July, 2008

Brothers,

The entire Chapter is excited and eager for this fall, 2008 semester to get underway. The Pike house is teeming with Brothers and Rush Chairman Julian Garcia and his Rush Captains are directing an intense Summer Rush.

Brothers are preparing to defend their 2008 Overall Intramural Sports Championship, our sixth overall title in the past eight years. We'll also be attempting to win our fifth consecutive flag football title. For each of the last three years, Pike has won the Intramurals' fabled Triple Crown: championships in Football, Basketball and Softball.

Our Fraternity is especially proud of Brother Joe O'Shea '04 who has been selected as the 2008 Robertson Award winner designating Pi Kappa Alpha's National Fraternity's Most Outstanding Undergraduate. Joe is 2007-08 Student Body President, and was named a 2008 Rhodes Scholar. Last year, Joe's younger brother and fall pledge class president Jesse O'Shea '07 was chosen for the honor of being Delta Lambda's two-thousandth initiate. The freshman has already distinguished himself by becoming President of the Student United Way.

All undergraduate and alumni Pike Brothers will be cheering on the Seminoles this fall. Pike Brothers on the 2008 team include fullback Joe Surratt '05 back for his senior season. Joe was out with a broken leg in 2007, but was the team's leading scorer with six rushing touchdowns in 2006. Brother D.J. Norris '05 played defensive end until a shoulder injury sidelined his career; he now is a volunteer coach for the 'Noles.

Two of the Seminoles' quarterbacks are Pikes: redshirt freshman D'Vontrey Richardson '07 and freshman Andrew Nowels '07. Executive Head Coach Chuck Amato said "D'Vontrey could become the LeBron James of football."

Brother Recardo Wright '07 was named "Most Improved Linebacker" by FSU coaches at the end of spring practice. Wright is a rising junior. Walk-on sophomore safety Brother Michael Schill '08 also is a member of the Seminole Track team.

Florida State's varsity Track & Field team won its third consecutive National Championship in the summer of 2008. Senior biomedical engineering major Brother Matt Wernke '05 throws the hammer. Tommy Beltz '06 throws the javelin, and Mike Fingado '06 runs the hurdles for the Seminoles.

During the 2007-08 school year, Pike Brothers wore the Garnet & Gold for FSU on Seminole football, swimming, lacrosse, hockey, soccer and track teams.
I look forward to welcoming alumni back to the house this fall on football weekends. I also encourage any interested alumni to attend initiation and renew your connection to our Fraternity Ritual.

In the Bonds of Phi Phi Kappa Alpha,

Carlos Lindo '05
SMC

2008 Executive Committee

The New Year is here, and so is Delta Lambda's new executive board. These 11 guys are ready to take on the challenges and duties expected to make this year at Delta Lambda just as successful as the rest.

The newly elected President this year is junior Carlos Lindo. This is Carlos' second position on EC, having previously served as Chapter secretary. Carlos is also very active with campus organizations, holding positions such as director of Greek Affairs at FSU Student Boosters and president of the FSU Pre-Law Society. Carlos is excited to put his leadership and management skills to use as president.

Internal Vice President was awarded to Tyson Brock. Tyson also holds a position on the Student Boosters executive council. Tyson's father is Jim Brock '76.

Senior Chris Stewart will serve as External Vice President.

Jamie Mennie was awarded Treasurer, and he couldn't be more perfect for the job. Jamie is an Accounting and Finance major and holds a 3.8 GPA.

Julian Garcia is the new Rush Chair. Julian has already started his new position by working hard to make the recent 2008 Spring Rush a success.

Secretary was awarded to junior, Stephen Lorch. Stephen previously served as Alumni Relations chair. This is his first EC position. Steven's older brother is Brian Lorch '01, and his uncle is Jim Smalley '73.

Trent Kilpatrick, previously treasurer of Delta Lambda, will serve this year as Risk Awareness. Trent's father was a Pike and the president of the Delta Upsilon Chapter at Stetson University in 1983. Trent currently holds a 3.8 GPA.

The new Pledge Educator is junior Grant Goodwiller.

Continuing on the legacy is Sergeant in Arms, junior Cade Carter. Cade is son of Cadie Carter '79 who served as Delta Lambda's SMCin the early '80s. Cade was the previous Internal VP.

Junior Justin Booth joins the EC as Member at Large. Justin is also Pike's Homecoming Chair.

Pike's new House Manager is senior Dan Lanam.

"This is a very ambitious and hardworking group of guys." said president Carlos Lindo. "We will all look forward to work to make this a very successful year."