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Chapter Nus Collegiate Spotlight: Alex Smailes
t frst, when you hear Alex’s name, you’d
Amistake that his last name is SMILES,
not Smailes. When you see him around the
Greetings from the undergraduates Theta Chi house, you can see why, with his
of the Alpha Nu Chapter! cheerful smile there to greet you. He even
comes from a town called Niceville (FL),
so it seems almost kismet. This has come
s we near the end of another semester, in handy as both the Public Relations and
Awe refect on our past progress and assess Campus Involvement Chair.
new opportunities. I am very excited about Alex is a second year studying
the achievements and successes of the chapter Biomedical Engineering, and hopes to attend medical school after
during this most recent semester. Together we Tech and become a cardiac surgeon. Coming to Tech and being
are making plans on how to build on those an out-of-state student, he knew approximately 3 people. But that
accomplishments as the New Year approaches. changed once he joined Theta Chi. He would like to think that as
One of the brotherhood’s biggest much as he chose Theta Chi, they chose him as well. “I didn’t realize
achievements this fall was in the area of it then, but the diversity that the Alpha Nu Chapter has is the reason
recruitment. The entire brotherhood was very they extended me a bid during rush and the reason I accepted it.”
energized going into rush and our efforts paid off resulting in one of the Since settling into life at Tech, Alex has tried to stay busy with
biggest pledge classes on campus and by far the biggest Alpha Nu has campus life. “Not only did I fnd a larger group of contacts after
seen in years. The fall’s pledge class initiated 22 interesting and diverse pledging at Theta Chi, I was encouraged by the brothers to get
brothers that are sure to build on the great history of our brotherhood. involved on campus, that I joined other organizations as well.” This
They have been very enthusiastic to make Alpha Nu their own and have basic networking skill has provided Theta Chi more representation
stepped up in both chapter and campus involvement. on campus, and provided Alex with opportunities to consider after
Alpha Nu has made improvements in many other areas as well. Tech. “Without Theta Chi I would never have been as successful as
After losing ground on the house’s academic performances recently, the I am now. Of all the organizations I joined at Georgia Tech, Theta
brother’s have turned things around, improving the overall GPA by an Chi is the only organization that goes with me after I graduate. That
impressive 10%! Our tradition of involvement in the campus and the being said the international brotherhood that comes with membership
broader community continues as our brothers strive to make a difference. is invaluable to me. I joined the LinkedIn Theta Chi group and I get
Part of our community involvement includes a close connection with a an email every so often of job opportunities around the country. Its
homeless shelter downtown. We have put in time preparing the shelter opportunities like that which I will always respect”.
for the coming winter season when this outreach is most needed. We Besides networking, Theta Chi has helped Alex make great
also have had several brothers help serve food and monitor the shelter friends, both active and alumni brothers, and some great Tech
through the night. memories. Josh Wilson’s ability to inspire the brothers to be better
Our on-campus involvement continues to grow as well. The people makes him a role model for Alex and the whole chapter. Josh
Alpha Nu Brothers can be found in a wide variety of organizations and frequents the house, often sharing advice on rush or other aspects of
leadership roles, including Student Government Association, FASET making Theta Chi an even more exceptional fraternity, a tradition that
freshman orientation program, The Ramblin Reck Club and the GT Alex will like to continue once graduating. “We will defnitely stay
Crew to name a few. “Connect with Tech”, Georgia Tech’s high school in contact, but after I graduate I want to make sure that we stay at the
prospect recruitment program, has such a large number of brothers that same level of excellence after I leave, coming by and talking to the
participate, that it is often referred to as “Connect with Theta Chi.” brothers every now and then.”
The Georgia Tech Campus continues to change and grow, with Alex has also found that most of his best friends at this school
construction everywhere you look. The new Freshman Learning Center are his Theta Chi brothers, supplying him with memories of great
is going up next to the library, the Marcus Nano-Technology Building times at Tech. His favorite Theta Chi memory was the Virginia Tech
recently opened on North campus, and modifcations are being made to game when they stormed the feld and tore down the goal post and as
the North Avenue Apartments. a brother hood made sure we got a piece of the goal post. “It was truly
If you haven’t been back to campus in a while, come down and a moment of Georgia Tech history shared with the brotherhood.”
see how we are growing, the doors are always open here at Alpha Nu.
We have had great turnout at Alumni events this semester, particularly
for home game tailgates. We plan to host several Alumni events next
semester as well. Good Alumni involvement and guidance have been 2010–2011 Chapter Offcers
key to our success as a chapter. As we move into the coming semester,
we hope to expand on our opportunities to keep you involved. We are Michael Johnston Matthew Slother
currently working on building a website that we will update throughout President Pledge Marshall
the year. Please visit the site for information regarding details of
upcoming Alumni events. We hope you get an opportunity to come back Justin Floody Matthew Greer
soon to see old friends and meet our newest brothers.
Vice President Rush Chair
Fraternally,
Ryan Donnan Brian Calahan
Secretary Treasurer
Michael Johnston, AN 1486
Chapter President
t frst, when you hear Alex’s name, you’d
Amistake that his last name is SMILES,
not Smailes. When you see him around the
Greetings from the undergraduates Theta Chi house, you can see why, with his
of the Alpha Nu Chapter! cheerful smile there to greet you. He even
comes from a town called Niceville (FL),
so it seems almost kismet. This has come
s we near the end of another semester, in handy as both the Public Relations and
Awe refect on our past progress and assess Campus Involvement Chair.
new opportunities. I am very excited about Alex is a second year studying
the achievements and successes of the chapter Biomedical Engineering, and hopes to attend medical school after
during this most recent semester. Together we Tech and become a cardiac surgeon. Coming to Tech and being
are making plans on how to build on those an out-of-state student, he knew approximately 3 people. But that
accomplishments as the New Year approaches. changed once he joined Theta Chi. He would like to think that as
One of the brotherhood’s biggest much as he chose Theta Chi, they chose him as well. “I didn’t realize
achievements this fall was in the area of it then, but the diversity that the Alpha Nu Chapter has is the reason
recruitment. The entire brotherhood was very they extended me a bid during rush and the reason I accepted it.”
energized going into rush and our efforts paid off resulting in one of the Since settling into life at Tech, Alex has tried to stay busy with
biggest pledge classes on campus and by far the biggest Alpha Nu has campus life. “Not only did I fnd a larger group of contacts after
seen in years. The fall’s pledge class initiated 22 interesting and diverse pledging at Theta Chi, I was encouraged by the brothers to get
brothers that are sure to build on the great history of our brotherhood. involved on campus, that I joined other organizations as well.” This
They have been very enthusiastic to make Alpha Nu their own and have basic networking skill has provided Theta Chi more representation
stepped up in both chapter and campus involvement. on campus, and provided Alex with opportunities to consider after
Alpha Nu has made improvements in many other areas as well. Tech. “Without Theta Chi I would never have been as successful as
After losing ground on the house’s academic performances recently, the I am now. Of all the organizations I joined at Georgia Tech, Theta
brother’s have turned things around, improving the overall GPA by an Chi is the only organization that goes with me after I graduate. That
impressive 10%! Our tradition of involvement in the campus and the being said the international brotherhood that comes with membership
broader community continues as our brothers strive to make a difference. is invaluable to me. I joined the LinkedIn Theta Chi group and I get
Part of our community involvement includes a close connection with a an email every so often of job opportunities around the country. Its
homeless shelter downtown. We have put in time preparing the shelter opportunities like that which I will always respect”.
for the coming winter season when this outreach is most needed. We Besides networking, Theta Chi has helped Alex make great
also have had several brothers help serve food and monitor the shelter friends, both active and alumni brothers, and some great Tech
through the night. memories. Josh Wilson’s ability to inspire the brothers to be better
Our on-campus involvement continues to grow as well. The people makes him a role model for Alex and the whole chapter. Josh
Alpha Nu Brothers can be found in a wide variety of organizations and frequents the house, often sharing advice on rush or other aspects of
leadership roles, including Student Government Association, FASET making Theta Chi an even more exceptional fraternity, a tradition that
freshman orientation program, The Ramblin Reck Club and the GT Alex will like to continue once graduating. “We will defnitely stay
Crew to name a few. “Connect with Tech”, Georgia Tech’s high school in contact, but after I graduate I want to make sure that we stay at the
prospect recruitment program, has such a large number of brothers that same level of excellence after I leave, coming by and talking to the
participate, that it is often referred to as “Connect with Theta Chi.” brothers every now and then.”
The Georgia Tech Campus continues to change and grow, with Alex has also found that most of his best friends at this school
construction everywhere you look. The new Freshman Learning Center are his Theta Chi brothers, supplying him with memories of great
is going up next to the library, the Marcus Nano-Technology Building times at Tech. His favorite Theta Chi memory was the Virginia Tech
recently opened on North campus, and modifcations are being made to game when they stormed the feld and tore down the goal post and as
the North Avenue Apartments. a brother hood made sure we got a piece of the goal post. “It was truly
If you haven’t been back to campus in a while, come down and a moment of Georgia Tech history shared with the brotherhood.”
see how we are growing, the doors are always open here at Alpha Nu.
We have had great turnout at Alumni events this semester, particularly
for home game tailgates. We plan to host several Alumni events next
semester as well. Good Alumni involvement and guidance have been 2010–2011 Chapter Offcers
key to our success as a chapter. As we move into the coming semester,
we hope to expand on our opportunities to keep you involved. We are Michael Johnston Matthew Slother
currently working on building a website that we will update throughout President Pledge Marshall
the year. Please visit the site for information regarding details of
upcoming Alumni events. We hope you get an opportunity to come back Justin Floody Matthew Greer
soon to see old friends and meet our newest brothers.
Vice President Rush Chair
Fraternally,
Ryan Donnan Brian Calahan
Secretary Treasurer
Michael Johnston, AN 1486
Chapter President
