Reconnect. Update. Our 60th Anniversary Is Coming!!

Since the earliest days of our Theta‑Upsilon Chapter, our alumni have taken pride in a brotherhood that lasts far beyond a college term—or, heaven forbid, just a pledge class! 

One of the clearest expressions of that commitment has always been our effort to keep alumni connected through accurate directories, updated contact lists, and well‑organized gatherings.

That tradition started early. Our first alumni event was held in 1969, just two years after our founding and most recently our 55th in April 2022. We’ve celebrated milestone reunions for our 20th, 25th, 40th, 45th, and 50th Anniversaries. 

And now, the next major milestone is on the horizon!

In April 2027, we will gather in Oxford for our 60th Anniversary Reunion—calling home every brother initiated between 1967 and 2026 to celebrate the Order and the lifelong relationships that began here.

But before we can send invitations, we need your help.

Step One: Update & verify our Alumni Records

We want to reach as many of our 1,337 initiates as possible. To do that, we’re updating contact information, confirming Big Brother/Little Brother pairings for our family trees, and working to restore composite replicas for display in the Chapter House.

Since August, members of the KSTUAA Board have been personally contacting alumni across different eras. Here’s where things stand (confirmation rates reflect the last six months):

• James Lewis ’74 — Classes of 1973–1977 (50 Brothers, ~18% confirmed)
• Brad Mikes ’82 — Classes of 1980–1982 (62 Brothers, ~39% confirmed)
• Mark Rowland ’83 — Classes of 1983–1984 (26 Brothers, ~4% confirmed)
• Chris Elder ’85 — Class of 1985 (17 Brothers, ~24% confirmed)
• Mike McNally ’86 — Classes of 1986–1987 (57 Brothers, ~3% confirmed)
• Patrick Reedy ’89 — Classes of 1988–1989 (57 Brothers, ~5% confirmed)
• Clay Hunt ’90 — Classes of 1990–1991 (52 Brothers, ~4% confirmed)
• Shawn Isham ’92 — Classes of 1992–1993 (64 Brothers, ~6% confirmed)
• Brian Schmidt ’22 — Classes of 1994–1996 (102 Brothers, ~1% confirmed)
• Emmett Jones ’22 — Classes of 1999–2001 (91 Brothers, ~1% confirmed)
• Abdul Avdiu ’22 — Classes of 2022–2025 (78 Brothers, ~96% confirmed)
• Wes Bren ’85 — everyone else...
• 1967–1972 (88 Brothers, ~2% confirmed)
• 1978–1979 (31 Brothers, ~3% confirmed)
• 1997–1998 (66 Brothers, ~2% confirmed)
• 2002–2015 (246 Brothers, ~1% confirmed)

We’re making progress—but we need your help to close the gaps.

How You Can Help (Takes Less Than 2 Minutes)

1. Update your contact information: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z58PY3G
   
   
2. Share a brother’s mobile number: Email us at KSTUAA@gmail.com
   
   
3. Invite brothers into our private LinkedIn and Facebook groups. See links here: https://kstuaa.blogspot.com/p/links-and-resources.html
   
   
4. Take a look at the Chapter Celestial List. 

Every update strengthens our network and ensures no brother misses the 60th Anniversary invitation. 

Upcoming Alumni Events (2026–2027)

Great opportunities to reconnect, support the Chapter, and build momentum toward our 60th.

• Feb 8, 2026 — Super Bowl LX Squares (benefiting the Composite Project)
• Feb 20, 2026 — Alumni Happy Hour in Cincinnati
• March 6–7, 2026 — Stephen Alonzo Jackson Weekend of Giving
• March 15, 2026 — Cossa Challenge / NCAA Bracket
• April 1, 2026 — Charter Day Celebrations (59th year)
• April 19, 2026 — Senior Appreciation & Transition Event
• June 12–14, 2026 — Miami Alumni Weekend
• June 13: Open House & KSTUAA Annual Meeting
• Sept 12, 2026 — Fricker Cup (Cleveland)
• Sept 11: Alumni Happy Hour
• Homecoming 2026 — Date TBD (two HOF inductions)
• Dec 10, 2026 — Founders Day Happy Hours
• Feb 2027 — Super Bowl LXI Squares
• April 2027 — 60th Anniversary Reunion & Fricker Cup (Multiple HOF inductions)

Save the Date. Update Your Info. Spread the Word.

The 60th Anniversary will be one of the largest gatherings in our chapter’s history—and we want every brother to be part of it. Updating your information today ensures you’re on the list and helps us reconnect with brothers we haven’t heard from in years.

A.E.K.D.B.