Legacy

[Brat_of_An_AKA]

First of all, I would like to say I love this website, but one must still be careful because you don't know who could be reading and from what chapter they are from. I have been told by many people that I am a "shew in" for Alpha Kappa Alpha. My mom and 2 of my aunts are active members of the graduate chapter that "supports" (not sure if that is the right word to use or not) the undergraduate chapter here at my school and my great aunt is a charter member of the chapter here. I am a freshmen and would like to pledge next year. I am wondering what do you think of legacies? Don't get me wrong, I want to "pledge" and don't want it handed to me, but everyone is like, you know regardless you are in. I have the grades, do my part of community service, and know the AKA and chapter history, what I should know at this point of course , like the back of my hand. I want AKA sooo bad. Like I said I was just wondering what you ladies thought of legacies and if you think other will look at me funny once I pledge?

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For a perfect and blessed day, start with a new attitude and plenty of gratitude!

[This message has been edited by Brat_of_An_AKA (edited May 01, 2000).]

[Brat_of_An_AKA]

Lady DG,

Thanks for your comments. I have emailed you.



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[AKAtude]

I just wanted to make the comment that I'm in agreement with Soror DG. Also, I think we all know the meaning of discretion and know what to post and what not to post on a public forum. We are well aware that anyone could be reading regardless of greek affiliation.

[Brat_of_An_AKA]

Actually when I said the comment, regarding what to say and what not to say, I was making the comment to myself . I did not post what city, etc.I am in because I didn't want the members of the chapter here to think I am bragging about my family members and their status. I was not implying that you all did not know this already. Thanks again for your replies. J


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For a perfect and blessed day, start with a new attitude and plenty of gratitude!

[AKA2D '91]

Most interested one...
Please e-mail me at once! This is a serious matter! Thanks.

[deja]

Interested One,

We have a lot in common. Please e-mail me.

I will leave it at that. I would give a smiling face but I am not there yet!(smile)

[W.T.B.3]

First of all I would like to say that gaining entrance into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is a priveledge and not a right. It just seems to me that a lot of the young ladies who are aware of their legacy status seem to feel and at times demand that they are accepted into Alpha Kappa Alpha because their MOTHERS have worked hard to become members of this sorority. It always seems to me that the sentiment which many of these young ladies have is that of, my mother is an A.K.A. therefore I too deserve to become a member. This in my opinion is the wrong type of attitude or outlook to have on the situation. I feel that an interested party should be able to stand on their own two feet first before they start listing everybody in their family who is a member of A.K.A. in order to gain entrance. It appears that a lot of the young women use their legacy status as an easy method of gaining acceptance into the sorority. However, membership into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.is something that should be earned and one should not try to gain entry into this organization through the hard work and dedication of others.

[Discogoddess]

Dear Interested Young Woman:

I have some feedback for you, but would prefer to do so in a private email. What is your address?

As for a more general comment, I think that many of my sorors might get the wrong impression of you with the screen name you've chosen for yourself, and your declaration that you have been told that you are a "shoe-in." You may want to think about changing your name to something a little more discreet.

DG

[Brat_of_An_AKA]

Deja and AKA2D '91 I have e-mailed you both. Discogoddess thanks for your kind words and advice . J

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For a perfect and blessed day, start with a new attitude and plenty of gratitude!

[Brat_of_An_AKA]

Pink Bunny that's cute . Whenever I decide to post a new topic, etc. I will indeed to it under a new username . Thanks again for all who replied.



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[Jenee]

Interested one could you please e-mail me at vantesone@aol.com Thanks!

[Chelle]

Well, I am not a member but I am sure that using the term "shoe in" is most inappropriate. Speaking from one that is interested in gaining membership into AKA it is THE MOST prestigious sororities and I'm sure they don't except just anybody just 'cause mommy is a member. And I'm sure you still have to meet the other qualifications. Personally, I would want to be accepted based on my hard work and dedication. Do you really want to feel that you were accepted just because your mother is a member or that you earned it? I believe becoming a member of AKA is a privledge. Not a right.

I would want to be accepted based on my hard work and sweat. The young ladies of AKA work very hard to earn those letters. You should too. If you are going to seek membership under legacy make sure your other credentials are in order. This is just a suggestion. One sisterfriend to another.

[pink bunny]

Interested One, i agree with my Sorors and do not personally agree with anyone gaining access into an organization based on legacy. Its not right. everyone should EARN their Pearls, not have them handed over to them because Mommy was an AKA. However i believe that some legacies regardless are more than qualified and would make line regardless of any assistance from their moms, aunts, etc. I hope that you would also fall into that category, afterall none of us chooses whose family we are born into. Yes i would suggest that you change your username, i mean who really needs to know that your mom is an AKA or that you are a Brat, that doesn't impress my sorors. Take Care.

[AKAllennium36]

I would like to speak with you regarding this subject. I am slightly taken back with your comment of you being a "shoe in" for becoming a woman of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. I nor any of my sorors were "shoes in" for becoming members of our sorority. Nor is anyone else. If you want it that easily, it is truely not in your heart. You shouls want to work to become a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Nothing worth having comes easily. Not to say that you must be pledged or anyhting of the sort. However, I do mean doing all you can to show your true interest in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Please e-mail me...I would like to speak with you one on one (via e-mail)...Talk to you soon and God Bless!



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[pink bunny]

AKAllenium36 hey soror great point. What school did you come thru? Take Care.