Sphinx Senior Society

This article is about the University of Pennsylvania society. For the Dartmouth College society, see Sphinx (senior society).
Sphinx Senior Society
Founded1900; 124 years ago (1900)
University of Pennsylvania
TypeHonor Society
AffiliationIndependent
StatusActive
EmphasisSeniors
ScopeLocal
PillarsAchievement, Leadership, Commitment, and Character
SymbolSphinx skull
Chapters1
Members30 active
NicknameSphinges
HeadquartersPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
United States
Websitewww.sphinxseniorsociety.com

The Sphinx Senior Society is one of the oldest senior honor societies[a] at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The organization, founded in 1900, is self-perpetuating and consists of a maximum of 30 members selected annually. Its members are a diverse and varied, coming from all areas of achievement, community, activities, and backgrounds. Each member is chosen because of the singular achievements of his or her committed leadership to the university, community, and public.

The Sphinx Senior Society, Inc. is a recognized nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status.

  1. ^ Compiled by W.J. Maxwell (1917). General alumni catalogue of the University of Pennsylvania. University of Pennsylvania. p. 1336.
  2. ^ University of Pennsylvania (1900). The Record (PDF). Class of 1900. p. 377.
  3. ^ Tamblin C. Smith; et al. (1948). Pennsylvania Pictures, January 1948 Vol. IV, No. 3. Franklin Society Publication. p. 3.


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