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New Hampshire Receives Charter |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 15, 2010 | 8:00 AM EST
Alpha Sigma Phi made our way back to the University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire, as the Beta Eta Chapter was re-chartered on January 23. First founded in 1931, the chapter closed in 1935 having initiated 58 men. The chapter roster nearly doubled last weekend when some 50+ new brothers were welcomed into the Mystic Circle.
In 2005, a group of University of New Hampshire undergraduates sought an alternative to Greek offerings on campus and started Chi Phi Alpha (CPA), with its mottos Triumph Over Adversity. In 2008, the group had grown significantly and was active on campus but did not have official recognition of the university because of its policy of not recognizing local fraternities. To ensure the longevity of their efforts, the men of CPA sought affiliation with a national fraternity. With the assistance of the university’s Greek Life staff, then CPA president, Remzi Kahya, and VP, Doug LaPointe, started an extensive review of national fraternities and chose to explore affiliation with Alpha Sigma Phi. By October 2009, the Colony had been approved to receive the charter of the Beta Eta Chapter of Alpha Sigma Phi.
More than 50 family members joined dozens of other friends and area Alpha Sig alumni in welcoming the new chapter. Grand Marshal John W. Tilden, Binghamton ‘93, presided over the chartering ceremonies. Past fraternity staff member, Nick Hudson-Swogger, Ohio Wesleyan ’96 and Past Grand Senior President Richard A. Dexter, Oregon State, ’60 as well.
The new Beta Eta Chapter promises to leave its mark on Alpha Sigma Phi nationally, as past president Will Frattini, New Hampshire ’10, has joined the fraternity staff as Coordinator of Chapter Development. Brother Frattini also experienced a special moment as his father Peter, joined the candidates as they were initiated into Alpha Sigma Phi.
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Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded at Yale University in 1845, and currently recognizes 70 chapters and colonies across the country. The Fraternity aims to be the co-curricular organization of choice for discerning young men through the provision of an enriching brotherhood experience and a full range of character and leadership development opportunities. The national headquarters of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity is located in Carmel, Indiana.
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