New Britain herald., 1930-12-10
"Think- Di guste1 Is an old Crate

NJ. E. J.
 Thinks Di> gusted Is an Old Crate" Euitor. New Britain Herald:
 I notice in this evenings Her aid" that the old crate "D!sgusted' has taken off on another of it's CT ratio flights with its characteristic ic "rnpty fuel tanks, loose rigging, ani faulty motor. At first l felt the let ters were of such wild haired na- ture that they were not worthy of contradiction, but on second thought have decided that if such smatterings Of distorted information are allowed to go unchallenged oth- CT misinformed persons of Dis gusteds' nature will launch an attack even more foolish eff that is possible) than that sponsored by "Disgusted'
 In the first place, the fraternities and sororities of our local Higj school do not tolerate snobbishnes on the part of their membcj
 Rather. they tend to discoura-
 such a failing. Any indication of such a human failing is nppcd in the bud by virtue Of Round Ia blc" discussion. Anyone with "Dis- gusted's" inside knowledge Of fra tcrnity and sorority life will know what is meant by that, Our aim is to prodr young people our coun try wilt be proud of, and what js more, we are doing 1t.
 The matter of new dress at each meeting is most ridiculous. Just imagine having q different garment to wear at each of the forty meet ineS of school year. Such a pra" tiCe would be economically un- sound. Naturally we try to maintain neat appearance ali all times. but we do not adopt such an absurd method Perhaps "D' has not learn ed that neat appearance is one or the basic requirements for success in business. Please remember that I am setting down these statements merely for you and any other per son Of your "Disgusted" type. Clear thinking and squarc-dealing people would not need to be told such simple facts.
 Anyone who has been in contact with an organization Of our type cannot help but suppress an amused laugh when you refer to the lunches We serve after the meeting.
 AS to the boys whom you term parasites from tratcrnltIcs' who drop in after meeting being q lady I refrain from any retort 70 this statement against young men who are kind enough to escort the girls home. For your particular ln- formation, these boys drop in on standing invitation.
 May l now state an opinion Of student at one Of our large uni versailles. This particular student graduated from x. S. H. <, and vas not mcmbor Of a high school fra tcrnty. hence his opinion ls un- biased. He says, 'l did not join any high school fraternity for the slnn- pie reason that did not receive bid. am not narroW-mlndcd enough 10 let this influence my opinion of these groups. High school fraternties and sororities are step forward in rounding out lb- eral education of a student of high school age. Mere book-learning IS Of little value to a person in this busi- ness and social world unless 1t IS supplemented by a good appearance, the ability to meet all types Of pFo- pie on their own level, and the ability to analyzc the opinions and characters Of these other people. A Greek letter organization based upon friendship. scholarship, and similar interests is the best means to this end. Of such are tn" local High school fraterniri"s and sorori- ties In my own college fraternity We have mon from high school fra ternities (two from an x. E. H. <. fraternity, by the Way, and men who were not members of any such group. After living in the same fra ternity house. eating al the same table. attending the same meetings, classes. and parties as these boys have. l find that. in general. men frcm High school groups have prov en 10 be better prop2red to live m" trying and complicated college life"
 To my mind. as l return 10 your weak explosions on snobbishnoss, there is no snob SO obnoxious as person with that "holier than thou attitude" Think it over,
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