Instrument: Percussion, Mellophone
Major: Music Education
Initiation Class: Beta Theta, Fall 2003
Hometown: St. Edward High School, Lakewood, OH

Big Sister: Sarah Corkins
Big Brother: Justin North
Little Sister: Ashlee Miller
Little Brother: Tim Maurer, Kevin Noble

Birthday: September 24, 1985
Hobbies: Music, history, web design, biking.
Favorite Quote: "Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire."
Favorite Color: Blue
Fun Fact: Doug is vegetarian.

Why did you join Tau Beta Sigma?
"I have always been passionate about service and music and Tau Beta Sigma allows me to devote myself to both. "

What is your favorite part of being a sister in Epsilon?
"My sisters. They are my best friends on campus. They work together better than any other organization I am involved in. "

What are your favorite Tau Beta Sigma activities?
"Our retreats are really fun. It's great to get away from campus for awhile and bond with my sisters."

Which of the "Five Qualities" and "Eight Essential Factors" is most important to you?
"Number eight of the Eight Essential Factors: Fortitude and courage to see an ideal, to seize upon it, and follow it wherever it may lead you in Tau Beta Sigma."

The best thing about band is ...
"TBS."

Web Site: http://blue.butler.edu/~dgaking/

The Basketball Band NIT trip to Florida.

The 2006 Butler Drumline.