Once a sorority member, always a sorority member. Joining a Greek family in college is an opportunity to be a part of something meaningful and leave behind a legacy forever. But what does that mean? It could be different for everyone. Read on to hear from sorority members on what legacy means to them.
Longstanding Commitment That Lasts For Generations
To me, legacy means a longstanding commitment that lasts for generations. It’s a commitment to service. Service to our community, service to education, health service, service to our families, and service to our sisters. As a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., we strive to serve our communities and lift them generation after generation since our founding in 1913. Through economic, educational, health, international, and political programs, we can all empower one another and leave a legacy of loving support and development for generations to come.
Kate Steiner
Dr. Kate Steiner is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and the CEO of LIFT Wellness Consulting.
Doing Something That Impacts The Other Members
As a long-time sorority member, I have always valued the concept of legacy. It means that what we do as current members impacts the members who will follow. What I do impacts someone who joins 50 years from now. I have a responsibility to create a space where women can learn, grow, and become wiser.
Leaving the Chapter Better Than Before
To me, legacy means leaving a chapter and campus better than it was when [you] first joined. Sororities have a long history of exclusivity and lack of diversity. However, modern sororities have an opportunity to create a new legacy of inclusion and community support.
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