book of records - Kansas State University

Book of Records 7.37
The chapter joined in the start of the Brothers Against Driving Drunk (BADD) in 1992. Each weekend,
members serve ABADD duty@ on Friday and Saturday night as designated drivers.
Part of any brotherhood experience is working together as a team for success while having some fun. Delta
Theta competed in a number of campus activities to this end. Homecoming was one of those activities where the chapter
has always enjoyed working together and sharing the experience with a sorority. To make it even more fun and
rewarding, they enjoyed a great deal of success and recognition while bringing entertainment and pageantry to the
campus and community. During the period from 1984 to 1994, Delta Theta has won the float competition at
Homecoming 8 times and the Overall Trophy six times. Previous to that 11-year period, the chapter received the overall
championship in 1971, 1981 and 1982.
The chapter also took pride in team and individual competition in intramurals. Some of the highest finishes in
the overall standings were 4th in both 1973 and 1974. The chapter was 8th in 1975, the top quartile in 1991, 9th in 1993
and 9th in 1994. The chapter generally finished in the top half of the 26 fraternities on campus. The chapter participated
in other athletic events, such as the Dean Harris Memorial Basketball Classic, which they won in 1976; and Sig Ep Fite
Nite, which they won in 1984.
Participation in University Sing and Greek Follies/Harlequinade (HQ) were always highlights during the 70's
and 80's; resulting in University Sing semifinalist ranking with Gamma Phi Beta in 1971 and second place with Chi
Omega in 1979.
The chapter, of course, maintained a full social calendar. The Blackfoot-Whitefoot activities with the Sigma Nu
chapter was revived and has flourished. In the 1970's, the chapter sponsored a Block Party for the fraternities and
sororities in the neighborhood. Christmas brought about the Tau Humbug function. Through the years, various themes
were used for functions; but all designed for all to enjoy a good time. New alcohol laws and regulations prohibited the
chapter providing alcohol. This had the effect of creating a safer situation, but the fun was not lost. The Casino Party at
Homecoming was a tradition started in 1970 that adapted to changes over the years. Mother=s Weekends and Father=s
Weekends were also highlights over the years; and the Parent=s Club has been very active with chapter enhancements
during this period.
Individual members involved in campus activities as leaders as well as being named to honoraries has always
been a hallmark of the chapter. The participation broadens the experience not only of the individual but of the whole
group through the interaction of brothers involved in varying and diverse activities. All members get to understand,
appreciate and associate with people and activities that each ones limited associations would have not otherwise afforded
them.
The chapter was well represented in Student Government during this period. Student Senators included Steve
Mudrey, Jeff Gates, Wayne Maxwell, Jeff Dillon, Phil Grosdidier, Ed Nickel, John Bayouth, Dave Kaster, Blake Logan,
Steve Patton, Todd Lakin and Jereme Brueggemann. Involved in Student Government Cabinet was Lloyd Landkamer,
Bill Brown, Rance Ames and Jamie Buster. Jim Persinger served as Chief of Staff for the Student Body President. Bill
Muir served as Faculty Representative and Senator beginning in 1992.
The Student Union has also been served by Delta Theta leaders. Jeff Burner served as Union Governing Board
Vice President and Stan Winter and Mike Ribble served terms as President of Union Program Council.
The Board of Student Publications had two ΑΤΩs who served: Steve Mudrey and Jamie Buster.
Two ΑΤΩs were not only selected to a top honorary society, but also served as leaders. Mike Brown served as
President of Mortar Board in 1981 and Ed Nickel was Vice President in 1987. Both men were members of the Order of
Omega and Mike was also selected to Spurs and Chimes.