Rochester Institute of Technology - Techmila / Ramikin Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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scftlelcmxr he first fraternity associated with r.i.t., now known as phi sigma kappa, was established in 1901. since then, the greek community has grown to include nine fraternities and two sororities all working together to achieve a common goal, they offer an alternative lifestyle for students attending r.i.t. since the first fraternity was founded on a col- lege campus, they have been surrounded by controversy, the greek community suffered a de- cline in membership in the late 1960's and 1970's, but, according to dr. fred smith, vice president of student affairs, this was the result of disillusionment with traditional activities a period of renewed in- terest in identity and attachment has begun to develop, now the fraternity is once again an appealing organization. greek council members are divided into four committees: sports, social, rush-pledge and members-aMarge. the latter is primarily a public relations group serving as a liason between the greek community and the rest of r.i.t parties are perhaps the most popular of all greek activities, greek sports on campus include football, basket- ball, bowling, softball, tennis, golf and volleyball. besides serving the needs of the fraternity or sorority members, the greek council is actively involved in a number of off-campus seivice pro- jects. these include organizing bloodmobiles, supporting a local children's home and a home for bettered women, and sponsoring Christmas parties with gifts, food, money and time for the hillside children's home. among the greek community, a popular tradi- tion is the greek picnic and superstars day held annually in the spring, this event brings all eleven houses together in celebration of a successful year, the greek community offers participation in various activities as a real and rewarding part of campus life.

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