My senior year of high school I knew I wanted to go Greek. Being the micro-organizer I am, I went on a spree, looking up all the different chapters across the country (because I still hadn't decided on a college), and when I looked at AOII's philanthropy I knew I had to join. I, myself, face juvenile arthritis and knew I wanted to be a part of something that was helping those also affected. Once I finally decided on UK, it just so happened AOII was there, and the first day I walked into the house I knew I couldn't be anywhere else. It sounds cliche, but the Pi House was home as soon as I stepped in. I didn't feel judged. I didn't feel like they were expecting anything from me. When Bid Day rolled around and I opened my card, I thought I knew what I had in store for me, but I never could have imagined all that AOII has already given me, and will give me in the future.
Alexis Morris is Kappa Omega's fundraising chair. She initiated into AOII in fall 2016.
Morris, right, poses with AOII Christine Vazquez, left, after Officer Installation.
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