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Note from the EditorThere is a destiny that makes us brothers”. When I sit back and think aboutthe Delta Theta chapter, I can think of no other quote that is more suiting thanthis. The times, the thoughts, and the experiences that we create and share eachday, not as friends, but as brothers, all happen for a reason. What is that reasonmight your ask? Maybe it‘s to keep someone out of trouble, or to give someonethat extra boost of confidence , or maybe even to save a life. What ever youchoose believe, for me, I think that it is simply destiny. And that is why I chose forthat quote to be sort of the theme for this vintage.As I finish up with my final Vintage and end out my term as Chapter Historian,I must say that it has been a fond experience that I have thoroughly enjoyed.Sure, maybe I have complained about a few sleepless nights spent writing and analyzing articleson various occasions, or been spotted yelling at slow computers from time to time, but honestlywith every finished work, a unique since of pride and accomplishment takes over me , andall is good. Also I have coined a new title for this position. “Keeper of thy Brothers Memories”.When you think about it the Historian is really charged with helping his brothers relive theevents of the year, and that in itself is a very rewarding task. Every second that I spent readingarticles that my brothers wrote, or thumbing through the numerous photos taken by everyone,I couldn’t help but feel closer to my brothers and the chapter, and that truly was an amazingfeeling. But now the time has come for me to hand the position to my witty and creative assistant,and Historian-Elect Brother Drew Wagner. I wish him the best of luck, and hope that hisexperience is a good one.Delta Theta, it has been my honor to serve as your Chapter Historian for the 2005-2006, school year, and I look forward the whatever service you may have me do in the future.I Love and Respect Every One of my Brothers,Anthony L. Carter4 THE VINTAGE

EditorAnthony CarterAssistant EditorDrew WagnerContributing WritersMatthew AmthorScott KellerPeter BoosWilliam L. Muir IIIDrew BrittonDrew WagnerJohn BensmanJeremy WillJorge OchoaJesse NewtonJonathan BiggsWHAT’S INSIDE…Pg 6 Success Beyond MeasurePg 7 President’s ReportPg 8 PhilanthropyPg 9 SocialPg 10 Initiation Spring 06A Pin Passed DownPg 11 Alumni Recruitment InformationPg 12 A Special VisitPg 13 RecruitmentPg 14 Blue Key ScholarshipThe VintageFALL 2005 ISSUELayout and DesignAnthony CarterPhotographyAnthony CarterDrew WagnerLarry LongJesse NewtonEditorial AdvisorWilliam L. Muir IIIPg 16 Stanley L. Winter AwardPg 17 J.B. Angle Tau of the YearPg 18 Endowment Fund AwardsPg 24 Order of the Third StarPg 26 Spring 06 Pledge ClassPg 27 Alumni UpdatesPg 28 Brotherhood AwardPg 30 President’s AwardPg 31 Senior FarewellSPRING 200655

President’s ReportBefore entering my term in office I could not help but feel nervous and excited, and as soon as I fellinto the pilots seat, the decisions came on fast. One of which was changing the houses occupancy from 83 to82 members. This was done in effort to help retain older brothers in the Chapter House. Making room 202 atwo-man room to give those chosen brothers more space. This change was closely followed up by preparingthe Greek Awards packet. All the hard work was well worth it after bringing home the Outstanding RecruitmentProgramming, Outstanding Member Development Programming, Outstanding Chapter Management,and Outstanding Risk Management Programming.Throughout this last semester the Delta Theta men have continued to excel in community service,completing a total of 5,684 hours. A majority of these hours came from our main philanthropy “Homeless 4Hunger” that Brother Matt Amthor headed up. This year we had a record number of 123 people participate!Other philanthropies brothers participated in were Hoops for Coop, Kick for Kids, and many other. Alongwith the philanthropies, many bothers still found time to stay involved in community service activities likeAdopt-A-School, Up ‘Til Dawn, Relay For Life, and Youth Basketball Coaching.Also this year we were honored to have the opportunity to host the Alpha Tau Omega NationalBoard of Directors Meeting. This weekend was kicked off with a formal ATO Nite with heavy hors d’oeuvresat the Kansas State Alumni Center involving both chapter alumni and undergraduates members, andATO national staff and board members. The ATO Nite was then followed up by a day at the Chapter Housein which Delta Theta members gave members of the National Board and staff tours and a nice BBQ lunch.With President Cory J. Ciklin attending the lunch he headed up a team building activity in which the DeltaTheta members got to know the Board and staff members on a more personal basis. I would like to thanknot only those who helped with the weekend but also those who attended the events throughout the weekend.With out all of you the events would not have been so successful.The fun continues! With the usual spring traditions continuing; Taugaritaville, Rumble Stumble, andTruckin went flawlessly. This only shows that our risk management officer and social chair our keeping upwith the times. Mom’s Weekend as usual went by smoothly and very successful. This year we raised again anever before heard of $4,400. We plan on purchasing two new computers for the second floor computerlab. This will as the moms put it help out our grades.As the semester has come to an end I want to thank all the Brothers who have helped out the chapterin one way or another. As all the Brothers in the Chapter House know I am all about challenges. Wehave faced many this semester and as usual we have overcome them. We all are extremely proud of thethings we have accomplished and we can only hope to improve and grow into an even stronger chapter inthe future. We will continue to stay busy in improving ourselves, the chapter, and most of all our reputationat Kansas State University. The Delta theta Chapter is extremely proud in the strides we have made this lastsemester and we only look towards the sky in the future.Scott Keller, PresidentSPRING 20067

PhilanthropyThis year, many would saythat Homeless for Hunger was quitedifferent than last year. And this is exactly what we wanted. I had a coupleof new ideas for philanthropy that I really wanted to try, and instead ofjust going with the flow and not acting on my thoughts, I decided to trythem out the week ofHomeless for Hunger. Most of them worked out, and one of them didn't.These changes included two competitions and a concert. I decided that inorder to keep participants excided and still motivated to sleep inthere boxes, I would have a "best built house" competition and a"homeless" competition. Obviously, the "best built house" competitionwas a challenge amongst the groups of campers to build the mostcreative and structurally sound cardboard home. The "homeless"competition was much more complex, and it was much more fun than thebest house competition. In the homeless competition, groups had to performthe following; feed a blind participant cold pork and beans, get themdressed into some lovely hand-me-down clothes, and take them to a "jobinterview". There were many more details along with the competition thatenhanced the theme of the competition, which was getting your homelessparticipant to a job interview. I feel that this competition was a lot of funfor the participants of the philanthropy. It was is easy to do, and is somethingthat can be done for many years to follow. Finally, my third idea ofa concert. In order to publicize this event, I advertised it on Angel 95 andK-Rock 105, two local radio stations in Manhattan. Something that K-rockdid on its own, was play songs from the bands that were going to play atthe event, throughout the week prior to the concert. Overall, a lot of peoplethat had been camping out throughout the week, actually camped outthe whole week. This is something that relieved myself and Cody Andersonof our worries, helped keep spirits high for the whole week.Many other aspects of the week contributed to the overall successof Homeless For Hunger, and it defiantly helped that the weather waspretty cooperative. With only one to two nights of rain, the days ofHomeless for Hunger were great. Also, we had plenty of cardboard tobuild some big and elaborate houses, including one that was in arough for of the bow of a ship and one very big box that had no roofat all. In all, we raise lots of money, formed some great relationships,further strengthened some existing ones, received lots of communityservice, and had a great time doing it. Thanks for the opportunityDelta Theta!!Matthew Amthor, Philanthropy Chairman8 THE VINTAGE

Initiation Spring 2006There is an undeniable difference between moving in to the Muir Family Chapter House your first time andthen the following semester. When you first move in you look up to the guys, you are curious and you have no ideawhat to expect from the people that are helping you unpack. When the spring semester move-in date rolled aroundthough, there was no anxiety, no confusion of what to expect; because by this point you are just one of theguys. Throughout the pledge ship the members teach you how to become a Tau, and after the night of your initiationyou really feel it. You know what it means and what you represent as a member of ATO. It is a great feeling when youleave the chapter room with your brothers and realize that you were just initiated with some of your closest friendscurrently and of the future.It’s really surprising how close you become to the people in your pledge class within a semester. These areguys you didn’t meet until your first summer chapter when you randomly introduce yourself., not realizing how closeyou will be in just a few short months. The pledge ship helps develop the friends that you are going to have for therest of your years in college and probably for the rest of your life.You develop a since of pride for the ATO Fraternity. You know what you expect of your brothers and theyknow what to expect out of you. You begin to realize what ATO stands for and how you want to represent it throughyour actions and your character. You understand that everyone in the chapter has the same ideals and want nothingbut the best for the chapter. When you know that you represent something good, you want to keep the good thinggoing and want to demonstrate to people even outside the fraternity that you will do your best in represent the chapterwell. This includes the way you carry yourself on campus, the grades that you get or the way you participate inchap ter activities.When you officially become a Tau you know that you are representing one of the best fraternities in the countryand on the K-State campus. Always work your hardest to show to others what the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity hasto offer, is a motto that we all try to live by and. Now as Taus we will stand out above others and make a consciouseffort to make sure people know that we are apart of the Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega.Peter Boos, Sergeant-at-Arms, Spring 2006 InitiateA Pin Passed DownAs I was getting ready to be initiated this past winter, my grandmother gave me something that has been in herpossession a very, very long time. My great-grandfather, Bruce Hudson Baker, was a charter member of the fraternityAlpha Tau Omega at the University of Kansas nearly 92 years ago. He saved his badge and gave it to his daughter PegBritton which in turn passed it on to me once she found out I was to be initiated this past January. The badge has numerousdiamonds around the outside and several pearls around the middle of the badge.Bruce Hudson Baker was born in a small town, Kanopolis Kansas, on October 10, 1892. He was an activemember at Kansas until he left for World War I in 1918 according to my grandmother, and was just six hours fromgraduating with a degree. Baker was later then married to Margaret Louella Tedlock. Baker later died in Salina Kansasin 1959 and was buried in Ellsworth.Alpha Tau Omega has also been a part of our recent family history. My older brother Rod Helus was an activefrom the spring of 1996 through the spring of 1999 when he graduated. During the initiation, Rod was able to attedand pinthe badge on me, which made it special to us both.Drew Brittion, Spring 2006 Initiate10 THE VINTAGE

***If you have any Recruitment recommendations, please contact John Bensman atjbensman@ksu.edu, or if you would like to update any Alumni information, please contactAnthony Carter at anthonyc@ksu.edu.***SPRING 200611

EIGHTH ANNUAL MUIR ATO BLUE KEYSCHOLARSHIPS AWARDEDKristen M. Daniels, a senior majoring in Athletic Training and NutritionSciences and Kinesiology and J. Tyson Moore, a senior majoring in InformationSystems with a Minor in Leadership Studies were presented theeighth annual William L. Muir II and John T. Muir Alpha Tau Omega Blue KeyLeadership Scholarships at the Blue Key Initiation Banquet on April 23, 2006.Each scholarship award is for $1,000.Daniels is a Minneola, Kansas native. She has been involved in variouscampus activities and programs, including Phi Upsilon Omicron Family and Consumer Sciences Honor Society,Circle K International and the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership program. Kristen is on the Blue Key NationalBoard of Directors, serving a two-year student term. Kristen was Blue Key Director of Membershipfor Quest and Catalyst for this school year. “Her heart for others and desire to serve has been clear in hercomplete dedication to Blue Key,” one Blue Key advisor wrote. “Kristen did a fantastic job of recruiting studentsfor Quest and Catalyst. While she performed her specific role exceptionally well, it was Kristen’soverall commitment to the Blue Key motto ‘Serving I Live’ that stood out. Her fellow members identifiedher as the most unselfish and loyal and the most willing to go the extra mile.”Moore was involved in numerous campus and student government activities. In the KSU StudentGoverning Association, he has served as Student Senate Chair, Student Senate Vice Chair and GovernmentalRelations Director. Tyson was KSU Honor Council Chairperson, Leadership Challenge Junior ExpeditionLeader, New Student Orientation Program Parent Host. He is a member of Phi Eta Sigma (Executive Secretary)and Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity, where he was Treasurer, Alumni Relations Director and Pledge EducationChairman. Tyson was Blue Key President this last school year. He is from El Dorado, Kansas. A BlueKey advisor stated that “his dedication and commitment were evident in his passion for ‘when you are atBlue Key – you are at Blue Key.’ He led by example – keeping the group working together focused on thetask at hand – no matter how many other thousand activities were going on in his life and the life of his fellowBlue Key members. He is a busy, involved student leader – serving as K-State Student Senate Chair.While Tyson is known for his political interest and technological skills, it is his compassion for others and hiswillingness to help with every Blue Key endeavor that people will remember.”These scholarships, donated by the Muir Family through the Kansas State Alpha Tau Omega Students’Aid Endowment Fund, were established in 1999 to “perpetuate the memory of William Lloyd (Bill) Muir IIand John Thomas (Tom) Muir on the campus of Kansas State university and to provide educational opportunitiesand assistance for upper-level students who possess exemplary attributes in leadership, scholarship,fellowship and character.” Bill Muir, who received the Silver Star during World War II, died in May of 1943while serving with the United States Army in Italy. Tom Muir, a prominent businessman from Norton andManhattan, died in February of 1990. Both were members of the K-State chapter of the Alpha Tau OmegaFraternity. Both were initiated into Blue Key at K-State (1939 and 1940, respectively).The Muir Blue Key Scholarships are awarded by the K-State ATO Endowment Fund to “qualified studentsat Kansas State University who are members of Blue Key and attain at least a 3.000 cumulative gradepoint average, who are judged to be of good character and sound academic standing and who have substantiallycontributed to the quality of student life and outstanding leadership at Kansas State University. Annually,one Scholarship shall be awarded to a male member and one Scholarship shall be awarded to a femalemember” of Blue Key.14 THE VINTAGE

The recipients were chosen by a Committee of three persons: Michael E. Brown, representing the K-State ATO Endowment Fund, William L. Muir III, representing the Muir Family and Dr. Pat J. Bosco, KSUDean of Student Life. The recipients are known only to the Committee until the announcement at the BlueKey Scholarship Reception.Pat Bosco, KSU Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Dean of Student Life, commented:“We are very pleased to be able to offer these two Scholarship to outstanding Blue Key members who are involved inUniversity leadership activities and programs. Special thanks to the local Alpha Tau Omega Endowment Fund and theMuir Family for making this Scholarship a reality, and congratulations to both Kristen Daniels and Tyson Moore on beingthe eighth Scholarship recipients.”Bill Muir, representing the Muir Family, said: “My sister Betty and I are extremely proud to have these Scholarshipsnamed after our uncle and father. Kristen and Tyson are two of K-State’s outstanding student leaders, and possessgood, all-around qualities that fit the criteria for these Scholarships. I know that Dad and Uncle Bill would beproud of them and of this day.”Mike Brown, Treasurer of the Kansas State Alpha Tau Omega Students’ Aid Endowment Fund, stated: “Weare extremely proud to have the opportunity to award these Scholarships in memory of Tom and Bill Muir to outstandingstudents like Kristen Daniels and Tyson Moore. The Muir Family has been involved with Kansas State Universityand its programs for more than sixty years. Tom and Bill Muir were both members of Alpha Tau Omega and BlueKey. It is very appropriate that we memorialize their lives of service with these Scholarships.”A permanent plaque will be located in the K-State Student Union and individual plaques were given to Danielsand Moore. Presenting the Awards were Bill Muir representing the Muir Family and the ATO Endowment Fund andPat Bosco representing the K-State Office of Student Life.On Behalf of the Men of Delta ThetaMost girls I've met I'll soon forget,They could never be true'Cause for me there is only oneWho could stand for the Gold and Blue.In my heart is a girl with a smile on her lipsLovely to see, precious to meWith her eyes like the starsAnd our rose in her hairNo one can quite compare.When shadows try to hide usDreams will see us throughTho the years come and go,She'll be loyal I know,She's the sweetheart of A T O.In my A T O.Kate excepting her plaque from Brett Robben (R),along with her brother Scott SwainCongratulations to our new SweetheartKate SwainSPRING 200615

ENDOWMENT FUND, WINTER FAMILY AND K-STATESTUDENT UNION AWARD WINTER SCHOLARSHIPSAnthony L. Carter, a junior in Secondary Education and Nacole S. Boan, a senior in History andPolitical Science with a minor in Leadership Studies, were awarded the nineteenth and twentienth StanleyL. Winter Alpha Tau Omega K-State Union Leadership Scholarships at the K-State Student UnionUPC/UGB Banquet on May 6, 2006. The Winter Scholarship recipients each received $1,000 scholarships.Carter is a Colorado Springs, Colorado native. He has been involved for the last two years in theactivities of the K-State Student Union, both as the Multicultural Representative and as an at-large electedposition. Anthony was a President of the Union Governing Board (UGB). He is a member of Alpha TauOmega Fraternity, an Education College Student Senator, College Council Allocations Committee Chair,member of the Student Alumni Board and Black Student Union.Carter was described as providing “mature character” as Board President. He “brings dedicationand consistency to any organization he is involvedwith.” Carter presided over the Governing Board “in avery professional manner and challenged the Boardthroughout the year” that saw the celebration of the 50 thAnniversary of the opening of the Student Union.Boan is a Spring Hill, Kansas native. She hasbeen involved for three years in the activities of UnionProgram Council (UPC), serving as a committee Chair.She was responsible for many revisions in the compositionand attendance requirements of UPC. Nacole wasChair of UPC and Vice President of UGB, serving activelyduring the 50 th Anniversary Celebration. She is amember of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, was a Student Senator and Chair of the Academic Affairs and UniversityRelations Committee.Boan was described as an “outstanding leader.” “She sees a problem and tackles it.” She heldUPC executive members to a high standard. They are expected to support and attend important events.“Nacole hits conflic head-on. She is not one who shirks duties, whether hose be in a student organization,job obligations, or classes. She is a born leader. She uses her skills to inspire others without even realizingshe is doing so. She appreciates diversity, assists when needed, knows what’s best for the organization,sets goals and works to achieve them, an dis just a good person to have around. Her leadership skills areunique and unmatched.”The Winter Scholarship, established in 1992, is named after Stanley L. “Stan” Winter, a 1986graduate of Kansas State University, who died in February of 1992 at the age of 27. Stan was initiated intothe Kansas State University chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity in 1984, served in various officesincluding Scholarship Chairman, Brotherhood Chairman and member of the Executive Committee. In1986, he received both the Chapter’s Thomas Arkle Clark Outstanding Senior Award and the Chapter Advisor’sBrotherhood Award.16 THE VINTAGE

Stan was involved in numerous campus activities, but most prominently at the K-State Student Union. He wasPresident of UPC and a member of the Union Governing Board. He was awarded the UPC Outstanding LeadershipAward in 1986.After graduating with honors in Agricultural Economics, Stan was Program Advisor at the K-State StudentUnion. In 1989, he received his Master’s Degree in Student Counseling with honors from K-State. He was ProgramDirector at the University of Northern Colorado Student Union. Stan died after a long and recurring battle with cancer.The stated purposes of this Scholarship are “to perpetuate the memory of Stanley L. Winter on the campus ofKansas State University and to provide educational opportunities and assistance for upper-level students who possessexemplary attributes in scholarship, fellowship and character.”Hank Kupfer Named J.B. Angle Tau of the YearWhen asked about what he thought of Brother Henry F. “Hank” Kupfer, Jacob Will had this to say:“I can not think of a better representative of a true Tau than Hank. He is a man that is filled with passion,dedication, and pride for the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, and if I as I grow older I only hope that I canprovide younger members with the inspiration and brotherhood that Hank has provided us with over themany years. He truly is his brothers keeper.” Delta Theta was honored to name Kupfer as this years recipientof the J.B. Angle Tau of the Year Award. Kupfer, a 1938 Delta Theta initiate, served during his undergraduateyears as Kitchen Manager, Sergeant-at-Arms, Secretary, Vice-President, and President of theDelta Theta Chapter. Along with traveling back to Manhattan to attend every initiation for the past sixyears, Kupfer also lead the way in establishing a scholarship that is given twice-annually to the chapter’sKitchen Manager. It is due to the strong commitment and efforts of brothers like Brother Hank Kupfer, thatthe Delta Theta Chapter will continue to be a success. On behalf of the undergraduate members, we wantto thank Hank for all that he does.Anthony Carter, Chapter HistorianSPRING 200617

Endowment Fund Awards Fall Semester ScholarshipsThe Kansas State University Foundation and the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Alpha TauOmega Students’ Aid Endowment Fund announced the recipients of The Elmer D. McCollum Scholastic ExcellenceAwards, endowed by and named for Brother Elmer D. McCollum (DTh1920), for the Fall Semester,2005. Every active (or pledge who is subsequently initiated the next semester) in good standing living in theChapter House and up to 8 actives or pledges living in an approved annex (indicated with *) receive TheMcCollum Scholastic Excellence Award if they attain a 3.250 Grade Point Average or above, based on the followingcriteria:For every whole tenth that the person’s grades are above a 3.250, a cash award of thatnumber multiplied by the number of graded hours completed multiplied by $3.00 will begiven. An additional $100 will be awarded for a 4.000 GPA. No individual McCollumAward shall be more than $600. To be eligible, the person must take and complete at least12 hours, 9 of which are graded.In addition, the Endowment Fund has established (from a directed donation) with the Alpha TauOmega Foundation The Presidential Scholastic Achievement Awards. If the Chapter Grade Average isequal to or above a 3.000, every person who meets The McCollum Award criteria receives an additional $100Presidential Award from the Alpha Tau Omega Foundation. The University All-Men’s Grade Average for theFall Semester, 2005, was 2.798, the All-University Undergraduate Average was 2.924 and the All-FraternityAverage was 2.923. The Chapter’s Grade Average was 3.059 (7th of 24 fraternities and Top Quartile), withgrade changes. If the Chapter Grade Average is below a 3.000, no Presidential Awards will be presented.18 THE VINTAGE

The 40 scholarship recipients, hours, grade averages and total awards of $11,464 ($7,464 for the McCollum Awards and $4,000 forthe Presidential Awards) for the Fall Semester, are as follows:Robert J. Domsch (Top Grades) 17 Hours 4.000 $5577129 Noland Road, Shawnee, KS 66216Sean P. Cordes (Top Grades) 16 Hours 4.000 $5363504 W. 128th Street, Leawood, KS 66209Michael J. Rohr (Top Grades) 16 Hours 4.000 $5361513 Baltimore Place, Derby, KS 67037Jonathan B. Biggs (Top Grades) 15 Hours+1CR 4.000 $5159214 Allman, Lenexa, KS 66219Jeffrey E. Elkins (Top Grades) 15 Hours 4.000 $51513020 El Monte, Leawood, KS 66209*Matthew A. Baki (Top Grades) 15 Hours 4.000 $515117 Foxcroft Road, Lexington, OH 44904*Brian M. King (Top Grades) 12 Hours 4.000 $4522 Timber Drive, Iola, KS 66749Christopher A. Mick (Top Grades) 12 Hours 4.000 $452874 S. 170th Avenue, Osborne, KS 67473Caden L. Butler (Top Grades) 9 Hours+3CR 4.000 $3892705 Dry Creek, Great Bend, KS 67530Bryan E. Klote 7 Hours 3.824 $35512712 Sagamore Road, Leawood, KS 66221Peter L. Hinkle 15 Hours 3.800 $32511309 Riley Street, Overland Park, KS 66210Garrett B. Linville 15 Hours 3.800 $32513929 W. 73rd Street, Shawnee, KS 66216Scott A Swain (Honor Initiate) 14 Hours+27CR 3.786 $31013923 W. 76th Circle, Lenexa, KS 66216Travis E. C. Brown 14 Hours 3.786 $3101321 Givens Road, Manhattan, KS 66503Patrick T. Criss 14 Hours 3.786 $31013213 W. 129th Terrace, Overland Park, KS 66213Jeremy K. Will 14 Hours 3.786 $3109689 E. Highway K-4, Gypsum, KS 67448Tyler F. Newton 16 Hours 3.750 $34016760 Antioch, Stilwell, KS 66085Bradley R. Stein 12 Hours+5CR 3.750 $28011763 Garnett, Overland Park, KS 66210Tyler S. Nichols 12 Hours 3.750 $280222 N. 6th Street, Osborne, KS 67473SPRING 200619

*Charles D. Robben 12 Hours 3.750 $280304 E. 7th Street, Oakley, KS 67748*Michael F. Fernholz 12 Hours 3.750 $28012313 England, Overland Park, KS 66213*Brandon C. Converse 12 Hours 3.667 $2443901 Westbank Court, Manhattan, KS 66503Shane T. Conaghan 16 Hours 3.625 $2448222 W. 99th Street, Overland Park, KS 66212Brett M. Robben 16 Hours 3.625 $244304 E. 7th Street, Oakley, KS 67748Jacob R. Will 15 Hours 3.600 $2359689 E. Highway K-4, Gypsum, KS 67448Lafe M. Bauer 15 Hours 3.600 $2353312 W. 86th Street, Leawood, KS 66206Joseph E. Strain 16 Hours 3.563 $24410328 Ballentine Street, Overland Park, KS 66214Kellen E. Sherlock 17 Hours 3.529 $2021955 Rainbow Road, Washington, KS 66968*Ryan C. Falco 18 Hours 3.500 $20815130 Melrose Street, Overland Park, KS 66221*Jesse D. Newton 18 Hours 3.500 $20816760 Antioch, Stilwell, KS 66085Eric R. Leftwich 15 Hours 3.467 $1908020 Park Street, Lenexa, KS 66215Drew M. Wagner 16 Hours 3.438 $1489208 W. 132nd Street, Overland Park, KS 66213W. Scott Dikeman 15 Hours 3.400 $14512619 Pawnee, Leawood, KS 66209Mathew C. Plummer 15 Hours 3.400 $1452905 Nevada Street, Manhattan, KS 66502Joshua D. Cromer 13 Hours 3.308 $1002746 SW Santa Fe Drive, Topeka, KS 66614W. Travis Love 13 Hours 3.308 $1009016 W. 48th Terrace, Merriam, KS 66203Mark R. Inman 14 Hours 3.286 $10014544 Greenwood Street, Olathe, KS 66062John W. Bensman 12 Hours 3.250 $10010500 W. 142nd Street, Overland Park, KS 66221Mark D. Humbarger 12 Hours 3.250 $1004400 Tuttle Creek Boulevard, Manhattan, KS 6650220 THE VINTAGE

Brett D. Kirkpatrick 12 Hours 3.250 $10010916 W. 148th Street, Overland Park, KS 66221The Kansas State University Foundation makes The McCollum Awards, based upon recommendations to the University GeneralScholarship Committee from the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Alpha Tau Omega Students’Aid Endowment Fund. The Alpha Tau Omega Foundation awards The Presidential Awards, based upon recommendation from theExecutive Committee of the Endowment Fund.Each member meeting the criteria for The McCollum and Presidential Awards for both the Fall and Spring Semesters is eligible for The L.Allyn Laybourn Scholastic Excellence Awards, endowed by and named for Brother L. Allyn Laybourn (DTh1921), which are presented inthe Fall by the Endowment Fund and the Alpha Tau Omega Foundation to the members living in the Chapter House who have the bestgrades for the entire previous school year. With the dissolution of the Kansas City Province 18 Foundation and the transfer of assets tothe Alpha Tau Omega Foundation in Indianapolis, Delta Theta Chapter was credited with 22.5% of their net assets. The Endowment Fundasked that the net interest earned from this account be established as another Laybourn Award account and distributed to Chapter memberswith the highest yearly grades at the same time as the Endowment Fund Laybourn Awards. Effective with the completion of The L.Allyn Laybourn Memorial Fund Drive in 2004, five combined Laybourn Awards are presented annually, with $2,000 for the Top Grades,$1,300 for First Runner-Up, $1,000 for Second Runner-Up, $700 for Third Runner-Up and $400 for Fourth Runner-Up.In September of 2003, the National Board of Directors established National grade point minimums for initiation and officer elections,which caused the Endowment Fund to adjust the grade and officer scholarship awards. Therefore, any officer candidate who does notachieve at least a 2.500 GPA for the previous semester will not be eligible for any officer scholarship award and any member who doesnot achieve at least a 2.250 GPA for the previous semester will not be eligible for any other scholarship award (including grants-in-aid).Also, any member who makes below a 1.500 GPA will be ineligible to receive any scholarship award for that semester.The Endowment Fund awards The Joseph P. Fangman Honor Initiate Award, endowed by and named for Brother Joseph P. Fangman(DTh1983), to the member(s) of an initiation class who take(s) at least 12 hours and has the highest grades of at least a 3.300. The recipientof this Award for Fall, 2005, who receives a jeweled Alpha Tau Omega badge, a scholarship and an Honor Initiation, was:Scott A. Swain 14 Hours+27CR 3.786 $50013923 W. 76th Circle, Lenexa, KS 66216Also, the Endowment Fund awards The Matthew L. Bretz Most Improved Scholarship Awards, endowed by and named for Brother MatthewL. Bretz (DTh1986) to two members (or pledges who are subsequently initiated the next semester) living in the Chapter Housewho grade point averages increase the most over the previous semester. They must have taken at least 12 hours (9 of which are graded)during both semesters and had not less than a 1.500 grade point average. The recipients of these Awards for Fall, 2005, were:Shane T. Conaghan 1.875 Grade Improvement from Spring 1.750 to Fall 3.625 $2508222 W. 99th Street, Overland Park, KS 66212Bradley R. Stein 1.017 Grade Improvement from Spring 2.733 to Fall 3.750 $25011763 Garnett, Overland Park, KS 66216In addition, the Kansas State University Foundation awarded the following Scholarships and Awards, upon recommendation of the Boardof Directors of the Endowment Fund. The Elmer D. McCollum Awards were endowed by and named for Brother Elmer D. McCollum(DTh1920) and The Richard E. Fagerberg Worthy Marshal Award was endowed by and named for Brother Richard E. Fagerberg(DTh1963):The Richard E. Fagerberg Alpha Tau Omega Worthy Marshal (Chapter Vice-President) Award $500Scholarship for Chapter Vice-PresidentW. Scott Dikeman12619 Pawnee, Leawood, KS 66209The Elmer D. McCollum Alpha Tau Omega Worthy Scribe (Chapter Secretary) Award $200Scholarship for Chapter SecretaryTyler F. Newton16760 Antioch, Stilwell, KS 66085The Elmer D. McCollum Alpha Tau Omega Membership Education Chairman Award $500At least 80% of Pledge Class Initiated at the Beginning of the Next SemesterSPRING 200621

Jeffrey E. Elkins13020 El Monte, Leawood, KS 66209The Elmer D. McCollum Alpha Tau Omega Membership Recruitment Chairman Award $1,760Up to 50% of Housebill for Rush Chairman for School YearJohn W. Bensman10500 W. 142nd Street, Overland Park, KS 66221The Elmer D. McCollum Alpha Tau Omega Assistant Membership Recruitment Chairman AwardsTyler F. Newton $15016760 Antioch, Stilwell, KS 66085Michael J. Rohr $1501513 Baltimore Place, Derby, KS 67037The Elmer D. McCollum Alpha Tau Omega Best Room Scholarship AwardCombined Room GPAs of 4.000Sean P. Cordes and Jeffrey E. Elkins$100 eachSince 2005, through the generosity of Brother Jeffrey L. Gates (DTh1981), the Kansas State University Foundation has awarded The JeffreyL. Gates Alpha Tau Omega Business Administration Award, which recognizes the top Delta Theta member in the College of BusinessAdministration with at least 60 credit hours and at least a 3.750 GPA, with preference to a Finance major. The first recipient of thisAward was:Jonathan B. Biggs $1,2509214 Allman, Lenexa, KS 66219Since 2003, the Endowment Fund has awarded The Steven C. Johnson Worthy Chaplain (Chapter Chaplain) Award, endowed by andnamed for Brother Steven C. Johnson (DTh1972). The Award, of up to $250 per semester to the elected Chaplain in good standing, isfor excellence of service in office. The recipient was:Bradley R. Stein $25011763 Garnett, Overland Park, KS 66210The Endowment Fund also awarded, in an amount determined by the majority vote of a Joint Committee of the Presidents of the Chapter,Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation and the Endowment Fund, The Larry D. Marvel Memorial HouseManager Awards, named for Brother Larry D. Marvel (DTh1985), who was killed in a parachuting accident in March of 1989. TheAwards, of up to $1,000 per semester to the elected House Manager in good standing and of up to $250 per semester to the appointedAssistant House Manager, are for excellence of service in office. The recipients were:Brett M. Robben (House Manager) $1,000304 E. 7th Street, Oakley, KS 67748Shawn M. Taddiken (Assistant House Manager) $1502614 Hackberry Road, Clifton, KS 66937Since 1999, the Endowment Fund has awarded The Henry F. Kupfer Kitchen Manager Award, named for Brother Henry F. Kupfer(DTh1938), of up to $600 per semester to the elected Kitchen Manager in good standing, in an amount determined by a unanimous voteof a Joint Committee of the Presidents (or designees) of Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega and the Endowment Fund, for excellence ofservice in office to:Scott R. Keller $60016108 W. 130th Terrace, Olathe, KS 66062Also, the Endowment Fund awarded The Gary R. Cottrell and Russell W. Taddiken Social Service Coordinator Award. This Award, endowedthrough a directed donation, was originated and named for Brothers Gregory A. Lloyd (DTh1990) and David M. Saunders(DTh1992), who were Social Service Coordinators during the terms when the Chapter received 1993 National Runner-Up for the NationalCommunity Awareness Award. In 1996, the Award’s name was changed to those of the Social Service Coordinators during theterms when the Chapter received The 1995 National Community Awareness Award: Brothers Gary R. Cottrell (DTh1994) and RussellW. Taddiken (DTh1995). It is given semesterly in September and February to the Social Service Coordinator who leads the Chapter toachieving a successful social service program. The full amount of $200 is awarded to the Social Service Coordinator if the Chapter successfullycompletes at least 3,000 hours of social service projects during the preceding semester. $50 is awarded to the Social ServiceCoordinator and $150 to a not-for-profit charitable organization chosen by the Chapter if such goal is not achieved. During the Fall Semester,the Chapter completed 3,052 hours of social service projects. The Fall Semester recipient was:22 THE VINTAGE

Jacob R. Will $2009689 E. Highway K-4, Gypsum, KS 67448Since 1994, the Endowment Fund, through a directed donation, has awarded The Ryan A. Newth Risk Management Officers/Social ChairmenAwards. The Awards, named for Brother Ryan A. Newth (DTh1993), are given semesterly in September and February to the RiskManagement Officers/Social Chairmen who lead the Chapter to achieving a successful and risk-free social program. The full amount of$500 is awarded to each of the two Risk Management Officers/Social Chairmen if the Chapter has no risk management violations or violationsof the Kansas State University Joint Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Council Alcohol Policy or Alpha Tau Omega National Policiesand Procedures during the preceding semester. There are substantial reductions for any minor violation and no awards for major violation.In 2003, the original Newth Social Chairman Award was expanded to include the Risk Management Officer/Assistant Social Chairman(who becomes the Social Chairman/Risk Management Officer the next semester) with a like amount, since the National Fraternityformally established the Risk Management Officer position as the sixth-ranking Chapter officer. The Awards were presented, for theirefforts in achieving the goals and criteria as outlined above, to:Nathan J. Schnefke (Social Chairman/Risk Management Officer) $5005345 Albervan Street, Shawnee, KS 66216Jonathan B. Biggs (Risk Management Officer/Assistant Social Chairman) $5009214 Allman, Lenexa, KS 66219As an outgrowth of the Chapter’s achieving above a 3.000 GPA for the first time in the Spring Semester of 1998, the Endowment Fund,through a directed donation, created and awarded The Guy W. Gross Scholarship Chairman Award, named for Brother Guy W. Gross(DTh1995), who was Scholarship Chairman at that time. The Award is presented to the Scholarship Chairman if the Chapter’s GradePoint Average is at least a 3.000 for that semester. As the Chapter’s Grade Point Average was a 3.059, the Award was presented to:Benjamin C. Nash $2005960 W. 163rd TerraIn 2000, the Chapter created and endowed with the Endowment Fund The Justin J. Nelson Communications OfficerAward, named for Brother Justin J. Nelson (DTh1998). This Award recognizes the Communications Officer, who is responsible for allelectronic and computer operations of the Chapter, including all Chapter computers, phone systems and other electronic media, is theWeb Engineer of the Chapter and is responsible for the Chapter’s Home Page. The Award was presented to:Christopher A. Mick $250874 S. 170th Avenue, Osborne, KS 67473In addition, with the completion of the Dale L. Duncan Memorial Fund Drive, and with the concurrence, cooperation and participation ofthe Dale Duncan Family, the Endowment Fund established The Dale L. Duncan Memorial Philanthropy Chairman Award, which is namedfor Brother Dale L. Duncan (DTh1938) and was awarded for the first time to the 1999-2000 Philanthropy Chairman. The PhilanthropyChairman is responsible for the planning, organizing and execution of at least two major philanthropic events that benefit one or morenot-for-profit organizations chosen by the Chapter during the academic year, in coordination with the Social Service Coordinator. Beginningwith Fall, 2005, the Philanthropy Chairman will be elected in each semester, initially serving as Assistant Philanthropy Chairman for asemester and then Philanthropy Chairman for the next semester. The Award was presented to:W. Travis Love $2009016 W. 48th Terrace, Merriam, KS 66203In 2000, through the generosity of Bruce Wofford and Martha Freeman Wofford, the Endowment Fund established The Freeman FamilyOutstanding Major Officer Award, which was established and named for Brothers Christopher L. Freeman (DTh1994), Jonathan A. Freeman(DTh1995) and Michael T. Freeman (DTh1996). The Award recognizes the outstanding major officer of the Chapter living in theChapter House who are not eligible to receive any other officer scholarships from the Endowment Fund. The names of those officers aresubmitted by the Endowment Fund to the members of the Executive Committee, who each have one vote. The recipient of this Awardwas:Robert J. Domsch (Sergeant-at-Arms/BADD Duty Coordinator) $1007129 Noland Road, Shawnee, KS 66216In 2005, the Endowment Fund established The Richard R. Harrison Outstanding Out-of-House Member Award, which was named forBrother Richard R. (Bob) Harrison (DTh1999), 131st Chapter Vice-President. Each semester, the Award is given to the outstandingmember living outside the Chapter House. The list of those out-of-house members eligible is submitted by the Endowment Fund to thevoting members of the Executive Committee, who each have one vote. The recipient was:Matthew J. Duerfeldt $1001428 Beechwood Circle, Manhattan, KS 66502SPRING 200623

Order of the Third StarIn 1997, the Delta Theta Board of Trustees created The Order of the Third Star, which recognizes undergraduateBrother(s) “for continuous and extraordinary service and self-sacrifice for the good of others from the time of his initiationto the time of his graduation”. The Order of the Third Star is similar to enshrinement of alumni Brothers in the Hallof Honor, in that it recognizes Brothers for continuous and extraordinary service. The Order of the Third Star need notbe invested annually; but when it is, the Board of Trustees usually makes the presentation at the Last Chapter Meeting inMay.In previous years, the following outstanding Brothers have been invested by the Board of Trustees with The Orderof the Third Star: Brothers Joe G. Stein, Ty A. Bechtel, Jonathan A. Freeman, Guy W. Gross, Gabriel J. Graham,Brent A. Taylor, Robert M. Bensman, Christopher J. Struzina, Chad D. Russell, Benjamin C. Porter, Lance T. Jones,Richard R. (Bob) Harrison, Daniel J. Tokar, Andrew M. Newton, Brian J. Hall, Daniel O. Sobek and Erik M. Rome.They have their names permanently displayed on the Third Star Plaque in the Hall of Honor and receive Third Star insignia.The Board of Trustees also sponsors, pays for and presents them with National Life Loyal Tau memberships.In April, the Trustees voted to invest Brothers Brian M. King and Charles D. Robben with The Order of theThird Star.Brother Brian King, a May graduate in Mechanical Engineering, is from Iola. He was initiated in August of2002. Each semester, he has held an office. Immediately following initiation, he was elected House Manager. Then hewas Assistant Membership Education Chairman. In November of 2003, he was elected Chapter President for one year.That was followed by Assistant House Manager. Then he was Assistant Membership Education Chairman again. Hehas always strived to continue Delta Theta’s strong reputation. Every semester, he has served on numerous committees,including the Executive Committee, the Cabinet, the Judicial Committee and the Membership Education Committee. Heserved two years as an undergraduate member on the Delta Theta Board of Trustees (one year as President and one yearas an At-Large member), both positions appointed by Chief Executive Officer Wynn Smiley. He served three semesterson the Board of Directors of the Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation, and one-year terms onthe Board of Directors of both the Kansas State Alpha Tau Omega Students’ Aid Endowment Fund and the Kansas DeltaTheta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Alumni Association. He has served his community and university in several ways:He is a member of several organizations, including the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Engineering Ambassadors,IFC Council of Presidents, SAE Formula One Racing Team, Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, Tau BetaPi Underclassman of the Year Finalist, IFC Social Responsibility Committee, and various philanthropic and charitableorganizations both here and at home. In 2004, he was appointed by the KSU Student Body President as EnvironmentalAffairs Director and a member of her Cabinet. Brian has received The Elmer D. McCollum Awards for Scholastic Excellence(eight times) and Worthy Master, The Joseph P. Fangman Honor Initiate Award, The William L. II and John T.Muir Memorial Grant-in-Aid Awards (twice), The L. Allyn Laybourn Scholastic Excellence Award twice (top yearlygrades), The Larry D. Marvel House Manager Award and Assistant House Manager Award (twice), The William L.Muir III LeaderShape Award, The Dan G. Tinder Memorial Outstanding Junior Award, and The Richard R. and RobertK. Sterrett Memorial Outstanding Sophomore Award. He also received The Robert M. Bensman President’s Award.He has been a member and officer of the Chapter when they received three Top Chapter Awards, four True MeritAwards, two Anderson Gold Awards, one Bird Silver Award, and the North-American Interfraternity Conference Awardof Distinction. Brian was a graduate of The LeaderShape Institute in 2003. He also was National Runner-Up for theAlpha Tau Omega Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship in 2004. He is a leader in all respects, but values and solicitseveryone’s opinion.24 THE VINTAGE

Brother Charlie Robben, a May graduate in Construction Science, is from Oakley. He was initiated inJanuary of 2002. He has served the Chapter as Vice-President, Chaplain, Membership Education Chairman, AssistantMembership Education Chairman and Summer House Manager. He was a member of the Chapter's leadership duringperiods when the Chapter received four True Merit Awards, three Top Chapter Awards and other ATO National Awards.He was a member of the Executive, Judicial and Membership Education Committees, as well as the Cabinet. He was amember of the Building Corporation, Endowment Fund and Alumni Association Boards of Directors and the Delta ThetaBoard of Trustees (twice). He has been recognized by the Chapter through various awards and recognitions, includingThe Elmer D. McCollum Awards for Scholastic Excellence (nine times), Membership Education Chairman, AssistantMembership Education Chairman and Best Room Grades, The L. Allyn Laybourn Award (best yearly grades), The RichardE. Fagerberg Worthy Marshall Award, The Steven C. Johnson Worthy Chaplain Award, The Freeman Family OutstandingMajor Officer Award, The Michael J. McKernan Outstanding Athlete Award, The John E. Holstrom MemorialOutstanding Freshman Award, The William L. II and John T. Muir Memorial Grant-in-Aid Awards (four times) and TheWilliam L. Muir III LeaderShape Award. On campus, Charlie was been a member of the KSU Track and Field Squadand Team Captain and was the Interfraternity Council Outstanding Chapter Officer, and a member of Chimes JuniorHonor Society, Order of Omega National Greek Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society, Association ofGeneral Contractors and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Charlie was a graduate of The LeaderShape Institutein 2002 and attended Noah’s Ark.Our congratulations to Brother Brian King and Charlie Robben as the nineteenth and twentieth recipients of thisAward.(L to R): Brian King, Ryan Falco, Brock Lohrey, and Charlie RobbenWilliam L. Muir, Chairman and TrusteeAllan D. Holiday, Jr., Vice-Chairman and TrusteeEileen T. Hinkin, Secretary and TrusteeKent H. Kiracofe, TrusteeMichael S. Ribble, TrusteeScott H. Jones, TrusteeMonty E. Nielsen, TrusteeRichard W. Seidler, TrusteeScott R. Keller, Chapter President and TrusteeJeffrey E. Elkins, Chapter Vice-President and TrusteeJames R. Fullagar, Chapter Chaplain and TrusteeRobert J. Domsch, At-Large Chapter Representative and TrusteeTyler C. Wisdom, Chapter Outstanding New Member Award Recipient and TrusteeDelta Theta Board of TrusteesSPRING 200625

Spring 06 Pledge ClassFor the Alpha Tau Omega Spring Pledge class of2006 we have come a long way and have worked veryhard in the chapter house considering there are onlyfive of us. We have gone from not even knowing eachother and being complete strangers to being, I'd say,some of the best of friends. The greatest of times havebeen going to random places as a group or just hangingout one on one with each other. There is no doubt thatif there were ever in a time that anyone of us run into aproblem that we could talk on each other no matterwhat. Throughout this past semester we have workedboth together to accomplish the pledge program expectations,and individually to battle through our pledgesemester and rigorous school work all in hope to somedaybecome an initiated in to the Alpha Tau Omega FraternityDelta Theta Chapter. Through the work that wehave done and the things that we have experienced as aclass, we are confident and ready to become apart ofthe success of ATO.George Ochoa, 2006 Pledge Class TreasurerThis years Spring Pledge Class, consisted of fiveoutstanding men, all with diverse in backgrounds, majors,looks and attitudes as most every pledge class forthe last 30 years have been. They became very close toeach other very quickly and, through the Pledge Programand Weekly Lessons, and became quite educatedin college life, national and local history and Greek livingat Kansas State University. The Spring Pledge Class becameinvolved in various social service projects, workedto earn money for their Weekend Retreat by catering,KSU Stadium clean-ups, coordinating credit card applicationsand work at Allan Holiday’s ranch and home, andcompleted projects during Help Week that benefitedthe Chapter House physical structure. For their WeekendTrip, the Pledge Class journeyed to Windsor, Ontario,Canada with all the Membership Education Chairmen,Chapter Advisor Bill Muir and John Bensman.They enjoyed sightseeing, shopping, Group Dinnerat Il Gabbiano Restaurant (courtesy of BrotherMuir) and the Pledge Class Retreat (a four-hour discussionsession with everyone that is called “Tau Talk”).My Assistants Kellen Sherlock, James Fullagar and JacobWill, and I were privileged to have guided these excellentBrothers through their pledgeship. They are “trueand worthy Brothers” who will serve the Chapter withdistinction throughout their years in the Chapter.Jeremy Will, Spring Membership Education Chairman26 THE VINTAGE

The Brotherhood AwardFor the eleventh time, The Brotherhood Award was presented by the Delta Theta Board of Trustees,composed of Chairman William L. Muir, Vice-Chairman Allan D. Holiday, Jr., Secretary Eileen T. Hinkin,alumni Trustees Kent H. Kiracofe, Scott H. Jones, Michael S. Ribble, Monte E. Nielsen and Richard W.Seidler, and undergraduate Trustees Scott R. Keller, Jeffrey E. Elkins, James R. Fullagar, Robert J. Domschand Tyler C. Wisdom. Although these undergraduates are voting members of the BOT, they do not vote onThe Brotherhood Award recipients.The Trustees’ Brotherhood Award, originated as The Chapter Advisor's Brotherhood Award in 1974, isawarded to the Delta Theta Brother “who most reflects in his life the Four Great Principles of our Brotherhood.”Past recipients are Brothers Steven C. Johnson, Donn A. Demaree, Keith E. Pike, Rodney D. Hilt,Larry R. Kogler, Philip B. Achten, Martin V. Siler, Jeffrey D. Shoemaker, Michael E. Brown, Stewart I.Baker, Barry L. McAnulty, David L. Wille, Stanley L. Winter, Corbin T. Witt, Terry E. Studer, Paul A.McKenzie, Kevin E. Kickhaefer, Darrick S. Klima, Larry D. Marvel, Timothy S. Berends, Ryan T. Witt, KentH. Kiracofe, Doyle J. Baird, Gregory A. Lloyd, James D. Persinger, Douglas M. LaMunyon, David M. Saunders,Ryan D. Hurlbutt, Ty A. Bechtel, Jereme J. Brueggemann, Russell W. Taddiken, Jonathan A. Freeman,Vince C. Sparks, Robert M. Bensman, Michael T. Freeman, Jonathan S. Kurche, Benjamin C. Porter, RichardR. (Bob) Harrison, Kellen J. Frank, Andrew M. Newton, Brian J. Hall, Erik M. Rome, Daniel O. Sobek, TimothyJ. Bensman, Charles D. Robben, Joshua T. Ault and Brandon C. Converse. Along with a Plaque and hisname on the Brotherhood Trophy goes a specially-commissioned Alpha Tau Omega Badge Ring as a constantreminder.As in years past, the Board of Trustees was faced with many Brothers’ excellence in all four areas. Weasked all present and past Presidents, Vice-Presidents, Chaplains, previous Award recipients and twenty Brothersat large for their recommendations. Choices between outstanding individuals is extremely difficult; and achoice by the Trustees from among Brothers is next to impossible. Using a categorization process and then asystematic selection procedure, we arrived at the seven finalists: Brothers John Bensman, Jeff Elkins, ScottKeller, Ryan Kuhn, Matt Porter, Brett Robben and Jacob Will all possess these attributes. Our evaluation notonly necessitates extensive concentration on each person’s attributes and characteristics, but also causes additionalreflection on the true meanings behind all of our Four Great Principles.These seven Brothers are truly deserving. We were guided by what the recipient should be: A pure,true and self-sacrificing Brother who is loving friend. For the 2005-2006 school year, we have chosen twoBrothers who fit those qualifications: Brothers Matthew R. Porter and Brett M. Robben.28 THE VINTAGE

Brother Porter is a senior in Life Sciences and Pre-Veterinary Medicinefrom Lenexa. Matt has served the Chapter with exemplary distinction as Chaplain,Assistant Public Relations Officer, Assistant Membership EducationChairman, and is currently Scholarship Chairman. He was a member of theChapter’s leadership during periods when the Chapter received two True MeritAwards, two Top Chapter Awards and numerous other ATO National Awards.Matt has been integrally involved in all aspects of Chapter operations duringthree semesters on the Executive Committee and service on the Cabinet, theJudicial Committee, Membership Education Committee and the Delta ThetaBoard of Trustees. He received The Elmer D. McCollum Scholastic ExcellenceAwards and Presidential Scholastic Achievement Awards four times (includingtwo perfect 4.000s), The Steven C. Johnson Worthy Chaplain Award, The ToddF. Lakin LeaderShape Award and The L. Allyn Laybourn Scholastic Excellence Award. He was a member ofthe LeaderShape Class of 2004. Matt is a principled, compassionate, caring Brother who lives his life throughour Four Great Principles. He is loved and respected by all his Brothers.Brother Robben, a junior in Marketing and Pre-Medicine from Oakley, has also served the Chapterwith distinction. He was Membership Education Chairman, Assistant Membership Education Chairman, twiceHouse Manager and Summer House Manager. Brett is involved in all aspects of the Chapter and is the ultimatefriend who is loved by everyone. He was a member of the Chapter’s leadership during periods when theChapter received three True Merit Awards, two Top Chapter Award and numerous other ATO NationalAwards. He has served on the Executive Committee, Cabinet, Judicial Committee, Membership EducationCommittee and the Delta Theta Board of Trustees. On campus, Brett is a member of Silver Key Honor Society,the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and the KSU Track and Field Squad. He received The ElmerD. McCollum Scholastic Excellence Awards and Presidential Scholastic Achievement Awards five times, TheElmer D. McCollum Membership Education Chairman Award, The Kaleigh B. Grimes Outstanding AthleteAward, The William L. Muir II and John T. Muir Memorial Grant-in-Aid Award twice, The Larry D. MarvelMemorial House Manager Award (twice) and the Summer House Manager Award, The William L. Muir IIILeaderShape Award, and The Richard R. and Robert K Sterrett Memorial Outstanding Sophomore Award.This year, Brett received not only The Trustees’ Brotherhood Award, but also The Robert M. Bensman President’sAward, The Dan G. Tinder Memorial Outstanding Junior Award, and The Kaleigh B. Grimes OutstandingAthlete Award. Brett was a member of the LeaderShape Class of 2004. Brett is passionate and caringabout his fraternity and practices what he believes in, and both his energies and love for his fellowman areimmeasurable. He is genuine, quiet, loving, energetic and ethical. Brett is a dedicated and loving friend toeveryone in the Chapter.But it is not election to office or awards that distinguish Matt and Brett from others – their honesty andintegrity, their leadership, their zeal and work-ethic, their encouragement of others, their purity in thought,word and deed, their truthfulness and honesty, their friendliness and camaraderie, their love and concern forboth their Brothers and all humankind, and their absolute dedication to Alpha Tau Omega are outstandingtraits and attributes. Both are quiet motivators, persons to look up to and who people listen to when they talk,leaders working behind the scenes, and true Brothers in every sense of the word.Our congratulation and special recognition to Brothers Matthew R. Porter and Brett M. Robben as theforty-ninth and fiftieth recipients of The Brotherhood Award.Brother William L. Muir, ChairmanDelta Theta Board of TrusteesSPRING 200629

The 2005-2006 Robert M. Bensman President’s (Worthy Master) Award was awarded at the ChapterAwards Banquet and Last Chapter Meeting on April 30, 2006. This Award, originated by first Chapter PresidentElmer D. McCollum, was first presented in 1921. In 2000, the Award was named after Brother Robert M.Bensman, Chapter President and 2000 National Thomas Arkle Clark Award recipient, and shifted to the EndowmentFund.A list of all members in good standing is submitted by the Endowment Fund to all members living in theChapter House. Each member is entitled to vote for three (in order of preference – 3 is top, 2 is second, 1 isthird choice). From these ballots, the Chapter President, in consultation with the Immediate Past ChapterPresident, determines “the Chapter member(s) who has (have) contributed the most to the Chapter duringthe school year” and recommends them to the Endowment Fund. The Endowment Fund presents the Awards,Seiko watches and scholarships of $250 each.Brothers Brett M. Robben and Jeffrey E. Elkins both have excelled in chapter and campus offices andservice and devoted long hours in dedicated service to the Chapter and to others during this last year.Brother Brett Robben, a junior in Marketing and Pre-Medicine from Oakley, was initiated in 2004.Brett has served the Chapter with distinction. He was Membership Education Chairman, Assistant MembershipEducation Chairman, twice House Manager and Summer House Manager. Brett is involved in all aspects ofthe Chapter and is the ultimate friend who is loved by everyone. He was a member of the Chapter’s leadershipduring periods when the Chapter received three True Merit Awards, two Top Chapter Award and numerousother ATO National Awards. He has served on the Executive Committee, Cabinet, Judicial Committee,Membership Education Committee and the Delta Theta Board of Trustees. On campus, Brett is a memberof Silver Key Honor Society, the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and the KSU Track and Field Squad.He received The Elmer D. McCollum Scholastic Excellence Awards and Presidential Scholastic AchievementAwards five times, The Elmer D. McCollum Membership Education Chairman Award, The Kaleigh B. GrimesOutstanding Athlete Award, The William L. Muir II and John T. Muir Memorial Grant-in-Aid Award twice, TheLarry D. Marvel Memorial House Manager Award (twice) and the Summer House Manager Award, The WilliamL. Muir III LeaderShape Award, and The Richard R. and Robert K. Sterrett Memorial Outstanding SophomoreAward. This year, Brett received not only The Bensman President’s Award, but also The Trustees’Brotherhood Award, The Dan G. Tinder Memorial Outstanding Junior Award, and The Kaleigh B. Grimes OutstandingAthlete Award. Brett was a member of the LeaderShape Class of 2004. He has a 3.833 GPA. Brett ispassionate and caring about his fraternity and practices what he believes in, and both his energies and love forhis fellowman are immeasurable. He is genuine, quiet, loving, energetic and ethical. Brett is a dedicated andloving friend to everyone in the Chapter.Brother Jeff Elkins, a senior in Political Science, History and Pre-Law, is from Leawood. He was initiatedin 2004. He has served the Chapter in a number of distinguishing roles including Secretary, MembershipEducation Chairman and Assistant Membership Recruitment Chairman, and most recently as Vice-President.He was a member of the Chapter’s leadership during periods when the Chapter received three True MeritAwards, two Top Chapter Award and numerous other ATO National Awards. He has served on the ExecutiveCommittee, Cabinet, Judicial Committee, Membership Education Committee and the Delta Theta Board ofTrustees. He received The Elmer D. McCollum Scholastic Excellence Awards and Presidential ScholasticAchievement Awards six times, The Elmer D. McCollum Awards for Worthy Scribe, Membership EducationChairman Award, Best Room (four times) and Assistant Membership Recruitment Chairman, The L. Allyn LaybournAward three times (top yearly grades), The Joseph P. Fangman Honor Initiate Award, The Michael J.Brown Memorial Outstanding New Member Award, The Freeman Family Outstanding Major Officer Award,The William L. Muir III LeaderShape Award. Jeff has also served the University in a number of roles includingKSU Student Foundation, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Ski Club, Silver Key Honor Society, PhiKappa Phi National Honor Society. He has a perfect 4.000 GPA. Jeff is a totally dedicated, compassionate,honest and hard-working Brother.Congratulations to Brothers Brett Robben and Jeff Elkins for the Bensman President’s Award, whichthey both richly deserve.30Scott Keller, PresidentTHE VINTAGE

Senior Farewell …To the members of Alpha Tau Omega:When I was first asked to write an article for the Vintage, I felt honored andvery excited to share the experiences I have encountered over the past fiveyears with all of you readers. As I sit in front of my computer however, I feeloverwhelmed with the onslaught of memorable moments that we all have sharedthroughout our collegiate careers and I feel that my words will not suffice to describethe education and happiness that ATO and Kansas State has provided.I would first like to take a minute and thank the chapter for the wonderfulguidance it has bestowed upon myself and others through the years. I rememberwalking into ATO for the first time as a skinny, frightened teen and watchingwith amazement as four half dressed brothers chased each other through thehalls armed with trash can lids as shields and Jell-O balloons as artillery. I firstwondered aloud how this chapter had succeeded and astounded our University and the country-side with their awardsand accolades while they could possibly have so much fun in their free time. I was quick to learn however, that in orderto play hard, you had to put in just as much determination and focus when working hard. Throughout the courseof my pledge semester, I realized the ideals and standards with which ATO members operated with on a daily basis. Ilearned the value of hard work, integrity, reliability and valor through my experiences with the “old balls” (the oldermore distinguished brothers in ATO). I learned that in order to uphold the excellent reputation that ATO had builtthrough their existence, you had to conduct your behavior at an extremely high level whether you were in the chapterhouse playing Nintendo or involved with an organization off-campus. Presenting yourself in a way that would dictaterespect and honor was an extremely important lesson that we all shall maintain for the rest of our lives.As I continued my quest to not only graduate (5 years baby!!), but to fully realize and understand the virtues thatATO presented, I was also fortunate to comprehend the value and strength that our famed “brotherhood” providedon a consistent basis. From the discussions in the chapter room to the hilarious jokes we shared on our “road trips;”from the petty fights to the long, tear-inducing embraces; from the trash-talking involved with darts to the outlandishair guitar moves we perfected with our weekly dance parties; from the ear-drum popping chant of crab-rangoon to thequiet laughs we shared in the chapter room while cramming for another mind-numbing course; we are all incrediblylucky to share such an amazing brotherhood and I consider myself the luckiest guy in the world to have shared so manyphenomenal experiences with all of you. The friendships that we have created will have an undeniable affect on all ofus for the rest of our lives and I personally thank you for allowing me into your lives and giving me the opportunity tocall you a friend, and a brother.In order to succeed and excel throughout your years at Kansas State and within ATO, I have a couple of pointersthat I would like to share with you. First, respect your peers, elders and most importantly, yourself. The age-old adageof treating others like you would like to be treated rings loud and true as you grow into the amazing men you allwill become. Second, do not be too prideful to ask for help. There are men and women on campus and throughoutyour life that would love to help you along every step of your path. You never know how many people have sharedthe same experiences and have wonderful advice until you ask. Lastly, smile and enjoy everyday like it might be yourlast. I know it might sound cliché, but it is true to its word, and it will provide insight and prosperity into your everydayactions. Even when facing adversity, smile at the fact that you will learn from the experience, and enjoy the actualitythat you will become a better person after confronting your problem(s).I have now realized that this is lengthy, but I feel that I have a lot to share and I appreciate the fact that you maystill be reading this article. Finally, no farewell article is complete without a good-old list of shout-outs. I would firstand foremost like to thank Mr. William Muir for all of his contributions and heart-felt devotion into our beloved chapterhouse; without his efforts, I shudder at the thought of experiencing college without his guidance and assistance.Thanks to my incredible pledge class, the leaders and trainers shaping ATO members into the finest young men on anycampus, the Lemonade Stand patrons, the first floor hooligans, the high-council, the “Davey’s garage men,” the Aggievilleregulars and all of the others who have made an amazing impact on all of our lives. Thank you again, I Love andRespect my brothers.Jesse D. NewtonSPRING 200631

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