GreekChat.com Forums - what it's all about...

I don't know if this has been posted somewhere else... and I really wouldn't know how to search to find out if it has... SO I found this on a Phi Sig chapter website and thought with all of this "pledged" crap going on that Ms. Robbins, (if she still lurks about) and we could use a reminder about what it really IS all about... so...

I know a girl...
Who is amazing.
She runs a few miles a day, aces her classes,
organizes social events, and participates in all sorts of campus
organizations. At night she may go out and have fun, but she always
manages to get everything done. I know a girl... Who will let you cry on
her shoulder and will be there for you in times of need. She has lots of
friends and makes sure she leaves enough time to hang with them all. She
will give good advice and listen to your every word and thought with an
unbiased ear. She will love you for who you are and accept you no matter
what.

I know a girl...
Who will smile even though she didn't have the
greatest day. She always brings her most positive
attitude and it's contagious. Those who are around her
want to smile too.

I know a girl...
Who will bring out the best in everyone she meets. She
has friends in many different houses on this campus as
well as friends that are not Greek because she doesn't
care what house you're in. Who parties it up at
fraternity parties, but goes many other places at
night.

You might know this girl too...
Whether you're in a house or not, everyone knows one
of these girls. She is my sister. She might be your
sister, or she might be someone else's. Those that know
this girl know what sororities are all about because
she represents them in full.

Sororities aren't about drinking and boys and Kate
Spade and Gucci. Sororities are about laughter, tears, friendship,
sisterhood, honor, loyalty and love. The people in my sorority want me
to succeed. They help me learn to rise up and allow others to follow. At
retreats we share in times that we will remember forever. But it's not
just my sorority. Homecoming, Socials, Family weekend, and other Greek
activities have given me the opportunity to find out what is unique
about each sorority, and I really find wonderful friends among them all.
We need to let other people know who we are. Greeks are not exclusive--
they are merely one group of many.

I have heard the jokes, we all have...about what
non-Greek students may think about us. But I challenge
you- prove them wrong. Don't just try to make your
house look good, try to make Greeks look good. Let
people know that we are athletes, we are scholars, we
come from diverse backgrounds, and we have diverse
goals. But let them know that we have similarities. We
are all in the constant pursuit of success. We are all
working to achieve our goals, and we are all making
friendships that last a lifetime.

So remember...
62% of campus leadership positions are held by Greeks
76% of campus honoraries are Greek
89% of US supreme court justices have been Greek
Of the country's 50 largest companies, 43 are headed
by Greek alumni

So be proud, be a sister!