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+ BOOK ANALYSIS CONTENT The Delta Chi Cornerstone is describes the history of greeklife and also the roots of Delta Chi as an organization. It provides information that is useful for any gentleman. Specific dates, people, and places that are of importance When I moved into the Kansas chapter of Delta Chi, this was the book that I spent hours on hours reading and learning. In many cases, entrance as a member is decided by the knowledge of the book. The Cornerstone is meant for members to keep for the rest of their lives. There is a certain aspect of the design that seems classy. TEXT PARTS body, head, subheads, sidebars, callouts, captions, lists, timelines ILLUSTRATIVE PARTS photos, symbols, primary, logos AUDIENCE Male, college freshmen that joined a fraternity would be the target audience. The design needs to appeal to this demographic with the goal of creating ease when learning important information. Another thing to consider is the idea that this book is meant to keep for a lifetime. So the ideal audience is still freshmen, but that age increases with time. WHAT’S WRONG There is a lot of information in this book. There is important information, and then there is information you only need to read in the copy. What is good about the book attempts to callout
what should be called out, but it seems just like an attempt. It is not visually enticing to the target audience. There is not enough contrast in the different text parts. I mainly do not think that the design is applicable to the intended audience and could be executed more successfully. GENERAL APPROACH Overall, I want to create ease for a learner of the book. I think that a clean design would be more beneficial than anything else because it is a book that should last for a lifetime. I want the most important facts to be easily seen. I’d like to implement rules that are consistent with the different text parts. TO SUGGEST LIST ease: absence of difficulty or effort trendy: very fashionable or up to date in style or influence consistent: unchanging in achievement or effect over a period of time classic: judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind attractive: pleasing or appealing to the senses timeless: not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion enduring, unchanging, ageless, modern, stylish, inviting, alluring, simplicity, dynamic
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the Delta Chi fraternity Published by the Fraternity • 2007
Over a bowl of punch, a small group of students talked and laughed
“Delta Chi was my
and called themselves the Flat Hat Club. These students didn’t know it, but they had organized the first general college fraternity.
first love, anD it shall be my last.”
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HISTORY OF THE GreeK movement
“I wIll protect the
health & safety of all human beIngs.”
Unique among the educational institutions of the world, American college fraternities are as old as the nation itself. They arose in response to a need for close
personal
relationships
among students, and they have
events dominated discussion.
provided an opportunity for sup-
It was a trying time for a teen-
plemental education beyond the
age, as most were, having been
formal curriculum of the college.
sent to college by parents to acquire discipline as much as book
In the early days, studies cen-
learning. And a harsh discipline
tered around Greek and Latin.
it was. Dress and deportment
Electives were unknown, and
were
classics rather than current
was difficult. Athletic and social
strictly
defined.
Travel
events were few and far between. It was indeed all work and no play. But students, then as now, found a way when there was a
Each year, thousands of young men join fraternities, looking for that mystical “bond of brotherhood” and a sense of belonging that has so much to do with why the role of a Delta Chi is important to us.
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“There are no words to quantify or qualify the significance and impact of the Fraternity on its members. In large part, the richness, reward, & challenge of being a Delta Chi is dependent upon each member’s quest to make his place in his fraternity.”
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need. The need was to be able
room of the Raleigh Tavern with
to relax and recuperate, to en-
College of William and Mary
joy the friendships and fun that
classmates.
make life bearable, to learn
Over a bowl of punch, a small
those things that can’t be taught
group of students talked and
in the classroom, to put purpose
laughed and called themselves
and perspective into a personal
the Flat Hat Club. These stu-
way-of-life, to belong. In Wil-
dents didn’t know it, but they had
liamsburg, Virginia, in 1750, the
organized the first general col-
way was to gather in an upper
lege fraternity.
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Over a bowl of punch, a small group of students talked and laughed and called themselves the Flat Hat Club. These students didn’t know it, but they had organized the first general college fraternity. Over a bowl of punch, a small group of students talked and laughed and called themselves the Flat Hat Club. These students didn’t know it, but they had organized the first general college fraternity.
institutions of the world, American college fraternities are as old as the nation itself. They arose in response to a need for close
relationships
was. Dress and deportment were
liamsburg, Virginia, in 1750, the
among students, and they have
strictly defined. Travel was dif-
way was to gather in an upper
provided an opportunity for sup-
ficult. Athletic and social events
room of the Raleigh Tavern with
plemental education beyond the
personal
were few and far between.
College of William and Mary
formal curriculum of the college.
classmates. It was indeed all work and no
In the early days, studies cen-
play. But students, then as now,
Over a bowl of punch, a small
tered around Greek and Latin.
found a way when there was a
group of students talked and
Electives were unknown, and
need. The need was to be able
laughed and called themselves
classics rather than current
to relax and recuperate, to en-
the Flat Hat Club. These stu-
events dominated discussion.
joy the friendships and fun that
dents didn’t know it, but they had
It was a trying time for a teen-
make life bearable, to learn
organized the first general college fraternity.
age, as most were, having been
those things that can’t be taught
sent to college by parents to ac-
in the classroom, to put purpose
quire discipline as much as book
and perspective into a personal
learning. And a harsh discipline it
way-of-life, to belong. In Wil-
safety of all human beIngs.”
Unique among the educational
“I wIll protect the health &
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THE
BROTHERHOOD OF A LIFETIME
Each year, thousands of young men join fraternities, looking for
“There are no words to quantify or
that mystical “bond of brotherhood” and a sense of belonging that has so much to do with why the role of a Delta Chi is impor-
qualify the significance and impact of
tant to us.
the Fraternity on its members.”
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the Flat Hat Club. These students didn’t know it, but they had organized the first general college fraternity. Unique among the educational institutions of the world, American
learning. And a harsh discipline it
college fraternities are as old as the nation itself. They arose in re-
was. Dress and deportment were
sponse to a need for close personal relationships among students,
strictly defined. Travel was dif-
and they have provided an opportunity for supplemental education
ficult. Athletic and social events
beyond the formal curriculum of the college.
were few and far between.
In the early days, studies centered around Greek and Latin. Electives
It was indeed all work and no
way-of-life, to belong. In Wil-
were unknown, and classics rather than current events dominated
play. But students, then as now,
liamsburg, Virginia, in 1750, the
discussion. It was a trying time for a teenage, as most were, having
found a way when there was a
way was to gather in an upper
been sent to college by parents to acquire discipline as much as book
need. The need was to be able
room of the Raleigh Tavern with
to relax and recuperate, to en-
College of William and Mary
joy the friendships and fun that
classmates.
make life bearable, to learn
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those things that can’t be taught
Over a bowl of punch, a small
in the classroom, to put purpose
group of students talked and
and perspective into a personal
laughed and called themselves
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In 1750, the Raleigh Tavern saw the formation of the Flat Hat Club.
“...John Health took three Greek letters, gathered four friends, and helt the first secret meeting of Phi Beta Kappa, the first Greek-letter society or fraternity, on December 5th, 1776.�
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events dominated discussion. It was a trying time for a teenage, as most were, having been sent to college by parents to acquire disci-
HISTORY
pline as much as book learning. And a harsh discipline it was. Dress and deportment were strictly defined. Travel was difficult. Athletic
OF THE
and social events were few and far between.
GREEK
22 of the present
MOVEMENT
day fraternities
It was indeed all work and no play. But students, then as now, found a way when there was a need. The need was to be able
Unique among the educational
were founded prior
institutions of the world, American college fraternities are as
to relax and recuperate, to enjoy the friendships and fun that
to 1860.
make life bearable, to learn
old as the nation itself. They
those things that can’t be taught
arose in response to a need for
in the classroom, to put purpose and perspective into a personal way-
close
relationships
of-life, to belong. In Williamsburg, Virginia, in 1750, the way was to
among students, and they have
personal
gather in an upper room of the Raleigh Tavern with College of William
provided an opportunity for sup-
and Mary classmates.
plemental education beyond the
Over a bowl of punch, a small group of students talked and laughed
formal curriculum of the college.
and called themselves the Flat Hat Club. These students didn’t know it, but they had organized the first general college fraternity.
In the early days, studies centered around Greek and Latin. Electives were unknown, and classics rather than current
Each year, thousands of young men join fraternities, looking for that mystical “bond of brotherhood” and a sense of belonging that has so much to do with why the role of
“I will protect the healTh & saFeTy of all human beings.”
a Delta Chi is important to us.
became an international fraternity.
On February 13, 1987, Delta Chi
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Good things are soon copied, but old habits are hard to break. Other groups appeared but they were social only to a limited extent. They were only concerned with faculty approval and that meant being more like a literary society – meeting to deflate or critique compositions, staging an oratorical contest, or en-
gaging in a form of early campus politics with rival groups. The note of the times was sounded in their names: Ciceronian, Calliopian, and Philopeuthion. One group, PDA, ejected a student who was a superior Greek scholar. That rejected student, John Health, took three Greek letters, gathered four friends, and held the first secret meeting of Phi Beta Kappa, the first Greek-letter society or fraternity, on December 5, 1776. It was a secret because it had to be. The William and Mary faculty didn’t approve of its students discussing the pressing issues of the day and possibly straying too far form accepted beliefs. So Phi Beta Kappa developed secret signals of challenge and recognition as they met weekly in the Raleigh PROGRESSION OF THE CREST
Tavern’s Apollo Room.
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HISTORY OF THE GREEK MOVEMENT Unique among the educational
In 1750, the Raleigh Tavern
institutions of the world, Ameri-
saw the formation of the
can college fraternities are as
Flat Hat Club.
old as the nation itself. They arose in response to a need for close
personal
relationships
among students, and they have provided an opportunity for supplemental education beyond the formal curriculum of the college. It was indeed all work and no play. But
students talked and laughed and called themselves the Flat Hat Club.
In the early days, studies cen-
students, then as now, found a way
These students didn’t know it, but they had organized the first general
tered around Greek and Latin.
when there was a need. The need was
college fraternity.
Electives were unknown, and
to be able to relax and recuperate, to
classics rather than current
enjoy the friendships and fun that make
Good things are soon copied, but old habits are hard to break. Other
events dominated discussion.
life bearable, to learn those things
groups appeared but they were
It was a trying time for a teen-
that can’t be taught in the classroom,
social only to a limited extent.
age, as most were, having been
to put purpose and perspective into a
They were only concerned with
sent to college by parents to ac-
personal way-of-life, to belong. In Wil-
faculty approval and that meant
quire discipline as much as book
liamsburg, Virginia, in 1750, the way
being more like a literary soci-
learning. And a harsh discipline
was to gather in an upper room of the
ety – meeting to deflate or critique compositions, staging an oratori-
it was. Dress and deportment
Raleigh Tavern with College of William
cal contest, or engaging in a form of early campus politics with rival
were
and Mary classmates.
groups. The note of the times was sounded in their names: Cicero-
strictly
defined.
Travel
nian, Calliopian, and Philopeuthion.
was difficult. Athletic and social events were few and far between.
Over a bowl of punch, a small group of
22 of the present day fraternities were founded prior to 1860.
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One group, PDA, ejected a student who was a superior Greek scholar. That rejected student, John Health, took three Greek letters, gathered four friends, and held the first secret meeting of Phi Beta Kappa, the first Greek-letter society or fraternity, on December 5, 1776. It was a secret because it had to
remember: it is a
be. The William and Mary faculty didn’t approve of its students
“fraternity” and
discussing the pressing issues of the day and possibly straying
never “frat”.
too far form accepted beliefs. So Phi Beta Kappa developed
secret signals of challenge and recognition as they met weekly in the Raleigh Tavern’s Apollo Room. The secret grip and mottos and ritual, the distinctive badge, the code of laws and the use of Greek letters all were used by Phi Beta Kappa and later adopted by subsequent
Connecticut was planted at Yale,
fraternities. But the important
in 1781, the Alpha of Massachu-
legacies of Phi Beta Kappa are
setts at Harvard, and more fol-
these: high morals, scholastic
lowed. As time went on, Phi Beta
advancement, and the friendship
Kappa became purely intellectu-
of one brother with another.
al in its aims, though the original cardinal principles were “litera-
Phi Beta Kappa felt that other
ture, morality, and friendship.”
campuses should share its good
During the anti-secret society
idea and that higher education
movements in the 1830s, the
give proper consideration to
society voluntarily revealed that
prepare a student for his future
its name meant “Philosophy, the
responsibilities by preparing him
Guide (or Helmsman) of Life.”
socially. In 1780, the Alpha of
Since that time it has become
strictly an honorary organization and today recognizes undergraduate men and women who show superior achievements in academics
...john health tooK three greeK letters, gathered
on more than 270 American campuses.
four friends, and helt the first seCret meeting of Meanwhile, four Phi Beta Kappa men at the University of North Carolina in 1812 organized Kappa Alpha, which expanded in informal fash-
phi beta Kappa, the first greeK-letter soCiety or
ion to more than 20 campuses throughout the South. Unfortunately, it would not survive the Civil War.
fraternity, on
DECEMBER 5TH, 1776.”
To the north, on the campus of Union College, Schenectady, New York, the decline of a military marching club left a void in student life
lexis de Tocqueville, a much-
society, Alpha Delta Phi, in 1832.
in the fall of 1825. So a group of students, including several members
traveled Frenchman, wrote De-
Fraternities were on the move. A
of Phi Beta Kappa, organized Kappa Alpha Society (not to be confused
mocracy in America following a
year later, Alpha Delta Phi estab-
with either the 1812 Kappa Alpha or the current Kappa Alpha Order)
trip to America in the 1830s, In
lished its second chapter west of
on November 20. 1825. Remaining conservative throughout its exis-
it he commented: “Americans
the Alleghenies at Miami Univer-
tence with only nine chapters and a total of roughly 9,200 alumni as
of all ages, all conditions, and
sity, Oxford, Ohio.
of 2000, Kappa Alpha Society enjoys the distinction of being the first
all dispositions constantly form
Greek-letter general college fraternity with continuous existence to
associations. They are the most
John Reilly Knox had been prom-
date.
fraternal people in the world.”
inent, as a member of a Miami
He was as prophetic as he was
University literacy society, in a
observant.
“rather bitter fight” against Al-
Due to its secrecy, students and faculty alike opposed Kappa Alpha society. But other students admired the concept of the organization
pha Delta Phi. He admired the
and formed Sigma Phi on March 4, 1827, and Delta Phi on November
Sigma Phi later founded a sec-
organization and of the Alpha
17. 1827. Kappa Alpha Society, Sigma Phi, and Delta Phi formed the
ond chapter at Hamilton College,
Delta Phi members, but imag-
“Union Triad,” and set the pattern for the American fraternity system.
Clinton. New York. Seeking an
ined a society of “good without
Eventually, Union students founded six fraternities, which is why the
alternative to two bitterly fighting
the ingredient of evil” and in 1839
college is recognized as the “Mother of Fraternities.”
literary societies, some Hamilton
founded Beta Theta Pi, the first
students took inspiration from
fraternity founded in the “West”
Some think the college fraternity is uniquely American; certainly
the local Sigma Phi Chapter and
and the first member of what was
such an expanded and developed system exists nowhere else, A
founded another Greek-letter
to become the “Miami Triad.”
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Faculties were still highly suspicious of fraternities, so both Alpha
list as a body to defend the Confederacy. In a few cases, chapters tried
Delta Phi and Beta Theta Pi existed in secret, with members not even
to hold together in military units. Afterwards the persistence of bitter
wearing their badges publicly. Then in 1847, members of both orga-
sectional feeling worked to keep open the wounds that needed heal-
nizations were found to have participated in a student revolt against
ing. To promote the healing process was a task particularly suited to
an unpopular Miami University administration. The so-called “snow
fraternities.
rebellion” involved heaping great quantities of snow in the entrances of the College buildings, thus preventing the faculty from entering the
Responding to the urgency of the need was Alpha Tau Omega, the
classrooms for two days. All the members of Alpha Delta Phi and all
First fraternity founded after the Civil War in 1865; Kappa Alpha Or-
but two members of Beta Theta Pi were expelled. Both fraternities
der, [865; Kappa Sigma Kappa (merging with Theta Xi in 1962) 1867;
went inactive until 1852. In 1848 Phi Delta Theta was founded to fill
Pi Kappa Alpha. 1868; Sigma Nu, 1869; and Kappa Sigma. 1869: all in
the void, and, in 1855, six men who split from the Delta Kappa Epsilon
Virginia. The nation and its campuses were not to be the same after
Chapter, which had been started in 1852, formed Sigma Chi. The Mi-
the Civil War. One significant challenge was the increased entrance of
ami Triad was complete.
women into higher education. “Aware of the condescending and frequently scornful activities of the male students.” writes one historian,
Sororities had their beginnings at Wesleyan Female College, Macon,
“wanted nothing more than to prove their capabilities and to achieve
Georgia. The Adelphean Society was organized May 15. 1851, and fol-
an equally important position” on their campuses.
lowed a year later by the Philomathean Society. They remained strictly local sororities for more than 50 years before adopting Greek names
Noting the advantages of fraternity group living, I.C. Sorosis (now Pi
and expanding as Alpha Delta Pi and Phi Mu, respectively.
Beta Phi) was founded April 28. 1867, at Monmouth College, Monmouth, Illinois as the first national sorority, and Kappa Alpha Theta
By 1860 the fraternity system was firmly established, with 22 of the
was founded January 27. 1870, at University, Greencastle, Indiana, as
present-day general fraternities having been already founded. The
the first women’s Greekletter Society.
Civil War, pitting brothers against brothers in a familial and fraternal sense, resulted in the closing of many colleges and the temporary in-
In the early days, most educational institutions existed primarily to pre-
terruption in the development of new fraternities. The only fraternity founded during the War was Theta Xi at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, the first professional fraternity (later becoming a general fraternity). It was not uncommon for whole fraternity chapters in the South to en-
The college Yard at William and Mary circa 1740.
pare young men for the learned
sible and desirable to provide liv-
rating heights. World War I was fought to ‘”make the world safe for
professions and the clergy. Em-
ing quarters. Soon the fraternity
democracy.” Raccoon coats, rapid fraternity expansion and crazy be-
phasis was placed on the classi-
house became a common sight
havior characterized the 1920s. The Great Depression caused many
cal studies, especially Greek and
in college towns. Those organi-
fraternities to disappear or merge in the 1930s. World War II found
Latin. When fraternities came
zations which li1cked sufficient
most of the chapters closed – entire chapters were drafted or volun-
along, it was natural for them
leadership soon passed out of
teered – and many of their houses used by the government for mili-
to draw on those teachings. Lit-
existence: those that had it ex-
tary housing. The end of the fraternity system was feared by some
eracy exercises were a common
panded at a rapid rate and en-
and predicted by many.
part of all chapter meetings,
couraged the formation of many
where the presentation of es-
new fraternities. Into such an
With peace, men flocked to the campuses to resume their studies
says and debates was custom-
environment Delta Chi was born
and to resume fraternity life as well. Matured by the war, they had a
ary. At first, meetings were held
on October 13. 1890. The corner
serious attitude toward studies, an impatience with juvenile hazing
in rented rooms but soon the
was turned into the 20th Century
practices, and an openness to consider some social changes (within
chapters acquired halls that they
with the realization of the impor-
a decade facing up to and resolving discriminatory inequities). The
furnished as clubrooms. Even-
tance of interfraternity endeav-
growth of the huge, impersonal education complex resulted in an in-
tually, chapter houses became
ors. An intersorority conference
creased need for fraternities and their personal contact and relation-
common. Gradually, more and
(the forerunner of today’s Na-
ships within a smaller group.
more men began to enter col-
tional Panhellenic Conference)
lege. The curriculum expanded.
met in Chicago in 1902 and the
The late 1960s and early 1970s was a period of “Do your own thing.”
Many colleges became univer-
National
Con-
Students challenged all that was traditional. Fraternities, highly vis-
sities. The church relationship
ference {now called the North-
ible and identifiable, were considered to be part of the “establish-
of many schools weakened and,
American Interfraternity Confer-
ment” and not germane to the
in many cases, was dropped al-
ence) first convened in New York
era. The Greek system respond-
together. New institutions and
City in 1909.
ed, after a period of difficulty, by
Interfraternity
the state-supported institutions
reexamining itself, reaffirming
grew to fill the need for mass
It didn’t mean things were all
principles and purposes, and re-
education. Several states in the
“upward
after
aligning priorities and programs. Students responded by recognizing
late 1890s adopted anti-frater-
that. Quite the contrary, it was
fraternities as a means for personal development and achievement.
nity legislation. As the chapters
a roller-coaster ride of bottom-
It has been said, ‘”It is the good in a social institution that causes it
grew larger, they found it pos-
of-the-barrel-depths and exhila-
to persist.”
and
onward”
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“A mystic bond
of
brotherhood
makes all men one.” – Thomas Carlyle
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Each year, thousands of young men join fraternities. Looking for that mystical “bond of brotherhood” and a sense of belonging that has so
delta Chi was
much to do with why the role of a Delta Chi is important to us.
responsibilities of Delta Chis throughout their lives. Membership in the Fraternity is not limited to the undergraduate years.
Today, as a new associate member of The Delta Chi Fraternity, you feel excitement; you see opportunities: you understand the responsi-
my first love;
bilities and look forward to the challenges of full membership in Delta
a rich heritage and it promising future.
tinue one’s fraternal affiliation is always open. To do so simply
Chi. That exhilaration will carryover to every facet of your life. Being accepted by and becoming a part of Delta Chi gives you the benefit of
The opportunity to grow and con-
requires that each Delta Chi take
and it shall
upon himself a commitment to stand by his oath taken early in his membership. An alumnus
The Cornerstone is a reference manual for Delta Chi’s history, its membership, its purpose and goals, its programs, each individual member’s responsibilities and much more. It addresses the role and
who has given nearly 60 years of
be my last.”
service to the Fraternity recently said to a group of undergradu-
ates. ‘The excitement about Delta Chi you feel today doesn’t begin to compare to the rewards it can offer through a lifetime. Every day the Fraternity means more to me. It has for sixty years.” Forget for a moment all of the material manifestations of fraternities as you see them. What you are left with is a group of college men who wish, by close association, to accomplish certain desired ends that they cannot accomplish individually, During the associate member education program you will be given the opportunity to exhibit initiative and loyalty, to display a vital interest, and to partake in the
on february 13, 1987,
chapter’s progress, This is group responsibility,
delta Chi beCame an
The membership education pro-
international fraternity.
gram is designed to facilitate the assimilation of new members into the chapter. While giving them the necessary skills to function within the chapter, each chapter has an associate member counselor who will supervise your assimilation process into Delta Chi. In addition to reading this manual, each associate member is expected to select a “big brother” from among the membership of the chapter. The big brother is responsible for taking steps to help guide his little brother through the membership education program. He will follow your development closely as you prepare to accept the responsibilities of full membership. It is not necessary for an associate member to memorize everything PROGRESSION OF THE cresT
this manual covers during the brief period of formal member educa-
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peter sChermerhorn johnson writing twenty years after the founding of Delta Chi In the usual course of things I
one thing dear to us that has
should have been forgotten at
survived the going of the years.
graduation. This is the keynote of the Fraternity. The Fraternity
The fellow who leaves should
man never graduates. He re-
never think that his connection
ceives his diploma and leaves
with his fraternity ends with his
his Alma Mater for the larger
graduation. It has only begun.
affairs of the world. But as long
He will come across the mem-
as his Chapter stands, he is as
bers all the years of his life.
much a part and parcel of it as
Some can aid him and some he
in his undergraduate days. His
can aid, but the fact that a man
success is theirs and their suc-
is a member of your own society
cess is his. He belongs to the
will cause you to “sorter snug-
family for life.
gle up to him” wherever you find him. Man is a gregarious animal
Most of us in our undergradu-
and cannot help it. There is one
ate days do not appreciate the
thing about it, whatever your
fact that the fraternity is the one
fraternity brother’s position may
tie that will bind us to the col-
be or what turns the fates may
lege for life. It is only when we
have given him: he is worthy of
come back, when we return as
respect.
strangers to the old campus from which all our acquaintances have long since gone, that we know that our fraternity is the
tion, This is a manual to help you get as much as possible from your total fraternity experience. Read it and use it with that in mind. There are no words to quantify or qualify the Significance and impact of the Fraternity on its members. In large part, the richness, reward and Challenge of being a Delta Chi is dependent upon each member’s quest to make his place in his fraternity. The path to a full and broad personal interpretation of “fraternity” is filled with late night talks, recruitment, officer elections, committee involvement, social functions, alumni relations, exam preparation and service projects. The list includes every function of being a student or concerned alumnus, the tasks are often difficult, and disappointments occur frequently. But strangely enough, those who persevere are those who express the greatest satisfaction. They are the ones who consider the meaning of Brotherhood and eloquently state. “It cannot be defined.” They are the ones who realize that “fraternity” is a collection of intangibles; it cannot be evaluated in mathematical terms or analyzed through objective scientific tests. The appraisal of “fraternity” can only be done in comparative terms in light of one’s personal experience. They are the ones who realize the true joy in the pursuit, who daily rededicate themselves to make the most of that day’s adventure. They are Delta Chis. At this point, you need to ask yourself an important question
i will proteCt the
However, your commitment to-
activities for your class. Work-
day means nothing without your
ing with your associate brothers
health and safety of
commitment to “tomorrow” in
will further your understanding
Delta Chi. How do you build the
of people and the guidelines of
all human beings.
type of commitment necessary
the Fraternity. When you attain
to make Delta Chi a lifetime
full membership, a new vista of
– 3rd basic expectation
brotherhood? Become “involved”
opportunities opens up for you.
to Delta Chi. what can I do for the Fraternity after graduation and
from the beginning. As an as-
Serve as an officer or committee
throughout my life?” Presently, you are beginning your college life
sociate member, serve as an
chairman for your chapter. Visit
and probably have not given thought to the future beyond college.
officer of your class. Organize
nearby chapters to witness how
- “If I’m making a commitment
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is to gain in terms of business, professional and personal friendships, not to mention the personal I satisfaction of knowing you have been an influence in the direction of an organization: your fraternity – Delta Chi. Involvement means financial support as well. Many members, undergraduate and alumni alike, give in a myriad off fashions, from wills and bequests to direct cash donations to The Delta Chi Fraternity or its Educational Foundation. This financial support is vital to the growth of Delta Chi. Without the generosity of our membership. Delta Chi would certainly be in perilous financial straits. Then, there is the legacy of Delta Chi - your son. Imagine the pride of placing the badge of Delta Chi upon the lapel of your son, sharing with him the same opportunities to learn and grow in an environment conducive to sound education and lifetime brotherhood. This, by far, is your greatest gift to Delta Chi. That brings us again to your commitment. There is much you can do in Delta Chi. The Fraternity needs your commitment, not only for they work and the type of people who run them. Attend the Regional
the immediate future, but also for the long term as
Leadership Conferences and the International Conventions, Meeting
well. For Delta Chi to continue to exist and flourish,
and interacting with brothers from across the nation is interesting
we need each new associate member, like your-
and builds friendships cherished for life. Then, as your graduation
self, to use the enthusiasm and energy of today, to-
draws near, you appreciate how much Delta Chi has influenced your
morrow and beyond. You are the lifeblood of Delta
growth. More opportunities become available. You can serve on a
Chi. The commitments of thousands of brothers
chapter’s Alumni Board of Trustees or as “BB” of a chapter. Service
before you have created a great heritage. Your commitment and that
on a number of committees of the general fraternity is possible. Most
of hundreds of other associate members today will shape the future
prestigious and demanding of all is election to serve as “AA”, “CC. or
of Delta Chi. Make your experience in Delta Chi, the Brotherhood of a
“DO” of the general fraternity. The more you “serve,” the more there
Lifetime, a family heritage.
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The essence of Good
Published by the Fraternity 2007
T a s T e 033
hisTorY of The Greek moVemenT nique among the educa-
In 1750, the Raleigh Tavern
tional institutions of the
saw the formation of the
world, American college frater-
Flat Hat Club.
nities are as old as the nation itself. They arose in response to a need for close personal relationships among students, and they have provided an opportunity for supplemental education beyond the formal curriculum of the colOver a bowl of punch, a small group of students talked and laughed
lege. In the early days, studies cen-
It was indeed all work and no play. But
and called themselves the Flat Hat Club. These students didn’t know
students, then as now, found a way
it, but they had organized the first general college fraternity.
tered around Greek and Latin.
when there was a need. The need was
Electives were unknown, and
to be able to relax and recuperate, to
Good things are soon copied, but old habits are hard to break. Other
classics rather than current
enjoy the friendships and fun that make
groups appeared but they were
events dominated discussion.
life bearable, to learn those things
social only to a limited extent.
It was a trying time for a teen-
that can’t be taught in the classroom,
They were only concerned with
22 of the present day fraternities were founded prior to 1860.
age, as most were, having been
to put purpose and perspective into a
faculty approval and that meant
sent to college by parents to ac-
personal way-of-life, to belong. In Wil-
being more like a literary soci-
quire discipline as much as book
liamsburg, Virginia, in 1750, the way
ety – meeting to deflate or critique compositions, staging an oratori-
learning. And a harsh discipline
was to gather in an upper room of the
cal contest, or engaging in a form of early campus politics with rival
it was. Dress and deportment
Raleigh Tavern with College of William
groups. The note of the times was sounded in their names: Cicero-
were
and Mary classmates.
nian, Calliopian, and Philopeuthion.
strictly
defined.
Travel
was difficult. Athletic and social events were few and far between.
One group, PDA, ejected a student who was a superior Greek scholar.
Since that time it has become strictly an honorary organization and
That rejected student, John Health, took three Greek letters, gath-
today recognizes undergraduate men and women who show superior
ered four friends, and held the first secret meeting of Phi Beta Kappa,
achievements in academics on more than 270 American campuses.
remember: it is a “fraternity” and
...John health took three Greek letters, Gathered four friends, and helt the first secret meetinG of
the first Greek-letter society or fraternity, on December 5, 1776. It was a secret because it had to
Meanwhile, four Phi Beta Kappa men at the University of North Caro-
be. The William and Mary faculty
lina in 1812 organized Kappa Alpha, which expanded in informal fash-
didn’t approve of its students
ion to more than 20 campuses throughout the South. Unfortunately, it
discussing the pressing issues
would not survive the Civil War.
phi beta kappa, the first Greek-letter society or fraternity, on DeCember 5Th, 1776.”
of the day and possibly straying
never “frat”.
too far form accepted beliefs. So
To the north, on the campus of Union College, Schenectady, New
Phi Beta Kappa developed secret
York, the decline of a military marching club left a void in student life
lexis de Tocqueville, a much-
Fraternities were on the move. A
signals of challenge and recognition as they met weekly in the Ra-
in the fall of 1825. So a group of students, including several members
traveled Frenchman, wrote De-
year later, Alpha Delta Phi estab-
leigh Tavern’s Apollo Room.
of Phi Beta Kappa, organized Kappa Alpha Society (not to be confused
mocracy in America following a
lished its second chapter west of
with either the 1812 Kappa Alpha or the current Kappa Alpha Order)
trip to America in the 1830s, In
the Alleghenies at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.
The secret grip and mottos and
prepare a student for his future
on November 20. 1825. Remaining conservative throughout its exis-
it he commented: “Americans
ritual, the distinctive badge,
responsibilities by preparing him
tence with only nine chapters and a total of roughly 9,200 alumni as of
of all ages, all conditions, and
the code of laws and the use of
socially. In 1780, the Alpha of
2000, Kappa
all dispositions constantly form
Greek letters all were used by
Connecticut was planted at Yale,
Phi Beta Kappa and later ad-
in 1781, the Alpha of Massachu-
opted by subsequent fraternities.
setts at Harvard, and more fol-
But the important legacies of Phi
lowed. As time went on, Phi Beta
Beta Kappa are these: high mor-
Kappa became purely intellectu-
alpHa SoCIeTy enjoyS THe dISTInCTIon oF beIng THe FIRST gReeK-leTTeR geneRal College FRaTeRnITy wITH ConTInuouS exISTenCe To daTe.
John Reilly Knox had been prom-
associations. They are the most
inent, as a member of a Miami
fraternal people in the world.”
University literacy society, in a
He was as prophetic as he was
“rather bitter fight” against Al-
observant.
pha Delta Phi. He admired the
Due to its secrecy, students and faculty alike opposed Kappa Alpha
organization and of the Alpha
advancement,
al in its aims, though the original
society. But other students admired the concept of the organization
Sigma Phi later founded a sec-
Delta Phi members, but imag-
and the friendship of one brother
cardinal principles were “litera-
and formed Sigma Phi on March 4, 1827, and Delta Phi on November
ond chapter at Hamilton College,
ined a society of “good without
als,
scholastic
with another. Phi Beta Kappa felt that other
ture, morality, and friendship.”
17. 1827. Kappa Alpha Society, Sigma Phi, and Delta Phi formed the
Clinton. New York. Seeking an
the ingredient of evil” and in 1839
During the anti-secret society
“Union Triad,” and set the pattern for the American fraternity system.
alternative to two bitterly fighting
founded Beta Theta Pi, the first
movements in the 1830s, the
Eventually, Union students founded six fraternities, which is why the
literary societies, some Hamilton
fraternity founded in the “West”
college is recognized as the “Mother of Fraternities.”
campuses should share its good
society voluntarily revealed that
idea and that higher education
its name meant “Philosophy, the
give proper consideration to
Guide (or Helmsman) of Life.”
students took inspiration from
and the first member of what
the local Sigma Phi Chapter and
was to become the “Miami Tri-
Some think the college fraternity is uniquely American; certainly
founded another Greek-letter
ad.”
such an expanded and developed system exists nowhere else, A
society, Alpha Delta Phi, in 1832.
Delta Kappa Epsilon Chapter, which had been started in 1852, formed Sigma Chi. The Miami Triad was complete. sororiTies had Their beGinFaculties were still highly suspi-
ninGs aT WesleYan female
cious of fraternities, so both Al-
colleGe, macon, GeorGia.
pha Delta Phi and Beta Theta Pi
The Adelphean Society was orga-
existed in secret, with members
nized May 15. 1851, and followed
not even wearing their badges
a year later by the Philomathean
publicly. Then in 1847, members
Society. They remained strictly
of both organizations were found
local sororities for more than
to have participated in a student
50 years before adopting Greek
revolt against an unpopular Mi-
names and expanding as Alpha
ami University administration.
Delta Pi and Phi Mu, respectively.
tomary. At first, meetings were held in rented rooms but soon
helps prepare its members for life in society.
founded to fill the void, and, in 1855, six men who split from the
delta chi is called a “social fraternity” because it
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delta chi and fraternal sense, resulted in the closing of many
By 1860 the fraternity system
they furnished as clubrooms.
panded at a rapid rate and en-
Eventually, chapter houses be-
couraged the formation of many
came common. Gradually, more
new fraternities. Into such an
and more men began to enter
environment Delta Chi was born
college. The curriculum expand-
on October 13. 1890. The corner
ed. Many colleges became uni-
was turned into the 20th Century
nity (later becoming a general fraternity).
fraternity
versities. The church relation-
with the realization of the impor-
ship of many schools weakened
tance of interfraternity endeav-
It was not uncommon for whole fraternity chapters
to abolish
and, in many cases, was dropped
ors. An intersorority conference
hell Week.
altogether. New institutions and
(the forerunner of today’s Na-
education. Several states in the
National
ly important position” on their campuses.
late 1890s adopted anti-frater-
ference {now called the North-
nity legislation. As the chapters
American Interfraternity Confer-
during the War was Theta Xi at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, the first professional frater-
in the South to enlist as a body to defend the Confederacy. In a few cases, chapters tried to hold together in military units. Afterwards the persistence of bitter sectional feeling worked to keep open the wounds that needed healing. To promote the healing process was a task particularly suited to fraternities.
The so-called “snow rebellion” involved heaping great quanti-
was the first
colleges and the temporary interruption in the development of new fraternities. The only fraternity founded
Responding to the urgency of the need was Alpha Tau Omega, the
the state-supported institutions
tional Panhellenic Conference)
grew to fill the need for mass
met in Chicago in 1902 and the Interfraternity
Con-
Noting the advantages of fraternity group living, I.C. Sorosis (now Pi
grew larger, they found it pos-
ence) first convened in New York
Beta Phi) was founded April 28. 1867, at Monmouth College, Mon-
sible and desirable to provide liv-
City in 1909.
ties of snow in the entrances of
was firmly established, with 22 of
First fraternity founded after the Civil War in 1865; Kappa Alpha Or-
mouth, Illinois as the first national sorority, and Kappa Alpha Theta
ing quarters. Soon the fraternity
the College buildings, thus pre-
the present-day general frater-
der, [865; Kappa Sigma Kappa (merging with Theta Xi in 1962) 1867;
was founded January 27. 1870, at University, Greencastle, Indiana, as
house became a common sight
It didn’t mean things were all
venting the faculty from entering
nities having been already found-
Pi Kappa Alpha. 1868; Sigma Nu, 1869; and Kappa Sigma. 1869: all in
the first women’s Greekletter Society.
in college towns. Those organi-
“upward
the classrooms for two days. All
ed. The Civil War, pitting broth-
the members of Alpha Delta Phi
ers against brothers in a familial
Virginia. THe naTIon and ITS CampuSeS weRe noT To be THe Same aFTeR THe CIVIl waR.
and
onward”
after
zations which li1cked sufficient
that. Quite the contrary, it was
In the early days, most educational institutions existed primarily to
leadership soon passed out of
a roller-coaster ride of bottom-
and all but two members of Beta
One significant challenge was the increased entrance of women into
prepare young men for the learned professions and the clergy. Em-
existence: those that had it ex-
Theta Pi were expelled. Both fra-
higher education. “Aware of the condescending and frequently scorn-
phasis was placed on the classical studies, especially Greek and Lat-
rating heights. World War I was
ternities went inactive until 1852.
ful activities of the male students.” writes one historian, “wanted
in. When fraternities came along, it was natural for them to draw on
fought to ‘”make the world safe
In 1848 Phi Delta Theta was
nothing more than to prove their capabilities and to achieve an equalThe college yard at
of-the-barrel-depths and exhila-
those teachings. Literacy exercises were a common part of all chap-
for democracy.” Raccoon coats,
ter meetings, where the presentation of essays and debates was cus-
rapid fraternity expansion and
william and mary circa 1740.
“A mystic bond
of
brotherhood
makes all men one.” – Thomas Carlyle
accepted by and becoming a part
Chi take upon himself a commitment to stand by his oath taken early
of Delta Chi gives you the benefit
in his membership. An alumnus who has given nearly 60 years of ser-
of a rich heritage and it promis-
vice to the Fraternity recently said to a group of undergraduates. ‘The
ing future.
excitement about Delta Chi you feel today doesn’t begin to compare
The Cornerstone is a reference
means more to me. It has for sixty years.”
to the rewards it can offer through a lifetime. Every day the Fraternity
delta chi was leGes fraTerniTY ach year, thousands of young men join fraternities. Looking for
my first love;
that mystical “bond of brotherhood” and a sense of belonging
manual for Delta Chi’s history, its membership, its purpose and
Forget for a moment all of the material manifestations of fraternities
goals, its programs, each indi-
as you see them. What you are left with is a group of college men who
vidual member’s responsibilities
wish, by close association, to ac-
and much more. It addresses
complish certain desired ends
the role and responsibilities of
that they cannot accomplish in-
that has so much to do with why the role of a Delta Chi is important
Delta Chis throughout their lives.
dividually, During the associate
to us.
Membership in the Fraternity is
member education program you
and it shall
Today, as a new associate member of The Delta Chi Fraternity, you feel excitement; you see opportunities: you understand the responsibilities and look forward to the challenges of full membership in Delta Chi. That exhilaration will carryover to every facet of your life. Being
be my last.”
on february 13, 1987, delta chi became an international fraternity.
not limited to the undergraduate
will be given the opportunity to
years. The opportunity to grow
exhibit initiative and loyalty, to
and continue one’s fraternal af-
display a vital interest, and to partake in the chapter’s progress, This
filiation is always open. To do so
is group responsibility,
simply requires that each Delta The membership education program is designed to facilitate the assimilation of new members into the chapter. While giving them the necessary skills to function within the chapter, each chapter has an associate member counselor who will supervise your assimilation process into Delta Chi. In addition to reading this manual, each associate member is expected to select a “big brother” from among the membership of the
THe bIg bRoTHeR IS ReSponSIble FoR TaKIng STepS to help guide his little brother through
chapter. pRogReSSIon oF THe CREST
the membership education program. He will follow your development
SPREADS closely as you prepare to accept the responsibilities of full member-
peTer schermerhorn johnson
ship. It is not necessary for an associate member to memorize everything
writing twenty years after the founding of delta Chi
this manual covers during the brief period of formal member educan the usual course of things
one thing dear to us that has
I should have been forgot-
survived the going of the years.
tion, This is a manual to help you get as much as possible from your total fraternity experience. Read it and use it with that in mind.
ten at graduation. This is the keynote of the Fraternity. The
The fellow who leaves should
Fraternity man never graduates.
never think that his connection
There are no words to quantify or qualify the significance and impact
as long as his Chapter stands,
bers all the years of his life.
of the Fraternity on its members. In laRge paRT, THe RICHneSS, RewaRd and CHallenge oF beIng a delTa CHI IS dependenT upon eaCH membeR’S queST To maKe HIS plaCe In HIS FRaTeRnITy. The path to a full and broad personal
he is as much a part and par-
Some can aid him and some he
interpretation of “fraternity” is filled with late night talks, recruitment,
He receives his diploma and
with his fraternity ends with his
leaves his Alma Mater for the
graduation. It has only begun.
larger affairs of the world. But
He will come across the mem-
cel of it as in his undergraduate
can aid, but the fact that a man
officer elections, committee involvement, social functions, alumni re-
days. His success is theirs and
is a member of your own society
lations, exam preparation and service projects. The list includes ev-
their success is his. He belongs
will cause you to “sorter snug-
ery function of being a student or concerned alumnus, the tasks are
to the family for life.
gle up to him” wherever you find
often difficult, and disappointments occur frequently. But strangely
him. Man is a gregarious animal
enough, those who persevere are those who express the greatest
Most of us in our undergradu-
and cannot help it. There is one
ate days do not appreciate the
thing about it, whatever your
fact that the fraternity is the one
fraternity brother’s position may
tie that will bind us to the col-
be or what turns the fates may
lege for life. It is only when we
have given him: he is worthy of
come back, when we return as
respect.
satisfaction. They are the ones who consider the meaning of BrotherAt this point, you need to ask
today means nothing without
who realize that “fraternity” is a collection of intangibles; it cannot be
yourself an important question -
your commitment to “tomorrow”
evaluated in mathematical terms or analyzed through objective sci-
“If I’m making a commitment to
in Delta Chi. How do you build
entific tests. The appraisal of “fraternity” can
Delta Chi. what can I do for the
the type of commitment neces-
health and safety of
from which all our acquaintances have long since gone, that we
all human beinGs.
know that our fraternity is the
lege. However, your commitment
hood and eloquently state. “It cannot be defined.” They are the ones
i will protect the
strangers to the old campus
only be done in comparative terms in light of
Fraternity after graduation and
sary to make Delta Chi a lifetime
one’s personal experience. They are the ones
throughout my life?” Presently,
brotherhood? Become “involved”
who realize the true joy in the pursuit, who
you are beginning your college
from the beginning. As an asso-
daily rededicate themselves to make the most
life and probably have not given
ciate member, serve as an officer
of that day’s adventure. They are Delta Chis.
thought to the future beyond col-
of your class. Organize activities
– 3rd basic expectation
The more you “serve,” the more
environment conducive to sound
there is to gain in terms of busi-
education and lifetime brother-
ness, professional and personal
hood. This, by far, is your great-
friendships, not to mention the
est gift to Delta Chi.
personal I satisfaction of knowing you have been an influence in
That brings us again to your
the direction of an organization:
commitment. There is much you
your fraternity – Delta Chi.
can do in Delta Chi. The Fraternity needs your commitment, not
financial
only for the immediate future, but
support as well. Many mem-
also for the long term as well. For
Involvement
means
bers, undergraduate and alumni
Delta Chi to continue to exist and
Sir edward Coke is the Spiritual
alike, give in a myriad off fash-
flourish, we need each new as-
Father of delta Chi.
ions, from wills and bequests
sociate member, like yourself, to
for your class. Working with your associate brothers will further your
to direct cash donations to The
use the enthusiasm and energy
Delta Chi Fraternity or its Educa-
of today, tomorrow and beyond.
understanding of people and the guidelines of the Fraternity. When
tional Foundation. This financial
You are the lifeblood of Delta Chi.
you attain full membership, a new vista of opportunities opens up for
support is vital to the growth of
The commitments of thousands
you. Serve as an officer or committee chairman for your chapter. Visit
Delta Chi. Without the generos-
of brothers before you have cre-
nearby chapters to witness how they work and the type of people who
ity of our membership. Delta Chi
ated a great heritage. Your com-
run them. Attend the Regional Leadership Conferences and the In-
would certainly be in perilous fi-
mitment and that of hundreds of
ternational Conventions, Meeting and interacting with brothers from
nancial straits.
across the nation is interesting and builds friendships cherished for
The college Fraternity is the center of the social life of the frater-
other associate members today
nity member. As such it seeks to develop the social graces, the art of
will shape the future of Delta
good living, the development of courtesy and kindness. Good man-
Chi. Make your experience in
ners, good taste and good companionship are it part of the training of
Delta Chi, the Brotherhood of a
every fraternity member.
available. You can serve on a chapter’s Alumni Board of Trustees
of placing the badge of Delta Chi
Lifetime, a family heritage.
upon the lapel of your son, sharing with him the same oppor-
is election to serve as “AA”, “CC. or “DO” of the general fraternity.
tunities to learn and grow in an
inTrodUcTions ntroductions are simple if you know the system. The most important thing to remember about introducing people is to do it, even if you forget names.
shakinG hands
Table manners of every fraternity member.”
or as “BB” of a chapter. Service on a number of committees of the general fraternity is possible. Most prestigious and demanding of all
companionship are it part of the traininG
Then, there is the legacy of Delta Chi - your son. Imagine the pride
Good manners, Good taste and Good
life. Then, as your graduation draws near, you appreciate how much Delta Chi has influenced your growth. More opportunities become
any people feel they can “take
the
measure”
of
another person by his or her
ecognize that the three
+ place the knife and fork on the edge of the plate while eating and in the cen-
things we eat with today – the knife, fork and spoon - each
ter of the plate when finished.
have a specific use, purpose, and proper way to be handled.
+ Keep your napkin folded in half on your lap throughout the meal except when
Normally, they are placed on the table in order of use, starting
using it to wipe your mouth.
from the outside and working to the plate. A good guideline is to
+ eat noiselessly.
use a fork on a flat plate and a spoon in a bowl. It is important to
+ never speak when your mouth contains food. avoid mention of unpleasant
also hold a knife, fork and spoon properly.
subjects at the table. Tall< only with those seated close to you.
handshake. A good, vigorous
+ Introduce a younger person to an older person.
handshake can be the differ-
+ pass food to your right. pass the salt and pepper together. don’t reach across
+ don’t stack your dishes. don’t assist the waiter unless an unusual situation
ence between a successful first
+ Introduce it member of your fraternity to the member of another fraternity.
impression and an unsuccessful
the table or over another person. ask that the dish be passed to you.
seems to require it.
one. Men stand up when shaking
+ Introduce a nonofficial person to an official person.
hands while women may remain
+ eat fruit cocktail with a spoon. don’t use a fork.
seated.
+ Introduce it lower classman to an upper classman.
+ eat pie – even a la mode – with a fork. don’t use a spoon.
I wIll strIve for
A good handshake is one that:
+ Introduce it fraternity brother to it house guest.
+ Cut one bite of meat or vegetable at a time. don’t cut numerous bites. + Is made with a firm, but not bone crushing or fish-limp, grip. + Keep the salad and bread plates to your left. don’t move them around.
As with most rules, there are exceptions, of which you must be the judge. Example: “Senator Jones. I would like you to meet my date.
+ Is held for about three or four seconds.
academic sUccess
+ never leave a spoon in a bowl, cup, glass, or dessert dish.
Sue Smith.” (Older male of distinction first ... younger female second.) “Grandmother Smith, I would you to meet Senator Jones.” (Older Fe-
This asset will be invaluable to all your relationships and especially
male first...younger male, even though distinguished, second.)
so in recruitment.
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In 1750, the Raleigh Tavern saw the formation of the
hisTorY of The
Flat Hat Club.
Greek moVemenT nique among the educational institutions of the world, American college fraternities are as old as the nation itself. They arose in response to a need for close personal relationships among students, and they have provided an opportunity for supplemental education beyond the formal curriculum of the colOver a bowl of punch, a small group of students talked and laughed
lege. In the early days, studies cen-
It was indeed all work and no play. But
and called themselves the Flat Hat Club. These students didn’t know
students, then as now, found a way
it, but they had organized the first general college fraternity.
tered around Greek and Latin.
when there was a need. The need was
Electives were unknown, and
to be able to relax and recuperate, to
Good things are soon copied, but old habits are hard to break. Other
classics rather than current
enjoy the friendships and fun that make
groups appeared but they were
events dominated discussion.
life bearable, to learn those things
social only to a limited extent.
It was a trying time for a teen-
that can’t be taught in the classroom,
They were only concerned with
22 of the present day fraternities were founded prior to 1860.
age, as most were, having been
to put purpose and perspective into a
faculty approval and that meant
sent to college by parents to ac-
personal way-of-life, to belong. In Wil-
being more like a literary soci-
quire discipline as much as book
liamsburg, Virginia, in 1750, the way
ety – meeting to deflate or critique compositions, staging an oratori-
learning. And a harsh discipline
was to gather in an upper room of the
cal contest, or engaging in a form of early campus politics with rival
it was. Dress and deportment
Raleigh Tavern with College of William
groups. The note of the times was sounded in their names: Cicero-
were
and Mary classmates.
nian, Calliopian, and Philopeuthion.
strictly
defined.
Travel
was difficult. Athletic and social events were few and far between.
One group, PDA, ejected a student who was a superior Greek scholar.
Since that time it has become strictly an honorary organization and
That rejected student, John Health, took three Greek letters, gath-
today recognizes undergraduate men and women who show superior
ered four friends, and held the first secret meeting of Phi Beta Kappa,
achievements in academics on more than 270 American campuses.
rememBer: it is a “fraternity” and
...John heaLth took three greek Letters, gathered four friends, and heLt the first seCret meeting of
the first Greek-letter society or fraternity, on December 5, 1776. It was a secret because it had to
Meanwhile, four Phi Beta Kappa men at the University of North Caro-
be. The William and Mary faculty
lina in 1812 organized Kappa Alpha, which expanded in informal fash-
didn’t approve of its students
ion to more than 20 campuses throughout the South. Unfortunately, it
discussing the pressing issues
would not survive the Civil War.
phi Beta kappa, the first greek-Letter soCiety or fraternity, on deCemBer 5th, 1776.”
of the day and possibly straying
never “frat”.
too far form accepted beliefs. So
To the north, on the campus of Union College, Schenectady, New
Phi Beta Kappa developed secret
York, the decline of a military marching club left a void in student life
Some think the college fraternity
alternative to two bitterly fighting
signals of challenge and recognition as they met weekly in the Ra-
in the fall of 1825. So a group of students, including several members
is uniquely American; certainly
literary societies, some Hamilton
leigh Tavern’s Apollo Room.
1870 KaPPa alPha theta, the first Women’s GreeK-lettered society, Was foUnded at dePaW University
of Phi Beta Kappa, organized Kappa Alpha Society (not to be con-
such an expanded and developed
students took inspiration from
fused with either the 1812 Kappa Alpha or the current Kappa Alpha
system exists nowhere else, A
the local Sigma Phi Chapter and
The secret grip and mottos and
prepare a student for his future
Order) on November 20. 1825. Remaining conservative throughout its
lexis de Tocqueville, a much-
founded another Greek-letter
ritual, the distinctive badge,
responsibilities by preparing him
existence with only nine chapters and a total of roughly 9,200 alumni
traveled Frenchman, wrote De-
society, Alpha Delta Phi, in 1832.
the code of laws and the use of
socially. In 1780, the Alpha of
as of 2000, Kappa Alpha Society enjoys the distinction of being the
mocracy in America following a
Fraternities were on the move. A
Greek letters all were used by
Connecticut was planted at Yale,
year later, Alpha Delta Phi estab-
in 1781, the Alpha of Massachu-
FIRsT GReeK-leTTeR GeneRal ColleGe FRaTeRnITY wITH ConTInuo us eXIsTenCe To daTe.
trip to America in the 1830s, In
Phi Beta Kappa and later ad-
it he commented: “Americans
lished its second chapter west of
opted by subsequent fraternities.
setts at Harvard, and more fol-
But the important legacies of Phi
lowed. As time went on, Phi Beta
Beta Kappa are these: high mor-
Kappa became purely intellectu-
Due to its secrecy, students and faculty alike opposed Kappa Alpha
of all ages, all conditions, and
the Alleghenies at Miami Univer-
all dispositions constantly form
sity, Oxford, Ohio.
associations. They are the most
advancement,
al in its aims, though the original
society. But other students admired the concept of the organization
fraternal people in the world.”
John Reilly Knox had been prom-
and the friendship of one brother
cardinal principles were “litera-
and formed Sigma Phi on March 4, 1827, and Delta Phi on November
He was as prophetic as he was
inent, as a member of a Miami
observant.
als,
scholastic
with another.
ture, morality, and friendship.”
17. 1827. Kappa Alpha Society, Sigma Phi, and Delta Phi formed the
During the anti-secret society
“Union Triad,” and set the pattern for the American fraternity system.
movements in the 1830s, the
Eventually, Union students founded six fraternities, which is why the
campuses should share its good
society voluntarily revealed that
college is recognized as the “Mother of Fraternities.”
idea and that higher education
its name meant “Philosophy, the
give proper consideration to
Guide (or Helmsman) of Life.”
Phi Beta Kappa felt that other
University literacy society, in a “rather bitter fight” against Al-
Sigma Phi later founded a sec-
pha Delta Phi. He admired the
ond chapter at Hamilton College,
organization and of the Alpha
Clinton. New York. Seeking an
Delta Phi members, but imagThe college Yard at william
members of the delta Tau delta Fraternity at the university of Texas.
and mary circa 1740.
ami University administration. The so-called “snow rebellion”
founded Beta Theta Pi, the first
involved heaping great quanti-
fraternity founded in the “West”
ties of snow in the entrances of
and the first member of what
the College buildings, thus pre-
was to become the “Miami Tri-
venting the faculty from entering
ad.”
the classrooms for two days. All the members of Alpha Delta Phi
Faculties were still highly suspi-
and all but two members of Beta
cious of fraternities, so both Al-
Theta Pi were expelled. Both fra-
pha Delta Phi and Beta Theta Pi
ternities went inactive until 1852.
existed in secret, with members
In 1848 Phi Delta Theta was
not even wearing their badges
founded to fill the void, and, in
publicly. Then in 1847, members
1855, six men who split from the
of both organizations were found
Delta Kappa Epsilon Chapter,
to have participated in a student
which had been started in 1852,
revolt against an unpopular Mi-
formed Sigma Chi. The Miami
heLps prepare its memBers for Life in soCiety.
ined a society of “good without the ingredient of evil” and in 1839
deLta Chi is CaLLed a “soCiaL fraternity” BeCause it
SPREADS
Triad was complete. members of the delta Tau delta Fraternity at the university of Texas.
deLta Chi
grew to fill the need for mass education. Several states in the late 1890s adopted anti-frater-
In the early days, most educa-
nity legislation. As the chapters grew larger, they found it pos-
first
marily to prepare young men for
sible and desirable to provide liv-
the learned professions and the
ing quarters. Soon the fraternity
as Alpha Delta Pi and Phi Mu, respectively.
fraternity
clergy. Emphasis was placed on
house became a common sight
the classical studies, especially
in college towns. Those organi-
By 1860 the fraternity system was firmly established,
to aBoLish
Greek and Latin. When fraterni-
zations which li1cked sufficient
hell Week.
ties came along, it was natural
leadership soon passed out of
a common part of all chapter
couraged the formation of many
rary interruption in the development of new fraterni-
First fraternity founded after the Civil War in 1865; Kappa Alpha Or-
meetings, where the presenta-
new fraternities. Into such an
ties. The only fraternity founded during the War was
der, [865; Kappa Sigma Kappa (merging with Theta Xi in 1962) 1867;
tion of essays and debates was
environment Delta Chi was born
They remained strictly local sororities for more than 50 years before adopting Greek names and expanding
with 22 of the present-day general fraternities having been already founded. The Civil War, pitting brothers against brothers in a familial and fraternal sense, resulted in the closing of many colleges and the tempo-
York, the first professional fraternity (later becoming a general fraternity). It was not uncommon for whole fraternity chapters in the South to en-
for them to draw on those teach-
existence: those that had it ex-
ings. Literacy exercises were
panded at a rapid rate and en-
Pi Kappa Alpha. 1868; Sigma Nu, 1869; and Kappa Sigma. 1869:
customary. At first, meetings
on October 13. 1890. The corner
TH e naTI on and IT s Campuses we Re noT To be THe s ame aFTe R THe C IvI l waR. One significant challenge was the increased entrance of
were held in rented rooms but
was turned into the 20th Century
soon the chapters acquired halls
with the realization of the impor-
that they furnished as clubrooms.
tance of interfraternity endeav-
women into higher education. “Aware of the condescending and fre-
Eventually, chapter houses be-
ors. An intersorority conference
all in Virginia.
list as a body to defend the Confederacy. In a few cases, chapters tried
quently scornful activities of the male students.” writes one historian,
came common. Gradually, more
(the forerunner of today’s Na-
to hold together in military units. Afterwards the persistence of bitter
“wanted nothing more than to prove their capabilities and to achieve
and more men began to enter
tional Panhellenic Conference)
sectional feeling worked to keep open the wounds that needed heal-
an equally important position” on their campuses.
ing. To promote the healing process was a task particularly suited to
“A mystic bond
altogether. New institutions and the state-supported institutions
as the first women’s Greekletter Society.
was the
tional institutions existed pri-
Theta Xi at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New Sororities had their beginnings
was founded January 27. 1870, at University, Greencastle, Indiana,
at Wesleyan Female College, Macon, Georgia. The Adelphean Society was organized May 15. 1851, and followed a year later by the Philomathean Society.
college. The curriculum expand-
met in Chicago in 1902 and the
ed. Many colleges became uni-
National
versities. The church relation-
ference {now called the North-
Interfraternity
Con-
fraternities.
Noting the advantages of fraternity group living, I.C. Sorosis (now Pi Beta Phi) was founded April 28. 1867, at Monmouth College, Mon-
ship of many schools weakened
American Interfraternity Confer-
Responding to the urgency of the need was Alpha Tau Omega, the
mouth, Illinois as the first national sorority, and Kappa Alpha Theta
and, in many cases, was dropped
ence) first convened in New York
of
Brotherhood
makes all men one.” – Thomas Carlyle
deLta Chi was
accepted by and becoming a part
Chi take upon himself a commitment to stand by his oath taken early
of Delta Chi gives you the benefit
in his membership. An alumnus who has given nearly 60 years of ser-
of a rich heritage and it promis-
vice to the Fraternity recently said to a group of undergraduates. ‘The
ing future.
excitement about Delta Chi you feel today doesn’t begin to compare
The Cornerstone is a reference
means more to me. It has for sixty years.”
to the rewards it can offer through a lifetime. Every day the Fraternity manual for Delta Chi’s history,
leGes fraTerniTY
my first Love;
ach year, thousands of young men join fraternities. Looking for that mystical “bond of brotherhood” and a sense of belonging that has so much to do with why the role of a Delta Chi is important to us.
and it shaLL
Today, as a new associate member of The Delta Chi Fraternity, you feel excitement; you see opportunities: you understand the responsi-
its membership, its purpose and
Forget for a moment all of the material manifestations of fraternities
goals, its programs, each indi-
as you see them. What you are left with is a group of college men who
vidual member’s responsibilities
wish, by close association, to ac-
and much more. It addresses
complish certain desired ends
the role and responsibilities of
that they cannot accomplish in-
Delta Chis throughout their lives.
dividually, During the associate
Membership in the Fraternity is
member education program you
not limited to the undergraduate
will be given the opportunity to
years. The opportunity to grow
exhibit initiative and loyalty, to
on feBruary 13, 1987, deLta Chi BeCame an internationaL fraternity.
Be my Last.”
and continue one’s fraternal af-
display a vital interest, and to partake in the chapter’s progress, This
bilities and look forward to the challenges of full membership in Delta
filiation is always open. To do so
is group responsibility,
Chi. That exhilaration will carryover to every facet of your life. Being
- peter s. Johnson
simply requires that each Delta The membership education program is designed to facilitate the assimilation of new members into the chapter. While giving them the necessary skills to function within the chapter, each chapter has an associate member counselor who will supervise your assimilation process into Delta Chi. In addition to reading this manual, each associate member is expected to select a “big brother” from among the membership of the
THe bIG bRoTHeR Is ResponsIble FoR TaKInG sTeps to help guide his little brother through
chapter. pRoGRessIon oF THe CREST
the membership education program. He will follow your development
SPREADS closely as you prepare to accept the responsibilities of full membership.
peTer schermerhorn johnson
It is not necessary for an associate member to memorize everything
writing twenty years after the founding of delta Chi
this manual covers during the brief period of formal member educan the usual course of things
one thing dear to us that has
I should have been forgot-
survived the going of the years.
tion, This is a manual to help you get as much as possible from your total fraternity experience. Read it and use it with that in mind.
ten at graduation. This is the
1890 “in the hearts and minds of every delta chi, october 13, 1890 is a day to be remembered
keynote of the Fraternity. The
The fellow who leaves should
There are no words to quantify or qualify the significance and impact
Fraternity man never graduates.
never think that his connection
as long as his Chapter stands,
bers all the years of his life.
of the Fraternity on its members. In l aRGe paRT, THe RICHness, RewaRd and CHallenGe oF beInG a delTa CHI Is dependenT upon eaCH membeR’s QuesT To maKe HIs pl aCe In HIs FRaTeRnITY. The path to a full and broad personal
he is as much a part and par-
Some can aid him and some he
interpretation of “fraternity” is filled with late night talks, recruitment,
He receives his diploma and
with his fraternity ends with his
leaves his Alma Mater for the
graduation. It has only begun.
larger affairs of the world. But
He will come across the mem-
cel of it as in his undergraduate
can aid, but the fact that a man
officer elections, committee involvement, social functions, alumni re-
days. His success is theirs and
is a member of your own society
lations, exam preparation and service projects. The list includes every
their success is his. He belongs
will cause you to “sorter snug-
function of being a student or concerned alumnus, the tasks are often
to the family for life.
gle up to him” wherever you find
difficult, and disappointments occur frequently. But strangely enough,
him. Man is a gregarious animal
those who persevere are those who express the greatest satisfaction.
Most of us in our undergradu-
and cannot help it. There is one
They are the ones who consider
ate days do not appreciate the
thing about it, whatever your
the meaning of Brotherhood and
fact that the fraternity is the one
fraternity brother’s position may
eloquently state. “It cannot be
tie that will bind us to the col-
be or what turns the fates may
defined.” They are the ones who
lege for life. It is only when we
have given him: he is worthy of
realize that “fraternity” is a col-
come back, when we return as
respect.
i wiLL proteCt the heaLth and safety of
lection of intangibles; it cannot
aLL human Beings.
strangers to the old campus
be evaluated in mathematical
– 3rd basic expectation
from which all our acquaintanc-
terms or analyzed through ob-
es have long since gone, that we
jective scientific tests. The appraisal of “fraternity” can only be done
know that our fraternity is the
in comparative terms in light of one’s personal experience. They are
sir edward Coke is the spiritual Father of delta Chi. the ones who realize the true joy in the pursuit, who daily rededicate
friendships cherished for life. Then, as your graduation draws near,
themselves to make the most of that day’s adventure. They are Delta
you appreciate how much Delta Chi has influenced your growth. More
Chis.
opportunities become available. You can serve on a chapter’s Alumni Board of Trustees or as “BB” of a chapter. Service on a number of
At this point, you need to ask yourself an important question - “If I’m
committees of the general fraternity is possible. Most prestigious and
making a commitment to Delta Chi. what can I do for the Fraternity
demanding of all is election to serve as “AA”, “CC. or “DO” of the
after graduation and throughout my life?” Presently, you are begin-
general fraternity. The more you “serve,” the more there is to gain
ning your college life and probably have not given thought to
in terms of business, professional and personal friendships,
the future beyond college. However, your commitment
not to mention the personal I satisfaction of knowing you
today means nothing without your commitment to
have been an influence in the direction of an organi-
“tomorrow” in Delta Chi. How do you build the
zation: your fraternity – Delta Chi.
type of commitment necessary to make Delta Chi a lifetime brotherhood? Become “involved”
Involvement means financial support as well.
from the beginning. As an associate member,
Many members, undergraduate and alumni
serve as an officer of your class. Organize ac-
alike, give in a myriad off fashions, from wills
tivities for your class. Working with your asso-
and bequests to direct cash donations to The
ciate brothers will further your understanding
Delta Chi Fraternity or its Educational Foun-
of people and the guidelines of the Fraternity.
dation. This financial support is vital to the
When you attain full membership, a new vista
growth of Delta Chi. Without the generosity of
of opportunities opens up for you. Serve as an of-
our membership. Delta Chi would certainly be in
ficer or committee chairman for your chapter. Visit nearby
“the king himseLf
chapters
to witness how they work and the type of people
shouLd Be under no man, But under god
perilous financial straits. Then, there is the legacy of Delta Chi - your son. Imagine the pride of placing the badge of Delta Chi upon the lapel of your
who run them. Attend the Re-
son, sharing with him the same opportunities to learn and grow in an
gional Leadership Conferences
environment conducive to sound education and lifetime brotherhood.
and the International Conven-
This, by far, is your greatest gift to Delta Chi.
tions, Meeting and interacting That brings us again to your commitment. There is much you can do in Delta Chi. The Fraternity needs your commitment, not only for the
nity member. As such it seeks to develop the social graces, the art of good living, the development of courtesy and kindness. Good manners, good taste and good companionship are it part of the training of every fraternity member.
inTrodUcTions ntroductions are simple if you know the system. The most important thing to remember about introducing people is to do it, even if you forget names.
shakinG hands
Table manners of every fraternity memBer.”
The college Fraternity is the center of the social life of the frater-
Companionship are it part of the training
with brothers from across the nation is interesting and builds
good manners, good taste and good
and the Law. – sir edward Coke
any people feel they can “take
the
measure”
of
another person by his or her
ecognize that the three
+ place the knife and fork on the edge of the plate while eating and in the cen-
things we eat with today – the knife, fork and spoon - each
ter of the plate when finished.
have a specific use, purpose, and proper way to be handled.
+ Keep your napkin folded in half on your lap throughout the meal except when
Normally, they are placed on the table in order of use, starting
using it to wipe your mouth.
from the outside and working to the plate. A good guideline is to
+ eat noiselessly.
use a fork on a flat plate and a spoon in a bowl. It is important to
+ never speak when your mouth contains food. avoid mention of unpleasant
also hold a knife, fork and spoon properly.
subjects at the table. Tall< only with those seated close to you.
handshake. A good, vigorous
+ Introduce a younger person to an older person.
handshake can be the differ-
+ pass food to your right. pass the salt and pepper together. don’t reach across
+ don’t stack your dishes. don’t assist the waiter unless an unusual situation
ence between a successful first
+ Introduce it member of your fraternity to the member of another fraternity.
impression and an unsuccessful
the table or over another person. ask that the dish be passed to you.
seems to require it.
one. Men stand up when shaking
+ Introduce a nonofficial person to an official person.
hands while women may remain
+ eat fruit cocktail with a spoon. don’t use a fork.
seated.
+ Introduce it lower classman to an upper classman.
+ eat pie – even a la mode – with a fork. don’t use a spoon. A good handshake is one that:
+ Introduce it fraternity brother to it house guest.
+ Cut one bite of meat or vegetable at a time. don’t cut numerous bites. + Is made with a firm, but not bone crushing or fish-limp, grip. + Is held for about three or four seconds. + never leave a spoon in a bowl, cup, glass, or dessert dish.
Sue Smith.” (Older male of distinction first ... younger female second.) “Grandmother Smith, I would you to meet Senator Jones.” (Older Fe-
This asset will be invaluable to all your relationships and especially
male first...younger male, even though distinguished, second.)
so in recruitment.
academic sUccess and practIce academIc IntegrIty.” – 1st basic expectation
+ Keep the salad and bread plates to your left. don’t move them around.
As with most rules, there are exceptions, of which you must be the judge. Example: “Senator Jones. I would like you to meet my date.
I wIll strIve for
dessert spoon
SPREADS
water goBLet
WesT
napkin
dinner fork saLad fork
serviCe pLate
teaspoon dinner knife
formal place serVice
COVER
2007 FIFTEENTH EDITION THE DELTA CHI FRATERNITY
CoCktaiL fork soup spoon
fter your time as an active
the world have very high influ-
member of the Delta Chi
ence. This is a list of successful
Fraternity, networking is what
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The brotherhood you gained has
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The Greek TradiTion
007
The broTherhood o f a l i f e T i m e 020
The essence of G o o d Ta s T e
033
hisTorY of The Greek moVemenT nique among the educa-
06
events were few and far between.
tional institutions of the
It was indeed all work and no
world, American college frater-
play. But students, then as now,
nities are as old as the nation it-
found a way when there was a
self. They arose in response to a
need. The need was to be able
need for close personal relation-
to relax and recuperate, to en-
ships among students, and they
joy the friendships and fun that
have provided an opportunity for
make life bearable, to learn
supplemental education beyond
those things that can’t be taught
the formal curriculum of the col-
in the classroom, to put purpose
lege.
and perspective into a personal
In the early days, studies cen-
liamsburg, Virginia, in 1750, the
way-of-life, to belong. In Wil-
In 1750, the Raleigh Tavern saw the formation of the Flat Hat Club.
tered around Greek and Latin.
way was to gather in an upper
Good things are soon copied, but old habits are hard to break. Other
Electives were unknown, and
room of the Raleigh Tavern with
groups appeared but they were social only to a limited extent. They
classics rather than current
College of William and Mary
were only concerned with faculty approval and that meant being more
events dominated discussion.
classmates.
like a literary society – meeting to deflate or critique compositions, staging an oratorical contest, or engaging in a form of early campus
It was a trying time for a teenage, as most were, having been
Over a bowl of punch, a small
politics with rival groups. The note of the times was sounded in their
sent to college by parents to ac-
group of students talked and
names: Ciceronian, Calliopian, and Philopeuthion.
quire discipline as much as book
laughed and called themselves
learning. And a harsh discipline
the Flat Hat Club. These stu-
One group, PDA, ejected a stu-
it was. Dress and deportment
dents didn’t know it, but they had
dent who was a superior Greek
were
strictly
defined.
Travel
was difficult. Athletic and social
07
organized the first general col-
scholar. That rejected student,
lege fraternity.
John Health, took three Greek
22 of the present day fraternities were founded prior to 1860.
letters, gathered four friends,
and held the first secret meeting of Phi Beta Kappa, the first Greek-
American campuses.
...John heaLth took three greek Letters, gathered
letter society or fraternity, on December 5, 1776. It was a secret because it had to be. The William and Mary faculty didn’t approve of its
Meanwhile, four Phi Beta Kappa men at the University of North Caro-
students discussing the pressing issues of the day and possibly stray-
lina in 1812 organized Kappa Alpha, which expanded in informal fash-
rememBer: it is a
ing too far form accepted beliefs.
ion to more than 20 campuses throughout the South. Unfortunately, it
So Phi Beta Kappa developed
would not survive the Civil War.
four friends, and heLt the first seCret meeting of phi Beta kappa, the first greek-Letter soCiety or
secret signals of challenge and
“fraternity” and never “frat”.
recognition as they met weekly
To the north, on the campus of Union College, Schenectady, New
in the Raleigh Tavern’s Apollo
York, the decline of a military marching club left a void in student life
Room.
The secret grip and mottos and ritual, the distinctive badge, the code
08
1870 KAPPA ALPHA THETA, THE FIRST WOMEN’S GREEK-LETTERED SOCIETY, WAS FOUNDED AT DEPAW UNIVERSITY
fraternity, on deCemBer 5th, 1776.”
in the fall of 1825. So a group of students, including several members of Phi Beta Kappa, organized Kappa Alpha Society (not to be con-
lexis de Tocqueville, a much-
students took inspiration from
fused with either the 1812 Kappa Alpha or the current Kappa Alpha
traveled Frenchman, wrote De-
the local Sigma Phi Chapter and
of laws and the use of Greek letters all were used by Phi Beta Kappa
Order) on November 20. 1825. Remaining conservative throughout its
mocracy in America following a
founded another Greek-letter
and later adopted by subsequent fraternities. But the important lega-
existence with only nine chapters and a total of roughly 9,200 alumni
trip to America in the 1830s, In
society, Alpha Delta Phi, in 1832.
cies of Phi Beta Kappa are these: high morals, scholastic advance-
as of 2000, Kappa Alpha Society enjoys the distinction of being the
it he commented: “Americans
Fraternities were on the move. A
ment, and the friendship of one brother with another.
FIRsT GReeK-leTTeR GeneRal ColleGe FRaTeRnITY with continuous existence to date.
of all ages, all conditions, and
year later, Alpha Delta Phi estab-
all dispositions constantly form
lished its second chapter west of
associations. They are the most
the Alleghenies at Miami Univer-
Due to its secrecy, students and faculty alike opposed Kappa Alpha
fraternal people in the world.”
sity, Oxford, Ohio.
09
10
Phi Beta Kappa felt that other campuses should share its good idea and that higher education give proper consideration to prepare a student for his future responsibilities by preparing him socially. In 1780,
society. But other students admired the concept of the organization
He was as prophetic as he was
the Alpha of Connecticut was planted at Yale, in 1781, the Alpha of
and formed Sigma Phi on March 4, 1827, and Delta Phi on November
observant.
Massachusetts at Harvard, and more followed. As time went on, Phi
17. 1827. Kappa Alpha Society, Sigma Phi, and Delta Phi formed the
John Reilly Knox had been prominent, as a member of a Miami
Beta Kappa became purely intellectual in its aims, though the origi-
“Union Triad,” and set the pattern for the American fraternity system.
Sigma Phi later founded a sec-
University literacy society, in a
nal cardinal principles were “literature, morality, and friendship.”
Eventually, Union students founded six fraternities, which is why the
ond chapter at Hamilton College,
“rather bitter fight” against Al-
During the anti-secret society movements in the 1830s, the society
college is recognized as the “Mother of Fraternities.”
voluntarily revealed that its name meant “Philosophy, the Guide (or Helmsman) of Life.” Since that time it has become strictly an honor-
Some think the college fraternity is uniquely American; certainly
Clinton. New York. Seeking an
pha Delta Phi. He admired the
alternative to two bitterly fighting
organization and of the Alpha
literary societies, some Hamilton
Delta Phi members, but imag-
ary organization and today recognizes undergraduate men and wom-
such an expanded and developed
ined a society of “good without
en who show superior achievements in academics on more than 270
system exists nowhere else, A
the ingredient of evil” and in 1839 The college Yard at William
members of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity at the University of Texas.
and mary circa 1740.
11
involved heaping great quantities of snow in the entrances of
and the first member of what
the College buildings, thus pre-
was to become the “Miami Tri-
venting the faculty from entering
ad.”
the classrooms for two days. All
Faculties were still highly suspi-
and all but two members of Beta
cious of fraternities, so both Al-
Theta Pi were expelled. Both fra-
the members of Alpha Delta Phi
12
pha Delta Phi and Beta Theta Pi
ternities went inactive until 1852.
existed in secret, with members
In 1848 Phi Delta Theta was
not even wearing their badges
founded to fill the void, and, in
publicly. Then in 1847, members
1855, six men who split from the
of both organizations were found
Delta Kappa Epsilon Chapter,
to have participated in a student
which had been started in 1852,
revolt against an unpopular Mi-
formed Sigma Chi. The Miami
ami University administration.
Triad was complete.
The so-called “snow rebellion”
heLps prepare its memBers for Life in soCiety.
founded Beta Theta Pi, the first fraternity founded in the “West”
deLta Chi is CaLLed a “soCiaL fraternity” BeCause it
SPREADS
Sororities had their beginnings members of the Delta Tau Delta
at Wesleyan Female College,
Fraternity at the University of Texas.
Macon, Georgia. The Adelphean
deLta Chi
was founded January 27. 1870, at
altogether. New institutions and
University, Greencastle, Indiana,
the state-supported institutions
as the first women’s Greekletter
grew to fill the need for mass
Society.
was the
year later by the Philomathean Society. They remained
In the early days, most educa-
nity legislation. As the chapters
tional institutions existed pri-
grew larger, they found it pos-
first
marily to prepare young men for
sible and desirable to provide liv-
the learned professions and the
ing quarters. Soon the fraternity
fraternity
clergy. Emphasis was placed on
house became a common sight
the classical studies, especially
in college towns. Those organi-
to aBoLish
Greek and Latin. When fraterni-
zations which li1cked sufficient
ties came along, it was natural
leadership soon passed out of
strictly local sororities for more than 50 years before adopting Greek names and expanding as Alpha Delta Pi and Phi Mu, respectively. By 1860 the fraternity system was firmly established, with 22 of the present-day general fraternities having been already founded. The Civil War, pitting brothers
hell Week.
against brothers in a familial and fraternal sense, resulted in the closing of many colleges and the temporary interruption in the development of new fraternities. The only fraternity founded during the War was
education. Several states in the late 1890s adopted anti-frater-
Society was organized May 15. 1851, and followed a
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14 der, [865; Kappa Sigma Kappa (merging with Theta Xi in 1962) 1867;
Theta Xi at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New
for them to draw on those teach-
existence: those that had it ex-
ings. Literacy exercises were
panded at a rapid rate and en-
a common part of all chapter
couraged the formation of many
meetings, where the presenta-
new fraternities. Into such an
tion of essays and debates was
environment Delta Chi was born
Pi Kappa Alpha. 1868; Sigma Nu, 1869; and Kappa Sigma. 1869: all in
customary. At first, meetings
on October 13. 1890. The corner
general fraternity).
Virginia. The nation and its campuses were
noT To be TH e s ame a FTe R THe CIvI l WaR. One significant chal-
were held in rented rooms but
was turned into the 20th Century
soon the chapters acquired halls
with the realization of the impor-
It was not uncommon for whole fraternity chapters in the South to en-
lenge was the increased entrance of women into higher education.
that they furnished as clubrooms.
tance of interfraternity endeav-
list as a body to defend the Confederacy. In a few cases, chapters tried
“Aware of the condescending and frequently scornful activities of the
Eventually, chapter houses be-
ors. An intersorority conference
York, the first professional fraternity (later becoming a
to hold together in military units. Afterwards the persistence of bitter
male students.” writes one historian, “wanted nothing more than to
came common. Gradually, more
(the forerunner of today’s Na-
sectional feeling worked to keep open the wounds that needed heal-
prove their capabilities and to achieve an equally important position”
and more men began to enter
tional Panhellenic Conference)
ing. To promote the healing process was a task particularly suited to
on their campuses.
fraternities. Noting the advantages of fraternity group living, I.C. Sorosis (now Pi
college. The curriculum expand-
met in Chicago in 1902 and the
ed. Many colleges became uni-
National
versities. The church relation-
ference {now called the North-
Interfraternity
15
Con-
Responding to the urgency of the need was Alpha Tau Omega, the
Beta Phi) was founded April 28. 1867, at Monmouth College, Mon-
ship of many schools weakened
American Interfraternity Confer-
First fraternity founded after the Civil War in 1865; Kappa Alpha Or-
mouth, Illinois as the first national sorority, and Kappa Alpha Theta
and, in many cases, was dropped
ence) first convened in New York
“A mystic bond of 16
Brotherhood
17
makes all men one.” – Thomas Carlyle
accepted by and becoming a part
Chi take upon himself a commitment to stand by his oath taken early
of Delta Chi gives you the benefit
in his membership. An alumnus who has given nearly 60 years of ser-
of a rich heritage and it promis-
vice to the Fraternity recently said to a group of undergraduates. ‘The
ing future.
excitement about Delta Chi you feel today doesn’t begin to compare
The Cornerstone is a reference
means more to me. It has for sixty years.”
to the rewards it can offer through a lifetime. Every day the Fraternity manual for Delta Chi’s history,
leGes fraTerniTY ach year, thousands of young men join fraternities. Looking for that mystical “bond of brotherhood” and a sense of belonging that has so much to do with why the role of a Delta Chi is important
20
its membership, its purpose and
Forget for a moment all of the material manifestations of fraternities
goals, its programs, each indi-
as you see them. What you are left with is a group of college men who
vidual member’s responsibilities
wish, by close association, to ac-
and much more. It addresses
complish certain desired ends
the role and responsibilities of
that they cannot accomplish in-
Delta Chis throughout their lives.
dividually, During the associate
to us.
deLta Chi was my first
Membership in the Fraternity is
member education program you
not limited to the undergraduate
will be given the opportunity to
Today, as a new associate member of The Delta Chi Fraternity, you
Love; and it shaLL Be my
years. The opportunity to grow
exhibit initiative and loyalty, to
feel excitement; you see opportunities: you understand the responsi-
and continue one’s fraternal af-
bilities and look forward to the challenges of full membership in Delta
Last.”
filiation is always open. To do so
Chi. That exhilaration will carryover to every facet of your life. Being
- Peter s. Johnson
simply requires that each Delta
21
22
on feBruary 13, 1987, deLta Chi BeCame an internationaL fraternity.
display a vital interest, and to partake in the chapter’s progress, This is group responsibility, The membership education program is designed to facilitate the assimilation of new members into the chapter. While giving them the necessary skills to function within the chapter, each chapter has an associate member counselor who will supervise your assimilation process into Delta Chi. In addition to reading this manual, each associate member is expected to select a “big brother” from among the membership of the
THe bIG bRoTHeR Is ResPonsIble FoR TaKInG sTePs to help guide his little brother through
chapter. PRoGRessIon oF THe CREST
members of the Delta Chi Fraternity in 1954 at the University of Kansas.
the membership education program. He will follow your development
23
SPREADS closely as you prepare to accept the responsibilities of full membership.
peTer schermerhorn Johnson
It is not necessary for an associate member to memorize everything
writing twenty years after the founding of Delta Chi
this manual covers during the brief period of formal member educan the usual course of things
one thing dear to us that has
tion, This is a manual to help you get as much as possible from your
I should have been forgot-
survived the going of the years.
total fraternity experience. Read it and use it with that in mind.
ten at graduation. This is the
24
keynote of the Fraternity. The
The fellow who leaves should
Fraternity man never graduates.
never think that his connection with his fraternity ends with his
reward and Challenge of being a Delta Chi is dependent upon each
graduation. It has only begun.
larger affairs of the world. But
He will come across the mem-
member’s QUesT To maKe HIs Pl aCe In HIs FRaTeRnITY. The path to a full and broad personal interpreta-
as long as his Chapter stands,
bers all the years of his life.
he is as much a part and par-
Some can aid him and some he
cel of it as in his undergraduate
can aid, but the fact that a man
days. His success is theirs and
is a member of your own society
their success is his. He belongs
will cause you to “sorter snug-
to the family for life.
1890 “IN THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF EVERY DELTA CHI, OCTOBER 13, 1890 IS A DAY TO BE REMEMBERED.”
cate themselves to make the most of that day’s adventure. They are Delta Chis.
There are no words to quantify or qualify the significance and impact of the Fraternity on its members. In large part, the richness,
He receives his diploma and leaves his Alma Mater for the
tion of “fraternity” is filled with late night talks, recruitment, officer elections, committee involvement, social functions, alumni relations, 25
exam preparation and service projects. The list includes every func-
26
tion of being a student or concerned alumnus, the tasks are often dif-
27
ficult, and disappointments occur frequently. But strangely enough,
gle up to him” wherever you find
those who persevere are those who express the greatest satisfac-
him. Man is a gregarious animal
tion. They are the ones who consider the meaning of Brotherhood
Most of us in our undergradu-
and cannot help it. There is one
and eloquently state. “It cannot
ate days do not appreciate the
thing about it, whatever your
be defined.” They are the ones
fact that the fraternity is the one
fraternity brother’s position may
who realize that “fraternity” is a
tie that will bind us to the col-
be or what turns the fates may
collection of intangibles; it can-
lege for life. It is only when we
have given him: he is worthy of
not be evaluated in mathemati-
come back, when we return as
respect.
i wiLL proteCt the heaLth and safety of
cal terms or analyzed through
aLL human Beings.
strangers to the old campus
objective scientific tests. The ap-
– 3rd basic expectation
from which all our acquaintanc-
praisal of “fraternity” can only be
es have long since gone, that we
done in comparative terms in light of one’s personal experience. They
know that our fraternity is the
are the ones who realize the true joy in the pursuit, who daily rededi-
tion draws near, you appreciate how much Delta Chi has influenced your growth. More opportunities become available. You can serve on a chapter’s Alumni Board of Trustees or as “BB” of a chapter. Service
At this point, you need to ask yourself an important question - “If
on a number of committees of the general fraternity is possible. Most
I’m making a commitment to Delta Chi. what can I do for the Fra-
prestigious and demanding of all is election to serve as “AA”, “CC. or
ternity after graduation and throughout my life?” Presently, you are
“DO” of the general fraternity. The more you “serve,” the more there
beginning your college life and probably have not given thought to
is to gain in terms of business, professional and personal friend-
the future beyond college. However, your commitment to-
ships, not to mention the personal I satisfaction of knowing
day means nothing without your commitment to “to-
you have been an influence in the direction of an organi-
morrow” in Delta Chi. How do you build the type of
zation: your fraternity – Delta Chi.
commitment necessary to make Delta Chi a lifetime brotherhood? Become “involved” from the
Involvement means financial support as well.
beginning. As an associate member, serve as
Many members, undergraduate and alumni
an officer of your class. Organize activities
alike, give in a myriad off fashions, from wills
for your class. Working with your associate 28
and bequests to direct cash donations to The
brothers will further your understanding of
Delta Chi Fraternity or its Educational Foun-
people and the guidelines of the Fraternity.
dation. This financial support is vital to the
When you attain full membership, a new vista
29
growth of Delta Chi. Without the generosity of
of opportunities opens up for you. Serve as an
our membership. Delta Chi would certainly be in
officer or committee chairman for your chapter.
perilous financial straits.
Visit nearby chapters to witness how they work and the type of people
“the king himseLf
man, But under god
Then, there is the legacy of Delta Chi - your son. Imag-
who run them. Attend the Regional Leadership
shouLd Be under no
ine the pride of placing the badge of Delta Chi upon the lapel of your son, sharing with him the same opportunities to
Conferences and the Interna-
learn and grow in an environment conducive to sound education and
tional Conventions, Meeting and
lifetime brotherhood. This, by far, is your greatest gift to Delta Chi.
interacting with brothers from across the nation is interesting
That brings us again to your commitment. There is much you can do
and the Law.”
and builds friendships cherished
in Delta Chi. The Fraternity needs your commitment, not only for the
– sir edward Coke
for life. Then, as your gradua-
immediate future, but also for the long term as well. For Delta Chi to
ners, good taste and good companionship are it part of the training of every fraternity member.
inTrodUcTions ntroductions are simple if you know the system. The most important thing to remember about introducing people is to do it, even if you forget names.
shakinG hands
Table manners of every fraternity memBer.”
nity member. As such it seeks to develop the social graces, the art of good living, the development of courtesy and kindness. Good man-
Companionship are it part of the training
The college Fraternity is the center of the social life of the frater-
good manners, good taste and good
sir edward Coke is the spiritual Father of Delta Chi.
ecognize that the three
the
measure”
ter of the plate when finished.
have a specific use, purpose, and proper way to be handled.
+ Keep your napkin folded in half on your lap throughout the meal except when
Normally, they are placed on the table in order of use, starting
using it to wipe your mouth.
from the outside and working to the plate. A good guideline is to
+ eat noiselessly.
use a fork on a flat plate and a
any people feel they can “take
+ Place the knife and fork on the edge of the plate while eating and in the cen-
things we eat with today – the knife, fork and spoon - each
spoon in a bowl. It is important to
of
+ never speak when your mouth contains food. avoid mention of unpleasant
also hold a knife, fork and spoon
another person by his or her
properly.
subjects at the table. Tall< only with those seated close to you.
handshake. A good, vigorous 32
+ Introduce a younger person to an older person.
handshake can be the differ-
33
34
+ Pass food to your right. Pass the salt and pepper together. Don’t reach across
+ Don’t stack your dishes. Don’t assist the waiter unless an unusual situation
ence between a successful first
+ Introduce it member of your fraternity to the member of another fraternity.
impression and an unsuccessful
the table or over another person. ask that the dish be passed to you.
seems to require it.
one. Men stand up when shaking
+ Introduce a nonofficial person to an official person.
hands while women may remain
+ eat fruit cocktail with a spoon. Don’t use a fork.
seated.
+ Introduce it lower classman to an upper classman.
+ eat pie – even a la mode – with a fork. Don’t use a spoon. A good handshake is one that:
+ Introduce it fraternity brother to it house guest.
+ Cut one bite of meat or vegetable at a time. Don’t cut numerous bites. + Is made with a firm, but not bone crushing or fish-limp, grip. + Is held for about three or four seconds. + never leave a spoon in a bowl, cup, glass, or dessert dish.
Sue Smith.” (Older male of distinction first ... younger female second.) “Grandmother Smith, I would you to meet Senator Jones.” (Older Fe-
This asset will be invaluable to all your relationships and especially
male first...younger male, even though distinguished, second.)
so in recruitment.
academic sUccess and practIce academIc IntegrIty.” – 1st basic expectation
+ Keep the salad and bread plates to your left. Don’t move them around.
As with most rules, there are exceptions, of which you must be the judge. Example: “Senator Jones. I would like you to meet my date.
I wIll strIve for
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dessert spoon
SPREADS
water goBLet
36
37
napkin
dinner fork saLad fork
serviCe pLate
teaspoon dinner knife
CoCktaiL fork soup spoon
Knowing how to set a table, formally, is something that can benefit you for a lifetime.
COVER
1890 This manual is dedicated to the men who are sharing the great experience which caused founder Peter Schermerhorn Johnson to declare, “Delta Chi was my first love; it shall be my last.”
world have very high influence. This is a list of successful business men in all different areas of
can land you a successful career.
interest. A simple call or email is
The brotherhood you gained has
the least you could do and could
many benefits. One of the biggest
be the conversation that changes
is the fact that many brothers
your life.
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39
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formal place serVice
fter your time as an active member of the Delta Chi Fraternity, networking is what
across the United States and the
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dessert fork
Bread & Butter pLate
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07
+ THE BROTHERHOOD O F A L I F E T I M E 20
+ THE ESSENCE OF G O O D TA S T E
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HISTORY OF THE GREEK MOVEMENT nique among the educa-
06
events were few and far between.
tional institutions of the
It was indeed all work and no
world, American college frater-
play. But students, then as now,
nities are as old as the nation it-
found a way when there was a
self. They arose in response to a
need. The need was to be able
need for close personal relation-
to relax and recuperate, to en-
ships among students, and they
joy the friendships and fun that
have provided an opportunity for
make life bearable, to learn
supplemental education beyond
those things that can’t be taught
the formal curriculum of the col-
in the classroom, to put purpose
lege.
and perspective into a personal
In the early days, studies cen-
liamsburg, Virginia, in 1750, the
In 1750, the Raleigh Tavern saw the formation of the Flat Hat Club.
way-of-life, to belong. In Wiltered around Greek and Latin.
way was to gather in an upper
Good things are soon copied, but old habits are hard to break. Other
Electives were unknown, and
room of the Raleigh Tavern with
groups appeared but they were social only to a limited extent. They
classics rather than current
College of William and Mary
were only concerned with faculty approval and that meant being more
events dominated discussion.
classmates.
like a literary society – meeting to deflate or critique compositions, staging an oratorical contest, or engaging in a form of early campus
It was a trying time for a teenage, as most were, having been
Over a bowl of punch, a small
politics with rival groups. The note of the times was sounded in their
sent to college by parents to ac-
group of students talked and
names: Ciceronian, Calliopian, and Philopeuthion.
quire discipline as much as book
laughed and called themselves
learning. And a harsh discipline
the Flat Hat Club. These stu-
One group, PDA, ejected a stu-
it was. Dress and deportment
dents didn’t know it, but they had
dent who was a superior Greek
were
strictly
defined.
Travel
was difficult. Athletic and social
07
organized the first general col-
scholar. That rejected student,
lege fraternity.
John Health, took three Greek
22 OF THE PRESENT DAY FRATERNITIES WERE FOUNDED PRIOR TO 1860.
letters, gathered four friends,
and held the first secret meeting of Phi Beta Kappa, the first Greek-
American campuses.
...JOHN HEALTH TOOK THREE GREEK LETTERS, GATHERED
letter society or fraternity, on December 5, 1776. It was a secret because it had to be. The William and Mary faculty didn’t approve of its
Meanwhile, four Phi Beta Kappa men at the University of North Caro-
students discussing the pressing issues of the day and possibly stray-
lina in 1812 organized Kappa Alpha, which expanded in informal fash-
REMEMBER: IT IS A
ing too far form accepted beliefs.
ion to more than 20 campuses throughout the South. Unfortunately, it
So Phi Beta Kappa developed
would not survive the Civil War.
FOUR FRIENDS, AND HELT THE FIRST SECRET MEETING OF PHI BETA KAPPA, THE FIRST GREEK-LETTER SOCIETY OR
secret signals of challenge and
“FRATERNITY” AND NEVER “FRAT”.
recognition as they met weekly
To the north, on the campus of Union College, Schenectady, New
in the Raleigh Tavern’s Apollo
York, the decline of a military marching club left a void in student life
Room.
The secret grip and mottos and ritual, the distinctive badge, the code
08
1870 KAPPA ALPHA THETA, THE FIRST WOMEN’S GREEK-LETTERED SOCIETY, WAS FOUNDED AT DEPAW UNIVERSITY
FRATERNITY, ON DECEMBER 5TH, 1776.”
in the fall of 1825. So a group of students, including several members of Phi Beta Kappa, organized Kappa Alpha Society (not to be con-
system exists nowhere else,
Clinton. New York. Seeking an
fused with either the 1812 Kappa Alpha or the current Kappa Alpha
Alexis de Tocqueville, a much-
alternative to two bitterly fighting
of laws and the use of Greek letters all were used by Phi Beta Kappa
Order) on November 20. 1825. Remaining conservative throughout its
traveled Frenchman, wrote De-
literary societies, some Hamilton
and later adopted by subsequent fraternities. But the important lega-
existence with only nine chapters and a total of roughly 9,200 alumni
mocracy in America following a
students took inspiration from
cies of Phi Beta Kappa are these: high morals, scholastic advance-
as of 2000, Kappa Alpha Society enjoys the distinction of being the
trip to America in the 1830s, In
the local Sigma Phi Chapter and
ment, and the friendship of one brother with another.
FIRST GREEK-LETTER GENERAL COLLEGE FRATERNITY with continuous existence to date.
it he commented: “Americans
founded another Greek-letter
of all ages, all conditions, and
society, Alpha Delta Phi, in 1832.
all dispositions constantly form
Fraternities were on the move. A
Due to its secrecy, students and faculty alike opposed Kappa Alpha
associations. They are the most
year later, Alpha Delta Phi estab-
09
10
Phi Beta Kappa felt that other campuses should share its good idea and that higher education give proper consideration to prepare a student for his future responsibilities by preparing him socially. In 1780,
society. But other students admired the concept of the organization
fraternal people in the world.”
lished its second chapter west of
the Alpha of Connecticut was planted at Yale, in 1781, the Alpha of
and formed Sigma Phi on March 4, 1827, and Delta Phi on November
He was as prophetic as he was
the Alleghenies at Miami Univer-
Massachusetts at Harvard, and more followed. As time went on, Phi
17. 1827. Kappa Alpha Society, Sigma Phi, and Delta Phi formed the
observant.
sity, Oxford, Ohio. John Reilly Knox had been prom-
Beta Kappa became purely intellectual in its aims, though the origi-
“Union Triad,” and set the pattern for the American fraternity system.
nal cardinal principles were “literature, morality, and friendship.”
Eventually, Union students founded six fraternities, which is why the
Sigma Phi later founded a sec-
During the anti-secret society movements in the 1830s, the society
college is recognized as the “Mother of Fraternities.”
ond chapter at Hamilton College,
voluntarily revealed that its name meant “Philosophy, the Guide (or Helmsman) of Life.” Since that time it has become strictly an honor-
inent, as a member of a Miami University literacy society, in a
Some think the college fraternity
“rather bitter fight” against Al-
ary organization and today recognizes undergraduate men and wom-
is uniquely American; certainly
pha Delta Phi. He admired the
en who show superior achievements in academics on more than 270
such an expanded and developed
organization and of the Alpha The college Yard at William
Members of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity at the University of Texas.
and Mary circa 1740.
11
revolt against an unpopular Miami University administration.
the ingredient of evil” and in 1839
The so-called “snow rebellion”
founded Beta Theta Pi, the first
involved heaping great quanti-
fraternity founded in the “West”
ties of snow in the entrances of
and the first member of what
the College buildings, thus pre-
was to become the “Miami Tri-
venting the faculty from entering
ad.”
the classrooms for two days. All
Faculties were still highly suspi-
and all but two members of Beta
the members of Alpha Delta Phi
12
cious of fraternities, so both Al-
Theta Pi were expelled. Both fra-
pha Delta Phi and Beta Theta Pi
ternities went inactive until 1852.
existed in secret, with members
In 1848 Phi Delta Theta was
not even wearing their badges
founded to fill the void, and, in
publicly. Then in 1847, members
1855, six men who split from the
of both organizations were found
Delta Kappa Epsilon Chapter,
to have participated in a student
which had been started in 1852,
HELPS PREPARE ITS MEMBERS FOR LIFE IN SOCIETY.
Delta Phi members, but imagined a society of “good without
DELTA CHI IS CALLED A “SOCIAL FRATERNITY” BECAUSE IT
SPREADS
formed Sigma Chi. The Miami Members of the Delta Tau Delta
College, Macon, Georgia. The Adelphean Society was
mouth, Illinois as the first na-
ship of many schools weakened
tional sorority, and Kappa Alpha
and, in many cases, was dropped
Theta was founded January 27.
altogether. New institutions and
1870, at University, Greencastle,
the state-supported institutions
Indiana, as the first women’s
grew to fill the need for mass
WAS THE
Greekletter Society.
FIRST
In the early days, most educational institutions existed pri-
grew larger, they found it pos-
FRATERNITY
marily to prepare young men for
sible and desirable to provide liv-
the learned professions and the
ing quarters. Soon the fraternity
TO ABOLISH
clergy. Emphasis was placed on
house became a common sight
the classical studies, especially
the Philomathean Society. They remained strictly lo-
in college towns. Those organi-
cal sororities for more than 50 years before adopting Greek names and expanding as Alpha Delta Pi and Phi Mu, respectively. By 1860 the fraternity system was firmly established,
HELL WEEK.
with 22 of the present-day general fraternities having been already founded. The Civil War, pitting brothers against brothers in a familial and fraternal sense, resulted in the closing of many colleges and the tempo-
education. Several states in the late 1890s adopted anti-frater-
organized May 15. 1851, and followed a year later by
13
14 First fraternity founded after the Civil War in 1865; Kappa Alpha Or-
rary interruption in the development of new fraterni-
nity legislation. As the chapters
Greek and Latin. When fraterni-
zations which li1cked sufficient
ties came along, it was natural
leadership soon passed out of
for them to draw on those teach-
existence: those that had it ex-
ings. Literacy exercises were
panded at a rapid rate and en-
a common part of all chapter
couraged the formation of many
ties. The only fraternity founded during the War was
der, [865; Kappa Sigma Kappa (merging with Theta Xi in 1962) 1867;
meetings, where the presenta-
new fraternities. Into such an
Theta Xi at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, the first
Pi Kappa Alpha. 1868; Sigma Nu, 1869; and Kappa Sigma. 1869: all in
tion of essays and debates was
environment Delta Chi was born
professional fraternity (later becoming a general fraternity).
Virginia. The nation and its campuses were NOT TO BE THE S AME AFTER THE CIVIL WAR. One significant chal-
customary. At first, meetings
on October 13. 1890. The corner
were held in rented rooms but
was turned into the 20th Century
lenge was the increased entrance of women into higher education.
soon the chapters acquired halls
with the realization of the impor-
Triad was complete.
Fraternity at the University of Texas.
DELTA CHI Sororities had their beginnings at Wesleyan Female
It was not uncommon for whole fraternity chapters in the South to enlist as a body to defend the Confederacy. In a few cases, chapters tried
“Aware of the condescending and frequently scornful activities of the
that they furnished as clubrooms.
tance of interfraternity endeav-
to hold together in military units. Afterwards the persistence of bitter
male students.” writes one historian, “wanted nothing more than to
Eventually, chapter houses be-
ors. An intersorority conference
sectional feeling worked to keep open the wounds that needed heal-
prove their capabilities and to achieve an equally important position”
came common. Gradually, more
(the forerunner of today’s Na-
ing. To promote the healing process was a task particularly suited to
on their campuses.
and more men began to enter
tional Panhellenic Conference)
college. The curriculum expand-
met in Chicago in 1902 and the
fraternities. Responding to the urgency of the need was Alpha Tau Omega, the
Noting the advantages of fraternity group living, I.C. Sorosis (now Pi
ed. Many colleges became uni-
National
Beta Phi) was founded April 28. 1867, at Monmouth College, Mon-
versities. The church relation-
ference {now called the North-
Interfraternity
15
Con-
“A mystic bond of 16
BROTHERHOOD
17
makes all men one.” – Thomas Carlyle
accepted by and becoming a part
Chi take upon himself a commitment to stand by his oath taken early
of Delta Chi gives you the benefit
in his membership. An alumnus who has given nearly 60 years of ser-
of a rich heritage and it promis-
vice to the Fraternity recently said to a group of undergraduates. ‘The
ing future.
excitement about Delta Chi you feel today doesn’t begin to compare
The Cornerstone is a reference
means more to me. It has for sixty years.”
to the rewards it can offer through a lifetime. Every day the Fraternity manual for Delta Chi’s history,
LEGES FRATERNITY ach year, thousands of young men join fraternities. Looking for that mystical “bond of brotherhood” and a sense of belonging that has so much to do with why the role of a Delta Chi is important
20
its membership, its purpose and
Forget for a moment all of the material manifestations of fraternities
goals, its programs, each indi-
as you see them. What you are left with is a group of college men who
vidual member’s responsibilities
wish, by close association, to ac-
and much more. It addresses
complish certain desired ends
the role and responsibilities of
that they cannot accomplish in-
Delta Chis throughout their lives.
dividually, During the associate
to us.
DELTA CHI WAS MY
Membership in the Fraternity is
member education program you
not limited to the undergraduate
will be given the opportunity to
Today, as a new associate member of The Delta Chi Fraternity, you
FIRST LOVE; AND IT
years. The opportunity to grow
exhibit initiative and loyalty, to
feel excitement; you see opportunities: you understand the responsi-
and continue one’s fraternal af-
bilities and look forward to the challenges of full membership in Delta
SHALL BE MY LAST.”
filiation is always open. To do so
Chi. That exhilaration will carryover to every facet of your life. Being
- Peter S. Johnson
simply requires that each Delta
21
22
ON FEBRUARY 13, 1987, DELTA CHI BECAME AN INTERNATIONAL FRATERNITY.
display a vital interest, and to partake in the chapter’s progress, This is group responsibility, The membership education program is designed to facilitate the assimilation of new members into the chapter. While giving them the necessary skills to function within the chapter, each chapter has an associate member counselor who will supervise your assimilation process into Delta Chi. In addition to reading this manual, each associate member is expected to select a “big brother” from among the membership of the
THE BIG BROTHER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR TAKING STEPS to help guide his little brother through
chapter. PROGRESSION OF THE CREST
Members of the Delta Chi Fraternity in 1954 at the University of Kansas.
the membership education program. He will follow your development
23
SPREADS closely as you prepare to accept the responsibilities of full membership.
PETER SCHERMERHORN JOHNSON
It is not necessary for an associate member to memorize everything
writing twenty years after the founding of Delta Chi
this manual covers during the brief period of formal member educan the usual course of
one thing dear to us that has
tion, This is a manual to help you get as much as possible from your
things I should have been
survived the going of the years.
total fraternity experience. Read it and use it with that in mind.
forgotten at graduation. This is
24
the keynote of the Fraternity.
The fellow who leaves should
The Fraternity man never grad-
never think that his connection with his fraternity ends with his
reward and Challenge of being a Delta Chi is dependent upon each
graduation. It has only begun.
the larger affairs of the world.
He will come across the mem-
member’s QUEST TO MAKE HIS PL ACE IN HIS FRATERNITY. The path to a full and broad personal interpreta-
But as long as his Chapter
bers all the years of his life.
stands, he is as much a part and
Some can aid him and some he
parcel of it as in his undergrad-
can aid, but the fact that a man
uate days. His success is theirs
is a member of your own society
and their success is his. He be-
will cause you to “sorter snug-
longs to the family for life.
1890 “IN THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF EVERY DELTA CHI, OCTOBER 13, 1890 IS A DAY TO BE REMEMBERED.”
cate themselves to make the most of that day’s adventure. They are Delta Chis.
There are no words to quantify or qualify the significance and impact of the Fraternity on its members. In large part, the richness,
uates. He receives his diploma and leaves his Alma Mater for
tion of “fraternity” is filled with late night talks, recruitment, officer elections, committee involvement, social functions, alumni relations, 25
exam preparation and service projects. The list includes every func-
26
tion of being a student or concerned alumnus, the tasks are often dif-
27
ficult, and disappointments occur frequently. But strangely enough,
gle up to him” wherever you find
those who persevere are those who express the greatest satisfac-
him. Man is a gregarious animal
tion. They are the ones who consider the meaning of Brotherhood
Most of us in our undergradu-
and cannot help it. There is one
and eloquently state. “It cannot
ate days do not appreciate the
thing about it, whatever your
be defined.” They are the ones
fact that the fraternity is the one
fraternity brother’s position may
who realize that “fraternity” is a
tie that will bind us to the col-
be or what turns the fates may
collection of intangibles; it can-
lege for life. It is only when we
have given him: he is worthy of
not be evaluated in mathemati-
come back, when we return as
respect.
I WILL PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF
cal terms or analyzed through
ALL HUMAN BEINGS.
strangers to the old campus
objective scientific tests. The ap-
– 3rd basic expectation
from which all our acquaintanc-
praisal of “fraternity” can only be
es have long since gone, that we
done in comparative terms in light of one’s personal experience. They
know that our fraternity is the
are the ones who realize the true joy in the pursuit, who daily rededi-
tion draws near, you appreciate how much Delta Chi has influenced your growth. More opportunities become available. You can serve on a chapter’s Alumni Board of Trustees or as “BB” of a chapter. Service
At this point, you need to ask yourself an important question - “If
on a number of committees of the general fraternity is possible. Most
I’m making a commitment to Delta Chi. what can I do for the Fra-
prestigious and demanding of all is election to serve as “AA”, “CC. or
ternity after graduation and throughout my life?” Presently, you are
“DO” of the general fraternity. The more you “serve,” the more there
beginning your college life and probably have not given thought to
is to gain in terms of business, professional and personal friend-
the future beyond college. However, your commitment to-
ships, not to mention the personal I satisfaction of knowing
day means nothing without your commitment to “to-
you have been an influence in the direction of an organi-
morrow” in Delta Chi. How do you build the type of
zation: your fraternity – Delta Chi.
commitment necessary to make Delta Chi a lifetime brotherhood? Become “involved” from the
Involvement means financial support as well.
beginning. As an associate member, serve as
Many members, undergraduate and alumni
an officer of your class. Organize activities
alike, give in a myriad off fashions, from wills
for your class. Working with your associate 28
and bequests to direct cash donations to The
brothers will further your understanding of
Delta Chi Fraternity or its Educational Foun-
people and the guidelines of the Fraternity.
dation. This financial support is vital to the
When you attain full membership, a new vista
29
growth of Delta Chi. Without the generosity of
of opportunities opens up for you. Serve as an
our membership. Delta Chi would certainly be in
officer or committee chairman for your chapter.
perilous financial straits.
Visit nearby chapters to witness how they work and the type of people
“THE KING HIMSELF
MAN, BUT UNDER GOD
Then, there is the legacy of Delta Chi - your son. Imag-
who run them. Attend the Regional Leadership
SHOULD BE UNDER NO
ine the pride of placing the badge of Delta Chi upon the lapel of your son, sharing with him the same opportunities to
Conferences and the Interna-
learn and grow in an environment conducive to sound education and
tional Conventions, Meeting and
lifetime brotherhood. This, by far, is your greatest gift to Delta Chi.
interacting with brothers from across the nation is interesting
That brings us again to your commitment. There is much you can do
AND THE LAW.”
and builds friendships cherished
in Delta Chi. The Fraternity needs your commitment, not only for the
– Sir Edward Coke
for life. Then, as your gradua-
immediate future, but also for the long term as well. For Delta Chi to
Sir Edward Coke is the Spiritual Father of Delta Chi.
TABLE MANNERS ecognize that the three things we eat with today – the knife, fork and spoon - each The college Fraternity is the center of the social life of the frater-
have a specific use, purpose,
nity member. As such it seeks to develop the social graces, the art of
and proper way to be handled.
good living, the development of courtesy and kindness. Good man-
Normally, they are placed on the
ners, good taste and good companionship are it part of the training of
table in order of use, starting
every fraternity member.
from the outside and working to
INTRODUCTIONS ntroductions are simple if you know the system. The most important thing to remember about introducing people is to do it, even if you forget names.
use a fork on a flat plate and a
any people feel they can “take
the
measure”
+ Keep your napkin folded in half on your lap throughout the meal except when using it to wipe your mouth.
the plate. A good guideline is to
SHAKING HANDS
+ Eat noiselessly.
spoon in a bowl. It is important to
of
also hold a knife, fork and spoon
another person by his or her
properly.
+ Never speak when your mouth contains food. Avoid mention of unpleasant subjects at the table. Talk only with those seated close to you.
handshake. A good, vigorous 32
+ Introduce a younger person to an older person.
handshake can be the difference between a successful first
+ Introduce it member of your fraternity to the member of another fraternity. + Introduce a nonofficial person to an official person.
33
34
+ Pass food to your right. Pass the salt and pepper together. Don’t reach across the table or over another person. Ask that the dish be passed to you.
situation seems to require it.
+ Eat fruit cocktail with a spoon. Don’t use a fork.
hands while women may remain
+ Eat pie – even a la mode – with a fork. Don’t use a spoon.
seated.
+ Introduce it lower classman to an upper classman. A good handshake is one that:
+ Cut one bite of meat or vegetable at a time. Don’t cut numerous bites.
I WILL STRIVE FOR
ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND PRACTICE ACADEMIC INTEGRITY.”
+ Introduce it fraternity brother to it house guest. + Is made with a firm, but not bone crushing or fish-limp, grip.
+ Keep the salad and bread plates to your left. Don’t move them around.
As with most rules, there are exceptions, of which you must be the judge. Example: “Senator Jones. I would like you to meet my date.
+ Don’t stack your dishes. Don’t assist the waiter unless an unusual
impression and an unsuccessful one. Men stand up when shaking
+ Is held for about three or four seconds.
+ Never leave a spoon in a bowl, cup, glass, or dessert dish.
Sue Smith.” (Older male of distinction first ... younger female second.) “Grandmother Smith, I would you to meet Senator Jones.” (Older Fe-
This asset will be invaluable to all your relationships and especially
male first...younger male, even though distinguished, second.)
so in recruitment.
+ Place the knife and fork on the edge of the plate while eating and in the center of the plate when finished.
– 1st basic expectation
35
DESSERT SPOON
SPREADS
WATER GOBLET
36
37
NAPKIN
DINNER FORK SALAD FORK
SERVICE PLATE
TEASPOON DINNER KNIFE
COCKTAIL FORK SOUP SPOON
Knowing how to set a table, formally, is something that can benefit you for a lifetime.
COVER
1890 This manual is dedicated to the men who are sharing the great experience which caused founder Peter Schermerhorn Johnson to declare, “Delta Chi was my first love; it shall be my last.”
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can land you a successful career.
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The brotherhood you gained has
the least you could do and could
many benefits. One of the biggest
be the conversation that changes
is the fact that many brothers
your life.
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39
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throughout their lives. Membership in the Fraternity is not limited to the
Each year, thousands of young men join frater-
undergraduate years. The opportunity
nities. Looking for that mystical "bond of broth-
to grow and continue one's fraternal
erhood" and a sense of belonging that has so
affiliation is always open. To do so
much to do with why the role of a Delta Chi is
simply requires that each Delta Chi
important to us.
take upon himself a commitment to stand by his oath taken early in his
WERE FOUNDED PRIOR TO 1860.
THE HISTORY OF THE GREEK MOVEMENT
22 OF THE PRESENT DAY FRATERNITIES
TYPE PALETTE
Today, as a new associate member of The Delta
membership. An alumnus who has
Chi Fraternity, you feel excitement; you see
given nearly 60 years of service to the Fraternity
opportunities: you understand the responsibili-
recently said to a group of undergraduates. 'The
ties and look forward to the challenges of full
excitement about Delta Chi you feel today
membership in Delta Chi. That exhilaration will
doesn't begin to compare to the rewards it can
carryover to every facet of your life. Being
offer through a lifetime. Every day the Fraternity
accepted by and becoming a part of Delta Chi
means more to me. It has for sixty years."
gives you the benefit of a rich heritage and it Forget for a moment all of the material manifes-
promising future.
tunity to exhibit initiative and loyalty, to display a vital interest, and to partake in the chapter's progress, This is group responsibility,
â&#x20AC;&#x153;...John Health took three Greek
The
membership
program
letters, gathered four friends,
is
education
designed
to
facilitate the assimilation of new members into the chapter.
and helt the first secret meeting
While giving them the necessary skills to function within the
of Phi Beta Kappa, the first
chapter, each chapter has
Greek-letter society or fraternity, on December 5th, 1776.â&#x20AC;?
I WILL PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ALL HUMAN BEINGS.
mind.
education, This is a manual to help you get as much as possible from your total fraternity experience. Read it and use it with that in
education program you will be given the oppor-
He will follow your development closely as you prepare to accept the responsibilities of full membership.
individually, During the associate member
the role and responsibilities of Delta Chis
It is not necessary for an associate member to memorize everything this manual covers during the brief period of formal member
desired ends that they cannot accomplish
responsibilities and much more. It addresses
chapter. The big brother is responsible for taking steps to help guide his little brother through the membership education program.
by close association, to accomplish certain
goals, its programs, each individual member's
an associate member counselor who will supervise your assimilation process into Delta Chi.
are left with is a group of college men who wish,
Chi's history, its membership, its purpose and
In addition to reading this manual, each associate member is expected to select a "big brother" from among the membership of the
tations of fraternities as you see them. What you The Cornerstone is a reference manual for Delta
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RIGHT
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+ CONCEPT STATEMENT The goal of this book redesign was to improve the the content conceptually and asthetically. Through dynamic angles, heirarchy, and illustration, I wanted to bring this book to life. The Cornerstone explains the history of Greek life, the history of the Delta Chi Fraternity, and also included life etiquette. The target audience is young men starting out in college who choose to go Greek. The Cornerstone was text heavy and included photographic and illustrative elements that were outdated. Heirarchy was an issue because there was not very much typographic color. Also, the overall appeal was lacking and not attractive.
+ FINAL SPREADS
+ THE GREEK TRADITION
05
+ THE BROTHERHOOD OF A LIFETIME
19
+ THE ESSENCE OF G O O D TA S T E
31
SPREADS
HISTORY OF THE GREEK MOVEMENT
06
nique among the educa-
It was indeed all work and no
tional institutions of the
play. But students, then as now,
world, American college frater-
found a way when there was a
nities are as old as the nation it-
need. The need was to be able
self. They arose in response to a
to relax and recuperate, to en-
need for close personal relation-
joy the friendships and fun that
ships among students, and they
make life bearable, to learn
have provided an opportunity for
those things that can’t be taught
supplemental education beyond
in the classroom, to put purpose
formal curriculum of college.
and perspective into a personal way-of-life, to belong. In Wil-
In 1750, the Raleigh Tavern saw the formation of the Flat Hat Club.
In the early days, studies cen-
liamsburg, Virginia, in 1750, the
tered around Greek and Latin.
way was to gather in an upper
Electives were unknown, and
room of Raleigh Tavern College
peared but they were social only to a limited extent. They were only
classics rather than current
of William and Mary classmates.
concerned with faculty approval and that meant being more like a literary society – meeting to deflate or critique compositions, staging
events dominated discussion. It was a trying time for a teen-
Over a bowl of punch, a small
an oratorical contest, or engaging in a form of early campus politics
age, as most were, having been
group of students talked and
with rival groups. The note of the times was sounded in their names:
sent to college by parents to ac-
laughed and called themselves
Ciceronian, Calliopian, and Philopeuthion.
quire discipline as much as book
the Flat Hat Club. These stu-
learning. And a harsh discipline
dents didn’t know it, but they had
One group, PDA, ejected a student who was a superior Greek schol-
it was. Dress and deportment
organized the first general col-
ar. That rejected student, John
were
Travel
lege fraternity. Good things are
Health, took three Greek let-
was difficult. Athletic and social
soon copied, but old habits are
ters, gathered four friends, and
events were few and far between.
hard to break. Other groups ap-
held the first secret meeting of
strictly
defined.
22 OF THE PRESENT DAY FRATERNITIES WERE FOUNDED PRIOR TO 1860.
07
SPREADS
Phi Beta Kappa, the first Greek-letter society or fra-
1870 KAPPA ALPHA THETA, THE FIRST WOMEN’S GREEK-LETTERED SOCIETY, WAS FOUNDED AT DEPAW UNIVERSITY.
ternity, on December 5, 1776. It was a secret because it had to be. The William and Mary faculty didn’t approve of its students discussing the pressing issues of the day and possibly straying too far form accepted beliefs. So Phi Beta Kappa developed secret signals of challenge and recognition as they met weekly in the Raleigh Tavern’s Apollo Room. The secret grip and mottos and ritual, the distinctive badge, the code of laws and the use of Greek letters all were used by Phi Beta Kappa and later adopted by subsequent
REMEMBER: IT IS A
fraternities. But the important legacies of Phi Beta Kappa are
“FRATERNITY” AND
these: high morals, scholastic advancement, and the friendship
NEVER “FRAT”.
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of one brother with another.
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Phi Beta Kappa felt that other campuses should share its good idea and that higher education give proper consideration to prepare a student for his future responsibilities by preparing him socially. In 1780, the Alpha of Connecticut was planted at Yale, in 1781, the Alpha of Massachusetts at Harvard, and more followed. As time went on, Phi Beta Kappa became purely intellectual in its aims, though the original cardinal principles were “literature, morality, and friendship.” During the anti-secret society movements in the 1830s, the society voluntarily revealed that its name meant “Philosophy, the Guide (or Helmsman) of Life.” Since that time it has become strictly an honorary organization and today recognizes undergraduate men and women who show superior achievements in academics on more than 270
Members of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity playing a board game at the University of Texas in 1921.
American campuses. Meanwhile, four Phi Beta Kappa men at the University of North Carolina in 1812 orga-
...JOHN HEALTH TOOK THREE GREEK LETTERS, GATHERED
nized Kappa Alpha, which expanded in informal fashion to more than 20 campuses throughout the South. Unfortunately, it
FOUR FRIENDS, AND HELT THE FIRST SECRET MEETING OF
would not survive the Civil War.
PHI BETA KAPPA, THE FIRST GREEK-LETTER SOCIETY OR To the north, on the campus of Union College, Schenectady, New York, the decline of a military marching club left a void in student life
FRATERNITY, ON DECEMBER 5TH, 1776.”
in the fall of 1825. So a group of students, including several members of Phi Beta Kappa, organized Kappa Alpha Society (not to be con-
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fused with either the 1812 Kappa Alpha or the current Kappa Alpha
Alexis de Tocqueville, a much-
cieties, some Hamilton students
Order) on November 20. 1825. Remaining conservative throughout its
traveled Frenchman, wrote De-
took inspiration from the local
existence with only nine chapters and a total of roughly 9,200 alumni
mocracy in America following a
Sigma Phi Chapter and founded
as of 2000, Kappa Alpha Society enjoys the distinction of being the
trip to America in the 1830s, In
another Greek-letter society, Al-
FIRST GREEK-LETTER GENERAL COLLEGE FRATERNITY with continuous existence to date.
it he commented: “Americans
pha Delta Phi, in 1832. Fraterni-
of all ages, all conditions, and
ties were on the move. A year lat-
all dispositions constantly form
er, Alpha Delta Phi established
Due to its secrecy, students and faculty alike opposed Kappa Alpha
associations. They are the most
its second chapter west of the
society. But other students admired the concept of the organization
fraternal people in the world.”
Alleghenies at Miami University,
and formed Sigma Phi on March 4, 1827, and Delta Phi on November
He was as prophetic as he was
Oxford, Ohio.
17. 1827. Kappa Alpha Society, Sigma Phi, and Delta Phi formed the
observant.
“Union Triad,” and set the pattern for the American fraternity system.
founded a second chapter at
John Reilly Knox had been prom-
Eventually, Union students founded six fraternities, which is why the
Hamilton College, Clinton. New
inent, as a member of a Miami
college is recognized as the “Mother of Fraternities.”
York. Seeking an alternative to
University literacy society, in a
two bitterly fighting literary so-
“rather bitter fight” against Al-
Sigma
Phi
later
Some think the college fraternity
pha Delta Phi. He admired the
is uniquely American; certainly
organization and of the Alpha
such an expanded and developed
Delta Phi members, but imag-
system exists nowhere else,
ined a society of “good without The college Yard at William and Mary circa 1740.
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The so-called “snow rebellion”
founded Beta Theta Pi, the first
involved heaping great quanti-
fraternity founded in the “West”
ties of snow in the entrances of
and the first member of what
the College buildings, thus pre-
was to become the “Miami Tri-
venting the faculty from entering
ad.”
the classrooms for two days. All the members of Alpha Delta Phi
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Faculties were still highly suspi-
and all but two members of Beta
cious of fraternities, so both Al-
Theta Pi were expelled. Both fra-
pha Delta Phi and Beta Theta Pi
ternities went inactive until 1852.
existed in secret, with members
In 1848 Phi Delta Theta was
not even wearing their badges
founded to fill the void, and, in
publicly. Then in 1847, members
1855, six men who split from the
of both organizations were found
Delta Kappa Epsilon Chapter,
to have participated in a student
which had been started in 1852,
revolt against an unpopular Mi-
formed Sigma Chi. The Miami
ami University administration.
Triad was complete.
HELPS PREPARE ITS MEMBERS FOR LIFE IN SOCIETY.
the ingredient of evil” and in 1839
DELTA CHI IS CALLED A “SOCIAL FRATERNITY” BECAUSE IT
SPREADS
Macon, Georgia. The Adelphean Society was organized May 15. 1851, and followed a year later by the Philomathean Society. They remained strictly local sororities for more than 50 years before adopting Greek names and expanding as Alpha Delta Pi and Phi Mu, respectively. By 1860 the fraternity system was firmly established, with 22 of the present-day general fraternities having been already founded. The Civil War, pitting brothers against brothers in a familial and fraternal sense, resulted in the closing of many colleges and the temporary interruption in the development of new fraterni-
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ties. The only fraternity founded during the War was Members of the Delta Tau Delta
Sororities had their beginnings
Theta Xi at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New
Fraternity at the University of Texas.
at Wesleyan Female College,
York, the first professional fraternity (later becoming a general fraternity). It was not uncommon for whole fraternity chapters in the South to enlist as a body to defend the Confederacy. In a few cases, chapters tried to hold together in military units. Afterwards the persistence of bitter sectional feeling worked to keep open the wounds that needed healing. To promote the healing process was a task particularly suited to fraternities. Responding to the urgency of the need was Alpha Tau Omega, the First fraternity founded after the Civil War in 1865; Kappa Alpha Order, [865; Kappa Sigma Kappa (merging with Theta
as the first women’s Greekletter
grew to fill the need for mass
Society.
education. Several states in the late 1890s adopted anti-frater-
DELTA CHI
In the early days, most educa-
nity legislation. As the chapters
tional institutions existed pri-
grew larger, they found it pos-
marily to prepare young men for
sible and desirable to provide liv-
the learned professions and the
ing quarters. Soon the fraternity
clergy. Emphasis was placed on
house became a common sight
the classical studies, especially
in college towns. Those organi-
Greek and Latin. When fraterni-
zations which li1cked sufficient
ties came along, it was natural
leadership soon passed out of
for them to draw on those teach-
existence: those that had it ex-
ings. Literacy exercises were
panded at a rapid rate and en-
a common part of all chapter
couraged the formation of many
meetings, where the presenta-
new fraternities. Into such an
tion of essays and debates was
environment Delta Chi was born
customary. At first, meetings
on October 13. 1890. The corner
Xi in 1962) 1867; Pi Kappa Alpha. 1868; Sigma Nu, 1869; and Kappa
were held in rented rooms but
was turned into the 20th Century
Sigma. 1869: all in Virginia. The nation and its campuses were NOT
soon the chapters acquired halls
with the realization of the impor-
TO BE THE S AME AFTER THE CIVIL WAR.
WAS THE FIRST FRATERNITY TO ABOLISH
HELL WEEK. 14
One
that they furnished as clubrooms.
tance of interfraternity endeav-
significant challenge was the increased entrance of women into high-
Eventually, chapter houses be-
ors. An intersorority conference
er education. “Aware of the condescending and frequently scornful
came common. Gradually, more
(the forerunner of today’s Na-
activities of the male students.” writes one historian, “wanted nothing
and more men began to enter
tional Panhellenic Conference)
more than to prove their capabilities and to achieve an equally impor-
college. The curriculum expand-
met in Chicago in 1902 and the
tant position” on their campuses.
ed. Many colleges became uni-
National
versities. The church relation-
ference {now called the North-
Noting the advantages of fraternity group living, I.C. Sorosis (now Pi
ship of many schools weakened
American Interfraternity Confer-
Beta Phi) was founded April 28. 1867, at Monmouth College, Mon-
and, in many cases, was dropped
ence) first convened in New York
mouth, Illinois as the first national sorority, and Kappa Alpha Theta
altogether. New institutions and
City in 1909.
was founded January 27. 1870, at University, Greencastle, Indiana,
the state-supported institutions
Interfraternity
Con-
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SPREADS
The Sigma Chi Fraternity house was home to these eighteen individuals.
“A mystic bond of
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makes all men one.” – Thomas Carlyle
17
SPREADS
accepted by and becoming a part of Delta Chi gives you the benefit of a rich heritage and it promising future.
LEGES FRATERNITY ach year, thousands of young men join fraternities. Looking for
The Cornerstone is a reference
that mystical “bond of brotherhood” and a sense of belonging
manual for Delta Chi’s history,
that has so much to do with why the role of a Delta Chi is important
its membership, its purpose and
to us.
DELTA CHI WAS MY
Today, as a new associate member of The Delta Chi Fraternity, you
FIRST LOVE; AND IT
goals, its programs, each individual member’s responsibilities
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feel excitement; you see opportunities: you understand the responsi-
and much more. It addresses the role and responsibilities of
bilities and look forward to the challenges of full membership in Delta
SHALL BE MY LAST.”
Delta Chis throughout their lives.
Chi. That exhilaration will carryover to every facet of your life. Being
- Peter S. Johnson
Membership in the Fraternity is
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Members of the Delta Chi Fraternity at the University of Kansas practicing serenades.
not limited to the undergraduate years. The opportunity to grow and continue one’s fraternal affiliation is always open. To do so simply requires that each Delta Chi take upon himself a commitment to stand by his oath taken early in his membership. An alumnus who has given nearly 60 years of service to the Fraternity recently said to a group of undergraduates. “THE
EXCITEMENT ABOUT DELTA CHI YOU FEEL TODAY DOESN’T BEGIN TO COMPARE TO THE REWARDS IT CAN OFFER THROUGH A LIFETIME.
Every day the Fraternity means more to me. It has for sixty years.” Forget for a moment all of the
ON FEBRUARY 13, 1987,
material manifestations of fraternities as you see them. What
DELTA CHI BECAME AN
you are left with is a group of college men who wish, by close as-
INTERNATIONAL FRATERNITY.
sociation, to accomplish certain
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desired ends that they cannot accomplish individually, During the associate member education program you will be given the opportunity to exhibit initiative and loyalty, to display a vital interest, and to partake in the chapter’s progress, This is group responsibility, The membership education program is designed to facilitate the assimilation of new members into the chapter. While giving them the necessary skills to function within the chapter, each chapter has an associate member counselor who will supervise your assimilation process into Delta Chi. In addition to reading this manual, each associate member is expected to select a “big brother” from among the membership of the PROGRESSION OF THE CREST
chapter. The big brother is responsible for taking steps to help guide
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PETER SCHERMERHORN JOHNSON writing twenty years after the founding of Delta Chi n the usual course of
one thing dear to us that has
things I should have been
survived the going of the years.
forgotten at graduation. This is
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1890
the keynote of the Fraternity.
The fellow who leaves should
The Fraternity man never grad-
never think that his connection
uates. He receives his diploma
with his fraternity ends with his
and leaves his Alma Mater for
graduation. It has only begun.
the larger affairs of the world.
He will come across the mem-
But as long as his Chapter
bers all the years of his life.
stands, he is as much a part and
Some can aid him and some he
parcel of it as in his undergrad-
can aid, but the fact that a man
uate days. His success is theirs
is a member of your own society
and their success is his. He be-
will cause you to “sorter snug-
longs to the family for life.
gle up to him” wherever you find
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him. Man is a gregarious animal Most of us in our undergradu-
and cannot help it. There is one
ate days do not appreciate the
thing about it, whatever your
fact that the fraternity is the one
fraternity brother’s position may
tie that will bind us to the col-
be or what turns the fates given
lege for life. It is only when we
him: he is worthy of respect.
“IN THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF EVERY DELTA CHI, OCTOBER 13, 1890 IS A DAY TO BE REMEMBERED.”
come back, when we return as
– PETER S. JOHNSON
es have long since gone, that we
strangers to the old campus from which all our acquaintancknow that our fraternity is the
his little brother through the membership education program. He will follow your development closely as you prepare to accept the responsibilities of full membership. It is not necessary for an associate member to memorize everything this manual covers during the brief period of formal member education, This is a manual to help you get as much as possible from your total fraternity experience. Read it and use it with that in mind. There are no words to quantify or qualify the significance and impact of the Fraternity on its members. In large part, the richness, reward and Challenge of being a Delta Chi is dependent upon each member’s QUEST TO MAKE HIS PL ACE IN HIS FRATERNITY. The path to a full and broad personal interpretation of “fraternity” is filled with late night talks, recruitment, officer elections, committee involvement, social functions, alumni relations,
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exam preparation and service projects. The list includes every function of being a student or concerned alumnus, the tasks are often difficult, and disappointments occur frequently. But strangely enough, those who persevere are those who express the greatest satisfaction. They are the ones who consider the meaning of Brotherhood and
I WILL PROTECT THE
eloquently state. “It cannot be defined.” They are the ones who
HEALTH AND SAFETY OF
realize that “fraternity” is a collection of intangibles; it cannot
ALL HUMAN BEINGS.
be evaluated in mathematical
– 3rd basic expectation
terms or analyzed through obThe chapter house of Delta Chi at the
jective scientific tests. The appraisal of “fraternity” can only be done
University of North Carolina is home to
in comparative terms in light of one’s personal experience. They are
over sixty young men.
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SPREADS
the ones who realize the true joy in the pursuit, who daily rededicate
friendships cherished for life. Then, as your graduation draws near,
themselves to make the most of that day’s adventure. They are Delta
you appreciate how much Delta Chi has influenced your growth. More
Chis.
opportunities become available. You can serve on a chapter’s Alumni Board of Trustees or as “BB” of a chapter. Service on a number of
At this point, you need to ask yourself an important question - “If I’m
committees of the general fraternity is possible. Most prestigious and
making a commitment to Delta Chi. what can I do for the Fraternity
demanding of all is election to serve as “AA”, “CC. or “DO” of the
after graduation and throughout my life?” Presently, you are beginning your college life and probably have not given thought to the future beyond college. However, your commitment today means nothing without your commitment to “tomorrow” in Delta Chi. How do you build the
general fraternity. The more you “serve,” the more there is to gain in terms of business, professional and personal friendships, not to mention the personal I satisfaction of knowing you have been an influence in the direction of an organization: your fraternity – Delta Chi.
type of commitment necessary to make Delta Chi a lifetime brotherhood? Become “involved”
Involvement means financial support as well.
from the beginning. As an associate member,
Many members, undergraduate and alumni
serve as an officer of your class. Organize ac28
tivities for your class. Working with your asso-
alike, give in a myriad off fashions, from wills and bequests to direct cash donations to The
ciate brothers will further your understanding
Delta Chi Fraternity or its Educational Foun-
of people and the guidelines of the Fraternity.
dation. This financial support is vital to the
When you attain full membership, a new vista of opportunities opens up for you. Serve as an officer or committee chairman for your chapter. Visit nearby
“THE KING HIMSELF
to witness how they work and the type of people
SHOULD BE UNDER NO MAN, BUT UNDER GOD
growth of Delta Chi. Without the generosity of our membership. Delta Chi would certainly be in perilous financial straits.
chapters Then, there is the legacy of Delta Chi - your son. Imagine the pride of placing the badge of Delta Chi upon the lapel of your
who run them. Attend the Re-
son, sharing with him the same opportunities to learn and grow in an
gional Leadership Conferences
environment conducive to sound education and lifetime brotherhood.
and the International Conven-
This, by far, is your greatest gift to Delta Chi.
tions, Meeting and interacting
AND THE LAW.”
with brothers from across the
That brings us again to your commitment. There is much you can do
– Sir Edward Coke
nation is interesting and builds
in Delta Chi. The Fraternity needs your commitment, not only for the
Sir Edward Coke is the Spiritual Father of Delta Chi.
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The choice between a bowtie and tie depends on the occasion. Choose wisely.
The college Fraternity is the center of the social life of the fraternity member. As such it seeks to develop the social graces, the art of good living, the development of courtesy and kindness. Good manners, good taste and good companionship are it part of the training of every fraternity member.
INTRODUCTIONS
SHAKING HANDS
ntroductions are simple if you know the system. The most important thing to remember about introducing people is to do it, even if you forget names.
any people feel they can “take
the
measure”
of
another person by his or her handshake. A good, vigorous
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+ Introduce a younger person to an older person.
handshake can be the differ-
33
ence between a successful first
+ Introduce it member of your fraternity to the member of another fraternity.
impression and an unsuccessful one. Men stand up when shaking
+ Introduce a nonofficial person to an official person. + Introduce it lower classman to an upper classman. + Introduce it fraternity brother to it house guest. As with most rules, there are exceptions, of which you must be the
hands, women remain seated. A good handshake is one that:
+ Is made with a firm, but not bone crushing or fish-limp, grip. + Is held for about three or four seconds.
judge. Example: “Senator Jones. I would like you to meet my date. Sue Smith.” (Older male of distinction first ... younger female second.)
This asset will be invaluable to all your relationships and especially
“Grandmother Smith, I would you to meet Senator Jones.” (Older Fe-
so in recruitment.
male first...younger male, even though distinguished, second.)
TABLE MANNERS ecognize that the three things we eat with today – the knife, fork and spoon - each have a specific use, purpose, and proper way to be handled. Normally, they are placed on the table in order of use, starting from
+ Keep your napkin folded in half on your lap throughout the meal except when using it to wipe your mouth.
the outside and working to the plate. A good guideline is to use
+ Eat noiselessly.
a fork on a flat plate and a spoon in a bowl. It is important to hold a knife, fork and spoon properly. 34
+ Pass food to your right. Pass the salt and pepper together. Don’t reach across the table or over another person. Ask that the dish be passed to you.
+ Never speak when your mouth contains food. Avoid mention of unpleasant subjects at the table. Talk only with those seated close to you.
+ Don’t stack your dishes. Don’t assist the waiter unless an unusual situation seems to require it.
+ Eat fruit cocktail with a spoon. Don’t use a fork. + Eat pie – even a la mode – with a fork. Don’t use a spoon. + Cut one bite of meat or vegetable at a time. Don’t cut numerous bites.
I will strive for
ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND PRACTICE ACADEMIC INTEGRITY.”
+ Keep the salad and bread plates to your left. Don’t move them around.
– 1st basic expectation
+ Never leave a spoon in a bowl, cup, glass, or dessert dish. + Place the knife and fork on the edge of the plate while eating and in the center of the plate when finished.
Members of the Delta Chi Fraternity taking a picture before their annual formal.
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Knowing how to set a table, formally, is something that can benefit you for a lifetime.
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2
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FORMAL PLACE SERVICE
5
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1 NAPKIN 2 SALAD FORK 3 DINNER FORK 4 SERVICE PLATE 5 DINNER KNIFE 6 TEASPOON 7 SOUP SPOON 8 COCKTAIL FORK 9 BREAD / BUTTER PLATE 10 DESSERT FORK 11 DESSERT SPOON 12 WATER GOBLET 13 WINE GOBLET
fter your time as an active
world have very high influence.
member of the Delta Chi
This is a list of successful busi-
Fraternity, networking is what
ness men in all different areas of
can land you a successful career.
interest. A simple call or email is
The brotherhood you gained has
the least you could do and could
many benefits. One of the biggest
be the conversation that changes
is the fact that many brothers
your life.
across the United States and the
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One group, PDA, ejected a student who was a superior Greek scholar. That rejected student, John Health, took three Greek letters, gathered four friends, and held the first secret meeting of
the Flat Hat Club. These stu-
dents didn’t know it, but they had
organized the first general col-
lege fraternity. Good things are
soon copied, but old habits are
hard to break. Other groups ap-
quire discipline as much as book
learning. And a harsh discipline
it was. Dress and deportment
Travel
were
was difficult. Athletic and social
events were few and far between.
WERE FOUNDED PRIOR TO 1860.
22 OF THE PRESENT DAY FRATERNITIES
Ciceronian, Calliopian, and Philopeuthion.
laughed and called themselves
sent to college by parents to ac-
defined.
with rival groups. The note of the times was sounded in their names:
group of students talked and
age, as most were, having been
strictly
an oratorical contest, or engaging in a form of early campus politics
Over a bowl of punch, a small
It was a trying time for a teen-
literary society – meeting to deflate or critique compositions, staging
concerned with faculty approval and that meant being more like a
of William and Mary classmates.
classics rather than current
events dominated discussion.
of the Flat Hat Club. peared but they were social only to a limited extent. They were only
and perspective into a personal
room of Raleigh Tavern College
in the classroom, to put purpose
formal curriculum of college.
way was to gather in an upper
those things that can’t be taught
supplemental education beyond
Electives were unknown, and
make life bearable, to learn
have provided an opportunity for
tered around Greek and Latin.
joy the friendships and fun that
ships among students, and they
In 1750, the Raleigh Tavern saw the formation
to relax and recuperate, to en-
need for close personal relation-
liamsburg, Virginia, in 1750, the
need. The need was to be able
self. They arose in response to a
way-of-life, to belong. In Wil-
found a way when there was a
nities are as old as the nation it-
In the early days, studies cen-
play. But students, then as now,
It was indeed all work and no
tional institutions of the
world, American college frater-
nique among the educa-
GREEK MOVEMENT
HISTORY OF THE
SPREADS WITH THE GRID
American campuses. Meanwhile, four Phi Beta Kappa
men at the University of North Carolina in 1812 orga-
University literacy society, in a “rather bitter fight” against Al-
founded a second chapter at Hamilton College, Clinton. New York. Seeking an alternative to two bitterly fighting literary so-
college is recognized as the “Mother of Fraternities.”
organization and of the Alpha Delta Phi members, but imagined a society of “good without
is uniquely American; certainly
such an expanded and developed
system exists nowhere else,
and Mary circa 1740.
The college Yard at William
pha Delta Phi. He admired the
Some think the college fraternity
inent, as a member of a Miami
John Reilly Knox had been prom-
Oxford, Ohio.
Alleghenies at Miami University,
Eventually, Union students founded six fraternities, which is why the
later
“Union Triad,” and set the pattern for the American fraternity system.
Phi
observant.
17. 1827. Kappa Alpha Society, Sigma Phi, and Delta Phi formed the Sigma
He was as prophetic as he was
its second chapter west of the
fraternal people in the world.”
and formed Sigma Phi on March 4, 1827, and Delta Phi on November
er, Alpha Delta Phi established
society. But other students admired the concept of the organization
ties were on the move. A year lat-
associations. They are the most
Due to its secrecy, students and faculty alike opposed Kappa Alpha
pha Delta Phi, in 1832. Fraterni-
another Greek-letter society, Al-
Sigma Phi Chapter and founded
took inspiration from the local
all dispositions constantly form
trip to America in the 1830s, In
as of 2000, Kappa Alpha Society enjoys the distinction of being the of all ages, all conditions, and
mocracy in America following a
existence with only nine chapters and a total of roughly 9,200 alumni
cieties, some Hamilton students
it he commented: “Americans
traveled Frenchman, wrote De-
F I R ST GR E E K -L E T T E R GE N E R A L C O LL E GE F R AT E R N I TY with continuous existence to date.
Alexis de Tocqueville, a much-
Order) on November 20. 1825. Remaining conservative throughout its
FRATERNITY, ON DECEMBER 5TH, 1776.”
PHI BETA KAPPA, THE FIRST GREEK-LETTER SOCIETY OR
FOUR FRIENDS, AND HELT THE FIRST SECRET MEETING OF
...JOHN HEALTH TOOK THREE GREEK LETTERS, GATHERED
fused with either the 1812 Kappa Alpha or the current Kappa Alpha
of Phi Beta Kappa, organized Kappa Alpha Society (not to be con-
in the fall of 1825. So a group of students, including several members
York, the decline of a military marching club left a void in student life
To the north, on the campus of Union College, Schenectady, New
would not survive the Civil War.
more than 20 campuses throughout the South. Unfortunately, it
nized Kappa Alpha, which expanded in informal fashion to
SPREADS WITH THE GRID
Membership in the Fraternity is
University of Kansas practicing serenades.
Members of the Delta Chi Fraternity at the
Delta Chis throughout their lives.
SHALL BE MY LAST.” - Peter S. Johnson
Chi. That exhilaration will carryover to every facet of your life. Being
the role and responsibilities of
and much more. It addresses
vidual member’s responsibilities
goals, its programs, each indi-
bilities and look forward to the challenges of full membership in Delta
feel excitement; you see opportunities: you understand the responsi-
FIRST LOVE; AND IT
its membership, its purpose and
Today, as a new associate member of The Delta Chi Fraternity, you
manual for Delta Chi’s history,
DELTA CHI WAS MY
to us.
that mystical “bond of brotherhood” and a sense of belonging
The Cornerstone is a reference
ing future.
of a rich heritage and it promis-
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+ REFLECTION First of all, this book redesign project took forever. But it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t until I was putting my final version together when I realized why. This has been a great opportunity to make something of this caliber. I really enjoyed getting to use a book that was so close to me. It felt extra special that I got to do something that delt with my fraternity and a place I live in everyday. I believe that through this redesign, the Cornerstone has a better level of heirarchy and is dynamic. The rightangles act as illustrative pieces on their own. And the photographic elements are being used in a way much different than before. My biggest encounter was trying to illustrate such a big book. I only used three chapters from the original book, but the text parts were significant. I think all the pieces came together towards the end and the book started to appear more complete. From doing this book redesign, I believe I have a better eye for a large piece like this. I am starting to understand how pages should flow together and make sense with the content. I also realize that is okay to be simplistic in areas and more complex in the design in other areas. There is a time and place for everything, especially when it involves design.