Young Harris Students/Alumni Against National Fraternities/Sororities
"At the news today that 30 freshmen on campus petitioned and received permission to come on campus, the majority of the sophomore student body, especially those involved in the Greek and societal life on campus, are outraged. Not only does it allow something that is not part of YHC to essentially tell us how to act, it diminishes the importance of the organizations that have been on campus for years. It feels as though we're all being set up to be put on the chopping block. To have bypassed the 12 hour rule and allow freshmen to do this means that this fraternity is already breaking rules that have gotten other organizations into serious trouble. I do not understand the push for national organizations at all. I hope that those involved in this decision plan to explain to the local organizations, rich in the history of Young Harris, about how this will affect them. I also hope that the administration realizes the effect this will have not only on current students but, alumni, who give them money as well. If you have ever been involved in one of the organizations at Young Harris, you understand the ties it gives you. These ties are what make alumni feel close enough to the school to donate money. These organizations are what help to make Young Harris the unique college that it is. We aren't unique if we have the same national Greeks every single other college in America has. It destroys the spirit of the enchanted valley. I have written all this, to say the following: If you feel as though we should petition the national fraternity that has received permission to come on campus, please leave your name at the bottom of this note. It will be printed out and left at Cathy Cox's door. Please tag other friends to it if you are involved in Greek life or know someone who is. "
The school was granted 4 year status, and they are surprised that a national organization wants to come on board already? Or is it the fact that IGC forces spring recruitment and the national wants to recruit in the Fall? That, I can understand...but even if it was still a 2 year school, why would you only recruit in the Spring, knowing that you'd only have 1 1/2 years until graduation? With that short of a time span, you're a new member and then you're practically already graduating.
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