COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – The 36th Annual Charles R. Walgreen, Jr. TKE Leadership Academy graduated 72 Fraters from across the United States and Canada. TKE has continued the tradition by cultivating the best and brightest leaders, providing them with the tools and application of a solid life skills portfolio in a controlled environment. The National Founders, and their leadership styles, are shown as the prime examples to challenge the current process and inspire all members to have a shared vision for the future vitality of the Fraternity.
“Leadership Academy gave me the opportunity to challenge myself to become a better leader and person. I will be forever grateful for the opportunity and support of the fraternity.”
– TKELA XXXVI Graduate Tim Rygwelski (Upsilon-Delta, Saginaw Valley State University)
Through a sequenced and balanced blend of workshops, small group discussions, outdoor activities and keynote speakers, each attendee is influenced at a personal level and discovers new boundaries mentally, morally and socially. The curriculum takes deeper looks at Scholarship, Character, Leadership, Teamwork, Service and Brotherhood. By thinking critically and rising to lead us into our future, each Leadership Academy Teke has walked away more focused, dedicated and has a new sense of the concept of fraternity.
Congratulations to the 72 Graduates of the Charles R. Walgreen, Jr. XXXVI Leadership Academy.
| Name | Chapter/Colony | School |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Alleman | Beta-Zeta | Lousiana Tech University |
| Javier Amador | Theta-Nu | Southeastern Louisiana University |
| Jared Armstrong | Upsilon-Iota | IUPUI |
| Hayden Baker | Rho-Tau | University of Michigan-Dearborn |
| Christian Becker | Rho-Delta | California Polytechnic University-Pomona |
| Benjamin Blumberg | Epsilon-Beta | University of Tampa |
| Cameron Bradford | Beta-Zeta | Lousiana Tech University |
| Raj Brahmabhatt | Alpha-Tau | Drexel University |
| Jacob Cappello | Sigma-Kappa | Merrimack College |
| Blake Charles | Mu-Upsilon | Illinois State University |
| Robert Cheney | Omicron-Xi | University of Alabama |
| Carlos Cristano | Pi-Epsilon | Christian Brothers University |
| Michael D’Alfonso | Beta-Omega | Missouri State University |
| James DeRosa | Omicron-Upsilon | York College of Pennsylvania |
| JP Egan | Phi-Beta | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania |
| Samuel Faciano | Beta-Chi | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale |
| Elijah Freedman | Gamma-Theta | University of Florida |
| Maximus Furtado | Epsilon-Omicron | University of Houston |
| Sachin Gautam | Sigma-Chi | University of California-Davis |
| Chase Gillis | Upsilon-Delta | Saginaw Valley State University |
| Eduardo Gutierrez | Alpha-Chi | University of Louisville |
| Phillip Hartke | Beta-Chi | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale |
| David Holowiak | Xi-Gamma | NYIT |
| Tristan Henthorn | Pi-Epsilon | Christian Brothers University |
| Joshua Huddy | Alpha-Tau | Drexel University |
| Gian Ishimi | Gamma-Theta | University of Florida |
| David Jones | Beta-Chi | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale |
| George Kearns | Beta-Beta | North Carolina State University |
| David Keefe | Beta-Pi | Georgia Institute of Technology |
| Gavin Lee | Pi-Lambda | University of Nevada-Las Vegas |
| Austin Lewis | Tau | Oregon State University |
| Dominic Lomuscio | Rho-Tau | University of Michigan-Dearborn |
| Richard Markworth | Alpha-Nu | University of New Hampshire |
| Brendan Mauer | Nu-Xi | Stephen F. Austin University |
| Jerry McKinney | Theta-Nu | Southeastern Lousiana University |
| David Mendez Cruz | Theta-Iota | Northern Michigan University |
| Jason Mensah | Pi-Iota | University of Nevada-Reno |
| Timothy Murnane | Pi-Beta | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania |
| Zachary Nickerson | Beta-Pi | Georgia Institute of Technology |
| Andrew Nicolazzo | Xi-Upsilon | Rochester Institute of Technology |
| Nick Nowakowski | Rho-Beta | Michigan State University |
| Brayden Ortiz | Delta-Theta | California State University-Long Beach |
| Eric Pappalardo | Sigma-Theta | Saint Leo University |
| Frank Patano | Upsilon-Upsilon | Farmingdale State College |
| Ryan Pearl | Iota-Kappa | Clarkson University |
| Graham Peterson | Zeta | Coe College |
| Maxwell Plotkin | Pi-Beta | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania |
| Aidan Priest | Rho | West Virginia University |
| Hector Prieto | Zeta-Nu | Valdosta State University |
| James Raycraft | Beta | Millikin University |
| Nicolas Rengifo | Pi-Lambda | University of Nevada-Las Vegas |
| Sean Reynolds | Sigma-Gamma | State University of New York-Plattsburgh |
| Ryan Rodriguez | Nu-Iota | University of Illinois-Chicago |
| Benjamin Rogoff | Phi-Beta | College of New Jersey |
| Timothy Rygwelski | Upsilon-Delta | Saginaw Valley State University |
| William Schweikert | Mu-Chi | University of North Carolina-Wilmington |
| Charlie Sexton | Mu-Upsilon | Illinois State University |
| Nathan Shaver | Beta-Eta | Missouri University of Science and Technology |
| Paul Surbeck | Alpha-Delta | University of Idaho |
| Matthew Syzdek | Iota-Kappa | Clarkson University |
| Noah Thomas | Upsilon-Iota | IUPUI |
| Jake Thorry | Gamma-Zeta | Hartwick College |
| Connor Ulfig | Omega | Albion College |
| Sabastien Upham | Rho-Epsilon | Northwood University |
| Emmanuel Usman | Gamma-Epsilon | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute |
| Justin Vaughn | Alpha-Beta | Ohio University |
| Hunter Vickery | Upsilon-Gamma | University of Minnesota-Duluth |
| Jacob Weber | Alpha-Alpha | Wabash College |
| Charles Wimer | Tau-Zeta | Western Connecticut State University |
| Keaton Winston | Lambda-Psi | East Carolina University |
| Chase Wizeman | Rho | West Virginia University |
| Leonardo Woytowich | Gamma-Epsilon | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute |
Only by developing a full understanding of attendees’ personal values, and the values of the Fraternity, can aspiring leaders truly begin the journey of leadership in TKE and beyond. Building better groups across TKE Nation begins with these men who took the time to develop their abilities. We look forward to seeing them succeed on their campus and in their communities in the 2023-24 school year.
Special thanks to all the amazing volunteers, staff and donors who helped make the program an experience of a lifetime. Without their hard work and dedication to building better men, this important program would not be possible. Thank you!
