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Summer/Fall 2015
Important Dates
Truth, Honor, and Personal Integrity
In This Issue November 21-29, 2015: ThanksgivingBreak
December 17, 2015: Fall Semester Ends
January 11, 2016: Spring Semester Begins
February 1, 2016: Fraternity Bid Signing
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From the Editors – pg. 2Alumni Committee Update – pg. 3Alpha Report- pg. 4Greek Awards – pg. 5Alpha Chi in the News – pg.6 to 12Active Brothers/Committees – pg. 13 to 18Senior Shout Outs – pg. 19 to 22OWU Fraternities & Sororities – pg. 23Announcements – pg. 24Chapter Information – pg. 25Alumni Committee Members – pg. 26
From the Editors
The Acorn Committee is excited to present another issue of the Acorn! This pastsummer and spring were a successful and exciting time around the chapter for boththe alumni and the actives. As the new academic year has gotten underway, thechapter bids farewell to the seniors from the class of 2015. The class of 2015 has manyaccomplishments to celebrate, as they move into the next phase of their lives. The Acorn Committee would also like to extend a thank you to Will Heistand ’10, whohas been valiantly serving as the head editor for the Acorn since we restarted the bi-annual publishing in 2011. After this publishing, he has asked to step down as leadeditor to free up more time to spend with his family and his many commitments. Wethank Will for all of his hard work in making this publication such a resoundingsuccess
- The Editors
Devinda Hiripitiyage ’10 Kit Faiella ’11 Anthony Lamoureux ’14
Paul Kline ’13
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Alumni Committee Update
The Alpha-Chi Alumni Committee successfully held our fifth annual alumni weekend in earlyOctober. Following the Aaron Riley Memorial Chili Cook-off on Friday evening, the alumnidefeated the actives in Broomball. At our dinner on Saturday, we were honored by thepresence of Sharon O'Neal, a friend of the late Donald E. Williams '38. Br. Williams was thedesigner of the Chi Phi crest, and Mrs. O'Neal spoke about her friendship with him andpresented the chapter with a framed version of the crest that had hung in his home. Thankyou to those brothers who were able to attend the weekend, reconnect with other alumni, andforge new relationship with the active chapter. We are already in the planning stages for nextyear's event, so stayed tuned for more information!
Brian Marion ’08
Alpha Report (State of the Chapter)
Doug Gibson ‘16
The Spring 2015 semester was an important time for the Chapter. Some of our achievementsinclude amending our bylaws to form an academic support system, creating two newphilanthropy events, winning Greek Week, and recruiting a class of ten outstanding men.
The Brotherhood renewed focus on Chapter improvement not just for ourselves but alsofor the brothers that will come after us. Of particular note is the Chi Phi Renewal Project. Theproject’s purpose is to improve the physical state of The Oaks. Through the project, we areplanting flowers in the flowerbeds outside of our house and searching for other ways to spruceup our loyal house.
The Brotherhood of the Chapter has especially continued to grow. On any given night,brothers can be found studying together, going out to get a bite to eat with one another, orjust spending time together. We continue to engage in shenanigans while also making sure toleave time for academics. As the end of the academic year approaches, work is piling up, yetbrothers have never seemed happier. We are enjoying the rest of our time with our seniorbrothers while also looking forward to next year when our novitiates move into the house andcontinue to grow into leaders.
Skylar Bissonnette-Brown ’18
Background
Douglas Gibson ’16.
Forefront
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2015 Greek Awards
Chapter Advisor of theYear Award:
Chad Johns ‘02
Tom Courtice New MemberAward:
Jake Simpson ‘17
Outstanding Fraternity &Sorority Scholar Award:
TJ Clark ‘15
Outstanding AlumniRelations Award:
Chi Phi
Emerging Leader Award:
Charles Kinsley ‘17
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Woodrow ‘Woody’ Clark II ’67
Courtesy of Connect2OWU
Woody Clark, co-recipient of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize,along with the other scientists on the IntergovernmentalPanel on Climate Change and former U.S. Vice PresidentAl Gore for the film “An Inconvenient Truth,” is featuredin the Sacramento Examiner.
Clark advises organizations and global leaders “how tosolve the problems of climate change through sustainableinfrastructures and agile energy systems as depicted inhis latest textbook, ‘The Green Industrial Revolution.’”
He studied political science and economics at OhioWesleyan. In addition to his OWU bachelor’s degree,Clark holds a certificate from Northwestern Universityin African Studies; three master’s degrees, including adegree from Roosevelt University in political science;Loyola University, Chicago, in education and philosophy;and the University of Illinois, Urbana, inanthropology/linguistics; and a doctorate from theUniversity of California, Berkeley, inanthropology/education.
“Earning a degree is the ‘union card’ that can never betaken away from you,” Clark tells writer Karen Hansen.“These degrees are the cornerstone to an entire life ofgoals and achievements.”
Woody Clark ‘67
Press Release For immediate release
Courtesy of Bishop Banter
Avon, OH, February 23, 2015 - Wickens, Herzer, Panza, Cook & Batista law firm has announcedthe addition of Attorney Christopher W. Peer. Attorney Christopher W. Peer has joined theBusiness Organizations & Tax Department at Wickens, Herzer, Panza, Cook & Batista Co. andadvises clients on the legal implications of business and commercial decisions. His experienceextends beyond general corporate matters to include expertise in financing transactions,commercial issues and ERISA. Mr. Peer also represents parties with distressed debt concerns bothin and out of bankruptcy. He has guided debtors through successful Chapter 11 processes. He hasalso represented lenders, creditors and creditors' committees. Moreover, he is experienced inrepresenting ownership, directors and officers in a corporate distress situation. Mr. Peer wasrecognized in 2009 through 2013 as an Ohio Rising Star and in 2014 and 2015 as an Ohio SuperLawyer (Bankruptcy and Business/Corporate Law). Mr. Peer received his bachelor's degree fromOhio Wesleyan University and his juris doctorate from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law magnacum laude. Mr. Peer and his family reside in Strongsville, Ohio.
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A-X in the NewsKenneth Nunnenkamp ’83
Courtesy of Connect2OWU
Kenneth Nunnenkamp joins Dentons, a global law firm, as a partner in its U.S. Export Controls and NationalSecurity practice. He will work in a new office in Tysons Corner, Virginia.
Nunnenkamp’s practice involves advising clients in trade and national security matters before U.S. governmentagencies, including the Departments of State, Commerce, Homeland Security, Defense, and Treasury. He alsoconducts export and import compliance investigations, as well as audit and transactional due diligence for cross-border or global transactions.
A former JAG officer with the U.S. Marines, he advises clients in the space, missile, computer, software,outsourcing, retail, consumer products, chemical, aircraft and aircraft components, marine, and defense servicesindustries. He also represents veterans pro bono before various veterans’ boards and military discharge reviewboards.
Dentons welcomes prominent national security teamand expands with Tysons Corner office
Courtesey of Bishop Banter
Washington—Dentons announced today that prominent defense industry and aerospace lawyers Giovanna Cinelli and Kenneth Nunnenkamp have joined Dentons as partners in its US Export Controls and National Security practice. With their arrival, the Firm will open an office in TysonsCorner, Virginia, an arearecognized as a thriving business center and considered to be the heart of Washington's technology corridor,where Cinelli, who will chair the practice area, and Nunnenkamp will be resident along with current Dentonslawyers and professionals.
Cinelli and Nunnenkamp are widely regarded as one of the foremost international trade and national securitylegal teams in the country. They advise a highly diverse client base on export controls and national securitybefore Committee on Foreign Investment in the US (CFIUS). They, and other Dentons lawyers, have numerousclients who will benefit from the geographic proximity of the Firm's new Tysons office, located at 8300Greensboro Drive, in McLean, Virginia.
"Our new Tysons Corner location is an example of how we are committed to being in and of the community whereour clients are located," said US Managing Partner Mike McNamara. "Giovanna and Ken are a tremendousaddition to our regulatory practice and the depth of service we offer clients, including in the Aerospace andDefense and Technology sectors. Growing in these areas has been a key strategic focus for Dentons." Six monthsago, Dentons added Aviation Finance partners ElizabethEvans, who is co-chair of the global practice and leadsthe US practice, and Deepak Reddyas well as Del Smith, senior Space Business counsel and chair of the Firm'sSpace Business Sector.
"As a firm that boasts a comprehensive aerospace, national security and space business offering, we needed to bein Tysons," said Bruce Fried, managing partner of the Firm's Washington, DC office. "The many clients we havein the area will also benefit from immediate access to our litigation, insurance and intellectual propertycapabilities."
Cinelli advises defense and high tech companies on export and government regulatory issues affecting thesatellite, space, missile, computer, encryption, submarine and defense services industries. For exporttransactions, she conducts due diligence, investigations, disclosures and audits, and analyses of national securityand espionage issues involving the US and foreign countries. In addition, she is an expert witness on exportissues related to litigations and arbitrations involving sensitive US goods and technologies.
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A current member of the Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG), and its former vice chair for three years, shehas works extensively with the Departments of State, Commerce, Defense, Treasury and Energy, as well as themilitary. During her tenure as a member and vice chair of DTAG, she advised the Directorate of Defense TradeControls on defense, trade, licensing and compliance matters. She is currently the Chairman of Women inAerospace, a preeminent organization involved in the education and encouragement of women in the aerospacefield.
Cinelli is a popular presenter and frequent author on export and CFIUS issues. She earned her JD from TheCatholic University of America, her MA from The College of William and Mary and her BA from LoyolaUniversity. She holds an Executive Education Certificate in National Security and International Security fromthe Harvard JF Kennedy School of Government. Before entering private practice, she was a law clerk for JudgePhilip J. Nichols, US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and Judge Steffen W. Graae, DC Superior Court.
Nunnenkamp's complementary practice involves advising clients in trade and national security matters beforeUS government agencies, including the Departments of State, Commerce, Homeland Security, Defense andTreasury. He conducts export and import compliance investigations, as well as audit and transactional duediligence for cross-border or global transactions.
Nunnenkamp advises clients in the space, missile, computer, software, outsourcing, retail, consumer products,chemical, aircraft and aircraft components, marine, and defense services industries on the voluntary disclosureprocess for import and export violations, and Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT)compliance, validations and revalidations.
Speaking and publishing on CFIUS, export control and compliance issues, Nunnenkamp also served in the USMarines as a JAG officer and actively represents veterans pro bono before various veterans boards and militarydischarge review boards. He earned his LLM from George Mason University, his JD from The CatholicUniversity of America and his BA from Ohio Wesleyan University and clerked for Judge Philip B. Baldwin, USCourt of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
About Dentons
Dentons is a global law firm driven to provide clients a competitive edge in an increasingly complex andinterconnected world. A top 20 firm on the Acritas 2014 Global Elite Brand Index, Dentons is committed tochallenging the status quo in delivering consistent and uncompromising quality in new and inventive ways.With a legacy of legal experience that dates back to 1742, Dentons was formed by the combination ofinternational law firm Salans LLP, Canadian law firm Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP (FMC) and internationallaw firm SNR Denton. Dentons' clients now benefit from approximately 2,600 lawyers and professionals inmore than 75 locations spanning 50-plus countries across Africa, Asia Pacific, Canada, Central Asia, Europe,the Middle East, Russia, CIS and the Caucasus, the UK, and the US. The firm serves the local, regional, andglobal needs of a broad spectrum of clients, including private and public corporations; governments andgovernment agencies; small businesses and startups; entrepreneurs; and individuals.
Ken Nunnenkamp ‘83
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A-X in the NewsPress Release For immediate release
Courtesy of Bishop Banter
Avon, OH, February 23, 2015 - Wickens, Herzer, Panza, Cook & Batista law firm has announced the addition ofAttorney Christopher W. Peer. Attorney Christopher W. Peer has joined the Business Organizations & TaxDepartment at Wickens, Herzer, Panza, Cook & Batista Co. and advises clients on the legal implications ofbusiness and commercial decisions. His experience extends beyond general corporate matters to includeexpertise in financing transactions, commercial issues and ERISA. Mr. Peer also represents parties withdistressed debt concerns both in and out of bankruptcy. He has guided debtors through successful Chapter 11processes. He has also represented lenders, creditors and creditors' committees. Moreover, he is experienced inrepresenting ownership, directors and officers in a corporate distress situation. Mr. Peer was recognized in 2009through 2013 as an Ohio Rising Star and in 2014 and 2015 as an Ohio Super Lawyer (Bankruptcy andBusiness/Corporate Law). Mr. Peer received his bachelor's degree from Ohio Wesleyan University and his jurisdoctorate from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law magna cum laude. Mr. Peer and his family reside inStrongsville, Ohio.
Chris Peer ‘94
Economics Educator Advises Sacramento Institutions On The Green Revolution
Courtsey of Bishop Banter
Woodrow W. Clark II, MA3, Ph.D. is one of the contributing scientists of the United Nations IntergovernmentalPanel on Climate Change Nobel Peace Prize, a former energy advisor for past Governor Davis, author of ninetextbooks (two more books coming out this year), an international speaker, and most importantly – an educatorand Dad.
Dr. Clark’s work in Sacramento advises organizations and global leaders how to solve the problems of climatechange through sustainable infrastructures and agile energy systems as depicted in his latest textbook, “TheGreen Industrial Revolution.”
His list of academic degrees include: a B.A. from Ohio Wesleyan University in Political Science/Economics; acertificate from Northwestern University in African Studies; a M.A. from Roosevelt University in PoliticalScience; a M.A. from Loyola University, Chicago in Education and Philosophy; a M.A. from the University ofIllinois, Urbana in Anthropology/Linguistics; and his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley inAnthropology/Education.
A hallmark of Clark’s work as a “qualitative economist” is that, “Economics is not a science. Hence, it makes mequestion numbers, words and data all the time.”
What was your greatest success story as an educator?
“As a teacher at Champaign, Illinois Public School High School, the challenge was to get drop-out high schoolstudents to learn, stay, and graduate. By using ‘The Autobiography of Malcolm X‘ as a textbook, both black andwhite students alike identified with that book and all but one of the 30 students that I had, graduated.”
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“Never be dependent upon anyone or an organization. You need to be creative and flexible – which is what aneducation can do for everyone.”
“Earning a degree is the ‘union card’ that can never be taken away from you. These degrees are the cornerstoneto an entire life of goals and achievements. Always have goals. Keep trying to connect the ‘dots’ and form acircle. Some economists today now call this ‘circular economics’ – which is helping to make economics into ascience.”
Karen Hansen M.S. Earth Sciences, has been an educator and consultant who is currently an analyst regardingland and other public information records. She lives and works in Sacramento, CA. She has been writing aboutearth and the environmental sciences for Examiner.com since May of 2010. Find her work in several sections ofthe publication. You can find her work at SF Solar Energy Examiner, SF Environmental News Examiner andEnvironmental News Examiner
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Ed Kahn, Brianna Robinson ’15, Ryan Haddad’15, and ‘Urinetown: The Musical’
Theatre professor Ed Kahn, Ph.D., and OWU seniorsBrianna Robinson and Ryan Haddad discuss theUniversity’s production of “Urinetown: The Musical” withcritic Michael Grossberg of The (Columbus) Dispatch.
“The story brings up a lot of issues that people are concernedabout these days – the environment, authority, making choices,speaking out, and having the space to confront organizations incharge of policies,” Kahn says.
“People think we’d never run out of water,” Robinson adds. “But,especially with the drought in California, we might run out ofsustainable water that we can consume.”
Urinetown, Grossberg writes, “ultimately raises questions aboutthe use and abuse of power.”
“The story definitely questions authority,” Haddad tells thereporter. “But sometimes authority is there for a purpose, andwithout it, you erupt into chaos.”
Ryan Haddad ’15 (second from left)
For Immediate Release
Salinas, CA (January 20, 2015)—Monterey County Health Department announced today Wayne W. Clark PhD,after 12 years at the helm of the Behavioral Health Division, is stepping down from his position of Bureau Chiefand is moving into a key leadership role with the California Mental Health Services Authority. Dr. Clark’sdecision to change roles comes with a personal desire to continue to build an internationally acclaimed mentalillness prevention program. Dr. Clark is leaving Monterey County with many accomplishments under his beltand a financially stable and growing Behavioral Health Bureau. During Dr. Clark’s tenure, he has movedBehavioral Health Services from a budget of $27 million with a deficit of $4 million to a budget of $75 millionwith a significant reserve available to further expand Monterey County mental health and substance usedisorder services.
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A-X in the NewsHe has overseen the opening of four new behavioral health clinics throughout the county, he has partnered withthe Probation Department and the Superior Court to intervene and prevent gang violence and establishtherapeutic justice courts; he has worked with the Monterey Office of Education to expand mental health servicesin school districts throughout the county; he has partnered with community based nonprofits to expandsupportive housing for the homeless, increase services to underserved populations, developed dual diagnosisprograms, perinatal programming, integrated physical health and behavioral health programs, and has expandedprevention efforts to promote mental health and prevent mental illness.
Says Dr. Clark, who will continue to live in Monterey County, “I couldn’t be more confident that Monterey CountyBehavioral Health services will continue to thrive under new leadership with ongoing focus on best practices,collaborative teamwork, and date driven decision making.”
Dr. Clark’s new venture will be with the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) a Joint PowersAuthority (JPA) of 56 Counties that assists county behavioral health agencies to act together to treat and preventbehavioral health disorders. Dr. Clark is especially interested in the internationally recognized preventioncampaign that according to recent RAND evaluations will save the tax payers millions while improving theemotional wellbeing of Californians of all ages well into the future.
Dr. Clark has had a long career in Behavioral Health aided by a PHD from the University of California Berkeleyin interdisciplinary studies of public health epidemiology, sociology of medicine, and sociology of education. Dr.Clark spent 25 plus years in San Francisco much of the time during the height of the AIDS epidemic where hewas a co-founder of the Center for AIDS prevention studies. Dr. Clark has presented internationally andnationally on the benefits and innovations necessary for preventing substance use disorder problems and mostrecently prevention campaigns to prevent mental illness.
DR. Clark is thrilled to have been selected by his peers to lead the Joint Powers Authority in its highly acclaimedprevention programs but also in other ventures that can impact county behavioral health treatment andprevention programs. Says Dr. Clark “all too often Counties acting alone cannot accomplish what they can dotogether, whether it is regionally or across all of California, there is tremendous power in collective action bycounties and the ability of the JPA to be smart, fast, and effective will be a tremendous asset for improving themental health of our citizens!”
About CalMHSA
Founded in 2009, the California Mental Health Services Authority was established by seven counties whichquickly turned into 56 counties joining the Authority. CalMHSA initial task was to implement the State wideplans for prevention that was part of the voter approved Mental Health Service Act (passed as prop 63 in 2004).The statewide project had been stalled in Sacramento State Bureaucracy and the JPA was formed to implementthe plans, distribute the funds, evaluate the results, and create a multi-year prevention campaign to reduce thehealth social and legal consequences of behavioral Health disorders. Once the effectiveness of CalMHSA wasestablished other projects have been seeking assistance in implementing joint County ventures and otherstatewide initiatives. CalMHSA is a lean organization that accepts these new challenges, respects the basis of itsauthority as representative of County Behavioral health agencies, and seeks cost efficient methods of preventingand caring for mental health challenges in our society.
For more information on CalMHSA go to calmhsa.org.
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A Splash of SpringCourtesy of Connect 2 OWU
Ohio Wesleyan students are celebrating spring and serving others with Chi Phi’s annual Easter Egg Hunt forDelaware families and Delta Gamma’s Anchor Splash/Service for Sight and Relay for Life/American CancerSociety fundraisers. OWU students also are preparing for the end of the academic year with a “Countdown toCommencement” event for seniors, and they are enjoying the campus by grabbing Frisbees and footballs andspending time outdoors.
2014-2015 OWU Alumni Association Board of Directors
Fred Evans ’68 and Bob Gordon ‘88
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Active Brothers / CommitteesActive BrothersExecutive Committee
Alpha - Douglas Gibson ‘16
Beta - Nathan LaFrombois ‘16
Gamma - Viesulas Sliupas ‘17
Delta - Nathan Dean ‘16
Epsilon - Christian Sanford ‘16
Zeta - Kevin Rossi ‘17
Eta - Reginald Hemphill ‘17
Recruitment Captain - Jake Simpson ‘17
Brothers:
Ian Boyle ’15, Danberry, CT, Theatre
Jacob Henicheck ’15, Ruther Glen, VA, Psychology/Zoology
Arie Leffel ’15, Williamsport, OH, Music/East Asian Studies Minor
Alex Johnson ’15, Bucyrus, KS, Urban Studies/Accounting Minor
Kyle Simon ’15, Bessemer, AL, Genetics/Psychology
Ryan Haddad ’15, Cleveland, OH, Theatre/English/Film Minor
Hugh Kerins ’15, Delaware, OH, Sports Science & Management
Owen Connor Stout ’15, Medina, OH, Music/Psychology Minor
TJ Clark ’15, Martinsburg, PA, Neuroscience/Zoology/Philosophy Minor/Chemistry Minor
Douglas Gibson ’16, Waterford, VA, ACS Chemistry
Conor Golden ’16, New Albany, OH, Journalism
Chris MacDonald ’16, Los Angeles, CA, Theatre/Spanish
Mark Mandych ’16 (abroad in Austria this semester), East Aurora, NY, English/German/Philosophy
Christian Sanford ’16, Birmingham, MI, Theatre
Samuel Borchart ’16, Medina, OH, Psychology/Philosophy Minor
Daniel Coutcher ’16, Toledo, OH, History/Biology Minor
Nathan Dean ’16, Grosse Pointe, MI, Genetics
Nathan LaFrombois ’16, Whitefish Bay, WI, Economics Management
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Alex Landgraf ’16, Streetsboro, OH, Biochemistry
Colin Moore ’15, Powell, OH, English/Psychology
Wyatt Hall ’17, Delaware, OH, Art History
Truman Haycock ’17, Columbus, OH, Pre-Professional Zoology
Reginald Hemphill ’17, Cincinnati, OH, Theatre
Hayden Knisley ’17, New Vienna, OH, Geography
Dane Poppe ’17, Fargo, ND, Education
Kevin Rossi ’17, Stow, OH, Neuroscience/Genetics
Jake Simpson, Olney, MA, Music
Viesulas Sliupas ’17, Vacaville, CA, Astrophysics/Mathematics
Evan Snapp ’17, Bellafontaine, OH, Undecided
Victor Soder ’17, Tallahassee, FL, Psychology/French
Gabe Caldwell ’17, Columbus, OH, Theatre
Spring Pledge Class: Jesus take the Beer
This semester’s I-week chairs were Colin Moore ’15 and Jacob Henicheck ’15.
Skylar James Bissonnette-Brown ‘18, Ash Grove, MI, Religion/Medieval Studies, Big is Kevin Rossi ‘17
TJ Galamba ’18, Pottstown, PA, Theatre/History, Big is Christian Sanford ‘16
Rene Garcia ’18, San Francisco, CA, Health & Human Kinetics/Psychology, Big is Chris MacDonald ‘16
Alexander Gross ’18, Manhattan, NY, Fine Arts, Big is Jake Simpson ‘17
Daniel Haygood ’18, Quincy, CA, Government/English/Theatre Minor, Big is Hayden Knisley ‘17
Troy Jones ’18, Commerce Twp, MI, Botany/Environmental Studies Minor, Big is Christian Sanford ‘16
Brian Jordan ’18, Austin, TX, Pre-Med/Microbiology/Neuroscience/Chemistry Minor, Big is Truman
Haycock ‘17
Charlie Lennon ’18, Chagrin Falls, OH, Theatre/English, Big is Gabe Caldwell ‘17
Andrew MacDonald Willard ’18, Charlotte, NC, Psychology/Sociology Minor, Big is Evan Snapp ‘17
Zachary Worley ’18, Hagerstown, MD, Astrophysics, Big is Nathan Dean ‘16
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Jesus Take The Beer: Skylar Bissonnette-Brown ’18, Andrew MacDonald Willard ’18, Zachary Worley’18, Alexander Gross ’18, TJ Galamba ’18, Troy Jones ’18, Charlie Lennon ’18, Ryan Bishop (OWU ’18),Rene Garcia ’18, Brian Jordan ’18, Daniel Haygood ’18.
Brooke, a dog owned by Alex Johnson ’15. Ólafur the cat, ownedby Kyle Simon andJacob Henicheck
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House Committees
AccreditationChair-Victor Soder ‘17
Hello Acorn readers, My name is Victor Soder, and I am theaccreditation chair. I am responsible for making sure that the chapteris in compliance with the rules and guidelines set by the national office. Thissemester, the Eta and I have started doing general health training for the chapter. In addition, wehave changed our bylaws to reflect the national office GPA requirements. Next year we will still beaccredited, andif we are not, you can blame me.
Alumni Chair-Kevin Rossi ‘17
We took on several projects this semester. All of thebooks in the library were catalogued by shelf location,and next semester the donated books on the left handside will be rearranged by general topic. I’ve also beguncompiling information about the Silent Centennial in1973, when the 100th anniversary of Chi Phi at OWUpassed without an active chapter to celebrate it. Thereis also hope to work with the Epsilon to create a newlocal ritual to be tested and performed in the fall. TheZeta, beginning this semester, is now on the AlumniCommittee and participates in conference calls.Something we’ve enjoyed doing this semester isprinting out and framing historical photos from alumniand OWU yearbooks and exhibiting them in the diningroom and around the second and third floors. We lookforward to building a stronger bond with Alpha-ChiAlumni in the following year and are ready for the nextfantastic Alumni Weekend and Aaron G. RileyMemorial Chili Cook-off.
Nathan Dean ‘16
Intramural Chair-Hugh Kerins ‘15
This semester we only played basketball. The seasonwent well. We ended up going 4-2. Our team consistedof Hughie, Christian, Chris, Hayden, Dane, andfriends. We began tournament play this on Monday,April 20th. Go CHI PHI. Do the thing win the points.
Ryan Black (OWU ’18), Christian Sanford ’16,TJ Galamba ’18.
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Brotherhood Chair-Chris MacDonald ‘16
This has been one of the most successful semesters of brotherhood unity I have been a part of. Betweensome unforgettable brotherhood lock-ins, which proved to be a memorable and rejuvenating night ofbrotherhood and family for all of us, to some really awesome events hosting friends and comingtogether on a beautiful Saturday afternoon enjoying the sun, playing volleyball, and grilling some food,brothers have had nothing but positive things to say about the planned events. The brotherhood feelsreally strong night now, which is exactly our objective and goal as we move forward.
Hayden Knisley ’17, (5 women unidentified),Conor Golden ’16, Colin Moore ’15, Chris
MacDonald ’16, Hannah Rawlings ’16.
Public Relations Chair-Wyatt Hall ‘17
The goal of the Public Relations Committee is toprovide other committees with advertisements fortheir events in the form of flyers, banners, etc. ThePR committee also helps to maintain good relationsbetween the brothers of Alpha-Chi and theneighbors of The Oaks. This semester, the PRcommittee has organized advertisements for aregistered event organized by a brother, and iscurrently making advertisements for our springphilanthropy event.
Jake Simpson ’17, Doug Gibson ’16,Daniel Haygood ’18, Samuel Borchart ’16,
Wyatt Hall ’17.
SocialChair-Samuel Borchart ‘16
This semester, we have been trying to havesocial events with as many other Greeks andorganizations as possible. We've also beentaking advantage of the warm weatherwhenever we can find it by having outdoorcookouts and beach volleyball and invitingpeople up to enjoy the outdoors with us. Inthe future, we want to organize more socialevents between our brotherhood and theSLUs on campus.
Kyle Simon ’15,Samuel Borchart ’16.
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New Member EducationChair-TJ Clark ‘15
During New Member Education for the pledge class of Spring 2015, my committee focused onimplementing teambuilding activities in conjunction with the usual information that is taught duringthe new member process. One of these fun events was taking the pledge class to Oak Grove Cemeteryin Delaware, OH to find Martha Sanborn's grave. Activities like these, which combined experiencewith history, helped to create a lasting experience on the pledge class. In the future, we will continueto update the New Member Education manual to create a positive pledge education process.Personally, as it was my last semester living within the active brotherhood, acting as the NewMember Ed Chair was a fulfilling and meaningful experience. It was with great satisfaction that Isaw the ten brothers of the pledge class "Jesus Takes the Beer" initiated into our brotherhood.
Scholarship Chair-Truman Haycock ‘17
Activity Report & Future Plans: The ScholarshipCommittee has been highly active over the pastsemester. During this time, the committeeplanned and hosted one of the most successfulFaculty & Staff Dinners within recent memory--work that included the printing and distribution ofinvitations and the arrangement of decorations,entertainment, and food. Additionally, thecommittee also successfully amended theChapter's bylaws to encourage academicachievement and support any brothers who mayneed help. The Scholarship Committee has severalgoals for the coming semester: to successfullyuphold and improve upon the policiesimplemented during the current semester, toinvestigate and apply for awards through whichthe excellence of our Chapter might be recognized,and also to look into hosting an additional Faculty& Staff event.
PhilanthropyChair-Dan Coutcher ‘16
The Philanthropy Committee has been hardat work this semester reviving two events:Easter Egg Hunt and Car Smash. Egg Huntcame back after a three-year hiatussuccessfully with turnout from faculty andstaff and the community. Car Smash, whichhad been quite an event in the 1980s, was amajor undertaking that required cooperationbetween Alpha-Chi, Public Safety, Buildingsand Grounds, the Greek Life Office, and theChi Phi National Office, but was well worth itto benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters. We arelooking forward to welcoming our alumniback to the Aaron Gregory Riley MemorialChili Cook-off this fall!
Brian Jordan ’18, Truman Haycock ’17. Kevin Rossi ’17, Skylar Bissonnette-Brown ’18, DanCoutcher ’16, Reginald Hemphill ’17, ChristianSanford ’16, Charlie Lennon ’18, Gabe Caldwell ’17,Viesulas Sliupas ’17, Alex Landgraf ’16, SamuelBorchart ’16, TJ Galamba ’18, Jacob Henicheck ’15,Nathan Dean ’16.
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Senior Shout-OutsIan James Boyle ‘15
Danbury, CT
Immediate plans are looking to apply for aninternship with a bookbinder and professional propsmaker in Newtown, CT. I also plan on returning towork in New York City. I have no specific plansthere at this time, but the city holds a wealth ofprops-artist jobs at Off-Broadway theaters.
I'm not 100% sure where I will be in a few yearstime. Props-artist jobs are not always permanent.They usually consist of working in one place for afew months before moving to the next job. With anyluck, I will have a solid network of employers who Ican rely on for work when they need extra hands.
TJ Clark ‘15
Depending on the success of my applications toPh.D. programs and research assistant jobs, Icould be living in Columbus, OH; SanFrancisco, CA; Eugene, OR; or Fort Collins,CO. In short, I have no clue where I'll live.
I've applied to multiple doctorate programs inzoology, primarily focusing in neuroethologicalfield research. However, if that doesn't workout, I will be pursuing jobs as a researchassociate and gaining enough experience toreapply for my doctorate. Also I plan to beginre-training for another marathon as soon as Igraduate from OWU!
Once (and if) I receive my doctorate in zoology,I would love to become a professor at a smallliberal arts college like Ohio Wesleyan andfocus on teaching and research. Furthermore, Iam going to stay connected with the Alpha-ChiChapter and try to contribute as much aspossible to the management of our fraternity.
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Senior Shout-OutsJacob Henicheck ‘15
After graduation, I'm moving to Williamsburg VA.
I'm going to attend grad school at the College of William and Mary in their Behavioral andCognitive Neuroscience Program.
Ideally, I would like to be enrolled in a Ph.D. program or doing some sort of behavioral studiesresearch.
TJ Clark ’15, Jacob Henicheck ’15.
TJ Clark ’15,
Jacob Henicheck ’15.
Ryan Haddad ‘15
New York City
This summer, I will return to WilliamstownTheatre Festival to teach classes inautobiographical storytelling and serve as anaccessibility advocate for actors and patronswith disabilities. After that, I will move toNew York City to begin his career as a writerand performer. I also hope to take myoriginal solo performance piece 'Hi, Are YouSingle?" to venues across the country. Theshow explores the complicated intersection ofsexuality and disability from my perspectiveas a gay man with cerebral palsy.
I will be living in New York City (or anothermetropolitan area if NYC proves tooexhausting) creating and performing workthat changes society's perceptions of peoplewith disabilities. I won't be a star yet, but I’llbe on my way. Ryan Haddad ’15.
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Senior Shout-OutsKyle Simon ‘15
Columbus, OH
Doing research.
Ideally in graduate school for psychology.
Kyle Simon ‘15
Colin Moore ‘15
Where I will live: Unknown
What I plan to do post grad: figure that out when Iget there
Myself in 5 years: Living on the Eurasian Steppe
Colin Moore ‘15
Alex Johnson ‘15
Going to live in Kansas with Kelsey Brewer. Goingto take care of my family and help a little aroundthe farm.
Looking for a mapping job given my geographymajor.
In a few years, I see myself moving closer to a beachand looking into ocean mapping or mapping forbeach revitalization.
Alex Johnson ’15.
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Senior Shout-Outs
Arie Leffel ‘15
I will be living in Ohio. This summer, I willwork at Chief Logan Reservation before doingone more semester. After graduating, I plan toapply to teach abroad in either Japan or SouthKorea. In 3-5 years, I will probably be livinglarge in East Asia.
Arie Leffel ’15.
Hughie Kerins ‘15
Living: Delaware, Ohio
Post-Grad Plans: Coaching High School Basketball andBartending
Where I see myself in 3-5 years: Hopefully coachingCollege basketball or doing active duty for the UnitedStates Marine Corps
Hughie Kerins ’15.
Owen Connor Stout ‘15
Living: Medina, OH
Post-Grad Plans: I plan on pursuing music inPhiladelphia and hopefully attending graduateschool to get a Masters in Vocal Performance.
Where I see myself in 3-5 years: Performing asmuch as possible and slowly advancing in myjourney to achieve total happiness
Owen Connor Stout ‘15
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OWU Fraternities and Sororities
Fraternities (8)Chi PhiAlpha Sigma PhiDelta Tau DeltaPhi Delta ThetaPhi Gamma Delta (Fiji)Phi Kappa PsiSigma ChiSigma Phi Epsilon
Sororities (5)Delta Delta DeltaDelta GammaDelta ZetaKappa Alpha ThetaKappa Kappa Gamma
By the Numbers: GPA, and the Greek System
All Student Average: 3.03
All Greek Average: 3.23
All Fraternity Average: 3.15
Chi Phi Ranked 3rd of all Fraternities (3.21)
All Men GPA: 2.97
Chi Phi Number of Actives: 32
All Fraternities Number of Actives: 249
Total Number of Greeks: 491
Total Number of OWU Students: 1639
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AnnouncementsHave any announcements you’d like to share with the Brotherhood?Email us at [email protected]
Births
Doug Caldwell ’93 has welcomed a new baby to his family!
Greg Blomquist ’00 and Rachel Blomquist had Naill Blomquist 29 July2014
Chapter Eternal
Charles Harrah ’48 passed away 21 May 2014
William McDevitt ‘54 passed away 1 Oct 2014
Robert Starck ’70 passed away 20 Mar 2015
Guy Buell ’51 passed away 3 Nov 2014
Raymond Pond ’60 passed away 26 Dec 2014
Engagements
Griffith Waterman ’10 is engaged to Helen Gerseny (OWU ’10)
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Contact InformationNational Contact Information
1160 Satellite Blvd. Suwanee, GA 30024
(404)231-1824 - phone
(404)237-5090 - fax
www.chiphi.org
Chapter Contact Information
216 North Franklin Street Delaware, Ohio 43015
www.owuchiphi.org
Facebook Group
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Network on LinkedIn
“The Alpha-Chi Chapter of the Chi PhiFraternity Network”
Alpha-Chi of Chi Phi Alumni Associationemail
House Father: Peter Chew ’92
Academic Advisor:
Bart Martin‘02
Faculty Advisor:
Chad Johns '02
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Alumni Commitee Members
Mike Brockfield ’03 [email protected]
Kit Faiella ’11 [email protected]
William Heistand ’10 [email protected]
Paul Kline ’13 [email protected]
Anthony Lamoureux [email protected]
Brian Marion ’08 [email protected]
Macauley O’Connor ’13 [email protected]
Aaron Palmore ’06 [email protected]
(Paul Kline ’13) (Anthony Lamoureux ’14) (Brian Marion ’08) (Mike Brockfield ’03)
(Kit Faiella ’11) (William Heistand ’10) (Macauley O’Connor ’13) (Aaron Palmore ’06)
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