I am glad to be plaid because I am part of a sisterhood that extends far and wide! Even today as an alumna, I can recognize that plaid skirt anywhere and often share my experiences with the young ladies I encounter. “Being plaid” is something that connects me to 1000s of other women of diverse background, cultures, ethnicities and races. Although our experiences may have not been exactly the same as Dashers we all have that common respect of being able to say we are successful women because of DSHA. As a 15-year-old freshmen, I did not understand the importance of my experience but reflecting 16 years later, I would not have changed my parent’s choice of choosing DSHA! As a mother (although a “boy's” mom) I cannot wait to have a daughter, so that she too will be “Glad to be Plaid!”