Phi Kappa Tau Alumni Club

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Red and yellow cheaply homemade coffin with the Greek letters Phi Kappa Tau in black on the lid, standing against a red wall. There is a window cut in the top front. and it is empty.

May 31, 2023

The Origin of the Gamma Xi Coffin: Unraveling the Mystery

The coffin built for a Tiger Tangles skit more than fifty years ago is still a fraternity fixture. It’s gone through many changes in appearance and function…

Billboard chart-topping composer/arranger Kitt Wakeley received a “Best Classical Compendium” GRAMMY® Award today for his most recent release, An Adoption Story. Sharing the award with Wakeley are his two co-producers: lauded composer, pianist, conductor, arranger, music director Starr Parodi and Jeff Fair.

February 5, 2023

Order of Phi Member Kitt Wakeley Brings Home a GRAMMY® Award

Billboard chart-topping composer/arranger Kitt Wakeley received a “Best Classical Compendium” GRAMMY® Award today for his most recent release, An Adoption…

Sepia toned military photo of Lt Jim Upchurch in USMC Duty uniform of the Vietnam Era.

December 12, 2022

Jim Upchurch, East Central OK ’66, Honored for His Sacrifice

Long before he was a decorated hero and devoted Second Lieutenant of Echo Company, Jim Upchurch, East Central OK ’66, was a friend, husband, brother of the…

Hall of Fame

Honoring distinguished alumni

The Phi Kappa Tau Hall of Fame recognizes those alumni who have demonstrated a continued commitment to the Gamma Xi Chapter while also distinguishing themselves in their chosen fields of endeavor and who engage with their communities in a positive way.

7 induction classes · 14 inductees

Members by induction class

Keeping alive the memory of our Brothers who have entered Chapter Eternal

“The silver cord is loosed, the golden bowl is broken, the pitcher is broken at the fountain, the wheel is broken at the cistern and the spirit returneth unto God who gave it.”
Ecclesiastes 12:6-7

Remembering 48 Brothers