ATO News - May 2004


College lacrosse: Cornell dedicates success to fallen teammate
May 20, 2004 - Democrat and Chronicle

It was likely the hardest game anyone on the Cornell men’s lacrosse team had ever played, that afternoon of March 28 when the Big Red took to Schoellkopf Field for the first time since the tragic death of their teammate, George Boiardi. ... Webster’s Ben Spoonhower, who has known Boiardi since they entered Cornell together as freshmen and joined the same fraternity, Alpha Tau Omega, will never forget...


6 Resume Mistakes to Beware Of
May 18, 2004 - Fortune

Likewise, be sure to list the most important information left to right. "Often, a new grad will write something like, 'Fall 2003, Alpha Tau Omega (social fraternity), President,' " says Karsh. "The hiring manager may not make it to the word 'President.' So instead, write, 'President, Alpha Tau Omega (social fraternity), Fall 2003.' "


DKE member arraigned after ATO vandalism
May 17, 2004 - Michigan Daily

Forty-seven windows were broken at the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity house this weekend. The interior and exterior damage is estimated at a total of $10,000. LSA sophomore Stephen Sanford, a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon is facing charges for the crime and will receive a trial date within the next 11 days.


Fraternity Vandal Verdict
May 15, 2004 - WTOL-TV

A University of Michigan student faces up to ten years in prison for allegedly vandalizing a fraternity near the central campus... Damage to the Alpha Tau Omega house is estimated at ten-thousand dollars.


Teen Allegedly Settles Frat Dispute With Hammer
May 14, 2004 - ClickOnDetroit.com

Ann Arbor police say the 19-year-old was apparently drunk when he decided to smash the windows of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity house with a hammer.


Best Fraternities For Future CEOs
Jan 31, 2003 - Forbes (From 2003, but, worth reading!)

Despite what movies such as Animal House suggest, fraternities and sororities are more than just freshman rush and beer busts. The social skills that help students gain admittance into the Greek system are the same aptitudes that can later give them a leg-up in corporate climbing. Plus, once they've graduated, they can tap into the network of past fraternity brothers or sisters who litter all tiers of corporate America. The Best Fraternity has 7 Members Who Are Forbes 500s CEOs .


Police look at possible cause of ISU student's death
May 4, 2004 - Tribune Star

David Elsrod, 21, of Centerville was discovered dead Saturday afternoon by his roommate inside an eastside Terre Haute apartment they shared, police say. ... Elsrod, a 2001 graduate of Centerville High School near Richmond, was majoring in aerospace technology. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.


Indiana State University ATO Found Dead
May 3, 2004 - WTHI News

An Indiana State University student dies over the weekend. Now police search for a reason why. ... David Elsrod was a member of Alpha Tau Omega and was described by his fraternity brothers as a "good ole country boy" who was a friend to everyone. ...

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