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TNE--the bad boys
Interesting story of Theta Nu Epsilon, aka TNE, once a fraternity
national in scope...got totally out of hand, finally disbanded or
went sub-rosa. Was instantly infamous, popularity skyrocketed
Scores of locations boasted of having TNE, and leading members of recognized members would join, drinking beer as "lefties", planning how to screw up the homecoming parade or Greek week with a garbage truck wedging in between floats...a Dean Wormer's nightmare. Interesting story and history, check out on
internet. Their badge, a skull and keys, was attractive. In fact,
virtually all of their symbolism was neat. Yep, TNE, all over the
USA, perhaps exists yet in some places. See Baird's for more.
At its best, t'was a camaradarie of top Greeks who could mingle and socialize without being castigated by their own chapters.
The HQs and schools, threatened and sometimes embarrassed,
took a different stance, often yanking pins or expelling. Many
a successful SAE, Beta, Teke, Sig, Phi...have been TNE's and they
in spite of breaking their vows in joining another outfit, have kept
their hearts open to both their first loyalty, and also to TNE. A
goodly number of cowardly and low-down deeds have been blamed on the TNEs. I take great umbrage at that. It was an
era, perhaps now gone, but one of pranks and fun, no harm. One
would be real surprised that TNE reunions are still held, on the
campus or nearby...to this day....believe me....
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