2008 Woodie Awards
No recruits might kill some frats, sororities
Marist Greeks lack separate housing; hurting for new pledges
Julie Brown & Sarah Spainhoward
Issue date: 11/30/06 Section: News
"I believe the numbers are satisfactory," said Lynch, "No major drops, the numbers seem stable," he said.
Lynch stated that the Greeks must stay positive about their good work and use that to attract new members. Lynch spoke of Greek blood drives and community service affairs as being a great way to recruit potential members. But according to Halabuda, Marist isn't doing its part.
"The college needs to do a better job of showing prospective students that Greek life exists and were strong," he said, "Joining a fraternity or sorority is a major accomplishment and we need to be recognized for that." said Halabuda.
He is not the only member of Greek life who feels that Marist isn't doing its part to endorse the organizations. Wolff also stated that Marist isn't promoting the organizations as it should
"Girls see small numbers during recruitment times and it affects the numbers overall," said Wolff.
The sisters of Kappa Kappa Gamma expressed the need for members to continue their legacy as a part of national and local traditions.
"Sororities are small at Marist and we all have to work together to build up membership," said Rochelle.
All four sororities must participate in each recruitment event, Rochelle said. When the sisters do membership drives or promotions, a member from each sorority must be present and sometimes it's difficult to get everyone together, she said.
Rochelle and Wolff also pointed out that in order for the Greeks to be recognized by the school and their headquarters, the chapters must have at least ten members, or the chapter could be shut down. Although the pledges are distributed evenly amongst the sororities, it will continue to become harder for the girls to maintain their organization if numbers don't start increasing. With the decrease in pledges the idea of chapters closing could become a reality for some sisters. If this was to occur it wouldn't be the first time a Greek organization has expired at Marist College.
According to Lynch three other Greek organizations have lost their chapters in the past, sorority Sigma Gamma Rho, and Fraternities Tau Kappa Epsilon, and Sigma Tau Epsilon all had their chapters revoked in the past. Lynch said in order for a Greek organization to survive on campus they must meet several requirements, members numbers being one but also having to meet activity and community service requirements as well.
"All organizations have minimum requirements," he said, "clubs must maintain numbers and the ideals of the college," said Lynch.
Lynch further stated that Marist maintains the fact that they are proud of the Greeks and encourages the organizations to maintain a positive attitude. Most sororities if concerned about their numbers should regroup he said,
"Be apart, and support your organizations," said Lynch.
Lynch stated that the Greeks must stay positive about their good work and use that to attract new members. Lynch spoke of Greek blood drives and community service affairs as being a great way to recruit potential members. But according to Halabuda, Marist isn't doing its part.
"The college needs to do a better job of showing prospective students that Greek life exists and were strong," he said, "Joining a fraternity or sorority is a major accomplishment and we need to be recognized for that." said Halabuda.
He is not the only member of Greek life who feels that Marist isn't doing its part to endorse the organizations. Wolff also stated that Marist isn't promoting the organizations as it should
"Girls see small numbers during recruitment times and it affects the numbers overall," said Wolff.
The sisters of Kappa Kappa Gamma expressed the need for members to continue their legacy as a part of national and local traditions.
"Sororities are small at Marist and we all have to work together to build up membership," said Rochelle.
All four sororities must participate in each recruitment event, Rochelle said. When the sisters do membership drives or promotions, a member from each sorority must be present and sometimes it's difficult to get everyone together, she said.
Rochelle and Wolff also pointed out that in order for the Greeks to be recognized by the school and their headquarters, the chapters must have at least ten members, or the chapter could be shut down. Although the pledges are distributed evenly amongst the sororities, it will continue to become harder for the girls to maintain their organization if numbers don't start increasing. With the decrease in pledges the idea of chapters closing could become a reality for some sisters. If this was to occur it wouldn't be the first time a Greek organization has expired at Marist College.
According to Lynch three other Greek organizations have lost their chapters in the past, sorority Sigma Gamma Rho, and Fraternities Tau Kappa Epsilon, and Sigma Tau Epsilon all had their chapters revoked in the past. Lynch said in order for a Greek organization to survive on campus they must meet several requirements, members numbers being one but also having to meet activity and community service requirements as well.
"All organizations have minimum requirements," he said, "clubs must maintain numbers and the ideals of the college," said Lynch.
Lynch further stated that Marist maintains the fact that they are proud of the Greeks and encourages the organizations to maintain a positive attitude. Most sororities if concerned about their numbers should regroup he said,
"Be apart, and support your organizations," said Lynch.
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