Theta Phi was chartered on May 15, 1960, 28 members were initiated into Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America. Theta Phi was represented well on campus over the next many years. Ten years later, Theta Phi was still nineteen members strong. There is little documentation on Theta Phi throughout the years. Besides a group picture in most copies of yearbooks, we have very little documentation of their existence on campus. Beginning in the mid-seventies, Phi Mu Alpha began to go missing from years in the yearbook. We are not sure why this happened, but we do know that the last year Theta Phi was documented on campus was in 1980. One of our alumni recently contacted us stating he was initiated in one of the last pledge classes, which was either Fall of 1975 or Spring of 1976.
In May of 2009, we had a chance to send in our application for Phase I of colonization. We were fortunate to receive colonization status. Soon after the Fall 2009 semester began, we quickly began to schedule our busy action items list. Over the course of the Fall semester, we worked very diligently on completing the list of Activity Guidelines. We petitioned for Phase II in December 2009, and were asked to continue improving our petition. We repetitioned in May 2010 and were accepted into Phase II of the colonization process. It was a learning experience for all of us. We learned our strengths, and also our weaknesses. We have learned to work as one and to depend on each other. Each one of us sacrificed many hours of our lives to make this happen here at Eastern.
On January 30, 2011, Theta Phi Colony was reactivated and became the Theta Phi Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. The Alpha Class had 11 members: Brian Lee Benavides, John Lee Bonner, Orrin Vance Dewbre, Jared William Finch, Zackary Austin Hinds, Xavier Mora, Bradley Matthew Neely, David Lee Rossen, Timothy Alan Stewart, Dr. Jason Christopher Vest (Faculty Advisor), and Timothy Anthony Wegner.
In May of 2009, we had a chance to send in our application for Phase I of colonization. We were fortunate to receive colonization status. Soon after the Fall 2009 semester began, we quickly began to schedule our busy action items list. Over the course of the Fall semester, we worked very diligently on completing the list of Activity Guidelines. We petitioned for Phase II in December 2009, and were asked to continue improving our petition. We repetitioned in May 2010 and were accepted into Phase II of the colonization process. It was a learning experience for all of us. We learned our strengths, and also our weaknesses. We have learned to work as one and to depend on each other. Each one of us sacrificed many hours of our lives to make this happen here at Eastern.
On January 30, 2011, Theta Phi Colony was reactivated and became the Theta Phi Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. The Alpha Class had 11 members: Brian Lee Benavides, John Lee Bonner, Orrin Vance Dewbre, Jared William Finch, Zackary Austin Hinds, Xavier Mora, Bradley Matthew Neely, David Lee Rossen, Timothy Alan Stewart, Dr. Jason Christopher Vest (Faculty Advisor), and Timothy Anthony Wegner.
What's New with Theta Phi?
Campus Affiliations and Community ServiceThe Theta Phi Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia is located at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, New Mexico
The brothers of the Theta Phi Chapter are actively trying to engage and give back to the community. At least once a semester, the brothers of Theta Phi take place in the Mills Music Mission, providing music to our community. In addition, the brothers of Theta Phi provide any help needed and usher at student and faculty recitals, concerts, and festivals hosted by the Eastern New Mexico University Department of Music. |
Brothers Around Campus
Brothers of Theta Phi are involved in a number of ensembles and other organizations and happenings around the Eastern New Mexico University campus.
Ensembles:
ENMU Brass Choir ENMU Chamber Singers ENMU Jazz Band ENMU Percussion Ensemble ENMU Swanee Singers ENMU Steel Band ENMU Symphonic Band ENMU University Singers ENMU Wind Symphony ENMU Green Brass Quintet ENMU Silver Brass Quintet Greyhound Sound Marching Band |
Student Organizations:
Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity Collegiate National Association for Music Education American Choral Directors Association Associated Students Activities Board Associated Students of ENMU ENMU Justice League New Mexico Music Educators Association National Association for Music Education National Band Association Percussive Arts Society Students for Equality Texas Music Educators Association Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education |
Awards
2010-2011 Academic Year
Eastern New Mexico University Awards Banquet - Most Improved Organization
Greek Week- 2nd Place Relay Race
Greek Week- 3rd Place Boat Race
Greek Week- 3rd Place Chariot Race
Greek Week- 3rd Place Eating Contest
Greek Week - 3rd Place Egg Throw
2009-2010 Academic Year
Greek Week - Overall Winner
Greek Week - Best Attendance
Greek Week - Best Sportsmanship
Greek Week - Most Improved Fraternity
Greek Week - 1st Place Natatorium Day
Eastern New Mexico University Awards Banquet - Most Improved Organization
Greek Week- 2nd Place Relay Race
Greek Week- 3rd Place Boat Race
Greek Week- 3rd Place Chariot Race
Greek Week- 3rd Place Eating Contest
Greek Week - 3rd Place Egg Throw
2009-2010 Academic Year
Greek Week - Overall Winner
Greek Week - Best Attendance
Greek Week - Best Sportsmanship
Greek Week - Most Improved Fraternity
Greek Week - 1st Place Natatorium Day