Kappa Kappa Psi Pi Chapter, Auburn University
Spring 2016 Newsletter
The Pi Chapter at Auburn University
Kappa Kappa Psi Pi Chapter
SPRING 2016 NEWSLETTER We had an outstanding semester full of service, music, and brotherhood!!! Pi gained 18 outstanding brothers from our Alpha Omicron membership class! Our new executive council has great plans to help our chapter continue to grow and find new ways to strive for the highest! AEA!
2016-2017 Executive Council
President: Robert Boothe VP of Membership: Aaron Thompson VP of Service: Briget Kane Recording Secretary: Ariel Clouse Treasurer: Jennifer Kaczmarek Corresponding Secretary: Lauren Rossman Alumni Historian: Ashley Garner
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Brothers of the Pi Chapter Maddison Askins
Ryan English
Graham McClelland
Mason Atkins
Ashley Garner
Sam McPheeters
Thomas Atkins
Gaston Gary
Megan McIntosh
Angel Barganier
Tripp Gulledge
Jessica Milner
Jessica Barnett
Emma Hale
Karlyle Munz
Ryan Blackwell
Trystan Harris
Michelle Park
Caroline Blake
LeeAnn Johnston
Makenzie Roberson
Kristen Bolt
Jennifer Kazcmarek
Lauren Rossman
Aly Bonville
Bridget Kane
Sam Sager
Robert Boothe
Grace Keys
PJ Spina
Sam Bullinger
Lakshmi Krishnaprasad
Sarah Tanner
Shelby Burgess
Ryan LaGrone
Jamarius Taylor
Andrew Burnside
Jonathan Lee
Aaron Thompson
Katie Buttram
Morgan Mabry
Taylor Tucker
Eythan Carter
Hannah Marshall
Beth Waldrip
Ariel Clouse
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Brittany Woodruff
New Alumni
Congratulations to the 12 newest alumni of the Pi Chapter!!! Thank you for everything that you’ve done over the years to better our great fraternity and the Auburn University Band Program! We wish you the best of luck with the next chapter of your lives! Keep strivin’! AEA!
Jahlani Baptiste became a brother in the Spring of 2012. He majored in Media Studies. Jahlani plays the tuba and his line name is CJD SQUATZ
Jessica Bloom became a brother in the Spring of 2013. She will be pursuing a Masters of Public Administration. Jessica plays the Trumpet and her line name is KREEPER.
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New Alumni
Sommer Branning became a brother in the Spring of 2013. She will be going to Pharmacy School in Colorado. Sommer plays the trombone and her line name is YOUR WHAT?.
Greg Brown became a brother in the Spring of 2013. He majored in Aerospace Engineering. Greg plays the euphonium and his line name is FIREBENDER.
Kaitlin Byerly became a brother in the Spring of 2014. She will be going to the UAB School of Dentistry. Kaitlin was on the flag line, plays the flute, and her line name is FLAPJACK.
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Erik Church became a brother in the Spring of 2013. He will be moving to North Carolina to start a Chemical Engineering job. Erik plays the trumpet and his line name is I GOT THIS.
Brettlyn Currier became a brother in the Spring of 2013. She will be going to Graduate School here at Auburn University. Brettlyn plays the clarinet and her line name is NO BRAKES.
New Alumni
Erin Dye became a brother in the Spring of 2013. She will be interning at the Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center. Erin plays the trombone and her line name is DUST STORM.
Catherine Fitzwater became a brother in the Spring of 2013. She will be pursuing a career at a Rehabilitation Center in Birmingham AL. Catherine plays the trumpet and her line name is KLENCH.
Ryan LeQuier became a brother in the Spring of 2013. He majored in Music Education. Ryan plays the trumpet and his line name is BOBBLEHEAD.
Matthew Wade became a brother in the Spring of 2013. He majored in Electrical Engineering. Matthew plays the tenor saxophone and his line name is OLRELIABLE.
Madison Windham became a brother in the Spring of 2013. She will be moving to Memphis, TN to become a critical care nurse. Madison plays the clarinet and her line name is THAT TIME?.
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Letter From Our Vice President of Membership War Eagle! This Spring, the Pi chapter experienced growth with the addition of 18 brothers. The Alpha Omicron Class combined members from nearly every section of the band and of many different majors. It was a pleasure to be their guide through this process. This class exhibited a passion for service and a true love of music that will carry them to be excellent brothers in their time here at Auburn. The Alpha Omicron class hosted a “Psifari� Social where brothers and MCs dressed like animals and safari guides, which was a big hit with the chapter. In addition, the AO class planned a fundraiser at Pieology, a new pizza place in Auburn. Finally, the AO completed their service project by making large letters for use in pictures after rituals, or at rush events. The class did a wonderful job in planning these events, and each one was very successful. I am most proud of the way that this class bonded throughout this process, and showed thier dedication to service and the fraternity. This year, the Pi chapter and Theta Lambda hosted the Southeast District Convention, which was no small undertaking. Members of the Alpha Omicron class went above and beyond in their service and involvement in this event. The candidates were attending workshops so they could grow in their knowledge of the fraternity, while simultaneously helping serve throughout the convention to make sure it went as smoothly as possible. The Pi chapter will definitely be in good hands as Alpha Omicron begins their time as brothers. Their dedication to service, musicianship, and leadership will help Pi keep Striving for the Highest for many years to come. AEA and War Eagle! Robert Boothe VP of Membership, Pi Chapter 2015-2016 6
ALPHA OMICRON
Congratulations to the newest brothers of the Pi Chapter!!! We’ve enjoyed watching you grow throughout the membership process and cannot wait to see how you continue to strive for the highest! Maddison Askins
Gaston Gary
Sam McPheeters
Angel Barganier
Tripp Gulledge
Jessica Milner
Caroline Blake
Emma Hale
Makenzie Roberson
Aly Bonville
LeeAnn Johnston
Sam Sager
Katie Buttram
Morgan Mabry
PJ Spina
Ryan English
Graham McClelland
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SPRING SEMESTER AT AUBURN UNIVERSITY As usual, Pi had a very busy spring semester in terms of service. The month of February was dedicated to the Auburn University Honor Bands. Our membership candidate class painted a large set of KK letters for our chapter! We also helped get the band ready for A-Day by getting the stadium ready and passing out waters!
This semester several of our brothers and membership candidates had the unique opportunity to travel Italy with the Auburn University Symphonic Band! They got to tour across Italy while spreading the gift of music, proving that music is a universal language!
This semester, Pi had the chance to increase our brotherhood with ourselves, other chapters, and other music organizations! During the basketball season, we got the chance to meet different chapters at all of the tournaments. We also made time to go to Montgomery to bounce around at a trampoline arena! We ended the year with our annual formal with TBΣ , ΦMA, ΣAI and kickball game with ΦMA!
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PI TAKES SOUTHEAST DISTRICT CONVENTION This year, Pi had the distinct honor of hosting the Southeast District Convention and it was a blast! We got to meet brothers from across the district, bond with the sisters of the ΘΛ chapter of TBΣ as we cohosted convention, and showoff our amazing campus! We thoroughly enjoyed this opportunity and will continue to serve this great fraternity in any way we can! Also, shout out to our very own Ariel Clouse for being elected Southeast District Vice President of Membership! AEA!
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