Families
The Families of Kappa Beta
(Left to right): Sydney Brooks (alumni), Leilana Kahalehoe, Kayla Haneline, Elise Calixte (alumni), JC Atieh (alumni), Eric Sorensen, James Suggs
(left to right) Sydney Brooks, Eric Mitchell, Elise Calixte (alumni), Kayla Haneline
(Left to right): Sydney Brooks (alumni), Leilana Kahalehoe, Kayla Haneline, Elise Calixte (alumni), JC Atieh (alumni), Eric Sorensen, James Suggs
Big Ass Stick
Colors:
Pink, Grey, Red, Yellow
Symbol:
Peach
Fun Facts:
Big Ass was the first and longest standing family in our chapter. It was comprised of the founding class, since they were all one "big ass family". Historically, the Stick family big brothers only take one little! That way their family tree looks like one long stick. Also, this family has a lot of our "purple brothers" who are also involved in our other music fraternity at Clemson! As of March 2026, The families have combined to keep both lines from dying!
Dynasty
Colors:
Purple and Gold
Symbol:
Crown
Fun Facts:
Dynasty is one of our oldest families, as it was founded in the Alpha class! It was founded by women, and is historically comprised of only women. Some have described our enthusiasm for our family as "cultish".
(left to right): Elaine Jacobs, Avery Robinson, Lily Hancock, Quinnya Burns
(Top row left to right): Jay Goff, Sterling Walters, Joey Cangelosi, Marcus Murdoch (bottom row left to right): Lauren Roberts, Alan Cubberly, Ellen Jacobs, Elsie Seay, Drew Van Evera (Not pictured): Nicole Reyes
top row (left to right): Jared Hamrick, Jay Goff, Marcus Murdoch, Joey Cangelosi bottom row (left to right): Ellen Jacobs, Lauren Roberts, Nicole Reyes, Emily Willis, Taylor Barron (alumni)
(Top row left to right): Jay Goff, Sterling Walters, Joey Cangelosi, Marcus Murdoch (bottom row left to right): Lauren Roberts, Alan Cubberly, Ellen Jacobs, Elsie Seay, Drew Van Evera (Not pictured): Nicole Reyes
Invictus
Colors:
Jade Green and Navy Blue
Symbol:
Anchors
Fun Facts:
Our family is named after the "Invictus" poem, written by the poet William Ernest Henley.
This family is also traditionally picks littles from brass sections!
Orphan
Colors:
Orange and Purple
Symbol:
Music Notes
Fun Facts:
Orphan was founded by a brother who transferred to Clemson for grad school, and therefore didn't have a family here yet. He then went to create the "Orphan" family!
When creating paddles, everyone in the family chooses a symbol to be remembered by.
(Left to right): Braxton Cypress, Chris Inabinet, Clara Nichols, Walker Craig, Mark Smith, Gareth Weinberger
(Left to right): Braxton Cypress, Chris Inabinet, Clara Nichols, Walker Craig, Mark Smith, Gareth Weinberger
(Left to right): Braxton Cypress, Chris Inabinet, Clara Nichols, Walker Craig, Mark Smith, Gareth Weinberger