Alpha Lambda Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon

Dr. Herbert L. Songer, Grand Prytanis of Tau Kappa Epsilon International Fraternity visited the Alpha Lambda chapter at Kansas State, in Manhattan, Kansas, on Wednesday, April 28^th, 2010. Dr. Songer, accompanied by his wife Sheryl, was welcomed by Frater Will Crooks, Alpha Lambda Prytanis and Frater Skipp Wefald, Alpha Lambda Chapter Advisor. Frater Crooks led Dr. Songer on a tour of the chapter followed by pictures and formal dinner. Dr. Songer’s visit was well received by a strong showing of the Teke undergraduate chapter, along with several TKE Building Association Board members and their wives. Scott Jones, Director of Greek Affairs at Kansas State University, was also in attendance. Frater Songer has been active in TKE since being initiated into Alpha-Upsilon Chapter at Fort Hays State University in 1963, where he held the offices of Prytanis and Histor.  He has served in a variety of volunteer roles, including reactivating TKE chapters, conducting leadership workshops, and serving on TKE international committees.  Dr. Songer received a B.S. from Fort Hays State University in 1966 and an M.S. in 1969, and his Ph.D. from Kansas State University in 1987. He recently retired as Vice President for Student Affairs at Fort Hays State University where he held that position since 1995. A recipient of the Knights of Classic Lore and the Excellence in Education awards, Frater Songer previously served the Fraternity as Grand Hypophetes, starting in 2001, Grand Hegemon (2003–05),  two terms as Grand Pylortes, in 2001–03 and 2005–07, and as Grand Epiprytanis (2007–09).  He is a Life Loyal Teke. He and his wife Sheryl reside in Wichita, Kan.  Following dinner, Dr. Songer spoke to the chapter about current developments within TKE at the national level, including purchase of a new headquarters for TKE National in Indianapolis. He also spoke about making the most of the time you have as a Teke undergraduate and assuming leadership responsibilities. He closed by reflecting on his time in TKE, and encouraged everyone to become a Life Loyal Teke.