Jr. Greek

[killakam11]

I am a member of a Jr Greek/Youth Auxillery associatied with a D9 fraternity, and since I am in college I have scaled back on my participation. I occasionally stop thru for meetings and community service and things but I try to keep it to a respectable minimum considering that I want to become a member of said fraternity. A member of this Jr. Greek org, and good friend of mine, has already made that transition. We have undoubtedly been seen together in person and in photos (especially in nalia, or inside/outside the frat house). He purposely does not tag me on Facebook and any brothers that do tag me, I un-tag myself. I know there is a need for discretion, but I almost feel like I am being disloyal at the same time. Am I correct in my actions?

[BlueReign]

I can't see why you would still be involved with the youth auxilliary group since you are in college now.

[Sugar08]

Yes, youth auxiliary participation should stop completely once you hit college, as you should now be eligible to join a D9 org. Or will be, once you become a sophomore.

[ladygreek]

killakam11--not much discreet about that.

[Sugar08]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

killakam11--not much discreet about that.

LOL... I did not even catch that. More coffee, please!

[12dn94dst]

What disturbs me is you are disassociating yourself from your friend for the sake of "discretion." I'm pretty sure that before he was greek, the two of you discussed your aspirations, so he's aware of them. And I'm also sure you're not advertising yourself as a future or soon-to-be chi upsilon zeta. I would think that regardless that he has transitioned into the organization you wish to join, you'd be proud to be tagged in photos of him. I mean, it's not like folks don't know y'all are cool and have been for a while. Don't let your friend's being greek change you.



Can we be clear on something? Delta G.E.M.S., Sigma Beta, Kappa League, et. al., ARE NOT "Jr. Greek" organizations. They are enrichment/mentoring programs, grooming you to be better young adults and better people. Being a member of any of these groups does not necessarily mean that you will become a member of the sponsoring organization (although we would LOVE for you to) or any other greek organization. Yes, they've developed, and have been taught, steps, have calls, jackets, names and numbers. Recognize it for what it is, and don't make it something that it's not.

[killakam11]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

killakam11--not much discreet about that.

One might think so, but that's actually my HS football/baseball number. Good observation, though. Anyway, thanks for the advice. Oh, Blue Reign, I did consider other orgs, but I still want to be apart of said Frat.

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by killakam11

I still want to be apart of said Frat.

I thought you liked them. Why do you want to be apart from people you like?

[poeticace]

Originally Posted by Sugar08

Yes, youth auxiliary participation should stop completely once you hit college, as you should now be eligible to join a D9 org. Or will be, once you become a sophomore.

Is that standard everywhere for all D9 orgs? Because I've seen (second-semester) freshmen crossing for more than one org, but is that just those particular orgs?

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by poeticace

Is that standard everywhere for all D9 orgs? Because I've seen (second-semester) freshmen crossing for more than one org, but is that just those particular orgs?

Some NPHC orgs allow second-semester freshmen to join... I know personally Alphas and AKAs who did.

Also, it depends on the school. Many HBCUs do not allow freshman to join NPHC orgs.

[poeticace]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Some NPHC orgs allow second-semester freshmen to join... I know personally Alphas and AKAs who did.

Also, it depends on the school. Many HBCUs do not allow freshman to join NPHC orgs.

Ahh, got it. Personally, I like the rule of not allowing freshmen, gives them more time to do their research.

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Some NPHC orgs allow second-semester freshmen to join... I know personally Alphas and AKAs who did.

Also, it depends on the school. Many HBCUs do not allow freshman to join NPHC orgs.

Yes, for Delta it is by semester or quarter credits. The number of credits we require usually aren't earned until you finish freshman year, but there have been those instances (especially in a quarter system) were they were earned during freshman year.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Some NPHC orgs allow second-semester freshmen to join... I know personally Alphas and AKAs who did.

Also, it depends on the school. Many HBCUs do not allow freshman to join NPHC orgs.

And I know many Deltas who did in a semester system. The official guideline is based on GPA and college credit hours. If you qualify and are a freshman, more power to you. But we all know that it takes more than qualifying based on GPA and credit hours.

[BlueReign]

Originally Posted by killakam11

I am a member of a Jr Greek/Youth Auxillery associatied with a D9 fraternity, and since I am in college I have scaled back on my participation. I occasionally stop thru for meetings and community service and things but I try to keep it to a respectable minimum considering that I want to become a member of said fraternity. A member of this Jr. Greek org, and good friend of mine, has already made that transition. We have undoubtedly been seen together in person and in photos (especially in nalia, or inside/outside the frat house). He purposely does not tag me on Facebook and any brothers that do tag me, I un-tag myself. I know there is a need for discretion, but I almost feel like I am being disloyal at the same time. Am I correct in my actions?

Sorry, I meant to quote all of this and also ask you why do you feel like you are being disloyal? You joined a youth group not a fraternity. Since you are now in college you can interest yourself in other things, even another fraternity!!