Why Go Greek?

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.