Delta Tau Chapter
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Chapter Name | Delta Tau |
School | Mississippi State University |
Date Chartered | November 14, 2001 |
Mascot | Ozai, the dragon |
Chapter Colors | Maroon, White |
Active Brothers | 32 |
Website | http://www.facebook.com/pspmsstate |
Delta Tau Chapter (Founded 14 November 2001) is located at Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi. The Chapter was founded by Kappa chapter alumnus, Dave Nussbaum, along with thirty-five other students and belongs to the South Region.
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Chapter History
Founding
Delta Tau's history begins with in May 2001, when our founder Dave Nussbaum graduated from the California University of Pennsylvania. After graduation, Dave moved to Starkville, Mississippi to begin graduate school at Mississippi State University. Phi Sigma Pi's national office contacted him about helping start a chapter at MSU. Once Dave arrived on MSU's campus, he worked with the national office and the university to start a new organization. Once that was complete, Phi Sigma Pi sent down one of the Chapter Development Directors to help him with information meetings and to get the word out about Phi Sigma Pi. After a few months, they were successful in reaching the amount of interested students to start a chapter and on November 14, 2001, Delta Tau was formed. The following summer after the 2001-2002 school year, Dave and another Brother, Terra Kendrick, traveled to the 2002 National Convention in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where they received Delta Tau's charter. Delta Tau was officially a chapter.
Early Years
The chapter's progress fluctuated from doing really well to really poor. The chapter size would grow to thirty or more one year and shrink to ten or less the next.
The Active Chapter
Since the presidencies of Amanda Hackman and Delta Milner, the chapter has really turned around. She focused on reforming the chapter, so that it would continue to be successful. The succeeding presidents have since continued to strive for the chapter's success.
Past Chapter Presidents
- Alison Stokley (2015-2016)
- Mercedes Alberson (2014-2015)
- Danielle Grimes (2013-2014)
- Delta Milner (2012-2013)
- Amanda Hackman (2011-2012)
- Chuck Emerick (2009-2011)
- Ryan Poe (2008-2009)
- Ernest Sanders (2006-2008)
- Josh Hagar (2002-2003)
- Christopher Schaffer (2001-2002)
Past Executive Board Members
Main Article: Past Delta Tau Chapter Executive Boards
Initiate Classes
Main Article: List of Delta Tau Chapter Initiate Classes
Current Leadership
Executive Board
- Alison Stokley, President
- Folly Crawford, Vice President
- Marissa Gonzalez, Secretary
- Nicole Birch, Treasurer
- Andrew Dippel, Historian
- Dallas Brock, Recruitment Advisor
- Patrice Fontaine, Initiate Advisor
- vacant, Regional Delegate
- Kiara Beauchamp, Brother At Large
Executive Council
- Donmari Pingul, Scholarship Chair
- Ashley Reed, Service Chair
- Daeja Thomas, Social Chair
- Elizabeth Gammill, Public Relations Chair
- Logan Smith, Inter-Chapter Relations Chair
- Lloyd Dedeaux, Spirit Chair
- Logan Chapman, Vice President of Recruitment
- Caitlin Light, Fundraising Chair
- Andrew Dippel, Alumni Chair
Advisors
- Chelsey Vincent, Faculty Advisor
- Mercedes Alberson, Alumni Advisor
- Jenna Guy, Chapter Consultant
Family Lines
Delta Tau's current Big/Little family trees stem from two Brothers: Ernest Sanders and Emma Hughes. There are several smaller families that make up both trees.
Current families
- Dakotah Kirk's family
- Mercedes Alberson's family (KSH)
- Haley Ray's family
- Marissa Gonzalez's family
- Dallas Brock's family (ΦΣmΠire)
- Kelly Anderson's family
- Kauthar Gaber's family
- Anna Follett's family (ΦΣmafia)
- Zane Parker's family
- Nicole Birch's family
- Colleen McInnis's family
- Alison Stokley's family
- Folly Crawford's family
- Kiara Beauchamp's family
Chapter Events & Activities
Founder's Weekend
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Other Event or Activity
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Mascot
Delta Tau chapter's official mascot is Ozai, the Night Fury.
Notable Alumni
- Dave Nussbaum (Alpha class)
- Dave is a charter member of Delta Tau. He graduated from the California University of Pennsylvania, and completed a Master's degree at Mississippi State University. He is now a broadcast meteorologist for WWL-TV in New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Nakimuli Davis (Alpha class)
- Nakimuli is a charter member of Delta Tau. She graduated from Mississippi State University in 2005. Afterwards, she went on to graduate magna cum laude from the University of Mississippi School of Law. She has since become a successful lawyer in the Jackson, Mississippi area and a well-respected member of the legal community. She is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She is now an associate at the Baker Donelson law firm in Jackson.
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Chapter Honors and Awards
National Awards
- 2015 Top in Region Award
University Awards
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- None to date
Other Awards
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Further Resources
- http://www.facebook.com/pspmsstate
- http://www.twitter.com/pspmsstate
- http://www.instagram.com/pspmsstate
In the News
Delta Tau Chapter | |
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Founded November 14, 2001 • Mississippi State University | |
Presidents | Christopher Schaffer • Lisa Rubiano • Josh Hagar • Greg Harris • Katie Jackson • Ernest Sanders • Ryan Poe • Chuck Emerick • Mandy Hackman • Delta Stark • Danielle Grimes • Mercedes Alberson • Alison Stokley • |
History | List of Delta Tau Chapter Initiate Classes • List of Delta Tau Family Lines |
Chapter Service Key Recipients | Delta Stark • Ashley Pecot • Rachelle Thomason • Nina Garcia • Danielle Grimes • Mercedes Alberson • Anna Follett • Alison Stokley • Nicole Birch • Folly Crawford • • Harley Chase • Devin Edwards • Marissa Gonzalez • Bailee Pipkin |
National Council Members | None |
Joseph Torchia Outstanding Chapter Awards | None |