How this student-athlete and sorority president found her purpose - Brenau University Skip to content 500 Washington St. SE Gainesville, Georgia 30501 770-534-6100 Request Information Schedule a Visit Start your Application During her sophomore year, Payton Hicks decided it was time for her to take initiative and change her life for the better. Today, she is the president of the Brenau chapter of Alpha Chi Omega and on her way to finishing her bachelor’s in mass communication. “Three years ago, if you told me that I’d be president of a sorority, I would totally laugh in your face because that wasn’t the person I was,” Payton said. “ … I totally decided to make a change, and I didn’t want to be that person anymore. And, that decision led to me being here in my sorority, and being loved and supported by my sisters.” Recent Posts ‘When you’re an international student, you’re looking for a home rather than just a university’ Theatre student strengthens their talents in the costume shop First-generation nursing grad: ‘You are more than capable of succeeding in college’ This music education student plans to change lives through song Amelia Lathem Mother and daughter excel in education