Alpha Zeta Alum Prepares for Run to Benefit THON
Thanks to the generous donations of his family and friends, Joel Smith has been selected to run in Hope Express, a 135-mile run where participants take turns running from the Hershey Medical Center to the Bryce Jordan Center, just in time for THON. The fundraising event benefits the Four Diamonds Fund. Click below to read more about Joel’s THON journey.
Congratulations, Graduates Hoffman ’13 and Seipt ’13
Alpha Zeta graduated two young men in December 2013. Click below to learn more about their favorite Alpha Zeta memories and what the future holds for them.
Alpha Zeta Welcomes Three New Members
Meet the newest Alpha Zetans: Ethan Hunt, Tyler Schaeffer and Stephen Smith. These gentlemen joined the fraternity in Fall 2013. Click below to learn more about them and what they hope to accomplish during their time at Alpha Zeta.
Coach James Franklin’s Hiring a Win for Greek Community: What Do You Think?
On January 13, the Phi Sigma Kappa Twitter administrator posted this tweet: “James Franklin joins Dick Harlow as the 2nd Phi Sigma Kappa brother to become the head [foot]ball coach at PSU. #DamnProud.” Click below to read more about Coach Franklin’s tie to the Greek community.
Blast From the Past: Photos From the 1920s
Alumnus Dan Frechen ’11 posted a set of four photographs in the Morrill Chapter’s Facebook group back in November. The photos were donated by E. Joel Strawn of Millersville, Pa. Click below to see all four.
Alpha Zeta Receives Honor of Being Paired with Four Diamonds Family
Written by Rebecca Shaw
Having a THON family is one of the greatest opportunities an organization can receive. Here at Alpha Zeta, we are proud to announce that after a lot of hard work and patience, we have a THON family of our own. Chase Kemberling is a four-year-old boy battling cancer. He lives in Lebanon, Pa., with his five-year-old brother Travis and parents Emily and Tyler.
Alpha Zeta Nativity Scene Featured in National Dairy Magazine
Alpha Zeta sister Sara Kitchen recently wrote an article for Progressive Dairyman magazine about the actives’ new tradition of a live nativity scene during Penn State’s annual Holiday Lights Tour. Photos were taken in 2012 by Pennsylvania photographer Bob Ferguson. Click here to read the article.
House Lighting Competition 2013
On Wednesday, Dec. 11, the Greek community at Penn State held their annual holiday house lighting competition. The AZ house looked great this year with the snow creating a winter landscape along Burrowes Street. Congratulations to Sigma Pi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Alpha Sigma Pi and Phi Gamma Delta for their award-winning displays.
Congratulations to 2013 Scholarship Winners
The following Alpha Zetans were recently awarded for their leadership, educational pursuits and dedication to the agricultural industry. In all, Alpha Zeta awarded close to $7,000 in scholarship money.
As Seen on Facebook: Fence Progress
Matt Reutlinger shared these photos on December 1 in the Alpha Zeta (Morrill Chapter) Penn State Facebook group.