Zeta Psi () was founded June 1, 1847, as a social college fraternity. The organization now comprises 53 active chapters and 34 inactive chapters, encompassing roughly 50,000 brothers, across the United States and Canada. Fraternity members have distinguished themselves in a wide range of professional fields, including government service, the military, literature and the entertainment industry. Following is a select list of notable members of Zeta Psi by field. Academics and researchers Business Entertainment Law Military Philanthropy Politics Governors Federal Senators Federal Representatives Federal cabinet Mayors of major cities Sports Baseball American football Golf Olympic medalists Tennis Writers and journalists Notes † Duly initiated honorary member Phi Alphas The Phi Alpha is the leader of the international chapter of the Zeta Psi Fraternity. * Deceased chapter (Do not confuse chapters) References Zeta Psi brothers