Celebrating Sincere Friendship

Global Sisterhood Day is a time to celebrate the powerful connections that unite Pi Phis all over the world. At the heart of our sisterhood is the core value of Sincere Friendship—our enduring commitment to being there for one another. From celebrating important milestones together to offering support during challenging times, Pi Phis embody Sincere Friendship on Global Sisterhood Day and every day.  

Caroline Lemen Roush treasures the countless moments her Missouri Alpha Pi Phi sisters have enriched her life. From sharing the joy of Bid Day with her mother, Melanie Hall Wilson and sister Brooke Lemen, to celebrating her “big sister” Reagan Netemeyer Fox and “little sister” Avery Snider Paten as a bridesmaid in their weddings, Caroline has experienced Sincere Friendship throughout many of life’s milestones. These moments remind her of the joy that Sincere Friendship brings. 

For some, Pi Phi connections evolve into lifelong traditions. California Nu Rainey Lynch and her class of fellow Leadership Development Consultants meet annually for a girls’ trip to celebrate their enduring bond. Similarly, Connecticut Gamma Rachel Shute-Bushell shared the joy of having her “OG Pi Phi sister,” Megan Woodruff Martins, as her maid of honor—just two years after she had been Megan’s maid of honor. 
 

Pi Phi sisters also show up in life’s most challenging moments. Virginia Theta
Allison Harvey Griffin describes how her sisters walked with her through fertility treatments, the challenges of raising a child with a life-changing condition and the devastation of losing her home to a fire. Their support exemplifies the unwavering strength of Sincere Friendship.

For California Zeta Barbara Joan “BJ” Hinchman Landers, Sincere Friendship carried her through one of the toughest seasons of her life. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, her Southlake Area, Texas, Alumnae Club rallied around her. They created a notebook called “What’s Cooking in BJ’s Kitchen” filled with menus and gift cards to local restaurants, ensuring her children had easy access to meals while BJ underwent treatment. Their support wasn’t just practical—it was a lifeline of hope during a difficult time. 

Today on Global Sisterhood Day, we honor the countless ways Pi Phis uplift each other—whether by celebrating weddings or baby showers, supporting each other through illness or simply reconnecting year after year. These stories remind us that our sisterhood is a lifelong promise to be there for one another through every high and low.  

Published January 15, 2025