Alpha Delta Phi - University of Washington

e Washington Alpha Delt 6 "C ompetitive shooting is a perfect combination of multiple things I enjoy: shooting guns, competing, self- improvement, and good people," Christian Sailer '22 shared. Christian's interest in the sport began in 2013 aer taking a safety class. Following that, he kept visiting the shooting range until he discovered competitive shooting. He then attended various training camps around the country, competing casually in 2014-15. In 2016, he began training to reach even higher levels in the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC). e IPSC is the world's largest shooting sport association and combines speed and accuracy to score participants. A match features multiple stages—shooting courses with obstacles and a mixture of paper and steel targets—managed by multiple range safety officers who control the timing and scoring. At the signal, a competitor draws their gun, shoots at their targets, all while maneuvering and reloading around the course of fire. Aer each competitor's run, their time and points are used to calculate their final scores. Christian was the Men's Open National Champion in 2019 and 2020, following a third- place finish in 2018. He is the first and only United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) competitor to ever win all eight regional matches around the country and the national championship in one year. Christian qualified to represent the U.S. at the 2021 ISPC World Championship in ailand; the event takes place every three years and is considered the Olympics of the sport. Christian will be one of four U.S. competitors in the event. For Christian, the key to balancing shooting with school and ADPhi is organization and sticking to a strict schedule. "Most weeks consist of morning range practice two to three times a week, classes from 10:30-3:30, gym before dinner, post-dinner studies, then social activities with ADPhi." When he came to the University of Washington, Christian found a great support system and brotherhood in Alpha Delta Phi. "No one Brother is the same, each bringing extremely different backgrounds," he said. "I have their back, and they have mine. I've been able to grow personally and felt supported and loved by my Brothers." Aer college, he plans to pursue a career in finance and continue competing at the highest level in IPSC. To learn more about Christian and view his shooting highlights, follow him on Instagram: @christiansailerofficial. M any people dream of what Brennan Holmes '23 has the opportunity to do as a member of the University of Washington's Division I football team. "I try not to take it for granted because I'm beyond blessed to have this experience on top of being a part of a super fraternity," Brennan shared. "It has been great to be part of a team again, compete, and have that sense of structure to my day." Joining as a walk-on during his junior year, this is his first year playing collegiate football. "It definitely takes a lot of time and discipline to play collegiate Division I football, but it has been one of the most incredible experiences of my life," he said. "I plan on staying an extra year in college to keep playing football." While he's still navigating his way to the degree he wants to earn, his interests lie in design, entrepreneurship, and coaching. He plans to minor in entrepreneurship and is interested in pursuing coaching football as a career, which may be the path he takes right aer college. When it comes to his membership in AD Phi, it was an easy choice. Both of Brennan's parents are UW alumni and both were in the Greek system, so being a member of a fraternity was a natural fit. As far as why he chose Alpha Delta Phi, it all goes back to his first day of recruitment. "From the first day I stepped foot in the house for rush, I connected with the guys on a deeper level than when I visited guys at other houses," he explained. "e people are definitely what make the place, and the guys I've met have made a great impact on the person I am today." ose initial connections are why he wanted to become and stay a part of the brotherhood—connections that have turned into friendships that will undoubtedly last a lifetime. During his time with Washington Chapter so far, Brennan has already had many amazing experiences. "From formals in Canada to camping on a sand dune along a river, it's tough to distinguish my favorite memories of my time as a member of the Washington Chapter, but we've had some really fun and memorable brotherhoods," he stated. "And living in the sleeping porch as a freshman was a crazy experience that I'll always remember." Alpha Delta Phi has hands down helped him become the person he is today by introducing him to a great group of actives and alumni who look out for one another and who will go out of their way to help each other. "It has taught me the value of brotherhood, accountability, and discipline by striving to be the best version of myself morally, socially, and academically." In his spare time, he enjoys being outside, surrounded by family and friends, doing activities such as fishing, snowboarding, boating, hiking, and playing various sports. You can connect with Brennan at bsholmes.8@ gmail.com. Grateful for Life-Shaping Experiences at UW Huskies Wide Receiver Brennan Holmes '23 on Collegiate Football and Fraternity Life Christian Sailer '22 Shoots for Success

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