Phi Kappa Theta
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Phi Kappa Theta was established by the merger of two fraternities on April 29, 1959 (Phi Kappa) and (Theta Kappa Phi). In 1889 Theta Kappa Phi fraternity was founded by a group of catholic students at Brown University who were refused entrance to other fraternities because of their faith. Theta Kappa Phi actually was an acronym for 'The Catholic Fraternity'. Later, in 1919, Phi Kappa was founded by a similar group of students at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania.
Phi Kappa Theta has 50 chapters and colonies across the country, ranking them in the middle, in terms of size, of other fraternities. More than 1,500 men are actively involved in its undergraduate chapters. Phi Kappa Theta has over 50,000 alumni brothers worldwide.
The Beta Gamma chapter at the Pennsylvania State University boasts the nickname "Phi Who" as a means of distinguishing themselves from other fraternities and the typical stereotypes that circulate. Every year the Beta Gamma chapter and the national fraternity make efforts to support the Children's Miracle Network. The Gamma Tau chapter at Georgia Tech has independently established Extra Life 4 Kids, a video game-playing fundraiser for the Children's Miracle Network.
35th President of the United States John F. Kennedy, actor Gene Kelly and co-founder of Microsoft Paul Allen are among the members of the Phi Kappa Theta fraternity.
External Links
National Chapter Site (http://www.phikappatheta.org)
Extra Life For Kids Site (http://www.extralifeforkids.com)