Emmett Loverde (California Los Angeles 1989) recently released two films: “Without a Name” and “What Now Mama.” Emmett directed and co-wrote “Without a Name,” a thriller, and he was the director of photography and the editor of “What Now Mama,” a comedy-drama. Both movies are available on Amazon Prime Video.

Zachary Anderson (Illinois Wesleyan 2021) opened a gym to train youth athletes. The gym works with kids, ages 8-18, with the goal of building strong, confident adults.

In March, six of Iota Chi’s former Chapter Presidents attended the National Invitational Tournament second round basketball game, where UC Irvine defeated Jacksonville State University to move on to the quarterfinals.

Pictured (L-R): Allen Illano (1990), Alli Breton (2001), Jesse Cook (2009), Matt Slentz (2007), Brett Mansfield (1989) and Jeff Kearns (1989).

Rho Tau at William & Mary held a graduate affiliation ceremony for their former Purple Legionnaire Thomas Rideout (Washington & Lee 1963) (right) before their Pig Dinner in March. Tom stepped down from this role last fall after the Chapter’s 6th chartering anniversary.

In September 2024, 10 Rho Upsilon at California Riverside brothers and their spouses vacationed at Château St. Philippe in Saint-Jean-de-la-Porte, France. The château was originally built as a priory by Benedictine monks in 1032-33 and is the home of Chuck O’Neal (1988) and his wife, Sukeshi.

Pictured (L-R): Bill Kepp (1987), Anthony Marguleas (1989), Rich Innenberg (1987), Chuck O’Neal, Dean Tompkins (1989), Hayden Lockhart (1987), Dan Lantry (1988), Mark Rhoades (1990), Rich Maples (1988) and Dennis Whitcomb (1986).

Erik Linthorst (California Riverside 1993) is an award-winning filmmaker and podcaster who also advocates for those who are neurodivergent. His work includes the “Autistic Like: Graham’s Story” documentary and the “Autism Goes to College” documentary and podcast.