Why I Love The Ladybirds

The Texas Ladybirds have been the absolute best thing that has ever happened to me during my college experience. Every semester I grow closer and closer with all of our members, and they really make me feel like I am a part of something.

I have made some of my best friends from this organization. Everyone is just so easy to talk to and get along with; it's so easy to make new friends. But these aren't just friends that only last during your college career. These are friends that will be there for you throughout the rest of your life. They will show up to your parties, weddings (maybe some will even be bridesmaids or mades of honor), just all the important life events you have. 

In addition, during college, these girls always want to do something with you. I get a text several times a week from many of our different members asking if I want to hang out with them. Whether it's going to a movie, going to some event on campus, cooking together, or just sitting on the couch and talking, we are always together. Sometimes you're even lucky enough to have a member in one of your classes. I am so happy that this semester, I have a Texas Ladybird in all of my classes. 

Lastly, I just want to add how nice everyone is. Regardless of what's going on in your life, someone is always there to help you through any of your problems your having or to support you. One of my favorite things that we do, which is actually new this semester, is our secret support letters. For the secret support letters, each member is assigned to a member of TX LB's, and every month, they right a letter to their person. It can include words of wisdom, jokes, anything to brighten up the person's day. 

All in all, I am so happy with being a member of this organization. The Texas Ladybirds are such a unique group of girls that I am so proud to call my sisters.

-Alana Guzick

January Photo Challenge

We are so excited to announce our January Photo Challenge! The challenge will be a fun way to kick off 2017 and help all of us stay active in Ladybirds as winter break comes to a close and the spring semester begins. The challenge is 8 days total with 2 challenges happening every week(Tuesdays and Fridays). When you post a photo either on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook, use the #LadybirdPC so we can see it. A winner will be chosen for each day and their photo will be featured on all of our social media accounts. For each submission, you will receive one point and a bonus point if you are chosen as the winner. We can't wait to see all of our beautiful LBs posting throughout the month! LBXO

-Eryn Northcutt

Welcome 2017!

     As 2016 comes to a close, it's nice to reflect on the year we've had and how we can improve even more in the new year. 
     The Ladybirds spirit organization was founded in memory of Ladybird Johnson, and while that may be evident in our name it is our goal that she is represented in many more ways. We strive to be strong, independent, and smart young women just as Ladybird was because as we all know, she didn't need a man! Ladybird became a millionaire all on her own and even helped to fund her husband and JFK's campaigns. When looking at the young women in our spirit organization, it is obvious that every member embodies Ladybird in one way or another.
     We've had a successful year in 2016, but already we strive for so much more. We have set a new goal to get a statue of Ladybird on the UT campus. We have also decided to opt out of Spring Recruitment to further bond with our new petals and work on our promotion of Ladybird and her image of keeping the Earth beautiful. We have set another new goal for ourselves and that is to gain a "distinguished status" through the Pillars of the 40 Acres. We plan to host Stress Management sessions to help keep each other calm throughout the semester and reach all of our planned goals! We hope to promote our spirit organization a lot more throughout the year of 2017 and help further strengthen the beautiful memory of Ladybird Johnson. 
     Happy (late) Birthday Ladybird and Happy New Year. Bring it on 2017! LBXO.

-Eryn Northcutt

Fall Formal 2016

Last Tuesday, we had our formal for Fall 2016 at Stella San Jac. Everyone looked beautiful and had a wonderful time. Here's some pictures from the event! LBXO!

-Eryn Northcutt

Big Appreciation Fall 2016

Last Saturday our Fall 2016 Petals put together an appreciation party for their Bigs. The theme was a tea party and the Littles had bundles of gifts to give to their Bigs. It was tons of fun and here's a few pictures from the event!

-Eryn Northcutt

Formal Spring 2016

The Spring 2016 semester has come to a close and in doing so we had our final event of the semester: formal. This year we had it on a boat (I'm on a boat), we ate Pluckers, and we dressed up. It was a fun lake cruise complete with a sunset & dancing-LBXO!