Vincent Scarfo is a Senior Civil Engineering Student; he joined Greek Life in spring 2009.

Vincent has known his brothers since his first year at NJIT. He used to go down to the house every time they had an event, but he never thought he would join. Eventually he looked around and saw that all his friends were Greeks and saw how much they enjoyed being a part of Greek Life. Vincent decided he would join Greek Life, and it only seemed natural that he would choose his current fraternity.

Vincent is extremely active on Campus. He is the Java House Chair for the Student Activities Council, which is in charge of planning Thursday pub nights. He is also a Resident Assistant and Vice President of the National Residence Hall Honorary. He is on the Senior Class committee, and also helps plan pub nights, trips, and The NJIT Semiformal. Vincent also created the Annual Powder Puff Football Game while serving on the E-Board of Spectrum and has worked with several performing arts groups on the NJIT and Rutgers Campuses.

Vincent’s favorite moment in Greek Life was the first week back at school after the summer. It was the first time he had seen his brothers in months. After lots of singing, dancing, and goofing around he realized how much he missed hanging out with them and how much a part of his life they had become.

Vincent’s favorite Greek Event is Greek Week. It is a weeklong event and the most fun he has ever had at an on campus event. He got to be on a team with his brothers, and got to compete against other organizations. He even got the chance to chance to talk and hang out with people from other the organizations whom he had not met.

To Vincent, being in a fraternity is mostly about Brotherhood. Vincent loves his brothers and believes they are the best part of being in a fraternity. However, Greek Life has also provided Vincent with many opportunities.

Vincent has had many leadership opportunities as a new member and as a brother. As Philanthropy Chair he has the opportunity to plan events and raise money for the less fortunate, and to do some community service. Before he went Greek, Vincent rarely had the means to do large scale community service projects. Vincent also gained academically from being in a fraternity. His grades have gone up since he joined a fraternity. No matter what class he is taking, one of his brothers has already taken it and is willing to help.

Vincent would highly recommend joining a Greek Organization. Not only is it a great social opportunity, it is also great for networking with alumni. Being part of a fraternity or sorority is also a great way to become active on campus and learn to lead. He believes the number one reason to join is the people. The people in the organization you join will become your best friends and they will always be your Brother or Sister.

Vincent Scarfo is a Brother of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity.