Vol. IV, Issue 1
Chapter earns first Knox Award at Convention August 4 was another in a line of historic days for the Eta Epsilon Chapter, as the Knox Award was presented to Chapter President John Jackson ‘13 at the 173 Beta Theta Pi General Convention outside of Chicago, Illinois. In what the brothers hope becomes an annual occurrence, receipt of a Knox Award signifies that the chapter is performing at a high level from an operational perspective. Named for founder John Reily Knox, Miami 1839, it is the highest award presented to any chapter, and John Carroll is fortunate to be among 18 recipients this year, out of approximately 120 chapters and colonies in Beta’s Broad Domain.
“When I found out I was #100, I was thrilled! It really shows how far the fraternity has come in 5 years. Being #100 is such an honor!” -Bobby Traver ‘16
This recognition is particularly rewarding as the brothers came together to work toward this goal set two years ago after earning our charter.
What began as a chapter-wide recruitment effort led by Ken Clar ‘14 evolved into a six-week new member education period with instruction from Tim Ficke ‘15 and David Radulovich ‘15. This process culminated with a memorable initiation for the fifteen members of the Iota Class.
See KNOX, page 6
See IOTA, page 3
INSIDE This Issue
Eta Epsilon Rolls Hit Triple Digits
In the same year we celebrate five years of Beta Theta Pi’s presence on John Carroll’s campus, it was fitting that the Eta Epsilon Chapter’s official roll hit a significant milestone — triple digits — during an evening initiation ceremony on November 16 in Oxford, Ohio, the birthplace of our Fraternity.
Letter from the President Retreat Reflections New Member Profiles Father-Son Outing summary 5-Year Celebration recap
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Class of 2012 Update Betas in Student Union Dean receives DG bid Conversation with Advisor Eric Eickhoff
www.jcubetas.org
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