My Fraternity, Beta Theta Pi, was founded on August 8th, 1839 at Miami University of Ohio.
We have a Headquarters and Museum there. Beta was first(one of many firsts) to establish a Fraternity west of the Alleghany mountains. Other interesting facts are, A snow ball rebellion that we shared once with Phi Delta Theta and the Miami Triad(Us, Phi Delt, and Sigma Chi). A Theta told me once that a Beta also helped found Kappa Alpha Theta.
In terms of rank, we are very respected and and notable among all Fraternties. I've heard were among the top twenty percent. I think everyone has their own perception about it but I would say we are in the top quarter. Plus we've been around for a very long time.
-Kevin
[This message has been edited by Miami1839 (edited June 29, 2001).]
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