Every fraternity thinks they have the best; the best Intramural sports team, the best-looking group of guys, the best parties, and now, as alumni, the best stories to share. What are some fun facts you remember about Beta Theta Pi?
Take a look at some history facts below:
Alpha Eta Chapter of Beta Theta Pi was established in December of 1868.
Beta Theta Pi was founded by John Reily Knox, 1839; Samuel Taylor Marshall, 1840; David Linton, 1839; James George Smith,1840; Charles Henry Hardin, 1841; John Holt Duncan, 1840; Michael Clarkson Ryan,1839; Thomas Boston Gordon, 1840.
The Beta Theta Pi flower is the rose.
The Beta Theta Pi motto is, “To develop men of principle for a principled life.”
The most famous alumni from Beta Theta Pi are:
- Mike Schmidt, Ohio ’71 – MLB Hall of Famer
- William Anderson (Adam West), Whitman ’51 – “Batman”
- Jay Fiedler, Dartmouth ’94 – NFL Quarterback
- John Wooden, Purdue ’32 – UCLA Basketball Coach
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