Which fraternity is the oldest existing?

Which fraternity is the oldest existing?

• A. Kappa Alpha Society
• B. Delta Phi
• C. Sigma Phi
• D. Beta Theta Pi

Answer: (A)

Founding dates determine who is oldest. Kappa Alpha Society was established first, in 1825 at Union College in Schenectady, New York. The other two fraternities were formed two years later, in 1827, and Beta Theta Pi came even later in 1839. Because Kappa Alpha Society began earlier and has continued to exist to the present, it is the oldest existing fraternity among those listed. (It’s also part of the early Union Triad, highlighting how these very early fraternities laid the groundwork for American Greek life.)

Founding dates determine who is oldest. Kappa Alpha Society was established first, in 1825 at Union College in Schenectady, New York. The other two fraternities were formed two years later, in 1827, and Beta Theta Pi came even later in 1839. Because Kappa Alpha Society began earlier and has continued to exist to the present, it is the oldest existing fraternity among those listed. (It’s also part of the early Union Triad, highlighting how these very early fraternities laid the groundwork for American Greek life.)