University of Massachusetts Amherst - Index Yearbook (Amherst, MA)

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Alpha Chi Rho- Alpha Delta Phi- Alpha Epsilon Pi- Alpha Tau Gamma- Beta Kappa Phi- Delta Chi- Delta Upsilon- Kappa Alpha Psi- lota Psi Theta- Lambda Chi Alpha- Phi Mu Delta- Phi Sigma Kappa- Pi Kappa Alpha- Sigma Phi Epsilon- A Home-like Atmosphere pproximately 24 fraternities and sororities comprise the Greek living area at the Uni- versity of Massachusetts. Each house exemplifies diversity in culture, attitude, and personality simi- lar to that of the student population. Fraternities and sororities offer members a va- riety of experiences for their growth and enjoy- ment. As well as developing individual potential within a house, Greeks participate in numerous campus events. Many are active members in stu- dent organizations, such as the Republican Club, WM UA, the Collegian, Intramurals, and an array of other social and philanthropic groups. And though the majority of Greeks reside in houses located off campus, their voices are heard and recognized in the Student Senate. But servicing the University is not the only thing that makes a Greek special. Each year, individual chapters, as well as the Greek area as a whole, host a variety of fundraising events. ln the past, chapters have paid visits to local nursing homes and have sponsored dance marathons for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the Jimmy Fund. Last semester, the Greeks played a large role in the construction of an area playground. The most important aspect of Greek life, how- ever, is the tight bond of friendship that exists among the brothers of a fraternity and the sisters of a sorority. Becoming a Greek means joining a family. As a matter of fact, in some cases, a new member of a house is given a big brother or a big sister who guides him or her through their pledge period. These close relationships with brothers and sisters help to foster life-long friendships and honor and respect among chapters. - John MacMillan Greek Area!93

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l - K.,- A house gives Greek residents a place to relax. This brother poses on the roof of Lambda Chi f Alpha. l M E . 1 3 I 'I ...Q-a 'I Photo by Jonathan Blal 'sw C' lg I 'Y-7? , Alpfw . 1,-rl.g ' .Ali Photo by Peter Mentor Photo by Judith Fic The emphasis of sorority life is on sisterhood: Being a Greek resident means having the these members of Kappa Gamma certainly seem support of sisters or brothers when life gets like a family. tough. I r 92!Greek Area

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Y ll I 'fl Below left: One of the nicer things about living in 1 a fraternity or sorority is being allowed to keep f pets. Below: The sisters of Delta Zeta are a ' large group of cheerful people. I , --wmv 'M' 94!Greek Area l Photos by Judith Fiola Mffhfk ' 06047 f. E . N.. 0.4 .. al 0 . Q if 3 .' f' Sl Greekfest 1986 was a rousing success. ' l i l l l