Fraternity Facts
• The first general fraternity was organized in 1750.
• 71% of those listed in "Who's Who in America" belong to a fraternity.
• Of the nation's 50 largest corporations, fraternity men head 43.
• 85% of the Fortune 500 executives belong to a fraternity.
• 40 of 47 U.S. Supreme Court Justices since 1910 were fraternity men.
• 76% of all Congressmen and Senators belong to a fraternity.
• 98% of ALL U.S. Presidents and Vice Presidents, born since 1825 have been members of a fraternity.
• 2% of the male population in America are fraternity men.
• Statistics show that fraternity members have a higher rate of graduation from college than do their non-member counterparts.

What Fraternities Provide
• Friendship. But even more it is a brotherhood, which soars high above casual friendships. It is often too intangible to explain.
• Diversity. Membership provides a broader understanding and acceptance of personality types and backgrounds.
• Teamwork. Being part of a group experience is too often lost on today's campuses and is a vital part of development.
• Personal development. One can only develop fully when one has an opportunity to interact with others...the education of self in relation to others.
• Broadening. Broadening dimensions in college and personal life, service to others, intellectual stimulation, encouragement, and cultural enrichment.
• Ideals. Fraternities embrace very basic ideals built on psychological and sociological concepts. It comprises a belief in some of the finer things this world can offer.
• Lifetime friendships and opportunities. Throughout the U.S. and Canada, alumni groups offer loyal and strong friendships.
• Pursuit of excellence. Excellence in responsible behavior and citizenship to combat the moral jungle. Membership is not for any and all, but for those who are willing to set common goals and aspirations.
• Leadership. Students become actively involved in programs with particular interest in their needs. Young people are going to be leaders; almost nowhere is leadership training offered today as it is in fraternities.
• Responsibility. To self, brothers, fraternity, university, and community, these responsibilities one develops yields a rare opportunity to live beyond one's self.
• Scholastic. Fraternities seek to help individuals develop scholastically to their utmost by providing encouragement, study facilities, and upperclassmen that aid as tutors if desired.
• Individuality. Fraternities encourage individuality. They do not breed conformity. Common purposes must be worked out, but creativity is always encouraged.
• Enjoyment. With hard work comes reward. Fraternities enhance the fruits of their labor through their enjoyment of life.

**Fraternities provide learning outside the classroom, which cannot be gained anywhere else. It gives a man an edge. Perhaps this is why the most successful men in the world wore letters on their chest. **