Alpha Phi Delta
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| Alpha Phi Delta (ΑΦΔ) |
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| Founded | November 5, 1914 Syracuse University |
| Type | Social |
| Scope | National, Italian-American Heritage |
| Motto | Faciamus |
| Colors | Royal Purple and White |
| Flower | Garafano |
| Chapters | 95 |
| Headquarters | 71 Terrace Street, Suite 204 Struthers, Ohio, USA |
| Homepage | http://www.apd.org/ |
Alpha Phi Delta (ΑΦΔ), commonly referred to as APD, is a secret letter, social fraternity that evolved from an exclusive Italian society (Il Circolo Italiano) at Syracuse University in 1914. There were seven founding members who strove to create a brotherhood that would last long after their college days. Soon after founding, Alpha Phi Delta spread from Syracuse and became a National Fraternity. Alpha Phi Delta is traditionally an Italian-American heritage Fraternity; however, since September 2, 1965 it has welcomed young men of all racial backgrounds to join in its one of a kind brotherhood.[1]
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[edit] Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity
Alpha Phi Delta [1] was founded in 1914 at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York, by a group of men with Italian roots. Alpha Phi Delta traces its heritage back to the ancient times of the Roman Empire. The fraternity has retained its prestigious pledge program throughout its existence. Its pledge process has been known to thoroughly challenge its prospective members. Brothers regard the rituals, symbols, and traditions of Alpha Phi Delta as closely-guarded secrets. The fraternity has more than 20,000 lifelong members. [2]
Alpha Phi Delta is also the top represented fraternity in the New York City Tri-State Area, and among the top on the East coast. [3]
[edit] The Beginnings
When Cesidio Guarini enrolled at Syracuse University in 1911, he met another Italian, Ferdinand DiBartolo. The Italian immigrants had much in common. In the following months, they became friends.
In time, more Italian-American students came to the school. On May 5, 1913, a small group of men founded Il Circolo Italiano at Syracuse University, at the home of Professor Charles W. Cabeen. Though small, Il Circolo Italiano became a leading campus social organization.
As a culmination of their active years as a college campus group, Il Circolo Italiano donated a fountain to the University. The friends did not wish their friendship to end with graduation.[4]
[edit] The Founding Years
Nicholas Frunzi, a member of Il Circolo Italiano, proposed the concept of a fraternity. His idea was met with enthusiasm by the group. On November 5, 1914, seven men took the oath and became the first brothers of Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity. These were Joseph Cangiamila, Dominic T. Ciolli, Ferdinand F. DiBartolo, Otto Gelormini, Cesidio A. Guarini, Anthony T. Frascati and Nicholas Frunzi. Ferdinand DiBartolo, an instructor at the time, requested, and was granted permission to establish the Fraternity at Syracuse University.
[edit] A Fraternity at Columbia University
Six months later and 300 miles away in New York City, a similar realization of the need for a fraternity was crossing the minds of the members of Il Circolo Italiano at Columbia University. An attempt to form such a fraternity failed in May of 1915. In the fall of 1915, four close and staunch friends, Ernest DeMuria, Salvatore LaCorte, William Liccone, and Anthony Pascarella decided to organize a fraternity. With support and encouragement from college administrators, the students founded Sigma Gamma Phi fraternity in November 1915.
[edit] The Birth of Alpha Phi Delta as a National Fraternity
Nicholas Frunzi transferred to Columbia University in January 1916. He met with Sigma Gamma Phi and correspondence started between the two fraternities. A merger meeting was held in June 1916 at Syracuse University. Since the Syracuse fraternity was formed earlier, their name, Alpha Phi Delta, was adopted. At this point, Syracuse was declared the Alpha Chapter and Columbia, the Beta Chapter.
In the first showing of national fraternal spirit, the men from Syracuse rallied around Salvatore LaCorte and William Liccone, both from Beta, as Grand Consul (President) and Grand Quaestor (Treasurer), respectively. They were elected unanimously, along with Otto Gelormini of Alpha as Grand Tribune (Secretary).
[edit] Fraternity Formation
Causes of the Formation of Alpha Phi Delta The following is the dedication to The History of Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity, 1914-1973 (by Stanley W Raffa), written by Rev. Salvatore J. Federici. Rev. Federici was the National Chaplain of Alpha Phi Delta until the time of his death in 1968. The dedication is perhaps the best description of the formation of the Fraternity that can be offered.
“At the turn of the century, the sons of Italo-American immigrants were reaching the economic status whereby they were able to attend colleges and universities throughout the United States. As was the case with their parents before them, they encountered many difficulties; not the least among them was exclusion from the normal social life on the various campuses.
“A group of Italo-American students, convinced of their innate status of equality, without fanfare, demonstrations or protest, formed their own colonies. From this modest beginning, Alpha Phi Delta was born.
“To these pioneers, endowed with a sense of their own human dignity and nobility, this volume is humbly dedicated.”
[edit] The Creeds of Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity
The following Creeds of Alpha Phi Delta were adopted at the time of our founding and reflect our goals and ideals as a fraternity. Though drafted years ago, in a world much different than ours, they are an example of timeless ideals.
1. The unstinted contribution to the development of democratic ideals.
2. The instillation in the minds of its members of the need to foster and develop the highest and noblest traits of man.
3. The development of the common bond.
4. The development and perpetuation of friendships formed during college days.
5. The demonstration that pride in ancestry can strengthen one's faith in America.
6. The knowledge that culture can be and is essential to civilization.
7. The advancement of the fact there is really no segregation and that all members are Americans.
[edit] Map of Chapters Nationwide
Alpha ..... Syracuse University
Beta ..... Columbia University
Gamma ...... Yale University
Delta ...... Polytechnic University
Epsilon ...... University of Buffalo
Zeta ....... Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Eta ..... City College of New York
Theta ..... New York University
Iota ..... Union College
Kappa ..... Case Western Reserve University
Lambda ..... University of Pennsylvania
Mu ..... Cornell University
Nu ..... University of Pittsburgh
Xi ...... Ohio State University
Omicron ..... University of Michigan
Pi ...... West Virginia University
Rho ...... Carnegie Mellon Institute
Sigma ..... Boston University
Tau ...... Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Upsilon ..... Harvard University
Phi ..... University of Alabama
Chi ..... Pennsylvania State University
Psi ..... Duquesne University
Omega ..... University of Rochester
Beta Beta ..... Manhattan College
Beta Gamma ..... College of William and Mary
Beta Delta ..... Temple University
Theta Beta ..... New York University
Beta Epsilon ..... Bucknell University
Beta Zeta ..... University of Ohio
Beta Eta ..... C.U.N.Y. Brooklyn College
Beta Theta ..... Franciscan University of Steubenville
Beta Iota ..... Utica College of Syracuse University
Beta Kappa ..... Long Island University
Beta Lambda ..... St. Francis University
Beta Mu ..... DePaul University
Beta Nu ..... University of Miami
Beta Xi ..... New Jersey Institute of Technology
Beta Omicron ..... Youngstown State University
Beta Pi ..... St. John's University - Queens
Beta Rho ..... Gannon University
Beta Sigma ..... St. Francis College
Beta Tau .... Fairmont State College
Beta Upsilon ..... George Washington University
Beta Phi ..... Rowan University
Beta Chi ..... S.U.N.Y. College of Technology
Beta Psi ..... Catholic University of America
Beta Omega ..... Pace University - NYC
Gamma Beta ..... University of Illinois at Chicago
Gamma Gamma ..... Behrend College - Penn State
Gamma Delta ..... Waynesburg College
Gamma Epsilon ..... Cleveland State University
Gamma Zeta ..... Villanova University
Gamma Eta ..... College of New Jersey
Gamma Theta ..... Eastern College
Gamma Iota ..... Pace University - Pleasantville
Gamma Kappa ..... C.U.N.Y. College of Staten Island
Gamma Lambda ..... Fordham University
Gamma Mu ..... Richard M. Stockton College of New Jersey
Gamma Nu ..... William Paterson University
Gamma Xi ..... Southern Connecticut State University
Gamma Omicron ..... S.U.N.Y. Stony Brook
Gamma Pi ..... Ramapo College of New Jersey
Gamma Rho ..... C.U.N.Y. Bernard M. Baruch College
Gamma Sigma ..... St. John's University - Staten Island
Gamma Tau ..... Neumann College
Gamma Upsilon ..... Fordham University
Gamma Phi ..... New York Institute of Technology
Gamma Chi ..... Delaware State University
Gamma Psi ..... University of Connecticut
Gamma Omega ..... University of Georgia
Delta Beta ..... Rutgers University
Delta Gamma ..... Philadelphia University
Delta Delta ..... Wesley College
Delta Epsilon ..... C.U.N.Y. John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Delta Zeta ..... St. Peter's College
Delta Eta ..... Adelphi University
Delta Theta ..... Marist College
Delta Iota ..... King's College
Delta Kappa ..... Binghamton University
Delta Lambda ..... New York Institute of Technology
Delta Mu ..... University of South Florida
Delta Nu ..... Eastern Connecticut State University
Delta Xi ..... Seton Hall University
Delta Omicron ..... Rutgers University - Newark
Delta Pi ..... Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Delta Rho ..... S.U.N.Y. at Oneonta
Delta Sigma ..... Tufts University
Delta Tau ..... Roger Williams University
Delta Upsilon ..... Robert Morris University
Delta Phi ..... University of Indianapolis
Delta Chi ..... University of Colorado
Delta Psi ..... Lynn University
Delta Omega ..... University of Northern Colorado
Epsilon Beta ..... LaSalle University
Vassar Colony
Susquehanna colony
St. Thomas Acquinas Colony
[edit] Notable Members
- Frank Sinatra
- Ralph Penza NBC News Anchor (NYU Alumni)
- Orlando DiGirolamo jazz accordionist, pianist, composer, and teacher
- Dr. Peter J. Sammartino founder of Farleigh Dickinson University
- Christopher M. Mozzillo, FDNY Engine 55, Gave his life so others can live on 9/11.
[edit] References
- ^ Raffa, Stanley. The History of Alpha Phi Delta., 1974.
- ^ Alpha Phi Delta - Fraternity
- ^ www.apdnyc.org/apd/
- ^ Alpha Phi Delta - The Beginning
