As a member of one of Plymouth’s recognized local sororities, I wish to clarify something that was assumed in last week’s Clock issue covering the story on Alpha Sigma Alpha. In the article, a staff reporter writes, “The opportunity of starting a locally sponsored sorority was considered, but Plymouth State College does not recognize local chapters, only national organizations.”
Plymouth State College very much recognizes local sorority chapters. Iota Delta Chi and Tau Omega are two thriving local sororities, recognized by Plymouth State College. Tau Omega was founded and recognized in 1967; Iota Delta Chi has been a recognized organization since 1981. Both are very much involved in a wide variety of campus organizations, positively influencing the faculty, staff and administration of the college community. They complete many hours of community service each semester, benefiting their respective philanthropies, the American Cancer Society and AIDS. Sisters from these local chapters are also actively involved in Panhellenic council, PSC’s governing board for all the recognized sororities. Both Tau Omega and Iota Delta Chi interact regularly with our campus’s three other nationally-affiliated groups, and in working together on Panhellenic, have gotten just as much exposure to Greek affairs as the national organizations.
The assumption that Plymouth State College does not recognize local sororities is simply not true – and to deny their existence is to also deny the positive impact that local Greek organizations can have on the Plymouth State College campus.