Before I get into our plans for this semester, I'll start by telling you a little bit about our chapter. We currently have 36 total brothers, with two studying abroad this semester. This past semester we initiated 8 new brothers and we anticipate another large pledge. We just got a new sink put into our basement, and we are looking into making other improvements to our house. There are plans in action to remodel the second floor bathroom and possibly the kitchen floor. As our chapter is growing and improving, we are planning what could be our chapter's greatest semester.
This Spring semester promises to be an especially busy and productive one. In April, we will again be having a memorable Formal Dance and Cancun party, in addition to our annual Derby Days philanthropy week. On Saturday, March 1st we will be hosting a Pig Roast after the Marquette/Georgetown game for active brothers and alumni. For more information about this event, contact our Tribune Ryan Liskey. Some other events that we are planning this semester include a Risk Management program, a Ritual Workshop, and we are looking into hosting a speaker to address the dangers and consequences of drunk driving.
Rush is coming up in a couple of weeks and I would like to address a few questions that potential members might have. First off, I would ask you to throw out all of the stereotypes that you hold about fraternities. Greek Life at Marquette is not the "Animal House" image that is often portrayed in the media. Collectively, Greeks at Marquette have a higher overall GPA than the All-University average. Fraternities and Sororities raise thousands of dollars for charities and log countless hours of community service each year. That being said, we do know how to have our fun. We host parties and go on exchanges with sororities. I would be lying if I told you that alcohol isn't a part of fraternity life, but I can tell you that it is far from being the most important part.
My advice is to come out to a few Rush/Recruitment events and at see how Marquette Greek Life is different and what we have to offer. I myself only came around to the Rush events for the free food and stayed for more reasons than I can list.
Here's to a great semester,
Bill Waychunas
