TO THE EDITOR:
What exactly did Roger Perry mean when he equated Greek membership with “gaming the system” on Wall Street (“Board to raise bar for Greeks,” March 24)?
We’re not sure whether he was intending to offend people in the financial services industry by insinuating that their careers are immoral or Greeks by suggesting they care only about gaining an advantage through any means possible. As business majors and Greeks, we were disturbed to see a member of the Board of Trustees make such a cavalier comment about the fraternal Greek community.
In the context of the article, it is unclear whether Perry’s statement refers to Greek members’ grades or the lack of reform of the Greek system. Many of our Greek peers within the business school have worked hard to earn their grades and their future career opportunities.
Reform of Greek life is a needed but complicated process that will not happen overnight. It is unjustified to assume that a Greek entering the finance field after graduation must want to cheat the system. Perry should clarify his intentions by making such a claim.
Paige Wolf
Senior
Business Administration
Angela Hobart
Senior
Business Administration
