Delta Sigma Pi is a co-ed fraternity that helps students learn valuable business skills while making long-lasting friendships.
Courtesy of Sara Henk
By Adrianna Reeves
At co-ed fraternity Delta Sigma Pi, the brotherhood bonds are strong and the valuable business skills learned will leave lasting impacts on members.
Established at USF St. Petersburg in 2012, the Rho Psi chapter of Delta Sigma Pi was created to help men and women prepare for a future in the world of commerce. Since then, many students have participated in the club’s events and found a unique bond of brotherhood that will last a lifetime.
Sara Henk, president of Delta Sigma Pi Rho Psi chapter, said she knows students are eager to participate in in-person meetings following more than a year of distance learning.
“I feel new students, or even students from last year, have not been able to really see all of the clubs and organizations the USF St. Petersburg campus has to offer and want to get involved,” Henk said. “Current members are so excited for us to be in person, I feel a lot are attending as much as they can.”
Henk, a senior management information systems major, said her time at the fraternity has not only provided her with opportunities for her future but also provided her with invaluable bonds of brotherhood.
“To me, being a brother in Delta Sigma is about being a part of something that is more than just yourself. You are a part of a very big family where you have something in common with everyone. I feel I now have people I can go to for pretty much everything, whether it is school-related or not,” Henk said.
Nathalie Dragwa, vice president of scholarship and awards, has been a committed member since fall 2020. “I was welcomed with open arms,” Dragwa said.
Dragwa said her participation in Delta Sigma Pi Rho Psi has helped her gain an important support system that will last well into the future.
“I’ve made lifelong friendships personally. My professional lifelong term will be extremely successful from having an overflowing amount of support and guidance from the fraternity.”
At Delta Sigma Pi Rho Psi, said they believe the commitment is more than just a four-year membership.
Members leave the fraternity with a deeper understanding of how valuable friendships are during the college experience. They aim to promote a diverse environment for brothers and pledges to grow professionally and personally.
According to the club’s website, “Regardless of what stage of career a member may find themselves, the social and professional opportunities provided by Delta Sigma Pi are valuable resources and rewarding investments.”
Both Henk and Dragwa said future pledges will come with an open mind and are ready to dive into the brotherhood of Delta Sigma Pi Rho Psi by being an active member of the fraternity.
Delta Sigma Pi Rho Psi has several upcoming events, including Bowling with the Bros at Ten Pin Lanes in St. Petersburg on Sep. 9 at 9 p.m. and an information session at The Edge on Sep. 17 at 7 p.m.
Delta Sigma Pi Rho Psi is open to any student that is a business major with a minimum of a 2.5 cumulative GPA. There is a $136 pledging fee with additional fees for semesterly dues.
The fraternity meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at 5:30 p.m. in the Lynn Pippenger Hall building.
For more information on the recruitment requirements, visit dspusfsp.org/recruitment or visit the Delta Sigma Pi Instagram @dsp_usfsp.
