Cast of ABC Family's Greek
I admit it. I have been a fraternity and sorority advising professional for over 10 years and I have a secret. After spending long days advising fraternities and sororities there is nothing more that I love to do on a Monday night than go home, sit down in front of the television….and watch ABC Family’s Greek. I know that there are millions of others who share this secret but it’s like bringing my work home with me. Only all the problems, issues, and buffoonery are neatly packaged and concluded at the end of an hour…and I don’t have to clean up the mess!
The next chapter and a new season began and it has our heroines at the Zeta Beta Zeta sorority (Zetas) in flux regarding their involvement in the arson of a rival sorority’s house. While the fire was ruled an accident by the fire marshal, the guilt felt by the sisters of ZBZ continues to heavily way on their consciences.
Everyone’s favorite underdogs, Kappa Tau Gamma, are reeling in the fact that three of their brothers were expelled from college due to an unfortunate incident involving the hurling of a campus security vehicle off the top of a parking garage. Since one of the expelled members was the pledge educator, this leaves Rusty (Spitter) at the helm of a new class of KT’s. While the new members want to spend their time acting fratty Rusty does his best to instill the history, importance, and his love of Kappa Tau Gamma. Oh yeah, and Rusty mistakenly severs the toe of a new member.
Calvin is struggling with the coming out process of his boyfriend Grant (a fellow Omega Chi brother) and when it is revealed that he is unable to come out to the rest of their brothers Calvin ends their relationship.
All chapters unite to attend a benefit ball for the Gamma Psi Sorority to raise funds for a new chapter house. Grant (dressed as Prince Charming) shows up to surprise Calvin. He has decided that he’s ready to take that big step…or rather a two step and asks Calvin to dance. The two take the stage at the ball and dance together as their brothers look on and eventually join them on the floor with their dates. Casey confesses to Cappie that she started the fire at the Gamma Psi house and the two share a dance.
There are a few teachable moments in this episode (and that’s why I LOVE this show) there are always great clips you can utilize as student affairs professional. First, it’s essential to recognize each person’s accomplishments in a group so that they know they are appreciated. The KT’s spend most of the episode lamenting the loss of their three expelled brothers but fail to recognize the talent that is still in their brotherhood. Second, truth is an essential part of all relationships. As difficult as it may be to tell our loved ones (or brothers/sisters) the truth it is a fundamental element of relationship building and integrity. Without truth things can disintegrate. Finally, as a new member educator one should absolutely, never, ever, carry a meat clever with them (or any sharp instruments for that matter). A quick look at your organization’s risk management policy will help keep all members (and their appendages) safe!
