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FALL 2014
Inside
Thank You ~ p. 2
Clegg Brother Spotlight
~ p. 3
Active Chapter Proud ~ p. 3
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T E X A S A L P H A s U N I V E R S I T Y O F T E X A S
S I G M A P H I E P S I L O N
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he summer of 2014 is nearly over and the house is still standing! That's a
relief for all of us. Recruitment effectively concluded with a new pledge
class of 53 young men. The class is comprised mostly of Texas freshmen,
but we have a handful from out of state, including California, Missouri,
and Washington, D.C. Of the 53, eight are legacies. And, yes, that means
more DeAyalas in the house! These young men come from strong academic
backgrounds, are socially skilled, and, shockingly, slightly confident. However,
they are nowhere near as good looking as we used to be. From the looks of it,
though, the traditions will continue with this class of 2014.
We recently received great news regarding the chapter's academic performance
last spring. Keep in mind we are one of the largest
fratertnities at UT with 180 men on our roster. Our
chapter G.P.A. came in at 3.2205. That's higher
than the all-IFC, the all-undergraduate men,
and all-undergraduate G.P.As. While our men
enjoy themselves during the semesters, they
are also hard at work getting their education.
For that, they should be congratulated.
With football season almost here, there are plenty of opportunities to reconnect
with Texas Alpha. The house will be open for game day festivities, with all of
the details posted to the newly improved website at www.texassigep.org. We will
have our 2014 Founders' Day weekend on October 17 and 18 (Iowa State home
game). Formal invites will be mailed soon.
Finally, I encourage all of you to join the Skull and Crossbones Society formed
to support the Texas Alpha Educational Foundation. The Foundation funds the
active chapter's attendance at leadership events throughout the year, as well
as educational presentations to the active chapter at the house. Plus you get in
free to Founders' Day!
When you have the chance, come by and meet the chapter. They're doing great
and will make you proud to be part of Texas Alpha.
HFF,
Lynn Butler '88
AVC President
lynn.butler@huschblackwell.com
PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITIES TO
RECONNECT WITH TEXAS ALPHA
Attend Founders' Day October 17-18
The 2014 pledge class totals 53 men, eight of whom are legacies.
The 2014 SigEp recruitment team: Parker Schramm '16,
Peyton Wilson '16, Taylor Epperson '16, Preston Martin '16,
Brian Buell '16, and Corey Fruithandler '16.
At our first tailgate of the year against North Texas, the Texas Alpha Chapter
commemorated Brother Hayden Wall '12 who passed away last year. A strong
showing of the majority of the active chapter, over 40 Texas Alpha alumni from his
pledge class, and Hayden's friends and family gathered in the courtyard to hold
a memorial and unveiling of the new outdoor grill dedicated to Hayden. The day
was filled with good Texas sun, BBQ, and a UT football win, but most importantly
recollections of the joyous times experienced with Hayden.
Check
out
our
new
website:
texassigep.org
