OCR Text |
Show a t agn - bkfr i THE THUNDERBIRD SW f I w v i NEW ZEALANDERS CAME FOR A WALK-ABOU- T DETAILS ON AND STAYED. SEE PAGE 7. kU VI w Sigma Nu may not be the only fraternity rushing next year Others may join its ranks Kerry Rosenberg, an l( industrial education maor from Cedar City, signs up for the frat Ion Elstad and Tom Nolan (from left) supervise Campus may see additional frats soon BY LISA JANE LAIRD Sigma Nu may get a little more competition next year Sterling Church, vice president for student services, said the college could see more fraternities on campus as early as next year "Competition helps to build the organization If you're the only show in town, people won't fully appreciate you,'' said Church "The college knows that for a healthy fraternity system you need more than one on campus." Church said the college continues to search for more fraternities with a positive image and national affiliations. "With national backing, it gives the fraternity support and encourages the local charter to follow the rules and regulations set by the national organization." Church said there are no specific fraternities committed to coming to SUSC. But, he said, people who are interested in a Greek organization should contact Tony Pellegrini, director of student activities, and leave their name. When national organizations come to campus, Pellegrini will then have a referral list available for them. Tom Nolan, eminent commander (Sigma Nu's equivalent of a club president), said he welcomes any potential competition. "When you're the only group on campus, people don't take you as seriously. With more Greeks, people will notice the hard work " Currently, Sigma Nu is the only Greek organization seeking new members this quarter. Alpha Chi Omega, the women's sorority, disbanded when the national organization decided there was not enough interest among women in southern Utah, one former member said Lambda Delta Sigma and Sigma Gamma Chi, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints' Greek organizations, will recruit in the fall. Sigma Nu finished its rush on Thursday. The rush, a week of recruiting for new members, helps the fraternity select the best possible candidates for their organization, Nolan said. Other Greek organizations typically use the same methods to determine their membership. Sigma Nu sent invitations in the mail today to the men who passed through the rush stage. The fraternity will recruit again in the fall. "Fraternities are excellent opportunities for school spirit in addition to leadership growth and development," said Church. Church said the financial obligation for a fraternity is a challenge for SUSC students, since many attend school on financial aid. "Students have to realize it is a sizable financial commitment, but they need to look at it like a college education. There are many benefits to membership and there are longterm benefits that will follow after college." |