F e m a l e  S o r o r i t i e s

Athenian Society
The ladies of the Athenian society are a distinguished group of women whose activities emphasize sisterhood, social events, service to the community, and scholarship. Members are involved in a wide array of activities on and off campus and share the common strong bond of sisterhood.

Ionian Society
The Ionians were founded on the principles of community service, respect for the individual, and sisterhood. Activities include social gatherings, fundraisers, community service, and the annual Cinco de Mayo celebration which is open to the entire campus.

Metaphonian Society
Established in 1924, the Metaphonian society takes pride in its diversity and very close sisterhood. Besides local service projects such as working at the AIDS Quilt Display and at the McLaren's School for underprivileged and abused children, the Mets started a library in Honduras which is supported each year with car wash money. The Mets sisterhood lasts a lifetime.

Palmer Society
The purpose of this society is to attain the highest ideals of American womanhood by promoting a spirit of friendship and cooperation, developing aesthetic appreciation within the society and others; giving service to the community, remaining loyal to one another and to self, and striving to maintain high academic standards.


Thalian Society
The Thalian society is composed of a large and diverse group of women who share a sisterhood and an everlasting bond of friendship. Each individual woman has something unique to bring to the society. "Chance has made us sisters. Hearts made us friends."

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 Last revised: May 03, 2007