There are plenty of activities that fraternities and sororities host throughout the school year that keeps everyone on campus busy. One event that not many people know about is Sigma Gamma Rho’s stroll off. Sigma Gamma Rho is an all black sorority that was founded at Butler University. For any fellow Greeks reading this blog yes, that means that Butler University is home to the Alpha chapter!
A really cool way that the women of Sigma Gamma Rho get other Greek houses to show their pride is by hosting an awesome stroll off competition. What is a stroll off? That can only be answered by clicking on the link to this video:
By participating in Sigma Gamma Rho’s stroll off for the first time, I was surprised to find that instead of worrying about having a plot or theme to the dance it was all centered on tradition. Participating groups are expected to represent their organization in the best way and show off their unique symbols.
This message speaks to all Butler students and alumni. The pride that we have in Butler University is something that we should share with others. There are so many wonderful traditions on Butler’s campus that many not many other schools have (like having a birthday party with 1500 cupcakes for your mascot!!).
The women of the alpha chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho are proud to be members at the founding university of their organization. Participating in their event made me proud to be a part of my sorority, but more importantly a proud student at Butler University.
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Jess Giaquinto