Christopher A. Crout
| Christopher A. Crout | |
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| Name | Christopher A. Crout |
| Chapter | Tau East Carolina University |
| Date Inducted | March 28, 2009 |
| Roll Number | Τ 1685 |
| Alumni Chapter/Assoc | ENCAC, GMAC 10, NAA |
| Honorary Member | |
| Major | Biochemistry, Chemistry, Religious Studies |
| Birthdate | February 28, 1989 |
| Spouse | Ellie Crout |
| Nicknames | Tuesday, BRO-metheus |
| Awards | CSK, Alumni Appreciation, Outstanding Senior, Todd Leadership Scholarship |
Christopher A. Crout (born 28 Feb 1989) is an Alumnus of Tau Chapter (Τ 1685) at East Carolina University.
Contents
Early Fraternity Life and Career
Chris decided to attend East Carolina University due to its relatively low tuition cost, close proximity to home, and for its great Chemistry program. Initially, Chris was intending on majoring in Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biology. After having conversations with a medical professor at Duke University, Chris decided to drop Biology and replace it with Religious Studies. During the spring of Chris' freshman year, he applied to become a Resident Advisor, a position he held during his sophomore and junior years. Due to the fact that Chris was a new hire with the Campus Living Staff at ECU, Chris was unable to join any organizations or hold any other job. It was because of this that Chris missed the invitation to join Tau Chapter in the Fall of 2008. Once Chris was eligible to join organizations in the Spring of 2009, he paid attention to the email to become a part of Tau Chapter. Upon attending the first informational meeting that semester, Chris was able to see the outstanding fellowship, great passion, and rich history of Tau Chapter. It was right then and there that Chris decided to join Phi Sigma Pi. That semester, Chris was pinned in the Beta Chi Pledge Class. Months later, Chris was inducted as a Tau Brother.
Collegiate Years at Tau Chapter
Positions Held
- President 2010-11
- Co-Webmaster 2010-11
- Regional Delegate 2010-11
- Grand Chapter Delegate 2010
- ICR Chair Fall 2010
- Social Co-Chair Spring 2011
- Alumni/History Co-Chair Fall 2009
Chapter Awards and Superlatives
- Chapter Service Key 2011
- Steven W. Moore Outstanding Senior Award 2011
- Richard Cecil Todd & Clauda Pennock Todd Leadership Scholarship 2010
- Mr. Tau 2010, 2011
Alumni Years to Present
In the Spring of 2011, Chris graduated from ECU with a Bachelor's degree as a triple major in Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Multi-Disciplinary Studies with a Concentration in Religious Studies. After graduation, Chris served as a Region Consultant for Phi Sigma Pi. In 2013, 2016, and again in 2019, Chris was awarded Tau Chapter's David ‘Count’ Lamielle Alumni Appreciation Award.
National Involvement
ICR Trips
- Kappa Founder's Day Spring 2015
- Alpha Epsilon Formal Induction Spring 2015
- Alpha Upsilon ECU vs USC Football Tailgate Fall 2014
- Alpha Kappa Field Day Spring 2014
- Alpha Mu Founder's Day Spring 2013-2015
- Gamma Theta Mardi Gras Bash Spring 2011
- Beta Iota
- Banquet Spring 2011
- Scarlet and Grey Weekend Spring 2010
- Alpha Rho
- ECU vs VA Tech Football Tailgate Fall 2014
- Founder's Day & Dodgeball Tournament Fall 2009-2010
Regional Conferences/Leadership Academy
- 2018 Leadership Academy - Beta Delta - Alumni Volunteer
- 2017 Leadership Academy - Beta Rho - Alumni Volunteer
- 2016 Mid Atlantic Regional Conference - Alpha Upsilon - Regional Volunteer
- 2015 Western Pennsylvania Regional Conference - Alpha Omega - Regional Volunteer
- 2015 Mid Atlantic Regional Conference - Zeta Xi - Delegate
- 2013 Mid Atlantic Regional Conference - Alpha Kappa - Delegate
- 2012 Buckeye Regional Conference - Epsilon Beta - Staff
- 2011 Mid Atlantic Regional Conference - Tau - Delegate
National Conventions
- 2023 National Convention - Charlotte, NC - National Council
- 2022 National Convention - Washington D.C. - National Council
- 2021 National Convention - Virtual - Delegate
- 2019 National Convention - Orlando, FL - Delegate
- 2018 National Convention - Phoenix, AZ - Delegate
- 2017 National Convention - Washington D.C. - Delegate
- 2016 National Convention - Kansas City, MO - Delegate
- 2015 National Convention - Washington D.C. - Delegate
- 2014 National Convention - Atlanta, GA - Delegate
- 2013 National Convention - Philadelphia, PA - Alternate Delegate
- 2012 National Convention - Orlando, FL - Peanut
- 2011 National Convention - Washington D.C. - Staff
- 2010 National Convention - Harrisburg, PA - Delegate
National Committees
- Constitution and Chapter Standards Committee 2014-2018, 2021-2023
National Staff
- Region Consultant 2011-12
- Buckeye Region (Beta Beta, Beta Iota, Beta Xi, Epsilon Beta, Epsilon Iota, Epsilon Rho, Epsilon Phi)
- Dominion Region (Alpha Xi, Alpha Omicron, Alpha Sigma, Beta Rho, Gamma Psi)
- Great Lakes Region (Beta Alpha, Beta Sigma, Gamma Mu, Gamma Rho)
- Upper Midwest Region (Gamma Alpha, Delta Eta, Epsilon Zeta, Epsilon Sigma)
- Western Pennsylvania Region (Upsilon, Alpha Mu, Alpha Omega)
National Council
- Vice President of Development 2021-2023
Alumni Chapters/Associations
- Eastern North Carolina Alumni Chapter July 2012-2022
- President 2014-2016
- Recruitment Coordinator 2016-2018
- Leadership Coordinator 2013-2014
- Secretary 2012-2013
- Regional Delegate 2012-2016
- Secretary 2013-2014
- Regional Volunteer 2015-2016
- Grand Chapter Delegate 2014-2021
- Grand Chapter Alternate Delegate 2013
- Greater Monongahela Alumni Chapter September 2011-2020
- National Alumni Association July 2011-Present
Alumni Conventions
- 2015 Alumni Convention - Myrtle Beach, SC
Foundation
- Phi Sigma Pi Foundation October 2011-Present
Leadership in Action
- Certified Local Facilitator Fall 2011
- Certified in Leadership in Action Spring 2013
- Leadership in Action Champion Fall 2014
- First-Time Officer (Manager) - Rally The Troops
- Leadership Advancement Society 2015-Present
Big and Littles
Chris' Big Brother is Bradley Hollers (Beta Sigma Pledge Class), who is an Alumnus. Chris and Brad graduated together with both majoring in Biochemistry and Chemistry.
Chris has 4 Little Brothers and 1 Honorary Little Brother:
- Michael Rogers (Beta Omega Pledge Class) is an Alumnus.
- Cameron Smith (Beta Omega Pledge Class) is an Alumnus.
- Daniel Whitacre (Gamma Beta Pledge Class) is an Alumnus as he transferred to UNCW where he joined the Beta Omicron Chapter.
- Spencer Terrell (Gamma Epsilon Pledge Class) has resigned.
- Josh Campbell (Inter-Chapter Honorary Alumnus) is an Honorary Little Brother from the Alpha Mu Chapter.
Benton Family Line
see: Benton Family Line
Further Resources
Other Interesting Facts
Chris has two published scientific research papers:
- Overcoming drug resistance in mantle cell lymphoma using a combination of dose-dense and intense therapy Cancer Invest 28(6):654-60 (2010)
- Feasibility of Low-Dose Interleukin-2 Therapy Following T-Cell-Depleted Nonmyeloablative Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation From HLA-Matched or -Mismatched Family Member Donors Cancer Invest 29(1):56-61 (2011)
Chris aspires to one day serve as the National President of Phi Sigma Pi.
| Vice President of Development | ||
| Preceded By Sarah Viviani, Gamma Pi |
Term 2021-2023 |
Succeeded By Stephen Cristiano, Epsilon Alpha |
| Tau Chapter President | ||
| Preceded By Anthony Sanders |
Term 2010-2011 |
Succeeded By Ryan Cook |
