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The Sphinx Head Society is a senior honor society at Cornell University.

Origin

Sphinx Head was founded in 1890 by a group of students in partnership with Andrew Dickson White. The first class was tapped in the Spring of 1891. The tradition of tapping outstanding leaders continues today with new members selected in both the spring and fall semesters.

Activities

Sphinx Head claims responsibility for a number of special events at Cornell such as Dragon Day, which started in 1901.

Membership

Sphinx Head is known for honoring outstanding leaders based on their strength of character and dedication.

Meeting Place

Sphinx Head's meeting place is a secret and the membership takes an oath to keep this secret. While it has been confirmed that it is a large space that can house their annual Senior class of 30 members for weekly meetings, no one has yet been able to present photographic evidence of its existence.

Many have noticed that they have a public meeting place in Sage Hall. There is a plaque outside a room on the first floor saying that Sphinx Head alumni gave the room. The society is known to have usage rights to this room as the Cornell Daily Sun has reported on its use by their alumni for public discussions of pertinent Cornell fundraising issues.

References

Dear Uncle Ezra Article about Sphinx Head

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