The Dragon Society or Society of Dragons is a secret society of senior men at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, United States. The group's membership and organizational structure are unknown, with notable exceptions. Dragon has been in continuous operation since its founding in 1898.

Oct 16, 2018 · Senior societies have existed at Dartmouth since 1783, and are a huge part of the college’s history. The mystifying nature of societies like the Sphinx and Dragon will always fascinate lovers of the unknown, as well as contribute to the extremely important categorizational aspect of college life.

Senior societies of Dartmouth date back to 1783, according to the College’s Office of Residential Life. There are 10 senior societies in existence today, at least six of which keep membership secret until the carved canes show up at Commencement.

Feb 9, 2024 · The College’s first senior society — the Society of Social Friends, or “Socials” — was founded in 1783, and maintained a student-funded and student-managed library, restricting its holdings to members only, according to an article on Dartmouth’s website.

Dragon is said to be the most secret of Dartmouth's senior societies, as its members do not carry canes at commencement. Little is known about the traditions of Dragon, however, its members are thought to be the presidents of Dartmouth's sports clubs.

Aug 9, 2021 · 3. Sphinx Society - Dartmouth College. Founded: 1885. Dartmouth is a hotbed of college societies. According to its website, nearly 31% of seniors are involved in a society, with at least 14 on the campus - five of which keep their membership secret.

The Sphinx is a collegiate senior society at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. [1] Founded in 1885, it is the oldest of the fourteen official senior societies at the college. [1]

Jul 2, 1989 · After three weeks of further investigation, the college concluded that an all-male secret society known as the Sphinx had ordered and carried out a scavenger hunt, which led to the thefts.

The Sphinx Tomb (1903), located on the campus of Dartmouth College, was designed by William M. Butterfield and reflects the Egyptian Revival architectural style. The windowless, concrete building serves as the home to the secret, all-male Sphinx society founded in 1885.

Oct 20, 2024 · Secret societies have captivated the human imagination for centuries, their veiled rituals and whispered influence weaving a tapestry of intrigue. At Dartmouth College, an Ivy League institution steeped in tradition, these clandestine groups have played a unique and enduring role in campus life.