Marcus Hosteen

Marcus Hosteen
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Name	Marcus Hosteen
Chapter	Delta Iota Chapter New Mexico State University
Date Inducted	Fall 2011
Roll Number	ΔΙ 143
Alumni Chapter/Assoc
Honorary Member
Major	Finance & Accounting & Government
Birthdate	October 28
Spouse
Nicknames	The Queen of Delta Iota
Awards	Most Driven Brother, Madonna's Biggest Fan, The Soaring Eagle Award

Marcus Hosteen (born October 28) is an Active Collegiate Member of the Delta Iota Chapter of Phi Sigma Phi National Honor Fraternity at New Mexico State University [1].

Early Fraternity Life and Career

Marcus Hosteen was born in Cortez, Colorado but grew up in Shiprock, New Mexcio. He attended Shiprock High School in Shiprock, New Mexico and graduated on May 22, 2010 at the top of his class, Valedictorian with a 4.067 GPA. During his time at Shiprock High School Marcus was elected to the Student Council where he served as the Student Council Treasurer and Representative before being elected Student Body President in 2007 and served an unprecedented 3 terms. Marcus also worked at the Office of Navajo Nation Scholaship and Financial Assistance (ONNSFA) where he decided that he wanted to attend New Mexico State University and after graduating from Shiprock High School received the Chief Manueltio scholarship from the Navajo Nation.

He came to New Mexico State University because of scholarship money and it was the furthest he could get away from home while still remaining in New Mexico. For his first year Marcus focused mostly on his classes but by his second year got involved in a lot of student organizations. It was during this time that Marcus first heard of Phi Sigma Pi and after meeting with Cynthia Mondragon, the Recruitment Advisor she convinced him to give the Fraternity a chance.

Marcus' Big Brother during his initiate process was Travis D. Gee. Marcus successfully completed the Initiation Process was inducted into the Fraternity in Fall 2011.

Collegiate Years at the Delta Iota Chapter

Marcus is a Crimson Scholar at New Mexico State University with a cumulative GPA of 3.500. Each semester Marcus takes on a full load of courses, and on occasion has been known to voluntarily tackle 21 credit hours.

Marcus has worked at several on campus offices including:

• Corbett Center Student Union (2010-2011

• The American Indian Program (2011)

• Student Success Center/Campus Tutoring Center (2011-2012)

• Education Research and Budgeting Office in the College of Education (2012-present)

Marcus is involved in a number of university organizations, at one point the number of organizations he was part of was 15 Currently he is actively involved in 7 organizations including Phi Sigma Pi and they include:

• Gamma Beta Phi Society - Currently serving as the Treasurer, has been re-elected for a second term for 2013-2014 School Year

• Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society - Served as the Chapter President (2012-2013) and as an Arts & Science Council Liaison (2011-2012)

• National Society of Collegiate Scholars - Currently serving as the Chapter Treasurer and has served as the Vice President of Community Service (2011-2012)

• Sigma Alpha Lambda National Leadership and Honors Organization - Served as the Chapter Treasurer (2011-2012)

• Native American Business Student Association - Served as the Vice President (2012)

• United Native American Organization - Served as the Vice President (2012)

In terms of the Delta Iota Chapter of Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity Marcus has been the Chapter Treasurer and Service Chair. Marcus has held the Fundraising Chair (Fall 2013) and has been a member of the Alumni Relations and Fundraising committee. He has also served on the Social Committee and assisted the Committee Head in putting together the December 2013 Formal. During his time at Delta Iota Marcus has significantly updated the chapter's wiki page and is currently working on reconstructing the family trees.

On April 28, 2013 Marcus was elected the Delta Iota Chapter Vice President for the 2013-2014 Academic Year. Marcus represented the Delta Iota Chapter at the 2013 National Convention which will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from August 1 to August 5, 2013.

National Involvement

Marcus attended the WICKED Regional Conference in Phoenix, Arizona in February 2012.

Marcus will be attend the 2013 National Convention which will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He will also be the Grand Chapter Delegate representing the Delta Iota Chapter.

Bigs and Littles

Marcus' Grand Big is Amanda Villasenor (Nu Class, Alumnus)

Marcus' Big is Travis D. Gee (Rho Class, Alumnus), Marcus was his third Little

Marcus has two amazing siblings:

• Michael Row (Sigma Class, Alumnus)

• Roxanne De Luna (Upsilon Class, Alumnus)

Currently Marcus has three Littles:

• Shaun Hadfield (Psi Class, Active Brother)

• Alice Granado (Omega Class, Honorary)

Currently Marcus has a Grandlittle:

• Courtnay Fitzcharles (Omega Class, Resigned)

Academic Degrees

• High School Diploma - Shiprock High School, Class of 2010, Graduated Top of his Class and Valedictorian

Other Interesting Facts

• Marcus is full blooded Native American, he is Navajo and takes pride in his cultural heritage.

• Marcus' favorite show is Days of our Lives, he started watching in 2000 with his grandmother. He is also a fan of General Hospital.

• Marcus was elected Homecoming King in high school, he had been nominated twice before winning, and was nominated for Prom King.

• Marcus was the first recipient of The Paideia Award which is given to a brother who best demonstration Leadership skills and outstanding commitment to Service

Delta Iota Positions Held

Delta Iota Chapter - Vice President
Preceded By Megan Murray	Term 2013-Present	Succeeded By To Be Determined

Delta Iota Chapter - Treasurer
Preceded By Andrea Travis	Term 2012-2013	Succeeded By Tiffany Turner

Delta Iota Chapter - Service Chair
Preceded By Megan Atencio	Term 2012-2013	Succeeded By Michael Miller

Delta Iota Chapter - Fundraising Chair
Preceded By Shannon Garner	Term Fall 2012	Succeeded By Tiffany Turner

Delta Iota Chapter Awards

The Sophia Award (Leadership, Service & Commitment)
Preceded By None	Term 2013	Succeeded By To Be Determined