Devin Forgey, Senior, President
Major: Intervention Specialist
Background: Devin Forgey is a Intervention Specialist major in hope of being a Special Education teacher and a High School Football Coach. Brother Forgey graduated from Oil City Sr. High in 2010, where he was actively involved as he was the Senior Editor for the schools newspaper and was a Letterman in both Football and Wrestling. Besides being a Brother of Sigma Phi Epsilon, he is also a volunteer coach at Oil City Sr. High, the President of Clarions Student Council for Exceptional Children, and is also a member of the Special Education Honors Fraternity, Sigma Pi Epsilon Delta. When Brother Forgey is not doing something with SigEp, SCEC or any other organization on campus, he enjoys playing and watching sports, lifting weights, and hanging out with his family and friends.
Background: Devin Forgey is a Intervention Specialist major in hope of being a Special Education teacher and a High School Football Coach. Brother Forgey graduated from Oil City Sr. High in 2010, where he was actively involved as he was the Senior Editor for the schools newspaper and was a Letterman in both Football and Wrestling. Besides being a Brother of Sigma Phi Epsilon, he is also a volunteer coach at Oil City Sr. High, the President of Clarions Student Council for Exceptional Children, and is also a member of the Special Education Honors Fraternity, Sigma Pi Epsilon Delta. When Brother Forgey is not doing something with SigEp, SCEC or any other organization on campus, he enjoys playing and watching sports, lifting weights, and hanging out with his family and friends.
Jarred Hannold, Sophomore, VP of Programming
Major: Early Childhood and Special Education
Background: Jarred is a Sophomore from Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania, and is dual-majoring in Early Childhood and Special Education at Clarion University. He played four years of football during his high school career, making the playoffs his Junior and Senior year. He was also a proud member of the National Honor Society. He is involved in the SCEC organization on campus and also volunteers his time at the Special Olympics. In his spare time he likes to be active, play racquetball, hangout with friends, and enjoys listening to music of all genres.
Major: Early Childhood and Special Education
Background: Jarred is a Sophomore from Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania, and is dual-majoring in Early Childhood and Special Education at Clarion University. He played four years of football during his high school career, making the playoffs his Junior and Senior year. He was also a proud member of the National Honor Society. He is involved in the SCEC organization on campus and also volunteers his time at the Special Olympics. In his spare time he likes to be active, play racquetball, hangout with friends, and enjoys listening to music of all genres.
Justin Prokop, Sophomore, VP of Finance
Major: Accounting
Background: I am currently a sophomore from Duncanville, Pennsylvania, with a major in accounting. I graduated from Central High School in 2014 where I played football for 4 years, baseball for 2 years, and was part of National Honors Society. At Clarion I am the treasurer of the Men's Rugby Club and last year was voted Rookie of the Year. My hobbies include lifting weights, racquetball, hanging out with friends, and sleeping.
Background: I am currently a sophomore from Duncanville, Pennsylvania, with a major in accounting. I graduated from Central High School in 2014 where I played football for 4 years, baseball for 2 years, and was part of National Honors Society. At Clarion I am the treasurer of the Men's Rugby Club and last year was voted Rookie of the Year. My hobbies include lifting weights, racquetball, hanging out with friends, and sleeping.
Will White, Senior, VP of Member Development
Major: Secondary Education English
Background: William White, of New Castle, Pennsylvania is a current Junior at Clarion University. He currently serves in the United States Army Reserves, and is a sweetheart to the Gamma Gamma chapter of Phi Sigma Sigma. He also is employed by the university as a SOAR (Student Orientation Acclimation and Retention) Mentor, which requires him to facilitate orientation and guide freshmen on their transition from high school to college life. His hobbies include running, E-sports, writing in his spare time and basketball.
Background: William White, of New Castle, Pennsylvania is a current Junior at Clarion University. He currently serves in the United States Army Reserves, and is a sweetheart to the Gamma Gamma chapter of Phi Sigma Sigma. He also is employed by the university as a SOAR (Student Orientation Acclimation and Retention) Mentor, which requires him to facilitate orientation and guide freshmen on their transition from high school to college life. His hobbies include running, E-sports, writing in his spare time and basketball.
Damien Granda, Sophomore, VP of Recruitment
Major: Accounting
Background: Damien Granda, of Conneaut Lake PA, graduated high school in 2014 with a 3.3 GPA. He played baseball and golf for his high school team, and is now playing on the Clarion golf team. He enjoys playing sports, hunting, and fishing. One of his favorite quotes is "Be the change you want to see in the world."
Background: Damien Granda, of Conneaut Lake PA, graduated high school in 2014 with a 3.3 GPA. He played baseball and golf for his high school team, and is now playing on the Clarion golf team. He enjoys playing sports, hunting, and fishing. One of his favorite quotes is "Be the change you want to see in the world."
Cody Smith, Senior, VP of Communications
Major: Communications with a concentration in Journalism
Background: Cody hails from Northeastern Pennsylvania in Allentown. People always ask him if he lives in the city of Allentown, although he has been there many times, he actually lives in its suburban area. Lets just say when you're walking around at night, not many cars can be heard. Cody is a transfer from Lehigh Carbon Community College, where he was a peer mentor for a year and a half, hosted his own radio show, and was on the golf team. Cody joined Sigma Phi Epsilon in the Spring of 2015. “I joined SigEp because not only did I know some guys in it, but overall, I wanted to better myself as a man”. Cody's hobbies include baseball, basketball, golf, running, working out, reading, listening to music, and watching films. Cody loves The Beatles, he knows every song off every 27 studio albums. “I really want to make a change in this world. I believe I already have since high school, but I want more of it, and I will not stop until that happens”.
Background: Cody hails from Northeastern Pennsylvania in Allentown. People always ask him if he lives in the city of Allentown, although he has been there many times, he actually lives in its suburban area. Lets just say when you're walking around at night, not many cars can be heard. Cody is a transfer from Lehigh Carbon Community College, where he was a peer mentor for a year and a half, hosted his own radio show, and was on the golf team. Cody joined Sigma Phi Epsilon in the Spring of 2015. “I joined SigEp because not only did I know some guys in it, but overall, I wanted to better myself as a man”. Cody's hobbies include baseball, basketball, golf, running, working out, reading, listening to music, and watching films. Cody loves The Beatles, he knows every song off every 27 studio albums. “I really want to make a change in this world. I believe I already have since high school, but I want more of it, and I will not stop until that happens”.
Lance Whitehead, Senior, Chaplain, IFC president
Major: Biology (Pre-Medicine)
Minor: Spanish and Psychology
Background: Lance Whitehead, of York, Pennsylvania is a motivated Honors student of Clarion University. Lance became a brother of Sigma Phi Epsilon in February of 2013 after being the recipient of the Balanced Man Scholarship. As the current President of our SigEp chapter, Lance is also an active member of Bacchus Gamma, fundraising chair for Clarion Allies, graduate of the Emerging Leaders Program, and Vice President of Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honorary. Lance is also holds a passion for volleyball by being a 2011 PIAA State Champion as well as American Kenpo Karate which he has received the highest honor of black belt.
Minor: Spanish and Psychology
Background: Lance Whitehead, of York, Pennsylvania is a motivated Honors student of Clarion University. Lance became a brother of Sigma Phi Epsilon in February of 2013 after being the recipient of the Balanced Man Scholarship. As the current President of our SigEp chapter, Lance is also an active member of Bacchus Gamma, fundraising chair for Clarion Allies, graduate of the Emerging Leaders Program, and Vice President of Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honorary. Lance is also holds a passion for volleyball by being a 2011 PIAA State Champion as well as American Kenpo Karate which he has received the highest honor of black belt.
Mike Cesare, Senior
Major: Communications (Concentration in Strategic Communications)
Minor: Information Systems
Background: Michael Cesare is a Senior at Clarion University of Pennsylvania. He was born and raised in a small suburban city called Greensburg, 25 minutes east of Pittsburgh, PA. He loves his sports, which include football, baseball, and hockey. He studies communications. At Clarion, he is a proud member of the fraternity Sigma Phi Epsilon, Circle K, and also intramural volleyball and hockey. His motive is to make a positive change for himself and to the community he helps.
Minor: Information Systems
Background: Michael Cesare is a Senior at Clarion University of Pennsylvania. He was born and raised in a small suburban city called Greensburg, 25 minutes east of Pittsburgh, PA. He loves his sports, which include football, baseball, and hockey. He studies communications. At Clarion, he is a proud member of the fraternity Sigma Phi Epsilon, Circle K, and also intramural volleyball and hockey. His motive is to make a positive change for himself and to the community he helps.
Devon Vallies, Junior
Major: Early Childhood/Special Education
Background: Devon is a Junior Early Childhood/Special Education dual major here at Clarion. He is from the Weather Capitol of the World, Punxsutawney, PA! He is a 2013 graduate from Punxsutawney Area High School. On campus, he is actively involved. He is a SOAR Mentor and Orientation Leader, serves as the President of the Clarion chapter of Student Pennsylvania State Education Association, serves as the President of the Midwestern Region for Student Pennsylvania State Education Association, volunteers for the Special Olympics, and is part of Emerging Leaders. Devon joined Sigma Phi Epsilon in fall 2014.
Background: Devon is a Junior Early Childhood/Special Education dual major here at Clarion. He is from the Weather Capitol of the World, Punxsutawney, PA! He is a 2013 graduate from Punxsutawney Area High School. On campus, he is actively involved. He is a SOAR Mentor and Orientation Leader, serves as the President of the Clarion chapter of Student Pennsylvania State Education Association, serves as the President of the Midwestern Region for Student Pennsylvania State Education Association, volunteers for the Special Olympics, and is part of Emerging Leaders. Devon joined Sigma Phi Epsilon in fall 2014.
Collin Meyers, Junior
Major: Biochemistry
Background: Collin Meyers is from Chagrin Falls Ohio and is a freshman majoring in biochemistry at Clarion University. He is a member of student senate and is the chair of the student facilities committee. His main passion is chemistry. His hobbies include rock climbing, basketball, socializing with friends, and listening to music.
Background: Collin Meyers is from Chagrin Falls Ohio and is a freshman majoring in biochemistry at Clarion University. He is a member of student senate and is the chair of the student facilities committee. His main passion is chemistry. His hobbies include rock climbing, basketball, socializing with friends, and listening to music.
Daniel Letts, Junior
Major: Accounting and International Business
Background: Dan is an accounting and international business student from Mars,PA but was born in Toronto Canada. He enjoys camping, hiking and being outdoors and is involved in the ROC and the accounting club. I enjoy helping out in the community and staying involved. "I live life as a journey, not a destination.” -Ralph Emerson
Background: Dan is an accounting and international business student from Mars,PA but was born in Toronto Canada. He enjoys camping, hiking and being outdoors and is involved in the ROC and the accounting club. I enjoy helping out in the community and staying involved. "I live life as a journey, not a destination.” -Ralph Emerson
Zach Roberts, Junior
Major: Biology/ Pre-medicine
Background: Zacheriah Roberts is a sophomore from Warren, PA. He is a transfer student from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford where he spent a year and a half. Here at Clarion he participates in the Pre-health professions club and A.B.L.E. Outside of school, he has been enlisted in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard since 2013. His hobbies include boating, kayaking, camping, and playing intermural hockey.
Seth Updegraff, Junior, Bacchus Gamma Representative
Major: Political Science
Background: Seth Updegraff is a freshman pursuing a degree in Political Science, with a concentration in Criminal Justice. He graduated from Oil City Area Senior High School in 2010, where he was a starter on both the football and wrestling teams. He enjoys music, hunting, fishing, and hanging out with friends and family. He one day hopes to be a detective.
Background: Seth Updegraff is a freshman pursuing a degree in Political Science, with a concentration in Criminal Justice. He graduated from Oil City Area Senior High School in 2010, where he was a starter on both the football and wrestling teams. He enjoys music, hunting, fishing, and hanging out with friends and family. He one day hopes to be a detective.
Trapper Hughes, Junior
Major: Information Systems
Minors: Business Administration, Creative Writing
Background: Trapper is a Junior at Clarion University. He practices Judo regularly. Trapper Hughes, Freshman at Clarion University and currently majoring in accounting, is a first generation college student. He graduated from Franklin Area High School in 2013. He plans to go for his CPA license and double major in accounting and finance. He became a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon in spring of 2014.
Minors: Business Administration, Creative Writing
Background: Trapper is a Junior at Clarion University. He practices Judo regularly. Trapper Hughes, Freshman at Clarion University and currently majoring in accounting, is a first generation college student. He graduated from Franklin Area High School in 2013. He plans to go for his CPA license and double major in accounting and finance. He became a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon in spring of 2014.
Scott Anderson, Senior
Major: Accounting, Finance
Minor: Honors Program
Background: Scott Anderson, of Butler, PA, is a Senior majoring in Accounting and Finance, with a minor in the university's Honors Program. He has been heavily involved in many organizations during his time in college. Scott spends his free time playing ukulele and guitar, enjoying the company of friends, and seeking post-graduate employment. His favorite artist is Action Bronson.
Minor: Honors Program
Background: Scott Anderson, of Butler, PA, is a Senior majoring in Accounting and Finance, with a minor in the university's Honors Program. He has been heavily involved in many organizations during his time in college. Scott spends his free time playing ukulele and guitar, enjoying the company of friends, and seeking post-graduate employment. His favorite artist is Action Bronson.
Corey Bickert, Senior
Major: Athletic Training
Minor: Athletic Coaching
Background: My name is Corey Bickert and I am currently a sophomore majoring in athletic training with a minor in athletic coaching. The ideals of SigEp are the things that I strive to live by throughout my life. Having a sound mind and sound body have helped me tremendously in college so far. My hobbies include hanging out with my friends, playing various sports, working out, and focusing on my studies.
Minor: Athletic Coaching
Background: My name is Corey Bickert and I am currently a sophomore majoring in athletic training with a minor in athletic coaching. The ideals of SigEp are the things that I strive to live by throughout my life. Having a sound mind and sound body have helped me tremendously in college so far. My hobbies include hanging out with my friends, playing various sports, working out, and focusing on my studies.
James DeLawrence, Senior
Major: Information Systems
Background: Jim is an information system major from Ford City, PA and is a Junior here at Clarion University. He graduated from Elderton Junior Senior High School 2012. He enjoys fixing things from cars to computers and everything in between.
Background: Jim is an information system major from Ford City, PA and is a Junior here at Clarion University. He graduated from Elderton Junior Senior High School 2012. He enjoys fixing things from cars to computers and everything in between.
Brenton Acorn, Senior
Major: Molecular Biology
Background: Brenton Acorn is a sophomore currently majoring in molecular biology. He graduated from Wellsboro Area High school, located in Wellsboro PA, in 2011. There he participated on the Wrestling and Football teams. He enjoys running, reading, lifting weights, playing sports, and hanging out with friends and family. Brenton became a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon in fall 2014.
Background: Brenton Acorn is a sophomore currently majoring in molecular biology. He graduated from Wellsboro Area High school, located in Wellsboro PA, in 2011. There he participated on the Wrestling and Football teams. He enjoys running, reading, lifting weights, playing sports, and hanging out with friends and family. Brenton became a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon in fall 2014.
Ian Shrensky, Sophomore
Major: Political Science (focus in Criminal Justice)
Background: Ian is currently a sophomore at Clarion. He is currently a Community Advisor in the Suites on Main North on the first floor. He is from Bridgeville, PA, which is about 20 minutes from Pittsburgh. He is a 2014 graduate of South Fayette High School, where he participated in track and field and lettered in football and was able to win a state championship his senior year. In his spare time, he likes to take naps and hang out with friends. |
Shane Goodman, Sophomore
Major: Rehabilitative Science (Concentration in Courts and Community Service), Criminal Justice
Background: Shane Graduated from Conneaut Area Senior High in Linesville, Pennsylvania. He hopes to work at the federal level for either the FBI or the DEA as an investigator. Shane Played football all throughout high school. He enjoys playing sports, reading, and hunting /fishing. He is apart of the Rehab Club on campus.
Background: Shane Graduated from Conneaut Area Senior High in Linesville, Pennsylvania. He hopes to work at the federal level for either the FBI or the DEA as an investigator. Shane Played football all throughout high school. He enjoys playing sports, reading, and hunting /fishing. He is apart of the Rehab Club on campus.
Eric Decker, Sophomore
Major: Rehabilitative Science (Concentration in Courts and Community Service), Criminal Justice
Background: I'm a first semester Nursing student in the ASN program. I am also Mental Health Tech in the Air Force Reserves. At Venango, I'm the Vice President and Community Outreach Chair of the Vets Club. I've worked as an ER tech for the last three years. I enjoy driving, playing Xbox, and spending time with friends.
Background: I'm a first semester Nursing student in the ASN program. I am also Mental Health Tech in the Air Force Reserves. At Venango, I'm the Vice President and Community Outreach Chair of the Vets Club. I've worked as an ER tech for the last three years. I enjoy driving, playing Xbox, and spending time with friends.