Chi Phi Is The Talk Of The Town ... And It's All Good

Over the last few years we've witnessed a transformation at Craigielea, as the undergraduates joined forces with alumni for "fix-up weekends," to maintain and beautify the house and grounds. Working together we tackled several projects including landscaping, painting, cleaning, and many repairs. The house hasn't looked this good in 30 years!

Special thanks are due to Nate Richard and Andy Sliwa, and their successors, for their leadership, initiative, and great efforts, making Chi Phi the "talk of the town."

During one weekend, a coed walking up Edgemore Lane was even compelled to knock on our door and say, "I just wanted to meet you guys and tell you how nice this place looks!" Aaah, how sweet!

Perhaps more significant than the tangible repairs and upgrades were the intangible bonds the alumni made with the actives. This was a great opportunity to share values, needs, and dreams with a very brilliant young generation.

Our vision for Chi Phi isn't just to be "most improved." We believe that we're well on our way to becoming "best fraternity." And the pride and ownership is evident everywhere and is becoming infectious for all new brothers as well.

I encourage all alumni to drop by at Reunion or Homecoming (or whenever) to witness this transformation for yourself. Believe me, it's rewarding these days. Come see what all the talk's about!

Fraternally,
Dave Hibbert '74