Jamaal Crowley, a Pepperdine junior and member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, has been selected to study abroad in the challenging Sigma Phi Epsilon Tragos Quest program this summer from June 23 to July 2. Crowley will travel with 16 other members of Sigma Phi Epsilon from around the nation to visit ancient sites in Greece and to learn about the origins of fraternities. The competition was fierce for this program, as more than 400 fraternity members applied nationally for the coveted 17 spots.Yeah, close, but not a trip to Greece. Good, positive article in any case.
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The participants in the program will learn about Socrates in Ahora, compete in the original Olympic stadium and learn about the Mysteries of Eulisis. The program is an exhausting experience for its participants, who will be pushed emotionally, mentally and physically
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In addition to Sigma Phi Epsilon, all of the fraternities on campus offer its members scholarships and leadership program opportunities. Pepperdine’s Beta fraternity has recently thrived academically, as it offers ample incentives to do so.
The Graphic - Fraternity purposes go beyond social events