Delta Zeta sorority celebrated their spring formal in style at the Renaissance Hotel on May 16. The theme was “Our Shining Stars.”

Junior Alyssa Abrams led the senior ceremony, which is a Delta Zeta tradition at every senior formal. During the ceremony, awards were given to seniors such as “Delta Zeta dream girl” awarded to Nicole Jacobs, and “most changed since freshman year,” which was given to Katie Gibson.

Awardees received humorous and touching gifts from their sorority sisters. Members also shared their memories about the graduating seniors.

“We have been so lucky to have such wonderful and amazing seniors. I know that I would not be the DZ I am today without them,” junior Jen Zamarripa said.

Junior Jodie Darnell said, “I have become really close with this group of girls over the past three years. They will be greatly missed.”

After the ceremony, sorority members and their dates danced to music spun by DJ Dave.

“Formal was a nice way to celebrate the end of my four years here with my close friends and sisters,” senior Marie Wanasz said.

Delta Zeta’s senior class of 2003, which consists of 11 women, has contributed a great deal to their sorority. The women helped to make the house what it is today through their leadership, strong sense of sisterhood, dedication and hard work.

Senior Muy Le said, “The saddest part about being a senior for me was the fact that this was our last formal ever. I will miss Delta Zeta a lot next year.”

“The reason I am comfortable moving on from my college sorority experience is because I am so incredibly confident in Delta Zeta’s ability to live up to this legacy,” Simmons said. “I feel the house is in good hands and I have confidence in the future.”