I am a member of a national sorority (Kappa Delta!), and very proud to be a part of such a wonderful, strong organization.
However, if there is every any question about the strength of local greek organizations, I suggest that you take a look at the Greek system at Heidelberg Colleg in Ohio.
A male friend of mine transferred to Bethany from there, but he took me with him when he went back up for his Greek Sing and a party at his fraternity house afterwards. I got the chance to talk to some of the fraternity members and girls from different sororities on their campus.
It was amazing! Their Greek system was very strong, existing with all local organizations. They had so much pride, tradition, and spirit in what they stood for.
And when a sorority member from there saw my lavalier and said, "Kappa Delta? Is that National?" I knew that we were not the be-all-end-all in the Greek world!
Being in a sorority at a school where 80% of the population is Greek (and sometimes a bit apathetic about PHC & IFC), it was very refreshing to see the Greeks at Heidelberg.
To all of you locals who are planning on going National, best of luck to you. To all of those who are planning on staying local...rock on! You are something special!!
[This message has been edited by MoxieGrrl (edited August 03, 2001).]
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