If
you've been tracking my Greek life recruitment process, you've known that I got
an invitation to become a new member of
Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE). After last
Thursday September 12
th, I am now officially on track to be
initiated into
SΑΕ.
I, along with 17 other guys attended our New Member Ceremony.
What does this entail you may ask? This
was a commemoration to officially name us, 18 men, as new members. We can
officially embark on our journey to know and fully understand the values and
creed of the True Gentleman that represents Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
“The True Gentleman is the man whose conduct proceeds from good will and an
acute sense of propriety and whose self-control is equal to all emergencies;
who does not make the poor man conscious of his poverty, the obscure man of his
obscurity, or any man of his inferiority or deformity; who is himself humbled
if necessity compels him to humble another; who does not flatter wealth, cringe
before power, or boast of his own possessions or achievements; who speaks with
frankness but always with sincerity and sympathy; whose deed follows his word;
who thinks of the rights and feelings of others rather than his own; and who
appears well in any company; a man with whom honor is sacred and virtue safe.”
- John Walter Wayland. Virginia, 1899
It was a publicly held ceremony at the
library room 401 where friends and family were welcomed to see this ritual.
This was a ceremonious validation that we
were true and loyal to SAE and that we made the right intention in wanting to
become fully initiated members in the future.
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| New Member Class Nu |
Throughout the event, I could feel a sense
of belonging as I was ecstatic to be a part of something meaningful. This
chapter was founded in 1856 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. An organization this old,
upheld by the same traditions and values over a century, creates a sense of
pride in being affiliated.
Greek life was never my intent, but after
meeting a few members, I could feel that there was a sense of friendship that
is elevated as you belong to a brotherhood; all coming together under one
organization where you share similar experiences. I haven’t started learning
the core values of this brotherhood yet but I am very excited to start this new
chapter in my life!
If Greek life sounds like something you
would like to join, there is spring recruitment next semester so be sure to
keep a look out for that!
If you guys would like to know more about Greek
life click here!
Click here to contact Greek life!
