S
eth Essner '17 didn't know anybody at
Gamma Theta in the beginning, which made
his early fraternity experience exciting. He made
friends with Pikes who were diverse in geography
and personal interests, and his new brotherhood
had the premier spot for campus tailgates. Seth
went on to serve the chapter in successful terms
as treasurer and president, which taught him an
important lesson in managing people who were
also his friends.
"You have to find a balance, and that helped me be
disciplined in my actions as I've progressed in my
professional career," he said.
Eager to stay involved with PIKE, Seth joined the
Gamma Theta House Corporation as treasurer;
he is also the financial advisor on our Alumni
Advisory Board. In other words, he manages
the corporation's finances and ensures a smooth
operation while helping mentor the undergraduate
chapter's executive committee.
"PIKE helped me shape the rest of my life, and
it's been rewarding to guide the people who are
in those same shoes today." As an advisor, Seth
offers suggestions as to
how he might approach
a task and why, while
giving the brothers
room to try their
own approach.
Prior to Seth's age group,
not many people from his
home in southeast Missouri went
to Mississippi State. Seth would visit the area
in the summers and other breaks, encouraging
friends and acquaintances to consider the
university and check out PIKE. Over time, his
visits made an impact on Missouri recruitment.
"I think it's set a trend going forward, which has
been a great experience for myself and all our
members from the area."
Seth and his fellow board members welcome
any and all alumni to reconnect and get involved
with Gamma Theta. "Everyone can be a resource,
and the more resources, the better," he said.
"I've gotten to know people I wouldn't have met
without staying involved. It's important to stay
connected to such a valuable network."
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Seth Essner '17 on the Fraternity's Impact
At
our
annual
Pikes
for
Pups
philanthropy
event
on
November
19,
Hastings
Saffle
'23
announces
our
newest
honorary
initiate,
Bully
XXII,
also
known
as
Dak.
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