Homecoming Celebration

HOMECOMING CELEBRATION

On Saturday, October 20, 2018, Phis from all different eras descended upon Corvallis for the homecoming game. While the game didn’t go so well for the Beavs, the events at 120 NW 13th Street were quite successful. We had a centennial breakfast, alumni and their families received tours of the newly renovated second and third floors, and we hosted a general mingling of the ages.

All of the alumni were very impressed with both the work and the general status of the chapter house. It also really connected all of the exterior and interior work over the past two summers. Granted, it also makes the areas not remodeled show their age a little more and it really emphasizes the need for this work.

The active brothers made sure the chapter house was in tip top shape, making sure it was as clean as it could be. They had also done extensive yard work to get the lawn back in shape after a summer of no watering.

Brothers from all eras gathered on October 20, 2018 to celebrate OSU football homecoming and Phi Delta Theta

One of the most impressive aspects of the brunch was the pride that the new Phikeia showed for our college home!

The main event was of course the ribbon cutting ceremony where the actives and campaign board alumni participated. Naturally it wouldn’t be a Phi Delt moment if everything went off without a hitch. The ribbon was too thick for the original scissors. After a minute of laughter, new scissors were found and the ribbon was fully cut.

We also made sure to honor Brother Erin Haynes 966 who had just recently been named the Chapter Advisor of the Year for Phi Delta Theta. It was a fitting way to end our festivities before the start of the game. We know many more alumni came by after the game. All in all, the day was a BIG win for Phi Delta Theta!

Ribbon cutting ceremony during the homecoming celebration. Pictured from right to left: Robert Pool 846, Chase Kalust 1902, Erin Haynes 966, John Lidstrom 1641, Steve Walker 1224, John Jendrzejewski 883, Garrett Johnson 1815, Dominic Biggi, Ryan Patridge 1880