2022 Alpha Affiliate Award Recipients
Temiloluwa O. Bolodeoku (Stanford)
Temi Bolodeoku graduated from Stanford University with a 3.78 GPA majoring in Electrical Engineering. He served Beta Chi Chapter (Stanford) as Chaplain and head of the Diversity and Inclusion, Onboarding, and Social Committees.
Within his campus community, he served on the advisory board for the Interfraternity Council, as head of the Greek Black Community Committee, and committee leader of the Stanford African Student Association. Temi was selected by the Stanford Class of 2022 to serve as class speaker at commencement. He was also inducted into the Mayfield Fellows Program – a selective work-study with the fastest-growing startups in Silicon Valley.
Temi’s nominators for this award describe him as, “a man of character, devoted to his friends and family, and one who never shies away from stepping up and doing what’s right…he is widely considered a leader in the Black community at Stanford and a major contributor to the more inclusive and welcoming community.”
A native of Nigeria, Temi aspires to hold the highest political office in his home country.
Adrian Adegbesan (Stanford) says, “Temi is a man of character, devoted to his friends and family, and one who never shies away from stepping up and doing what’s right…he is widely considered a leader in the Black community at Stanford and a major contributor to the more inclusive and welcoming community.”
Douglas W. Gray, Jr. (Southeast Missouri State)
Douglas Gray graduated from Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) with a 3.39 GPA majoring in Cyber Security. He served Mu Kappa Chapter (Southeast Missouri State) as Lt. Commander (Vice President), Recruitment Chairman, and Alumni Relations Chairman.
Within his campus community, he served as Interfraternity Council Vice President of Judicial Affairs and Judicial Board Chief Justice. He was a founding member and Bylaws Chairman of the Iota Chi Society, a sexual assault prevention organization created by Greek organizations at SEMO. He served the study body as Student Government Association Parliamentarian, Chairman of the Bylaws Committee, and member of the Funding Board. Dougie was also a founding member and U.S. Stock Market Committee Chairman of the Early Financial Development Association, Order of Omega member, and SEMO Man of the Year finalist.
In nominating him for the award, Trae Mitten, Dean of Students for Southeast Missouri State University said, “Through his membership in Sigma Nu, Dougie found a spark of connection and brotherhood. This spark then consumed and ignited him into a conflagration of service, leadership, scholarship, and fellowship that has not only improved him from within but allowed him to better the lives of those around him. The metamorphosis of this young man has been truly inspiring to witness and is a testament to what Sigma Nu can do for its members.”
Reser R. Hall (Kansas)
Reser Hall graduated from the University of Kansas with a 3.74 GPA majoring in Finance with double minors in History and Political Science. He served Nu Chapter (Kansas) as Commander (President) and Recorder (Secretary). He also served as a Collegiate Grand Councilman (student board member) on the Fraternity’s High Council (board of directors).
Within his campus community, he served as Freshman Class Senator for the Student Senate and as an active member of the Business Leadership, Business Honors, and University Honors programs. He is a four-year recipient of the Chancellor’s Scholarship (for students with a 32+ on the ACT and high school GPA of 3.85+). He also served the Kansas academic community as a Teaching Assistant for classes on Introduction to Finance and Portfolio Strategy.
In nominating him for the award, Allison Schultz, Coordinator and Interfraternity Council Advisor for the University of Kansas Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life said, “Balancing being a student and student leader is tough, and I work with students every day who work to balance and excel at both. What I admire about Reser is he truly saw both things as pieces of the other. For him, being a successful student also meant that he was learning outside of the classroom and challenging himself in new roles…I admired Reser's sincere appreciation and dedication to his chapter and that he was never afraid to make the ‘unpopular’ decisions to do what was best for his chapter. He challenges peers to do better, to uphold their values, and be true to themselves. I can honestly say that I haven’t seen that in many students before.”
John C. Hopkins (Arizona State)
John Hopkins graduated from Arizona State University with a 3.70 GPA majoring in Finance this spring and transitioned directly into an M.B.A. program at ASU. He served Zeta Upsilon Chapter (Arizona State) as Chaplain, Alumni Relations Chairman, and member of the New Member Education, Brotherhood, Community Service, and Scholarship Committees. He also served as a Collegiate Grand Councilman (student board member) on the Fraternity’s High Council (board of directors).
Within his campus community, he served the ASU Undergraduate Student Government as President, Pro-tempore, and Senator; as President and Vice President of The Leadership Forum; as Treasurer for Consult Your Community; as a Trustee of the ASU Trustees; and as Founder and President of XHunger at ASU. John was one of five outstanding student leaders selected with the ASU President’s Scholarship and recognized as a finalist for Most Outstanding Graduate of the Year for 2022.
In nominating him for the award, Joanne Vogel, Ph.D., Vice President of Student Services for Arizona State University said, “John is a steady, transparent, compassionate, and measured leader who has successfully navigated complicated issues with care for the larger community. He serves knowing that his goal is to elevate those who may lack voice and to hold himself and others accountable to the highest of standards.”
Reed N. Peets (Mississippi)
Reed Peets graduated from the University of Mississippi with a 4.00 GPA with a double major in International Studies and Spanish. He served Epsilon Xi Chapter (Mississippi) as Commander (President), Chairman of the Slate Committee, and Candidate Marshal (New Member Educator).
Within his campus community, he served as a student ambassador for the College of Liberal Arts and as a member and small group leader for the Reformed University Fellows. He was recognized for his academic excellence with numerous awards, including induction into Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, and Sigma Delta Pi honor societies. In 2022, he was recognized among the top 1% of University of Mississippi students as a Taylor Medal recipient. He was further recognized as one of three recipients of the Croft Institute Foreign Language Excellence Award and by the University of Mississippi Spanish Department’s Most Outstanding Student in 2022. Reed was also a Sally McDonnel Barksdale Honors College student during his four years of undergraduate study.
In nominating him for the award, John Green, House Corporation President of Epsilon Xi Chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity said, “Reed distinguishes as not only a natural leader but as an altruistic individual who leads by example. Truly – Reed is a premier example for all of our members of what can be accomplished when talent and ambition is combined with hard work and a good attitude.”
Jack S. Robertson (Southeast Missouri State)
Jack Robertson graduated from Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) with a 3.85 GPA double majoring in Secondary Education, Social Studies (B.S. Ed.) and History (B.A.). He served Mu Kappa Chapter (Southeast Missouri State) as Commander (President) and Chaplain.
Within his campus community, Jack served as Vice President of the Order of Omega. He served the SEMO fraternity and sorority community as a member of the Interfraternity Council’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee and on the Greek Week Steering Committee. He was a founding member of the Iota Chi Society, a sexual assault prevention organization created by Greek organizations at SEMO. He also served the SEMO community as a member of the Academic Advising Committee.
In 2017, Jack was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout by the Boy Scouts of America. Since graduation, he has begun his teaching career as a Social Studies teacher at Truman High School for the Independence (Mo.) School District.
In nominating him for the award, Trae Mitten, Dean of Students for Southeast Missouri State University said, “Having worked with tens of thousands of students in my twenty-plus years in higher education, I can attest to the exceptional character, leadership, integrity, and achievement of this young man. Jack has repeatedly proven himself to be a person determined to excel in all his pursuits, while skillfully balancing his academic, leadership, and social commitments. There is no doubt that Jack personifies the values of Mu Kappa Chapter, Sigma Nu Fraternity, Interfraternity Council, and Southeast Missouri State University, and will graduate having left all entities better for his work for each.”
Seth T. Shirley (Auburn)
Seth Shirley graduated from Auburn University with a 3.94 GPA majoring in Building Science. He served Beta Theta Chapter (Auburn) as Lt. Commander (Vice President), Recruitment Chairman, and Honor Board Chairman.
Within his campus community, Seth served on the leadership team of Onward Campus Ministry and Chaplain of the Auburn War Eagle Girls and Plainsmen. He also spent two spring break trips on service missions to Costa Rica and Nicaragua. His academic success was recognized with admission to the Sigma Lambda Chi construction honorary and with the Spirit of Auburn Founders Scholarship (ACT 30-32, high school GPA 3.5+). He was also awarded the Thomas M. Lofton National Scholarship by the Sigma Nu Educational Foundation in recognition of his academic excellence, leadership, chapter and campus involvement, brotherhood principles, and philanthropic contributions.
In nominating him for the award, Bill Boldt of Onward Campus Ministry said, “Seth is a charismatic leader that his peers want to follow. His integrity is impeccable. His ability to connect with someone from any background is amazing. Seth could have obtained any leadership position on Auburn’s campus. He chose the ones in which he felt he could serve Auburn University and Sigma Nu the best. In each organization he was involved in his leadership always rose to the top, and he left it better than he found it.”
Thompson H. Vipond (Arizona State)
Thompson Vipond graduated from Arizona State University with a 3.64 GPA double majoring in Marketing (B.S., Professional Sales) and Sports Business (B.A.). He served Zeta Upsilon Chapter (Arizona State) as Commander (President), Recorder (Secretary), 1869 Club Director, and Chairman of the Brotherhood and Family Weekend Committees.
Within his campus community, he served the ASU Undergraduate Student Government as a Senator, as Secretary of The Leadership Forum, and as a member of the Greek Leadership Village Facilities Committee. Within his academic discipline, he served as Team Captain for the National Collegiate Sports Sales Competition and as a member of the Sports Business Scholars. The fraternity and sorority community at ASU recognized him with induction into the Order of Omega and as runner-up for the Interfraternity Conference Man of the Year in 2021.
In nominating him for the award, John Dietrich, Senior Lecturer and Honors Faculty for Arizona State University’s Marketing Department said, “Thompson possesses the perfect package: incredible interpersonal skills, an ability to relate to others, high intellect, a commitment to ‘getting involved and finishing,’ and – perhaps above all – serving those around him.”
Coleman L. Warren (Arkansas)
Coleman Warren graduated from the University of Arkansas with a 4.0 GPA double majoring in Industrial Engineering (B.S., Honors Fellow) and Political Science (B.A.). He served Gamma Upsilon Chapter (Arkansas) as Risk Reduction Chairman and member of the Executive Committee (top 5 officers).
Within his campus community, he served as the 100th Student Body President, Director of Policy, and Director of Open Education Resources of the University of Arkansas Associated Student Government.
Coleman is passionate about addressing food insecurity. To help in combatting this issue he served as Partner Coordinator for the Volunteer Action Center Razorback Food Recovery, Founder and President of Simply Feeding, Child Hunger AmeriCorps VISTA summer associate for Food Bank of the Heartland, and as Founder and CEO of Simple + Sweet Creamery.
Coleman was selected in 2021 as one of sixty Truman Scholars and in 2022 as one of thirty-two Rhodes Scholars from the United States – only the 11th Arkansan in history to receive this honor. This fall he begins his studies in Oxford, U.K. as part of the Rhodes Scholar program.
In nominating him for the award, Angela Oxford, Director of the Center for Community Engagement for the University of Arkansas said, “Rhodes Scholar, Truman Scholar, Entrepreneur, Student Body President, and Sigma Nu are all titles that describe Coleman, but the title that best fits is he is the ‘genuine article.’ Coleman is accomplished in so many ways, he is intelligent and personable, he is also kind, generous, and approachable. While a dreamer with goals beyond my imagination, he is also a man possessed with impeccable ethics and humility.”
Adam J. Wenzlaff (Colorado)
Adam Wenzlaff graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with a 3.6 GPA majoring in Finance. He served Gamma Kappa Chapter (Colorado) as Commander (President), Public Relations Chairman, and Sustainability Chairman.
Within his campus community, he served on the Dean’s Leadership Council and as a member of the Leeds Investment Banking and Investment and Trading clubs. His academic success was recognized with the Chancellor’s Achievement and Art & Humanities scholarships, as well as induction into Beta Alpha Psi honor society for financial information students and professionals. Adam was recognized by the Colorado Boulder interfraternal community as IFC Chapter President of the Year in 2019 and as Greek Man of the Year in 2020.
In nominating him for the award, Patricia Nelson Limerick, Faculty Director for the Center of the American West and Professor of History and Environmental Studies, University of Colorado Boulder said, “Adam consistently and reliably shows what leadership means in direct, practical, and courageous action. He faces up to – and steadily transcends – peer pressure; he knows that the best service he can give to his peers is to speak to them with honesty and forthrightness… For all his talents, achievements, and strength of character, Adam is modest and even humble, utterly free of over-confidence or arrogance. He is a master practitioner of searching for self-examination and self-appraisal… ‘Any day you’re not improving yourself,’ I have heard him say, ‘is a day wasted.’ Plenty of people have proclaimed similarly high-minded principles. Adam lives them.”