Phi Kappa Theta - Indiana Zeta Chapter

About

About Phi Kappa Theta Indiana Zeta Chapter

National History

Phi Kappa was founded at Brown University on October 1, 1889 by nine Catholic students, James Gillrain, Arthur McGinn, James Smith, Edward Cunningham, Edward O'Connor, Joseph Killelea, James Brennan, Dennis Holland, and Edward Kiley. Their first name was Phi Kappa Sigma, taking the Greek equivalent of the initials of Fraternity of Catholic Students.

Originally named the X club, the name was changed to Theta Kappa Phi, meaning The Catholic Fraternity. On October 22, 1919, Theta Kappa Phi was founded at Lehigh University by August Concilio, Peter Carr, Raymond Bobbin, and William McGarvey.

By 1957, Phi Kappa and Theta Kappa Phi had a total of 58 active chapters. In 1958, there was a special convention held at Ohio State University to discuss a possible merger. On April 29, 1959 the two fraternities merged into Phi Kappa Theta, our national charter date. The first active chapter was at Belmont Abbey.

There are 48 active chapters nationwide.

Motto: "Give, expecting nothing thereof"

Colors: Cardinal Purple, Gold, and White

Flower: Red Tea Rose

Indiana Zeta Facts

Founded: February 11, 1918

Active Members: 66

House Capacity: 110

Phi Kappa Theta's Ideals

Fraternal: Our 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 is conducive to the formation of gentlemen imbued with principles and ideals and to prepare them to contribute to the world community upon graduation.

Intellectual: Our 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: Our 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: Our 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.