Sigma Phi Epsilon - University of Maine

Page 2 Donald Ouellette '62 Robert Degon '66 George Cemondanovs '68 Bob Greenblatt '76 Scott Atkinson '78 Stephen Schwartz '82 Raymond Meyer '86 Michael Bourque '89 Jay Brunetti '92 Gustavo Burkett '02 Prashanth Chandrasekar '02 Alex Arroyo '03 Matthew Rodrigue '04 Gregory Sinnett '04 Josh Schoolcraft '05 Josh Bridges '06 Matthew Dube '07 Ryan Birkel '09 Mark Gonyar '09 Dustin Jalbert '10 Luke Finnemore '12 Alexander Price '13 Ben Chesley '14 Alec Young '14 Nate Burns '16 Taylor Locke '16 Joey Davis '17 Jonathan Deschaine '17 Eddie Gonnella '17 Patrick Irish '17 Cody Rubner '17 Connor Kreider '19 Adam Genereux '23 Ethan Gillespie '23 Gabe Labonte '23 Garrett Morneault '23 Ethan Cassidy '24 Anthony Fabrizio '24 Kyle Lee '24 John McLaughlin '24 Ryan Shorette '24 William Brown '25 Nate Davis '25 Drew Delaney '25 Kayden Kirouac '25 Cameron Langlois '25 Connor Nordman '25 Jackson Varley '25 Isaac Webber '25 Jacob Bentley '26 Jack Blais '26 Caleb Canders '26 Jack Gibson '26 Grady Gobeil '26 Aiden McSweyn '26 Devon Polley '26 Jason Wickett '26 Aaron Williams '26 Lucas Boucher '27 Brayden Duguay '27 Kylie Scott SigEp Sweetheart YEAR IN REVIEW All year long, Maine Alpha brothers have demonstrated engagement that would make any alumnus proud. Our Chapter received a record 202 applicants for the Balanced Man Scholarship, and reviewing so many was a difficult yet rewarding process. We also held our semesterly brotherhood retreat in Litchfield on September 29-30, 2023 and hosted six graduates for our Alumni Round Table; we greatly appreciate these SigEps lending their time to the Chapter. On the philanthropy side, our Campout event raised $1,156 for Partners for Peace and Domestic Violence Prevention. We also hosted the Rock Against Rape Concert, featuring the bands Midnight Breakfast and Gnocchi. AWARDS In August, 22 brothers represented Maine Alpha at SigEp's 58th Grand Chapter Conclave in San Antonio, Texas. Our Chapter came home with its eighth-consecutive Buchanan Cup (and fourth Gold Cup) as well as the Man-Mile Award—with lots of engagement and networking along the way! The brothers attended several educational track sessions in addition to lovely dinners and ceremonies; we also enjoyed optional training sessions in "The Hub." Later in the fall, Jackson Varley '25 and Shashank Reddie '25 attended the Ruck Leadership Institute, bringing invaluable lessons back to our Chapter as we grow as Balanced Men. SAVE THE DATE We hope you're as excited as us for the Spring Awards Banquet next year! Join us at the Wells Conference Center on April 6; the ceremony is from 6-8 p.m. with an optional cocktail hour beforehand. I'd like to thank all the alumni who've supported our members in their SigEp journey—whether volunteering their time and finances or simply showing up to events. You are always welcome to visit and chat if you find yourself on campus! Fraternally, John McLaughlin '24, Outgoing Chapter President Maine Alpha brothers and Delta Zeta sisters host a bake sale at our annual Campout event for Partners for Peace. Brothers from left: Caleb Canders '26, Noah Morgan '25, John McLaughlin '24, Drew Delaney '25, and Kyle Lee '24. Brothers dress for success on the first day of the semester. From left: Jack Gibson '26, Jackson Varley '25, Nate Davis '25, Nathan Newgard '27, Jack Blais '26, Aiden Morrison '25, and Connor Nordman '25. Honoring our finalists at the Balanced Man Scholarship Banquet at Buchanan Alumni House. Brothers Shashank Reddie '25 (left) and Jackson Varley '25 at Ruck Leadership Institute in the fall! Maine Alpha brothers and Alpha Phi sisters laugh during a game at their annual Thanksgiving social. Thank You, Founders Day Donors W e extend our gratitude to the following 61 brothers, who raised a combined $6,224 on this year's Founders Day of Giving. Nationally, this puts Maine Alpha in 18th place in SigEp donors per chapter. Thank you for making a difference! LEADING WITH DILIGENCE Reflecting on a Strong Fall at UMaine

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