Beta Epsilon Chapter
Beta Epsilon Chapter (Founded 7 February 1993) is located at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York. The chapter was founded by Aaron Propes (Transfer from the Alpha Phi Chapter) and is a member of the Northeast Region.
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Chapter History
Founding
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Early Years
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The Omega Class
Beta Epsilon reserves the Omega Class for brothers who have passed away.
MariAnne E. McDonald came to Syracuse University in Fall 1998 from her hometown of Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. Her major was illustration. She entered Phi Sigma Pi in Spring 1999 with the Mu Class. She was co-chair of Inter-Chapter Relations her first semester as a brother, and then spent two semesters on the Historical Committee. MariAnne passed away in Spring 2001 while studying abroad in Florence, Italy. Beta Epsilon honors her memory by annually awarding a scholarship in her name.
The Active Chapter
Currently, Beta Epsilon has 36 active brothers. 4 of our brothers are studying abroad: 2 in Madrid, Spain, 1 in Sydney, Australia, and 1 in London, England.
We are currently initiating our Alpha Epsilon class with 40 pledges.
Current Executive board
President- Lisa Thalhamer (Alpha Gamma)
Vice-President- Jennifer Feden (Alpha Alpha)
Secretary- Katherine Chillscyzn (Alpha Gamma)
Treasurer- Tammy Christian (Alpha Delta)
Historian- Alex Ward (Alpha Delta)
Parlimentarian- Bethany Post (Alpha Gamma)
Initiate Advisor- Alison Renfrew (Alpha Delta)
Brother at Large- Awilda Jimenez (Alpha Beta)
Current Committee Chairs
Scholarship- Kathy Raguseo (Alpha Beta)
Fellowship- Phoebe Ramsey (Alpha Alpha) & Natalie Perez (Alpha Alpha)
Service- Jen Stang (Alpha Alpha)
Fundraising- Kate Abramson (Alpha Alpha)
Other Positions
Regional Delegate- Katherine Chillscyzn (Alpha Gamma)
Chapter Events & Activities
Founder's Day
Beta Epsilon celebrates our Founder's Day on or near the 7th of February with a weekend of events. Alumni, Brothers, and often Inter-Chapter Brothers come together in Syracuse and participate in service events and a banquet. At the banquet, the Alumni of the Year award is given.
Chapter Chant
B-E-T-A Epsilon
Here’s our chant and mighty song
We’ll rock your world
And turn ya loose
Cause we’re the s**t from Syracuse!
HHHHHUUHHHHH!
Whoaaaaa SU!
Chapter Honors and Awards
National Awards
Steven A DiGuiseppe Administrative Award, 1998 and 1999
Outstanding Chapter Newsletter, 1999
1 of the 13 outstanding chapters for 2000-2001
Most Outstanding Chapter in the Northeast Region, 2005
Chapter Service Key Winners
Heather Pollack, 1995
Kristina Beisser, 1996
Khrystyne Robillard, 1996
Brian Totino, 1998
Chris Frey, 1998
Andrew Berman, 2001
Nick Saponara, 2001
Sara Rosehill, 2004
Micah Steinberg, 2007
Further Resources
- Beta Epsilon Chapter Home Page
