Notable Zetes
For over 170 years, Zeta Psi has scaffolded our undergraduate brothers to be better leaders in their careers, communities, and in service to all humankind. We have been fortunate to have played a role in countless inspirational men’s lives throughout the years. Here is a list of some Zetes who have powerfully impacted the world.
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Rice, Alan
Achievements: Big Ten champion and an All-American Wrestler for the University of Minnesota. In 1956 he won double national titles in Greco-Roman and freestyle. Placed fifth at the 1956 Olympics and was coach of the 1972 USA Greco-Roman Olympic team. Namesake of the "Alan Rice Leadership Award" of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2011. Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award 1999, Zeta Psi Red Grange Athlete of the Year Award 2013.
Chapter: Alpha Beta
Roberts, C.R.
Achievements: 2023 Distinguished Service honoree
Chapter: Phi Lambda, 1970
Roerden, Thomas P.
Achievements: Zeta Psi Educational Foundation President (2020- 2022), 2016 Henry Elliot Volunteer of the Year honoree. James J. Carey Leadership Award Honoree 2024
Chapter: Cornell, 1983
Rothberg, Jay L.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1985–1987. Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award 1995 James J. Carey Leadership Award 2011
Chapter: Delta Chi, 1969
Rumsey, Ralph S.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1980–1982. James H. McLaughlin Interfraternity Award 1992. Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award 1996.
Chapter: Xi, 1965
Scrivener, Paul
Achievements: James McLaughlin Interfraternity Service Award Honoree 2024
Chapter: Theta Xi, 1971
Shuhany, Richard G.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1987–1989 Distinguished Service Award 2002
Chapter: Mu Theta, 1968
Sims, David L.
Term: Phi Alpha from 2004-2005. Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award 2009.
Chapter: Sigma, 1976
Smith, Jr. James Somers
Achievements: 1957 Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award. Son of Past Phi Alpha, J. Somers Smith, Sigma, 1887.
Chapter: Sigma, 1912
DOD: November 16, 1889 - January 29, 1972
Spohn, John
Achievements: James J. Carey Leadership Award (2016)
Chapter: Pi, 1981
Steiny, Homer J.
Achievements: 8th President of the Zeta Psi Educational Foundation (1956-1959). From 1959 until 2018, the Phi Alpha of the Fraternity and President of the Educational Foundation offices were held by the same Brother concurrently. 1961 Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award Honoree.
Chapter: Mu, 1915
DOD: February 23, 1892 - May 31, 1974
Underwood, David M.
Achievements: Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award Honoree (2000)
Chapter: Eta, 1958
DOD: 1937-August 30, 2015
Walton, M. Lauck
Term: Phi Alpha # CXXXIII from 2010-2012 James J. Carey Leadership 2013. Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award 2016. Zeta Psi Executive Director (2016 -2020). Zeta Psi Educational Foundation Executive Director (2020- present).
Chapter: Pi, 1984
Westcott, Clifford, H.
Achievements: Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award Honoree, 1961
Chapter: Alpha Epsilon, 1914
DOD: 4/16/1893 - 3/1983
Woodbridge, John E.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1957-1958. Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award, 1959.
Chapter: Psi Epsilon, 1924
DOD: December 27, 1991
Ziegler, Kevin William
Achievements: Douglas P. Donaldson Young Alumni of the Year Honoree 2024
Chapter: Xi, 2016