If you were in another org, which badge would you get?

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

Since we're wandering out of NPC land, I'm also a big fan of Sinfonia and Sigma Chi's badges.

Originally Posted by Gusteau

The runners up for me were Phi Mu Alpha . . . .

As for me, first choice would have to be Kappa Sigma's star and crescent. I've always thought that was a cool design. Runners up would be Sigma Chi, ATO, Delta Psi*, Sigma Nu and Sig Ep.

On the distaff side, I'd have to go with Pi Phi or SAI.

Originally Posted by Tulip86

I love all of the badges, most of all the more traditional designs. Ours (a local) is very modern and I really dislike it.

Is there a picture of it on GC somewhere? (And if not . . . )


* Since it may not be as familiar as the others, this is the badge of Delta Psi (St. Anthony Hall):

[Tulip86]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

Is there a picture of it on GC somewhere? (And if not . . . )

Nope not yet, we don't get a pin at initiation because pins aren't realy worn here. We get our pin upon graduation (or when we take alum status) and, since I'm still in graduate school, I have to wait a few more months before I get mine! I'll post a picture when I get it.

[SydneyK]

Originally Posted by Tulip86

Nope not yet, we don't get a pin at initiation because pins aren't realy worn here. We get our pin upon graduation (or when we take alum status) and, since I'm still in graduate school, I have to wait a few more months before I get mine! I'll post a picture when I get it.

That's interesting. Do you know how often the pins are worn? In my experience, collegians typically take advantage of pin-wearing opportunities more frequently than alumni (it is a co-ed group, right?).

[Tulip86]

Originally Posted by SydneyK

That's interesting. Do you know how often the pins are worn? In my experience, collegians typically take advantage of pin-wearing opportunities more frequently than alumni (it is a co-ed group, right?).

This is a local, co-ed group, not in the US, but in The Netherlands. The pins are usually worn to group-related meetings, initiations (if present as an alum) and graduations.

/lane swerve

In The Netherlands most student groups/fraternities/sororities (not GLOs because of lack of Greek letters but much the same in most ways) wear neckties (the men) and cravats (the women) mostly in the same ways North American GLOs wear their pins. The ties and cravats are given to each initiate and may be passed down through generations if family members decide to join the same group. There are special fabrics to commemorate special occasions and sometimes special ties/cravats for ritual or officers. Officers usually wear neck badges that belong to the group and are passed on from year to year. In some cases the badges are as old as the groups, which means they can date back to the early 1800's.

/end lane swerve

[MysticCat]

^^^^ So . . . . how about some pictures of the ties/cravats?

(Maybe it belongs more in the Badge Trends thread.)

[Tulip86]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

^^^^ So . . . . how about some pictures of the ties/cravats?

(Maybe it belongs more in the Badge Trends thread.)

I think I'll do an entire thread on how GLOs work overhere, with pictures of the cravats/ties so everyone interested can read it and I won't mess up all the other threads

[AlwaysSAI]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

On the distaff side, I'd have to go with Pi Phi or SAI.

Just in case some haven't seen it....and well, I just have to rep.

[littleowl33]

I love the badges that are "things", so I really do love my KKG key. But other than that, DG's anchor would probably be my first choice. I've always lived near the ocean and it reminds me of my Dad (who loves to sail), plus it's just so pretty!

I also love AChiO's lyre and Theta's kite, especially with the Dyer (Dwyer?) points.

Even though they aren't "things", there's something about the ZTA and Phi Mu badges that I really like! Maybe the symmetry? And I think the sphinx on the Phi Sigma Sigma badge is neat.