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Brother Suarez Ties the Knot!

Suarez Wedding - Ryan CoverAs Chi Phi, we share a number of exciting days in our Brothers’ lives – from graduations to birthdays to new cars to new homes. But few celebrations are as life-changing as the day a Brother gets married! And recently, the Delta Zeta Alumni were able to share in the joy as Brother Ryan Suarez tied the knot with the love of his life!

On April 5, 2014, Brother Suarez said “I do” to his lovely bride, Ciara, and sharing in this joyous occasion were Brothers David Ebner, Josh Cleveland, Jason Bornstein, Sameep Shah, Kyllan Purdon, Aaron Poidevin, and Quincy Banis. Brother Suarez shares these wonderful thoughts from the day:

“Qunicy brought a female friend who he broke up with the next week. Poidevin got shot by cupid’s arrow Suarez Wedding - Quincy(if you know what I mean). Cleveland got shot down by a girl who he now is seriously talking too. We all got a chance to see Quincy and his then-girlfriend try procreating. Bornstein got robbed of his blanket in the hotel room, which they had set at 50! And he got about 45 minutes of sleep due to the bitter cold his brothers made him suffer through. All in all, everyone had a good time. Chi Phis added that extra life to the party, and no one got arrested! Oh, and yes, my wife Ciara did say YES, and we are happily married for 2+ months now. The wedding was in Sarasota, Florida. While weddings are expensive, all the hard work paid off in the end. I didn’t get cold feet and might have shed a tear (due to the sun in my eyes). Brothers Cleveland and Bornstein helped with last minute wedding details and spent the night with me on my last night as a single man.”

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We all wish Brother Suarez the very best in the years to come as he shares the rest of his life in wedded bliss with his lovely wife, Ciara! Congratulations to you both!

 

What Chi Phi Really Teaches Us…

Ever wondered just what Chi Phi can do for you? Well, Brother Blaise Levai found out on Thursday exactly what Chi Phi has done for him when, in his Law and Politics class, he was called upon to lead a Mock Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on the confirmation of a fictional Supreme Court Justice nominee.

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“I was Chair of the Judiciary Committee,” Brother Levai states, “and I had to facilitate the hearing, start the questioning of the nominee, and ultimately lead a final vote. My experience in Chi Phi helped me run the hearing, due to my active participation in the Chapter. Looking at the Alphas during my time with Delta Zeta (Philip Gilroy and Jose Suarez) helped me learn how to conduct myself in a professional setting. Being exposed to those experiences in Chi Phi helped me run the 90-minute hearing.”

Brother Levai was pleased to share this experience, which he said was definitely a “full circle” moment for him, and what’s more, it helped him appreciate Chi Phi a lot more.

Congrats to Brother Levai for a job well done, and for reminding us all of just how much we truly have gained from our experience as Chi Phis!

Chi Phi in the Limelight!

Turn on your television, head out for a game – no matter where you go or what you watch, you may find yourself watching a Brother without even realizing it!

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For the past month, Brother Ben Portman, of the Phi Lambda Theta Chapter, has been competing on the Food Network’s America’s Best Cook.  Brother Portman has continued to impress the judges with his culinary skills, and it’s a sure bet that all of his fellow Chi Phis are watching with the hopes of seeing him walk away the winner!

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While one Chi Phi shows off his cooking talent, another Chi Phi recently showed off his singing skills.  Brother Christian Davey, of the Rho Iota Kappa Chapter, proudly sang the National Anthem on May 4th at Fenway Park for the Boston Red Sox game.   Brother Davey was chosen as a part of the Rhode Island Day ceremonies at Fenway.

Just goes to show – you never know where you’ll see a Chi Phi next!