He is currently Chairman of the Richard B. Russell Foundation, an emeritus member of UGAs Athletic Associations Board of Directors, as well as emeritus trustee of the University of Georgia Foundation. ), LeAnn Rimes Fans Are Freaking Out Over Sheer Dress, Larsa and Scottie Pippen Had Sex 4 Times a Night. During his time at Kent State University, Steve Harvey pledged and became a member of Omega Psi Phi. Alpha Phi Alpha. He was honorably discharged on account of ill health and became a merchant and planter at, This page was last edited on 23 February 2023, at 15:31. 359)and Ron Baron (No. A reform-minded politician during the Progressive Era, Harris worked to pass legislation that permitted Georgia state banks to become part of the Federal Reserve System. In 1972, he was inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers, which honors only one percent of each states practicing attorneys with membership. Michael Milken (president, UC Berkeley, No. 8), B. Wayne Hughes (No. The twelve men later became known throughout Chi Phi as the "Twelve Apostles". He fulfilled his potential by turning professional in 1974 and making the PGA Tour in 1976. Chi Phi - UNC Chapel Hill The comedian is now committed to helping others access an education and has created numerous scholarships at his alma mater for students. Politician and civil rights activist, Jesse Jackson, is one of the more notable members of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. MEDICINE:DR. ROBERT P. FERGUSON, Cornell University 1968: Chief of Medicine for Mt. Before he rose to fame on That '70s Show, the actor attended the University of Iowa, where he studied biochemical engineering. Oh, and FYI that Elizabeth Banks' time in Tri Delta literally influenced the plot of Pitch Perfect 2, so in some cases, celebs' sororities have major lasting effects on their whole lives and careers. President and Chief Executive Officer, Dolby, General Counsel and Ground Floor Investor, Golf Channel, Chairman & CEO, Universal Republic Records, Co-Owner and CEO, Ultimate Fighting Championship, Former Master Distiller at Jack Daniels Distillery, CEO, Western Design Center, Inc. and inventor of the microprocessor for the Apple MacIntosh II, Astronaut: Project Mercury, Project Gemini, and Project Apollo, Co-founder of the National Academy of Engineering; Director of General Electric, Scientist-Consultant, World Health Organization, United Nations, Explorer, Leader of the Gimbel Scientific Expedition to British Guiana, President, American Society of Agricultural & Biological Engineers; Head Researcher, USDA, Former Attorney General and Former Governor of Arkansas, U.S. Regular enrollment had more than quadrupled because of Barrows efforts and the admission of female students. In 1988, he was elected to the United States Senate and was reelected in 1994. Pam Long, Miss Alabama 1974 and Guiding Light writer. And if you happen to be in Alpha Kappa Alpha, Phi Mu, or Alpha Phi, theyre also your sorority sisters. After his two years in Detroit, he went into the Merchant Marines and the Air Force. Sigma NuThe son of Eugene Talmadge, Herman Talmadge served as governor in 1947 and from 1948 to 1954 and as senator from 1956 to 1980. Please note that she was a pledge in the 1970s, which some might argue was the peak of sorority fashion. The fraternity was officially known as the "Secret Order of Chi Phi" and the first chapter would be called the Upsilon chapter. During his first term, his office was dominated by the O.J. 118), Delta Kappa Epsilon:Frederick Smith (No. Here is the full line-up of Forbes 400 fraternity members and their rank on this year's list: Beta Theta Pi:Charles Koch (No. While you might think Manning didn't have time for anything besides football in college, think againhe was a member of Sigma Nu at the University of Mississippi. The company engages the community in many philanthropy events that sponsor the Red Cross and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. A member of the Atlanta Ring of Democratic political leaders, Grady used his office and influence to promote a New South program of northern investment, southern industrial growth and diversified farming. s, and thats not surprising: Walter Cronkite, Lawrence Crash Davis, Greg Bartont. Entourage star Jeremy Piven was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha while attending Drake University. Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. became a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity when he was studying at Boston University. Poitevint also served as a Director of Agri-Nutrition/Virbac Corporation and at various times during his tenure held the positions of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Chairman of the Audit Committee. Sigma Phi EpsilonJohn Bell is lead singer and rhythm guitarist of Widespread Panic. During World War II he served in the U.S Marine Corps, where he earned a Purple Heart for his distinction during the Okinawa Invasion. This list is just a sample of the big number of the world's successful and famous fraternity men. The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame inductee was one of the first recipients of the Dan Magill Award for his contributions. During his time on campus, Carey pledged Delta Tau Delta and was an active member before dropping out to pursue his comedy career. Eli Manning followed in his father's footsteps and attended Ole Miss. Before Brad Pitt was, well, Brad Pitt, the Missouri native pursued a degree in journalism at the University of Missouri and was a member of Sigma Chi. He devoted most of his working hours to personal conferences with students both individually and in groups. Chi PhiDavid Barrow Jr. served as chancellor of the University of Georgia from 1906 to 1925. Welcome. We were able to confirm that at least 30 billionaires were members of at least 16 fraternities while in school. Before she was a member of Charlies Angels (a whole different kind of sorority that I definitely want to belong to), Lucy Liu went to the University of Michigan and was a member of Chi Omega. The group existed sub rosa only until 1859 when it was abandoned completely. He also served on the Board of Directors of Sterling Software, Blimpie International and Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. Sigma NuNamed Chief Executive Officer in 1990 and Chairman of the Board in 2001, Amos has made a large impact on one of the premier supplemental insurance companies in the world. The Grady School of Journalism at UGA, Grady County and Grady Memorial Hospital are all named after him. Under his leadership, the church has given thousands of people housing, education, and spiritual aid. Remember Bachelorette Andi Dorfman? Chi Phi David . Four of themMichael Bloomberg, Mike Milken, Rick Caruso and Paul Tudor Jones IIwere presidents of their respective fraternities, while Reinhold Schmieding was social chair at Delta Chi at Michigan State University. CHASE, University of Nebraska 1913: United States Representative, State of Nebraska, GOVERNMENT:VERNON W. THOMSON, University of Wisconsin 1927: United States Representative, State of Wisconsin, GOVERNMENT:HIRAM W. JOHNSON, University of California 1888: United States Senator and Governor, State of California, GOVERNMENT:JOHN M. SLATON, University of Georgia 1886: Governor, State of Georgia, GOVERNMENT:NATHANIEL E. HARRIS, University of Georgia 1870: Governor, State of Georgia, GOVERNMENT:JOSEPH M. BROWN, Oglethorpe University 1872: Governor, State of Georgia, GOVERNMENT:CARL SANDERS, University of Georgia 1948: Governor, State of Georgia, GOVERNMENT:DOLPH BRISCOE, JR, University of Texas 1945: Governor, State of Texas, GOVERNMENT:PHILIP F. ETHERIDGE, University of Georgia 1961: Judge, Superior Court of Atlanta, Georgia, GOVERNMENT:THOMAS MARSHALL, Emory University 1940: Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia, GOVERNMENT:PHILIP M. FRAZIER, University of Illinois 1973: Federal Judge, U.S. Southern District of Illinois, GOVERNMENT:THOMAS F. STROOCK, Yale University 1948: United States Ambassador to Guatemala, GOVERNMENT:LYLE F. LANE, University of Washington 1950: United States Ambassador to Uruguay and Paraguay, GOVERNMENT:RICHARD C. FREEMAN, University of Georgia 1946: U.S. District Judge, Northern District of Georgia, MILITARY:DAVID A. COFFMAN, Florida Institute of Technology 1982: Pilot for U.S. Air Forces Thunderbirds, GOVERNMENT:JOHN A. GIANNETTI, Phi Lambda Theta 1986: Member of the Maryland House of Delegates and State Senator, GOVERNMENT:WILLIAM E. CHILTON, III, Omicron 1950: Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, GOVERNMENT:HASAN HARNETT, Rho 1995 , State Chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party. Thats right, Kourtney Kardashian went to college and was apparently a sorority pledge? He began his career in the navy, where he rose to the rank of lieutenant commander in the Pacific theater of World War II. When Barrow retired in 1925, he had turned UGA into a modern institution, with an established college of agriculture, much-strengthened versions of the 1906 departments, new schools of education, commerce, and journalism, and a structured graduate school. Have questions or want to make a donation over the phone? All is obviously forgiven due to the comedic gold that is Veep. He also served as Chief of Staff to the Governor of Georgia Zell Miller and has assisted various governors offices across the country on a variety of issues. Here is the full line-up of Forbes 400 fraternity members and their rank on this year's list: Alpha Tau Omega: Peter Buck (No. Harris was known for bringing a businesslike approach to the role of governor, and he achieved great results. He returned for the last six games of 1945 and, in the season finale against Georgia Tech, set the SEC records for passing yards and total yards in a single game. He and bandmate Dave Haywood have also wrote award winning songs for Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, and Miranda Lambert. 248), Jonathan Gray (No. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. BUSINESS:LAWRENCE A. APPLEY, Ohio Wesleyan University 1927: Following successful business management positions with companies such as Mobil Oil, Vick Chemical, and Montgomery Ward & Co, Lawrence Appley served as president of the 85,000 member American Management Association from 1948 to 1968 and as its chairman of the board from 1968 to 1974. William Howard Taft - Acacia - Yale '13 - 27th President of the United States of America. He went on to become the Dean of Students, Assistant to the President and, in 1946, the Dean of Men. After winning the bid, Payne served as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the games. The next week, coach Wally Butts asked Seiler if the school could use the dog as the regular mascot. GOVERNMENT:Hugh L. Nichols, Alpha-Chi/Ohio Wesleyan 1888: Lieutenant Governor of Ohio from 1911-1913 and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio from 1913-1920. Phi Gamma DeltaMr. Northeastern State University. 357), John Tyson (No. The following year, he became a general partner in White, Weld, & Co., but joined American Express as executive vice president in 1970. The Tommy and Bye Bye Birdie actress was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta while attending Northwestern University. 153 Tate Student CenterUniversity of GeorgiaAthens, GA 30602. Brandy was granted membership in 2014 and posted about it on Instagram, writing, Today was a very special day. Coolest sorority sister ever? At the time, she was a Gender Studies major at the University of Southern California, not to mention a burgeoning reality star! We want to tell his story! Dean of the Candler School of Theology at Emory University, and later President of Emory University, Brother Laney is credited with much of the responsibility for Emory University s development into a world-renowned University. Sigma ChiSonny Seiler was a recently married Georgia law student working in the athletic ticket office in 1956 when he and his wife, Cecelia, were given a bulldog puppy. Douglas, UT); President, Reserve Officers Association (1969-70), Director of Health Services Division, US Department of Health Education and Welfare, NFL Safety, Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens & New York Giants, Wide Receiver, Washington Redskins Head Coach, Houston Oilers, Legendary Purdue Boilermaker athlete, three sport varsity letterman (football, basketball, track), Athletic Director, Purdue (1942-1971) for which he was honored as the namesake of Mackey Arena at Purdue University, Head Coach, Missouri and Arkansas Athletic Director, Arkansas, Quarterbacks Coach, Washington Football Team, Co-writer, Disney/Pixars Monsters University, VP, Executive Editor and Staff Member, New York Times Pulitzer Prize Winner, New York Times Columnist Co-anchor of Squawk Box on CNBC, Canadian television News Anchor and Reporter, President, The Speech Improvement Company Co-author, Mastering Communication at Work, Senior Vice President, The Inspiration Network, Christofaro Chris Fiore - Alpha-Upsilon, Copyright 2023 Sigma Pi Fraternity | All Rights Reserved. The alumni from the University of Georgia Greek System are no exception. Rev. LOL, get this: Jennifer Garner revealed that she rushed Pi Beta Phi while getting grilled on her most-Googled questions by Wired. He is also a Senior Public Service Associate in the Odum School of Ecology at the University of Georgia. Ill give you a moment to flail in excitement. Actor Michelle Pfeiffer belonged to Alpha Delta Pi back when she was a student at Golden West College. The Modern Family star is a Sigma Chi brother. A Methodist Minister, Brother Laney has also received honorary degrees from over twenty universities throughout the United States, Great Britain, Japan, and Korea. Famous Brothers can be found in Arts and Entertainment, Business,Government, Humanities, Science and Medicine, and Chi Phi Heroes. SENATOR:CHARLES S. ROBB, Cornell 1961, University of Wisconsin 1961: Charles S. Robb received more votes than any candidate for state office in Virginia history in becoming the Commonwealths 64th Governor in 1982, following service as Lieutenant Governor from 1978 to 1982. Yup. ENTERTAINMENT:William Oliver Swofford, Alpha-Alpha 1967: Known professionally by the mononym Oliver, was a pop singer, best known for his 1969 song Good Morning Starshine from the musical Hair and Jean, the theme song to the Oscar-winning film The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. Kessel D. Stelling Jr. has been President at Synovus Financial Corp. since February 2010 and has been its Chief Executive Officer since October 2010. Hello, members of Alpha Epsilon Phi, did you know that Ruth Bader Ginsburg was your sorority sister? There is a long list of famousChi Phis, and thats not surprising: Walter Cronkite, Lawrence Crash Davis, Greg Bartonthe list goes on. Phi Delta ThetaBilly Payne is the current chairman of Augusta National and also the managing director of Gleacher & Company, a New York based investment firm. Notable Alumni - Sigma Pi Fraternity Notable Alumni Business, Science & Technology John Zimmer - Mu Founder, Lyft Jack Lazar - Zeta-Eta Retired CFO, GoPro Kevin Yeaman - Zeta-Eta President and Chief Executive Officer, Dolby Chris Murvin - Alpha Delta General Counsel and Ground Floor Investor, Golf Channel Barry Weiss - Mu Maclean found the records in his uncle's (also named John Maclean, Jr.) paperwork, who happened to be president of the college at that time. Additionally, Beckwith led the famous hostage rescue mission in Tehran in 1980 which was ordered by Jimmy Carter. 18), Charles Ergen (No. Ummm, between her and Brandy, this sisterhood is shaping up to be incredibly talented and were just getting started. The first Uga, the famed line of Bulldogs mascots, was photographed in the stands by an Associated Press photographer. 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