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History & Traditions


Saving the Stories That Made Us. WSU Beta winner of the '26 Stephenson Award
Ride to Remember our Gamma Theta Fallen Brothers. History in the House

Jason Hagens
Aug 152 min read


Seven Sisson's Awards that's Beta WSU Swagger
For the seventh time, the Gamma Theta Chapter has earned Beta Theta Pi’s Sisson Award, proof that the WSU Betas continue to do more than simply hang letters on the house. This recognition celebrates chapters that deliver the complete Beta experience: strong academics, responsible operations, engaged advisors, leadership development, and a brotherhood built to last. Winning the Sisson means hitting the marks that matter. The chapter maintained a GPA above WSU’s All-Men’s Avera

Jason Hagens
Aug 151 min read


Gamma Theta Just Won Beta's Biggest Trophy (No, Seriously)
2026 KNOX Award Pour yourself something special and pull up a chair. The WSU Beta Gamma Theta just took home the Knox Award, the highest chapter honor Beta Theta Pi hands out. Not the participation trophy tier. Not even the respectable but fine Sisson Award. The top shelf. The one with the highest bar in the building. Here's the receipt: the chapter GPA landed at 3.30, clearing the All Campus Average with room to spare proof that "Cultivation of the Intellect" isn't just a ni

Jason Hagens
Aug 151 min read


Gamma Theta Fallen Brothers
Gamma Theta has twelve brothers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country during wartime. These brothers are remembered in a display in our chapter house dining room so that we do not forget their sacrifice. We honor their memory on Memorial Day.

Jason Hagens
Jun 171 min read


Riding for the Twelve: Jim P's Journey to Convention Inspires Us All
Rather than fly to this year's convention, Jim is riding his motorcycle, dedicating the journey to the 12 Gamma Theta brothers who lost their lives in military service

Jason Hagens
Jun 162 min read


For Vince A Call to the Beta Brothers of the 1970's
Vince needs our help, let's get some photos and stories about the 70's on deck and ready to share. Go look in your shoe box!

Jason Hagens
Jun 102 min read


2026 BOII | WSU Graduation Edition
The lucky Beta 13, welcome the Class of 2026.
Chel Stewart
May 121 min read


Celebrate Founder's Day: Reconnect with a Beta Brother each year
Founders Day | Jan 17, 1912 WSU Betas are 114 Years Old | Learn some History | Call a Beta Friend!

Jason Hagens
Feb 173 min read


Pickleball is a Popular Sport Powered By Beta Theta Pi Gamma Theta
How Pickleball came to the Betas at Gammat Theta.

Jim Pappas
Jan 162 min read


Alumni “Finals Week Breakfast Cookout” Returns!
Finals Week Breakfast Cookout, with the Alumni Advisory Team
Chel Stewart
Nov 22, 20252 min read


Honoring WSU Betas Who Served Across America’s Wars
At Washington State University, the men of Beta Theta Pi Gamma Theta Chapter have always carried a deep tradition of service and sacrifice.

Jim Pappas
Nov 22, 20252 min read


First Ever Knox Award for Gamma Theta WSU 2025
First-ever Know Award to WSU Beta Gamma Theta. The Highest Honor a Chapter can Achieve.

Jason Hagens
Sep 24, 20251 min read
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