The Wren Society, is one of the many secret societies on the campus of the College of William and Mary

College of William and Mary

The College of William & Mary in Virginia is a public research university located in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States...

.
Founded in 1832, to honor the two hundredth birthday of Sir Christopher Wren, the society quickly grew in prominence . The society, like many other traditions of the Royal College, fell victim to the American Civil War

American Civil War

The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...

. Restored in the 20th Century by a number of enterprising students, the Wren Society has continued to assist the College. The society is thought to meet late at night on the grounds of the original College. Members are 'tapped' based upon their dedication to academics, commitment to service, and demonstration of exceptional leadership within the college community. Membership in the Society is steeped in secrecy, but is rumored to consist of a select number of upperclassmen leaders from all walks of campus life.