Why Wesleyan? - West Virginia Wesleyan College

A BRIEF OVERVIEW, CONT’DDid You Know?History: Theta Chi was founded in 1950by 57 men at West Virginia Wesleyan. Itwas closed in 1994, recolonized in 1995 andrechartered in 1996. Nationally, Theta Chi wasfounded at Norwich University, Northfield,VT in 1856. Former Theta Chi President ChrisTichnell recently received the Greek Man ofthe Year award for the second consecutiveyear (2009 and 2010), making him the onlyperson to have ever done this. From 1950 to1960, the WVWC chapter was housed at 104Barbour Street. Since 1960, it has been locatedat 74 College Avenue.Colors: Military Red and WhiteMascot: RattlesnakeTHETA CHIPhilanthropy: Iacocca Foundation(diabetes research), Starlight Children’sFoundation (serious childhood illnesses), andRonald McDonald HouseService: Operation Christmas Child,Bucket Relief, improving elementary schoolplaygrounds in Upshur County, and projectsat Bridgeport City Park and Upshur ParishHouse.Theta Chi Today: Theta Chi has a veryactive alumni council. Alumni advisors attendmonthly chapter meetings and individualmeetings on a regular basis. The fraternitycurrently has 45 members at Wesleyan. ThetaChi has 215 chapters all over the United States.THETA XIHistory: The Theta Xi national fraternitywas founded April 29, 1864 at RensselaerPolytechnic Institute in Troy, NY by seven maleco-founders. Theta Xi merged with the KappaSigma Kappa, Eta Chapter on Wesleyan’scampus, forming the Theta Xi Kappa TauChapter on August 20, 1962, witha total of 60 members. Theta Xi has a houseat 87 S. Kanawha Street.Colors: Azure Blue, Matte Silver, WhiteSymbol: UnicornPhilanthropy: Adopt a Highway, Habitatfor Humanity, and Multiple Sclerosis SocietyService: Theta Xi participates in the Adopta Highway program in which the brothersremove litter from the roadway on a specificstretch of road. The brothers are committed toHabitat for Humanity and repair local housesthat are in poor condition. During the multiplesclerosis campaign, brothers go door-to-doorto hand out flyers and collect money.Theta Xi Today: Theta Xi alumni take anactive role through their Theta Xi AlumniAssociation in supporting the undergraduatemembers of the fraternity. The alumni arealso part owners of the house. The fraternitycurrently has 32 members on the campus ofWest Virginia Wesleyan. There are 51 Theta Xichapters in the United States.The Greek Alumni Councilsuggested that the receptionroom in the Virginia Thomas LawCenter for the Performing Arts benamed in honor of all Wesleyansororities and fraternities. Alumniof the nine Greek organizationsof Wesleyan have been asked tosupport this project and havealready contributed $63,404toward the $160,000 commitment.The Greek Room currently hostsfunctions of all kinds for campusand community groups includingreceptions, dinners, desserts,birthday parties, and more.This gathering room exemplifiesthe spirit of Greek life at Wesleyanincluding the ideals of fun,fellowship and family. Take alook at a related article in theHonor Roll of Donors formore information.Help fulfill the pledge and makeyour contribution to the GreekAlumni Room. Send your check toWest Virginia Wesleyan, Office ofAdvancement, 59 College Avenue,Buckhannon, WV 26201or make a gift online atwww.wvwc.edu/supportwesleyan.Raised $63,404 Final Goal0 $50,000 $100,000 $160,000SUMMER/FALL 2010 SUNDIAL 15