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Hello-
I am writing in from the now dormant chapter of Theta Omicron- at Arizona State University.
I chose Sigma Kappa, because they were a 'medium-size' house, and everyone seemed like they actually liked and knew each other. Here at AZ state w/ 44,000 people, its easy to get lost along the way as a #, and I didn't want that- so I chose a SK because they were more close and a lot of fun. + We were solid in many areas. They had just received a proclamation, proclaiming out founders day as SK day in the city of Tempe, because of SK's outstanding community service (the only sorority to get that), and there was so much diversity- girls on sports teams, honors college, and one of my best friends who was deaf. As I've been here for 3 years, I still believe that we have one of the strongest sisterhoods, and we had still been receiving awards when we were closed down.
We never really had block- letter tees (not a big thing at our campus)- But, my first letters came on my bid day t-shirt- "Should've been a Sigma K!"
I didn't like Rush, it was SOOO Long! And as funny as it was, SK wasn't my first choice, until Pref. night. I had preffed some larger houses, where I thought I'd be, but I had such a touching pref. night at SK, and I felt that I connected so much, that I knew it was where I wanted to be.
I have had so many great memories, especially getting my little sis, who is still so precious to me. Painting the A was always a favorite, so was our last formal.
Worst memories- ones that I hope that no one will ever have to experience: Watching your whole chapter cry their eyes out as you all have to go through Order together. Also, going through Order with my sorority mom, when its before your time. Also, on another level- having our campus rule out Fraternity blowouts, being told by nationals that black & white formals and having sorority moms & dots is considered hazing (even when other SK chapters still can do it). Basically- being a scapegoat chapter sucks when you try everything to do (and win awards in the process) to be a model chapter.
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