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− | '''Alpha Chapter''' (Founded 14 February [[1916]]; Reactivated 2 December [[2000]]) is located at [http://www.ucmo.edu University of Central Missouri] (formerly Central Missouri State University) in Warrensburg, Missouri. The [[Collegiate Chapters|Chapter]] was founded by [[Eldo L. Hendricks]], [[Claude A. Phillips]], and [[C.H. McClure]], and is a member of the [[Great Plains Region]]. | + | '''Alpha Chapter''' (Founded 14 February [[1916]]; Went inactive in [[1979]]; Reactivated 2 December [[2000]]) is located at [http://www.ucmo.edu University of Central Missouri] (formerly Central Missouri State University) in Warrensburg, Missouri. The [[Collegiate Chapters|Chapter]] was founded by [[Eldo L. Hendricks]], [[Claude A. Phillips]], and [[C.H. McClure]], and is a member of the [[Great Plains Region]]. |
− | [[Image: | + | [[Image:Alphachapter.jpg|thumb|500px|right|Alpha Chapter, Fall 2019]] |
== Chapter History == | == Chapter History == | ||
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===Executive Board=== | ===Executive Board=== | ||
− | Alpha's Executive Board is composed of thirteen elected members. These members are elected each fall to serve for the following calendar year. There are | + | Alpha's Executive Board is composed of thirteen elected members. These members are elected each fall to serve for the following calendar year. There are nine voting members and four non-voting members, that of the Brothers At Large and Academic Responsibility Coaches. |
− | + | 2020-2021 | |
− | *President - | + | *President - Sydney Conley |
− | *Vice President - | + | *Vice President - Haley Justus |
− | *Recording Secretary - | + | *Recording Secretary - Sarah Lindsey |
− | *Corresponding Secretary - | + | *Corresponding Secretary - Maggie Wallisch |
− | *Treasurer - | + | *Treasurer - Savanna Tuttle |
− | * | + | *Recruitment Advisor - Symaria Fisher |
− | *Initiate Advisor - | + | *Initiate Advisor - Sondra Bellard |
− | *Historian - | + | *Historian - Laura Haney |
− | *Parliamentarian - | + | *Parliamentarian - Shannon McCormick |
− | |||
− | * | + | *Brother at Large - Brenna Johnson |
− | * | + | *Brother at Large - Emily Ragan |
− | * | + | *Academic Responsibility Coach - Jalayna Miles |
+ | *Academic Responsibility Coach - Nate Robinson | ||
=== Past Chapter Presidents === | === Past Chapter Presidents === | ||
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* [[Samantha Garton]] (2009-2010) | * [[Samantha Garton]] (2009-2010) | ||
* [[Jacqui Kendrick]] (2010-2011) | * [[Jacqui Kendrick]] (2010-2011) | ||
+ | * [[Sam Hale]] (2011-2012) | ||
+ | * [[Christina Dobson]] (2012-2013) | ||
+ | * [[Luke Schreiber]] (2013-2014) | ||
+ | * [[Fiona Stevenson]] (Hawkins) (2014-2015) | ||
+ | * Unknown (2015-2016) | ||
+ | * Austin Francis (2016-2017) | ||
+ | * Megan Chikuru (2017-2018) | ||
+ | * Amanda Horvath (2018-2019) | ||
+ | * Tara Buthod (2019-2020) | ||
+ | * Sydney Conley (2020-2021) | ||
=== Initiate Classes === | === Initiate Classes === | ||
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=== Founder's Weekend === | === Founder's Weekend === | ||
[[Image:HendricksGrave.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Founder's Weekend, Spring 2011]] | [[Image:HendricksGrave.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Founder's Weekend, Spring 2011]] | ||
− | Every year, the Alpha Chapter celebrates Founder's Weekend around February 14. As part of our celebration, we decorate the graves of Eldo L. Hendricks, Rolla F. Wood, and C.H. McClure. It is our time to reflect on the brothers who came before us. Some of the activites that we do on Founder's Weekend is a Founders dinner and an | + | Every year, the Alpha Chapter celebrates Founder's Weekend around February 14. As part of our celebration, we decorate the graves of Eldo L. Hendricks, Rolla F. Wood, and C.H. McClure. It is our time to reflect on the brothers who came before us. Some of the activites that we do on Founder's Weekend is a Founders dinner and an activity to get the chapter active. |
=== Spring Rush Week 11 === | === Spring Rush Week 11 === | ||
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=== Senior Send-Off === | === Senior Send-Off === | ||
This past semester, Spring 2011 we had 16 graduating seniors. Throughout their time at Alpha Chapter, they have been very active and have helped out with the many Chapter events. In honor of their efforts within in the Chapter, we hold an annual Senior Send-Off. Each semester, we develop a Senior Send-Off video, read Senior wills, and give them each a small token of appreciation from the Chapter. This has been a great year and we wish all of the Seniors the best of luck! | This past semester, Spring 2011 we had 16 graduating seniors. Throughout their time at Alpha Chapter, they have been very active and have helped out with the many Chapter events. In honor of their efforts within in the Chapter, we hold an annual Senior Send-Off. Each semester, we develop a Senior Send-Off video, read Senior wills, and give them each a small token of appreciation from the Chapter. This has been a great year and we wish all of the Seniors the best of luck! | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Great Plains Regional Conference === | ||
+ | In February of 2012, Alpha Chapter hosted the Great Plains Regional Conference. They hosted the five other chapters in the Great Plains region, and the conference included a tour of campus, a visit to the Founders Graves, Leadership in Action module and facilitator training, and a dance. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Founder's Weekend 2016 === | ||
+ | To commemorate the Centennial, Alpha Chapter hosted a Founder's Celebration. It included visiting the Founders Graves and exploring the history of Phi Sigma Pi. This event was well attended by Alpha Chapter alumni, including the Charter class from our reactivation. | ||
== Notable Alumni == | == Notable Alumni == | ||
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* [[R. Clark Morton]] | * [[R. Clark Morton]] | ||
: [[National Historian]] (1966-1968) | : [[National Historian]] (1966-1968) | ||
− | * Dr. Sheldon Davis, Honorary | + | * Dr. [[Sheldon Emmor Davis]], Honorary |
: a faculty member at Warrensburg, was invited to deliver the Founder's Day address at Alpha Chapter in 1919 and became one of its first honorary members. He left Warrensburg later in 1919 and became president of the State Normal College in Dillon, Montana. This is now known as the University of Montana - Western. He continued to serve Phi Sigma Pi as the Regional Director of the Western District. Dr. Davis served as president until 1946. Davis Hall is named after him. | : a faculty member at Warrensburg, was invited to deliver the Founder's Day address at Alpha Chapter in 1919 and became one of its first honorary members. He left Warrensburg later in 1919 and became president of the State Normal College in Dillon, Montana. This is now known as the University of Montana - Western. He continued to serve Phi Sigma Pi as the Regional Director of the Western District. Dr. Davis served as president until 1946. Davis Hall is named after him. | ||
* [[Joseph V. Hanna]] | * [[Joseph V. Hanna]] | ||
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* [[Dr. Robert Patton]], Honorary | * [[Dr. Robert Patton]], Honorary | ||
: Dr. Patton was instrumental in reactivating Alpha Chapter. He was inducted on April 28, 2005 | : Dr. Patton was instrumental in reactivating Alpha Chapter. He was inducted on April 28, 2005 | ||
+ | * [[Gene Seevers]] | ||
+ | : Gene was critical to the reactivation of Alpha Chapter. | ||
* [[Stephanie Glinn]] | * [[Stephanie Glinn]] | ||
: 2007 [[Todd Tripod Scholarship]] recipient | : 2007 [[Todd Tripod Scholarship]] recipient | ||
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== Chapter Honors and Awards == | == Chapter Honors and Awards == | ||
=== National Awards === | === National Awards === | ||
+ | [[Image:Dale_bachman_alpha_chapter.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Dr. Dale Bachman, recipient of the 2014 Outstanding Chapter Advisor Award]] | ||
* 2002 [[Clarence O. Williams Most Improved New Chapter Award]] | * 2002 [[Clarence O. Williams Most Improved New Chapter Award]] | ||
* 2006 [[Jeffrey L. Johnson National Chapter Fellowship Award]] | * 2006 [[Jeffrey L. Johnson National Chapter Fellowship Award]] | ||
+ | * 2012 [[Most Spirited Chapter Award]] | ||
+ | * 2012 [[Top in Region Award]] | ||
+ | * 2012 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnjQU35qAN8&feature=youtu.be Most Spirited Chapter 2012] | ||
+ | * 2013 [[Most Spirited Chapter Award]] | ||
+ | * 2013 [[C.H. McClure Single Service Award]] | ||
+ | * 2013 [[Top in Region Award]] | ||
+ | * 2014 [[Outstanding Chapter Advising Award]] | ||
+ | * 2018 [[C.H. McClure Single Service Award]] | ||
+ | * 2021 [[Joseph Torchia Outstanding Chapter Award]] | ||
=== University Awards === | === University Awards === | ||
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= Websites = | = Websites = | ||
− | * | + | * [https://www.facebook.com/UCMPSP/ Alpha Chapter Facebook Page] |
− | + | * [http://www.phisigmapi.org/ucmo Alpha Chapter Website] | |
− | * [http://www.phisigmapi.org/ | + | * Instagram: @PSPAlpha |
=In the News= | =In the News= | ||
− | * [http://www. | + | * [http://www.digitalburg.com/artman/publish/article_3463.shtml UCM receives half-million dollar gift] |
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Latest revision as of 19:59, 8 August 2021
Alpha Chapter (Founded 14 February 1916; Went inactive in 1979; Reactivated 2 December 2000) is located at University of Central Missouri (formerly Central Missouri State University) in Warrensburg, Missouri. The Chapter was founded by Eldo L. Hendricks, Claude A. Phillips, and C.H. McClure, and is a member of the Great Plains Region.
Contents
Chapter History
Founding
In addition to Dr. Hendricks, Dr. Phillips and Dr. McClure, ten other student members were part of the founding group. They were Alfred Thayer, J. Archie Leach, Roland Grinstead, Ray Parkins, Wade Fowler, Roy Bigelow, Arthur Kresse, John Doak, Harold Patterson and Harry Hill. These ten students were the first undergraduate Brothers of Phi Sigma Pi, Thayer being the first among them. Dr. Hendricks would go on to be known as Alpha 1.
World War I
As the United States mobilizes for war, many of the men on the Warrensburg campus go off to military training camps throughout the country or to the European front. Many of the Warrensburg men become part of a military emergency medical team known as the Ambulance Boys. This group forms a very close relationship and many of its members belong to Phi Sigma Pi and Sigma Tau Gamma. All campus organizations, including Phi Sigma Pi, would struggle with membership until the war ended in 1920. Phi Sigma Pi would only induct a total of 8 men in 1918 and 1919.
Post World War I
In 1920 Alpha Chapter begins the tradition of inviting eligible candidates to join Phi Sigma Pi.
Reactivation
Alpha Chapter went inactive in 1979, during one of the fraternity's most difficult periods. However, thanks to the relentless efforts of the National Council, National Staff, Alpha Chapter Alumni, and interested brothers from other chapters, the chapter was reactivated on December 2, 2000. Gene Seevers played a large part in the reactivation due to his connections with many university administration officials. Thirty-four brothers signed the new roll book that day, under the direction of National President Joshua Marder, and with an emotional audience of Alpha Alumni, National Officers and Staff, and brothers congregated from all over the country. Also in attendance were original chapter members; Gene Seevers, Jerry Voss, Harold Young, Dr. Charles Keseman and Earl Webb. Gene was awarded with a Distinguished Service Key during the reactivation ceremonies.
The Active Chapter
Brothers
View main article: Active Alpha Brothers
Executive Board
Alpha's Executive Board is composed of thirteen elected members. These members are elected each fall to serve for the following calendar year. There are nine voting members and four non-voting members, that of the Brothers At Large and Academic Responsibility Coaches.
2020-2021
- President - Sydney Conley
- Vice President - Haley Justus
- Recording Secretary - Sarah Lindsey
- Corresponding Secretary - Maggie Wallisch
- Treasurer - Savanna Tuttle
- Recruitment Advisor - Symaria Fisher
- Initiate Advisor - Sondra Bellard
- Historian - Laura Haney
- Parliamentarian - Shannon McCormick
- Brother at Large - Brenna Johnson
- Brother at Large - Emily Ragan
- Academic Responsibility Coach - Jalayna Miles
- Academic Responsibility Coach - Nate Robinson
Past Chapter Presidents
- Charles Roselle (year unknown)
- Tony Gilmore (1937)
- Homer Baldwin (1939-1940)
- Albro F. Stepp (1941)
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- Angela (Franks) Rechtein (2000-2002)
- Jennifer Kamler (2002-2003)
- Jessica (Crump) Medley (2003-2004)
- Nicole (Fender) Bowlin (2004-2005)
- Jessica (Schumacher) Shoemaker (2005-2006)
- Stephanie Glinn (2006-2007)
- Annette Arlint (2007-2008)
- Becky Lakaner (2008) (Stepped Down)
- Kyle Martin (2008-2009)
- Samantha Garton (2009-2010)
- Jacqui Kendrick (2010-2011)
- Sam Hale (2011-2012)
- Christina Dobson (2012-2013)
- Luke Schreiber (2013-2014)
- Fiona Stevenson (Hawkins) (2014-2015)
- Unknown (2015-2016)
- Austin Francis (2016-2017)
- Megan Chikuru (2017-2018)
- Amanda Horvath (2018-2019)
- Tara Buthod (2019-2020)
- Sydney Conley (2020-2021)
Initiate Classes
View main article: List of Alpha Chapter Initiate Classes
Chapter Events & Activities
Founder's Weekend
Every year, the Alpha Chapter celebrates Founder's Weekend around February 14. As part of our celebration, we decorate the graves of Eldo L. Hendricks, Rolla F. Wood, and C.H. McClure. It is our time to reflect on the brothers who came before us. Some of the activites that we do on Founder's Weekend is a Founders dinner and an activity to get the chapter active.
Spring Rush Week 11
The Spring Rush Week of 2011 was a blast. We had a great turn out of brothers and perspectives at all of the events we were able to have. Warrensburg experienced a snow blizzard that closed the campus down for three days during rush week. The theme of rush was "Hatching a New Breed of Brothers". The Dynamic Duo of Sam's (Hale and Garton)did a great job with rush. On Tuesday, during a regular meeting we voted on the perspectives. On April 17th, at the end of their 8 weeks, we voted in 14 new initiates. Congratulations to the initiates of the Chi class of 2011.
Senior Send-Off
This past semester, Spring 2011 we had 16 graduating seniors. Throughout their time at Alpha Chapter, they have been very active and have helped out with the many Chapter events. In honor of their efforts within in the Chapter, we hold an annual Senior Send-Off. Each semester, we develop a Senior Send-Off video, read Senior wills, and give them each a small token of appreciation from the Chapter. This has been a great year and we wish all of the Seniors the best of luck!
Great Plains Regional Conference
In February of 2012, Alpha Chapter hosted the Great Plains Regional Conference. They hosted the five other chapters in the Great Plains region, and the conference included a tour of campus, a visit to the Founders Graves, Leadership in Action module and facilitator training, and a dance.
Founder's Weekend 2016
To commemorate the Centennial, Alpha Chapter hosted a Founder's Celebration. It included visiting the Founders Graves and exploring the history of Phi Sigma Pi. This event was well attended by Alpha Chapter alumni, including the Charter class from our reactivation.
Notable Alumni
- Phi Sigma Pi Founder
- Phi Sigma Pi Founder
- National Counselor (1930-1931, 1935-1937)
- National Vice President (1931-1935)
- Phi Sigma Pi Founder
- National President (1922-1925)
- National Vice President (1922-1925)
- National President (1925-1928)
- National President (1928-1929)
- National Counselor (1929-1930)
- National Vice President (1930-1931)
- National Historian (1931-1935)
- National President (1937-1939)
- National Vice President (1939-1946)
- National Secretary (1922-1925)
- National Secretary (1927-1930)
- National Counselor (1931-1935)
- National Treasurer (1937-1939)
- National Secretary (1930-1936)
- National Treasurer (1922-1925)
- National Counselor (1925-1928)
- National Historian (1948-1953, 1957-1959)
- National Historian (1966-1968)
- Dr. Sheldon Emmor Davis, Honorary
- a faculty member at Warrensburg, was invited to deliver the Founder's Day address at Alpha Chapter in 1919 and became one of its first honorary members. He left Warrensburg later in 1919 and became president of the State Normal College in Dillon, Montana. This is now known as the University of Montana - Western. He continued to serve Phi Sigma Pi as the Regional Director of the Western District. Dr. Davis served as president until 1946. Davis Hall is named after him.
- founded Gamma Chapter
- Dr. Robert Patton, Honorary
- Dr. Patton was instrumental in reactivating Alpha Chapter. He was inducted on April 28, 2005
- Gene was critical to the reactivation of Alpha Chapter.
- 2007 Todd Tripod Scholarship recipient
Campus Buildings
Seven buildings on campus are named after Brothers. For more information see Buildings Dedicated to Brothers.
Chapter Honors and Awards
National Awards
- 2002 Clarence O. Williams Most Improved New Chapter Award
- 2006 Jeffrey L. Johnson National Chapter Fellowship Award
- 2012 Most Spirited Chapter Award
- 2012 Top in Region Award
- 2012 Most Spirited Chapter 2012
- 2013 Most Spirited Chapter Award
- 2013 C.H. McClure Single Service Award
- 2013 Top in Region Award
- 2014 Outstanding Chapter Advising Award
- 2018 C.H. McClure Single Service Award
- 2021 Joseph Torchia Outstanding Chapter Award
University Awards
- None to date
Other Awards
- None to date
Further Resources
- Alpha Nugget 1930
- Alpha Nugget 1931
- Alpha Argus 1934
- Alpha Argus 1935
- Campus buildings named after Alpha Chapter Brothers
- Reactivating Alpha Chapter(1999)
Websites
- Alpha Chapter Facebook Page
- Alpha Chapter Website
- Instagram: @PSPAlpha
In the News
Alpha Chapter | |
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Founded February 14, 1916 • University of Central Missouri | |
Presidents | Charles Roselle • Tony Gilmore • Homer Baldwin • Albro F. Stepp • 1940-1950 unknown • Keith Stumpff • 1952-2000 unknown • Angela (Franks) Rechtein • Jennifer Kamler • Jessica (Crump) Medley • Nicole (Fender) Bowlin • Jessica (Schumacher) Shoemaker • Stephanie Glinn • Annette Arlint • Becky Lakaner • Kyle Martin • Samantha Garton • Jacqui Kendrick • Sam Hale • Christina Dobson • Luke Schreiber |
History | List_of_Alpha_Chapter_Initiate_Classes • |
Torchia Awards | 2021 |
National Council Members | Eldo L. Hendricks • C.H. McClure • Joseph Glen Bryan • J.A. Leach • Rolla F. Wood • James M. McCallister • Lawrence N. Pease • Clarence O. Williams • B.B. Cramer • R.C. Bedell • Perry G. McCandless • R. Clark Morton |
Chapter Service Keys | |
Internal Chapter Awards |