FAMOUS GREEKS
David Letterman
Thomas Jefferson
John F. Kennedy
Elvis Presley
Michael Jordan
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Steven Speilburg
Paul Newman
Walter Cronkite
Neil Armstrong
Woody Harrelson
George Bush
Bill Cosby
Harrison Ford
Robert Frost
Rick Pitino
Brad Pitt
Ronald Regan
Dick Clark
Kevin Costner
Sen. Robert C. Byrd
Terry Bradshaw
VALUES GAINED THROUGH GREEK LIFE
-SCHOLARSHIP
The foundation
for the Greek system is Scholarship. Because we are in college for
education, Greeks stress the importance of scholastic achievement in many
ways. Although each fraternity and sorority has different scholastic
requirements, all require a minimum GPA to join. Most groups also
require study hours each week. Several groups even have tutoring
programs, education closests, scholastic awards, and special access to
campus resources.
-LEADERSHIP
The greatest
attribute to be gained by a fraternity or a sorority is leadership.
Through active membership, you will acquire the qualities of a leader:
confidence, independence, communication skills, and the ability to function
as an individual for the advancement of the entire group.
-COMMUNITY SERVICE
One of
the primary goals of the Greek system is to better the community through
service. Some of these activities include: food drives, working
with elderly and/or children, raising funds for cancer patients, and much
more.
-SOCIAL
For all
the hard work that Greeks do throughout the year, there is always a reward.
This is where the social interaction steps in. Greeks expand socially
through formal and informal dances, TGIF's, meetings, banquets, service
projects and more. The social interaction allows Greeks to meet new
people, make new friends, and celebrate achievements. Contrary to
popular belief, social interaction is not the sole reason for the Greek
system's existence. However, it is a vital part of expanding the
Greek experience.
-BROTHERHOOD/SISTERHOOD
-HONOR
-FRIENDSHIP
-TRADITION