High School Service Organizations

[WhiteDaisy128]

Originally Posted by ladylove95

Hey there!

I'm wondering, how do you guys feel about High School Service Organizations?? In case you aren't familiar with these organizations, they are basically sisterhoods and brotherhoods in High Schools that have pledge processes, rituals, secrets, colors, mottoes and things as such. They focus mainly on sisterhood/brotherhood, scholarship and community service. They were founded by high school students and mostly have advisers that are Greek affiliated. They are not nationally recognized but they DO have chapters that are growing rapidly.

So what do you think?? Ever heard of them?? Like them? Dislike them? Feel annoyed? Honored? Flattered??

And could one's participation in a group as such be a hindrance to later admittance to a BGLO? Do you guys find that people with this type of history have a sense of entitlement?

I have taken the time in posting this to make sure that the post is as objective as possible to make sure that I do not seem biased or disrespectful to anyone's organizations.

I thank you in advance for your honest and kind responses.

NPC perspective here...but in HS, I'd focus on grades and being involved in a variety of extra curricular activities (which could include service organizations, but I'd stick to ones like NHS or Key Club) - and leave sorority/fraternity-like organizations for College.

I have the nagging recall that at one point NPHC orgs had HS sponsored clubs/organizations at one point -- but no idea if that info is current and it's out of my "lane" anyway. I think it'd be safe to stick to clubs sponsored by your school or anther community group (like church or library or nature center).

ETA - I'm glad you changed your response above to PinkSequins...the first response was very disrespectful and snarky.