EIGHTH ANNUAL MUIR ATO BLUE KEYSCHOLARSHIPS AWARDEDKristen M. Daniels, a senior majoring in Athletic Training and NutritionSciences and Kinesiology and J. Tyson Moore, a senior majoring in InformationSystems with a Minor in Leadership Studies were presented theeighth annual William L. Muir II and John T. Muir Alpha Tau Omega Blue KeyLeadership Scholarships at the Blue Key Initiation Banquet on April 23, 2006.Each scholarship award is for $1,000.Daniels is a Minneola, <strong>Kansas</strong> native. She has been involved in variouscampus activities and programs, including Phi Upsilon Omicron Family and Consumer Sciences Honor Society,Circle K International and the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership program. Kristen is on the Blue Key NationalBoard of Directors, serving a two-year student term. Kristen was Blue Key Director of Membershipfor Quest and Catalyst for this school year. “Her heart for others and desire to serve has been clear in hercomplete dedication to Blue Key,” one Blue Key advisor wrote. “Kristen did a fantastic job of recruiting studentsfor Quest and Catalyst. While she performed her specific role exceptionally well, it was Kristen’soverall commitment to the Blue Key motto ‘Serving I Live’ that stood out. Her fellow members identifiedher as the most unselfish and loyal and the most willing to go the extra mile.”Moore was involved in numerous campus and student government activities. In the KSU StudentGoverning Association, he has served as Student Senate Chair, Student Senate Vice Chair and GovernmentalRelations Director. Tyson was KSU Honor Council Chairperson, Leadership Challenge Junior ExpeditionLeader, New Student Orientation Program Parent Host. He is a member of Phi Eta Sigma (Executive Secretary)and Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity, where he was Treasurer, Alumni Relations Director and Pledge EducationChairman. Tyson was Blue Key President this last school year. He is from El Dorado, <strong>Kansas</strong>. A BlueKey advisor stated that “his dedication and commitment were evident in his passion for ‘when you are atBlue Key – you are at Blue Key.’ He led by example – keeping the group working together focused on thetask at hand – no matter how many other thousand activities were going on in his life and the life of his fellowBlue Key members. He is a busy, involved student leader – serving as K-<strong>State</strong> Student Senate Chair.While Tyson is known for his political interest and technological skills, it is his compassion for others and hiswillingness to help with every Blue Key endeavor that people will remember.”These scholarships, donated by the Muir Family through the <strong>Kansas</strong> <strong>State</strong> Alpha Tau Omega Students’Aid Endowment Fund, were established in 1999 to “perpetuate the memory of William Lloyd (Bill) Muir IIand John Thomas (Tom) Muir on the campus of <strong>Kansas</strong> <strong>State</strong> university and to provide educational opportunitiesand assistance for upper-level students who possess exemplary attributes in leadership, scholarship,fellowship and character.” Bill Muir, who received the Silver Star during World War II, died in May of 1943while serving with the United <strong>State</strong>s Army in Italy. Tom Muir, a prominent businessman from Norton andManhattan, died in February of 1990. Both were members of the K-<strong>State</strong> chapter of the Alpha Tau OmegaFraternity. Both were initiated into Blue Key at K-<strong>State</strong> (1939 and 1940, respectively).The Muir Blue Key Scholarships are awarded by the K-<strong>State</strong> ATO Endowment Fund to “qualified studentsat <strong>Kansas</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong> who are members of Blue Key and attain at least a 3.000 cumulative gradepoint average, who are judged to be of good character and sound academic standing and who have substantiallycontributed to the quality of student life and outstanding leadership at <strong>Kansas</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Annually,one Scholarship shall be awarded to a male member and one Scholarship shall be awarded to a femalemember” of Blue Key.14 THE <strong>VINTAGE</strong>
The recipients were chosen by a Committee of three persons: Michael E. Brown, representing the K-<strong>State</strong> ATO Endowment Fund, William L. Muir III, representing the Muir Family and Dr. Pat J. Bosco, KSUDean of Student Life. The recipients are known only to the Committee until the announcement at the BlueKey Scholarship Reception.Pat Bosco, KSU Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Dean of Student Life, commented:“We are very pleased to be able to offer these two Scholarship to outstanding Blue Key members who are involved in<strong>University</strong> leadership activities and programs. Special thanks to the local Alpha Tau Omega Endowment Fund and theMuir Family for making this Scholarship a reality, and congratulations to both Kristen Daniels and Tyson Moore on beingthe eighth Scholarship recipients.”Bill Muir, representing the Muir Family, said: “My sister Betty and I are extremely proud to have these Scholarshipsnamed after our uncle and father. Kristen and Tyson are two of K-<strong>State</strong>’s outstanding student leaders, and possessgood, all-around qualities that fit the criteria for these Scholarships. I know that Dad and Uncle Bill would beproud of them and of this day.”Mike Brown, Treasurer of the <strong>Kansas</strong> <strong>State</strong> Alpha Tau Omega Students’ Aid Endowment Fund, stated: “Weare extremely proud to have the opportunity to award these Scholarships in memory of Tom and Bill Muir to outstandingstudents like Kristen Daniels and Tyson Moore. The Muir Family has been involved with <strong>Kansas</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>and its programs for more than sixty years. Tom and Bill Muir were both members of Alpha Tau Omega and BlueKey. It is very appropriate that we memorialize their lives of service with these Scholarships.”A permanent plaque will be located in the K-<strong>State</strong> Student Union and individual plaques were given to Danielsand Moore. Presenting the Awards were Bill Muir representing the Muir Family and the ATO Endowment Fund andPat Bosco representing the K-<strong>State</strong> Office of Student Life.On Behalf of the Men of Delta ThetaMost girls I've met I'll soon forget,They could never be true'Cause for me there is only oneWho could stand for the Gold and Blue.In my heart is a girl with a smile on her lipsLovely to see, precious to meWith her eyes like the starsAnd our rose in her hairNo one can quite compare.When shadows try to hide usDreams will see us throughTho the years come and go,She'll be loyal I know,She's the sweetheart of A T O.In my A T O.Kate excepting her plaque from Brett Robben (R),along with her brother Scott SwainCongratulations to our new SweetheartKate Swain<strong>SPRING</strong> 200615