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Order of the Third StarIn 1997, the Delta Theta Board of Trustees created The Order of the Third Star, which recognizes undergraduateBrother(s) “for continuous and extraordinary service and self-sacrifice for the good of others from the time of his initiationto the time of his graduation”. The Order of the Third Star is similar to enshrinement of alumni Brothers in the Hallof Honor, in that it recognizes Brothers for continuous and extraordinary service. The Order of the Third Star need notbe invested annually; but when it is, the Board of Trustees usually makes the presentation at the Last Chapter Meeting inMay.In previous years, the following outstanding Brothers have been invested by the Board of Trustees with The Orderof the Third Star: Brothers Joe G. Stein, Ty A. Bechtel, Jonathan A. Freeman, Guy W. Gross, Gabriel J. Graham,Brent A. Taylor, Robert M. Bensman, Christopher J. Struzina, Chad D. Russell, Benjamin C. Porter, Lance T. Jones,Richard R. (Bob) Harrison, Daniel J. Tokar, Andrew M. Newton, Brian J. Hall, Daniel O. Sobek and Erik M. Rome.They have their names permanently displayed on the Third Star Plaque in the Hall of Honor and receive Third Star insignia.The Board of Trustees also sponsors, pays for and presents them with National Life Loyal Tau memberships.In April, the Trustees voted to invest Brothers Brian M. King and Charles D. Robben with The Order of theThird Star.Brother Brian King, a May graduate in Mechanical Engineering, is from Iola. He was initiated in August of2002. Each semester, he has held an office. Immediately following initiation, he was elected House Manager. Then hewas Assistant Membership Education Chairman. In November of 2003, he was elected Chapter President for one year.That was followed by Assistant House Manager. Then he was Assistant Membership Education Chairman again. Hehas always strived to continue Delta Theta’s strong reputation. Every semester, he has served on numerous committees,including the Executive Committee, the Cabinet, the Judicial Committee and the Membership Education Committee. Heserved two years as an undergraduate member on the Delta Theta Board of Trustees (one year as President and one yearas an At-Large member), both positions appointed by Chief Executive Officer Wynn Smiley. He served three semesterson the Board of Directors of the Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation, and one-year terms onthe Board of Directors of both the Kansas State Alpha Tau Omega Students’ Aid Endowment Fund and the Kansas DeltaTheta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Alumni Association. He has served his community and university in several ways:He is a member of several organizations, including the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Engineering Ambassadors,IFC Council of Presidents, SAE Formula One Racing Team, Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, Tau BetaPi Underclassman of the Year Finalist, IFC Social Responsibility Committee, and various philanthropic and charitableorganizations both here and at home. In 2004, he was appointed by the KSU Student Body President as EnvironmentalAffairs Director and a member of her Cabinet. Brian has received The Elmer D. McCollum Awards for Scholastic Excellence(eight times) and Worthy Master, The Joseph P. Fangman Honor Initiate Award, The William L. II and John T.Muir Memorial Grant-in-Aid Awards (twice), The L. Allyn Laybourn Scholastic Excellence Award twice (top yearlygrades), The Larry D. Marvel House Manager Award and Assistant House Manager Award (twice), The William L.Muir III LeaderShape Award, The Dan G. Tinder Memorial Outstanding Junior Award, and The Richard R. and RobertK. Sterrett Memorial Outstanding Sophomore Award. He also received The Robert M. Bensman President’s Award.He has been a member and officer of the Chapter when they received three Top Chapter Awards, four True MeritAwards, two Anderson Gold Awards, one Bird Silver Award, and the North-American Interfraternity Conference Awardof Distinction. Brian was a graduate of The LeaderShape Institute in 2003. He also was National Runner-Up for theAlpha Tau Omega Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship in 2004. He is a leader in all respects, but values and solicitseveryone’s opinion.24 THE VINTAGE
Brother Charlie Robben, a May graduate in Construction Science, is from Oakley. He was initiated inJanuary of 2002. He has served the Chapter as Vice-President, Chaplain, Membership Education Chairman, AssistantMembership Education Chairman and Summer House Manager. He was a member of the Chapter's leadership duringperiods when the Chapter received four True Merit Awards, three Top Chapter Awards and other ATO National Awards.He was a member of the Executive, Judicial and Membership Education Committees, as well as the Cabinet. He was amember of the Building Corporation, Endowment Fund and Alumni Association Boards of Directors and the Delta ThetaBoard of Trustees (twice). He has been recognized by the Chapter through various awards and recognitions, includingThe Elmer D. McCollum Awards for Scholastic Excellence (nine times), Membership Education Chairman, AssistantMembership Education Chairman and Best Room Grades, The L. Allyn Laybourn Award (best yearly grades), The RichardE. Fagerberg Worthy Marshall Award, The Steven C. Johnson Worthy Chaplain Award, The Freeman Family OutstandingMajor Officer Award, The Michael J. McKernan Outstanding Athlete Award, The John E. Holstrom MemorialOutstanding Freshman Award, The William L. II and John T. Muir Memorial Grant-in-Aid Awards (four times) and TheWilliam L. Muir III LeaderShape Award. On campus, Charlie was been a member of the KSU Track and Field Squadand Team Captain and was the Interfraternity Council Outstanding Chapter Officer, and a member of Chimes JuniorHonor Society, Order of Omega National Greek Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society, Association ofGeneral Contractors and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Charlie was a graduate of The LeaderShape Institutein 2002 and attended Noah’s Ark.Our congratulations to Brother Brian King and Charlie Robben as the nineteenth and twentieth recipients of thisAward.(L to R): Brian King, Ryan Falco, Brock Lohrey, and Charlie RobbenWilliam L. Muir, Chairman and TrusteeAllan D. Holiday, Jr., Vice-Chairman and TrusteeEileen T. Hinkin, Secretary and TrusteeKent H. Kiracofe, TrusteeMichael S. Ribble, TrusteeScott H. Jones, TrusteeMonty E. Nielsen, TrusteeRichard W. Seidler, TrusteeScott R. Keller, Chapter President and TrusteeJeffrey E. Elkins, Chapter Vice-President and TrusteeJames R. Fullagar, Chapter Chaplain and TrusteeRobert J. Domsch, At-Large Chapter Representative and TrusteeTyler C. Wisdom, Chapter Outstanding New Member Award Recipient and TrusteeDelta Theta Board of TrusteesSPRING 200625
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