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Which college fraternity were you in?
greeker375
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I know many here were in college at one time. I just spoke to one of my old fraternity brothers and he told me he's soon to be considered for President of the Board of Trustees of our college, so I just thought I'd ask.
As for me I belonged to Tau Kappa Epsilon - TKE.
"the difference between the almost right word and the right word is like the difference between a lightning bug and a lightning bolt" - Mark Twain.
As for me I belonged to Tau Kappa Epsilon - TKE.
"the difference between the almost right word and the right word is like the difference between a lightning bug and a lightning bolt" - Mark Twain.
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I Tappa Keg! [:D][:D][:D]
How you doin'!
I pledged Alpha Tau Omega, but then bought a car instead when I rolled mine.
He Dog
"There is nothing lower than the human race - except the French." (Mark Twain)
The original point and click interface was a Smith and Wesson.
Wanted to join the Pikes but they said I danr too much.[:D]
The original point and click interface was a Smith and Wesson.
That's DRANK too much!
The original point and click interface was a Smith and Wesson.
As it was, I got the apartment, and then my roommate went into Sigma Chi anyway, though he never stayed over there -- his dad had been in it so he had little trouble getting in, which only turned me off further. I was never impressed by fraternities at all, except that I did used to drop in and drink their beer at parties on the way home from classes (!)
T. Jefferson: "[When doing Constitutional interpretation], let us [go] back to the time when [it] was adopted. [Rather than] invent a meaning [let us] conform to the probable one in which it was passed."
I've heard it many times before, I took NO offense then - still don't.
On my old campus we only had 2 frat's, TKE's and Theta Zi's
Not a choice at the time. Don't regret my choice.
"the difference between the almost right word and the right word is like the difference between a lightning bug and a lightning bolt" - Mark Twain.
Pack slow, fall stable, pull high, hit dead center.
Don't fly the river!
Pete
"Be kind to your neighbor, he knows where you live"
He Dog
I am a TKE too.
Beta Omega Chapter out of SouthWest Missouri State, which has been closed down[:(][:(]
Greetings Brother,
I was the Histor one semester, and one semester Rush Chairman. Still have quite a few of the shirts we had those years, including one I designed.
-Victor
"The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word 'crisis.' One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of the danger - but recognize the opportunity."
Richard M. Nixon
[:D][:D][:D]
BW
IT'S WHAT PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THEMSELVES THAT MAKES THEM AFRAID.
Sigma Nu. Founded in 1869 at VMI by three CSA vets.
Pete
"Be kind to your neighbor, he knows where you live"
Got the brand on your leg?
SALLY
Committee member-Ducks Unlimited
For those who couldn't go to college or afford the time I know what you mean. When I went to school, Defiance College in NW Ohio, it only cost $4000 a year or there abouts. I had 3 different jobs during school and worked 2 shifts during summers. Besides the social aspect living in the frat hse was far cheaper than in the college dorms.
But, there were a good bunch of guys and with many we're still talking regularly after 35 yrs and visiting with families annually. One of my frat bro's is a stockbroker and it's because of him my kids could afford college without having to bust their butts like I had to...and yes, they are deserving and appreciative of the help or they wouldn't have gotten it.
Nothing against any other colors then or now.
"the difference between the almost right word and the right word is like the difference between a lightning bug and a lightning bolt" - Mark Twain.
LIFES MOSTLY SCARS AND SOUVENIR'S - Max Stalling
To Ride, shoot straight,and speak the truth
This was the Ancient law of Youth
Old times are past, old times are done:
But the Law runs true, O little son!
My border collie is smarter than your honor student.
If you need a Second Shot, YOU NEED MORE PRACTICE
NSDQ!
"Many free countries have lost their liberty, and ours may lose hers; but if she shall, be it my proudest plume, not that I was the last to desert; but that I never deserted her." -President Abraham Lincoln
"There is nothing lower than the human race - except the French." (Mark Twain)
SUPPORT THE I.N.S. , THE COUNTRY THEY SAVE COULD BE YOUR OWN
Delta Sigma Phi, Epsilon Pi colony, Eta Nu chapter
Not surprised to see a bunch of Teeks here, since it only takes a handshake to get in now....[}:)][;)][:D]
All inter-fraternity sniping and rivalry aside, a fraternity can be a valuable support/learning tool, and lead to great contacts down the road. While it's definitey not for everyone (no beef with those who decided it 'wasn't for me'), but for those who like to slam the greek system, we have initials for you.... G D I (and it's not a compliment of your ability to stand on your own).
Iconoclast - I'm very proud that mine was the first to accept both Christian and Jewish members (back in the 1800's that was a little scandalous). We believe that the belief in God is essential to our welfare, what your notion of "God" is, is up to you. As for the nicknames, mine was Bluto (and it had nothing to do with Popeye[xx(])
Got a new gun for my ex-wife.....pretty good trade, huh?
SUPPORT THE I.N.S. , THE COUNTRY THEY SAVE COULD BE YOUR OWN
My son is a TKE and my daughter is a KKG.
"If I claim to be a wise man, it surely means that I don't know"- Kansas
quote:Originally posted by SkipVan
Along with six other relatives - Gamma Kappa chapter of SIGMA Nu; and proud of it.
My son is a TKE and my daughter is a KKG.
We're men. Its our God given right to watch sports and smut" - Al Bundy
SEMPER FI
I led a very interesting life. I went into the Marines at 17 got a medical discharge a year later. Bummed around for a couple of years, then accepted Christ as Savior, Went to Bible College for three years transfered to SMSU and finished there. While in college joined TKE mainly because I wanted to go into politics and wanted the connections for later in life. Ended up having nothing to do with politics went back in the ministry and have been all over the country. And now am going to go help start a church in Denton, Texas.
Talk about a wild ride
-Victor
"The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word 'crisis.' One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of the danger - but recognize the opportunity."
Richard M. Nixon
Hey, that's a waste of a good pickle[;)]
SUPPORT THE I.N.S. , THE COUNTRY THEY SAVE COULD BE YOUR OWN
Trust me, that's only the tip of the iceberg. It's amazing how stupid you get with too much alcohol in your system.
Woodshermit - the whole point to a fraternity is not exclusion, but inclusion. A gathering of likeminded individuals of similar beliefs, to share and support and grow together. Were there individuals and organizations that didn't get that whole concept? You betcha. But were human, not perfect. As for hazing, the unfortunate thing there is that it is too easy to get out of hand, so while some rituals can have a profound and necessary effect in general the practice is so dangerous that most if not all fraternities have banned it.
Got a new gun for my ex-wife.....pretty good trade, huh?
Although I must say I drank alot of their beer. Was asked to pledge to two different frats. One I found too stuffy as I passed food the "improper way" at dinner. The other I told them I could not join their house as they had the rep of being well let me put politely "light in their loofers" and I explained that I would have to rip someone's head off if they ever accused me of participating in that lifestyle. Little did I know I was the man they wanted as they were trying to get rid of their rep and wanted a red necked bar room brawler to toughen up their image. Still had to turn them down.
"There is nothing lower than the human race - except the French." (Mark Twain)
Phi Sigma Kappa here!
G36
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