“The fraternity has had a significant impact on my life, not just when I pledged in 1975 but also again when we revitalized the chapter in 2001. I give to DKE of my time — and monetarily through the International’s foreverDeke campaign — because joining DKE was a lifelong commitment for me. My decision to pledge was one of the best decisions I have made, not just while at university, but in my life. The organization that has given me a lifetime of brotherhood, friendship, laughs, memories and experiences that I would not have had any other way. I choose to stay involved so that I can share my experience with others, so that they have the opportunity to experience DKE in their own way, and so that they too have the opportunity to enrich and impact their lives in a positive way.”

“Every university student deserves to remember their time at school as being more than just time at school- joining DKE has not only enhanced my time in university, but been the defining experience of it. Being a part of Deke has provided me with endless opportunities that go beyond the classroom; the friendships, events, and projects have helped to build memories and connections that will outlast my years on Campus, as well as to define myself as a person outside of my degree. The highlight of this would be our annual Stick-It to Cancer, which not only raised awareness around cancer research, but also 40,000 dollars. The only negative thing I have to say is that I didn’t join in my first year!”

“It is no coincidence that five presidents of the United States have been Dekes—more than any other fraternity—that our flag was flown on the first expedition to the North Pole and again on a manned landing to the moon. The individual qualities that DKE seeks have certainly withstood the test of time and served us all in good stead. It is that unique blend of leadership, brotherhood and tradition that fuels this fraternity.”