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Can you imagine what your life would be like if you hadn’t decided to join Phi Mu Delta? What life lessons, friendships, and memories would you have missed out on? Many brothers showed their love for the fraternity by sharing all the reasons they cherish their membership. These are the stories that remind us just how important the fraternity is and prove that it’s an experience that lasts long after graduation. Read on for their responses. Can you imagine what your life would be like if you hadn’t decided to join Phi Mu Delta? What life lessons, friendships, and memories would you have missed out on? Many brothers showed their love for the fraternity by sharing all the reasons they cherish their membership. These are the stories that remind us just how important the fraternity is and prove …show more content…

“My brothers provided me with knowledge of my own abilities and strengths, lifelong friends who have motivated me to be the best version of myself, and a sense of belonging with the brothers,” he said. Timothy Mahoney ’73 credits Phi Mu Delta with the great leadership skills he obtained during college. “Through Phi Mu Delta, I obtained leadership skills, community service experience, and learned how to get along with all types of personalities. My favorite memories always include functions with the brothers at the house,” he said. The best part about Joseph King’s ’96 Phi Mu Delta experience was the friendships he still cherishes to this day. “Being a part of the group provided me with leadership skills, camaraderie, and a group of men that I have cared about for the last 20 years, no matter the distance,” he said. Some of Joseph’s favorite memories include Greek Week and the time the brothers decided it would be a good idea to do the belly flop. “I also remember when we were assimilating, we got the bright idea to cut triangles in our hair and walk around Lock Haven singing songs,” he

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