For many of us, Phi Delta Theta was an important part of our Purdue experience. Whatever your key takeaways from your time at Purdue, I think we can all agree on this: Phi Delta Theta’s impact extends far beyond our brief time at the chapter house.
Here are four reasons Phi Delta Theta still matters after you graduate, according to your fellow alumni brothers:
Robert Lowe Jr. ‘59
“The most valuable part of being a Phi is the relationships. My relationships with the class of ‘61 as pledge trainer (I was in the class of ‘59) enabled me to develop an acquaintance with two Phi’s that were extremely important to me over the next 60 years in my life.”
Donald Green ‘69
“The two pledge classes of 1969 have stuck together for all these years. That’s why I stay loyal to Phi Delta Theta.”
Matthew Phillips ‘90
“Learning to live in a house with 80 other guys, i.e. social skills, and the life long friendships that are formed. I…reflect on the friendships we have and…that includes our Phi Brothers that are our lifelong friends…I have been fortunate to stay in touch with a number of brothers from my era, in large part due to Andy Beasley and the Phi Open.”
John Menaugh ’70
“I still connect with the Brotherhood and the friends I made. Being in the house for 4 years (I pledged out of high school) I learned more from the Brothers and Friendships than I did going to class!
I retired from Dupont in 2012 after 35 years. Learning from relationships in the house contributed greatly to my successful career. If it weren’t for Indiana Theta and the Brothers, I would not have made it through college. I really, really appreciate the whole experience.”
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