Phi Delta Alpha

Phi Delta Alpha fraternity used to be Phi Delta Theta at Dartmouth College.

History

Phi Delta Alpha was founded in 1884 as part of the national Phi Delta Theta organization. In 1960, the Dartmouth College chapter broke away from national because it would not allow African Americans or Jews into the organization. The fraternity replaced its last letter with Alpha and from then on was known as Phi Delta Alpha.

The House

The fraternity house is located on 5 Webster Avenue in Hanover, New Hampshire. The construction was completed by Alexander Anderson McKenzie in 1902. It consists of three stories and a basement. Currently there are seven bedrooms that sleep a total of 22 people. The other areas of the house include the kitchen, Great Hall, composite room, library (known as the Phibrary), pool room. The infamous basement includes the main area, bar room and meetings room. The main area is known for pong playing (AKA Lob pong).

The Derecognition

In March of 2000, the fraternity was derecognized for various reasons. Certainly one of the primary reasons for the punishment was that several members of the Phi Delta Alpha tried to burn down Chi Gamma Epsilon next door. Needless to say the administration did not take too well to this attempt.

The Rerecognition

In the Fall of 2002, Phi Delta Alpha applied for rerecognition. The first rush class was in following term, the Winter of 2003. After the Spring rush, the class of 2005 was rounded out at 25. The class of 2006 brought another 24 students ready to continue on the (good) traditions of Phi Delta Alpha.

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