In this Issue:Alumni Updates

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New InitiatesPage 3

GraduatesPage 3

Honors & AwardsPage 4

Housing UpdatesPage 5

Pike UniversityPage 6

AnnouncementsPage 6

Eta Alpha has had a very successful spring semes-ter. We have been working very hard in all aspects of the fraternity ranging from community service, in which we hosted our first annual Casino Night in order to raise money for Relay for Life, to the con-tinual improvements to the house. Throughout the semester, we have received many awards through both Clemson University and the International Fraternity. We have established a firm spot on the Clemson Campus and are recognized as being a top fraternity. Eta Alpha is living the true definition of being a Pike in the aspects of scholars, leaders, ath-letes, and gentleman.

Eta Alpha Has Another Successful Semester

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Eta Alpha Newsletter

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Clemson University

This year marked our first annual alumni softball tournament in celebration of Found-ers’ Day. The event was a success with 22 alumni participates along with many brothers from the chapter. Following the softball tournament, bar be que was served at the “New Shack” and our own Doug Jones provided entertainment with music lasting into the night. Special thanks goes out to all who participated and we look forward to making the event an even bigger success next year.

Founder’s Day A Success

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Brian Casey and Ben Craddock (both Fall ‘93) have started Legacy Ironworks LLC, a decorative iron construction company headquartered in Greenville, SC. We will be building custom-made fences, porch railings, deck railings and bal-cony railings.

Please contact either of us if anyone is interested or is in need of our services. Brian: (864) 331-9308Ben: (864) 275-7357

Brothers Go Into Business Together

GraduationBrad Hoover ‘82 and Leigh Anne Whitlock Hoover ‘83 recently celebrated their daugh-ter, Jennifer’s, graduation from Clemson. The Hoovers live in Kingsport, Tennessee and currently serve as co-presidents of the Clemson University Parents’ Development Board

Kevin Ritter (‘92) lives in Chester Springs, PA with his wife, Caroline and son Miles (2). He is the owner of Timeless Kitchen Design (timelesskitchendesign.com), specializing in custom kitchen cabinetry based on antique furniture.

Location Update

Would you like for your updates to be in the next newsletter? If so, please con-tact Alumni Relations Chairman Jeremy Butdorf at jbutdor@clemson.edu or

Internal Vice President Scott Brannock at jbranno@clemson.edu

BirthsAllen Dryden and his wife Melissa just had a boy on May 9th. His son’s name is Dean Harper Dryden. He has a 2 year old brother named Henry.

Will BaileyColumbia , SC

Civil Engineering

Jack VogelzangWest Orange, NJ

Business

Trey HemphillIrmo, SC

CSM Major

Gavin WaitHerndon, VA

History

Witt CoxKingstree, SC

Chemistry

Duncan OlsenMcClane, VA

Geology

Kevin SchweikerOakton, VA

Civil Engineering

Nick DiPietroEasley, SC

Biological Sciences

Chris de la Croix-Vaubios

Dallas, TXMarketing

Spring 2008 Initiates

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Spring 2008 Graduates

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Logan MuellerRoanoke, VA

Civil Engineeringloganm@clemson.edu

Clay ParkesFranklin, TN

Civil Engineeringcparkes@clemson.edu

Patrick NapolskiLisle, IL

Psychologypnapols@clemson.edu

Jayson JordanLancaster, SC

Civil Engineeringjaysonj@clemson.edu

Chris DeGiovanniFlemington, NJ

Economicscdegiov@clemson.edu

Clemson University

JT Clark: Student Body Vice President

Matthew Alexander: Greek Man of the Year

Alumni Relations Chapter Award

Special Olympics Outstanding Organization

The Eta Alpha chapter won the Alumni Relations Award at the annual Order of Omega award ceremony. This was given for Scott Brannock’s work with our alumni golf tournament and Jeremy Butdorf ’s work in planning our first annual Founder’s Day event. We look forward to winning additional awards and thank you for your sup-port to allow our chapter to continue to thrive.

Eta Alpha received the outstanding organization award given to us by the Special Olympics. This award was given for our participation in the 2007 South Carolina Special Olympics Games. The chapter had 80+ men go to Anderson, where the games were taking place, and run Olympic Town, which is composed of fun games for participates to enjoy in between competition events.

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Matthew Alexander, former SMC and current IFC Presi-dent, was named Greek Man of the year at the annual Order of Omega award ceremony. Matthew earned this award for his diligent work in Pi Kappa Alpha, Blue Key Honor Society, Order of Omega Executive Board, Lead-ership Council, Omicron Delta Kappa, SAA, and for his work as IFC President. Matthew represents the values taught by Pi Kappa Alpha as a scholar, leader, athlete, and gentleman. We should all celebrate his award and be proud to call him brother. Matt can be reached at mjalexa@clemson.edu or ifc@clemson.edu

Our very own JT Clark was recently elected Student Body Vice President. In his race, brothers helped set up events, pass out platforms, and helped get the word out of “JT for VP”. This leadership position in Clemson Uni-versity helps get Pi Kappa Alpha’s name out on campus and allows us to have a voice in student government. JT is the first Student Body officer Eta Alpha has had since 1995. JT can be reached at jdclark@clemson.edu.

After many new renovations, the “New Shack” won the 2007-2008 “House of the Quarter” award for the hard work and commitment to restoring the house to pristine condition during the semester and participating in the international work day. In recognition of our housing accomplishments, our chapter received a plaque, a $250 grant, and we became a finalist for the House of the Year Award. The top annual winner is awarded a $2000 grant, coverage in the Shield & Diamond and an impressive trophy. The winner will be announced at the International Convention in Memphis, Ten-nessee in summer 2008.

Chapter Claims House of the Quarter Award

Housing Renovations

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This summer will mark many new changes and updates to the house. There has already been two workdays in which a handful of guys from the chapter have worked with Brother Chuck Weaver to correct lighting problems, makeover the trophy cases, mount the T. V., build an entertainment center, and a bar to eat at. The rest of the summer will result in more updates to things such as bedrooms, bathrooms, gate repairs, and other renovations

Save the Date: Alumni Golf TournamentEta Alpha will host their 3rd annual alumni golf tournament in October 2008. This great event has continued to grow with numbers doubling with each year. The date will be release mid-summer so be looking for a specific golf tournament email.Spread the word so we can continue to grow this event.Rush Recommendations

Want to be More Involved?If you are wanting to be more involved with the chapter, please contact our Chapter Advisor, Chris Peters, at petersc@clemson.edu. Your involvement can range from the Alumni Council Board, Housing Committee, House Workdays, Sponsorships, and any other special events. We are very eager for your involve-ment so contact us soon!

Check us out at www.clemsonpikes.com. You can stay up to date with the chap-ter along with seeing alumni updates.

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With summer now upon us, Eta Alpha is on the search for the most best men for our fraternity. We have various summer rush events coordinated, which are planned in several areas in the state. As always, we are looking for any recommendations from Alumni. If you know of a guy that you would like for us to contact or any recommendations, please contact Rush Chairman, Chase Downs at cdowns@clemson.edu.

RushPike

Announcements

Eta Alpha would like to personally ask for your support in our attempt at becom-ing a Smythe-winning chapter. We understand the contributions that each of you already make and appreciate these contributions greatly. However, we would encourage you to support our bid at winning a Smythe by helping us with the financial burden of Pike University. These events, which are crucial to winning awards, cost on average of $400 a man. As one could imagine, sending three to five brothers to each of these events can become quite costly. Your contribu-tions to Eta Alpha are not taken lightly; an Awards Team has been created that is geared strictly towards gaining prominence in the International Fraternity. If you are willing to contribute or donate any money, please contact Chris Burke, SMC or Scott Brannock, IMC. Without your help, our success is limited.