Why Go Greek? What's So Special?

 

:: Greeks are leaders. Leaders on campus, in business, in their communities--just about everywhere. Should you go Greek? Consider the following:

:: Since 1825, the founding of Greek-letter organizations, all but two U.S. Presidents were Greek

:: All but two U.S. Vice-Presidents were Greek.

:: 7 out of 10 people listed in Who's Who are Greek.

:: Both females elected to the U.S. Supreme Court were Greek.

:: 85 percent of the Fortune 500 executives are Greek.

:: Of the nation's 50 largest corporations, 43 are headed by Greeks.

:: 63 percent of the U.S. President's Cabinet members since 1900 have been Greek.

:: Over 70 percent of Greeks graduate, while only 50percent of non-Greeks graduate.

:: 76 percent of U.S. Congressmen and Senators are Greek.

:: Less than 2 percent of an average college student's expenses go toward Greek membership dues.

:: Over 85 percent of the student leaders on some 730 campuses are members of a Greek-letter organization.

:: Since 1910, 40 of 47 Supreme Court Justices have been Greek.

:: Three Canadian Prime Ministers have been Greek.

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