Seeking A National Face
Soon after selecting a name, the men entertained the thought of affiliating themselves with a national fraternity. The men approached a Professor Humphreys of the University's English Department, who was a member of Alpha Tau Omega. While the Gamma Phi's were eager to petition this fraternity, they decided to investigate their options before making a decision. Faculty members began approaching the men of Gamma Phi suggesting that they affiliate with said faculty's own fraternity. Another such professor was Dr. Bynum, a professor of German, who suggested that the men affiliate with his fraternity, Kappa Sigma.
It was at this time that the men learned of Dr. David Ross Boyd who was the President of the University at the time, and a member of Beta Theta Pi. Professor J. S. Buchanan, a Professor and Head of the Department of History, was also a member of the fraternity. Both shared the ideals of Beta Theta Pi with the men, who were sold on the idea.
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