"College students, if you don't know, are divided into the Greeks and the GDIs. But it's the fraternity and sorority students who seem to dominate the scene when it comes to homecoming."A Sigma Phi Epsilon for life". It's got a nice ring to it, don't you think?
"They are the ones who build most of the floats and hold luncheons for returning alumni and have wild and crazy parties Saturday night. It's a part of the college experience that, frankly, most of the GDIs miss.
"I was a fraternity guy and I still regard myself as in the fraternity - once a Sig Ep, always a Sig Ep. There is a bond between fraternity brothers - and I'm sure with sorority sisters - that lasts a lifetime.
"A few months ago I met up with 11 other of my old fraternity brothers in the Sharon area for a weekend of golf. Two of the guys I hadn't seen for more than 30 years, but the fraternity connection made it seem like only yesterday.
"Is it worth joining a fraternity or sorority? I think so, primarily for the lifelong friendships that are made."
A look back
