A Greek Life Love Story: Stacey and David Lewis

What started as a blind date to a fraternity date party turned into a multi‑generation Auburn love story.

When Stacey and David arrived on Auburn’s campus, neither could have predicted that Greek life would shape not only their collegiate experience but also the rest of their lives. Their story began with a blind date set up by a mutual friend and grew through shared experiences at socials, formals, date parties, and everyday moments on the Plains.

Stacey was a member of Alpha Chi Omega, where she served as New Member Educator, and later contributed to the broader Greek community as Vice President of Risk Management for the Panhellenic Council. David was a member of Sigma Nu, where he held leadership roles as Rush Chair and Alumni Chair. Between chapter events, formals, and time spent simply enjoying Auburn together, their relationship grew alongside their campus involvement. In 1997, Stacey and David were married in Huntsville, Alabama.

To hear their story in their own words, Stacey and David reflected on the moments that brought them together and the experiences that defined their time at Auburn:

Q and A with Stacey and David

How did you meet, and what was your first impression of each other?
Stacey: “I was very excited when my friend Alison called to see if I wanted to be set up on a blind date to go to Sigma Nu Country Club. David was very cute—he was so courteous and treated me very well! Although he waited a couple days to call me again, I had a great time!”
David: “We first met on a blind date that was set up at the last minute for a party that my fraternity had. My first impression was positive, but I really didn’t think it was more than just a single date.”

Who made the first move?
Stacey: “I guess David called and asked me out on a second date, but I don’t really remember!”
David: “Our mutual friend who set us up at the last minute.”

What was your favorite date function you attended together?
Stacey: “We went to so many, but going to Sigma Nu formal in New Orleans was a great time! I also have great memories of Straight A’s, a date party with all of the sororities that started with Alpha.”
David: “Not Jamaica Me Crazy her senior year, because I didn’t get to go!!”

What was your favorite date spot in Auburn or Opelika?
Stacey: “Back then, most of our dates were at the Sigma Nu house for a band party or Alpha Chi date parties, but just hanging out at my apartment at Northpointe was lots of fun!”
David: “La Fiesta.”

If you could relive one moment from your time at Auburn together, what would it be?
Stacey: “Probably the night we got engaged. David had graduated and was living in Montgomery. He called and said he needed to come to Auburn to bring his sister something she had left at home in Selma. He asked me to meet him over by Foy Union to pick it up and take it to her. Of course, he was late, so I had to walk over to meet him by Samford Hall. Much to my surprise, he proposed with a letter, and I said yes right on Samford Lawn!”
David: “Probably the fun times we had just hanging out at Mom’s Party Shop while I worked.”

One word to describe your time together at Auburn?
Stacey: “FUN! We had a great time together and continue to make wonderful memories on the Plains!”
David: “Fun.”

Any famous or infamous stories from college?
Stacey: “There are tons, but not many I should share here!”
David: “I have lots of stories…”

What’s one thing you learned about each other through Greek life involvement?
Stacey: “I think had it not been for David’s membership in Sigma Nu, we wouldn’t be married. My friend Alison is married to a Sigma Nu, and when given the opportunity to set up David and me on a date, she did. The rest is history! Greek life was an important part of our dating life at Auburn. We went to socials, formals, date parties, and functions with Alpha Chi and Sigma Nu all throughout college.”
David: “Making the most of the moments you have while at Auburn.”

An Auburn Legacy

Today, Stacey and David’s Auburn story continues through their children. Their two oldest daughters, Madeline (Auburn ’24) and Margo (Auburn ’25), continued their mother’s legacy as members of Alpha Chi Omega at Auburn. Their youngest child, Marion, will join the Auburn Family as an incoming freshman. Together, their family reflects a multi‑generational connection to Auburn University and Greek life—one rooted in friendships, leadership, and the moments that first brought Stacey and David together on the Plains.