Alpha Chi Rho

Zeta Phi Chapter at Clarkson University

AXP Zeta Phi 70th Anniversary Celebration

AXP Zeta Phi 70th Anniversary

July 10 - July 12, 2026

It’s been 10 years since our last big reunion at the Crow House, and as we prepare to wind down our presence at 77 Elm Street, and to celebrate our remarkable 70-year legacy, we will host a special anniversary gathering this summer during the Clarkson reunion weekend July 10-12, 2026. Alumni, current members, and friends of the chapter are invited to come together to reconnect, share memories, and honor the generations who shaped our story. This celebration will serve not only as a tribute to our past but also as a meaningful opportunity to strengthen the lifelong bonds that define our brotherhood.  All events will be held at the chapter house: 77 Elm Street, Potsdam, NY.

70th Anniversary Schedule of Events

DateTimeActivity
Thu July 99am-6pmAlumni House Improvement Session (last minute preparation & setup for reunion and some house improvement projects)
Fri July 109am-3pmAlumni House Improvement Session (last minute preparation & setup for reunion and some house improvement projects)
Fri July 103-6pmWelcome refreshments, house tours, mingle
Craft beer from Buffalo: Big Ditch's Rocket Mule IPA and Hayburner IPA plus Labbatt's Regular & Lite
BYOW - "Bring Your Own Wine"
Registration and T-shirt handout
Sat July 1110:30am-12pmAnnual Meeting - "Going Forward"
Discuss membership and the house. What to do with the house proceeds, if sold.
(AXP alumni)
Sat July 111-2:30pmFireman's Chicken BBQ
BBQ chicken, salt potatoes, baked beans, cornbread, and of course, beer
(AXP alumni and guests)
Sat July 112-6pm70th Anniversary Party and Celebration
Celebrate a special dual anniversary event honoring 70 years of the Zeta Phi chapter and 50 years of the "new" house rebuilt after the fire.
Reconnect and enjoy a lively afternoon featuring Double Axel.
Enjoy singing the AXP Sweetheart Song to your partner.
Last song by Double Axel -- "Bye, Bye -- So Long"
(AXP alumni, guests, and friends)
Sun July 129am-12pmAXP's Last Chance Goodbye
Coffee, donuts, and a final farewell

Lodging

We recommend that you register for the Clarkson reunion to gain access to on-campus lodging options.  Registration is now open (link below).   Please register for the Clarkson reunion (it’s free) even if you don’t plan on attending any official events or staying on campus as it will let Clarkson know how many AXP alumni are returning to campus.

The best place to stay is Moore House.  It has air conditioning for those in their “golden years” in the middle section.  The outer wings are reserved for younger alumni.  They provide towels and linens.  Clarkson will group AXP together, so be sure to register as a member of the Alpha Chi Rho affinity group.  Cost for the entire weekend is $105.  (SUNY Potsdam’s reunion is back to the same weekend.)

Clarkson Reunion Registration

Potsdam area hotels (these may be hard to come by, or have outrageous room rates, as SUNY Potsdam’s reunion is back to the same weekend)

Hampton Inn, 169 Market Street, Potsdam, NY, 13676
Best Western Potsdam University Inn, 1 Main St, Potsdam, NY, 13676
Northern Family Motel, 6775 State Highway 56, Potsdam, NY, 13676
Scottish Inns, 7575 US Route 11, Potsdam, NY, 13676
Potsdam Inn, 7518 US Highway 11, Potsdam, NY, 13676
Best Western University Inn, 90 E Main Street, Canton, NY, 13617
Holiday Inn Express Canton by IHG, 6000 US 11, Canton, NY, 13617
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Canton, 5955 US ROUTE 11, Canton, NY, 13617
24 East Main Street B&B, 24 East Main Street, Canton, NY, 13617

Other Clarkson/Potsdam Reunion activities

Some other Clarkson/Potsdam events that you might consider:

  1. Thursday, 7/9, 5-7 pm: Class of 1976 Induction Dinner. Was a good event in 2024.
  2. Friday, 7/10, 8-10:30 am: Alumni Breakfast Buffet 
  3. Friday, 7/10, 9-10 am: Collins Hill Campus Tour.
  4. Friday, 7/10, 3-4 pm: Dr Jim’s Chemistry Magic Show.
  5. Friday, 7/10, 4-10 pm: Potsdam Downtown Beer and Wine Summerfest
  6. Friday, 7/10, 5-7 pm: All Class Knights Ten BBQ Party
  7. Friday, 7/10, 9 pm: Knights Under the Stars
  8. Saturday, 7/11, 5:30-7:30 am: Hot Air Balloon Rides – free (just make sure you don’t sail away)
  9. Saturday, 7/11, 6:30-9:30 am; Alumni Breakfast Buffet
  10. Saturday Evening: Potsdam Downtown Summerfest (Beer, wine, Food trucks & Fireworks)

To Do Checklist

  • Register with Clarkson – Select “Alpha Chi Rho” as Affinity Group.
  • Get a place to stay – If at Clarkson, put down “with AXP Group”.
  • Register with AXP on their Reunion website link.  Register by the t-shirt pre-order cutoff date to ensure you get your 70th anniversary t-shirt.
  • Contact AXP Alumni and get them to come to our 70th Anniversary Reunion.
  • Invite your friends to the Anniversary Party on Saturday afternoon at the Crow House ($15 donation for party entrance).
  • Reunite with the Brothers and let them catch up with you.
  • Have a Great Time during the weekend.
  • Have a safe drive/fly home.

List of 70th Anniversary Attendees by Class Year

BryanSkokan1964
EarlLewis1966
BobDacey1971
PeterOttavio1972
MichaelTomaselli1972
DarrellBurns1973
StevenHofler1973
William "Robby"Robinson1974
RossWilliamson1974
PatrickFinnerty1974
JohnFoster1975
EdDacey1975
KeithDayer1975
WalterBerg1975
WilliamAnderson1975
JohnFerraro1976
MarkRyan1976
MatthewHorris1977
SteveSchwartz1977
JackHyla1978
DavidMetzler1978
BobJarvis1978
RandyNemecek1978
JimDreyfuss1979
MikeHanby1979
BillBibko1979
PeterThiemann1979
RichHoffarth1979
KevinTubbs1979
DavidElwyn1980
TimCarr1980
JamesHey1981
BillCalder1981
TimothyO'Brien1981
JamesCuccaro1981
KeithHuylebroeck1981
MattWolniak1981
JimCollins1981
DonDoell1981
GarySimonsen1981
NeilDelmonico1981
GregSmith1982
JackGoodrich1982
PaulDean1982
MarkLuccitti1983
JayVandervort1983
Don (Guido)Gerraputa1983
TerryThomas1984
BradHonnold1984
DavePasiak1984
StevenLepkowski1984
PeterVan Vleet1984
MartyMazzella1984
TomGigliotti1985
TonyPaolini1985
RichBrookler1985
PeterVars1985
MikeLarosche1986
FrankRaiti1986
RichMacDonald1986
JohnTrendowski1986
DaleGramith1989
BernardGilligan1989
MikeDussault1989
DaveCrane1989
CliffLangdon1991
MikeBraunschweig1991
JimTobin1991
StephenDoherty1992
JamieShaw1992
ArthurWeeks1992
ToddFarmen1992
StephenDoran1992
OliverBiewald1992
MichaelBagan1992
GeorgeThompson1993
MikeBaehre1993
ScottDepew1993
JohnFriebely1993
ChrisGeraghty1993
MikeBoudway1993
JayJankauskas1994
ChrisMartin1995
DanielSchmidt1997
TapanMody1998
MattFranco1999
EricTait2013
KenGibson2013
JoeFilley2013
JoshHuckle2014
JacobBourg2015
MacRomal2015
ConnorReese2015
PatrickSalerno2017
TaunceGraham2017
GageWalker2017
KurtMoore2018
JoelHargrave2018
EzraCushing2018
AndrewMoore2018
MaxBrightenfield2019
JudHershey2019
RossInsogna2019
GraemDeLong2019
JoeBarbera2019
ConnorFarrington2019
ThomasSexton2020
MichaelShea2021
NickLopane2022
ZachSmith2022