On Campus
Arkansas-Fort Smith: Cliff Cabaness, left (Delta Eta – Arkansas State ‘88), a principal and commercial realtor with Trinity Multifamily in Fort Smith, gives Zeta Rho former Number I Kip Teegardin a contribution for the new Zeta Rho Education Foundation.
a special thank you goes out from the chapter to alumnus Brother Kevin Hughes for paying for the reservations. – Derek Brewer California-Berkeley Alpha Xi Boasting a 3.40 average GPA, Alpha Xi places among the top three fraternities on the UC-Berkeley campus, and higher than the campus all-gentlemen’s average. In addition, Alpha Xi has maintained great involvement in the community through activities such as mentoring and hospital volunteering, with over 1,500 total hours of community service in just the fall 2011 semester. Finally, the chapter outperforms even athletically, winning the IFC soccer championship two out of the last three semesters and reaching the finals in IFC softball and basketball. This strong record of achievement will only continue to motivate the chapter to excel onward, upward and higher! – John V. Ladd
Charleston Beta Gamma The Beta Gamma chapter has experienced a great period of growth in recruitment, as well as a substantial increase in both active and alumni support and involvement within the Charleston community. The chapter’s two most recent new member classes, the fall and spring of 2011, have either tied or exceed that of any other IFC group in size, while the chapter has upheld its selective nature. The gentlemen are looking forward to continuing this trend heading into the spring of 2012 with prospects of another substantial recruitment class, and also looking forward to a great Convivium celebration. Beta Gamma is also planning on renewing its tradition of Old South. – James Utt
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Delta State Delta Beta The brothers of Delta Beta have been nominated to be Health Champions in Delta State’s Healthy Campus/ Community Initiative, based on their involvement with the community and Healthy Campus/Community Initiative projects, such as the year-long walking campaign Walk It Out Cleveland. The gentlemen’s photo has been displayed on a large poster around campus, and the chapter is part of the Health Champions Wall of Fame in the Wyatt Gym. – Michael Oleis, former Number I Drury Beta Iota After initiating a total of 11 members for the spring and fall semesters, the brothers are well on their way in recruiting a new class of fine gentlemen. Beta Iota is extremely excited in participating in Operation Crimson Gift, hosting its first ever blood drive with the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks. In addition, two brothers were elected as Vice President and Treasurer of the newly-restructured Interfraternity Council. Both gentlemen are committed to strengthening Drury’s Greek system
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Centenary Alpha Iota During the start of the 2011-2012 school year the gentleman of Alpha Iota chapter once again significantly increased the number of new members, leading Kappa Alpha Order to become the largest fraternity on the campus of Centenary. With this large new class
of members the gentlemen started the year out with a bang with their annual Jungle Party and with over $48,000 in renovations to the chapter’s house. Renovations included a new roof, doors, windows and interior painting, as well as the beginnings of renovations to the bathroom. In what is shaping up to be a memorable year, the chapter also donated over $1500 to MDA from its annual Convivium event. – Colton Cowley, I
Davidson Sigma Recruitment was a success for the Sigma, who welcomed many bid acceptances. Plans have been made for charity and MDA events in the spring, including involvement in Relay for Life and Sigma’s 5th Annual Jay Chitty Memorial Tennis tournament to support MDA. Fall tennis showed great success for two KA brothers, Joe Schafer ‘13 and Calum Gee ’12, who reached as high as #19 in the collegiate nationals doubles rankings. The chapter also notes the accomplishments of brother Michael Brun ‘14, from Port au Prince, Haiti, who attended Culver Military Academy and has had great success as a DJ and music producer, being recognized by top-tier radio stations and labels as he tours occasionally alongside academics and service work. In addition, brothers coming back from studying abroad are taking up roles within student government, various service clubs, and other leadership positions outside of Kappa Alpha. – T.C. Stevenson Keller, V