Need fraternity and sorority info! - Page 4

SSS1365 · #46 08-23-2001, 08:47 AM

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Originally posted by ThetaGal

Actually, at my school they do go by Tri-Sig, so i think it might just be on a chapter by chapter bases, much like the fact that the Kappa Deltas at my school are insulted if you call them Kaydees.

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~*Theta Gal*~

I think you're right about the fact that it's currently just a chapter thing, because I know a lot of Sigmas still go by Tri Sig. HOWEVER, crazyleggedsigma is absolutely correct when she says that we do not like to go by Tri Sig. As a whole organization, we are trying to get away from that nickname. Apparently there is a gay fraternity that calls itself Tri Sig and although we've been around much longer, we're trying to get away from the nickname because we don't want to be confused with another organization. Tri Sigma would be the correct nickname.

crazyleggedsigma · #47 08-27-2001, 02:14 PM

Thank you, SSS 1365, for clearing that up! We have a hard time convincing our campus of this, and several of our new memebers use it (hey, they just received their bids yesterday--they haven't learned it all yet!

) as an abbreviation. If we keep our efforts up, maybe we will rid the universe of the phrase!

Sigma love,
CC

pirate00 · #48 08-29-2001, 12:07 PM

Name: Alpha Phi Omega
Nicknames: APO or A-Phi-O
Colors: Blue and Gold
Flower: Forget-me-Not
Tree: Oak
Bird: Golden Eagle
Jewel: Diamond
Motto: "Be a leader, be a friend, be of service."
Founded: December 16, 1925, Lafyette College, Easton, PA

CutiePie2000 · #49 09-15-2001, 04:18 AM

DELTA GAMMA:
Founded: Dec 1873, Lewis School in Oxford, Mississippi

Flower: cream colored rose

Mascot: Hannah (Hannah used to be represented by a Raggedy Ann doll, until HASBRO got all itchy about trademarks, etc.)

Jewel: pearls and diamonds
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Also, one thing, I wanted to mention regarding Alpha Omicron Pi.
It is actually considered incorrect to write "AOPi"...the correct way to write it (in short form) is AOII (nitpicky, I know, but it is on their website)....

Source: http://www.alphaomicronpi.org/conten...cies/term.html
"Alpha," "Omicron," and "Pi" are the Greek letters standing for our motto. Alpha Omicron Pi also has a shortened form of its name by which it is known: AOII. This is written in the form "AOII" using the Greek symbol "II" and not "Pi." To do otherwise would be grammatically incorrect in mixing styles of letters.

This is kind of interesting too....AOII has no shield/crest....
http://www.alphaomicronpi.org/conten...raditions.html
AOII believes that the Fraternity has an essentially Greek heritage, and not one of medieval or Masonic background. Thus it does not have a shield or a crest as a symbol.

Shields and Crests:
After years of discussions at Convention, Alpha Omicron Pi adopted the established policy and tradition that the Fraternity which has an essentially Greek heritage and not one of medieval or Masonic background would never have a shield or crest as a symbol. Our feeling of reverence and as a protection of our one sign, the monogram of our essential motto, is established as traditional. Any decal or other symbol resembling a crest or shield should not be purchased.

ibcrankieDG · #50 09-17-2001, 12:14 PM

The Official name of Delta Gamma's Philanthropy is "Service for Sight" - we work to aide both the blind and sight impaired

But the sight is great!

ibcrankieDG

Dejajeva · #51 09-17-2001, 01:32 PM

Phi Sigma Sigma's national phil is not the Phi Sigma foundation.
Unless I'm incorrect, I believe it is the National Kidney Foundation.

I'd check their page though...

Always,
Jessica
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mrblonde · #52 10-13-2001, 05:41 PM

Phi Gamma Delta
3 holes:

Flower: Purple Clematis
Mascot: Snowy Owl
Jewel: n/a

AOIIBrandi · #53 10-13-2001, 10:42 PM

Everything looks great for AOII, but I would make or add the following changes to be more clear...

Founded: January 2, 1897, Barnard College at Columbia University, NY
Nickname: AOII
Flower: General Jacqueminot rose
Color: Cardinal
Symbols: Sheaf of Wheat, Rose

Here is some of the missing information for Pi Kappa Alpha...

Web Address: http://www.pka.com

magazine: Shield and Diamond

Good luck

Miami1839 · #54 10-13-2001, 11:13 PM

Jonez,

thanks for correcting me on the june rose. I always thought that our flower "the queen of the prarie variety" was a red rose. But its not. Thanks

I guess my memory is getting bad.

I do know our colors are delicate shades of pink and blue.

Kevin
Epsilon Mu #106
George Mason '97
(email: scrappy25@hotmail.com)

Silver&Bordeaux · #55 10-13-2001, 11:19 PM

This looks great! I enjoyed reading the info about all of the different groups. Good job.

Miami1839 · #56 10-13-2001, 11:24 PM

It looks like my original post disappeared so I am going to post it again. LOL Maybe its my age.

Beta Theta Pi

Founded: August 8th, 1839. Miami of Ohio University, Oxford, Ohio
Symbol: Star
Jewel: Diamond
Colors: Delicate Shades of Pink and Blue
Flower: June Rose

mrblonde · #57 10-15-2001, 12:33 AM

Also...FIJI was founded at Jefferson College in Canonsburg, PA

mrblonde · #58 10-15-2001, 12:34 AM

Aaaaannnnnnd...our website is http://www.phigam.org

SAEalumnus · #59 10-15-2001, 07:15 PM

Sigma Alpha Epsilon
(http://www.sae.net http://truegentlemaninitiative.net)

Founded: March 9, 1856, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Nickname: SAE (less common: Sig Alph)
Colors: royal purple, old gold
Flower: Violet
Symbol: Lion, phoenix
Mascot: lion
Jewel: no official jewel
Philanthropy: Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation, the Children's Miracle Network, and the World War II Memorial Fund

bruinaphi · #60 10-15-2001, 08:42 PM

Your site is awesome! I had one general comment and one specific comment. My general comment is really nitpicky: many of the NPC groups call themselves fraternities, not sororities and are International rather than national. For example, Alpha Phi is Alpha Phi International Fraternity.

My specific comment is that Alpha Phi's philanthropy is just "The Alpha Phi Foundation." It does not only support cardiac care. For more specific information, please visit: www.alphaphi.org/info.html. Here is the basic information on the foundation from that page:

Alpha Phi Foundation Information
The Alpha Phi Foundation, founded in 1956, was established eighty-four years after the Fraternity. The Foundation, in fact, is a separate organization from the Fraternity and has its own officers, its own staff, and its own board of directors. The Foundation was seen then, and is seen now, as being necessary to plan for the Fraternity of tomorrow. The Fraternity and the Foundation work hand in hand.

The mission of the Foundation is to

encourage the highest ideal of womanhood and service;
serve the educational mission of Alpha Phi; and
be the premier philanthropy for the causes of women.
To those ends, the Alpha Phi Foundation supports educational and leadership programs, offers scholarships, assists women in crisis, recognizes outstanding cardiac care and research programs, supports community organizations and awards outstanding college professors.

I love your site and think you are doing an outstanding job!