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'''Theta Chapter''' (Founded 25 April [[1930]]) is located at [http://www.mansfield.edu Mansfield University of Pennsylvania] in Mansfield, Pennsylvania.  The [[Collegiate Chapters|Chapter]] was founded by several [[Eta Chapter]] Brothers and is a member of the [[Northeast Region]]. It is the current longest-standing active chapter.
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'''Theta Chapter''' (Founded 25 April [[1930]]) is located at [http://www.mansfield.edu Mansfield University of Pennsylvania] in Mansfield, Pennsylvania.  The [[Collegiate Chapters|Chapter]] was founded by several [[Eta Chapter]] Brothers and is a member of the [[Central Pennsylvania Region]]. It is the current longest-standing active chapter.
  
 
== Chapter History ==
 
== Chapter History ==
 
=== Founding ===
 
=== Founding ===
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Theta Chapter holds the distinction of being the first fraternity founded at Mansfield University.
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Theta Chapter holds the distinction of being the first fraternity founded at Mansfield University. [[Walter Percival]] along with Brothers from [[Eta Chapter]] traveled to Mansfield to induct the charter class of Theta. [http://www.archive.org/stream/carontawan1957ye00mans/carontawan1957ye00mans_djvu.txt]
  
 
=== Early Years ===
 
=== Early Years ===
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* Organize a chapter at a New York Teachers College
 
* Organize a chapter at a New York Teachers College
 
* Organize a Big-Brother program for new Freshmen males
 
* Organize a Big-Brother program for new Freshmen males
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A noted in the [http://ia700401.us.archive.org/7/items/carontawan1931ye00mans/carontawan1931ye00mans.pdf 1931 Carontawan], the Mansfield University yearbook, notes the origins of the Theta Chapter;
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:''It had the honor of being the first fraternity installed on the Mansfield State Teachers College campus. The installing ceremony took place on the evening of April 25, 1930, sixteen students and two faculty members being initiated. Under the willing and able sponsorship of Dr. George McNair the boys at once started in to make a success of the new venture. After the return in the fall of 1930, an enjoyable hike to Robin Hood's cabin was held. Shortly afterwards seven men were initiated. During the second semester three more students and faculty members : Profs. Cornish, Feig, and Morgan were initiated. Two delegates represented Mansfield at the biennial conclave of the Fraternity in Detroit, February 20-23. 1931.''
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===Post WWII===
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During World War II the Chapter went inactive. It was restarted in 1946 by the Chapter's Advisor Dr. Stout and seven pre-war Members [http://www.archive.org/stream/carontawan1947ye00mans#page/94/mode/2up].
  
 
=== The Active Chapter ===
 
=== The Active Chapter ===
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Theta Chapter currently has 17 active members with most brothers covering several positions. It's members include, in order of seniority.
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Theta Chapter currently has 9 active members. It's members include, in order of seniority:
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*[[Rachel Boyll]]
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*[[Erica Wilson]]
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*[[Lucas Snyder]]
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*[[Alexandra Hoenig]]
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*[[Christopher Tomlin]]
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*[[Nichole Fausey]]
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*[[Rebecca Gibbon]]
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*[[Sara Dallesandro]]
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*[[Dawn Johnson]]
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*[[Jessica Mohr]]
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*[[Chelsea Hanford]]
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*[[Stephanie Kraft]]
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*[[Erica Stuart]]
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*[[Megan Veon]]
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*[[Jerrica McCarty]]
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*[[Mark Phifer]]
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*[[Miranda Stucker]]
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*[[Tyler Bolt]]
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*[[Pamela Wells]]
 
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*[[Megan Wells]]
 
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*[[Chelsea Cooler]]
 
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*[[Deauna Ladd]]
 
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*[[Timothy Stonier]]
 
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*[[Rhonda Wilsoncroft]]
 
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*[[Kristen Waters]]
 
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*[[Erica Doebler]]
 
  
 
==== Executive Board ====
 
==== Executive Board ====
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* President - [[Rebecca Gibbon]]
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* President - [[Erica Wilson]]
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* Vice President - [[Lucas Snyder]]
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* Vice President - [[Stephanie Kraft]]
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* Secretary - [[Miranda Stucker]]
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* Secretary - [[Megan Veon]]
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* Treasurer - [[Rachel Boyll]]
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* Treasurer - [[Sara Dallesandro]]
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* Parliamentarian - [[Miranda Stucker]]
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* Parliamentarian - [[Alexandra Hoenig]]
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* Historian - [[Chelsea Hanford]]
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* Historian - [[Jessica Mohr]]
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* Initiate Advisors - [[Lucas Snyder]], [[Chelsea Hanford]]
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* Initiate Advisor - [[Nichole Fausey]]
  
 
==== Committee Chairs ====
 
==== Committee Chairs ====
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*Alumni - [[Rachel Boyll]]
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*Alumni - [[Jessica Mohr]]
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*Awards and Scholarship - [[Chelsea Cooler]]
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*Public Relations - [[Megan Veon]]
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*Formal - [[Rachel Boyll]]
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*Scholarship Chair - [[Alexandra Hoenig]]
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*Fundraising - [[Lucas Snyder]]
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*Social Chair - [[Nichole Fausey]]
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*ICRD - [[Rebecca Gibbon]]
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*Service Chair - [[Tyler Bolt]]
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*Public Relations - [[Jerrica McCarty]]
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*Fundraising - [[Megan Veon]]
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*Relay for Life - [[Megan Wells]]
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*ICRD - [[Stephanie Kraft]]
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*Risk Management - [[Timothy Stonier]]
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*Risk Management - [[Mark Phifer]]
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*Service - [[Erica Stuart]]
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*Teach for America - [[Jessica Mohr]]
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*Social - [[Pamela Wells]]
 
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*WebHead - [[Christopher Tomlin]], [[Lucas Snyder]]
 
  
 
=== Past Chapter Presidents ===
 
=== Past Chapter Presidents ===
 
* [[Alexander Hardie]] (1930)
 
* [[Alexander Hardie]] (1930)
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* [[Hugh Lunn]] (1936)
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* [[Robert Norris]] (1937-8)
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* [[Robert C. Smith]] (1939)
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* [[Leo McDonald]] (1940)
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* [[Robert Cawley]] (1941)
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* [[Thomas McGraw]] (1941-2)
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* [[Kenneth Lee]] (1943)
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* [[James Steinbacher]] (1949)
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* [[Arnold Poster]] (1950)
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* [[William Heatwole]] (1951)
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* [[Alphonse Zastavny]] (1952)
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* [[Stanley Raykovitz]] (1953)
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* [[Chester Swimley]] (1954)
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* [[Robert Kand]] (1955)
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* [[Theodore Angradi]] (1956)
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* [[John Zellner]] (1957)
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* [[Duane Fiocca]] (1958)
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* [[Robert Wheeler]] (1959)
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* [[Andrew Allis]] (1960)
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* [[Dyson Schultz]] (1961)
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* [[James Fox]] (1962)
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* ''unknown'' (1963)
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* [[Donald Derk]] (1964)
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* [[Derwood Say]] (1965)
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* [[Carl Gorvanz]] (1966)
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* [[Charles Melhuish]] (1967)
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* [[Peter Kneiss]] (1968)
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* [[Samuel Schappelle]] (1969)
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* ''unknown'' (1970)
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* [[Walter Szott]] (1971)
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* [[Dan Selvage]] (1972)
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* ''unknown'' (1973)
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* ''unknown'' (1974)
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* ''unknown'' (1975)
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* ''unknown'' (1976)
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* B. King (1977)
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* [[Larry Spong]] (1978)
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* ''unknown'' (1979)
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* ''unknown'' (1980)
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* ''unknown'' (1981)
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* ''unknown'' (1982)
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* [[Sue Wlodychak Black]] (1983) ''unconfirmed''
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* [[Stacy Stoyko]] (1984)
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* [[Mary Krepps]] (1985)
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* ''unknown'' (1986)
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* ''unknown'' (1987)
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* ''unknown'' (1988)
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* [[Jeffrey Osmond]] (1989)
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* ''unknown'' (1990)
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* ''researching (1991-2005)''
 
* [[Marie Sultana]] (fall 2006 - spring 2007)
 
* [[Marie Sultana]] (fall 2006 - spring 2007)
 
* [[Rachel Boyll]] (fall 2007 - spring 2008)
 
* [[Rachel Boyll]] (fall 2007 - spring 2008)
 
* [[Rebecca Gibbon]] (fall 2008 - spring 2009)
 
* [[Rebecca Gibbon]] (fall 2008 - spring 2009)
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* [[Erica Stuart]] (fall 2009 - )
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* [[Erica Stuart]] (fall 2009 - spring 2011)
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* [[Erica Wilson]] (fall 2011 - spring 2012)
  
 
=== Initiate Classes ===
 
=== Initiate Classes ===
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== Chapter Events & Activities ==
 
== Chapter Events & Activities ==
 
=== Founder's Weekend ===
 
=== Founder's Weekend ===
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Theta chapter is still working on an activity worthy of fouders weekend.
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Theta chapter is still working on an activity worthy of founders weekend.
  
 
=== Risk Management: Finance Frenzy ===
 
=== Risk Management: Finance Frenzy ===
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=== Other Event or Activity ===
 
=== Other Event or Activity ===
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This activity is...
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One service event that Theta Chapter is very active with is St. Baldrick's (http://www.stbaldricks.org/). St. Baldrick's is a foundation which raises money to find cure for childhood cancer. Theta Chapter has participated in 2010 and 2011.
  
 
== Notable Alumni ==
 
== Notable Alumni ==
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: [[Senior Vice President]] (1951-1953, 1955-1957)
 
: [[Senior Vice President]] (1951-1953, 1955-1957)
 
: [[Vice President of Chapter Development|National Counselor]] (1953-1955)
 
: [[Vice President of Chapter Development|National Counselor]] (1953-1955)
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* [[Lavere Spaulding]]
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: Spaulding Field is named in his honor [http://mansfield.edu/150/history-of-campus-buildings/spaulding-field/]
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==Likely Honorary Members==
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The following men are listed in early Carotowan year books with the Theta Chapter. They likely served as advisors and honorary Members.
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* Dr. William Ringgold Straughn
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: listed in the Carontowan with Theta Chapter from 1930-1936
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: First President of Mansfield State Teachers College [http://mansfield.edu/150/history-of-campus-buildings/staughn-hall/]
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: Straughn Hall is named in his honor
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: Father of [[William Straughn Jr.]], Member of Theta Chapter #52
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* Dr. Arthur Train Belknap
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: listed in the Carontowan with Theta Chapter from 1931-38, 1941
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: Interim President of Mansfield State Teachers College, 1936-37 [http://mansfield.edu/150/history-of-campus-buildings/belknap-hall/]
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: Belknap Hall is named in his honor
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* [[John F. Myers|Professor John F. Myers]]
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: listed in the Carontowan with Theta Chapter from 1933-1937
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: Myers Band Field is named in his honor [http://mansfield.edu/150/history-of-campus-buildings/myers-band-field/]
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* Dr. George Retan
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: listed in the Carontowan with Theta Chapter from 1939, 1940-43, 1947
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: Retan Center is co-named in his and his father's honor [http://mansfield.edu/150/history-of-campus-buildings/retan-center/]
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===Campus Buildings===
 
===Campus Buildings===
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* Spaulding Field named after [[Lavere Spaulding]]
 
* Spaulding Field named after [[Lavere Spaulding]]
 
* Belknap Hall named after [[Dr. Arthur Train Belknap]]
 
* Belknap Hall named after [[Dr. Arthur Train Belknap]]
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* Staughn Hall named after [[William Ringgold Straughn]]
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* Staughn Auditorium named after [[William Ringgold Straughn]]
  
 
== Chapter Honors and Awards ==
 
== Chapter Honors and Awards ==
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* 2005 [[Outstanding Risk Management Award]]
 
* 2005 [[Outstanding Risk Management Award]]
 
* 2008 [[Sanders P. McComsey Most Improved Old Chapter Award]]
 
* 2008 [[Sanders P. McComsey Most Improved Old Chapter Award]]
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*2015 [[Outstanding Fundraiser Award]]
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*2015 [[Top in Region Award]]
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*2019 [[Sanders P. McComsey Most Improved Old Chapter Award]]
  
 
=== University Awards ===
 
=== University Awards ===
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* year AwardName
 
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* None to date
 
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=== Other Awards ===
 
 
* year AwardName
 
* year AwardName
 
* None to date
 
* None to date
  
 
= Further Resources =
 
= Further Resources =
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* [http://www.thetachapter.org Theta Chapter Website]
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* [http://www.phisigmapi.org/theta Theta Chapter Portal]
 
* [[:Category:Theta Members|List of Theta Members]]
 
* [[:Category:Theta Members|List of Theta Members]]
 
* [[:Category:Theta Alumni Members|List of Theta Alumni]]
 
* [[:Category:Theta Alumni Members|List of Theta Alumni]]
  
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=In the News=
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* [http://www.northcentralpa.com/feeditem/2011-04-15_robert-weigand-95-speak-commencement Robert Weigand '95 to Speak at Commencement]
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* [http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/540497.html?nav=5014 Head shaves for cancer research]
  
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{{Theta}}
 
{{Collegiate Chapters}}
 
{{Collegiate Chapters}}
 
[[Category:Chapters]]
 
[[Category:Chapters]]
 
[[Category:Collegiate Chapters]]
 
[[Category:Collegiate Chapters]]
 
[[Category:Active Chapters]]
 
[[Category:Active Chapters]]
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[[Category:Northeast Region]]
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[[Category:Central Pennsylvania Region]]
 
[[Category:Torchia Recipients]]
 
[[Category:Torchia Recipients]]

Latest revision as of 08:16, 4 August 2019

Theta Chapter (Founded 25 April 1930) is located at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania in Mansfield, Pennsylvania. The Chapter was founded by several Eta Chapter Brothers and is a member of the Central Pennsylvania Region. It is the current longest-standing active chapter.

Chapter History

Founding

Theta Chapter holds the distinction of being the first fraternity founded at Mansfield University. Walter Percival along with Brothers from Eta Chapter traveled to Mansfield to induct the charter class of Theta. [1]

Early Years

Theta Chapter Founder's Day, 1936.

Theta chapter was started with 16 members by brothers of Eta Chapter, Indiana, PA. A few of Theta Chapter's first project were:

  • Organize a chapter at a New York Teachers College
  • Organize a Big-Brother program for new Freshmen males

A noted in the 1931 Carontawan, the Mansfield University yearbook, notes the origins of the Theta Chapter;

It had the honor of being the first fraternity installed on the Mansfield State Teachers College campus. The installing ceremony took place on the evening of April 25, 1930, sixteen students and two faculty members being initiated. Under the willing and able sponsorship of Dr. George McNair the boys at once started in to make a success of the new venture. After the return in the fall of 1930, an enjoyable hike to Robin Hood's cabin was held. Shortly afterwards seven men were initiated. During the second semester three more students and faculty members : Profs. Cornish, Feig, and Morgan were initiated. Two delegates represented Mansfield at the biennial conclave of the Fraternity in Detroit, February 20-23. 1931.

Post WWII

During World War II the Chapter went inactive. It was restarted in 1946 by the Chapter's Advisor Dr. Stout and seven pre-war Members [2].

The Active Chapter

Theta Chapter currently has 9 active members. It's members include, in order of seniority:

Executive Board

Committee Chairs

Past Chapter Presidents

Initiate Classes

Main Article: List of Theta Chapter Initiate Classes

Chapter Events & Activities

Founder's Weekend

Theta chapter is still working on an activity worthy of founders weekend.

Risk Management: Finance Frenzy

This event was created by Lucas Snyder in the spring semester of 2007 and has continued to be modified by Risk Management heads ever since. The game is based very closely on the game of life but instead of being given a car you have to finance it. In most cases you will also have to finance your house. Throughout the game you can lose your job, house or car and get a new one. You can even trade your car in. Every turn counts as year in your life and you must make payments on your house and car along with any other items you've acquired including children. The resources for this game are all on line and can be sent to any brother that would like to use them. Just contact a Theta Chapter member.

Other Event or Activity

One service event that Theta Chapter is very active with is St. Baldrick's (http://www.stbaldricks.org/). St. Baldrick's is a foundation which raises money to find cure for childhood cancer. Theta Chapter has participated in 2010 and 2011.

Notable Alumni

Composed Brothers Are We
Composed Brothers Are We
Senior Vice President (1951-1953, 1955-1957)
National Counselor (1953-1955)
Spaulding Field is named in his honor [3]

Likely Honorary Members

The following men are listed in early Carotowan year books with the Theta Chapter. They likely served as advisors and honorary Members.

  • Dr. William Ringgold Straughn
listed in the Carontowan with Theta Chapter from 1930-1936
First President of Mansfield State Teachers College [4]
Straughn Hall is named in his honor
Father of William Straughn Jr., Member of Theta Chapter #52
  • Dr. Arthur Train Belknap
listed in the Carontowan with Theta Chapter from 1931-38, 1941
Interim President of Mansfield State Teachers College, 1936-37 [5]
Belknap Hall is named in his honor
listed in the Carontowan with Theta Chapter from 1933-1937
Myers Band Field is named in his honor [6]
  • Dr. George Retan
listed in the Carontowan with Theta Chapter from 1939, 1940-43, 1947
Retan Center is co-named in his and his father's honor [7]


Campus Buildings

Three buildings on the campus are named in honor of Brothers;

Chapter Honors and Awards

National Awards

University Awards

  • year AwardName
  • None to date

Further Resources

In the News

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