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I don't personally know anyone in any of the fraternities (only 5 or 6 people from my hs get accepted to UF every year), but I do know who a couple people are through friends and co-workers, although they won't know me. One of the guys that I work with is the brother of the president of one of the fraternities that I am considering and I know a girl who knows a lot about the Greek system at UF and has helped me narrow down my choices. (she goes to one of the hs schools that a lot of people in the fraternities are from so she knows a lot of the members).
I was involved in a couple of sports in hs and an officer in several clubs, including class office. I also did a lot of volunteer work and was number 11 in my class. I would consider myself a social person who gets along with almost everyone.
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Sometimes, barriers are stronger in our minds than they are in reality.
First, the fact that only a few kids from your HS go to UF may be in your favor. People may not be aware of the supposed "reputation". If they are, they may be impressed that you stood out academically and athletically.
Your class ranking is fabulous (unless it was out of 15, but that doesn't sound like the case), you were a member and officer of clubs (leadsership skills), you played sports (you are a team player) and you volunteered. For someone to be able to exist and excel in several areas of life, you would have to be a decent all-around, likeable person.
I suggest that you do everything that the guys above suggested, but try not to listen to the negatives - if only to put positive energy out there. Try to visit as many "booths" or events that might be happening. Wear something (a certain hat or belt) or tell them something memorable about yourself, kind of having a "thing" that people might be able to remember you by.
ALso during orientation, show interest in some clubs or other groups - you may meet brothers of the different fraternities in different settings. The more that you are "out there", the more likely it is that people will get to know that you exist.
Best of luck!!!
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