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Grand Prytanis

Dr. Herbert L. Songer
Alpha-Upsilon Chapter
Fort Hays State University

Frater Songer (Founders Society) has been active in TKE since being initiated into Alpha-Upsilon Chapter at Fort Hays State University in 1963, where he held the offices of Prytanis and Histor.  Herb has served in a variety of volunteer roles, including reactivating TKE chapters, conducting leadership workshops, and serving on TKE international committees.  Since 2001, he has served as chairman of the Fraternity for Life Committee and Grand Council liaison for the Publications & Marketing, Collegiate Advisory, and Education Committees.  He is chairman of the Professional Staff Committee and a member of the Ritual and Scholastic Excellence Task Forces, and is an active member of the Alpha-Upsilon Alumni Association.

 Frater Songer recently retired as vice president for student affairs at Fort Hays State where he held that position since 1995. He also served as assistant professor of educational administration & counseling, an instructor, director of counseling, dean of students, and assistant vice president.

 Herb received a B.S. from Fort Hays State University in 1966 and an M.S. in 1969, and his Ph.D. from Kansas State University in 1987.

 A recipient of the Knights of Classic Lore and the Excellence in Education awards, Frater Songer previously served the Fraternity as Grand Hypophetes, starting in 2001, Grand Hegemon (2003–05),  two terms as Grand Pylortes, in 2001–03 and 2005–07, and as Grand Epiprytanis (2007–09).  He is a Life Loyal Teke.

 He and his wife Sheryl reside in Hays, Kan.