Will Norton

Will Norton
Name	Will Norton
Chapter	Beta Phi Western Kentucky University
Date Inducted	November 18, 2011
Roll Number	281H
Alumni Chapter/Assoc
Honorary Member	Beta Phi
Major
Birthdate	August 19, 1992
Spouse
Nicknames	Willdabeast
Awards

Will Norton (August 19, 1992 - May 22, 2011) is an Honorary Member of Beta Phi Chapter (Chapter roll 281) at Western Kentucky University.

Life and Career

Will was a resident of Joplin, Missouri the site of an EF-5 tornado on May 22, 2011 that devastated much of the region. After his graduation from Joplin High School on May 22, Will was driving home with his father when they were caught in the tornado. Will did not survive.

Will's family and story connected with Members of the Beta Phi Chapter who have traveled to Joplin several times to help with the recovery and relief efforts. David Serafini, who was responsible for organizing the first trip to Joplin, is also noted as approaching the Chapter about ways to honor the life of Norton.

Will Norton was inducted in the Beta Phi Chapter posthumously on November 18, 2011.