SIGMA RHOmeos
 

Hello SoRHOrs,

I want to know what you all think about the Romeos? I know that most of the chapters have been dissolved (including the chapter that was here at Grambling State University) but over the years I have run into several former and existing Romeos and have recieved so much love from them. If the Kappas have their sweets and silouettes and the Omegas have their pearls, and so on and so forth----Why can't we have our RHOmeos?? Please help me understand ladies!!:(


Shatanjela Black
UNIQUE #1 1997
Gamma Kappa Sigma Chapter
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA:D

Sorhor,

That is a special question with multiple answers! Here is one concept that I have observed as a sorhor! The Rhomeo club was basically the husbands of sorors. Some chapters used the sweetheart men to assist the Auroras during their pledge process and then after the Auroras crossed then they went through their process and became Rhomeos. I guess with the MIP Process comes about many changes. And I do believe that all of the fraternities you mentioned, their national organizations don't recognize those sweetheart groups.

Serioussigma22:cool:

Of the BGLO Fraternities, I believe the only nationally-sanctioned sweethearts belong to Iota Phi Theta.

Sorors,

I have been curious about this as well. When I first became a soror, I do remember being told that we had no offical ties with RHOmeos. Unfortunatly, I have never met a RHOmeo, but I have come across some of their web pages in the past. I think alot of the "sweetheart groups", have disappeared. But I am always surprised to see some that are still active. (because they are illegal) I agree with Soror SeriousSigma22 that it probably had a lot to do with the MIP Process as to why we are no longer offically tied with RHOmeos. In general I think it is hard enough for Nationals to keep up with with their respective sororities and Frats (membership, conventions...the crazy lawsuits) then to take on other groups who represent you as well at a college level. I guess we could have a sweetheart group, but....I think it is too much to keep up with (especially as an undergrad) when you first have to worry about Sigma...(which is a job within itself! :)

Tenacious1922

Thanks Virtual Violet for the confirmation!

Serioussigma22;)

You're welcome!

See below for more info: I like the Sweetheart Directives!

http://www.iotaphitheta.org/sweethearts.htm


http://www.iotaphitheta.org/sweetheartdirective.htm

SIGMA RHOmeos
 

I thank you as well Virtual Violet. I have only met one Iota, but I see that they are really gaining some ground on campuses! :)

Tenacious1922

There are a couple Iota's on Gramblings campus -- I don't think they have a chapter chartered there yet but I do believe they are working on it-- Anyway, I had no idea that they had sweethearts. That is very interesting to know. Thanks for the info. and thanks for your insights SoRHOrs. I do agree that it would probably be alot of work to keep up with an org. like that --especially when it came to the hazing issue -- males seem to view that issue in a different light from females.

Incidently, I guess the thought of having a group of FINE BEAUTIFUL BLACK MEN at my every beck and call appealed to me for a moment--I'm over it now.:D --but can you blame a sister for wishing!!!;)

Shatanjela Black
UNIQUE #1 1997
Gamma Kappa Sigma Chapter
Grambling LA

RHOMEOS
 

Hello Sorors,

I have never posted before but i must say that on our yard at Texas Southern University there are at least 7-10 Rhomeos. They are really sweet guys and they are gaining interest on our campus more and more each year. They also offer to help decorate for Sigma Week and they offer their labor when it comes to repainting and weeding the Sigma Tree. I have also meet Rhomeos from P.V. and they are some of the nicest guys I have ever met ;) Sigma Rhomeos are also at University of Houston. They are cool with me and if any of you sorors get a chance to meet a Rhomeo they will treat like nothing less than what you deserve RHOYALTY!! No with that being said I would like to ask what do you sorors think about Sigma Juliets??

RHOMEOS
 

Hello Sorors,

I have never posted before but i must say that on our yard at Texas Southern University there are at least 7-10 Rhomeos. They are really sweet guys and they are gaining interest on our campus more and more each year. They also offer to help decorate for Sigma Week and they offer their labor when it comes to repainting and weeding the Sigma Tree. I have also meet Rhomeos from P.V. and they are some of the nicest guys I have ever met ;) Sigma Rhomeos are also at University of Houston. They are cool with me and if any of you sorors get a chance to meet a Rhomeo they will treat like nothing less than what you deserve RHOYALTY!! No with that being said I would like to ask what do you sorors think about Sigma Juliets??

Sigma Juliets?
 

Hello Fello SWAC SoRHOr,

I did not know there were Sigma Juliets. Please tell me about them. I know we have the Philos and the Rhoers but this other group is new to me.

Sigma Juliets
 

This is an auxilary to the RHOmeos. I believe this is more common with Rhomeos that have branched out into their own fraternal order. They developed "sweethearts".

I think it' very special.:eek:

RHOmeos
 

In TN, RHOmeos, are quite popular. At Middle TN State University, I know they have membership intake at least once a year. They host parties, do varities of community service and perform in non-greek step shows. They are dwindling in numbers, because some have gone on to become members of the NPHC or graduated. However, the last time I talked to a member, they just had some new members come in.!!

Happy Easter Everyone

I don't think it's that deep...
 

SoRHOr Rhomance (nice alias!), you are so right! At last year's area conference in GA, there was a Rhomeo working with the lunch crew. He seemed so ecstatic to be surrounded by a groups of bluetiful Sigmas, and he made sure we were well taken care of. Everytime I've met a Rhomeo, he automatically shows love and respect.

I completely understand that our official auxiliary ties to Rhomeos were severed years ago because the NPHC no longer sanctioned "sweetheart groups" at that time. (That was before Iota Phi Theta entered the NPHC!) I have no problem showing them love because we are involved in their history. Now, I won't call a Rhomeo (or anyone else) 'frat', but I will show some blue and gold love. :) :) :)

When i was in school one of the Rhomeos from Texas i believe, came down and kicked it with sorors from Riverside - every Rhomeo that I've met (either online or in person) has been MORE than courteous to Sorors.

Although they are no longer apart of our organization, most of them still acknowledge where they originated from and show much respect to us.

i've never met a sigma juliet, but the idea of an auxillary to an auxillary seems weird.... but to each her own!