Kappa Delta Phi

Kappa Delta Phi National Fraternity was founded on April 14, 1900 by fourteen men of the then called Bridgewater State Normal School. They were banded together by the sacred ties of fraternal brotherhood and met to form a permanent Greek letter organization. Kappa Delta Phi has grown since 1900 and now has 26 other chapters in New England while overall membership has peaked at 21,500 men. We have more chapters in New England than any other fraternity at Bridgewater State College.

Originally, Kappa Delta Phi was a professional fraternity comprised of men involved within education and business, but has since grown into a social fraternity. Kappa Delta Phi encourages its members to achieve their potential scholastically and socially so that they will be capable and respected leaders in their profession, whatever it may be.

KDF has a very long and proud history here at BSC. Being the oldest fraternity on this campus, there are many reminders of our past wherever you look. Boyden Hall, the main administration building, Conant Science Building, Tillinghast Hall, Flynn Dining Commons and DiNardo Hall are all named after not only highly respected members of college staff and administration, but also brothers of Kappa Delta Phi fraternity. Furthermore, there is a plaque permanently displayed in the science building in memory of a Kappa brother, Martin T. Rizzo, who excelled on the football field here at Bridgewater. Also, there are numerous professors here at BSC who are brothers of Kappa Delta Phi. This helps greatly in terms of assistance, advice and inspiration for academic excellence, which we strive strongly for.

For more information about Kappa Delta Phi, email their President Chris Keefe at ckeefe@bridgew.edu

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Last Modified: May 20, 2009