Chapter Eternal
Beta Theta Pi Magazine, listed two deaths in its Chapter Eternal of Alpha Eta men. Richard M. Willis ’60, who passed away July 31, 2016 and David Ecker ’49, who entered the Chapter Eternal March 4, 2017. Our thoughts are with the friends and families of these two Men of Principle.
I Am Glad I Am A Beta!
“Choosing Beta was not an easy decision,” said F. Kenneth Ackerman ’61. ” My father was President of the Sigma Chi chapter at Denison. My older sister married a Sigma Chi from Denison. I used to stay with him in the Sigma Chi House at Denison when I would visit the campus during my high school days. During Rush it became patently clear to me that Beta Theta Pi is what I wanted and needed to be.”
Dr. R. Kent Galey ’68- “It Always Was, And Still Is, Beta”
“I don’t think I choose Beta as much as Beta chose me. I was a football and lax player and came to school early for football camp. There really was no other choice for me …it was always, and still is, Beta.
My favorite moment happened just last summer when about 20-plus Betas and lax players gathered and stayed at the Beta house for a weekend- it was really a great fraternity moment. We have remained in touch by email almost every month or two for the last decade plus. The contact list is at least 40-50 people long….not all betas.
Thank You Donors!
During our 2016-2017 giving year, we raised $11,975 from 81 donors, whose names can be found HERE. We kicked off our 2017-2018 Annual Fund July 1 and so far, have raised $200 from two Brothers, whose names are HERE. Thank you to all those who contributed last year to have their names placed on the […]
We’re All Going To The Beta House For Dinner, Come With Us
J. Richard Briggs ’55 began his Alpha Eta journey with football, followed by dinner. Through leadership opportunities, personal growth, maturity, and a greater understanding of the human condition, he would go on to begin a medical career as a solo practitioner, and finish with 26 partners. Read on for more on how Beta impacted his life.
Rev. Tom Witter ’49
“The Navy sent me to Denison after one quarter at Northwestern. I arrived in October of 1943. I had opledged the Beta Chapter at Depauw when I was 17 and still in High School in Elkhart, IN. While at Northwestern, I wore my pledge pin on my uniform- a small group of Beta just laughed […]
Ed Weber ’53
“Beta was my first choice, because I liked the friendliness of some of the sophomores, as well as the older men. My dad was a very strong Alpha Eta and that was another consideration. I gave another fraternity a good look because my future brother-in-law, a senior at Denison, gave me a good rush.
Be First On The 2017-2018 Honor Roll
Thank you to the 80 Alpha Eta Brothers who helped us raise nearly 12K in our 2016-2017 giving year! The 2017-2018 campaign kicked off July 1 and we’re looking for donors who want to be first on the honor roll to get us started on another successful fundraising year. Your contributions continue to support our […]
Checking In With Peter Halliday ’59
We recently received an update from Brother Peter Halliday ’59– along with his contribution to the Alpha Eta annual fund, thanks Peter! It’s because of our Brothers that we are able to perpetuate the lifelong Beta experience and the bonds of Brotherhood that connect us all for life. If you wish to join Brother Halliday on this year’s honor roll before our giving year ends June 30, pleas click HERE.
He writes:
Brother Ruichard Lugar ’54 was a role model to me in Alpha Eta.”
As Betas Now We Meet
The Alpha Eta chapter of Beta Theta Pi is happy to introduce our nine new brothers. We gladly thank Pledge Educator Patrick Manglano for guiding these young men in the great ways of Beta Theta Pi. Keep up with all the undergraduate news on Facebook, by searching “BEta Theta Pi- Denison University.”