History/Alumni

The history of our chapter dates back to the fall term of 1922 at Tri-State college when a group of young men came together to form the "Four-Eleven Gang." The name "Four-Eleven" was taken from the address, 411 West Park Street, where most of the members resided. On November 9th, 1923 they changed their name from the "Four-Eleven Gang" to the Greek lettered Fraternity Lambda Phi Epsilon. In 1925, they opened the first Fraternity house at Tri-State College.

Due to their growth in numbers, the members of Lambda Phi Epsilon were looking to expand. To accomplish this feat, they joined a regional Fraternity, and in 1929 became the Delta Chapter of the Beta Phi Theta Fraternity. Beta Phi Theta was founded by a group of Student Army Training corps at the Milwaukee Normal School in 1917. Throughout its existence, Beta Phi Theta had a total of seven chapters across the Midwest. By 1954, the Alpha and Delta chapters were the only surviving groups still in existence. By 1956, the Delta Chapter was the sole chapter of Beta Phi Theta. The original charter of Beta Phi Theta remains here to this day.

In the late 60's, Tri-State College enforced the rule that all Fraternities must be a member of a national fraternity. As the sole surviving chapter of Beta Phi Theta, the members began looking for a new Fraternity to join. On March 21st, 1967 we became a colony of Delta Chi. On April 21st, the remaining active members of Beta Phi Theta were initiated into Delta Chi. On May 24th 1969, we officially became the Tri-State Chapter of the Delta Chi Fraternity.

Since becoming the Delta Chi Fraternity we have endeavored to continue the traditions of excellence built before us. We have worked to keep those who are members of Lambda Phi Epsilon and Beta Phi Theta closely involved with the advancement of the chapter and the chapter houses. We continue to build our future on Brotherhood Fidelity and Truth.

Through the years, many men have dedicated their time, money, and efforts as both undergraduates and alumni. These efforts have not, and will not, go unappreciated by either the chapter or the International Fraternity. Below is a brief list of awards received by both the chapter and many individuals involved with the chapter. The past efforts and continued labors will ensure that the Tri-State Chapter of the Delta Chi Fraternity will continue to be appreciative of its history and excited about its future.

Awards
1998 Certificate of Achievement
1999 1st President's Cup
2000 2nd President's Cup
2001 3rd President's Cup
2002 4th President's Cup
2003 5th President's Cup
2004 6th President's Cup
2005 7th President's Cup - Presented on the 50 yard line during the Homecoming football game by then "AA" Steve Bossart.
2006 Award of Excellence
2007 Award of Excellence
2008 8th President's Cup and 10th consecutive Award of Excellence

Meritorious Service Awards
Rich Kruger
Mike Haun
Scott Bykowski
Trent Unterbrink
Steve Ankeny
Dave Wertz
Trent Unterbrink

Faculty Advisor Emeritus Award
Rich Kruger - First Ever Recipient