Alpha Phi Delta
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| Alpha Phi Delta | |
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| Founded | November 5, 1914 Syracuse University |
| Type | Social |
| Scope | National, Italian-American Heritage |
| Motto | Faciamus |
| Colors | Royal Purple and White |
| Flower | White Carnation |
| Publication | The Kleos |
| Chapters | 95 |
| Members | 20,000+ collegiate |
| Headquarters | 251 N DuPont Hwy #139 Dover, Delaware, USA |
| Homepage | http://www.apd.org/ |
Alpha Phi Delta (ΑΦΔ), commonly referred to as APD, is a Greek social fraternity that evolved from an exclusive Italian society (Il Circolo Italiano) at Syracuse University in 1914. There were seven founding members who strove to create a brotherhood that would last long after their college days. Soon after founding, Alpha Phi Delta spread from Syracuse and became a National Fraternity. Alpha Phi Delta is traditionally an Italian-American heritage Fraternity; however, since September 2, 1965 it has welcomed young men of all racial backgrounds to join in its one of a kind brotherhood.
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Founding [edit]
The fraternity has more than 20,000 lifelong members.[1]
Alpha Phi Delta is also the top represented fraternity in the New York City Tri-State Area, and among the top on the East coast.[2]
Notable Brothers [edit]
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- Harvey Golub, Former CEO of American Express, Current CEO of the American International Group
- John A. Notte, Jr., Governor of Rhode Island, 1961–63
- Ralph Penza, NBC News Anchor
- Alfred Edward Santangelo, U.S. Representative from New York 18th District, 1957–63
- Al DeMao, Professional football player, Washington Redskins
- Ben Ciccone, Professional football player, Pittsburgh Steelers
- Nicholas DeCarbo, Professional football player, Pittsburgh Steelers, Head Coach Duquesne and Columbia University
- Aldo Donelli, Professional football player, Pittsburgh Steelers
- Armand Niccolai, Professional football player, Pittsburgh Steelers
- George Rado, Professional football player, Pittsburgh Steelers
- Mark Rodak, Professional football player, Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Rams, 1939-1942. Case Western University.
- Silvio Zaninelli, Professional football player, Pittsburgh Steelers
- Joe DeNardo, Emmy-winning Pittsburgh Meteorologist
- Orlando DiGirolamo, Jazz Musician
- Sal Vulcano, Actor on the TV show Impractical Jokers
- Joey Powers, Composer / Musician, Top 10 1964 Hit "Midnight Mary"
- John Cerbone, Professional Hypnotist / Author
- Henry Mancini, Academy Award, (Honorary Member) winning musician
- Frank Sinatra, (Honorary Member), American singer and actor, from New Jersey.[3]
- Ray Mancini, (Honorary Member) Two-time World Boxing Lightweight Champion
- Vincent D'Onofrio, (Honorary Member) Notable Italian American Actor known for his roles in Law And Order: Criminal Intent, Full Metal Jacket, and Men In Black.[4]
