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'''Delta Kappa Chapter''' (Founded 3 December [[1999]]) is located at [http://www.unt.edu University of North Texas] in Denton, Texas. The [[Collegiate Chapters|Chapter]] was founded by [[Gamma Phi]] (University of Oklahoma) alumnus [[John Butenschoen]] and is a member of the [[Lonestar Region]]. | '''Delta Kappa Chapter''' (Founded 3 December [[1999]]) is located at [http://www.unt.edu University of North Texas] in Denton, Texas. The [[Collegiate Chapters|Chapter]] was founded by [[Gamma Phi]] (University of Oklahoma) alumnus [[John Butenschoen]] and is a member of the [[Lonestar Region]]. | ||
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Revision as of 09:17, 26 April 2017
Delta Kappa Chapter (Founded 3 December 1999) is located at University of North Texas in Denton, Texas. The Chapter was founded by Gamma Phi (University of Oklahoma) alumnus John Butenschoen and is a member of the Lonestar Region.
Contents
Chapter History
Founding
The Delta Kappa Chapter at the University of North Texas was founded on December 3, 1999, by John Butenschoen from the Gamma Phi chapter at University of Oklahoma. The other founding members were Bart D. Orren, Alecia Breanne Hess, Racheal S. Miller, Elizabeth Masters, Kimberly Leann Cocherell, Lauren C. Gall, Laurie A. Cmerck, and Nealia Frazee.
Early Years
The Active Chapter
The Delta Kappa chapter is constantly growing and expanding its involvement on campus and in the Community.The current officers and committee heads are:
Executive Board:
- President - Kyle Cappadona
- Vice President - Manny Brion
- Recording Secretary - Jaelen Moore
- Corresponding Secretary - David Oostenbrug
- Treasurer - Jason Bishop
- Recruitment Advisor - Andrew Napieraj
- Initiate Advisor - Manuel Delacruz-Pena
- Historian - Anh Phan
- Parliamentarian - Paige Wilson
- Brother At Large - Austin James
- Inter-Chapter Relations - Hailey Boland
- Public Relations and Online Resources Correspondent - Sydney Cooper
- New Brother Liaison - Brooke Edsall
Committee Chairs:
- Scholarship - Erica White
- Service - Chelsea Schley
- Social - Steffani Fausone
- Fundraising - Stephanie Loyd
- Alumni Relations - Angelle Cain
- Rush- Wyatt Braden
- Public Relations and Technology - Destiny Richards
- Awards and Brotherhood - Hailea Merritt
- Initiate - Michael Garza
Active Brothers
- Adriana Venegas
- Amy Koestler
- Anastasia Craig
- Angelle Cain
- Candace Cutler
- Carolina Mancilla
- Chea Simpson
- Chelsea Schley
- Darius Arnold
- Destiny Richards
- Erica White
- Eryn Mascia
- Hailea Merritt
- Hailee Fojtasek
- Haley Wagner
- Helen Pieracacos
- Jacob Tankersley
- Jaelin Mercer
- Janaia Bell
- Kelson Honeycutt
- LaMetria Bowser
- Laurel Stell
- Lauren Aldridge
- Lindsey Hartzel
- Maciej Kwiecinski
- Manuel Delacruz-Pena
- Michael Garza
- Patsy Cisneros
- Steffani Fausone
- Stephanie Loyd
- Taylor McClellan
- Tori Wheelis
- Victoria Nelms
- William Haralson
- Wyatt Braden
Inactive Brothers
- Amanda Baker
- Anessa Yuriar
- Caitlyn Dougherty
- Mark Fincher
- Sarah Money
- Sean Bailey
- Suliat Olusanya
- XinXin Zhang
Honorary Brothers
Separated Brothers
Past Chapter Presidents
- Jonas Greene (2003)
- Greg Harris (2006)
- Caryn May (2007)
- Chris Quattlebaum (Spring 2008)
- Jessica Parker (Fall 2008 - Spring 2009)
- Dedran Simpson (Fall 2009)
- Stephen Kurtz (Spring 2010)
- Marjolyn Varano (Fall 2010 - Spring 2011)
- Taylor Duke (Fall 2011 - Spring 2012)
- Aldo Alfaro (Fall 2012 - Spring 2013)
- Michelle Giles (Fall 2013 - Spring 2014)
- Hailee Fojtasek (Fall 2014 - Spring 2015)
- Eryn Mascia (Fall 2015 - Spring 2016)
- Steffani Fausone (Fall 2016 - Spring 2017)
- Kyle Cappadona (Present)
Initiate Classes
Main Article: List of Delta Kappa Chapter Initiate Classes
Chapter Events & Activities
Founder's Weekend
Delta Kappa Chapter celebrated its 10 year anniversary December 2009!
Rush Events
Delta Kappa hosts a variety of events during their Rush week. Events range from Games nights to bowling and also some scholarship events such as dancing. Delta Kappa Chapter has also becoming famous on campus for creating the Frisbee-Football-Soccer or FFS. Delta Kappa has also introduced a new rush event called Get to REALLY Know the Bros to motivate interaction through ice breakers and get-to-know-you games.
Scholarship, Social, and Service Events
Regular Delta Kappa events focus around three main committees: Scholarship, Service and Social.
Scholarship events include simple get-togethers to watch documentaries and discussions, dance workshops, visiting museums, seeing musicals and even kick-boxing classes.
Service events range from building a shack for the Habitat For Humanity Shack-a-Thon, cleaning our campus, Adopt-a-Spot to helping with recruitment for Teach For America. The service committee has also created the Recycle Your Ass Off event in order to pick up items on campus that were not recycled.
Social Events have been bowling nights, tailgating at UNT football games, Pumpkin Carving parties, and Brotherhood Retreats.
Notable Alumni
- Misty Harper (1999)
- Founding Member
- Zach Derrick (2010)
- Technology Skills and Regional Conference 2012
- Whitney Turney (2012)
- Chapter Service Key Recipient, Rush Advisor.
- Aldo Alfaro (2013)
- Chapter Service Key Recipient, Chapter President, and fellowship enthusiast.
- Patrick Hiebert (2013)
- Chapter Service Key Recipient,ICR Delegate, and racquetball prince.
- Sean Bailey (2014)
- Most Active Brother for Spring 2013 and Fall 2014, former Parliamentarian, Brother-at-Large, VP, ABC chair, and fundraising chair.
Chapter Honors and Awards
National Awards
- 2004 Clarence O. Williams Most Improved New Chapter Award
- 2009 Sanders P. McComsey Most Improved Old Chapter Award
Further Resources
- Calender/site where you can find the latest dates of events and our twitter, YouTube, and wiki links.
- Delta Kappa Chapter Website contains basic information about the chapter.
- Delta Kappa Chapter Portal When you are a member you can log onto the national site here.
- Facebook Our Facebook group which creates our events on Facebook. You should upload your pictures and videos here. For members only.
- Twitter Our Twitter page. All are welcome to follow!
In the News
Delta Kappa Chapter | |
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Founded December 3, 1999 • University of North Texas | |
Presidents | Jonas Greene • unknown 2004-2005 • Greg Harris • Caryn May • Chris Quattlebaum • Jessica Parker • Dedran Simpson • Stephen Kurtz • Marjolyn Varano • Taylor Duke • Aldo Alfaro • Michelle Giles • Hailee Fojtasek • Eryn Mascia • Steffani Fausone • Kyle Cappadona |
History | List of Delta Kappa Chapter Initiate Classes • List of Delta Kappa Family Lines |
Chapter Service Keys | Marjolyn Varano • Michelle Rodgers • Whitney Turney • Aldo Alfaro • Patrick Hiebert |
National Awards | 2004 Clarence O. Williams Most Improved New Chapter Award • 2009 Sanders P. McComsey Most Improved Old Chapter Award |