| Gridiron | |
|---|---|
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| Founded | 1908 University of Georgia |
| Type | Secret |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Scope | Local |
| Chapters | 1 |
| Headquarters | Athens , Georgia United States |
Gridiron is an American collegiate secret society at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. It was established in 1908.
Gridiron was founded in 1908 at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. [1] [2] It is considered "the oldest and most pretigious organizaton on campus". [1] Its members include most Governor of Georgia in the 20th century. [2]
In 2025, David Ballard published The Order of Virtue, a historical thriller about the Gridiron. [3]
New members are called neophytes. [4] Neophytes are required to master Sartor Resartus: The Life and Opinions of Herr Teufelsdröckh in Three Books by Thomas Carlyle. [4]
Each fall and spring, the society inducts outstanding student leaders biannually in the fall and spring. [1] [4] Gridiron also inducts notable Georgians as honorary members. [1] [4] Its membership is all male. [2]