History Of North American College Fraternities And Sororities
Fraternities and sororities began with students who wanted to meet secretly, usually for discussions and debates not thought appropriate by the faculty of their schools. Today they are used as social, professional, and honorary groups that promote community service, leadership, and academic achievement.
Read more about History Of North American College Fraternities And Sororities: Latin Societies, Phi Beta Kappa, The First Fraternities, The Civil War and Aftermath, Sororities, Professional and Honorary Fraternities, Ethnic and Cultural Differences, Interfraternity Organization, Changes in The 20th Century
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