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Description
Michael Beaugrand was an active member of the Arm of Honor Fraternity from 1988 until 1994 and is the younger brother of fellow Arm of Honor member, Bob Beaugrand. In this interview, Beaugrand details his upbringing in Ypsilanti, the death of his younger brother in a car accident just off the EMU campus, and his stints in the US Military. Beaugrand talks about his mother, Geri Beaugrand, serving as advisor to the fraternity. Beaugrand talks of having no other options as a college hopeful, and his introduction to the fraternity. Beaugrand speaks of the hazing process, Hell Night, and the secrets to surviving a swatting session. Beaugrand competed in manyh intramural sports while in the fraternity, and participated in various renovation projects in the Arm house, including the purchase and renovation of the house following Arm of Honor's expulsion from EMU in 2015.
Interview Date
6-29-2022
Keywords
Eastern Michigan University, EMU, Arm of Honor, EMU Archives, Greek life, fraternity, initiation, brotherhood, EMU Oral History Program, Ypsilanti, All Sports Trophy, frathouse, lifelong, membership
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Recommended Citation
Jones, Matt, "Michael Beaugrand, Oral History Interview, 2022" (2022). Oral Histories. 156.
https://commons.emich.edu/oral_histories/156