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the row were no match for the love of this house
that every brother shares.
From the Even with the trouble we faced this semester,
TKE remains the largest fraternity on the row
Prytanis with the largest new member class. The various
obstacles put forth by the university have sparked
excitement in this house to make the most of this
semester, and we did exactly that. What makes
t’s no secret that TKE Beta-Sigma has faced react by crumbling internally, turning their house TKE more than just a property is the deep-rooted
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adversity this year. With the university into nothing more than an apartment building. brotherhood that courses through the house. It’s
Itightening its grip on the Greek row and the But this is not how TKE handles adversity. the love for the international TKE mission. It’s
actions of the houses, TKE found itself caught in For us, the sanctions from the school and the determination to remain a breeding ground
an area of turmoil and confusion, which resulted the decreased rush strengthened the house for future leaders and entrepreneurs.
in a temporary probation of social activities. in unforeseen ways. Instead of sulking from
Additionally, the university changed its policies not having social events, we thrived with Yours in the Bond,
regarding rush, stating that all freshman cannot brotherhood events. Instead of deferring our
rush until the spring semester. For a lot of houses, recruitment efforts to next semester, we fought
the “one-two-punch” of these policy changes hard for the best new members during rush (and
has had an effect on morale. With limited social succeeded). The efforts by the university to
events and a limited pledge class, many houses squelch our operations as the strongest house on Mark Reid # 1,652
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by Ryan Gautereaux #1,698
by Harry Derecat #1,647 and
here is always time for community
service. Within the University of Joey Giralmo #1,711
T Southern California, not only are students his semester, our brotherhood
academically inclined to do well, but are also program is fully invested in uniting
community oriented in making a difference. I Tthe members of our house. A large
am lucky to be a part of a group of individuals part of this initiative consists of activities
who want to reach out further than the classroom planned to integrate young members
to gain a new perspective on helping others. with older members of the house. We do
For example, several weeks ago, 20 guys and Feeding the Homeless weekly sports tournaments in the backyard
I helped out Heal the Bay to clean the Medea feeding the homeless, helping with pet adoptions, (basketball, whiffle ball, volleyball).
Creek in Agoura Hills, California. and raising money for MS and ALS this year. Additionally, we host out of the house
We picked up trash on the side of the road and We’ve even scheduled to have a pet adoption day events, such as a recent beach clean-up.
near the creek bed while learning about the at Petsmart on Pico Boulevard. The members of Moving forward, we have planned several
different ecosystems of plants and animals in the the house and I are excited to participate in these events, including trips to professional sports
Santa Monica mountains. In addition to doing community outreach events and demonstrate our games, camping trips, and other outdoor
community clean ups, we are looking forward to commitment to helping others. activities.
We also have strong ties with our alumni group,
Executive Officers bringing members of the house to our TKE
tent tailgates just outside the Rose Garden with
our alumni every home football game. We are
excited for the rest of the semester and will
continue to build ties amongst the brothers of
Tau Kappa Epsilon.

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TKE USC Parents Club
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All parents of active members are
invited to participate in and support
the TKE Parents’ Club.
Parents and alumni interested in
learning more about club activities
Top row (left to right): Paul Schumacher (Social), Jack Mendillo (Grammateus), Chandler Clayton
(Crysophylos), Connor Hudson (Social), Max Jablonski (VP of Risk), Brooks Jarrell (Rush Chair), Mark Reid can email tkeparentsclub@gmail.com
(Prytanis), Matt Pisini (Social), Harry Derecat (Brotherhood), and Ryan Goldsher (Epiprytanis); bottom row for more info.
2 2 (left to right): Matt Gates (Hegemon), Ethan Podell (Social Chair), and Joey Giralamo (Brotherhood).