dating a sweetheart and I'm NOT a greek

[rhoyaltempest]

Originally Posted by thru_da_wire

So I'm involved with this girl who is an iota sweetheart..I'm not a greek and right now not sure if I'm going to go greek..I heard of the other glo sweetheart things like Sigma Doves, Kappa Diamonds or Omega Pearls. My question is are these groupies or what? It already bothers me to an extent that she is so involved with this but I understand how greek life can be for some people...so is it really an organization that does its own thing or just sugercoated groupies?

I actually have respect for the Iota Sweethearts. They are the only sweethearts I have met that show mad respect to the NPHC sororities and don't try be something they're not. I also respect them because they are a legitimate group (not a greek organization) and their legacy is respected and recognized nationally by Iota Phi Theta. If you go to their website, you'll find some information about how the first Iota sweetheart helped in getting their org established. The other groups you mentioned are not recognized or encouraged by the organizations.

If your girlfriend is following in the legacy of the Iota Sweethearts and is really helping the Iotas serve the community and administer programs, I don't see any problem with this. Many also use the Iota Sweetheart experience as a stepping stone to joining a sorority and I have found that this is something many of the Iotas encourage them to do.

[sstew00]

if a sweetheart is selected appropriately then she is not a groupie at all.
the sweetheart of sigma chi is another one that is internationally recognized, and held up to incredible standards as an ambassador for our fraternity. To be a sweetheart of sigma chi you've gotta be not just another pretty face, but a true friend to the chapter, someone everyone knows, can count on for support, and feel comfortable hanging out with- and on top of that the sweetheart has to present the ideals we look for in our own brothers.
If your girlfriend is a sweetheart all you should take from that is that she has the respect, loyalty, and probably protection (at all those crazy frat parties ) of a whole ton of guys. And what's not to like about that.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by sstew00

if a sweetheart is selected appropriately then she is not a groupie at all.
the sweetheart of sigma chi is another one that is internationally recognized, and held up to incredible standards as an ambassador for our fraternity. To be a sweetheart of sigma chi you've gotta be not just another pretty face, but a true friend to the chapter, someone everyone knows, can count on for support, and feel comfortable hanging out with- and on top of that the sweetheart has to present the ideals we look for in our own brothers.
If your girlfriend is a sweetheart all you should take from that is that she has the respect, loyalty, and probably protection (at all those crazy frat parties ) of a whole ton of guys. And what's not to like about that.

Hello, post #1. How are you?

I loooooooove Sigma Chis, too.

Oh and this is a similar yet different kind of "sweetheart" that we're talking about here.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by rhoyaltempest

I actually have respect for the Iota Sweethearts. They are the only sweethearts I have met that show mad respect to the NPHC sororities and don't try be something they're not. I also respect them because they are a legitimate group (not a greek organization) and their legacy is respected and recognized nationally by Iota Phi Theta. If you go to their website, you'll find some information about how the first Iota sweetheart helped in getting their org established. The other groups you mentioned are not recognized or encouraged by the organizations.

If your girlfriend is following in the legacy of the Iota Sweethearts and is really helping the Iotas serve the community and administer programs, I don't see any problem with this. Many also use the Iota Sweetheart experience as a stepping stone to joining a sorority and I have found that this is something many of the Iotas encourage them to do.

I know a Soror who is an Iota Sweetheart. Great ladies and their relationship with the Iotas was extremely respectful on both sides.

But that was that chapter and those particular men and women. It was also 10 years ago. I have no idea how things are elsewhere and now. There aren't that many Iotas so such a 10 minute study wouldn't be hard to conduct. Just kidding. I love Iotas---Hi, Starang21.