Mystical Seven
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Mystical Seven is one of the six elite secret societies of the University of Missouri. The society was revealed to the public for the first time in 1907, although little is known to outsiders about its origins. While there is no relationship with the society of the same name at Wesleyan University, a likely relationship is often cited between Missouri's Mystical Seven and a similar secret honor society at the University of Virginia known as the Seven Society.[1] Mystical Seven taps seven outstanding seniors for membership based on their good deeds and selfless leadership and service to the campus and community. Mystical Seven is the second oldest of the secret honor societies still in existence at the university, behind QEBH. A rivalry continues to exist between Mystical Seven and QEBH. Other secret societies on campus include LSV, ODK, and Mortar Board.
[edit] Tiger-Sooner Peace Pipe
In 1929, Mizzou athletic director Chester M. Brewer, along with the Mystical Seven, began the tradition of smoking the Tiger-Sooner Peace Pipe at halftime of the annual Missouri-Oklahoma football game. Mystical Seven represents Missouri and a similar organization represents Oklahoma in the ceremony.[2]
[edit] Notable Members
- Chuck Banta, Jr., Chairman, CEO and President of Banta Foods.[3]
- Matt Bartle, Missouri State Senator (R)[4]
- William S. Thompson, Jr., CEO and Managing Director of Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO)[5]
- Roger Wehrli, Hall of Fame NFL cornerback[6]
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.themaneater.com/stories/1998/4/21/getting-tapped/
- ^ University of Missouri, Official Athletic Site of the Mizzou Tigers Traditions
- ^ BANTA FOODS | executive bios
- ^ http://www.senatormattbartle.org/html/profile.html
- ^ "Thompsons call $8.5 million gift an "investment" to support autism center at MU" http://formizzou.missouri.edu/news/thompson.php
- ^ Mizzou Homecoming 2007-Grand Marshal
