Beta Theta Pi - Michigan State University

2 THE DRAGON'S WAGON Spring break in Miami! From left: Ethan Aiello '27, Chris Shearstone '25, and Alex Nessel '25. Brothers (from left) Nate Curtis '28, Alex De La Cruz '28, Luke Hammond '26, and Karl Thorsson '28 present the Beta flag on their ski trip in Montreal. From left: Rishi Vyas '26, Alex Ziouras '26, and Ethan Aiello '27 stop by The Bean in Chicago during the Beta Theta Pi Winter Leadership Conclave 2025. CHAPTER OFFICERS President Alexander Ziouras '26 VP of Brotherhood David Schenkel '27 Risk Manager Rishi Vyas '26 VP of Finance Luke Hammond '26 VP of Education Ethan Aiello '27 VP of Programming Ben Azzouz '27 VP of Recruitment Ben Wanicur '27 wanicurb@msu.edu VP of Administration Jason Benedek '27 Leading by Serving GAMMA PSI EXCELLENCE IN 2025 T he 2024-25 academic year has been one for the books at Gamma Psi. We're proud to share that we broke our fundraising record again, raising over $13,000 for philanthropic initiatives supporting our campus, community, and beyond. Through impactful events with fellow Greek organizations and local charities, we continued to lead with purpose. Fall 2024's Fraternity Fight Night raised over $3,000 for underprivileged youth in Greater Lansing. We also donated over 100 hygiene kits to individuals experiencing homelessness and took first place in several charity- based competitions, including Greek Kickball. Gamma Psi also prioritized academic excellence, maintaining a strong 3.23 GPA. Brothers supported one another through study groups and career-focused programming, including a new semesterly LinkedIn workshop designed to boost professional development. NEW GROWTH _____________________________ Our leadership presence extended beyond the chapter, with members taking on roles in the wider Greek community—including Reid Bergamesca '28, who now serves on the IFC disciplinary committee. Our chapter grew from 35 active brothers in 2022 to over 110 heading into the 2025-26 school year. This school year alone, we welcomed 35 new members and placed fourth in Greek Week. We also invested in our shared space by installing a surround sound system, renovating the basement, and refreshing several rooms to make the chapter house more welcoming and functional. We're proud to spotlight the entrepreneurial spirit of Brothers Ben Azzouz '27, Robert Casteline '27, and Nathan Curtis '28, who are launching their own marketing business and building their brand from the ground up. STRENGTHENED BONDS __________________ Eight graduating seniors joined the ranks of our alumni this year. Their contributions have left a lasting impact, and we look forward to celebrating with many more alumni at our upcoming 75th anniversary weekend, October 9-11. Some of our favorite memories came from our time together: our annual Thanksgiving Brotherhood Banquet, the spring bowling tournament, and an unforgettable formal weekend in Chicago. As we look ahead, we're energized by this year's momentum and excited to keep building on the values that define Gamma Psi. Yours in _kai_, Alexander Ziouras '26, Chapter President ziourasa@msu.edu

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