Marcus Hosteen

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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
    • Student Assistant (2010-2011)
  • NMSU American Indian Program
    • Student Aide (2011)
  • Student Success Center/Campus Tutoring Center
    • Front Desk Receptionist (2011-2012)
  • NMSU College of Education - Education Research and Budgeting Office
    • Administrative Assistant (2012-present)

Marcus Hosteen is involved in a number of student organizations at NMSU (at one point the number of organizations he was actively involved in fifteen (15) organizations) which included the following:

  • Gamma Beta Phi Society
    • Officer Position Held:
      • Chapter Treasurer (2012-present)
  • Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
    • Officer Positions Held:
      • Chapter President (2012-2013)
      • Arts & Science College Council Delegate (2011-2012)
  • National Society of Collegiate Scholars
    • Officer Positions Held:
      • Chapter Treasurer (2013)
      • Vice President of Community Service (2011-2013)
  • Sigma Alpha Lambda National Leadership and Honors Organization
    • Officer Positions Held:
      • Chapter Treasurer (2012-2013)
      • Vice President of Community Service (2011-2012)
  • Native American Business Student Association
    • Officer Position Held:
      • Vice President (2012)
  • United Native American Organization
    • Officer Position Held:
      • Vice President (2012)

In terms of the Delta Iota Chapter of Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity Marcus has held the following positions:

Executive Board Officer Position

  • Chapter Treasurer (2012-2013)
  • Vice President (2013-present)

Executive Council Chair Position

  • Service Chair (2012-2013)
  • Fundraising Chair (2012)
  • Alumni Relations Chair (2013-present)

Marcus Hosteen has been a member of the Alumni Relations, Fundraising and Social Committee. One of his greatest accomplishment was assisting the Social Committee Chair, Megan Atencio in putting together the Winter Formal in December 2013. Another accomplishment of Marcus Hosteen was his significantly updates the Chapter's wiki page and is working on reconstructing the Delta Iota Chapter Family Trees.

On the National Level Marcus Hosteen represented the Delta Iota Chapter at the 2013 Grand Chapter and also attended the 2013 National Convention which will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from August 1 to August 5, 2013.

National Involvement

Marcus attended the following WICKED Regional Conference:

  • WICKED 2012 - Held in Phoenix, Arizona

Marcus will be attend the following National Convention:

  • 2013 National Convention - Held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Also 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 two 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 Awards

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