Extracurricular Activities – Honorary Fraternities

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Headshots of 8 members of Gamma Sigma Epsilon
Cover of the Ray (December 1935)
Minutes for Gamma Sigma Epsilon (1937)
Founding Members of Sigma Pi Sigma in 1921
Plaque commemorating original building in which scientific milestones occurred.
Financial Records and Dues from 1934 of Fraternity Members
Letter of Initiation from the Fraternity
4 Physics Courses Offered in 1921
Physics Demonstration on Old Chambers in 1937
Events from Sigma Pi Sigma in 2012-2013
Excerpt from Sinfonia’s pledge manual that explains why to join Phi Mu Alpha.
David Ovens College Union was used for by Sinfonia for its ballroom.
Interfraternity Sing circa 1950 on the steps of Chambers.
Judge’s report that was used for the Interfraternity Sing, showing the different ways in which performances were judged
Sinfonia’s page in the 1960 edition of Quips and Cranks.
The members of the Business Economics Association found in the 1959 “Quips and Cranks.”
Photograph of Louise Nelson in 1983. Courtesy of the Davidson College Archives.
A picture of the letter written to Professor Louise Nelson from the Department of Economics at the University of Southern California.
The first members of the Omicron Delta Epsilon honorary fraternity found in the 1966 “Quips and Cranks.” Dr. Nelson is pictured in the front row.
The certification given to Davidson College in February of 1966, establishing the Beta Chapter of Omicron Delta Epsilon.
Fraternity brothers and their dates
Omicron Delta Kappa Pin with shadows
Hands holding a newspaper of an article in The Davidsonian titled "ODK Taps Five Senior Leaders"
New Phi Beta Kappa Members sitting on steps of their house.
Black and white insignia of the Red and Black Masquers
Sigma Pi Sigma tablet with the text, "Sigma Pi Sigma. National Physics Honor Society Founded at Davidson College December 11, 1921. This tablet is erected by Davidson College Alumni and Friends in Commemoration of the Twenty Fifth Anniversary of f the Founding of Sigma Pi Sigma. December 11, 1946
A Call for the Abolition of Fraternities article in the Davidsonian
"What's All the Frat About? Davidson Professors' Ideas on Fraternity Life" article from the Davidsonian
Title
Extracurricular Activities – Honorary Fraternities
Description
The first Greek letter society in the United States was founded in 1776 at the University of William and Mary. Called Phi Beta Kappa, the secret organization was created with the purpose of fostering brotherhood among its members (Student Involvement). This fraternity, as with most original fraternities, focused on studying the classics, and created opportunities for its members to discuss topics such as philosophy, Greek literature, and history. By 1893, Phil Beta Kappa chapters were shifting from literary and social activities to celebrating academic achievements and thereby establishing a new tradition of honorary societies and fraternities.
Date
1911
Site pages
Extracurricular Activities – Honorary Fraternities
Fraternities at Davidson College
Honorary Fraternities
Patterson Court and Service
Media
Headshots of 8 members of Gamma Sigma EpsilonEarly members of Gamma Sigma Epsilon
Cover of the Ray (December 1935)Cover of the Ray (December 1935)
Minutes for Gamma Sigma Epsilon (1937)Minutes for Gamma Sigma Epsilon (1937)
Founding Members of Sigma Pi Sigma in 1921Founding Members of Sigma Pi Sigma in 1921
Plaque commemorating original building in which scientific milestones occurred.Plaque commemorating original building in which scientific milestones occurred.
Financial Records and Dues from 1934 of Fraternity MembersFinancial Records and Dues from 1934 of Fraternity Members
Letter of Initiation from the FraternityLetter of Initiation from the Fraternity
4 Physics Courses Offered in 19214 Physics Courses Offered in 1921
Physics Demonstration on Old Chambers in 1937Physics Demonstration on Old Chambers in 1937
Events from Sigma Pi Sigma in 2012-2013Events from Sigma Pi Sigma in 2012-2013
Excerpt from Sinfonia’s pledge manual that explains why to join Phi Mu Alpha.Excerpt from Sinfonia’s pledge manual that explains why to join Phi Mu Alpha.
David Ovens College Union was used for by Sinfonia for its ballroom.David Ovens College Union was used for by Sinfonia for its ballroom.
Interfraternity Sing circa 1950 on the steps of Chambers.Interfraternity Sing circa 1950 on the steps of Chambers.
Judge’s report that was used for the Interfraternity Sing, showing the different ways in which performances were judgedJudge’s report that was used for the Interfraternity Sing, showing the different ways in which performances were judged
Sinfonia’s page in the 1960 edition of Quips and Cranks.Sinfonia’s page in the 1960 edition of Quips and Cranks.
The members of the Business Economics Association found in the 1959 “Quips and Cranks.”The members of the Business Economics Association found in the 1959 “Quips and Cranks.”
Photograph of Louise Nelson in 1983. Courtesy of the Davidson College Archives.Photograph of Louise Nelson in 1983. Courtesy of the Davidson College Archives.
A picture of the letter written to Professor Louise Nelson from the Department of Economics at the University of Southern California.A picture of the letter written to Professor Louise Nelson from the Department of Economics at the University of Southern California.
The first members of the Omicron Delta Epsilon honorary fraternity found in the 1966 “Quips and Cranks.” Dr. Nelson is pictured in the front row.The first members of the Omicron Delta Epsilon honorary fraternity found in the 1966 “Quips and Cranks.” Dr. Nelson is pictured in the front row.
The certification given to Davidson College in February of 1966, establishing the Beta Chapter of Omicron Delta Epsilon.The certification given to Davidson College in February of 1966, establishing the Beta Chapter of Omicron Delta Epsilon.
Fraternity brothers and their datesFraternity Brothers and Their Dates
Omicron Delta Kappa Pin with shadowsOmicron Delta Kappa Pin
Hands holding a newspaper of an article in The Davidsonian titled "ODK Taps Five Senior Leaders"ODK Article in Davidsonian
New Phi Beta Kappa Members sitting on steps of their house.New Phi Beta Kappa Members
Black and white insignia of the Red and Black MasquersRed and Black Masquers Insignia
Sigma Pi Sigma tablet with the text, "Sigma Pi Sigma. National Physics Honor Society Founded at Davidson College December 11, 1921. This tablet is erected by Davidson College Alumni and Friends in Commemoration of the Twenty Fifth Anniversary of f the Founding of Sigma Pi Sigma. December 11, 1946Sigma Pi Sigma Tablet
A Call for the Abolition of Fraternities article in the DavidsonianA Call for the Abolition of Fraternities
"What's All the Frat About? Davidson Professors' Ideas on Fraternity Life" article from the Davidsonian"What's All the Frat About? Davidson Professors' Ideas on Fraternity Life"