The Founding of Triangle Fraternity

Triangle’s origin came from the desire of some congenial college friends to extend their friendship, not only through college but also for life. It was in the fall of 1906 that sixteen civil engineering juniors at the University of Illinois began the association that became Triangle Fraternity.  These Founders based their organization on the principles of honor, friendship, character, brotherhood, and courage. They developed their plans quickly, and on April 15, 1907, incorporated Triangle in the State of Illinois.

Edwin B. Adams
Wilbur G. Burroughs
Stanley G. Cutler
Rubey O. Harger
Theron R. Howser
Robert Emmett Keough
Thomas G. Lowry
Milton H. McCoy
Meryl S. Morgan
Ernest B. Nettleton
Raymond C. Pierce
Franklin N. Ropp
Arthur Schwerin
Charles M. Slaymaker
Charles E. Waterhouse
Emil A. Weber

Organizational Snapshot

Founded:

April 15, 1907; Only social Fraternity exclusively for men majoring in engineering, architecture, and the sciences

Headquarters:

Plainfield, Indiana

Philanthropy:

FIRST

Magazine:

The Review

Official Colors:

Old Rose & Gray

Public Symbol:

Delta T

Additional Facts

The name “Triangle” was chosen to represent the strength of the shape used in design work in the field of civil engineering

The Fraternity flower is the white chrysanthemum

Open Motto is “Veritas Omnia Vincit” (Latin for “Truth Conquers All”)

By the Numbers

Total Initiates:

28,427

Current Active Members:

1,386

Living Alumni:

22,200

Active Chapters:

37

Active Colonies:

5

Average Chapter Size:

37.5

This information was last updated on August 18, 2017.

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Plainfield, IN 46168
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