1. Theta Crescent Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity
Fall 2011 www.mizzouagr.com University of Missouri
Noble Ruler Report
As I near the end of my term as Noble Ruler, I am amazed ries and website, high honors for Alumni Relations and
at all we have accomplished over the past year. When my honorable mention for Membership Development.
executive team and I took office, our goal was to be the pre- Entering the fall semester, the men of Theta Chapter con-
miere fraternity on the Mizzou campus and the best Alpha tinued this momentum and won CAFNR Week and Miz-
Gamma Rho chapter in the zou’s Centennial Homecom-
nation. If you have followed ing with the women of Alpha
past Crescents, you know Delta Pi and the men of Beta
we were named the Out- Sigma Psi. This is a great ac-
standing CAFNR Organiza- THETA CHAPTER complishment for us, and we
tion, earned three awards at M I S S O U R I take great pride in our victory.
Greek Honors Night and improved our GPA moving from I look forward to the continued successes of our great
22nd to 4th place among fraternities at Mizzou. chapter. It has been an honor to serve this past year as
This summer, we recruited a new member class with the Noble Ruler.
31 men – the largest in Theta history. We also earned
seven awards from Alpha Gamma Rho National Fra- Fraternally,
ternity including a Gold Chapter Statue, highest honors Jared Henderson #1626
in Promise and Values, Recruitment, best Crescent se- Noble Ruler
CAFNR Week
This fall, the men of Alpha Gamma Rho once again ticipation and success in aforementioned competitions,
participated in the annual College of Agriculture, Food Theta Chapter took first place overall. Similarly, our new
and Natural Resources week celebrations. This event initiate Andrew Fisher was crowned CAFNR Week King.
celebrates the achievements of CAFNR students and Alpha Gamma Rho was also a cosponsor for com-
faculty while allowing students to participate in ac- edy night with Alpha Gamma Sigma. This event ben-
tivities ranging from skits, sporting events, scavenger efited the Paul Vaughn Scholarship fund. Theta Chap-
hunts, guest lectures and a barbecue cook off. ter looks forward to participating in the future and
Members had the opportunity to bond with fellow stu- continuing to be active in the College of Agriculture,
dents in the college, and due to the chapter’s active par- Food and Natural Resources.
19th Annual AGR Classic Cattle Show
Feb. 3-5 • Boone County Fair Grounds • Columbia, Mo.
We are currently seeking individual and corporate sponsors.
If you can help us, please contact cdscn6@mail.missouri.edu.
See our website for details: www.mizzouagr.com.
What’s Inside
Recruitment Update • Centennial Homecoming • Staying Connected • And More...

2. Recruitment Update
After attending AGR’s Recruit- Recruitment continued through Along with their big brothers, they
ment School last January, Dane Die- the summer months and formal re- are learning about life at 602 S. Col-
hl and his recruitment team began cruitment in June. Theta Chapter lege. With the completion of Home-
a quest for new members with our signed 31 new members. Twenty- coming festivities and CAFNR,
first recruitment weekend in Febru- seven of those signees were initi- they are now ready to buckle down
ary. This was followed by several ated and are currently complet- and focus on academics as we start
additional weekends throughout the ing their Theta history study with into the final weeks of first semester.
spring, home visits and a booth at Brother John Koenigsfeld, VNR We at Theta are proud to introduce
the State FFA Convention in April. Membership Development. our 27 new members.
John McKinley Davis
Chillicothe, Ag Business
Russell Tanner Hedges
Richland, Ag Business
Taylor Lawrence Hutson
Troy, Ag Business
Matt Douglass Jeffers
Paris, Ag Business
Cody Buchanan Jones
Fulton, Ag Business
Ben Joseph Werr
Shelbina, Ag Business
Colby William Willer Seth Brian Nobis Ben Josephs Delaney
Mexico, Ag Business Paris, Ag Systems Management (ASM) Baring, Ag Business
Andrew David Fisher Richard Francis Schwendemann Caleb Ryan Tuttle
Bowling Green, Ag Economics Wentzville, Ag Systems Management (ASM)/ Sedalia, Industrial Engineering
Ag Economics
Edward Ross Oram Alex Lee O’Laughlin
Gilman City, Ag Economics Ryan Wilson Johnson Shelbina, Mechanical Engineering
Agency, Biochemistry
John Brett Waddell Robert Louis Gorrell
Curryville, Ag Education Christian Lee Gander Marshall, Plant Science
Clarence, Biochemistry/Biology
Andrew Heratio Jon Cauthorn Austin Gale Thiel
Mexico, Ag Systems Management (ASM) Brice Colby Babbs Marshall, Plant Science
Camdenton, Business Finance
Daniel William Kipping Justin David Buschjost
Carrollton, Ag Systems Management (ASM) Dylan Ross Bussell Jefferson City, Undeclared
Rogersville, Fisheries and Wildlife
Kyle Davis Lynn Thomas Jerry Stillman
Paris, Ag Systems Management (ASM) John Thomas Marshall Kennett, Ag Business
Columbia, Fisheries and Wildlife/Forestry
Have a Recruitment Recommendation?
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3. Centennial Homecoming
2011 Homecoming Champions! Alpha Gamma Rho, along with their homecoming partners Alpha Delta Pi and
Beta Sigma Psi, proudly laid claim to the 1st place finish among Greek organizations at Mizzou. Take a look below
at the awards presented to Theta Chapter.
1st
1st
Parade Skit Props
1st
1st
Blood Donations Service
3rd 5th
House Decorations Banner
Crescent Publishing Service
This issue of the Theta Chapter Crescent
was published through the Crescent Publishing Service (CPS).
This is a special project of the Alpha Gamma Rho
Home Office to assist chapters in improving
communications with alumni.
Chapters pay a small fee for the service below the actual
production cost to encourage regular contact.
This project is made possible by donations from alumni like you.
Please consider contributing.

4. Staying Connected
On the second Thursday in October, less than 48 hours living within a 50 mile radius of Columbia. Only seven
before Mizzou’s 100th Homecoming Game was played brothers were present at the first social, but it’s catching
at Faurot Field, a group of about 15 Theta alumni met on. Last month there were more than 20, including four
at another campus institution, the Old Heidelburg, for or five undergraduates. They were noticeably absent on
some food, drinks and camaraderie. Thursday, due to the hectic Homecoming preparations,
Last spring Ryan Milhollin (’98), one of Theta’s ad- but there was still a good showing.
visers, decided to begin a monthly Theta social which These gatherings are about more than just AGR. You
would occur on the second Thursday of each month at hear everything from catching up on the latest news
a venue in downtown Columbia. Since April, brothers, about friends and family to farming and even a little
wives and friends have gathered at Shiloh’s, Stone 44 politics. It’s safe to say more than 50 alumni have at-
and the Old Heidelburg, to name a few. Ryan worked tended at least one of the socials. If you haven’t made it
to get email addresses from as many AGRs as possible to one of the socials, please try and join us soon!
Save the Dates for our next AGR Socials!
Dec. 8, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Campus Bar and Grill
Jan. 12, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Harpo’s
A New Flag Waves
When the seniors gathered for their final dinner before A plaque will be placed at the base of the flag to thank
graduation in 2008, they decided to leave their mark at these alumni for their generous donations. Our sincere
602 S. College. Several brothers made pledges for the gratitude goes out to the following brothers: Daniel
purpose of placing a flag pole in our front lawn. This Eddy (’05), Bill Ehrich (’04), Gregory Gholson (’04),
fall, after enough pledges were fulfilled, a new 20-foot Travis Heman (’04), Matthew Henderson (’04), Aus-
flag pole was purchased and installed on the south side tin Hibler (’04), Andrew Howard (’04), Brian Martin
of our front lawn. Our thanks go to Chris Smith (’04) (’04), Christopher Nation (’04), Ross Pierson (’04),
for rallying the troops to send in their pledges and our Jake Schlitt (’05), Trent Small (’06) and Christopher
alumni building manager and Theta Adviser Alan Mas- Smith (’04).
ters (’80) for handling the installation process.
Help us Celebrate Founders’ Day
Join Theta brothers celebrating 10 (2001),
25 (1986) and 50 (1961) years of brotherhood.
MARCH
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Look for your invitation with details to arrive
in the mail in January.
See our website for more details:
www.mizzouagr.com/founder-s-day

5. Academic Success
Starting a year ago, the campus Payne/Longwell scholarship, a
Greek Life began awarding the scholarship awarded to brothers
Academic Achievement banners who have a semester GPA of 3.25
to the students of Greek houses or greater. Our combined GPA as
who were in the top tier of fra- a house was 3.10, placing us 4th
ternities. Last year on Founders’ overall in the Greek system. We
Day, Brother Steve Ellis issued were above the University aver-
a challenge to us to have that age of 3.034, above the all male
banner hanging in front of our average of 2.893, and above the
house next year. all fraternal average of 2.780.
We set our minds to achieving Every year we look to build
the best grades possible, and we upon our successes, and we hope
did. Last semester more than half we’ll soon reach the number one
Theta brothers proudly display the Academic Achievement banner. of our members achieved the spot for grades.
AGR Summer Gathering
What began with some North Missouri AGRs has with grain, agronomy and feed services.
expanded to include AGRs from across the state. This Following the tours, everyone adjourned to his
year’s edition occurred on one of the hottest days of hunting lodge along the Missouri River for a great
the summer, July 23, in Brunswick, Mo. Brother Bill meal featuring grilled pork chops and fresh corn
Jackson (Theta ’10) was the host for the event. Ev- on the cob. Guests were treated with a short video
eryone gathered at the AGRIServices of Brunswick. about Jerry Litton, and they were given the opportu-
Bill took us on a tour of the facility, which is a full nity to reminisce and share some AGR stories from
service ag retail and fertilizer wholesale company the past – some perhaps greatly embellished over
located in North Central Missouri. They sell and dis- the years. Thanks to Sue and Larry Warren for put-
tribute wholesale fertilizer throughout the Midwest. ting this event together and to Bill Jackson for host-
They also have retail locations to serve the local area ing the event.
Fairchild Picnic
On Aug. 20, Theta Chapter alumni reunited for The barbecue was provided by the Fairchilds, and
brotherhood and a barbecue at the residence of Andy guests in attendance brought many side dishes and
Fairchild (’82) and his wife Fay. The evening con- desserts. Bruce Poe (’80) and his band played mu-
sisted of fun festivities, reminiscing of memories past, sic and supplied entertainment for the night. All in
and enjoying the presence of family and friends. More attendance appreciate the Fairchild household, and
than 65 alumni from across Missouri and four sur- alumni look forward to having another event similar
rounding states attended with their families. to this one in the future.
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