Phi Kappa Tau Ceremony | Photo by Arden Reimer | The Wright State Guardian
On Nov. 12, Phi Kappa Tau held an associate ceremony for newly joined members of the fraternity in the Endeavour Room of the Student Union.
The ceremony
Greek life at Wright State University provides an opportunity for students to find companionship and give back to communities through service and programming, according to the official WSU Fraternities and Sororities webpage. In the case of Phi Kappa Tau, the formation of brotherhood is the main goal, according to President Dylan Collison.
Drake Berlin, the Director of Chapter Services of Phi Kappa Tau, gave a breakdown of what the ceremony consisted of.
“Ultimately, this is our associate ceremony in which we affiliate these guys with the fraternity, so they express their interest to be associated with the fraternity by taking an oath,” Berlin said.
Vice President of Phi Kappa Tau Donnell Smith voiced personal opinions on committing to the fraternity as well as the sense of brotherhood gained in joining.
“After meeting with the recruiter, they made me feel this organization is really good for what I’m trying to do later in life. I’m trying to lead my own company,” Smith said.
Smith also expressed that Phi Kappa Tau provides a strong sense of brotherhood with male friends.
History of Phi Kappa Tau
Mike Keir, a founding colonist of Phi Kappa Tau, explained the creation of this fraternity.
“I was an original colonist back in fall 1973. I was initiated back in ‘75, and I was with the chapter through to 1978. I was sergeant in arms and worked with the recruitment committee a few times,” Keir said.
Keir committed to Wright State after graduating high school and receiving a letter from Phi Kappa Tau about an interest in forming a chapter. Expressing an interest in chapter affairs, Keir also had personal motivations behind attendance.
“I wanted to see them get back together, I was one of the original members 49 years ago. I was really sad to see them go dormant a couple years back, and I’m very happy to see it back. It’s a legacy, and I would hate to see it go away,” Keir exclaimed.
For more information on fraternities and sororities, visit the Student Involvement and Leadership page about Greek life.
