Delta Gamma Sigma Celebrates A Legacy Of Strong Brotherhood & Services
Delta Gamma Sigma celebrated its 50th anniversary on June 9-10, 2023, in Edmond and Oklahoma City, marking a significant milestone for the men’s club.
Founded during the 1972-73 school year at Oklahoma Christian University, Delta Gamma Sigma was formed after OC’s social service clubs were separated into men’s and women’s organizations. Notable figures in its founding include Chester Knight (’73), Steve Chapman (’73) and Albert McCutcheon (’75), with Knight serving as Delta’s inaugural president. Since its inception, Delta has maintained a prominent presence on the OC campus.
“I’m proud when I see the men of Delta of all ages making an impact in their communities,” Rep. Mike Osburn (’90) said. “But nothing makes me prouder than when I see the DGS cheering section behind them when they do.”
The anniversary festivities commenced on June 9 with Delta alumni and their families gathering at McGraw Pavilion for fellowship and food truck fare.
On June 10, approximately 100 Delta alumni and friends participated in the Delta Golf Classic at the Golf Club of Edmond.
The highlight of the celebration was a members-only event held on Saturday evening, June 10, at the Petroleum Club Events Center in Oklahoma City. The event featured remarks from Knight, along with lighthearted roasts of longtime Delta sponsor Dr. Brad Robison by alumni Todd Dobson (’85) and Tom Burkhard (’85). Emcees Rep. Osborn and Allan Stanglin (’89) guided the evening’s proceedings, which also included the unveiling of the Delta50 logo designed by Ronnie Bates (’84) and David Bates (’90). Attendees departed the event with branded Delta50 merchandise.
With approximately 150 Delta alumni in attendance, spanning various decades and eras of Delta’s history, the celebration highlighted the club’s enduring legacy at Oklahoma Christian University.
“Delta has always tried to recruit men who want to be excellent, creative, energetic and eventual leaders in their respective fields. This is evident in the impressive roster of Delta alumni spanning over 50 years,” OC Board of Trustees member and former OC President Alfred Branch (’84) said.
Delta Gamma Sigma, known for its motto Strength Through Unity, Dependability, and Pride, has seen its members excel in diverse fields such as education, ministry, law, business, medicine, politics and community leadership.
As Delta looks ahead to the next 50 years, its members remain committed to upholding these values and contributing to their respective industries and communities.
“1 Thessalonians 5:11 describes this brotherhood, ‘Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.’ I’ve had many missteps in life and many of my Delta Brothers have been a great support. It’s a strong brotherhood as friends, brothers and brothers in Christ,” Knight said. “OC gave me a direction and Delta gave me a connection.”
