Alcala Yearbook 2007-2008

Lambda Chi Alpha was founded by Warren A. Cole, while a student at Boston University, on November 2, 1909; with the expressed objective purpose of bringing about the association together of co llege students of good moral character in the various col legiate institutions with in the United States and Canada; to foster a high Christian standard of life and idea ls, to promote honorable friendship, to cu lt ivate intellectual excell ence, to secure for members the greatest advan- tages in co ll ege life, to establi sh brotherly love, mutual aid, close persona l connect ion between alumn i, undergrad·u- ates and col lege, and to bind them together for mutual pleasure and interest in college as we ll as after life by test ing each w ith courage, self-control, obedience, democracy and courtesy toward all with whom the may come in contact. Today, Lambda Chi Alpha International Fraternity is one of the largest men's general fraternities in North America with more than 227,000 initiated members and has held subsid iaries (ca lled chapters) at more than 300 universities. It was the first fraternity to eliminate pledging and remains a leader in the fight against hazing, alcohol abuse, and other cha l- lenges facing today 's co ll ege student. Lambda Chi Alpha serves to complement higher education by providing oppor- tunit ies for academic achievement, leadership development, and lifelong friendships. To learn more about Lambda Chi Alpha and its traditions, principles, and idea ls, please fee l free to visit this section. You wi ll learn more about its history, mission, and leadership.

Phi Kappa Theta represents the union of two older frater- niti es: Phi Kappa and Theta Kappa Phi. The two fraterni- ties had 63 chapters between them when they joined forces to form Phi Kappa Theta on April 29, 1959, the sevent ieth anniversary of the founding of the origi nal Phi Kappa Fraternity. Phi Kappa Theta is a national social fraternity founded on 4 ideals. Fraternal: Our duty to man. To provide the tangible and intangible aids necessary to establish a close ly kn it col legiate community whose members enjoy a mode of living that is conducive to the formation of gentlemen imbued with principles and ideals and to prepare them to contribute to the world community upon graduation.

Intellectual: Our duty to self and parents. To remind our brothers that outstanding scholastic achievement is a primary persona l respons ibility, and to encourage a commitment to the university that provides each member with his intellectua l formation. Socia l: Our duty to society. To encourage each member to ident ify himself w ith his collegiate and civic community by active participation and service, thus fostering a vigorous spir it of loyalty to Alma Mater and a se lflessness to all men.

Spiritual: Our duty towards God .

To deepen the spiritual and enrich the temporal lives of its members through a we ll -balanced program of frater- na l, intellectual, social and service activities.

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