Beta Theta Pi fiftieth anniversary celebration, University of Kansas, February 22-24, 1923
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Beta Theta Pi fiftieth anniversary celebration, University of Kansas, February 22-24, 1923
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Kenneth’s membership in the Alpha Nu chapter of Beta Theta Pi was a significant aspect of his time at KU. His freshman roommate was senior and fraternity brother Deane W. Malott, who later served as the Chancellor of KU (1939-1951). Years later, Kenneth counted himself among Malott’s “old friends who know him best.” As a senior, Kenneth served as chapter president.
The fraternity remained important to Kenneth throughout the rest of his life. A remembrance of him in The 1960 Alpha Nu noted that:
Only two months earlier Mr. Spencer had been named Kansas City’s “Beta of the Year.”
His devotion to Alpha Nu throughout the years is shown by his efforts in organizing the recent reunion of the 1924-28 classes here at the chapter house…
In 1954, his $50,000 gift enabled Alpha Nu to landscape its property, construct the circle drive, renovate the porch, and build the patio. As mentioned in the Treasurer’s report, the recent acquisition of the adjacent property to the north was largely possible through his cooperation. Undoubtedly few other Alpha Nu Betas have shown as much love for the chapter.
The fraternity remained important to Kenneth throughout the rest of his life. A remembrance of him in The 1960 Alpha Nu noted that:
Only two months earlier Mr. Spencer had been named Kansas City’s “Beta of the Year.”
His devotion to Alpha Nu throughout the years is shown by his efforts in organizing the recent reunion of the 1924-28 classes here at the chapter house…
In 1954, his $50,000 gift enabled Alpha Nu to landscape its property, construct the circle drive, renovate the porch, and build the patio. As mentioned in the Treasurer’s report, the recent acquisition of the adjacent property to the north was largely possible through his cooperation. Undoubtedly few other Alpha Nu Betas have shown as much love for the chapter.
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“Beta Theta Pi fiftieth anniversary celebration, University of Kansas, February 22-24, 1923,” KU Libraries Exhibits, accessed April 26, 2024, https://exhibits.lib.ku.edu/items/show/7642.