Beta Deuteron Charge History

Iowa State Agriculture College was established in 1858. Some ‘secret societies’ was formed, causing the Anti-Greek riot to occur in 1888. The new president, W. M. Beardshear, banned the Greek System in 1891. President Storms lifted the ban in 1904, after succeeding the election. Then, the Greek System started to bloom in the Iowa State College.

The Colonials of Theta Delta Chi was formed in 1908. The Beta Deuteron Charge of Theta Delta Chi was chartered in 1919, ten years after the colonial period. The Theta Delts take pride in occupying the oldest structure for fraternal living at Iowa State, which the original structure was built in 1909.

Our first housemother was Mrs. Stange, she was here from 1939 to 1940.

In 1941, a housemother was required to be living in all Greek houses by the university.  In 1943, the college leased fraternity houses due to World War II, including Beta Deut. The college used women’s dorm as army barracks, and moved the women to occupy the fraternity houses. The men came back to occupy the house in 1945.

Mrs. Baker was our housemother and lived here from 1945-1947.

Mrs. Jane Moseley became our housemother in 1947 until 1967.

Mrs. Laura MacDonald (Mom Mac) was our housemother for 18 years, from 1967-1985.

The renovation of the house in 1965 expanded the original structure to include our current dining room, kitchen, and the cold air dorms; the second floor verandah was torn down during these renovations.

Our current Housemother is Mrs. Roberta North (Mom Bert) and has been our best friend since 1985.

Today at Beta Deuteron Charge of Theta Delta Chi

The men of Theta Delta Chi have gained respect from the campus. We traditionally placed in Homecoming, VEISHEA and Greek Week, as well as Theta Delta Chi International.

Our recent recognitions:

Greek Week 2003 1st place Overall
Greek Week 2002 2nd place Overall
Greek Week 2002 1st place Blood Drive
Greek Week 2002 2nd place Community Service
Greek Week 2002 2nd place Lip Sync
Fraternal Excellence Award 2001, Cardinal Circle
Greek Week 2001 1st place Overall
Greek Week 2001 1st place Tournaments
Greek Week 2001 1st place Community Service
VEISHEA 2001 1st place Small Division Traditional Float
VEISHEA 2001 Gold Star Award (Theme Award)
VEISHEA 2001 Spirit Award
Homecoming 2001 2nd place Banner