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Raven's Claw Society
Founded1896; 128 years ago (1896)
Dickinson College
TypeHonor society
AffiliationIndependent
StatusActive
EmphasisSenior males
ScopeLocal
Chapters1
NicknameClaws, White Hats
HeadquartersCarlisle, Pennsylvania
United States

The Raven's Claw Society is an all-male senior honor society at Dickinson College. It was founded in 1896, making it the first society unique to Dickinson College and one of the oldest in the country.

History

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1965 Raven's Claw Tappings Ceremony on the steps of Old West

The Raven's Claw Society was founded in 1896, making it the first society unique to Dickinson College and one of the oldest in the country.

The society prides itself in serving the Dickinson College and Carlisle, Pennsylvania communities through discreet service activities.[1] While the members of the group are known, the majority of their actions and traditions are concealed.

Its alumni organization is responsible for founding one of the college's largest scholarship funds and the McAndrews Fund for athletics. Additionally, there are many buildings on campus named after Raven's Claw members in recognition of their generous service and dedication to the College and/or large financial contributions to the school.

Symbols

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Members are called "claws" or "white hats", denoting the white caps they wear around campus to signify unity and loyalty on certain days throughout the year.[2]

Membership

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Membership is limited to seven senior men who are selected by the seven previous members. The new members are chosen based on a variety of factors, which are speculated to include: campus leadership, a solid academic record, and athletic participation. While those are often the factors associated with membership in the Raven's Claw Society, no one knows for certain how or why members are selected.[3] New members are inducted in a "Tapping Ceremony" which is held on the "Old Stone Steps of Old West." The ceremony is traditionally conducted during commencement weekend.

Notable members

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Academia

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Business

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Entertainment

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Law

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Politics

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Sports

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Dickinson College - The Dickinsonian[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ History of Raven's Claw Archived 2008-02-08 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "Raven's Claw". Archived from the original on 2007-12-20. Retrieved 2007-12-20.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  4. ^ President Gilbert Malcolm Archived 2008-11-21 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ Dave Freysinger, Reliant Energy Archived 2011-07-25 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ George Hager, Genesis Healthcare Archived 2011-07-11 at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ Stafford recognized as a Great American Business Leader of the 20th Century
  8. ^ Dickinson Receives Multi-Million Dollar Gift From Raven's Claw Member Archived 2005-01-02 at the Wayback Machine
  9. ^ "Remembering a Former Trustee and Television Pioneer". Archived from the original on 2010-02-02. Retrieved 2010-01-23.
  10. ^ John Griesemer Author Profile
  11. ^ Griesemer from IMDB
  12. ^ Byron Quann-Whitaker CEO
  13. ^ Dickinson College - Commencement Archived 2006-06-20 at the Wayback Machine
  14. ^ Noteworthy Opinions
  15. ^ JAMES A. KENNEY III, Judge, Court of Special Appeals
  16. ^ Gerlach For PA
  17. ^ John D. Hopper - Dickinson Chronicles Archived 2007-08-20 at the Wayback Machine
  18. ^ The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Legislative Journal, June 26, 1996 (Page 8)
  19. ^ Exhibit of Governors' Portraits in the Governor's Reception Room, Maryland State House
  20. ^ Henri Rauschenbach of Massachusetts Archived 2009-12-04 at the Wayback Machine
  21. ^ National Lime Association
  22. ^ Dallas Winslow
  23. ^ Witwer Hall, Dickinson College Archived 2008-10-07 at the Wayback Machine
  24. ^ Quest for a Constitution: A Man Who Wouldn't Quit : A Political Biography of Samuel Witwer of Illinois
  25. ^ Robert Elmer Woodside, 1904-1998
  26. ^ Hugh B. Woodward Biography Archived 2007-04-30 at the Wayback Machine
  27. ^ Bernie Driscoll Archived 2009-02-27 at the Wayback Machine
  28. ^ Jim Engles, NJIT
  29. ^ "Gobrecht Receives Distinguished Dickinson Alumnus Award". Archived from the original on 2006-09-08. Retrieved 2009-04-16.
  30. ^ "Goby" Recognized for Service Archived 2008-08-28 at the Wayback Machine
  31. ^ Steve Hoffman, Kansas City Chiefs Archived 2009-04-24 at the Wayback Machine
  32. ^ Steve Hoffman, Miami Dolphins Archived 2007-10-19 at the Wayback Machine
  33. ^ Benjamin D. James Archived 2008-05-12 at the Wayback Machine
  34. ^ Benjamin James - Honorary President
  35. ^ Cavs.com’s Exclusive Interview with LeBron James, Agent Leon Rose, and Cavs’ GM Danny Ferry
  36. ^ Obituary for Peter J. Sivess Archived 2008-10-07 at the Wayback Machine
  37. ^ Dave Webster, Claw of 1988[permanent dead link]
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