Re: Negative Impact on College Avenue Fraternities
I don't think so, but we still have to see how the numbers shake out. ATO is still rushing out of their old house and I imagine the'll do well. Russell, since Phi Kappa Psi moved out of that gorgeous old mansion I don't know where they're located. Sigma Chi will probably do well. I did hear that KA was having problems with numbers, but that Pi Kappa Phi did well, and that Delta Tau Delta did especially well in rush.
Right now, there seems to be a basic division beween Heritage Grove fraternities and "College Avenue" fraternities. If all get good pledge classes then there should be no conflict. It's that way at U-Florida: there's a big fraternity row, but also lots of very good chapters are located along University and that other road that runs in front of the school (Pike, Delts; ATO, Phi Delt, etc).
Everyone here credits the Phi Kappa Taus with setting the right tone for the frist rush in Heritage Grove. They set up a professional light show; the whole entrance to the complex looked like a carnival.
This is a very good time for fraternities at FSU. The average chapter size is pretty large - probably in the 90s. Everyone should continue to do well and be strong, wherever they're located.
Of course, the sororities are amazing in every way. Old chapters, magnificently housed and lovingly watched over by generous alumni.
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