Across the realm, many chapters will be transitioning back to campus life we knew before the COVID-19 pandemic this fall. In this episode, Cody Delmendo (Eastern Illinois ’15), his new co-host Gage Wolt (North Dakota State ’18), and this month’s guest Seth Crawford (University of Houston ’18) discuss the three discussion points to help undergraduates transition back to returning to campus for the next school year. The three goals highlight making the most of being an active member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, chapter standards academically, socially, and utilizing new recruitment methods, and reviving chapter traditions.
TG Talk is brought to you by the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation and Fraternity and is an opportunity to engage with staff, volunteers, undergraduates, and notable alumni. Join us for discussions on all things SAE, including chapter operations, alumni engagement, university relations, ritual, and values. Additionally, TG Talk is a speaker series. We feature guest speakers focusing on leadership, professional development, and current events. As True Gentlemen, we must always strive to rise above. One of the ways we do that is by continuously learning.
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The Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation Board of Trustees and the members of our Scholarship Selection Committee proudly announce our 2020-2021 academic year scholarship recipients. These brothers excel in their personal, professional, and academic pursuits, and their accomplishments have earned recognition among their peers. This year, the Foundation awarded 29 scholarships totaling $64,000.
We thank our generous supporters, alumni, and friends, who make these scholarships possible. In addition, we encourage you to congratulate any winners you may know. The name of the scholarship, followed by the scholarship’s category or area of interest, and its respective recipients are listed below.
Robert Hamrdla Award (History)
No Qualified Applicants
Past Eminent Supreme Recorder Bob Hamrdla (Stanford ’60) established this award for a brother in any major with transcripts that reflect considerable study of 19th and 20th-century history.
Jones-Laurence Award (Academic Performance)
Brennan Yee (Bucknell) – $2,000
Alex Austin (Simpson) – $2,000
Established in memory of past Eminent Supreme Archon Walter B. Jones (Auburn ’10) and Philip J. Laurence (Minnesota ’15), the award is given to the brothers who display the most outstanding academic achievement.
Dr. Charles A. Preuss Medical Award (Medical)
Chris Bruni (Millsaps) – $2,000
Established in memory of Brother Dr. Charles A. Preuss (Idaho ’24), this award recognizes brothers attending or planning to attend medical school, or enrolled in a course of study related to medicine and who have demonstrated service to their community and fellow man.
Frank C. Ginocchio Professional Staff Leadership Scholarship (Health & Safety)
Thomas Sturman (Central Florida) – $3,000
Established in recognition of Brother Frank C. Ginocchio’s (Northwestern ’66) leadership while serving on the Sigma Alpha Epsilon staff, this scholarship recognizes brothers who have demonstrated a positive influence in the field of risk management.
Thomas W. Devine Volunteer Leadership Scholarship (Health & Safety)
Armand Ghazanfar-pour (Houston) – $3,000
Established in recognition of Brother Thomas W. Devine’s (Minnesota ’74) volunteer efforts on behalf of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, this scholarship recognizes brothers who have demonstrated a positive influence in the field of risk management.
Emil Forman Award (Community Service)
Eric Puetz (South Dakota State) – $3,000
Trevor Curran (South Carolina) – $3,000
Jacob Austin (Simpson) – $2,000
John Vrba (Arizona State) – $2,000
Charles Martell (Illinois)- $2,000
Jake Brend (Simpson) – $1,000
Established in memory of Brother W. Emil Forman (Pennsylvania ’29), this award recognizes brothers who have shown extraordinary commitment to their community and fellow man as demonstrated by community service work.
Bradley M. Cohen Courage Award (Courage)
Ismael Gutierrez (Puget Sound) – $2,000
Past Eminent Supreme Archon Bradley M. Cohen (Arizona ’85) established this award to recognize brothers who have shown extraordinary courage in overcoming a major personal or organizational obstacle.
Ivan Allen Jr. Leadership Award
No Qualified Applicants
Established in memory of Brother Ivan Allen Jr. (Georgia Tech ’33), this award was created by Atlanta-area brothers. The award is given to the brother whose leadership in the chapter and community demonstrates the spirit of Allen, a former Atlanta mayor.
Fred Archibald Leadership Award
Cuong Le (Mansfield) – $2,000
Daniel Short (Morehead State) -$2,000
Established in memory of Brothers Fred J. Archibald (Cornell ’45) and his father, Fred I. Archibald (Nebraska ’14), this award recognizes brothers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in their chapter, community and school.
Charles Collins Award
Ethan Naquin (Nicholls State) – $3,000
Dominic Zappa (Mount Union)- $3,000
Matthew Hill (Delta State) – $3,000
James Cowan (Rollins) – $2,000
Reid McIntire (Evansville) – $2,000
Anthony Madalone (William and Mary) – $2,000
Jose Osorio (McDaniel) – $2,000
Tanner Johnson (North Dakota State) – $1,000
Established in memory of Brother Charles F. Collins (Boston ’12), this award recognizes brothers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and service in the Fraternity, on the campus and in the community.
Richard Generelly Leadership Award
Andrew Beckman (South Dakota State)- $2,000
Brandon Dare (Mount Union) – $2,000
Established in memory of past ESA Richard Generelly (George Washington ’47), this award recognizes brothers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in their chapter, community, and school.
Joseph Mancini Leadership Award
Sean Engler (Fort Hays State)- $2,000
Established in memory of past ESA Joseph Mancini (Cincinnati ’35), this award recognizes brothers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in their chapter, community and school.
Warren P. Poslusny Award
Noah Kucza (Missouri-Kansas City) – $3,000
Garrett Williamson (South Florida) – $2,000
Kevin Senkus (Maryland-College Park) – $2,000
Past Honorary Eminent Supreme Archon and former Foundation Trustee Warren Paul “Pos” Poslusny (Kettering ’69) established this award to recognize brothers who have demonstrated an enthusiastic commitment to the highest ideals expressed in “The True Gentleman” including exceptional personal integrity while leading chapter and campus activities, coupled with notable philanthropic service and scholastic achievement.
Trustees Award for Scholarship and Service
Riley Sullivan (Mount Union) – $2,000
Funded by Foundation Trustees, this award recognizes brothers who demonstrate quality involvement in campus and chapter leadership positions, particularly the measure of his contribution to the education of his chapter brothers.
The 34th Annual SAE World Series, SAE’s member-only double elimination softball tournament, was held in New Orleans on June 28-29, 2019. High winds blew the rooftop off the dugout of the host committee’s team, The Rejects, as they shocked the South Florida Alums 21-0. The host committee’s second team, The Rejects 2, did not get anyone on base in their opening game against Nicholls State and lost 26-0. A grudge match between the University of Houston Undergraduates and Alumni turned out with the University of Houston Alumni prevailing 4-0.
Top-seeded Southern Mississippi easily defeated The Rejects 14-3. Second-seeded Louisiana State University (LSU) disposed of a tough Nicholls State team 6-2. The University of Louisiana-Lafayette (ULL) Alumni beat the University of Houston Alumni 11-3. The Southern Mississippi squad then hammered the ULL Alumni 18-3 to win their second game.
In the consolation rounds, The Houston Alums defeated The Rejects 11-7 and Millsaps 4-0. The Rejects eliminated The Rejects 2 by a score of 14-5. After losing to LSU 6-2, eventual 3rd place finisher Nicholls State eliminated South Florida 21-7, University of Housing Undergraduates 17-1, the ULL Alumni 8-4, then the Houston Alumni 13-1.
Play continued on Saturday, with the only two unbeaten teams (LSU and Southern Mississippi) facing off for a berth in the finals. Both teams played flawless defense and were tied 0-0 until LSU squeaked in one run in the 5th inning and held onto win 1-0. After the loss, Southern Mississippi responded with a solid 8-1 victory over Nicholls State and earned a rematch against LSU in the finals. Since the tournament is double-elimination format, Southern Mississippi would have to beat undefeated LSU twice to win the championship.
Southern Mississippi dominated the entire first game over LSU, winning 8-4. In the second/championship game, LSU scored two runs in each of the first, second and third innings to lead 6-0. The fun-loving LSU team prevailed 13-2 to earn their first title after participating consistently for 34 years.
After the softball tournament, everyone ventured to New Orleans’ historic warehouse district for the awards banquet and more SAE comradery. We hope to see you and your SAE team at next year’s World Series in New Orleans. Full details on this great event are at www.saeworldseries.net and on social media.
Top Teams
1st – LSU
2nd – Southern Mississippi
3rd – Nicholls State
4th – University of Houston Alumni
Awards & Accolades
Most Improved – LSU
Farthest Distance Traveled – South Florida
SAE Spirit Award – Millsaps
Best Dressed – Houston Alumni
Last Place – South Florida
Bourbon Street Award – Houston Alumni
Old Timer’s Award –Steve Birk (South Florida ’92)
SAE Queen – Donna D’Elia
Steve Birk Dedication Award – Vaughn Cimini (Louisiana State ’83)
Young Gun Award – Taka Kaieda (Houston ’15)
MVP – Justin Untereiner (Louisiana State undergraduate)
The undergraduates at the University of Houston hosted an Easter Egg Hunt at a local daycare, Kandy Stripes Academy. The men also donated coloring books, snacks, and drinks. Check out the recap video the chapter made of the event!