History of Delta Tau Delta

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the history and founding of Delta Tau Delta and other Greek letter societies.

Phi Beta Kappa

The first Greek letter society, founded in 1776 at the College of William and Mary.

Eliphalet Nott

President of Union College who encouraged the formation of fraternities for academic and social development.

Delta Tau Delta

A fraternity founded in 1858 at Bethany College, formed in response to unfair practices in oratory contests.

Mother of Fraternities

Nickname for Union College due to the number of fraternities founded there.

Initiation Ceremony

A ritual adopted by Greek letter societies to formally accept new members.

Commitment to Excellence

The foundational principle shared by founding members of Greek letter societies, including Delta Tau Delta.

Greek Letter Name

A unique identifier for a fraternity or sorority, typically consisting of Greek letters.

Secret Oath

A promise made by members of a fraternity that outlines loyalty and brotherhood.

Brotherhood

The bond of friendship and support among fraternity members, central to the fraternity experience.

Raleigh Tavern

The location where the founding members of Phi Beta Kappa met to establish their society.