Brothers, We are looking forward to gathering with you on October 7, 2023, for our annual Homecomings Weekend pre-game tailgate at the Theta Chi House! Barbeque and beverages will be available at the House 3 hours before kickoff. Register today and join us! After the tailgate, make your way to Scott Stadium for the UVA […]
Start making your plans for our traditional Homecomings Barbecue on October 7 before the football game vs. William and Mary. A football ticket block for Theta Chi Alumni to is available now through September 22; join us in section 129. See you there!
Xi Chapter hosted a reception for returning alumni during the afternoons of June 3 and 10. Thanks to the active brothers for making the porch and patio area suitable for visitors. Pictured above are, from left to right, Mike Catacuzene ’83, Bob Williams ’68, Dave Steffan ’68, Richard Cross ’72, and Jonathan Snare ’83.
Helping Hand Bicentennial Scholarship Fund The Board of Directors of the Xi Chapter of Theta Chi Alumni Association is excited to announce the establishment of the Xi Chapter of Theta Chi Helping Hand Bicentennial Scholarship Fund. Reunions 2023 Xi Chapter hosted a reception for returning alumni during the afternoons of June 3 and 10. Thanks […]
As the season changes and spring arrives in Charlottesville, there have also been some changes on Grounds: After a decade of discussion on ending expulsion as an honor sanction, undergraduates overwhelmingly voted to maintain it as part of the Honor System. Kihei Clark finished his last season at Virginia, the sole remaining member of the […]
Homecomings Weekend This October, we had 70 active brothers, alumni, and spouses attend our Homecomings Tailgate prior to the UVA vs. Louisville football game. Many thanks to Earl Henderson and Jackie Morris for providing the food for the event. Alumni Board Elections During our annual meeting, we welcomed Tyler Moses ʼ12, Spence Phillips ʼ85, and […]
The undergraduate brothers continue to host activities for Martin, including football games and lunches or dinners. You can support this activity directly through the Martin Fund.
The house will be losing another big tree, the cedar that had been overshadowed for so many years by the dear-departed “Anchor Tree”. The cedar was dying and would eventually become a hazard. The board will consider replacing it or otherwise updating the landscaping in that part of the yard in the future.
Treasurer’s Report The Alumni Corporation continues to serve as the landlord and steward of the house, supporting the chapter through house maintenance and improvement projects. Our financial standing is solid, with sufficient operating and capital reserves. The Corporation manages regular operating expenses (including mortgage, insurance, taxes, and maintenance activities) through annual rent of $75K. We […]
It’s not too early to start planning for your Reunions Weekend. Dates for next summer’s Reunions have been announced. June 2-4, 2023 Classes of 1993, 1988, 1983, 1978, 1973 & Jefferson Society June 9-11, 2023 Classes of 2018, 2013, 2008, 2003, 1998 We invite returning alumni to stop by the house on Saturday afternoon, with […]
The Quent Alcorn Scholarship, which started in 2016, raised a total of $220,000, including a donation of $20,000 by the Young Alumni Supporters. As agreed, the board will make a one-time donation of $12,500 by the end of 2022. The donations enable the full funding of a $10,000 annual scholarship.
Alumni Board At the annual meeting on October 9, Tyler Moses ʼ12, Spence Phillips ʼ85, and Jeff Baker ʼ92 were elected to the Alumni Board. The new board members replace Mark Williamson (Vice-President), Mike Atwood (Secretary), and Patrick Higgins (ex-Treasurer) who have each served two consecutive terms and are rolling off the board. My personal […]
On a pleasant October 8 morning, 70 active brothers, alumni along many spouses and other guests attended our traditional Homecomings Tailgate on the patio prior to the football game vs. Louisville. Earl Henderson provided breakfast fare including ham biscuits along with his usual BBQ menu items, and Jackie Morris complemented the table with his signature […]
Brothers, For the first time in many years, a date for Homecomings Weekend has been announced well in advance of the event. Put October 8, 2022, on your calendar. Invitations will be going out in late summer. We have reserved a block of tickets for Theta Chi alumni for the Louisville game, and tickets are […]
Reunions Reunions Weekends, delayed by restrictions on in-person group activities for the last few years, were finally held on June 4 and 11, 2022. Celebrations took place on the West Range as well as at the Theta Chi house. Hazing As reported in the last Xi-Lights, a new state law increasing penalties for hazing […]