A Very Untraditional Recruitment/Expansion Story

Originally Posted by alum

It would make sense that this local had a symphony since they were originally a Chi Omega chapter.

That's right! I totally forgot about that!

[OtterXO]

Originally Posted by OTW

That's right! I totally forgot about that!

Did I miss that part of the story or did you all know that randomly?

[alum]

Originally Posted by OtterXO

Did I miss that part of the story or did you all know that randomly?

Randomly! Chi O shut down a couple of years after I graduated.

The CMU expansion thread: http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...ad.php?t=72915

[SmartBlondeGPhB]

Originally Posted by OTW

The CMU expansion thread: http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...ad.php?t=72915

And at about page 10 it states who was chosen to present.

[sageofages]

Originally Posted by SmartBlondeGPhB

And at about page 10 it states who was chosen to present.

That is like opening a Christmas Present a week early!

[klk112]

Originally Posted by alum

Randomly! Chi O shut down a couple of years after I graduated.

I never mentioned it in the story. ChiO actually sent us a letter back to tell us that they weren't interested, or else they would have gotten first dibs. The local's founders were the last class to initiate into ChiO in 1992, plus their pledge educator. Wanting to keep their newly found bonds of sisterhood alive, they formed a local sorority and wrote all of the rules and rituals. From what I have heard through the generations, our rituals were "very ChiO".

I think I knew that ChiO has a symphony, but just forgot it at the moment. Come to think of it, I must be forgetful in general because Alpha Chi has one too. Duh.

I will have to see if I can find my digital copy of the ZYS symphony. I have a printed one that is in hinged 5x7 frame with my AXO symphony on my desk at school.

[AOII Angel]

I can't imagine being initiated into two groups. Do you have a preference toward AXO versus ZPsiSig ritual? You don't have to tell us which one you prefer if there is....I'm just wondering. I know I'd compare the two if I were in your shoes!

[AlwaysSAI]

I'd love to read the ZYS symphony...cuz SAI has one too!

And, AOII--I definately have a preference. SAI and Phi Sig are so different in so many ways. There is a ritual that speaks to me much more over the other.

But, I love them both in different ways for different reasons...it's hard to explain.

[klk112]

Originally Posted by AlwaysSAI

I'd love to read the ZYS symphony...cuz SAI has one too!

We are courageous. We charge forward where others would be timid. We are not afraid of the way others may view us. We are not afraid to create from nothing a sisterhood which is strong enough to last. We face the challenges of our lives together, knowing that if one of us should stumble, there is a sister nearby to lift her up.

We are strong. We stand proudly in the face of those who do not believe in us. We gracefully accept defeat knowing that we will return, for that is how we were born.

We are diverse. We are actors, lawyers, biologists, architects, singers, and engineers to be. We realize our pursuit of academic excellence will lead us to personal excellence. We may not always see things the same way, but we are willing to compromise. We discriminate only against those who are selfish, motivated by hatred, and are unwilling to grow. We realize our diversity only makes us stronger.

We are beautiful. We know that beauty comes from within, and we recognize this beauty in everyone. We know it also comes from self-confidence. We strive to bring out the best in each other and in those around us.

We are friends. We are there for each other. We are secure in knowing that we have shoulders to cry on, arms to hug us, and smiles to share our joy. We share a trust that cannot be broken.

We have a simple purpose. We are here to show other that we are not afraid to be ourselves. We are united under a common name. We wear out letters with pride. We are not just the sisters of Zeta Psi Sigma. We are Zeta Psi Sigma.

[klk112]

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

I can't imagine being initiated into two groups. Do you have a preference toward AXO versus ZPsiSig ritual? You don't have to tell us which one you prefer if there is....I'm just wondering. I know I'd compare the two if I were in your shoes!

At one time I might have had a preference, but the two rituals are so radically different that it's almost impossible to compare. Both sets of symbols hold special meaning to me. (In fact, I'm planning on getting two tattoos this summer... one of a peacock feather and one probably of three stars. )

The differences really are interesting, and I would love to be able to do some sort of research project to compare many different groups' rituals, even though that's impossible.