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Chi Theta Omega Fraternity (ΧΘΩ) is an local college fraternity. It was founded on September 17th 2002, at St. John's University, Staten Island, New York, U.S., and was the one of 8 fraternities at St. John's University, Staten Island Campus.

About Chi Theta Omega (CTO)
Chi Theta Omega was founded on the idea of Character Through Originality. The Organization believes that each individual has their own unique character and they encourage each member to exemplify that character throughout their membership in the fraternity. Uniqueness and Individuality are the main ideals they try to instill in others that wish to join the fraternity. Their colors are Scarlet Red, Black and White which stand for Strength, Stability and Flexibility, respectively.

The Dragon
The Dragon was chosen for its Uniqueness and Individuality. This excerpt describes the members of this fraternity perfectly "Never cautious, the dragon is not afraid when faced with a challenge. They will defend and protect any cause close to their heart. Confident and strong they enter battles unassisted. Dragons are known for their powerful and majestic spirit. Often impetuous they rarely have a plan of action when making decisions. Successful in most endeavors, they almost always land on their feet. They are dedicated to the plight of others and are ready to provide assistance when called upon. Sincere and genuine with their feelings, they will always be honest and direct in their response. Dragons are blessed with the strong and majestic spirit which brightens up even the darkest nights. Act without Caution, for risk takers will prosper from their actions."

Community Service
CTO excels in doing community service all over Staten Island. They have been in numerous articles for they're participation in many types of community service. One of the Alumni of the fraternity, Justin LiGreci, founded and runs the Justin LiGreci Pediatric HIV and AIDS Foundation. Chi Theta Omega constantly does on-campus events to help raise money for their fellow fraternity member. In 2009, They held their First Annual Alumni Vs Active Charity Basketball Game, and along with their Bi-Annual Charity Pool Tournament they helped raise over $1000 for the foundation. They continue to impress in the charity aspect and in January of 2010, they received an award from the Vincentian Society at St. John's University for "Changing the World with Faith and Service" in which the executive boards of 2009 and 2010 both went up to receive the award.

Original Founding in 1994
In 1994, a group of students on the St. John's University Campus of Staten Island decided that they wanted to embark on a journey of attempting to create a Co-ed Fraternity for males and females alike because there had never been one on the Staten Island Campus of St. John's. Not much is known now of the Co-Ed Fraternity prior to 1999 when the Co-Ed Fraternity had disbanded other than some of the members and the mascot was originally the Eagle.

The Re-Creation of CTO
In 2001, a group of students had wanted to start a Fraternity at St. John's University and tried to become recognized by Student Government and Student Life as well as Greek Life. At first they had created a group that had become somewhat recognized called "Girth Klan Gameroom" (GKG). A member of the former Co-Ed Fraternity had gotten wind of this and contacted the students to attempt to instill the ideals that Chi Theta Omega was about. After talking about re-creating the Co-ed Fraternity, they had decided to go through with it. After about a year of hard work with help from members of Student Government as well as Student Life, on September 17th 2002, Chi Theta Omega Fraternity had been given recognition amongst Greek Life at St. John's University, Staten Island Campus.