K-State's Theta Xi fraternity receives special national recognition

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Monday, December 11, 2006

K-STATE'S THETA XI FRATERNITY RECEIVES SPECIAL NATIONAL RECOGNITION

MANHATTAN -- The Alpha Iota chapter of Theta Xi fraternity at Kansas State University has been recognized as an "All True Men" chapter.

The "All True Men" designation recognizes the demonstrated commitment of the membership of a local chapter of Theta Xi to live up to the fraternity's core historic values of leadership, brotherhood, scholarship and service. The honor also recognizes the chapter members' commitment to embrace a set of expectations that are beyond those of other chapters.

With the designation, K-State's Alpha Iota chapter will receive a significantly higher level of support from the fraternity headquarters that will help to promote the personal development of individual members while increasing the strength of the chapter and its recognition as a home for campus leaders. The K-State chapter is the third in Theta Xi to be granted this status, the newest part of the fraternity's Leadership Initiative, according to Phil Barrineau, director of leadership development for Theta Xi.

Started in 1864 at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y., Theta Xi fraternity's purpose is "to provide a college home environment for its active members in which fellowship and alumni guidance lead to wholesome mental, moral, physical and spiritual growth." K-State's Alpha Iota chapter, chartered in November 1931, is one of the oldest of the fraternity's 53 chapters nationwide.

"The 'All True Men' designation is granted to chapters who commit themselves to being Theta Xi men at a higher, deeper, broader, more effective level and who are committed to living the core values we affirm in our oath," said Barrineau. "They commit themselves to a high level of personal, financial and scholastic accountability, to significant campus and community leadership, and to philanthropic service."

More information about the K-State chapter of Theta Xi and its "All True Men" designation is available by contacting Matt Gordon, chapter president and a freshman in business administration, Bartlesville, Okla., at 918-907-1249.