A Pinning for the Ages

Congratulations to Brother Joey Pettersson and his girlfriend, Erin Stirling who is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. Last week, the men from Lambda Chi and women from Kappa Alpha Theta aided in the pinning ceremony between this couple. For those who are unfamiliar with the pinning ceremony, it is a Greek tradition when a boyfriend shows his commitment to his girlfriend. The boyfriend gives his girlfriend his fraternity pin. It typically occurs when one, or both the individuals are a senior.

For Brother Pettersson who is set to graduate in a week, the time was right.

“I just thought it was the right thing to do. I’ve been going out with Erin for seventeen months and this is a way to show my faith to her,” he said.

During the ceremony, Lambda Chi’s sang three traditional songs for the Erin and the Thetas: “Hey Ho Is Anybody Home,” “Lambda Chi Alpha Darling,” and “Hip Hip Hooray for Lambda Chi.” The big brother and little brother of Brother Petterson and the little sister and big sister of Erin shared stories about their relationship. After the ceremony the Thetas and Lambda Chi’s socialized and enjoyed ice cream.