Beta Theta Pi - Oklahoma State University

Big Red Island NEWS 5 A History of Tradition and Excellence Chuck Hensley '67 Reminisces P eople often have a place that they call their home away from home, and for Chuck Hensley '67, that place is Beta Theta Pi. "The most important thing I gained from pledging Beta was getting to know young men with totally different talents than mine, such as dancing and singing, playing golf, writing song lyrics, playing guitar, painting, and those who valued academics." During his undergraduate career in Gamma Lambda, Chuck valued the leadership experience he gained through positions such as recruitment chairman, social chairman, and sports chairman. Chuck credits many of the critical life skills and lessons that prepared him for life after college to his days in Gamma Lambda. He says, "The success of Gamma Lambda runs deep. The history and tradition will always be present in the young men who represent the chapter." As an alumnus, Chuck stays connected with Gamma Lambda brothers, Bill Teigen '64, Terry Kern '66, Wilson Williams '66, Stuart Reeves '61, Jack Kinzie '70, and Steve Jorns '71. "There is a special bond between us all, even if we haven't communicated in years," he says. After a fulfilling 47-year career in the investment arena in Dallas, Texas, Chuck retired as a managing director for Merrill Lynch capital markets. He was recently awarded a spot in the Spears School of Business Hall of Fame. "I consider that a wonderful recognition and a nice ending to my work career," he says. Chuck and his wife, Joannie, who is also an OSU graduate, live in Dallas and spend a lot of time at their ranch in northern Texas where they enjoy entertaining friends, fishing, and bird watching. They have two grown children: Hunter (35) and Ramsay (32), and a grandson, Joshua (2). You can contact Chuck at chensley@ williams-financial.com. Welcome, neW membeRs Luke Bailey '19 • Tulsa, Okla. Cody Beaver '19 • Magnolia, Texas Chet Biesiada '19 • Edmond, Okla. Matt Blundell '19 • Edmond, Okla. Parker Brock '19 • Tulsa, Okla. Tim Burchard '19 • Tulsa, Okla. JJ Cantrell '19 • Bixby, Okla. Chase Carlile '19 • Stillwater, Okla. Sam Cieminski '19 • Oklahoma City, Okla. Patrick Cortes '19 • Trophy Club, Texas Cameron Cremin '19 • Tulsa, Okla. Ben Deibert '19 • Bixby, Okla. Brooks Dickerson '19 • Stillwater, Okla. Grady Dill '19 • Frisco, Texas Logan Downs '19 • Edmond, Okla. Jacob Falbo '18 • Edmond, Okla. Will Fowler '19 • Stillwater, Okla. Ben Greiner II '19 • Edmond, Okla. Shane Greiner '19 • Overland Park, Kan. Gabe Gudgel '19 • Stillwater, Okla. Hayden Hauk '19 • Edmond, Okla. Hayden Jackson '19 • Bixby, Okla. Max Keffer '19 • Dallas, Texas Patrick Kelly '19 • Trophy Club, Texas Nicholas Korff '19 • Oklahoma City, Okla. Reed Lemons '19 • Stephenville, Texas Will Littlefield '19 • Jenks, Okla. Luke MacNaughton '19 • Edmond, Okla. Brandon Meyer '19 • Keller, Texas Preston Noel '19 • Canyon, Texas Caleb Oquin '19 • Tulsa, Okla. Colby Reed '19 • Tahlequah, Okla. Cam Rosser '19 • Flower Mound, Texas Michael Stearns '19 • Houston, Texas Connor Wilkins '19 • Jenks, Okla. MEET MOM MATLOCK W e are excited to welcome Susan Matlock as our new house mom. Mom Matlock has already made a warm impression on both members and parents alike. Susan is an OSU graduate with a B.S. in elementary education. Her career has been teaching children, which she has loved. She also has previous experience as a Greek mom. She is now a retired teacher and an active member of the community. Susan is a Stillwater resident who came highly recommended with previous experience. We are looking forward to her first year with us as our Beta house mom. 2005 The recolonization Beta four in 2005, from left: Robert Riggs '09, Scott McBrayer '07, Edy El'Rassi '08, and Josh Edington '07. Beta boasts first place in "Carmen Sandiego" in the 2008 Varsity Revue. 2008 Recruitment Recommendations Needed! D o you know someone who would be a promising candidate for Beta membership? We look hard for the best and brightest to join the Gamma Lambda Chapter in both the fall and spring. Please contact me with their information. In _kai_, Johnny Terry '17 Recruitment Chairman (913) 742-2258 | johnathan.terry@okstate.edu

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