SAC Spotlight: Alexander Martins
Never in his wildest dreams did Alexander “Zander” Martins (Western Ontario University, ‘21) think he would have to know the pain of losing a chapter Brother. But through the uncertainty and slow road to recovery, Martins has been reminded of the unconditional love and support that comes with his Lambda Chi Alpha membership. “Part of […]
Made to Serve: Nick Gicinto
From serving 10 years in the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to helping create insider threat programs for some of the biggest names in the private sector, Nick Gicinto (William Jewell, ’03) has devoted much of his life to ensuring the protection of the country’s most sensitive information. What has turned into an impressive […]
Mental Health Awareness Spotlight: Brandt McCartney
February of 2021 will forever hold a dark place in Brandt McCartney’s (Texas Christian University, ’21) heart. His older brother’s life, the person who had served as a guide, a role model and a mentor for as long as McCartney could remember, was tragically cut short due to death by suicide. A decorated Marine and […]
LCA 101: Understanding the High Kappa Position
Photo courtesy of the Phi-Theta chapter at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro Have you ever sat through a class that didn’t interest you at ALL? Maybe it was that freshman year mandatory history class or the statistics class you had to take for your major- whatever it was, chances are you weren’t interested because it […]
Lambda Chi Coach Generates Support for Awareness for Sexual Assault
Wil Overholt (’21) has dedicated his time at Wilmington College to changing campus culture by setting a positive example for his fraternity brothers. When the campus sexual assault education initiative WeCare lost its grant funding, Overholt knew he had to step in. Along with two friends and an advisor, Overholt successfully petitioned the student government […]
Brother Aaron Appelhans Appointed First Black Sheriff in Wyoming
The phrase “Every Man a Man” has guided members of Lambda Chi Alpha for years, serving as a constant reminder that it is each Brother’s duty to meet others where they are. For Aaron Appelhans (University of Wyoming, ’03), this principle has led him on a journey from undergraduate member to his recent appointment as […]
The Groove of Community Service
The men of the Pi-Chi chapter at Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Alabama come from all walks of life, but the thing they can all agree on is the importance of serving the community in which they live and learn every day. As the chapter has grown over the years, the impact in the surrounding Montgomery […]
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Mary Joy Stead
Photo courtesy of The University of Iowa Center for Advancement From her leadership as the first woman on the Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Foundation Board, to her belief in the Fraternity’s mission and her five decades of philanthropic investment in our Brotherhood, Mary Joy and her husband, Brother Jerre Stead, have impacted tens of thousands […]
Celebrating the Legacy of the House Mother
Support for the mission of Lambda Chi Alpha comes in many shapes and forms. From chapter advisors to the house mothers of a bygone era, there have been countless individuals championing the development and growth of Lambda Chi members. One such positive influence was the late Vera “High Spoon” Emerson, associated with the Alpha-Gamma chapter […]
A Life-Saving Search
October 11, 2018 started out as a normal day for Greg Coon (University of North Texas, ’89). However, he had no idea he would soon be only a few minutes away from losing his wife. That day ran its course like any other day for Julie Coon. She met her friend, Diane, at Plano Senior […]
