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Old 02-22-2009, 01:58 PM
APhiAnna APhiAnna is offline
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I can't disclose information about other sororities, but in Alpha Phi we are required to wear full dress togas (white with silver and bordeaux trimming) on important days like Founders Day. Wearing a toga in public was really really embarrassing the first few times, but now I am used to it.

Unfortunately, movies like Animal House perpetuate the stereotype that togas are to be used only for partying purposes. That stereotype is offensive to the founders of all GLOs, as they envisioned a simpler world based on morality, love and scholarship. They wore togas to symbolize their commitment to those values, and so often GLO members will wear togas in public to honor the ideas of the founders.

Hope this helps!
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