My Son is a Fraternity Man

My son, Nick Mrasek, is a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity at The University of Oklahoma. I am proud that he is associated with such a fine group of men on the OU campus. He was attracted to this Lambda Chi chapter because of the strong reputation and active participation of the members on campus. Lambda Chi has won the OU President's Trophy several times since it was introduced by OU President David Boren. The chapter has several campus leaders, including IFC president, the student body (SGA) president, and Campus Activities Council (CAC) chair. And the chapter has a dedicated chapter advisor, Rodger Lalli.

Nick has enjoyed learning the symbolism revealed in the ritual and the highest teachings of Lambda Chi. He likes how the ritual encourages the members to be better men in their daily lives. Recently he served on the chapter's ritual team. This was quite an honor that he took seriously. He was excited to welcome the associate members into the brotherhood circle of Lambda Chi. His "ritual high" was evident in his text to me after initiation: "It was a fun experience."

As I reflect on Nick's experience, I am reminded that our fraternity and sorority rituals challenge all of us to live up to our full potential. Lessons taught at NIC's Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute (UIFI) reiterate that ritual is what we do. Learn it; live it; teach it; expect it. We are asked to put values into action. Perhaps that is why the Lambda Chi chapter at OU continues to thrive. We should all take note from this chapter's success.