Gamma Delta Colony West Virginia University

2013-2014

YEARBOOK

Reclaim the PrideIn September 2013, a new colony of founding fathers began the journey to return

an active fraternity chapter to West Virginia University at Morgantown.

Delta Tau Delta has a long established tradition at WVU, with over 100 years on campus.

At an October retreat, the colony crafted its own values based Mission Statement:

As men, it is our duty to set, by example, a standard for honor, excellence, and accountability.By striving for the betterment of the community, and relentlessly pursuing personal growth

and development, we will be a foundation for future brothers to build upon.

Meet the brothers of Gamma Delta Colony.

This is their story ... so far.

Gamma Delta Colony MembersAndrew Spellman, Angus Compton, Anthony Butcher, Anthony Damiani, Brennan Bish, Brian Tomblin,Carter Scheffler, Chris McConaghie, Clay Sichling, Cody Smith, Colin Packroni, Conrad Antonik, Dominic Coccagna,Dustin Teel, Chance Willard, Henry Palacios, Ian Molgaard, Jake Gaddis, Jacob Maxwell, Jake Zaffuto,Joel Whetzel, Domo Rendinell, JP Tupta, Justin Trippe, Keith Wiseman, Kent Marshall, Korey Hernandez,Lucas Hinegardner, Matt Fluck, Matt Rogers, Matt Sorrells, Michael Marcus, Michael Robinson, Mitch Young,Nate Reeser, Nick Onorato, Pat Moss, Perry Hopkins, Ramiro Curry-Andalla, Roman Luczycki,Tommy Casto, Tomas Fernandez, Winston Walcott and Zach Gebhardt.

Fall Rush 2013 - Chapter Consultants Seek Potential Members

In September, Delt Chapter Consultants Tom Connelly, Robbie Erickson and Chris Bocchicchio began the processof meeting and interviewing potential members near the WVU Student Affairs office. JP Tupta and KoreyHernandez hold up their new Delt shirts.

Over several weeks, many were interviewed, and asked to write essays. Far fewer were accepted and invited towear the letters of Delta Tau Delta. Here Tommy Casto, Brian Tomblin, Nick Onorato, Matt Fluck, Roman Luczyckihold their Delt shirts proudly.

Interviews and Essays Lead to Bids

Colony Activation and First Colony Ritual

In October, new members posed with the fraternity flag after participating in the Initiation Ritual

at Elizabeth Moore Hall. Visiting Delt brothers from William and Jefferson College performed the ritual.

Brotherhood Events Forge Friendships

Brotherhood bonds for new members were built in simple ways. Brothers gathered on the Mountainlair

Green to pass football, pitched in to help Morgantown Street Sweep community clean up, and just hung out

together at Buffalo Wild Wings.

Member Retreat and Colony Mission Statement

In October a retreat at Oglebay Hall, facilitated by Delt chapter consulants, helped new membersto learn the ropes. They were challenged to envision the colony 's role in a values-based fraternity.

Working together, they crafted their colony Mission Statement.

Hot Cocoa Sale for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

On a bitter cold January day, brothers prepare and sell steaming hot chocolate to grateful students,to raise funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

New Colonists Take the Lead in Spring Rush

Colony members hang out recruiting new members at their Spring Rush booth in the Mountainlair.

A Rush Delta Tau Delta Banner painted by Pi Beta Phi sisters, hangs nearby.

Members Attend Delta Tau Delta Eastern Division Conference

Brothers congratulate Chapter Advisor Tony Hylton on his Distinguished Service Award, and pose by the

chapter banner, at the February Eastern Division Conference in Pittsburgh.

Delts Achieve Highest Greek Organization GPA

In February, Delts were recognized for achieving the Highest GPA among Greeks by the WVU Order of Omega.

The Order of Omega is a leadership honor society for members of fraternity and sorority organizations.

Bid Banquet Welcomes Spring Rush Class

New members Tomas Fernandez, Henry Polacios and Ramiro Curry-Andalla enjoy themselves and meettheir brothers at the new member Bid Banquet on February 9.

Colony Members Perform Their First Ritual

Tony Hylton oversees brothers performing their first New Members Ritual in February.

Delts Participate in "Green Dot" Violence Prevention Training

Brothers listen to a Green Dot Training seminar held before a colony meeting at Oglebay Hall.

The Green Dot training builds student life skills for violence awareness and prevention.

Delta Tau Delta was the only Greek organization on campus to participate in this program.

Greek Week - Delts Shine in Airband Contest

Brothers joined forces with the ladies of Sigma Kappa, and brothers of Kappa Alpha and Kappa Sigmafor the Greek Week Airband Contest on the Mountainlair Green. In a dance routine to a mix of 90s pop songs,Delts and their partners won second place.

Delt Efforts Reach Far - Food Drive & Elk River Spill Response

Brother Andrew Spellman lugs canned goods donated by WVU students, for a Journalism class sponsoredFood Drive benefitting McDowell County residents.

In response to the Elk River Chemical Spill, Delts emptied their pockets to load up 38 cases of water onto brotherAngus Compton’s truck, for a trip to help Charleston neighbors.

Delt Dodgeball - Starting A New Tradition

Brothers coached the sisters of Alpha Phi, Sigma Kappa and Pi Beta Phi sororities to give it their bestin Delt Dodgeball - an event Delts created benefitting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Delts Support Pi Beta Phi "Arrow Spike" Volleyball Philanthropy

In April, Delt brothers jumped on the chance to play in the Arrow Spike Volleyball Tournament.

Arrow Spike tournaments raise awareness of Pi Beta Phi’s literacy building philanthropies.

Delts Volunteer for Blood Drive & Angel Bus Shuttle Program

Over Spring break, Delt brothers conducted outreach to local health clinics and hospitals,raising awareness of The Angel Bus program, free non-emergency transport for low income and rural residents.

Brothers also participated in the Red Cross Blood Drive in late March.

Delts Participate in Relay for Life Contests

Delts played hard in the Relay for Life, a fundraiser for American Cancer Society at Mountaineer Track.Brothers threw themselves into an all night marathon of activities, from tug of war to cornhole contests.Relay for Life events ran from 6pm to 6am, and Delts were one of the last groups to leave.

West Virginia University

President Gordon Gee took

a moment to provide words

of encouragement to the Delts.

Delt brothers literally supporting each other after Relay for Life.

Planning Our Return to 660 North High Street

At times, fraternity chapters and alumniare unaware that fraternities havechanged over the years.

Delta Tau Delta is a values-basedFraternity. When values are not upheld,and a chapter goes outside parametersof what it means to be a Delt chapter,the National Fraternity revokes with theintention of returning to campusat a later date.

This happened in 2009, when660 North High was subsequentlysold to WVU, and then rented toSigma Alpha Epsilon.

WVU leadership has informed SAE their lease expires Summer 2015.

Discussions are underway with the intent of Delts reclaiming the house by September 2015.

Chapter Advisor Tony Hylton is leading the colony to apply for DTD charter reinstatement,and recognition from WVU.

Reaching out to 550 living initiates, it will be good to see Gamma Delta reclaim its former glory.

To volunteer, please contact Tony Hylton at hylton.tony@gmail.com. Stay tuned!

for the education of youthand the inspiration of maturity, so that I may better learn and live the truth.I believe in Delta Tau Delta

I believe in Delta Tau Delta as a shrine of international brotherhood: her cornerstone friendship,her foundation conscience, her columns aspiration, her girders self-restraint, her doorway opportunity,her windows understanding, her buttresses loyalty, her strength the Everlasting Arms.

I believe in Delta Tau Delta as an abiding influence to help me do my work, fulfill my obligations,maintain my self-respect, and bring about that happy life wherein I may more truly love my fellow men,serve my country, and obey my God.

The Delt Creed