Phi Boota roota

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Phi Boota roota is the National Drumline Fraternity which was established in 1971 at the University of Sounthern Mississippi by Founding Father Connie Sprinkle. In 1982 John Paul Gay became the National Founding Father by helping establish ten new chapters.

Phi -- precision, perfection, and any term referring to excellence.

Boota -- an unkown Greek term meaning percussion which is symbolized by a "B".

roota -- unbroken circle of root which is symbolized by a lowercase "R"

Our chapter is co-ed, open to all percussionists enrolled in the university that march either the PASIC line or the "Pride of Acadiana" drumline. In 1999/2000, our Grand Puba was Celeste Guidry (Sista Soldier), our treasurer was Jenny Mallett, and the "Enforcer" was Mike Stevens ("Lil Jon"). Celeste and Mike, along with Jon Burbank ("Senor Squeeze on a Stick") and Brian Nelson ("MeatLoaf"), are instructors for our marching band drumline, headed up by Mr. Jeff Prosperie, Percussion Departement head and Mr. David Campo, Marching Band Director.

Our members include: Brandon "Stumpy or Tator Tot" Stelly, Travis "Potts" Guidry, Amanda "Fridge" Low, Kody "Mr. Bruh" Chamberlain, Scott "Lurch" Feehan, Steve Roussel, Jeff "The Claw" Hebert, Ben "Gumby" Bearschy, Chris "Fargo" Foster, Ray Theaux, Byron Toups, Todd Hall, Elaine Daigle, Rachelle Naquin, Michelle Hulse, Chris "Lil Nayho" Abrams, Courtney "Wookie" Gotch, Colleen Stapleton, Erin Miller, Kevin "Dr. Spock" Broussard, Colby Romero, Laura Castille, Josh "Spanky" Robichaux, Travis "Inspector '79" Istre, Bambi Denais, Timmy "The Mouth" Vasquez, Karl and Loretta "The Hot Cajun Peach" Schuabauer, Jeff Prosperie, Mitchell "Goat" Harrington, Chad "B-Bop" Leger, Steve "Wektel" O' Grady, Dave "Nail" Janssen, and Danny Devillier.
Check out our chapter's handbook here