Alumnus Spotlight

ALUMNUS SPOTLIGHT

YOU WILL FIND SUCCESS BY FOLLOWING THE CARDINAL PRINCIPLES, ESPECIALLY RECTITUDE

Vince DiTirro 1117 graduated from Colorado State University in May 2016. He now serves as a Catholic campus missionary at Ole Miss through an organization called FOCUS. Vince works alongside the campus ministry and the church to serve the college students at the University of Mississippi by helping them grow in the Catholic faith. Vince shares some wisdom learned through some failures he has endured since graduation.

How did Phi Delta Theta prepare you for life after college?

My chapter brothers prepared me for life after college by teaching me to pursue excellence and virtue. Through the example and friendships of my fellow Phis and our chapter advisor, and through opportunities to serve the chapter in various officer positions, I developed habits of hard work, discipline, and service to others. These virtues and habits are crucial to living a good life after college, and Phi Delt prepared me by helping me build those during my time in school.

Why is it important to support Phi Delta Theta as an alumnus?

In a time where our culture has a shortage of real men, I’ve been able to witness, first-hand, the high caliber of men that are being formed at Colorado Gamma. As an alumnus, I think it’s important to support the chapter so that this critical work of forming leaders that can impact their future workplaces and families can continue.

Knowing what you know now, what advice would you give to today’s newest Phikeia class?

To the newest Phikeia class, my advice is to live out our Cardinal Principle of Rectitude: love your brothers as yourself; keep the house clean; honor those in your life; go to church; go to Bible study; if there isn’t a Bible study, start one with your brothers. Learn how to apply morals to your life and then live them out without compromise.

Vince DiTirro 1117