Alpha Gamma Rho - University of Arkansas

The Alpha Iota Messenger Academics on the Rise at Alpha Iota Chapter Has High Hopes for Summer Recruitment L ast school year, the Alpha Iota Chapter accomplished a lot. As a Chapter, we became more involved on campus, thus making our presence greater. I am proud to be president of the fine men of Alpha Gamma Rho at the University of Arkansas. CHAPTER IMPROVES ACADEMICALLY In the fall, Alpha Iota achieved a G.P.A. of 2.66 and maintained an overall cumulative G.P.A. of 2.73, remaining consistent with the G.P.A.s of the previous two semesters. Alpha Iota also had two members make perfect 4.0 G.P.A.s, and nine members made a 3.0 or higher. The Chapter made strides to improve individual academics, revising how study hall was conducted for the spring semester; each week members with a 2.5 G.P.A. or lower must attend study hours. This gave all members the opportunity work their study hours around prior obligations and still meet their required six hours each week. Alpha Iota has high expectations that our academic standing will greatly improve in the coming semesters. ALPHA IOTA EMPHASIZES COMMUNITY SERVICE In the spring, the Chapter had a road clean-up as our philanthropy event and have many events planned for upcoming semesters. Alpha Iota will have our third annual golf tournament for the Garrett Uekman Foundation on September 29. The fraternity is also planning our first cattle show in March. These events will help us reach out to the local community. RECRUITMENT AROUND THE CORNER Our recruitment process went very well this spring, as we initiated three new brothers into the Chapter. We look to have continued success throughout the summer with a booth during summer orientation and a float trip. Alpha Iota would like to thank our alumni for your continued support toward our future housing. You also helped make Founder's Day a success in the spring. Building on this success, the Chapter plans on having a mom's and dad's day in the fall to show our appreciation for our parents and their support of the fraternity. We look forward to seeing and meeting many of you this fall and in the future. Feel free to come by and visit us in Fayetteville anytime. Fraternally, John Forsyth '10 Noble Ruler jforsyth@uark.edu Although Corbin has not been overly involved with the Chapter since graduation, he donated to the capital campaign because he knows there is a good core group of students attending the University of Arkansas from agricultural backgrounds who can benefit from an organization that focuses on the lifestyles and the backbone that agriculture brings to America. "I encourage alumni who have lost touch with the Chapter and their pledge class to check in on the Chapter and show support. A quality education is a vital a part for American agriculture," he says. "Agriculture needs quality students with a well-rounded education to keep this country strong and to protect the safest food source in the world. If alumni can contribute to the longevity of the Chapter, they should do so." James Fitzsimmons '10, Kade Haygood '10, Tab Wildy '09, and Dillon Mizer '11 attend AGR's formal in Memphis. Looking back on his undergraduate days, Corbin recalls escorting the Razorback mascot to football games. "This job required me to get the hog to the games, escort the cheerleaders to the games, and participate in the pre-game festivities. For me, it didn't get any better than the gas, a meal, a ticket to the game, and a truckload of cheerleaders." Corbin works on his family farm which has 3,000 acres of rice and soybeans. He has two daughters, one of whom is an Alpha Delta Pi at the University of Arkansas. Contact Corbin at cobrown@ipa.net. Rebuilding on a Proud Past Campaign Board HONORARY CHAIRMAN Dr. Paul Noland '52 CHAIRMEN Jim Burton '62 Chris Looney '02 MEMBERS J.O. Hoggard '59 Gary F. Norris '60 Roy L. Runyan Jr. '63 Joseph L. Keathley '65 Everett I. Rogers '68 Douglas L. Threlkeld '71 Rodney D. Baker '72 James E. Mitchell '72 C.H. Overbay III '73 Charles R. Looney '74 John P. Pendergrass '74 James V. Smith '77 Mike Hudlow '80 Baxter H. Gladden '84 Corbin L. Brown '90 Dr. Keith S. Lusby '99 Eric L. Pendergrass '99 Jay S. Mirus '00 Jeremy A. Bullington '01 Visit Us Online Alpha Iota Chapter http://uagreeks.uark.edu/3247.php Alpha Gamma Rho www.alphagammarho.org AI Chapter of AGR @AGR_AI Alpha Iota Chapter of AGR Alumni Association facebook.com/ARKAGR ALPHA GAMMA RHO 3

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