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Inter'Fraternity!Council!
Stanford!University!
Prospectus!2012!
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Table!of!Contents!General'Information!
Schedule…………………………………….!3!
Map……………………………………………!4!
Definitions………………………………….!5!
FAQ……………………………………………!6!
Recruitment!Policies…………………..!9!
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Chapter'Pages'(in'alphabetical'order)'
Alpha!Epsilon!Pi!'!ΑΕΠ……………………………..!
Delta!Kappa!Epsilon!'!ΔΚΕ……………………......!
Delta!Tau!Delta!'!ΔΤΔ………………………………..!
Kappa!Alpha!'!ΚΑ……………………………………..!
Kappa!Sigma!'!ΚΣ……………………………………..!
Phi!Kappa!Psi!'!ΦΚΨ…………………………………!
Sigma!Alpha!Epsilon!'!ΣΑΕ………………………..!
Sigma!Chi!'!ΣΧ………………………………………….!
Sigma!Nu!'!ΣΝ…………………………………………..!
Sigma!Phi!Epsilon!'!ΣΦΕ……………………………!
Theta!Delta!Chi!'!ΘΔΧ……………………………….!
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2012!Recruitment!Schedule!Week'1'
Mandatory'Kickoff'Event:!4/2,!6'7:30pm!in!Tressider!Oak!Room.!Pizza,!drinks!will!be!provided.!NCAA!men’s!basketball!championship!game!will!also!be!shown.!
Open'House'Events:!Running!from!8'11pm!
Monday, 4/2 Tuesday, 4/3 Wednesday, 4/4 Thursday, 4/5
ΔΚΕ @ Muwekma ΑΕΠ @ Xanadu ΔΚΕ @ Muwekma ΑΕΠ @ Xanadu
ΔΤΔ @ Bob ΚΑ ΔΤΔ @ Bob ΚΑ
ΘΔΧ ΚΣ @ 680 ΘΔΧ ΚΣ @ 680
ΣΧ ΣΑΕ ΣΧ ΣΑΕ
ΦΚΨ ΣΝ ΦΚΨ ΣΝ
ΣΦΕ @ Mars ΣΦΕ @ Mars
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Optional'Invitation'Only'Events:'!Sat!4/7!and!Sun!4/8'
Week'2!
Open'House'Events:!Running!from!8'11pm!
Monday, 4/9 Tuesday, 4/10 Wednesday, 4/11 Thursday, 4/12
ΑΕΠ @ Xanadu ΔΚΕ @ Muwekma ΑΕΠ @ Xanadu ΔΚΕ @ Muwekma
ΚΑ ΔΤΔ @ Bob ΚΑ ΔΤΔ @ Bob
ΚΣ @ 680 ΘΔΧ ΚΣ @ 680 ΘΔΧ
ΣΑΕ ΣΧ ΣΑΕ ΣΧ
ΣΝ ΦΚΨ ΣΝ ΦΚΨ
ΣΦΕ @ Mars ΣΦΕ @ Mars
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Invitation'Only'Retreats:!Sat!4/14,!Sun!4/15!
Bid'Period:'!Bids!may!go!out!on!4/15!and!must!be!accepted!by!5pm'on'4/18'
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ΚΣ!ΚΑ!
ΑΕΠ!
ΣΑΕ!
ΣΝ!
ΣΦΕ!
ΔΚΕ!
ΔΤΔ!
ΘΔΧ!
ΦΚΨ!
Locations!
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Contact'Information'
IFC'Recruitment'Chairs'
• Dane!Bratz!! !o dbratz@stanford.edu!o (206)!697'2555!
• Diego!Molino! !o molino@stanford.edu!
Greek'Life'Advisor'
• Amanda!Rodriguez! 'o amrod@stanford.edu'
IFC'President'
• Ben!Laufer! 'o bjlaufer@stanford.edu'
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Helpful!Definitions!
African'American'Fraternal'Sororal'Association'(AAFSA):'A!student!governing!body!for!historically!black!Greek!organizations!
Active:'A!member!who!has!completed!his!period!of!new!membership!and!has!been!formally!initiated!into!a!fraternity!
Bid:!A!formal!invitation!to!join!a!fraternity!
Bid'Period:'The!period!following!formal!recruitment!during!which!fraternities!distribute!bids!to!prospective!new!members!
Chapter:'A!local!group!that!represents!a!larger!national!or!fraternal!organization!
New'Member'Period'(Pledge'Period):'The!period!following!membership!selection!and!during!which!new!members!learn!about!a!fraternity.!New!membership!prepares!individuals!for!initiation!into!full!membership!in!the!fraternity!
Greek:'A!term!applied!to!members!affiliated!with!a!Greek'letter!fraternity!or!sorority!
InterRFraternity'Council'(IFC):!The!body!consisting!of!representatives!from!each!chapter,!which!plans!and!directs!the!activities!of!their!respective!member!organizations,!plans!and!directs!recruitment!activities,!and!in!general!acts!as!the!fraternal!system’s!liaison!to!the!university!
Initiation:'Typically!a!ritualistic!ceremony!of!new!membership!in!which!new!members!are!formally!inducted!into!the!group’s!local!chapter!and!larger!fraternal!organization!
Legacy:'The!son!or!grandson!of!a!brother!who!was!initiated!into!a!fraternity!
Multicultural'Governing'Council'(MGC):'A!student!governing!body!for!multicultural!Greek!organizations!
National:'The!governing!body!for!each!Greek!organization!nationwide!
Prospective'New'Member'(Rushee):!Individual!participating!in!Recruitment!
Recruitment'(Rush):'The!formal!period!set!aside!for!selecting!prospective!members!for!a!fraternity.!Recruitment!is!a!period!of!social!activity!during!which!individuals!interested!in!joining!a!Greek!organization!may!become!acquainted!with!chapter!members!
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Fraternity!FAQ!
What'is'Recruitment?'
The!formal!Spring!Recruitment!is!an!opportunity!for!undergraduate!men!to!join!one!of!the!many!fraternal!organizations!on!the!Stanford!campus.!It!is!a!two'week!process!filled!with!fraternity'hosted!events.!The!object!of!Recruitment!is!to!introduce!prospective!new!members!to!the!Greek!community!and!to!give!them!an!opportunity!to!join!a!fraternity.!It!ends!with!the!Bid!Period,!during!which!fraternities!invite!candidates!to!become!members!of!their!organizations.!
When'is'Recruitment?'
The!recruitment!period!spans!the!first!two!weeks!of!Spring!Quarter.!The!recruitment!calendar!can!be!found!near!the!front!of!this!pamphlet.!
Why'join'a'fraternity?'
For!many,!being!a!member!of!a!fraternity!is!a!unique!and!fulfilling!experience.!It!affords!many!great!opportunities!during!both!the!undergraduate!years!and!life!beyond!Stanford.!Fraternities!offer!leadership!roles,!athletic!and!recreational!activities,!community!service!opportunities,!social!events,!scholarship,!friendship,!and!brotherhood.!
Does'joining'a'housed'fraternity'exempt'me'from'the'University'Housing'draw?'
Yes.!Stanford’s!Greek!houses!operate!independently!of!Stanford’s!housing!lottery.!If!you!receive!a!bid!to!a!housed!fraternity,!you!are!guaranteed!housing!in!that!fraternity!house!for!at!least!your!sophomore!and!senior!years.!In!many!cases,!fraternity!housing!will!be!available!to!you!for!all!of!your!remaining!years!at!Stanford.!Ask!at!the!individual!fraternities!that!you!are!rushing!about!their!specific!housing!policies!for!more!details.!
Will'being'a'fraternity'member'affect'my'grades?'
Fraternity!membership!should!not!have!any!detrimental!effects!on!your!academic!performance.!While!a!fraternity!can!be!a!major!time!commitment,!there!will!always!be!time!to!devote!to!your!studies.!We!are!all!Stanford!students!first!and!foremost.!In!fact,!many!see!a!rise!in!their!grades!after!joining!a!fraternal!organization,!as!brothers!are!often!able!to!offer!each!other!academic!support.!
How'much'will'it'cost'to'be'a'member'of'a'fraternity?'
The!cost!varies!from!fraternity!to!fraternity.!Typically,!unhoused!fraternities!have!lower!dues!than!their!housed!counterparts.!For!more!information,!be!sure!to!contact!the!individual!fraternities.!Many!chapters!are!able!to!offer!payment!plans!or!scholarships!in!order!to!assist!with!possible!financial!burdens.!However,!it!is!important!to!note!that!financial!responsibility!of!the!part!of!members!is!integral!to!all!chapters.!
Which'fraternities'are'housed?'Which'are'unhoused?'
There!are!seven!housed!fraternities:!Sigma!Alpha!Epsilon(SAE),!Phi!Kappa!Psi!(Phi!Psi),!Kappa!Alpha!(KA),!Sigma!Chi,!Sigma!Nu,!Theta!Delta!Chi!(Theta!Delt),!and!Kappa!Sigma!(Kappa!Sig)!
There!are!four!unhoused!fraternities:!Alpha!Epsilon!Pi!(AEPi),!Delta!Kappa!Epsilon!(DKE),!Delta!Tau!Delta!(DTD!or!Delts),!and!Sigma!Phi!Epsilon!(Sig!Ep)!
Note!that!Kappa!Sigma!is!currently!unhoused,!but!will!be!housed!next!year!in!1035!Campus!Drive!
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What'is'the'difference'between'housed'and'unhoused'fraternities?'
The!housed!and!unhoused!experiences!differ!in!a!variety!of!ways.!Unhoused!fraternities!often!require!less!of!a!financial!commitment!and!do!not!have!the!added!responsibility!of!caring!for!a!residence.!However,!each!fraternity,!regardless!of!whether!it!is!housed!or!unhoused,!is!unique!in!its!own!right.!Ask!fraternity!members!what!their!chapter!does,!what!formal!events!they!offer,!and!what!their!informal!culture!is!like!to!get!the!best!feel!for!each!individual!organization.!
Is'Recruitment'dry?'
Yes.!It!is!University!policy!that!the!entire!two'week!Recruitment!Period!is!dry.!Fraternities!will!not!provide!any!sort!of!alcohol!or!controlled!substances!at!Recruitment!events.!As!detailed!in!the!Recruitment!policy,!there!are!significant!penalties!for!any!fraternity!in!the!possession!of!alcohol!or!any!controlled!substances!at!any!time!during!the!Recruitment!period,!including!monetary!fines!and!suspension!from!the!Inter'Fraternity!Council.!
Can'a'fraternity'take'me'offRcampus,'for'example'to'dinner?'
Fraternities!may!take!prospective!new!members!off'campus!on!any!given!weekday!as!long!as:!
1. The!event!does!not!involve!any!alcohol!consumption!2. The!prospective!new!members!are!back!on!campus!no!later!than!7:30pm!3. The!event!does!not!conflict!with!any!official!IFC!Recruitment!event!or!official!Recruitment!event!
for!any!other!chapters.!Weekend!trips!must!abide!by!the!IFC’s!weekend!trip!policy.!
Can'I'hang'out'with'a'fraternity'member'on'a'night'when'his'fraternity'is'not'holding'an'event?'
No.!Prospective!new!members!may!not!be!in!contact!with!a!fraternity!after!7:30pm!on!any!night!during!Recruitment,!unless!the!fraternity!is!holding!an!event!that!night.!!
Do'I'have'to'visit'all'of'the'fraternities?'
No.!You!may!visit!as!many,!or!as!few,!fraternities!as!you!see!fit.!However,!you!are!strongly!encouraged!to!visit!as!many!events!as!possible!during!Recruitment!and!meet!as!many!fraternity!members!as!possible.!There!is!always!the!chance!that!you!neglected!to!visit!the!fraternity!that!was!actually!the!best!fit!for!you.!Keep!your!options!open.!
What'is'a'Bid?'
A!bid!is!a!formal!invitation!to!join!a!fraternity.!Fraternities!will!be!extending!bids!from!Sunday!April!15th!until!Wednesday!April!18th.!Bids!must!be!responded!to!by!April!18th!at!5pm.!If!a!prospective!new!member!receives!multiple!bids,!he!can!only!accept!one.!
If'I'pledge'(join)'a'housed'fraternity,'do'I'have'to'live'in'the'house?'
In!most!cases,!joining!a!housed!fraternity!means!that!you!must!commit!to!live!in!the!house.!However,!if!there!are!more!members!in!the!fraternity!that!the!house!can!accommodate,!you!may!be!able!to!live!outside!the!house.!Usually,!new!recruits!have!first!preference!to!live!in!the!house.!However,!housing!policies!differ!from!organization!to!organization.!Be!sure!to!question!members!of!each!fraternity!about!their!new!member!housing!policy.!
Fraternity!FAQ!Cont.!
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Making!the!Most!of!Recruitment!
Research'the'Individual'Fraternities'in'Advance'
You!can!glean!some!information!about!each!fraternity!from!their!respective!national!websites.!Additionally,!many!of!the!chapters!on!campus!have!individual!websites!
Don’t'be'afraid'to'ask'questions'
If!you!have!any!questions!about!a!fraternity,!make!sure!to!ask!them.!You!do!not!want!to!base!as!important!a!decision!as!joining!a!fraternity!on!incomplete!information.!Additionally,!fraternities!like!frank!and!upfront!individuals!and!are!more!than!happy!to!answer!any!questions!that!you!may!have.!
Really'get'to'know'a'fraternity'
Get!to!know!as!many!members!of!a!chapter!as!possible.!It!will!not!only!give!you!a!more!accurate!impression!of!the!fraternity,!but!it!also!lets!you!make!a!stronger!impression!on!more!of!the!chapter’s!membership.!
It'is'never'too'late'
Even!if!you!miss!a!few!events!don’t!think!that!recruitment!is!over!for!you.!It!is!not!uncommon!for!someone!to!make!a!strong!impression!late!in!the!game.!
Get'to'know'each'fraternity'for'yourself'
Unfortunately,!you!may!encounter,!and!may!have!already!encountered,!badmouthing!of!individual!chapters!by!either!other!fraternities!or!non'members.!Don’t!let!these!types!of!rumors!negatively!color!your!attitude!against!a!chapter.!Get!to!know!each!fraternity!for!yourself!and!keep!in!mind!that!the!spreaders!of!these!rumors!are!usually!just!reflecting!badly!against!their!own!character.!
Make'sure'that'the'decision'you'make'is'right'for'YOU'
There’s!a!good!chance!that!you!will!have!friends!going!through!the!recruitment!process!too,!and!many!of!you!may!be!considering!the!same!fraternities.!Many!may!find!that!the!right!fraternity!choice!coincides!with!that!of!their!friends’;!others!may!not.!Make!sure!that!you!make!your!decisions!on!rushing!and!joining!a!fraternity!are!made!with!your!best!interests!in!mind,!and!not!based!on!outside!pressures.!!
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Recruitment!Policies!
I. Recruitment'• Recruitment!will!run!for!two!weeks!starting!in!April.!The!first!event!of!recruitment!will!
be!held!on!4/2/2012!and!will!conclude!on!4/18/2012'• No!chapter!may!hold!events!outside!of!the!IFC!Recruitment!schedule'• Fraternities!may!opt!to!invite!prospective!new!members!to!a!final!off'campus!event!
during!the!final!weekend!of!recruitment,!4/13/2012,!4/14/2012,!or!4/16/2012.!Each!fraternity!may!choose!whether!to!hold!that!event!on!the!Friday,!Saturday,!or!Sunday.!Fraternities!should!try!to!reduce!event!overlap!as!much!as!possible.'
• Per!IFC!policy,!the!recruitment!process!is!completely!dry.'II. Bid'Period'
• Bids!will!be!distributed!by!phone!or!in!person!between!4/15/2012!and!4/18/2012'• Prospective!new!members!have!until!4/18/2012!at!5pm!to!respond!to!each!bid!received.!
Once!a!bid!has!been!accepted!the!prospective!new!member!notify!all!other!chapters!from!which!he!has!received!a!bid'
• There!is!a!“Zero!Tolerance”!policy!for!any!pressure!exerted!from!any!chapter!toward!any!prospective!new!member.!There!can!be!no!pressure!toward!any!candidate!who!was!given!a!bid.!'
III. Rules'and'Penalties'for'Violations'• IFC!and!University!policy!state!that!the!Spring!recruitment!period!must!be!dry.!This!of!
course!includes!alcohol!and!any!other!controlled!substance.!Therefore,!any!contact!between!a!prospective!new!member!and!a!fraternity!during!Recruitment!(day!or!night)!where!alcohol!is!present!will!be!considered!a!violation!of!this!policy.'
• Penalties!for!alcohol!violations!will,!in!standard!cases,!be!based!on!the!number!of!fraternity!members!and!prospective!new!members!present.!University!action!may!also!be!taken,!with!the!chapter!being!reviewed!by!the!Organization!Conduct!Board.'
• Fraternities!may!take!prospective!new!members!off'campus!on!a!given!weekday!as!long!as:!the!event!is!dry!and!does!not!involve!alcohol!or!any!other!controlled!substance!consumption,!the!prospective!members!are!back!on!campus!by!7:30pm,!and!the!event!does!not!conflict!with!an!IFC!Recruitment!event'
• Open!Houses!are!from!8'11pm.!Fraternities!may!hold!events!only!on!the!nights!to!which!they!are!assigned.!All!prospective!new!members!must!leave!the!event!by!11pm.'
• Sanctions!imposed!for!non'alcoholic!violations!of!regulations!will!be!made!on!a!case'by'case!basis!by!the!IFC!Executive!Committee'
• Following!the!powers!granted!by!the!IFC!Constitution,!any!fraternity!found!in!violation!of!these!policies!will!appear!before!the!IFC!Executive!Committee.!Serious!violations!may!be!passed!onto!the!OSA!and!Organization!Conduct!Board!for!review'
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Recruitment!Policies!cont.!
IV. Due'Process'• Anyone!witnessing!a!violation!of!one!of!the!above!violations!must!first!contact!the!IFC!
Recruitment!Chairs'• Upon!notification,!the!IFC!Recruitment!Chairs!will!contact!the!President!of!the!accused!
fraternity!before!further!action'• Accusations!will!remain!confidential!until!after!recruitment!has!ended!unless!there!has!
been!a!violation!of!University!policy'• After!Recruitment!ends,!a!meeting!will!be!held!by!the!IFC!Executive!Committee!to!decide!
on!the!accusations!and!impose!sanctions!subject!to!council!approval!unless!there!has!been!a!violation!of!University!policy'
• Any!information!concerning!a!violation!of!the!Recruitment!Policy!will!be!kept!within!the!IFC!unless!there!is!a!majority!vote!to!decide!otherwise'
• Each!night!of!Open!House!events!will!be!sporadically!monitored!by!Recruitment!Monitors.!The!monitors!will!not!be!members!of!the!same!fraternity'
• The!Recruitment!Monitors!will!be!present!to!ensure!that!all!Recruitment!policies!are!followed.!A!Recruitment!Monitor!is!expected!to!report!any!suspicious!behavior!to!the!IFC!Recruitment!Chairs!and!no!one!else'
• A!monitor!can!enter!any!room!in!the!building!hosting!the!Recruitment!event,!escorted!by!a!member!of!the!fraternity!to!confirm!that!no!violations!are!taking!place'
• A!monitor!may!document!any!infractions!with!the!use!of!any!applicable!technology'
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The!decision!to!attend!Stanford!was!one!of!the!most!significant!choices!you!ever!had!to!make.!The!next!three!or!four!(or!five!or!six!or!seven...)!years!of!your!life!will!not!only!be!demanding!and!rigorous,!but!also!enlightening,!rewarding,!and!fun.!You!are!now!freer!than!ever!before!to!be!yourself!and!to!chose!your!friends.!Now,!all!you!have!to!decide!is!who!you!want!to!be.!!
This!is!what!fraternity!is!about—this!is!what!AEPi!is!about.!Fraternity!membership!will!provide!you!with!an!outlet!for!social!connections!around!campus!and!friends!who!are!up!for!doing!whatever,!whenever.!Most!importantly,!it!supplies!lasting!memories!and!lifelong!friendships!formed!and!tightened!around!a!bond!of!brotherhood.!One!of!the!best!things!about!being!part!of!a!fraternity!is!knowing!that!there!is!always!someone!who’s!got!your!back.!It!truly!is!a!family.!More!than!that,!it!is!a!relaxed!family!that!will!teach!you!and!learn!from!you.!Looking!back!when!you’ve!finally!graduated,!you’ll!be!able!to!say!that!Stanford!was!more!than!problem!sets,!essays,!and!exams;!the!lessons!you!learn!from!this!family!will!form!the!second!half!of!your!Stanford!education.!!
AEPi!has!a!very!strong!presence!on!campus,!with!strong!ties!to!the!Jewish!community,!good!sorority!relationships,!a!tradition!of!community!service,!and,!of!course,!unique!parties!like!the!fall!Banzai!Bash,!quarterly!Margarita!Nights,!and!our!newest!success,!Jewish!Special!Dinner.!!
Our!social!schedule!keeps!us!busy!all!year!long.!All'campus!parties!and!formals!give!us!the!chance!to!relax!and!have!fun,!and!we!always!try!to!schedule!special!events!and!road!trips.!In!the!past,!we’ve!partied!with!AEPi!and!sorority!chapters!at!UCLA,!USC,!UCSB,!ASU,!San!Jose!State,!and!San!Diego!State;!we’ve!ventured!to!Hawaii!and!Mexico!on!spring!break!trips;!and!we’ve!spent!various!weekends!at!both!Lake!Tahoe!and!San!Francisco.!In!short,!brothers!are!constantly!planning!events—currently,!we!are!looking!forward!to!our!triumphant!return!to!Mexico!for!spring!break,!a!camping!trip,!and!various!social!events!on!campus.!!
We!are,!however,!more!than!a!social!organization:!AEPi!brothers!are!active!leaders!in!Hillel,!intramural!sports,!KZSU,!rock!bands,!Ultimate!Frisbee,!Jazz!Orchestras,!Stanford!Israel!Alliance,!The!Stanford!Daily,!community!service!groups,!and!dorm!staff.!!
Membership!also!includes!massive!alumni!connections.!Our!chapter!maintains!great!relationships!with!alumni,!some!of!whom!are!leaders!in!finance,!law,!medicine,!business!and!technology—not!to!mention!that!AEPi!National!has!global!connections!in!every!job!sector!imaginable.!(Did!you!know!that!Facebook’s!Mark!Zuckerberg!is!an!AEPi?)!!We!are!a!brotherhood!of!individuals!with!diverse!ethnic,!religious,!and!political!backgrounds!who!come!together!to!have!fun!and!add!a!little!bit!of!spice!to!campus!life.!It’s!a!fraternity!for!men!who!want!to!be!more!than!just!frat!boys.!
AEΠ'RALPHA'EPSILON'PIR'
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Name Home Town Year
Eric Karpas Livingston, NJ Senior
Jacob Stern Beverly Hills, CA Senior
Benamy Yashar Petaluma, CA Senior
Zach Galant Dallas, TX Senior
Ram Sachs Cupertino, CA Senior
Kevin Bretthauer Hillsboro, OR Senior
Jake Zeller Great Neck, NY Junior
Ben Lubkin Rye Brook, NY Junior
Jonathan York Los Angeles, CA Junior
Sam Beder Bethesda, Md Junior
Jacob Kovacs Goleta, CA Junior
Daniel Bardenstein Shaker Hts, OH Junior
Adam Genecov Dallas, TX Junior
David Chang Taipei, Taiwan Junior
Kirill Demtchouk Sunnyvale, CA Junior
Micah Arvey Seattle, WA Sophomore
Gabriel Ben-Dor Englewood Cliffs, NJ Sophomore
Eric Kofman Cary, NC Sophomore
Alex Zamoshchin Aurora, CO Sophomore
Jordan Segall Weston, MA Sophomore
Jeremy Schreier North Palm Beach, FL Sophomore
Alon Devorah Tucson, AZ Sophomore
John Gold Manhasset, NY Sophomore
Kevin Shutzberg Atlanta, GA Sophomore
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ΔΚΕ'RDelta'Kappa'EpsilonR!
Delta Kappa Epsilon was founded at Yale University on June 22, 1844, by fifteen members of the class of 1846, in protest against what they saw as the injustices and limitations of the prevailing societal system. The founders of ΔKE believed that 'the candidate most favored was he who combined in the most equal proportions the gentleman, scholar, and the jolly good fellow' - criteria which have remained unchanged to this day.!!Five U.S. Presidents have been Dekes, the most of any fraternity. The first man to reach the North Pole was a Deke, and a Deke has carried the Delta Kappa Epsilon flag to the moon. In every corner of the world you will meet fellow Dekes, but whatever their background or station is in life, we are united by the shared experience of membership in DKE.!!Delta Kappa Epsilon Sigma Rho Chapter was founded at Stanford University on December 12, 1901. As one of Stanford's oldest fraternities, we honor our traditions. We define ourselves and our brotherhood, not by the accomplishments on our resumes but by the strength of our bonds, the diversity of ourselves and passions, and our embrace of new ideas. We want "gentlemen, scholars, and jolly good fellows."!!Join Delta Kappa Epsilon if you want to get more out of college. With ΔKE, don't expect to be overlooked. As an unhoused fraternity, we aren't bound by walls or social restrictions. We believe everyone is entitled to their own fun and their own ambitions. You can be yourself, live where you want, and still be a part of the brotherhood.!!Our campus parties are epic. We bring in mechanical bulls, make artificial walls, and pull out all the stops. If you've heard of Dekes of Hazzard, DKEcember, and Berlin Wall, you know part of the story. !Our alumni network is vast. While at Stanford, you will attend tailgates, dinners, and whatever else we can talk our way into. Beyond local events, alumni from Stanford and other ΔKE chapters offer unique opportunities to active members and recent graduates. We stay in close contact with our alumni, forming friendships and connections that stay with us for a lifetime.
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The'Basics'
Nickname:!DKE!Founded:!1844!Colors:!Crimson,!Azure,!&!Gold!Symbol:!Rampant!Lion!Founded'at'Stanford:!1901!Minimum'Requirements:!Gentleman,!scholar,!and!a!Jolly!Good!Fellow!
Chapter'Website:!dke.stanford.edu!
Rush'Events'!Monday,'April'2!'!Paintball!Challenge!!Wednesday,'April'4!'!Fight!Night!Tuesday,'April'10!'!Miracle!Berries!and!Fruit!Smashing!Thursday,'April'12!'!Steak!and!Cigars!(A!DKE!Tradition)!!
Name% Major% Year% Position%Dylan&Clayton& Urban&Studies& 2013& Social&Chair/Vice&President&
Emmanouel&Liodakis& Computer&Science& 2012& Webmaster&
Jean&Blanchard& MS&E& 2012& New&Member&Educator&
Jordan&Hall& Chemical&Engineering& 2012& President&
Juan&Pablo&Samper&Mejia& Mechanical&Engineering& 2013&&Julio&Delgado& Political&Science& 2012&&Julio&Alvarado& Electrical&Engineering& 2012&&Paul&Ferrell& Economics& 2013& Financial&Manager&
Stewart&Dhanraj& Economics& 2013& Sergeant&in&Arms&
Daniel&Eth& Material&Science& 2012& Vice&President&
Devin&Lu& Math&and&Physics& 2012&&!
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ΔΤΔ'RDelta'Tau'DeltaR'
Welcome to rush. With many excellent organizations to choose from at Stanford, the task of ultimately choosing a fraternity that you will associate with for the next three years of your college experience may seem overwhelming. As you journey through this important and exciting time in your life, we encourage you to take the time to get to know what each fraternity on campus has to offer.
That being said, we firmly believe you will find that Delta Tau Delta can offer you an incredible experience unlike any other. One of the great benefits of ∆T∆ is its size. Our focus lies in creating the best possible experience for our brothers, and our relatively small size allows us to put our efforts into smaller events such as mixers with sororities, rafting trips, ski trips, and road trips to away football games. As a smaller group, we are able to form closer bonds with our brothers and host smaller events for our own guests and ourselves rather than have many large all campus parties, although we do have a few annual all-campus events as well.
Our brothers are accomplished athletes, entrepreneurs, musicians, and community service leaders. Our membership reflects the wide variety of talent on Stanford’s campus and these diverse strengths bring us together as leaders, making it easy to support each other in our individual pursuits. The Stanford Delts have had a history of excellence. Two of our alums from last year are playing in the NFL. Have you heard of John Arrillaga, Jim Plunkett, or John Elway? Yeah, they were all Delts.
As one of the longest standing institutions on campus with over 110 years of history, the Stanford Delts have an impressive alumni network. Ask your parents or their friends and you will quickly find out what ∆T∆ was known for back in the day. Delta Tau Delta continues to be an impressive fraternity that produces impressive alumni, not just another house on campus that hosts cool parties. Along with the strength of our own alumni network, the network we have created at national and division conferences makes traveling around the country a breeze.
In addition to throwing awesome mixers and parties, taking trips with brothers, and forming close bonds with the entire Delta Tau Delta family, as Delts we also serve our community. Members of our fraternity volunteer at the local children’s hospital and help out at an elementary school in East Palo Alto. We also often partner with sororities to help promote and organize community events that help raise awareness and funds.
At Delta Tau Delta, we are looking for leaders who want to contribute to the success of our fraternity and continue our tradition of excellence both on campus and after graduation. In return, you will find lifelong friendships with a tight knit group of brothers who will help you grow and develop as a person and a great set of memories to look back on long after you leave Stanford. While we may not have a house to offer, the University hooks you up with that, and you still get to live with girls. However, what the University cannot offer is the opportunity to make incredible memories with a great group of friends who support each other throughout the best and even the worst of times, and have a ton of fun along the way.
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Name Class Year Chapter Position
William Lee 2012
Ben Laufer 2012
Aakash Dhuna 2013
Alex Hoffer 2013
Darien Niamir 2012
Conor Mcfadden 2014 Social Chair
Andrew Bleich 2014 Vice President and New Member Educator
Charles Guo 2013 Treasurer
Jacob Gowan 2013 President
Parth Bhakta 2013
Sean Wallace 2013 Social Chair
Shivang Gupta 2014
Jordan (Robert) Williams 2014
Lee Ward 2014 Social Chair
Joel Torres 2014 Corresponding Secretary
Lucas Flosi 2013
David Skolnik 2013
Max Bodoia 2014 Rush Chair
Jacob Smith 2012
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ΚΑ'RKappa'AlphaR'
Surely, many of you know KA. Whether you’ve come for a party, or just taken advantage of our open doors and inviting attitudes, KA is undeniably one of the best places on campus to chill at night, or during the day. We’re a solid group of guys who love having fun and making the most of our time in college. We also pride ourselves on how we spend our days and hosting fun events. Our annual rafting trip on the American river and playing broomball in Redwood City with the best group of guys and gals on campus are just a few of the notable special events. You’ll hardly ever find a day without a group of KA guys gathering to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the Stanford world to just sit back and enjoy life. You’ll find us hanging out outside, playing games in the kitchen, playing some tunes in the lounge, getting rowdy for sports games, grubbing on some delicious meals from our chef, and especially going out together at night for some good times. We really do a lot together because every guy here may be the coolest guy we’ve ever met. What could be better than spending beautiful Stanford days lakeside with your best friends?
KA offers the fun of Greek life without any of the typical fraternity shenanigans. There is no system of seniority at KA. Pledges are treated no differently than actives, and everyone is friendly. No rollouts, elephant walks, bodily harm, or other ridiculous hazing of any kind. This is not a trap, that’s just not our style. As a pledge, you can even pick your own roommate for a luxurious two-room double next year.
KA is likely one of the more multi-faceted groups on campus. We have members from all walks o’ life. We’ve got athletic guys, we’ve got really funny dudes, and we’ve got geniuses. No discrimination here. All in all we take pride in our reputation for being respectful, stand up guys.
Another important aspect of KA is our increased dedication to serving the community and the school. We value our role as leaders in the Greek community. Every year we host the KA Kickball Classic, a charity mustache competition, KAnned Food Drive, and other fun activities to raise funds for a great causes.
Academically, KA guys do just fine. We are smart and dedicated people just like you and we respect and encourage everyone’s academic priorities.
In all seriousness, if you’re a cool guy who loves to have a good time with other cool guys and do the kinds of things that cool guys typically do together, then come check out our rush events and be part of the wonderful community KA offers for a lifetime.!
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BROTHER HOMETOWN MAJOR YEAR
Anderson, Eric The City, CA MS&E 2013
Avery, Alex Atherton, CA Balladry 2012 Balassone, James Los Altos, CA Tweet
Literature 2013
Barnett, Connor Menlo Park, CA
Illusions Studies 2014
Barnum, Chris Los Angeles, CA Iberian Studies 2014
Barry, Evan San Diego, CA MS&E 2012
Basilico, Simon Birminham, AL EE 2014
Binnie, Alexander Dallas, TX IR 2012
Bowen, Wilson Winnetka, IL
M-CAT with emphasis in GRE, LSAT, GMAT
2012
Brown, Ryan Los Gatos, CA Culinary Arts 2012
Clapper, Eric Coronado, CA Economics & Classics 2011
Colton, Scott Newport Beach, CA Sociology 2012
Cook, Brian Santa Cruz, CA STS 2014
Delgado, Grant Palos Verdes, CA MS&E 2014
Deyan, Austin The "Real OC", CA GLC 2014
Dodson, Jason Lake Nowwego, OR Psychology 2013
Dolben, Dave North Andover, MA
Electrical Engineering 2013
Ellis, Austin Gus Corona del Mar, CA Poli Sci 2012
Falls, Denny Chi City, IL MS&E 2014
Finlayson, Sam Alamo, CA Economics 2013
Gamble, Ian Santa Barbara, CA
Feminist Studies, Ph.D. 2013
Gorskie, Hunter Malboro, NJ Choreography 2013
Grafentin, Ben Allen, TX Skeepotinology 2012
Grimes, Joseph Palo Alto, CA Snapping 2012
Guinard, Javier Davis, CA
Astrophysics, Minor in Rocket Science
2014
Holz, Clayton Houston, TX Hydroponic Sustainability 2012
Hoversten, Nick NorCal Poli Sci 2014
Hutchins, Drew Philly, PA Agriculture 2014
Irvin, Steven Los Angeles, CA STS 2014
Jahn, Adam Davis, CA Quesadilla Architecture 2013
Kaaa, Chandler Hilo, HI Htripleistory 2013
Kahane, Matt Westhampton, MA
Bagel Engineering 2012
Kalbus, Porter Danville, CA Economics 2012
Kent, Ryan Newport Beach, CA Biology 2011
Kneller, Jake Westlake Village, CA
Franchise Management 2013
FRATERNTIY! Kappa!Alpha!Order!
GREEK'LETTERS!
KA!
NATIONAL'FRATERNITY!
Founded!December!21,!1865!
STANFORD'CHAPTER!
Founded!1995!
WEBSITE! http://www.stanford.edu/!
group/KappaAlpha!
PRESIDENT! James!Ballassone!
jamesb4@stanford.edu!
RUSH'CHAIRS!
Chris!Barnum!
cbarnum@stanford.edu!
Austin!Deyan!
adeyan@stanford.edu!
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BROTHER HOMETOWN MAJOR YEAR
Kordic, Dylan Manhattan Beach, CA MS&E 2012
LaForge, Andrew San Juan Capistrano, CA
African American Studies
2012
Laube, Kevin San Diego, CA Symbolic Systems 2014
Lawson, Brad Honolulu, HI Disc Jockeying 2012
Lawler, Alec Menlo Park, CA Biology 2014
Longyear, CJ Russia MS&E 2012
Lopez, JC Miami, Fl Chemistry 2013
Lorentzen, Øivind Greenwich, CT Mechanical Engineering 2013
Maler, Paul Studio City, CA Drama 2012
McLachlin, Spencer Honolulu, HI Poli Sci 2011
Miller, Brogan Cameron Park, CA
Product Design 2013
Mischel, Brandon Tarzan, CA Lin. Management 2012
Mochalski, Eric Manhattan Beach, CA Italian 2014
Montgomery, Ian Los Angeles, CA Earth Systems 2012
Noll, Travis Tustin, CA MS&E 2012
Norton, Tim West Menlo Park, CA Bus Driving 2012
Padval, Vikram Bombay, India CS, Calling Center Management
2014
Perez, David D.C. Franchise Economics 2013
Perkins, Galen Westbrook, ME Empire History 2013
Platshon, Scott Menlo Park, CA
Feminist Studies 2013
Ploch, Hunter Santa Barbara, CA Physics 2013
Reinhard, Larry LBC, CA Aquatic Studies 2014
Rosenkranz, Adrian
Menlo Park, CA Undecided 2012
Rudolph, Paul Menlo Park, CA Undecided 2013
Ryan, Jack Seattle, WA Marine Biology 2014
Ryan, Tommy Ross, CA STS 2012
Sakaida, Scooter French Polynesia MS&E 2014
Shapiro, Sam San Francisco, CA Undecided 2013
Shoji, Erik Honolulu, HI Hum Bio 2012
Stern, Chuck Miami, FL Mixology, Dance/Limbo 2011
Toole, Oliver Santa Barbara, CA Tomfoolery 2014
Tubbs, Daniel Black and Yellow, PA Home Studies 2014
Watkins, Forrest Seal Beach, CA
Computer Science 2013
Wilson, Cullen La Quinta, CA IR 2012
KΣ -Kappa Sigma-
We’re back…Remember when you first learned to use the potty? Well forget it. Because at Kappa Sigma we piss excellence, and, together, we’re gonna be pissing all over ourselves. Why should you join Kappa Sigma? Is an omelette with bacon, avocado, cheese, veggies, and a side of French toast enough? How about a custom-made omelette every morning for the rest of your goddamn life? That’s right, our chef is cooking up made to order breakfast every morning. What’s better than custom breakfast? How about dinners with enough meat to satisfy a herd of tigers. What’s that? Tigers don’t come in herds? Well you must not be familiar with our resident tiger herder, Kevin Cardey. He’s the varsity freak show on the right. Our chef, Juan Carlos, whips up food that makes grandmothers retire their oven mitts and vegans beg for the mercy of the sun god. But our house is about more than just the best food on campus (suck it Ike’s), so strap on your tap shoes for a dance through the wonders of Kappa Sigma Beta Zeta. The Beta Zeta chapter of Kappa Sigma was founded in 1899 on a foundation of five simple principles. All five principles are “excellence.” We expect excellence from our members in all aspects of their lives. Excellence in their academics, personal behavior, extracurriculars, community service, sleep habits, hygiene, dancing ability, etiquette, and reading comprehension. Our house has a tremendous legacy at this school not only of producing great men, but also fighting for diversity and reform. We have a large and active alumni base, and each member has an alumni mentor with whom they share a personal, and potentially professional, relationship. Kappa Sigma is about making connections. We have athletes and artists, engineers and economists and everything in between, all of whom share the bond of brotherhood and a common love for our house. We work hard, party hard, and the ladies? They like us just fine. So if you’re down to spend the next three years rolling around the PAC-12 in a Winnebago, spending spring days at the beach and winter ones on the slopes, tag teaming problem sets and tag teaming – well – just problem sets, all with a group of young men who, in a few years, will be tearing up the worlds of law, medicine, art, and finance, then come check us out. Perhaps you’ll meet some guys you can see yourself living with, perhaps not. Either way there will be fun, free food, and vigorous man-flirting. See you in the spring.
Name Year Major Hometown
Andrew Wahba 2001 Lounging Optimization Manhattan Beach, CA Ben Sagan 2003 Green Bowls Palo Alto, CA Brian Barnes 1992 Economics Naperville, IL Carlos Aguayo 2012 Salsa Dancing San Juan, PR Colin Casey 2012 Sticky Icky Annapolis, MD Connor Pierson 2012 Animal Husbandry Menlo Park, CA Donny Giovannini 2012 Arbitrage Opportunities Santa Rosa, CA Juan Borrero 2012 Economics Santa Rosa, CA Lane Hartman 2012 International Relations Lawton, MI Matthew Goodyear 2012 Biomechanical Engineering Singapore, Singapore Maxwell Rotatori 2012 Bowling Management Belle Glade, FL Phil Tom 2012 English New York, NY Riley Marangi 2012 Homeless Management Nowhere, CA Roberto Chavarria 2012 Grill Studies San Juan, PR Sammy Romer 2012 Public Policy Palos Verdes Estates, CA Tyler Williams 2012 Thizzle No Max Magnuson 2012 Prat Engineering Los Altos, CA Sam Coggeshall 2012 Historians Elsewhere, NV Adrian Fernandez 2013 Biology San Francisco, CA Alex Hertz 2013 Film Studies Short Hills, NJ Andrew Adams 2013 Applied History Yes Anteneh Daniel 2013 Political Science San Jose, CA Ben Hoffman 2013 Crabcakes & Football MD Brent Etiz 2013 Economics Clovis, CA Brent Seals 2013 Economics Chino Hills, CA Chris Douglas 2013 Getting Large Waterford, CT Cole Connelly 2013 STS San Jose, CA Daniel Organ 2013 Echron Third Ward, CA David Sunde 2013 Ice Cream Sundaes Sundae, Sunday Gavin McCourt 2013 Hair Luster Studies Los Angeles, CA Jack Farr 2013 International Revolutions Hillsborough, CA Jeremy Fine 2013 Political Science Los Angeles, CA Jeremy Klepner 2013 Psychology Great Neck, NY
Josh Stone 2013 Rebellious Daughters and Filial Sons Los Angeles, CA
Julian Okuyiga 2013 Computer Science The City of Syrup, TX Kevin Cardey 2013 Tiger Herder Napa, CA Malcolm McGregor 2013 Political Science San Diego, CA Mark Duarte 2013 Mechanical Engineering Tucson, AZ Nick Allen 2013 Sticky Green Engineering Portland, OR Nolan Pura 2013 Economics Salinas, CA Roberto Goizueta 2013 Symbolic Systems Brookline, MA Sam Bowers 2013 Biology Boulder, CO Sam Corrao Clanon 2013 Time Management Boston, MA Sean McIntyre 2013 Thizzics Corvallis, OR Sean O'Brien 2013 Iron Man, you? San Diego, CA Stuart Upfill-Brown 2013 Wet, Uncivil Engineering The Dirty South, TX Weston LaGrandeur 2013 Biology Salad Bowl, CA Billy Gallagher 2014 Economics Villanova, PA Cameron Hutton 2014 Mechanical Engineering Atherton, CA Chris Baldock 2014 Public Policy Greenwich, CT Chris Russ 2014 Russtafarian Hampton, VA Christian Lebienvenu 2014 Singing Sweet Melodies Funktown, CA
David Bell 2014 America Washington, DC David Roos 2014 America San Mateo, CA Duncan Lindsay 2014 America Dunkin Donuts Hunter Kodama 2014 America North Stonington, CT Jack Werner 2014 America Chicago, IL Jeremy Aidem 2014 America Beijing, China Roberto Vargas 2014 America Coconut Creek, FL Rohan Chopra 2014 America Los Altos, CA Sam Barsh 2014 America San Mateo, CA Tyler Marks 2014 America Greenwich, CT
Fraternity Kappa Sigma
Greek Letters KΣ
Nickname Kappa Sig
National Fraternity Founded 1869
Stanford Chapter Founded 1899
Website www.stanfordkappasigma.org
President Malcolm McGregor msm21@stanford.edu
Recruitment Chairs
Mark Duarte mduarte8@stanford.edu Ben Hoffman benhoff@stanford.edu Sam Barsh sbarsh@stanford.edu Billy Gallagher wmg2014@stanford.edu
ΦKΨ - PHI KAPPA PSI -
Live Ever. Die Never. Phi Kappa Psi. Three phrases that embody a spirit of brotherhood and excellence rivaled by no other student group on campus. Not quite sure what you’re going to get out of a fraternity? Not even sure that you want to join one? Many of our brothers had similar questions before recruitment, but you’ll be hard-pressed to find one that regrets his choice. What does it mean to be a Phi Psi? We are, above all, a diverse collection of gentlemen. We hail from all walks of life, and no one label can truly capture the essence of what it means to be a Phi Psi. Our brothers are passionate and involved in a variety of activities and leadership positions: our house boasts a variety of club athletes, student activists, DJs, members of Solar Car, and musicians to name a few, and many of our brothers are in staff positions all around campus. Through all of this diversity, though, Phi Psis share a bond summed up in the simple word “Brotherhood.” Stated plainly, we’re a group of guys from around the world who have found in Phi Psi a rich source of experience, stories we’ll be telling for the rest of our lives, and a dynamic group of men we’re proud to call brothers. Living in Phi Psi is truly an experience like none other. How could living in a row house with 35 of your best friends be anything else? Since we’ve moved into 592 Mayfield eight years ago, we have left and continue to leave our mark on campus in exciting and unique ways. Our dedication to serving Stanford and the community is unparalleled on campus: brothers routinely get involved in programs such as the Boys and Girls Club, Habitat for Humanity, and Challah for Hunger, and our annual charity event raises thousands of dollars for the Ecumenical Hunger Program. Our devotion to excellence also manifests itself through our academics and ambitions. Although our academic interests are diverse, Phi Psis go to class together, study together, and are always willing to help another brother out. Many brothers report their grades improving after joining. In addition, we boast an incredibly successful alumni network. Brothers have gone on to pursue prestigious careers in academics, medicine, public service, and finance, and have founded some of the hottest start-ups in the Valley including Yahoo and Palantir. What’s more is that our alums are incredibly devoted (one of our favorite sayings is that Phi Psi is for life). We host many events with them such as Homecoming and Founder’s Day that routinely attract alumni from all around the States, and many brothers have secured jobs and internships through these connections. But although we’re ambitious gentlemen and driven people, we definitely enjoy having a good time. Our parties are routinely among the largest on campus, and although we typically consolidate our all-campus parties to one or two a quarter, our setup is unparalleled. Where else on campus are you going to see not only neon signs, black lights, lasers, but a light-up dance floor that we built ourselves? (and by the way, it turns into a light-up bar). We also enjoy hosting many smaller closed events throughout the year such as tailgates, progressives with our friends, and events with our gorgeous sister sororities. So if any of this interests you, feel free to stop by the House for one of our rush events or for dinner sometime. I invite you to come see what Phi Psi is all about.
Name Year Major Hometown Alberto Benavides 2012 Making it Rain Ontario, CA
Daniel Posch 2012 Computer Science Vienna, Austria
Deniz Kahramaner 2012 DJ'ing Istanbul, Turkey
Eric Welder 2012 Biology San Francisco, CA
Frank Wang 2012 NBA 2011 Santa Clara, CA
Haithem Turki 2012 Despotism Tunis, Tunisia
Ian Counts 2012 Physics Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Kyle Noe 2012 Symbolic Systems Ridgecrest, CA
Logan Hehn 2012 Drama Leith, ND
Nathan Hall-Snyder 2012 Mechanical Engineering Park City, UT
Petr Johanes 2012 Wikiology Prague, Czech Republic
Rafael Witten 2012 Creative Reading Princeton, NJ
Ravi Sankar 2012 Palantir Orlando, FL
Robert Blount 2012 Raging San Antonio, TX
Sam D'Amico 2012 Electrical Engineering Beverly, MA
Sean Tannehill 2012 Ginger Studies Valencia, CA
Seanan Fong 2012 Philosophy Walnut Creek, CA
Spencer Stamats 2012 Philosophy/CS San Francisco, CA
Terence Li 2012 HumBio San Francisco, CA
Victor Luong 2012 International Relations Vietnam
Xavier Falco 2012 Underwater Basket Weaving Miami, FL
Kenny Kao 2012 Electrical Engineering Taipei, Taiwan
Ravshan Abzalov 2012 Economics/Mathematics Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Joaquin Carcache 2013 Physics Petaluma, CA
Albert Pak 2013 Philosophy Allendale, NJ
Dustin Janatpour 2013 MCS San Mateo, CA
Gabriel Kho 2013 Computer Science Fremont, CA
Gregory Valdespino 2013 History Sleepy Hollow, NY
Haynes Winkler 2013 International Relations Pasadena, CA
James Liu 2013 Economics Beijing, China
Jeremias David 2013 Computer Science San Francisco, CA
Phil Chen 2013 Computer Science Wilmington, DE
Sam Sciolla 2013 English Carlsbad, CA Scott Parks 2013 Japanese/Creative Writing Sacramento, CA Julian Kates-Harbeck 2013 Physics Otterfing, Germany Yitao Zhang 2014 Economics Singapore Ranajay Sen 2014 Science stuff Lexington, KY Max Deng 2014 Biology Los Angeles, CA
Will Troppe 2014 Atmosphere/ Energy Engineering Arlington, VA
Adam Raudonis 2014 Computer Science Westlake Village, CA Bryant Tan 2014 Engineering London, UK Ruoyu Ding 2014 Computer Science Beijing, China Brian Fei 2014 Engineering Lexington, KY Dillon McCoy 2014 Computer Science Groves, TX Michael Chen 2014 Political Science Taipei, Taiwan Andrew Aguilar 2014 History El Monte, CA Kyle Dumovic 2014 Engineering Mendham, NJ John Ryan 2014 Computer Science/Biology Kansas City, KS Joseph Domenici 2014 Psychology San Marcos, CA Scott Thao 2014 Creative Writing Sanger, CA Max Praglin 2014 Engineering Los Angeles, CA Alexander Atallah 2014 Computer Science Louisville, CO
Fraternity Phi Kappa Psi Greek Letters ΦKΨ Nickname Phi Psi National Fraternity Founded February 9, 1852
Stanford Chapter Founded December 18, 1891
Website stanfordphipsi.posterous.com
President Haithem Turki hturki@stanford.edu
Recruitment Chairs
Haynes Winkler hwinkler@stanford.edu John Ryan johnryan@stanford.edu
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ΣΑΕ'RSigma'Alpha'EpsilonR'
In many ways SAE is one of the most diverse student groups on campus. Hailing from cities all over the US, Europe, Africa, and Latin America, our brothers’ backgrounds are truly very different. However, upon closer inspection the similarities between our brothers are more significant than the differences. United in a vision of lasting friendship, scholarship, and an active social life, SAE has become one of the tightest knit group of brothers on Campus. SAE offers its members the opportunity to be part of something bigger and even more enriching.
The first thing that comes to mind when thinking about SAE is definitely the packed social calendar. From the first day of classes, SAE kicks off the quarter with a bang at our very popular “Back to School Party,” and keeps up the pace with at least two more all-campus parties per quarter. Weekly bar nights, sorority mixers, ski trips with sororities, and quarterly formals in San Francisco ensure that there is always something fun going on. Events such as 80’s Party and Roman Bath–the only Toga Party on Campus–have become yearly traditions attended by students across campus.
Aside from social events, SAE is also passionate about sports. Many members of our house come from either Varsity or Club sports teams, and the majority of our members are former athletes and enthusiastic fans. Brothers never have a problem starting a pick-up game out on our basketball court or getting in a quality game of “ping”-pong. Also, after joining SAE, you will certainly have a place to stay on just about any college campus in the nation. After all, SAE is the country’s largest fraternity. If you are just relaxing on a given afternoon, you can expect to walk into our stadium- seated common room and enjoy some time watching TV or playing XBOX with the friends.
SAE also never forgets that it is part of the larger Stanford and surrounding communities, and gives back through service events. In addition to more traditional community service ideas like gathering canned food, rebuilding schools in East Palo Alto, and hosting blood drives, we try to reach out in more innovative and fun ways.
SAE – like everyone at Stanford – cares a lot about academics. The academic support, along with our incredible alumni network, ensure that brothers have great opportunities after college as well. Recent graduates have secured jobs with J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs, McKinsey & Co., Morgan Stanley, Teach for America, and professional sports teams. As an SAE, expect to get to know our alumni early and often when they treat us to dinners and drinks at The Dutch Goose or Sundance Steakhouse. You might notice the Stanford’s Soccer Stadium is named after our current Alumni Advisor, Laird Cagan. Speaking of dinners, you owe it to yourself to stop by, meet our new chef Herb, and try one of his delicious meals. SAE is more than just a place to live. As rush approaches, we encourage you to stop by and form your own opinions about us, as well as the other fraternities on campus. Not so long ago, we were all freshmen facing the same decisions that you are about to make, and you would be hard pressed to find an SAE who regrets his choice. !
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FRATERNTIY! Sigma!Alpha!Epsilon!
GREEK'LETTERS!
ΣΑΕ!
NATIONAL'FRATERNITY!
1856!
STANFORD'CHAPTER!
1891!
WEBSITE! sae.stanford.edu!
PRESIDENT! Nelson!Estrada!
nestrada@stanford.edu!
RUSH'CHAIRS!
James!Snagle!
jnagle@stanford.edu!
Brandon!Chowers!
btowers@stanford.edu!
Name% Year% Major%Alan&Talt& 2012& Economics&Alberto&Aroeste& 2013& MS&E&Alexander&Menke& 2012& CEE&Allen&Jilo& 2012& MS&E&Andrew&Gay& 2012& History&Andrew&Santana& 2013& History&Austin&Wilson& 2014& STS&Ben&Rhyne& 2014& Chemical&Engineering&Blake&Emmerson& 2014& IR&Bradley&Klahn& 2012& Economics&Brandon&Chowers& 2014& Product&Design&Brett&Michael&Doran& 2014& Zooology&&Brian&Hollins& 2013& IR&Chad&Viergever& 2013& Bioengineering&Chris&Delgado& 2012& IR&Chris&Gaertner& 2014& Economics&Dan&Johnston& 2012& MS&E&Dane&Bratz& 2013& Symbolic&Systems&Daniel&Ibarra& 2012& CEE/Geology&Danny&Diekroger& 2014& CS&David&Arrambide& 2012& Bioengineering&Dean&McArdle& 2013& STS&Diego&Molino& 2012& MS&E&Duncan&Fisher& 2012& MS&E&Felipe&Munera& 2014& CS&Gil&Shotan& 2012& EE&Jack&Blanchat& 2012& American&Studies&Jack&Snagle& 2014& MS&E&Jaime&Hutter& 2012& STS&Jake&Stewart& 2013& STS&Jamin&Ball& 2014& Stenography&Jason&Lilijenquist& 2014& Economics&Jeff&Yu& 2013& Biology&Jim&Nelson& 2013& STS&Jordan&Dickson& 2012& Economics&Juan&Lozano& 2012& CS/Physics&Justin&Ringo& 2013& CS&Kai&Kight& 2014& Product&Design&Lonnie&Kappuila& 2014& Cartography&Matt&Bettonville& 2014& CS&Matt&Kandath& 2013& STS&Maurizio&Calo& 2012& CS&Max&Oswald& 2012& Product&Design&Michael&Lazarus& 2012& Economics&Michael&Lussier& 2013& Philosophy&Michael&Volpert& 2014& Earth&Systems&Mikey&Walker& 2014& Product&Design&Mitch&Wheeler& 2014& Alchemy&Nathan&Nolop& 2013& Economics&Nelson&Estrada& 2013& CEE&Noah&Saperstein& 2013& Economics&Patrick&Quigley& 2014& Geography&Reed&Jobs& 2014& History&Ricky&Castro& 2013& Economics&Robert&Sleeth& 2012& IR&Rohan&Shah& 2014& Gender&Studies&Rory&MacQueen& 2012& CS&Ryan&Rofles& 2014& STS&Ryan&Sakowski& 2013& MS&E&Sam&Paglia& 2013& Mathematics&Shiv&Parekh& 2014& Physics&Stanley&Fich& 2012& Political&Science&Steven&Kearney& 2013& Sociology&Stewart&Youngblood& 2012& ME&Tristan&Kruth& 2012& History&Will&Guyman& 2013& MCS&Will&Oberndorf& 2012& IR&Will&Patterson& 2014& Product&Design&
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ΣΧ'RSigma'ChiR'
“Sigma'Chi'is'by'far'the'greatest'place'to'live.'Ever.”'9Emese'Legeny,'Sigma'Chi'Chef'since'1987'
!Stanford’s!first!and!oldest!housed!Fraternity,!Sigma!Chi!proudly!combines!tradition!and!achievement!with!an!
unparalleled!commitment!to!providing!a!high'quality!experience!during!college!and!beyond.!!Sigma!Chi!is!unlike!any!other!Greek!Chapter!on!campus.!We!bring!together!ambitious!men,!with!varying!interests!who!
share!a!common!goal:!to!get!the!most!out!of!college!and!form!a!close!group!of!brothers!in!the!process.!We!are!athletes,!musicians,!scholars!and!leaders,!together!making!a!fraternity!of!truly!amazing!people.!
Our!uniqueness!extends!to!our!house,!as!well:!we!own!it—a!claim!that!no!other!fraternity!on!campus!can!make.!Spend!some!time!around!the!House!and!you!will!undoubtedly!feel!the!real!difference!between!the!atmosphere!in!Sigma!Chi!and!every!other!row!house.!Recently,!we!completed!a!$3!million!campaign!worth!of!renovations,!further!ensuring!Sigma!Chi!as!the!finest!residence!on!the!Farm.!
Year!after!year,!Sigma!Chi!serves!as!one!of!the!pillars!of!the!Stanford!social!scene.!From!our!signature!parties!like!Cowabunga!and!Graffiti!Party,!to!our!weekly!Penthouses!and!regular!mixers!with!sororities,!it!is!fair!to!say!that!we!have!a!great!time.!Numerous!date!events!for!brothers!and!their!guests!are!held!throughout!the!year,!like!our!Christmas!party!and!the!spring!formal!in!San!Francisco.!!Pilgrimages!to!Tahoe,!Vegas,!Mardi!Gras,!and—most!recently—to!the!Orange!and!Fiesta!Bowls,!are!also!a!staple!of!the!House.!However,!the!Sigma!Chi!experience!is!about!more!than!just!partying.!!!
While!our!brothers!certainly!play!hard,!we!also!believe!in!working!hard.!In!addition!to!hosting!inspiring!professors!and!awarding!Sigma!Chi!scholarships!for!academic!excellence,!we!best!promote!academia!by!genuinely!supporting!and!encouraging!each!other!as!students.!
Without!question,!Sigma!Chi!has!the!closest!ties!with!its!alumni!of!any!Greek!group!on!campus,!providing!career!connections!and!social!networks!that!last!a!lifetime.!Over!the!years,!these!alumni!relations!have!helped!many!brothers!secure!jobs!and!internships!in!everything!from!investment!banking!and!start'ups,!to!biotech!companies!and!microbreweries.!Moreover,!these!associations!reflect!both!the!strength!of!our!alumni!relations!and!the!excellence!shown!by!our!active!members.!'
Sigma!Chi!also!has!a!very!proud!tradition!of!giving!back!to!the!community.!One!of!our!strongest!efforts!is!our!weekly!SPOON!feed,!in!which!we!team!up!with!the!ladies!of!Theta!to!prepare!and!serve!meals!at!the!Palo!Alto!Opportunity!Center.!We!are!also!leading!a!new!tutoring!program!at!the!East!Palo!Alto!Charter!School,!where!we!will!play!sports!and!help!students!with!homework!each!week,!providing!a!strong!foundation!for!guidance!and!mentorship.!Perhaps!most!notably,!our!Chapter!carries!on!the!renowned!Sigma!Chi!tradition!of!Derby!Days.!With!the!help!of!the!ISC!sororities,!we!have!raised!thousands!of!dollars!for!the!Children’s!Miracle!Network!and!Huntsman!Cancer!Institute!through!this!event.!And!we!look!forward!to!making!Derby!Days!an!even!bigger!event!at!Stanford!this!spring.!Most!importantly,!what!characterizes!our!house!is!a!solid!foundation!of!brotherhood;!it!is!what!binds!together!our!different!temperaments,!talents,!and!convictions,!and!leads!to!lifelong!friendships.!If!you!are!drawn!to!any!of!the!above,!we!welcome!you!to!come!hang!out!at!the!House!anytime!and!see!if!Sigma!Chi!is!right!for!you.!!!
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Name Year Position Major
Alex Alvarado 2012
Public Policy, Econ Stephen Adamson 2012
Communication
Camilo Cabrera 2012
Chemical Engineering Garrett Delgado 2012 Rush Chairman Economics Karl Francel 2012
HumBio
Scott Galey 2012
Biomechanical Engineering Matt Guio 2012
Economics
Drew Juhnke 2012
Polical Science Mike Kent 2012
Public Policy
Elliott Liu 2012
HumBio Peter Livesey 2012
CS
Connor McKenna 2012
CS Nick Mendoza 2012 Kitchen Manager HumBio Brian Nelson 2012
IR
Natt Oliver 2012
Mechanical Engineering Michael Philips 2012
Economics
Kyle Warren 2012 Financial Manager MS&E Ryan Ballenger 2013
MS&E
Matt Bowie-Wilson 2013
Physics Brad Busby 2013 Recruitment Chairman STS Andre DeDecker 2013
HumBio
Dave Grundfest 2013 House Manager Civil Engineering Brady Haugh 2013 New Member Educator STS Cody Hansrajh 2013
HumBio
Walter Herring 2013 President Public Policy Zach Hoberg 2013
Economics
Connor Lanman 2013
History John Leganski 2013
Polical Science
DK Miller 2013
Psychology Cody Mills 2013
Chemical Engineering
Billy Olson 2013
Public Policy Victor Onuigbo 2013
STS
Harrison Pask 2013
Political Science Ashwin Peres-da-Silva 2013
Biology
Thomas Santoli 2013
Economics Daniel Agness 2014 Philanthropy Chair Public Policy Luis Armona 2014
Economics
Kelechi Erondu 2014
MS&E Nate Garcia 2014 Vice President Public Policy Will Han 2014
CS, MS&E
Augie Ilag 2014
Economics Walker Kehrer 2014
STS
John Burke Kleinheinz 2014
Undeclared Shane Lebow 2014
Undeclared
Charlie Madden 2014
MS&E Patrick McCullough 2014
Mechanical Engineering
Rush Moody 2014
CS Spencer Nelson 2014
Philosophy, History
Patrick Reed 2014 Philanthropy Chair Economics Tyler Shean 2014 Recruitment Chairman Economics
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ΣΝ'RSigma'NuR'
Sigma!Nu!was!established!at!Stanford!in!1891!with!the!establishment!of!our!Beta!Chi!chapter.!It!was!founded!by…are!still!reading?!Well!done,!you!have!made!it!passed!our!first!test.!Making!it!to!the!second!sentence!is!a!formidable!task.!Congratulations.!
So!what!is!this!fraternity!all!about?!Sigma!Nu!prides!itself!on!being!diverse.!What!that!means!is!that!its!members!would!never!have!met!each!other!if!they!hadn’t!joined.!And!now!the!guys!in!the!house!are!some!of!their!closest!friends!(except!for!Kenny,!no!one!likes!him).!We!have!athletes!(including!an!Olympic!contender),!budding!politicians!(a!sophomore!class!president!and!an!ASSU!Senate!deputy!chair),!actors!(both!good!ones!and!Lawrence),!resident!assistants!(pay!close!attention…they!are!everywhere),!volunteers!(apparently!Camp!Kessem!invited!Rosellini!back),!and!entrepreneurs!(BroVerbLinckle).!The!point!is!Sigma!Nu!brings!together!people!from!across!our!campus!and!forces!them…I!mean!allows!them!to!become!friends.!
Besides!introducing!us!to!each!other,!the!fraternity!gives!to!its!members!more!than!the!Giving!Tree.!Sigma!Nu!has!a!social!calendar!of!events!like!mixers,!formals,!and!chapter!development!nights!(read:!a!summoning!of!the!bros)!that!build!friendship!both!in!the!fraternity!and!with!other!Greek!organizations!on!campus.!!
Besides!social!gatherings,!Sigma!Nu!provides!members!with!the!opportunity!to!put!on!philanthropy!events!like!Sigma!Boo!(it’s!a!Halloween!night!for!little!kids…get!it?)!and!Snowchella.!It!also!puts!members!in!contact!with!opportunities!like!tour!guiding,!summer!camp!staffing,!and!student!theatre,!in!addition!to!more!boring!but!probably!fruitful!exploits!like!internships,!research!opportunities,!and!job!openings.!As!members!of!Sigma!Nu,!we!are!also!expected!to!develop!relationships!with!administrators!and!to!exercise!positions!of!leadership!(and!you!get!cool!titles!like!Sentinel!and!SNAPS!Czar).!
This!particular!fraternity!is!so!fun!(Danny!)!and!turns!out!to!be!pretty!meaningful!for!its!members.!Best!of!luck!in!the!rush!process.!(Ask!us!about!Falconry!nights!)!!
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Sigma Phi Epsilon
At the crux of every fraternity experience should lay some fundamental gains: a brotherhood of vibrant individuals,
constant striving to become better human beings, and memories to last a lifetime. Over a hundred years, Sigma Phi
Epsilon (SigEp) has diligently sought the best way to make these available to our brothers. As the largest national
fraternity, with over 300,000 members, and the first to have a chapter in all 50 states, SigEp has consistently
delivered on its promise to build the Balanced Man.
SigEp is not simply about finding a group of friends- we bring together like-minded individuals who appreciate
success in personal endeavor and duty to fellow man, and are serious about challenging themselves in every aspect of
personal growth. We have a membership development program designed to pool together our diverse expertise, and
as a community help one another achieve our personal goals. From physical challenges to educational experiences,
wine-tasting to throwing the most creative all-campus parties, and organizing soccer tournaments to benefit Haiti to
socializing with campus sororities, SigEp promises many new ways to engage and learn every week.
Every SigEp realizes that college is a time to experience things we would have otherwise never tried. As a fraternity,
we try and enjoy our brothers’ company in as many diverse activities as possible. We go to gun ranges, attend
concerts, excel at intramural sports, serenade sororities, host speakers, allow members to showcase their passions and
skills, attend national conferences, and much, much more.
Sigma Phi Epsilon has also completely revolutionized the pledge process. Every new member is automatically
entered into a Sigma program with the rest of his class, designed to introduce them to the SigEp experience. We
asked ourselves, if indeed we want to build balanced men, and foster life-long friendships, how exactly should we
initiate our new brothers? The result is a process of intellectual, physical, and spiritual growth that every SigEp
remembers as his favorite time in fraternity, if not college itself!
As a national fraternity, Sigma Phi Epsilon ensures that every chapter is doing its best to provide brothers with a fun,
educational, and fraternal experience. Our brothers at Stanford have started their own companies and non-profits,
gone on to be successful on Wall Street and Capitol Hill alike, are leaders of major campus organizations, and are
national varsity athletics champions. Nationally, SigEp alumni have been successful in every way imaginable, from
being CEOs of Fortune 100 companies to NFL quarterbacks, astronauts (The SigEp flag was aboard NASA’s last
manned exploratory shuttle) to cultural figureheads such as Dr. Seuss!
So come join us at rush. See for yourself how we strive to help our brothers excel, and provide them with a variety of
experiences. Get to know us, learn why we love SigEp, and why all of our brothers unanimously agree that joining
SigEp was their best decision at Stanford.
Name Hometown Year Major(s) / Minor(s)
Joe Arnstein Chicago, IL 2014 Earth Systems
Konstantine Buhler Chicago, IL 2014 Public Policy
Michael Celentano Irvington, NY 2014 Physics
Vincent Chen Taipei, Taiwan 2012 Earth Systems & Economics
Nicholas Chen Foster City, CA 2013 Product Design
Matthew Colford Palo Alto, CA 2014 Political Science / Arabic & Mathematics
Derrick Contreras Fresno, CA 2014 Mechanical Eng.
Matei Dăian Bucharest, Romania 2012 Economics
Chris Eggemeyer Rancho Santa Fe, CA 2013 Classics
Chris Fontas White Plains, NY 2013 Computer Science
Eric Garret Stowe, VT 2013 Classics
Sam Garrett Tampa, FL 2012 Mechanical Eng.
Ben Goldsmith Santa Fe, NM 2012 Computer Science
Colin Gray Washington, DC 2012 Economics
Pukar Hamal New York, NY 2013 International Relations
Michael Hammersley San Jose, CA 2012 Materials Science and Eng.
Matthew Izant Syracuse, NY 2013 Economics & Public Policy Fraternity Sigma Phi Epsilon
Eric Johnston Palo Alto, CA 2012 Physics
Luke Knepper McLean, VA 2014 Computer Science Greek Letters ΣΦΕ
Ganesh Kumaraguru Jakarta, Indonesia 2013 Economics
Joe Lee Seattle, WA 2014 Computer Science Nick Name SigEp
Alex Lin Westerly, RI 2014 Mechanical Eng.
Sean Mandell San Jose, CA 2014 Economics
National Fraternity
Founded November 1, 1901
Ian Markham Davis, CA 2012 Biology (Evolution/Ecology)
Zach Ming Edmond, OK 2012 Civil and Environmental Eng. (A&E)
Stanford Chapter
Founded May 15, 1985
Linden Moot Highland Park, IL 2013 Economics
David Murguia El Paso, TX 2013 Management Science & Eng. Website
sigep.stanford.edu *Register online to receive updates
Leko Murphy Granbury, TX 2012 Mechanical Eng.
Ethan Myers Columbia, MD 2014 Electrical Eng. & Computer Science President
Colin Gray ctgray@stanford.edu
Daniel Nguyen Boca Raton, FL 2014 Communications
Daniel Ong Singapore 2012 Computer Science
Peter Pham Bellevue, WA
2013 International Relations
Francisco Pinillos Washington, DC 2012 Economics
Recruitment Chairs
Vincent Chen vcbirder@stanford.edu
Francisco Pinillos pinillos@stanford.edu
Dave Praharaj Huntsville, AL 2014 Biology Michael Rafanan San Diego, CA 2012 Civil and Environmental Eng. Nadiv Rahman Vienna, VA 2013 Political Science Dylan Rhodes Orlando, FL 2014 Computer Science J.R. Riggs Santa Barbara, CA 2012 Economics Colin Roach Houston, TX 2012 Mechanical Eng.
Dieter Rutzen North Port, FL 2013 Materials Science and Eng.
Michael Samuels Agoura Hills, CA 2012 Math & Economics Kenneth Shields Tacoma, WA 2014 Biology Alexander Stadnyk Houston, TX 2013 Materials Science and Eng. Cole Stites-Clayton Oakland, CA 2014 Biology (Biochem/Biophysics)
Bart Thompson Ann Arbor, MI 2012 History
Chris Tomasetta Freehold, NJ 2014 Mechanical Eng.
Daniel Wong Summit, NJ 2013 Public Policy
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ΘΔΧ'RTheta'Delta'ChiR'
T.D.X.!Three!letters.!Infinite!possibilities.!I’m!sure!you’ve!seen!this!holy!trinity!around!campus,!whether!tagged!on!a!wall!under!an!overpass,!tatted!on!yo!girl’s!lower!back,!or!being!thrown!up!in!unison!by!three!brotha’s!ridin’!by!on!their!bikes—no!handed.!
Here!at!Theta!Delt!(we’re!not!big!on!“ah’s”!and!“chi’s”),!we!are!devoted.!Devoted!athletes.!Devoted!musicians.!Devoted!students.!Devoted!philanthropists.!Devoted!campus!celebrities.!Devoted!culinary!enthusiasts.!And!devoted!fathers.!Let’s!take!a!look.!
At!Theta!Delt,!we!are!first!and!foremost!men.!And!what!do!men!love?!Raw!meat,!dirt!floors,!whaling…!and!sports.!We’ve!got!our!own!basketball!and!volleyball!courts,!so!we’ve!got!that!going!for!us,!which!is!nice.!You!can!always!find!some!guys!to!start!up!a!pick'up!game,!you!know,!like!football.!Speaking!of!football,!did!I!mention!that!Theta!Delt!is!a!repeat!D'1!intramural!champion!and!has!been!in!the!finals!6!out!of!the!last!7!years?!!Music!is!a!staple!of!life!at!Theta!Delt.!Thanks!to!our!state'of'the'art!system!(which!includes!lots!of!lasers)!we’ve!got!jams!playing!‘round!the!clock,!and!they’re!always!fresh.!We’ve!got!eclectic!tastes,!so!we’re!down!to!listen!to!whatever!your!heart!desires.!Our!house!is!full!of!musicians!and!are!always!down!to!jam.!We!even!have!our!own!band!room,!where!you’re!free!to!play!whenever.!!
Worried!about!you!grades?!Statistics!prove!that!most!Theta!Delts’!grades!actually!improved!upon!moving!into!the!house!–!knowledge!is!contagious!!There!are!Theta!Delts!majoring!in!just!about!every!subject,!and!we’re!always!willing!to!help!out,!whether!it’s!homework,!studying!or!sharpening!pencils.!
“Tis!better!to!give!than!to!receive”!–!Santa!Claus.!Don’t!we!know!it'!its!on!a!plaque!in!every!Theta!Delt’s!Room.!As!a!house,!we!organized!and!hosted!a!campus'wide!FIFA!tournament,!where!all!the!proceeds!were!given!to!the!Ronald!McDonald!House!Charities.!The!tournament!was!an!amazing!success!and!we!plan!to!continue!this!tradition!next!year.!Many!of!our!members!help!out!at!Green!Week!in!East!Palo!Alto!and!various!other!organizations!in!the!surrounding!Palo!Alto!area.!!Theta!Delta!Chi!has!a!vast!alumni!network.!Our!members!include!such!distinguished!individuals!as!Warren!Buffett,!Winston!Churchill,!Clint!Eastwood,!Michael!Jordan,!and!James!Woods.!That’s!right.!James!effin’!Woods.!Dropping!TDX!in!an!interview!guarantees!you!a!job!upon!graduation.!In!fact,!many!of!our!members!are!often!asked!to!make!the!jump!after!their!junior!year,!though!just!about!everybody!refuses!the!offer.!Why?!Who!would!ever!want!to!leave!the!wolf!pack!a!year!early?!
P'A'R'T…Y?!Cause!we!got!to.!We’re!hardworking!gentlemen,!but!we!don’t!mind!an!occasional!break!to!let!the!rest!of!Stanford!catch!up.!Celeb’s!gotta!do!what!celeb’s!gotta!do.!Partying!at!Theta!Delt!is!an!experience!unlike!any!other;!the!sights,!the!sounds,!the!tastes!–you’d!think!you!died!and!ended!up!at!an!unbelievably!fun!Stanford!party.!Our!parties!are!kind!of!like!Inception.!We!typically!consolidate!our!party'throwing!experience!to!one!open!party!a!quarter,!though!it!usually!hits!the!student!body!with!the!force!of!eight!to!ten!open!parties.!We!pull!out!all!the!stops,!whether!it’s!building!a!massive!pyramid!made!out!of!pure!gold!for!our!Theta!Delta!Chi'ro!party,!or!a!huge!screen!constructed!into!a!goal'post,!screening!Andrew!Luck!highlights!(Yeah!he!stops!by!from!time!to!time,!we!give!him!pointers!on!his!game…no!big!deal)!for!our!Theta!Delta!Chismen!party.!In!addition!to!these!parties,!we!host!many!closed!events!through!out!the!quarter,!typically!with!one!of!our!many!gorgeous!sister!sororities!(not!in!a!biological!sense,!so!you!know,!it’s!cool…).!In!fact,!these!lovely!ladies!are!around!so!often,!and!in!such!huge!crowds,!that!we’re!often!mistaken!for!a!sorority.!I’m!having!trouble!typing!this!right!now!because!two,!wait,!three,!girls!are!tugging!at!my!arms.!They!want!to!watch!me!play!FIFA!12.!
Now!I!have!a!confession!to!make,!I!may!have!exaggerated!a!point!or!two!earlier,!but!this!paragraph!is!utter!truth.!Our!personal!chef,!Luis!Castillo,!is!bar!none,!the!best!chef!on!campus.!Luis!has!been!the!chef!for!fifteen!years,!thrust!into!the!position!after!the!old!head!chef!came!at!him!with!a!knife.!Luis!deflected!the!blow,!and!quickly!subdued!his!opponent.!When!a!revolver!was!drawn,!Luis!mentally!assassinated!him.!This!is!a!fact!and!it!was!well!documented.!(BBC’s!sequel!to!Human!Planet!is!actually!just!going!to!be!footage!of!Luis'!narrated!by!Luis).!In!addition!to!being!a!ninja,!Luis!can!cook!anything!to!perfection.!There!isn’t!a!Theta!Delt!who!doesn’t!look!forward!to!a!meal!here.!!So!if!anything!in!the!preceding!paragraphs!sounds!like!your!style,!we!encourage!you!come!by!and!see!for!yourself!what!Theta!Delt!is!all!about.!
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