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  • Updated December 9, 2011

     

     

     

     

     

  • Sickle & Sheaf

     

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  • 2010 National Awards

     

      Kappa Chapter won several national individual and house awards in 2010.  Individual honors include the AGR Excellence Scholarship awarded to Bo Fullner.  Kappa was one of nine chapters awarded Gold Chapter status.  Kappa earned Highest Honors in Academic Excellence and Chapter Website.  Kappa also earned High Honors in Promise and Values and Membership Development. 



    Undergraduate Achievement Award:
    Christian Ruf, Alpha Rho Chapter, Vermont 
    Matthew Okeson, Beta Nu Chapter, Texas A&M

    AGR Excellence Scholarships:
    Michael Youmans, Alpha Chapter, Illinois
    Bo Fullner, Kappa Chapter, Nebraska
    William Leatherwood, Nu Chapter, North Carolina State
    Justin Hagedorn, Alpha Zeta Chapter, Kansas State

    Horticulture Scholarships:
    Craig Parker, Beta Upsilon Chapter, Delaware
    Clint Steketee, Tau Chapter, Michigan State

    Dairy Scholarship:
    Jacob Achen, Lambda Chapter, Minnesota

    Ag Economics/Ag Business Scholarship:
    Mike Anderson, Sigma Chapter, Washington State

    Ag Education Scholarship:
    James Nasados, Jr., Beta Phi Chapter, Idaho

    Lindley Finch Memorial Scholarship:                
    Thomas Griffin, Alpha Beta Chapter, Oregon State

    Runnion Scholarship:
    Kyle Rodibaugh, Delta Chapter, Purdue

    Housemother Awards:

    Best Management Program:
    Marty Napier, Theta Chapter, Missouri

    Promotion of Cultural & Social Practices:
    Monica Voiles, Alpha Psi Chapter, Wisconsin – River Falls 

    Outstanding Adviser Award: 
    Joe Brasher, Alpha Upsilon Chapter, Tennessee-Martin
     
    Green and Gold Status: 
    GOLDS:
    Delta Chapter, Purdue
    Eta Chapter, Iowa State
    Theta Chapter, Missouri
    Iota Chapter, Wisconsin
    Kappa  Chapter, Nebraska
    Pi Chapter, Oklahoma State
    Alpha Zeta Chapter, Kansas State
    Alpha Upsilon Chapter, Tennessee – Martin
    Alpha Psi Chapter, Wisconsin – River Falls
    Beta Gamma, Wisconsin – Platteville                                   
     
    GREENS:
    Tau Chapter, Michigan State
    Alpha Delta Chapter, Montana State
    Alpha Kappa Chapter, Tennessee – Knoxville

    Best Scholarship Program Award


    Highest Honor:
    Kappa Chapter, Nebraska
    High Honor:
    Delta Chapter, Purdue
    Honorable Mention:
    Tau Chapter, Michigan State

    Promise & Values

    Highest Honor:
    Delta Chapter, Purdue
    Theta Chapter, Missouri
    High Honor:
    Kappa Chapter, Nebraska
    Pi Chapter, Oklahoma State
    Honorable Mention:
    Eta Chapter, Iowa State
    Iota Chapter, Wisconsin - Madison

    Recruitment Excellence:

    Highest Honor:
    Delta Chapter, Purdue
     High Honor:
    Iota Chapter, Wisconsin - Madison
    Pi Chapter, Oklahoma State
    Honorable Mention:
    Tau Chapter, Michigan State

    Membership Development Award

    Highest Honor:
    Delta Chapter, Purdue
    Iota Chapter, Wisconsin – Madison
    High Honor:
    Kappa Chapter, Nebraska
    Honorable Mention:
    Theta Chapter, Missouri

    Alumni Relations Award 

    Highest Honor:
    Eta Chapter, Iowa State
    High Honor:
    Theta Chapter, Missouri
    Honorable Mention:
    Beta Sigma Chapter, Tarleton State

    Website Award

    Highest Honor:
    Kappa Chapter, Nebraska
    High Honor:
    Theta Chapter, Missouri
    Iota Chapter, Wisconsin – Madison
    Alpha Omega Chapter, Murray State
    Honorable Mention:
    Beta Nu Chapter, Texas A&M
    Alpha Zeta Chapter, Kansas State

    Publication Awards

    Crescent – Best Series

    Highest Honor:
    Beta Sigma Chapter, Tarleton State
     High Honor:
    Iota Chapter, Wisconsin – Madison
     Honorable Mention:
    Alpha Psi Chapter, Wisconsin – River Falls

    Crescent – Best Single Issue

    Highest Honor:
    Beta Gamma Chapter, Wisconsin – Platteville
    High Honor:
    Theta Chapter, Missouri
    Honorable Mention:
    Pi Chapter, Oklahoma State

    Alumni Corporation Award

    Highest Honor:
    Lambda Chapter, Minnesota
    Pi Chapter, Oklahoma State
    High Honor:
    Epsilon Chapter, North Dakota State
    Honorable Mention:
    Theta Chapter, Missouri
    Alpha Kappa Chapter, Tennessee – Knoxville 

    Maynard Coe Chapter Efficiency Award

    Winner:
    Delta Chapter, Purdue
    Runner-Up:
    Theta Chapter, Missouri
    Iota Chapter, Wisconsin – Madison

    Sleeter Bull Most Improved Chapter Award

    Winner:
    Alpha Psi Chapter, Wisconsin – River Falls
    Runner-Up:
    Alpha Phi Chapter, South Dakota State


     

  • Chapter Update 2-6-12

    Submitted by Eric Evans on 02/06/12 11:17:00 PM

    Howdy!

     

    Sitting down to send out another update from the Beta Nu chapter, I reflect on the accomplishments of the past week:  First and foremost, we brought a great group of new brothers into the chapter for Spring Rush!  We're excited to welcome three new brothers into the Beta Nu chapter.  It's always a pleasure to watch the chapter's potential grow in conjunction with our quality membership.  I'd also like to take this ... Read More

    Belt Buckles

    Submitted by Dave Smith on 02/15/11 10:16:00 AM

    My name is David Smith and I'm a current member of the Alpha Gamma Rho Beta Psi Fraternity at Delaware Valley College for the past couple of years we have been providing our brother with belt buckles to recognize that they are an Alpha Gamma Rho member.  As a fundraiser for our fraternity, I thought I would offer the belt buckle design that is copyrighted to us, to other members in Alpha Gamma Rho.  If you have an interest in this please ... Read More

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