Chapter History
Although the Gamma Nu Chapter was founded at Emory University in April of 2003, its roots go back many years to its beginnings at Georgia Tech University.
In the Spring of 2001, Amanda Pardo of The Georgia Institute of Technology was introduced to Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Incorporated and took over the formation of an interest group. During this time, she worked with many girls who came and went-- all contributing large parts to the formal establishment of an interest group on campus. At one point, the interest group began collaborating with girls from Spelman College, working hard toward a common purpose – to bring Lambda Theta Alpha to their campuses and solidify friendships through sisterhood. Although the time and feeling was right for the two groups, the sorority was not ready to accept them at the time.
The Interested Ladies at Emory began in the fall of 2002. Two friends from high school reminisced about their former traditions and sisterhood that they left behind. After attending Emory for at least two years, they decided to seek an organization that would represent their ideals and specifically cater to the Latino community.
Jacinta Alves and Jacqueline Jacques chose Lambda Theta Alpha to fill the void they felt on campus. They sought interests among their friends and held the first meeting with Alexandra Jean- Jacques, Renelyn Monteloyola, and Erika Tequia. Each one spread the news about bringing the first Latin sorority in the country to Emory University. After several interest meetings, Melissa Gutierrez and Paulette Waltz joined the growing interest group. Claudia Gonzalez, Anita Husen, and Angela Perez heard of the women who were now known as the Interested Ladies of Lambda Theta Alpha at Emory. They too wanted to set the tone for a unique organization that embraced diversity.
The interest group participated in various community service events, fundraisers and in November 2002, the Interested Ladies attended their first social held at Georgia Tech. Melisa Vannachaivong heard of the exciting interest group at Emory University and joined the ladies for their Valentine’s Day fundraiser.On April 19, 2003, the twelve Interested Ladies were recognized as the Founding Line of the Gamma Nu Chapter – “The Chosen Few” of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Incorporated at Emory University. The Founding Sisters were Angela Perez, Melissa Gutierrez, Renelyn Monteloyola, Jacinta Alves, Paulette Waltz, Erika Tequia, Melisa Vannachaivong, Alexandra Jean-Jacques, Anita Husen, Jacqueline Jaques, Claudia Gonzalez, and Amanda Pardo. Gamma Nu Chapter was the first Latina Sorority not only at Emory University, but also in the state of Georgia.
On October 6, 2003, the sisters were officially recognized by the school’s Intersorority Council and were now able to participate in events at Emory.
After five successful years as a chapter, the chapter became defunct in 2008 due to the graduation of all remaining sisters. It was not until Spring 2013 that Gamma Nu was brought back on campus by Line 4, "The Unbreakable Revival of Excellence."