Murray State University was founded as a normal school in 1922; the first class in 1926 had 12 graduates. It became a general college in 1948 and a state university in 1966.
The Alpha Sigma Phi Colony at Murray State was developed by Todd Harris, UCLA ‘92, with an initial pledging of eight men on November 23, 1993. The interest group was announced on April 19, 1994. The group received Alpha Sigma Phi National recognition on January 29, 1994. Soon after that Murray State's InterFraternity Council recognized the colony on January 31, 1994 and it grew to 43 members. Officers of the interest group were -- Michael Crisp, President; Jason Barnett, Vice President; Monti Collins, Treasurer; Ben Johnson, Secretary; Bob Hayes, Corresponding Secretary and Sgt. at Arms; Charlie Wright, Editor; Jody Yonts, Marshal.
The Chapter chartered on October 8, 1994 with Paul Radke and Mike Young as Co-Grand Chapter Advisors. Mike Young, Murray State ‘94, has served as a Grand Councilor from 2000-08 in addition to holding multiple volunteer roles with the Delta Tau Chapter, including Grand Chapter Advisor. Jason Nolen-Doerr, Murray State ’05, served on Fraternity Staff, the Grand Council as Grand Marshal (2018-20, 2022-Present) and Grand Junior President (2020-2022). Carlton Matthews, Murray State ’10, contributed on Fraternity Staff from 2014-16 and served as the Grand Chapter Advisor for the Theta Nu Chapter at the University of Missouri - St. Louis from 2016-18. Other Delta Tau brothers that have served on Fraternity Staff include: Robert Blaisdell, Kip Roberts, Josh Waggoner, Jeremey Rodgers, and Kade Gambill.
Delta Tau received Alpha Sigma Phi's Most Improved Chapter award in 1998 and Murray State University’s 2004 Greek Award of Excellence. The chapter is a ten-time Grand Senior President’s Cup winning chapter (2000, 2002, 2010, 2012, 2017, 2019,2020,2021,2022,2023), which is awarded to the top chapter in the nation. Delta Tau has received this award more than any other chapter in the history of Alpha Sigma Phi.
MISSION
to provide value-driven brotherhood experiences through life.
VISION
to Better the World through Better Men.
PURPOSE
to Better the Man, through the creation and perpetuation of brotherhood founded upon the values of: Silence, Charity, Purity, Honor, Patriotism.
MOTTO
to Better the Man
This award is for sustained alumni service to the Fraternity. General criteria include years of service, type of service, and significant achievements. To be inducted as part of a class, a brother must receive at least 2/3 of the points possible and must be in the top ten among all the nominees for that particular year.
In 1938, the special award of Delta Beta Xi was created by the Grand Council to honor those men who have given outstanding service to the Fraternity; one hundred brothers were selected when the award was created. In each subsequent year, up to ten men may be selected to receive the Delta Beta Xi Award.
This unusual and single honor recalls the period from 1864 to 1875 when members of Delta Beta Xi secretly pledged their allegiance to Alpha Sigma Phi. Their courage kept the traditions of the Fraternity alive despite a faculty ban on the organization.
1998
Michael E. Young '94
2015
Milton L. Roberts '97
Jeremy D. Rogers '99
2017
Benjamin N. Gross '97
George R. Whitfield '04
2018
James W. Lane '99
Joseph M. Ponder
2019
Jason H. Nolen-Doerr '05
2022
Thomas F. Holcomb Jr. '98
Benjamin Stinnett '07
This award is the Fraternity’s highest alumni award and is presented to a previous Delta Beta Xi recipient for sustained superior alumni service to the Fraternity, above and beyond Delta Beta Xi. While potential criteria for the award is as varied as our brotherhood, general criteria includes years of service, type of service, and significant achievements. The award was established as the Distinguished Service Award by the Grand Council in 1959.
2015
Michael E. Young '94
This award is given annually to an undergraduate Brother in recognition of contributions exemplifying the purpose and objective of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity. This award is the highest recognition an undergraduate brother can receive. The award was created by the Grand Council in 1977.
1997
Robert J. Blaisdell '94
2021
Kade W. Gambill '18
2022
Hayden R. Jaco '18
Annually, the Fraternity recognizes no more than ten undergraduate men, typically of senior class standing, and inducts them into the Undergraduate Hall of Fame. The men inducted into the Hall of Fame are the Fraternity’s most accomplished undergraduate brothers that have made significant contributions to better their chapter and the Fraternity.
1997
Robert J. Blaisdell '94
2011
Michael Rust '08
2017
Cole M. Reichert '13
2018
Austin Spicer '14
2019
Jonathan Reynolds '16
2020
Beau S. Ayres '16
2021
Kade W. Gambill '18
2022
Hayden R. Jaco '18
2023
Mason Welden '20
First awarded in 1956, this award is the most prestigious scholarship the Fraternity bestows. Its recipient is always an undergraduate brother with an impeccable academic record, noted service to the community and Fraternity, and who held positions of distinction within his chapter.
1999
Adam W. Lowry ’98
2000
Scott L. Pile ’99
The Howard L. Kleinoeder Graduate Scholar of the Year was named to honor Brother Howard Kleinoeder, Washington ’35, who donated $6.4 million to the Alpha Sigma Phi Foundation upon his passing into the Omega Chapter in 1990. This scholarship is presented to brothers pursuing graduate-level degrees at accredited institutions.
2001
Adam W. Lowry ’98
Bryan P. Turley '96
2007
Adam C. Moore ’05
2008
James M. Byars ’03
This award is given annually to a chapter or provisional chapter advisor who displays exceptional passion, commitment, and drive in support of a chapter or provisional chapter during a given year. Created in 2006 at the 49th Grand Chapter, the award recognizes those alumni who have helped to advance the vision and purpose of the Fraternity at a chapter level.
2011
Michael E. Young '94
2018
Addison R. Price '11
Austin Randolph
Hunter Hagan
Owen Shelton
Caleb Trieb
Nate Garland
Tanner Beverly
Tanner Wilkerson
Ethan Morrison
Isaac Embry
Tristen Brotherton
Michael Young
Trent Fenwick
Carlton Matthews
Benjamin Stinnett
Andrew Grassman
Brent Stinnett
J.W. Lane
Jerry Holland
Travis Gillette
Kade Gambill
Cameron Hagan
Josh Russell
Beau Ayres
Leonard Matlock
Blake Thomas
Mason Welden
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