Rho Phi Lambda

Rho Phi Lambda is the national honor fraternity for Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies. The Mason chapter, Alpha Tau, recognizes students who have demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership, and service and a commitment to the profession.

Membership Eligibility

To be inducted into this fraternity, students must meet national requirements (as specified below). Eligible students are notified about membership and induction procedures.

Undergraduate students must meet the following criteria:

• Rank in the upper 15% of Parks and Outdoor Recreation or Therapeutic Recreation (POR/TR) concentration students at George Mason University or have a minimum overall grade point average of at least 3.0.
• Rank in the top 15% of POR/TR concentration students at George Mason University for professional courses or have at least a 3.2 GPA in POR/TR professional courses.
• Have completed 45 semester hours with 9 semester hours of professional courses.
• Have demonstrated substantial evidence of outstanding leadership.
• Have demonstrated substantial evidence of service to campus and/or community.

Graduate students must meet the following criteria:

• Have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 and completed 9 semester hours.
• Have demonstrated substantial evidence of outstanding leadership.
• Have demonstrated substantial evidence of service to campus and/or community.

Alpha Tau Chapter Officers: 2020-2021

Hi! I’m Emma Werthmann, President of Rho Phi Lambda. I am a senior at George Mason with a concentration in Recreation Management. I like to spend my free time hiking, camping, kayaking and playing guitar.

Fun Fact: I am Amusements Manager at Burke Lake Park and enjoy working everyday outside.

Hi! My name is Maggie Morgan, and I am the vice president of Rho Phi Lambda. I am studying therapeutic recreation, severe disabilities, and American Sign Language.

Fun Fact: I have a fraternal twin brother.

Hi! My name is Corey Payne. I am the secretary of Rho Phi Lambda. I'm a senior in the Parks and Outdoor Recreation program.

Fun Fact: I play rugby and hockey.

Hi! I’m Kaleb Cole; I also go by KJ. I am the Treasurer for Rho Phi Lambda. I am a graduate student at Mason with a concentration in Recreation Administration. I enjoy being with friends, playing with my German shepherd puppy, and going on crazy adventures.

Fun Fact: One thing on my bucket list is Skydiving.

Rho Phi Lambda-Alpha Tau Chapter Inductees

2018-2019 Induction

Yard Fest 2018

2016-2017 Initiation

Pop-Up Park 2016

2015-2016 Induction

Welcome Week 2015

2009-2010 Induction