TKE Facts and Trivia

[The1calledTKE]

9/15/01


When was the name changed to Tau Kappa Epsilon?
In the year 1902

[GmuTeke]

I feel we need to build up the trivia section, so i'll kick in an additonal one for 9/15/01

Many people know of Reagan, of Elvis, of Sam Walgreens as famous alumni, but my favorite famous alum is Dr. Irving P. Krick.

Frater Krick was head of the US Metereological Institute during World War II. It was on his reccomendation that the Normandy invasion was scheduled on its specific day. He wasn't an entertainer, or politician, but a scientist; and his actions touches just as many lives as Reagan's or Elvis's.

[AlphaGam1019]

What significance is attached to the location of the first three chapters?
Alpha, Beta and Gamma chapters form an equilateral triangle, which is the chief geometric symbol of Tau Kappa Epsilon. This location forms the basis for the proper attachment of the membership badge to the apparel of the wearer.


beat ya to it guys!

[GmuTeke]

Daily Fact for 9/17/01

According to the best available data, 196 Tekes gave their lives in service to their country in World War II, and 30 received decorations exceeding that of the Bronze Star.

The National Listerv is already reporting several Tekes who have died in last week's tragedy, hopefully we won't see any more fraters on that list.

[The1calledTKE]

Daily Fact for 9/18/01
When and how did Tau Kappa Epsilon become a national fraternity?
Local Fraternity Chi Rho Sigma was granted a charter and duly installed as Beta Chapter at James Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois, on April 17, 1909.

[The1calledTKE]

Daily Fact for 9/19/01
Who were the National Founders?
Lester H. Martin, L.W. Tuesburg, William L. Wilson and Wallace G. McCauley were instrumental in the nationalization of TKE and are known as the National Founders.

[The1calledTKE]

Daily Fact for 9/20/01

How was the third chapter acquired?
Henry A. Burd, Wilbur R. Leighty and Ward H. Sachs, all graduate members of Alpha Chapter, were instrumental in contacting a local fraternity at the University of Illinois, which petitioned the Grand Council, was granted a charter and was duly installed as Gamma Chapter in the Alpha chapter house then located at 406 E. Walnut Street, Bloomington, Illinois, on Saturday, February 3, 1912.

[The1calledTKE]

Daily Fact for 9/21/01

Who was elected the first national president, and what is the name of that office?
Lester H. Martin was elected the first Grand Prytanis in 1909.

[The1calledTKE]

Daily Fact for 9/22/01

What is the Conclave of the Grand Chapter, and where was the first one held?
The Conclave of the Grand Chapter is the International Convention, and it is held biennially. The first one was held in the Alpha chapter house in Bloomington, Illinois, February 17, 1909.

[The1calledTKE]

Daily Fact for 9/24/01

Who are the Expansion Leaders?
Dr. R.C. Williams, Leland F. Leland, James C. Logan and Frank B. Scott were most responsible for the growth of Tau Kappa Epsilon following World War II. Bruce B. Melchert was added as an Expansion Leader in 1997 for his efforts in expanding the Fraternity in the '60s.

[The1calledTKE]

Daily Fact for 9/25/01

When was the office of Grand Hegemon established?
September 1, 1951, at the 26th Biennial Conclave at Roanoke, Virginia

[The1calledTKE]

Daily Fact for 9/26/01

What is the supreme governing body of the fraternity?
The Grand Chapter.

[The1calledTKE]

Daily Fact for 9/27/01

Who is the mythological ideal of the fraternity?
Apollo.

Hey GMU you could have beaten me today.. you had a post on the webpages thing shortly after midnight which makes it today.

[GmuTeke]

eh, i guess i could have beat you, but for me, the day really starts and ends with sleep. and as i was still awake, I think thats kinda sketchy to pull on someone.

and i had a good fact for today too... oh well, next time i guess.

[The1calledTKE]

Well tommorrow is all you GMU don't forget now..lol