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Honor society at Dickinson College, US
Raven's Claw Society
Founded1896; 129 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 and is the oldest senior or "hat society" on campus.

History

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

The Raven's Claw Society was founded in 1896 at Dickinson College as a senior honor society for male students. Formed by seven members of the class of 1896, it was the college's first honor society. Its founders wanted to encourage class and collage loyalty, create good fellowship, and continue college traditions.

Historically, the Raven's Claw membership has consisted of seven students and two faculty advisors, with many members also belonging to social fraternities on campus. The society prides itself in serving the Dickinson College and Carlisle, Pennsylvania communities through discreet service activities.

The society's members participate in community service activities and raise funds for charities. In honor of its centennial in 1996, it established the Raven's Claw Scholarship which is awards to students based on financial need.

Symbols

While the members of the group are known, the majority of their actions and traditions are concealed. Originally, the society's badge was a gold number seven on a black raven's claw. In the 1920s, student members started wearing a white hat for special days on campus, resulting in Raven's Claw being known as one of Dickinson's "hat societies". The hats represent unity and loyalty. Members are called Claws or White Hats.

Membership

Membership is limited to seven senior men who are selected by the seven previous members. The new members are chosen based on character, leadership, and involvement in the campus and community during their first three years at Dickinson College. Infrequently, the society breaks with its traditions and inducts a faculty or staff members, such as coach Richard MacAndrews in 1943.

During commencement weekend, members are inducted in a tapping ceremony at the old stone steps Old West.

Notable members

Academia

Business

Entertainment

Law

Politics

Sports

See also

References

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  14. Stafford recognized as a Great American Business Leader of the 20th Century
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  26. National Lime Association
  27. Dallas Winslow
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  35. Steve Hoffman, Kansas City Chiefs Archived 2009-04-24 at the Wayback Machine
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  37. Benjamin D. James Archived 2008-05-12 at the Wayback Machine
  38. Benjamin James - Honorary President
  39. Cavs.com’s Exclusive Interview with LeBron James, Agent Leon Rose, and Cavs’ GM Danny Ferry
  40. Obituary for Peter J. Sivess Archived 2008-10-07 at the Wayback Machine
  41. Dave Webster, Claw of 1988

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