NEWS
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Beta Theta Pi at Oklahoma State University / Summer 2023
W
ow, this has been an academic year of excitement for the active
brothers and Gamma Lambda alumni. We have seen leadership,
performance, volunteerism for projects and committees, and celebrations
that highlight the year.
The report of activities and accomplishments from the chapter president,
David Buskirk '23, is included on page 2. Again this year, the house
GPA is extremely noteworthy. Read the report and observe that 166
men were in the high GPA average. The 166 number in the compilation
really makes the academic endeavors an amazing accomplishment. The
remainder of his report on life at 1207 gives us a warm feeling about our
Oklahoma State chapter house.
There are several pages in this centennial issue of the BRI. Included are
many pictures of our 100-year celebration on February 25. Numerous
brothers have commented to various committee members on the fun,
replaying of "days of old," and brotherhood at the multiple gatherings
that took place leading to the Saturday evening banquet. It seemed to be a
weekend full of catch-up time and "remember when" memories.
Since several brothers have changed a tiny bit since their composite pictures
(ha!), we have included names under the many pictures in this newsletter.
Whether you were present for the evening event or not, take a look at
the photos. With over 400 seats filled in the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni
Center, we were challenged to get around visiting with all the brothers that
we knew in our eras in the house.
A video including audio of our history since 1923 was presented
at the evening program and can be downloaded and seen at
tinyurl.com/BetaHistory100. The photos-only video of the "days gone
by" can be viewed and downloaded at tinyurl.com/BetaPhotoLoop.
These recordings bring back the fun times of our college experiences
in our OSU Beta house days. We sincerely appreciate the efforts of our
brothers in capturing these memories in the videos.
Also, the photographer's many pictures at the celebration banquet can
be seen at osupics.com. Click on "Greek Life," "Fraternities," "BTP,"
"Centennial Banquet," then create an account to view and download
the photos.
Yes, this year has been filled with excitement and success at the Beta house
at America's Brightest Orange University.
Read, look, and enjoy!
Sincerely and yours in _kai_,
Greg Colpitts '88
Larry Maguire '65
100 YEARS OF BROTHERHOOD
ACHIEVEMENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
