Alpha Sigma Phi was
founded at Yale University on December 6, 1845. Three young men who
aspired to form a group to promote and foster qualities that all
men should possess met and laid down the basic principles of a
society that today counts its membership in the thousands. The
founding fathers of our fraternity; Louis Manigault, Horace
Spangler Weiser, and Stephen Ormsby Rhea truly believed in the
motto of “To Better The Man”.
Since 1845, Alpha Sigma Phi has maintained a proud tradition of
creating and perpetuating brotherhood for good men coast to coast.
Dedicated alumni have long preserved and enriched the "Old Gal's"
tradition with a vision for the future that exemplifies the
experiences of the past. Through the years, many brothers have
noted that Alpha Sigma Phi made a significant contribution early in
their lives. With gratitude, these members have remained loyal and
are supportive of the Fraternity's future.
The official symbol of the fraternity is the Phoenix, the
mythological bird that rises from its ashes since Alpha Sigma Phi's
existence has been threatened many times over the last 150 years.
The fraternity still managed to pull through these hardships always
rising, never faltering.
Today, Alpha Sigma Phi is recognized as a fraternity of quality and
stature. With over 60 chapters, colonies, and interest groups, and
an active expansion effort, the Fraternity continues to offer
meaningful services and opportunities to over 2,000 undergraduates
and 40,000 living alumni.