Copy Cats??

[VAgirl18]

Called EO -- was directed to Linda Ablard's voicemail. Was told that she's great about returning phone calls. I can't wait to talk to her. I'm all for local sororities, but when they use our motto, colors, and blatantly "borrowed" our mascot .... it just gets me riled up.

[aggieadpi_01]

Originally Posted by VAgirl18

Called EO -- was directed to Linda Ablard's voicemail. Was told that she's great about returning phone calls. I can't wait to talk to her. I'm all for local sororities, but when they use our motto, colors, and blatantly "borrowed" our mascot .... it just gets me riled up.

Wonderful! That is good to hear, because she is who I emailed. Thanks to all of you ladies who have contacted EO.

[VAgirl18]

I did some sleuthing and found their MySpace page. There are pictures of them doing a modified version of our diamond symbol:
One of the pictures

This is the kicker -- you know they're copying us because:

THEY ORIGINIALLY CALLED THEMSELVES THE ADELPHEAN SOCIETY:
Pic 1
Pic 2


Yes, its been said that imitation is the biggest form of flattery, but this is down right ridiculous.

[aggieadpi_01]

Originally Posted by VAgirl18

I did some sleuthing and found their MySpace page. There are pictures of them doing a modified version of our diamond symbol:
One of the pictures

This is the kicker -- you know they're copying us because:

THEY ORIGINIALLY CALLED THEMSELVES THE ADELPHEAN SOCIETY:
Pic 1
Pic 2


Yes, its been said that imitation is the biggest form of flattery, but this is down right ridiculous.

What!!!?? Ok, that officially pisses me off.

VAgirl, thanks for sending that info to me. Unfortunately my school district's server will not let me view these pics from work, but you can be dang sure I will be looking at them when I get home tonight!


I need to write another email and add that information to it, and I will definitly be calling as soon as my kids leave class this afternoon! I wish I had stumbled upon UTEP's site sooner, apparently they have been doing this since 2007.

[ComradesTrue]

Originally Posted by VAgirl18

I did some sleuthing and found their MySpace page. There are pictures of them doing a modified version of our diamond symbol:
One of the pictures

This is the kicker -- you know they're copying us because:

THEY ORIGINIALLY CALLED THEMSELVES THE ADELPHEAN SOCIETY:
Pic 1
Pic 2


Yes, its been said that imitation is the biggest form of flattery, but this is down right ridiculous.

Please pardon your forum crash.

I can certainly understand the frustration that everyone is feeling regarding this local sorority. There certainly is enough similar aspects to raise eyebrows.

However, I *think* that the photo of the handsigns is merely them making a Delta sign. I could be wrong. However, most of the girls seem to be attempting to make a triangle. This would fit, given their name.

The rest of the symbols and their original name? It would seem that it could be more than coincidence.

[VAgirl18]

Originally Posted by Blondie93

Please pardon your forum crash.

I can certainly understand the frustration that everyone is feeling regarding this local sorority. There certainly is enough similar aspects to raise eyebrows.

However, I *think* that the photo of the handsigns is merely them making a Delta sign. I could be wrong. However, most of the girls seem to be attempting to make a triangle. This would fit, given their name.

The rest of the symbols and their original name? It would seem that it could be more than coincidence.

Regardless of whether its a modification of our symbol or not, I'm still unimpressed and irate at the lack of originality.