My son is a student at the University of Colorado at Boulder and joined Theta Xi as a freshman in the fall of 2006. College fraternities make a large college seem smaller and bring friendships that will last a lifetime. But being a member of a well run fraternity is not just about a place to hang out and be with friends, it is an opportunity to be part of a team with leadership and organizational experiences that will help him be successful in college and beyond. You have probably seen some of the statistics: 85% of the Fortune 500 CEOs, 85% of Supreme Court justices, 76% of Congressmen and Senators and all but two Presidents and Vice Presidents since 1825 have been fraternity members.

My wife and I have been very pleased about our son Alex’s experience as a member of Theta Xi at Boulder. This group of young men is down to earth, but they are all driven to succeed in both academics and in life. The commitment that they have to each other’s success and the zeal with which they take on every activity are a real pleasure to see and I am sure a predictor of their future success beyond college.

I would encourage all parents to get their son to go through fraternity rush and look at all of the houses. I am sure they will find that every house and their membership will have a unique personality. If your son wants to be part of a group that is committed to academic excellence while being part of a strong team and living life to the fullest, I am sure they will like what they see at Theta Xi.

Sincerely,

Brett Shockley
Father of Alex Shockley, Univ. of Colorado, Class of 2010