Kappa Chapter

Kappa Chapter (Founded 2 May 1930; Reactivated 30 March 1988) is located at California University of Pennsylvania in California, Pennsylvania. The chapter was founded by Chapter alumnus Name and is a member of the Allegheny Region.

Chapter History

The Active Chapter

• Mike Ayers
• Mike Brandt
• Kate Brittingham
• Liz Cassarino
• Tom Donahue
• Erin Hourcade
• Allison Helman
• Kelly Holsinger
• Tiff Hollis
• Emily Hutzayluk
• Josh Imbrogno
• Jessica Jones
• Jen Kehler
• Tim Lobb
• Shannon McFate (Inactive Spring 08)
• Liz McHenry (Inactive Spring 08)
• Dane Meadows (Inactive Spring 08)
• Craig Miller
• Jon Napoli
• Tom Neff,
• Lindsey Noll
• Ivy Rice
• Kelly Robison
• Erica Smeltzer
• Fritz Sultana
• Brian Terwilliger
• Jim Valancius (Inactive Spring 08)
• Marissa Van Ryn
• Courtney Vautier
• Emily Workman
• Jake Young
• Emily Zasadny

Chapter Executive Board

• President - Brian Terwilliger
• Vice President - Kate Brittingham
• Secretary - Lindsey Noll
• Treasurer - Ivy Rice
• Historian - Amanda Zuzik
• Pledge Advisor - Erin Hourcade
• Pledge Advisor - Tim Lobb
• Parlimentarian - Kelly Robison
• Brother-at-Large - Jake Young
• Alumni Advisor - Jeremy Reed

Kappa Chapter Advisement

• Faculty Advisor - Dr. Kelton Edmunds
• Regional Consultant - Ashley Raines

Chapter Events & Activities

Founder's Weekend

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Notable Alumni

• Tom B. Boeshore (Chapter year)

Vice President of Membership Development (1993-1994)

• R. Lee Hornbake (Chapter year)

National Secretary (1946-1948)

• James S. Porter (Chapter year)

National Historian (1961-1962)

• Jennifer S. Shaffer (Chapter year)

Distinguished Service Key Recipient (1993)

Vice President of Chapter Development (1990-1992)

Vice President of Alumni Development (1992-1994)

• Clair B. Wilson (Chapter year)

National President (1939-1946)

National Vice President (1946-1948)

Vice President of Chapter Development (1937-1939)

 At California University of Pennsylvania, the Faculty Award has been renamed after Clair B. Wilson. In addition, Professor Wilson worked on the Staff of the faculty of the Psychology Department of CalU, giving much interest and attention to the subject of special education. Clair B. Wilson was also the faculty advisor for Kappa Chapter from 1930-1955. 

• John Finnegan (Honorary Brother)

Distinguished Service KeyRecipient (2007)

Chapter Honors and Awards

National Awards

• 1967 Joseph Torchia Outstanding Chapter Award
• 1991 Joseph Torchia Outstanding Chapter Award
• 1992 Joseph Torchia Outstanding Chapter Award
• 1995 Joseph Torchia Outstanding Chapter Award
• 2005 Chapter Most Able to Overcome Adversity

University Awards

• 3rd Place Homecoming Float - 2007
• None to date

Other Awards

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• None to date

Further Resources

• Chapter Home Page