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LaneSig

03-14-2013 05:21 PM

Going to College at 65, and Going Greek as Well

Nice article about a man at the University of Virginia and his initiation into Chi Phi fraternity.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/13/bu...anted=all&_r=0

Kevin

03-14-2013 05:32 PM

I love that the interviewer asked him about Blue Pulasky.

Sciencewoman

03-14-2013 09:47 PM

I love this story! This is great.

KKGAlumDGMom

03-14-2013 10:03 PM

This story really put a smile on my face!!!!!

NinjaPoodle

03-14-2013 10:21 PM

Blue! My BOY!!

This is a wonderful story!
I also liked this:

Quote:

Q. Detail the initiation process.

A. It’s interesting and it’s completely secret. It’s very solemn, and you know you are joining something that makes you part of a family.

and

Quote:

Q. What’s your current grade point average?

A. 3.55

Q. Isn’t there room for improvement, young man?

A. I want a 3.7.

Midwest

07-02-2015 12:42 AM

This is an awesome story!

Thank you for sharing. I hope that Mr. Reid is doing well. I cannot but feel pride in his decision to attend college at that age and to join a fraternity. Good for him, truly. And good for the young men who accepted and treated him with dignity & respect.

naraht

07-02-2015 08:11 AM

I do wonder about the following in the article:

Quote:

well, I didn’t have to pledge. I simply initiated, thanks to a very good friend, Jim Soderquist, he’s the Grand Alpha of Chi Phi — the top guy in the national organization.

LaneSig

07-02-2015 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by naraht (Post 2319768)

I do wonder about the following in the article:

I'm guessing that the leaders of Chi Phi and the undergrads at Virginia chose to waive the usual pledging requirements. It would be along the lines of an alumnus initiate.

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