St. Anthony Hall
St. Anthony Hall (also known as the Fraternity of Delta Psi) is a secret society and college literary society founded at Columbia University in 1847. The organization is known for its emphasis on literature, arts, and intellectual pursuits, as well as its distinctive architecture and traditions.
History[edit | edit source]
St. Anthony Hall was established on January 17, 1847, by six students at Columbia University. The founders aimed to create a society that fostered literary and intellectual development among its members. The organization quickly expanded to other prestigious universities, including Yale University, Princeton University, and the University of Pennsylvania.
Symbols and Traditions[edit | edit source]
The society's emblem is a cross with a rose at its center, symbolizing the union of strength and beauty. Members of St. Anthony Hall are known for their distinctive badges and insignia, which often feature the society's emblem.
St. Anthony Hall is also known for its unique architecture. Many of its chapter houses are designed in the Gothic Revival style, reflecting the society's emphasis on tradition and history.
Membership[edit | edit source]
Membership in St. Anthony Hall is highly selective and is typically offered to students who demonstrate exceptional literary and intellectual abilities. The society is known for its secrecy, and the identities of its members are often kept confidential.
Activities[edit | edit source]
St. Anthony Hall hosts a variety of events and activities, including literary readings, art exhibitions, and intellectual discussions. The society also publishes a literary magazine, which features works by its members and other prominent writers.
Chapters[edit | edit source]
St. Anthony Hall has chapters at several universities, including:
- Columbia University
- Yale University
- Princeton University
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- University of Virginia
- Trinity College (Connecticut)
Notable Alumni[edit | edit source]
Many prominent individuals have been members of St. Anthony Hall, including:
- Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd President of the United States
- William Faulkner, Nobel Prize-winning author
- John D. Rockefeller, American industrialist and philanthropist
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Secret society
- College literary society
- Gothic Revival architecture
- Columbia University
- Yale University
- Princeton University
- University of Pennsylvania
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