Greeks in Your Family

[ChioLu]

Me: Chi Omega
Brother: Acacia
Dad: Phi Kappa Psi
Uncles: Sigma Phi Epsilon, Tau Kappa Epsilon
Aunts: Alpha Delta Pi, Kappa Kappa Gamma
Cousins: Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Phi, Beta Theta Pi (2), Delta Gamma, Kappa Kappa Gamma
Step Mom: Phi Mu
Nephew: Sigma Nu
(mom & grandmother went to Baylor pre-1977 -- before NPC sororities)

Mom & Dad were set up on a blind date by a Pike!
If it wasn't for a Greek, I wouldn't be here!

[NutBrnHair]

Originally Posted by ChioLu

(mom & grandmother went to Baylor pre-1977 -- before NPC sororities)

Were they in a local? If so, did they choose not to get initiated into the national group?

[ChioLu]

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

Were they in a local? If so, did they choose not to get initiated into the national group?

My mom said there were social clubs when she was at Baylor, but wasn't in one. No idea about my grandmother (passed). I would have to look up the years attended & find out if there were any local sororities there then.

When my mom was at Baylor, there were room checks on Sundays to make sure all students were at church and random checks to make sure you were NOT hiding alcohol in your room. She said they would sanitize a 10-0-6 (face astringent) bottle & fill it with rum (as it was the same color) so they could "display" the bottle on their bookshelf, in plain site.

[NutBrnHair]

I know, for instance, the Pi Alpha Lambda (PALs) that became Chi Omega at Baylor, went back to at least the 1930s.

[lunalovegood]

It seems to just be me (Alpha Gamma Delta) and my brother (Theta Chi). My dad pledged Tau Kappa Epsilon, but dropped due to financial reasons. I kind of secretly think he wishes he was able to initiate and that's why he's extremely supportive of my involvement in Greek life.

I also realize now that a decent amount of my immediate family - my mom as well as all four grandparents - didn't receive a college education. My (biological) uncles as well as my other aunt did, as well as their kids and my siblings. I think it kind of does help me appreciate mine a little bit more, as difficult and frustrating classes can be.

[DaffyKD]

I'm a KD
Niece is a KAT
My dad was a Kappa Rho (a Jewish founded national fraternity) which was either absorbed by another fraternity or just disbanded in the '50s. I have not been able to trace any info. Dad never talks about his time in the frat any more than he will talk about his time in the Army.

DaffyKD

[AngelPhiSig]

Me: Phi Sigma Sigma, Tau Beta Sigma, Beta Sigma Phi and I joined a Gamma Sigma Sigma alum chapter

Sister: I had heard at one time she had wanted to join Phi Sig at my school (before I was there)

Paternal G-PA: Chi Phi

Second Cousins - twins: I believe are BOTH Phi Kappa Sigma?

Paternal Uncle: DTD

I had heard that my great grandma was in a sorority at Pitt, it was at the time that our Iota chapter of Phi Sig was still there, and I like to believe that she was, in fact, a sister of mine

Husband's female cousin: DZ
Husband's male cousin: Sig Chi

[JayhawkAOII]

Me: AOII
Sister: AOII
Brother: Phi Kappa Tau
Cousin: KKG
Husband: Theta Chi
MIL: Pi Phi
Husband's Aunt: Pi Phi
BIL: KA Order
FIL: TEKE

[Kites&Pearls]

Me:Theta
Mom:AChiO
Dad: DTD
Grandmother: DZ
Aunt:AGD
Aunt: Phi Mu
Uncle: Delta Chi
Great Uncle: SAE
My Cousins are: Gamma Phi, FIJI, and Theta(x2)

[GPhiBLtColonel]

Me: Gamma Phi Beta
Sister: Kappa Alpha Theta
Son: Alpha Tau Omega
Nephew: Phi Sigma Kappa
Two Cousins: Alpha Omicron Pi

[MaryPoppins]

The Women
Grandmother: Chi Omega
Aunt: Kappa Alpha Theta
Mama: Kappa Alpha Theta
Their SIL: Kappa Alpha Theta
Me: Kappa Alpha Theta
Sister: Pi Beta Phi
Cousins: Kappa Kappa Gamma x2

The Men
Great Grand Uncle: Delta Kappa Epsilon
Grandfather: Kappa Alpha Order
Uncle: Delta Kappa Epsilon
Cousin: Kappa Alpha Order

[peppermint23]

Me: Sigma Delta Tau
Mom: Phi Alpha Mu (local)

I'm not sure of any other Greeks in our family I must investigate...

[clemsongirl]

Congrats to your cousin lovespink! My Greek family is a lot smaller, but I blame that on not having any sort of in-laws to claim
Me: Alpha Delta Pi at Clemson
Mom: Alpha Delta Pi at Vermont
Grandma: local at her college in Ohio, called Iota Tau Lambda
Second cousin: Pi Beta Phi at Ohio State
Mom of Pi Phi second cousin was in a local at Otterbein
Second cousin on dad's side: Sigma Phi Epsilon at Rutgers

Sadly, I think that's it...I should ask my mom if she knows of any more Greek cousins floating about!

[rockwallgreek]

Me: Alpha Gamma Delta
Daughter #1: Alpha Gamma Delta
Daughter#2: Alpha Gamma Delta
Daughter#3: Alpha Gamma Delta
Daughter#4: Alpha Gamma Delta
FIL: Delta Tau Delta

[1964Alum]

No heavy Greek involvement in my family. Grandparents were college educated, including a grandfather Ph.D. Grandmother attended what is now Longwood when the Farmville Four were there, but never joined. Curious as she was very involved with her DAR and garden club later on and always enjoyed women's groups.

Anyway....
Me-Chi Omega
Mother- Phi Mu
Brother -Alpha Tau Omega
Cousin- Kappa Alpha Theta
Cousin- Gamma Phi Beta
Husband- Phi Beta Kappa! Don't know if that counts, though!