Gamma Eta Chapter

Gamma Eta Chapter (Founded 3 March 1996) is located at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. The Chapter is a member of the Southeast Region.

Brother Retreat, January 2009

Chapter History

Gamma Eta History

Gamma Eta was founded March 3, 1996. The early semesters of the Gamma Eta chapter were marked by large rush classes. Though the size of the rush classes have dwindled, the members of the rush classes have developed closer ties with the Gamma Eta brothers, and go on to become active members of the organization.

In the Spring of 2008 Gamma Eta inducted it's Omega class, thus finishing the Greek Alphabet and restarted in the Fall of 2008 with the Alpha Alpha class (self-named the Awesome Awesome class).

In more recent years, Gamma Eta has been gaining greater recognition on the Florida State campus, and actively participates in campus events including FSU's Homecoming, Dance Marathon, and Relay for Life. Additionally, Gamma Eta has placed in their division for all of these events.

Past Chapter Presidents

• Jessica Helkin (2005-2006)
• Jason Patzwald (2006-2007)
• Allison Hirschkowitz (2007-2008)
• Alejandra Arias (2008-current)

Initiate Classes

Main Article: List of Gamma Eta Chapter Initiate Classes

The Current Chapter

Active Brothers and Class

• Alejandra Arias (Phi),
• Alexis Taylor (Alpha Alpha),
• Amy bedgio (Omega),
• Angel San Martin (Alpha Alpha),
• Angela Ugolini (Omega),
• Brendan figg,
• Brian Jirout (Psi),
• Caitlin Yap-Chung (Phi),
• Carrie Hunter (Chi),
• Chris Segal (Chi),
• Chris Vigil (Omega),
• Christine Rice (Psi),
• Donna-Kaye Melbourne (Psi),
• Eric Braseth (Alpha Alpha),
• Eryn Jones (Chi),
• Hayley Wilson (Omega),
• Jenna Levine (Phi),
• Josh Weierbach (Omega),
• Kate Parnell (Omega),
• Kaycee Mathos (Chi),
• Kevin Barragan (Alpha Alpha),
• Kimberly Cantrell (Chi),
• Laura Berke (Alpha Alpha),
• Laura Gomes (Alpha Alpha)
• Lindsey Covert (Alpha Alpha),
• Mallory Goodman (Alpha Alpha)
• Matthew Sorensen (Chi)
• Max Epstein (Omega)
• Michael Uhler (Psi)
• Sara Rotunda (Alpha Alpha)
• Zach Myerscough (Alpha Alpha)

Current Officers

• E-Board
  • President: Alejandra Arias
  • Vice President: Kaycee Mathos
  • Recording Secretary: Eryn Jones
  • Corresponding Secretary: Christine Rice
  • Initiate Advisor: Matt Sorensen
  • Parliamentarian: Chris Segal
  • Treasurer: Caitlin Yap-Chung

• Council
  • Service Chair: Chris Segal
  • Scholarship Chair: Brian Jirout
  • Social Chair: Mallory Goodman
  • Public Relations/Alumni Chair: Hayley Wilson
  • ICR Chair: Kaycee Mathos
  • Fundraising Chair: Angela Ugolini
  • Brother at Large: Max Epstein

• Special Events Chairs
  • Relay for LIfe: Josh Weierbach
  • Dance Marathon: Kimberly Cantrell
  • Homecoming: Amy bedgio

Chapter Events & Activities

Hayride

Hayride 2007

Each fall Gamma Eta hosts a Hayride weekend as an Alumni/ICR event. This event is usually takes place in October or early November. The weekend kicks off with a party to welcome our out-of-town guests, and also serves as a reunion party for our alumni. The following day the brothers participate in a service event and scholarship event. These events have ranged from park clean-ups to writing letters to soldiers, and from cooking classes to museum visits. The weekend culminates with nighttime trip to a local farm where the brothers gather around a bonfire, eat dinner, and roast marshmallows in anticipation of the night's big event: the Hayride (often accompanied by scary stories, told by the farm owners).

Alumni Weekend

In the Spring Gamma Eta hosts a weekend of events for their alumni. The events of the weekend are set around the Alumni Picnic to honor the visiting alumni.

Chapter Honors and Awards

National Awards

• 2004 Top in Region Award
• 2005 Top in Region Award

University Awards

• 3rd Place Dance Marathon (2004)
• 2nd Place Homecoming (2006, 2007)

Further Resources

FSU Phi Sigma Pi Web Page fsuphisigmapi@yahoo.com rushpsp@yahoo.com