Over 10,000 fsl Alumni
742 fsl Undergraduates
3 National Pan-Hellenic Chapters
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
5 Panhellenic Chapters
Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Sigma Alpha, Phi Mu, Sigma Kappa, Sigma Sigma Sigma
7 Interfraternity Chapters
Alpha Gamma Rho, Alpha Kappa Lambda, Phi Sigma Kappa, Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Sigma Tau Gamma, Tau Kappa Epsilon
One fsl Community
FSL Community NEWS
FSL's New Coordinator
The Fraternity and Sorority Life Office happily welcomed Annaliese Punt into one of the Coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life roles this past fall. In her position, Annie's primary focus will be the Interfraternity Council and Order of Omega.
Annie graduated from Northwest in May of 2022 with a bachelor's degree in Public Relations. During her undergraduate career, she was Panhellenic Delegate, Homecoming Co-Chair, and Chapter President of Alpha Sigma Alpha, President of the Panhellenic Council. In addition, she served on the National Panhellenic Conference Student Advisory Board.
The Return of Greek Week
The Northwest Missouri State University Fraternity and Sorority Life Office is excited to announce this past spring, we brought back a full Greek Week for the first time in six years. The week was filled with numerous events and received great reviews. After a successful week, all the chapters had a great time, and Pi Kappa Alpha came out victorious.
Pictured left are one member of each fraternity pulling their sorority teammates in Chariot Races, which started the week. All FSL members then traveled to Hughes Fieldhouse for a game of Greek Family Feud.
A Phi Sigma Kappa Makes History
Garrison Kennedy, the Vice President of Phi Sigma Kappa and an Interfraternity Council delegate, was honored at the annual Northwest Award ceremony, where he won the Student Employee of the Year award not only at Northwest but in the Midwest region and nationally for his work in the school's Office of Student Involvement. He is the school's first student to win the Student Employee of the Year award nationally and was given two checks totaling 400-dollar's.
Former Interim President of Northwest and Chief of the University Police Department, Clarence Green, is pictured with Garrison Kennedy (Phi Sigma Kappa) after congratulating him on his multiple wins.
Homecoming 2022
The 2022 Homecoming theme was "Bearcats Got Game" and our fraternity and sorority community went all out with their artwork. FSL members spent the week putting last minute details on their floats, jalopies, paper mache heads, and much more to make the Homecoming experience special for anyone who attended. Variety Show was full of laughs and the parade was vibrant.
The FSL Office is beyond proud of Hadley Douglas (ADPi) and Foster Huggins (Sig Ep) for being crowned the 2022 Homecoming Queen and King. The Royalty Court also included 4 other FSL members: Dami Popoola of TKE, Hunter Grantham of Sig Tau, Makenna Johannsen of Phi Mu, and Jenna Lee-Johnson of Alpha Sig. It is always a moment of pride when our strong FSL community leaders get recognized for their work on campus.
Awards
Rho Theta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Events
Voter Registration: To get people ready to vote in the upcoming election.
Sexual Health Awareness Seminar: National program that teaches the importance of safe sex and healthy relationships.
Phinish the Lyric: To engage the campus and get people out of their comfort zone at the beginning of the year.
Stroll Like an Alpha: This is to teach women how to stroll like an Alpha and get them into a fun competition to see who can stroll better.
Phist Phight: Self-defense class to teach people how to box and defend themselves if need be.
Accomplishments
Most Improved Grade Point Average
Alumni Spotlight
Tyrone Bates Jr.
CEO and Owner of True Empowering, LLC
Joined Rho Theta in 1995
Dr. Bates Jr. has done a lot for the Rho Theta chapter. As their advisor, he helped guide the members in managing a successful chapter and aids in being a bridge between the university and the actives. He is involved with the Northwest community and was present to help decide who the next president of Northwest would be. He's done amazing work teaching the members how to be men of Alpha and lead effectively.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Events
Blu&White Weekend: Participated in different community service projects including helping out at the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri.
Sigma Study Sessions: Held study sessions at the library for students on campus to come meet Sigmas and earn a scholarship for the most hours spent there.
Valentines Event: Gave free chair massages and roses to ladies on campus for Valentines Day.
Uncomfortable Talks w/ The Sigmas: Hosted an open discussion for the student body to come together and talk about topics such as social injustices, depression and mental health.
Iota Theta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, inc.
Events
Spelling Bee: To promote students to continue in the education and to also get to know more students on campus
Voter Registration: Held a table event in the union to encourage people to go out and get their voice heard.
Vision Board: This event was held in the beginning of the school year to encourage the positive mindset for the 2022-2023 academic school year
Alumni Spotlight
Tyrell Maddox
Youth Counselor
Joined Iota Theta in 2020
Iota Theta is spotlighting Tryrell because he has still been putting in work for the chapter and the life of children. Recently he held a successful canned goods drive in the city for the chapter. Tyrell was also able to run a shoe drive to bring shoes to the less fortunate.
Panhellenic Council
Alpha Delta Pi
Events
PiHop and Pop Tab Drive for Ronald McDonald House Charities
Crush Date Party with Sigma Kappa
Accomplishments
32 members with 4.0 GPAs over Spring 2022 and Fall 2022
3rd place in the Sorority Category for Intramural Supremacy
Shelby Godding won the Panhellenic Legacy Award for 2022
Molly Cowan won Outstanding Sorority President for 2022
2nd place in Philanthropy for Homecoming
Alumna Spotlight
Alexis Moore
Director of Social Services, New Mark Care Center
Joined ADPi in 2015
Alpha Delta Pi has chosen to highlight Alexis because of the hard-work and time she has put into Alpha Delta Pi. During her time as an active in Alpha Delta Pi, she served as the finance vice president. Now she serves as the financial advisor for Theta Alpha. Alpha Delta Pi loves her organization, creativity, and hard work that helps with the chapter. They couldn't be more proud and thankful for the things she does for them.
Alpha Sigma Alpha
Events
Mr. Northwest for Special Olympics
SOHOP for Special Olympics
Partnered with Nutrition On Main to raise money for the RISE Foundation
Mixers with Fraternities and Sororities across campus
accomplishments
Recruited 31 members during Fall recruitment with a 100% retention rate at initiation
Mr. Northwest raised almost $5,000 for Special Olympics
42 members with 4.0 GPAs over spring 2022 and Fall 2022
Spring 2022 Sorority Highest New Member GPA
Gary Gaetti Intramural Supremacy Award Winner
Won Overall Homecoming
Alumna Spot[light
Amanda Cullin
Interim Chief of Police, NWMSU Police Department
2022 Outstanding Advisor of the Year
Joined Alpha in 1995
Amanda does so much for the Northwest and Maryville communities. She served as the interim Chief of Police and Alpha Sigma Alphas Chapter Advisor. She is such a fantastic leader and someone everyone in the chapter looks up to. In the spring, Amanda will receive her master's degree and then head to the FBI National Academy's Leadership Certification Program. Less than one percent of police officers are selected to go to the FBI program, and even fewer of that one percent are female officers. She is an empowering, supportive, and active alumnus, and Alpha could not be happier to call her their sister.
Phi Mu
Events
Run for Jen to honor a past sister and raise asthma awareness.
Kickin It with Phi Mu kickball tournament which raises profits for the M3 Foundation. The M3 Foundation is a Phi Mu Foundation that supports many women through scholarships and donations for those in need.
accomplishments
Spring 2022 Sorority Highest Semester GPA
Fall 2022 Sorority Highest New Member GPA
Fall 2022 Sorority Highest Semester GPA
Fall 2022 Sorority Highest Overall GPA
1st place Jalopy for Homecoming
1st place in Donation Creation for Homecoming
2nd place in Homecoming Float
People’s choice awards for Homecoming Skit.
Makenna Johannsen was named 2022 Outstanding Greek Woman of the Year
2nd place in the Sorority Category for Intramural Supremacy
Alumna Spotlight
Madi Cobb
Talent Acquisition Specialist at Mylo
Joined Phi Mu in 2017
The Zeta Lambda chapter highlights Madi Cobb because she has been giving outstanding support and left a legacy in their chapter. Madi is a positive role model for the group of women and an amazing leader. Madi is one of the advisors for the chapter and was a fantastic help during recruitment in the Fall of 2022. Madi stayed in Maryville that weekend to help the chapter learn how to use a new program and ensure they were efficient this past recruitment.
Sigma Kappa
Events
Sig Kap and Cheese
Dove Dodgeball
accomplishments
Raised the most money in chapter history for Alzheimer's research this past year.
30 members with 4.0 GPAs over Spring 2022 and Fall 2022
Sorority with the most service hours donated - 324 hours
Highest service hours average per member for 2022
Alumna Spotlight
Vanessa Buhrmester
First Grade Teacher, Lee Summit
Joined Sigma Kappa in 1995
Vanessa is a colony member of the Kappa Alpha chapter. She has been involved with Sigma Kappa ever since as an advisor. She has done wonderful things for the chapter's advancement and has given so much time and energy into being the best advisor she can be. She is always willing to go to events when needed and understands the importance of what it means to be a Sigma Kappa.
Sigma Sigma Sigma
Events
Karen Hawkins memorial is a week in March that all of our chapter gets together to honor one of our sisters who passed away. Each day we hold different events and on the last day we have a silent walk for her around campus where our alumni and members from other organizations also join us.
Robbie Page lip sync battle is another philanthropy event we host. Different organizations sign up to participate in this event and all of the money raised goes towards children's play therapy.
accomplishments
First in Skit for homecoming
Second Place in Dancing Clowns during homecoming
25 members with 4.0 GPAs over Spring 2022 and Fall 2022
Most Improved Sorority Grade Point Average
Alumna Spotlight
Annelise Puett
Training Coordinator, Hillyard Inc. Saint Joesph, Missouri
Joined Sigma Sigma Sigma in the Fall of 2016
Annelise currently serves as one of the chapter advisors, and has helped the chapter through alot. Annelise is always there to support whether that is in person or over the phone. She does her best to be present at events and even hosts her own ice cream event for the actives to get to know her better and strengthen their bonds with her. Annelise has helped guide the chapter through obstacles and has been there to both congratulate and celebrate the chapter's accomplishments. She is a great example of the Sigma Sigma Sigma values of faith, hope, wisdom, power, and love. Annelise is truly a light in the actives' lives. To know Annelise is to love her.
Interfraternity Council
alpha gamma rho
Events
Alpha Gamma Rho held a variety of events this year, but the ones they are most proud of is their philanthropy, fundraising, and advocacy week. Throughout this week, AGR was able to host a basketball tournament, their annual calf on campus, war of the Rose, and a breakfast. They ended up being able to donate around $2,000 to 2 charities because of this week.
accomplishments
Fraternity Flag football champs
1st place Homecoming Jalopy
2nd place homecoming Float
1st place Greek Week field day
2nd place in Greek Week chariot race
2nd place Greek Week Family Feud
2nd place Greek Week Capture the Flag
Dylan White was awarded 2022 Outstanding Greek Man of the Year
Alumni Spotlight
Rob Sparks
Insurance Salesman
Joined AGR in 1990
The men of Alpha Gamma Rho would like to spotlight their Alumni Board President, Rob Sparks. Rob is a standout community member that always provides the best support and ideas. He is also a part of the local Lions Club and is very active within the Maryville community.
alpha kappa lambda
Events
Autism Awareness BBQ: Annual Event every April to promote Autism Awareness. All proceeds are donated here locally to Nodaway County Group Homes
These Hands Don't Hurt Promise Wall: A wall that whoever puts down their hand pledges to never assault a human being domestically or sexually and condemn the act.
Highway Clean Up: Always do this event once a semester to keep our highways clean from litter
AKL Mom's Day: Decided to split up parent's weekend into two, with a Mom's Day in the fall and a Dad's Day in the Spring
AKL x Tri Sig x ADPi Homecoming Float: All decided to work together for homecoming this past semester
AKL x Delta Sig Carwash: A successful fundraising event for both chapters
AKL x ASA Sand Volleyball Mixer
accomplishments
Over 200+ ticket sales and over $1400 raised from the Autism Awareness BBQ
100% completion of AKL Foundations Education (Nationals)
$200+ raised from the Promise Wall ($1 a hand)
Fall Recruitment Class of 16 (Fall 2022)
Intramural Cornhole Champions
Top 3 in Intramural Points
Green Dot Trained
Engage Trained
Alumni Spotlight
Jackson Wagner
Content Marketing Strategist, Farmers National Company
Joined AKL in the Fall of 2018
Jackson Wagner (J Wags) is one of the most important alumni to the current actives. He has always brought energy, kindness, and wisdom to share with the chapter. If there was any situation or altercation, the chapter could always count on him to help. There was never a reason for anyone to dislike him as he is easily one of the most personable people you can meet. Along with being such a great friend and brother, he is also a fantastic leader. He held multiple executive board positions, including New Member Educator, Social Chairman, and Risk Management (as a freshman). Even after graduation, J Wags is constantly in touch with the active chapter and sometimes comes down to see everybody. He is very busy but can always find time for the chapter. Jackson has always been a man of character and a fantastic brother, and the chapter sees him as the perfect symbol of what it means to be an AKL.
Phi Sigma Kappa
Events
Volunteered at Special Olympics Basketball Tournament in Saint Joseph
Sending four members to the 150th anniversary General Convention
First Annual Regional Summit at Pittsburg State University
Soak-a-Sig: Fundraiser for Special Olympics
Pancakes and Pajamas with Sigma Kappa
accomplishments
Office of Student Involvement Commitment to Community Leadership Award
Phi Sigma Kappa Nationals Award - Most Improved Chapter
Spring 2022 Fraternity Highest New Member GPA
Student Senate Tower Service Award 2023
2nd Place in Homecoming Banner
Alumni Spotlight
Logan Lightfoot
Superintendent, Maryville School District
Joined Phi Sig in the Fall of 1999
Phi Sig would like to spotlight Logan Lightfoot because he is the epitome of what it means to be a Phi Sig. Since moving back to Maryville, he has made it a point to introduce himself to the actives of Phi Sig and help the chapter in multiple ways. Whether answering a simple question or helping us learn our chapter's history, he always makes time for the actives. In addition, he shares the knowledge he learned while being chapter president and alumni president, which the chapter couldn't be more grateful for.
Pi kappa alpha
Events
Chili Cookoff: To fundraise for the Maryville fire department
Cycle for Life: To raise awareness for Leukemia and Lymphoma and raise money to help find a cure.
MOERA High Course: To build a stronger brotherhood amongst the chapter
Apple Picking with Sigma Society: Donated apples to local food pantry
accomplishments
3rd Place in Gary Gaetti Intramural Supremacy Award
High retention rate
Successful social events with nearly every sorority on campus
Great performance in intramurals with consistent appearances in the finals
Placed 3rd in Jalopy for homecoming
Alumni Spotlight
Elliott Tuttle
Tech Sales
Joined PIKE in 2018
Elliott Tuttle held the position of President while the chapter chartered in 2021. During his time, he motivated the chapter and built it internally, which gave Pi Kappa Alpha the stability to begin working externally. Since graduating, he has continued to be a resource for the Mu Phi chapter by showing continual involvement, from attending alumni events to zooming into chapter meetings to give insight on daily operations and even working with the chapter's headquarters as an AAB finance advisor for the Heartland region.
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Events
Golf recruitment event
Poker recruitment event
Trivia mixer
Do Your Own Dance mixer
Pumpkin Carving mixer
accomplishments
Re-Obtained Charter
Garry Gaeitti Intramural Supremacy Award - Fraternity Category
Foster Huggins named the 2022 Outstanding Fraternity President
Max Kneib named the 2022 IFC Outstanding Active Member of the Year
Sigma Tau Gamma
Events
Egg a Tau: Sig Tau's new member education plan has the new members planning and setting up an event, so for the last two semesters, they have hosted Egg a Tau, and all proceeds go to Special Olympics.
Mixers: Collaborated with other organizations on campus to hold fun events such as making cookies with Alpha Sigma Alpha, wedding rehearsal with Phi Mu, bowling with Tri Sigma, and more!
Shave a Tau: Four members competed to see who could raise the most money, and the brother that did had to shave his head.
Servin' it up with Sig Tau: Annual volleyball tournament that all proceeds go to Sig Tau's local philanthropy: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nodaway County.
Accomplishments
1st Place Float
2nd Place Jalopy
Organization of the Year
1st Place Dancing Clowns
Freshman Highest GPA Fall 2022: 3.52
Spring 2022 Fraternity Highest Overall GPA
Fraternity with the most Service Hours Donated
Spring 2022 Fraternity Highest Semester GPA
8 Members achieved a 4.0 in the Fall 2022 semester
Interfraternity Council New Member of the Year Scholarship recipient: Lucas Prater
Interfraternity Council Active member of the Year Scholarship recipient: Dustin Fagan
Alumni Spotlight
Kirayle Jones
Socials Studies Teacher and Coach, Skutt Catholic High School
Joined Fall of 2017
Kirayle embodied what it meant to be a Sig Tau. When he was on campus, Kirayle was involved in many organizations such as TRiO, Student Ambassadors, and he also served as the Student Body President for the 98th senate at Northwest. While he was in Sig Tau, Kirayle served as the academic coordinator for two years and was a part of the standards board. He was driven to be the best man he could be and showed it through his actions. Sig Tau is proud to showcase Kirayle as one of their outstanding alumni.
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Events
Red Carnation Ball (Formal) Dance
Halloween Informal and a Valentine's Day informal.
Pumpkin Smash Event, Toss for a Cause, and TKE March Madness for St. Jude Children's Hospital.
The officer's board went to Chicago for a Regional Leadership Conference with 40 chapters of TKE.
Accomplishments
Third Place in Homecoming Street Chalk
Added 13 members this year in recruitment
Highest Philanthropic Donations Average Per Member
Second place in Homecoming Skit with Alpha Sigma Alpha
Awarded $14000 worth of scholarships from Chapter alumni
Fraternity with the Highest Service Hour Amount Per Member
Sal Bonadonna was awarded the Interfraternity Legacy Award
Brendan Akehurst was awarded IFC Outstanding Fraternity New Member
Raised over $2000 for St. Jude's Children's Hospital During the school year.
Alumni Spotlight
Aarib Shaikh
Music Production And DJ
Joined TKE in 2017
Aarib was one of the eight Re-Founding Fathers who helped TKE come back on campus. He is an amazing brother who always cares about each brother. He has been a huge help in many brothers getting comfortable with the Fraternity and building amazing relationships. He is a great brother to talk to and always was willing to help anyone.
A quote from Aarib, "It became my home, my family away from my real family who were thousands of miles away. TKE will always be a special place in my heart and I'm grateful for the friendships and experiences that will last a lifetime."
Meet the Interns
This newsletter would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of our Fraternity and Sorority Life Interns! These FSL Leaders volunteer their time and talents to collecting information from each chapter and designing and assembling the newsletter so we are better able to share all of the great things happening in the FSL Community at Northwest.