather at the Bullock Brothers Ballpark for a sold-out game

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30 Mar

Sing Song 2025 Awards Women’s Division:

Vocals:
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Sing Song 2025 Awards Class Division:

Overall Award:
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