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We are deeply saddened by the loss of our brother, Wyatt Thistle. His infectious and bubbly energy made him an easy choice to serve as Rush Chairman this year. He had goals, drive, and a positive spirit that touched countless lives. He will be remembered for the lasting impact he made. Wyatt was always the funniest person in the room and had the most distinct laugh imaginable. People often came up to him and asked him to “Do the laugh”, somewhat reluctantly, he would recreate Seth Rogen’s chuckle.

Visitation will be held Saturday, March 22 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Porter Loring Mortuary in San Antonio, Texas. Funeral service will be held the following day on Sunday, March 23 at 3:00 PM at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in San Antonio.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and his friends across the world. We love you Wyatt - IN COELO QUIES EST.

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our brother, Wyatt Thistle. His infectious and bubbly energy made him an easy choice to serve as Rush Chairman this year. He had goals, drive, and a positive spirit that touched countless lives. He will be remembered for the lasting impact he made. Wyatt was always the funniest person in the room and had the most distinct laugh imaginable. People often came up to him and asked him to “Do the laugh”, somewhat reluctantly, he would recreate Seth Rogen’s chuckle.

Visitation will be held Saturday, March 22 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Porter Loring Mortuary in San Antonio, Texas. Funeral service will be held the following day on Sunday, March 23 at 3:00 PM at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in San Antonio.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and his friends across the world. We love you Wyatt - IN COELO QUIES EST.

This Wednesday, Mississippi Alpha held its annual Founders Day Banquet in honor of our six founding fathers.

Many awards were given to past and present brothers who consistently serve the fraternity and exemplify what it means to be a Phi. Congratulations to them all.

Big thanks to all the alumni who were able to make it.

This Wednesday, Mississippi Alpha held its annual Founders Day Banquet in honor of our six founding fathers.

Many awards were given to past and present brothers who consistently serve the fraternity and exemplify what it means to be a Phi. Congratulations to them all.

Big thanks to all the alumni who were able to make it.

Mississippi Alpha would like to congratulate and welcome the 2025 Executive Board. We are excited to see this group grow, learn and serve this chapter and fraternity!

Mississippi Alpha would like to congratulate and welcome the 2025 Executive Board. We are excited to see this group grow, learn and serve this chapter and fraternity!

This September, the MS Alpha Chapter of Phi Delta Theta proudly hosted our seventh annual Casino Night Gala, benefiting the Live Like Lou Foundation. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, attendees, and supporters, we are thrilled to announce a contribution of $60,000 to further the foundation’s mission of supporting and empowering individuals and families affected by ALS.

We were honored to welcome Chancellor Glenn Boyce, who joined us for a meaningful discussion on the importance of philanthropic engagement within our campus community. Together, we can continue to make a lasting impact and foster a spirit of giving that changes lives. @livelikelou4 #livelikelou

This September, the MS Alpha Chapter of Phi Delta Theta proudly hosted our seventh annual Casino Night Gala, benefiting the Live Like Lou Foundation. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, attendees, and supporters, we are thrilled to announce a contribution of $60,000 to further the foundation’s mission of supporting and empowering individuals and families affected by ALS.

We were honored to welcome Chancellor Glenn Boyce, who joined us for a meaningful discussion on the importance of philanthropic engagement within our campus community. Together, we can continue to make a lasting impact and foster a spirit of giving that changes lives. @livelikelou4 #livelikelou

Mississippi Alpha members running in the second annual Thomas Hayes Mayo 5k. Thank you to @olemisssigmachi for putting on a great event for a great cause!

Mississippi Alpha members running in the second annual Thomas Hayes Mayo 5k. Thank you to @olemisssigmachi for putting on a great event for a great cause!

7th Annual Benefit for ALS Gala: 2024 Ole Miss Phi Delta Theta Casino Night

7th Annual Benefit for ALS Gala: 2024 Ole Miss Phi Delta Theta Casino Night

Special thanks to the @grovecollectivenil for putting on a great event. The Phi Delt 4 man scramble team finished with a 54 (-18) to take 3rd place!

Special thanks to the @grovecollectivenil for putting on a great event. The Phi Delt 4 man scramble team finished with a 54 (-18) to take 3rd place!

Congratulations to the MS Alpha Chapter of Phi Delta Theta’s new pledge class. We would like to give a big thanks to our rush chairmen for all of their hard work!

Congratulations to the MS Alpha Chapter of Phi Delta Theta’s new pledge class. We would like to give a big thanks to our rush chairmen for all of their hard work!

This past April, we held our second annual UM Phi Delta Theta Pickleball Tournament. With over 60 teams that played in this year’s tournament and 29 sponsors, the Mississippi Alpha chapter is excited to announce that we have raised $16,800 for this year’s tournament! All donations have been donated to our nonprofit of choice Steps 4 Shep, a non-profit funding research for Cystic Fibrosis.

Thank you so much to our sponsors and supporters. This event could not be put on without you. A special thank you goes to Mr. Worth DuPerier for helping prepare the tournament and Missy Turra for donating 100 Franklin Pickleballs. Congratulations to Coker Scott and Coleman Dorsett for winning the Intermediate bracket and Greyson Antes and William Hewitt for winning the Beginner bracket.

Here are some photos from the amazing weekend. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone back on the courts next year as we work to make this successful event an even bigger one! #Steps4Shep

This past April, we held our second annual UM Phi Delta Theta Pickleball Tournament. With over 60 teams that played in this year’s tournament and 29 sponsors, the Mississippi Alpha chapter is excited to announce that we have raised $16,800 for this year’s tournament! All donations have been donated to our nonprofit of choice Steps 4 Shep, a non-profit funding research for Cystic Fibrosis.

Thank you so much to our sponsors and supporters. This event could not be put on without you. A special thank you goes to Mr. Worth DuPerier for helping prepare the tournament and Missy Turra for donating 100 Franklin Pickleballs. Congratulations to Coker Scott and Coleman Dorsett for winning the Intermediate bracket and Greyson Antes and William Hewitt for winning the Beginner bracket.

Here are some photos from the amazing weekend. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone back on the courts next year as we work to make this successful event an even bigger one! #Steps4Shep

Mississippi Alpha juniors Owen Ridgeway, Preston Rollins, and David Markham won the Gillespie Business Plan Competition. They won the top award: Melanie and Doug Wilson Entrepreneur 1st place Prize of $20,000 for their business. They also won the Ed Francis entrepreneurship finance award $2,500 for their business, SellVNTG, which is an online marketplace for vintage clothing sellers and buyers. Congratulations, guys!

Mississippi Alpha juniors Owen Ridgeway, Preston Rollins, and David Markham won the Gillespie Business Plan Competition. They won the top award: Melanie and Doug Wilson Entrepreneur 1st place Prize of $20,000 for their business. They also won the Ed Francis entrepreneurship finance award $2,500 for their business, SellVNTG, which is an online marketplace for vintage clothing sellers and buyers. Congratulations, guys!

Congratulations to brother Daneel Konnar, a senior public policy leadership major from Meridian, for being one of ten inducted into the University of Mississippi’s 2024 Student Hall of Fame. This is the highest honor that a student can receive.

He becomes the 4th Mississippi Alpha brother to be inducted in the Hall of Fame in the last three years joining Merrick McCool, Ian Pigg, and Preston Antes. Congratulations, Daneel!

Congratulations to brother Daneel Konnar, a senior public policy leadership major from Meridian, for being one of ten inducted into the University of Mississippi’s 2024 Student Hall of Fame. This is the highest honor that a student can receive.

He becomes the 4th Mississippi Alpha brother to be inducted in the Hall of Fame in the last three years joining Merrick McCool, Ian Pigg, and Preston Antes. Congratulations, Daneel!

Congratulations to brother Jack Walker, the University of Mississippi’s 2024-2025 Senior Class President!

Congratulations to brother Jack Walker, the University of Mississippi’s 2024-2025 Senior Class President!

We are happy to announce our second annual Phi Delta Theta Pickleball Tournament, which will be held on Sunday, April 28th. Held at Avent Park starting at 10 am, we are excited to announce that this year’s proceeds will be donated to Steps for Shep, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit benefitting children and families affected by cystic fibrosis. This organization strives to fund research initiatives and assist families that are victims to cystic fibrosis. Our choice to sponsor Steps for Shep stems from a member of our chapter who personally knows the nonprofit’s namesake, Shep, whose day-to-day life consists of battling cystic fibrosis. Our second slide shows how to register. Registration is $25 with a $3 processing fee per player. If you are interested in purchasing a sponsor package, please email us at olemisspdtphilanthropy@gmail.com

We are happy to announce our second annual Phi Delta Theta Pickleball Tournament, which will be held on Sunday, April 28th. Held at Avent Park starting at 10 am, we are excited to announce that this year’s proceeds will be donated to Steps for Shep, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit benefitting children and families affected by cystic fibrosis. This organization strives to fund research initiatives and assist families that are victims to cystic fibrosis. Our choice to sponsor Steps for Shep stems from a member of our chapter who personally knows the nonprofit’s namesake, Shep, whose day-to-day life consists of battling cystic fibrosis. Our second slide shows how to register. Registration is $25 with a $3 processing fee per player. If you are interested in purchasing a sponsor package, please email us at olemisspdtphilanthropy@gmail.com

The Mississippi Alpha Chapter of Phi Delta Theta was recognized for a strong, remarkable year at the 2024 UM Fraternity and Sorority Life Greek Awards last week. Mississippi Alpha and its members were recognized for their hard work, dedication, and strong upholding on our campus. Congratulations to all!

Daneel Konnar — UM Fraternity Man of the Year

Landon Wong — Outstanding Community Servant Award

Jack Walker — Unsung Hero Award

Wilson Eatherly — Outstanding Emerging Young Leader Award

Ms. Jana McNair — House Director of the Year Award

The Mississippi Alpha Chapter of Phi Delta Theta was recognized for a strong, remarkable year at the 2024 UM Fraternity and Sorority Life Greek Awards last week. Mississippi Alpha and its members were recognized for their hard work, dedication, and strong upholding on our campus. Congratulations to all!

Daneel Konnar — UM Fraternity Man of the Year

Landon Wong — Outstanding Community Servant Award

Jack Walker — Unsung Hero Award

Wilson Eatherly — Outstanding Emerging Young Leader Award

Ms. Jana McNair — House Director of the Year Award

We are grateful to announce our contribution of $43,000 to the Live Like Lou Foundation. Join us in supporting their research and mission to empower those affected by ALS.

We are grateful to announce our contribution of $43,000 to the Live Like Lou Foundation. Join us in supporting their research and mission to empower those affected by ALS.

Congratulations to brother Daneel Konnar for being elected Mr. Ole Miss! Daneel was recognized at this past weekend’s homecoming game against Vanderbilt. Daneel will now take on responsibilities for fundraising and representing the student body on campus at special events. Congratulations!

Congratulations to brother Daneel Konnar for being elected Mr. Ole Miss! Daneel was recognized at this past weekend’s homecoming game against Vanderbilt. Daneel will now take on responsibilities for fundraising and representing the student body on campus at special events. Congratulations!

Congratulations to the MS Alpha Chapter of Phi Delta Theta’s new pledge class. With 73 new members, we’re excited to see how this group will grow as students and leaders! We also want to give a big thanks to our rush chairmen for all their hard work!

Congratulations to the MS Alpha Chapter of Phi Delta Theta’s new pledge class. With 73 new members, we’re excited to see how this group will grow as students and leaders! We also want to give a big thanks to our rush chairmen for all their hard work!

Congratulations to our six Phi Delta Theta freshmen for being recently inducted into the Lambda Sigma Honor Society! Lambda Sigma is a sophomore honor society based on leadership, fellowship, scholarship, and service.

We are proud of Hassell Wilkinson, Senton Granberry, Wilson Eatherly, Liam O’ Keefe, Jack Steinriede, and Cooper McMillin (not pictured) for being recently inducted. Hassell was also elected president of Lambda Sigma for the upcoming year during the first meeting. Congratulations!

Congratulations to our six Phi Delta Theta freshmen for being recently inducted into the Lambda Sigma Honor Society! Lambda Sigma is a sophomore honor society based on leadership, fellowship, scholarship, and service.

We are proud of Hassell Wilkinson, Senton Granberry, Wilson Eatherly, Liam O’ Keefe, Jack Steinriede, and Cooper McMillin (not pictured) for being recently inducted. Hassell was also elected president of Lambda Sigma for the upcoming year during the first meeting. Congratulations!

We are so grateful for everyone’s support for our first Phi Delta Theta Pickleball Tournament. With over 50 teams that played in this year’s tournament and numerous sponsors, the Mississippi Alpha chapter is excited to announce that we have raised $15,000 for this year’s tournament.

Thank you to our sponsors and supporters. A special thank you goes to Mr. Worth DuPerier for helping with the setup of this year’s tournament. Congratulations to Turner Easley and Will Hardie for winning the beginner bracket and Coker Scott and Thomas Tools for winning the intermediate bracket!

Here are some photos from this fun, exciting weekend. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone back on the courts next year as we work to make this successful event an even bigger one! #kidsjointhefight #pedalthepacific

We are so grateful for everyone’s support for our first Phi Delta Theta Pickleball Tournament. With over 50 teams that played in this year’s tournament and numerous sponsors, the Mississippi Alpha chapter is excited to announce that we have raised $15,000 for this year’s tournament.

Thank you to our sponsors and supporters. A special thank you goes to Mr. Worth DuPerier for helping with the setup of this year’s tournament. Congratulations to Turner Easley and Will Hardie for winning the beginner bracket and Coker Scott and Thomas Tools for winning the intermediate bracket!

Here are some photos from this fun, exciting weekend. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone back on the courts next year as we work to make this successful event an even bigger one! #kidsjointhefight #pedalthepacific

We want to extend a big THANK YOU to our 2023 Phi Delta Theta Pickleball Tournament sponsors! This event would not be possible without your generosity and support.

We look forward to seeing everyone at 10 am this Sunday at Avent Park. As of this time, our registration is FULL and has been closed! Thank you to everyone for your support as we work together to benefit @kidsjointhefight and @pedalthepacific.

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Daneel Konnar, philanthropy chairman, at 601-286-0023

We want to extend a big THANK YOU to our 2023 Phi Delta Theta Pickleball Tournament sponsors! This event would not be possible without your generosity and support.

We look forward to seeing everyone at 10 am this Sunday at Avent Park. As of this time, our registration is FULL and has been closed! Thank you to everyone for your support as we work together to benefit @kidsjointhefight and @pedalthepacific.

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Daneel Konnar, philanthropy chairman, at 601-286-0023

Congratulations to Preston Antes, a senior Public Policy Leadership and Economics major, for being recently inducted into the 2023 University of Mississippi Student Hall of Fame. This is one of the highest honors afforded to a student at UM. The Hall of Fame students have made outstanding contributions in all aspects of campus life. Congratulations, Preston!

Congratulations to Preston Antes, a senior Public Policy Leadership and Economics major, for being recently inducted into the 2023 University of Mississippi Student Hall of Fame. This is one of the highest honors afforded to a student at UM. The Hall of Fame students have made outstanding contributions in all aspects of campus life. Congratulations, Preston!

Big thanks to @sigmanu_olemiss for letting us join! Came out with the win 17-10!

Big thanks to @sigmanu_olemiss for letting us join! Came out with the win 17-10!

The Mississippi Alpha chapter of Phi Delta Theta is proud to announce a gift of $25,000 to the Thomas Hayes Mayo Lab and the Edward Peacock IV Student Support Fund. This gift will provide support to our fellow university students who battle substance misuse or mental health issues.

Presenting the gift to the University of Mississippi Foundation and the Mayo Family are pictured below: Front row from left, Floyd Melton IV, Cal and Caroline Mayo (parents of Thomas Mayo), Nelson Thomas, and Daneel Konnar; back row from left, Scott Bates (chapter advisor), Hiram Eastland III (chapter advisor), Daniel Reed (chapter advisor), Porter Spell, and Ben Conradt.

Ole Miss Phi Delt is committed to advancing our university forward to ensure all students on our campus receive the help and assistance needed to take care of students’ mental health and substance misuse. The Thomas Mayo Lab and Edward Peacock IV Student Support Fund are two great funds that will continue to support the well being of students on our campus.

@mageecenter1 @olemiss

📸: @billdabneyphotography

The Mississippi Alpha chapter of Phi Delta Theta is proud to announce a gift of $25,000 to the Thomas Hayes Mayo Lab and the Edward Peacock IV Student Support Fund. This gift will provide support to our fellow university students who battle substance misuse or mental health issues.

Presenting the gift to the University of Mississippi Foundation and the Mayo Family are pictured below: Front row from left, Floyd Melton IV, Cal and Caroline Mayo (parents of Thomas Mayo), Nelson Thomas, and Daneel Konnar; back row from left, Scott Bates (chapter advisor), Hiram Eastland III (chapter advisor), Daniel Reed (chapter advisor), Porter Spell, and Ben Conradt.

Ole Miss Phi Delt is committed to advancing our university forward to ensure all students on our campus receive the help and assistance needed to take care of students’ mental health and substance misuse. The Thomas Mayo Lab and Edward Peacock IV Student Support Fund are two great funds that will continue to support the well being of students on our campus.

@mageecenter1 @olemiss

📸: @billdabneyphotography

Fun weekend celebrating the 145th anniversary of Mississippi Alpha with an alumni reunion. We enjoyed having everyone back in Oxford this weekend!

Fun weekend celebrating the 145th anniversary of Mississippi Alpha with an alumni reunion. We enjoyed having everyone back in Oxford this weekend!

This past week, the 2022 Phikeia Class worked with @oxfordlovepacks to pack meal bags for elementary, middle, and high school students in the Oxford-Lafayette area. Our Phikeias packed 250 bags and brought 2 weeks worth of extra food for the children in the area to donate to Oxford LovePacks. Thank you to Mrs. Liza Fruge from Oxford LovePacks for spending the afternoon with our guys!

This past week, the 2022 Phikeia Class worked with @oxfordlovepacks to pack meal bags for elementary, middle, and high school students in the Oxford-Lafayette area. Our Phikeias packed 250 bags and brought 2 weeks worth of extra food for the children in the area to donate to Oxford LovePacks. Thank you to Mrs. Liza Fruge from Oxford LovePacks for spending the afternoon with our guys!

This morning, a few members of the 2022 Phikeia Class stopped by the University Police Department to bring breakfast for our campus police officers. Thank you @olemisspolice for your service!

This morning, a few members of the 2022 Phikeia Class stopped by the University Police Department to bring breakfast for our campus police officers. Thank you @olemisspolice for your service!

21 years later, we continue to remember those who lost their lives in the events of 9/11. The MS Alpha Chapter continues to do so by placing flags for each victim who lost their life. #NeverForget

21 years later, we continue to remember those who lost their lives in the events of 9/11. The MS Alpha Chapter continues to do so by placing flags for each victim who lost their life. #NeverForget

Join me in congratulating the 2022 Mississippi Alpha new members! We are very proud to introduce this class of young men. We also would like to give a huge shoutout to our rush chairmen, advisory board, and all members who helped pull off an excellent rush class!

Join me in congratulating the 2022 Mississippi Alpha new members! We are very proud to introduce this class of young men. We also would like to give a huge shoutout to our rush chairmen, advisory board, and all members who helped pull off an excellent rush class!

Mississippi Alpha Phis interned on Capitol Hill this summer: Preston Antes for Rep. Ann Wagner (MO), Harrison Hays for Rep. Michael Guest (MS), Daneel Konnar for Rep. Trent Kelly (MS) and Floyd Melton for Sen. Roger Wicker (MS).

Mississippi Alpha Phis interned on Capitol Hill this summer: Preston Antes for Rep. Ann Wagner (MO), Harrison Hays for Rep. Michael Guest (MS), Daneel Konnar for Rep. Trent Kelly (MS) and Floyd Melton for Sen. Roger Wicker (MS).

It is with great sorrow that we note the death of one of MS Alpha's most loved alumni, Brother Dick O'Ferrall.

IN COELO QUIES EST

Richard Carter (Dick) O’Ferrall, Jr., went to be with the Lord on May 5, 2022.

There will be a private family burial in Mississippi. A public memorial service will be held on August 6, 2022, at Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church in Lookout Mountain, TN. Visitation will be held on the afternoon of August 5 at the church. There will be an ice cream reception to follow the service, and boys, there will be peanut butter in the ice cream.

It is with great sorrow that we note the death of one of MS Alpha's most loved alumni, Brother Dick O'Ferrall.

IN COELO QUIES EST

Richard Carter (Dick) O’Ferrall, Jr., went to be with the Lord on May 5, 2022.

There will be a private family burial in Mississippi. A public memorial service will be held on August 6, 2022, at Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church in Lookout Mountain, TN. Visitation will be held on the afternoon of August 5 at the church. There will be an ice cream reception to follow the service, and boys, there will be peanut butter in the ice cream.

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