The "Syracuse Triad" is actually one of the great stories in the history of Greek-letter organizations. It is probably the most important triad in terms of sororities.
The Alpha Gam Quarterly has a fascinating article about it located at:
http://www.alphagammadelta.org/sum981.html
I am an Alpha Phi at Texas Tech and I love the idea of a "Triad Tea." Unfortunately, we lack the Alpha Gam portion of the triangle!
I have a special place in my heart for Alpha Gams and Gamma Phis. I think your "Quarterly" writer, Margaret Knights Hultsch, said it wonderfully:
"The monogram pins [of Alpha Phi, Alpha Gamma Delta, and Gamma Phi] are practically indistinguishable until you get your nose in her bosom. We can see that. They are all the superimposed Greek letters, which, by the way, distinguishes most fraternities founded in the East from those founded in the West or South, which generally have emblem badges.
But just to be sure, next time you see a Gamma Phi Beta or an Alpha Phi, give a wink. We may all be sisters under the badge."
"Cheers" to all the Alpha Gams out there and good luck in Recruitment 2001!
Fraternally,
Jen
Alpha Phi @ Texas Tech University
http://www.ttu.edu/~alphaphi