PHI MU
Alpha Eta
Letter from the President
Hi Everyone!
I’m Ellie Reaux, and I am honored to serve as the 2025 Chapter President of Phi Mu Alpha Eta. Leading this incredible group of over 350 women is truly a privilege. These women are so much more than just my sisters – they are my biggest cheerleaders, my best friends, and my daily inspiration. They’re the kind of women I once looked up to, and now they’re the ones pushing me to grow, dream bigger, and be my best self. I’m incredibly grateful for everything this chapter has given me.
The women of Alpha Eta live and breathe our values of love, honor, and truth every day. We support each other through everything, encourage one another to overcome any challenge, and push ourselves to reach goals that we once thought were not possible. Whether it’s through our chapter’s academic achievements, raising funds for CMN Hospitals, or getting involved on LSU’s campus, Phi Mu continues to strive for excellence in everything we do. I couldn’t be prouder of these women, and I can’t wait to see all the amazing things we’ll accomplish together this year.
Love In Our Bond,
Ellie Reaux
Member Testimonials
Sofia Garcia
PC ‘22
Phi Mu has felt like home since the moment I stepped inside. I had heard about it before coming to LSU and thought it sounded special, but no words can truly capture the feeling of walking into the house. During recruitment, I knew exactly what I was looking for—a true sisterhood filled with girls who made me feel like I could do and be anything. Phi Mu has given me that and so much more. In High School, I struggled to come out of my shell and felt like I never really found my place. I thought being more outgoing and friendly in college would change everything, but I soon realized it wasn’t my personality that needed to change—it was the people around me. The girls that Phi Mu brought into my life have altered my outlook on what friendship really means. The connections I’ve made will last me a lifetime and I wouldn’t want to call anywhere else home.
Caroline Adolph
PC ‘22
It’s impossible to put into words everything that Phi Mu means to me! This place has become so much more than just a sorority and four-year experience throughout my LSU journey. Phi Mu has brought me women that uplift me to be my most confident self, peers that push me academically to lead a strong career, and deeply rooted friendships to last lifetimes after graduation. During my recruitment process, so many reasons led me to hoping I’d be running to the beautiful white house at the end of West Lakeshore Drive on bid day. From philanthropy round, where I fell in love with bubbly kids with the most contagious laughter that the women of Phi Mu support, to sisterhood round, where I learned what genuine connection and friendship looked like in our chapter, and finally, the most beautiful preference round, where I looked around the room and could feel the love radiating from each and every person. College is full of highs and lows, but the one thing that has remained constant in my life is Phi Mu. At the end of the day, the women in this chapter hope for nothing but to see each other succeed and strive to fulfill our greatest values of love, honor, and truth. There is truly nothing like the sisterhood instilled in Phi Mu, and each day I find myself more and more grateful to have the opportunity to experience the beauty that is found in this chapter. LIOB <3
Cate Ardon
PC ‘23
When someone asks me why I chose Phi Mu, it’s extremely difficult to narrow it down to just one reason. From waiting outside the brown doors during the first round of rush, to the moment the doors opened and I saw the chapter dancing around, I knew… This is where I need to be. There was a sense of ease that fell over me as I began to walk through the courtyard, and I thought to myself, ‘I know this is going to be my home.’ One of the most important things to me in choosing a sorority was finding friends who allowed me to be myself, and Phi Mu easily allowed me to do that. Very quickly, I found a whole bunch of new friends who immediately became some of my best friends, whom I know I will have forever. Being in Phi Mu, I’ve found that not only those who are in my pledge class, but throughout the entire chapter, everyone cares for you. Everyone is excited for you in your triumphs and there to console you in your defeats. Whether it’s your best friends, your Big Little Phamily, or just someone in the chapter, there’s always someone who loves and values you in everything you do. Phi Mu has been the biggest blessing in my freshman year, and I cannot wait to make many, many more memories in the years to come with my sisters.
Grace Ridgway
PC ‘23
I signed up for recruitment with no idea of what I was getting myself into; I only knew two people in sororities at LSU. I also struggled finding genuine friendships in high school, so my nerves leading up to rush week were through the roof. When I danced through “the cave” at Phi Mu on the first day of Philanthropy round, though, I immediately noticed the energetic atmosphere and became comfortable with the girls I spoke to. Throughout the entire recruitment week, I conversed with countless girls with whom I formed authentic friendships that I still have to this day: including my best friends, who are now my big and grandbig! Not only can I rely on my close-knit Phamily, but also on the bonds I have created with my sisters. Throughout the past year, I put so much into Phi Mu, and I can gladly say it has paid off! I have met the most supportive and kindhearted people I will ever know, and I will never forget the spark and happiness I felt when I first walked into Phi Mu during recruitment. LIOB!!
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