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'''Delta Kappa Chapter''' (Founded 3 December [[1999]]) is located at [http://www.unt.edu University of North Texas] in Denton, Texas.  The [[Collegiate Chapters|Chapter]] was founded by Gamma Phi (Univ. of OK) alumnus [[John Butenschoen]] and is a member of the [[Southwest Region]].
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The '''Delta Kappa Chapter''' ([[1999|Founded December 3, 1999]]) is located at the [http://www.unt.edu University of North Texas] in Denton, Texas.  The [[Collegiate Chapters|Chapter]] was founded by [[Gamma Phi]] [https://www.ou.edu/ (University of Oklahoma)] alumnus [[John Butenschoen]] and is a member of the [[Lonestar Region]].  The other founding members were [[Bart D. Orren]], [[Alecia Breanne Hess]], [[Racheal S. Miller]], [[Elizabeth Masters]], [[Kimberly Leann Cocherell]], [[Lauren C. Gall]], [[Laurie A. Cmerck]], and [[Nealia Frazee]].
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[[Image:DKSpring2009.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Delta Kappa Chapter, Pinning, Spring 2009]]
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[[File:Induction_Spring_2017_DK.jpg|thumb|450px|right|Delta Kappa Chapter, Spring 2017, Alpha Kappa Class Induction]]
  
  
 
== Chapter History ==
 
== Chapter History ==
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=== Founding ===
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=== Early Years ===
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The Delta Kappa Chapter at the University of North Texas was founded on December 3, 1999, by John Butenschoen from the Gamma Phi chapter at University of Oklahoma.  The other founding members were Bart D. Orren, Alecia Breanne Hess, Racheal S. Miller, Elizabeth Masters, Kimberly Leann Cocherell, Lauren C. Gall, Laurie A. Cmerck, and Nealia Frazee.
 
  
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=== Early Years ===
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== The Active Chapter ==
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The Delta Kappa Chapter as of Fall 2022.
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====Executive Board====
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* President - [[Maria Crane]]
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* Vice President - [[Madalyn Hernandez]]
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* Recording Secretary - [[Charlotte Walstead]]
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* Corresponding Secretary - [[Fatema Dudhbhai]]
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* Treasurer - [[Katie Davis]]
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* Membership Development - [[Patricia Cramer]] & [[Miranda Wilkes]]
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* Historian - [[Brianna Afemon]] & [[Ian Tsai]]
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* Parliamentarian - [[Jonathn Johnson]]
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* Brother At Large - [[Zosia Coffey]]
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* Public Relations - [[Ari La Mastra]] & [[Abbey Masek]]
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* New Brother Liaison - [[Hayley Arledge]]
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=== The Active Chapter ===
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====Committee Chairs====
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The Delta Kappa chapter is constantly growing and expanding its involvement on campus and in the Community. Chapter meetings are every Sunday at 7PM. The current officers and committee heads are:
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* Scholarship - [[Angelica Orozco]]
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* Leadership - [[Lucas Stephenson]] & [[Makayla Laskowski]]
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* Fellowship - [[John Bentancur]] & [[Dennis Montanez]]
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* Fundraising - [[David Ramirez]] & [[Zuleyma Baltazar]]
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* Ritual - [[Kaitlynn Hutchins]] & [[Lexie Green]]
  
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'''Executive Board:'''
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====Active Brothers====
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* President - [[Stephen Kurtz]]
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* Vice President - [[Nikeeta Slade]]
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* [[Rawda Ali]]
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* Recording Secretary - [[Staci Travis]]
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* [[Victoria Anderson]]
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* Treasurer - [[Jin Na]]
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* [[Dozie Azogu]]
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* Rush Advisor - [[Sara Hall]]
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* [[Chase Baird]]
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* Initiate Advisor - [[Marlie McCown]]
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* [[Emily Barron]]
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* Historian - [[Meredith Graf]]
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* [[Danielle Bates]]
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* Parliamentarian - [[Audrey Shivers]]
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* [[Kendall Bowers]]
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* Corresponding Secretary - [[Michelle McKinney]]
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* [[Kay Brantley]]
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* Brother At Large - [[Nick Overbeck]]
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* [[Anaka Brooks]]
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* Inter-Chapter Relations - [[Marjolyn Varano]]
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* [[Taylor Childress]]
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'''Committee Chairs:'''
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* [[Jessica De La Sierra]]
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* Scholarship - [[MingKai Low]]
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* [[Christina Denton]]
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* Fundraising - [[Marcia Bilbo]]
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* [[Melanie Doyle]]
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* Service - [[Kristy Arseneaux]]
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* [[Cameron Eisenberg]]
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* Social - [[Ryeshia Jackson]]
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* [[Oscar Enriquez]]
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* Alumni Relations - [[Jin Na]]
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* [[Katherine Fink]]
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* Rules and Standards - [[Katherine Emery]]
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* [[Carrie Franks]]
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* Technology - [[Stephen Kurtz]]
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* [[Luis Garcia]]
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* Awards and Brotherhood - [[Marlie McCown]]
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* [[Alma Gavito]]
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* Alumni Adviser and Webmaster - [[Danny Williams]]
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* [[Anna Gilbert]]
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* 10 year Anniversary Committee- [[Michelle Rodgers]] & [[Nikeeta Slade]]
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* [[Makysia Goodwin]]
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* [[Karlie Guerra]]
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* [[Emily Graycheck]]
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* [[Xana Hammonds]]
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* [[Trent Harris]]
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* [[Elizabeth Hayes]]
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* [[Alexa Helzer]]
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* [[Eunice Hernandez]]
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* [[Lillie Holmes]]
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* [[Kendall Howell]]
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* [[Corey Iles]]
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* [[Schuyler Lee]]
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* [[Sunny Lee]]
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* [[Alex Loftin]]
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* [[Oscar Lopez]]
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* [[Bryce Martin]]
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* [[Sara Monarrez]]
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* [[Mercey McBride]]
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* [[Esther Mutombo]]
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* [[Cortez Olaudah]]
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* [[Lois Oluwasanya]]
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* [[Cintia Ortiz]]
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* [[Ciena Palacios]]
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* [[Erika Peters]]
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* [[Kristi Phelps]]
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* [[Marissa Pollock]]
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* [[Jenil Rana]]
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* [[Garrett Redden]]
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* [[Jade Rice]]
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* [[Maddie Rollins]]
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* [[Gabby Sanchez]]
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* [[Aricka Shively]]
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* [[Maja Stolt]]
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* [[Jasmine Stone]]
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* [[Makayla Taggart]]
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* [[Brianna Tante]]
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* [[Brendan Thomas]]
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* [[Mixtli Torres]]
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* [[Skylar Van Norman]]
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* [[Aleisha Wilson]]
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* [[Mayra Yanez]]
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* [[Nikki Yates]]
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'''The Rest of the Brotherhood'''
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====Inactive Brothers====
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* [[Justina Beagnyam]]
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* [[Courtney Wagers]]
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* [[Brandon Griffin]]
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* [[Esmirna Contreras]]
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* [[Ally Lim]]
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* [[Neha John]]
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* [[Gracey Oh]]
 
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* [[Krista Rosso]]
 
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* [[Jin Na]]
 
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* [[Benjamin Hess]]
 
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* [[Dedran Simpson]]
 
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* [[Erica Goforth]]
 
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* [[Jessica Parker]]
 
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* [[Stephen LaFlamme]]
 
  
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'''Honorary Brothers'''
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====Honorary Brothers====
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* [[Stephanie Avery Denton]]
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* [[Andy Rodriguez]]
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* [[Ben Pinkus]]
 
* [[Katie Maston]]
 
* [[Katie Maston]]
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* [[Tracy Nnamadim]]
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* [[Erik Graycheck]](2019)
  
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=== Past Chapter Presidents ===
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====Past Chapter Presidents====
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* [[Jonas Greene]] (2003)
 
* [[Greg Harris]]  (2006)
 
* [[Greg Harris]]  (2006)
 
* [[Caryn May]] (2007)
 
* [[Caryn May]] (2007)
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* [[Jessica Parker]] (Fall 2008 - Spring 2009)
 
* [[Jessica Parker]] (Fall 2008 - Spring 2009)
 
* [[Dedran Simpson]] (Fall 2009)
 
* [[Dedran Simpson]] (Fall 2009)
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* [[Stephen Kurtz]] (Spring 2010)
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* [[Marjolyn Varano]] (Fall 2010 - Spring 2011)
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* [[Taylor Duke]] (Fall 2011 - Spring 2012)
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* [[Aldo Alfaro]] (Fall 2012 - Spring 2013)
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* [[Michelle Giles]] (Fall 2013 - Spring 2014)
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* [[Hailee Fojtasek]] (Fall 2014 - Spring 2015)
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* [[Eryn Mascia]] (Fall 2015 - Spring 2016)
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* [[Steffani Fausone]] (Fall 2016 - Spring 2017)
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* [[Kyle Cappadona]] (Fall 2017 - Spring 2018)
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* [[Anna Gilbert]] (Fall 2018 - Spring 2019)
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* [[Trent Harris]] (Fall 2019 - Spring 2020)
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* [[Jade Rice]](Fall 2020 - Spring 2021)
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* [[Dozie Azogu]](Fall 2021 - Spring 2022)
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* [[Maria Crane]](Current)
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=== Initiate Classes ===
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===Awards===
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''Main Article: [[List of Delta Kappa Chapter Initiate Classes]]''
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[[Image:DeltaKappa2009award.jpg|thumb|500px|center|Danny Williams, Michelle Rodgers, President Jonah Goodman, Marjolyn Varano, and Dedran Dawn with the Sanders P. McComsey Most Improved Old Chapter Award in August 2009]]
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== Chapter Events & Activities ==
 
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=== Founder's Weekend ===
 
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Delta Kappa Chapter will celebrate its 10 year anniversary this December!
 
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[[Image:scavenger hunt.JPG|thumb|200px|right|Scavenger Hunt winners at Bid Day Spring 2007]]
 
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=== Rush Events ===
 
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Delta Kappa hosts a variety of events during their Rush week. Events range from Games nights to bowling and also some scholarship events such as dancing. Delta Kappa Chapter has also becoming famous on campus for creating the [[Candy Pong Rush game]].
 
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[[Image:Rush cookout.JPG|thumb|200px|right|Brothers and Prospectives at Spring 2007 Rush Cookout]]
 
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=== Scholarship, Social, and Service Events ===
 
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Regular Delta Kappa events focus around three main committees: Awards and Scholarship, Service and Social. Scholarship events include simple get-togethers to watch documentaries and discussions, dance workshops, visiting museums, seeing musicals and even kick-boxing classes.
 
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Service events range from building a shack for the Habitat For Humanity Shack-a-Thon or cleaning our campus Adopt-a-Spot to helping with recruitment for [[Teach For America]].
 
  
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Social Events have been bowling nights, tailgating at UNT football games, Pumpkin Carving parties, and Brotherhood Retreats.
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==[[List of Delta Kappa Chapter Initiate Classes | Initiate Classes]]==
  
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==Chapter Events & Activities==
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===Founder's Weekend===
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Delta Kappa Chapter celebrated its 10 year anniversary December 2009!
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[[Image:Mummy.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Mummy wrap contest with the initiates at Bid Day Spring 2012]]
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===Recruitment Events===
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Delta Kappa hosts a variety of events during their Recruitment week. Events range from Games nights to bowling and also some scholarship events such as dancing. Delta Kappa Chapter has also becoming famous on campus for creating the Frisbee-Football-Soccer or FFS.  Delta Kappa has also introduced a new recruitment event called Get to REALLY Know the Bros to motivate interaction through ice breakers and get-to-know-you games.
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[[Image:Service in the Garden934_o.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Brothers and initiates getting their hands dirty]]
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===Scholarship, Social, and Service Events===
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Regular Delta Kappa events focus around three main committees: Scholarship, Service and Fellowship.
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Scholarship events include simple get-togethers to watch documentaries and discussions, dance workshops, visiting museums, seeing musicals and even kick-boxing classes.
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Service events range from building a shack for the Habitat For Humanity Shack-a-Thon, cleaning our campus, Adopt-a-Spot to helping with recruitment for [[Teach For America]]. The service committee has also created the Recycle Your Ass Off event in order to pick up items on campus that were not recycled.
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Fellowship Events have been bowling nights, tailgating at UNT football games, Pumpkin Carving parties, and Brotherhood Retreats.
 
[[Image:DonkeyKongShack.JPG|thumb|200px|left|Brothers building our shack at Shack-a-Thon Spring 2009]]
 
[[Image:DonkeyKongShack.JPG|thumb|200px|left|Brothers building our shack at Shack-a-Thon Spring 2009]]
  
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== Notable Alumni ==
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==Notable Alumni==
 
* [[Misty Harper]] (1999)
 
* [[Misty Harper]] (1999)
 
:Founding Member
 
:Founding Member
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* [[Zach Derrick]] (2010)
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:Technology Skills & Regional Conference 2012
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* [[Whitney Turney]] (2012)
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:Chapter Service Key Recipient & former Recruitment Advisor
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* [[Aldo Alfaro]] (2013)
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:Chapter Service Key Recipient & former President
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* [[Patrick Hiebert]] (2013)
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:Chapter Service Key Recipient & former ICR Delegate
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* [[Sean Bailey]] (2014)
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:Most Active Brother for spring 2013 & fall 2014, former Parliamentarian, former Brother-At-Large, former Vice President, former ABC chair, & former Fundraising Chair
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* [[Wyatt Braden]] (2017)
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:Chapter Service Key Recipient, former Recruitment Advisor and former Brother-At-Large
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* [[Andrew Napieraj]] (2018)
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:Chapter Service Key Recipient, former Treasurer
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* [[Kyle Cappadona]] (2019)
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:Chapter Service Key Recipient, former President
  
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== Chapter Honors and Awards ==
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= Further Resources =
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=== National Awards ===
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* [http://www.phisigmapi.org/unt National Website]
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* 2004 [[Clarence O. Williams Most Improved New Chapter Award]]
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* [https://orgsync.com/10531/chapter Chapter Portal]  
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* 2009 [[Sanders P. McComsey Most Improved Old Chapter Award]][[Image:DeltaKappa2009award.jpg]]
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* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Phi-Sigma-Pi-Delta-Kappa/120566251295110#!/pages/Phi-Sigma-Pi-Delta-Kappa/120566251295110 Facebook]
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* [http://twitter.com/#!/PSPDeltaKappa Twitter]
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=== University Awards ===
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= In the News =
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=== Other Awards ===
 
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* None to date
 
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= Further Resources =
 
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* [http://www.phisigmapi-dk.com Delta Kappa Chapter Website]
 
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* [http://unt.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2200685665 Delta Kappa Chapter Facebook Group]
 
  
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Latest revision as of 20:13, 22 August 2022

The Delta Kappa Chapter (Founded December 3, 1999) is located at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas. The Chapter was founded by Gamma Phi (University of Oklahoma) alumnus John Butenschoen and is a member of the Lonestar Region. The other founding members were Bart D. Orren, Alecia Breanne Hess, Racheal S. Miller, Elizabeth Masters, Kimberly Leann Cocherell, Lauren C. Gall, Laurie A. Cmerck, and Nealia Frazee.

Delta Kappa Chapter, Spring 2017, Alpha Kappa Class Induction


Chapter History

Early Years

The Active Chapter

The Delta Kappa Chapter as of Fall 2022.

Executive Board

Committee Chairs

Active Brothers

Inactive Brothers

Honorary Brothers

Past Chapter Presidents

Awards

Danny Williams, Michelle Rodgers, President Jonah Goodman, Marjolyn Varano, and Dedran Dawn with the Sanders P. McComsey Most Improved Old Chapter Award in August 2009

Initiate Classes

Chapter Events & Activities

Founder's Weekend

Delta Kappa Chapter celebrated its 10 year anniversary December 2009!

Mummy wrap contest with the initiates at Bid Day Spring 2012

Recruitment Events

Delta Kappa hosts a variety of events during their Recruitment week. Events range from Games nights to bowling and also some scholarship events such as dancing. Delta Kappa Chapter has also becoming famous on campus for creating the Frisbee-Football-Soccer or FFS. Delta Kappa has also introduced a new recruitment event called Get to REALLY Know the Bros to motivate interaction through ice breakers and get-to-know-you games.

Brothers and initiates getting their hands dirty

Scholarship, Social, and Service Events

Regular Delta Kappa events focus around three main committees: Scholarship, Service and Fellowship. Scholarship events include simple get-togethers to watch documentaries and discussions, dance workshops, visiting museums, seeing musicals and even kick-boxing classes. Service events range from building a shack for the Habitat For Humanity Shack-a-Thon, cleaning our campus, Adopt-a-Spot to helping with recruitment for Teach For America. The service committee has also created the Recycle Your Ass Off event in order to pick up items on campus that were not recycled. Fellowship Events have been bowling nights, tailgating at UNT football games, Pumpkin Carving parties, and Brotherhood Retreats.

Brothers building our shack at Shack-a-Thon Spring 2009

Notable Alumni

Founding Member
Technology Skills & Regional Conference 2012
Chapter Service Key Recipient & former Recruitment Advisor
Chapter Service Key Recipient & former President
Chapter Service Key Recipient & former ICR Delegate
Most Active Brother for spring 2013 & fall 2014, former Parliamentarian, former Brother-At-Large, former Vice President, former ABC chair, & former Fundraising Chair
Chapter Service Key Recipient, former Recruitment Advisor and former Brother-At-Large
Chapter Service Key Recipient, former Treasurer
Chapter Service Key Recipient, former President

Further Resources

In the News

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