Plus the Max Gruver Foundation and Hazing Prevention Network honor EVP and CEO Sean Wagner
Phis and prominent Greek leaders gathered on September 9 in Atlanta, Georgia, to honor Phi Delta Theta’s anti-hazing efforts. The event highlighted the substantial progress made by the Fraternity.
The tragic death of Max Gruver in September 2017 highlighted the urgent need for a stronger, more focused approach to combat hazing. In response, the Fraternity restructured its practices, partnering with Steve and Rae Ann Gruver of the Max Gruver Foundation and the Anti-Hazing Coalition to increase education and awareness about the dangers of hazing and work toward eradicating it entirely.
Georgia Delta Wins Inaugural Fly High Max Award
Phi Delta Theta has encouraged these efforts throughout its membership, which is why it created the Fly High Max Award. The award annually honors a chapter that actively contributes to anti-hazing education and advocacy, engages in anti-hazing legislation efforts, and raises awareness about hazing prevention.
Steve and Rae Ann Gruver attended to present the inaugural Fly High Max Award to Phi Delta Theta’s Georgia Delta Chapter at Georgia Tech. The awards committee selected Georgia Delta Chapter to receive the Fly High Max Award for their outstanding efforts in raising awareness about the dangers of hazing and their strong commitment to the development and well-being of their new members.
Through a variety of educational programs and outreach activities, the chapter has demonstrated a proactive approach to hazing prevention, making their anti-hazing initiatives a cornerstone of their mission. This year, they took the initiative to deliver an impactful anti-hazing presentation at Blessed Trinity High School, which was Max Gruver’s high school. Their dedication to this cause, along with their involvement with the Max Gruver Foundation, positions them as a model chapter for others in Phi Delta Theta to emulate in the fight to end hazing.
