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Pete Ippel Cornell University, 2002
Paying It Forward. - “What I would like to do is pay it forward.” Pete Ippel, 30, joined the Living Bond Society to give back to the Fraternity that has served as a foundation for him. Ippel graduated from Cornell in 2002 after helping to rebuild the New York Alpha chapter.
Through his chapter experience, Pete was prepared for his current career as manager of the San Francisco Ballet School’s student residence. The communication and organization skills that he developed while serving as a chapter officer helped him professionally, and the “feeling of family” contributed to his personal growth. “I saw [the chapter] go from 16 guys with question marks in their eyes to a full strength Fraternity with 60 people.” A founder of a campus organization that advocated for alcohol-free events and participant in a Phi Delt educational conference, Pete pledged Phi Delta Theta because he saw potential in creating a new model for what a fraternity could be. “I realized that there was an opportunity to have a social alternative pledging Phi Delt that would serve my personal goals of changing the social scene on campus and introducing me to a new style of living.” Pete’s chapter overcame a strong alcohol culture on campus “through extolling the other virtues of the Fraternity: academic, athletic and social.” Consistently ranked among the top fraternities on campus, New York Alpha earned a reputation as a diverse group of individuals successful in both academics and athletics. Pete broke Cornell’s school record in the high jump in 2001. His involvement in athletics continues today as he enjoys skateboarding, mountain biking, and still jumps occasionally. He also spent four years coaching basketball and track for University High School in San Francisco. Pete’s gift to the Fraternity is quite unique. In addition to naming Phi Delta Theta as a beneficiary of an IRA, he plans on providing Phi Delta Theta artwork. After reminiscing about the Fraternity house at Cornell– the plaques on each of the doors with names of past tenants, the knight statue, and so on – Brother Ippel decided to donate his artwork as “a nest egg to pass forward.” “I may not have huge stacks of cash to donate but I do have huge confidence in my art… It’s like buying stock in [myself]. I’m a talented artist – here’s the artwork I made at a particular time in my life and it’s a gift.” With his apparent zest and love of life, Pete Ippel has proudly joined the Living Bond Society. “Phi Delta Theta has been such a great experience for me that I want to support it and keep it going for those that come after me.” Brother Ippel welcomes commissioned art work. |
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