Chi Epsilon

On Tuesday, February 25th, TCNJ School of Engineering hosted an Alumni Panel and Networking Reception. The panel fielded a variety of questions about building a reputation, and working effectively in a workplace environment. Representing TCNJ XE on panel was current TCNJ XE Trustee Lauren Santullo, Class of 2017. Also in attendance for the reception and networking event were current Trustees and fellow members of the Class of 2017, Lee Collins and Peter Johnson. The panel was followed by a reception with networking opportunities. TCNJ XE would like to thank Dean Schreiner and the School of Engineering for hosting an informative event, as well as Lauren, Lee, and Peter for coming out to share some tips and advice!

Lauren Santullo (second from left) at the networking panel.

TCNJ XE co-sponsored the Ping Pong tournament on Monday, February 24th. Tournament was organized by the Student Financial Board. Competing in the tournament was XE Treasurer Andrew Agresto. There to cheer him on was club President Hunter Kelly and Editor Mark Esposito. Andrew faced one of the top players at the tournament and narrowly fell short by a score of 7-5, eliminating him in the first round. TCNJ XE would like to thank the Student Financial Board for hosting such an awesome event with pizza and ping pong!

Andrew competing in the tournament.

Andrew and hunter at the tournament.

The XE held its social for Engineers Week on Wednesday February 19th. The members participated in a paper structure competition. Each team was given a single piece of paper, and twelve inches of tape to try and build the tallest possible structure. In order to win, the structure would also need to stand on its own accord for fifteen seconds, and no paper could be taped to the table. The competition was held between three teams, Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomore and Junior pledges. The Seniors came in third place, with a structure that was built to 25 inches, however it was not able to stand for fifteen seconds, placing them behind other teams whose structure was able to stand. The pledges placed second with a paper structure standing 20.5 inches. The Juniors were able to come out on top by building a structure that stood at 30.75 inches! As an added bonus the winning team was able to have the first pick of the celebratory donuts available.

Senior team: Brian Rennie, Colin O’Hara and Victor Mazariegos – Third place

Junior team: Hunter Kelly, Andrew Agresto, John Thompson, Alex Iorio, Jogn Costello and Mark Esposito – First place

Spring 2020 pledges: Zach Niethe, Bryce Totten, Alec Kuncken, Sean Rhatican and Lewis Mora – Second place

TCNJ XE once again participated in the campus-wide event, TCNJ Holiday on Tuesday 12/3 with mini gingerbread houses.

Sofia Zapata and Hunter Kelly manning the XE table.

On November 26th, 2019, Chi Epsilon held its annual pie eating contest. Winners for the second straight year were Andrew Agresto and Austin Farnum. Representing Theta Tau and coming in second were juniors Axel and John. Finally, coming in third were junior members Hunter Kelly and Robert Dinger. Congratulations to all that won and we look forward to hosting this event again next year.

Bob Dinger and Hunter Kelly

Austin Farnum and Andrew Agresto

Theta Tau team won second place

On November, 23rd, Chi Epsilon had its 2nd Fall Induction Ceremony.  The first part of the ceremony consisted of the student inductees being inducted as student members. These students consisted of Andrew Agresto, John Costello, Robert Dinger, Mark Esposito, Austin Farnum, Alexander Iorio, Hunter Kelly, Amanda Stephenson, John Thompson and Sofia Zapata. Next, the alumni members were inducted. The alumni inducted were Nicholas Izzo (‘13), PE, Jeffrey Laux (‘11), PE, Ashley Napovier (‘14), and Edward Wilkes (‘07), PE. After this, Raymond Mankbadi, PE was inducted as a chapter honor member. Finally, Erin Lafferty (’18) and Lauren Santullo (’17) were both inducted as chapter trustees. Congratulations to all that were inducted. 

After the ceremony, a banquet was held. Chi Epsilon would like to thank the civil engineering faculty, chapter honor members and Dean Scheiner for attending the ceremony and banquet.

Inductees: Ed Wilkes, John Thompson, Andrew Agresto, Ray Mankbadi, Mark Esposito, John Costello, Bob Dinger, Austin Farnum, Amanda Stephenson, Alex Iorio, Sofia Zapata, Hunter Kelly, Nick Izzo, Jeff Laux, Ashley Napovier

Download induction ceremony Program here.

Find information about our honor members here.

On Wednesday, November 13th, Chi Epsilon held E-Board elections for the upcoming pledge class. Listed below is the new E-Board for the class of 2021.

President – Hunter Kelley

Vice President – John Costello

Treasurer – Andrew Agresto

Secretary – Sofia Zapata Echeverr

Marshal – Alexander Iorio

Editor – Mark Esposito

Congratulations to all that won positions.

On Saturday, November 9th, members of Chi Epsilon participated in a community service event at the Watershed Institute in Pennington, NJ. Members were tasked with moving trees to a deer sanctuary. Members also cleared and spread seeds in the forest. This continues Chi Epsilon’s relationship with the Watershed Institute as we have now volunteered with the organization multiple times. In all, Chi Epsilon is proud to give back to the local community once again.

Chi Epsilon would like to thank Michael Baker International and Professor Thomas Carl for their generous donations. Pictured below are Professor Carl and seniors involved with Chi Epsilon.

From left: Brian Rennie, Luke Aboff, Kush Patel, Victor Mazariegoes, Colin O’Hara, Olivia Cleale and Professor Tom Carl.