Alpha Phi Delta

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Alpha Phi Delta
ΑΦΔ
Alpha Phi Delta crest.png
FoundedNovember 5, 1914; 106 years ago (1914-11-05)
Syracuse University
TypeSocial
AffiliationNIC
EmphasisItalian-American Heritage
ScopeNational
MottoFaciamus!
Colors Royal Purple and  White
SymbolFasces
FlagAlpha Phi Delta flag.jpg
FlowerGarofano (white carnation)
PublicationThe Kleos
Chapters103 Collegiate Charter Chapters, 5 colonies, 27 active Alumni Chapters
Members10,000+ collegiate
Alumni Entities50
Headquarters257 E Camden Wyoming Avenue, Unit A
Camden, DE 19934
USA
WebsiteAlpha Phi Delta homepage

Alpha Phi Delta (ΑΦΔ), commonly referred to as APD, is a Greek social fraternity that evolved from an exclusive Italian society initially known as Il Circolo Italiano at Syracuse University in 1914.

Seven founding members strove to create a brotherhood that would last long after their college days. They were Brother Cesidio A. Guarini, Brother Ferdinand F. DiBartolo, Brother Anthony T. Frascati, Brother Nicholas Frunzi, Brother Otto Gelormini, Brother Dominic T. Ciolli, and Brother Joseph Cangiamila.

Soon after its founding, Alpha Phi Delta spread from Syracuse and became a national fraternity. Alpha Phi Delta is traditionally an Italian-American heritage fraternity; however, since September 2, 1965, it has welcomed young men of all racial backgrounds.

Founding[]

After the creation of the Alpha chapter at Syracuse University, Nicholas Frunzi transferred to Columbia University in 1916. He became friends with the brothers of a fraternity that had similar values as Alpha Phi Delta, Sigma Gamma Phi. After convincing the founding fathers of Sigma Gamma Phi to merge, Columbia University became the Beta chapter of Alpha Phi Delta, hence becoming a national fraternity. As time passed the fraternity grew bigger. Unfortunately, a lot of chapters have been shut down due to inactivity. So far the fraternity has around +40 collegiate chapters. In 2015, the fraternity reached 20,000 lifelong members.[1]

Active Chapters and Colonies[]

  • Chi: Pennsylvania State University
  • Psi: Duquesne University
  • Beta Beta: Manhattan College
  • Theta Beta: New York University
  • Beta Eta: Brooklyn College
  • Beta Theta: Franciscan University of Steubenville
  • Beta Iota: Utica College
  • Beta Lambda: St. Francis University
  • Beta Xi: New Jersey Institute of Technology
  • Beta Omicron: Youngstown State University
  • Beta Pi: St. John's University (Queens Campus)
  • Beta Rho: Gannon University
  • Beta Sigma: St. Francis College
  • Beta Phi: Rowan University
  • Gamma Iota: Pace University (Pleasantville Campus)
  • Gamma Kappa: College of Staten Island
  • Gamma Mu: The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
  • Gamma Nu: William Paterson University Permanently Barred since March 2018
  • Gamma Xi: Southern Connecticut State University
  • Gamma Omicron: S.U.N.Y at Stony Brook
  • Gamma Pi: Ramapo College of New Jersey
  • Gamma Sigma: St. John's University, Staten Island Campus
  • Delta Beta: Rutgers University, New Brunswick Campus
  • Delta Delta: Wesley College (Delaware)
  • Delta Epsilon: John Jay College of Criminal Justice
  • Delta Theta: Marist College
  • Delta Xi: Seton Hall University
  • Delta Omicron: Rutgers University Newark Campus
  • Delta Rho: State University of New York - College at Oneonta
  • Delta Upsilon: Robert Morris University
  • Delta Chi: University of Colorado
  • Delta Psi: Lynn University
  • Epsilon Beta: La Salle University
  • Epsilon Gamma: St. Joseph's College (Patchogue Campus)
  • Epsilon Delta: Montclair State University
  • Epsilon Epsilon: Farmingdale State College
  • Epsilon Zeta: St. Joseph's College (Brooklyn/Patchogue, New York)
  • Epsilon Eta: University at Albany, SUNY
  • Epsilon Iota: Centenary University
  • Epsilon Lambda: University of New Haven
  • Epsilon Mu: Queens College, City University of New York
  • Epsilon Nu: Penn State Altoona
  • Epsilon Xi: Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
  • Epsilon Omicron: Fitchburg State University
  • Epsilon Pi: State University of New York at Cortland
  • Briarcliff College Colony
  • Dowling College Colony
  • Misericordia University Colony
  • State University of New York at New Paltz Colony

Alpha Phi Delta is the top represented fraternity in the New York City Tri-State Area, and among the top on the East coast.[2]

Notable Brothers[]

  • Al DeMao, professional football player, Washington Redskins
  • Joe DeNardo, Emmy-winning Pittsburgh meteorologist
  • Aldo Donelli, professional football player, Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Orlando DiGirolamo, jazz musician
  • Vincent D'Onofrio, honorary member, actor, Law And Order: Criminal Intent, Full Metal Jacket, and Men in Black
  • Harvey Golub, former CEO of American Express; current CEO of the American International Group
  • Henry Mancini, honorary member; Academy Award-winning musician
  • Ray Mancini, honorary member; two-time world boxing lightweight champion[3]
  • Armand Niccolai, professional football player, Pittsburgh Steelers
  • John A. Notte, Jr., Governor of Rhode Island, 1961–63
  • Ralph Penza, NBC news anchor
  • Joey Powers, composer and musician; had Top 10 1964 Hit "Midnight Mary"
  • George Rado, professional football player, Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Mark Rodak, professional football player, Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Rams, 1939-1942; Case Western University
  • Alfred Edward Santangelo, U.S. Representative from New York 18th District, 1957–63
  • Frank Sinatra, honorary member; singer and actor[4]
  • Pete Van Wieren, former announcer for the Atlanta Braves
  • Silvio Zaninelli, professional football player, Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Anthony Sciarratta, author
  • Sal Vulcano, comedian and actor.

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Alpha Phi Delta - Fraternity Archived 2007-09-27 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-02-19. Retrieved 2011-04-12.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ Alpha Phi Delta Kleos V 80 No 3 Summer 2009, page 9
  4. ^ Alpha Phi Delta Kleos V 38 No 1 Oct 1967, page 1

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