In the midst of pandemics and job worries, family matters and just daily life in general, it’s easy to forget all that our DKE experience gave us and still gives.
Leadership opportunities at the Beta house, camaraderie with our fellow Beta brothers, life-changing philanthropy projects and friendships that will last a lifetime — it’s a lot to be thankful for. For many of us, those experiences made us into the men we are today.
We surveyed DKE alums from all across the country about their DKE experiences and they echoed this sentiment precisely. Their college years just wouldn’t have been the same without DKE. Check out a selection of their survey responses below on what DKE meant to them. It won’t take long for you to start nodding your head in agreement. You might even be inspired to pick up the phone and call up one of your fellow DKE brothers to rekindle some old memories.
Have a thought or two of your own you’d like to share with your fellow alumni? CLICK HERE to fill out our survey, and you may see your Beta memories, photos or reflections published in a future newsletter or eLetter.
“I have supported Beta DKE for nearly 50 years and my pledge class has held a reunion every 5 years with strong participation. Many of us maintain regular contact and see each other relatively often. My pledge Brothers and Beta DKE hold a very special position in my life.” Beech Watson ’71
“The Beta Deke House was a wonderful experience for me. It continues to be that through the friendships and activities our class has from time to time.“ Steven McCarroll ’68
“Being a DKE as an undergraduate was very important: I learned about leadership and working with a team. I met my wife at the DKE House. My son was also a Beta DKE.“ Tee Baur ’68
“I have been giving money to the DKE house for 40 some years. I was co-chairman of the rebuilding of the house after the fire in the 70’s.” Dave Phillips ’65
“ I support and have supported Beta of DKE because of the profound influence my experience there had on me and continues to have on me. The friendships I made there are among the most important in my life, and I want to pay if forward so that others might have the same experience.” Alfred Randolph ’84
“The DKE house is a perpetual well-regarded fraternity at UNC, so being part of that has been valuable.“ Ben Rudisill ’91
“The friendships and extended relationships have been critical in my development over the years, and I absolutely treasure the memories of my time at the Beta Chapter. I keep in touch with many Alumni including my pledge class on a regular basis. The experiences shared at 132 S. Columbia are etched in my brain and provide a constant reminder of the history and impact that the Chapter has had.” Christopher Harris ’95
