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Sororities: Sisterhood that lasts a lifetime
By Melissa McFarland
Rocket Contributor
Issue date: 11/9/07 Section: Focus
What does it mean to "Go Greek"?
For many women on the Slippery Rock University campus, "going Greek" is an experience they wouldn't trade for the world.
"Joining a sorority helped me grow and appreciate other people," said Allison Wilde, the president of Delta Zeta.
But sororities on campus serve as more to their members than just a group of girls to hang out with. They also stand for the advancement of women, both socially and academically.
"It was what shaped me on this campus," said Megan Patkalitsky, a member of Alpha Omicron Pi and the president of the Pan-Hellenic Council. "It has gotten me through good and bad times and has really changed my life."
Another huge part of sorority life is the Pan-Hellenic Council.
"The council is the governing body that unites the sororities here on campus," said Mallory Hodson, a member of Alpha Sigma Tau and vice president of public relations for the Pan-Hellenic Council.
This council creates the rules that all of the sororities must follow. It also organizes such events as Greek Week, Homecoming and community service projects. Meetings also include updates of each sorority's events.
The members of this board include President Megan Patkalitsky, Vice President of Community Service Janelle Normand, Vice President of Recruitment Bridget Kelly, Vice President of Judicial and Administrative Affairs Leslie Wehman and Hodson.
"The council acts as a liaison between administrative officials and the sororities," Hodson said.
The sororities at SRU are active both on and off campus.
In fact, last weekend the sororities took part in an event called "Polish the Rock," which was part of a nationwide clean-up day that was localized to Slippery Rock to help beautify the community.
Nearly all the sororities are also involved in community service projects both locally and nationwide. For instance, each sorority has a philanthropic organization for which they raise money and donate to various causes.
For many women on the Slippery Rock University campus, "going Greek" is an experience they wouldn't trade for the world.
"Joining a sorority helped me grow and appreciate other people," said Allison Wilde, the president of Delta Zeta.
But sororities on campus serve as more to their members than just a group of girls to hang out with. They also stand for the advancement of women, both socially and academically.
"It was what shaped me on this campus," said Megan Patkalitsky, a member of Alpha Omicron Pi and the president of the Pan-Hellenic Council. "It has gotten me through good and bad times and has really changed my life."
Another huge part of sorority life is the Pan-Hellenic Council.
"The council is the governing body that unites the sororities here on campus," said Mallory Hodson, a member of Alpha Sigma Tau and vice president of public relations for the Pan-Hellenic Council.
This council creates the rules that all of the sororities must follow. It also organizes such events as Greek Week, Homecoming and community service projects. Meetings also include updates of each sorority's events.
The members of this board include President Megan Patkalitsky, Vice President of Community Service Janelle Normand, Vice President of Recruitment Bridget Kelly, Vice President of Judicial and Administrative Affairs Leslie Wehman and Hodson.
"The council acts as a liaison between administrative officials and the sororities," Hodson said.
The sororities at SRU are active both on and off campus.
In fact, last weekend the sororities took part in an event called "Polish the Rock," which was part of a nationwide clean-up day that was localized to Slippery Rock to help beautify the community.
Nearly all the sororities are also involved in community service projects both locally and nationwide. For instance, each sorority has a philanthropic organization for which they raise money and donate to various causes.
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