Arizona State University - Sun Devil Spark / Sahuaro Yearbook (Tempe, AZ)

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INTRODUCTION

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Paula and of the Chi Omega for some d-day conversation My good have graduate but I ' m still lose contact them . (Left) a pauses for a to look at red and blue A on the Tempe es which was a University of Arizona Photo by Craig BEYOND Homecoming a part of a fraternity or sorority was one way that students became a part of the college community. For people who were outside of that involvement it was easy to misunderstand what it was all about. Students often found that being a part of the greek system didn ' t only mean wearing the letters, but it also meant believing in what they stood for. Paula Lo Monaco, an English major and member of Chi Omega sorority, was one of the few students who didn ' t mind shedding some light on the subject of greek life . Lo Monaco said she felt that being a part of the greek system changed her entire college life. She said that it had been exciting and more worthwhile than if she had not been involved in the greek system. How did it make it more worthwhile? For Lo Monaco, it was just by making college seem more like a place where she belonged. She added that being greek helped socially and with her education, especially with meeting people who could assist her with her studies. I heard more about things such as tutors, intramurals and social gatherings, she said. The greek system helps point things out socially, scholastically and athletically. She added that greek life helped make her college life better because there were a lot of academic to keep her grades up. Scholarships are always being rewarded for good grades, she said. Continued on page 7e Text by Melanie Newsome