Theta Chi Chapter + National History

Who was John Zozzaro

President of Kappa Delta Chi

Who is Joseph Laico

VP of Kappe Delta Chi

Who is Anthony Faranetta

Treasurer of Kappa Delta Chi

Who is Leo Stillitano

Sergeant-at-Arms of Kappa Delta Chi

Who is Phil Hapeman

House Manager of Kappe Delta Chi

What was the original fraternity

Kappa Delta Chi

What does Kappa Stand for

Knowledge

What does Delta Stand For

Brotherhood, Scholarship, Integrity

What does Chi Stand For

Continuously

What was Kappa Delta Chi’s motto

Knowledge, strengthened and supported by Integrity, Scholarship, and Brotherhood. Continuously!

What event occurred on March 3, 1963

31 Brothers Unanimously voted for Theta Chi to be their choice for Nationalization

What event occurred on March 8, 1963

The Vote on Alpha pledge class was taken, and 7 pledges were elected for membership

What event occurred on April 26, 1963

Beta Pledge class was formed

What event occurred on May 6, 1963

The brothers of Kappa Delta Chi were accepted into Theta Chi Fraternity

When did John Zozzaro sign the lease for the 1st chapter house

December 17, 1962 - January 1972

Where was the 1st chapter house located?

17 Warren St, Newark

When did the Chapter purchase it’s 1st house?

1972 - 1984

Who was responsible for the purchasing of the Chapters 1st house

Phillip Rinaldi, and undergraduate Fred Cohen

What event occurred in the Spring of 1980

The Famous mural on the side of the house painted

The Mural would be featured on the Cover of what News Letter

Rattle of Theta Chi

What was the house address from 1984-1989

295 MLK Jr Blvd

What was the House address from 1989 to the present

241-243 MLK Jr Blvd

What was previously at 241-243 MLK Jr Blvd

Engine 4 Lader 2 Newark Firehouse

For What amount was the house purchased

$72,001.00

How many brothers initially moved into the house in 1989

12 Brothers

Why was “The Mob” pissed at Epsilon Psi Chapter of Theta Chi

when bidding for The Firehouse, our bid was $1 higher than theirs

What event occured on March 2, 1990

The 1st, “HELL JUST FROZE OVER” party had taken place.

What Pledge Class had created the Bar on the Party Floor

Beta Omega Pledge Class

When was the bar constructed by the Beta Omega Pledge Class

Sprig Semester of 1990

Who was dedicated in the chapter house

The Newark Fire Company l

Who was the Chapter Room dedicated to

Tom Usewicz

Why was the Chapter room dedicated to Tom Usewicz

Due to his involvement in acquiring the house

Who was made an honerary member of the chapter

Father John Dennehy

What occurred during the Fall semester of 2013

It was the 50th Anniversary of the Chapter

What event occured on January 5th, 1974

The Chapter received its best special recognition

What Award did the chapter receive during the 95-96, and 96-97 School Year?

An Alter Award

When Was the Chapter Reorganized

Fall of 1999

What Charges were brought against The Chapter

Illegal Party Flyers, Underage Drinking, Party Guest List Violations, Attitude unbecoming of Theta Chi, and a divided brotherhood.

What was the reorganization event called

Show-Cause Hearing

What Was the end result of the Show-Cause Hearing

The Chapter would be reorganized.

What was the 1st step of Reorganizing

All current brothers were put on suspension

What was the 2nd step of Reorganizing

Every suspended brother would be given an opportunity to interview in order to be let back into the chapter

What was the 3rd step of Reogranizing?

The Chapter is placed on probation for at least 1 full year

Out of 45 brothers how many were asked back?

18 Brothers

Of the 18 Brothers how many returned

8 Brothers

When was the Fraternity Founded?

April 10, 1856

Where was the Fraternity Founded?

Norwich University, Norwich Vermont.

Who was a Founding Member and President of the Fraternity?

Arthur Chase

Who was a Founding Member and Secretary of the Fraternity?

Norton Freeman

When were the 1st member initiated

April 11, 1856

Who were the men 1st initiated into Theta Chi

Edward Bancroft Williston, and Lorenzo Potter

What are “The Regulators”

A Secret Group of Norwich Uni cadets who hazed cadets.

Why did Chase, and Freeman leave “The Regulators”

The Organization went against their morals

Who aided Chase and Freeman in creating the Fraternity

Egbert Phelps

What Else did Egbert Phelps help design

He helped in designing the original Badge of Theta Chi

How many versions of the Badge are there?

8 versions

What event occurred in 1866

The Old South Barracks had burned down.

How many members were in Theta Chi in 1881

1

Who was the last member in the year 1881

James Holland

Who wrote the creed

Frank Schrenk

Who wrote the Anthem

F.W. Kurta, and C.C. Finch

Where was the IHQ located from 1928 till 1928

New York City

Where was the IHQ located from 1928 till 1932

Hunntington West Virginia

Where was the IHQ from 1932 till 1990

Trenton New Jersey

Where was the IHQ from 1990 till 2014

Indianapolis Indiana

Where is the current IHQ located

865 W Carmel Dr, Carmel Indiana

What is the Alpha Theta Chi Chapter location

Norwich University 1856

What is the Beta Theta Chi Chapter location

MIT 1902

What is the Gamma Theta Chi Chapter location

University of Maine 1907

What is the Delta Theta Chi Chapter location

RPI 1908

What is the Epsilon Theta Chi Chapter location

WPI 1909

What is the Zeta Theta Chi Chapter Location

University of New Hampshire 1910

What is the Eta Theta Chi Chapter Location

University of Rhode Island 1911

What is the Theta Theta Chi Chapter Location?

University of Massachusetts Amherst 1911

What is the Iota Theta Chi Chapter Location?

Colgate University 1912

What is the Kappa Theta Chi Chapter Location?

University of Pennsylvania 1912

Where is Theta Chis international Chapter

Zeta Gamma Chapter, University of Alberta

What year did The University of Albert get a Chapter

1965

What award does Theta Chi give to Chapters exceeding the Fraternity’s Standards of Excellence

Alter Award

What year was the 150th Anniversary of the Fraternity?

2006

Where was the 150th Anniversary Held

Norwich University

Current International president

Ala, B. Copeland(Zeta Beta/Adrian 1989)

International Vice President

Dr. James A. Black (Gamma Rho/Florida State 2008)

International Secretary

Thomas N. Thompson (Rho/Illinois 1998)

International Treasurer

Kelly J. Linster (Phi/North Dakota State 1991)

International Counselor

Daren W. “Len” Kenson(Alpha Pi/Minnesota 1995)

International Marshal

Devin O. Cooley (Alpha Rho/Washington 2010)

International Chaplain

Steve W. Gonzalez (Zeta Pi/Old Dominion 1998)

International Historian

James J. McMahon (Zeta Epsilon/Long Beach State 1979)

Chief Executive Officer

Michael J. Mayer (Epsilon Phi/Central Missouri 2004)

What is the Most Recent Chapter to Join?

Kappa Rho - Florida Atlantic University 2025

What is the 2nd Most Recent Chapter to Join?

Kappa Pi - Boston University 2022

What is the 3rd Most Recent Chapter to Join?

Kappa Omicron - University of Tennessee 2020

What is the 4th Most Recent Chapter to Join?

Kappa Xi - University of Albany (SUNY) 2020

What is the 5th Most Recent Chapter to Join?

Kappa Nu - University of Colorado Boulder 2020