Like all societies at the university (of which there are seven), the Skull and Bones society have a headquarters. Wikimedia Commons Skull and Bones Hall, also known as The Tomb, the headquarters of the Skull and Bones Society. The initiation process of the society has been long shrouded in secrecy, driving many to believe that it involves occult practices, black magic, and even animal sacrifices. Among those considered are leaders on campus, and notable names the society believes it could benefit from in the future. Since 1832, every spring the society chooses fifteen new members from the junior class, including women in the process only since the early ’90s. William Huntington-Russel and Alphonso Taft took it upon themselves to create the society, and along with 12 other members, formed the inaugural class. To stop the conflict and reach a conclusion, members from the Linonia, the Brothers in Unity, and the Calliopean societies diverged from their respective groups and formed the Skull and Bones society. followed in Prescott’s footsteps during their time at the university - members have included hundreds of government officials, such as former Secretary of State John Kerry, as well as members of the entertainment industry, such as actor Paul Giamatti.Īside from notable alumni, and a few legends, not much is known about the elusive society.įounded in 1832, 131 years after Yale University opened its doors, the society was founded after some of the existing societies fell into conflict over an awards ceremony.
Throughout history, some of the most prominent American figures have been Bonesmen, handpicked members of Yale’s undergraduate class selected to join the ranks of elite students. He, along with his cohorts, was a member of an elite club at Yale University known as the Skull and Bones Society. Bush and grandfather of George W., is a Bonesman. Prescott Bush, the father of President George H.W. Wikimedia Commons The official logo of the Skull and Bones Society.
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