Fortson's Signs, Symbols, and Secret Societies: Sphinx Head

Set against the backdrop of 1890s Cornell University, this audiobook explores the origins of the Sphinx Head Society, the university's oldest senior honor society. Founded by ambitious students aiming to honor merit, achievement, and character, the society distinguished itself from traditional fraternities by recognizing those who contributed significantly to the university’s prestige through various pursuits. Its namesake, the Sphinx, symbolizes a blend of intellectual power and physical strength, reflecting the society's core values in this transformative era of American higher education.