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Wrapped in Mystery

: A guide to secret—and not-so-secret—student organizations at UVA

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“The most notable gift from the Seven Socitey occurred during Final Exercises in 1947, when the commencement address was interrupted by a small explosion at the front of the stage, followed by a check for $177,777.77 floating to the ground. The money established an interest-free loan fund for any stu…”

— Robert Viccellio, uvamagazine.org

Tagged: Secret Society

“While the inner workings of the Seven Society remain secret, its numerous gifts to the University are presented publicly.”

— Robert Viccellio, uvamagazine.org

Tagged: Secret Society

“The Seven Society is the most secretive of the University of Virginia's secret societies. Members are only revealed after their death, when a wreath of black magnolias in the shape of a "7" is placed at the gravesite.”

— Robert Viccellio, uvamagazine.org

Tagged: Secret Society