Southeastern's Delta Tau Delta Chapter earns national ranking
Contact: Tonya Lowentritt
Date: April 17, 2013
HAMMOND – For the fifth consecutive year, the Southeastern Louisiana University Epsilon Phi
Chapter of Delta Tau Delta is the recipient of the prestigious Hugh Shields Award,
presented to the top chapters in the country.
The award is given annually to the top 10 chapters of Delta Tau Delta across
the nation, said Chapter Advisor Gene Pregeant. The award is based on overall performance
and programming in the areas of academics, finances, recruitment, membership education,
operations, campus leadership, service and alumni relations.
"This is a direct representation of the men that we have in our organization
– men who are committed to Delta Tau Delta and committed to Southeastern and our community,"
said Jeremy Troulliet of Ponchatoula, chapter president. "Our motto is 'Committed
to Lives of Excellence' and our members try to live up to that every day."
"The Hugh Shields recognition this year was particularly meaningful considering
the chapter has received the award five times and is now allowed to retire the flag
for permanent residence in their house," Pregeant said. "This is the third flag the
Southeastern Chapter has retired in its 44 year history. Only four Delta Tau Delta
chapters in the United States have won more than the 15 flags awarded to Southeastern
– Iowa State leads with 22 flags followed by the University of Nebraska, Illinois
Institute of Technology and Oklahoma State."
The awards capped another impressive year for the brothers of Epsilon Phi, as
their cumulative GPA was 3.074, placing them first among Southeastern fraternities.
Community service projects for the fraternity during the year included their
work for the national philanthropy JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation), Relay
for Life and the local Humane Society. Campus service included work at the Southeastern
Laboratory School and Chefs Evening, the university's largest fundraiser to enhance
academic programming.
Members of Epsilon Phi Chapter of Delta Tau Delta include David Foster and Jayse
Morgan, Albany; Lance Hardman, Oakdale; Landon Brown, Blaine McGowan, Joel Roberts,
John Roberts Jr., Christopher Simoneaux, and Josh Stickling, Baton Rouge; Barrett
Black and Ben Black, Central; Patrick Amie, Covington; Forrest Friedman and Tyler
Mellenthin, Denham Springs; Blake Matherne and Brennen McAndrew, Hammond; Jeremy
Stoufflet, Gretna; Jorge Franco, Kenner; Marshall Paris, Lake Charles; Kevin LeJeune,
Lakeland; Hunter Robinson, Luling; Chad Mouledous and Blake Thomas, Mandeville; Elliot
Barcelona, Marrero; Julian Ellis, Maurepas; Blake Borgstede, Metairie; Dante Bidwell
and Sean Payton, New Orleans; Seth Hebert, Nick Nelson and Jeremy Troulliet, Ponchatoula;
Evan Fiore, Quinn Fiore, Scott Harpster, Garrett Hollingsworth, Logan Kadinger, Jordan
Leggett, Carson Songy, and Oliver Young Hernandez, Slidell; Ross Tomko, Walker; Matthew
Hein, Garden Grove, CA; Justin Williamson, Waldorf, Md.; and Jacob Bellairs, Lexington,
Va. New members include Grayson Jackson, Baton Rouge; Logan Chaplain, Chalmette; and
Zach Edwards, Livingston.
Assistant Advisors for Epsilon Phi Chapter are Brad Bergeron, Hans Oberschmidt,
Gary Prescott, and Anthony Ranatza.
