Alpha Sigma Chapter Alumni and Parents Newsletter

FEBRUARy 2024 edition

1 NEW EXECUTIVE BOARD

The 2024 Exec. team consists of Bolts Arnold (VI), Andrew Daniel (VIII), Charles Daniel (IV), Ned Coleman (V), Cooper Milam (I), Emory Walden (IX), Wyatt Altman (II), Jacob Hull (VII), and Steven Holder (III), from left to right above. They attended the 2024 KA Officer Training Conference in Buckhead, GA on February 9 & 10.

2 NEWLY INITIATED BROTHERS

The Fall 2023 Pledge Class consists of 20 members, initiated on November 29. The new brothers are Luke Atkinson, Keith Burroughs, Daniel Cassidy, Charles Daniel, Beau Gaston, Taylor Gordon, Samuel Hansen, Sam Hawkins, Graham Hill, Will Jennings, George Kerner, Terry Moore, Kent Morgan, James Mosteller, Isaac Mulkey, Jonah Sexton, Josh Smaha, Aaron Sumrall, Ryland Wade, and Kyle Woo. See the Appendix for more information on the new brothers.

3 SPRING PLEDGES

Spring Rush was conducted during the third week of January. With new Rush Chair Charles Daniel at the helm, the chapter was able to recruit five new members to the Spring 2024 Pledge Class. Amin Finan, Seth Adams, Chess Morris, Sam Smith, and William McKillip (L to R) make up the new P.C..

4 PAST EVENTS

The last few months have provided many memories among the brothers, their parents, and the KA Alumni base.

Recently, the annual Convivium trip took the brothers to the French Quarter in New Orleans. The trip spanned 4 days and featured the formal event on Sunday, January 14.

After Thanksgiving, on Saturday, November 25, 2023, the Yellow Jackets hosted top-seeded UGA at Bobby Dodd Stadium. A vibrant tailgate took place, with live music and a ton of people.

Saturday, October 28, 2023, was Homecoming. The chapter hosted one of its largest tailgates in recent history before the GT-UNC game, which was a thriller. There was an Alumni breakfast in the morning, followed by a Gameday BBQ, where brothers smoked over 150 lbs of pork for the tailgate’s attendees.

The week prior, Saturday, October 21, 2023, was the Fall Parents’ Weekend, with the Boston College football game. Parents, siblings, and friends of the current brothers all came together to enjoy food and live music.

5 UPCOMING EVENTS

The Spring of 2024 is home to many events at the Alpha Sigma Chapter.

UGA @ GT Baseball Game and Tailgate [03/01]
Join us in attending the Georgia vs. Georgia Tech Baseball Game at Mac Nease Baseball Park on Friday, March 1 at 6:00 PM. A tailgate (with food & beverages) will take place at the KA House before the game. All alumni, parents, family, and friends are encouraged to attend.

KA Mom’s Day [03/02]
The First Annual KA Moms’ Day will be on Saturday, March 2. This will serve as a great opportunity for active brothers and their moms to spend time together. More details will be available soon. In the meantime, reach out to Marsha Oliver (912-398-9585) for more.

GT Ducks Unlimited Banquet [03/27]
The Annual Georgia Tech Ducks Unlimited Banquet will take place on Wednesday, March 27 ay the GT Alumni Association Ballroom. Join many other KAs for “fun and fellowship” celebrating the 87th Anniversary of DU. Dinner will be provided for those that attend and there will be raffles for limited edition merchandise and outdoor gear. Contact Lewis Scruggs (706-247-1310) for more information.

Annual Golf Tournament [04/20]
The 2024 KA Alumni and Parents Golf Tournament will take place this April at Bear’s Best Atlanta. The tournament is open to all Alpha Sigma brother, alumni, parents, family, and friends. The tournament will be a four-man scramble, starting with a shotgun-start on Saturday morning. Sign-ups will close March 31 and all payments will be due March 31 as well.

Sign Up Here!

Spring Parents’ (and Alumni) Weekend [04/20]
Following the Golf Tournament, the Spring 2024 Parents Weekend will take place on Saturday night, April 20. Mark your calendars and begin to make your travel arrangements! For any questions regarding the Parents' Weekend Event, reach out to Chéri Frame (478-550-0468).

Rose Ball [05/06 - 05/09]
The annual trip to Panama City Beach will take the brothers south in early May at the end of the Spring Semester. Graduating students and the year’s most distinguished students will be celebrated.

Other Events
Be on the look out for more information regarding other upcoming events in the Fall of 2024, such as Parents Weekend, Homecoming, and the Alpha Sigma Chapter’s 125th Reunion Banquet.

To see more details on upcoming events, visit the “Events” page.

More Info on Upcoming Events

6 BROTHER SPOTLIGHT

**Jack Terry** (PC ‘22)

Our February 2024 Brother Spotlight is on Jack Terry. Jack is a fourth-year at Georgia Tech, pursuing his B.S. in Civil Engineering. He is from Little Rock, Arkansas, and was initiated into the Alpha Sigma Chapter in the Fall of 2020. Jack has served the chapter as both the Sergeant-at-Arms (VIII) in 2022 and the Philanthropy Chair in 2023.
On top of his classwork, Jack has been involved as a Student Assistant for the GT Denning Technology & Management Program since August 2021. He is also active with Campus Outreach, GT Intramurals, and is a passionate Yellow Jackets athletics fan. Jack and his fiancée, Marisa, got engaged in July.
This past summer, Jack interned with HNTB as a Bridge Engineer, and the summer before he interned with Garver as a Transportation Engineer. After graduation, Jack will return to Garver in Fayetteville, AR to join their Structural Engineering team full-time. He also plans to go to Graduate School for Structural Engineering in the near future.

7 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

**Tom Atkinson** (PC ‘92)

Tom Atkinson was an Alpha Sigma from 1992-1996, and has fond memories of the old KA House and brothers. He remembers House Manager Joe Johnson trying to hold the house together with duct tape until the current house at 801 Techwood Drive was completed.
After graduation in Mechanical Engineering, Tom worked for Huber Corp. before returning to Tech to earn his M.B.A. in 2002. Soon after, Tom married Bethany, moved to Decatur, GA, and worked for Delta Air Lines and Novare Group. Then he quickly began his real estate career in 2004. As an experienced landlord, property manager and realtor, he has been adding clients, tenants, and investment properties for 20 years now. He helps clients play musical chairs with their homes, so please call him if you are moving anywhere in Atlanta. (404-441-2370) He gives clients detailed insight, and unparalleled expertise for buying or selling investment real estate too.
Bethany is thinking of retiring from Adidas and helping Tom with the real estate business, since Tom enjoys it so much! Tom and Bethany have two sons, Luke and Landon. Landon is a varsity Lacrosse captain at Decatur High School, and working on his Eagle Scout. Luke Atkinson was just initiated into the Alpha Sigma Chapter, after serving as Pledge Class President. He is now one of the chapter’s House Managers and is pursuing his degree in Mechanical Engineering. Tom’s extra curricular activities include helping with the scout troop in Decatur, traveling with family to beaches in FL & SC, hiking the Appalachian Trail, and kayaking Georgia rivers. He is member of Decatur First United Methodist, where he has served on the trustees, and as council chairman.

8 FALL 2024 RUSH

With the Spring Semester in full-gear, the Rush Committee is working hard to build a strong Fall 2024 pledge class. Our new Number IV, Charles Daniel, is looking forward to receiving any and all recommendations for incoming freshmen or transfer students. Please reach Charles at (706-939-0808) with any questions or concerns.

9 PHILANTHROPY + FUNDRAISING

Working alongside KA Nationals, the Alpha Sigma Chapter is proud to announce a new partner in our Philanthropic efforts: The Independence Fund. The Independence Fund is dedicated to improving the lives of both Veterans and their families through mobility. Our goal for 2024 is to raise $30,000 for an all-terrain wheelchair for an injured veteran in the Atlanta area.

On a fundraising note, the chapter is in the process of raising money for a new front yard. The plan is to raise $10,000 to level the yard, install a retaining wall, and lay down turf for a fresh look to match our beautiful house.

Donate to the Independence Fund

Donate to the Chapter Front Yard

For questions regarding any of the above information, please contact:

Jacob Hull (470-728-4086) regarding the Independence Fund
Will Jennings (770-680-1166) regarding the Front Yard project

10 Stellar STUDENTS

Please join us in congratulating the following brothers for earning a 4.0 GPA in the Fall of 2023:

Joseph Atkinson (Computer Science)
Spencer Farmer (Business)
Sam Hatcher (Business)
Porter Hill (Industrial Engr.)
Steven Holder (Industrial Engr.)
Morgan Payne (Business)
Zach Shubert (Mechanical Engr.)
Luke Atkinson (Mechanical Engr.)
Keith Burroughs (Computer Science)
Will Jennings (Industrial Engr.)
Terry Moore (Business)
Kent Morgan (Business)

11 RESOURCES

Visit the Chapter Website for more information and updates: www.kajackets.org

Dear Alumni, Parents, and Friends,

I hope you can attend the GT vs. UGA Baseball Game (03/01) and/or the Spring Parents/Alumni Weekend (04/20). Both of these events will be wonderful opportunities to revisit campus and reconnect with other members of the Alpha Sigma Chapter.

Please reach out in any manner with questions, concerns, or even just to say hello! I would love to hear your opinions and preferences for upcoming Alumni/Parents events, and I will do my best to accommodate your requests.

Lastly, we all look forward to celebrating the Alpha Sigma Chapter’s 125th Year, and I am in the process of planning a “Reunion Banquet” to commemorate the occasion. I will deliver more information regarding this banquet (along with details about Fall events) in the May Newsletter.

Sincerely,

Ned Coleman
Number V - Historian
(404-242-5222)
historian@kajackets.org

Good Contacts:

Chapter President: Cooper Milam // president.kaalphasigma@gmail.com
All things Rush: Charles Daniel // charlesd044@gmail.com
Alumni & Events: Ned Coleman // historian@kajackets.org
Finances & Dues: Bolts Arnold // hdabolts@gmail.com
KA House “Stuff”: Will Jennings // ka.gt.house.manager@gmail.com

APPENDIX

New Brothers

Luke Atkinson; Mechanical Engineering; Decatur, GA; Decatur HS
Keith Burroughs; Computer Science; Raleigh, NC; Broughton HS
Daniel Cassidy; Business; John’s Creek, GA; John’s Creek HS
Charles Daniel; Civil Engineering; Clarkesville, GA; Habersham Central HS
Beau Gaston; Business; Nashville, TN; Montgomery Bell
Taylor Gordon; Biomedical Engineering; Loganville, GA; Loganville Christian
Samuel Hansen; Business; Evans, GA; Augusta Christian
Sam Hawkins; Mechanical Engineering; Atlanta, GA; Marist
Graham Hill; Mechanical Engineering; Monroe, GA; George Walton
Will Jennings; Industrial Engineering; Carrollton, GA; Carrollton HS
George Kerner; Business; Jacksonville, FL; Bolles
Terry Moore; Business; Atlanta, GA; Holy Innocents
Kent Morgan; Business; Atlanta, GA; Lovett
James Mosteller; Chemical Engineering; Tunnel Hill, GA; Northwest Whitfield HS
Isaac Mulkey; Electrical Engineering; Loganville, GA; Walnut Grove HS
Jonah Sexton; Building Construction; Gainesville, GA; North Forsyth HS
Josh Smaha; Computer Science; Macon, GA; First Presbyterian Day
Aaron Sumrall; Electrical Engineering; Chattanooga, TN; Boyd Buchanan
Ryland Wade; Electrical Engineering; Raleigh, NC; Broughton HS
Kyle Woo; Aerospace Engineering; San Jose, CA; Archbishop Mitty HS