At the Winter 2013 PHC/IFC retreat both of the councils sat down to discuss what goals they

wanted to achieve during their terms. In the end, three goals stood out the most to the coun-

cils which involved the numbers: 3.05, 5.5% and 10.

3.05: This number represents the GPA the council would like to see the Greek community

achieve during the Spring semester.

5.5%: This is the percentage the council would like to see the Greek community grow to

within the next year.

10: This is the number of Alumni/Alumnae that the council would like each chapter to have

at the Greek Life Reunion on April 6.

Along with the help from the entire community there is no reason these goals cannot be

achieved!

3.05, 5.5%, 10 I n s i d e t h i s

i s su e :

Pie for Pi 2

Pie for Pi

(continued)

3

Meet your

new IFC/PHC

Presidents

4

Smitten’ for

Mittens

5

Freezin’ for

a Reason

6

Jimmy’s

Joke Corner

6

Na & Tori’s

Study Table

6

January Newsletter 1 / 3 0 / 1 2

Maverick Greeks should be proud of their academic performance during

the Fall 2012 term! As a community, Greeks achieved a 2.95 GPA, the

highest mark we've seen in at least four years. Three chapters achieved

higher than a 3.0 GPA. Four mens chapters, Sigma Chi, Lambda Chi Al-

pha, Delta Chi, and Phi Delta Theta, achieved above the all men's aver-

age of 2.83, and two women's organizations, Alpha Chi Omega and Sig-

ma Sigma Sigma achieved higher than the all-women's average. We

haven't had this many chapters achieve above these levels in years.

The community, fresh off this significant improvement, has set an ambi-

tious goal of 3.05 for the Spring 2013 semester. We're hopeful that all

members will contribute to this effort!

-John Bulcock

Thoughts from John...

P a g e 2

Never mind what

others do; do better

than yourself, beat

your own record from

day to day, and you

are a success.

- William J.H.

Boetcker

Pie for Pi / Dean’s List Pie for Pi (3.14-3.49)

Last Name First Name Chapter

Andrus Kaitlyn Alpha Chi Omega

Culkins Megan Alpha Chi Omega

Dee Julia Alpha Chi Omega

Fisher Bridget Alpha Chi Omega

Igbo-ogbonna Courtney Alpha Chi Omega

Janssen Erin Alpha Chi Omega

Ledding Ashley Alpha Chi Omega

Olsen Aimee Alpha Chi Omega

Schwartz Jocelyn Alpha Chi Omega

Schweitzer Callie Alpha Chi Omega

Simonieg Alexandra Alpha Chi Omega

Weber Tessa Alpha Chi Omega

Wojciehowski Stephanie Alpha Chi Omega

Drossart Daphne Alpha Sigma Alpha

Hamilton Marissa Alpha Sigma Alpha

Hammer Kayce Alpha Sigma Alpha

Thao Yer Alpha Sigma Alpha

Westergren Alyssa Alpha Sigma Alpha

Yeshidagne Emerald Alpha Sigma Alpha

Melissa Anderson Sigma Sigma Sigma

Akua Asare Sigma Sigma Sigma

Ashley Brittain Sigma Sigma Sigma

Christina Johnson Sigma Sigma Sigma

Noel Kwait Sigma Sigma Sigma

Heidi Lybarger Sigma Sigma Sigma

Jenna Rindels Sigma Sigma Sigma

Tori Rudolph Sigma Sigma Sigma

Lauren Siebenaler Sigma Sigma Sigma

Amanda St. Germaine Sigma Sigma Sigma

Jaylnn Yonker Sigma Sigma Sigma

Carter Tyrone Brothers With a Purpose

Smith Marcus Brothers With a Purpose

Danforth Drew Delta Chi

Davis Matthew Delta Chi

Haala Clint Delta Chi

Hillman Ari Delta Chi

Marten Andrew Delta Chi

Mulamba Issa Delta Chi

Sieve Brock Delta Chi

Bergstrom Taylor Lambda Chi Alpha

Goehring Tyler Lambda Chi Alpha

Herkenhoff Jeremy Lambda Chi Alpha

Hermansen Eric Lambda Chi Alpha

Nickel Cody Lambda Chi Alpha

Heckt John Phi Kappa Psi

Ploeger Charles Phi Kappa Psi

Ableman Marcus Phi Delta Theta

Cremer Jonathon Phi Delta Theta

Malone Mathew Phi Delta Theta

Sitka Jordan Phi Delta Theta

Spartz Brett Phi Kappa Theta

Dean’s List (3.5-4.0)

Last Name First Name Chapter

Buechner Nicki Alpha Chi Omega

Cassidy Heather Alpha Chi Omega

Coleman Melissa Alpha Chi Omega

Dittman Joelene Alpha Chi Omega

Durhman Paige Alpha Chi Omega

Ellis Abby Alpha Chi Omega

Fox-Christensen Madison Alpha Chi Omega

P a g e 3 Ganie-Foote Elle-Shante Alpha Chi Omega

Hanson Ella Alpha Chi Omega

Hebig Mikell Alpha Chi Omega

LaValle Amber Alpha Chi Omega

Mensink Morgan Alpha Chi Omega

Miller Lisa Alpha Chi Omega

Patrin Kami Alpha Chi Omega

Reese Hannah Alpha Chi Omega

Schafer Amanda Alpha Chi Omega

Stegeman Sara Alpha Chi Omega

Bordewick Mikaela Alpha Sigma Alpha

Carlson Marissa Alpha Sigma Alpha

Counter Shandi Alpha Sigma Alpha

Madsen Beth Alpha Sigma Alpha

Southward Jordan Alpha Sigma Alpha

Adam Melanie Gamma Phi Beta

Aliperto Kara Gamma Phi Beta

Bauman Jessica Gamma Phi Beta

Erickson Jordan Gamma Phi Beta

Higgins Emily Gamma Phi Beta

Suzzane Akande Sigma Sigma Sigma

Elise Boleman Sigma Sigma Sigma

Sara Borchet Sigma Sigma Sigma

Kelsey Elingson Sigma Sigma Sigma

Rachel Fenske Sigma Sigma Sigma

Megan Fleischer Sigma Sigma Sigma

Mariah Haffield Sigma Sigma Sigma

Lauren Holmes Sigma Sigma Sigma

Melissa Jones Sigma Sigma Sigma

Marla Kautzman Sigma Sigma Sigma

Arielle Mastellar Sigma Sigma Sigma

Emily Schmitt Sigma Sigma Sigma

Hannah Shanley Sigma Sigma Sigma

Heidi Sletta Sigma Sigma Sigma

Lisa Stevens Sigma Sigma Sigma

Kathryn Tschida Sigma Sigma Sigma

Brianna Werner Sigma Sigma Sigma

Anderson Logan Delta Chi

Davis Chase Delta Chi

Norberg Ethan Delta Chi

Rieb Brian Delta Chi

Segal Nathaniel Delta Chi

Block Travis Lambda Chi Alpha

Dahlman Matthew Lambda Chi Alpha

Lindquist Matthew Lambda Chi Alpha

Maurice Conner Lambda Chi Alpha

Schieler David Lambda Chi Alpha

Yetter Steven Lambda Chi Alpha

Mangione David Phi Kappa Psi

Maxa Tyler Phi Kappa Psi

Rife Christopher Phi Kappa Psi

Stofferan Tyler Phi Kappa Psi

Ward Matthew Phi Kappa Psi

Eisma Mitchell Phi Delta Theta

Williams Vinson Phi Delta Theta

Silker Zakery Phi Delta Theta

Stenzel Dwain Phi Delta Theta

Ripplinger Thomas Phi Kappa Theta

Gross Jacob Sigma Chi

Hennes Alexander Sigma Chi

Krzmarzick David Sigma Chi

Nagel Ryan Sigma Chi

Nothing

splendid has ever

been achieved

except by those

who dared believe

that something

inside them was

superior to

circumstance.

- Bruce Barton

P a g e 4

Panhellenic President

Trisha Makosvsky

Interfraternity Presi-

dent Jacob Moe

Meet Your New IFC/PHC Presidents January marks the first month that the new Panhellenic and Interfraternity Councils

have been in session and with all of the hard work they will be doing why not get to

know your new PHC and IFC presidents? PHC President, Trisha Makovsky, is a sen-

ior human biology major and a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha. She has held many

positions in her chapter and has previously served as VP of Conduct Review on PHC.

When asked what made her run for PHC President she replied, “The leadership op-

portunities and good resume builder. I also have a strong support for the Panhellenic

world and wanted to be a larger part of it.”

IFC President, Jacob Moe, is a junior double majoring in Business Management and

Marketing with a minor in Business. He is a member of Delta Chi and has previously

served as President of his chapter for two terms. When asked why he ran for IFC

President he replied, “After everything that I had done with Delta Chi during my 2

years as president, IFC president looked like a new area I could make an impact in.”

Both Presidents were also asked what they hope to accomplish during their time as

president, Trisha replied, “…increase Chapter companionship…Community

growth…more All Greek events” while Jacob replied, “I hope to build the Greek

community bigger and stronger than ever before, and have grades steadily improve”.

After we got all of the important questions out of the way, we figured knowing the

boring details wasn’t enough to truly know who your Presidents are, so we threw in

some fun questions.

Q. What is your favorite candy?

Jacob: Rolo (NOT to be confused in any way with YOLO)

Q. If you could be any super hero, who would you be?

Trisha: Wonder Woman!

Q. If you were stranded on a desert island and could only bring one person and one

item who and what would you bring and why?

Trisha: Jeff Corwin – because he knows what to eat and what not to eat. And I would

bring my cell phone, duh!

Jacob: My wonderful girlfriend Emma Deppa, and a fully loaded yacht that can sail

around the world so we can enjoy the trip.

If you would like to see Trisha and Jacob in action, attend a PHC meeting Thursdays

at 4 P.M. or and IFC meeting Thursdays at 5 P.M. in the Nickerson Room (CSU 238). J a n u a r y N e w s l e t t e r

Smittin’ for Mittens

P a g e 5

One of the upcoming

events in February is

Dance Marathon and Lau-

ren Holmes from Sigma

Sigma Sigma came up with

an idea to fundraise for the

event. We sat down with

Lauren to talk about her

mitten fundraiser and gain

some insight into Dance

Marathon and what it’s all

about.

Q. What is your position

on the Dance Marathon

council?

A. Community Donations

and Sponsorships chair.

Q. How much money

have you raised so far with

your mitten fundraiser?

A. $400 and there are still

a few pairs left!

Q. How many hours

would you estimate you

spent making the mittens?

A. 30 plus

Q. Where does the money

you raised go?

A. The Dance Marathon

fundraiser for Gillette

Children’s Hospital.

Q. What does your posi-

tion do?

A. I ask businesses in

the community for do-

nations that contribute

to our fundraiser in

February.

Q. Does it cost any-

thing to get into Dance

Marathon?

A. A $10 donation at the

door is all that is required,

but it is greatly appreciated

if you would be willing to

contribute more than this

as all proceeds go to Gil-

lette’s. The $10 donation

is well worth the money

spent, you receive your

name in a raffle for awe-

some prizes, get to eat

food from vendors from

all over the Mankato area

and there are also children

who have received care at

Gillette’s at the event so

you can get to know them

and their families while

helping out a great cause.

Q. What are you most ex-

cited about for this year’s

Dance Marathon?

A. We’re really hoping that

we have more participa-

tion from a variety of oth-

er RSO’s on campus be-

cause we would like to ex-

ceed last year’s donations

as well as spread the word

about Gillette Children’s

Hospital and the support

they give to patients and

their families.

Dance Marathon will be

held in the Ballroom in the

CSU on February 23 from

6-9pm and registration

starts at 5:30pm, but you

can register your team be-

forehand at

www.msudancemarathon.c

om.

Lauren Homes walking

dogs for the Blue Earth

County Humane Society.

Volunteers are the

only human beings

on the face of the

earth who reflect this

nation's compassion,

unselfish caring,

patience, and just

plain love for one

another.

- Erma Bornbeck

This semester the ladies of Alpha Sigma Alpha are

planning on participating in the Polar Plunge in St. Pe-

ter on February 2. Polar Plunge is an event put on by

Minnesota law enforcement every year between Janu-

ary and March and all proceeds from the event go to

Special Olympic Minnesota.

The Alpha Sigma Alpha ladies’ National Philanthropy is

Special Olympics so this event is a way for them to sup-

port their National Philanthropy as well as supporting

the local Minnesota Special Olympics event. In order to

raise more money for this event, the ladies of ASA held a fundraiser at Applebee’s on January 23. If you

brought in a flyer when you came to eat 15% of the proceeds from the night went to the ASA women for their

Polar Plunge team. A few ladies at the event as well as Emerald Yeshidagne, the Philanthropy chair gave me

some more insight into their Polar Plunge team; there are 15 of the ASA ladies who are jumping and many of

the women who aren’t jumping are going on February 2 to support their sisters as they make the frigid

plunge. Brad Steele, a local DJ from the radio station Z99, is partnering with the ASA women to raise aware-

ness about the plunge. The goal for the ladies is $2,000 and from the Applebee’s event they were able to

raise $142.30!

If you would like to support the Alpha Sigma Alpha ladies raise money for their plunge team you can go to

polarplungemn.org and look for “Z99/Alpha Sigma Alpha” and your donation will help these ladies help

Special Olympics Minnesota.

Freezin’ for a Reason

Two Greek students were

walking across campus when

one said, "Where did you get

such a great bike?"

The second Greek replied,

"Well, I was walking along

yesterday minding my own

business when a beautiful

woman rode up on this bike. She threw the bike to the

ground, took off all her clothes and said, "Take what

you want."

The second Greek nodded approvingly, "Good choice;

the clothes probably wouldn't have fit."

Jimmy’s Joke Corner

Study Tip #524

Use the “45/15 Method”,

study for 45 minutes

and take a 15 minute

break. It’ll give your

brain time to rest...and

will also allow you to

pay more attention to

your phone!

Na and

Tori’s Study

Table