Why Go Greek???
- 71% of those listed in "Who's Who in America" belong
to a fraternity.
- Of the nation's 50 largest corporations, 43 are headed by
fraternity men.
- 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 a fraternity.
- Every U.S. President and Vice President, except two in each
office, born since the first social fraternity was founded in 1825 have
been members of a fraternity.
- A National Conference report shows a majority of the 600 NIC
fraternity chapters are above the All-Men's scholastic average.
- A U.S. Government study shows that over 70% of all those who
join a fraternity/sororitiy graduate, while under 50% of all
non-fraternity/sorority persons graduate.
- Less than 2% of an average college student's expenses go toward
fraternity dues.
- The Best of all reasons to join a fraternity is to meet friends
who will accompany you throughout life
Of
course, pledging a fraternity doesn't mean you'll be the next president -- but
the figures show that it just might increase your chances for success in
whatever you do!!
For more
information on Greek Life, please visit the University of Michigan’s Greek Life Web Page