Kappa Alpha Order - University of Texas

OMICRON UPDATE 7 T he Pledge Class of 2017 worked hard for four years and successfully met the unique challenges of the pandemic year. Their parents wanted to find a lasting way to recognize their sons' achievements and leave a senior-class gift to benefit KA members for years to come. They're hoping a senior-class gift becomes an Omicron tradition. Working with the housing corporation, the goal is to purchase furniture for the front porch to make it a welcoming place where members can relax and gather. Substantive, durable, porch furniture, in keeping with the Manor's stately architecture, has been sourced by the architect who designed the recent renovation work. It will add both beauty and function to the Manor's front porch. Thanks to the generous contributions from our seniors' families, almost $7,000 was raised to furnish the front porch. Below is a list of the parents who contributed to this campaign. We are all proud of the Pledge Class of 2017 and welcome them to the ranks of Omicron chapter alumni. It's time to celebrate all our seniors have achieved and we are excited to see that they are well on their way to whatever is next. Glenn and Nancy Anderson, in honor of Sean Anderson '17 Tom and Beth Brink, in honor of Coleman Brink '17 Pam and Mark Callahan, in honor of Conner Callahan '17 The Chapman Family, in honor of Jack Chapman '17 Dawn and Jim Coronado, in honor of Carson Coronado '17 Kelly and Richard DeBerry, in honor of Will DeBerry '17 Susan and John Field, in honor of Davis Field '17 Rebecca and Evan Hughes, in honor of Benjamin Hughes '17 Brindley and Mike Johnson, in honor of Ross Johnson '17 Elizabeth and Mark Jones, in honor of Will Jones '17 Karen and Gary Kofnovec, in honor of Cole Kofnovec '17 M'Linda and Bryan Lasswell, in honor of Reagan Lasswell '17 Christina Matthews, in honor of Cole Matthews '17 Michael Matthews, in honor of Cole Matthews '17 Anne and John McPherson, in honor of Will McPherson '17 Sheryl and Richard Norman, in honor of Alec Norman '17 Gabrielle and Jeff Norwood, in honor of Forrest Norwood '17 Elizabeth Porter and Riley Thomas, in honor of Myles Thomas '17 Anne and David Rae, in honor of Robert Rae '17 The Seger Family, in honor of Max Seger '17 Brandi and Christopher Sellers, in honor of Ryan Sellers '17 Kristie and Ron Staffieri, in honor of Kyle Staffieri '17 Ken and Susan Whelen, in honor of Grayson Whelen '17 Kate and Steve Whitaker, in honor of Sam Whitaker '17 Laura and Brad Whitlock, in honor of Will Whitlock '17 Keith and Renee Wright, in honor of J. Luke Wright '17 President Will Whitlock '17 Dallas, TX, Plan II Honors and Government Vice President Austin Allen '18 Laredo, TX, NPA Recording Secretary Connor Smith '17 Kingwood, TX, Business Head of Recruitment Conner Callahan '17 Houston, TX, NPA Alumni Relations Forrest Norwood '17 Austin, TX, Finance Treasurer Jack Chapman '17 Dallas, TX, Finance Parliamentarian Myles Thomas '17 Fort Worth, TX, Economics Risk Management Bryson Foreman '17 Austin, TX, Advertising Marshal Max Menefee '18 Fort Worth, TX, Finance House Manager Robert Rae '17 Houston, TX, Economics Kitchen Manager Anand Iyer '17 Fort Worth, TX, Chemical Engineering Head of Philanthropy Will Jones '17 Fort Worth, TX, Psychology Communications Chairman Ryan Wheeler '18 Dallas, TX, Finance Thank You for Leading Omicron! W e offer our sincerest gratitude to the executive officers who served their term during 2019 and 2020. Many of these officers are members of the Pledge Class of 2017, who graduated this spring. Omicron is indebted to these men who helped lead our chapter during a pandemic and have made their mark on the chapter. They represent a snapshot of the leaders our chapter continues to produce, and we are so proud of them an all they have and will accomplish. The Pledge Class of 2017 Gives Back to Omicron Hoping to Start a New Tradition Sample photos from the architect of the chairs and benches to be pur- chased for the Manor's front porch. Thank you to the Pledge Class of 2017 and their families for funding this project.

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