Alpha Epsilon Chapter

Alpha Epsilon Chapter (Founded October 30, 1988) is located at West Chester University of Pennsylvania in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The chapter was founded by the students of W.C.U. and is a member of the East Region.

Chapter History

The Active Chapter

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Past Chapter Presidents

• Stephen Johnson (Fall '88 - Fall '90)
• Steve Werkheiser (Spring '91 - Fall '91)
• Amy Hefton (Fall '92)
• Jennifer Peters (Spring '93 - Fall '93)
• Ted Viva (Spring '94)
• Shannon Henry (Fall '94)
• Nancy Gimbel (Spring '95 - Fall '95)
• Patrick Herron (Spring '96 - Fall '96)
• Kelly Kirkland (Spring '97)
• Tammy Mleziva (Fall '97 - Fall '99)
• Monica Wagner
• Megan Lawhead
• Catherine "Katie" Burmeister
• Dave Schneider
• Carol Perez
• Aileen Burke (Spring 2007

Chapter Events & Activities

Founder's Weekend

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Other Event or Activity

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Notable Alumni

• Stephen Johnson (Founder Class: Fall '88) served as the first Chapter President and later served as National Secretary for the National Council (1990-1998). Chapter Service Key recipient. Awarded the Distinguished Service Key in 1994
• Alex Mielechowsky (Founder Class: Fall '88) served as Chapter Treasurer. Chapter Service Key recipient. Married to Amy Hefton (Delta Class: Fall '90).
• Lisa Welsh (nee Craig) (Alpha Class: Spring '89) served as Initiate Advisor and Alumni Advisor. Chapter Service Key recipient. Founder of the South Eastern Pennsylvania Alumni Chapter in 1995, known today as Delaware Valley Alumni Chapter.
• Melissa Cichowicz, PhD (nee Betz) (Honorary: Spring '89) served as Faculty Advisor (1988-2005). Chapter Service Key recipient (1998). Awarded the first Outstanding Chapter Advisor Award by the National Council in 2004.
• Patrick Herron (Iota Class: Spring '93) served as Chapter Historian, Initiate Advisor and Chapter President. Chapter Service Key recipient. Served as Vice President of Membership Development for the National Council (2004-present).
• Tammy Mleziva (Omicron Class: Spring '96) served as Chapter Secretary and Chapter President. Chapter Service Ket recipient. Served as National Secretary (2000-2002 ), Interim Vice President of Chapter Development (2005) and the first woman to be elected National President (2002-2004). Awarded the Distinguished Service Key in 2004.

Chapter Honors and Awards

National Awards

• Charles W. Chance Alumni Award (1994, 1995, 1996, 1998)

• Steven A. DiGuiseppe Administrative Award (1992, 1998)

• Joseph Torchia Outstanding Chapter Award (1993, 1994, 1997, 2003)

University Awards

• 1993 W.C.U. Homecoming Parade 2nd place award for themed float "The Little Mermaid"
• 1995 W.C.U. Homecoming Court (Patrick Herron and Nancy Gimbel)
• 1996 W.C.U. Homecoming Court (Christopher Guglielmo and ??)

Other Awards

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• None to date

Further Resources

Alumni Webgroup of Alpha Epsilon Chapter