Beta Theta Pi - University of Wisconsin

2 BETA THETA PI Farewell, Class of 2022! Graduating Seniors Bid Adieu W ith less than a semester remaining before graduation, Alpha Pi's class of 2022 has one of life's bittersweet moments ahead of it. Our 54 actives will enjoy their last Spring Formal, golf outing, and main event, along with everything else that makes four years of Beta Theta Pi at UW-Madison so undeniably special. While our graduatesʼ futures are bright, and the bonds of brotherhood will certainly last forever, four years of fraternity life and the people they were shared with will be difficult to move on from. That said, the mark left on the chapter by the class of 2022, and vice versa, will serve as a reminder of all that was created, achieved, and imbibed on the shores of Lake Mendota. AN ENERGETIC PLEDGE CLASS Fall 2018 saw a staggering pledge class of 42 make their way through the halls of 622 Mendota. A sense of renewed pride emerged as the chapter catapulted from 78 actives to 120, with 12 more spring pledges added before the end of the school year. The new junior actives, christened J-Apes for their rambunctious demeanor, brought a wave of success in all walks of fraternal life; excellence in Humorology, intramural sports, and academics became mainstream for the Alpha Pis. BROTHERHOOD BONDING Large-scale alumni tailgates, formals, and date parties were back on the docket as the chapter mimicked the glory days of decades prior. As the new pledge class matured, they instilled the same principles and procedures into the next generation of pledge classes, ensuring that such success would last far beyond their graduation. A WORTHY CHAPTER HOUSE Although the contributions of the senior class were substantial, they pale in comparison to what was bestowed by the chapter and brothers that came before us. A myriad of pledge educators and pledge fathers taught us right from wrong, a 100-year-old lakeside house gave us a home, and hundreds of alumni supported much of our rollicking lifestyle. The hard work of the BBA and generous financial contributions make us the first beneficiaries of the basement gym, renovated kitchen and bathrooms, and brand-new chapter-room TV, among other improvements. Put simply, the experiences that we enjoyed and grew from would not have been possible otherwise, and for that, we will be forever indebted. In summary, these past four years have been nothing short of spectacular, and the lessons learned along the way will not soon be forgotten. From lavish weekends in Chicago to a casual sunset drink on the dock, there is too much to note succinctly; however, I speak for all 54 of us when I say that we are excited to join the ranks of alumni and look forward to what the chapter can accomplish in the future. Yours in _kai_, CJ Adourian, #2216, UW 2022 The senior graduating class making memories at a home football game. Your Beta Volunteers Alpha Pi Chapter Advisors Advises the undergraduates Chapter Counselor Brendan Dowling '14 bdowlinmail@gmail.com Financial Advisor Currently Vacant Recruitment Advisor Currently Vacant Pledge Education Advisor Currently Vacant Risk Management Advisor Derek Campbell '19 Alpha Pi Alliance for the Preservation of Historic Places Raises funds to maintain/renovate the chapter house President George Moore '79 gemoore3@att.net Treasurer Travis Lemke '09 Secretary Mike Imse '77 Wilken-Harding Foundation Manages funds and provides scholarships to the active members President Robert Feind '71 bob.feind@housemanlaw.com Treasurer Jeff Schaefer '78 Member Derek Campbell '19 Beta Building Association, Inc. Maintains and manages the Chapter House President Max Lord '07 mslord1991@gmail.com Vice President Bart Kocha '80 Treasurer Jacob Hentges '18 Secretary John Boosalis '20 Member-Alumni Relations Lead Jeff White '92 Member-Communications Lead Sam Haack '19 samuelhaack@gmail.com Member-Building Operations Lead Bob Downing '91 Member-Active Relations Lead Austin Mose '20 If you are interested in serving Beta as an alumni volunteer, please contact Max Lord '07 at mslord1991@gmail.com

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