Dan Spracher

Dan Spracher
Name	Dan Spracher
Chapter	Alpha Rho Virginia Tech
Date Inducted	Fall 2002
Roll Number	ΑΡ 562
Alumni Chapter/Assoc
Honorary Member
Major	Aerospace Engineering, History
Birthdate	January 27, 1983
Spouse
Nicknames	Sprachetrain, Dance Breaker
Awards	AP Most Exemplary Fellowship, 2005 AP Spirit Award, 2009 AP Outstanding Alumni Award

Daniel L. Spracher (born 27 January 1983) is an Alumnus of Alpha Rho Chapter (ΑΡ 562) at Virginia Tech.

Early Fraternity Life and Career

Following in the steps of his parents, older sister, older brother, and many other extended family members, Dan decided to enroll at Virginia Tech after graduating from Blacksburg High School, beginning in Fall 2001. As a sophomore, he further followed in his brother Dave's footsteps by rushing Phi Sigma Pi in Fall 2002. After a successful Initiation period, Dan was Inducted into the Chapter with the Chi Initiate Class in November of that year.

Collegiate Years at Alpha Rho Chapter

Dan was very active as an undergraduate at Alpha Rho, and held multiple leadership positions, including the offices of Fundraising Chair, Fellowship Chair, and Treasurer. Dan was also a key member of the Chapter's intramural sports teams, often serving as captain.

Dan was recognized with a variety of superlatives and awards during his time as an undergraduate. In Fall 2004 he was awarded the Chapter's Spirit Award at the Alpha Rho/Beta Delta Founder's Weekend. He also received the Most Exemplary Fellowship superlative for his true embodiment of fraternal fellowship. Other superlatives Dan received during his time in college included Most Eligible Bachelor and Most likely to never leave Blacksburg.

Alumni Years to Present

Dan graduated with a degree in history in May 2006. He then remained in Blacksburg to complete his Aerospace Engineering degree, which he received in December 2007. Currently, he continues to live and work in Blackburg.

At the 2009 Alumni Weekend, Dan was honored for his participation as an Alumnus with the Loren P. Johnson Outstanding Alumni Award. The following year, Dan was elected to a two-year term on the Alpha Rho Alumni Advisory Board (AAB). In 2011, Dan was recognized for his continued involvement and dedication as a local alumnus with the Rexford J. Card Exemplary Local Alumni Award.

National Involvement

• Alpha Eta Hope Bowl, 2002-2007
• Alpha Rho/Beta Delta Founder's Weekend, 2002-2005, 2007

Bigs and Littles

Dan's Big Brother is Rich Harris.

Dan has 1 Little Brother:

• Matt Campbell, Expelled

Other Interesting Facts

• Dan's biological brother David is also an Alpha Rho Chapter Alumnus
• Dan is a lego, G.I. Joe, and comics aficionado
• Dan has been a groomsman for two Alpha Rho Brothers, Jared Peck and David Spracher, as well as an attendant for a third Alpha Rho Brother, Anndy Sanders. In all three weddings, both the groom and bride were Alpha Rho Alumni.

Alpha Rho Treasurer
Preceded By Erika Murtaugh	Term 2004-2005	Succeeded By Jeff Kaeli

Alpha Rho Chapter Awards - Spirit Award
Preceded By Michael Fulton	Year 2005	Succeeded By Zach Schwind

Alpha Rho Chapter Awards - Loren P. Johnson Outstanding Alumni Award
Preceded By Jeff Owen	Year 2009	Succeeded By Rich Harris