Who's who of Greek Life
Over the past few years at Methodist, Greek Life has been expanding. Now, most students know the name of at least one Greek organization. In 2007, Methodist had four Greek organizations: Phi Alpha Gamma, Sigma Society and Omega Xi for the gentlemen, and the Adelphian Society for the ladies.
Since then, Sigma Society has become Kappa Sigma, Omega Xi became Lambda Chi Alpha, the Adelphian Society became Alpha Delta Pi and Phi Alpha Gamma fizzled out. Last semester, Beta Sigma Phi was also chartered.
Now, in Spring 2010, there are four Greek organizations on campus. The president of each organization has big plans for their group.
In the following article, all organizations are listed in Greek alphabetical order. No bias or partiality is intended.
Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Delta Pi is the oldest sorority currently on campus. Since their beginning at Methodist, the group has promoted itself by attending campus events and participating in community service projects. Alpha Delta Pi members have already begun planning for a spring formal and a mixer for all of the MU Greek organizations.
“We will be planning some fun social events for both the sisters of the sorority and the campus,” said Alpha Delta Pi President Courtney Fernandez.
The ladies of Alpha Delta Pi are focused on building Greek Life at Methodist and giving back to the community. The sisters participate in activities, which helps them bond as friends and as an organization. The group hopes to sponsor more events around campus, and encourages students and Greeks to have fun while getting an education at Methodist.
“ADPi is a lifetime sisterhood,” said Fernandez. “We are here to support our campus.”
Beta Sigma Phi
Beta Sigma Phi is the newest sorority on the Methodist campus. Although they are a relatively new organization, the group has already participated in a number of activities, such as volunteering at the Valentine’s Day dinner in the Green and Gold Café and sponsoring a child in India.
“Beta Sigma Phi is an extremely diverse group of girls who pride themselves on community service, school spirit, and the overall success of the university as a whole,” said Alexis Howard, president of Beta Sigma Phi.
Beta Sigma Phi members have participated in many philanthropy projects, such as the Relay for Life and volunteering at the Salvation Army. Beta Sigma Phi also plans to continue the philanthropy projects and become more involved with social activities around campus. The ladies of the organization are enthusiastic about making a difference at Methodist.
“Beta Sigma Phi loves Methodist University,” said Howard.
Kappa Sigma
Over the past few years, Kappa Sigma has become more diverse, with members ranging from business to theater arts majors. The organization has also shown school spirit by attending events hosted by other organizations and supporting Monarch Athletics.
The group also volunteers. Their ongoing community service project involves the N.C. Fisher House, an organization that gives aid to military families.
“We are determined to make Greek Life the pride and joy of the Methodist campus,” said Kappa Sigma President, Jarrel McRae.
Kappa Sigma is also trying to build a bond between other Greek Life organizations. McRae said Kappa Sigma desires to welcome new groups on campus. In an effort to build support for Greek Life, Kappa Sigma encourages the fraternities and sororities to help the community and the Methodist campus.
“We are better together,” said McRae. “If one organization fails, we all fail.”
Lambda Chi Alpha
Lambda Chi Alpha is the latest national fraternity to join the campus. The local Omega Xi chapter recently became the national Lambda Chi Alpha. The group is trying to uphold its standards and expectations in order to be successful in the coming years. Lambda Chi Alpha is a fraternity based on Christian ideals, and hopes to show that it is not a stereotypical fraternity.
“We want to make the school better in every possible way,” said Seth Pattan, president of Lambda Chi Alpha.
Pattan said the group wants to become better known across campus, but needs to be more organized and running smoothly before taking on any big activities. Although they do not have any major events planned for the semester, they do plan on participating in campus-wide philanthropy events. Because philanthropy is emphasized in Greek Life, Lambda Chi Alpha plans to participate in as many community service events as time permits. They also hope to bring the fraternities and sororities on campus together. “We would like to see some projects done to promote unity,” said Pattan. “We want to help create a bond between all of the fraternities and sororities, not just segregated bonds between certain organizations.”
Since then, Sigma Society has become Kappa Sigma, Omega Xi became Lambda Chi Alpha, the Adelphian Society became Alpha Delta Pi and Phi Alpha Gamma fizzled out. Last semester, Beta Sigma Phi was also chartered.
Now, in Spring 2010, there are four Greek organizations on campus. The president of each organization has big plans for their group.
In the following article, all organizations are listed in Greek alphabetical order. No bias or partiality is intended.
Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Delta Pi is the oldest sorority currently on campus. Since their beginning at Methodist, the group has promoted itself by attending campus events and participating in community service projects. Alpha Delta Pi members have already begun planning for a spring formal and a mixer for all of the MU Greek organizations.
“We will be planning some fun social events for both the sisters of the sorority and the campus,” said Alpha Delta Pi President Courtney Fernandez.
The ladies of Alpha Delta Pi are focused on building Greek Life at Methodist and giving back to the community. The sisters participate in activities, which helps them bond as friends and as an organization. The group hopes to sponsor more events around campus, and encourages students and Greeks to have fun while getting an education at Methodist.
“ADPi is a lifetime sisterhood,” said Fernandez. “We are here to support our campus.”
Beta Sigma Phi
Beta Sigma Phi is the newest sorority on the Methodist campus. Although they are a relatively new organization, the group has already participated in a number of activities, such as volunteering at the Valentine’s Day dinner in the Green and Gold Café and sponsoring a child in India.
“Beta Sigma Phi is an extremely diverse group of girls who pride themselves on community service, school spirit, and the overall success of the university as a whole,” said Alexis Howard, president of Beta Sigma Phi.
Beta Sigma Phi members have participated in many philanthropy projects, such as the Relay for Life and volunteering at the Salvation Army. Beta Sigma Phi also plans to continue the philanthropy projects and become more involved with social activities around campus. The ladies of the organization are enthusiastic about making a difference at Methodist.
“Beta Sigma Phi loves Methodist University,” said Howard.
Kappa Sigma
Over the past few years, Kappa Sigma has become more diverse, with members ranging from business to theater arts majors. The organization has also shown school spirit by attending events hosted by other organizations and supporting Monarch Athletics.
The group also volunteers. Their ongoing community service project involves the N.C. Fisher House, an organization that gives aid to military families.
“We are determined to make Greek Life the pride and joy of the Methodist campus,” said Kappa Sigma President, Jarrel McRae.
Kappa Sigma is also trying to build a bond between other Greek Life organizations. McRae said Kappa Sigma desires to welcome new groups on campus. In an effort to build support for Greek Life, Kappa Sigma encourages the fraternities and sororities to help the community and the Methodist campus.
“We are better together,” said McRae. “If one organization fails, we all fail.”
Lambda Chi Alpha
Lambda Chi Alpha is the latest national fraternity to join the campus. The local Omega Xi chapter recently became the national Lambda Chi Alpha. The group is trying to uphold its standards and expectations in order to be successful in the coming years. Lambda Chi Alpha is a fraternity based on Christian ideals, and hopes to show that it is not a stereotypical fraternity.
“We want to make the school better in every possible way,” said Seth Pattan, president of Lambda Chi Alpha.
Pattan said the group wants to become better known across campus, but needs to be more organized and running smoothly before taking on any big activities. Although they do not have any major events planned for the semester, they do plan on participating in campus-wide philanthropy events. Because philanthropy is emphasized in Greek Life, Lambda Chi Alpha plans to participate in as many community service events as time permits. They also hope to bring the fraternities and sororities on campus together. “We would like to see some projects done to promote unity,” said Pattan. “We want to help create a bond between all of the fraternities and sororities, not just segregated bonds between certain organizations.”
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