As we near the end of the spring semester, it comes time to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments and bright futures that our fraternities seniors have ahead of them. Theta Tau Xi Chapter’s graduating seniors leave behind a legacy of leadership, strength, and brotherhood that has shaped both the chapter and its brothers. Throughout their time in the fraternity, these seniors have balanced their rigorous schedules with meaningful service, professional development, and unforgettable memories. As they prepare to take the next step into careers, graduate programs, and new opportunities, we celebrate their accomplishments and reflect on the lasting impact they have made on the Xi Chapter community.
George Morris
- Major: Mathematics and Philosophy
- PNM Class: Spring 2023
- Plans after graduation? I will be staying in Madison to work at Epic while harboring dreams of graduate school.
- Favorite Theta Tau Memories? There are too many to reasonably list. The drives to and from brotherhood retreat, leadership summit, and Food Fridays are all incredibly notable.
- Advice for other students? Approach the world with curiosity.
Liza Robinson
- Major: Mechanical Engineering
- PNM Class: Spring 2023
- Plans after graduation? Completing an Operations Leadership Development Rotational Program with Post Consumer Brands.
- Favorite Theta Tau Memories? Brotherhood retreats were always a highlight. The cornhole tournament got especially competitive my first year, where my team placed second. I also loved the final nights around the campfire, listening to music and discussing our goals. Working with Ike and Ryan in leadership roles was incredibly fulfilling, and planning events like Banquet allowed me to build meaningful relationships with many members.
- Advice for other students? It will always work out, so try not to stress over the little things.
- Additional Note: Thank you, Theta Tau Xi, for giving me such an amazing community of incredible people.
Ryan Hogan
- Major: Mechanical Engineering
- PNM Class: Spring 2023
- Plans after graduation? Engineering Leadership Development Program at RTX.
- Favorite Theta Tau Memories? Every brotherhood retreat, Banquet last spring, renovating the basement, and DEI Food Fridays.
- Advice for other students? Donate your time to an organization or group bigger than yourself. Be a mentor to younger members and leave your mark on the future of the organization.
Bennett Kinney
- Major: Chemical Engineering
- PNM Class: Spring 2024
- Plans after graduation? Heading to Baton Rouge to begin my career as a Process Engineer.
- Favorite Theta Tau Memories? Brotherhood retreat stands out most, especially coffee and food runs in the mornings and relaxing by the lake. What I’ll miss most is the sheer number of friendly faces in daily life, whether in EHall or at Raising Cane’s at 2 AM.
- Advice for other students? Focus on career development early and start by building a strong network.
Masa Abboud
- Major: Computer Science
- PNM Class: Spring 2024
- Plans after graduation? Moving to San Francisco to work as a software engineer at Google.
- Favorite Theta Tau Memories? Banquet and fraternity assassin.
- Advice for other students? Keep learning. The key to success is maintaining a constant desire to learn, regardless of industry or topic.
Caden McDaniel
- Major: Electrical Engineering
- PNM Class: Spring 2023
- Plans after graduation? Working at a local startup in Madison, focusing on controlling high-voltage power supplies while trying not to get zapped.
- Favorite Theta Tau Memories? Brotherhood retreats always brought me closer to everyone, and I’ll miss those trips north more than anything.
- Advice for other students? Get involved on campus, and don’t worry if career fair doesn’t go perfectly. Research, engineering competitions, and student groups—especially Theta Tau—are fantastic ways to build skills, meet people, and potentially find a job.
Chase Ott
- Major: Computer Engineering
- PNM Class: Fall 2023
- Plans after graduation? Working at a local startup.
- Favorite Theta Tau Memories? The 2024 Theta Tau Regional Conference in Iowa City was unforgettable, as are brotherhood retreats and all the spontaneous moments spent laughing together.
- Advice for other students? Rejection is better than regret. Put yourself out there and chase opportunities.
Samantha Breault
- Major: Biomedical Engineering
- PNM Class: Spring 2023
- Plans after graduation? Working in the medical device industry.
- Favorite Theta Tau Memories? Brotherhood retreat every year, including planning it, brought me closer to my brothers. Food Fridays were also incredibly rewarding.
- Advice for other students? Go scared. Don’t hold back from attending events just because close friends aren’t there—you’ll make meaningful connections.
Rhea Marwaha
- Major: Industrial Engineering
- PNM Class: Fall 2022
- Plans after graduation? Construction Engineering Coordinator at Burns & McDonnell.
- Favorite Theta Tau Memories? Brotherhood retreat, pnm cleanup, and fraternity wedding.
- Advice for other students? Take life one day at a time, and don’t be too hard on yourself. Say yes to new experiences and leave college with no regrets.
Ike Fritz
- Major: Industrial Engineering
- PNM Class: Fall 2022
- Plans after graduation? Supply Chain Rotational Program at Grainger.
- Favorite Theta Tau Memories? Brotherhood retreat, regionals, and Food Fridays were all highlights.
- Advice for other students? Make the most of your time here—it goes fast. Build friendships, create connections, and enjoy every moment.
Noah Kleven
- Major: Engineering Mechanics and Astronautics
- PNM Class: Spring 2023
- Plans after graduation? Hopefully landing a job.
- Favorite Theta Tau Memories? Brotherhood retreat, Fratsgiving, and pnm class Target runs.
- Advice for other students? Talk to everyone. People are generally pretty cool.
Lily Anderson
- Major: Electrical Engineering
- PNM Class: Fall 2022
- Plans after graduation? Becoming an instrument engineer at Marathon Petroleum.
- Favorite Theta Tau Memories? Senior night at brotherhood retreat, time with fraternity family, studying daily in EHall, and serving as Marshal.
- Advice for other students? Fall deeply in love with life.
Bryan Heaton
- Major: Biomedical Engineering
- PNM Class: Fall 2023
- Plans after graduation? Moving to Boston to work for Moderna.
- Favorite Theta Tau Memories? Morning yoga at brotherhood retreat.
- Advice for other students? Get involved!
Duncan Lawler
- Major: Chemical Engineering
- PNM Class: Fall 2022
- Plans after graduation? Starting a position in industry.
- Favorite Theta Tau Memories? Weekend Theta Tau basketball runs followed by food.
- Advice for other students? Treasure both big events and the small moments, like late-night study sessions with friends.
Peter Vasterling
- Major: Engineering Physics
- PNM Class: Spring 2024
- Plans after graduation? Pursuing a PhD in Physics.
- Favorite Theta Tau Memories? Always being able to rely on a warm meal and great conversation at Food Fridays, along with celebrating new and graduating members at Banquet.
- Advice for other students? Don’t force anything that doesn’t feel right, and you will end up where you are meant to be.
Gianna McLeod
- Major: Mathematics and Computer Science
- PNM Class: Spring 2024
- Plans after graduation? Internship, traveling, and then figuring out what’s next.
- Favorite Theta Tau Memories? Piano bar date party.
- Advice for other students? Things are not always going to go as planned, but that’s okay—they will probably turn out even better.
Drew Polzin
- Major: Industrial and Systems Engineering
- PNM Class: Fall 2023
- Plans after graduation? Returning home to Seattle to work at Boeing.
- Favorite Theta Tau Memories? Hikes during leadership retreat, back alley adventures, and getting to know so many ambitious Theta Tau members.
- Advice for other students? Nobody really knows what’s going on most of the time. You can either wing it or eat chicken—both might help. Believe in yourself, because you are often your own harshest critic.
Guillemette Schroepfer
- Major: Biomedical Engineering
- PNM Class: Spring 2024
- Plans after graduation? Pursuing a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering.
- Favorite Theta Tau Memories? One of my favorite memories was after Chapter when Izzy organized a game for a class project, and so many members stayed or joined in to help. While big events like brotherhood retreat and date parties were amazing, it’s those smaller moments of genuine support and brotherhood that I cherish most.
- Advice for other students? Sometimes it’s important to step back and reevaluate. You can’t do everything, so prioritize what matters most to you.
Ben Levy
- Major: Mechanical Engineering
- PNM Class: Spring 2023
- Plans after graduation? Traveling to Southeast Asia.
- Favorite Theta Tau Memories? Brotherhood retreat, setting up the sponsorship program, and DEI Food Fridays.
- Advice for other students? Be a yes person.
Isabel Zeman
- Major: Industrial Engineering
- PNM Class: Spring 2024
- Plans after graduation? Working as an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer at GE Healthcare in Milwaukee.
- Favorite Theta Tau Memories? Baking a Theta Tau pie for Murder Mystery Night.
- Advice for other students? Know that your Theta Tau brothers are always there to support you.
Elaine Wixted
- Major: Materials Science and Engineering
- PNM Class: Spring 2024
- Plans after graduation? Traveling!!! And a job maybe…
- Favorite Theta Tau Memories? Food Fridays!
- Advice for other students? Take risks! And also biochemical sciences building has really good study spaces past the 2nd floor.