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Sigma Alpha Mu

Fraternities were first founded as secret academic societies, where the elite college men met and discussed the political and philosophical ideology of the day.
Today Fraternities offer more than intellectual advancement.

DID YOU KNOW THAT?

- Fraternity men make up only 2% of the population!!!
- Approximately 80% of the top executives in Fortune 500 are fraterntiy men.
- 71% of men listed in Who's Who in America are fraternity men.
- 76% of the current United States Senators and Congressmen are fraternity men.
- 40 of the 47 Supreme Court Justices since 1910 have been fraternity men.
- 100 of the 158 cabinet members since 1900 have been fraternity men.
- All but 3 United States Presidents since 1825 have been fraternity men.
The facts seem to speak for themselves. The opportunities are endless and the benefits are obvious. We encourage you to look into fraternity life and open yourself to its possiblities.

A Parent's Guide to Fraternities

How Can Your Son Benefit From Fraternity Membership?
For your son, making the transition from high school or a community college to a four-year college or university may seem like an imposing challenge. One or more of the following questions may be on his mind:

Will I fit in and make new friends?
Will I be able to succeed academically?
Will I be able to get involved in campus organizations and better my leadership skills?
Will I find other people interested in the same things that I am?
How can I prepare for my career?
Will I feel like a part of the campus community or just another number?

Fraternities exist as a proven support network for your son as he embarks on this new period in his life. Over 400,000 students across the country are currently fraternity members. As a parent, you are undoubtedly concerned about your son's college experience and the choices he will make.

The fraternity can help personalize your son's college experience by offering a scholastic support system; hands-on experience in leading committees, managing budgets, and interacting with faculty and administrators; exposure to potential careers through educational programs and discussions with alumni; the chance to give back the community through service projects; and close friends who will cheer him on when he is successful and support him when times are tough. With all these opportunities available to them, it is no wonder that fraternity members tend to graduate from college at a higher rate than those men not involved in fraternities.

Why do people join?
Good social life? Strong support system? Kinship? Tradition? Leadership? Networking? All valid reasons, but the one cited most by members is sense of community. Joining is one way to make a large campus seem smaller, friendlier, easier to handle. It gives you a place and people to count on.

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Fraternities were first founded as secret academic societies, where the elite college men met and discussed the political and philosophical ideology of the day. Today Fraternities offer more than intellectual advancement.

DID YOU KNOW THAT?

A Parent's Guide to Fraternities

Fraternities were first founded as secret academic societies, where the elite college men met and discussed the political and philosophical ideology of the day.
Today Fraternities offer more than intellectual advancement.