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A publication of the

Epsilon Chapter of St. Anthony Hall

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at Trinity College

EPSILON REPORTER WINTER 2021–2022

St. Anthony Trust of Hartford Terms for Board Members President Emily Ridgway McLean, E’02 Vice President Amber L. Scott, E’03 William S. L. Murphy, E’08 Treasurer Christopher K. Naidu, E’11 Edward Talbot Beck, E’00 Katelyn G. Bowman, E’00 Laura Anderson McGrath, E’01 Alissa N. Crevier, E’00 Robert D. Goner, E’83 George Nathan S. Alpert, E’11 James Walker Berning, E’11 Andrew G.C. Whitney, E’83

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President’s Letter Dear Members: I hope this letter finds you safe and well. The past year brought a continuation to many of the challenges that we saw during 2020. Social distancing and other COVID-19 protocols forced our undergraduates to use their ongoing creativity to keep our chapter going.

with several multicultural houses is underway, and community outreach continues. Halloween on Vernon was again a success, as you will see in the photos provided by Gordy Leech, E’21.

SATH has maintained our own meetings in addition to regular meetings with the undergraduates, mostEmily R. McLean, E’02 ly over Zoom. I was able to Last spring, we accepted SATH President attend the annual SATH 12 new members and anboard meeting in person, other nine this fall. Our current mem- where I met our new and existing membership of 36 siblings comes from a bers, whom I had never had the chance broad range of backgrounds and brings to meet during lockdown. The chapter many unique talents to Epsilon. Amongst house is being very well maintained, with them, we have a presidential scholar, a a special thanks to Chance Perekslis, teaching assistant with a 4.0 GPA last E’21, our buildings and grounds officer. spring, a Tripod editor, a VP of Imani BSU (Black Student Union), a chief of staff Amber Scott, E’03, (VP SATH) and I joined for Trinity’s Multicultural Affairs Council, the undergrads for the virtual 1-2-3 multiple varsity athletes and captains, conference in September. Our current community service volunteers, and two leadership is strong under the guidance licensed realtors! of Ryan McGarvey, E’19, Ben Essensa, E’19, and Gordy Leech, E’21. Ryan and In-person meetings and events are re- I also joined Anders Klass, E’19, Kristina commencing at Trinity, including social Kendall, E’21, Dante Soriano, E’21, and events at Greek houses. While our under- Robert Goner, E’83, for a series of angraduates have done an excellent job of ti-racism trainings hosted by National. closely monitoring building capacity and These meetings and conferences have following protocols, they have sadly not been fruitful and have helped Epsilon been without incident. Nine individuals with positive future direction and growth from AD and Psi U broke into the building as an organization. in early October. They caused significant damage to our front door (repairs will be Finally, I ask that anyone who would be paid for by the perpetrators) as well as interested in helping our undergraduates stole 10 composites. Our president (Ryan to network, please reach out to SATH. McGarvey, E’19) did an excellent job of Career advice and guidance is the top recommunicating with Trinity and the of- quest from the undergraduates, and so, fending organizations, resulting in the re- we are looking for a broad range of career turn of all stolen property and disciplinary and life experience for both formal and consequences for the offenders. I’m informal online get-togethers. Email to proud to say that our undergrads handled sathboardepsilon@gmail.com. this incident with grace and composure.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

One of last year’s goals was to strengthen Epsilon’s relationship with, and con- YITB, tribution to, the Trinity community. I am Emily pleased to report that work to partner SATH Board

Building Restoration Project Bro. Blaine Carter, E’78 As we approach the completion of the Epsilon Chapter building’s 143rd year, SATH implemented critical elements identified in the master plan for renovations/restorations to the Hall developed

by QA+M Architects in February 2018, the remediation and restoration of the Hall’s exterior.

The building envelope of J Cleveland Cady’s architectural gem received a thorough inspection and remediation.

SATH contracted with the historic restoration firm Cenaxo LLC, located in Willington Connecticut to survey, identify and perform the needed repairs and restoration to the slate roof, custom gutters, downspouts, architectural sheet metal roof trim & caps, and the granite façade (remove ivy, clean, repoint the masonry joints).

Cenaxo performed the restoration over a four-month period in the summer and

early fall, commencing in the last week of June 2021 and completing the various aspects by the end of October 2021, within budget.

In addition to the anticipated scope of work, Cenaxo identified deterioration of the mortar setting bed for the south façade gable capstones, the exterior wall of the Hall’s main entrance foyer. Cenaxo removed the existing capstones (a significant undertaking and restored the flashing. mortar setting bed to securely fastened.

Any renovation/restoration project related to the Hall is a challenge due to its historic nature and the custom element to its building components and finishes, accessing areas to perform the work is also a challenging and expensive. Cenaxo performed the restoration work expertly and the Hall is in good shape for the foreseeable future.

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Congratulations Epsilon Seniors Best wishes to our seniors, who will be moving on to other pursuits after graduation. We wish them well!

Katie Whalen is a double major, studying political science and philosophy, with a minor in English with a concentration on poetry. She is currently broadly pursuing jobs in consulting, finance, and business and hopes to continue her passion for writing and literature post-graduation.

Mac Van Buskirk has a BS in neuroscience and minors in biology and philosophy. He is currently pursuing admission into medical school.

graduation, his goal is to work in finance on the East Coast.

Nell Smith is majoring is urban studies.

After graduation, she wants to move to New York and plans to work in marketing.

Niki Whelan is majoring in urban studies and plans to pursue a career in marketing after graduation.

and a writing and rhetoric minor. After graduation, he plans on pursuing a career in data analytics.

studying economics and psychology. After graduation, he will be working as a healthcare investment-banking analyst for Cain Brothers, a division of KeyBanc Capital Markets in NYC.

Teddy McLanahan is majoring in polit-

Anders Klass is a double major in envi-

ical science and plans to work in finance in New York City.

ronmental science and political science and plans on working as an environmental consultant or becoming an environmental police officer after college.

Stuart Clifford is currently studying political science and legal studies. He plans on moving to New York City upon graduation in May and is hoping to get a job in the consulting industry.

Luke Weber is completing a BA in eco-

Jack Harrington is majoring in economics and minoring in music production. He has no official plan after graduation as of yet but is looking to work in sports management in California or on the East Coast.

nomics. He will work for Serhant luxury real estate upon graduation.

Ben Essensa is a chemistry major and Gage McLennan is majoring in political science, with a minor in history. After

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#1 Ben Essensa #2 Ryan McGarvey #3 Gordon Leech #4 Tristram Ravenscroft

Ryan McGarvey is a double major, Alex Kohlhagen is an economics major

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is also minoring in applied mathematics.

After graduation, he plans on pursuing a career in the legal industry.

#5 Madison Wilson #6 Andrew Akbari #7 Katie Whalen #8 Gage McLennan #9 Chance Perekslis

Campaign Update Townsend Ziebold, E’81 Dear Brothers, I am writing to update you on the Preserving and Protecting the Hall for the 21st Century capital campaign. Very material progress has been made in terms of renovations to the Hall from the donations already made to the campaign.

We have raised approximately $2 million of our $2.5 million goal. We require $500 thousand in new pledges to complete the campaign. The goal is to wrap up the campaign by year’s end. I urge you to read the update below, and I hope you agree that there is no better and more important time to pledge than now.

Greek life at Trinity, as well as in the Hall, are both thriving. To quote the current #1, “The Epsilon Chapter has gone through drastic changes in the past few years, and our members are in a period of pivotal growth. We have a great mix of individuals who come from various backgrounds. We have stability and unity in our leadership, and we currently have a great relationship with the Trinity College administration. A major goal of the chapter, as Hartford opens up, is to become more engaged in philanthropy within our community.”

As far as the capital projects status and where contributions to date have been invested, the projects completed over the past three years include: • Renovated the basement: new floors, new ceiling, LED lighting, a clean air system, electrical and restrooms upgrades • Replaced basement windows • Restored large stained-glass window in first-floor foyer (in honor of Mickey Lloyd) • Replaced electric heating on first floor with Burnham hot water radiators • Upgraded the electrical system on the first and second floors • Repaired the handrails and hickory steps in the tower

• Installed new lighting in the tower • Regraded and surfaced the parking lot and installed lighting • Made extensive exterior repairs, including repairing roof joints, slate shingles, and copper down spouts, and cleaning exterior granite walls, including ivy removal The work is by no means done, and new pledges before year-end really matter.

Over the next two years, we would like to complete the following at an approximate all-in cost of $500,000: • Restore stained-glass windows in library • Restore living-room windows • Restore wooden front door • Restore front-door iron gate and railing • Restore chapter-room woodwork

• Restore windows in tower and second floor • Upgrade electric heating on second floor • Replenish the reserve fund to cover annual maintenance and financial aid I I hope you agree meaningful progress has been made at many levels at the Hall. The link to the campaign website is deltapsi.org/campaign. Pledges can also be honored in stock, and with a possible increase in capital gains taxes in 2022, it might be an ideal time to make gifts in appreciated stock. Thank you.

On behalf of the Capital Campaign Committee, Building Restoration Project Bro. Blaine Carter, E’78

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Join us in Welcoming Epsilon’s Nine Newest Members Evan Lamlein – Hingham, MA

Dylan Reynolds – Greenwich, CT

George Hult – Darien, CT

• Led a group of ten 14-year-olds throughout the summer, providing them with instruction in water skiing, swimming, and overseeing daily life and general discipline.

• 2021 spring and summer faculty honors lists at Trinity College.

• Worked as a division leader and cabin counselor at YMCA Camp Coniston.

• Worked for Amazon as whole-foods shopper over gap year.

• Club basketball and intramural soccer.

• Designed, built, and installed two bridges and three benches in Whortleberry Hollow, a local land conservation park, culminating in over 500 hours of community service.

• Varsity wrestling team.

Faris Matraji – North Andover, MA • Intern at Century Bank, summer 2021.

Marley Orange – New York, NY

• Volunteered at refugee camps in Europe.

• Writing center associate.

• Varsity swim team.

• Captain of high-school varsity soccer team.

• 3.4 GPA.

Alex Elias – Weston, MA • Founder of AE Golf News.

• Previously worked with two non-profits: Smile Mass and Best Buddies.

• Upcoming investment-banking summer analyst internship in 2022.

• Summer 2021: Worked as a hostess at Bar Italia on the Upper East Side and as a lifeguard.

Carsten Bressel – New York, NY

Max Ott – Saratoga Springs, NY

• Partner and CFO at a Miami- and Boston-based hedge fund.

• Camp counselor over the summer.

Dante Soriano – Seaside Height, NJ • Office staff member for the Office of Multicultural Affairs at Trinity College.

• Member of the chapel singers.

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• Trinity College club rugby team.

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• Finance intern at Raydisus corporation.

• Worked with Bikeatoga to help provide bicycles to underprivileged children.

• Transcription volunteer at a New Yorkbased historical institute.

• Volunteered to help Wellesley elderly with dementia maneuver day to day life.

• Club basketball and soccer (last year).

The Tau Chapter and M.H.&E. Nicholas B. Hammond, Ph’99, I’10, H.D. 2021 request the honor of your presence at the

175th Annual Convention of St. Anthony Hall Hosted by

The No. 6 Club, MIT 428 Memorial Drive Cambridge, MA 02139

JANUARY 15 & 16 Details/Registration: deltapsi.org

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Community Events: Halloween on Vernon Photography Credit: Gordy Leech, E’21

The 31st annual Halloween on Vernon event took place on Sunday, October 24. Trinity College’s Greek organizations, clubs, and cultural houses hosted various Halloween-themed actives. Epsilon participated with coloring-in and face painting!

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NECROLOGY We regret to announce the deaths of the following alumni:

Scott M. Stearns Jr., E’47 April 11, 2021

Charles P.L. Hill, E’66 February 20,2021

Frank W. Birney, E’56 June 1, 2021

Alexander E. Fava, E’58 August 12, 2021

Planned Giving Leave A Legacy Help Us Continue the Traditions of the Epsilon Chapter of St. Anthony Hall for Years to Come If you’ve always hoped to make a lasting impact on Epsilon Chapter, have you ever considered a planned gift? Through planned giving, you can arrange a gift in your estate or financial plans that strengthens our chapter for years to come, in some cases, without affecting your income today.

Did you know that you can blend your desire for the satisfaction of charitable giving and gain some excellent tax advantages? You can accomplish both by

gifting appreciated assets to a 501(c)3 prior to gifting it to SATH. The entire value of your asset can be donated, including the taxable portion, and you might be able to deduct from your taxable income the full amount of the gift. The full asset value is also removed from your estate for federal estate-tax purposes.

Alumni older than 70½ can transfer up to $100,000 per year from their traditional IRAs to SATH, which can count as their required minimum distribution (RMD) and is not taxable if you follow the rules for a qualified charitable distribution (QCD).

(This doesn’t apply to a Roth IRA, which has tax-free withdrawals and no required distributions.)

The gift stays out of your adjusted gross income only if you make a direct transfer from your IRA to SATH. This doesn’t count as a tax-free transfer if you withdraw the money first and then make a donation to the SATH. The suggestions outlined are not intended as legal or financial advice. You should consult your advisors before making any decisions. The information you or your advisor need is: St. Anthony Trust of Hartford P.O. Box 876 Ithaca, NY 14851-0876 Tax ID# 13-2930684

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