Beta Theta Pi - Purdue University

3 BETA THETA PI AT PURDUE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC SUCCESS We had a 3.24 semester and a 3.32 cumulative GPA—both well above IFC and undergraduate averages. Continued studies and the pursuit of the cultivation of intellect have helped Beta Mu achieve our academic goals. ATHLETIC ACTIVITY Beta Mu put together teams for every major sport in the spring, contending for championships in each. is fall, we look to win championships in football, soccer, volleyball, and more! Our Greek Basketball Association team is competing hard, as they are mid-season. Brother Matthew Soyka '27 helped start the Greek Golf Association here at Purdue in its first season, and we have several members competing in that as well. BETA EVENTS Last year, Buzz-a-Beta helped us raise more than $70,000 for the Purdue Center for Cancer Research. is fall, we look to surpass that number, as brothers are passionate in their want to give to others. We are looking to bring other events to our Chapter in an effort to increase our philanthropic efforts! Vice President of Brotherhood Michael Setiawan '25 helped to organize events for brothers to strengthen their bonds. As we returned to campus, he set up the Back to Beta Cookout. Here, brothers enjoyed burgers, hot dogs, and cornhole while catching up on our summers. Beta Mu Chapter is hot in the pursuit for excellence this academic year. We are excited to achieve our goals, and even surpass them. ankfully, Beta Mu cultivates great leaders that will guide the Chapter well. We thank you all for your continued support of the Chapter, and we wish you the absolute best in your endeavors. Yours in _kai_, Magwire Graybill '26 President BROTHERS FOCUS ON BEING WELL-ROUNDED Beta Mu Aims High Beta Mu Aims High John Wooden Club ($5,000 and above) James E. Corliss '61 David McKinley '69 Robert N. St. Jean '69 John Riley Knox Club ($1,000 to $4,999) John Young '56 In honor of e Mystic Four Ronald R. Jensen '63 Robert Terri Earnest '66 Kevin Comer '71 Geoffrey J. Hibner '71 omas H. Lupfer '79 Doug Meeker '82 In memory of HR Meeker Sr. 1914 and HR Meeker Jr. '47 John Tyrpin '94 Beta Mu Founders Club ($500 to $999) Robert McLean '62 Vincent K. Jones III '63 Jan Deemer '68 Robert Toth '81 omas Brazina '86 Cary B. Wood '89 Marcus Murrell '94 Neal A. Lux '99 Beau Pahud '12 Kai Club ($200 to $499) omas R. Hensal '63 Nick Pearce '63 Bill A. Espich '66 Grant Martin '67 Roger Bishop '75 Jay L. Carpenter '76 Robert Junke '76 Michael J. Kosta '89 Anthony J. Wisniewski '90 David Nagel '95 Jeffrey A. Steurer '02 Wooglin Club ($100 to $199) Howard Harman '51 George R. Caruso '58 Samuel C. Malsbary '58 Richard H. Price '62 Robert L. Risser '64 John Canterbury '65 Richard Bond '68 Walter Bender '69 Daryl A. Fields '69 William Horton '70 Paul Wheeler '70 Michael S. McCoy '73 Frank Kaufman '79 Stephen Marsh '81 David P. Todd '82 James E. Dora Jr. '86 Kelly J. Eads '89 Darren Lueking '93 Sam Bondi '20 Cooper Feeney '21 Timothy Feeney In honor of Cooper Feeney '21 Beta Dragon Club (Up to $99) Robert Lotz '62 Michael Tucker '70 eresa Main In memory of Steve Main '74 James Dechert '78 Matthew Kraushar '07 Griffin Hoover '18 Noah Kestler '23 W e appreciate every donor on this list who has prioritized Beta Mu Chapter. Because of you, we've raised a whopping $57,000 since our last newsletter and as of October 17, 2024—and the year isn't over yet! Your financial support allows us to keep growing our proud brotherhood at Purdue. Add your name to this list or add to your existing 2024 contributions and help us have our strongest giving year yet by visiting purduebeta.com or scanning the QR code. WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT T H A N K Y O U , G E N E R O U S D O N O R S WE'RE ON A HOT STREAK FOR 2024! Brothers worked hard this spring to clean up the sides of Highway 52. From left: Hunter Austel '27, Kyle Collett '27, JC Hernandez '26, Parker Slane '27, Austin Knott '27, Stephen Blaes '27, and Henry Balagtas '26. New Beta alumni (from left) Gabe Vaughn, John Law, Carter Bailey, Owen Mahin, Eli Everson, Owen Reno, and Luke Etchison graduated this spring. We couldn't be prouder of them and the legacies they left in the house and on campus.

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