{"id":1875,"date":"2025-12-19T14:55:49","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T19:55:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/?p=1875"},"modified":"2025-12-19T14:57:27","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T19:57:27","slug":"zeta-psi-winter-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/2025\/12\/19\/zeta-psi-winter-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"Zeta Psi Winter Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dear fossils,<\/p>\n<p>On behalf of the brothers of Zeta Psi, I hope this letter finds you well and enjoying a peaceful and joyful holiday season. As we reflect on the past year, we are reminded of the tremendous foundation built by the alumni who came before us. This letter is our way of reconnecting with you and sharing the progress of the chapter you helped shape. We also hope to open the door for continued communication and merriment between our active members and the generations that established our traditions. We hope this update helps strengthen the bond that ties all Zetes together.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #232d4b\">Chapter Overview and Membership<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We are blessed to share that Zete is continuing to operate strongly here at UVA. We have 70 active members this fall after waving goodbye to the 24 members of the class of 2025 in the spring. Our 70 active members hail from 12 different states: Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and, of course, Virginia. As we move into spring, we look forward to welcoming our next great pledge class on January 24, 2026.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1885\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1885\" style=\"width: 2208px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_2912-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1885\" src=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_2912-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2208\" height=\"1656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_2912-1.jpg 2208w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_2912-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_2912-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_2912-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_2912-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_2912-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2208px) 100vw, 2208px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1885\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fall 2025 Actives at Crozet for the Back-to-School Bar Tab<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #232d4b\">Introduction of the 2025 Pledge Class<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This spring we opened our doors to 22 fantastic gentlemen. We are pleased to announce that they were all successfully initiated in March, and I would like to introduce them to all of you in alphabetical order by last name:<a href=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_2322-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1884\" src=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_2322-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"348\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_2322-1.jpg 1656w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_2322-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_2322-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_2322-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_2322-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Robert (Taylor) Benson (<abbr title=\"College of Arts &amp; Sciences\">Col<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201928)<\/strong> \u2013 Richmond, VA<\/li>\n<li><strong>Benjamin (Ben) Brackett (<abbr title=\"School of Engineering and Applied Science\">Engr<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201928)<\/strong> \u2013 Richmond, VA<\/li>\n<li><strong>Holden Browning (<abbr title=\"McIntire School of Commerce\">Com<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201928)<\/strong> \u2013 Dallas, TX<\/li>\n<li><strong>William (Will) Cox (<abbr title=\"McIntire School of Commerce\">Com<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201928)<\/strong> \u2013 Richmond, VA<\/li>\n<li><strong>Owen Cummings (<abbr title=\"College of Arts &amp; Sciences\">Col<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201928)<\/strong> \u2013 Atlanta, GA<\/li>\n<li><strong>Joshua (Josh) Haggerty (<abbr title=\"College of Arts &amp; Sciences\">Col<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201928)<\/strong> \u2013 Virginia Beach, VA<\/li>\n<li><strong>William (Will) Haufrect (<abbr title=\"School of Data Science\">Data<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201928)<\/strong> \u2013 Houston, TX<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hardister (Hardy) Johnson (<abbr title=\"College of Arts &amp; Sciences\">Col<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201928)<\/strong> \u2013 Fayetteville, NC<\/li>\n<li><strong>George Kulp (<abbr title=\"College of Arts &amp; Sciences\">Col<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201928)<\/strong> \u2013 Richmond, VA<\/li>\n<li><strong>Henry Magdol (<abbr title=\"McIntire School of Commerce\">Com<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201928)<\/strong> \u2013 Houston, TX<\/li>\n<li><strong>Philip (Ham) Mandell (<abbr title=\"College of Arts &amp; Sciences\">Col<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201928)<\/strong> \u2013 Mountain Brook, AL<\/li>\n<li><strong>Robert (Jack) Nelson (<abbr title=\"College of Arts &amp; Sciences\">Col<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201928)<\/strong> \u2013 Richmond, VA<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charles Nolde (<abbr title=\"College of Arts &amp; Sciences\">Col<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201928)<\/strong> \u2013 Richmond, VA<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ralph (Boss) Oberlin (<abbr title=\"School of Engineering and Applied Science\">Engr<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201927)<\/strong> \u2013 Savannah, GA<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shepard (Shep) Pounders (<abbr title=\"McIntire School of Commerce\">Com<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201928)<\/strong> \u2013 Richmond, VA<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beckett Schofield (<abbr title=\"College of Arts &amp; Sciences\">Col<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201928)<\/strong> \u2013 Richmond, VA<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alfred (Whitt) Shilling (<abbr title=\"College of Arts &amp; Sciences\">Col<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201928)<\/strong> \u2013 Charlottesville, VA<\/li>\n<li><strong>Winfield (Field) Sickles (<abbr title=\"College of Arts &amp; Sciences\">Col<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201928)<\/strong> \u2013 Greenwich, CT<\/li>\n<li><strong>John (Reese) Stepanian (<abbr title=\"College of Arts &amp; Sciences\">Col<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201928)<\/strong> \u2013 Houston, TX<\/li>\n<li><strong>John (Jack) Trotter (<abbr title=\"College of Arts &amp; Sciences\">Col<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201928)<\/strong> \u2013 Atlanta, GA<\/li>\n<li><strong>Owen Turnbull (<abbr title=\"College of Arts &amp; Sciences\">Col<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201928)<\/strong> \u2013 Winchester, VA<\/li>\n<li><strong>William (Liam) Wright (<abbr title=\"College of Arts &amp; Sciences\">Col<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201928)<\/strong> \u2013 Richmond, VA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #232d4b\">Philanthropy and Service<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Over the past year, active Zete members have competed in multiple charitable events, and supported many others. Most notably, Zetes competed in the first annual \u201cHoo Games\u201d at the Amphitheater, hosted and competed in the \u201cFratland Classic\u201d basketball tournament, and lead the fundraising campaign for Movember at UVA.<\/p>\n<p>Current IFC president and proud Zete, <strong>Ryan Phelan (<abbr title=\"College of Arts &amp; Sciences\">Col<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201926)<\/strong>, is to thank for organizing the Hoo Games. The event brought together 13 fraternities battling it out in a series of field day events for the chance to win $5,000 for charity. Unfortunately, Zete did not win the day, but we will be back in full force next year to bring home the trophy.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1877\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1877\" style=\"width: 1590px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/Screenshot-2025-11-23-at-4.27.18-PM-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1877\" src=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/Screenshot-2025-11-23-at-4.27.18-PM-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1590\" height=\"1058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/Screenshot-2025-11-23-at-4.27.18-PM-1.png 1590w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/Screenshot-2025-11-23-at-4.27.18-PM-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/Screenshot-2025-11-23-at-4.27.18-PM-1-1024x681.png 1024w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/Screenshot-2025-11-23-at-4.27.18-PM-1-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/Screenshot-2025-11-23-at-4.27.18-PM-1-1536x1022.png 1536w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/Screenshot-2025-11-23-at-4.27.18-PM-1-600x400.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1590px) 100vw, 1590px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1877\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">From left: <strong>Ryan Phelan (<abbr title=\"College of Arts &amp; Sciences\">Col<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201926)<\/strong> with <strong>Jake Beyer (<abbr title=\"McIntire School of Commerce\">Com<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201925)<\/strong>, and <strong>David Gosik (<abbr title=\"College of Arts &amp; Sciences\">Col<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201927)<\/strong> celebrating a successfully coordinated event<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Shout out to <strong>Alex Brackett (<abbr title=\"College of Arts &amp; Sciences\">Col<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201999)<\/strong> for giving us the idea to revitalize the Fratland Classic. As I understand it, the tournament used to be a yearly tradition before going dormant for several years. Once again, <strong>Ryan Phelan (<abbr title=\"College of Arts &amp; Sciences\">Col<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201926)<\/strong> is to thank for making this event happen, and it was a great success.<\/p>\n<p>Zete invited seven other fraternities\u2014Sigma Chi, DKE, ELMO, Phi Psi, SAE, Hall, and McCormick Hall (formerly Kappa Sig)\u2014to compete in a 3v3 basketball tournament on our home court on Halloween. Each team competed in costume and put up $125 for the winner to take home $1,000 to send to a charity of their choice. Our team members, <strong>Reid Coleman (<abbr title=\"McIntire School of Commerce\">Com<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201926)<\/strong>, <strong>Thomas Youngkin (<abbr title=\"McIntire School of Commerce\">Com<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201927)<\/strong>, and <strong>Will Cox (<abbr title=\"McIntire School of Commerce\">Com<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201928)<\/strong>, got off to a strong start by taking down a tough Sigma Chi team but ultimately fell to DKE in the semi-finals. With the success of this tournament, we hope that it will continue for years to come.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, Zete has had a strong presence in the Movember fundraising campaign. Throughout the month of November, many Zetes have been seen walking around grounds with full mustaches (or really wispy ones) to support the organization. Along with ELMO, McCormick, DKE, and the Hall, we exceeded our goal of $20,000 for men\u2019s mental health awareness, suicide prevention, and prostate cancer. I would like to extend a special thanks to <strong>Michael Connors (<abbr title=\"College of Arts &amp; Sciences\">Col<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201985)<\/strong> for spreading the word to you alumni who helped support the cause and to <strong>Reese Stepanian (<abbr title=\"College of Arts &amp; Sciences\">Col<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201928)<\/strong> and <strong>Will Cox (Com \u201928<\/strong>) for being our primary representatives on Grounds.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1876\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1876\" style=\"width: 1170px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_1356-1.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1876\" src=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_1356-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1170\" height=\"1560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_1356-1.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_1356-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_1356-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_1356-1-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1876\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Movember representatives at the Trin fundraiser<br \/>From left: <strong>Max Makover (<abbr title=\"College of Arts &amp; Sciences\">Col<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201928)<\/strong> of ELMO, <strong>Will Cox (<abbr title=\"McIntire School of Commerce\">Com<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201928)<\/strong>, <strong>Reese Stepanian (<abbr title=\"College of Arts &amp; Sciences\">Col<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201928)<\/strong>, and <strong>George Simonton (<abbr title=\"College of Arts &amp; Sciences\">Col<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201928)<\/strong> of McCormick<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #232d4b\">Social Highlights<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Of course, Zete would not be the special place it is for all of us without copious amounts of fun. Some highlights this year include 2025 graduation, watching the Hoos take down No. 8 Florida State, Mardi Gras, Halloween, multiple snow days, and late nights on the Turret. See pictures below:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1881\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1881\" style=\"width: 1656px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_3275-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1881\" src=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_3275-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1656\" height=\"2208\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1881\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zetes at final exercises 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1878\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1878\" style=\"width: 1242px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_9721-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1878\" src=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_9721-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1242\" height=\"828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_9721-1.jpg 1242w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_9721-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_9721-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_9721-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_9721-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1242px) 100vw, 1242px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1878\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zete crew on the front lines of UVA v Florida State<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1879\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1879\" style=\"width: 1656px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_3535-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1879\" src=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_3535-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1656\" height=\"2208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_3535-1.jpg 1656w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_3535-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_3535-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_3535-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_3535-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1656px) 100vw, 1656px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1879\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zetes on Bourbon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1880\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1880\" style=\"width: 1170px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_3449-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1880\" src=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_3449-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1170\" height=\"1560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_3449-1.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_3449-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_3449-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_3449-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1880\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Skeleton Halloween on the Turret<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1886\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1886\" style=\"width: 2208px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_2370-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1886\" src=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_2370-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2208\" height=\"1656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_2370-1.jpg 2208w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_2370-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_2370-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_2370-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_2370-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_2370-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2208px) 100vw, 2208px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1886\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zetes enjoying the snow at DKE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1883\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1883\" style=\"width: 1656px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_2359-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1883\" src=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_2359-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1656\" height=\"2208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_2359-1.jpg 1656w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_2359-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_2359-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_2359-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/zetapsi\/files\/IMG_2359-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1656px) 100vw, 1656px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1883\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Typical crowd for a Turret late night<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #232d4b\">Alumni Relations<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have not already, we highly encourage you to join the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/groups\/14128275\/\">Zete LinkedIn group<\/a>. This group is a great way for Zetes to stay connected or to get connected as they move through their professional careers. All inquiries about the LinkedIn group should be directed to our alumni advisor, <strong>Bobby Schwartz (<abbr title=\"College of Arts &amp; Sciences\">Col<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201985)<\/strong>. Beyond the LinkedIn, Jack Ghegan (incoming Phi), Bobby Schwartz, and I will be working with the head of Introships in the coming months to create a new platform for Zetes to connect professionally and learn from each other. Regarding this endeavor, there will be more updates to come in 2026.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #232d4b\">In Closing<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As we close out another memorable year at 169 Rugby Road, we want to once again wish each of you a joyful and peaceful holiday season. Please remember that our doors are always open. Whether you want to stop by for a look around, to play a quick game of pool, or simply to meet the new generation of Zetes, we would be thrilled to welcome you back whenever you find yourself in Charlottesville.<\/p>\n<p>Wishing you all the best,<br \/>\n<strong>Edward Grinder (<abbr title=\"School of Engineering and Applied Science\">Engr<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201926)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear fossils, On behalf of the brothers of Zeta Psi, I hope this letter finds you well and enjoying a peaceful and joyful holiday season. As we reflect on the past year, we are reminded of the tremendous foundation built by the alumni who came before us. 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