Photo Essay: Tap Night taps back
On Thursday night, Lee University’s Greek community came together for their first semi-normal Tap Night since the beginning of COVID-19. Each club welcomed new members into a family of shared letters and traditions. The normalcy of nerves, new Taps and a growing community became possible for Greek life once again. The fall of 2021 will be remembered as the night of a community comeback for Lee University.
Sophomore Shelby Brown, taking in the Tap Night experience. Photo by Shay Maclean.
TKO in a moment of prayer during Tap Night. Photo by Isaac Vacheresse.
Photo by Shay Maclean.
Preston Hagan speaking with newest Chi member. Photo by Shay Maclean.
“It’s going to change your life. This process is crazy, and it can be difficult, but there is a lot of joy in it. Be expectant. [Chi] really changed my life, and I am grateful for it,” said senior discipleship ministry major Chad Parks.
Photo by Isaac Vacheresse.
Epsilon members: Angelica Perez, Pi Kappa Pi sister Shelby Mills and Abby Warner. Photo by Shay Maclean.
Sigma Nu Sigma’s Maycee Henry. Photo by Shay Maclean.
Sigma’s Kristin Looney, cheering on new members. Photo by Shay Maclean.
“I am excited just to be able to show them who [Sigma] is and the things we stand for. To bring them into community that they haven’t experienced anywhere else,” said senior graphic design major Audrey Pots. “We are ready to love on these girls.”
Hannah Merritt, Omega Alpha Phi President, is escorted by the newest brother Riley Savell. Photo by Shay Maclean.
Omega Alpha Phi’s Abby Watlington, ready for Tap Night. Photo by Shay Maclean.
Omega Alpha Phi’s Induction Committee: Natalie Wudski, Claire Slotsema and Scarlet Harmon walking behind new taps. Photo by Shay Maclean.
Big-little reveal. Photo by Shay Maclean.
“My big and I always had a great relationship, and I am excited to share that with my little. I was so excited when I heard her name. She had so much great energy during the [Omega] interview process,” said junior history education major Karli Keel.
Nathan Zakkus, Upsilon Xi’s Induction Chair, stands next to club President Banks Ramsey. Photo by Shay Maclean.
Upsilon’s Joy Carrigan. Photo by Shay Maclean.
Upsilon’s Taylor Rocheleau. Photo by Shay Maclean.
Upsilon’s Elias Sandifer. Photo by Shay Maclean.
Upsilon’s Alex Eckhardt. Photo by Shay Maclean.
“I hope they experience what [Upsilon] is fully about and fully buy in and get it,” said Riley Shaw, sponsor of Upsilon. “[Upsilon] is in a good standing place, and we have made a lot of spiritual advances. I am honored to be a part of the process.”
The newest club, Phi Chi Gamma, walks through the Pedmall on Tap Night. Photo by Shay Maclean.
“We are not taking a new tap this semester, but we are excited to socialize with other clubs and welcome new girls next semester,” said Liz Simpson, President of Phi Chi Gamma.
Pi Kappa Pi in a huddle as their sponsor prays over the club. Photo by Shay Maclean.
TKO cheering for a new member. Photo by Shay Maclean.
DZT being escorted into the Deacon Jones Dining Hall. Photo by Shay Maclean.
DZT cheering on their club. Photo by Shay Maclean.
New DZT member, Alexandria Smith, hugging DZT alumni. Photo by Shay Maclean.
“Tap Night is just a fun night to honor the new tap and give them a glimpse of DZT sisterhood. Also, to spend time with other girls of the club [and] to really get to know who DZT is. We are always excited to welcome new girls into the club,” said Laura Giden, Tap 79 of Delta Zeta Tau.
Photo by Isaac Vacheresse.
Omega’s Karli Deel being tapped into Upsilon. Photo by Shay Maclean.
Photo by Shay Maclean.
Photo by Isaac Vacheresse.
Upsilon’s Zach Pereira,was tapped into Sigma. Photo by Shay Maclean.
Senior Photographer Isaac Vacheresse, Senior Reporter Shay Maclean and Senior Reporter Annie Youther contributed to this article.
