Last Sunday, November 15, the Pi Delta brothers initiated 20 new brothers into the ranks of Tau Kappa Epsilon. After making it through eight weeks of learning about the Fraternity and the local chapter, the associate members were ready to officially become brothers. While in this eight weeks period under the leadership of Frater Dom Stella, the new members learned about the six focal points of TKE, Scholarship, Leadership, Teamwork, Character, Brotherhood, and Service. With each week came a new focal point which the new members learned about and actively participated in demonstrating. The new members also learned about the current brothers and other current chapter activities. TKE Nation should be very proud to welcome these 20 new members into the Bond.
Good football is always preceded by good tailgates. Last Saturday, Nov. 7, the TKE through down a killer tailgate with the Pi Delta alumni during their annual TKE Alumni Tailgate. The tailgate was in the Blazer Village outside of Legion Field. It started at 10 in the morning and lasted up until the kick off at 1PM. Hot dogs and hamburgers were served along with side dishes from alumni. All the brothers enjoyed spending time with each other and sharing old stories. After the tailgate, the Blazers played a great game and pulled out a stunning victory.
During half time at the homecoming game, Frater Andrew Stone, took home one of the most prestigious awards at UAB- Mr. UAB. There were several rounds of interviews and many great people running, but in the end Andrew pulled out an overwhelming victory. This was the first year that the student body was able to vote, and Andrew campained extremelywell. He made Facebook groups and the like, all the while still going out to the student body in general and campaigning. As Mr. UAB, Andrew will serve as a leader of the Student Alumni Society and on the NAS Board. Additionally, Andrew received a $1,500 scholarship along with his title. Frater Stone truly has earned the prize and will make UAB proud as he carries the title.
Mr. Andrew Stone and Ms. Claire Sands, Mr. and Mrs. UAB
On October 24, 2009, Pi Delta brothers, associate members, and chapter sweetheart volunteered with Habitat for Humanity. The brothers met at the HUC at 7 AM and on a rainy day to carpool to the site. The location was at Red Mill Road in Birmingham, and the house is being built for Lurette Holifield and her son, Jakobi. The brothers and the new associate members enjoyed the volunteering and helping out with Habitat, and special thanks goes to the Habitat for Humanity branch at UAB of Greater Birmingham for offering the opportunity to serve. We will be again back soon!
After the work was done and the hammers put up, the brothers made their way to Alpha Xi Delta ’s Puzzlepalooza philanthropy.
With 24 new associate members, the Pi Delta chapter has the largest incoming class in over 10 years and the largest on UAB campus. This is an exciting time for the brothers and the the associate members. All the brothers worked hard at rush and are excited to have such a large class. Here are all the associate members for the Fall of 2009.
| Brent Charles Taylor |
| Cameron Brimer |
| Chase Giles |
| Daniel Stickler |
| Dustin White |
| Eddie Moncrief |
| Eric George |
| Jack Cowan |
| James Mark Lucas |
| Joe Massie |
| Josh Pridgeon |
| Justin Oliver |
| Nathan Vickers |
| Richard Collier |
| Rob Clifton |
| Robert Mann |
| Sam Dawkins |
| Seth Oliver |
| Spencer Watson |
| Spencer Wood |
| Sung Lee |
| Tony Kim |
| Tyler Dozier |
| Tyler Mitchell |
