The men that formed the “411 Gang” and Lambda Phi Epsilon had never thought that a national fraternity would be in the cards. But in 1929, when fraternities became recognized by the college, Lambda Phi Epsilon saw the importance and recognized the achievements that could be gained on a national level. Thus, came the close of one era of fraternities at Tri-State and ushered in the next generation, National Fraternities. Lambda Phi Epsilon came to call upon Beta Phi Theta to fill this ambition and the Delta Chapter of Beta Phi Theta was born on June 1, 1929. Beta Phi Theta was founded by a group of Student Army Training corps at the Milwaukee Normal School in 1917. Throughout its existence, Beta Phi Theta had a total of seven chapters across the Midwest, holding its first National Convention in 1942. By 1954, the Alpha and Delta Chapters were the only surviving groups still in existence. By 1956, the Delta Chapter was the sole chapter of Beta Phi Theta. The original charter of Beta Phi Theta remains here to this day. For 37 years, Beta Phi Theta would endure the most difficult times, and test the limits of brotherhood. From World War to the "Great Depression", to its own National Fraternity collapse this brotherhood would demonstrate its fortitude. As the mid 60’s came to pass, the Delta Chapter of Beta Phi Theta came to a crossroads in their existence. The other Beta Phi Theta chapters had been lost over the years, and the Delta Chapter was all that remained. With their own survival at stake, they began the search for a new fraternity to affiliate with.