Everything about Phi Kappa Theta totally explained
| Phi Kappa Theta |
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| Founded: |
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| Founders: |
Phi Kappa:
James Gillrain
Arthur McGinn
James Smith
Edward Cunningham
Edward O'Connor
Joseph Killelea
James Brennan
Dennis Holland
Edward Kiley
Theta Kappa Phi:
Rev. William McGarvey
August Concilio
Peter Carr
Raymond Bobbin
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| Motto: |
"Give, expecting nothing thereof." (St. Thomas Aquinas, based on Luke 6:35: "do good and lend expecting nothing in return, for your reward will be great") |
| Colors: |
White, Gold, and Cardinal-Purple |
| Flower: |
Red Tea Rose |
Phi Kappa Theta (
ΦΚΘ) is a national social
fraternity with over 50 chapters and colonies at
universities across the
United States. "Phi Kaps", as they're commonly referred to colloquially, are known for
diversity among their brothers and a dedication to
service.
History
Phi Kappa Theta was established by the merger of two
fraternities on
April 29,
1959: Phi Kappa and Theta Kappa Phi. In
1889, Phi Kappa was founded by a group of
Catholic students at
Brown University who were refused entrance to other fraternities because of their
faith. Later, in 1919, Theta Kappa Phi (an
acronym for "The Catholic Fraternity") was founded by a similar group of students at
Lehigh University in
Pennsylvania. The merger of the two fraternities in
1959 was the first of its kind in the history of the American fraternal system. The merger between the two fraternities occurred at
The Ohio State University with the first chapter of Phi Kappa Theta located at
Belmont Abbey College in North Carolina. Although rich in Catholic history, Phi Kappa Theta is open for membership to men of all faiths, and many of its members are not Catholic.
The ideals
Phi Kappa Theta is a national social
fraternity founded on 4 ideals.
Fraternal: Duty to man : To provide the tangible and intangible aids necessary to establish a closely knit collegiate community whose members enjoy a mode of living that's conducive to the formation of gentlemen imbued with principles and ideals and to prepare them to contribute to the world community upon graduation.
Intellectual: Duty to self and parents : To remind our brothers that outstanding scholastic achievement is a primary personal responsibility, and to encourage a commitment to the university that provides each member with his intellectual formation.
Social: Duty to society : To encourage each member to identify himself with his collegiate and civic community by active participation and service, thus fostering a vigorous spirit of loyalty to Alma Mater and a selflessness to all men.
Spiritual: Duty towards God : To deepen the spiritual and enrich the temporal lives of its members through a well-balanced program of fraternal, intellectual, social and service activities.
Phi Kappa Theta today
Phi Kappa Theta today has over 50 chapters and colonies across the
United States, ranking them in the middle, in terms of size, of all national fraternities. More than 1,500 men are actively involved in its
undergraduate chapters. Phi Kappa Theta has over 50,000
alumni brothers worldwide.
Notable Phi Kaps
Famous Phi Kaps include:
Government:
John F. Kennedy - (WPI) 35th President of United States
Eugene McCarthy - US Senator (Minnesota)
Eligio de la Garza, II - US Congressman (Texas)
Richard J. Hughes - Governor of New Jersey
Robert Block - US Senator (Kentucky)
Business:
Paul Allen - (WSU) Microsoft co-founder
Paul Galvin - (Illinois) Motorola founder
Paul Allaire - (WPI) Xerox Former CEO
Ron Zarrella - (WPI) Bausch & Lomb CEO, General Motors External VP, General Motors America President
Mike Eckert - Pathfire CEO, The Weather Channel Former President
Sports:
Vince Dooley - (UGA) Former Head Coach and Athletic Director at the University of Georgia, Member of the College Football Hall of Fame
Dan Devine - Member of the College Football Hall of Fame, Arizona State University,University of Missouri, University of Notre Dame and Green Bay Packer Head Coach. Coached Notre Dame to the 1977 National Championship.
Ray Meyer - DePaul Men's Basketball Coach), 1945 NIT Championship, Basketball Hall of Fame
Ed McCauley - AP Player of the Year, All-American at St. Louis University, Member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, Played for: St. Louis Hawks, Boston Celtics, NBA All-Star
Jim Stillwagon - Lombardi Trophy and Outland Trophy Winner @ Ohio State University, CFL All-Star
Bob Aspromonte - (3rd Baseman) Brooklyn Dodgers/ LA Dodgers, Houston Astros, Atlanta Braves, & New York Mets
Paul Giel - (Pitcher) New York/San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, Minnesota Twins, Kansas City Athletics
Ed Don George - Professional Wrestler and Promoter
John Engel - (Lehigh University) 1931 NCAA Division I Wrestling National Champion (118 lb. Division)
Media:
Ed McMahon - Actor: Announcer Tonight Show, Host Star Search
Gene Kelly - (Pittsburgh) Actor: Singin' in the Rain, Anchors Aweigh
Bob Hope (honorary) - (Seton Hall) Actor and Famous United Service Organizations Performer
Keegan-Michael Key - (University of Detroit-Mercy) Comedian and actor best known for his appearance on MADtv.
Religious:
Pope John Paul II (honorary)
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