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University of Oklahoma
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rothers of Delta Kappa,
As the incoming president of the alumni
association, I wanted to take a quick
moment to introduce myself and provide
a few updates on the organization. I was
honored to even be considered for this
role, and as a 2008 initiate, I cannot help
but feel that my experience with ΑΤΩ has
truly come full circle.
I have been fortunate to have had the
unique perspective of seeing firsthand the
extraordinary growth of the chapter since
our rechartering in 2007. From signing
my bid card in Kappa Hall with just nine
others that fall to winning True Merit in
2010—for the first time since 1983 (a
feat the chapter has now accomplished
eight more times since)—to watching
the construction of a new chapter house
and seeing Delta Kappa develop into one
of the largest chapters in the nation, my
involvement continues to be a rewarding
experience to this day.
Delta Kappa has a long and storied history
at the University of Oklahoma. The truth
of the matter is that the chapter would not
be where it is today without the support
of the alumni association. While there
are certainly too many alumni to thank
individually, I would like to recognize and
thank Bob Purgason '75, Greg Hall '70,
Mike Carter '76, Stephen Hoelscher
'74, Blake Herndon '79, and Mel Clark
'70 for their steadfast leadership and
friendship over the years.
Their wisdom and guidance during the
formative years of my undergraduate career
has benefited me both personally and
professionally over the last decade. I am
thankful to have Bob, the outgoing president,
stay on as an officer. The incoming vice
president, Jack Stagg '16, also resides in
Tulsa, and I look forward to working closely
with each of them as we look to find ways to
better serve our members.
This year, we hope to plan a few events
in the cities and states with large alumni
contingents. One of the 2005 founding
fathers once told me that he saw ΑΤΩ
as "a place for men to pool their talents
together in order to be successful in
life," and I firmly believe the alumni
association is uniquely positioned to carry
out that vision. If you are interested in
reconnecting with those in your area or
getting involved with planning, please
email us at atodkalumni@outlook.com.
ΑΤΩ has given me a lot to be thankful
for, so I am excited to have the opportunity
to serve in this capacity. I look forward
to meeting more of the brothers from our
chapter in the years to come.
Love and Respect,
John Esche '08
Alumni Association President
johnesche@outlook.com
Honored to Serve ΑΤΩ
A Word from New Alumni Association President John Esche '08
