Gamma Beta Chapter
Gamma Beta Chapter (Founded 29 October 1995) is located at Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky. The Chapter was founded by 33 founding brothers and is a member of the Bluegrass Region.
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Chapter History
Founding
Gamma Beta Chapter was chartered on October 29th, 1995 at Morehead State University. The original class contained 33 members.
Local History
Gamma Beta started very strong in its early years. At one time, enrollment was more than 60 members. After a period of low recruitment and graduations, the Chapter dwindled down to a membership in the low 20's. Under the leadership of chapter President Amanda Earnest and Jesse Howard, Gamma Beta quickly returned to being a successful chapter. The recruitment of Chi and Psi classes brought in 25 new brothers and turned Gamma Beta back into a thriving Chapter.
The Active Chapter
- Chapter Mascot: Eldo the Elephant
Eldo the Elephant was chosen as the Chapter Mascot by the Sigma Initiate Class. Originally, the class wanted a koala bear, but could not find one. Therefore, an elephant was chosen instead.
- Chapter Symbol: the Golden Key.
The Chapter Symbol was chosen by the Xi Initiate Class. Upon graduation, Bigs and Littles exchange a decorated wooden key instead of a paddle.
- Chapter Chant:
The Chapter Chant was given to the Chapter by the Pi Initiate Class after a few members attended Nationals and realized that all other Chapters had a chant. The Pi Initiate Class gathered in Rader Hall and wrote the chant. The line "You other Chapters can't deny" came from, or was inspired by a line in "Baby Got Back," which says: "you other Brothers can't deny."
Listen up so you can hear, Morehead Gamma Beta's cheer! You other Chapters can't deny, We're the best of Phi Sigma Pi! PSP as good as gold, Morehead shows it three times fold! We're all Brothers, tight as glue, We're Gamma Beta, M! S! U!
Past Chapter Presidents
- Stephanie Lawrence(1995-1996)*First Gamma Beta President
- Timothy Hamm (2002-2003)
- Doug Blevins (2003-2004)
- Amanda Earnest (2004-2005)
- Jesse Howard (2005-2006)
- Christopher McCoy (2006)
- Virginia Beiting (2006-2007)
- Kimberly Gibson (2007-2008)
- Tim Gross (Fall 2008)
- Megan Groh (Spring 2009)
- Ashley Loan (2009-2010)
- Sarah Emeterio (Fall 2010)
- Katie Robinson (Spring 2011)
- Amanda Sullivan (2011-2012)
- Kaytln Menix (August 2012-October 2012)
- Ashley Ruggiero (October 2012-2013)
- Ashley Morris (2013-2014)
- Lindsey Morris (2014-2015)
Initiate Classes
List of Gamma Beta Chapter Initiate Classes
Initiate Class Gifts
Each Initiate Class gives traditional gift to the chapter at their induction.
- Xi Class (Fall 2001): Golden Key as Chapter Symbol
- Pi Class (Spring 2002): Chapter Chant
- Sigma Class (Fall 2003): Chapter Mascot: Eldo the Elephant
- Tau Class (Spring 2004): Chapter Study Room in Fields Hall
- Upsilon Class (Fall 2004): Chapter Sword
- Phi Class (Spring 2005): Time Capsule
- Chi Class (Fall 2005): The Chi-pod Award
- Psi Class (Spring 2006): Chapter Charter
- Omega Class (Fall 2007) : Time Capsule
- Alpha Alpha Class (Spring 2007): Family Tree
- Alpha Beta Class Fall 2007): Chapter Flower: Gladiolus
- Alpha Gamma Class (Spring 2008) : Chapter Flag
- Alpha Delta Class (Fall 2008) : Chapter Quilt
- Alpha Epsilon Class (Spring 2009) : Initiate Pursuit
- Alpha Zeta Class (Fall 2010) : Senior Memories Book
- Alpha Eta Class (Spring 2010) : Phi Sigma Pi Shield
- Alpha Theta Class (Fall 2010) : Claude Shirt and Book
- Alpha Iota Class (Spring 2011) : Picture Frame Signed by Brothers and Initiate Class
- Alpha Kappa Class (Fall 2011) : Gamma Beta Hand Sign
- Alpha Lambda Class (Spring 2012) : Gamma Beta Song "The Creep"
- Alpha Mu Class (Fall 2012) : Phi Sigma Pi Banner in ADUC
- Alpha Nu Class (Spring 2013) : Phi Sigma Pi Throw
Chapter Events & Activities
- Spring 2013 Philanthropy Week! (April 15th-18th)
- Phi Sigma Pi presents the 2nd Annual Morehead SlutWalk (April 26th, 2013)
- Alumni Cookout (April 26th, 2013)
- Senior Send-off, Spring 2013 (May 1st)
Officers and Chairs
President Ashley Morris - Officer
Vice President Bethanny Glahn - Officer
Secretary Lindsey Morris - Officer
Treasurer Deandra Robinson - Officer
Parliamentarian Ely Hampton - Officer
Historian Natasha Whitt - Officer
Initiate Adviser Katie Messer - Officer
Scholarship
Sarah McCoy - Chair
Fellowship Brittany Knapmeyer - Chair
Philanthropy/Service Tessa Griffin - Chair
Recruitment Melissa Travis - Chair
Fundraising Elizabeth Williams - Chair
Public Relations/Web Master Melissa Travis - Chair
Inter-Chapter Relations/Regional Delegate Sarah McClanahan - Chair
Alumni Kyle Adkins - Chair
Risk Management Brittany Gibson - Chair
Intramural Sports Ruby Parnell - Chair
Chapter Honors and Awards
National Awards
- 1999 Highest Chapter GPA Award
- 2003 Sanders P. McComsey Most Improved Old Chapter Award
- 2004 Top in Region Award
- 2006 Top in Region Award
- 2007 Top in Region Award
- 2008 Top in Region Award
- 2009 Top in Region Award
- 2009 Most Traveled Chapter Award
- 2012 Dr. Eldo L. Hendricks Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Programming
- 2014 Top in Region Award
- 2015 Top in Region Award
- 2016 Top in Region Award
Further Resources
In the News
Gamma Beta Chapter | |
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Founded October 29, 1995 • Morehead State University | |
Presidents | Stephanie Lawrence • Timothy Hamm • Doug Blevins • Amanda Earnest • Jesse Howard • Christopher McCoy • Virginia Beiting • Kimberly Gibson • Tim Gross • Megan Groh • Ashley Loan • Sarah Emeterio • Katie Robinson • Amanda Sullivan • Kaytln Menix • Ashley Ruggiero • Ashley Morris • Lindsey Morris |
History | List of Gamma Beta Chapter Initiate Classes • List of Gamma Beta Family Lines |
Chapter Service Keys | Cynthia Fitzpatrick • Chris McCoy • Monica Williams Ballard |
National Council Members | Chris McCoy |
Torchias | none |