Sorority Strongholds?

[TriDeltaSallie]

I thought this was an interesting quote from the 1979 Life Article about Chi Omega that NutBrnHair posted the other day:

"I just hope to God that my daughter is a Chi Omega," said one sister recently. 'In Arkansas, when you say you are a Chi Omega, you get respect."

Do you find that your sorority has a stronghold in any particular state? I know that each group has parts of the country where they tend to be stronger or more highly represented. But is it your impression your sorority has a state like this Chi Omega perceived things to be in Arkansas at that time?

And I'm not thinking towns. I know from reading all the recruitment threads that certain towns go heavily for certain groups. I'm thinking entire states where if you are an ABC or an XYZ you will gain increased respect pretty much anywhere.

[APhi4Ever]

I couldn't say for sure. I know Alpha Phi has 23 collegiate chapters in California, all that are active, none are inactive, so state wise, we have the most collegiate presence there. Though just because a member is from one state or another is not something I have heard really discussed. I know it's always interesting to meet collegiate/alumnae from our founding chapter at Syracuse University because there is so much history there. I'm sure there are women in every sorority that perceive certain schools to have more prestigious or highly sought after chapters than others. However, at the end of the day, no matter what chapter of Alpha Phi a woman has joined, she is a sister regardless and that is what is most important.

[TriDeltaSallie]

Originally Posted by APhi4Ever

I couldn't say for sure. I know Alpha Phi has 23 collegiate chapters in California, all that are active, none are inactive, so state wise, we have the most collegiate presence there.

I kind of gathered Alpha Phi was strong in CA based on all the Bid Day photos and such. I wonder if Alpha Phi is also one of the most racially diverse sororities. They CA chapters in general seem to be quite diverse and with Alpha Phi having a strong presence there I could see that being the case.

Anyone can feel free to correct me if my musings are inaccurate.

[PDTStaffer]

Chi Omega was founded at Arkansas. In the Fayetteville area, you will see women with owl earrings, owl rings, owl necklaces.... Chi Omega is a pretty big deal there.

[ZTAOnlytheBest]

From what I hear, Florida seems to be zeta's stronghold.

[FSUZeta]

Originally Posted by ZTAOnlytheBest

From what I hear, Florida seems to be zeta's stronghold.

correct, along with south carolina, texas & georgia.

[Sciencewoman]

Originally Posted by ZTAOnlytheBest

From what I hear, Florida seems to be zeta's stronghold.

Personal confirmation on this...my sister is a Zeta. Her husband is a PIKE from the Univ. of Florida. When he found out she was a Zeta sometime after they met, he said something like, "You're a Zeta? Wow!" He told her Zeta is a big deal where he's from. He was impressed.

That's all I've got for this thread.

[AZTheta]

/swerve TriDeltaSallie, where have you BEEN? Nice to hear from you!
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(I probably did the swerve slash thing wrong, sorry, not enough sleep & my glasses are dirty)

[psusue]

In terms of number of chapters I think Sigma has the most in Pennsylvania, if I'm not mistaken. I think some close seconds are Missouri, North Carolina, and Virginia. But I don't know if I would say that we have a 'stronghold' anywhere. But maybe that's just my perception.

[melindawarren]

Originally Posted by psusue

In terms of number of chapters I think Sigma has the most in Pennsylvania, if I'm not mistaken. I think some close seconds are Missouri, North Carolina, and Virginia. But I don't know if I would say that we have a 'stronghold' anywhere. But maybe that's just my perception.

I was about to say something similar. SDT is a lot better known in NY than CA. In fact, we're the only chapter west of Texas.

[TriDeltaSallie]

Originally Posted by melindawarren

I was about to say something similar. SDT is a lot better known in NY than CA. In fact, we're the only chapter west of Texas.

Are you at USC? I seem to remember from recruitment threads that SDT is at USC so I'm guessing that is the case. Amazing there is only one chapter west of Texas!

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by psusue

In terms of number of chapters I think Sigma has the most in Pennsylvania, if I'm not mistaken. I think some close seconds are Missouri, North Carolina, and Virginia. But I don't know if I would say that we have a 'stronghold' anywhere. But maybe that's just my perception.

AST also has A LOT of chapters in PA. I think nearly a third of our chapters are located in the state.

Originally Posted by TriDeltaSallie

Are you at USC? I seem to remember from recruitment threads that SDT is at USC so I'm guessing that is the case. Amazing there is only one chapter west of Texas!

AST has one chapter in California, one in Arizona, and one in Colorado. Otherwise, I don't think we have any west of Texas, either!

[melindawarren]

Originally Posted by TriDeltaSallie

Are you at USC? I seem to remember from recruitment threads that SDT is at USC so I'm guessing that is the case. Amazing there is only one chapter west of Texas!

I am! And I know, right? Crazy. Especially when you map out chapter locations and realize that EVERY SUNY (ok, I don't know what every SUNY is called, but it seems like at least 75%) has an SDT chapter. Totally east-heavy!

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by psusue

In terms of number of chapters I think Sigma has the most in Pennsylvania, if I'm not mistaken. I think some close seconds are Missouri, North Carolina, and Virginia. But I don't know if I would say that we have a 'stronghold' anywhere. But maybe that's just my perception.

If I had to choose a state, I'd go with PA, with MO in 2nd.

[als463]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

If I had to choose a state, I'd go with PA, with MO in 2nd.

I know that Sigma Sigma Sigma does really well at Bloomsburg University.