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Originally posted by tp2005
Also, in relation to this topic, I know KKPsi and TBS are honorary, but in the greek world, is KKPsi considered to be greek, like from a respect and acceptance standpoint? B/c it seems like anytime someone implies that KKPsi's aren't real, despite their letters, they throw a fit.
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We consider ourselves Greek --- as Greek as any other Greek-Lettered Organization. As far as respect and acceptance, you'll get a different answer depending on whom you ask. On some campuses, KKPsi and TBS are not visible or they're the upstarts and therefore, they've got an uphill battle to prove themselves in the eyes of the other Greeks. Then, on the other hand, you've got campuses where KKPsi literally "runs the yard" (and not just at HBCUs, I can think of at least a couple of PWC chapters where the blue and white fam is strong).
The word "Honorary" in the formal name of the Fraternity implies that it is an "honor to be selected to serve" (a phrase very familiar to those in the Bond); the meaning here is different from the usual connotation of "honorary" (e.g., an honorary doctorate).
I can understand some of the animosity some of the fam has when they are accused of "not being real", or "copying", or being wannabees, or what have you. I used to get the same questions in undergrad. You can't make someone accept you, and "begging" for it won't make any difference.
We've just had to come to the realization that rather than look for acceptance or "respect", we just need to do what we do best: Uphold and fulfill the principles which we hold dear. If we're holding it down the way we're supposed to, the rest will take care of itself. I've been to a lot of campuses where the Psi and TBS are respected within the Greek community.
Surprisingly what I'm hearing more from the bruhs and sorors these days, though, is that some of the "hateration" from other groups comes from the tightknit closeness from our bruhs and sorors that people see on many campuses, that is less evident in some of the other Greek organizations these days.
All KKPsi and TBS share a common thread --- the band. Those same bruhs and sorors who were on line together also sweated with you through band camp and marching season. The brotherhood doesn't stop with the end of MIP; it continues on the football field, the parade ground, and with every musical performance.
So, to answer the question. KKPsi is Greek --- and I wouldn't have it any other way...
