Emily Damone
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
MEET EMILY DAMONE
Home chapter – Gamma Pi @ Purdue University
Initiation period – Spring 2015
Graduation date – May 2018
Major or study concentration – Statistics and Mathematics
Main Instrument – French Horn and Mellophone
Current profession – Graduate Student, Biostatistics PhD, University of North Carolina
Current city – Chapel Hill, NC
Why did you join KKPsi or what drew you KKPsi? - “I was drawn to Kappa Kappa Psi for many reasons. At Purdue, Psi is an integral part of the bands community. I routinely saw upperclassmen wearing letters at rehearsals and saw that they were normally the ones having the most fun as well as encouraging and helping others. I would say two main people drew me into the brotherhood to begin with. My section leader my freshman year was also a brother, and she reached out to me to invite me to recruitment events and was routinely someone I could approach with any questions or issues. I saw brothers in our department as the leaders and ones the directors could depend on for whatever they needed. I wanted to be able to be that in the department and give back to the band in any way possible.”
What positions or responsibilities did you hold in your chapter? - “As an active brother I served as the community chair for two years, planning events for the brothers in chapter as well as the department as a whole. My junior year I was the Vice President of Membership for Gamma Pi and I loved the responsibility and impact I could have on the future of my chapter through the role.”
Name a favorite memory from your Active membership. - “There are many to choose from, but one of my favorites was before 3rd degree the year I was VPM. I was with the class of initiates standing outside the ritual room. As we waited to begin the degree, I was able to step back and watch Sound the “Psi-ren” interact with each other as soon-to-be brothers. The group of around 20 students who otherwise wouldn’t have interacted except for on the practice field had built relationships that would last forever. While I had little to do with this, it was great to see their relationships progress and see the impact our brotherhood has on those around us first-hand.”
How has KKPsi helped you in the "real world"? (professionally or personally, or both) - “I believe Psi has helped me understand the importance of taking initiative. As a brother, we’re some of the first people the directors turn to when they need something for the department. It became second nature to me and is something I’ve continued past graduation.”
Name one thing you want to get out of the NCDAA. - “I want to be able to grow the relationships have with brothers outside of Gamma Pi but still have the automatic connection of love of music and brotherhood. I hope these connections can help me both professionally and personally as I make the transition to the “real-world” surrounded by people who care about the same ideals and people I do.”
What are you most looking forward to as a member of the NCDAA? - “I look forward to being able to support current brothers and ensure their experience with the fraternity is as great as it can be!”
Name any of your personal social media accounts that you would like people to connect with you.
Facebook – Emily Damone
LinkedIn – Emily Damone
Instagram – emily__meghan (beware, it’s mostly yarn and my puppy)
Name any other contact information that you are willing to share.
“Email – emilydamone@gmail.com or edamone@live.unc.edu”