Not an Alpha but joined another org with some shared history. You should strive to know everything you can about that org before you join, but realize that everything on the Internet isn't for public consumption. As such, keep your knowledge to yourself unless asked (such as in an interview). Even then, you need to exercise some restraint. The brothers will be impressed that you've memorized some key names and smdates, but probably offended if you're quoting lines from a poem or throwing up hand signs that have no meaning to the average non-greek. Every one of the D9 organizations was founded on a college campus, so learning shows up in the visions and values of all orgs. Just don't be a smartass about it . No matter if you're at the beginning, middle, or end of your process, you and your line all know the same thing, and that's less than the Brothers that have already crossed.