A Tale of Two Frats:
Senior Andrew Kelly is a member of Sigma Chi fraternity as well as the only male “member,” known as “anchorman,” for Delta Gamma women’s fraternity. Andrew – “AK” – splits his time between the two while maintaining close ties to each fraternity’s members.
What’s your favorite memory of being a part of Delta Gamma and Sigma Chi?
My favorite part of being in both organizations is the amount of relationships I am able to build every day. It’s an opportunity to create relationships as well bring both groups together. Pledging Sigma Chi allowed me to meet every member and get to know each of the members on a more personal level. That’s what I really wanted to incorporate into the “Anchorman” position in DG. I have had countless great memories with DG, but I honestly cannot wait for Derby Days because I am the official Head Coach. I have some crazy and scandalous ideas that will definitely turn heads.
If you could do one thing or host one event for each of your chapters, what would it be and why?
If I could do one thing for each chapter, it would include flying everyone down to my beach house in Hawaii. Once there, we would take out my favorite yacht and sail around into the sunset, ending at the Secret Island of Hann’a D’ol. On the island, I would introduce everyone to my uncle, Jimmy Buffett, and we would all listen to the classical music of relaxation. Oh, and everyone would also get a pet whale to adopt thanks to our partners over at Save A Whale foundation. So, if that fruity pineapple drink wasn’t enough, I’d have to say round two, and we’re off to explore the land of Bali! I’m a business major, and cost is important, so here are the financial details: every person would need to send a check to Uncle Sam with the amount of 100 Doll Hairs.
What does your ideal Saturday entail?
My ideal Saturday begins with some overpriced coffee on Abbott Kinney, followed by some Insta-worthy overpriced food somewhere in Manhattan Beach. After the meal, I would head down to the beach, where everyone would be posted up listening to Pandora 90s hits and playing a competitive game of volleyball. Oh, and the babes are all there just enjoying the sun and thinking what kind of juice they want to mix with their whisky for the night that lies ahead.
The day is young, and around 4 p.m., the dice are out and the table is set in the backyard of Vineyard – where only the finest grapes grow. The lucky individuals that reside on the property of the Vineyard age like a fine red wine on a Tuesday morning of harvest. The dice and exchanges of “Beer Die” and “Snappa” carve the preparations for the evening. The crack of the first Coors can opens up an endless amount of ways the night will end up — whether that means shoes are on or off by bed time, we are unsure of.
The post-Snappa nap is never an option, so a meal at Simmzy’s Manhattan Beach is the perfect way to reapply another coat of beer to the system with a perfectly cooked medium rare burger and a basket of fries. 8 p.m. is the time when Sigma Chis are allowed to roam the streets to find the necessary house for a pre-game. It’s a simple process: 1. You call a sober driver 2. You tell them you are more important than the person who he was supposed to pick up 3. He ends up at your house, and you drive to your local Vons or Ralphs for the drinks of the night 4. Walk into store 5. Spend 10 minutes in the store debating back and forth between which alcohol will maximize fun. 6. End up buying a thirty rack for four and a fifth for some sophomore who’s fake is too questionable for the local grocery store. 7. Go to one house, play Rage Cage, 21 cup, boob-ball, which happens to be my new personal favorite, and yes, you use your chest to play. 8. Call sober driver again because it’s almost 11:00, and the party is just getting started at some house where the neighbors just love college kids 12. 13. 14. 15. all blur together, but as long as you end up on campus (I live off-campus), In-N-Out, a mysterious room or passed out on the beach, I would say it’s a good night spent with the homies.
What are four words your close friends would use to describe you?
Proactive, congenial, adventurous, caring
What are some words of advice for the next Anchorman?
Please, one up me and make DG and Greek life as a whole better than the place I left it. I want to see the position grow and get more structure. There is always room for improvement, and I think that Anchorman is a great way to bring some testosterone in the room and liven up the mood. Get ready for mass amounts of friend request from names you have never heard of, 100 more anchor pictures than you ever imagined you’d have, and death letters that if you don’t bring in baked goods or puppies into chapter, you will be publically stoned…
How do you plan to “go out with a bang” from LMU?
Carpe diem
What’s your dream job?
My dream job would to be my own boss one day and create a company that thrives off sustainable resources. My end job would entail being the owner of Kelley’s Vineyard, a completely self-sustained ecosystem that provides the freshest grapes that will quench anyone’s thirst. I see myself creating a winery that stands for more than your average vineyard because it will be based off a legacy and lifestyle that is seen the viscosity and tannins (see, these big wine terms make me look really educated in wine). In all honesty, I love wine, and I see tremendous growth in the industry and lifestyle. Wherever I go, I want to leave a legacy that I can be known for, whether it be through my actions, accomplishments or my really, really, really ridiculously good looks.
What do the next five years look like? (If you know/have a goal)
They look really good! On a scale of 1-10, it’s definitely a 10. I’ll be a CEO at age 25 with a beautiful wife and preferably three kids. Really though, who knows — the option are endless. Life is full of adventure, and the journey has just started. Don’t be a little dot out in the world; be someone who leaves a legacy, a memory and leads a life without boundaries.
*LMU and Her Campus do not condone underage alcohol consumption