{"id":549,"date":"2025-02-11T08:38:51","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T13:38:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aig.alumni.virginia.edu\/elmo\/?p=549"},"modified":"2025-02-11T08:38:51","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T13:38:51","slug":"2025-pledge-class-nyc-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/elmo\/2025\/02\/11\/2025-pledge-class-nyc-event\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Pledge Class + NYC Event"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Brothers,<\/p>\n<p>Whether you graduated four or 40+ years ago, we value our alumni and enjoy keeping you connected and engaged. We have two exciting updates to share: one looking ahead to the future and one celebrating the wonderful times we continue to have together.<\/p>\n<h2>Welcoming the 2025 Pledge Class<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-550\" src=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/elmo\/files\/2025-Pledge-Class_Cropped.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/elmo\/files\/2025-Pledge-Class_Cropped.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/elmo\/files\/2025-Pledge-Class_Cropped-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re thrilled to introduce <strong>our 2025 pledge class \u2014 an outstanding group of 20 young men from 11 different states<\/strong> stretching as far west as California plus three international students from London and Peru. Some of our Pledges\u2019 high schools may be familiar to you, such as Gonzaga, St. Albans, and Lawrenceville. These young men embody the values and traditions of St. Elmo Hall at UVA. Their enthusiasm, leadership, and commitment to brotherhood remind us why our beloved fraternity has remained strong for generations. We can\u2019t wait to see these young men grow and carry forward the legacy we all share. If you are on Grounds this semester, please stop by and introduce yourself.<\/p>\n<h2>NYC Alumni Gathering<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-551\" src=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/elmo\/files\/NYC-Watch-Party_web.jpg\" alt=\"NYC Watch Party attendees\" width=\"600\" height=\"674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/elmo\/files\/NYC-Watch-Party_web.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/elmo\/files\/NYC-Watch-Party_web-267x300.jpg 267w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On February 1, over 44 Alumni gathered in New York City to watch the UVA vs. Virginia Tech men\u2019s basketball game \u2014 the energy was incredible! From reconnecting with old friends to making new connections across generations, it was a fantastic night of camaraderie, sharing stories and, of course, cheering on the Wahoos. This was our third annual NYC gathering. We will announce the 2026 event in late December.<\/p>\n<p>Elmo makes the world go \u2018round,<br \/>\nTommy Brannock<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brothers, Whether you graduated four or 40+ years ago, we value our alumni and enjoy keeping you connected and engaged. We have two exciting updates to share: one looking ahead to the future and one celebrating the wonderful times we continue to have together. 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