The Chapter

TDX NATIONAL CONVENTION

Awarded at the 178th Grand Lodge Convention, the Victory Cup is the highest honor bestowed upon a Theta Delta Chi charge. This prestigious award recognizes Beta Deuteron as the top-performing undergraduate chapter in North America, celebrating our elite standard of excellence across academics, philanthropy, ritual, and campus involvement.

NOMINEE — TOP 6 ON CAMPUS

Recognized as a top finalist for Iowa State University's ultimate Greek community honor. Out of dozens of chapters on campus, Beta Deuteron was selected as one of the top six fraternities and sororities nominated for the prestigious President's Cup, celebrating our chapter's elite standard of excellence and leadership in 2025.

FIRST PLACE OVERALL
Awarded to the top overall pairing in Iowa State University's Greek Week, the Overall Championship is the most coveted title in the ISU Greek community. Competing under the theme Hotel Greeksylvania alongside Gamma Phi Beta and Alpha Sigma Kappa, Beta Deuteron claimed first place overall — the first time in chapter history we have won as a big house. Fueled by over 90% member participation and a dominant performance across every event, this championship represents the full strength of our Charge.

FIRST PLACE - $48,767 RAISED
Awarded to the Greek Week pairing that raises the most money for Special Olympics Iowa through the annual Polar Plunge fundraiser. As one of the highest point-value events in Greek Week, first place in the Polar Plunge carries enormous weight in the overall standings. Beta Deuteron and our pairing partners raised $48,767 — a testament to the generosity of our brothers, our sorority partners, and the alumni and supporters who gave. It is worth noting that Iowa State Greek Week is the single largest donor to Special Olympics Iowa, contributing more than even the University of Iowa.

THREE CONSECUTIVE YEARS

Awarded annually to the top fraternities and sororities at Iowa State University based on overall chapter excellence across academics, philanthropy, campus involvement, and operations. Beta Deuteron has earned Presidents Circle status for three consecutive years, a distinction that reflects the sustained, high-level performance of our Charge — not just in a single semester, but consistently over time.

GREEK WEEK FIRST PLACE
Awarded to the Greek Week pairing that demonstrates the highest level of community engagement and service throughout the week. Beta Deuteron and our partners earned first place in Community Service, reflecting our chapter's year-round commitment to giving back to the Ames community and beyond. Service is not something we do once a year — it is a core part of who we are as Thumpers.

GREEK WEEK FIRST PLACE

Awarded to the Greek Week pairing that best embodies the energy, enthusiasm, and unity of the Greek community throughout the week. Beta Deuteron and our partners took home first place in Overall Spirit, a reflection of the culture our Charge has built — one where brothers show up for each other and for every event with everything they have.

GREEK WEEK FIRST PLACE

Awarded to the top-performing pairing in Greek Week's Karaoke competition. Beta Deuteron and our partners delivered a first-place performance, continuing our chapter's tradition of showing up and competing in every event — not just the ones where we are favored. Every trophy adds to the overall championship, and Karaoke was no exception.

GREEK WEEK FIRST PLACE
Awarded to the top-performing pair in Greek Week's Trivia competition. Beta Deuteron's representative teamed up with a partner from Gamma Phi Beta to take home first place, earning 50 points toward our overall Greek Week total. In a championship race decided by margins, those 50 points mattered — every event won contributed to the historic overall victory, and Trivia was one more piece of the puzzle our pairing locked in.