RUSH TKE 2006

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"So why should I join?"

It seems that almost everyday there is a horror story about Greek life in the news. If you don't want to join a fraternity because of what you've seen in the media, we don't blame you.

    But before you toss off the idea of joining just because Barbara Walters thinks it is a bad idea, take some time to make your own judgment about the men of TKE, and what we do. Parties and socials are just one part of going Greek. TKE does not believe that you can build men by breaking down boys by hazing, nor do we allow forced drinking or encourage abuse of alcohol. The opportunities for leadership positions within the fraternity as well as the connections made with alumni, other Greeks, and even your brothers serve as a springboard for leadership positions elsewhere on campus, in the community, and after college in the "real" world. Many of our members hold leadership positions on campus and in Greek life. Members of TKE have been SGA senators, RA's, members of sports clubs, and leaders of the IFC and IGC. Going Greek also entitles you to the fun and brotherhood involved in intramural sports teams, Greek Week activities, road trips, as well as the pride of being involved in huge community service projects, like Dance Marathon.

"What's the new member period like?"

    Being a candidate for a fraternity does not mean that you should have to lower yourself just to join. During your Six Week new member period, you will not be hazed, nor will you be forced to drink or do drugs. When TKE was refounded on this campus in 1996, the founding fathers took a stand against hazing, and to this day we stand by it. On the other hand, we aren't merely a club with Greek letters. During your candidate period, you will get to know your brothers, learn the history and traditions of TKE, and work on projects with your new member brothers. Your big brother and the scholarship chairman will help you prepare for exams and become involved in the chapters activities. All of this will be intertwined with  parties, Greek activities, intramural competition and community service projects.

"Do we do anything other than drink?"

    There has been a motion on Greek life to push chapters into having "dry" housing standards. As a fraternity, we recognize that alcohol abuse is not just a problem in Greek life, but for many college students. TKE does not support the "dry" housing project, or any rules that prohibit men from being responsible for their actions, but we do not encourage ignoring the problem either. We have, as a chapter, had programs dealing with alcohol abuse and make a point of planning non-alcoholic functions, such as bowling outings, camping outings, and paintball trips.. While TKE is not a "dry" chapter, we are and will always be much more than a drinking club, and  include numerous non-alcoholic activities on our social calendar.