Sigma Phi Omega is one of the oldest sororites on Central Campus. Being founded in 1969.
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What DO we do?
Central College's oldest sorority on campus is Sigma Phi Omega, known on campus as the Sigma's. The sigmas were founded in 1969. Our motto is "let us show sincerity and friendship everlasting". They take part in the Relay for Life and sponsor the biannual Central College Blood Drive. We also raise money for charities with a biannual Penny Drive and help raise money for a local chairity by helping our services at Tulip Time. Formal social activities include Girls Night Out, and Date Night, and the Homecoming/Family weekend annual picnic. More informal social activities include: movie nights, pumpkin patch hunt, Halloween Party, and Christmas party.
WHY join?
When you hear the word "sorority," what comes to mind? Pillow fights? Big white mansions? Pearls and sweater sets? While that's what Hollywood would have you imagine, in reality, it's not exactly like that. For many, a sorority can be a great way to make lasting friendships, build a smaller community within a university setting, and find opportunities for leadership and service.
A local sorority, on the other hand, has no ties to a national affiliate organization. It is associated with a specific college, does not participate in formal recruitment or formal Greek events, and therefore has lower fees.
What is pledging?
During the new member education process, which is 5 weeks long, pledges learn more about the organization. For example, a new member might learn the history of the sorority and its values. She'll meet the other new members and spend time bonding with current members. There might be mandated study times, weekly meetings and optional social events. New members must also spend some additional study time getting ready for a sort of entrance exam. The test might have information about the organization's history, symbols or founding members as well as general information about the Greek system -- pretty much whatever a pledge has learned during the pledging process is fair game. Rushees should understand that pledging involves a time commitment.
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