Founding and History
In what year was Phi Delta Theta founded?
1848
How many men founded Phi Delta Theta?
Six
What are the three Cardinal Principles of Phi Delta Theta?
Friendship, Sound Learning, and Moral Rectitude
What is the official flower of Phi Delta Theta?
The White Carnation
Who is the current Phikeia Educator?
Brock Szakacs, Bond No. 337
At what university was Phi Delta Theta founded?
Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
Who was the first signer of The Bond?
Robert Morrison
Which Cardinal Principle focuses on loyalty, trust, respect, and lifelong bonds?
Friendship
What are the official colors of Phi Delta Theta?
Azure (blue) and Argent (silver/white)
Who was the former president in the Georgia Zeta founding story?
Tanner Rippa, Bond No. 280
What event in January 1848 helped lead to the founding of Phi Delta Theta?
The Snowball Rebellion
Which founder's dorm room was where the original meeting took place?
John McMillan Wilson's dorm room in Old North Hall.
Which Cardinal Principle emphasizes education, discipline, and preparation for life?
Sound Learning
What does the owl symbolize in the Georgia Zeta chapter?
Wisdom and virtue, along with accountability and support for fellow brothers
On what date was the first Georgia Zeta meeting held at The Brick?
January 16, 2025
On what date did the Immortal Six meet to establish Phi Delta Theta?
December 26, 1848
Which founder was a junior at the time Phi Delta Theta was founded and had an interest in the sciences?
John Wolfe Lindley
What does Moral Rectitude mean?
Doing what is right, even when it is difficult
What do the six stars on the coat of arms represent?
The Immortal Six
Who is responsible for managing the chapter's finances?
The Treasurer, currently Luke Mikkelsen, Bond No. 332
Who were the two men known as the Second Founders of Phi Delta Theta?
Walter B. Palmer and George Banta
Why is March 15th important?
Founders Day, Robert Morrison birthday
What is the official motto of Phi Delta Theta, and what does it mean?
“One Man is No Man.” It means individuals cannot thrive in isolation
What is the official magazine of Phi Delta Theta called?
The Scroll
Who were the four brothers highlighted in the Georgia Zeta founding story?
Tanner Rippa, Jake Gailey, Asa Brown, and Logan Oates