Several alumni recently shared their reasons for financially supporting the annual fund of The Morrill Chapter of the Alpha Zeta Fraternity, Inc. Here’s what they had to say:
“What a question. Because it needs me? Because I owe it? Maybe yes and yes. But really, because I know how important teaching and learning the basic values of AZ are. Scholarship, leadership and service.Because I meet the young people today and see how much they need and deserve it. And because I can.”
-Edgar Fehnel ’54
“I feel that during my years at Penn State I received more from Alpha Zeta than I contributed. Since graduation I have tried to contribute financially in some small way each year so that the fraternity will be there in the future to help more students live the Alpha Zeta experiences I enjoyed so much.”
-Richard Rein ’63
“It is hard to explain in words the affection, pride, and fondness that I have for Alpha Zeta and the many friends who so positively affected my life. There is no other experience while at Penn State I can point to that made a greater difference in my life than the time I spent at Alpha Zeta. Because of the influence AZ had on me as a young man, I believe it is important to support the annual fund and the Brothers and Sisters of today’s Alpha Zeta.”
-Thad Will ’94
“My years at PSU, highlighted by all the various AZ activities, coupled with strong scholastic commitment and support, formed my “value system” that I have operated under and have been guided by my entire life. The start of my military duty via ROTC helped establish life long relationships with comrades and friends. I still vividly remember the projects, rushing,mixers, Blue Book prep, Whipples, and Suzie,Margie, and all my brothers. The small amount of financial support I can provide now to future generations will help advance AZ ideals and stewardship. Fight on State and Alpha Zeta.”
-Gary Minor ’63
“I believe that it is important to have a fraternity on campus that promotes scholarship and leadership as well as providing a great social life. Alpha Zeta fits the bill. I made many wonderful,supportive friends while I was there. Having not grown up on a farm but being interested in a career in an agriculture- related field, I learned a lot from the brothers that helped me relate to those in agriculture when I worked in the tobacco industry. I am glad that I attended Penn State during the time that the Ag Bio Chem Dept was part of the School of Agriculture or I would have missed out on a wonderful experience. I want the current and future students in agriculture to have that same opportunity.”
-Fred Rickett ’61
“Living in the house with my AZ Brothers was a large part of my development during my college years. The bonds and friedships made then still exist. In addition, I recall that as Chancellor during the 1949-50 academic year I was continually concerned about the lack of funds for the upkeep of the house and its furnishings. I wondered why there was not more support from the alumni. Of course, there was no annual campaign in those days. I feel strongly that contributing what ever I can, even in the small amount I do, is the least I can do for what the house and the brothers meant to me.”
-James O.Case ’50
“I had some great times at AZ Penn State and made some friends that have lasted ever since pledge class. I want to help make sure the same opportunity is available for current and future students.”
-Leo Dunn ’87
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