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Senior Ceremony
By Hoang (John) Do
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That is a motto that rings true to everyone who wears the badge of Beta Theta Pi, especially to the graduation Class of 2020. Though the amount of time they have spent with the chapter varies, some have been with us for 4 years, while some have only become a brother for less than a year, they all share something in common: a cultured and untarnished character that shines like a diamond. In appreciation for all the legacies they have created, the chapter hosted a virtual Senior Ceremony on Saturday May 16th, through Minecraft, Twitch, and Zoom!
Kai sky in Minecraft
Leading up to the event, non-graduating brothers have been working together to build an area to celebrate the ceremony. The Minecraft server included the Beta dragon, a grand chapter hall, a model of 52B Fruit St apartment - our Beta house for the next academic year, a staging area, and many more features. A copy of the Minecraft world is available upon request.
The staging area being used to celebrate the ceremony.
Brother Augustus Teran (#130) opened the ceremony with a speech that captivates the gratitude the chapter want to express to the seniors. After several readings, the seniors, received the superlatives and shared thoughts on their time spent as undergraduate brothers. Their words echo the strong connection that we have made over the years. Senior brother Daniel Duff (#96) left his remark that moved many to tears: “And now let us all come together one last time as classmates, but stay forever as friends and brothers; always looking to support one another in times of struggle, and laugh in times of celebration. While some of us will be travelling far away, the Eta Tau chapter will forever last in the hearts and minds of brothers, thanks to the experiences we have had and the memories we have shared. Now let us share another memory here together, as brothers, and chase away the coming day, the thought that we must sever. Hail to the Seniors of Beta Theta Pi, fidelity forever.”
The ceremony ended with a firework display to celebrate the beginning of a new chapter for the 18 men. To the seniors, a sincere thank you to all of you, for everything, and good luck! To Beta Alumni, please join us in congratulating them through any means you desire to use. To Beta Parents, thank you for the continual support for our brotherhood, especially for the Class of 2020, and similarly, please join our chapter wishing them all the best post-graduation.
Fireworks to end the ceremony.
