Beta Theta Pi - Oklahoma State University

Think Back. Think Big. Think Beta. 5 Jeffrey B. Darnell '92 In memory of my mother, Shirley Darnell Sean O. Riley '96 Easton B. Elder '12 Loving Cup Society ($2,500 to $4,999) Judi Baker In memory of Robert H. Donaldson '38 Gamma Lambda President Bruce W. Snyder '62 Kenneth W. Bolt Jr. '63 In memory of Laura Young Hall Donald B. Karns '63 Anthony R. Crawford '67 H. Gray Atkins Jr. '68 Raymond H. Burrus II '68 In memory of Robert W. Toney '68 Ralph W. Lantz '68 Dr. C. Edwin Polk '68 In memory of Michael V. Rodgers Daniel J. Zaloudek '68 John B. Hays '70 Larry D. Shirley '70 In memory of Richard G. Ingham '70 Joe M. Rector IV '71 David W. Rippetoe '71 Scott Morgan '72 and Tracy Morgan '79 In memory of Ted Morgan '70 P. Dyke Hoppe '75 Michael T. Keller '75 Daniel P. Sadler '75 Robert G. "Glenn" Blood '77 In memory of Robert K. "Bob" Blood '50 Terry C. Flinton '77 David M. Post '78 Brad J. Hannagan '94 Adam D. Foster '96 Justin M. Dill '03 Jimmy R. Hartley '03 James K. Ward '04 Christopher L. Roy '07 Zachary J. Colorio '08 In memory of Donald Dupy Jody M. Vivion '09 Michael M. Coats '10 J.C. Crum '10 In honor of his Iota Brothers Clay Snyder '11 Curt and Jan Gilbertson Family In honor of Matt Gilbertson '14 and Trey Gilbertson '16 Deibert Family Gift Jeremy Deibert '13 Joshua Deibert '16 Ben Deibert '19 Brotherhood Society ($1,000 to $2,499) Richard L. Heath '50 Clifford C. Henderson '51 Kenneth Herzfeld '53 Jerald W. Ashby '58 Michael T. "Bo" Dove, Ohio Wesleyan '58 Tim K. Smalley '60 Ed W. Ball '59 Patrick D. Shannon '62 William S. "Steve" Fallin '67 Jim R. Holland '69 Chris W. Guest, M.D. '70 In honor of Don Fitzwater '70 Larry R. Holt '70 Doug N. Wilsey '73 In memory of Larry E. Wilsey Jr. '67 Bob D. "Diggs" Brown Jr. '78 Patrick M. Castleberry '79 Gregory E. Hepner '79 Paul L. Lienhard '81 David A. Teague '81 William D. Fraser '84 J. Kevin Stitt '96 Edward El Rassi '08 R obin Wantland '77 writes to us about his fond memories and experiences of Beta then and now. "Having grown up in Norman, I did not know anybody at OSU except my cousin, David Fisher '75. Join- ing Beta was one of the most fulfill- ing things to happen to me during college. Not only did I get to devel- op my leadership skills as president of our pledge class, but I got to be part of an unbelievable class of young men who all wanted to 'make a difference' as Betas. As a result, during my four years, we won Varsity Revue, Spring Sing, and the all-sports trophies consistently. In addition, we blossomed as the Big Red Island during my freshman year. I was mentored by some older brothers who helped mold me. Shortly after receiving my MBA at OSU, I moved to Dallas some 39 years ago to start my career in banking. "My time in the Beta house was so instrumental in establishing my con- fidence and social skills to allow me to 'make a difference' in the banking industry. Along with my wife and four kids and now three sons-in-law and four grandkids, I have loved my time in Dallas and have fond mem- ories of all the growing up that we did while in the Beta house at OSU. "As an example of how close we have kept, I hiked the rim-to-rim hike in the Grand Canyon a few summers ago with Tom Snyder '77 and Bill Arhberg '78. Of course, we had a special time just being together in the Grand Canyon, but it could not have been any better than being there with two of my favorite Betas. I was blessed to have six of my pledge brothers suprise me in attending my dear mother's memorial service in Edmond last April. All I can say is I thank God I'm a Beta!" Robin can be reached at robinwantland@hotmail.com. MY BETA EXPERIENCE Robin Wantland '77 Why I Support Gamma Lambda "My time in the Beta house was so instrumental in establishing my confidence and social skills to allow me to 'make a difference' in the banking industry." A LIFELONG COMMITMENT TO GAMMA LAMBDA Steve Sherman '65 Awarded Chapter Counselor of the Year S teve Sherman '65 was recently honored at the 178th General Convention of Beta Theta Pi as Chapter Counselor of the Year. Steve was pledge class president in 1961 in his chap- ter days at Gamma Lambda. Since graduation from OSU, he co-founded four high technology companies and held leadership positions in a number of semi- conductor companies until retirement in 2002. Steve was instrumental in establishing the Uni- versity of Pacific Beta colony in 2012, which went on to become Eta Kappa Chapter in 2014. Steve has been instrumental in guiding and lead- ing this chapter on a weekly basis and provided the infrastructure for the chapter's beginnings. Additionally, he is involved in Beta regional leadership in the Pacific Coast area. Steve is also a facilitator for our leadership clinics across the country. He truly epitomizes the words we often use: Betas are truly Betas for life. Steve can be reached at steve-sherman@comcast.net.

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