VERY IMPORTANT-Greek Life Image

Caddy · #3 03-13-2004, 04:12 AM

Fraternities were developed for a group of men to form a bond of brotherhood, no matter race, creed, or religion. Most fraternities were formed in the 1850's to 1920's at a time when american men valued a common bond, similiar to the bond felt between family, hence "brotherhood". All fraternities are founded upon a certian outlook on life, but most certainly a focus on brotherhood.
My fraternity, Delta Sigma Phi, founded in 1899 was founded upon the ideal of brotherhood and actually was the first fraternity to allow men of Jewish AND Christian faith to belong to the same fraternity. The two founders were friends for life and decided to join a fraternity together but one or the other was not allowed. Hence they developed thier own fraternity Delta Sigma Phi.
A fraternity image is developed from the National name, the local chapter(a division of the fraternity at a certian university), and the men that make it. A fraternity can bring you nothing or it can bring you everything possible for a successfull 4 years in college and friends for life. A fraternity is like a family or group of close friends, it's what you put into it.
Some care for girls and parties, well sure, that's great. But a fraternity is more... bonds, companionship, trials, tribulations, successes, joys, failures, family...
To be a part of a fraternity you must be of good character, do fairly well in school, and have drive, leadership, and the want. Membership is not automatic, there is a pledge period. After, at most, 4 months you would be allowed to participate as a full fledged member if you make it through this process.
How hard a fraternity is to get into or whether the fraternity is "good" or "bad' depends on the individual. Ask whether you could see yourself with them, have a drink, party, go through ups and downs, will they be there for you? that's what you have to ask.
Hope this helps,
Matt C.

By the way we got a BIG Irish guy here at Texas Tech Delta Sig. Last name Fornasar. Listens to the Chieftans and everything haha!