Franklin Alumni of Kappa Delta Rho

02/10/2026

We are saddened to share news of the recent passing of Epsilon Chapter Alumnus John Hachman '68. Our deepest condolences to Brother Hachman's family and loved ones.

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05/25/2025

On May 24 we recognize and celebrate the 106th anniversary of the installation and chartering of the Epsilon Chapter of Kappa Delta Rho at Franklin College.

In 1909 Phi Alpha Pi was formed as a local fraternity and literary society at Franklin College, under the leadership of Leo Wolford '12 (who would later become ΚΔΡ National President) and Robert Kent '10 (who would later become President of Franklin College). Within a few years, the group sought to be part of a national collegiate social fraternity, and ΚΔΡ took note of the group's success, its well-aligned ideals and principles, and its interest to join a national collegiate fraternity. In early May 1919, ΚΔΡ National President F.C. Ewart presented the group's petition to join at the National Convention, and the petition was approved. Phi Alpha Pi became Epsilon Chapter of ΚΔΡ on May 24, 1919.

Please join us in wishing a happy Charter Day to all Epsilon Chapter Initiates, both Alumni and Undergraduates!

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05/17/2025

Happy Founders Day to all of our Kappa Delta Rho Brothers. Kappa Delta Rho was founded 120 years ago on May 17, 1905 at Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vermont. The organization that began with 10 founding members would grow to include more than 80 Chapters, including Epsilon Chapter at Franklin College, and more than 25,000 Initiates around the world. Honor Super Omnia.

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05/06/2025

Brothers,
If you plan to attend the visitation or funeral service, consider commenting on when you plan to be there. It would be nice to attempt to cross paths with as many Beothers as possible.
- Wineland ‘06 E1168

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05/02/2025

We are very saddened to share the news that Brother Wayne Stanley '08 passed away yesterday from complications during surgery. We will share information about arrangements as they are known. We offer our deepest condolences to Wayne’s loved ones.

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05/23/2024

On May 24 we recognize and celebrate the 105th anniversary of the installation and chartering of the Epsilon Chapter of Kappa Delta Rho at Franklin College.

In 1909 Phi Alpha Pi was formed as a local fraternity and literary society at Franklin College, under the leadership of Leo Wolford '12 (who would later become ΚΔΡ National President) and Robert Kent '10 (who would later become President of Franklin College). Within a few years, the group sought to be part of a national collegiate social fraternity, and ΚΔΡ took note of the group's success, its well-aligned ideals and principles, and its interest to join a national collegiate fraternity. In early May 1919, ΚΔΡ National President F. C. Ewart presented the group's petition to join at the National Convention, and the petition was approved. Phi Alpha Pi became Epsilon Chapter of ΚΔΡ on May 24, 1919.

Please join us in wishing a happy Charter Day to all Epsilon Chapter Initiates, both Alumni and Undergraduates!

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05/17/2024

Happy Founders Day to all of our Kappa Delta Rho Brothers. Kappa Delta Rho was founded 119 years ago on May 17, 1905 at Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vermont. The organization that began with 10 founding members would grow to include more than 80 Chapters, including Epsilon Chapter at Franklin College, and more than 25,000 Initiates around the world. Honor Super Omnia.

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05/24/2023

Today we recognize and celebrate the 104th anniversary of the installation and chartering of the Epsilon Chapter of Kappa Delta Rho at Franklin College.

In 1909 Phi Alpha Pi was formed as a local fraternity and literary society at Franklin College, under the leadership of Leo Wolford '12 (who would later become ΚΔΡ National President) and Robert Kent '10 (who would later become President of Franklin College). Within a few years, the group sought to be part of a national collegiate social fraternity, and ΚΔΡ took note of the group's success, its well-aligned ideals and principles, and its interest to join a national collegiate fraternity. In early May 1919, ΚΔΡ National President F. C. Ewart presented the group's petition to join at the National Convention, and the petition was approved. Phi Alpha Pi became Epsilon Chapter of ΚΔΡ on May 24, 1919.

Please join us in wishing a happy Charter Day to all Epsilon Chapter Initiates, both Alumni and Undergraduates!

05/17/2023

Happy Founders Day to all of our Kappa Delta Rho Brothers. Kappa Delta Rho was founded 118 years ago on May 17, 1905 at Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vermont. The organization that began with 10 founding members would grow to include more than 80 Chapters, including Epsilon Chapter at Franklin College, and more than 25,000 Initiates around the world. Honor Super Omnia.

11/17/2022

Who’s that on the cover of the KDR Foundation’s Annual Impact Report? It’s the 8 Epsilon undergrads who attended the 2022 National Convention!