February 2, 2023

Dear Faithful and Respectable Alumni of Eta Zeta,

My name is Ty Lolley HZ 1397, and I am the new Commander of our Eta Zeta chapter. Let me just say, what a year this chapter has had so far! With the opening of our new house in September, the chapter has improved in all aspects. To give a little insight into how the new house has benefited us, let me describe the events I have experienced in Eta Zeta so far. 

I pledged in 2020 after completing rush on Zoom. Although we had the temporary house then, we could not hold events/meetings there until February of 2021 (only if we had masks on.) My sophomore year was significantly better as the strict policies of COVID began to fade away. We were able to start bringing back traditions and hosting events, finally feeling like a fraternity again. However, being off campus made it difficult to create a strong brotherhood. Flash forward to September 2022, and our chapter has a brand new, $3.2 million dollar, 13,000 square foot house right in the middle of campus. We now have a facility to hang out in between classes, grill some burgers together on a weekday, or watch college football on our “mega TV.” The new house gives us the freedom to have the true fraternal experience that Eta Zeta has given its members in our 60-year history. Thanks to our selfless alumni, we now have an operating base to grow our fraternity in Love, Truth, and Honor. 

I would like to personally thank our Alumni and House Corporation for their efforts over the last many years. The active chapter especially thanks Frank Potts, Chris Barr, Jason Smith, Stanley Dupuy, Ryan Madden, Joe Reyes, & many other alumni for their continued time and efforts. We know this house would not be as grand as it is without these faithful alumni.

Here are some statistics from the chapter:

• Our chapter currently has 103 active members and 11 candidates for 2nd group.

• The house has 13 residents 

• We dominated rush this past fall, taking 48 men

• Since the beginning of school, we have hosted many philanthropy events: “Coats for Kids” Coat Drive, Blast & Cast Raffle, St. Jude’s Car Wash, & Donuts for Dollars. Collectively, we have been able to raise over $9000 to send to both MedCamps and St. Judes.

• Our cumulative GPA is currently 3.28

• Over 90% of our chapter is involved in on-campus organizations. Our very own Wesley Driggs just got selected to be an Orientation Student Leader this summer!

Below you will find a few photos as well as an EC directory.  Please reach out if any of us can ever be of assistance to you.

As we approach the rest of the school year, I encourage you to stop by and visit if you haven’t already. We love hearing about the traditions this chapter once carried and we are persistently working to bring many back. If any alumni have any potential future rushees, please contact one of our Rush Chairmen below. 

Fraternally,

Ty Lolley, HZ 1397

Eta Zeta Commander

Rush at the Nu House (September 2022)

Brothers Graham Clary & Brennan Barber on Homecoming Court (October 2022)

ACA Food Drive (October 2022)

Candidate Class Philanthropy Event - St. Judes Car Wash (November 2022)

“Coats for Kids” Drive (December 2022)

First Group Initiation (January 2023)

2023-2024 Executive Council Officers

EC Contact List (2023-2024)