Alumni Newsletter SPRING 2012 Kappa Alpha PI

Congratulations 2012
BY: Brian Springer | OMICRON Pledge Class & Megan Grossman | PI Pledge Class
Two years ago, we crossed into a fraternity full of
graduating seniors. We watched in confusion as people
bawled at banquet, saying goodbye. At the time, we didn’t
understand the magnitude of the impact this fraternity
would have on our undergraduate experience. But now, as
we’re about to be in that same position, we understand exactly
why everyone was so emotional and we can’t believe
its coming to an end. Through all of the good times and all
of the bad times, the frat has been important to us and it is
really hard to be leaving it, once and for all.
As we reflect on our times in the frat, we think
about all of the things it has taught us. One philanthropy
event stands out, where we made and delivered lunch to
the homeless on Skid Row. Being able to so directly affect
someone’s life in a positive way had a lasting impact on us.
This year we have also witnessed a bunch of new events.
One example was our Dinner with Professors event, where
we interacted with a bunch of different professors and asked
for advice on professional development. We also saw the return
of the KAPi bonfire, where we got a chance for a large
group of the members to get to know each other better,
away from the pressure of school. We’ve seen this passion
within the fraternity to throw new events that make a difference,
whether in our own lives, or in the community. This
fresh look at the pillars has allowed the fraternity to progress
in a new direction and we
are excited to continue
to see it change
even after we
have graduated.
Looking back
at the last two
years, we are
realizing how
much we are going
to miss. In
KAPi, we learned how to write a resume, how to interview
professionally, and these skills helped us each get jobs at
law firms. Throughout this whole process we gained lifelong
friends who we hope to keep in contact with for the
years to come. Even just in meetings, we have gotten the
opportunity to interact with a diverse group of people, tied
together by one common interest. We have been able to find
our voice, even in difficult situations, without wavering
in our brotherhood towards the people we
may be having disagreements with. We
will always treasure the random moments,
hanging out with brothers
that we do not normally hang
out with, so we can get to
know them on a personal
level to really understand
their story. This
begins for everyone
when you play five
questions with
your pledge class,
connecting with
people you have
just barely
met,
form- ing a
bond of brotherhood
that lasts forever. We would not
have made it these last two years without
this family away from home.
Now, we are moving across the country to University
of Pennsylvania and University of Texas, to join
some of our alumni in law school. We’re excited for
the other graduating seniors, some going off to teach,
some off to work, and others who are still planning to apply
to law school in the future. We are confident that because
of the things they have learned, they have the tools they will
need to be successful. No matter where we go, Kappa Alpha
Pi will always be a part of us, and how we have gotten to
where we are today. You guys are the ones who have really
made UCLA special.
SENIORS:
Angela John
OMICRON
Center Director, Mathnasium Math
Learning Center of Westwood
Brian Springer
OMICRON
University of Pennsylvania Law
School, Class of 2015
Carlie Jones
OMICRON
Obtaining TEFL license and teaching
abroad
Dianna Lindsey
SIGMA
Teach for America- Los Angeles,
Loyola Marymount School of Urban
Education, Class of 2014
Elizabeth Black
SIGMA
National Teaching Fellowship for
Citizen Schools: Boston
Elliot Schwartz
XI
Working at Mark S. Temple, A
Professional Law Corporation
LSAT Studying (Part II), applying
in the fall
Ingrid Rodriguez
TAU
Attending the UCLA CAPPP
program in fall & then taking the
LSATs
Jose Gonzalez
SIGMA
Pursuing a finance certificate
through UCLA Extension and applying
to business school
Juan Hernandez
RHO
Pursuing CPA, MBA and potentially
a JD. FBGM
Katherine Do
TAU
Violin Teacher for the Huntington
Beach Union High School District
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WHAT’S NEXT ON
YOUR RESUME?
Katie Sloss
RHO
Applying to graduate school in
philosophy and working on my
graphic design portfolio
Mary Fersch
RHO
University of San Diego Law
School, Class of 2015
Maura Nuno
XI
Law Office of Jonathan I. Kelmanll
Megan Grossman
PI
University of Texas School of Law,
Class of 2015
Supreet Gill
OMICRON
Writing for Vibe Magazine
Tessa Roberts
SIGMA
Boesch Law Group, Assistant
LSAT in October, applying in
the fall