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Alpha Beta ChapterNewsletter
May 2016
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This fall, we will be hosting our 150th anniversary event on
November 4th and November 5th!Rooms at the Sheraton hotel in
downtown Iowa City will be reserved for alumni if they need a place
to stay for the weekend. I will send out an email and post on
Facebook when you can start reserving rooms. On the 4th, alumni are
free to stop by the Beta house any time. Also, the bar at the
Sheraton will be rented out for exclusively for Betas and their
families. This will be a great chance for our active members to a
gain a better relationship with alumni and for alumni to catch up
with each other. On the 5th, there will be a meeting at the chapter
house in the morning to discuss future plans and ideas for Beta
moving forward. That night, there will be a dinner banquet at the
Sheraton. We will be selling tickets for this event that will go on
sale during the summer. Please look out for an invitational email.
Furthermore, we are trying to get a keynote speaker (who is a Beta)
to talk to everyone! Also, there is going to be a DJ, the active
chapter will be singing, and numerous awards will be given out.
This is an event that you will not want to miss! If you are
available or want to know more about this event, feel free to
contact our Vice President of Communications, Jonathan Smith:
[email protected] . We look forward to hearing from you in
the future!
150th Anniversary!by Jonathan Smith
Greek Week 2016Alpha Beta put forth a strong effort and come in
3rd place this year!Page #3
Active Spotlight: SENIORS!Page #5
Parents WeekendBy: Jason Pierce
Parents weekend 2016 was a success! Parents came to spend time
with their sons as well as meet other parents of the fraternity
members. They were given a house tour of the chapter structure and
were impressed at the way the brothers of the Alpha Beta maintain
and care for their beloved home.On Friday night, many parents came
up and enjoyed a night out in Iowa City with their sons. Parents
shared stories of their time spent here at Iowa and were excited
for their kids to experience the same.Sophomore Sam Studers parents
grilling food!
On Saturday afternoon, Vice President Sam Studer invited the
parents to the house to enjoy breakfast. He discussed different
events the fraternity plans on hosting, such as our philanthropy
and the 150th anniversary event next fall. Later that evening, we
kicked off our parents day BBQ, where we served an array of food
and spent some quality time on our deck.
Freshman Nicholas Morgan with his parentsLeft to Right:
President - Junior Bobby Bitzer, Freshman Connor Gronksi and Jason
Pierce, Risk Manager - Sophomore Maxwell Umphress
Freshman Treyton Tafolla and Sophomore Bill Caruso with their
Dads.
Sophomore Christian Vadevoulis and Freshman Jason Pierce with
their lovely moms
Pie the pies
Greek Week 2016!By: Andy Han
The guys performing their dance. Junior Sam Farrell was Buzz
lighter!
Freshman Ryan Voggesser donating blood.
This year for Greek Week, the Alpha Beta Chapter was paired with
the women of Chi Omega and the Multicultural Group, MGC. Throughout
the week, the Alpha Beta chapter competed in events such as the
Greek Olympics, blood drive, follies, and the polar plunge. We
placed 2nd at the Greek Olympics,1st in the blood drive, and 1st at
follies! Overall, the Alpha Beta Chapter and our pairings placed
3rd for the week. Greek week was successful due to all the hard
work, time, and dedication to our chapters. We would like to thank
the women of Chi Omega and MGC for such a successful week! Here are
some pictures taken throughout the week! Freshman Emre Senturk was
Woody!
Greek Olympics: Tug of War!
Freshman Andy Han performing a solo with a Chi Omega
On Friday, the men of Beta arrived at the Country Club Plaza
Marriott were they were free to explore the wonderful Kansas City.
Many headed to Jack Stack's restaurant, for their world-famous KC
BBQ.Formal 2016 By: Jason Pierce
On Saturday, the day started with a tour of Kauffman Stadium,
where the brothers and their dates got to see a beautiful stadium,
home of the 2015 World Series winners.Later in the evening, the
brothers enjoyed a cocktail style dinner at Seasons 52.Special
thank you to our Vice President Samuel Studer for planning and
coordinating such a fantastic weekend!VP of Communications
Sophomore Jonathan Smith and his date before going to Kauffman
Stadium Vp of Finance Dan Hearty and his date on the bus going to
Kansas City Freshman Ryan Voggesser with his date at Seasons 52
The senior class enjoying their first Formal and one last
celebration before graduating!
From left to right: Sophomore Christian Vadevoulis, Connor
Alchin, and Freshman Collin Ablen
Seniors Spotlight!
Name: Michael Matthews AB#1903Degree: Bachelor of Science in Bio
medical Engineering with Bio imaging focus and Bachelors of Music
in Trumpet Performance, Dual DegreeInvolvement within Beta: Vice
President of Finance, Vice President of Ritual, Pledge Educator,
Kai Board MemberFavorite Beta Memory: Having the opportunity to
live in the Beta house for 3 years and summers with some of the
best people I will ever meet or get to call close
friends/brothersPlans After Graduation: Work as an engineer and
write, record, and release music in my down timeBrotherly Advice:
"Work hard and treat people the way you want to be treated. Nothing
in life is just given to you: you have to earn it in your demeanor
and actions"
Name: Christopher Krypel AB#1906Degree: Nuclear
MedicineInvolvement within Beta: Vice President, New Member
Educator Assistant, Summer Scholarship AssistantFavorite Beta
Memory: Senior Formal!Plans After Graduation: Work full time as a
CNMT, Post GradBrotherly Advice: Live each moment like it's your
last because nobody can predict the future
Name: Paul Puglisi AB#1907Degree: B.S.E. Bio-medical
Engineering. Minor: Environmental Science (Bio-sciences).
Graduating with University Honors!Involvement within Beta: Vice
President of Academics (wrote the original academic assistant plan
with the help of former President,Ryan Steele), IFC Representative,
Academic Team Captain (3 semesters)Favorite Beta Memory: "Living in
the Beta house for 2 years and 2 summers was one of the best
experiences of my life. I will never be able to live with 25 of my
best friends under one roof again, but I grew close with some of
the greatest and most trustworthy friends I have ever had. I cannot
wait to continue these friendships beyond my undergraduate
years!"Plans After Graduation: Attending Northwestern University
this fall to pursue a Master's Degree in Bio-medical Engineering
with a focus in regenerative medicine.Brotherly Advice: "Never give
up on your dreams and you will make them into a reality
Name: Luke Molloy AB#1910Degree: Communications Studies and
Sociology (Business ONC track)Involvement within Beta: Vice
President of ritual, Vice President of recruitment, Intramural
ChairFavorite Beta Memory: Living in the Beta house in room 17
withMike PryorandWill O'Donnell(and sometimesRyan Steeleas honorary
4th roommate)!Plans After Graduation: Working at State Farm in Iowa
CityBrotherly Advice: Attitude is everything. Keep a positive
attitude about whatever you are doing and don't worry about the
small things; life is too great to let the little things get you
down. Cherish this time of your life; it goes fast, but it is so
much fun
Name: Ryan Steele AB#1911Degree: History and Political
ScienceInvolvement within Beta: President, Pledge Educator, House
Manager, Homecoming Rep (won homecoming), Kai Board MemberFavorite
Beta Memory: Having brothers to rely on during stressful timesPlans
After Graduation: Teach For America - High School Social Studies in
Charlotte, North CarolinaBrotherly Advice: College goes by fast and
your time inside Beta goes even faster. Be present in the time you
spend here and take advantage of every opportunity!
Name: Michael Pryor AB#1916Degree: Sociology Business ONC track.
Minor: Psychology Certificate- Entrepreneurial Management and
Leadership StudiesInvolvement within Beta: Vice President of Ritual
(2 years), Pledge Class PresidentFavorite Beta Memory: Being
awarded the Dan Holmstrom Scholarship and being awarded the FSL
Founders Ritual AwardPlans After Graduation: Working in the field
of Marketing and SalesBrotherly Advice: The ritual and values of
Beta Theta Pi are the greatest strength we possess as a chapter,
and are what bind us as brothers, not just a group of college
friends. Always strive to understand and incorporate these ideals
in your day to day lives, because that is what truly makes us Men
of Principle!
Name: Nicholas Meeks AB#1918Degree: Psychology BA with Spanish
MinorInvolvement within Beta: VP of Academics, Academic
TeamCaptain, Kai Board MemberFavorite Beta Memory: Too many of
them!Plans After Graduation: Going to work and then maybe go back
to school for businessBrotherly Advice: Always show respect for the
people you interact with in your life. Have some class
Name: Kyle Plotsky AB#1926Degree: Exercise ScienceInvolvement
within Beta: Kai Board Member for 2 years, Assistant Pledge
Educator for 3 semestersFavorite Beta Memory: Being initiated!Plans
After Graduation: Become an EMT, then get a Masters in
EducationBrotherly Advice: Dont get hung up on the small things and
always be there for your brothers
