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What’s Inside
This Issue?
Greek Awards……..…..2
The Pantheon…......2
Sneak Peek at Greek…..3
Recruitment…………3-4
Panhellenic ……….3
NPHC…………….3
MGC……………...4
IFC……………......4
S.A.F. E. Week………...4
Greek Spotlight……….5
Important Dates...…….5
The Olympian Sam Houston State University’s Official Greek Newsletter
The Olympian is the official publication of SHSU Greek Life. Visit us online at www.shsu.edu/greeklife
Greeks continue reign at university’s Sammy Awards
Not only was recognition brought to
the Greek community at the
Pantheon this semester, but Greek
students took home several awards
at the Sammy’s. Two organizations,
Alpha Chi Omega and Phi Beta
Sigma Fraternity, Inc., took home
the title of Outstanding Social
Sorority and Fraternity,
respectively. Several of SHSU
Greek students also earned the
honor of individual leadership
awards. Ramiro Jaime, Phi Delt,
was named Outstanding Non-
Traditional Student Leader, and
the Excellence in Service: College
of Fine Arts & Mass
Communication award was given
to Manuel Martinez, FIJI. Two of
the highest honors given out at the
Sammy’s were earned by Meagan
Morrison, Alpha Delta Pi, who
was awarded the McDermett
Memorial Award and Sarah
Hammonds, Alpha Delta Pi,
given The Student Sammy Award.
Several organizations taking home
other awards at the banquet have
Greek organizations represented in
their membership.
37,188 hours of
community service
$137,747 raised towards
philanthropic
organizations
Addition of 4 new
chapters: Alpha
Omicron Pi, Kappa
Alpha Order, Lambda
Theta Phi, and Omega
Phi Chi
Hired an additional staff
member to serve as the
Greek Life Coordinator
A Glimpse of the 2013-
2014 School Year
This year at The Pantheon, Order of
Omega put on a successful event hosting
over 800 students, faculty, alumni, and
staff. The Dean of Student’s staff came
together to recognize the achievements and
contributions of Greek individuals and their
respective chapters.
Order of Omega recognized 22 student
leaders and approximately 25 Greek
chapters for their hard work and dedication
to the Greek community at SHSU
throughout the year. For the first time in
Pantheon history, four chapters from two
different Greek councils earned the 5-Star
award. This award is given to the highest
achieving chapters in five different
categories: scholarship, service, new
member, organization involvement/
leadership development, and member
development. The graduating members of
Order of Omega were given graduation
cords and were recognized for their work in
the organization and the impact they have
had on the Greek community.
Greek life also took this time to
recognize the addition of a new Greek Life
Coordinator. Alli Miller, a New Orleans
native and graduate of Southeastern
Louisiana University and the University of
Southern Mississippi will serve in this
position, relieving Dean Bias from her role
of Panhellenic Advisor. We have deep
gratitude and appreciation for all of the
work that Dean Bias has given to the Greek
community over the past years.
Outstanding Lifetime Achievement:
Madelyn Clarke, Alpha Delta Pi
Katie Lorton, Sigma Kappa Omega
Cory Johnson, Sigma Chi
Outstanding Chapter Advisor:
Eric Hill, Phi Beta Sigma
Most Talented:
Nicholas Szoeke, FIJI
Leticia Castillo, Alpha Delta Pi
Outstanding New Member:
Christa-Maria Lumsden
Wayne Kincheon, Phi Beta Sigma
Meagan Morrison, Alpha Delta Pi
Outstanding Chapter President:
Jessica Gomez ΣKΩ
Alejandro Perales,
Emilie Harris
Cameron Robinson,
Scotty Seiber, Delta Tau Delta
Olivia Keys,
Most Intelligent:
Katelyn Burrell, Alpha Omicron Pi
Aria Shirani, Phi Delta Theta
Advisor Choice Award:
PHA- Shannon Lowry, ZTA
MGC– Dakotah Epple, ΣΛΓ
NPHC– Justin Sparrow, AΦA
IFC- Hunter McKee– ΔTΔ
Highest GPA:
PHA-Alpha Delta Pi
NPHC- Delta Sigma Theta
MGC– Lambda Theta Alpha
IFC– FIJI
Most Community Service Hours:
Alpha Chi Omega
Most Involved Chapter:
Zeta Tau Alpha
Most Philanthropic Chapter:
Zeta Tau Alpha
Most Improved Chapter:
Sigma Lambda Beta
5 Star Chapters:
Lambda Theta Alpha
Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Chi Omega
Sigma Kappa Omega
4 Star Chapters:
Zeta Tau Alpha
Delta Tau Delta
Sigma Sigma Sigma
Delta Xi Nu
Sigma Lambda Gamma
Award Winners
Panhellenic Recruitment The five sororities at SHSU, Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Chi Omega, Zeta Tau Alpha,
Sigma Sigma Sigma, and Alpha Delta Pi, are getting ready for Fall 2014 Sorority
Recruitment. Sorority recruitment is a five day process that will be held from August
26th– August 31st to give prospective sorority members the chance to learn more about
the principles, standards, traditions, and programming of each individual sorority. Find
you home away from home in one of our chapters at SHSU!
For more information
about Panhellenic
recruitment, please visit
http://www.shsu.edu/
~org_npc/home.html.
NPHC’s Greek Assembly National Pan-Hellenic Council at SHSU will be sponsoring their informational session, the NPHC
Greek Assembly in the LSC Ballroom at 5pm on Monday September 8, 2014. Each NPHC member
organization will give a brief overview of the history, programs, and membership requirements for
their organization as well as provide a better understanding of the NPHC Greek experience.
Information is also presented on current university policies regarding hazing. After the program is
over, there will be a designated location in the back of ballroom for refreshments and the chance to
meet and interact with members of each of the NPHC organizations. Attendance at the NPHC Greek
Assembly is required for all
students interested in being
considered for membership
in a NPHC fraternity or
sorority. If you have you
questions about how to join
any of these organizations,
this is definitely a program
you don’t want to miss.
Please be on time and dress in business attire as this program is a professional event.
WH
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W
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TIM
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LSC Bearkat
Plaza
5:30 TO
7:30
AUG 25
2014
The 5th Annual Sneak Peek @ Greek will consist
of free food, music, and a chance to meet SHSU’s
Greek community. Don’t miss this chance to
mingle with the university’s top student leaders!
Meet the Greeks before the semester
begins at the following events!
Passport to Sam
Get the opportunity to meet some of
SHSU’s Greek community and learn about
individual organizations and councils at this
event during orientations if you are an
incoming student.
MGC Showcase IFC Recruitment
SHSU Greek Life’s 3rd Annual S.A.F.E. Week will take place September
2nd – September 4th, the Greek Life office will collaborate with the
university’s Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative in sponsoring the risk
management week which will address by-stander invention, underage
drinking, safe driving practices, general campus safety practices, and
education of resources the campus and university police department
provide for students. The week will feature guest speakers from the
University Police Department, the university’s Health Center, the Alcohol
and Drug Abuse Initiative, and the Dean of Students’ Office. Proactive
education on risk management issues that all college students face
throughout the country is a priority the Greek Life staff will continue to
implement and carry out to make sure the Greek community at Sam
Houston State University is very knowledgeable of the dangers exists on
and off campus. S.A.F.E. Week is a staple of the Greek community that
has help with reductions of risk management violations with SHSU
Greek Life.
The Olympian is the official publication of SHSU Greek Life. Visit us online at www.shsu.edu/greeklife
IFC Recruitment Week will take place September 15th-20th. Recruitment is open to
any male student attending SHSU that is in good standing with the university. All
returning SHSU students as well as transfer students must have a 2.45 or higher
cumulative grade point average. There is a $20 registration fee, but students will be
refunded $5 if they attend all of the week’s activities. To get more detailed information
on IFC Recruitment and to register we encourage you to visit our website
samgreeks.com.
MGC Showcase will be held on September 10, 2014 in the LSC Ballroom and it
provides those students who are interested in learning more about the different
aspects of the Multicultural Greek life an opportunity to meet the members from the
organizations and learn specific information about each of the nine chapters that make
up the Multicultural Greek Council. It is composed of the chapters Delta Xi Nu, Kappa
Delta Chi, Lambda Theta Alpha, Lambda Theta Phi, Omega Phi Chi, Omega Delta
Phi, Sigma Lambda Beta, Sigma Lambda Gamma, and Sigma Kappa Omega.
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Important Dates:
August/ September 2014
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Sneak Peek
@ Greek
S.A.F.E. Week
S.A.F.E. Week
S.A.F.E. Week
NPHC Greek
Assembly
MGC Showcase
IFC
Recruitment
IFC
Recruitment
IFC
Recruitment
IFC
Recruitment
IFC
Recruitment
IFC
Recruitment
TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY
SYSTEM BOARD OF REGENTS
Donna N. Williams: Chairman, Arlington
Ron Mitchell: Vice Chair man, Horseshoe Bay
Charlie Amato: San Antonio
Kevin Lilly: Houston
David Montagne: Beaumont
Vernon Reaser III: Bellaire
Rossanna Salazar: Austin
William F. Scott: Nederland
Anna Sandoval: Student Regent, Alpine
Brian McCall: Chancellor , Austin
Gloria Goodwin Buchanan is Chapter Advisor and on-campus advisor for the Delta
Kappa Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega. She has previously served as Co-Chapter Advisor
and Membership Programming Advisor for the sorority. Gloria is currently the
Assistant to the Dean for Budget and Adjunct Faculty in the College of Business
Administration. In addition, Gloria is a proud AXO Alumna from Sam Houston State
University. During her time as a member of Alpha Chi Omega, Gloria has served as
VP Finance, Warden, Secretary, and Assistant Treasurer. She graduated from SHSU
with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting in 1990 and Master of
Business Administration with a concentration in Finance in 2006. This past year,
Gloria created the Carol Shaw AXO Scholarship where one Delta Kappa member will
be awarded the scholarship each year. In fall 2014, two AXO members will be receiving the academic scholarship.
In addition to serving as an advisor and working at SHSU, Gloria is a member of the Annual Fund Committee,
Sammy Awards Committee and lifetime member of Sam Houston State University Alumni Association. Gloria is
married to Steve Buchanan and has three children: Jessica-first year medical student at UT Houston, James-junior at
Texas A&M University, and Garrett-soon to be first grader. In her free time, Gloria enjoys spending time with her
family, attending SHSU athletic/alumni events, and promoting Domestic Violence Awareness.
Greek Student and
Advisor Spotlight Luis Castillo was born and raised in
Laredo, Texas. He is a junior majoring in
Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State
University with plans to pursue a federal
career or work in the Gang Division in
Houston, Texas. Luis became a member of
Sigma Lambda Beta International
Fraternity Inc. in Fall of 2012 at Texas
A&M International University and later
transferred to the best university in Texas
for Criminal Justice, SHSU, where he is a
proud Bearkat. Since enrolling at SHSU he
is dedicated to helping his organization become one of the best on
campus. He currently serves as the President of his chapter and as the
Vice President for Multicultural Greek Council (MGC). In his spare
time, he visits home in Laredo to spend as much time as possible with
his family. He can also be seen donating volunteer time at a physician
private practice.