stolen from courtney:)
I know a girl...
Who is amazing. She runs a few miles a day, aces her classes, organizes social events, and participates in all sorts of campus organizations. At night she may go out and have fun, but she always manages to get everything done.
I know a girl...
who will let you cry on her shoulder and will be there for you in times of need. She has lets of friends and makes sure she leaves enough time to hang out with them all. She will give you good advice and listen to your every word and thought with an unbiased ear. She will love you for who you are and accept you no matter what.
I know a girl...
who will smile even though she didn't have the greatest day. She always brings her most positive attitude and its contagious. Those who are around her want to smile too.
I know a girl...
who will bring out the best in everyone she meets. She has friends in many different houses on this campus as well as friends who are not Greek because she doesn't care which house you are in. Who parties it up at fraternity parties but goes many different places at night.
You might know this girl too...
Whether you're in a house or not, everyone knows one of these girls. She is my sister. She might be your sister. Or someone else's. She might be me. She might be you. Those that know this girl know what sororities are all about because she represents them in almost everything she does.
Sororities aren't about boys and drinking and Kate Spade and Prada. They aren't about naked pillow fights or those in our underwear. Sororities are about laughter, tears, friendship, sisterhood, honor, loyalty, and love. The people in my sorority want me to succeed. They help me learn to rise up and allow others to follow. At events we share in times that we will forever remember. But it's not just my sorority. Other Greek activities have given us the opportunity to find out what is unique about each sorority, and we really find wonderful friends among them all. We need to let other people know who we are. Greeks are no exclusive--they are merely one of many.
I have heard the jokes we all have...about what non-Greek students may think about us. But I challenge you - prove them wrong. Don't just try to make your house look good, make Greeks look good. Let people know that we are athletes, we are scholars, we come from diverse backgrounds, and we have diverse goals. But let them know that we have similarities. We are all in the constant pursuit of success. We are all working to achieve our goals, and we are all building friendships that last a lifetime.
So remember...
62% of campus leadership positions are held by Greeks
76% of campus honoraries are Greek
89% of US Supreme Court justices have been Greek
Of the country's 50 largest companies, 43 are headed by Greek alumni.
So be proud, prove people wrong.... Remember that although my sorority may have different history and ideals than yours, that we all are here for common reasons.
Pass this along to every sorority girl you know...
Who is amazing. She runs a few miles a day, aces her classes, organizes social events, and participates in all sorts of campus organizations. At night she may go out and have fun, but she always manages to get everything done.
I know a girl...
who will let you cry on her shoulder and will be there for you in times of need. She has lets of friends and makes sure she leaves enough time to hang out with them all. She will give you good advice and listen to your every word and thought with an unbiased ear. She will love you for who you are and accept you no matter what.
I know a girl...
who will smile even though she didn't have the greatest day. She always brings her most positive attitude and its contagious. Those who are around her want to smile too.
I know a girl...
who will bring out the best in everyone she meets. She has friends in many different houses on this campus as well as friends who are not Greek because she doesn't care which house you are in. Who parties it up at fraternity parties but goes many different places at night.
You might know this girl too...
Whether you're in a house or not, everyone knows one of these girls. She is my sister. She might be your sister. Or someone else's. She might be me. She might be you. Those that know this girl know what sororities are all about because she represents them in almost everything she does.
Sororities aren't about boys and drinking and Kate Spade and Prada. They aren't about naked pillow fights or those in our underwear. Sororities are about laughter, tears, friendship, sisterhood, honor, loyalty, and love. The people in my sorority want me to succeed. They help me learn to rise up and allow others to follow. At events we share in times that we will forever remember. But it's not just my sorority. Other Greek activities have given us the opportunity to find out what is unique about each sorority, and we really find wonderful friends among them all. We need to let other people know who we are. Greeks are no exclusive--they are merely one of many.
I have heard the jokes we all have...about what non-Greek students may think about us. But I challenge you - prove them wrong. Don't just try to make your house look good, make Greeks look good. Let people know that we are athletes, we are scholars, we come from diverse backgrounds, and we have diverse goals. But let them know that we have similarities. We are all in the constant pursuit of success. We are all working to achieve our goals, and we are all building friendships that last a lifetime.
So remember...
62% of campus leadership positions are held by Greeks
76% of campus honoraries are Greek
89% of US Supreme Court justices have been Greek
Of the country's 50 largest companies, 43 are headed by Greek alumni.
So be proud, prove people wrong.... Remember that although my sorority may have different history and ideals than yours, that we all are here for common reasons.
Pass this along to every sorority girl you know...