Page 2 - Alpha Nus Fall 2006
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Chapter Nus
From the Alpha Nu Chapter President by Drew Thorp 2007 Chapter Offcers
Greetings and Happy events, and of course the occasional time for President - Drew Thorp, Asheville, NC
New Year from the study. The football season started with a bang Vice President - Zach Christiansen, Knoxville, TN
undergraduates of the as Notre Dame came to visit and other home Secretary - David Cross, Houston, TX
Alpha Nu Chapter! games such as the “Throwback Thursday” and Treasurer - Ben Hollerbach, Tulsa, OK
With the New homecoming against Miami made this season Marshal - Ben Difransesco, Philadelphia, PA
Year, a new semester a busy one. I hope everyone enjoyed the food Rush Chair - Jesse Kallman, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
has begun and new and festivities at whichever games you came House Manager - Chris Frederick, Woodstock, GA
Scholarship - Andrew Holt, Tucker, GA
leadership has taken over to especially the whole pig we roasted for Steward - Jimmy Hawkins, Lilburn, GA
within the walls of Theta Miami. We also carried our excitement for Social - Paul Robinson, Jenson Beach, FL
Chi. Over the course of the Yellow Jackets with a full bus of Brothers Philanthropy - Brian Cook, Moultrie, GA
the next year, the new Executive Committee to Clemson, a good showing in Athens, and Rules - Eric Schultz, McDonough, GA
plans to take Alpha Nu to new heights with at both games in Jacksonville. Although this Risk Mgmnt - Matt Clemmer, Chattanooga, TN
Chaplain - Jack Deusler, Savannah, GA
increased numbers, always excelling in season did not end how we wanted it to, I hope Greek Week - Michael Nucci, Philadelphia, PA
academics, hosting bigger philanthropy everyone has the chance to stop by the house Greek Week - David Cross, Houston, TX
events, and having even more alumni and next season or for baseball games this spring Historian - Daniel Pelletier, Albany, GA
parent involvement. We are still one of the as we often have a large showing at Russ Alumni Relations - Ben Smedsrud, Roswell, GA
strongest chapters on campus and among Theta Chandler Stadium. Public Relations and Campus Involvement -
Jay Rudd, Fayetteville, GA
Chi nationally, but we know there is always We are proud to announce that 15 new Fundraising - Kyle Taylor, Moultrie, GA
room for improvement. The new Executive Brothers were initiated this fall and already
Committee has laid out aggressive goals, they are stepping into important leadership this spring’s pledge class.
encouraging us to strive to be the best in every roles. Three Brothers from last fall’s pledge Both the pledges and the Brothers
way. Thanks to the strong foundation laid by class are also already living in the house, had a good semester academically in the
those who came before us, we will succeed. helping us fll empty spots. We look forward fall. We had 27 Brothers on Dean’s List
This past fall was a busy semester to the leadership these Brothers will provide in and 3 Brothers received Faculty Honors
with football games, a new pledge class, social the future and in shaping the four members of See Alpha Nu on page 4
Spotlight: Ben Smedsrud brotherhood as the specifc reasons why the of hanging out with him and enjoying his
chapter won the award. company and advice, like walking a few
en Smedsrud (“Smeggers”), originally When asked how his Theta Chi circuits with him at Relay For Life. I also
Bfrom Minneapolis, is a 5th year Civil membership has been benefcial, Ben chuckled remember going to his funeral. Being there
Engineering Major. As if school is not enough, and said, “Living with 44 guys teaches with my brothers made it a little bit easier to
he is the chapter’s 2nd Guard, Alumni Chair, valuable leadership skills, including the arts of bear.” He said, “Brother Shirlock was a key
and also the Greek Week Events Executive negotiation and compromise.” His Theta Chi role model for me, teaching me to be happy
Chair. Previously, he served Theta Chi as membership will continue to beneft him after and enjoy life, no matter what is going on.”
Awards Chair, Chaplain, and Secretary. graduation because of “the connection I made
One of the main reasons Ben chose as an undergraduate. Knowing that I have left Thank you Ben, for living the ideals of
to join Theta Chi was because of the diversity school and the house but I still have a place to Theta Chi.
that the brotherhood represents. “We have belong to is very comforting.” Ben intends to
brothers from around the remain involved as an
country, from different “Brother Shirlock was a key alumni by attending
racial, religious, political, role model for me, teaching football games, rush
and economic backgrounds. events, and other
Yet we all share a bond of me to be happy and enjoy life, chapter events. “I
brotherhood.” no matter what is going on.” hope to be able to
His dedication donate money and my
and leadership to Theta services if needed to
Chi became evident the year he served as the the house. I will also be more than willing to
Awards Chair for Alpha Nu: they won the help younger brothers get jobs after graduation
coveted Alter Award. Showing his pride in or internships/co-ops during school.”
the chapter, Ben said that the chapter received With graduation quickly approaching
the award because they have always “excelled this spring, Ben was asked about some of his
at everything it means to be a Theta Chi.” favorite memories as a Theta Chi. “It is sort
He listed maintaining a good chapter GPA, of a lot of memories together, all about one
exceeding national and local IFC standards person, and not necessarily all happy. They all
for philanthropy participation, operating involve Brother Shirlock and my experiences
the chapter effciently, and sharing a strong with him. There are many happy memories
From the Alpha Nu Chapter President by Drew Thorp 2007 Chapter Offcers
Greetings and Happy events, and of course the occasional time for President - Drew Thorp, Asheville, NC
New Year from the study. The football season started with a bang Vice President - Zach Christiansen, Knoxville, TN
undergraduates of the as Notre Dame came to visit and other home Secretary - David Cross, Houston, TX
Alpha Nu Chapter! games such as the “Throwback Thursday” and Treasurer - Ben Hollerbach, Tulsa, OK
With the New homecoming against Miami made this season Marshal - Ben Difransesco, Philadelphia, PA
Year, a new semester a busy one. I hope everyone enjoyed the food Rush Chair - Jesse Kallman, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
has begun and new and festivities at whichever games you came House Manager - Chris Frederick, Woodstock, GA
Scholarship - Andrew Holt, Tucker, GA
leadership has taken over to especially the whole pig we roasted for Steward - Jimmy Hawkins, Lilburn, GA
within the walls of Theta Miami. We also carried our excitement for Social - Paul Robinson, Jenson Beach, FL
Chi. Over the course of the Yellow Jackets with a full bus of Brothers Philanthropy - Brian Cook, Moultrie, GA
the next year, the new Executive Committee to Clemson, a good showing in Athens, and Rules - Eric Schultz, McDonough, GA
plans to take Alpha Nu to new heights with at both games in Jacksonville. Although this Risk Mgmnt - Matt Clemmer, Chattanooga, TN
Chaplain - Jack Deusler, Savannah, GA
increased numbers, always excelling in season did not end how we wanted it to, I hope Greek Week - Michael Nucci, Philadelphia, PA
academics, hosting bigger philanthropy everyone has the chance to stop by the house Greek Week - David Cross, Houston, TX
events, and having even more alumni and next season or for baseball games this spring Historian - Daniel Pelletier, Albany, GA
parent involvement. We are still one of the as we often have a large showing at Russ Alumni Relations - Ben Smedsrud, Roswell, GA
strongest chapters on campus and among Theta Chandler Stadium. Public Relations and Campus Involvement -
Jay Rudd, Fayetteville, GA
Chi nationally, but we know there is always We are proud to announce that 15 new Fundraising - Kyle Taylor, Moultrie, GA
room for improvement. The new Executive Brothers were initiated this fall and already
Committee has laid out aggressive goals, they are stepping into important leadership this spring’s pledge class.
encouraging us to strive to be the best in every roles. Three Brothers from last fall’s pledge Both the pledges and the Brothers
way. Thanks to the strong foundation laid by class are also already living in the house, had a good semester academically in the
those who came before us, we will succeed. helping us fll empty spots. We look forward fall. We had 27 Brothers on Dean’s List
This past fall was a busy semester to the leadership these Brothers will provide in and 3 Brothers received Faculty Honors
with football games, a new pledge class, social the future and in shaping the four members of See Alpha Nu on page 4
Spotlight: Ben Smedsrud brotherhood as the specifc reasons why the of hanging out with him and enjoying his
chapter won the award. company and advice, like walking a few
en Smedsrud (“Smeggers”), originally When asked how his Theta Chi circuits with him at Relay For Life. I also
Bfrom Minneapolis, is a 5th year Civil membership has been benefcial, Ben chuckled remember going to his funeral. Being there
Engineering Major. As if school is not enough, and said, “Living with 44 guys teaches with my brothers made it a little bit easier to
he is the chapter’s 2nd Guard, Alumni Chair, valuable leadership skills, including the arts of bear.” He said, “Brother Shirlock was a key
and also the Greek Week Events Executive negotiation and compromise.” His Theta Chi role model for me, teaching me to be happy
Chair. Previously, he served Theta Chi as membership will continue to beneft him after and enjoy life, no matter what is going on.”
Awards Chair, Chaplain, and Secretary. graduation because of “the connection I made
One of the main reasons Ben chose as an undergraduate. Knowing that I have left Thank you Ben, for living the ideals of
to join Theta Chi was because of the diversity school and the house but I still have a place to Theta Chi.
that the brotherhood represents. “We have belong to is very comforting.” Ben intends to
brothers from around the remain involved as an
country, from different “Brother Shirlock was a key alumni by attending
racial, religious, political, role model for me, teaching football games, rush
and economic backgrounds. events, and other
Yet we all share a bond of me to be happy and enjoy life, chapter events. “I
brotherhood.” no matter what is going on.” hope to be able to
His dedication donate money and my
and leadership to Theta services if needed to
Chi became evident the year he served as the the house. I will also be more than willing to
Awards Chair for Alpha Nu: they won the help younger brothers get jobs after graduation
coveted Alter Award. Showing his pride in or internships/co-ops during school.”
the chapter, Ben said that the chapter received With graduation quickly approaching
the award because they have always “excelled this spring, Ben was asked about some of his
at everything it means to be a Theta Chi.” favorite memories as a Theta Chi. “It is sort
He listed maintaining a good chapter GPA, of a lot of memories together, all about one
exceeding national and local IFC standards person, and not necessarily all happy. They all
for philanthropy participation, operating involve Brother Shirlock and my experiences
the chapter effciently, and sharing a strong with him. There are many happy memories
