Lambda Chi Alpha - University of Oklahoma

Lambda Chi aLpha page 2 H oping to find an organization that offered him a well-rounded experience, Andre Champagne, ΓΡ 1264 discovered his home in Lambda Chi Alpha. With an organization composed of members with interests all across the board, Andrew remembers members having a genuine respect for one another and investment in the overall integrity and reputation of the Chapter on campus. "We were well respected and were leaders in the Greek community as well as student life on campus," he said. "I took pride in how well we worked together in creating the environment where different types of people supported one another and shared the common goal of protecting the brotherhood." Throughout the year, Andre returns to Norman to cheer on Sooner athletics, and this past fall, he gained a new perspective when both of his children joined Greek chapters at OU. Bailey, Associate, Andre's son, followed in his footsteps and joined Gamma-Rho Zeta, and his daughter, Brandee, joined Kappa Kappa Gamma. "I'm very proud of how Lambda Chi has stayed true to its values over the years and feel certain that my son will have an awesome and meaningful experience as well." Andre played baseball for the Sooners and lived in the Chapter House for two years and believes he learned a lot from watching his brothers excel in their respective leadership positions. "Lambda Chi exposed me to a lot of different people with different interests and aptitudes for a variety of things," he said. "It helped me recognize how to appreciate the differences and strengths of people and how to motive others to work together to accomplish goals. The ideas of the brotherhood are inspiring and the loyalty that is promoted and required is a trait that continues to be valuable to me in my life." Andre is proud to see how the Chapter has stayed true to its culture and values since his undergraduate years and is happy to see how Gamma-Rho Zeta continues to be a top Chapter on campus. He advises current members to take advantage of the full college experience by taking academics seriously from the beginning, getting involved, and having fun. "You will look back to these years as one of the best times in your life," he said. "The more you put into the house and the success of the Chapter, the greater the reward you will have as a member. You have to be invested in it and take pride in the legacy to fully appreciate the brotherhood and what it can offer you in return." Andre and his wife, Charise, an OU Kappa Alpha Theta alumna, have been married for 26 years. Andre is the president of a mid-size IT consulting company and enjoys Sooner sports and playing hockey, golf, and tennis. In their free time, the couple also enjoys traveling. Andre and Charise live in Flower Mound, Texas, and he can be reached at andre-champagne@home.com. CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DONORS Garrett L. Draper Society ($10,000 and Above) Larry E. Kerr, ΓΡ 417 Truman C. Edminster III, ΓΡ 855 James C. Benson Society ($5,000 to $9,999) 904 College Society (Up to $4,999) Bessie Merritt Olivo In honor of Eric, Evan, and Haskell Olivo William J. Leeper Sr., ΓΡ 404 William E. Pitts, ΓΡ 603 James R. Robinson, ΓΡ 626 Dr. J. Edward James, ΓΡ 1129 Timothy N. Johnson, ΓΡ 1356 R. Craig Parrish, ΓΡ 1541 Kenneth E. Wagner, ΓΡ 1555 Adam P. Clinton, ΓΡ 1582 Lucas C. Richardson, ΓΡ 1870 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN DONORS Gold Level ($1,500 and Above) Dr. Adam B. Smith, ΓΡ 1013 Green Level ($500 to $1,499) Michael Roberts Dr. Joseph A. Cook, ΓΡ 356 Thomas O. Bush, ΓΡ 451 Robert S. Stewart, ΓΡ 816 Andrew R. Turner, ΓΡ 877 Michael D. Horton, ΓΡ 1775 Purple Level (Up to $499) Courtland M. Moore, ΓΡ 202 H. Larry Cook, ΓΡ 255 William F. Frensley, ΓΡ 492 Burgess H. Shriver, ΓΡ 604 Charles W. Snider, ΓΡ 627 Dr. John A. Wright, ΓΡ 666 Robert L. Gamble, ΓΡ 698 Douglas C. Hellerson, ΓΡ 718 Gary W. Farabough, ΓΡ 762 Steven E. Gaede, ΓΡ 820 Greg A. Vlahos, ΓΡ 972 Russell N. Kinsaul, ΓΡ 1031 C. Matthew Woodward, ΓΡ 1523 Kyle R. Bertholf, ΓΡ 2018 I n fall 2016, generous alumni responded to our call for support and donated to Gamma-Rho Zeta. These funds were used to provide scholarships and leadership opportunities, contribute to our capital campaign efforts, strengthen our alumni relations program, and create our memorial walkway. Supporting these opportunities helps us continue Gamma-Rho Zeta's legacy at the University of Oklahoma. Donors are listed in their cumulative giving level and by their respective giving program. THANK YOU, GENEROUS ALUMNI Continuing a Legacy Andre Champagne, ΓΡ 1264 Remains Committed to Lambda Chi Alpha

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