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(As an 11-year member of the chapter and former vice president, historian and alumni advisor, I know the ins and outs of Alpha Eta probably better than anyone. What I've added is as accurate as can be.)
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=== Founding ===
 
=== Founding ===
  
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Alpha Eta was founded by [[Richard Freed]] on November 11th, 1989.  He was also a founder of the [[Alpha Epsilon Chapter]] at West Chester University.
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Alpha Eta was founded by [[Richard Freed]] on November 11th, 1989.  He was also a founder of the [[Delta Chi Chapter]] at Lehigh University.
  
  
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=== Past Chapter Presidents ===
 
=== Past Chapter Presidents ===
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* (1989-1990)
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* [[Lena Julle]], (1989-90)
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* (1990-1991)
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* [[Dave Ryan]], (1990-91)
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* (1991-1992)
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* [[Matt Yancisin]], (1991-93)
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* (1992-1993)
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* [[Diane Leather]], (1993-94)
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* (1993-1994)
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* [[Michael Sicaranza]], AH 156 (1994-95)
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* [[Michael Sicaranza]], AH 156 (1994-1995)
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* [[Anthony Semaio]], (1995-96)
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* [[William Curtis]], AH 219 (1997-1998)
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* [[Stephanie DeMarco]], (1996-97)
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* [[Evan Rosen]], AH 237 (1998-1999)  
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* [[William Curtis]], AH 219 (1997-98)
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* [[Evan Rosen]], AH 237 (1998-99)  
 
* [[David Petrucci]], Jr., AH 262 (1999-2000)
 
* [[David Petrucci]], Jr., AH 262 (1999-2000)
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* [[Ed Vergano]], (1999-2000)
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* [[Ed Vergano]], (2000-01)
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* [[Laura Vella Geynisman]], AH 334 (2001-2002)
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* [[Laura Vella Geynisman]], AH 334 (2001-02)
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* (2002-2003)
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* [[Megan Dalfovo]],(2002-03)
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* (2003-2004)
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* [[Kevin Eanes]], (2003-04)
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* [[Michael Smith]], AH 407 (2004-2005)
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* [[Michael Smith]], AH 407 (2004-05)
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* [[Brian Brady]] (2006-2007)
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* [[Zach Schaffer]], (2005-06)
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* [[Brian Brady]] (2006-07)
 
* [[Emily Hueber]] (2007-2008)
 
* [[Emily Hueber]] (2007-2008)
  
 
== Chapter Events & Activities ==
 
== Chapter Events & Activities ==
 
=== Hope Bowl ===
 
=== Hope Bowl ===
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Hope Bowl is the annual flag-football tournament organized by the Alpha Eta chapter of the Phi Sigma Pi National Co-Ed Honors Fraternity at the University of Delaware. All proceeds will benefit AIDS Delaware.
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The Hope Bowl is an annual coed flag-football tournament that directly benefits AIDS Delaware. Founded in 1984, AIDS Delaware is the state’s largest and oldest AIDS service organization. It works for health in the human family by providing social and support services to clients and their families as well as prevention and education programs to halt the spread of HIV and other STDs. It also advocates for compassionate public policy.
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Alpha Eta Chapter organized the first Hope Bowl in 1996. Now in its 13th year, the annual tournament has raised thousands of dollars and draws hundreds of University of Delaware students, Phi Sigma Pi Brothers from other chapters and Alumni each year.
  
 
* [http://www.pspalphaeta.org/hopebowl.htm Hope Bowl Website]
 
* [http://www.pspalphaeta.org/hopebowl.htm Hope Bowl Website]
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== Former Chapter Events ==
 
== Former Chapter Events ==
 
=== Tripod 21===
 
=== Tripod 21===
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Tripod 21 was a annual conference organized by Alpha Eta started before Regional Conferences were standard events across Phi Sigma Pi. The event focused on providing events that focused on each leg of the tripod.
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Tripod 21 was a annual regional leadership conference organized by Alpha Eta Chapter started before Regional Conferences were standard events across Phi Sigma Pi. The event was designed for other Phi Sigma Pi chapters in the area to converge and discuss common problems and issues and arrive at solutions. The first Tripod 21 event was held in March 1998 continued nearly every year through 2004 before being discontinued.
  
 
== Notable Alumni ==
 
== Notable Alumni ==
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== Chapter Honors and Awards ==
 
== Chapter Honors and Awards ==
 
=== National Awards ===
 
=== National Awards ===
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* 1994 [[Steven A. DiGuiseppe Administrative Award]]
 
 
* 1997 [[C.H. McClure Single Service Award]]
 
* 1997 [[C.H. McClure Single Service Award]]
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* 1997 [[Top Ten Outstanding Chapter Award]]
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* 1998 [[Top Ten Outstanding Chapter Award]]
 
* 1999 [[Joseph Torchia Outstanding Chapter Award]]
 
* 1999 [[Joseph Torchia Outstanding Chapter Award]]
 
* 1999 [[Dr. Eldo L. Hendricks Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Programming]]
 
* 1999 [[Dr. Eldo L. Hendricks Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Programming]]
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* 2003 [[Dr. Eldo L. Hendricks Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Programming]]
 
* 2003 [[Dr. Eldo L. Hendricks Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Programming]]
 
* 2004 [[Outstanding Initiate Program Award]]
 
* 2004 [[Outstanding Initiate Program Award]]
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* 2004 [[Top in Region Award]]
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* 2004 [[Best in (East) Region Award]]
 
* 2006 [[Charles W. Chance Alumni Award]]
 
* 2006 [[Charles W. Chance Alumni Award]]
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* 2006 [[Top in Region Award]]
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* 2006 [[Best in (East) Region Award]]
 
* 2007 [[Charles W. Chance Alumni Award]]
 
* 2007 [[Charles W. Chance Alumni Award]]
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* 2007 [[Top in Region Award]]
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* 2007 [[Best in (East) Region Award]]
  
 
=== University Awards ===
 
=== University Awards ===

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Alpha Eta Chapter (Founded 11 November 1989) is located at the University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware. The Chapter was founded by Richard Freed. The chapter is a member of the East Region.

Chapter History

Founding

Alpha Eta was founded by Richard Freed on November 11th, 1989. He was also a founder of the Delta Chi Chapter at Lehigh University.


Early Years

The Active Chapter

The current chapter...

Past Chapter Presidents

Chapter Events & Activities

Hope Bowl

The Hope Bowl is an annual coed flag-football tournament that directly benefits AIDS Delaware. Founded in 1984, AIDS Delaware is the state’s largest and oldest AIDS service organization. It works for health in the human family by providing social and support services to clients and their families as well as prevention and education programs to halt the spread of HIV and other STDs. It also advocates for compassionate public policy.

Alpha Eta Chapter organized the first Hope Bowl in 1996. Now in its 13th year, the annual tournament has raised thousands of dollars and draws hundreds of University of Delaware students, Phi Sigma Pi Brothers from other chapters and Alumni each year.

Kick the Silence

Kick the Silence is a campus-wide Kickball tournament hosted by the Alpha Eta Chapter of Phi Sigma Pi Co-Educational Honor Fraternity benefiting CHILD, Inc. which aids battered women and their children.

Former Chapter Events

Tripod 21

Tripod 21 was a annual regional leadership conference organized by Alpha Eta Chapter started before Regional Conferences were standard events across Phi Sigma Pi. The event was designed for other Phi Sigma Pi chapters in the area to converge and discuss common problems and issues and arrive at solutions. The first Tripod 21 event was held in March 1998 continued nearly every year through 2004 before being discontinued.

Notable Alumni

National Secretary (2002-04)


Chapter Honors and Awards

National Awards

University Awards

  • 2000 University of Delaware Outstanding Volunteer Organization of the Year

Other Awards

  • year AwardName
  • None to date

Further Resources

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