Each April 10th, we celebrate Frederick Norton Freeman and Arthur Chase and the founding of Theta Chi Fraternity. The following is Freeman’s own account of the founding of the Fraternity from the original minutes books:
Report for Thursday, April 10th, 1856. The Theta Chi Society was the plan and idea of Frederick Norton Freeman, and with the assistance of Arthur Chase, his plans were perfected and the society was organized in Norwich University on Thursday, April 10th, 1856 at 9 0'clock P.M.
The earliest Constitution of Theta Chi clearly defines the purpose of the Fraternity:
It shall have as its object to bind by closer bonds the members to each other and the mutual assistance of each of its members to the other; the advancement and carrying out of any measures at the institutions where it shall be established which shall be of importance to its members; and the mutual benefit and improvement of all its members.
As we celebrate and recognize our Founders, let us not forget the “high and sacred purpose” for which our Fraternity was established.
Each April 10th, we celebrate Frederick Norton Freeman and Arthur Chase and the founding of Theta Chi Fraternity. The following is Freeman’s own account of the founding of the Fraternity from the original minutes books:
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