History

  • Updated May 11, 2010

     

     

     

     

     

  •  AGR National History 

     

    Alpha Gamma Rho was born at Ohio State University in 1904. With Alpha Zeta being the only agricultural fraternity, a few young men were challenged by Alpha Zeta's domination and decided to do  something about it. So they met and formed Alpha Gamma Rho, getting the name using the Greek letters and taking the first three letters from the word agriculture. 

     

    In November of 1906, AGR went to the International Livestock Show at Chicago, Illinois. At this time there was a formal meeting with Delta Rho Sigma. This was the only meeting until the meeting at The Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 4, 1908. 

     

    Between those two dates there was a great deal of correspondence. On that date, Alpha Gamma Rho and Delta Rho merged. It was decided that the name of the older fraternity, Alpha Gamma Rho, would be used for the national name. In return for Delta Rho Sigma relinquishing the name of their local chapter, they would have the honor of being the Alpha Chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho. Therefore, Ohio State would be the Beta Chapter. This was called the Great Comprise.

     

    Furth more, seeing the need for a national magazine, Sleeter Bull published the first Sickle and Sheaf in 1970. In 1911, Sleeter Bull designed the first coat of arms. In 1912, the colors of the fraternity were changed from pink and white to green and gold.

  • Kappa Chapter History 

     

    In 1916 "Ike" Metz and "Sticks" Barber left the Gamma Chapter at Penn State and came to Nebraska to continue their education. They spread word of Alpha Gamma Rho among the Cornhuskers.

     

    On October 13, 1916, six men met and formed the Cornhusker Ag Guild. No other fraternities were allowed. Their meetings were held on Monday nights with the first organization being on October 30, 1916. On November 9, seven men were initiated, two more on November 23 and five more on December 14. This brought the total to 14.

     

    On February 9, 1917, the petition was granted and Kappa was added to the Alpha Gamma Rho chapter roll.

     

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