Phi Delta Theta

Historical ties with sororities

Even though Phi Delta Theta technically does not have a sister sorority it has the distinction of having close connections with two sororities: Delta Gamma and Delta Zeta. George Banta, a Phi Delt from Franklin-Indiana, was instrumental in helping to expand the Delta Gamma sorority. For his efforts he was the only man ever initiated into Delta Gamma. Banta would later perform initiation ceremonies for new members of the sorority including that of Lillian Vawter, his fiancée. Guy Potter Benton, a graduate of the Phi Delt chapter at Ohio Wesleyan University was president of Miami University in 1902 when he helped with the founding of Delta Zeta. Dr. Benton aided in the preparation of a ritual, badge, and colors. For his work, Delta Zeta named him the Grand Patron of the sorority and is the only man to ever wear the Delta Zeta badge.

Related Topics:
Delta Gamma - Delta Zeta

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