68 Social Clubs Thanksgiving Traditions Regina and Chi Sigma Alpha host an annual Thanksgiving meal together as brothersister social clubs. Freshman Noah McMaster, who had just joined Chi Sigma Alpha a few weeks prior, said the meal truly brought people together. “What better way to foster community than to spend time having fun together?” McMaster said. “As my dad says, the ‘Three F’s’ of having a good day are food, fun and fellowship.” This was not the only instance when the two clubs spent time together. McMaster noted that Chi Sigma Alpha and Regina often ate meals and participated in events together. “We frequently did functions together and ate dinner together in the Stu, and it was always a great time,” McMaster said. The club process already allowed for greater friendships, but the Chi Sigma Alpha and Regina Thanksgiving event fostered relationships between social clubs. Written by Max Thweatt Every year around the Thanksgiving holiday, men’s social club Chi Sigma Alpha and women’s social club Regina—brother and sister clubs—come together to share a meal. The event had been a tradition since the 1980s. During the celebration in fall 2024, they spent the time laughing and joining in fellowship while eating good food. It was a time to celebrate and be thankful for the friendships the clubs had brought them. “I love that we have it so soon after the club process because it gives the new members an opportunity to continue the relationships they created during club week,” Senior Kyndal Jones, president of Regina, said. One of the reasons the Thanksgiving meal was special was because students volunteered to help in a pot-luck style meal. Junior Grace Stevens, a Regina member and a queen for Chi Sigma Alpha, appreciated that aspect. “Everyone signs up to bring something, and then we all come together for a time of laughter and fellowship,” Stevens said. She also valued the relationship between the two clubs that gave the event a familial feeling. “It really is like having a group of brothers on campus,” Stevens said. “It’s a comforting feeling to know that people from both clubs have your back . . . It’s a time for everyone to come and hang out together in a fun and relaxed setting.” A FULL TABLE Regina and Chi Sigma Alpha members sit down for a Friendsgiving. The two clubs have hosted a Thanksgiving meal with each other since the 80s. Photo by Jenna Gaessler
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