Gamma Psi Chapter of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity at Michigan State University
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3 GAMMA PSI OF BETA THETA PI T he COVID-19 pandemic has affected Greek life and our chapter just like every other facet of our country. This resulted in the spring 2020 semester being cut in half when all classes were moved online and all events canceled just after spring break. We are all especially grateful to be back on campus this fall, but to follow social distancing guidelines we have made some changes. All chapter meetings, recruitment and new member educations have moved to a virtual format to keep the health and safety of our brothers a priority. I am pleased to share that despite the difficulties Gamma Psi earned a spring semester 3.28 GPA, which is well above the all-men's undergraduate average. MOVING INTO 220/230 CEDAR STREET Gamma Psi was notified in early fall 2019 that the owner of 207 Bogue was selling the home to be rebuilt by a new owner. Therefore we needed to find a new home for the Betas at Michigan State. The executive chapter officers worked extensively with Bob Cantrell '62 to find and secure housing for the chapter for the 2020-21 year. The new chapter house at 230 Cedar Street features apartment-style living for the brothers, which coincidentally works well while we are social distancing to the best of our ability. In addition, the owners of the new house renovated a chapter room for us. KEEPING THE GAMMA PSI BROTHERHOOD STRONG The chapter has seen a great increase in brotherhood event participation such as card tournaments, fantasy sport leagues, football, basketball, UFC, and boxing viewing. We look forward to rescheduling our canceled Lugnuts game in the future. Fraternally, Benjamin Anderson '21 President, Beta Theta Pi Fraternity (269) 512-2830 THE SEMESTER OF GREAT CHANGE President Ben Anderson '21 Vice President of Brotherhood Jack Watza '21 Vice President of Programming Michael Pezzetti '21 Vice President of Education Spencer Benn '20 Vice President of Risk Management Nick Mondragon '21 Vice President of Finance Jordan Forney '22 Vice President of Recruitment Rhett Haas '22 Vice President of Communication Joe Watza '22 2020 Chapter Officers Gamma Psi 2020 Executive Board. From left, Michael Pezzetti '21, Nick Mondragon '21, Spencer Benn '20, Ben Anderson '21, Jordan Forney '22, Joe Watza '21, Rhett Haas '22, and Jack Watza '22. Our chapter safely came together to take pictures for the recruitment season. We have hung our letters at our new chapter house at 230 Cedar St. J oey Pinakidis '20 was announced to be on the MSU 2020 Homecoming court! He is one of only 10 MSU students selected for this great honor. Joey joined Beta during the fall 2017 semester. Since joining Gamma Psi, Joey has enjoyed participating in philanthropy events within the Greek community. Joey says the brotherhood he found within this chapter has given him the support he needed to expand as a person and make the most of his college experience. We are really lucky to have a guy as great as Joey in our chapter! The spring 2020 pledge class. These 12 young men exemplify our Men of Principle standard to be the best and brightest!