Back in the day . . .

fantASTic · #1 03-31-2008, 05:59 PM

Wow...a lot of that stuff is cool, but some stuff I'm glad is gone! Now I see why they stopped giving gifts...if I saw an ASA crossing out our letters like 33girl mentioned, I would be horrified, as I'm sure would her chapter. I know that if an AST here did that it would NOT be tolerated, as it is exceptionally rude and disrespectful.

I wish we could bring back little sisters...if I was going to pick something to bring back, that would be it. What a cool program!

33girl · #2 04-01-2008, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by fantASTic

Wow...a lot of that stuff is cool, but some stuff I'm glad is gone! Now I see why they stopped giving gifts...if I saw an ASA crossing out our letters like 33girl mentioned, I would be horrified, as I'm sure would her chapter. I know that if an AST here did that it would NOT be tolerated, as it is exceptionally rude and disrespectful.

I wish we could bring back little sisters...if I was going to pick something to bring back, that would be it. What a cool program!

It wasn't the letters, it was "Tau" written out. I don't think anyone outside our house and maybe a boy or 2 saw it. Don't be offended, I love you guys.

(I'm sure some of the ASTs did the same thing to ASA merch as well. We had a friendly rivalry.)

I agree w/ you on little sisters. I think it was better for some women than being in a sorority - less of a commitment.

SWTXBelle · #3 04-01-2008, 10:52 AM

I'm glad little sisters are gone - they existed for the benefit of the fraternities,not the little sisters. And yes, many girls were little sisters instead of sororities - less commitment, sure - but again, nothing for the members and what about after graduation?
I was a Sigma after graduation - that was the wives of Sigma Chi group that has since disbanded. In fact, I founded the last ever chapter.

33girl · #4 04-01-2008, 11:04 AM

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I'm glad little sisters are gone - they existed for the benefit of the fraternities,not the little sisters. And yes, many girls were little sisters instead of sororities - less commitment, sure - but again, nothing for the members and what about after graduation?
I was a Sigma after graduation - that was the wives of Sigma Chi group that has since disbanded. In fact, I founded the last ever chapter.

Our Phi Sigma Kappa alumnae corporation includes the little sisters in all their correspondence and functions. They had one of the better programs. If you joined nothing but a "hang out with cute guys and drink" group, that's what you got. Then again, you could apply the above label to some sorority chapters as well.

Anyway, so this thread doesn't turn negative and so I don't have to defend little sisters for the 34768236482364843276th time...

I think every group had a pref song to "Pass It On."

fantASTic · #5 04-01-2008, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

I'm glad little sisters are gone - they existed for the benefit of the fraternities,not the little sisters. And yes, many girls were little sisters instead of sororities - less commitment, sure - but again, nothing for the members and what about after graduation?
I was a Sigma after graduation - that was the wives of Sigma Chi group that has since disbanded. In fact, I founded the last ever chapter.

See, I've never understood that. I would want to do it because I would want to help them, not because of any other reason..so to me it's like volunteering. You think volunteering's okay, don't you? Even though working at a soup kitchen only helps the homeless and not you?

SWTXBelle · #6 04-01-2008, 02:19 PM

I don't REALLY think you are comparing helping fraternity men pass out drinks to pnm to working at a soup kitchen, are you?

I have this image of the homeless being helped, and fraternity boys . .. not needing it. And for what it is worth, I did a great deal of volunteering for a chapter of Sigma Chi, but I did not become a little sister. Why? Well, even then my sorority frowned upon it, and because I wanted to do what I did because I wanted to do it - not so I could wear their letters. I'm glad, 33, you had a good experience. I'm sure there were many groups that were above board and did not take advanage of the girls. But there were many who did. At any rate, there's no sense getting into a debate as the question has been decided.

So bring on the little sister group memories, all you Belles and Sweethearts and Little Sigs.

bejazd · #7 04-01-2008, 03:03 PM

Not little sisters...but...had to love our Big Brothers who went by the nickname "Moonshiners" They were mostly the GDI boyfriends of the girls in the house, the hashers, a few baseball players, friends who didn't go to school with us..and a smattering of fraternity guys. The different Big Bro groups played broom ball against each other. We usually had a mixer with them. They would have a box dinner auction and the girls would bid for their dinners- which were usually very good..quite elaborate picnic dinners. I remember buying one box dinner where the guys wore tuxes and really did it up!

They were really nice guys. I'm not in any way advocating big brother groups but the guys themselves were truly sweethearts. And it worked out well for more than a few of them who are now happily married to my sisters!

SWTXBelle · #8 04-01-2008, 04:07 PM

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Not little sisters...but...had to love our Big Brothers who went by the nickname "Moonshiners" They were mostly the GDI boyfriends of the girls in the house, the hashers, a few baseball players, friends who didn't go to school with us..and a smattering of fraternity guys. The different Big Bro groups played broom ball against each other. We usually had a mixer with them. They would have a box dinner auction and the girls would bid for their dinners- which were usually very good..quite elaborate picnic dinners. I remember buying one box dinner where the guys wore tuxes and really did it up!

They were really nice guys. I'm not in any way advocating big brother groups but the guys themselves were truly sweethearts. And it worked out well for more than a few of them who are now happily married to my sisters!

We had Big Brothers, too! They coached our intermural teams and did the heavy lifting at rush. It was more of an "honour" than an actual independent group. Our "Moonlighters" were boyfriends and good friends of members.

33girl · #9 04-01-2008, 03:50 PM

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I'm glad, 33, you had a good experience.

Where'd my post go?

For the record, I was not a little sister...several of my good friends were.

anyhoo....

One of the Sig Eps decided to grow a ponytail and we referred to him as FirstName "I Think I'm Bono" LastName.