Holy Cross established a chapter of Delta Phi Alpha in the Spring of 2000. Its preamble reads:

The National German Honor Society, Delta Phi Alpha, seeks to recognize excellence in the study of German and to provide an incentive for higher scholarship. The Society aims to promote the study of the German language, literature, and civilization and endeavors to emphasize those aspects of German life and culture which are of universal value and which contribute to man's eternal search for peace and truth.

To qualify for membership, a student must have:

(a) A minimum of two (2) years of college or university German or their equivalent with the attainment of sophomore standing and an official registration in an advanced course or its equivalent or corresponding advanced placement.
(b) A minimum average standing of B+ or its equivalent in all German courses taken.
(c) A minimum of B- or its equivalent in all courses of study at the college and university level.
(d) Indication of continued interest in the study of German language and literature.

2007
M. Adam Carroll, 2007
Anthony Castino, 2009
Patrick H. Devane, 2007
Christopher Jessel, 2008
Alexandra LaMela, 2008
Kim Makuch, 2009
Evan Maloney, 2008
Anoosua Mukherjee, 2007
Victoria Rodrigue, 2007
Matthew B. Talbot, 2009
Christa Vail, 2007
Mathias Weiden, 2007

Photos from the Maifest
and
the Induction Ceremony for New Members

Christopher Jessel, Adam Carrol, and Mathias Weiden