Professional fraternities and sororities

I, Jessica Fagan am a profoundly honored to be among the exemplary students who are being considered for the National Honor Society. I must admit that I have aspired to become a member of the National Honor Society since the beginning of my highschool career. I am a well rounded student that successfully balances academics and extracurricular activities such as music, athletics, and extra math courses. I believe that I show qualities of scholarship, leadership, character, and service. My…

Delta Sigma Theta is a sorority I took keen interest in after doing some profound research. Not only is it a sorority but indeed a sisterhood. The values and driven purpose to which the sorority serves to the African American communities here at home and abroad speaks volumes. I first took an interest with pledging as a teen. I grew up in an era where the Cosby show exemplified the educated black family thus the spin off “A different world” broadcast the image of college life at an HBCU. I…

violence, particularly in fraternities, continues to occur. The first thought is the idea of legacy. “Perhaps members of the fraternities have relatives, including fathers, who were members of the fraternity, and learned of the violence, and perhaps the animosities, among certain groups on campus from these relatives” (Zarco & Shoemaker, 1995, pp. 76-77). The researchers suggested that because these family members were a part of these fraternities, or saw the way these fraternities behaved on…

Being one of the biggest fraternities in the nation brings on a lot of pressure and being on a campus that recently has had trouble with IFC fraternities is also a bunch on a bunch pressure. Kappa Sigma takes this pressure in stride staying involved on campus, in the community as well as having a good time! From the moment, you meet a Kappa Sig you want them to be your friend a sweet, and goofy group brings people in they are usually the life of the party. Having fun is not all that Kappa…

Hazing is an activity that should not be tolerated or applauded. Fraternities and sororities still encourage this harmful and humiliating initiation. Organizations use hazing to break down their incoming members mentally, physically, and emotionally. Under no circumstance should hazing be conducted or performed. More action needs to be taken against organizations that authorize these rituals because no group should have the power to control their peers with humiliation and violence. All of the…

Phi Theta Kappa was founded in 1918 and is the oldest, largest, and most prestigious honor society serving two-year colleges worldwide. I was recently extended an invitation to become a member of the Alpha Xi Iota Chapter due to the time spent so far earning my associates degree and my cumulative 4.0 GPA. I had never considered joining an organization like this but after some research I think this could certainly benefit my future both professionally and personally. Phi Theta Kappa’s mission is…

Good evening, everyone. I’m Amber Smith. And I’m Caroline Vogl and we are co-presidents of the Fall 2017 pledge class. We are extremely excited to be standing before you today as the newest initiated members of Alpha Gamma Delta. *crowd cheers* It has been quite the journey from putting on our rush shirts and nervously boarding the busses to the Days Inn. Our acquaintances from Bid Day have become our cherished friends in the short amount of time that we’ve been together. We’ve grown together…

Roles Responsibilities Culture of Giving Reading Is Key Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation Deadlines Human and Written Resources Plan and supervise chapter philanthropy events.Serve as the chairman of the Philanthropy Committee. Work with the New Member Chairman to present information to new members. Implement Kappa’s philanthropic strategy and promote a culture of giving. Track service hours. Plan donations to the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. Educate the chapter about the Fraternity’s…

Sororities, a female social organization at universities, provide many benefits to students such as leadership opportunities, participation in college activities, friendships and extended connects with other chapters over the nation. Sororities are a part of American university lifestyle, and many have been around for decades. Although popular, induction into Greek life has become a problem due to the practice of hazing. Hazing is defined as “...any activity require implicitly or explicitly as…

significant rate. Over eight hundred college campuses and nine million students in the United States and Canada participate in Greek Life (New Jersey Institute of Technology, 2015). Every Greek organization is gender specific, sororities are female based and fraternities are male based. Members who wish to join Greek organizations will have a higher risk to a criminal record due to hazing, which may worsen their cognitive and noncognitive functions. There are many controversial issues on…