Otterbein Sororities
History of Phi Delta Theta
Symbols and Insignias
Famous Phis
Random Facts
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ΘN

Who is... Theta Nu?

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These three fraternities make up the Miami Triad

What is... Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Phi, and Sigma Chi.

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The weapon held in the hand on the Coat of Arms.

What is... the javelin?

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Which Famous Phi was a wide receiver for the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots?

Who is... Wes Welker (Texas Tech '04)

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The first branch of Phi Delta Theta established here

What is... Indiana University, 1849

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KΦΩ

Who is... Kappa Phi Omega?

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These are Phi Delta Theta's three cardinal principles

What is... friendship, sound learning, moral rectitude

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The official animal of Phi Delta Theta.

What is... the owl?

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He was a President of the United States of America.

Who is... Benjamin Harrison (Miami '52)

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Phi Delta Theta's official cologne?

What is... Chrome by Azzaro

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EKT

Who is... Epsilon Kappa Tau?

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These two members of the immortal six were authors of the bond

Who are... Robert Morrison and John McMillan Wilson

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Describe the flag of Phi Delta Theta.

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He was the first man to land on the moon.

Who is... Neil Armstrong (Purdue '55)

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The grass is grown on Robert Morrison's grave

What is... Kentucky Blue Grass?

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TEM

What is... Tau Epsilon Mu?

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These two men are known as the "Second Founders" of Phi Delta Theta.

Who are... George Banta and Walter B. Palmer?

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The mascot of the Fraternity

Who is... Pallas Athena and her Owl?

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He currently hosts a radio show with Mike Golic on ESPN Radio.

Who is... Trey Wingo (Baylor '85)

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The first Canadian Chapter of Phi Delta Theta

What is... McGill University in Quebec?

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ΣAT 

What is... Owls?

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Name the four important meetings that occurred during the Founding of Phi Delta Theta and the dates on which they occurred.

December 26, 1848 - They decided to become a Secret Society
December 28, 1848- Report of the committee was considered and amended
December 30, 1848 - Report was debated and adopted
January 1, 1849 - Morton George Williams was the first man pledged and initiated

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The official publication of Phi Delta Theta.

What is... the scroll?

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He is known as the Iron Horse.

Who is... Lou Gherig? (Columbia '23)

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The Executive Vice President of Phi Delta Theta?

Who is... Robert A. Biggs