Spring Father/Son ceremony conducted

With spring around the corner and the weather finally showing some life,  Indiana Gamma held it’s father/son ceremony for it’s newest initiates, the Nu class.  The ceremony took place at the house, held by Eminent Herald Jacob Wainwright and officiated by Member Educator Scott Kincannon and Eminent Archon Nick Martell.  The process went smoothly, and Wainwright had the following to say: “I was very pleased with the ceremony and I look forward to watching the relationship between mentor and mentee grow with time”.

Without further ado, here’s the list of fathers and their corresponding sons.

Kyle  Schultz	Dylan Wendel
Stephen Bonica	Drew Miller
Noah Roush	Ryan Tuffnell
JamesMantz	Ryan Beck
Arjun Sridhar	Joe Krahulik
Thomas Newlin	Blake Biesen
Andrew Johnson	Andy Foster
Colby Stewart	Derek Shireman
Nicholas Loughlin	Evan Baker
Dan Wilkerson	Mike Montgomery
John Padgett	Taylor Bezotte
Will Torres	Jack Rohrer
Ian Baques	Griffin Oakes
Dom Bale	George Duffy
Ryan Schroeck	Geoff Ferguson
Jack Binzer	Michael Rastovic
Joe Gralak	Evan Morris
Rob Payne	Jackson Tomchek
Nick Prewitt	Brian LaManna
Brennan Haug	Anthony Nasti
Matt Delaney	Pat Hennessy
Matthew Marconcini	Sean Marks

And some pictures of the new families.

Nick Prewitt and Brian LaManna

Anthony Nasti and Brennan Haug

Taylor Bezzote and John Padgett

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Indiana Gamma Performs Big Brother/Little Brother Ceremony

Little Brother Matt Pappas with his Big Brother, Tommy Nguyen.

This past week the brothers of Sigma Alpha Epsilon observed yet another Big Brother Little Brother ceremony. Every new member class goes through this ceremony, and this past week was Mu class’s turn. In Sigma Alpha Epsilon, the importance of such an event is immense. As brotherhood is one of the most respected aspects of our fraternity, the Big Brother Little Brother ceremony helps to strengthen these bonds through numerous methods.

Little Brother Andrew Cowie with his Big Brother, Noah Roush

The ceremony involves the official bond being created between the new Big and Little Brother tandems.  Each new member has the opportunity to pick an elder member who they desire to be their Big Brother, and Big Brothers are also asked who they would choose as their son.  In the end, the Loyalty Educator is tasked with picking sons for older members. Once the ceremony has completed, it is the duty of the big brother to mentor the younger brother further in the ways of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Through further instruction by the Big Brother, the Little Brother becomes more integrated into the chapter, as well as being enlightened in the ways of a true gentleman.

Little Brother Eric Gerbers with his Big Brother, Nick Prewitt

True friendship is something that should never be taken for granted, and through the big and little brother bond, a strong relational foundation can be develope. Being a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon is truly a special experience that many are not fortunate to be a part of. As a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, ritual events such as the Big and Little Brother ceremony remind us of the unfaltering brotherhood that we are fortunate to have.

Big Brother Ryan Schroeck and Little Brother Matt Ellsworth

Big Brother Jacob Wainwright with his Little Brother, Theo Berndt