“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” John Wooden, Purdue ‘32
Coach John Wooden is known for many things, most notably his unparalleled success as Head Basketball Coach of the UCLA Bruins. He is also one of Beta Theta Pi’s most recognizable members, along with men like Bill Bowerman (Nike Co-Founder), Neil Everett (ESPN personality), Ken Kesey (Author of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest) and countless others of political, commercial and academic success. Another one of Coach Wooden’s most noted traits was his relentless drive to make men better than they were when they first stepped onto his basketball court. In doing so, he built the bridge for successful athletes, students, and human beings. The Alumni Association of the Upsilon Chapter of Beta Theta Pi has the same goal.
When a young man is initiated as a member of Beta, he is expected to maintain certain obligations: high academic success; responsible conduct in all situations: a level of courtesy and couth, which is second to none. Through every day learning or life-changing leadership opportunities, brothers in Beta Theta Pi benefit from a rich heritage and tradition, spanning 175 years. Through the Civil War, cultural revolutions and dark periods of Fraternity turmoil, Beta has withstood and grown stronger. The Upsilon Chapter holds itself to a higher standard in all aspects of fraternal conduct, and the Upsilon Alumni Association’s main goal is to support this. Whether providing scholarships to Undergrads, sponsorship to Beta’s annual leadership conferences, or advisory advice to the membership, our budding base of alumni works every day to give back to an organization that gave so much to them.
As Betas, we take a lifelong commitment during initiation. While many Fraternity experiences end after four years of college, Beta believes membership spans a lifetime, as the initiated continue to grow in their brotherly bonds. As alumni of Upsilon, we hope to continue promoting lifelong friendship and brotherhood, and help build the chapter up for generations of men to come. Your son has no doubt made you proud by going to college. It’s our hope that, at the end of his collegiate experience, Beta has helped him to become a man you can be even more proud of. The Upsilon Alumni Association thanks you for your gracious support of your son and his chapter.
Fraternally,
The Upsilon Alumni Association of Beta Theta Pi