A fraternity with a long history of giving back to its community, Alpha Tau Omega’s first Auburn chapter was chartered in 1879 and included historic Auburn figures like Sheldon Toomer and William Samford.
President of Alpha Tau Omega Reagan Drake said his fraternity’s dedication to leadership and service is what makes it stand out around campus.
“Our members don’t just seek to be involved on campus, but know they can better Auburn by pursuing leadership roles in places on campus they’re passionate about,” Drake said. “Whether it’s IFC, SGA, Impact, AUDM, or Camp War Eagle, you’ll find ATΩs giving their time.”
Alpha Tau Omega was founded at the Virginia Military Institute in 1865 in order to use Christian brotherly love to facilitate reconciliation between the North and South in the aftermath of the Civil War.
Reagan said the fraternity values the Christian principles it was founded upon as well as the leadership, diversity and good works its members show. During rush, he looks for young men who possess those characteristics.
“We look for guys who want to get involved on campus, who have proven their leadership and scholastic capabilities before coming to college, and who value the friendships they’ll build as well as those they already have,” Drake said. “We try to build our pledge classes with a diverse background in life experiences so they can build each other into more well-rounded men.”
Alpha Tau Omega’s Auburn chapter was third among ATΩ chapters in the U.S. for money raised this year thanks to its brother efforts. Charities the fraternity has given to include the Arnold Palmer Foundation for prostate cancer, the Filter of Hope organization for clean water filters and the Lutzie 43 Foundation.
Reagan expects the fraternity to end formal rush with about 45 to 50 members and looks for Auburn students who are interested in forming lifelong friendships and are being challenged to give their all in whatever they pursue to be a part of Alpha Tau Omega.
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