Phi Delta Pi

Phi Delta Pi (ΦΔΠ) was a national professional fraternity for women in the disciplines of health and physical education, health sciences, and recreation.[1]

Phi Delta Pi
ΦΔΠ
FoundedOctober 23, 1916 (1916-10-23)
Normal College of the American Gymnastics Union (now Indiana University School of Education) in Indianapolis, IN.
TypeProfessional
AffiliationPFA (former)
EmphasisPhysical Education
ScopeNational
Colors  Purple and   Gold
SymbolOak leaf
FlowerPurple violet
JewelAmethyst
Chapters14 active, 16 inactive at merger
Members5,000 (1967) lifetime
Merged withDelta Psi Kappa (1970)
Headquarters
US

History

Phi Delta Pi was founded on October 23, 1916 at the Normal College of the North American Gymnastics Union. It merged with Delta Psi Kappa, a professional fraternity, in March 1970.[2]

References

  1. Josephine Christaldi (December 1, 1946). "Affiliated Organizations: X. Phi Delta Pi". The Journal of Health and Physical Education. 17 (10): 598–639. doi:10.1080/23267240.1946.10626724.
  2. Anson, Jack L.; Marchenasi, Robert F., eds. (1991) [1879]. Baird's Manual of American Fraternities (20th ed.). Indianapolis, IN: Baird's Manual Foundation, Inc. p. VIII-44. ISBN 978-0963715906.
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