So, you're now a student at Penn State Behrend. It may be a smaller campus, but there are still many ways to get involved. Should you go Greek? Check out these FAQ's to help you make your decision.
About AST
Who is Alpha Sigma Tau?
What kinds of girls can join our sisterhood?
What does AST do at Behrend and in the surrounding community?
How many sisters are there?
Don't sororities haze?
Are the rumors about sororities true?
How will AST benefit me?
Show me the facts...
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first general fraternity (Kappa Alpha Society) was organized in 1750.
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Of North America's 50 largest corporations, 43 are headed by Fraternity men and
Sorority women.
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7 out of 10 people listed in Who's Who are Greek.
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85% of Fortune 500 executives belong to a Fraternity or Sorority.
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40 of 47 Supreme Court Justices since 1910 were Fraternity men.
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76% of all Congressmen and Senators belong to a Fraternity or Sorority.
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Every US President and Vice-President, except two in each office, born since the
first social Fraternity was founded in 1825, and 3 Canadian Prime Ministers,
have been members of a Fraternity.
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Statistics show that Fraternity and Sorority members have a higher rate of
graduation from college than do their non-member counterparts.
| Who is Alpha Sigma Tau? | È |
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Alpha Sigma Tau is a national sorority established in 1899 at Ypsilanti,
Michigan. What began with eight founding women has grown to include women
of all ages throughout the United States as either active members or alumnae.
Alpha Sigma Tau's mission: "to promote the ethical, cultural, and social
development of its members..." Through this common goal we have developed
a close sisterhood composed of many unique women proud to wear our letters
and represent AST. |
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| What kinds of girls can join our sisterhood? | È |
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Active; Self-Reliant; Trustworthy. This our motto,
and we welcome all girls who exemplify it. No mold exists that an AST must fit
perfectly into. We are diverse, and from our diversity we grow stronger in many
ways. Any girl who feels she can show devotion to Alpha Sigma Tau and to the
sisters is more than welcome to join! We love to meet new people, and even if
you feel you aren't a perfect fit with us, you will have made a new group of friends
regardless. |
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| What does AST do at Behrend and in the surrounding community? | È |
| Our sorority
is very active here on campus. We participate in most all Behrend
and/or Greek sponsored events. Sisters take part in Panhellenic, SGA,
Lion Ambassadors, Pennsylvania Educational Partnership Program, Psy Chi,
Order of Omega, and Varsity Golf just to name a few! One event very
special to us is the Mr./Miss Penn State Behrend Pageant. This pageant
has become a new yearly tradition at Behrend, becoming bigger and more elaborate
each year it is held. This year we marched together for Take Back
the Night and SafeNet. AST also does a highway cleanup every semester,
as well as participating in Habitat for Humanity, THON, Shriner's Teddy
Bear Drive, and Operation Paperback. |
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| How many sisters are there? | È |
| Currently,
we have 14 active sisters. We are proud to have continued to increase
our numbers in the last year! Last fall, 1 of our sisters became alumnae.
This year we hope to continue to grow strong. With us, every member
counts, and it's not the numbers that matter, but what we are accomplishing
with the quality girls we have. Our smaller size has allowed us to
become extremely close. We are truly sisters in every meaning of the
word! |
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| Don't sororities haze? | È |
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You've heard the horror stories, and yes, some of them are probably true.
Those stories, however, were in the past, and today, Alpha Sigma Tau does not
condone hazing to any degree. Members do not participate in any activity
that constitutes as hazing, nor do we encourage it at any time. Think
about it, if you're a potential new member, the last thing we want to do is
cause you any sort of harm! |
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| Are the rumors about sororities true? | È |
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Without a doubt, when you arrive at Behrend, you will hear rumors about the
various sororities. Stereotypes exist, as with any organization, and it is
much easier for people to talk about those individuals that are prominent on
campus. Each member represents the whole, but it is never accurate to
attribute individual characteristics to everyone associated with that person.
Before you make any assumptions or form an opinion, get to know us. Don't
let someone else make up your mind for you. We may not be who you had
thought or heard we were. |
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| How will AST benefit me? | È |
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Alpha Sigma Tau offers numerous things to each of its members. In it you
acquire friends for life and the feeling of belonging to something much bigger
than yourself. The experiences you share and the memories you make are
priceless. A new dimension is added to your character-- you are not only
yourself, but you are an AST, and an AST you will be for life.
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