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thanks
Been kinda interesting to learn about all these new groups; in
many ways the idea of fraternity has been watered down a bit,
but on the other hand, the makeup of the higher education scene
has changed a lot, too. Alpha Phi Omega will always be the Boy
Scout fraternity, for me anyway; I cannot figure out by its new
looseness the purpose for its existence other than a shingle and
greek letters. I guess everyone in college oughta have a chance
to belong to something, collegiate or not, and with this mindset, we have indeed accomplished that.
In mentioning fraternities who began with a rather narrow or a
specific purpose, add Triangle, Theta Xi, Delta Chi, Acacia, plus
the Zebes, AEPi, Phi Kappa Theta, et al. And do we dare mention the mormon groups with several chapters of the same outfit on one campus, like BYU. Perhaps it was due to the competiition and desire to survive that evoked the wider audience. And Phi Alpha Delta operates as a social on some campi although made
up of historically pre-law students. By the way; you all may know
of others...all interesting...in this passing parade."
It is hard for us older folks to embrace the total picture, but we've
passed the torch. I recall when many GLOs rejected the teacher
colleges and trade schools, now both considered a part of the academic scene. Change is affected by the young and us oldsters
will stand by to help when asked. But Alpha Phi Omega is still the
boy scout organization...I loved scouting and still do.
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