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a note from PHI DELTS ACT PHILANTHROPICALLY
THE CHAPTER PRESIDENT We’ve been making a concerted effort to en- health. Many brothers showed up to the event

gage in and contribute to community service and cheered Gerry on, and it was a really fun
events occurring around campus. Last semes- night. As a group, we chose to do a boba tea
ter, the house raised more than $600 for the sale back in the spring semester, raising more
Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority’s burger cookout than $1,200 for Live Like Lou Foundation. It
event. We cooked and sold hundreds of our was a great experience interacting with the
specialty burgers, called the “Phi Delt,” which MIT community through these community
was topped with bacon, lettuce, tomato and service events, and it makes us excited to do
our specialty sauce on a toasted bun. In ad- more in the future.
dition to this, Gerry Cortez ’21 was a contes-
tant in Alpha Phi’s “HeartThrob Talent Show,” We will keep you updated on our future en-
which raises money for women’s heart health deavors!
initiatives. Gerry won the title of “The People’s
Champion,” being the top fundraiser with — Noah Lee ’21 and John Rao ’21
more than $1,400 benefitting women’s heart Community Service Chairs

PRESIDENT CONNOR CHUNG ’20, IN NORWAY HOT START TO A PROMISING INTRAMURAL SEASON

My journey through Phi Delta has been a se- This semester, we are competing in intramu- Other than intramural sports, several brothers
ries of unplanned, happy accidents. I joined the ral basketball and flag football. We started the are registered together for the second quar-
fraternity on a whim. I moved into the house season with our basketball team at 2-0, with ter ice hockey physical education class. With
because my current roommate convinced me wins against ZBT and ADPhi. Our flag football enough involvement, a Phi Delt team for intra-
to. I previously took on the role of risk man- team started out 1-1-1 with a win against mural hockey may be on the horizon.
ager, because frankly, no one else would. And Delta Tau Delta, a loss against PBE, and a tie
now here I am, in the position of president, against Sigma Chi. —Nathan Han ’21, Athletics Chair
deeply thankful for every step along the way. I
have grown so much as an individual, and my Our basketball team took a hit at the end
involvement and personal investment in this of last season with the graduation of sharp- OUR PARTICIPATION IN
chapter have likewise grown. shooter Fano Razafindrakoto ’18, but his loss FLAG FOOTBALL—AND
was displaced by the additions of guard Diego
Our rush this semester went very well, and we Escobedo ’21 and forward Ritaank Tiwari ’21. INTRAMURAL SPORTS IN
have a solid pledge class of 12 new members The pledges bring much-needed energy and GENERAL—HAS BEEN A
in the class of 2022. The new Phikeia are al- hustle to the team, but lack of shooting may
ready involved in a range of activities at MIT, prove to be a problem going forward. GREAT TEAM EFFORT AND
including water polo, fencing, track and field, A GREAT BONDING
a capella, consulting clubs, and much, much This recent semester marks our return to flag EXPERIENCE FOR
more. They have become quite close with the football after a year-long hiatus. At the time of
house, despite their relatively recent introduc- writing this article, star receiver and cornerback THE BROTHERS.
tion. We look forward to their initiation and to Sheel Patel ’20 is leading the team with 6 re-
officially welcoming them as members of this ceptions for 100 yards and 1 interception. —CONNOR CHUNG ’20
fraternity. PRESIDENT, QUARTERBACK
As I reflect on how much the house has
changed during my three years at MIT, I am stealing sorority hearts
very proud of how much more Phi Delta is in- (continued from page 1)
volved on campus nowadays. We have broth- than each other. However, through planning
ers on several sports teams; we have brothers voice, the salsa skills Rodrigo and I possess, the serenade routine, we were truly able to
running events for groups like Camp Kesem, Abhi and Ritaanks’ seductive dance moves, learn about each other and our interests and
Amphibious Achievement, and the Asian and the chiseled bodies of Keith and Fausto—a talents. More importantly, our hard work laid
American Association; we have brothers work- result of years of hard work in the gym. We a solid foundation of teamwork within the Phi
ing on new start-up ventures. We are truly a picked four songs that showcased our talents Delta Theta Class of 2022 that will help us plan
dynamic house, and our impact on MIT’s vari- and sent them to Connor Dotson ’20 to mix events and have a positive influence on MIT’s
ous communities on campus is noticeable. together. Once this was complete, we were campus during our time here. We have an
finally able to create and practice our routine exceptional group of pledges that are joining
The brotherhood is strong this semester. We before performing it before four MIT sororities. a very accomplished group of brothers, and I
are a supportive group of brothers, and I often cannot wait to work and bond with all of them
times see brothers helping each other with Overall, the serenades were a great experi- over the next four years.
academic work, as well as resume proofread- ence to help our pledge class bond. Prior to
ing and interview preparations. Beyond that, this, most of the interactions between pledges —Alex Homma ’22
however, we are a support network. The broth- had occurred during rush, when we were more Pledge President
preoccupied with getting to know the brothers
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