At the beginning of our regularly scheduled meeting, Chancellor
Alvey gave a thank you speech to all the brothers who had made the semester so
great. He also wished everyone luck with their final exams and a relaxing
winter break with safe travels. After the meeting, graduating brothers received
gifts from their littles or candidate class to highlight some of the graduating
brothers special memories in Alpha Zeta. This moment is often sad and funny as
we look back on the past. After big brother gifts we began our traditional
candlelight ceremony. As a candle is passed around the circle in the dark,
brothers share their favorite memories of Alpha Zeta and it is a very special
time for seniors. Brothers thank the seniors for their impacts on the
brotherhood, and then each of the seniors shares their thoughts or advice for
the future. The Chancellor starts and ends the circle, and the graduating
seniors are at the end. Active brothers and alumni participated. The ceremony
is always emotional and meaningful as the chapter said
good-bye to amazing seniors who each have very bright futures ahead of them.