Indiana State University - Sycamore Yearbook (Terre Haute, IN)

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1 f t was some surprise to find that the first fraternity on the Indiana State Campus was Phi Delta Theta, which was formed at the schools very beginning, but died after a very short life. A local group known as Forum was accepted by the University in 1951, as a chapter of national Tau Kappa Epsilon, Lambda Chi Alpha was accepted during the same year. Next came the Theta Chi's who were also a local organization going under Tau Sigma Alpha. They re- ceived their national charter from Theta Chi in 1952, and Kappa Zeta became Sigma Phi Epsilon two years later. Following Sigma Phi Epsilon there was a four year break before another national fraternity arrived on the campus. In 1957, Alpha Delta of Pi Lambda Phi was organized and chartered from the local Alpha Delta Epsilon fraternity. In April of 1963, Alpha Tau Omega colony re- ceived their national charter. Five years later Kappa Sigma and Sigma Pi both received their charters. In 1968, Phi Delta Theta reappeared on the In- diana State University Campus, and again their colony Phi Delta Eta was presented with a national charter in the fall of 1969. Also receiving their national char- ters the same year were two Black fraternities, Omega Psi Phi and Alpha Phi Alpha. Phi Alpha also received their charter and became Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Presently there are two colonies applying for their national charters. Alpha Epsilon Pi. colonized in the fall of 1969, is seeking to be the first jewish fra- ternity on the campus, and the Delta Colony of Phi Gamma Delta fFijij is also seeking their national charter. Tradedy struck the Theta Chi's as their house was destroyed by fire in 1970. if l -v Ak'-Zlfi The men of Sigma Phi Epsilon serenade their pinmates on Val- entine's Day. M. Y .tts- 'Q 'imma 'Subs l i. ,wgfg--I-It Twenty-Seven SPP!! 'YQ -M . ss 'sat' at ' Wx.. Competition was strong between fraternities especially in cam- pus events. such as the greased pole climb during Greek Week.

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-us 5, so gg gl' Panhellenic Council presented Mrs. Rankin a charm commemorating the centennial, A1 ,f 2,1 .irq Grins, smiles, tearsg that ecstatic moment when one became a pledge. le fx-, 5 -:rr-:g:g1jjE'l-EEE- 55' e' rE4mglrE se , A wt, The committee for the co-ed Valentine Dance met and discussed decorations. ,ff i. i it .2 , JN' 1: .1 Z Prospective sorority members attended rush parties in order to meet the active members and to learn the requirements for pleclgeship. Twenty-Nine