Great Greeks
Greek of the Term
Here are our latest winners!
Andrew Schwalbenberg, Theta Chi
C-Term 2009
Andrew's contributions to the Greek community and his chapter as a respected leader have been commendable throughout his time at WPI, and he should be recognized for his hard work after the close-out of his term as President of Theta Chi. When asked for a description of Andrew, a fellow brother described him as "unusually dedicated". Another brother commented "the brothers are in universal awe of him, and are constantly surprised by the things he does for the chapter."
Past Winners
Joseph Mullin, Phi Kappa Theta
November 18, 2008
Joseph "Duffy" Mullins is a well known member of Phi Kappa Theta where he currently holds the position of Membership Development Chair. Duffy will be graduating from WPI at the end of this coming B term and we would like to recognize his many contributions to the WPI community. He currently serves as both the treasurer of SOCCOM and the treasurer of IFC. In addition to this he has developed a new and innovative membership development program for his chapter. His dedication is noticed and appreciated by his brothers as he confronts new problems and helps to push the chapter forward. A member of the community who gives of himself and doesn't expect recognition, he can always be counted on to come through for his fellow committee members and brothers. To describe Duffy in one word it would have to be dedicated.
Audra Sosny, Panhellenic President
November 7, 2008
Audra Sosny, an Industrial Engineering student, from Worcester, MA is currently one of the most positively influential members of the Greek community here at WPI. She is devoted, to not only her own chapter, but the entire Greek system. This year Audra is the Panhellenic Judicial chair and is working on improving the bylaws and the entire recruitment process. She is also very passionate about community service, especially with her sorority's philanthropies. If one word could be chosen to describe her efforts, it would be devoted. Her own sisters would like to extend their thanks and gratitude for always striving to make Greek Life the best it can be. So, thank you Audra for your hard work and devotion, not only help your own sisters, but to make Greek Life better for all of us here at WPI.
Bethany Covey, Alpha Gamma Delta
February 17, 2008
Bethany, also know as Beth, is the current President of Alpha Gamma Delta. She was nominated by Katherine Soojian. Beth has worn many different hats in Alpha Gam, including being Vice President Recruitment, and Personal Development. Representing Alpha Gam on Panhellenic Beth as served as Treasurer, and is also a member of Rho Lambda. Over the past four years Beth has truly come to exemplify what it means to be a great Greek. Not only does she serve the Greek Community by holding important offices within her chapter, but she balances this with her academics and extra curricular activities. This year as president of Alpha Gam she ahs worked her hardest to make sure that everything runs smoothly, making sure that 2 other chapter officers work together to make our chapter a success. All the while she has been a shoulder to lean on, a listening ear, a voice of wisdom, and in short a great sister, to everyone in the chapter. If there were one word to described Beth is would be dedicated. The message that Kate and the chapter want to give to Beth, "Beth, all of your hard work and dedication to the Greek system has not gone unnoticed. You are doing an amazing job and we all appreciate it!
Vincent Milano, Sigma Phi Epsilon
February 8, 2008
Vincent is junior from Sigma Phi Epsilon where he is the Vice President of Finances. He was nominated by Jonathan Shoemaker. Vincent has taken control of Sig Ep's financial struggles. He has created both a budget system, and means for producing house bills that will both save Sig Ep money and help to appropriate it correctly. In years past the finances have not been written down and were left for the alumni board to deal with leading to misplaced funds. Vincent has been honored y the alumni board, receiving the first Tyler scholarship granted in 7 years. Jonathan said that "Vinny a pleasure to have on the on the Executive board and I look forward to working with him." Jonathan is also glad that Vincent has stepped up to take charge of an important situation.
Amanda Gurnon, Phi Sigma Sigma
Amanda Gurnon is a junior Chemical Engineering major from Tolland, CT. Amanda is recognized for her hard work as Risk Manager in A-Term, where she had done an amazing job exciting events to fulfill our chapter's programming requirements. Although she is currently completing her IQP in Cape Town, South Africa for B-Term, Amanda coordinated an Etiquette Dinner sponsored by Phi Sigma Sigma, Rho Lambda, the Panhellenic Council and Chartwells. This dinner was put on for all women involved in Greek Life to encourage professional skill development by highlighting appropriate practices necessary for job interviews over dinner. She has also planned a Virtual Bar/Alcohol Awareness program with the Healthy Alternatives Office which will be held at the end of B-Term. Amanda remains a very organized and active member of our chapter's executive board, and she is both a great sister and friend. The sisters of Phi Sigma Sigma would like to thank Amanda for all of the hard work she has done for both Phi Sigma Sigma and Panhellenic life.
Sarah Gilkey, Panhellenic Vice President Recruitment
Sarah Gilkey is currently a sophomore majoring in IMGD, and has put her computer skills to the test, as official Webmaster, drastically improving the her chapter's website. Up until she took office, the website had not been updated and improved upon. Once she took over her office we had website to be proud of. A beautiful website, that is both informative and up to date. When describing Sarah, one word comes to mind: Motivates. The chapter is proud to have a sister that works so hard to make her chapter proud, and would like to thank her for all of her efforts and her portrayal of a model sister.
Karyn Gottardi, Alpha Gamma Delta
Karyn Gottardi is a junior Industrial Engineer from Feeding Hills, MA, with an extreme passion for Greek life. As a sister of Alpha Gamma Delta, she has held positions as the chair in charge of Personal Development, the Secretary of the Panhellenic Council, and most recently, as Vice President of Recruitment. Karyn did a tremendous job this year in organizing recruitment for Alpha Gamma Delta. Not only did she plan great, fun rounds, but Karyn has energized the chapter with her programing and enthusiasm. Never has anyone seen the chapter so ready to rock recruitment! Every sister has so much respect for Karyn that even as a junior, she has become one of the strongest leaders in the chapter. Karyn's positive attitude, tireless work ethic, and dedication to excellence helped to tie the bonds of sisterhood even closer in rallying together for one of the most demanding, but fun, times of the year. Unique and new programming and invitation of more alumnae involvement by Karyn's forward thinking also played a tremendous role. Throughout the tough, stressful stretch in organizing, Karyn was extremely level headed, gracious, and - confident, classy, and fabulous! The sisters of Alpha Gamma Delta all describe Karyn as dedicated and enthusiastic, and are more than proud to call her their sister.
Vincent Kan, Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Vincent Kan is senior Biomedical Engineering major from West Springfield, MA. He embodies all the traits that a good fraternity brother should. Within the house of Sigma Alpha Epsilon he has held many important positions that require great responsibility and leadership skills, such as Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Risk Manager, Assistant Steward, and Public Relations Chairman. He is currently the Treasurer of the House. This position entails filing out the taxes of the fraternity and the house cook, monitoring the house's budget to ensure the financial stability of the chapter, and making sure all the house's bills are paid in a timely fashion. At the end of the year, he also is responsible for creating the budget for the next fiscal year. As if that was not enough, Vincent is also a member of Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society with an overall GPA of 3.63 as well as the Men's Rugby team, Chinese Student Association, and Biomedical Engineering Society. Since the summer Vincent has been interning at Boston Scientific Corporation in Marlborough, MA. Exemplifying the values of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, his brothers consider him to be the perfect model of a "True Gentleman", leaving behind large shoes to fill when he graduates and leaves behind his legacy at SAE.
James Roumeliotis, Sigma Pi
October 1st – October 5th
James Roumeliotis is a senior this year from Lynnfield, Massachusetts. In his last year at WPI and an influential member of his Fraternity Sigma Pi, he is also a remarkable reflection on Greek life at WPI. Along with being known as a dedicated member of his Fraternity and the Greek system, James was one of the leading voices in Sigma Pi's "Bounce To a Cure." For those who don't know, this was Sigma Pi's fundraiser to collect donations for the Scleroderma Foundation. On top of collecting a sizeable donation, James himself broke the world record for pogo sticking. Through his determination and dedication to achieving his goals is a great inspiration to the Greek Community as a whole and is an excellent example of what it means to be Greek of the Week.
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