Students participate in Greek life

The following students joined a fraternity or sorority at the University of Mount Union:

• Madison Priestap of Jefferson joined Alpha Xi Delta sorority. The Gamma chapter of Alpha Xi Delta, founded at the University in 1902, is a nationally-recognized sorority chapter for women based upon the values of friendship, lifelong learning and pursuit of personal excellence.

• Grace Rosenbaum of Chester Township joined Alpha Xi Delta sorority. The Gamma chapter of Alpha Xi Delta, founded at the University in 1902, is a nationally-recognized sorority chapter for women based upon the values of friendship, lifelong learning and pursuit of personal excellence.

• Amy Bowens, of Mentor, joined Alpha Delta Pi sorority. Founded at the University in 1948, the Gamma Theta Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi is a nationally-recognized chapter of the sorority for women who value character, high scholastic attainment, friendship and contributions to the campus and community.

• Rebecca D’Orazio of Kirtland joined Alpha Delta Pi sorority. Founded at the University in 1948, the Gamma Theta Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi is a nationally-recognized chapter of the sorority for women who value character, high scholastic attainment, friendship and contributions to the campus and community.

• Jacob Barton of Madison joined Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. Alpha Tau Omega, a Greek-letter organization for men, was founded on Mount Union’s campus in 1882.

• Austin Klatik of Middlefield joined Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. Alpha Tau Omega, a Greek-letter organization for men, was founded on Mount Union’s campus in 1889.

• Robert Ranallo of Willoughby joined Phi Kappa Tau fraternity. The mission of Phi Kappa Tau, a social Greek-letter organization for men, is to champion a lifelong commitment to brotherhood, learning, ethical leadership and exemplary character.

Fraternities and sororities provide students with opportunities for leadership, philanthropy, community service, friendships and more. Formal recruitment takes place in the fall each year, where students have the opportunity to learn about Greek life and see if they find a “home away from home.” Twenty-seven percent of students at Mount Union participate in fraternity or sorority life.