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Chapter News

From the Archon Chapter Spotlight
(continued from previous page) Dylon Hopp ’19
Armory, we had the most successful event
yet, with over 75 donations! editor’s note: Representing the chapter in the spot-
In addition to our blood drive and light is rising senior Dylon Hopp. Dylon is heavily in-
other service events, Psi Upsilon raised volved in the university’s ROTC program, all while helping
over $2,000 during our fall philanthropy, the house in many areas. From the hometown of Austin,
Oktober fest. We took advantage of our spa- Texas, Dylon is working toward a degree in journalism,
cious lawn and organized mini games, such with a minor in public relations and media sales. Currently
as pumpkin carving and apple bobbing. serving the chapter as formal and special events chair (1
Despite all of our spectacular events, year), he has also served as vice president of new members
what would a fraternity be without its (1 year), philanthropy chair (1 year), and social media/PR
brothers? After an eight-week new-mem- chair (1 year). Dylon is the Army ROTC’s color-guard com-
ber education process, we initiated a mander, assistant operations officer, and assistant public
2021 class of 19 astounding individuals in affairs officer. He is also a member of the Public Relations
November, bringing our chapter member Student Society of America. He has served in the Illinois
total to 100. Currently, Psi Upsilon’s GPA Army National Guard (3 years), 139th Mobile Public
ranks 10th among the more than 40 fra- Affairs Detachment, 65th Brigade, and somehow found
ternities on campus. This is thanks to our time to intern with the Fighting Illini Productions (3 years)
new study-hours program, which consists as a broadcaster for all Fighting Illini athletic events — on
of three study rooms per week. As a result, occasion, working for the Big Ten Network. For fun, Dylon
more than half of our most recent gradu- enjoys event planning, Chicago sports, gam- Dylon Hopp holds the American flag in the tun-
ating class landed jobs before graduation. ing, and hanging with the boys. nel of Memorial Stadium before he presented the
colors at the Illinois vs. Ohio State game last year.
Professional development is one of
many things I very much look forward to What have you enjoyed most as a mem- of Illinois. Combined, we raised over $3000.
ber of Psi Upsilon?
improving during my time as Archon. As I have enjoyed the opportunities that
an undergraduate chapter, it is our job to being a member of Psi Upsilon has provid- After graduation, what would you like
ensure that we leave the chapter better ed. I have so many unforgettable moments to do with your degree?
than we found it, and I see nothing but that will define my college career and my I’m a soldier in the National Guard and
great potential in our time to come. a training member of the Army ROTC bat-
life. I remember going to convention in talion at Illinois. I intend to commission
Seattle to see the Theta Theta Chapter
YITB, into the US Army National Guard as a 2nd
(University of Washington) with the presi- lieutenant. With my journalism and PR de-
dent at the time, Jack Lebert ’18. Meeting grees, I hope to be a public affairs officer
such a strong national community has
Brad Martisauski ’20 and work in public relations in Chicago as
proven invaluable. I was able to get the a full-time job.
Epsilon Nu (Michigan State University) and
House Updates Omicron (University of Illinois) grouped up Outside of school, what do you do for fun?
I enjoy hanging out at the chapter
to rent a yacht on Lake Michigan for our
spring formal. As I enhance my resume, I house with the boys, from playing games
By Mitchell Feehan ’20
realize how much I can attribute to Psi U. like Catan to KanJam on the front lawn to
The lessons go beyond the simple con- Fortnite in room 22. Additionally, I am an in-
How is tHe Money spent? This past semes- cepts like event planning and delve more tern at Fighting Illini Productions, so I watch
ter, we have made some notably improve- into the lessons learned from experience. I a lot of Illini, Big Ten, and Chicago sports.
ments around the house. First, we hired believe I’ve grown immensely: as a gentle-
a new property manager, who has done man, a leader, and as a Psi U.
a phenomenal job and is responsible for
quite a few of the improvements and a Serving the chapter, in which area have
magnitude of savings. Structurally, we have you made the biggest impact?
put in a drainage system for the back and I have made the biggest impact as vice
alley sides of our house, which has, thus far, president of new members. Bringing 35 out-
eliminated all flooding in the basement. standing gentlemen to join our ranks has got
Additionally, after a near catastrophic to be a highlight of my college career. I was
error, we replaced our sewage ejector able to host a ton of awesome events, from
pump, which needed to happen, to say basketball tournaments to barbecues to our
the least. Aesthetically, the undergraduate annual Super Bowl party (Bear Down). I took
brothers built a bar in the dorm that has on the role of philanthropy chair for two se-
an operational fish tank in it, as well as a mesters as well, and I was able to plan two
bench on the outside of our house that has events: Cirque du Psi U, benefiting Camp Dylon Hopp and former Archon (2017-2018) Dan
a nice rustic look to it. Kesem, and Oktoberfest, benefiting the USO Studer pose for a photo at last semester’s semi formal.
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