Chi Omega-Kappa Sigma Songs

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Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

Chi Omega does not have a "brother fraternity." Yes, Dr. Charles Richardson was a proud member of Kappa Sigma, but that's as far as the connection goes.

Correct regarding Dr. Charles Richardson's affiliation with Kappa Sigma, of course. I have visited many Chi Omega chapters over the years, and I must say that the "understanding" of the relationship between Chi Omega and Kappa Sigma (as the brother fraternity) is fairly consistent across the nation.

For the purposes of this discussion, I think that the distinction lies in the present-day "official"/legal nature of the relationship (none to speak of), versus the "unofficial"/historical understanding about the brother-sister relationship between Kappa Sigma and Chi Omega (very real).

In many Chi Omega chapters, there are occasionally jointly planned events with Kappa Sigma, which celebrate this generally held "understanding" of their historical relationship. In my experience, this relationship has simply become a part of Chi Omega's lore.

The comments by AncientShadows support this view:

Originally Posted by ancientshadows

Interesting, all of our educational materials reference Kappa Sigma as being our brother fraternity. It must just be a local tradition to refer to them that way. Thanks anyway.

AncientShadows, please know that the relationship between Chi Omega and Kappa Sigma is NOT just "a local tradition." Feel free to celebrate it, and be proud of its significance to the history of Chi Omega!

[NutBrnHair]

Since ancientshadows was in college over 5 years ago when she posted this, I'm doubtful she's still a collegiate member!

Certainly, I agree that Dr Richardson was a proud member of Kappa Sigma. As a Founder of Chi Omega, that is where the "official" connection begins & ends. Chi Omega was not started as a spin-off group from Kappa Sigma.

None of the educational materials from the Chi Omega Executive HQ refer to Chi Omega having a "brother fraternity."