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Originally Posted by KSUViolet06
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I tend to have the same opinion regarding non-NPHC orgs imitating other NPHC traditions (i.e. the jackets, line numbers, etc.)
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I know that some Gamma Sig chapters at HBCUs do use line numbers, jackets, and other traditions previously held by NPHC organizations. Other chapters act very much like an NPC sorority/fraternity, having mixers and date nights with male fraternities, etc. When I was initiated into GSS (early 90s), we operated very differently. We were always a service-based organization and although we had sisterhood events, we didn't operate as a social org.
I always see Gamma Sig as having its own place and existence, and therefore, don't understand the taking of too many pieces of NPHC or NPC organizations and trying to change GSS. Of course, that is my opinion. It doesn't make me respect any chapter any less for taking on newer traditions, but I think it should be in the spirit of service, first and always.
My chapter is no longer, so I can't say that I have personally experienced these changes, however, I have read about and seen videos and photos demonstrating them.