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Fraternities provide a unique collegiate experience for their members. As self-governing organizations, fraternity members actively participate in decision-making regarding all aspects of their membership within the organization. Greek organizations provide their members with a comprehensive collegiate experience by offering a well-rounded program that includes academic assistance, philanthropic events, social functions, leadership opportunities, friendships, personal growth and development, networking opportunities and life-long membership as alumni. Approximately 30-35% of the male student body is involved with one of the four national fraternity chapters.

| Beta Theta Pi | Phi Delta Theta | Sigma Chi | Tau Kappa Epsilon |

Beta Theta Pi 925 Isaacs Avenue Walla Walla , WA 99362

National organization founded: 1839 Place founded: Miami University Whitman chapter founded: 1916 Nickname: Betas Chapter Grade Point Average: Fall 2007: 3.290 Spring 2007: 3.369 Fall 2006: 3.265 Spring 2006: 3.310 Fall 2005: 3.289 Spring 2005: 3.252 Faculty Advisor: Scott Shields, Associate Professor of Sports Studies Visit the Whitman College chapter website at: www.whitman.edu/beta_theta_pi Visit the national website at: www.betathetapi.org | Back to top |

Phi Delta Theta 715 Estrella Street Walla Walla, WA 99362

National organization founded: 1848 Place founded: Miami University Whitman chapter founded: 1914 Nickname: Phis Chapter Grade Point Average: Fall 2007: 3.378 Spring 2007: 3.320 Fall 2006: 3.180 Spring 2006: 3.222 Fall 2005: 3.188 Faculty Advisor: Dr. Karl Storchmann, Associate Professor of Economics Phi Delta Theta offers all the benefits of brotherhood in an alcohol free environment that is conducive to the academic success of its members. Lasting friendships and strong leadership skills are two of the many benefits to be gained from membership in Phi Delta Theta. The fraternity is comprised of 60 brothers whose talents and interests cover a wide range of activities including soccer, lacrosse, music, skiing, debate, cross-country, IM sports and theatre. Phi Delta Theta's community service activities include monthly work parties for Habitat for Humanity, regular visits to the Washington Odd Fellows Home and bi-annual highway clean-ups. Social functions with the sororities, date functions and dances, including a weekend retreat to Coeur D’Alene, provide interludes from Whitman’s intense academic schedule. Visit the Whitman College chapter website at: www.whitman.edu/phi_delta_theta Visit the national website at: www.phideltatheta.org | Back to top |

Sigma Chi 1005 Isaacs Avenue Walla Walla, WA 99362

National organization founded: 1855 Place founded: Miami University Whitman chapter founded: 1923 Nickname: Sigs Chapter Grade Point Average: Fall 2007: 3.165 Spring 2007: 3.287 Fall 2006: 3.266 Spring 2006: 3.161 Fall 2005: 3.003 Spring 2005: 3.181 Faculty Advisor: Dr. Tom Knight, Assistant Professor of Biology The men of the Gamma Epsilon chapter of Sigma Chi are a diverse group of individuals committed to the principles of friendship, justice, and learning. Our activities extend past our scholastic dedication into the Whitman College and Walla Walla communities. Brothers are involved in baseball, drama, lacrosse, debate, coaching YMCA basketball, music, student government, and philanthropic events including the support of our national charity, Children's Miracle Network. Through the brotherhood that events such as these strengthen, the Sigma Chi experience becomes something that extends much further than just the four years at Whitman College. The large number of alumni who return year after year to rekindle and share their experiences as Sigma Chi's of Whitman College evidences this. The lessons learned through the experience of being a Sigma Chi as well as the contacts developed during this time lead to great success in life. Visit the Whitman College chapter website at: www.whitman.edu/sigma_chi Visit the national website at: www.sigmachi.org | Back to top |

Tau Kappa Epsilon 949 Isaacs Avenue Walla Walla, WA 99362

National organization founded: 1899 Place founded: Illinois Wesleyan University Whitman chapter founded: 1930 Nickname: Tekes Chapter Grade Point Average: Fall 2007: 3.274 Spring 2007: 3.297 Fall 2006: 3.221 Spring 2006: 3.381 Fall 2005: 3.245 Spring 2005: 3.287 Faculty Advisor: Dr. U. J. Sofia, Professor of Astronomy Tau Kappa Epsilon is the largest fraternity in the world, with nearly 300 active chapters. At Whitman College, the TKE chapter has over 60 active members. From varsity athletes and captains, to singers and actors, to climbers and kayakers, to hippies and hoopaholics, to outdoorsmen and student government officers, and from biochemistry to fine arts majors, TKE represents diversity and excellence in many areas. TKE intramural teams routinely win coveted blue shirts, including TKE 1 football, which has nearly monopolized the upper division for over a decade, and the Wookies, our ultimate frisbee team, which is looking for its fourth straight blue shirt season this spring. Along with participating in so many extra curricular activities, the men of TKE work hard to maintain their high cumulative GPA. TKE also sponsors two large philanthropy events each year including the all-campus blood drive for the American Red Cross and a Thanksgiving dinner that feeds over 200 of Walla Walla's elderly citizens. Visit the Whitman College chapter website at: www.tkehouse.org Visit the national website at: www.tke.org | Back to top |