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How to answer the recruitment question is kind of open for discussion-I would answer it and say that our founders didn't designate a mascot. While our ritual has evolved over the years, the core of it has remained the same, and a mascot was never introduced. this way you refrain from judging other groups and mascots as good or bad.
IMHO, I like having a limited number of symbols. They all have a significant part in the ritual. Adding a cutesy animal is something we may regret 50 years down the road as traditions/fashions change.
Sidebar: I was on the gemstone research committee.. Aside from the fact that the bulk of the fraternity had no preference of a gemstone (this based on survey data), there was a problem with how to incorporate an additional symbol into existing ritual. There really wasn't a good way to do it! Personally, I love having the flexibility to customize our badge with any gem. My friends in other greek groups are quite envious!!
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