"Beta class" during petitioning? That's interesting.

In most chapters, the use of letters to designate pledge classes only occures after their chartering. Typically, during the PG period, additional groups are refered to as PG 'generations' (1st generation, 2nd, etc). Many times the group who comes in just before chartering will be refered to as the Pre-Alpha Class.

I know it is kinda weird but that is what was voted on. I do know that Alpha Delta Nu chapter did Alpha Prime, Alpha, and Alpha Star for the petitioning classes.

Brothers wanted a way to distinguish those who joined earlier than the others. Most of the ones who seem to fight for this were in Alpha class.

My wife's undergrad chapter (Alpha Gamma Chi) just counted the ones who were on the charter as "charterers" and the group that was Petitioners but not on the charter were run through the pledge ceremony and initiated 3 weeks later. They were Alpha... As for my undergrad chapter, all of the founders are deceased, so I can't ask. (Kappa)

Randy

Actually, through pulling strings, all 32 were placed on the charter. Even the ones who joined a month prior to the chartering ceremony.

The Classes are: April 03- Alpha
October 03- Beta
December 03- Gamma
February 04- Delta

Some people may be placed within the different petitioning groups but was active before the ritual (just couldn't attend)

The National office does try to help with things like that. I *think* they need about 2 weeks between having the final list of names and getting the charter/rechartering certificate back from the place that makes them. Rechartering certificates take less time.

Its up to the group. Can't hurt to ask!

Randy

Well, my line name is "Dragonfly." I was named that because I was heavly into taekwondo... a 3rd degree black belt. While pledging, I was always going to tournaments and events... HEAVYILY competing. Thus, the name... "Dragonfly."

Similar to being named "Dragonfly" for APO, I was named "Hong Kong Phooey" for Phi Mu Alpha.

My line is Skeeter (the little character from Muffet Babies). I won't go into why that was my name. And no I dont look like that ugly little thing. Mr. Black-and Mild (Strawter) from my line gave me that name. I will let him do the explaining.

Hey Skeeter!!! Congrats on DST!!!

Thanks girl!!! Are you going to the picnic down in Atl?

everybody keep askin me that!!! lol i think i might have to make an appearance. u going?

not sure. i may be down there anyway doing other things (shopping, eating, etc.) and just pop in to see the guys step. that would be the only reason. ill have to see though.

My nickname is Sexy Superstar. It was given to me by my Big. I enjoyed acting and I had rehersal all the time while I was pledging. We'll just leave it at that!!!

My nickname is "Bebe":p ...no explanation needed ;)

Re: BUFFALO SOLDIER!
 

I noticed that you were made Alpha recently - congrats!

I plan on seeking membership into the Alpha Phi Omega Chapter at my school. I know that they dont have lines here and dont have line names. Maybe thats something I can start if/when I become a member.

hey :) I'm Alpha Phi Omega, I pledged Spring 2003 at East Carolina University in North Carolina....I just wanted to say that I'm so excited to see this unity and openness between brothers...rock on! Keep up the great work of our founders!
L,F,S
Jen
KBA-Spr.03
Kappa Upsilon
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