What GLO is the most known?

[7thSonofOsiris]

Stop attacking me girl. Cut it!!! You are always starting chaos.

[tld221]

this should be a poll thread so we can keep track.

im gonna put my bid for "depends on insert whatever factor that affects what youre exposed to." the first greek org i ever heard up going to college was... (thinking of the first greek orgs i saw as a freshman)

TKE
Zeta Psi
DPhiE (i think theyre founded at NYU so they have somewhat of a big presence here. then, anyway)
AST
AEPhi (i believe theyre a jewish sorority?)
Pike
SigEp

funny, cause i see these letters least on GC. the big ones i see on this site i'd never heard of until GC (tho i do remember seeing Chi Omega on Price is Right a few times)
As for BGLO, i would say Delta. I'll easily admit that they have a big household name when it comes to greek life. BGLO fraternities... i have no idea, i learned about them all the same time.

I only heard of Phi Beta Kappa when learning about greek life, but didnt know they had a name like that.

[PeppyGPhiB]

Since some people still don't seem to know what Phi Beta Kappa is: it is the most prestigious national academic honor society. Many universities do not have chapters, so if you haven't heard of it, that may be why, although my school didn't have a chapter and I certainly know of it. Although it is an academic society now, I don't think it was founded as one originally (someone correct me if I'm wrong). As others have said, it was the first GLO, and since it is a highly respected national honor society, its reputation is known by those inside and outside of the social GLO world.

[DeltAlum]

Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

Although it is an academic society now, I don't think it was founded as one originally (someone correct me if I'm wrong).

That is true.

Here is a link to a history of Phi Beta Kappa...

http://www.clubs.psu.edu/PhiBetaKappa/hist.html

[Lily1909]

Most familiar - Phi Beta Kappa
First GLO I knew - Alpha Xi Delta

Originally Posted by tld221

AEPhi (i believe theyre a jewish sorority?

Yes, AEPhi was founded by seven Jewish women. AEPhi welcomes women of all backgrounds to our sisterhood.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by 7thSonofOsiris

Stop attacking me girl. Cut it!!! You are always starting chaos.

So silly.

[dekeguy]

I grew up in an extended family full of DEKES among the men and Thetas, Pi Phis, Kappas, and DZs among the ladies. My Grand Dad is Phi Beta Kappa as is my Uncle and my cousin Jeremy. So, from a very early age I was familiar with a number of Greek letter organizations. I would have to agree that Phi Beta Kappa is probably the most widely known nationally. Among social greek organizations I think it varies regionally. I rather doubt that any one social greek org could really claim to be the most widely known on a nation-wide basis. I wonder if being best known is relevant? I wonder if size of organization is relevant? There are lots of SAEs and they are generally good solid guys, there are very few ADGs and they likewise are generally good solid guys. Some orgs have reputations for being good dependable guys who party hearty but stay reasonable, and some are known primarily as hell raisers who would consider the mythical Delta Tau Chi as being tame and lame. I suppose it is really more about what you are known for rather than how well you are known.

[Alpha Sig Scott]

Originally Posted by dekeguy

I grew up in an extended family full of DEKES among the men and Thetas, Pi Phis, Kappas, and DZs among the ladies. My Grand Dad is Phi Beta Kappa as is my Uncle and my cousin Jeremy. So, from a very early age I was familiar with a number of Greek letter organizations. I would have to agree that Phi Beta Kappa is probably the most widely known nationally. Among social greek organizations I think it varies regionally. I rather doubt that any one social greek org could really claim to be the most widely known on a nation-wide basis. I wonder if being best known is relevant? I wonder if size of organization is relevant? There are lots of SAEs and they are generally good solid guys, there are very few ADGs and they likewise are generally good solid guys. Some orgs have reputations for being good dependable guys who party hearty but stay reasonable, and some are known primarily as hell raisers who would consider the mythical Delta Tau Chi as being tame and lame. I suppose it is really more about what you are known for rather than how well you are known.

Best answer to the original post I've read so far.