Spring Formal
Celebrating Sisterhood
A night to remmeber
“The thing I love most about Formal is how it is one of the few opportunities we have to come together as a chapter and celebrate accomplishments, graduations, and the sisterhood we have here at Chi Omega. ”
As the spring season rolls around - the flowers begin to bloom, and the sun returns to its rightful place in the sky - the women of Chi Omega are in full swing, preparing for their annual Spring Formal. The annual Spring Formal is a night for the women of Chi Omega to dress up, bust a move, and show their love for eachother. From dress shopping to securing a venue, Sophia Kleese, PC ‘21, and her assistant Gianna DiVerde, PC ‘22, planned and executed a beautiful night.
Social Chair
Sophia Kleese, PC ‘21
Sophia serves as Chi Omega’s Social Chair. She and her assistant, Gianna, made the night come to life. As an Event Management major at Iowa State University, Sophia’s experience as Social Chair helped her cultivate and develop various event planning skills. The position challenged her to roll with the punches, be quick on her feet, and adapt to adversity. Sophia worked hard to ensure her sisters would have an amazing time at the event. She was delighted to see this dedication pay off. Thanks to Sophia, her assistant Gianna, and their commitment to the chapter, the night was one to remember!
Each year, the chapter votes on a Formal theme, and this year’s theme was “White Carnation Ball.” The magical night resembled this well. The white carnation, Chi Omega's flower, is known for its sweetness and beauty. The flower was chosen for its delicate, pure, and refreshing nature. The white carnation holds great significance for the women of Chi Omega, and represents what the chapter stands for.
“To me the “White Carnation Ball” theme represented Chi Omega and not just another sorority formal theme. When envisioning this formal and what I wanted it to look like, I wanted it to be super elegant yet fun. I knew that creating a theme like this would allow just that. ”
The Chi Omega Spring Formal was located at The Monroe in West Des Moines, Iowa. The venue - elegant and charming - had adequate space to take photos, chat with sisters, and bust a move on the dance floor. Sophia organized for a delicious dinner provided by B Fabulous Catering. Following dinner, formal awards were handed out and recieved, ranging from “Nobel Prize Winner” to “Best Big-Little Duo.” Shortly after, the women of Chi Omega were treated to delicous cheesecake for dessert. The night was entertained by a DJ, allowing for lots of singing, dancing, and laughter.
Arguably, the best part of any big night is the preparation. Getting ready with your best friends is always fun, and it is no different at 227 Gray Ave. Hours before the event, the women of Chi Omega came together to help one another prepare. Wheter its helping a sister curl her hair or do her eye makeup - the women of Chi Omega cherish being there for each other. Sophia enjoys living in the house for this reason, making it one of her favorite memories of all time. She says it is like, “having a thousand big sisters help you get ready.” The women of Chi Omega know getting ready is always more fun when in good company.
“Getting ready in the house with my besties are some of my favorite memories. I will never forget the frantic running around to get the last-minute things done - like steaming your dress or finding a bobby pin. Everyone happily jams out to music because we are so excited for the night. I will miss this most about living in!”
The sisterhood at Chi Omega is truly something to celebrate, and the annual Spring Formal is a great way to do so. Meg Ries, PC ‘20, enjoys the Chi Omega Formal because she loves to see her sisters having fun and feeling confident. Rooted in empowerment, the women of Chi Omega are constantly cheering eachother on. Thank you to Sophia Kleese, PC ‘21, and her assistant Gianna DiVerde, PC ‘22 for an amazing night to do so.
