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Alex J. Schnepf Chapter Spotlight: arguing to be very entertaining, I was always the Editor’s Note: Representing the chapter as kid playing devil’s advocate. As soon as I got into Spotlight is Alex Schnepf. From the hometown high school I decided to try out for the debate of Arlington Heights, Alex is a current Junior team, just to see what arguing would look like in classman with a double major in pre-law and a more structured form. Well soon enough, I was communications. On chapter Judicial Board, he hooked. When I got into college I still didn’t know has also served as Social Chair for two semesters if I wanted to make it a career or not but after in the past, and the Interfraternity Council – interning at a private practice my freshman year, I Vice President of Standards. Alex stays active by was convinced that law was the path for me. playing outside defender on the Illinois Men’s Club soccer team, and was recently elected Vice Outside of school what are you doing President of the Men’s Club Soccer team for for fun? the upcoming year. He also enjoys basketball, Outside of school I really enjoy playing sports snowboarding, and is working towards earning for fun. Nearly three times a week four of my Alex at the IFC Greek Oscars - an event that his certifcation as a personal trainer. pledge brothers and I will go the recreation recognizes outstanding Greek chapters. center to play basketball. I also have soccer practice about four times a week during the season, which keeps the competitive juices What led you to join Sigma Chi? an obstacle course, tug of war, penny wars, fowing. Beside sports, I really like to watch TV I frst knew Sigma Chi was going to be my a blood drive and a few other competitions. series, probably even too much, considering I ΣΧ home for the rest of my college career in nearly The morale in the house that week is always have watched every popular series to come out the frst hour of entering the house. The one at an all time high and it’s exciting to see so within the last three years. However, I’d have to thing that struck me as different from the rest many people having a great time, all the while say, Game of Thrones is still at the top of the list. of the fraternities on campus benefting society. was the obvious camaraderie between the brothers of all How did you get into ages. Another reason was personal training? that the active members I was always interested in came up to me before I sports and a key aspect of athletics could approach them, rather is strength. In high school I than me having to introduce started weight training in order myself to them. It’s little to give myself an advantage in things like that which make sports. However, before I knew people feel comfortable it I was looking up articles for in a scenario that is pretty Alex and his girlfriend hours on end on different lifting intimidating at frst. at a Sigma Chi Date event. techniques and strategies. When I started to help my friends in the Which special event do weight room, I realized pushing you enjoy most? other people to reach their goal came naturally I think Derby Days would have to be my to me and I decided that if I was good at it I should try to get certifed and make some favorite event of the year. Derby days is Sigma money doing it, as well. Chi’s nationwide philanthropy event. The event is a week long contest between sororities to Why are you interested in pursuing law? help raise money for charity. All the sororities Alex (pictured right) defending in come to the house and compete in volleyball, Ever since I was a little kid I always found a game at Nationals in Memphis. Congratulation to Our Spring Graduating Seniors! John Gavin Fredrick Ryan Mitsos Kevin Tavakoli Daniel McDevitt John Kubiak Nicholas Carney Mudelein Colmery Homer Glen Libertyville Homer Glen Barrington Orland Park Advertising Western Springs English with a Pre- Finance & Accounting Consumer Economics Advertising Economics Law focus & Finance Vince Carballo Matthew Hammill Matthew Nora Aaron Castagnia Lisle Lagrange Glen Ellyn Harrison Meyer James Orescanin Accounting Jason Mistretta Engineering Accounting Poli Sci Glen Ellyn Plainfeld Orland Park Patrick Mohan Austin Hunt Environmental Poli Sci Grant Pufahl Political Science Lagrange Champaign Cory Finke Engineering Batavia & Spanish Earth, Society, & Sports Business Lockport Andrew Munger Accounting the Environment Consumer Economics Darrin Fill Lincolnshire Eric Garavaglia Cassidy Lepper & Finance Glen Ellyn Finance & Accounting Tom Walsh Political Science David Rimkus Oak Lawn Industrial Design Lagrange Park Homer Glen Consumer Economics Finance Finance & Finance 3