Events
Reunion & Homecoming Weekend (Oct. 15 – 17, 2010)
In 2010 we will celebrate alumni who have helped to shape our most recent history of LXA. If you are EH850 – EH950, we especially hope you can join us! Many alumni who returned in 2009 were surprised and inspired by the quality programming and excitement around this newest tradition. We hope you are able to join us and reconnect with the chapter. Remember, all alumni are welcome!

Former High Alpha, Ricky Richardson - EH 1199, honoring former High Alpha alumni in 2009. Join us in 2010 as we honor alumni from EH850 - 950.
Schedule of Events
Friday, October 15, 2010
2:30 p.m. – Campus tours lead by brothers of LXA. Meet at the Heffner Alumni House and look for our shirts!
6:30 p.m. – Rensselaer’s Greek ChowderFest – RSE House
- We will compete in RPI’s traditional Greek ChowderFest by providing a special chowder! Come and give us your vote!
10 p.m. – EHZ Alumni Gathering & Alumni Ritual – 200 Sunset
- Join us at 10 p.m. for a special ritual for all alumni. Many alumni have not participated in any type of ritual or celebration in several years. This exciting time will reconnect you with the chapter in a new way. We hope you are able to make it!
Saturday, October 16, 2010
All Day - EHZ alumni are welcome to stop in anytime during the weekend of Reunion & Homecoming. As a special privilege, alumni are welcome to park the house parking lot, right near many of the Saturday RPI activities.
4 p.m. – Cross, Crescent & Clams – Join us at the house for our newest tradition, as we clam bake BBQ that includes a variety of food, clams and drinks! Families are welcome! This year we will celebrate alumni from EH 850 – EH 950! – Free for all alumni and their families.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
10 a.m. – Golf Outing – Gather up a foursome of brothers and enjoy Golf at Mill Road Golf Course. Mill Road Golf Course is approximately 15 minutes away from campus. Cost is $36 per person, includes 18 holes of golf. You will be able to register for Golf on RPI’s Official Reunion & Homecoming Web site in August.
RPI’s Reunion & Homecoming Weekend include many activities and events. You can find a full schedule of events, including LXA events by clicking here.
Registration
Online registration is available on RPI’s Reunion & Homecoming website. Click here to register online.
Tell everyone that you will be here by visit our Facebook event.
Coat of Arms Shirt Series
We invite alumni to purchase our new Coat of Arms Tee Shirts. These shirts are being used for the Fall 2010 Recruitment, but are special enough for all of our actives and alumni to wear. To see the shirts and to purchase online, click here. Note: Shirts will be on sale until September 15. Shirts will be available for pick up at Cross, Crescent and Clams on Saturday, October 16 during Reunion & Homecoming.

Founder’s Day Alumni Weekend Celebration – (Friday, April 1 – Sunday, April 3, 2011)
74th Anniversary of the founding of Epsilon-Eta Zeta
Hold the date for the spring Founder’s Day Alumni Weekend in 2011. This year we will honor many alumni and actives with several awards and honors. This year will feature new honors and awards for our alumni and actives. More information will be available this winter.
2010 Founder’s Day Alumni Weekend Recap:
Thank you to the 51 alumni brothers that returned to the house for Alumni Weekend 2010. The weekend was a great success with the debut of the House Archives & Charter Room. With the hard work of the actives, this new room now houses all of our most valued and unique pieces that have been collected over the years.
A special thank you to John Farcelli ’78, EH 712 and High Rho Ricky Rielly ’11 – EH 1199 for organizing a great weekend!
We look forward to see more alumni return for Reunion & Homecoming in the fall. Be sure to save the date!!
Who Came to Alumni Weekend 2010:
| Josh Baumann ’08 – EH1113 | Joseph Foley ’08 – EH1137 | Nuz – EH1103 |
| Matt Baker ’09 – EH1141 | Roger Grice ’87 – QY426 | Yeggor Pavlov ’09 – EH1153 |
| Marty Blatz ’07 – EH 1114 | John Greenway ’08 – EH1125 | Stephen Pawlak ’05 – EH1072 |
| Dane Bodenstein – EH1178 | Douglas Hancher ’79 – EH739 | Bruce Peachey ’79 – EH726 |
| Jonah Brugger ’05 – EH1060 | Jeff Hersh ’79 – EH730 | Arlen Plotkin ’08 – EH1130 |
| Joe Cambareri ’08 – EH1121 | Douglas Ingraham ’08 – EH1146 | Chris Porter ’08 – EH1131 |
| Eli Carreiro ’07 – EH1092 | Pat Johnston ’07 – EH1098 | Trevor Powers ’05 – EH1074 |
| Danny Cheung ’02 – EH1031 | Chris Keenan ’08 – EH1148 | Peter Reale ’79 – EH729 |
| Jin Cheung ’05 – EH1061 | Thomas Kujala ’09 – EH1186 | Nick Richardson ’08 – EH1133 |
| Ryan Clapp ’09, ’10G – EH1158 | Stephen Lazos ’09 – EH1159 | Miguel Rivera ’09 – EH1211 |
| Joe Cotroneo ’76 – EH711 | Shaun Lewis ’02 – EH1020 | Pete Rudak ’82 – EH767 |
| Steven Cotroneo ’08 – EH1122 | Tim Mansfield ’09 – EH1149 | Michael Sanchez ’08 – EH1155 |
| James Cossavella ’09 – EH1215 | Gavin McIntyre ’07 – EH1117 | Paul Savikas ’06 – EH1088 |
| Michael Doyle ’07 – EH1095 | Jared Marshall ’09 – EH1151 | Gene Schiappa ’07 – EH1106 |
| Bryant Eadon ’05 – EH1063 | Miguel Martin ’06 – EH1085 | Dan Socaciu ’08 – EH1108 |
| Jeremy Estey ’07 – EH1115 | Felix Meissner ’09 – EH1167 | Tony Squillante ’08 – EH1134 |
| John Faricelli ’78 – EH712 | Mike Morganti ’84 – EH781 | Rob Wechsler ’75 – EH687 |
Recap of the weekend events:
Welcome Back Barbecue @ The Chapter House
Alumni vs. Actives Sports
- Hockey – Knickerbacker Arena
- Billiards at Jillian’s in Albany
Pre-Banquet Cocktail Hour and Ceremonies @ The Chapter House
- Official Grand Opening of the House Archives and Charter Room
Traditional Alumni Formal
Alumni and Actives Farewell Brunch @ Manory’s
If you have any questions, please contact Ricky Rielly – EH 1199 at richardsonrielly@gmail.com
Brotherhood Week
Alumni are always welcome to join in the tradition of ritual as we welcome new brothers into our fraternity and make our brotherhood even stronger. Please let us know you are joining us by contacting the High Rho.
Regional Gatherings
Hold the Date – New York City LXA/Actives Event – Friday, January 21, 2011
If you are planning a gathering of alumni in your area, let us know and we will be sure to add it to our Web site. Many of the actives are always willing to travel to meet with alumni from every era and location. We can also help you promote the gathering online, through e-mail and through The Lamplighter.
Summer Bash (July 2011)
Thank you to all of the alumni and actives that returned to campus for
Summer Bash 2010. Many of the actives and alumni were busy mingling, exploring the Saratoga Racetrack and downtown, playing golf and just having a great time.
