The Sigma Phi Society (ΣΦ) is the second Greekfraternal organization founded in the United States and the first to establish a chapter at another college, making it the first national Greek organization.[1]
Sigma Phi
ΣΦ
Founded
March 4, 1827; 197 years ago (March 4, 1827) Union College
The Alpha chapter of Sigma Phi at Union College has been in continuous operation since its founding, making it the oldest continuously running fraternity chapter in the United States.[3]
In 1831, Beta of New York was established at Hamilton College, making the society the first Greek fraternal organization in the United States to establish a chapter at another college. Thus, Sigma Phi Society is the first National Greek Organization in the United States.
The practices and rituals of the Sigma Phi Society are relatively unknown due to its establishment, and continued consideration, as a secret society.[1]
The Sigma Phi badge is a monogram with a jeweled Σ directly over a Φ that is either plain or chased.[2] It was designed by Charles N. Rowley, founder of the Beta of New York chapter.[4] In 1879, Baird's stated that the badge was royal purple.[2] Since 1879, the badge has been produced mainly in gold. Some gold plated options have been made available and in 2024 three options were introduced; sterling silver, with a gold plating on top, with pearls for $150 base price engraved, 10k gold for $675 plus engraving, and in gold filled for $375, engraved. All the options include pearls as gems have been out of fashion for sometime now.
Chaptersedit
Chapters of Sigma Phi, with active chapters indicated in bold and inactive chapters indicated in italic:[5]
The Alpha of Vermont chapter house, known as Sigma Phi Place, is a list contributing building to the National Register of Historic Places' University Green Historic District.[7] It was designed in 1903 by architect Marcus T. Reynolds of Albany, New York, who was a member of the Alpha of Massachusetts chapter.[7] Located at 420 College Street, Sigma Phi Place was the first purpose-built fraternity house at the University of Vermont.[7] It is a three-story, Colonial Revival style brick house.[7] Its main entrance has a gable pedimented portico with four columns that have Corinthian capitals.[7]
^"Our house - Wisc". Sigma Phi Society. Retrieved 2023-01-15.
^ abcdeNational Register of Historic Places Nomination Form for University Green Historic District. Revision, 2021.
January 01, 1970
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The Sigma Phi Society SF is the second Greek fraternal organization founded in the United States and the first to establish a chapter at another college making it the first national Greek organization 1 Sigma PhiSFFoundedMarch 4 1827 197 years ago March 4 1827 Union CollegeTypeSecretAffiliationNICScopeUnited StatesMottoesto perpetualet it be perpetualMaximEPV MBWColors Azure ArgentPublicationThe FlameChapters6HeadquartersP O Box 57417 Tucson AZ 85732 7417 United StatesWebsitesigmaphi org Contents 1 History 2 Symbols 3 Chapters 3 1 Notes 4 Chapter houses 4 1 Alpha of Vermont 5 Notable members 6 See also 7 ReferencesHistory editThe Sigma Phi Society SF was founded on March 4 1827 on the campus of Union College as a part of the Union Triad in Schenectady New York Its founders were Samuel W Beall Thomas Fielder Bowie Rev R H Chapman Hon Charles T Cromwell George N Porter and Hon Charles N Rowley 2 The Alpha chapter of Sigma Phi at Union College has been in continuous operation since its founding making it the oldest continuously running fraternity chapter in the United States 3 In 1831 Beta of New York was established at Hamilton College making the society the first Greek fraternal organization in the United States to establish a chapter at another college Thus Sigma Phi Society is the first National Greek Organization in the United States The practices and rituals of the Sigma Phi Society are relatively unknown due to its establishment and continued consideration as a secret society 1 Sigma Phi is a founding member of the North American Interfraternity Conference Symbols editThe Sigma Phi badge is a monogram with a jeweled S directly over a F that is either plain or chased 2 It was designed by Charles N Rowley founder of the Beta of New York chapter 4 In 1879 Baird s stated that the badge was royal purple 2 Since 1879 the badge has been produced mainly in gold Some gold plated options have been made available and in 2024 three options were introduced sterling silver with a gold plating on top with pearls for 150 base price engraved 10k gold for 675 plus engraving and in gold filled for 375 engraved All the options include pearls as gems have been out of fashion for sometime now Chapters editChapters of Sigma Phi with active chapters indicated in bold and inactive chapters indicated in italic 5 Chapter Chartered Range Institution Location Status Reference Alpha of New York U March 4 1827 Union College Schenectady New York Active Beta of New York H 1831 2019 Hamilton College Clinton New York Inactive a Alpha of Massachusetts W 1834 1968 Williams College Williamstown Massachusetts Inactive Gamma of New York N March 4 1836 March 4 1848 New York University New York City New York Inactive 2 Delta of New York G August 4 1840 Hobart College Geneva New York Active Alpha of Vermont V March 4 1845 University of Vermont Burlington Vermont Active Alpha of New Jersey P 1853 1858 Princeton University Princeton New Jersey Inactive 2 b Alpha of Michigan M 1858 2022 University of Michigan Ann Arbor Michigan Inactive 2 c a Alpha of Pennsylvania L February 4 1887 2002 Lehigh University Bethlehem Pennsylvania Inactive Epsilon of New York C October 4 1890 Cornell University Ithaca New York Active Alpha of Wisconsin F October 31 1908 University of Wisconsin Madison Madison Wisconsin Active Alpha of California I September 7 1912 University of California Berkeley Berkeley California Active a d Alpha of Virginia S 1953 University of Virginia Charlottesville Virginia Active Alpha of North Carolina T 2008 2019 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill North Carolina Inactive Notes edit a b c Attempted with little success to include women in the chapter s membership Charter returned to the Convention of 1860 after the college banned fraternities Charter revoked Formed from the local social group La Junta Club nbsp Sigma Phi house at the University of Michigan circa 1900 now an inactive chapter house no longer occupied by Sigma Phi Chapter houses editSome chapters own buildings on the National Register of Historic Places such as the Thorsen House owned by the Alpha of California chapter in Berkeley and designed by Greene and Greene 1 The Alpha of Wisconsin chapter house is the Harold C Bradley House a National Historic Landmark designed in 1908 by Louis Sullivan 6 nbsp Sigma Phi Place University of Vermont 2022 Alpha of Vermont edit The Alpha of Vermont chapter house known as Sigma Phi Place is a list contributing building to the National Register of Historic Places University Green Historic District 7 It was designed in 1903 by architect Marcus T Reynolds of Albany New York who was a member of the Alpha of Massachusetts chapter 7 Located at 420 College Street Sigma Phi Place was the first purpose built fraternity house at the University of Vermont 7 It is a three story Colonial Revival style brick house 7 Its main entrance has a gable pedimented portico with four columns that have Corinthian capitals 7 Notable members editMain article List of Sigma Phi membersSee also editTriad fraternities List of social fraternities and sororitiesReferences edit a b c Home Sigma Phi Society Retrieved 2023 01 15 a b c d e f Baird William Raimond 1879 Baird s Manual of American College Fraternities What s The Oldest Continually Running Fraternity Chapter In America Total Frat Move Retrieved 2017 08 16 Rowley Charles N 1829 January 1829 via Union College Catalogue of the Sigma Phi E P V at Google Books Our house Wisc Sigma Phi Society Retrieved 2023 01 15 a b c d e National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form for University Green Historic District Revision 2021 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sigma Phi amp oldid 1220089835, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
