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S
ome recent renovations to the landscape at the chapter house were
conducted with the help of alumni. Bob Good '88 (Γ1275) and his
company, Good's Tree and Lawn Service, removed the large oak tree by
the back parking lot because it was becoming a hazard to cars and people
walking beneath it. After the tree removal, 30 additional arborvitae trees
were planted along the side parking lot, which were donated by Scott
Swackhamer '83 (Γ1202); they have green and gold foliage. These trees
will create a secluded barrier between the chapter house and Laurel alley
as they continue to grow in future years.
Undergraduate brothers continue to get internship opportunities through
active alumni; a few brothers who have had internships are Tim Smith '15
(Γ1710), Nick Smith '16 (Γ1737), and Cole Swackhamer '15 (Γ1727).
In other recent alumni relations, another successful tailgate season has
passed, and the undergraduate brothers would like to thank all of the gen-
erous alumni for hosting us at multiple tailgates this season. We welcome
you to come back to the chapter house for future games.
Fraternally,
Cole Swackhamer '15 (Γ1727)
VNR Alumni Relations
Alumni Support Gives Fresh Look to the Chapter House
The ΑΓΡ chapter house yard is in great shape
thanks to help from alumni.
Gamma Members Make Beneficial
Changes to Study Rooms
H
ere at the Gamma chapter house, things have
been drastically changing for the betterment
of the brotherhood. Through some aggressive ef-
forts brought to the table by our vast brotherhood
and alumni connections, Gamma Chapter has been
able to stay on top of things and make some inter-
esting new improvements to the house.
With a lot of planning and the help of many broth-
ers, we were able to spread more than four tons of
mulch around the property and added in a few new
dry wells for gutters to drain into. Not only have
we put a lot of effort in to improving the exterior
aesthetics of the house, but we have also taken
it upon ourselves to clean out and repaint many
rooms in the house. The attic and both lounges are
cleaner than I have ever seen them, and brothers
actually like to use them as safe havens to study.
One of the study lounges even has more than 15
desks in it and acts as the key place in the house for brothers to study.
In my opinion, I believe that Gamma Chapter as a whole has made some amazing improvements to
the house within the last year, and I hope to see many more in the future. I would also like to thank
all of the alumni and anyone else who has helped around the house for their generosity. Without all
of your help and generosity, we would not be in the position that we are today.
Fraternally,
Carl Ramsey '15 (Γ1728)
VNR Maintenance and Operations
Brian Walters '15 (Γ1724) helps
Carter Kabot '15 (Γ1716) with homework
in one of the study rooms.
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