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"What!s Greek This Week" is coordinated by Adrienne Schermer & Guy Reschenthaler; with help from Rob Wynne
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a supplement to the B ehrend Beacon • November 22, 2002
What is ZBT
all about?
Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity is a fraternity based on wisdom, justice, and brotherhood. The members of this organization maintain a strong bond between each
ZBTother, but they still manage to uphold their own personal morals and values. One of the best qualities about ZBT is that the members still keep their
individuality while learning what it means to be in a national fraternity.
From the outside fraternities have a lot of stereotypes and there are some fraternities across the nation that help these ideas persist. Instances of alcohol
related accidents and other tragedies keep the bad aspect of fraternities in the forefront. The Penn State Behrend chapter of ZBT has avoided these tragedies
and still continues to strive for goals of integrity and academic responsibility. Over the years that the fraternity has been in existence the members have
maintained a very high GPA, constantly above the school's all men's average. The Behrend chapter also received the most money in scholarships from the
national office in the decade of the 19905. This is against 87 other chapters across the nation. Many of the members receive a scholarship for two years or
more and it far outweighs the amount of dues that need to be paid to maintain a stable organization.
Philanthropy events are also a big part of Zeta Beta Tau's agenda. The biggest event is the charity walk in April. In the past year the walk's destination has changed as the members walk over
100-miles across Erie County. In past years the members walked to Pittsburgh over a weekend down Route 19. This year's walk will take place on the weekend of April sth and should be
another success. The organizations benefiting from the walk are the Mercy Center for Women and the Second Harvest Food Bank. The walk is also another great way to get to know the fellow
members. Incidentally, Second Harvest has also benefited from ZBT in their work with Feed the Need.
While the rep of Zeta Beta Tau is different from all the other fraternities the members would like to keep it that way. The members are their own people, but they still are connected by a
common bond. The members ask that you give them a shot and see what it is like to be Greek. If you are wondering if it is right for you, then ZBT is the best way to go. For more information
on the fraternity e-mail das323@psu.edu. Look for upcoming events sponsored by ZBT, including a survey and a forum on Greek life.
The TKE train is
moving
or get run over.
The Brothers of Tau Kappa Epsilon would
like to congratulate Shannon Pine and
Jason Rice, our two newest members.
We would also like to credit our
Educator, Brandon Wytovich, on a
job well done. Our two newest
members have boosted our moral and
renewed our spirits.
We'd also like to announce de
lays in our Pizza Card fundraiser. If you bought a card, please
be patience. The company from which the cards were pur
chased experienced several delays, but your cards will be
delivered soon.
In a recap of recent events...TKE and the Theta Phi's
hosted the Steel City's favorite band, The Clarks. The con
cert rocked Erie Hall and went very well. We'd like to thank
the sisters of Theta Phi Alpha for their help and congratulate
our brothers for taking on the responsibility of hosting the
show and seeing the job through to a solid completion
Thanks to all who came and had a blast.
Also, we recently organized a Safe-Sex Booth
outside Bruno's. We were helping educated
Behrend students about safe sex, promoting
responsible sexual activity and handing out free
contraceptives. To all those who helped and
participated, we thank you.
In the next Greek series, we will recap all
our philanthropic activities and our upcoming
programs and events. The TKE train is mov
ing—either get on, or get run over.
either get on
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the sorority's most profitable fundraiser, last year collecting over $1,600.00, with all
proceeds benefiting disabled and underprivileged children. Donations from various
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Sollon. If this years' date auction proves to be more successful then previous years then
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