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The first Greek Letter Society at Phillips Exeter Academy, Pi Kappa Delta, was formed in 1870, and fraternities long played a significant role in student affairs and formed a strong bond among alumni members. By 1891, four of the Academy's most noted fraternities were established. Kappa Epsilon Pi- known by its skull and [[laurel wreath]] badge, was often fashioned as a preparatory order of [[Skull and Bones]]. Principal Fish dissolved all traditional brotherhoods during his tenure, but by 1896, six new societies were chartered along with the continued activation of Kappa Epsilon Pi. However, all of Exeter's fraternities during this period had newly appointed faculty members for strict supervision. By the 20th century, there were five extant societies, with Kappa Epsilon Pi remaining as the Academy's most prestigious fraternity. {{Fact|date=May 2008}} On [[June 8]], [[1946]], all of Exeter's surviving fraternities were ordered to close by Exeter's administration since it was believed that all fraternities had outlived their usefulness. <ref name=Echols104/>