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Kappa Delta Rho

2722 Durant Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704

CHAPTER SUMMARY:

As a Brother of the National Fraternity of Kappa Delta Rho, I have but one aim: to lead an honorable life.

To this end, I am bound by my words and actions to:

Embrace the principles and spirit of the KDR Gentleman, treating all those I encounter with dignity and respect;

Work diligently in the pursuit of my education, understanding that I am a student first and that the quest for knowledge will last a lifetime;

Meet all of my obligations to the Fraternity in a timely manner, so as to ensure that I am doing my share and that I am not a burden to my brothers;

Engage in the service of mankind, not for the praise or recognition that such service may bring, but because it is the right thing to do;

Serve as my brothers' keeper, holding them accountable for their actions as they hold me accountable for mine, and

Support my Alma mater, that she may view Kappa Delta Rho as a partner in the development of her students.

I understand that membership in Kappa Delta Rho is a lifelong privilege that is contigent upon my willingness to incorporate the values of the Fraternity into my daily life and uphold the oath I have sworn. As I speak these words I once again affirm to my brothers, and all who hear me, that I am a KDR Gentleman and I will place Honor Above All Things.
Honor Super Omnia!

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT:

Our small town in northern California has no rivals as far as college towns are concerned. I hope that you have enjoyed the exciting time that you have spent at Berkeley as a student (whether it has been only one semester or longer). Berkeley is an exciting and vivacious city with unique character. Regardless of any decision you make, I know your experience in Berkeley will be distinguished and memorable.

I implore you, however, to take advantage of every opportunity at Cal. Besides studying and achieving academic success, I hope that you will strive to become a well-rounded individual of the highest character. No organization at Berkeley gives you the opportunity to achieve such as Kappa Delta Rho.

As a member of Kappa Delta Rho, every one of our brothers strives to live by our fraternity’s motto: “Honor Super Omnia” (Honor Before All Things). We strive for academic excellence and will not be content with mediocrity in our performance. Our social lives are such that allow us to nurture our existing friendships and construct many new bonds. For philanthropy, we donate our time to better the community around our house at 2739 Channing Way. We all have the opportunity to serve in leadership positions in our fraternity, developing our abilities to be responsible, organized and inspiring to our brothers.

Statistics
Active Members
Members Living in House	19
Number of Rooms	17
Parking	yes
Meal Service	yes
Cleaning Service	no
Cable/Satelite TV	yes
High Speed Internet	yes

ANNUAL EVENTS: Red Rose Formal, Ski Dance

PHILANTHROPY: Casino Night

FAMOUS ALUMNI : Josh Cliffton

CHAPTER HISTORY : Lambda Chapter of Kappa Delta Rho began as a local: Delphic Club. It was conceived earliy in 1921 by students: Ed Storley, John Thum, Merrill Tower,and Henry Green, who scraped up enough money to rent a house at 2335 Warring. Soon after they began a rush program which succeeded in the pledging of some outstanding men. On April 25, 1921, they were recognized by the University as a local fraternity under the name Delphic. This fraternity was outstnading on campus as a scholastic organization, and was usually found at the top of the scholastic ratings for living groups.
At the same time Delphic was founded, Kappa Delta Rho was very much interested in an expansion program on the Pacific Coast. The University of California was an appropriate place to look for an organization which could meeet the standards of the National fraternity. As this time, the campus was filled with many outstanding local organizatios, and mainly because Delphic had men of fine character of outstanding scholastic qualities, Kappa Delta Rho chose it to become one of its chapters. In 1923, Delphic had moved to 2600 Bancroft Way and while in this location, was accepted by Kappa Delta Rho as Lambda Chapter on February 22, 1924.

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