Kappa Delta Phi (ΚΔΦ) is a college general men's fraternity, founded on April 14, 1900 at Bridgewater Normal School now known as Bridgewater State College. It has 13 active chapters.
Nahum Leonard - Founding FatherKappa Delta Phi, founded in 1900 at Bridgewater State College by Nahum Leonard has moved forward to encompass 30 other campuses. Since the founding of Kappa Delta Phi, it has sought to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and to seek truths in our professions. We have fulfilled that goal with great success. Our Brothers are leaders in their professions and are located throughout the world. Our active brothers have been admitted into a large family with old traditions and our alumnus have been weathered by wars and the hardships of the world to offer all brothers a better view of the world in which we live. Once a Kappa man Always a Kappa man. We wear our badges with honor. We enjoy the privileges and benefits of Kappa Delta Phi for life. We are blessed with the knowledge that there is always a home to come back to and a large family they can depend on.
The purposes of this fraternity shall be to bring together males of good character who are studying in institutions of higher education and who manifest a keen interest in higher education; to promote the highest ideals and educational practices; to promote a spirit of good citizenship and to seek change in our institution only through duly constituted authority; to actively support the fight against discrimination on the basis of race, color, or creed; and to strengthen and preserve the bonds of brotherhood which link men together working toward a common cause.
Since the beginning of time, men have found it helpful and enjoyable to gather together for many reasons. Lodges and clubs have been found in all walks of life - from the knights of old to the military and political men of today. Fellowship has indeed been one of the basic needs of the individual. Therefore it is only natural for groups of college men to meet together in Greek letter societies. Since the turn of the century, the increase in fraternities has been rapid, with the total membership of all the fraternities numbering in the millions.
Fraternity men have been, and still are the leaders in colleges and universities. The college fraternity supplements book learning by setting up a proving ground in which the members may practice what they learn in the lecture hall and help themselves become well-rounded individuals.
Kappa Delta Phi is a fraternity interested in higher education, and also encourages social life. As boys grow into men, there is to be found the development of poise, grace, and confidence which are essential to the progress and success of the real professional. Joining Kappa Delta Phi costs more than money. It costs your time, your effort, loyalty, and cooperation. It has been worth it for thousands of men.
Kappa Delta Phi Fraternity serves as an effective recreational outlet in contributing to the four years of educational experience. Important Dates Membership in 1900 - 14 Membership in 2000 - 21,000
April 14, 1900
Founded at Bridgewater State Normal School, Bridgewater, MA
1901 Official badge adopted
1902 Nahum Leonard named "Father of the Fraternity"
1904 Fraternity Grip adopted
1906 First Convention held at Young's Hotel, Boston, MA
1909 Black and gold colors adopted
1911 Scholarship Cup adopted
1914 General Fraternity established with 36 active members
1929 Kappa Delta Phi becomes National Fraternity
1930 President's Cup adopted
1940 Coat of Arms adopted
1947 Official Key adopted
1949 National Relations Award adopted
1959 Philanthropy Award adopted
1962 Display Award adopted
1966 National Emblem, the crow, adopted
1967 National Flower, the yellow rose, adopted
1968 National Fraternity reorganized
1969 New National Constitution adopted Edward F. Webber Scholarship Award adopted Nahum Leonard Scholarship adopted Senior Scholarship adopted The Golden Key published
1978 Summer Workshops for Chapters established
1983 Distinguished Service Award Scholarship adopted
1985 Outstanding Chapter Award adopted Outstanding Leadership Award adopted
1986 National Rushing and Pledging Manual established
1989 National Alumni Association is incorporated
1990 Kappa Delta Phi joins the National Inter fraternity Conference
1993 Alpha Stone is dedicated Paul G. Collette Award for Excellence is adopted
Chapters List
Kappa Delta Phi National Fraternity Chapters
- Alpha - Bridgewater State College - Bridgewater, MA
- Beta - Salem State College - Salem, MA
- Gamma - Keene State College - Keene, NH
- Delta - Boston University - Boston, MA
- Epsilon - Rhode Island College - Providence, RI
- Zeta - University of Maine at Farmington - Farmington, ME
- Eta - University of Maine at Machias - Machias, ME
- Theta - Edinboro University - Edinboro, PA
- Iota - University of Southern Maine - Gorham, ME
- Kappa - Southern Connecticut State University - New Haven, CT
- Lambda - Husson College - Bangor, ME
- Mu - University of Maine at Presque Isle - Presque Isle, ME
- Nu - Thomas College - Waterville, ME
- Xi - Lyndon State College - Lyndonville, VT
- Omicron - Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts - North Adams, MA
- Pi - Cape Cod Community College - West Barnstable, MA
- Rho - University of Maine at Fort Kent - Fort Kent, ME
- Sigma - Plymouth State University - Plymouth, NH
- Tau - Castleton State College - Castleton, VT
- Upsilon - Umass Lowell - Lowell, MA
- Phi - University of Maine at Augusta - Augusta, ME
- Chi - Southern New Hampshire University - Manchester, NH
- Psi - Framingham State College - Framingham, MA
- Omega - Unity College - Unity, ME
- Alpha Alpha - University of Maine - Orono, ME
- Alpha Beta - Bryant University - Smithfield, RI
- Alpha Gamma - State University of New York - New Paltz, NY
- Alpha Delta - St. Anselm College - Manchester, NH
- Alpha Epsilon - Albright College - Reading, PA
- Alpha Zeta - Lasell College - Newton , MA
- Alpha Eta - UMASS Amherst - Amherst, MA
A sister sorority, Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority, was first established in 1971 at Husson College in Bangor, Maine. The sorority has grown to 13 active chapters and 2 colonies.
Mission Statement
The Kappa Delta Phi Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which creates the opportunity for members and friends to support the undergraduate student's needs. This foundation will build financial resources to support scholarships, speaker grants, and other educational purposes. This foundation is committed to enhancing the fraternity experience for all its active membership.
Purpose (National Fraternity)
To bring together males of good character who are studying in institutions of higher education and who manifest a keen interest in higher education; to promote the highest ideals and educational practices; to promote a spirit of good citizenship and to seek change in our institution only through duly constituted authority; to actively support the fight against discrimination on the basis of race, color, or creed; and to strengthen and preserve the bonds of brotherhood which link men together working toward a common cause.[1]
Purpose (Sorority)
To encourage the higher educational ideals and practices in our institution. To promote a spirit of good citizenship, individual character and fellowship. And to oppose discrimination on the basis of race, color or creed in order to strengthen and preserve the bonds of sisterhood.
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