Student with Down Syndrome becomes first to join fraternity

Charlie McGee wanted the full college experience — and he wasn’t going to let living with Down Syndrome get in his way

This fall, the Clemson University junior accepted his bid to Phi Kappa Alpha, becoming one of the first students with intellectual disabilities to enlist in Greek life at the school.

McGee, pictured, was one of six students with intellectual disabilities to join Greek life Clemson University this year. @clemsonpikes/Instagram