Of the Revue’s 22 annual awards, the Beta Theta Pi and Chi Omega cast took home 11, the most of any Revue show since 2007. “Sweet Escape” claimed the top prize for best overall show, story, production number, choreography, costumes and overall chorus performance.

A few members of the cast took home individual awards, too. Ritter won Best Male Supporting Character for his role as Chip. Curnow and Techau, starring as iconic duo Mike and Ike, won Best Comedic Performance. Patrick O’Farrell ’27, won Best Male Ensemble Member and Keane won Best Female Supporting Character.

“By the time it was show week, everyone was just having fun.”

Joey Wood, Kansas ’25

The story of “Sweet Escape” follows Mr. Dad, played by Wood, a work-consumed father who is transported into the world of the board game Candyland. While trying to escape the game, he learns lessons about anxiety, laughter and working with others from the other leads in the show. Ritter’s Chip reminds Mr. Dad of his real-life, fun-loving and giddy son, while Curnow’s Mike was the boneheaded and quick-to-speak half of Candyland’s comedic duo, Mike and Ike.

The Beta-Chi O pairings included Wood as Mr. Dad with Mahloch’s Queen Bubblegum, Ritter as Chip complimenting Keane’s Smartie, and of course Curnow and Techau playing Mike and Ike. The group led the ensemble cast of near 50 through four songs and three scenes for a show lasting more than 25 minutes. Curnow, a senior, said it was one of his best experiences in college.

“At Beta, I have had the opportunity to hold many leadership positions, including being president of the Alpha Nu Chapter,” Curnow said. “However, being a Rock Chalk Revue director was the most rewarding experience throughout my four years because of the impact it makes on our community and the skills I learned by being on stage in front of thousands.”

Christopher Cardenas, Texas ’24

Serving January 2024 to August 2025

Brother Chris studies advertising at The University of Texas at Austin and hails from Houston. He returns to his post on the Board with experience as the Beta Omicron Chapter’s vice president of administration. Chris attended his first General Convention — the 184th — as an intern and returned to Oxford in 2024 for both Wooden Institute and 185th Convention.

Joseph Kosak, Furman ’26

Serving January 2025 to August 2026

Brother Joseph, a spanish and history major student from Charleston, South Carolina, was recently reelected to a second term as vice president of finance for his chapter when he received his appointment as collegiate commissioner. On top of his Beta leadership, he is know stranger to representing his peers in a high office; he has also served as class representative on Furman’s Student Government Association. Joseph attended Wooden Institute in 2023 shortly after being initiated into the Zeta Lambda Chapter.

Phillip Miavelstück, George Mason ’25

Serving January 2024 to August 2025

A native to the D.C. area, Brother Phillip is pursuing a bachelor’s and master’s degree in computer science. In his first year as collegiate commissioner, he’s been a member of the Young Alumni Workgroup, collaborating on initiatives that strengthen the connection between Beta alumni and collegians.

“My experience as a collegiate commissioner has significantly enhanced my Beta journey by expanding my network of brothers across different chapters and regions,” he said. “It has also deepened my involvement within the Fraternity, giving me a greater appreciation for our shared values and goals, while also enabling me to contribute more effectively to Beta’s growth.”

Over the past year, he concurrently  served as the Epsilon Mu chapter president. Phillip’s leadership resume also includes a stint as the vice president of recruitment, along with attendance at two Keystone Conferences, 2023 Wooden Institute and 184th Convention.

Henry Jonas, Appalachian State ’25

Serving January 2025 to August 2026

Brother Henry has dedicated a lot of his college experience to his chapter. A native to Charlotte, North Carolina, he has served his brothers as chapter president, diversity, equity and inclusion chair, and on the Kai committee. Henry was chapter president during the 185th General Convention when the Appalachian State chapter petitioned for charter, which was approved by the delegates to be the Theta Iota Chapter. He also spent this past summer in Oxford as the lead intern for the Leadership and Education department at the Administrative Office, coordinating logistics for the 25th anniversary year of the Wooden Institute.

Jacob Polzin, Minnesota ’25

Serving January 2024 to August 2025

Following his term as chapter president, Jake took the next step in his fraternal leadership journey as a collegiate commissioner. In his first year, he had the opportunity to learn more about and offer perspective on the Cornerstone Insurance Program and capital improvements to GFHC’s property portfolio.

“What I am most passionate about is strategizing how housing plays a role in building community for our chapters and how it supports Beta’s strategic priorities of brotherhood, personal growth and home.”

His leadership resume also includes time as the vice president of finance and vice president of ritual for the Beta Pi Chapter. Jake, an accounting and finance major from Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, has attended five of Beta’s leadership programs as a collegiate brother, including the 2022 Wooden Institute and 184th Convention.

Tyler “T.J.” Hockett, Florida State ’25

Serving January 2025 to August 2026

T.J., a biomedical engineering major from Sarasota, Florida, joins the GFHC with substantial leadership experience. For the Delta Lambda Chapter, he has served as vice president of member development and chairman for the alumni association and diversity, equity and inclusion. His leadership expands campus-wide, as well, elected director of collegiate affairs and the finance chair on Florida State’s Student Government Association. He attended his first General Convention in 2024, working behind the scenes as an intern.

Nafeh Ahsan, Case Western Reserve ’26

Brother Ahsan has held numerous positions in the Lambda Kappa – Beta Chapter, including vice president of recruitment and marketing chairman, and is now looking to offer his talents to the fraternity community. It’s a position that just made sense for him, following in the footsteps of his grand-big brother and past IFC president, Cameron Goodwin-Schoen ’24. A psychology and political science major, Nafeh has developed his leadership skills in his past positions and at Beta’s 2023 General Convention.

Lucas Carpenter, Wabash ’26

Wabash has its first Beta IFC president since 2019. Brother Carpenter previously served as the IFC delegate for the Tau Chapter before his promotion on the executive board. He’s a previous attendee of Wooden Institute and Leadership College at the 184th General Convention.

Charlie Fox, Creighton ’26

Sam Koch, Colorado Mines ’26

Gabe Phillips, Ohio State ’26

Similar to his brother across the continent, Brother Phillips is the first IFC president representing the Theta Delta Chapter in recent history. Hailing from Dayton, Ohio, this is the first step of fraternal leadership for this brother. Serving by his side on the executive council is Chief Justice Logan Bunker ’27.

Early into his tenure, he accepted the Jellison Award for Overall Excellence at the 2025 AFLV Central on behalf of Ohio State’s IFC.

Bartu Sevil, Miami (Fla.) ’27

Gunnar Swanson, High Point ’26

Dr. Eric Buller, Miami ’19

“My journey with Beta started here at Miami, so it’s apropos to be receiving it this year,” Brother Buller said, upon receiving the award at the 185th General Convention.

Eric has been a steadfast advisor at the Alpha Chapter for over a decade. His tenure started as a faculty advisor before transitioning to chapter counselor in 2016. A graduate of West Point, he first advised the chapter as a Friend of Beta. In 2019, the chapter welcomed him as a brother, initiating him into the chapter and penning him as No. 2886 on the official roll.

“What I had learned is that, when fraternity is done right, it’s incredibly powerful, and the research I had done at the time was that Beta does it right.”

His nominators said, “Eric’s extensive leadership development background and experience was instrumental in the successful return of our Alpha Chapter to Miami’s campus as once again one of the top fraternities on Miami’s campus.”

Brother Buller has shown what it means to earn his badge every day. Following his time as director of leadership and education at Beta’s Administrative Office, Eric continued to provide guidance to collegiate brothers across the domain by volunteering to facilitate at Keystone Leadership Conference and, most recently, at the John and Nellie Wooden Institute for Men of Principle.

“Award ceremonies aren’t really about the individual,” Brother Buller went on to say in his remarks. “We appreciate the work that they do, but award ceremonies are more about the organization because the organization has to stand up and recognize its own excellence within itself.”

The NIC to only named seven advisors among over 6,000 fraternity chapters across North America to receive the Advisor of Distinction Award in 2024.

Beta Omicron Chapter at The University of Texas at Austin

The Chapter of Distinction Award recognizes exceptional fraternity collegiate chapters demonstrating excellence in operations, involvement in their campus community and a commitment to a positive fraternity experience. The Texas chapter is one of only seven internationally to receive this award — among the 6,000 recognized by the NIC — and the 10th chapter of Beta Theta Pi to be recognized with an award of Distinction since 2004.

The Beta Omicron Chapter is well-recognized as a community builder. Within the city of Austin, the chapter has a tutoring partnership with Garza Independence High School. In terms of community health advocacy, it collaborated with NMDP (formerly Be The Match), Movember and “Texas 4000” in the fight against cancer. The 119 brothers in the chapter are quite active across campus activities, as well, including IFC, student government and more.

The brothers are highly engaged with the General Fraternity, some 40 have attended Beta’s leadership programs over the last three years including 11 graduates of the 2024 Wooden Institute. The chapter’s commitment to leadership culminated in two brothers named collegiate commissioners over the last two years: Max Gauger ’23, and Chris Cardenas ’24. Not to mention, the chapter received two consecutive Knox and Sisson Awards — and anticipate a third at the 185th General Convention.

Brother Bedrosian plans to lead Collegiate DECA following the core values of Beta: mutually assisting members by helping them grow their chapters and leadership strength, growing intellectually while learning new skills and ways to improve his leadership, and leading with integrity.

“I didn’t enter college planning on joining a fraternity but when I found Beta, I knew it was the right place to call home,” Eric said. “There is no other fraternity I would rather represent as Collegiate DECA’s president.”

As a representative for over 180 global chapters and more than 4,500 members, he will work over the course of the next year to advocate for all the collegiate division’s members. He will serve the organization in local, state, national and international activities, motivating and inspiring members and volunteers.

John Brinkman, Florida ’25

Seeking a new direction for campus life at the University of Florida, last fall Brother Brinkman established a new student government party – the Vision Party. His collegiate peers were so aligned with the platform they elected him to lead as student body president this spring. In fact, his party secured the majority of Student Senate seats up for grabs, holding 66 until the next election.

Clay Van Eaton, Missouri ’25

Among the Betas leading at notable SEC schools, Brother Van Eaton spent the semester building the perfect team to lead the Missouri Students Association and executed a successful campaign. His platform, All in 4 Mizzou, brought forward a record year for voter turnout.

Dante Grayson, Tennessee ’25

Carter Arrott, Texas Tech ’25

Alex Houlton, George Mason ’23

Serving January 2023 to August 2024

In his first year with the Board, Brother Alex helped ensure the continuous improvement of the Beta experience by adding his insights to several committees including Membership Status Review, Stakeholder Engagement and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committees.

“Beta is fortunate to have so many dedicated collegiate leaders within its ranks. By influencing decisions and fostering leadership, we work to ensure the Fraternity’s dynamic growth, connectivity and sustained access, demonstrating the commitment to each chapter’s prosperity across Beta’s Broad Domain.”

Alex, a native to the Manassas, Virginia, earned a degree in psychology while at George Mason. When first appointed to his role, he served as chapter president, after previously seeing time as vice president of brotherhood. Going on to graduate from the 2022 Wooden Institute, Alex was a member of the George Mason delegation at the 183rd Convention petitioning to recharter as the Epsilon Mu Chapter of Beta Theta Pi.

Nicholas Zingales, Sacred Heart ’24

Serving January 2024 to December 2024

Brother Nick, a psychology student from Easton, Pennsylvania, recently finished his term as IFC president at Sacred Heart, and previously served the Theta Beta Chapter as the vice president of education. This isn’t his first go with organizational leadership as a collegian; he also worked on the Mission and Culture Project with the Sacred Heart Board of Trustees. Nick came to Beta after winning the Men of Principle Scholarship shortly after arriving onto campus.

Christopher Cardenas, Texas ’24

Serving January 2024 to August 2025

Brother Chris studies advertising at The University of Texas at Austin and hails from Houston. He joins newest slate of commissioners after overseeing chapter communication as the Beta Omicron Chapter’s vice president of administration. Chris also attended the 184th Convention, working behind the scenes as an intern.

Christopher “C.J.” Fovozzo, John Carroll ’23

Serving January 2023 to August 2024

Brother C.J. has led efforts to increase engagement with and membership in the Sons of the Dragon Club – the exclusive, collegians-only giving club – during his first year with the Foundation Board. On top of continuing these efforts, he looks forward to working on new strategies increase young alumni involvement in the Fraternity.

“Being a Collegiate Commissioner has changed the way I view our Fraternity and has allowed me to gain numerous connections. Our Fraternity feels stronger and more united when we have insight from brothers of different backgrounds and experiences.”

C.J. graduated from John Carroll with a degree in management and human resources, marketing, leadership development and biology, and is from the greater Cleveland area. His extensive Beta leadership includes chapter president and vice president of education. C.J. has graduated from three Keystone Conferences, Presidents Academy and the 2022 Wooden Institute, and represented the Eta Epsilon Chapter at the 183rd and 184th Conventions.

Phillip Miavelstück, George Mason ’25

Serving January 2024 to August 2025

A native to the D.C. region, Brother Phillip is pursuing a bachelor’s and master’s degree in computer science. While a Collegiate Commissioner, he leads the Epsilon Mu Chapter as its president as well. Phillip’s leadership resume also includes a stint as the vice president of recruitment, along with attendance at two Keystone Conferences, 2023 Wooden Institute and 184th Convention.

Nazar Abbas, Miami ’24

Serving January 2023 to August 2024

Brother Nazar is the lone commissioner serving the General Fraternity House Corporation, and is a political science student from Point Pleasant, West Virginia. For the Alpha Chapter, he served as the vice president of recruitment in 2022 and oversaw 36 new members join the chapter roll. Nazar also attended the 2022 Keystone Conference in Indianapolis and the 184th Convention in Dallas.

Jacob Polzin, Minnesota ’25

Serving January 2024 to August 2025

Jake rolled off his term as Beta Pi Chapter’s president to take the next step in his fraternal leadership journey as a Collegiate Commissioner. He concurrently serves his chapter as the vice president of finance as well. Jake has attended five of Beta’s leadership programs as a collegiate brother, including the 2022 Wooden Institute and 184th Convention.

Tanner Pierce, Chapman ’25

Brother Tanner adds IFC president to his leadership resume after his election to lead the interfraternal community. He was promoted to the role after a year as the vice president of public relations on the IFC executive board, meanwhile currently serving the Eta Theta Chapter as the philanthropy and service chairman. Tanner is joined on the IFC board by fellow Beta Jordan Ellison ’25, the second-term vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Rush Lacoste, Elon ’25

It’s apparent that Betas are trusted leaders at Elon. For the fourth consecutive year, a brother from the Eta Upsilon Chapter has been elected IFC president and this year the man with the job is Rush Lacoste ’25. He follows the lead of fellow Beta Graham Tunis ’24, having the pleasure to serve under him as the IFC vice president of recruitment in 2023.

Emerson Gray, Furman ’25

Gavin Freda, Indiana ’25

Donovan Marcum, Louisville ’26

Caleb King, Texas Tech ’25

Zack Yekta, Villanova ’25

Nathan Satterfield, Michigan ’23

Nathan has always been the perfect man to turn to when looking for a leader. He humbly led the chapter through the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, through the process and implementation of reopening campus to student activities. Among them were of the most important: planning, organizing and executing the Lambda Chapter’s 175th anniversary celebration. Nathan crafted a very meaningful experience for students, alumni, staff and faculty that honored public health guidelines while gathering in person for a very momentous occasion.

Nathan’s ability to lead was realized his freshman year when he received Emerging Leader Award from Michigan’s office of fraternity and sorority life. Nathan served as a member of the Eligibility Requirement Analysis Committee examining the eligibility requirements for first year student participation in recruitment. His tireless work for the interfraternal community at Michigan did not go unnoticed; he was elected as the third-consecutive Beta to serve as Interfraternity Council (IFC) president in 2022.

Also instrumental in shaping the future of the Fraternity, Nathan has served two terms as an Undergraduate Commissioner, representing his collegiate peers alongside members of the General Fraternity House Corporation. He has offered the student perspective on housing strategies, advocating for safe and comfortable chapter facilities for all members. He’s made an impact on younger brothers of the Beta too, facilitating a session of the John and Nellie Wooden Institute for Men of Principle this summer.

Chuck Perry, Truman State ’22

Every student in the community knows Chuck. They know he is a hard worker, wants the best for the Greek community and plays a key role in making things happen. Brother Chuck has worked tirelessly within his chapter, Truman State’s IFC and the entire campus community to ensure the best fraternity experience is available to students, all while maintaining a 4.0 GPA during his entire undergraduate career.

In 2021, he received the campus IFC Emerging Leader Award, and this is proof of why he was deserving. Brother Chuck continued to develop as the leader needed by his chapter; he promoted the Beta experience as the marketing chairman and moulded future brothers of the chapter as vice president of education. His ability to listen to others, create a plan and put it into action served his chapter and community well.