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What time/day was Theta Chi founded?
What time/day was Theta Chi founded?
9:00 PM Thursday, April 10
Who founded Theta Chi?
Who founded Theta Chi?
Arthur Chase and Frederick Norton Freeman
Who founded Norwich University?
Who founded Norwich University?
Captain Alden Partridge
What secret society preceded Theta Chi?
What secret society preceded Theta Chi?
What was the first paper by the Regulators?
What was the first paper by the Regulators?
Who was the President of the Alpha Chapter?
Who was the President of the Alpha Chapter?
Who was Egbert Phelps?
Who was Egbert Phelps?
We almost joined what fraternity?
We almost joined what fraternity?
What war almost depleted the fraternity?
What war almost depleted the fraternity?
Who is Charles Dole?
Who is Charles Dole?
Who is James Holland?
Who is James Holland?
Where was the Beta Chapter and when was it founded?
Where was the Beta Chapter and when was it founded?
Where and when was the Gamma Chapter founded?
Where and when was the Gamma Chapter founded?
What percentage of active members served in WW1?
What percentage of active members served in WW1?
Who wrote our creed?
Who wrote our creed?
What house merged with Theta Chi?
What house merged with Theta Chi?
What percentage of actives served in WWII and how many died?
What percentage of actives served in WWII and how many died?
What are the four periods of Theta Chi?
What are the four periods of Theta Chi?
Study Notes
Founding of Theta Chi
- Founded at 9:00 PM on Thursday, April 10.
- Founders: Arthur Chase and Frederick Norton Freeman.
- Preceded by the secret society known as The Regulators.
Historical Context
- Norwich University was founded by Captain Alden Partridge.
- The first publication by The Regulators was titled The University Regulator.
- The fraternity was nearly affiliated with Alpha Delta Phi.
Leadership and Membership
- Arthur Chase served as the president of the Alpha Chapter.
- Charles Dole financially supported Theta Chi for two years.
- James Holland was the only undergraduate member remaining during a challenging period.
Chapter Development
- The Beta Chapter was established at MIT on December 3, 1902.
- The Gamma Chapter, Delta Mu, was founded at the University of Maine on May 20, 1907.
Impact of War
- More than 63% of active members served in World War I.
- Approximately 90% of actives served in World War II, with 340 members losing their lives.
- The Civil War and a fire in the old south barracks significantly impacted fraternity membership.
Contributions and Creeds
- Frank H. Schrenk authored the fraternity’s creed.
- The Beta Kappa chapter merged with Theta Chi in 1942, bringing in 6,000 members and adding 16 chapters.
Historical Leadership Periods
- Four distinct leadership periods characterized Theta Chi's history:
- 1948-1968 under Chapman.
- 1968-1984 under Alter/Kilavos.
- 1984-1989 under Slivinske.
- 1989-2006 under Westol.
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