Lambda Chi Alpha - University of Oklahoma

gamma-rho Zeta page 3 LEADING THE GREEK COMMUNITY Gamma-Rho Zeta Places FouRth FoR outstandinG academics High Alpha Samuel Jackson, ΓΡ 2767 (405) 651-9303 samuel.b.jackson-1@ou.edu High Beta Zach Smalling, ΓΡ 2766 High Theta Chapman Wise, ΓΡ 2823 High Gamma Alex Jensen, ΓΡ 2763 High Tau Carter Pettigrew, ΓΡ 2768 High Iota Bill Rucker, ΓΡ 2826 High Rho Aidan O'Brien, ΓΡ 2822 High Kappas Reese McDonald, ΓΡ 2764 Grant Mettenbrink, ΓΡ 2824 High Pi Rodger Lalli, ΓΡ 2767 High Delta Andrew McDonald, ΓΡ 2775 (405) 343-7467 andrew.c.mcdonald-1@ou.edu High Phi Neil Patel, ΓΡ 2773 High Sigma Jack Creedon, ΓΡ 2825 High Epsilon Evan Griffith, ΓΡ 2784 Executive Officers Asher Martel, ΓΡ 2761 Bailey Champagne, ΓΡ 2762 Luke Hudson, ΓΡ 2769 Davis Derr, ΓΡ 2820 Standards Chairman Bentley Bross, ΓΡ 2753 L ambda Chi Alpha has a rich tradition at the University of Oklahoma, and our active members continue to carry on this legacy. Our Chapter produces many of the finest leaders on campus, excels in academics, and creates lifelong friendships. gamma-rho Zeta plaCes fourth in aCademiCs The hard work of our members and associate members in the classroom was apparent through our fourth-place finish in grades for the fall semester with a 3.18 GPA. Through our Chapter-wide incentive programs, including the reintroduction of the 4.0 GPA dinner, and our collaborative learning opportunities advertised through our High Sigma, the Chapter continues to make academics a top priority. The Chapter will strive to place first in academics for the spring semester. The Chapter's new member education program continues to instill the values that we hold dear. This was evident through the initiation of 47 out of 53 associate members this last fall. As the new member program continues to improve, we fight diligently against the growing stigma associated with fraternity education. Chapter exCels in Campus and Community involvement Gamma Rho continues to set the bar when it comes to on and off campus involvement. Our members hold various leadership positions on campus including the Relay for Life chairman and homecoming court nominee (Alex Berney, ΓΡ 2658), former Student Government Association president (J.D. Baker, ΓΡ 2648), and the VP of finance for the Interfraternity Council (Carter Pettigrew, ΓΡ 2768). Luke Hudson ΓΡ 2769, will soon be honored at the upcoming Fraternity and Sorority Student Life awards ceremony for his outstanding accomplishments in community service through his volunteerism at Life Church in Norman. As the Chapter closes in on its goal to log 4,000 community service hours, we are offering new opportunities for our members to get involved this semester, including a service day at the regional food bank. With an intense focus on philanthropy for the upcoming year, we hope to reestablish the historic White Rose Pageant benefiting Big Brothers and Big Sisters in Norman. The Chapter is currently trailing first place in intramurals by 35 points with numerous opportunities left to take the lead. The pursuit of yet another intramural championship will be spearheaded by our fearless Intramural Chairman Alex Jensen, ΓΡ 2763. alumni, reConneCt with gamma-rho Zeta It is an exciting time for alumni involvement with many new opportunities for engagement with the Chapter. Through collaboration with the Gamma Rho Alumni Association and High Rho Aidan O'Brien, ΓΡ 2822, we are coming up with new ways for alumni to reconnect and engage with the Chapter. To stay up to date with alumni events, networking opportunities, and more: • Join our Facebook page, OU Lambda Chi Alpha Alumni. • Join our LinkedIn page by searching Lambda Chi Alpha - University of Oklahoma. • Update your contact information at www.oulambda.com through the alumni tab on the homepage. • Contact High Rho Aidan at aidan.m.obrien-1@ou.edu. The Gamma-Rho Chapter is looking forward to a well-rounded year that includes philanthropy, academia, and service. I would like to thank our incredible housemother, Mom Roberts, and outstanding Chapter Advisor, Rodger Lalli, ΓΡ 1894, for their dedication and hard work devoted to the Chapter. In Z.A.X., Samuel Jackson, ΓΡ 2767 High Alpha (405) 651-9303 samuel.b.jackson-1@ou.edu 2018 Chapter OffiCers

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