The Marshall University Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society is an organization that is open to underclassmen that have completed at least 12 credit hours and are in the top 20% of their class. The organization is involved in service projects at Marshall, as well as in the community.

Some recent group projects have been Adopt-A-Highway, helping in area schools, the West Virginia Read Aloud Program, recording books on tape for the Association for the Blind and participating in parades at Marshall's Homecoming, Huntington, and Hurricane.

The organization also recognizes the accomplishments of their members and other people in the community.

Last spring the society recognized members of the community that helped with their floats, the member's choice for Marshall Professor of the Year, Dr. Susan Ferrell and made Gamma Beta Phi Induction guest speaker Rob Johnson, WSAZ anchorman, an honorary member.

Gamma Beta Phi currently has about 315 members and plans to continue their work on campus and in the community.

Lorinda Hester practices reading books on tape for the Association for the Blind

WSAZ Anchorman Rob Johnson addresses newly inducted Gamma Beta Phi members

Members pose for a poto with Marshall Mascot Marco before leaving for the parade lineup

Past President Traci Jewell congratulates Dr. Susan Ferrell, Gamma Beta Phi's choice for Professor of the Year 1997-1998

Marshall Mascot Marco kicks back while waiting for the parade to start

Members enjoy refreshments at their first awards ceremony

A 1923 Ford Pickup owned by the Walter Miller Family which has become the official float vehicle for Gamma Beta Phi at Marshall

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Members of Gamma Beta Phi put their float building skills to work