CHAPTER NEWS – DISTRICT II

Maryland Alpha – Johns Hopkins

Submitted By: Benjamin Miller ’22

Maryland Alpha hosted a successful Alumni Weekend, reuniting brothers old and new. The weekend featured our annual Pig Roast and provided a valuable opportunity for alumni to reconnect and reflect on the chapter’s rich history. A special highlight was the return of Brother Michael Bloomberg ’61, whose presence added to the celebratory atmosphere. We hope to carry the momentum from Alumni Weekend over to Phi Psi 500. This fundraising event will focus on supporting the Baltimore Tree Trust along with other charitable causes.

Maryland Delta – Towson  

Submitted By: Samuel Jemison ’22

During the week of April 1-5, 2024, the Maryland Delta Chapter hosted their second annual Philanthropy Week to raise money for The Baltimore Station, a residential treatment program supporting veterans transitioning through the cycle of poverty, addiction, and homelessness to self-sufficiency. We held events such as Pie a Phi Psi, tabling about The Baltimore Station, a night out at Nando’s Peri Peri, and to wrap the week up we held our very first Sweetheart competition. We raised just under $1,000 to help homeless veterans in Baltimore.

The Ohio State University Colony

Submitted By: Ryan Saturday

Phi Kappa Psi at Ohio State has experienced over 100% growth in our membership this semester. As a colony, we began this semester with 10 active members and are on track to finish the semester with 21. We have been partnering with a company called Pilot Dogs, which helps train dogs for the blind and visually impaired. We have volunteered there every third Sunday for the entire school year. We assisted them with many odd jobs around their building that required manpower such as replacing tiles, shoveling gravel and making their training pens safe for puppies. We have had a great time helping them with their mission and hope to continue helping them for the foreseeable future.

Ohio Epsilon – CWRU 

Submitted By: Jeffery Tong ’23

This semester at Ohio Epsilon we were proud to initiate seven new members into our chapter, increasing our presence on campus. We also brought back the tradition of Day of Dares and concluded that success with Jungle Rumble, raising over $1,500 in a week. Our chapter also had a successful run with intramural softball, finishing as runner-up. Additionally, as a chapter, we are honored to be nominated to help exhibit our Ritual excellence at GAC. With that, we hope to return even stronger next semester!

Ohio Theta – Ashland  

Submitted By: Cade Cracas ’22

Throughout Greek Week (April 8-13, 2024), events ranging from volleyball to Mario Kart racing to Family Feud are put on in a competitive format. For the 12th straight year and 11th straight competition, our chapter won Greek Week. Ohio Theta saw numerous individuals recognized by FSL Greek Honors for their contributions such as Fraternity Man of the Year, Kyle Doershuk ’20; Fraternity Advisor of the Year, Kyle Wissel ’15; IFC Member of the Year and Order or Omega Member of the Year, Joel Williams ’20. From an overall chapter standpoint, Ohio Theta won Best GPA on campus, Excellence in Scholarship and Academics, and Excellence in Community Service and Philanthropy.

Ohio Iota – Akron  

Submitted By: Jacob Dye ’22

Ohio Iota had another fantastic Founders Day celebration this year. Active brothers received local scholarships, donations to the house and networked with various alumni. We are thankful that the Housing Corporation and Rubber City Alumni Association provide opportunities for the undergraduate chapter. This spring we initiated one new member. 

Ohio Nu – Ohio  

Submitted By: Robert Diana ’22

We have completed a little over 600 hours of service as a chapter. The main service event we do is our monthly highway cleanup — on the highway that is named after the Ohio Nu Chapter. During the spring semester we had five new members join our chapter. 

Ohio Xi – Capital  

Submitted By: Conner Emmett ’22

On April 17, 2024, our brothers hosted their annual Mud-Tug competition raising funds for the Ronald McDonald House of Charities in Central Ohio. 

Ohio Omicron – Muskingum  

Submitted By: Cameron Scott ’22, Logan Wickham ’22

On April 6, 2024, we had our annual golf outing where the public and alumni came and supported our chapter. Everyone had a great time, and it was a success with the help of our alumni.

Ohio Pi – Denison  

Submitted By: Jack Wolf ’23

Spring semester, our chapter proudly collaborated with the Denison Outdoors Club to organize a campus cleanup day. This effort not only beautified our campus, but also underscored our commitment to environmental stewardship and community service. The highlight of spring semester was the Second Annual Phi Psi Music Fest. This event showcased a variety of campus bands, including a special performance by Phi Psi alumnus Parker Bailey ’20, with his band, Runner and Bobby. The Music Fest is more than just a celebration of music; it’s an opportunity for alumni and current brothers to reconnect and strengthen their bonds. All proceeds from the event supported the Boys & Girls Club of Newark. In our ongoing efforts to support the professional development of our members, we are excited to announce the launch of a career and internship program. This initiative aims to connect current brothers with alumni across various industries, providing valuable networking opportunities, mentorship and guidance.

Pennsylvania Alpha – W & J  

Submitted By: Nevan Roopnarine ’23

Our chapter has enjoyed a bountiful semester, filled with impressive achievements across multiple fronts. We kicked off with a fundraising event at The Presidents Pub, expertly hosted by Mark Kennison. The evening was a great success, raising money for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. On the wrestling mats, brothers Hunter Swedish ’22 and Bryce Rodriguez-Uram ’23 have both gotten themselves another Scholar All-American this season. Additionally, Hunter captured his third consecutive PAC champion title. Brother Nolan Rehrig ’20 has been accepted into Boston College’s graduate program, and Brother Sean Banks ’23 embarked on a tax internship at Schneider-Downs. 

Pennsylvania Beta – Allegheny  

Submitted By: Ryan Sheehan ’23

Eleven brothers of the Pennsylvania Beta chapter, including two new initiates, cleared out a garage and broke down some old furniture for the Meadville Women’s Shelter Inc. The project was part of the Service Saturday event sponsored by Allegheny College. Several other Greek organizations and student groups volunteered for service projects around the community. 

Pennsylvania Lambda – Penn State  

Submitted By: Tim Damasco ’23

In February 2024, nearly 100 brothers participated in Penn State THON, the largest student-run philanthropy in the world. Our chapter had five brothers dance 46 hours consecutively for the cause while the entire brotherhood supported them from the stands of the Bryce Jordan Center. Phi Kappa Psi along with our sorority pairing, Alpha Omicron Pi, raised over $340,000 in hopes of eliminating childhood cancer. It was an incredible weekend that could only be exceeded by Penn State THON 2025!

Pennsylvania Rho – York  

Submitted By: Jackson Wright ’23

We’ve been doing our Adopt-a-Block service project where every Sunday we go around our campus and clean up litter that has accumulated throughout the week. We had our whole chapter participate with some members of other Greek organizations in attendance as well, specifically, Zeta Beta Tau.

Pennsylvania Phi – Lycoming  

Submitted By: Enzo Arcamone ’23

We hosted our 20th anniversary dinner this past March. Brothers past and present got to mingle in a banquet hall. We raised over $2,000 for the chapter and got to meet influential alumni from years past.

West Virginia Alpha – West Virginia 

Submitted By: Garrett King ’23

Late in the spring, West Virginia Alpha hosted our annual Queens of the Beach volleyball tournament, using our chapter house’s sand volleyball court. The brotherhood reached out to campus sororities and club organizations to participate in the tournament where all proceeds would benefit The Boys & Girls Clubs of America. An estimated 80 brothers were there to cheer on the competing teams, with about 175-200 people total in attendance. This event raised $1,500, and we are hoping to expand upon this year’s success in the future.