A college fraternity exists on the premise that man is by nature a social being and wants to associate with his fellow man. He cannot associate equally with all of them, or even many of them, but he may enjoy a close relationship with some of them. And fraternity provides a structure, an environment in which intimate friendships can flourish. It is by no means the only kind of organization in which a student may find friends. Indeed, the typical student requires no organization at all to make friends, nor does anyone in a fraternity confine his friendships exclusively to fellow members of the group. But a fraternity does foster brotherhood in an extremely effective way, its members drawn together by shared goals and common experiences. It is also more likely than not, that a young man will find in a fraternity friends whose interests and background are different from his own. Learning to live in close relationships with members of a large group is a thoroughly valuable experience. Social action anywhere requires organization and on-campus fraternities are among the most effective promoters of group activity because they are organized.
Victor Lagnada
1st Batch 2000, USC
posted in alphatauomega forum dated september 11, 2007
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