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2025-2026 Most Illustrious Grand Master

Most Illustrious Companion Gary Benjamin Strout Biography

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Most Illustrious Companion Strout was born in 1977 in Merriam, Kansas, and attended Overland Christian Schools from kindergarten through 12th grade. He holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Wichita State University, a Master of Liberal Arts (M.L.A.) in Social Science from Baker University, a Master of Science (M.S.) in Education from Pittsburg State University, and an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in Educational Leadership from Pittsburg State University.

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During his time at Wichita State, Gary was raised as a Master Mason in September 1997 at Albert Pike Lodge #303 in Wichita, KS, and in November of the same year, he became a member of the Wichita York Rite Bodies.

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Gary has served the Craft as Past Master of Ben Hur Lodge #322 and is currently a member of both Inner Quest Lodge #456 and Caledonia Lodge #459. Additionally, he is the Past High Priest of Leavenworth Chapter #2, Past Illustrious Master of Leavenworth Council #1, and Past Eminent Commander of Leavenworth Commandery #1. He is a Past Excellent Chief of Drogheda Council #68 Knight Masons USA and has served as the Installed Sovereign Master of Loch Lomond Council #235, Allied Masonic Degrees (AMD).

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In his current role, Gary serves as Secretary of the Kansas College of the Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Foederatis (S.R.I.C.F.), where he holds the VIII Grade.

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