The rush process went so well this year, Theta Tau Xi gained 13 pledges for the spring 2018 pledge class. Now that they are officially pledges in our fraternity, we decided to get to know each pledge and what they have to offer for Theta Tau.
Ben Armstrong
Hometown: DeForest, Wisconsin
Year: Freshman
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Why your major? “I strive for efficiency, and I want to make our society run even faster and smoother”
Why Theta Tau? “I’m all about networking and meeting people to collaborate with”
Describe yourself in 3 words: motivated, team-player, closer
Other interests: Skiing; “Shredding the gnar and hitting dope plow lines”
Fun Fact: “I dislocated my toe once playing soccer”
Genevieve Capolongo
Hometown: Bedford Hills, New York
Year: Freshman
Major: Computer Science
Why your major? “I love solving problems and I’m interested in cyber security and hacking”
Why Theta Tau? “To meet people with similar interests as me”
Describe yourself in 3 words: vocal, Italian, foodie
Other interests: Photography and traveling
Fun Fact: “I’m a fraternal twin and I went to circus camp as a kid”
Steven Domiter
Hometown: Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Year: Freshman
Major: Chemical Engineering
Why your major? “I like chemistry and math, it was an easy pick”
Why Theta Tau? “I wanted to meet people in my field and just see what it’s like to be in such an organization”
Describe yourself in 3 words: easy-going, dependable, spontaneous
Other interests: Snowboarding, sailing, hiking, ultimate Frisbee, kayaking and other such things
Fun Fact: “One time I ate 60 chicken nuggets in one sitting”
Jordan Ingbretson
Hometown: Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Year: Freshman
Major: Computer Engineering
Why your major? “I am interested in computers and how they work and I excel in mathematics”
Why Theta Tau? “I wanted to get more involved and I heard a lot of good things about this frat”
Describe yourself in 3 words: happy, caring, fun-loving
Other interests: Friends and football
Fun Fact: “My little sister is adopted from South Korea”
Yeonseo Jeong
Hometown: South Korea
Year: Freshman
Major: Chemical Engineering
Why your major? “I may or may not like chemistry. I don’t know yet, so I want to figure that out. Also, I want to do something about vaccines”
Why Theta Tau? “I want to have a good time and meet new people who have similar interests”
Describe yourself in 3 words: “Only 3 words?”
Other interests: Taking pictures, vlogs, and playing the guitar
Fun Fact: “I absorbed my twin brother in the womb”
Josh Kelly
Hometown: Somerset, Wisconsin
Year: Freshman
Major: Electrical Engineering
Why your major? “I like math and problem-solving and EE seemed interesting”
Why Theta Tau? “I heard that the people in it were really nice and fun”
Describe yourself in 3 words: friendly, fun, nice
Other interests: Soccer, working out, and video games
Fun Fact: “I can do a back flip!”
Connor Nelson
Hometown: Berlin, Wisconsin
Year: Sophomore
Major: Chemical Engineering
Why your major? “I like chemistry and I’m decent at math”
Why Theta Tau? “Saw club at org fair, thought it sounded like a great way to make connections, get a leadership position, and have some fun along the way”
Describe yourself in 3 words: ambitious, driven, active
Other interests: “I’m an amateur powerlifter”
Fun Fact: “I almost went blind in my left eye when I was three after a sledding accident.”
Aaron Patterson
Hometown: Orono, Minnesota
Year: Freshman
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Why your major? “I love the combination of math and science”
Why Theta Tau? “I wanted to be a part of an organization that had an equal focus on my major, community service, and also having fun. Theta Tau was that perfect option for me”
Describe yourself in 3 words: calm, kind, happy
Other interests: Singing, guitar, piano, hockey, Olympics, and movies
Fun Fact: “I sing and play guitar and piano”
Carter Ray
Hometown: Medford, Wisconsin
Year: Freshman
Major: Industrial Engineering
Why your major? “It’s very interesting to me”
Why Theta Tau? “To meet new people”
Describe yourself in 3 words: adventurous, competitive, dependable
Other interests: Soccer
Fun Fact: “I can touch my nose with my tongue”
Ben Reesor
Hometown: Chaska, Minnesota
Year: Sophomore
Major: Electrical Engineering
Why your major? “I was interested in the field and felt it was becoming more and more relevant in today’s society”
Why Theta Tau? “Meet new people, expand my network, and get more involved”
Describe yourself in 3 words: happy, optimistic, empathetic
Other interests: Fishing, lacrosse, Wild hockey, and Vikings football
Fun Fact: “I played bassoon in high school”
George Siodis
Hometown: Salem, New Hampshire
Year: Sophomore
Major: Chemical Engineering
Why your major? “I love chemistry and math”
Why Theta Tau? “Engineering, professional and social development”
Describe yourself in 3 words: sociable, funny, unique
Other interests: Reading and cars
Fun Fact: “I’ve driven over 110 mph (legally)”
Manuel Jose Vargas
Hometown: Maracay, Aragua Venezuela
Year: Freshman
Major: Chemical Engineering
Why your major? “I love chemistry and am fairly good in math, but I definitely didn’t want to only do chem. Furthermore, I like the fact that chemical engineers can do a lot of stuff and are not restricted to just one area”
Why Theta Tau? “I wanted to belong to a place I could call a home while I was in Madison, and I thought that a frat was a good idea but I wanted to be around people that were similar to me because I felt that way I could connect more with the frat and all of the brothers”
Describe yourself in 3 words: shy, stubborn, loyal
Other interests: Medicine, cooking, and psychology
Fun Fact: “While I was in Cancun 7 years ago attending a soccer tournament, we visited a theme park in which we zip lined over cages of tigers and lions and we also did some swimming in underground caverns”
Jared Wiese
Hometown: Medford, Wisconsin
Year: Freshman
Major: Chemical Engineering
Why your major? “This is really cliche, but I’m good at math and chemistry”
Why Theta Tau? “I knew some people in the frat and they said it was a lot of fun and I was looking for opportunities to network with other engineers”
Describe yourself in 3 words: easy-going, happy, fun
Other interests: “I like to watch and play sports, specifically basketball, but I’m not very good”
Fun Fact: “I have a hole in my knee”