Cristy Anderson
The Spring 2010 Collegian of the Quarter is Cristy Anderson. Cristy is an active member of the University of Kentucky Royal who graduated into our sisterhood on April 17, 2009 as a member of the school of F.U.E.G.O. Cristy currently is pursuing a degree in Secondary Education and serves as the Royal's Secretary and Recruitment Chair.
Cristy is featured as our Collegian of the Quarter for her commitment to scholarly excellence and service to the community, in addition to her work to support her Royal. Cristy achieved a 3.2 GPA while completing 56 community service hours in the Fall 2009 semester, and is hard at work to continue this excellence as finals end for this Spring 2010 semester.
Cristy took some time out of her busy schedule to answer a few questions for us about her commitment to service and excellence.
What was your favorite service location?
My favorite service location was tutoring at the Village Branch Library. It's an afterschool program aimed at children who do not have the resources to do projects for school or even access a computer. This program is vital to these children's success and I am more than proud to assist in the Village Branch's efforts.
How did you balance school, service, and sorority this semester?
I have my L.O.V.E.ly sorority sisters and family to thank for keeping me balanced. If it wasn't for their support and help I would not have been able to achieve what I have this semester.
How did you feel impacted by the service you provided to your neighboring community?
As a future educator I look forward to working with underprivileged children and providing them with a stable adult figure as well as the help they need to graduate high school. I feel this program speaks to my desire to see children who are largely ignored by the school system succeed.
What inspires you?
I am inspired by the progress the children make in the program and seeing them apply what I helped them within their schoolwork into their everyday lives. There is no greater satisfaction than seeing a 7th grade student who was told they can only read at a 2nd grade level, proudly tell you they are now reading at their grade level.
Cristy is an inspiration to all sisters of Delta Phi Mu and all women who wish to make a difference in their community by uplifting others while we climb. Pictured here is Cristy and her fellow F.U.E.G.O. sisters at the UK Royal 1st Annual Red Dress Fashion Show to support our national philanthropy The Heart Truth.
Congratulations Cristy for being named the Spring 2010 Collegian of the Quarter! We look forward to all the great things you will do in the future.