Alumni Resources

ALPHA KAPPA ZETA CHAPTER AT WABASH COLLEGE

Welcome Alumni Brothers

2009 Home Association

Joe Folkening ‘88, President

Greg Estell ‘85, Vice President

Kyle Coffey ‘06, Treasurer

Greg Castanias ‘87

David Downen ‘62

Lonnie Dusch ‘96

Ted Grossnickle ‘73

Mike Laudick ‘82

Ned Segelken ‘81

Chris Wilson

Peter Wright ‘81

Professor Bill Cook ‘66

Professor Bill Cook ‘66 is currently a Visiting Professor of Religion at Wabash College. When not at Wabash, he teaches at the University of New York at Geneseo (SUNY) as a Distinguished Professor on Dante , St. Francis of Assisi, and much more. Dr. Cook will be serving a two year term at Wabash College.

Ted Grossnickle ‘73

Ted Grossnickle ‘73 is currently the President/CEO of JGA Counsel, an Indianapolis-based consultation group for nonprofit organizations. Grossnickle has served as the Grand High Alpha (President) of Lambda Chi Alpha International and is currently a member of the Board of Trustees at Wabash College.

Greg Castanias ‘87

Greg Castanias ‘87 currently resides in Washington, DC. He is a partner in the Jones-Day law firm where he is very accomplished. Castanias specializes in issues and appeals and is an experienced advocate in nearly all levels of the court system, including the federal Supreme Court.

Joe Emmick ‘92

Joe Emmick ‘92 currently serves his alma mater as the Dean for Advancement at Wabash College. Dean Emmick is very involved on campus and can be seen at most Wabash athletic events. He continues to lead excellent capital campaigns at Wabash and was recognized by the Western Pennsylvania Association of Wabash College Men as the “Man of the Year” in 2006.

Who is on Campus?

The Alpha-Kappa Zeta has produced some of Wabash College’s finest men. While many choose to leave campus after 4 years, but some have decided to continue serving their alma mater. Here is a list of men within the sacred bond that can be found on campus:

Mike Abbott ‘85 Associate Professor of Theater, Dept. Chair

Bill Cook ‘66 Distinguished Professor of Religion

Scott Douglas ‘84 College Physician

Joe Emmick ‘92 Dean for Advancement

Clint Gasaway ‘87 Director of Financial Aid

Ted Grossnickle ‘73 Board of Trustees, Member

Jeremy Hartnett ‘96 Assistant Professor of Classics

Greg Redding ‘88 Associate Professor of German

Text Box: Thank you to many alumni brothers and families for joining us for Homecoming and Monon Bell this year. We look forward to seeing you for founders day during the spring semester. Check your copy of “Alpha-Kappa Chats” for more information.

Text Box: Interested in joining the Home Association? Want to get more involved within the sacred bond of Brotherhood in Lambda Chi Alpha? Please contact Chapter President, Jeff Kessels or Alumni Chairman, Samer Kawak, for more information.

Alumni News Updates

Since the founding of Alpha-Kappa Zeta of Lambda Chi Alpha in 1918, 1,426 men have carried the lamp to enter our sacred bond of Brotherhood. Given the pivotal importance of alumni brother support for day-to-day chapter operations, and ultimately to a chapter's long-term success, we greatly value our close relationship with many alumni. Are you interested in getting involved? Are you ready to give back to the bond of Lambda Chi Alpha? Please contact High Rho, Samer Kawak, to discuss the ways you can get involved at Alpha-Kappa Zeta.