Beta Theta Pi - Miami University

Alpha Slants of BETA THETA PI PAGE 5 T his semester, Beta has been as active as ever. Recruitment week was full of exciting events to meet potential new members. There was bowling, dinner, and even euchre to help facilitate conversation about brotherhood and values. Then, in March, we initiated 32 brothers and continue to recruit for the fall class of 2018. Further, many brothers enjoyed Miami University's Charter Day Ball celebrating the 209th year of the university. The event was one of the largest formal gatherings for the university. The executive officers couldn't attend the Charter Day gathering as they were attending a Keystone, a leadership program in Chicago which trained them on how to do their jobs as Beta officers. At Keystone the team grew together and learned each other's strengths and brought positive conversations about challenging topics in Greek life. Betas continue to lead the Miami University community. Academically, our chapter achieved a 3.21 fall GPA, putting us at a 3.34 cumulative GPA and with a number of brothers on the Dean's List. We focused on a mandated 10 study hours for members below a 3.0 and our academic chairman has been reserving study rooms for brothers. Additionally, we submitted a competitive application for the Andrew Herman Chapter Excellence Award. Last year, we worked with Alpha Sig for Beta Burgers and Alpha Sigma Fries. All the money raised went to JOY, a program created at Miami University that sends students to impoverished areas to help the communities. This spring, we've also planned a kickball tournament with Alpha Omicron Pi and a weeklong campaign with the support of our school to raise sexual assault awareness. All money raised from these will go to Women Helping Women. Mother's Weekend was held the weekend of February 23. Flowers were given to each mother and lunch was served at the Administrative Office with a tour of Beta's history. Brothers made pottery with their mothers at Rapid Fire before a dinner Uptown. We want to thank all the mothers for their continued support of the unique Greek experience that Beta offers and we especially Andy Anderson Sophomore West Des Moines, Iowa Michael Barrett-O'Quin Sophomore West Carrollton, Ohio Jack Beatty Sophomore Avon, Ohio Devon Blank Sophomore Oxford, Ohio Andrew Brown Freshman Westfield, Ind. Joseph Converse Sophomore Clifton, Va. John Darst Sophomore Lebanon, Ohio Chris Dudenhoeffer Freshman Sandusky, Ohio Dan Falokun Freshman Hudson, Ohio Graham Gillen Freshman Pittsburgh, Pa. Carson Hillebrand Freshman Middletown, Ohio Trevor Holm Senior Concord, Ohio Grant Holmes Freshman Garden Ridge, Texas Joseph Humenick Sophomore Canfield, Ohio Michael Hussey Freshman Southport, N.C. Brian Jean Freshman Auburn, N.H. Eli Kaufman Freshman Solon, Ohio Nolan Lissman Sophomore Indianapolis, Ind. Carter May Sophomore Kensington, Md. Andrew McLeese Freshman Prairie Village, Kan. Liam Mooney Freshman New Canaan, Conn. Kyle Novak Freshman Solon, Ohio Alex Orr Freshman Kings Mills, Ohio Erik Pederson Freshman Maineville, Ohio Luke Platzbecker Freshman Westlake, Ohio Eric Poe Junior Chagrin Falls, Ohio Anthony Raffin Freshman Fairview Park, Ohio Jacob Rose Sophomore Cincinnati, Ohio Joseph Thomas Sophomore Naperville, Ill. Eric Von Sossan Freshman Ottoville, Ohio Matthew Vorbroker Freshman Mason, Ohio Tommy Weidner Freshman Zionsville, Ind. MEN OF PRINCIPLE Undergraduate Brothers Work to Uphold Beta Values Brothers after initiation. want to thank them for all of their support in our journey through Greek life and Beta. The chapter has done remarkably well this semester and continues to show growth. Our work to apply for Chapter of the Year was only the start. Our successes would never be possible without the support of our alumni. Your donations of time and charity allow our chapter to act on our goals and provide us the home of Beta. Any alumnus who wishes to drop by the house is always welcome. Thank you for your continued support through difficult times in Greek life. We would be lost without your guidance. Yours in ___kai___, Nicholas A. Hoyt '19 Chapter President hoytna@miamioh.edu The executive board at Keystone with supportive advisors. Brad Marshall '20, Anthony Raffin '21, Collin Brown '21, Joe Humenick '20, and Devin Blank '20 at a bowling recruitment event.

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