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Old 05-14-2002, 08:59 AM
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Originally posted by blueyes

With regard to "is" or "was" I think its more in reference to whether you are an active member or an alum. My guess is they view being in a sorority as a phase that is associated with being in college. Rightly or wrongly, I can see their reasoning, because there is a difference in the level of involvement when you are an active vs. when you're alum.
You're right that GLO affiliation is often given in the South -- it certainly is in NC. As for tense, the way I often see it is:

"The groom is a graduate of the Faber College, where he was a member of Delta Tau Chi Fraternity."

or

"The groom is a graduate of the Faber College and is a member of Delta Tau Chi Fraternity."

FWIW.
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