Our Chapter, the Beta Pi Chapter of The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta was founded as the Bradley Delta Colony on March 17, 1981. On that evening, twenty-four men pledged themselves to an ideal of what they thought a fraternity should be. The pledge education sessions were headed by Rho Phi Graduate Brothers Bob Fretcher and Roe East, with the help from Field Secretary Brian Dunster. The abbreviated Pledge Education program came to a close on April 30th as twenty-three were initiated into the Delta Colony.

The next few months were marked by a period of hard work, organization and identity seeking by the Delta Colony members. Through labors in these fields and other activities such as the first Norris Pig Dinner on November 11, 1981, the identity and reputation so steadfastly sought was achieved.

The Spring Semester of 1982 brought recognition of the Delta Colony's academic excellence as they placed first in the overall fraternity GPA competition with a cumulative average of 3.01. Membership rose to 29 with the initiation of six pledges from the Fall Semester. Interfraternity and athletic prominence began to shine on the Colony as it was accepted as a full member of the IFC on March 7th.

The summer months were highlighted by the attainment of one of their most sought goals; the granting of their Charter on August 10th, 1982, at the 134th Maple Leaf Ekklesia in Toronto, Canada. The enthusiasm there was brought back to the Colony, elevating her to yet greater heights during the Fall Semester.

On November 12th, 1982, the Delta Colony members were pledged into the Fraternity. The following day, November 13th, the Fraternity Pledges were initiated into the 119th Chapter of The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta. That evening was hallmarked by the installation banquet; an emotional climax for many of the Brothers.