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I think this is an interesting thread... I agree with what 33girl and others have had to say, that the BEST house is the one that's BEST for you.
By our very definition, Greeks are elite. We choose some women and not others. We are hierarchal and in some cases, Greeks socialize only with other Greeks (but I bet everyone reading this maintains friendships beyond their chapter!). So by that definition, all houses are elitist.
AXO is not the largest sorority in the country. We do not boast the most famous members, and at some schools we are probably not the most desired by rushees. On my campus, we are one of the top 4 houses, so I guess that makes us "elite" here. But what has kept me so close with my chapter is not our 98% rushee return rate or the reaction from people when I wear my letters. It is the foundations we were built upon and continue to live our lives according to. The Symphony of Alpha Chi Omega for me, defines grace, class, and dignity. I am sure that for each of you out there, you have similar feelings about your chapter. So let's stop worrying over who's "elite" or who's the "best," and accept that we have a myriad of houses because we are such a diverse population, and each house is special and valued by the girls in it.
I think the term "elite" is alot like the term "sex appeal." Like Sophia Loren said, "It's half what you've got, half what other people THINK you've got."
*steps off soapbox*
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