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Fraters from Pi-Epsilon Chapter at Christian Brothers University, along with members of Zeta Tau Alpha, gathered at Trezevant Manor Retirement Community to help with the third annual Senior Prom. The retirement community's residents were joined by CBU students to dance to classic hits played by Captain Phil McGee's One-Man Band in Trezevant's lobby.
Since Trezevant recently achieved flagship status by the National Arthritis Foundation, one of their key objectives is to ensure that the community's residents maintain a level of activity that promotes movement, emotional and physical well-being.
"The residents look forward to this event each spring," said Obie Sue Thomas, director of resident services at Trezevant. "This annual event brings the young and young at heart together to share in a good time -- and learn some new dance moves as well."
The residents taught the college students dances such as the Charleston while the students taught residents dances like the Wobble.
"We're so glad this event has become a regular tradition around here," says Rinnie Wood, fitness director at Trezevant. "It's good for our residents, and it's clear from the smiles on their faces that this is one of their favorite events each year."
Frater David Vaughn (center) joins other organizers to celebrate the success of this year's Senior Prom.
The CBU students agree. "The Senior Prom at Trezevant has been one of my favorite events we have done since I joined ZTA," says Angela Williams, CBU collegian and ZTA member. "I want to see this become a tradition for ZTA and TKE for many years to come."
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The greatest two minutes in sports will once again feature a horse owned by Frater Kenny Troutt (Beta-Chi, Southern Illinois Univ.-Carbondale) and WinStar Farms. The 7-1 favorite, Gemologist looks to earn the first part of the Triple Crown Saturday at the 138th Kentucky Derby.
Many experts find it difficult to bet against the son of two-time Breeders' Cup Classic winner Tiznow. He's currently undefeated and seems to be getting faster with each race. In his two competitions this year, Gemologist was able to stalk the early leaders before making his winning move as he came off the far turn. Pacing himself until he turns on the speed bodes well in a high-intensity race like the Run for the Roses.
Some horses fire off the line, but lose steam towards the end of the race which is why it makes him the early favorite to earn Frater Troutt another win on one of the biggest horse racing stages out there. SuperSaver took the glory in 2010 for WinStar and now Gemologist is poised to take them back to the winner's circle.
Frater Troutt is a native of Mt. Vernon, Illinois. He has been a horseman for more than 20 years and an entrepreneur most of his life. He established his first horse farm, Landview, in Eastern Nebraska in the early 1980's. In 1988 he founded Excel Communications, a long distance telephone service company, which integrated the growing demand for telecommunications service with the unprecedented power of relationship marketing. As Founder and Chairman of Excel, his innovative business and marketing strategies resulted in the meteoric rise of the corporation and it's subsequent success as a publicly traded enterprise in 1996.
Currently Mr. Troutt serves on the Board of Trustees of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association and on the Board of Directors of the Breeders' Cup. He resides in Dallas with his wife Lisa and their three children.
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Tau Kappa Epsilon is pleased to announce a new invitation-only alumni volunteer appreciation reception with Frater Steve Forbes at the Grand Hyatt New York City June 1. This unique event is being made possible through TKE and the support of Frater Steve and Forbes Media.
Based on everyone’s busy schedules the first weekend in June, we have decided to scale back the Better Men for a Better World Symposium to this new exciting Friday afternoon/evening appreciation program.
If you were registered to attend the Symposium, please contact us for a full refund.
The TKE Nation has made significant strides this year and is poised for continued success. We will be announcing this great news very soon. It is our Alumni and Volunteer Fraters making this happen. Thanks and we hope to see you at future events.
If you have any questions, comments or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out.
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