Alpha Tau Omega - Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

This fall, Gamma Gamma again achieved extraordinary success during Rush, welcoming a geographically di- verse 33-man initial pledge class. The chapter's im- proved recruiting process and excellent overall effort during Rush resulted in a 69% bid acceptance rate yielding twenty-eight freshmen, three sophomores and two juniors. Unfortunately, we lost three freshmen to grades at quarter-end and five others to personal and financial reasons. This marks the second straight year the chapter has initially signed over 30, as well as sign- ing the most pledges among the eight fraternities both years. The remaining 25 pledges hail from 10 different states and one Asian country (Kazakhstan). The class is dis- tinguished by it high level of involvement in varsity athletics and other extra-curricular activities, embody- ing ATO's commitment to attracting well-rounded indi- viduals. Just under 50% of the pledge class participates in varsity athletics, including 3 in football, 4 in swim- ming, 1 in track and cross-country, and 2 in golf. Beyond athletics, the class brings a range of di- verse talents and experiences that will enrich our chap- ter's culture. This pledge class exemplifies ΑΤΩ's ability to recruit individuals who excel academically, athletically, and in extracurricular pursuits. Their dedication and multifac- eted abilities promise to strengthen the chapter, uphold the fraternity's values, and contribute meaningfully to its legacy in the years to come. Matteo Calviello '26 Rush Chair \\\\\\\\\\\\ GROWING THE CHAPTER \\\\\\\\\\\\ Fall Rush: An Outstanding Pledge Class A few pledges from the 2024 Pledge class getting the annual Christmas tree from the Holiday Hill Christmas Tree Farm in Terre Haute. Welcome, Pledges Aron Varga • Math/Data Science • Champaign, IL Ali Baizhigit • BE • Almaty (Kazakhstan) Brendan Baldazo • ME • Indianap- olis, IN Brian Beasley • CS • Plainfield, IN Connor Bishop • ME • Terre Haute, IN Deven Wells • EngD • Dayton, OH Ely McLemore • CE • Nashville, TN Ethan Moen • EngD • Wilmington, DE Evan Calvert • ME • Erie, PA James Boles • ME • Oak Ridge, TN James DiMarco • CE • College Station, TX Kyson Kawanishi • CE • Beaver- creek, OH Leo Shaw • ME • Carmel, IN Luke Robertson • ME • Rockville, IN Maddox Dukes • Civil E • Floyds Knobs, IN Nate Benson • ME • Indianapolis, IN Nate Luke • ME • Hendersonville, TN Noah McEachern • Chem E • Chi- cago, IL Peter Radic • OE • San Diego, CA Reese Rouch • ME • Kendallville, IN Sam Finney • Math • Plainfield, IN Sam Hodges • ME • North Liberty, IN Thomas Wright • OE • University Park, FL Travis Grayson • ME • Escondi- do, CA Travis Zinzer • EngD • Austin, TX First Row (Couch) – Left to Right: Travis Zinzer, Thomas Wright, Connor Bishop Second Row – Left to Right: Kyson Kawanishi, Reese Rouch, James DiMarco, Luke Robertson, Travis Grayson, Ali Baizhigit, Sam Hodges, James Boles, Ethan Moen, Mad- dox Dukes, Brendan Baldazo Third Row – Left to Right: Deven Wells, Evan Calvert, Brian Beasley, Aron Varga, Noah McEachern, Ely McLemore, Nate Benson, Sam Finney, Nate Luke Missing: Peter Radic, Leo Shaw

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