Alpha Xi Chapter (Founded 3 March 1991) is located at Radford University in Radford, Virginia. The Alpha Xi Chapter is a member of the Dominion Region. The chapter currently has over 50 active members and will soon be taking a new initiate class (Alpha Phi).

The Alpha Xi Chapter celebrates Founders Day Spring 2011

The Alpha Xi Chapter celebrates at Bull and Bones in Blacksburg, Virginia

The Alpha Xi Chapter celebrates banquet at Bull and Bones in Radford, Virginia

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PSP 2015 Banquet Pete Dye River Course

Chapter History

Founding

The Alpha Xi chapter was founded on Sunday evening, March 3, 1991 in Heth Lounge B.

Early Years

Members of the Alpha Xi chapter helped induct the founding members of the Alpha Rho Chapter chapter at Virginia Tech on November 3, 1991.

Mat Panyik of the Gamma Class served our first National position as what was known then as a Chapter Consultant and now as a Regional Consultant. The Chapter Service Key has been awarded to two of our members, Jennifer Cook in the spring of 1994 and Jane Allison Ludwing in the spring of 1996. Receiving the Chapter Service Key is a great honor it recognizes an individual Brother for providing outstanding service to the Fraternity.

In recent years Mr. Gregory Humble, President of Alpha Xi during the Fall of 2000 and the Spring of 2001 started a Radford University Foundation Scholarship. We are working hard to put the scholarship into use. With much assistance from Mr. Humble himself, and recent initiate classes, the Chi's, Omega's, and Alpha Gamma's, we are looking forward to seeing a dream become reality.

The Active Chapter

Colors and Mascot

The Alpha Xi Chapter's official colors are red and white. Our mascot is the Eagle for it's representation of beauty, grace, and the respect it demands.

Chapter Chant

Phi Phi Phi to the Sig
Sig Sig Sig to the Pi
Phi to the Sig
Sig to the Pi
Phi Sigma Pi

Executive Board

Main Article: List of Previous Executive Boards

The Alpha Xi Chapter's Executive Board consists of 10 members. Officers are selected during the spring semester and serve the following academic year. If a brother is serving in an executive position and is subject to graduation in the fall, elections for the executive position will be conducted in the middle of the fall semester.

President: Sarah Kelleher
Vice President: Gabbi Drunkenmiller
Secretary: Sydney Mason
Treasurer: Patricia Ramirez
Parliamentarian: Juston Carter
Historian: Kara Keesey
Initiate Chairs: Bridget Poindexter and Kathy Williams
Faculty Advisor: Lisa Baker-Webster
Local Alumni Advisor: Kelsey Peters
Distant Alumni Advisor: Stephanie Peters

Committee Chairs

Main Article: List of Previous Committee Chairs

Alumni: Greer Jones
Awards and Scholarship: Natalia Carlton
Fundraising: Michael Wolfe
Interchapter Relations: Samantha Doncaster
Recruitment: Courtney Oberer
Public Relations/RU Involved: Reagan Kinsey
Service: Kaitlin Huff
Social: Riley Cullen
Philanthropy: Samantha Goldsborough
Banquet: D'Wayne Seals

Past Chapter Presidents

Greg Martin (1991-1992)
Alison Jones (1992-1993)
Jennifer Cook (1993-1994)
Allison Ludwig Brumfield (1994-1996)
Stephanie Hubble (1996-1997)
Lisa Randazzo (1997-1998)
Sally Bybee (1998-1999)
Emily Wallin (1999-2000)
Gregory Humble (2000-2001)
Joey Wilkerson (2001-2002)
Amanda King (2002-2003)
Scott Rowe (2003-2004)
Emily Wise (2004-2005)
Tim Jamba (2005-2006)
Courtney Lerch (2006-2007)
Lauren Brooks (2007-2008)
Laura Braithwaite (2008-2009)
Lacie Omps (2009-2010)
Mark Samudre (2010-2011)
Sarah Gayle Ballagh (2011-2012)
Lauren Macher (2012-2013)
Eva Intravaia (2013-2014)
Tyler Scheidt (2014-2015)
Tommy Morgan (2015-2016)
Kortni Beeson (2016-2018)
Melissa McKeldin (2018-2019)

Initiate Classes

Main Article: List of Alpha Xi Chapter Initiate Classes

The Alpha Xi Chapter selects one initiate class each semester following a rigorous Rush process. Initiate classes typically range between 12 and 18 members, although this is not governed by any chapter policy and exceptions do occur.

The chapter follows a nine week initiation curriculum that has been developed and refined from year to year. At the end of the nine week process, initiates are inducted into the Chapter, pending passage of a Chapter Final Vote and successful completion of all national and chapter requirements.

Family Trees

Main Article: Family Trees

National Involvement

2011: National Convention: Bryan Pruitt (Delegate), Matt Byers, Rene Carling
2011: Philly Cup: Kaitlyn Fisher, Becca Stevens
2012: National Convention: Misty Daniels (Delegate)
2013: Dominion Regional Conference: Host Chapter
2013: National Convention: Eva Intravaia (Delegate)
2014: National Convention: Tyler Scheidt (Delegate), Jessica Clervoi
2015: National Convention: Tommy Morgan (Delegate), Taylor Brock, Hannah Sykes
2016: ?
2017: National Convention: Rachael Harasink (Delegate)
2018: National Convention: Jessica McGlothlin (Delegate)
2019: National Convention: Kelly Hodges (Delegate)

Recent Chapter Events & Activities

Main Article: List of the Chapter Events & Activities

Founder's Weekend

Recruitment

Social

Fundraising

Awards and Scholarship

Risk Management

Service

ICR

Initiate

Notable Alumni

Kimberly Salmon (nee Smith)

Alpha Class Member

former President of Capital Alumni Chapter

Chapter Honors and Awards

National Awards

1998: Sanders P. McComsey Most Improved Old Chapter Award
1999: C.H. McClure Single Service Award
2012: Hazing Prevention Week Challenge
2012: Teach for America Month award for Best Community/Teach for America Recruitment Manager Engagement Event
2013: 5 Star Regional Conference Award
2013: Jeffrey L. Johnson National Chapter Fellowship Award
2016: C.H. McClure Single Service Award

University Awards

2013: Most Outstanding Student Organization Award for the 2012-2013 academic year

Chapter Awards

Chapter Service Key

2004: Joe Bowman
2005: Dan Blake
2006: Emily Wise
2007: Courtney Lerch
2011: Lacie Omps
2012: Bryan Pruitt
2013: Lauren Macher
Jennifer Cook, year unknown

Brother Of The Year

2012: Bryan Pruitt
2013: ?

Brother Of The Month

Main Article: List of Alpha Xi Recipients of Brother of the Month Award

The Brother of the Month award is given out during chapter to a brother who has put in a great effort and has exemplified all parts of the tripod: Scholarship, Leadership, and Fellowship. The recipient is not only awarded with the title, but a pair of letters that say "Da BOM" on the back. These pair of letters have been passed around for several years and are a great honor.

Photos

See all of our photos that we've uploaded: Alpha Xi Through The Years

Further Resources

In the News

Article Name

Alpha Xi Chapter
Founded March 3, 1991 • Radford University
Presidents	G. Martin • A. Jones • J. Cook • S. Bybee • E. Wallin • G. Humble • J. Wilkerson • A. King • S. Rowe • E. Wise • T. Jamba • C. Lerch • L. Brooks • L. Braithwaite • L. Omps • M. Samudre • S. Ballagh • L. Macher • E. Intravaia
History	Initiate Classes • Family Trees
National Awards	Sanders P. McComsey Most Improved Old Chapter Award • C.H. McClure Single Service Award • TFA Award • 5 Star Regional Conference Award • Jeffrey L. Johnson National Chapter Fellowship Award
University Awards	Most Outstanding Student Organization
Chapter Service Keys	Lacie Omps • Bryan Pruitt • Lauren Macher • Emily Wise • Dan Blake • Joe Bowman • Courtney Lerch • Jennifer Cook
Chapter Awards	Brother of the Month
National Council Members	none
Torchias	none

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Alpha • Beta • Gamma • Delta • Epsilon • Zeta • Eta • Theta • Iota • Kappa • Lambda • Mu • Nu • Xi • Omicron • Pi • Rho • Sigma • Tau • Upsilon • Phi • Omega • Alpha Alpha • Alpha Beta • Alpha Gamma • Alpha Delta • Alpha Epsilon • Alpha Zeta • Alpha Eta • Alpha Theta • Alpha Iota • Alpha Kappa • Alpha Lambda • Alpha Mu • Alpha Nu • Alpha Xi • Alpha Omicron • Alpha Pi • Alpha Rho • Alpha Sigma • Alpha Tau • Alpha Upsilon • Alpha Phi • Alpha Chi • Alpha Psi • Alpha Omega • Beta Alpha • Beta Beta • Beta Gamma • Beta Delta • Beta Epsilon • Beta Zeta • Beta Eta • Beta Theta • Beta Iota • Beta Kappa • Beta Lambda • Beta Mu • Beta Nu • Beta Xi • Beta Omicron • Beta Pi • Beta Rho • Beta Sigma • Beta Tau • Beta Upsilon • Beta Phi • Beta Chi • Beta Psi • Beta Omega • Gamma Alpha • Gamma Beta • Gamma Gamma • Gamma Delta • Gamma Epsilon • Gamma Zeta • Gamma Eta • Gamma Theta • Gamma Iota • Gamma Kappa • Gamma Lambda • Gamma Mu • Gamma Nu • Gamma Xi • Gamma Omicron • Gamma Pi • Gamma Rho • Gamma Sigma • Gamma Tau • Gamma Upsilon • Gamma Phi • Gamma Chi • Gamma Psi • Gamma Omega • Delta Alpha • Delta Beta • Delta Gamma • Delta Delta • Delta Epsilon • Delta Zeta • Delta Eta • Delta Theta • Delta Iota • Delta Kappa • Delta Lambda • Delta Mu • Delta Nu • Delta Xi • Delta Omicron • Delta Pi • Delta Rho • Delta Sigma • Delta Tau • Delta Upsilon • Delta Phi • Delta Chi • Delta Psi • Delta Omega • Epsilon Alpha • Epsilon Beta • Epsilon Gamma • Epsilon Delta • Epsilon Epsilon • Epsilon Zeta • Epsilon Eta • Epsilon Theta • Epsilon Iota • Epsilon Kappa • Epsilon Lambda • Epsilon Mu • Epsilon Nu • Epsilon Xi • Epsilon Omicron • Epsilon Pi • Epsilon Rho • Epsilon Sigma • Epsilon Tau • Epsilon Upsilon • Epsilon Phi • Epsilon Chi • Epsilon Psi • Epsilon Omega • Zeta Alpha • Zeta Beta • Zeta Gamma • Zeta Delta • Zeta Epsilon • Zeta Zeta • Zeta Eta • Zeta Theta • Zeta Iota • Zeta Kappa • Zeta Lambda • Zeta Mu • Zeta Nu • Zeta Xi • Zeta Omicron • Zeta Pi • Zeta Rho • Zeta Sigma • Zeta Tau • Zeta Upsilon • Zeta Phi • Zeta Chi • Zeta Psi • Zeta Omega • Eta Alpha • Eta Beta • Eta Gamma • Eta Delta • Eta Epsilon • Eta Zeta • Eta Theta • Eta Iota • Eta Kappa • Eta Mu • Eta Lambda • Eta Mu • Eta Nu • Eta Xi • Eta Omicron • Eta Pi • Eta Rho • Eta Sigma

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