Cap and Skull

Cap and Skull is a secret society at Rutgers University, based on the model of Skull and Bones at Yale. It was founded on January 18, 1900 and is still extant today. However, there was a period of inactivity from 1970 to 1981, when no new "Skulls" (as they call their members) were selected for membership.

Only 18 members (or less than 0.5% of a graduating class) are inducted every year. Admission is dependent upon excellence in academics, athletics, the arts and public service. Leadership and character are also used as factors.

Famous members include:

Clifford Case, US senator
Stanley N. Cohen, one of the pioneers in gene splicing
David A. Morse, a Director-General of ILO who accepted the Nobel Peace Prize in 1969 on behalf of the ILO
Ozzie Nelson, notable entertainer
Paul Robeson, actor, athlete and singer

External link

Official Website (http://capandskull.rutgers.edu/)

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