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Tri Kappa Gamma's newest members line up near Bullock Patio. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

Gallery: Bid Day marks the start of New Member Orientation

February 4, 2024 by Sarah Thompson

Sororities and fraternities at ACU recently welcomed their new members on Saturday, February 3, as they celebrated Bid Day. Serving as the inaugural event for new members, Bid Day started the commencement of their two-week orientation journey. The new members will spend the next two weeks getting to know each other, learning about club traditions and participating in various events.

Tri Kappa Gamma’s newest members line up near Bullock Patio. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
New members of GATA walk hand in hand through the grounds of the GATA Fountain. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
The new members of Frater Sodalis gather on the steps of the Hardin Administration Building. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

Priscilla Browne, parliamentarian for Delta Theta and senior kinesiology major from Mckinney, guides Delta Theta’s newest members at The Quad. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
The Women of Delta Theta gather on The Quad. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Ko Jo Kai’s newest members march arm and arm around campus. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

Tri Kappa Gamma’s newest members line up near Bullock Patio. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
The Men of Gamma Sigma Phi meet at the Tower of Light. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
The new members of Sigma Theta Chi take photos at Siggie Pavilion. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

The Men of Gamma Sigma Phi meet at the Tower of Light. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
The Women of Gata lead their newest members in club activities at the GATA Fountain. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Tri Kappa Gamma’s newest members line march hand in hand around campus. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries, Showcase Tagged With: Delta Theta, DT, Frater Sodalis, Gamma Sigma Phi, GATA, GSP, KJK, Ko Jo Kai, S, Sigma Theta Chi, TKG, Tri Kappa Gamma

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