Seniors honor dinner held by former ACB chapter
Four semesters ago the operations of the Delta-Kappa Zeta at the University of San Diego were assumed by an Alumni Control Board as a term of probation implemented by the university and the General Fraternity.
At the time a group of underclassmen dedicated themselves to ensuring a successful future for their chapter through hard work, leaderships roles, mentoring and adherence to the ideals of the fraternity.
Along with the undergraduate members, Dr. Carl Jepsen (Washington ‘65), was an instrumental member of San Diego’s Alumni team, as well as a long time contributor to his own Alpha-Psi Zeta’s recruitment program.
“Dr. J was involved since the beginning,” said High Pi of San Diego, Dan Paz, “He divvied up different disciplines and was all about recruitment.”
“Being a rush mentor for the chapter during the last two years and an elder member of the ACB, Jepsen was just a great fountain of knowledge and experience for these young men.” Paz added. “And with this he had an idea to honor these seniors who stuck it out.”
At the close of the year, Jepsen hosted a formal dinner in his home to honor the contributions of some of Delta-Kappa Zeta’s graduating seniors.
With a focus on etiquette and professionalism, Jepsen led the young men in discussion and fellowship reminiscent of the dinner parties of his youth as they prepared to enter into the real world.
These men included Will Jernigan(second from left, seated), who is deciding whether or not to return to South Africa to continue his work from last summer with The Economic Policy Research Institute or to begin a new project in Lima, Peru. Both are NGOs focused on poverty alleviation and social protection policy.
“Three of our seniors were leaders on the student government,” explained Paz. “One in particular, our philanthropy chair Darren Hollack (Sitting on couch arm in gray jacket) worked with High Theta Austin Lastinger (Standing, tallest from right with bow tie) to put on a hugely successful Watermelon Bust, the first in ten years, Strides for Survival 5k run, Powder Puff tournament and supported the chapter’s campus leading fundraising efforts for Relay for Life.”
Also among their impressive ranks, Bryan Fox (third from left, seated with purple tie) was named the Greek Torero of the Year. An award is given to the Greek student that most contributes to the greater USD community outside of Greek Life, and embodies the spirit and values of the campus. Former High Pi Ken Greenman who was named Advisor of the Year and Tim Van Tuyle (first on the left standing) who served as president of Order of Omega.
“I couldn’t be more proud of these Seniors. They were dealt a tough hand years ago,” said Paz. “They stepped up and led by example through tireless work, dedication to the chapter and mentoring of younger brothers. Hope for our future comes from brothers like these.”
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