Local Traditions & Symbols

[violets]

I thought this would be interesting; (to me at least) I know a lot of the basics about my other NPC sororities and IFC orgs, but I don't know much about the Locals who post here.
Thought this might be especially good during this recruitment time of year!

What are your traditions and symbols?


Since I'm asking all of you, I'll share some of ours:
Alpha Delta Pi was founded in 1851 at Wesleyan Female College in Macon, Georgia. Phi Mu sorority was founded shortly after us on the same campus in 1852.
Founders Day:
May 15th
Official Colors
Azure Blue and White are the official colors of Alpha Delta Pi. Blue is symbolic of friendship, the basic spirit upon which Alpha Delta Pi is founded. White symbolizes sincerity and truth. Alpha Delta Pi seeks sincerity and truthfulness in all its members.
Mascot
The lion is the mascot of Alpha Delta Pi. Our mascot is nicknamed "Alphie."
Official Flower
The woodland violet, which grows wild, is the official flower. Because it is unavailable for purchase, African violets are often used to symbolize the woodland violet.
Open Motto
"We live for each other," is the open motto of Alpha Delta Pi.

[QTPiLady]

Omega Tau Pi was founded in 1994 on the campus of Southern University in Baton Rouge, La.

We use the colors RED, White and BLACK to represents us. Our official mascot is the Black Panther, but we are fond of Ladybugs. Our official Rose is the White Rose.

[D-Rho]

Hello,

My local and proud sorority Delta Rho Delta was established in the year of 1932 on the campus of Emory and Henry College located in southwest Virginia (near Radford and Virginia Tech). My sorority folded and in the year of 1988 we were refounded through the work of 8 wonderful sisters.

Our colors are black, gold, and white.

Flower - the yellow rose.

Symbol- the duck (this goes back to a brother fraternity that were connected to)

[That1LoudChick]

*Phi Gamma Pi Facts*

Founding Date: February 14, 1989 at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio!

Colors: Green, Coral, and Ivory

Flower: Ivory Rose

Symbol: Bow

Mascot: Dolphin

[CatStarESP4]

Here are my sorority's traditions:

Founded: November 21, 1995 at State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook

Founder's Day: Every November 21

Colors: Forest Green and Ivory

Flower: Sunflower

Mascot: Tigress and Whinne the Pooh

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[tunatartare]

Kappa Lambda Psi
Founded on April 28, 1980 at Glassboro State College (now Rowan University) in Glassboro, NJ by 28 founding sisters
Symbols: Star, candle, purple heart
Flower: Morning Glory
Mascot: Lamb named Gamma

[carnation]

There was briefly a local here whose symbol was the cornucopia--to demonstrate diversity and also because of their motto, "By their fruits ye shall know them." Cool!

[jonespichi]

pi delta chi was founded on the SUNY oneonta campus in 1960, it's official motto is unity and eternal friendship. our colors are brown,gold and white (it was the 60s, what can i say...)and our flower is the mum. our mascot is a friendly little bunny we call sheldon. we are also the only local w/ only one chapter at suny oneonta.:)

[Rio_Kohitsuji]

Name: Kappa Gamma Delta founded sometime in June 2003 at the University of Rio Grande

Official Colors: ebony, royal blue, and silver

Mascot: A black panther named Orion

Patron Goddess: Artemis

Official Flower: hybrid tea rose

Main Symbols: Crescent moon and stars

Open Motto: "Esse Quam Verdi"

[butterfly2001nc]

Theta Nu Xi was founding on April 11, 1997 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Colors: lavender. powder blue; black

Flower: Sterling Silver Rose

Symbol: tiger swallowtail butterfly

[BlueEyedButrfly]

Sigma Iota Theta was founded in November of 2006 on the Rhode Island College campus.

Our colors are Royal Purple and Gold

Our symbols are the Star and the Crown

Our jewel is the Pearl

Our flower is the African Violet

Our mascot is the Karner Blue Butterfly.

:D

[viv1967]

Name: Kappa Gamma Delta founded sometime in June 2003 at the University of Rio Grande


Miss K, you must tell me about this group, I'm curious :confused:

Alpha Mu Beta, founded October 7th, 1965 at Rio Grande College (now University of Rio Grande), by seven wonderful women.

Colors- Burgundy and Blue
Mascot- Vivian the fox
Flower- Red Carnation
Jewel- Pin of Pearls

We are currently the largest sorority on campus, with 14 members.
(greek life is small here, only >300 live on campus, primarily a commuter school...then again, Rio_Kohitsuji can confirm that greek life here is nothing like greek life anywhere else...)

[AngelPhiSig]

our colors are brown,gold and white (it was the 60s, what can i say...)


Haha! The local that became my Phi Sig chapter was Beta Xi Omega and theur colors were brown and gold! They were founded in 62... what was it with the sixites?!

[lbk_kpd]

Kappa Psi Delta was founded in 1998 at New York University by 10 wonderful women.

Our colors are royal blue and silver

Our mascot is the dolphin

Our flower is the calla lily

Our jewel is the blue topaz

Our patron is Athena

And our motto is "May the breadth of our differences be the essence of our strength."

[Rio_Kohitsuji]

Miss K, you must tell me about this group, I'm curious :confused:

Alpha Mu Beta, founded October 7th, 1965 at Rio Grande College (now University of Rio Grande), by seven wonderful women.

Colors- Burgundy and Blue
Mascot- Vivian the fox
Flower- Red Carnation
Jewel- Pin of Pearls

We are currently the largest sorority on campus, with 14 members.
(greek life is small here, only >300 live on campus, primarily a commuter school...then again, Rio_Kohitsuji can confirm that greek life here is nothing like greek life anywhere else...)


Hey Viv...you suck...did you know that?
You're standing beside me...I wanna touch your butt. *teehee*

[wanderersarah]

Sigma Psi was found on March 7, 1897 at Western Reserve University (now Case Western Reserve University).

Our colors are green & gold.

Our flowers are the daffodil and the yellow rose.

Our symbol is the butterfly (adopted in recent years).

Our jeweled pin includes seed pearls and emeralds.

[MaryAmanda]

Chi Omega Tau was founded on Georgia Tech's campus on April 24, 2001.

Mascot: Coyote ("Chi-O-T", also the sorority's nickname)
Colors: Lavender & Silver
Flower: Lavender Stem

Aaaaand they gave me a bid tonight. Glee! :D

[babylyne]

Delta Xi Omega

Alpha Chapter Founded Feb 28th, 1988 SUNY University at Buffalo

Beta Chapter Chartered October 24, 2004 Eastern Washington University

Colors Kelly Green, Violet & Silver

Flower Purple Iris

Mascot Panda Bear

[PhoenixAzul]

Tau Delta was founded in 1921 as the Tomo Dachi Club.
Colors: Saphire blue and white, and supplemental colors are red and black
Flower(s): White rose and multicolored sweet pea
Mascot: Siamese cat
Open motto: To thy own self be true

[PenguinTrax]

Open Motto: "Esse Quam Verdi"

Shouldn't that be Esse Quam Videri (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esse_quam_videri)? Verdi means 'green'.

[SigmaPezY60]

Sigma Psi Kappa Sorority, Inc. (http://www.njitsigmas.com)

Founding Date: Nov 8th, 1992
University Affiliation: New Jersey Institute of Technology (http://www.njit.edu)
Colors: Teal, Black & White
Flower: Yellow Rose
Motto: Sisterhood by Friendship
Mascot: the White Tiger
Symbol: Golden Key
Unofficial Gem: Diamond
Community Service: Campus Blood Drives
Website: www.njitsigmas.com (http://www.njitsigmas.com) (note: it's being overhauled)

*great topic by the way!*

[OmegaPDPrez]

Omega Phi Delta OPhiD- Opportunity For Diversity

founded- September 23, 2006
at LaSalle University
Our colors are light blue,yellow, and black
Our flower is the carolina jasmine
Our motto is acceptance
We do not have a mascot
But we like to be represented by a crown.

[AlethiaSi]

Nu Sigma Chi was founded on November 11th, 1928 on SUNY Cortlands campus. We are the only local sorority and the only chapter of Nu Sig that exists
Colors: Navy Blue and white
Flower: Tempora Rose
Jewel: Pearl
Philanthropy: the American Cancer Society
Motto: Nike Sun Charity- "Victory Through Loveliness"
Pillars: Trust, Respect and Unity
this is our crest:
http://nusigmachi.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/nusigtop.jpg.w300h151.jpg

[LadyLight]

Theta Chi Omega was founded in October of 1999 at the University of Texas at Arlington by four women.

Colors:Navy and Ivory
Mascots: Panda and Ladybug
Flower:Casablanca Lily
Stone:known to members only

We now have a colony at Northeastern Illinois University!

[I_Heart_Sigma]

I'm new to the forums, so this seems like a good way to get aquainted with you all.

Sigma was founded October 1, 2003 at the University of Oregon and is a Jewish interest sorority. For a short time we were Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi, however the sisterhood chose to disaffliate from Sigma AEPi. Since then we have been our own entity. We're currently members of the PHC at the U of O and at chapter toight we voted to expand our letters. We have been known as Sigma since our DA in 2005, but we are now Sigma Mu Omega.

Sigma Mu Omega
Colors: Blue and Silver
Flower: Calla Lily
Mascot: Unicorn
Motto: Many Minds, One Sisterhood
Pillars: Sisterhood, Service, and Scholarship
Website: www.uosigma.com (http://www.uosigma.com)

[kappahockey]

Name: Kappa Phi Omega founded Jan. 17th, 1985 at the St Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minnesota

Official Colors:Royal blue, and Yellow

Mascot: Dolphin

Official Flower: Yellow Rose

Main Symbols: Sun Dove and Sea

Philanthropies: Cystic Fibrosis and Fight Against Domestic Violence

[Xidelt]

Name: Xi Delta

Founded: 1991, Univ of Ga

Colors: Navy, White and Hunter Green

Mascot: Striped Dolphin

Symbol: Star

Flower: Magnolia

Gem: Emerald

Philanthropy: Crohn's and Colitis Foundation

The collegiate chapter recruits each semester. The alumnae organized an Alumnae Association a few years ago in Atlanta. We are small, but active and growing! Collegians and alumnae celebrate Homecoming each fall and Founders' Day each January in Athens.

[ZetaXiDelta]

Name: Zeta Xi Delta
Founded: Rhode Island

Colors: Pink and Silver
Flower: Gerbera Daisy
Gem: Diamond
Mascot: Lion
Symbol: Eternal Flame
Open Motto: A sister in Zeta Xi is for eternity

[Serena_TPhiB]

Name: Theta Phi Beta

Founded: 1988, NYU

Colors: Purple and White (our school colors)

Mascot: The Pink Panther

Symbol: A Paw print? I guess? Lol

Flower: White carnation.

Gem: N/A

Philanthropy: St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital

Open Mottos: "Unity Without Conformity" and "Many are Called, Few are Chosen"

Website: http://www.nyu.edu/clubs/theta.phi.beta (I'm the webmistress!)

[zphid08]

Zeta Phi Delta was founded at Marywood University in October of 2001.
Colors : Midnight Blue and Silver
Mascot : White Tiger
Gem : Diamond
Flower : Yellow Rose
Symbol : Celtic Knot
http://www.zetaphidelta.org/

[LFC_BaDGer]

gamma phi omega was founded in 1988 at Lake Forest College. the founders found a picture of the former gamma phi beta chapter in an old yearbook and were inspired to create a new local - hence the "gamma phi" tribute - and the omega personalized it.

colors: pink and blue
crest: it had several panels, but i only remember that one had chain links for the bonds of friendship. and another had daisies, and one represented scholarly pursuit, i think.

in 2004, all three local sororities on campus went national. we became delta gamma (woo!), and the others became kappa alpha theta and tri-delta.

[dphi_girl]

Sigma Delta Phi - Grove City College
Founded in 1920
Nickname: D'Phi
Colors: Black, White, and Red (Red was added in the 1970s)
Flower: American Beauty Rose
Mascot: Sigmund the Panda
Open Motto: One for all, and all for one.
Philanthropies: The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation, the Sisters De Fuego
Website: http://www.sigmadeltaphi.net

[LunaP]

Zeta Phi Alpha Sorority

Founded: May 4, 2007 at CUNY Hunter College
Motto: Indvidually unique, together complete
Mascots: Bee(service), Dolphin(friendship), Dove(peace) <-- 3 is a good feng shui number lol
Gem: Diamond
Colors : Pink, Purple and Teal
Flower: Pink Rose
Symbol: Heart w/angel wings
Philanthropies: Breast Cancer, Sexual Abuse Awareness, Domestic Violence Awareness

[Drolefille]

Very cool.

[LegallyBrunette]

Very interesting. Am I correct in reading that there were two locals founded at Rhode Island College last year?

[ZetaXiDelta]

Very interesting. Am I correct in reading that there were two locals founded at Rhode Island College last year?

Yes, you are correct and there is a third in the works! :D

[LegallyBrunette]

Very exciting! Good luck to all the groups! It sounds like there was definitely a strong need not being met at RIC. I'm originally from MA so I love hearing about new chapters & organizations in the area.


Do all the orgs plan to stay local?

[ZetaXiDelta]

Very exciting! Good luck to all the groups! It sounds like there was definitely a strong need not being met at RIC. I'm originally from MA so I love hearing about new chapters & organizations in the area.


Do all the orgs plan to stay local?

Thank you!! :) Zeta plans on remaining local for now but we would like to expand to other campuses in the future. As far as the other two sororities, Sigma Iota Theta and Phi Theta Psi (in the works), I am not sure what there plans are.

Now all we need to do is bring some fraternities to campus! LOL. :)

[SigPhiSunshine]

Sigma Nu Phi was founded at Michigan State Normal College (Now Eastern Michigan Univeristy) on September 30, 1897. Alpha Sigma Tau also started here a couple years later (1899)
Official Colors
yellow and white
Mascot
The Turtle
Official Flower
Marguerite Daisy
Open Motto
sisters by chance, friends by choice

[jennipea382]

PHI EPSILON ALPHA
Founding Date: April 1, 1976 by 12 former members of Delta Zeta (Theta Mu chapter) Flower: The Daisy
Colors: Navy Blue & White
Jewel: Diamond
Mascot: Tropical Fish
Elements: Silver & Gold


We were founded when Delta Zeta's nationals did some rearranging of the executive board and some of the women were not happy with that. Twelve of those women went on to found Phi Ep. Some DZ alum also assisted those women in creating the sorority, and one even got kicked out soon after. Hearing the story (FROM two of our founders and the DZ alum) made it so much more meaningful to be local! I love it!

[GammaDelt]

sorority: Gamma Delta Pi
Colors: Wine and Light Blue
Flower: Chrysanthemum
Symbols: Oak Tree. Wedding Bands, The crown and rose
Public Motto: Womanhood, Loyalty, Democracy

[GirlNextDoor1]

Gamma Nu Delta

~Founded April 10, 2008~

General Symbols - Crown, Key, & Labrador Retriever
Colors - Pink & Violet
Flower - Gerber Daisies
Stone - Opal
Philanthropy - Depression & Bipolar Awareness, Support, and Research
Open Motto - "Be the change you wish to see in the world - Ghandi"

[SterlingRose]

Kappa Theta Epsilon



Established in: Houston, TX
Founder's Day Celebration: Every February 24th
Colors - Silver & Plum Rose
Flower - The Sterling Rose
Mascot - Swan/Butterfly
Stone - Amethyst
Philanthropy - Corrective Rape Awareness & Homeless Youth outreach

[Cogsworth]

pi delta chi was founded on the SUNY oneonta campus in 1960, it's official motto is unity and eternal friendship. our colors are brown,gold and white (it was the 60s, what can i say...)and our flower is the mum. our mascot is a friendly little bunny we call sheldon. we are also the only local w/ only one chapter at suny oneonta.:)

Ahh my sorority is brown, gold, and white also! Odd colors to work with but we learn to love them :)

Delta Lambda Nu (the one and only) at SUNY Potsdam.

We were founded in 1970

The smiley face is our symbol :) and sunflowers, our flower.

Our Philanthropies are the Muscular Dystrophy Association and DWI prevention.

[DLanoliN]

Kappa Theta Epsilon




Established in: Houston, TX
Founder's Day Celebration: Every February 24th
Colors - Silver, Black, & Crimson Rose
Flower - The Sterling Rose
Mascot: The Swan
Stone - Amethyst
Philanthropy - Women's Health Awareness & Child Abuse Prevention





Aw your colors and symbols are different, and a pretty combination.

I've wondered, how is the climate for local sororities in the South where Nationals are so popular. I'm in a local in a Northeast State school, locals are in the majority, and our classes are very small.

[SAB130]

Tau Phi Beta "The Bulls"
Local Fraternity
ALPHA-1985 Southern Connecticut State University
BETA- 1987 William Paterson University of New Jersey
GAMMA- 1991 Montclair State University of New Jersey(only active chapter)
Colors- Black & Silver
Motto- "Fratres Pro Vitae" (Brothers For Life)
**Only local fraternity left at Montclair State and only social fraternity to pledge on line**

[ApplePiePhi]

Alpha Pi Phi is relatively new, and we're located in Ottawa Ontario at Carleton University. 3 of 6 founding mothers (including myself) split off from one of two international sororities after being discontented with how things were going. So far, it's been extremely successful, our first rush ending in 10 initiated girls for our Alpha class.

Alpha Pi Phi - also known as the Apple Pies on campus

Founding Date: February 23rd, 2009

Colours: Black and Royal Purple

Mascot: Black Swan

Flower: Calla Lilly

Jewel: Amethyst and Pearl

Philanthropy: Alzheimer's Society of Canada

Open Motto: Love, Loyalty, and Friendship

[Xidelt]

Maybe it's just me, but I wouldn't want to be nicknamed "the apple pies" on campus. I don't find that very flattering, classy, or appropriate.

[33girl]

The ASAs at one of our most successful chapters are referred to on campus as the Apples, and the house as the Apple House. I'm sure if it was something the campus found silly they wouldn't use it. Same here, different strokes for different folks.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra/aceandvis/diary/media/DifferentStrokes.jpg

[ApplePiePhi]

Maybe it's just me, but I wouldn't want to be nicknamed "the apple pies" on campus. I don't find that very flattering, classy, or appropriate.


If you were found on our campus, you may think about it a bit differently. It's played up by us (ex. apple-pie bake a thons being planned) and we welcome that name rather than "Animals On Parade", as an example, although I'm sure there are many other nasty ones out there as well. It's cute, as it represents us, who also happen to be one of the few classy sororities in the city.
So I'm pretty sure it's just you.

[MysticCat]

It's cute, as it represents us, who also happen to be one of the few classy sororities in the city. :rolleyes:

Saying how classy you are and that you are in one of the "few" classy sororities in the city = you failing at classy. It is also not classy to mention, as you have in at least one other thread, what sorority you or some of your founders were members of (and I guess quit) and then throw in remarks like this:

3 of 6 founding mothers (including myself) split off from one of two international sororities after being discontented with how things were going.

Same goes with saying you'd rather be Apple Pies than "Animals on Parade."

And while I'm making a list of things in your posts that negate any classiness, breaking your vows of loyalty to your original sorority is definitely not classy.

[Psi U MC Vito]

:rolleyes:

Saying how classy you are and that you are in one of the "few" classy sororities in the city = you failing at classy. It is also not classy to mention, as you have in at least one other thread, what sorority you or some of your founders were members of (and I guess quit) and then throw in remarks like this:
Same goes with saying you'd rather be Apple Pies than "Animals on Parade."

And while I'm making a list of things in your posts that negate any classiness, breaking your vows of loyalty to your original sorority is definitely not classy.
Wait I'm confused. In one post she says that 3 of them left a certain organization, then she says they left one of two organizations.

[MysticCat]

Wait I'm confused. In one post she says that 3 of them left a certain organization, then she says they left one of two organizations.Putting her two posts together, I took her to mean that the sorority she named, of which she and two other founders were members, is one of two international sororities on her campus.

[LucyKKG]

Maybe she doesn't get why it can be perceived as icky. Seen "American Pie"??

[33girl]

In some people's minds, Pie = Twat.

Just to clear that up for all because I don't feel like beating around the bush.

Oh heck, there's another one.

[lovespink88]

LOL okay, I'm dumb. I was reading comments, and I was like, "Okay, I can understand it not being 'flattering', or 'classy', but 'not appropriate'? That's a little harsh!"

Then I saw LucyKKG and 33girls posts...:o

[ApplePiePhi]

When it comes to reputation and how we act within social situations and within our lives, we are very classy when compared to many other sororities, fraternities, and other non greeks. By stating this, I don't feel like I would be "failing" at all. It's easy to tell who's an "apple pie" at a party and who isn't.

and as for "Animals on Parade", I could go on to say "Phi Piggy Piggy", "A-Open Thighs", "Stigma Pi" or mention any of the ones listed here http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/showthread.php?t=1566&page=4

Point being, I take no offense at all at being called the Apple Pies, especially as it's not done in a derogatory way as stated above in the other posts, (and much better than what could probably be given when you look at other nicknames). Don't know if it's a state thing, but if so I guess we're just a bit cleaner, or "virgin" thinking in Canada?

And No, I have not seen American Pie, nor do I really wish to see it either.

And as for leaving my original sorority - I still respect the values that the Ritual has taught me, and believe me, deciding to leave an organization that I put a certain amount of money and time into was definitely one of the hardest ones I had to make. But due to how the chapter was ran, how much money it cost to be apart of something that certainly was not a sisterhood for myself, and not what I got into a sorority for, it was best for me to leave than to stay and go crazy. And then creating something new and wonderful out of a bad situation turned me into a much stronger person. Whether that is a "classy" decision or not - frankly I don't care about the opinions on that, but I know it was the right decision for me.
It also doesn't effect our nickname

[MysticCat]

When it comes to reputation and how we act within social situations and within our lives, we are very classy when compared to many other sororities, fraternities, and other non greeks. By stating this, I don't feel like I would be "failing" at all. It's easy to tell who's an "apple pie" at a party and who isn't. Those who declare themselves to be classy rarely are, because . . . well . . . it just isn't classy to say you're classy.

and as for "Animals on Parade", I could go on to say "Phi Piggy Piggy", "A-Open Thighs", "Stigma Pi" or mention any of the ones listed here http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/showthread.php?t=1566&page=4Of course you could go on. We all could. I just found it interesting that you decided to use as an example of a demeaning nickname one for the sorority you quit.

And as for leaving my original sorority - I still respect the values that the Ritual has taught me, and believe me, deciding to leave an organization that I put a certain amount of money and time into was definitely one of the hardest ones I had to make. But due to how the chapter was ran, how much money it cost to be apart of something that certainly was not a sisterhood for myself, and not what I got into a sorority for, it was best for me to leave than to stay and go crazy. And then creating something new and wonderful out of a bad situation turned me into a much stronger person. Fine. But why advertise that 3 of the founders of your new sorority were former AOIIs who quit because they didn't like the way things were run? You really don't see how that might make you look bad? (Especially when you're going to say that other chapters, including apparently AOII, aren't as "classy" as you. :rolleyes:)

[Psi U MC Vito]

See I never understood those who left an org because they didn't like the way things were run. If you have an issue, talk to the eboard, or God forbid, RUN FOR OFFICE!

[33girl]

See I never understood those who left an org because they didn't like the way things were run. If you have an issue, talk to the eboard, or God forbid, RUN FOR OFFICE!

Sometimes it's further up than your chapter. And this being Canada, I'm guessing they have issues that the US might not understand.

[MysticCat]

Sometimes it's further up than your chapter.True. But what she said was:

But due to how the chapter was ran, how much money it cost to be apart of something that certainly was not a sisterhood for myself, and not what I got into a sorority for, it was best for me to leave than to stay and go crazy.

[AOII Angel]

Sometimes it's further up than your chapter. And this being Canada, I'm guessing they have issues that the US might not understand.

I've actually PM'd her. She and her Alpha Pi Phi sisters really did just have issues with the running of the chapter that couldn't be rectified. It had nothing to do with AOII as an organization, and she specifically told me that they all still respected and loved AOII. I believe that what she told me is true and that chapter politics can at times be insurmountable for some people. We'll never know what exactly happened, but I counseled her to make the most of her new organization without the mention of where the founders may have started. I don't think she meant any harm with her earlier posts, but hadn't thought through how others might read into them.

[ApplePiePhi]

I've actually PM'd her. She and her Alpha Pi Phi sisters really did just have issues with the running of the chapter that couldn't be rectified. It had nothing to do with AOII as an organization, and she specifically told me that they all still respected and loved AOII. I believe that what she told me is true and that chapter politics can at times be insurmountable for some people. We'll never know what exactly happened, but I counseled her to make the most of her new organization without the mention of where the founders may have started. I don't think she meant any harm with her earlier posts, but hadn't thought through how others might read into them.

This is true - I did not mean any harm, this all started out by saying how being called "apple pies" wasn't classy - my argument was against that as it's a nickname that we welcome whole heartedly as it's not done in a derogetory way, as we're known on campus to be very classy with how each individual girl leads their lives. And just because I had mentioned before because it was brought up by someone who knew the history of another local at Carleton that had split off from AOII (and asked if we too came from the same circumstances, which I will not deny when asked, which included when we are asked about it from our pledges but not much detail at all is given) does not mean that in turn on this particular board did I denounce them and how "classy" they are - I didn't involve any particular organization, only that we happen to be one of the few (as I believe, although I am biased but being known for being "chill" girls instead of ones (as well as fraternity boys or GDIs) that make a terrible show at any social outing). I'll be the first one to say that there are a few organizations on our campus that are "classy" by default just because they go to none of these events at all - it's not the point of this post or thread however, and to connect things I've said throughout other posts and try to relate them to each other is just another way of trying to put words in my mouth, which is unappreciated.

As for what had happened in my prior organization, it's something that if I did divulge on these boreds I would probably have many people upset about "airing my dirty laundry", which I already know better not to do. Fact is that regardless of what I did to try to make things better within the chapter, it did not go that way, and our advisors and HQ was not planning on lifting a finger to help the situation. All that was done to try to still make it a sisterhood for myself along with the other 2 was the most we could do, we even tried to become alum, but the end of it being that girls can be very nasty, and I'm not willing to pay the amount of money I did to be tied to the majority of them and have to put up with things for another 2 years. I'm sure you would find the same story with the other girls that have left the organization previously. i would only hope with their new initiated classes that things are now different for them and that it evolves into a better ran chapter, because it's the hardest thing to denounce something you once loved, and I would hope our situation wouldn't happen to anyone else. I do have to say it's helped us with many aspects of APP, where we've learned what to do right, what not to do, and how to choose our girls. like AOII_Angel stated, I loved AOII, and I still respect the values their Ritual holds - one that I haven't divulged the secrets of, and which we kept far away from in the creation of our own Ritual. But the politics and cruelness of that particular chapter put myself and others over the edge. It's something no one can judge unless you knew all the details of what had happened - even some of that chapter didn't really know the actual reasons behind us leaving, as the advisors didn't bother on telling them the truth. But what's done is done.

[Xidelt]

This is true - I did not mean any harm, this all started out by saying how being called "apple pies" wasn't classy - my argument was against that as it's a nickname that we welcome whole heartedly as it's not done in a derogetory way, as we're known on campus to be very classy with how each individual girl leads their lives. And just because I had mentioned before because it was brought up by someone who knew the history of another local at Carleton that had split off from AOII (and asked if we too came from the same circumstances, which I will not deny when asked, which included when we are asked about it from our pledges but not much detail at all is given) does not mean that in turn on this particular board did I denounce them and how "classy" they are - I didn't involve any particular organization, only that we happen to be one of the few (as I believe, although I am biased but being known for being "chill" girls instead of ones (as well as fraternity boys or GDIs) that make a terrible show at any social outing). I'll be the first one to say that there are a few organizations on our campus that are "classy" by default just because they go to none of these events at all - it's not the point of this post or thread however, and to connect things I've said throughout other posts and try to relate them to each other is just another way of trying to put words in my mouth, which is unappreciated.

As for what had happened in my prior organization, it's something that if I did divulge on these boreds I would probably have many people upset about "airing my dirty laundry", which I already know better not to do. Fact is that regardless of what I did to try to make things better within the chapter, it did not go that way, and our advisors and HQ was not planning on lifting a finger to help the situation. All that was done to try to still make it a sisterhood for myself along with the other 2 was the most we could do, we even tried to become alum, but the end of it being that girls can be very nasty, and I'm not willing to pay the amount of money I did to be tied to the majority of them and have to put up with things for another 2 years. I'm sure you would find the same story with the other girls that have left the organization previously. i would only hope with their new initiated classes that things are now different for them and that it evolves into a better ran chapter, because it's the hardest thing to denounce something you once loved, and I would hope our situation wouldn't happen to anyone else. I do have to say it's helped us with many aspects of APP, where we've learned what to do right, what not to do, and how to choose our girls. like AOII_Angel stated, I loved AOII, and I still respect the values their Ritual holds - one that I haven't divulged the secrets of, and which we kept far away from in the creation of our own Ritual. But the politics and cruelness of that particular chapter put myself and others over the edge. It's something no one can judge unless you knew all the details of what had happened - even some of that chapter didn't really know the actual reasons behind us leaving, as the advisors didn't bother on telling them the truth. But what's done is done.

QFP

[MysticCat]

This is true - I did not mean any harm . . . I'm more than glad to take you at your word, especially if AOIIAngel is satisfied.

But I do need to respond to this:
And just because I had mentioned before because it was brought up by someone who knew the history of another local at Carleton that had split off from AOII (and asked if we too came from the same circumstances, which I will not deny when asked, which included when we are asked about it from our pledges but not much detail at all is given) does not mean that in turn on this particular board did I denounce them and how "classy" they are - I didn't involve any particular organization, only that we happen to be one of the few . . . and to connect things I've said throughout other posts and try to relate them to each other is just another way of trying to put words in my mouth, which is unappreciated. I don't think it's putting words in your mouth at all. It's understaning what you've said in one place in the context of what you've said in other places, something that happens at GC and in real life all the time, every day. I completely accept that you didn't mean to suggest anything condescending about your former sorority. But do you really not see how what you said could easily be taken that way?

[AlwaysSAI]

I just have pay homage to the longest run-on sentence I've seen in a long time. :o

This is true - I did not mean any harm, this all started out by saying how being called "apple pies" wasn't classy - my argument was against that as it's a nickname that we welcome whole heartedly as it's not done in a derogetory way, as we're known on campus to be very classy with how each individual girl leads their lives. And just because I had mentioned before because it was brought up by someone who knew the history of another local at Carleton that had split off from AOII (and asked if we too came from the same circumstances, which I will not deny when asked, which included when we are asked about it from our pledges but not much detail at all is given) does not mean that in turn on this particular board did I denounce them and how "classy" they are - I didn't involve any particular organization, only that we happen to be one of the few (as I believe, although I am biased but being known for being "chill" girls instead of ones (as well as fraternity boys or GDIs) that make a terrible show at any social outing). I'll be the first one to say that there are a few organizations on our campus that are "classy" by default just because they go to none of these events at all - it's not the point of this post or thread however, and to connect things I've said throughout other posts and try to relate them to each other is just another way of trying to put words in my mouth, which is unappreciated.

[TPA85]

Maybe it's just me, but I wouldn't want to be nicknamed "the apple pies" on campus. I don't find that very flattering, classy, or appropriate.

Maybe she doesn't get why it can be perceived as icky. Seen "American Pie"??


I must be the only one that thought of Apple Dumplin' from Strawberry Shortcake and not some vulgar reference to "American Pie"....


I pictured this:
http://berries.whybelate.com/images/BPEPics/BandaiAppleDumplinPortrait.jpg
and thought "that's really cute!!!!! :D "

I really doubt the "Apple Pie" thing is nearly as derogatory as people are making it out to be.

[MysticCat]

I pictured this:
http://berries.whybelate.com/images/BPEPics/BandaiAppleDumplinPortrait.jpg
and thought "that's really cute!!!!! :D "No, that's really scary!! :p

[AOII Angel]

No, that's really scary!! :p

Oh, she's Berry Berry cute!

[honeychile]

Blue is symbolic of friendship, the basic spirit upon which Alpha Delta Pi is founded. White symbolizes sincerity and truth. Alpha Delta Pi seeks sincerity and truthfulness in all its members.That is very nice site according to me.......There are many different topics available here so I hope that you will read care fully and take more information......
LOL - no.

[DPsiDGirl]

Name: Delta Psi Delta, founded Sept 15 1991 in Ottawa

Official Colors: red (passion), purple (sigma pi) and white (unity)

Mascot: Wolf

Official Flower: Red rose and olive branch

Main Symbols: Olive Branch, Dove

Open Motto: "Our unity is our strength."

[MysticCat]

Name: Delta Psi Delta, founded Sept 15 1991 in Ottawa

Official Colors: red (passion), purple (sigma pi) and white (unity):confused::confused::confused:

[knight_shadow]

:confused::confused::confused:

Agreed.

[IrishLake]

Maybe there was someone who helped them create their group, and he was a Sig Pi?

[DPsiDGirl]

:confused::confused::confused:

The Sigma Pi chapter on campus helped found us (a very long and dramatic story) and we are forever thankful to them for bringing our founding mothers together so one of our official colours was chosen to represent them!

[peanutbex]

Founding Date: September 1st


Colors: Baby blue and lemon yellow


Flower: Blue sweetpea


Symbol: The teddy bear for friendship


Mascot: surprise surprise - a teddy bear

[MysticCat]

The Sigma Pi chapter on campus helped found us (a very long and dramatic story) and we are forever thankful to them for bringing our founding mothers together so one of our official colours was chosen to represent them!Thanks for that! Interesting info.

[EDGE]

Alpha Sigma Multicutural Sorority
Founded Feb 14, 1992 at Brooklyn College by 21 GREAT Women!
We have 4 chapters in New York City
Our Colors are Dark Green and Gold
Our Mascot is Babs Bunny
Our Flower is Yellow Rose

I know...Were kickass lmao

[Ottawa]

The Sigma Pi chapter on campus helped found us (a very long and dramatic story) and we are forever thankful to them for bringing our founding mothers together so one of our official colours was chosen to represent them!


What is the "long and dramatic" story? I've been around for a while and it's one that I've never heard, I really had no idea Sigma Pi helped create you guys until right now, lol.

[49erlew]

Delta Kappa Mu was founded January 29, 2011 (we win the noob award!) at UNC Charlotte

We are a coed, service-oriented honor society dedicated to the celebration and continuation of the work of our University's founder, Bonnie Cone

Colors: Hunter Green, Old Gold, and Cardinal
Flower: Gladiolus
Animal: Ant
Stone: Aquamarine

Open motto: Ειμαστε Ενα (We Are One) taken from our mantra in my signature.

website: www.deltakappamu.weebly.com

[NETrySIG89]

lolololololol

[kphib57]

Kappa Phi Beta
Founded in 1957 at St. Johns University
Colors: Red and White
Symbols: Comedy and Tragedy Faces
Motto: "Carpe Diem"
Flower: Red Rose

[PiAlphaGammaFM]

Pi Alpha Gamma Sorority
Founded: 2011, St Thomas University in NB
Mascot: Falcon
Official Colors: Green, Blue and silver
Open Motto: "To My Sisters Forever Loyal"
Total membership: 7 sisters, 4 pledges

[cdornfel]

Phi Gamma
Founded: February 15th, 2009
Mascot: Snow Leopard
Official Colors: Violet and White
Motto: Excellence Through Sisterhood
Total membership: 64 members - 16 founding sisters, 12 active members, others have graduated/transferred

[PhiAlpha05]

Phi Rho Alpha
Founded July 31, 2005 at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Mascot: White Wolf
Symbols: Pyramid and Climbing Ivy
Flower: Pink Magnolia
Colors: Sunset Pink and Aquamarine
Motto: Friendship Rooted in Individuality
Stone: Alexandrite
Total Membership: somewhere in the 50s-60s I believe--not counting alumnae/transfers.

[SilverVI]

Phi Sigma Alpha.
VI (Sixth) Section.
Founded: 1916 in the Sixth Section of Kenarden Lodge (adorm built specifically to house men on campus) at the College of Wooster.
Short Name: Sigs.
Founding Principles: Friendship, Sportsmanship, and Leadership.
Motto: "S.E.B.".
Original Letters/National affiliation: Unknown. Under research. (bears no affiliation to the national Phi Sigma Alpha fraternity founded at the University of Puerto Rico in 1928).
Colors: Blue and Gold.
Mascot: Sammy the Sig, Sig Ranger.