Below is a collection of 10 of some of the best Beta Chapter photos ever taken. Or are they the best? Every single one of them has a great story behind it. If you know the story, leave it in the comment box below. And send us your own top Delta Kappa Epsilon UNC photos (especially those from recent decades) to share by CLICKING HERE. If you have comments, please leave them in the box below.
1. In the Beginning …
The Beta Chapter house and brothers in 1896, 45 years after the 1851 founding at Chapel Hill.
2. The Gentleman, the Scholar, and the Jolly Good-Fellow
Beta brothers in 1914. Source: Yakety Yak yearbook.
3. 1, 2, 3 … Lift!
Brothers in 1942 up to no good!
4. Always Those Few Guys …
The caption from the 1949 Yakety Yak reads: “Dr. Teles might be delivering a lecture on the art of mixing [drinks] in a trophy cup, or maybe a cure for baldness. He manages to hold everyone’s interest except the lovers on the right … what could interest them?”
5. A Homecoming Float Spectacular
This is a photo of the 1956 DKE UNC Homecoming float. Who has the story?
6. The Perfect Pic?
This just might be the perfect DKE UNC party pic (1968). Everyone seems to be having a great time!
7. Really? It Was That Funny?
This brother certainly got a laugh. Tell us the story! (Yakety Yak 1971)
8. May the Best Man Win!
A list of our best photos just wouldn’t be right without some kind of tug-of-war. (1981)
9. But Wait …
In this photo from 1983, these brothers are displaying the bond of the friendship, but one brother clearly has something to say.
10. Ummm, We’re Just Not Sure …
This photo from 1986 is a little difficult to see, but someone will know the story.
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