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 | |
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| ΦΔΠ | |
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| Founded | October 23, 1916 Normal College of the American Gymnastics Union (now Indiana University School of Education) in Indianapolis, IN. |
| Type | Professional |
| Affiliation | PFA (former) |
| Emphasis | Physical Education |
| Scope | National |
| Colors | Purple and Gold |
| Symbol | Oak leaf |
| Flower | Purple violet |
| Jewel | Amethyst |
| Chapters | 14 active, 16 inactive at merger |
| Members | 5,000 (1967) lifetime |
| Merged with | Delta 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
- 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.
- 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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