Catholic Big Brothers and Big Sisters Award
By Alex Tao | May 14, 2008
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On May 9th, USC Zeta Phi Rho Gamma Chapter was awarded a plaque from CBB “with sincere appreciation for your dedication to the mission of Catholic Big Brothers Big Sisters.” On the plaque are spots for name placards and the first spot is taken by none other than Mr. Robert May (2007-2008).
McCormick’s
The plaque was awarded at McCormick’s where we had dinner and because it was Friday, Happy Hour all night!
Presenting the Gift
Along with the plaque we received a framed thank you collage from the kids. On it were pictures from the very beginning and also handwritten notes from our littles.
Presenting the Plaque
Looking back, it’s hard to believe we have been a part of the program for so long. Congrats to Robert on a successful program. Thanks to all the big bros and big sisses for taking time out of your busy schedules for your littles.
Group Picture
Zeta Phi Rho Gamma Chapter continues to support and is actively involved with CBB at Ascot Elementary. Next year the program will grow even larger. If you are interested in being a part of it all for the upcoming year- leave a comment!
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Date Auction
By Anne Hsu | April 16, 2008
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DATE AUCTION. 4/19. THIS SATURDAY.
It’s the first ever Zeta Sister Date Auction. Come have some pizza, kick it, and have fun. We have some fun dates lined up 
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Catholic Big Brothers Update 2/22
By Alex Tao | February 22, 2008
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It’s been awhile since our last CBB update. The program continues to grow as more Zetas and Zeta Sisters become involved. Under a new director, Cynthia, we looking for more ways to interact with the kids. Rather than just spend an hour with them at their school. A trip to the USC campus might be a good idea, or a Lakers game.
Randy giving Pokemon drawing lessons
Playing Uno
The Catholic Big Brothers and Big Sisters program at Ascot takes place on Fridays from 3:00PM to 4:00PM. For more information on getting involved contact our Philanthropy Chair, Robert May at philanthropy@usczetas.com
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An Interview with Rho Class
By Alex Tao | February 14, 2008
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Julian, Casey, and Vernon
Name: Julian Bataclan (I go by Jules from some people)
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
High School: Anderson High School
Year: Junior
Major: Industrial and Systems Engineering
Interests: Music production, Playing piano, Karaoke, Football (especially Trojan football)
Music: Old & New Hip-Hop (Dr. Dre, Snoop, Jay-Z and Outkast to name a few), Old & New R&B (from R. Kelly to Ne-Yo)
Q: Why did you select to go to USC?
J: It was the summer after my junior year and I had no idea where I wanted to go to college. I knew I wanted to go to college in California and I wanted to try a new place since a lot of my father’s side of my family reside in the Bay Area. I visited USC and I just liked the whole vibe and atmosphere as soon as I got here. So I applied to USC later that year and I was accepted at the end of March 2005.
Q: What exactly is the meaning behind your name?
J: Julian is derived “from the same root as Julius and thus ultimately shares the Latin element related to the meaning ’sky,’ as the name Jove and Jupiter.” (courtesy of wikipedia.org)
Q: Give us a glimpse of your family, do you have siblings? Pets?
J: I have a mom and a dad, and a younger sister. Parents did not want to have pets.
Q: Which famous personality do you think you most closely resemble?
J: I like to consider myself as the Filipino version of Pharrell.
Two Truths and One Lie:
1. I can write with both hands
2. I can do a handstand
3. I am allergic to seafood
Name: Vernon Fernandez Roque
Hometown: Burbank, CA
High School: John Burroughs High
Year: Sophomore
Major: Electrical Engineering
Interests: TV, playing video games, playing basketball, running
Music: Hip hop and Old Rock. Some Oldies and R&B.
I selected to go to USC because I get free tuition. I am just really lucky to go to such a great school and not have to pay for classes. I also like how close it is from my home so I could always visit my family whenever I want to.
The meaning of my name is Place of alders. It is of Norse origin.
I have a mother and father and a younger brother who is 16 years old right now.
When I grow out my hair people either say I look like Bruce Lee, or Chong Li from Bloodsport.
Two Truths and one lie:
1. I was homecoming king of my high school
2. I saw Ron Howard at basketball gym
3. I have gone sky diving
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A PS3 OMGGG!!!1!
By Michael Corpuz | December 31, 2007
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Hope everyone had a great Christmas and upcoming New Year’s Eve. There’s a ton of pictures that will be put up here soon, mostly from Skid Rho and Pi Class Formal, so stay tuned. In the meantime, here’s a video of us Bros making a child’s Christmas wishes come true:“TRANSFORMERS THE VIDEO GAME!”….. “SWEET LORD!”
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McLovin’ it up.
By Anne Hsu | December 9, 2007
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Zeta Sisters are bombbb. Congrats McLovin. We ♥ you. Sorry for the poor quality; youtube wouldn’t accept anything bigger. Pictures will be up soon! p.s. Thanks for the gifts, guys. You’re all awesomeeeeee. ♥
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Everyone Underestimates the Kick to the Groin
By Michael Corpuz | December 1, 2007
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Spring Break ‘08
By Anne Hsu | November 15, 2007
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How does a ZETA FAM SPRING BREAK sound? I think that sounds like the most amazing week of my life.
SO. I’m just going to throw this out there…where does everyone want to go for this glorious week? I’m open to suggestions. Once we’ve decided, I’ll look at our options and start planning for, like I said, the most amazing week of our lives.
Some suggestions already…………….for you to ponder on…………
(The last one is my personal favorite.) Thoughts?
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Get Hyped!
By Michael Corpuz | November 4, 2007
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Friday, November 16, 2007. 8 Brothers. 4,000 sacked lunches. 1 goal.
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Zeta Phi Skid Rho: Operation Arrowhead
By Alex Tao | November 2, 2007
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Wow, so funding is set for the event which means kicking everything into high gear. Today we got a sense of the scale of this event, and if you visit our house, you can too. What I’m referring to is the massive amount of water we spent the entire day moving.
As part of our proposal our goal was to make 4,000 bag lunches, which means… 4,000 water bottles. For some reason the school decided to order the water bottle ahead of schedule and delivered to the Student Government office. The night before they decided to let us know that we had to pick them up.
So, called into action the bros came together to transport 167 24-bottle water cases to the Greenhouse.
Casey, Randy, Izach, and Water- Lots of It
Casey picked up the transport vehicle (a U-Haul van) to carry the boxes. Luckily the boxes just made it into the van. Above you see the van parked on the street behind Carl’s Jr. Now figure the distance all the way to the Student Government office (Around the corner from mail station, past the stairs to downstairs commons). Yeah.
I had just came from the Lyon center so was short on energy, yet somehow we all managed to move everything into the van. On a mission, we just kept going.
Water, Randy, and Boxers
Did I mention we then unloaded them at the Greenhouse?
Yeah, and to add to that, we will need to move them again on the day of the event in the same manner! Until then, they fill half the kitchen and the living room. Besides making sub-par chairs, they don’t have much other use. The idea has been thrown out about oversized lego blocks, but that sounded pretty dangerous.
So the bulk of the work has just started. Operation Arrowhead is just the tip of the iceberg as we continue to make strides in what will be the biggest Zeta Phi “Skid” Rho to date.
To get involved or have your organization be a part, contact me, Alex Tao, Vice President @ vp@usczetas.com
Now, to rest my aching arms.
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