Theta Chi Fraternity was founded on Thursday, April 10, 1856 on the campus of Norwich University in Norwich, Vermont by Frederick Norton Freeman and Arthur Chase, assisted by Egbert Phelps. Chase became the first president and Freeman was the first secretary. Theta Eta Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity received its Colony on April 22, 1987. On May 13, 1989, we received our charter. The installation ceremony took place at the First Baptist Church in Huntsville. From our humble beginnings our chapter rose to become the strongest chapter in our region, and one of the strongest in the nation.
Accomplishments
Spring 2009 Chapter Accomplishments
- Theta Chi International Headquarters Awards and Honors
Theta Chi International Fraternity Chapter Excellence Awards in the areas of:
Alumni Programming
The Ritual
Chapter Operations
Risk Management Practices
Social Programming
The Ritual
- Sam Houston State University Awards and Honors
Highest overall chapter GPA among fraternities
Highest overall members GPA
3rd Highest new members GPA
2nd place Sigma Sigma Sigma Penny Wars (donated over $650 for terminally ill kids)
3rd largest spring pledge class
Hosted Easter egg hunt for over 250 kids at Head Start
Currently in the process of raising $25,000 through alumni contribution
Spring 2009 Member Accomplishments
Brother Bubba Ryan: 3.7 Spring 2009 GPA
Brother Ryan Rettig: Newly elected Student Government Senator
Brother Ryan Reid: Newly selected SHSU Orange Key Student Ambassador
Brother Phillip Amiri: Finished 1st term as Chess Club President
Brother Glenn Harris: Appointed senior research assistant for biomedical research
