Local Lore

Just as Beta Theta Pi has its own history and lore, so too does the Gamma Kappa Chapter. Our own unique past is as important as that of our entire fraternity. As a prospective member of this chapter you will come to know our stories and the signs and symbols that represent us.

• Gamma Kappa Founding Date: November 17, 1922
• Original Greek Letter Society: Delta Sigma
• Gamma Kappa Motto: “Profit by Stillness”
• Gamma Kappa Heraldic Device: The Bow and Arrows
• Gamma Kappa Roll 0001: Adolf T. Banik
• Gamma Kappa First President: Paul Samuelson
• Beta Theta Pi District: 25
• District 25 Chapters:
  • University of Minnesota (Beta Pi)
  • University of South Dakota (Gamma Alpha)
  • University of North Dakota (Gamma Kappa)
• District 25 Chief: Joseph H. Jongewaard
• Gamma Kappa Chapter House Address: 2600 University Avenue, Grand Forks, ND 58203
• Gamma Kappa Chapter House Built: 1925
• Glen Lee Addition Completed: 1983
• Flood Years: 1979, 1997

Gamma Kappa Coat of Arms

Each chapter has a Coat of Arms, which is unique to them. Here is the Gamma Kappa Chapter’s: