Phi Kappa Literary Society

It continues to hold regular meetings at Phi Kappa Hall on the University of Georgia's North Campus.

[1][2] The Phi Kappa Literary Society holds formal debates and a forum for creative writings and orations as well as poetry.

The first occurrence was in 1863 due to student enlistment in the American Civil War, which left only five members remaining.

[4] After sporadic, unsuccessful attempts to revive Phi Kappa, in 1991, Stephanie Hendricks took an interest in the society after prompting from Thomas Peter Allen and was elected as its new president on January 31, 1991.

Thirteen new members were inducted shortly thereafter, and the first meeting of the newly refounded society took place on February 14, 1991, in Phi Kappa Hall.

[6] Each academic Thursday, Phi Kappa holds a pre-planned debate centered around a resolution in the format of "Be It Hereby Resolved."

[7] Traditionally, each spring, a competitive debate is held between Phi Kappa and their rival society, Demosthenian.

This is the most honored practice of the year, emphasizing impeccable rhetoric, writing, and floor presence of the speaker.

It was previously known as the Alexander Stephens Declamation until Phi Kappa members voted to rename the event in 2019.

[9] The Phi Kappa Literary Society often collaborates with other on-campus and off-campus groups to hold special events.

Phi Kappa Hall, c. 1933
Plaque affixed to the front of Phi Kappa Hall