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Originally Posted by SthrnZeta

I'm not sure how that exact quote offends your org but if it did I apologize.

The quote comes across as implying that Gamma Phi Beta, which is widely known as being the organization which originated the term "sorority", was "merely" a "little sister type" organization. It further implies that your organization, which elected to be called a fraternity, is somehow "better" than those "other girl groups" and that's why you didn't use the term sorority. I'm not sure how to better explain this. (I also think I need the banging head smilie right now.)

I have always been led to believe that the term sorority meant that the org has a brother fraternity that helped in their founding - I'm sure I'm not the only one, but I would very much like to know if that's completely wrong, partially wrong/right, what have you. If we're all wrong about your history, then correct us.

It is wrong. Very, very wrong.

Kelly, not at all. I was simply stating that your org had a man help in your founding

Please define what you mean when you say "help".

Syracuse University's Chancellor, Dr. E. Haven, who happens to the father of one of Gamma Phi Beta's founders, helped suggest several names, of which Gamma Phi Beta was chosen.

A lot of sororities had someone's brother suggest a badge design or a boyfriend recommend a symbol....but it's not like Gamma Phi Beta had a man pick the name, design a badge, write the ritual and draft the constitution.

also and that it was unfair to call ZTA out for the same thing. I'm asking for clarification but I'd like it without all the snarking, that's all.

I'm sorry that we're all having trouble with this, but it's awkward for Gamma Phis to keep having to correct people.

.....Kelly