Tri-Kap Updates

Summer term 11X has begun and the Tri-Kap ‘13s have hit the ground running. House managers Deep Shah and Dan Krawec are pleased to announce the completion of Spring Term’s bathroom renovations of our sinks and countertops. We’ve added new double-door oak cabinets, a white laminate countertop, white sink basins, silver Grohe faucets, and a white shelf.

Not only is this improvement a long-awaited enhancement for brothers, but also a godsend for the many female friends who frequent our hallowed halls. In fact, one visitor reported, "surprisingly, Tri-Kap has one of the cleanest bathrooms of any frat! Have you seen AD's?!"

We’d like to express our gratitude toward Dave from Dave’s Carpentry who organized and completed all of the woodwork for the project, and ARC Mechanical for the plumbing work.

As you may notice, we’ve also tried modernizing our bathroom with a new automatic paper towel dispenser and foam soap dispensers. Take a look at some pictures below:

Dan Krawec '13

House Manager

The end of the Spring is always a bittersweet time for Tri-Kap. Although it marks the conclusion of yet another successful term at Dartmouth, it also means we must bid farewell to our graduating seniors. To commemorate this event, we had our annual spring bequeathal ceremony for the 11s this past week.

The brothers all gathered around as the 2011 seniors bequeathed some of their most valued positions to the younger classes. Each bequeathal had both a special memory attached to it it along with a reason for giving it to the younger brother. The bequeathed items ranged anywhere from an old house shirt to a special house position that brother had acquired. Bequeathals are undoubtedly one of the most important things we do as a house.

Our halls were filled with both laughs and tears as the seniors reminisced about their time as a Tri-Kap brother. The 11s further gave words of wisdom to the younger classes about how to truly appreciate and get the most out of the house. Although they now move beyond our hallowed halls in order to leave their mark on the world, their legacy has forever been established among us. So congratulations to the 2011 Tri-Kap graduating class! We will miss you dearly.

Yours in Kappa,

Paul Wagdalt '13
Social Chair

Green Key this past year was a weekend to remember. As we started off the week with Sunday Harbor to celebrate, we knew that 1 Webster Ave. would revisit many traditions, as well as make new ones for years to come. On Wednesday we were happy to have many alums visit us for one of the best Meetings this term. We rekindled old friendships, and many of us from the younger classes had the opportunity to meet the older graduates from the '08s and '09s.

The Friday Dance Party as usual was a huge hit. The 'Klub Kappa Kabana' party proved to truly be the "hottest place north of Havana" as we established ourselves as the best scene on campus. DJs Kenny Wang '12 and Michael Barile '13 held it down with some awesome beats and it turned out to be a great night.

The following morning we held corporations in the GOTE Room. Led by Alumni Board President James McKim '83, we discussed our yearly financials, and perhaps most importantly the impending renovations. With input from the rest of the board, including Michael Brasher '10, Matt Brown '05, and Terry Lowd '66 the meeting proved to be very productive. In addition, 23 '13s and 2 12's were officially initiated into the Kappa Kappa Kappa Society as brothers. As one of them, I guarantee that we will do everything in our power to positively contribute and be the best brothers we can be.

All in all Green Key was a great time and I hope that we showed our beloved alumni a fantastic time among our hallowed halls.

Yours in Kappa,

Tanay Ganga '13
Social Chair

The brothers pose for the camera before the relay

On Saturday, May 14th, brothers donated their time by attending the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, an event that allows communities around the world to commemorate those who have battled cancer. At the Relay, teams camp out overnight and take turns walking a track. Every team needs at least one member walking the track at all times in recognition that cancer never sleeps.

We arrived to the event with a team of 15 members, making us the house with the highest on-site participation of all Greek organizations. Brothers walked several laps with townspeople, fellow Dartmouth students, and cancer survivors to help combat the disease.

Fundraising for this event started last term with the determination of Wei Zhou ’12, who initiated the early involvement and interest in the relay. Because of his contributions, we raised over $800 by the end of winter term. Since then, we managed to raise over $1300 through personal donations and grilled cheese sales. Our efforts placed us first of the fraternities with the most funds raised and second of all Greek houses.

A special thanks to the following for their contributions: Mike Barile ’13, Alec Brodsky ’11, Steven Kadish, Cameron Sharman ’11, and Wei Zhou ’12

- Christian Mgbonyebi, Philanthropy Chair

The Honorable Gregory Slayon talks to a captivated Brotherhood

Last Thursday, May 5, the brothers of Kappa Kappa Kappa were honored to host The Honorable Gregory W. Slayton. Professor Slayton currently teaches at Tuck Business School, and previously has worked as a venture capitalist, Silicon Valley CEO, orphanage operator, and U.S. Chief of Mission to Bermuda. Needless to say, everybody was very excited to hear from such an accomplished individual.

During the talk, Professor Slayton discussed a wide variety of topics--anything brothers wanted to know about, from the world of finance to his thoughts on marriage, faith, and raising a family. It was a very special opportunity to hear one of the most prolific men at Dartmouth speak frankly and openly.

Following the discussion was an informal meet-and-greet with Professor Slayton. After Professor Slayton left, brothers continued to hang out and discuss the talk, reflecting the extent to which he got us thinking.

So thank you, Professor Slayton, for a truly memorable discussion. It was a privilege for all of us at 1 Webster.

Yours in Kappa,
Dan Fox '13

The House was looking quite festive for the event

On Friday, April 22nd, the brothers of Tri-Kap hosted its annual Easter Egg Hunt as a way to give back to its Upper Valley community. From 3-6 pm, kids and families came from their Upper Valley homes to spend their sunny Easter Friday playing games and socializing on the lawn of Tri-Kap. The event provided fun attractions including a bounce house, face painting, egg painting, bracelet making, bowling, a piñata, three-legged races, and last but not least, a large Easter egg hunt with 250 candy-filled eggs and great prizes for over 50 kids.

Kids that came included ones brought by peer mentoring groups such as DREAM and Big Brother Big Sister Kids as well as ones brought by their parents. Although some kids arrived at 1 Webster being a little shy, as soon as they saw all the different activities, food and candy available to them, they immediately could not wait to explore. Kids left the event with a satisfied sweet tooth, Easter egg baskets, toys, and big grins on their faces.

The event was a combined philanthropy and programming initiative that involved a large portion of the brotherhood. Brothers could be seen helping with set up and takedown, running booths, and playing with kids. The event also attracted wide support and involvement from other Greek houses and councils through co-sponsorships, volunteers, and supply donations. Thanks to AZD, Aphi, SD, Tri-Delt, EKT, SAE, IFC, and GLC for their support through co-sponsorships and/or providing volunteers to help run booths. Also thanks to Beta and BG for letting us borrow their picnic tables for the duration of the event.

All in all, the event was a success in bringing together the Greek community to give back to the Upper Valley in a meaningful way, and we hope all the kids and family in attendance had a wonderful time! See you next year!

- Programming and Philanthropy Chairs
Programming Chair, Arun Gomatam, helps get the piñata going

"Though 'round the girdled earth they roam; Her spell on them remains"

While most of the brotherhood are enjoying their spring in Hanover, 3 intrepid Kappas have decided to travel farther afield to further their education.

Following in the footsteps of fellow brother Jorge Palaez ’13 during winter term, Dong Zhao ’13 is exploring all that Paris has to offer by participating in the French FSP (Foreign Study Program) trip this spring. During the program, students are expected to improve their French language skills, and learn about French culture, history, and art history by immersing themselves in the city and its sights.

Rumours that Dong has been also taking classes on the "language of love" have not been proven

Closer to Hanover, Nick Valentini '13 is on the Government FSP in Washington D.C. He's interning with the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Office of Policy, coordinating national policy decisions for the administration as well as working with Congressional officals to create and refine laws that will affect NOAA and our jurisdictional operations. Besides his work for the Federal Government, he is also taking 2 upper-level government seminars with Professor Winters as part of the FSP.

That's actually a green screen.


I myself, am on the Argentina FSP, in Buenos Aires, the "Paris" of South America. Similar to the course of study in Dong's program, I have been improving my Spanish, while learning about Argentine literature, history, and culture. The people of Buenos Aires are very friendly, and my new amigos are always willing to show me the best place to eat a steak, dance the tango, or have a drink. I have been enjoying the sights of the city, and making sure to spend some time in the beautiful pampas of Argentina.

Yours in Kappa,
Marcel Wolff '12


A Modern Day Gaucho

Here’s some news: Max Yoeli ’12, our Vice President, has won the Student Assembly presidency! His win reflects the great reputation he has built for himself on campus, and is a great honor for the house as well.

Max has already set about pursuing his ambitious agenda as the student body’s new leader. Among his goals are plans to initiate campus-wide votes on important issues, increase student communication with the administration and Trustees, revise the College’s alcohol policy with a focus on student management, and advocate for a safer environment for women. With his previous heavy involvement in campus issues and organizations, we have full confidence that his administration will be a knockout success.

Congrats, Max, and all the best. You’ll do great.

- Dan Fox

As the seasons change, there have been some improvements around the house. During interim we re-carpeted the 2nd and 3rd floors as well as re-tiled the shower floor. Additionally the '13s thoroughly cleaned the Gote Room over the weekend. We are going to continue our efforts in updating the bathroom over the course of the term and we will blog as we make improvements. Many thanks to Marcel Wolff '12, our previous houseman, for organizing and troubleshooting this project over Spring Break.

Houseman Dan Krawec shows off the new tile
Houseman Deep Shah keeps our new carpet clean

The 2011 Spring Executive Board

The Spring Term started with a new Executive Board. This term's officers are:

• President: Maxwell David
• Vice President: Max Yoeli
• Treasurer: Kenneth Wang
• House Manager: Deep Shah & Daniel Krawec
• Social Chair: Tanay Ganga & Jorge Pelaez & Paul Wagdalt
• Programming Chair: Arun Gomatam & Dexter Zhuang
• Philanthropy Chair: Christian Mgbonyebi
• Academic Chair: Daniel Fox
• Jock Chair: Matthew LaBove

All of the execs are excited to make their mark on the house and we will keep you posted as to their progress.

On a sweltering August day this past summer, four of our brothers took to the byroads and hills of Hanover and the Upper Valley for the 5th Annual CHaD (Children's Hospital at Dartmouth) Hero Half Marathon.

13.1 miles was as nothing before the bull-like stamina of Team Fly-Kap. Having trained for weeks and consumed copious amount of wheat-based products in preparation, brothers Jerry Watchman '11, Conrad Whitaker '11, Jack Wang '11 and Tomi Jun '08, coursed over the granite of New Hampshire like the Spring's first thaw.

Brother Watchman, a former varsity cross country athlete, finished in a cool 1:32:33, 7th in the 20-29 age group. Overall results can be found here.

Jerry Watchman leaves them in the dust

Tomi Jun strides along

Conrad Whitaker barrels through

Jack Wang bounds across the finish line


All told, Team Fly-Kap raised just over $300. This amount was matched by the Positive Tracks Challenge Grant, pushing Tri-Kap's contribution over the $600 mark.

Tri-Kap brothers demonstrate once again that they are above all in both strength and heart.

The brothers of Tri-Kap had a special treat on August 4th. One of our most famous brothers, Nick Lowery '78, returned to the house for a discussion. Nick Lowery was an All-Pro kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs and is currently a motivational speaker, who travels across the country for numerous philanthropic efforts. Brother Lowery spoke to the house about his time at 1 Webster, his years in the NFL, life lessons he wished to share, and his current interests. The brothers were deeply moved by all Brother Lowery had to offer.


The Brotherhood attentively listens to Nick Lowery

Not only did Nick speak to the brothers, but he also came to meetings that night. He was a great sport, participating a great deal and leading the house song. After meetings, he also showed us how pong was played during his time at Dartmouth. He certainly has not lost his form, playing just as well as he did during his Sophomore Summer when he won the inaugural World Championship of Pong.

The brothers of 1 Webster have truly enjoyed the summer. Brothers have been taking advantage of the great weather; playing IM soccer and softball, taking PE sailing, learning how to golf, and enjoying the Ledges. On Sunday August 8th some of our boys enjoyed a beautiful afternoon, including softball practice, the Ledges, and a barbecue.


Dan Whalen, Deep Shah, Juan Gonzalez, Max David, and Cameron Sharman
Share a laugh, while taking in the gorgeous surroundings


Marcel Wolff and Max Yoeli get their tan on

Saagar Kaul and Parker prepare to jump in

Overall, the entire brotherhood, especially the 12s, have bonded, relaxed, and Broed out during 10X. Although there have been a lot of fun and games, the brothers have put a great deal of effort into improving the house. The 12s completed one of the thoroughest attic cleanups in recent history and have upgraded the physical plant. This certainly has been one unforgettable summer.

Last Monday, the House hosted retired Dartmouth professor Jere Daniell, who gave a lecture on the history of the Greek system at Dartmouth.
Daniell entertains brothers and guests with stories about days of yore
Over pizza and apple pie, Daniell, an Alpha Theta '55, regaled brothers and pledges with tale of playing pong and "Hums" competitions while providing a comprehensive overview of the trials and triumphs of the Greek system at Dartmouth. According to Daniell, the Greek system is the strongest it has been since the '50s, and he's confident that because of the current administration's positive views of the Greek system and current student's leadership abilities, it will remain to be strong for years to come.

Last Monday, the House hosted retired Dartmouth professor Jere Daniell, who gave a lecture on the history of the Greek system at Dartmouth.
Daniell entertains brothers and guests with stories about days of yore
Over pizza and apple pie, Daniell, an Alpha Theta '55, regaled brothers and pledges with tale of playing pong and "Hums" competitions while providing a comprehensive overview of the trials and triumphs of the Greek system at Dartmouth. According to Daniell, the Greek system is the strongest it has been since the '50s, and he's confident that because of the current administration's positive views of the Greek system and current student's leadership abilities, it will remain to be strong for years to come.

We recently held elections for the tenure of Spring 2010-Winter 2011
Saagar Kaul '12 argues why he'd make a good rush chair
The back of Leonard Lewis '10's head and some deliberating voters during elections
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So, without further ado, we'd like to congratulate to our new executives!

Cameron Sharman '11, President-Elect, likes his girlfriend almost as much as Greek organizational administration

The only problem with Michael Abendroth '11, Vice President-Elect, is that he cares too much
Sonny Kung '11, TreasurerMarcel Wolff '12 and Jinwoo Baik '11, HousemenMax Yoeli '12 and Michael Joseph '12, Social ChairsKenneth Wang '12 and Eddie Vaisberg '12, Programming ChairsMaxwell David and Saagar Kaul '12, Rush ChairsWei Zhou '12, Philanthropy ChairAlec Brodsky '11, Academic ChairTravis Whitfield '12, Jock Chair
We also elected Allen Zhang '10 and Ben Burke '12 as our interim housemen for Spring 2010.

We recently held elections for the tenure of Spring 2010-Winter 2011
Saagar Kaul '12 argues why he'd make a good rush chair
The back of Leonard Lewis '10's head and some deliberating voters during elections
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So, without further ado, we'd like to congratulate to our new executives!

Cameron Sharman '11, President-Elect, likes his girlfriend almost as much as Greek organizational administration

The only problem with Michael Abendroth '11, Vice President-Elect, is that he cares too much
Sonny Kung '11, TreasurerMarcel Wolff '12 and Jinwoo Baik '11, HousemenMax Yoeli '12 and Michael Joseph '12, Social ChairsKenneth Wang '12 and Eddie Vaisberg '12, Programming ChairsMaxwell David and Saagar Kaul '12, Rush ChairsWei Zhou '12, Philanthropy ChairAlec Brodsky '11, Academic ChairTravis Whitfield '12, Jock Chair
We also elected Allen Zhang '10 and Ben Burke '12 as our interim housemen for Spring 2010.

Our Winter Rush was a success!
We have three new excited members:
"Lean on me, when you're not strong": Dan, Juan, and Aki
Aki Onda '12Juan Gonzalez '12Daniel Whalen '12

Our Winter Rush was a success!
We have three new excited members:
"Lean on me, when you're not strong": Dan, Juan, and Aki
Aki Onda '12Juan Gonzalez '12Daniel Whalen '12

Today we celebrate the work and life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
This day is especially relevant to Tri-Kap historically. Dr. King visited Dartmouth in 1962 and gave a speech entitled "Towards Freedom" in Dartmouth Hall 105. Afterwards, he came to our house for a reception. Tri-Kap was chosen because, as a local fraternity, we had a diverse brotherhood that was not restricted by most national organizations' strict segregation policies.
After the reception at 1 Webster, Dr. King famously stated: "Well, that's the best KKK meeting I've ever been to."
The full transcript of his speech can be read here.