DePauw Phi
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id you know that approximately one out of every seven male
DePauw graduates is a Phi Delt? From our humble beginnings,
the Indiana Zeta Chapter has been a force at DePauw University as
well as with Phi Delta Theta International.
Indiana Zeta turned 148 years old in February. Established at
DePauw University, previously known as Indiana Asbury College,
in the winter of 1868, decades before the first dormitory, the Chapter
has since initiated more than 2,100 DePauw men.
Our home at 446 Anderson Street was built in 1926 at a remarkable
cost of $50,000. The new addition was added in 1962 for $170,000.
For comparison, our recent fire and alarm system alone cost more
than those two figures combined.
Every living alumnus of Indiana Zeta has lived in this house. Up
until that time, members lived in and met at homes rented in the area.
We know of at least three homes, none of which still stand, where
our forefathers were housed.
We take for granted the term house, yet many know that Indiana
Asbury College had no Fraternity houses or dormitories for many
years. At the time of Phi Delt's founding, all students lived in existing
area homes, often boarding houses. In fact, the first residence halls
did not arrive for 50 years after the school's founding, decades after
Phi Delt members first wore their badges here.
In the early years of Phi Delta Theta, the first, or Alpha Chapters
in each state, had the power and responsibility of granting charters.
We owe our founding to the Phis at Indiana University. It was these
brothers who initiated four Indiana Asbury men in February of 1868
in a Greencastle downtown office. From your Phikeia education
days, you may remember the names of John R. Miller '68, Tolbert
Bartl '69, Charles O. Perry '69, and D.B. Floyd '72. These
members pledged friendship, sound learning, and moral rectitude
and affixed their signatures to the exact same documented words
you did and young DePauw men continue to do today: the Bond of
Phi Delta Theta.
From our humble beginnings until now, alumni dedication and
gifts of time, treasure, and talent have allowed Phi Delt to thrive at
DePauw University.
Fraternally,
Darrell Johnson '85
House Corporation President
darrobjohns@gmail.com
Chris "CJ" Johnston '83
Chapter Advisor
cl.johnston83@gmail.com
From 1868 to Present
Indiana Zeta Builds 148 Years of Friendship,
Sound Learning, and Moral Rectitude
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eunite with your Indiana Zeta brothers in 2018 to celebrate 150 years of brotherhood and
excellence. If you're looking for an opportunity to reconnect with the Chapter, this once-
in-a-lifetime celebration will be the perfect time to do so. If you're interested in volunteering
on a steering committee, contact CJ Johnston '83 at cl.johnston83@gmail.com. Details for
the event will be available in The DePauw Phi and on our website at depauw.phideltatheta.org
as we get closer.
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150 Years of Indiana Zeta Is on the Horizon